Emotional France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has launched a scathing attack on his own players following Saturday's lackluster 20-13 defeat to Wales in the Six Nations, saying the team has become 'the Father Christmas of international rugby' because it gives away so many points. His voice trembling with emotion, Saint-Andre looked on the verge of tears Sunday as he made it clear he feels extremely let down. 'International rugby is about combat, humility. But above all it's a collective sport. We don't need starlets,' he said.' In rugby, the team is the star and we need champions. Yesterday, I didn't see any champions, or not many.' Saint-Andre looked on the verge of tears Sunday as he made it clear he feels extremely let down . Brice Dulin scores a try for France during the RBS Six Nations match against Wales at the Stade de France . France, which has lost its past four games to Wales in the tournament, lost 18-11 to Ireland and narrowly beat Scotland at home in its opener. Next up is a tricky away match in Italy followed by a full-blooded showdown with England at Twickenham. Flyhalf Camille Lopez was particularly poor, missing two of his four penalty kicks - and Yoann Huget's first-half try was ruled out because of Lopez's careless forward pass. 'For my part, I don't think I played badly,' a defiant Lopez said. 'I tried different things ... Let's keep on daring.' France's scrum-half Sebastien Tillous-Borde is joined by the rest of his dejected teammates at full time . His attitude may not have pleased Saint-Andre, who is likely to make sweeping changes for the game against Italy in two weeks' time. Asked if some players are now playing for their futures, six months ahead of the World Cup, Saint-Andre replied with an emphatic 'yes' - although he stopped short of saying some would never play for France again under his leadership. 'I only want players who are ready to go to the end of the world. If anyone thinks that international rugby is too difficult, then they have my telephone number,' he said. 'They can call me and I'll take someone else. I'll even take a 20-year-old lad who's never played in the Top 14 (French league) before.' Morgan Parra in action during the RBS Six Nations rugby match between France and Wales . Saint-Andre, one of France's best wingers, took over after the 2011 World Cup, where France lost 8-7 to New Zealand in a tense final. Almost all of that side has gone and Saint-Andre has been rebuilding ever since, although his habit of constantly tinkering with the side has not helped instill continuity. But he feels the players should take more responsibility and show more pride. 'I've covered and supported them for three years. At some stage you need to know how to win games at the highest level,' he said. 'The French jersey should not only be something you're proud of but also something that enables you to surpass yourself. You need to be a gladiator. It's thumbs up for

Summary: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre launched attack on his own players . Saint-Andre was close to tears as France lost 20-13 against Wales . He has described his team as 'the Father Christmas of international rugby' Saint-Andre feels his side are giving away too many points to other teams .


The search for the remaining bodies from tragic AirAsia flight QZ8501 has officially ended. Bambang Soelistyo, the head of Indonesia's rescue agency, confirmed that the ships involved in the search were pulled out on Wednesday. AirAsia lost contact with flight QZ 8501 on December 28 as it was flying from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore with 162 people on board. The search effort has recovered 106 bodies, with 56 still missing. Indonesian rescue personnel carry a coffin bearing the recovered body of an AirAsia flight QZ8501 victim onto a plane in Pangkalan Bun airport on Tuesday . AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes said that 'contingencies' would be put in place should not all the bodies be located . Rescuers wave at an Indonesian Air Force helicopter while standing around the rescued tail section of flight QZ8051 . The families of those missing will now have to try and go on with their lives, but the chance of them finding closure looks gone forever. Frangky Chandra, the older brother of Gani Chandra, an Indonesian man who was on board the plane, and whose body has not been found, told the BBC it was difficult for his family to move on. ‘We will never stop waiting,’ Mr Chandra said. He said 'the most important thing' was that DV1, the official search team, has said it will help with the identification process if any more bodies are found. Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia, told reporters last week that to 'get more than 50 per cent (of the bodies) is considered a huge success’. He said the airline was giving it 'one last shot' at recovering those still missing. But he added that the search could not ‘go on indefinitely’. The tail section of crashed AirAsia Flight QZ8501 is taken away by at the Crest Onyx ship . The AirAsia plane crashed into the Java Sea on December 28, killing all 162 people on board . A section of the tail of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 passenger plane is inspected on the deck of the rescue ship Crest Onyx . A total of 56 bodies still remain missing since the plane crashed into the Java Sea en route from Surabaya, Indonesia, to Singapore, on December 28, killing all 162 people on board. 'It is our responsibly to look after those families as best as we can,' Mr Fernandes said last week. He said he was in 'constant dialogue' with the families of those still missing, and that 'contingencies' would be put in place should not all the bodies be located. 'QZ8051 was probably the worst moment of my life and it continues to be something that will haunt me forever,' he said. Mr Fernandes would not be drawn on why the preliminary official report into the crash was not being made public. Indonesian investigators earlier this year submitted the report into the plane crash to the International Civil Aviation Organisation, keeping its contents secret. An Indonesian search and rescue helicopter prepares for landing on the Indonesian navy vessel KRI Timur Yunusov Aceh during operations in the Java

Summary: Search for victims of AirAsia plane crash is finally called off . The search effort has recovered 106 bodies, with 56 still missing . ‘We will never stop waiting,’ one family member says . AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes said 'contingencies' would be put in place should not all the bodies be located . Mr Fernandes also said he supported better aircraft tracking technology . The plane crashed into the Java Sea on December 28, killing all 162 people .


Wayne Rooney told Harry Kane to go out and get a goal for himself when the Tottenham striker replaced him as a late substitute against Lithuania on Friday night – but admits that he was stunned when Kane did so within 79 seconds. And Rooney, who says the excitement generated by Kane in the 4-0 win over Lithuania reminds him of his early games for England at the age of 17, insists that the 21-year-old will be better prepared to handle the adulation coming his way. Rooney said: 'When I came off, I said to him, 'Go and get yourself a goal'. But I didn't think he would score so quick! It's fantastic. Wayne Rooney (right) praised Harry Kane's immediate impact for England against Lithuania . Kane (left) headed in England's fourth against Lithuania shortly after replacing England captain Rooney . Tottenham striker Kane celebrates scoring his first goal for England on his debut . ‘It's incredible really. You can feel the excitement around the country. You could tell when he came on everyone wanted him to come on and even he himself didn't think he'd score so quick, but we are all delighted for him. He's an exciting player. When you speak to him you can see he is a level headed guy and I am sure he has good people around him so will be able to cope with it.’ Rooney was a teenage sensation for England twelve years ago and caused even more of a stir when he starred in England’s 2-0 win over Turkey in 2003 as a 17-year old. And the England captain says there were elements of Kane’s substitute performance which reminded him of that game at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. ‘There was one stage in the game, after his goal, where he ran down the left and took a few players on which reminded me of that,’ said Rooney. ‘But he will tell you himself he still has a lot to learn but at the minute he is scoring goals left right and centre and it is great for us as a nation to have that excitement around us. Rooney starred on his England debut against Turkey in 2003, at the age of 17 . Rooney (centre) said Kane's debut reminded him of his first game for his country, 12 years ago . Rooney believes that Kane will go on and become an accomplished international player for England . ‘There are things I could say to advise him but I think there are things you have to learn on your own, which I am sure he will do in the next year or two. 'He is obviously a little bit older than I was and a bit wiser as I was 16 or 17 when I came in. But he is level headed and can cope. ‘I think people try to help you but it is best to learn on your own. When you are a young lad you do make mistakes and you have to learn from them because it will make

Summary: Harry Kane scored 79 second into his England debut on Friday . Kane netted a header against Lithuania as England won 4-0 . England captain Wayne Rooney admitted he was surprised by Kane .


The Canadian government has come under fire for allowing the slaughter of nearly 470,000 seals as part of the biggest marine animal hunt on the planet. Canada's annual 'commercial seal hunt', which mainly takes place during March and April, sees thousands of young seals clubbed to death for their furs. The annual quota for the seal hunt has gone up in recent years, despite the market for seal pelts collapsing following an near world-wide ban on the furs. Scroll down for video . Heartbreaking: A number of harp seals lay on the ice next to the skinned carcasses of other animals surrounded by pools of blood in the wake of a day during the annual Canadian seal hunt . A seal hunter gets ready to kill a harp seal with a blow to the head with the 'hammer' end of a hakapik . Killing fields: An aerial view of a seal hunting camp shows over a thousand harp seal pelts covering the ground at the end of a day of hunting . Last month, Canada's Fisheries Minister Gail Shea set the seal hunt quota to 400,000 harp seals, 60,000 grey seals and 8,200 hooded seals - a total of more than 468,000 animals. The seals are mainly killed for their pelts, but hunters also sell their blubber, which is used to make ‘seal oil’ and sold as a health supplement, and the penises, which are a popular ingredient in aphrodisiacs in some Asian markets. In order to avoid damage to the pelts, a majority of the seals are killed with clubs or a ‘hakapik’ – a seal hunting tool which has a hammer head used to crush a seal's skull, and a hook used to drag away the carcass. Although hunters and the Canadian government claims these methods are humane, animal rights advocates say an alarming number of the seals are skinned while alive and responsive to pain. The Humane Society of the United States claims that independent, international team of veterinarians observed the hunt and examined the corpses of skinned seals. They found evidence that up to 40 per cent of the dead seals had skull injuries that were not sufficient to have caused death. Looking for seal: Bertrand Oucoin from Magdalen Islands aboard the Emy Serge D for the annual seal hunt . Death in numbers: The 2015 seal hunt quota to 400,000 harp seals, 60,000 grey seals and 8,200 hooded seals - a total of more than 468,000 animals . 'Humane': A majority of seals are killed with clubs or a ‘hakapik’ to the head in order to avoid damaging the pelt . Killing: The annual quota of seals has gone up since the Nougties, despite the actual number of seals killed going down in the wake of several countries banning import of products from commercial seal hunting . Threats: Animal rights activists are also criticising the high quotas on the base that global warming is threatening all seal species in Canada as the ice, where the seals breed, is melting . Seal hunters are not allowed to kill

Summary: Canadian seal hunt is the largest marine mammal cull on the planet . The 2015 quota given to hunters by the government is 468,000 seals . Mainly killed for their furs, but also to make seal oil and aphrodisiacs . Hunt quota has been over 400,000 for years, despite decline in market . Bans on import of seal pelts has lead to complete collapse in sales .


Damaging splits have opened in the upper ranks of the Tory party over David Cameron’s plan to make a manifesto commitment to slash immigration. The Prime Minister and Home Secretary Theresa May have become increasingly isolated in their determination to fix a new measure for bringing net migration under control. Mr Cameron is considering including two different targets in next month’s manifesto – including a specific target to slash net migration from outside the EU, which, unlike EU migration, ministers can fully control. Tory rift: Splits have opened in the upper ranks of the Tories over David Cameron’s plan to make a manifesto commitment to slash immigration - with the Prime Minister and Theresa May becoming increasingly isolated . He is also expected to re-state his commitment to sharply reducing overall net migration. But senior figures, including Chancellor George Osborne, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Communities Secretary Eric Pickles are understood to have voiced doubts about the idea. It follows the failure of Mr Cameron’s 2010 pledge to reduce overall net migration to the ‘tens of thousands’. Last week, the figure hit 300,000 – fuelled in large part by net migration from outside the EU of 190,000. Left-wing Tories outside of the Cabinet, who are in favour of a more relaxed borders policy, have seized on the figures as their moment to strike. They believe that, in the wake of this shuddering failure, it is easier to make the case for scrapping the target altogether. Yesterday, ex-Cabinet minister Kenneth Clarke said: ‘We will have to drop the target. It would not be possible to achieve it without damaging our economy quite severely. I’m afraid that the net migration target has proved to be a mistake.’ George Osborne is said to be among thoseto to have voiced doubts about the Prime Minister's idea . Baroness Warsi, a former Foreign Office minister, added: ‘If you set yourself unrealistic targets, you are setting yourself up to fail and, in the long term, turn the whole thing into a bigger issue by fuelling the perception that the Government can’t get a grip.’ But Mrs May is understood to believe that giving up on the target would be a huge error, not least because immigration still ranks in the top two concerns of voters. She recently resigned from the advisory board of a prominent Conservative think tank, called Bright Blue, which has publicly criticised the idea of a migration target. In a report, the right-of-centre organisation declared: ‘Putting an unreliable cap on net migration centre-stage has meant that other measures of competency have been missed and unnoticed.’ Its findings were given positive coverage in both the left-wing Guardian and Independent newspapers. One senior Government source, who supports the migration target, said: ‘This is the coming fight in the party – liberal metropolitans versus people who have lived in the real world.’ Illegal migrants run on October 29, 2014 behind a truck to try to board it in Calais last October . Over the past five years, Mrs May has introduced a series of policies to bring migration

Summary: PM is expected to re-state commitment to sharply reduce net migration . But senior figures including George Osborne, are voicing doubt over idea . In 2010 campaign Mr Cameron pledged to reduce overall net migration to ‘tens of thousands’ Last week the figure hit 300,000 - with 190,000 from outside the EU .


She recently ended her two-year relationship with TOWIE co-star Ricky Rayment - but it seems that the single life suits Jessica Wright. Some people sit around and mope following a break-up but not Jess. The 29-year-old hit the gym, shook up her style and curated a chic new collection. The Essex-born reality TV star and fashion designer looks better than ever as she showcases her spring/summer 15 designs for Lipstick Boutique. Scroll down for video . Jessica Wright of TOWIE fame has unveiled her spring/summer 15 fashion range for Lipstick Boutique . Speaking about her new drop, which ranges in price between £35-£80, Jessica told FEMAIL: 'This is all really exciting and I have been much braver with the prints this season by incorporating lots of floral and colour block.' Moving the brand forward for spring/summer, Jessica has taken on board customer feedback and enhanced the range by adding more shapes, such as long, midi and skater. 'Tight and short skirts can often look tacky so I have taken real care when designing the cuts of the clothes,' said Jess. Jessica shows off her sophisticated style in a figure-hugging maxi dress perfect for hazy summer nights . Single life sure suits Jess, who broke up with co-star Ricky in November last year . Citing her muse as 'amazing' Blake Lively, Jess says she's taken a 'tiny' bit of inspiration from Victoria Beckham, whose shift dresses she loves, and it would be a 'dream come true' to see Cheryl Fernandez-Versini wearing her designs. As well as watching her collection evolve, Jess has also seen her own style change over the years. 'We all had the typical bodycon dresses when we started out on TOWIE,' said Jess of herself and her co-stars' dress sense. 'But now I have a much more mature outlook on fashion, it has become a real passion of mine. I don't have a stylist, I just totally dress myself.' Citing her muse as 'amazing' Blake Lively, Jess says it would be a 'dream come true' to see Cheryl Fernandez-Versini wearing her designs . So enamored is Jess with all things style that she's planning on launching a shoe collection. 'I am a total shoe addict, footwear is my thing,' she said of her upcoming range of 'beautiful brogues, heels and ankle boots'. Business is booming for Jess, who says it's all 'go, go, go' with filming, various projects and socialising. She added: 'I want to continue doing what I love, especially fashion, and now I'm single I want to travel the world.' As well as watching her collection evolve, Jess has also seen her own style change over the years and she's adopted a much more streamlined approach to styling herself .

Summary: Jess, 28, models SS15 range for Lipstick Boutique . Full of 'braver' prints and more varied shapes . Getting set to launch shoe collection and wants to travel the world .


The Rock has hinted on Instagram that he is a Liverpool fan by taking time out to pose alongside a 'You'll Never Walk Alone' artwork. WWE legend The Rock, real name Dwayne Johnson, knows all about Liverpool having spent time there filming scenes for Fast and the Furious 6. And it appears the wrestler turned film star may have taken a likeness for the red side of Liverpool away with him as he returned to America. The Rock hinted who he supports by taking time out to pose alongside a 'You'll Never Walk Alone' artwork . The Rock clearly knows his stuff as he gives his followers a brief history on the famous song . Juan Mata pulls off his incredible scissor-kick against Liverpool as Manchester United won 2-1 at Anfield . He clearly knows his stuff as alongside the message he wrote: ‘You'll never Rock alone, I mean walk alone. ‘Amazing history about this song written in 1945 as a show tune for the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Carousel. ‘Then adopted in the 1960's by Liverpool Football Club and today one of the most incredibly moving anthems you'll ever hear (and see) sung by the stadium masses.' However, it is not known whether The Rock watched Sunday’s defeat to Manchester United, but if he did it would surely have left him feeling ‘rock bottom’. Mata and his United team-mates celebrate doubling their lead en route to their 2-1 win in the Premier League .

Summary: WWE legend Dwayne Johnson hinted on Instagram he supports Liverpool . The Rock posed in glasses alongside 'You'll Never Walk Alone' artwork . Fast and Furious star clearly knows his stuff as he gives a history lesson . It is not known whether Sunday's defeat left him feeling 'rock bottom'


A seven-year-old boy was killed when a heavy goods vehicle collided with the car he was travelling in. The youngster was sitting in a silver Toyota which was driving on an A-road in Buckinghamshire when it collided with a blue DAF lorry. Paramedics and an air ambulance crew raced to the scene but the youngster was declared dead at the scene. The seven-year-old boy died following the collision on the Stoke Hammond by-pass in Buckinghamshire . Three people were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford with serious injuries and the road was closed for several hours while investigators gathered evidence. A Thames Valley Police spokesman said: 'At 2.17pm yesterday on the A4146 Stoke Hammond bypass near the junction with the B4032 Leighton Road a silver Toyota RAV 4 was involved in a collision with a blue DAF lorry. The collision occurred on the south bound dual carriageway. 'Sadly a 7-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the car, died at the scene.' A fire service spokesman said that seven appliances had attended the incident, where firefighters used hydraulic rescue equipment to release three injured women from the vehicles. A man, thought to be the lorry driver, escaped from his vehicle uninjured before fire crews arrived. Police constable Sandra Terry said: 'This is a very sad case where a young boy has lost his life. 'We are in the process of investigating the circumstances which led to these tragic consequences and so would urge anyone who was in the area before this time and saw the incident itself or who had seen either vehicle prior to the collision to please contact us as a matter of urgency.' A 33-year-old man from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and bailed while the investigation continues. Anyone with information on the collision is asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101.

Summary: The seven-year-old boy died after a truck collided with the car he was in . The youngster died at the scene of the crash in Buckinghamshire . Three people were taken to hospital following Friday afternoon's accident . The truck's driver has been arrested for dangerous driving causing death . He has been released on police bail as investigations continue .


It could be the most hi-tech road trip ever attempted. Delphi Automotive is set to attempt what it bills as the 'longest automated drive ever attempted in North America' The 3,500-mile coast-to-coast excursion will take place in a specially rigged Audi SQ5 that will mostly drive itself. Scroll down for video . The Delphi drive will kick off March 22 near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, with plans to wind up in New York City just before the annual auto show opens there on April 3. The Delphi drive will kick off March 22 near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, with plans to wind up in New York City just before the annual auto show opens there on April 3. During the coast-to-coast journey in the Audi, at least two Delphi engineers will be aboard, including one behind the wheel. Delphi, one of the largest suppliers of automotive electronics and safety systems, is using the long journey in the Audi crossover to acquire real-world data from a sophisticated array of cameras, radar and lidar - a laser mapping technology - as well as wireless connected-vehicle technology. The firm also wants to test and demonstrate its active safety systems, which are being developed with such suppliers as Mobileye NV, an Israeli maker of computer vision and collision avoidance systems, and software provider Ottomatika, a spinout from Carnegie Mellon University's self-driving car program. Delphi's demonstration underscores growing interest and investments by automakers and suppliers in self-driving cars, some of which could be production-ready by 2020. The Delphi drive will kick off March 22 near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, with plans to wind up in New York City just before the annual auto show opens there on April 3. Jeff Owens, Delphi's chief technology officer, sees the automated driver assistance systems in the Audi as building blocks on the road to fully self-driving cars in the next decade. During the coast-to-coast journey in the Audi, at least two Delphi engineers will be aboard, including one behind the wheel. Delphi, a former General Motors Co unit domiciled in the UK, will test such functions as traffic jam assist, automated highway pilot with lane change and automated parking and valet. All of those systems are expected to be introduced in production cars over the next two to three years. Although automakers and suppliers will have such capability within the next five years, Owens said, 'our view is that the driver is going to be in the seat for a long time' in case of emergency situations that self-driving systems may not be equipped or programmed to handle. During the coast-to-coast journey in the Audi, at least two Delphi engineers will be aboard, including one behind the wheel. Delphi, a former General Motors Co unit domiciled in the UK, will test such functions as traffic jam assist, automated highway pilot with lane change and automated parking and valet. All of those systems are expected to be introduced in production cars over the next two to three years. Fully automated systems that may be phased in after 2020

Summary: Drive will start March 22 near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge . Plans to wind up in New York City before the auto show opens on April 3 . Drive will use a specially adapted Audi SQ5 .


A customer was left feeling sick after settling down to eat a burger only to find a live caterpillar wriggling out from the lettuce. The 28-year-old from South Shields was enjoying a meal at Ed's Easy Diner, at the Metro Centre, Gateshead, after a cancelled operation on January 23. The man, who didn't want to be named, had just sat down to his cheeseburger and fries when the insect crawled out from his meal. Scroll down for video . The caterpillar (circled) was found squirming out of the lettuce when the customer stopped to have a drink . He said finding the live insect wriggling in his meal was like 'something from a nightmare' He said: 'I put the burger down for a drink and there was something funny. I looked down and I saw a caterpillar crawling out of the burger. 'I was sick later that evening. I just couldn't believe it, it was like something from a nightmare.' A video shows the caterpillar slowly emerging from lettuce in the burger. The following day the man's partner contacted the restaurant but said he received no response so her father intervened, after which he claimed he was told the meal would be on the house. He has now vowed never to return to the chain. He added: 'I was offered a £50 voucher and £100 to the charity of my choice but I'm never going to eat there again. 'I'd rather they gave £150 to charity, I've not thought which yet but possibly a wildlife one.' A spokesman for Ed's Easy Diner, in Gateshead (pictured), said it was an 'unfortunate but isolated' incident . A spokesman for Ed's Easy Diner said: 'This was an unfortunate but isolated incident at our diner in Gateshead. 'We took immediate steps to resolve the problem and are confident the diner is back to our usual exacting standards. 'All our lettuce leaves are washed and sanitised individually. 'We invest considerable time and resource in maintaining the highest possible food hygiene standards and have an excellent track record.'

Summary: Shocked customer found a live caterpillar wriggling out of his burger . He bought the burger at a diner in Gateshead before discovering the bug . After complaining, he was offered £100 to go to charity and a £50 voucher . He recorded a video of the insect crawling out of the half-eaten burger .


Janice Sage became the owner of a picturesque Maine inn 22 years ago, after entering a writing contest. Now the 68-year-old innkeeper is ready to retire and plans to hand off the keys to the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant to a new owner with a new contest. Ms Sage announced the contest late last year, and expects to receive 7,500 entries from prospective new owners by the May 7 deadline. On Monday, the Daily Mail Online spoke with Ms Sage about her decision to finally step away from the inn she's toiled at and invested $500,000 into for renovations. All this could be yours: The owner of the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant in Maine is holding a contest, with the winner getting to take over ownership of the historic inn built in 1805 . 'I've been in the business 38 years so it's time to retire,' Ms Sage said, adding that she's looking forward to doing nothing in her retirement after years of 17-hour workdays. Ms Sage says she can't reveal the essay that won her the inn in 1993, but she believes her 16 years running a restaurant in Maryland helped. 'One of the judges told me they chose me because they saw that I could carry on the inn and make it a viable business,' Ms Sage said. While Ms Sage has the right to sell the business, as the outright owner, she has decided to give it away with a new essay contest out of goodwill. 'I just want to pass it on to somebody else who is looking for an inn, who possibly can't own it on their own outright and I think this is a good way to pay it forward,' she said. Ms Sage hopes to read all of the applications by May 17, and says she'll be impressed by grammatically correct entries that show a passion for work. Current owner: Janice Sage (pictured above) has owned the Center Lovell Inn since 1993, when she won a similar contest . Deadline approaching: Prospective owners can apply to take over the inn by submitting a 200-word essay and $125 by the deadline of May 7 . The prompt for the essay is simple: 'Why I would like to own and operate a country inn.' Prospective new owners must answer the question in a pithy 200 words, and pay $125 to enter the contest. Ms Sage will be keeping the money from the application, which could exceed the inn's estimated value of $900,000. Ms Sage won't choose the winner, though. Instead, she'll whittle down the list to the top 20 candidates and then let a two-person team who have no stake in the inn select the winner by May 21. The inn will then transfer to the new owner within 30 days, along with $20,000 to jumpstart the business. However, the new owners must agree to keep the inn, which dates back to 1805, painted white with green or black trim. They must also run the property as an inn for at least one year after

Summary: Janice Sage, current owner of the Center Lovell Inn, won the inn in a 1993 essay contest . After running the inn for 22 years, 68-year-old Sage is ready to retire . She expects to receive 7,500 applications by the May 7 deadline .


John Crawford Florey broke Russian intern Olga Grigorash's wrist when he kicked her out of bed at his flat in Notting Hill, London, for refusing to undress . A Cambridge-educated married businessman has been jailed for breaking his Russian mistress' wrist when he kicked her out of bed after she refused to have sex with him. John Crawford Florey, 48, had been having an affair with 40-year-old Russian intern Olga Grigorash for almost a year when she spurned his advances at his rented flat in Notting Hill, west London. Following a dinner out together, the pair returned to the apartment and the former public schoolboy stripped down to his boxer shorts, Iselworth Crown Court heard. However, Ms Grigorash refused to undress and instead laid down on top of the bed fully-clothed. It sent Florey, an 'Old Harrovian' who is originally from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, into a fit of rage. The public schoolboy-turned-entrepreneur kicked her in the back with such force she fell against the wall and fractured her wrist. Florey told police Miss Grigorash, 40, had ‘stumbled’ as they rowed at a London flat he had rented for their tryst. He later claimed he had over-reacted at being told he was ‘not rich enough’. He has now been jailed for 18 months for grievous bodily harm and handed a restraining order which bans him from having contact with Miss Grigorash. A judge told the company director he had shown ‘no remorse or concern’ by refusing to help his lover, who was forced to make her own way to hospital for treatment. Jailing him on Friday, Isleworth Crown Court Recorder Philip Shepherd QC said: 'You were trying to force yourself sexually on her and she was unwilling to have sex with you. 'You used considerable force to kick her out of bed when your advances were rejected and the injury is one she still suffers continuing effects. 'The evidence from her was that you went around the side of the bed and kicked her when she was on the floor and you made no attempt to assist her when she was obviously injured and she had to make her way to hospital alone. 'You showed no remorse or concern and did nothing at all and you put her through the trauma of a trial.' Florey, who was cautioned in 2011 for punching another Old Harrovian at a school reunion over an old playground rivalry, was also ordered to pay £6,000 compensation and £2,800 court costs following the incident in the early hours of March 4 last year. Florey, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is a director of several educational services companies and started an affair with Miss Grigorash in 2013 after she applied for an internship. At his trial, jurors were told she knew he was married and they often met in London, sometimes at a flat in Shepherd’s Bush where Florey’s parents and sister lived. The court was also told their sex life was frequently the cause of arguments and Florey could turn ‘violent, rude and sadistic’. ‘Whenever I was late he was

Summary: Married John Crawford Florey, 48, had affair with Olga Grigorash for a year . The former public schoolboy lost his temper when she refused to undress . Judge said Florey was trying to force himself on her but she was unwilling . He kicked his 40-year-old mistress and she fell out of bed and broke wrist . Jailed for 18 months, given restraining order and told to pay compensation .


Alexandra Walkden, 62, was left virtually toothless after her dentist of 30 years failed to provide proper treatment for gum disease . A grandmother claims she was left 'looking like Nanny McPhee' after 13 of her teeth fell out due to dodgy dental treatment. Alexandra Walkden, 62, was left virtually toothless after her dentist of 30 years failed to provide proper treatment for gum disease. Her grandchildren likened her appearance to the screen governess with magical powers played by Emma Thompson. As a result, she was forced to pay £24,000 to undergo painful surgery for dental implants. Now Mrs Walkden, a telesales worker from Preston, Lancashire, has won £35,000 damages in an out of court settlement after taking legal action against the dentist, Dr John Musgrave, 57. She said: 'I had to have surgery to remove 13 teeth and eventually have implants fitted. 'I looked like somebody who had been in a car crash. I had black eyes, swollen mouth and I couldn't eat for a week. It's ruined my life. I don't want this to happen to anyone else. 'My grandchildren would call my Nanny McPhee when I didn't have my dentures in because I had just one tooth at the top.' Mrs Walkden had been a patient of Dr Musgrave at the Preston-based Incisive Dental Practice for 30 years and attended dental appointments with him every six months. She said: 'During these years I didn't think anything was wrong. I'd get the all clear. 'Or I would say I was having problems and he would say he would have a poke around and say its fine and to see him in six months. 'If there were problems or a tooth was twinging, he would look at it or find a cavity and say it needs filling. I trusted him implicitly. Whatever he said, I believed. She added: 'As far as I know he did a routine check but he never told me I had gum disease. He never offered for me to see a hygienist.' The truth emerged during a holiday in 2013 with her partner when Mrs Walkden's crown fell out and she went to see a local dentist. To her horror, it emerged her teeth were rotting from the inside out. She said: 'When I went to see him the first thing he said was "when was the last time you went to the dentist?". 'When I said "3 months ago", he said "that's not what your teeth are telling me". 'I was completely shocked. We cut our holiday short and came home. 'I went to another dentist close to home and they confirmed I was going to lose all my top set of teeth.' 'You can't imagine the reaction when someone tell you they will have to take all your teeth out. It was horrible. 'They asked if I wanted to sit down.. It was a feeling that was absolutely horrendous. I had 13 teeth removed. 'I also had a wisdom tooth on the bottom removed that was beyond saving and had to have an implant to

Summary: Alexandra Walkden, 62, from Preston, was left virtually toothless . Her dentist of 30 years failed to provide proper treatment for gum disease . Was forced to pay £24,000 to undergo painful surgery for dental implants . Has now received £35,000 in out-of-court settlement but is still angry .


Gabriel was forced off with a hamstring injury after just 36 minutes during Arsenal's 2-1 victory at QPR on Wednesday night, and Arsene Wenger admitted the defender could be out for three weeks. The £16m January signing was making his second Premier League start for the Gunners having made his full debut against Everton last weekend, but he went down holding the back of his leg in the first half. Laurent Koscielny replaced the 24-year-old Brazilian, who is set to miss the crucial FA Cup quarter-final clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Arsenal's new signing Gabriel was forced off with a hamstring injury in the first half against QPR . Arsene Wenger says he expects the Brazilian defender to be out for around three weeks with the injury . Laurent Koscielny replaced Gabriel with just 36 minutes on the clock at Loftus Road on Wednesday night . 'Gabriel had a hamstring problem,' Wenger said after the game at Loftus Road. 'I don't know how bad it is yet, it is usually 21 days.' The former Villarreal centre back was given a torrid time early on by Bobby Zamora as he got used to the physical nature of the Premier League. Wenger added: 'We were nervous in the first half and QPR put a shift in physically. They paid for that in the second half.' Arsenal sealed the win with goals from Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez, though in-form striker Charlie Austin gave Wenger's side a fright late on. Koscielny is expected to partner Per Mertesacker as the Gunners travel to play Louis van Gaal's Red Devils on Monday night, looking to reach Wembley for the second successive season. The former Villarreal centre back was given a torrid time by Bobby Zamora early on in the 2-1 victory . Per Mertesacker is expected to keep his place and partner Laurent Koscileny against Manchester United .

Summary: Arsenal beat Premier League strugglers QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road . Gabriel, a £16m January signing, was forced off after 36 minutes . Arsene Wenger says Brazilian defender could be out for 21 days . Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny set to start at Manchester United . Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez scored goals against QPR . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Gus Poyet has spoken of his pride at what he achieved at Sunderland four days after being relieved of his duties as head coach. The 47-year-old Uruguayan was sacked on Monday in the wake of an horrendous 4-0 home defeat by Aston Villa which left the club perched just a point above the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. But on the day his successor Dick Advocaat met the media for the first time, Poyet insisted he left the Stadium of Light after 18 months at the helm with his head held high. Gus Poyet said he was 'very disappointed' after being replaced by Sunderland following recent bad results . The north east club decided to sack Poyet after a 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa saw them battling relegation . He said in a statement released on his behalf by the League Managers' Association: 'Certainly I am very disappointed to have left Sunderland, but I am extremely honoured to have served this special club as their manager. 'When I arrived in October 2013, Sunderland had played seven matches and lost six, gaining only one point, and they were bottom of the Barclays Premier League. 'Thirty-one matches later at the end of the season, we had won 10 and drawn eight, taking us to the complete safety of 14th position. 'I will always remember fondly that miracle unbeaten run, a vein of form for which I was honoured to be short-listed for the Barclays Premier League Manager of the Year Award. Veteran Dutch manager Dick Advocaat has replaced Poyet at the Stadium of Light for the rest of the season . Poyet emphasised his pride at winning all three of his Tyne-Wear derbies in his 18 months in charge . 'I leave Sunderland feeling proud of all of our achievements during my tenure, not least reaching the club's first cup final in 22 years, when we took more than 30,000 fans to the Capital One Cup Final at Wembley. 'Of the three Tyne-Wear derby matches since I joined the club as manager, I am very proud that we were able to win all three, two of which were away from home.' Poyet was appointed in an attempt to bring stability to the club after Paolo di Canio's brief, but tempestuous reign, and while he was disappointed to lose his job, he thanked chairman Ellis Short for giving him his chance in the top flight. Poyet pointed to his side's 'miracle run' last season, where they beat Chelsea and Manchester United away . He said: 'I would like to take this opportunity to thank chairman Ellis Short for giving me my first opportunity to manage in the Barclays Premier League, without a doubt the greatest league in the world. 'I also thank my staff for their valuable assistance, the players for all their efforts and, in particular, the fans, who demonstrate such unbelievable passion for the club. 'I sincerely wish everyone connected with Sunderland the very best for the remainder of the season and beyond.'

Summary: Gus Poyet was sacked by Sunderland and replaced by Dick Advocaat . Poyet took over the club in October 2013, and kept Sunderland up last year . Uruguayan was shortlisted for manager of the year last season . But Ellis Short decided to get rid of him after poor recent results . CLICK HERE for all the latest Sunderland news .


When Manuel Pellegrini was asked on Tuesday about Manchester City players not believing in their coach, he told the Spanish journalist asking the question that the same enquiry could easily have been made of Barcelona’s manager Luis Enrique just two months earlier. He was spot-on too. Back at the start of January Barca’s head coach sat ghost-like through press conferences – a condemned man after a fall-out with the one man at Barcelona you don’t fall-out with – Lionel Messi. Barcelona had just been beaten 1-0 by David Moyes' Real Sociedad, the president Josep Bartomeu had sacked sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta and called elections for the end of the season. Lionel Messi's (left) fall out with manager Luis Enrique was the pinnacle of Barcelona's drama behind the scenes before the first game of the season . Enrique seemed a condemned man but, given his team's form, he's a happy man ahead of his side's Champions League second leg clash with Manchester City . Serve and protect: Neymar gives a serious salute next to the Barcelona logo in this Instagram post . And Javier Mascherano had gone on a one-man media mission to convince everyone that all talk of training ground bust-ups and sour air in the Barca dressing room was the product of reporters’ fertile imagination. It wasn’t. And off-message French defender Jeremy Mathieu admitted as such in an interview with French radio saying that Messi had indeed had a heated argument with Enrique in a training session before the first game of the year. Since that defeat by Real Sociedad, Barcelona have devoured all that has been put before them barring one slip against Malaga. Luis Suarez is still setting up team-mates as he was towards the end of last year but he is now in the kind of scoring form that saw him win the Golden Boot last season, and Messi has gone from being 12 goals behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the La Liga scoring stakes to two goals in front him. Real Sociedad celebrate their victory over Barcelona on January 4 that coincided with the sacking of sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta and president Josep Bartomeu calling for elections for the end of the season . French defender Jeremy Mathieu (left) admitted Messi and Enrique had a heated argument during training . What happened? Player power is what happened. What most upset squad members at the start of the year is that three of their number – Dani Alves, Messi and Neymar – had been given permission to come back slightly later than the rest from the mid-winter break but were then left out of that first game of the new year because, according to Enrique, they had not trained sufficiently. The players had had enough of the mixed messages and of the constant changes in starting line-ups. And they made themselves heard. Suarez (left) and Messi (right) laugh during training on Tuesday ahead of their meeting with City . From that moment on Luis Enrique’s team changes were drastically reduced. He began to leave out one star-player at a

Summary: Luis Enrique and Lionel Messi fell out on the training ground . A player revolt stemmed from mixed messages about who would play . Then Barca fell 1-0 to David Moyes' Real Socieded in a major upset . Barcelona are now enjoying a rich vein of form and morale at the club . They face Manchester City on Wednesday night in the Champions League . Enrique's side, top of La Liga, face Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday . CLICK HERE for all the latest Barcelona news .


Louis Van Gaal said this week it could take £60million man Angel di Maria a year to adapt to life at Old Trafford - but it took the United boss 59 minutes to decide he had seen enough at St James' Park. Another unconvincing display was brought prematurely to an end moments after Di Maria flopped a hopeless right-wing cross into a visitors' box bereft of team-mates. But it could have been a different story if Di Maria - hauled off at half-time in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland - had made his mark inside the opening minute. Angel di Maria trudges off the field after another disappointing performance for Manchester United . United's record £60m signing has struggled to adapt after a bright start to his Old Trafford career . Di Maria was marshalled out of the game by Newcastle midfielder Ryan Taylor (left) The Argentinian was sent clean through after a mistake by home defender Mehdi Abeid - but he inexplicably hesitated with the goal at his mercy and the chance was lost. It was destined to be Di Maria's best chance of making an impression. He was afforded plenty of space on the right flank but worked in fits and starts and was well marshalled by home pair Ryan Taylor and Sammy Ameobi. When he was too easily robbed in his own half one minute before the interval it sparked a charge upfield from Moussa Sissoko which ended in a clear-cut chance for Emmanuel Riviere in the visitors' box. The Argentina international is ushered back to the dug out after being substituted on 59minutes . Louis van Gaal hauled Di Maria off early for a second consecutive Premier League game . Di Maria did offer the occasional hint of quality in the second period, not least in the 54th minute when he provided the cross from which Marouane Fellaini then Ashley Young brought fine saves out of Tim Krul. But all too often the fickers were extinguished by those lackadaisical losses of possession of inexplicable passes into empty space. And shortly after one wasted opportunity too many, Di Maria was substituted again with the home fans' chants of 'what a waste of money' ringing in his ears. Ashley Young (right) scored the winner as United took their recent run to two losses from the last 22 games . Pappis Cisse has words with Jonny Evans after the pair appeared to spit at each other during the game .

Summary: Manchester United defeated Newcastle 1-0 at St James' Park . Record signing Angel di Maria was substituted after 59minutes . Louis van Gaal has claimed Argentina star could need a year to adapt .


As holiday companies cancel trips to Tunisia’s capital following this week’s massacre of 20 foreign tourists at a museum, the threat Islamic State could pose to British holidaymakers has been brought sharply into focus. The harrowing revelation that a Shropshire woman died in the attack in what is regarded as a moderate Islamic nation has raised the possibility that the influence of these hate-filled terrorists has spread to other African and Mediterranean countries popular with UK holidaymakers. With the Easter holidays near, many British people must now question whether once apparently safe destinations have been infected by the barbaric Islamic State ideology. Gun guard: Egypt (security forces pictured) has high security at its prime tourist resorts and at the Pyramids . A spokeswoman for travel watchdog ABTA said that while British tourists tend to be quite resilient and have a ‘level-headed’ view of terrorist threats, holidaymakers should consult the Foreign Office before travelling. But how safe are traditional destinations for British travellers? TUNISIA . The shootings in Tunisia, which has a fledgling democracy, could severely damage the country’s tourism trade. Its holiday industry had made an impressive recovery since the Arab Spring in 2011. That year, 408,000 British nationals visited, rising to about 420,000 last year. After Wednesday’s attack, the Foreign Office issued advice not to go to the area surrounding the museum ‘until further notice’. While 6,500 UK tourists in Tunisia are mainly in the coastal resorts (where security is higher), holiday operators such as Thomson and First Choice have stopped day excursions to the capital. The Foreign Office classifies the threat of terrorism as ‘high’ across all of Turkey, advising against all travel to borders with Syria (pictured, Turkish soldiers stand guard on the Turkish-Syrian border) TURKEY . More than two-and-half million Brits fly to Turkey each year. While most visit Mediterranean resorts, many head for Istanbul, its cultural and historical heart. In recent months it has emerged that British youngsters infatuated with Islamic State have flown there and travelled south to slip into war-torn Syria. While most popular resorts are hundreds of miles from the Syrian border, there are still active terrorist groups in the whole country, some inspired by IS. The Foreign Office classifies the threat of terrorism as ‘high’ across all of Turkey (the same as in France following the Charlie Hebdo shootings), advising against all travel to borders with Syria. Last year, a car bomb at a petrol station near a border-crossing killed dozens of people. In January, a banned Marxist group used a suicide bomber to kill a policeman in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet, near the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia museum, the city’s most famous attractions. EGYPT . Resorts such as Sharm el Sheikh on the Red Sea have made Egypt a top winter sun destination for British families. At one point 9,000 UK visitors were at that resort on any single day during peak season. But the country has been rocked by political turmoil since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak in 2011. After the country descended into military rule after the overthrow of the Muslim

Summary: Holiday companies cancel trips to Tunisia after 20 foreign tourists killed . Raises possibility terrorists spread to other countries popular with tourists . Brits questioning which destinations are infected by barbaric Islamic State . Travel watchdog ABTA advises consulting Foreign Office before travelling .


A new species of mushroom that looks like a man has been discovered by the side of a road. The fungus, found in Cockley Cley, Norfolk, has fleshy off-shoots that appear to resemble human heads, arms and legs. The discovery was made by Jonathan Revett and the mushroom has now been classified as a new species in the world. Fun guys: A new species of mushroom that looks like a man has been discovered by the side of a busy road . They have been named as geastrum britannicum to reflect them being unique to the UK. Mr Revett, 49, said: 'They do look like little mushroom men. 'It's really strange how their shape makes them look like they have a head and arms. That's what drew my attention to them.' Despite first spotting them in 2000, the fungus was dismissed as a species of earthstar fungi which is prevalent in Norfolk. Having been interested in mycology - the study of fungus - for more than 40 years, Mr Revett sent them off to Kew Gardens for testing. The fungus, found in Cockley Cley, Norfolk, has fleshy off-shoots that appear to resemble human heads, arms and legs . However, 15 years later, mycologists in Spain carried out DNA sequence analysis and have just confirmed they differ slightly. Mr Revett - who runs the mycology website fenfungi.com - said: 'It felt brilliant knowing I'd found something new. 'I wouldn't normally question the experts but I just knew these were different. 'I go back to the site every year doing tours and they're always there. Since Mr Revett's original find, three more specimens have been collected in Norfolk and the fungus has also been found in Hampshire and the Welsh Borders . 'It's incredible to think I'd only gone out there to look at some big mushrooms I'd been tipped off about.' Since Mr Revett's original find, three more specimens have been collected in Norfolk and the fungus has also been found in Hampshire and the Welsh Borders. Carl Chapman, of Norfolk-based Wildlife Tours and Education, said: 'This is riveting stuff. This is not just a new species for Norfolk - this is a new species for the world. 'They were doing the work and requested some samples of this fungus and found the DNA was different.'

Summary: New fungus discovered by the side of the road in Cockley Cley, Norfolk . Named as geastrum britannicum to reflect them being unique to the UK . Mushroom has off-shoots that appear to resemble human arms and legs .


Marine biologist: Diane Cowan has worked with lobster breeding since 1996 off the coast of New England . Sick of the snow, the ice and the brutal cold weather? Then spare a thought for Diane Cowan who has been stranded on a island off Maine for more than a month thanks to heavy ice. With no helicopter available to pull her out and crossing the mile stretch to the mainland on foot or in a vehicle too dangerous, marine biologist Cowan has been running low on supplies. Iced-in on Friendship Long Island for the past 32 days, Cowan was delivered from hunger pangs by friends who chartered a plane to drop food and supplies for her and her dog, as the winter shows no signs of ending anytime soon. Having spent the past 15-years on the island where her nonprofit Lobster Conservancy has a six-acre lobster pond, Cowan, 54, has said this winter is by far the worst she has known. 'I've been iced in for 32 days,' said Cowan to USA Today. 'The longest I've been trapped on the island before was two weeks.' 'I still don't know how much longer I'll be stuck here,' she said. Boats have been unable to leave Friendship Harbor for three weeks after this years painful winter that has seen temperatures rarely rise above freezing. While Cowan doesn't have running water she does have her dog, phone, a stove, electricity and the Internet. However, her friends began to worry about her and organized a care package which they dropped in by plane. All alone: Diane Cowan is seen here from the plane hired by her friends to air drop supplies to Friendship Long Island over the weekend . Relief is on the way: Friends of Diane Cowan load up their plane with coffee and fresh meat and dog food . Friends to the rescue: Bob Lary - shoving the first box out the window while the temperatures stood at minus 10 degrees . Remote: Diane Cowan is currently working on Friendship Long Island - which is visible in this picture as the furthest speck on the archipelago . They loaded three boxes with food and hired a pilot to fly over the two mile long and half-mile wide island so they could get low enough to drop the boxes safely. The temperature was a chilly minus 12 degrees when they made the drop. 'The pilot was awesome,' said Bob Lary to USA Today. 'He did a couple of flyovers and got his bearings, (then) opened the window and said, 'Chuck it.' And I did, twice.' While the first box hit the roof of one of the buildings on the island, the second one made a perfect landing. 'I was thrilled, absolutely thrilled,' said Cowan to the Bangor Daily News. 'And I also like the idea this could be done because it gives a whole new dimension to getting stuff out here longer term.' Diane usually stocks up with two months of food to be on the safe side when she departs for the winter and

Summary: Diane Cowan, 54, has been stuck on Friendship Long Island for more than a month . Heavy ice has blocked her leaving and a helicopter has been unavailable to reach her .


Laurence Fishburne is a multimillionaire actor with roles on hit shows on both ABC and NBC and a part in the upcoming 'Superman v. Batman: Dawn of Justice.' His 80-year-old mother, meanwhile, is broke and facing eviction - and her successful son refuses to call her, she told the New York Post. 'He's gone Hollywood. For 20 years, I funded my son’s career. He promised me he would take care of me. ... To this day, I have not got a Christmas present or a "Thank you, Mama" present. He hasn’t given me a penny,' Hattie Crawford Fishburne told the newspaper. Hattie Crawford Fishburn, 80, holds up her eviction notice as she claims she's being kicked out of her Los Angeles apartment - and that her son can't be bothered to pick up the phone . Laurence Fishburne's mother Hattie, pictured with her son on the red carpet in 1999, says she is facing eviction and hasn't heard from her son in over a year . She says she's living on $3,000 a month from social security and her pension from years of teaching in public schools in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Mrs Fisburne says she's struggling to pay her medical expenses from her arthritis, underactive thyroid, high cholesterol and injuries she sustained in a massive car crash. Montana Fishburne's father reportedly stopped speaking with her she made two porn videos . She's now so far behind on the $1,500-a-month rent on her Los Angeles apartment that she's be evicted on Tuesday, she told the Post. Despite her attempts to reach her son Laurence, she hasn't spoken to him in more than a year, she says. A call to Fishburne's publicist by Daily Mail Online was not immediately returned. Fishburne, who played the iconic character of Morpheus on the 'Matrix' trilogy, is worth an estimated $20million and earns $175,000 per episode of the NBC show 'Hannibal,' according to CelebrityNetWorth.com. In addition to 'Hannibal,' the 53-year-old actor also stars in and produces ABC's 'Black-ish' and is reprising his role of Daily Planet editor Perry White in the new 'Superman v. Batman' role. In 1994, Mrs Fishburne went to the press with reports she was being evicted from her home in Brooklyn, where she had raised her son as a single mother. Laurence was a child star, appearing on state at age 10 and in soap operas by 12. At age 14, he lied his way into a role in 'Apocalypse Now' by claiming he was 18. The father-of-three has had other estrangements from his family, according to the Post. His daughter Montana says he stopped speaking to her when it emerged she was appearing in porn videos. She was last reported to be working as a stripper in Texas.

Summary: Hattie Crawford Fishburne says she will be evicted from her Los Angeles apartment on Tuesday . Says she hasn't heard from son Laurence in more than a year . Laurence, famous for playing Morpheus in the 'Matrix,' is worth an estimated $20million . He's starring in two network TV shows and has a rule in an upcoming film 'Superman v. Batman: Dawn of Justice'


Rolling Stone Keith Richards has objected to a planned £1.5million cafe being built on a beachfront near his country mansion. The 71-year-old guitarist has lodged an objection against the new development which is near his Redlands estate where he was famously arrested with band mate Mick Jagger in 1967 in a drugs raid. Richards is opposed to the planned restaurant which is earmarked for West Wittering beach in West Sussex. Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has lodged a planning objection against this planned restaurant . Keith Richards, right, said the planned development 'would dominate the area and degrade its character' Keith Richards, right, with band mate Mick Jagger, has objected to several developments near his home . The new restaurant is planned to replace a smaller beach cafe which burned down due to an electrical fault in October last year. However, many local residents are opposed to the new, larger development. The Rolling Stone musician has written to planning authorities to express his objection to the plan. He said: 'The second-storey restaurant overlooks and is visible from the sea and beach. It spoils the natural beauty and seclusion of the beach. It dominates the area and degrades its character. 'The restaurant threatens the environment and locals. It cannot be allowed.' Richards has objected to several other planned developments near his property, which is surrounded by its own moat. The new building would replace a cafe that was damaged by a fire caused by an electrical fault in October last year, and it has been operating from the life savers' hut since then. West Wittering Estate runs the cafe and the company are proposing the planned redevelopment. The Rolling Stones guitarist has lived in his Redlands Elizabethan mansion, pictured, since the 1960s . Keith Richards, second right, and Mick Jagger, second left, were arrested at the mansion in 1967 . A police raid on the property, pictured, recovered cannabis resin and amphetamines . It has around 390 shareholders who purchased the land in 1952 to keep it as unspoilt and as undeveloped as possible. Peter Dawson, Mr Richards' neighbour, said he was 'gobsmacked' when he saw the plans. Shareholder Warren Tayler said he was surprised the new building had been located closer to the sea as an erosion map created by the Environment Agency showed the site 'was predicted to be eroded' by 2105. He said: 'It's an enormous development on a beach which is preserved not to have development. 'It will be visible for everybody boating or sailing and all up the Channel. Mr Tayler also said it would be 'dangerous' to have premises selling alcohol in a secluded area so close to the sea. The plans include space to sit 60 indoors and 40 outdoors in seating on a terrace which overlooks the beach. Developers want to build the new restaurant on a beach less than two miles from the musician's house . The planned beachfront restaurant is just two miles form Keith Richards' Elizabethan house . A small restaurant is planned on the upper floor during the daytime, with a

Summary: Rolling Stone Keith Richards has objected to a planned restaurant . The £1.5million building is planned for West Wittering beach West Sussex . Richards claims the restaurant will damage the environment and locals . He has lived in his moated Redlands mansion since the 1960s . He and fellow band mate Mick Jagger were arrested there in 1967 . The pair were jailed for drugs offences but the sentences were overturned .


A coffin measuring almost 8ft long that has been specially made for Britain's former tallest man will be carried by ten pallbearers at his funeral. Christopher Greener, of Bromley in south London, grew to 7ft 6ins tall before surgical intervention stopped him growing. He held the record as the UK's tallest man for four decades. The 71-year-old, who weighed 30 stone, had to have a bespoke coffin made after he died last month and will be buried in a double plot of land near to his home. Christopher Greener, formerly Britain's tallest man, will be buried in a bespoke coffin measuring almost 8ft that will need to be carried by 10 pallbearers . Funeral directors have calculated that Mr Greener's coffin will need at least 10 pallbearers to carry it because of the size and weight of the casket. Usually there are four pallbearers to carry a coffin. They estimate the coffin will just about fit into the hearse, with less than two inches of space left. Matthew Uden, funeral director at Hayes-based W. Uden & Sons, said: 'We've had to have the coffin specially made. 'They are normally about 6ft 2ins but this is just under 8ft - it's quite a difference. 'But the real struggle is making sure it's tough enough as he was quite a heavy chap too. 'We measured everything before we ordered the coffin and it just about fits into the hearse by about 2ins.' Because of its size Mr Greener's coffin also has extra handles fitted so it can be carried by the extra pallbearers. Mr Greener was diagnosed at 27 with a condition known as pituitary gigantism where a tumour had grown on his pituitary gland, an organ that controls bodily functions including release of growth hormones. Funeral directors said more pallbearers will be needed to carry the coffin because of its length and weight . Mr Greener held the title of Britain's tallest man for four decades and is pictured in 1996 outside the Market Weighton house once owned by Yorkshire's 7ft 9ins Giant William Bradley and later by Sylvia France (left) Surgeons removed the tumour when he was already in the record books for being UK's tallest man and he would have continued to grow if they had not. He played basketball internationally for Great Britain in the late 60s and early 70s and played the circus giant in David Lynch's film The Elephant Man. Barry Tolson, who lives in Spain after emigrating from Croydon, south London, was Mr Greener's friend for more than 20 years and is helping to arrange the funeral. He said: 'Chris, as my wife would say was a gentle giant. He was very funny, caring and kind and our whole family will miss him terribly. 'He struggled towards the end of his life with his health and found it increasingly difficult to get around. 'Mowing the lawn and day-to-day chores were extremely difficult for him being so extremely tall but he was always cheery and never stopped making us laugh. Mr Greener lost his title as Britain's tallest

Summary: Christopher Greener previously held the record as Britain's tallest man . He grew to 7ft 6ins and had to have an operation to stop him growing . A coffin has been specially made for him, measuring almost 8ft long . Funeral directors estimate ten pallbearers will be need to carry large casket . Usually there are four pallbearers but Mr Greener also weighed 30 stone . He will be buried in a double plot, close to his home in south east London . Friends said former record holder and basketball player was a 'gentle giant'


It is one of the most important rules of the road, always stop and look before pulling out at a junction. But this motorcyclist cut it a little too close as his bike crept out onto a main road, straight into the path of a speeding lorry. The terrifying footage, captured by a dashboard camera in Khabarovsk, Russia, shows the moment the man's bike is swept away under the wheels of the lorry – but the rider miraculously escapes with his life. The moped rider looks tentative from the start of the clip as he eventually makes his way to the front of the queue of cars . Captured at the start of the clip, the man on the moped appears to attempt braking as he reaches the junction but seems to lose control and move forward further than expected. The car, recording the footage from behind the bike, shows the moment it jumps forward, straight into the path of the oncoming lorry. Hitting the lorry’s back wheels, the bike is pulled away from underneath its rider as his head is thrown back violently by the impact. Suddenly the moped rider appears to lose control and speeds up, crashing into the side of the moving lorry . The moped’s top box is also hurled down the road by the lorry and more worryingly so is the man’s helmet, which becomes detached during the crash. As the bike lands mangled in front of the first car waiting at the junction, fuel begins leaking from it and onto the road. Remarkably however the man almost immediately appears from the wreckage and jogs back to the side road. The impact from the crash with the lorry forces the man's head backwards and throws the moped down the road . His t-shirt appears to be ripped and he throws himself down onto the floor as a pedestrian approaches him to see if he is okay. The filmmaker reverses his car and the man – who writhes on the floor, seemingly more in shock than pain – comes back into the shot. According to the video uploaded online, the man was lucky to escape the accident with only scratches. The man's head is thrown back violently by the impact of the crash and his helmet later becomes detached . The top box on the back of the moped is thrown down the road along with the bike itself after it collides with the lorry .

Summary: The moped rider appears tentative at the start of the clip . Accidentally pulls into the path of a lorry moving at speed . Bike is thrown down the road along with the rider's helmet . Remarkably the man gets up from the wreckage unharmed . The terrifying video was captured in Khabarovsk, Russia .


Two cocaine dealers were caught after they bought so many blenders to mix the drug that supermarket staff became suspicious and notified police. Thomas Davies bought as many as 12 blenders from the Asda store, prompting employees, not convinced he was going to use the appliances for cooking, to phone police. The pair were found with £300,000 worth of the Class-A drug when officers raided the home belonging to his partner, Gavin Etchell, in Tonypandy, South Wales, last September. Jailed: Thomas Davies, left, and Gavin Etchell, right, were sentenced at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court yesterday . The two men were jailed for more than 15 years at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court yesterday after admitting to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Roger Griffiths, prosecuting, said that police searched Etchell's home in Tonypandy on September 19 after being informed by Asda store staff who were suspicious of Davies' purchases. As officers prepared to enter the property, Davies, 29, who was outside in the street, texted Etchell to try to warn him. Inside, police found four compressed blocks of cocaine with a purity of between 9 and 11 per cent and a combined weight of 1,011g and a street value of £300,000. There was also 5.8kg of benzocaine, a cutting agent used to increase profits, bags and traces of drugs on the kitchen worktop. 'It was the purchase of handheld mixers by Davies in such quantities at the Asda store that the suspicions of the staff were aroused and the police were informed,' said Mr Griffiths. Tipped off: Police were notified after Asda employees became suspicious when the pair bought as many as 12 blenders, some pictured above, from their store. Officers later carried out a raid on Etchell's home . Cash was also found at Etchell's home and a further £4,000 cash was found at Davies' home, also in Tonypandy, when arrested. 'Both defendants were involved in the significant supply of cocaine,' said Mr Griffiths. Etchell admitted further counts of possessing cannabis with intent to supply on the drug being found at his home and possessing a stun gun. He had boasted about having the gun, a court heard, but on testing it was found not to work. Alexander Greenwood, defending Etchell, 33, who has a record for possessing drugs with intent to supply, said he was aware the only sentence was one of custody. Haul: Inside Etchell's home, police found four compressed blocks of cocaine with a purity of between 9 and 11 per cent and a combined weight of 1,011g and a street value of £300,000. Above, some of the cocaine . Andrew Taylor, defending Davies, who has a record for possessing cocaine, said he was a loving father. 'He has reflected at the pain, anguish and torture he has put his children through,' he said. Judge Richard Twomlow jailed Etchell for a total of nine years and Davies for six years and eight months. After the case acting Detective Inspector Dan Michel, said: 'Thanks to information we had from the community we were able to take action and take these two drug

Summary: Thomas Davies bought as many as 12 blenders at Asda supermarket . Store staff were not convinced he was going to use appliances for cooking . Notified police, who found £300,000 of cocaine in his partner's home . The drug dealers were jailed for total of more than 15 years yesterday .


Forget going away for a romantic getaway with your partner, it seems Britons are more likely to watch TV or read than frolic between the sheets in hotels. Despite results from a global study showing that hotel guests like to sleep naked on holiday - it seems romantic liaisons are not top of the agenda in hotels. Of the 39 per cent of people who say they are happy to sleep in the nude on holiday, the nationality most likely to wear their birthday suits in bed is the the French - followed by Britons and Norwegians. Brits on holiday prefer to watch TV or read than have sex whilst in a hotel on holiday, according to a survey by Hotels.com . 1. Watching TV 67% . 2. Reading 47% . 3. Sex 46% . 4. Surfing the internet 40% . 5. Eating from the room service menu 20% . The recent survey asked over 250,000 guests about their holiday habits to surprising results. For Britain, catching up with TV or a movie was the best loved bedroom activity with 67 per cent of people grabbing for the remote when they hit the sheets. Even reading was preferred to romance, with 47 per cent of people enjoying books, and only 46 per cent opting to have sex when they are away. Even if it is not our top pastime time, it does still beat surfing the internet (40 per cent) and only a fifth of us would rather order a snack from room service. Carolina Annand, of Hotels.com, said: 'It seems on a global scale a lot of us are more than happy to strip for the sheets, yet it is interesting to see in the UK that we prefer to watch TV on a hotel bed rather than any other activity. 'With such a variety of hotel rooms to discover across the globe, both international and domestic, we encourage travellers to really make themselves at home whenever they travel!' A third of us enjoy sleeping in the nude, which is said to have many health benefits including lowering blood pressure . France 51% . UK 24% . Norway 24% . Sweden 20% . Australia 19% . Finland 19% . Denmark 18% . Canada 17% . Netherlands 16% . Ireland 16% . Russia 16% . Brits may love watching TV over making love, but we came in joint second place for the countries who sleep in the nude, with 24 per cent admitting they ditch their pajamas. Norwegian and Swedish travelers similarly enjoyed to bare all with a fifth or more people admitting to sleeping in just a sheet. The benefits of sleeping naked have been promoted by many medical professionals. 'The advantage of sleeping naked is it's easier for the body to cool and maintain the lower temperature the brain wants to achieve,' says Dr Chris Idzikowski, director of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre and author of Sound Asleep: The Expert Guide To Sleeping Well. 'If anything prevents that decline in temperature, the brain will wake itself up to see what's going

Summary: More Brits would rather watch TV than make love while on holiday . Over a third of us ditch our pajamas and sleep in the nude . The results were from a global survey from Hotels.com of 250,000 guests .


Two Belgian companies have joined forces to create one of the world's most a unique aircraft: a plane featuring childhood animated favourite, Tintin. The cartoon, developed by Belgian artist Hergé, provided the inspiration for this one of a kind Airbus A320. Together, Brussels Airlines and Moulinsart had been working on this secret project for several months. Wife of Hergé, Fanny Rodwell, was on hand for the unveiling of a plane based on her husband's cartoon, Tintin . Two Belgian companies, Brussels Airlines and Moulinsart, came together for the bespoke aircraft design . Based on Professor Calculus' shark submarine from the adventure series, the long black shark aircraft was bapitised 'Rackham.' On the side of the fuselage, it reads: 'We fly you to the home of Tintin.' Tintin, who travels the world on his adventurous quests, is a natural travel partner for Brussels Airlines, who has also partnered with many other Belgian talents, such as the national football team and the country's largest music festival. The final design was based on Professor Calculus' shark submarine from the adventure series . The long black shark aircraft, baptised the 'Rackham,' has a side that reads: 'We fly you to the home of Tintin' The Airbus A320 took several months to create and was done entirely in secret . For the painting of the aircraft, Brussels Airlines hired plane paint artist Andre Eisele, who had to adapt the perspective of the drawings to the unusual curves of a plane. Eisele was also tasked with getting the aircraft looking as close to the original shark submarine design as possible. The entire paint job took 1500 hours in total. 'This aircraft is a dream come true,' Nick Rodwell, Director of Moulinsart, said. 'The partnership with Brussels Airlines is a perfect marriage for us.' The total paint job took 1500 hours in total to complete, under the hand of artist Andre Eisele . One of Eisele's biggest challenges was adapting the perspective to the unusual curves of a plane . The creators call Tintin and Brussels Airlines a 'perfect marriage' as both are passionate about adventure . 'Tintin is all about Belgium, all about Brussels, where he was born, as was Hergé. Tintin is also all about adventure and travelling, and with this plane we bring our two worlds together perfectly.' Following its unveiling, Rackham's maiden voyage took place: an hour and 45 minute flight to Toulouse. The aircraft will remain in use until 2019.

Summary: Brussels Airlines has teamed with Moulinsart for a unique aircraft design . Inspired by Belgian cartoon, Tintin, the shark plane was unveiled this week . Adventurer Tintin was created by another Belgian, the artist Hergé .


There will come a point on Sunday when those on The Kop will look out and see a dream from bygone days has become reality. Steven Gerrard will take possession from Xabi Alonso and look up to see Fernando Torres, Luis Suarez and Thierry Henry spinning off defenders, desperate for his pass. How potent would Liverpool have been had those five men lined up in their prime? Unique circumstances will allow fantasy to become reality for 90 minutes but it will be Liverpool the city, rather than the team, that feels the benefit as Anfield stages an All-Star match that has created enormous interest, for many reasons. Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres (centre) is excited to be returning to Anfield for the All-Star game . Torres could feature up top alongside his friend Luis Suarez who left the club for Barcelona in the summer . How will Torres be received four years after his £50million move to Stamford Bridge? What kind of reception will Chelsea captain John Terry be afforded? How much will Suarez’s return stir the locals’ senses of what they have been missing? Gerrard will captain his side against a team selected by his friend and former vice-captain Jamie Carragher and the proceeds from the match, which sold out in hours, will go to a number of charities in Liverpool, as well as Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The idea came about after Gerrard approached Liverpool and raised the prospect of staging a match to say “thank you” to the club and the city before he embarks on a new challenge with LA Galaxy. Steven Gerrard will captain his side against a team selected by former vice-captain Jamie Carragher . Xabi Alonso has also confirmed that he will be a part of the novelty all-star game for friend Gerrard . ‘It's going to be a great occasion,’ Gerrard said. ‘When I made the calls and told the players they would play in front of a full house at Anfield, they loved the idea. Jamie and I shouldn’t get any credit: it's credit to everyone who wants to come and help out. ‘I know all those who are involved. They are winners and it will be a great game. John Terry could easily have said “no” but it shows the type of guy he is.’ Carragher added: ‘When I spoke to Thierry Henry, he was more excited than I was! It will be great for some of the former players who left Liverpool to have the chance to come back and say a proper goodbye.’

Summary: A host of footballing stars will take to the Anfield pitch on Sunday . Xabi Alonso, Luis Suarez and Fernando Torres are all set to make a return . Gerrard approached the club and raised the prospect of a thank you match . Former England captain is preparing for a new challenge in America .


Manager Arsene Wenger remains convinced attack will prove the best form of defence as Arsenal look to stay in the top four of the Barclays Premier League. The Gunners recorded a seventh win in the last eight league matches when beating relegation-battlers QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road on Wednesday night with goals from Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez. Arsenal sit a point ahead of Manchester United, their FA Cup quarter-final opponents, and four behind second-place Manchester City. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger sasy he wanted his side to continue to attack during 2-1 win against QPR . Wenger watches on from the sidelines as the Gunners consolidated their place in the top four . Giroud's second-half opener came following a swift counter-attack after Arsenal had soaked up plenty of pressure. Wenger, though, expects to see his team always stay on the front foot. 'I wanted the team to continue to attack, because we are not a team that can sit off and wait for the teams who commit and get them only on the break. We need to master possession and we did that well,' Wenger told Arsenal Player. Giroud has rediscovered his scoring touch in the last two matches following a series of misses in the 3-1 Champions League defeat by Monaco. Olivier Giroud gave Arsenal the lead at Loftus Road on Wednesday as he stabbed past Rob Green . Giroud lifts Arsenal team-mate Tomas Rosicky up in the air in celebration of his goal . Alexis Sanchez cut in from the left hand side to double the Gunners lead minutes after Giroud's opener . Wenger hailed the mental strength of the France forward, who now has 10 Premier League goals from a campaign which was hampered by four months sidelined with a broken leg. Full-back Kieran Gibbs believes Giroud does not get the credit his work-rate for the team deserves. 'Olivier has certainly responded in the way we wanted. He is that kind of character who always wants to bounce back and do well for the team. He puts a lot of pressure on himself. Credit to him, because he is having a fantastic season,' Gibbs said, quoted by the London Evening Standard. Sanchez remains Arsenal's most potent attacking threat, taking his tally to 19 following a seven-match barren spell. Sanchez celebrates doubling Arsenal's lead mid way through the second half at Loftus Road . Charlie Austin pulled a goal back for the home side with a ferocious drive from the edge of the box . 'Every player goes through a difficult patch but he is not the type to let it get to him. He has shown great determination in every game,' said Gibbs. 'We need that from him and that is why he is world class.' Gibbs believes Arsenal have overcome the setback of their defeat by Monaco, which leaves hopes of qualification for the quarter-finals of the Champions League all but over ahead of the second leg in Monte Carlo later this month. He said: 'We wanted to respond for the fans and the people at the club.

Summary: Arsenal beat QPR 2-1 in the Premier League at Loftus Road on Wednesday . Olivier Giroud and ALexis Sanchez found the net in the second half . Charlie Austin pulled a goal for the hosts but the Gunners hung on . Giroud finished off a swift counter-attack after soaking up pressure . Arsene Wenger has urged his side to attack and not always sit back . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Meet the barking mad cat who thinks he's a dog. Teddi, a six-year-old Siberian tom, is able to jump through hoops, perform various greetings and weave in and out of poles just like a trained hound. Owner Barbara Connor, 55, has taught him how to do 20 tricks, all more traditionally associated with canines. Barking: Teddi weaves through poles like a trained dog after being taught 20 tricks by his owner . Purrfect score: The feline goes through hoops and gives a high-five to owner Barbara Connor, in a series of tricks watched by thousands on the internet . Her cat's antics have been viewed by thousands of people from around the globe on the moggy's dedicated Youtube channel called 'Teddi's Tricks'. Barbara, who originally comes from Falkirk, Scotland, and now lives in Malaga, Spain, is even considering entering her pet in talent competitions or even take it to Hollywood. She said: 'I have a lot of fun thinking up creative ways for him to do things. If he thinks he's a dog, that would be my fault. Switched on: Teddi the cat changes channel, operating the TV remote with his black paw . Adventurous: Teddi has become a Youtube hit with his own dedicated channel to show off his array of tricks . Tricks: Teddi the cat shows he has a head for heights with these stunts with owner Barbara Connor . 'Knowing I'd always enjoyed training dogs, a friend said I should try to train cats. 'I tried teaching Teddi to stand on his back legs and beg and, to my amazement, he picked it up within two days. 'That inspired me to be a bit more ambitious. I made a joke video for friends, where Teddi was demonstrating appropriate cross cultural greetings for different situations. 'He could shake hands or give a high five like Americans and he could kiss you on the cheek like the Spaniards.' Woof: Teddi the six-year-old Siberian tom, is the cat who thinks he's a dog with his tricks proving a big internet hit . Agile: But Teddi still has the balance and agility of a cat as he walks across this beam . Teddi is the offspring of a stray cat which Barbara took into her home shortly after arriving in Spain. The cat, named Tamba, regularly followed her home, eventually taking up residence with Barbara who then found out it was pregnant. She trained Teddi using a clicker which is often used by animal trainers in movies and was surprised at how easy it was to get Teddi to play along. Born to be a star: Barbara Connor with Teddi when he was a kitten. She trained Teddi to do numerous tricks by using a clicker, traditionally used with a pet dog . Affectionate: Teddi, who lives with Scottish owner in Spain, has learned the local greeting (left) and balances on his owner's feet (right) She said: 'How long it takes to teach Teddi new tricks depends on what type of skill it is. Giving the high five or shaking hands, he

Summary: His dog-like tricks have earned him a growing fan base on Youtube . Owner once trained dogs and was encouraged to try the same on cats . Was amazed when he picked up the basics straight away . Is now considering taking Teddi to Hollywood to make him a star .


Judd Trump continued his good form by easing to a 4-0 victory over up-and-coming Belgium cueman Luca Brecel in the first round of the Players Championship in Thailand. Trump, who defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the World Grand Prix last Sunday before travelling to Bangkok, reached the last 16 with a top break of 71. 'I played well and Luca didn't, so in the end it was convincing,' Trump told worldsnooker.com. 'I need to play better next time.' Judd Trump, pictured in action at the World Grand Prix, eased past Luca Brecel in Thailand on Wednesday . Shaun Murphy reeled off three frames in a row after going 1-0 down on his way to a 4-2 victory over Rod Lawler which included top breaks of 93 and 69. Murphy said: 'Rod was unlucky today, on another day he might have won. I'm trying my best, I have won this title before and I'm trying to win it again. 'I always enjoy coming to Thailand, the people are very friendly and they love snooker.' Shaun Murphy, pictured in action at the World Grand Prix, overcame Rod Lawler 4-2 after going 1-0 down . Meanwhile, world champion Mark Selby chalked up a 4-0 win over Dominic Dale while Martin Gould defeated Indian Open champion Michael White 4-3. Mark Davis saw off Ricky Walden 4-2. Wales' Mark Williams claimed a 4-1 win over home favourite Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.

Summary: Judd Trump reached the last 16 with a comfortable 4-0 win on Wednesday . Shaun Murphy also through after victory over Rod Lawler . Mark Selby, Martin Gould and Mark Williams all advance to next round .


Italy coach Antonio Conte has received death threats from angry fans who blame his training methods for the injury which was initially believed to have ruled midfielder Claudio Marchisio out for the rest of the season. Italy's medical staff announced that Serie A leaders Juventus's Marchisio suffered ruptured knee ligaments during the warm-up for Friday's training session ahead of the Euro 2016 qualifier against Bulgaria on Saturday. 'I saw him (Conte) shaken this morning,' Italian football federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio told Radio Rai on Saturday. 'After yesterday's controversy, he received death threats on the internet. Italy boss Antonio Conte is 'shaken' after receiving online death threats from Juventus fans . The Italy national team manager has been criticised for pushing his players too hard in training . 'I met with Conte for a long time and he is not calm. All these things have been said on social networks and he feels vilified for something that is not his fault. The FIGC stands by him.' Conte was criticised by John Elkann, the president of the holding company which controls FIAT and Juventus, who said the Italy coach worked the players too hard during the national team's training camps. 'Perhaps he'd like to be remembered as the cherry-picker with the highest number of injuries,' Elkan told Italian media. Former Juventus coach Conte defended his methods. 'I wonder why Elkann didn't ask me that when I was at Juventus? We don't work hard, we work well,' the 45-year-old told a news conference in Sofia ahead of the Euro 2016 qualifier. Italian media reported that Conte was reconsidering his position as Italy coach after the death threats. The Italian FA was not immediately available to comment. Juve midfielder Claudio Marchisio injured ankle ligaments, but will return sooner than first expected . Juventus, however, said Marchisio could be back in action within days. 'After returning from international duty on Friday afternoon, Claudio Marchisio underwent medical examinations conducted by Juventus club doctors and Dr Flavio Quaglia,' the club said in a statement. 'The 29-year-old then underwent an MRI scan on his right knee this evening. The tests ruled positive, excluding the possibility of a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament. Marchisio will now rest, and his condition is to be monitored on a day-to-day basis.' Conte returned Juventus to their former glory before leaving to take charge of the Azzurri . Marchisio underwent his first examination at the Istituto Fanfani in Florence, close to Italy's training ground. 'I spoke to my colleagues in Turin, explained what happened and organised to send the lad straight to the club for further tests,' Italy doctor Enrico Castellaci said. 'Juve gave me the all-clear to make the diagnosis public. That night, I contacted the Juve medics again. Now there are two contrasting test results. Naturally, I'd be very happy if the later test was confirmed. These are the facts.' Castellaci's explanation prompted jokes on social media with Italian media and fans labelling the national team's medical staff as a 'laughing stock'. Italy have won three matches and drawn one to

Summary: Italy are set to play Bulgaria in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday . Claudio Marchisio injured ligaments during training but is expected to return in two to three weeks after initially being ruled out for the season . Former Juventus manager Antonio Conte has received online death threats from angry fans .


New Zealand reached their first ever World Cup final as they secured a sensational four-wicket Duckworth/Lewis win over South Africa at a sold out Eden Park on Tuesday. An explosive 49 off 18 balls from South African batsman David Miller saw New Zealand set 298 (D/L) to chase for victory, after a burst of rain reduced the match to 43 overs per side. In response, Brendon McCullum blazed his way to 59 and despite the regular loss of wickets, Grant Elliott smashed the penultimate ball for six to lead New Zealand to a tense victory. Grant Elliott celebrates after smashing the winning runs as New Zealand reached their first ever final . South Africa missed chances in the field, JP Duminy and Ferhaan Berhardian colliding at a crucial moment . Faf du Plessis and Farhaan Behardien cannot believe it after a crucial drop which reprieved Elliott . Daniel Vettori congratulates his team-mate as Dale Steyn looks away, following a thrilling climax in Auckland . The emotion is too much for Dale Steyn, who lies on the wicket after failing to defend 11 from the final over . Elliott consoles Steyn as New Zealand reached the World Cup final at South Africa's expense . Du Plessis (right) and Behardien look on, dejected, after losing by the narrowest of margins . The New Zealand players celebrate out in the middle with hugs for Daniel Vettori, who helped see them home . Vettori (left) leads his team-mates on a lap of honour to show appreciation for the home fans . Imran Tahir wipes away a tear after South Africa again failed to reach the final of a World Cup . The dejection is clear to see on the faces of the South Africans, after they failed to make it over the line . There was an added spice to the match with neither side having ever previously made it past the semi-finals. New Zealand’s own dismal record of six defeats out of six at this stage of the tournament was a disappointment the native supporters were confident their side would finally overcome in Auckland. But, following their quarter-final victory over Sri Lanka, South African captain AB de Villiers said his side embraced the tag of ‘chokers’ and were striving under the pressure. Having won the toss South Africa chose to bat first and the continued rotation of their side saw Vernon Philander replace the heretofore-impressive Kyle Abbott. With arguably the best attack of the World Cup, New Zealand’s pace bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee were successfully swinging the ball and causing the opposition openers all sorts of problems. AB de Villiers falls over the stumps after failing to gather the ball cleanly to run out Corey Anderson . The anguish is clear on De Villiers' face as he let the momentum shift away from South Africa in the semi final . De Villiers has been one of South Africa's stars of the tournament, but his mistake cost his side dear . New Zealand celebrate after taking a wicket during the first innings of their

Summary: David Miller blasts 49 off 18 balls as South Africa post 281 . AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis make half centuries in interrupted innings . New Zealand set a revised target of 298 to win on D/L method . Brendon McCullum blasts 59 off 26 balls to give perfect start . South Africa hit back before De Villiers misses crucial run out . Grant Elliott and Corey Anderson make fifties in partnership of 103 .


There's no doubt Kendall Jenner has been the darling of Paris Fashion Week this season. The brunette reality star-turned-supermodel has been spotted at Chanel, Balmain, H&M and every glitzy fashion party thrown. And always wearing a pair of towering heels. The 19-year-old catwalk star has picked up a few tricks to surviving all night (and day) in uncomfortably high heels on her travels around the world's red carpets, and now she's sharing them with us. Scroll down for video . Whether she's at a red carpet event or stalking the runway Kendall Jenner is a seasoned expert at donning a high heel, seen here at Paris Fashion Week, and now she's sharing her secrets with us . Balmain AW15 . Click to shop the current collection at Net-a-Porter! Visit site . So it seems Kendall Jenner gets Kim Kardashian's hand me downs... This cute velvet look on Kendall was first seen on Kim yesterday as she attended the Balmain AW15 show, even before it had been strutted down the catwalk by a model. But clearly Kendall took one look and decided she was going to rock it herself to the after party. And while the half-sisters have very different body shapes they both looked gorgeous in this vampish ensemble. It looks like a dress but is a top and skirt and we love the ruffles and slightly Gothic vibe. And of course if you want to add an element of luxury to your look then velvet is a surefire way to do it. This mini looks great with bare legs and high heel sandals but worked just as well with opaque black tights on Kim. But we do have to say we love the addition of the belt by Ms Jenner. It really accentuates her tiny waist. Asos, Boohoo and Missguided have all got velvet dresses that will give you Kendall's look for less. So then the only question is, who wore it best? Asos velvet dress (now reduced to $44) Visit site . Missguided velvet dress . Visit site . Asos velvet midi dress . Visit site . Boohoo velvet mesh sleeve dress . Visit site . Speaking to Elle.com, Kendall revealed that her top trick is to distribute the pressure of the heels by alternating her weight on each foot. 'I switch off from one foot to another a lot, like this. [She crosses one foot behind the other in her now-signature pose.]' Kendall went on to explain: 'You have to keep moving your feet!' Although this seems rather counter-intuitive, the point is to never keep the pressure on the ball of one foot for too long, but rather to regularly shift the weight to alleviate the pain. The model sported lower heels for the recent Chanel Autumn/Winter 2015 show, but her top tip works for all heel heights . After the show comes the after-party! Kendall still sporting sky-high heels after the Balmain show with BFF Gigi Hadid . In the interview, Kendall also went on to reveal a physical attribute that makes heel-wearing even more painful. 'I have

Summary: A regular on the catwalk, Kendall, 19, is no stranger to towering heels . The model and reality star recently walked in the Chanel AW15 show . Says the trick is to 'keep moving'... as well a splashing out on Manolos .