An Arizona father of quadruplets whose wife died the same day his children were born says he's doing his best thanks to the help from supporters across the globe. Carlos Morales from Phoenix, Arizona had two of the babies home with him on January 16, and the other two were cleared to leave the hospital on March 11. This after the babies were born premature and, in a tragic twist, his wife Erica, 36, passed away just one day after giving birth of hypovolemic shock which is caused by blood loss. Scroll down for videos . Speaking out: Recent widower and father of quadruplets, Carlos Morales, along with his late wife Erica's mother, Sondra Bridges, say they are doing well thanks to help from generous supporters across the globe . Miracle: Even though Erica passed away, Carlos Morales considers the successful birth of his quadruplets a miracle and he is happy to have all four of them at his home . 'We’re just doing our best. I’m feeling really, really grateful for everybody that just came together and helped us,' Carlos told Today,referring to the nearly $350,000 raised on a GoFundMe page set up for the family. Erica's mother, Sondra Bridges, now lives with Morales to help take care of the babies: Tracy, Paisley, Erica and Carlos, Jr. Bridges also gave thanks for the tremendous outpouring of support that the family received. 'It’s funny how things turn out. Bittersweet, but at the same time, thanks to God, and the outpouring support of the public, it’s been phenomenal,' she said. 'And I’d like to say thank you to each and every one of you. All the support we’ve gotten from you, we appreciate it.' Morales is sill mourning the loss of Erica, however, with whom he dreamed of having a big family. The pair had gone through IVF fertility treatment in a desperate attempt to conceive to complete their family. But the last time Mr Morales saw his wife was when she kissed her on the head and said he loved her before going into labor at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital. Carlos Morales from Phoenix, Arizona, finally has his newborn quadruplets home with him . Tragic: Morales from Phoenix, Arizona, held the babies - three girls and one boy - after his wife Erica, 36, passed away on January 16. Their mother would never get to meet them . 'Look at these beautiful blessings,' Morales told People. 'Even when they scream their heads off I want to give them the biggest kiss.' He then added; 'I already know their quirky little habits or the next time they're going to cry. They're starting to form their own personalities.' And while he says dealing with four is a lot more difficult than dealing with two, he does have help thanks to his wife's mother-in-law, who moved down to help with the children. The children arrived one month before her due date. Carlos Jr, Paisley, Tracy, and Erica were delivered safely but the mother went into hypovolemic shock, an emergency condition where one experiences a severe

Summary: Carlos Morales from Phoenix, Arizona, finally has his newborn quadruplets home with him and says he's doing his best . Supporters donated over $300,000 to the family on a Go Fund Me page . This after his wife Erica, 36, passed away on January 16, one day after giving birth . Pair went through IVF fertility treatment in a bid to complete their family . Children arrived one month before their due date and were delivered safely . Mr Morales said at the time it went from being the best day of his life to the worst and is now bringing up the children with help from hos mother-in-law . He revealed how they were discussing baby names just before she went into labor .


England stretched their undefeated run to eight matches as a late Andros Townsend strike canceled out Graziano Pelle's first-half header. Here Sportsmail's Rob Draper casts his eye over Roy Hodgson's side and their Italian hosts. England (4-1-2-1-2) Joe Hart 7 . No blame attached for the goal and a very good save from Eder on 51 minutes. One of the positives for England. Nathaniel Clyne 5 (Walker 45) Always willing to offer an outlet in attack but the system left him exposed in defensive areas and switched at half time. Chris Smalling 5 . Aggressive and firm early on but along with Jagielka completely failed to dominate the box when needed most for Italy's goal. England and Tottenham forward Harry Kane is challenged by Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini . England and Manchester United defender Phil Jones (left) falls following a challenge from Roberto Soriano . Phil Jagielka 5 . Heavy touch in bring the ball out and, along with Smalling, failed to command the penalty area for Italy's goal. Look ill at ease. Kieran Gibbs 6 (Bertrand 88) Like Clyne, often looked lost without support from a wide midfielder. Had chance to equalise on 54 minutes but drove into side netting. Improved in second half. Phil Jones 4.5 (Carrick 44) When Carrick came on to relieve him from the holding midfield role as it was though he'd escaped purgatory. Static and beaten embarrassingly easily for the goal – but better, unsurprisingly as centre half. Two Italian fans share a smile ahead of the international friendly between Italy and England in Turin . England and Manchester United defender Chris Smalling hassles Italy's Eder Citadin Martins for the ball . Jordan Henderson 6 (Mason 74) Scurried here and there with plenty of intent but little guile. Didn't ever really settle into the system. Fabian Delph 5.5 (Townsend 70) Much the same. Harried and was strong in tackles but too often was a man chasing around in search of a game plan. Wayne Rooney 7 . The flashes of class England showed invariably came from him; shot off the bar on 22 minutes, a glorious cross field ball for Walcott on 27 minutes. Tested Buffon in second half – perhaps should have scored on 72 minutes. Harry Kane 6 . Lost in a vortex of team-mates' inability to pass the ball. Looked eager to impress with no opportunity to do so until late on when he had strikes to trouble Buffon. England and Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph (right) prepares to tackle Italy's Vitaliy Mandziuk on Tuesday . England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney (centre) is surrounded by Italian defenders in Turin . Theo Walcott 5 (Barkley 55) Looked out of place in a front two and even more so when he played behind the front two. Never convinced. SUBS . Michael Carrick 8 . Provided much better distribution that Jones could; baffling why he didn't start. England were much more fluid with him on the pitch. Kyle Walker 6 . Exposed almost immediately when Eder drifted past him to set up

Summary: Andros Townsend's long-range strike cancelled out Graziano Pelle's first-half header to secure England a draw against Italy . Michael Carrick was superb in England's midfield, while Phil jones struggled in the holding role . Wayne Rooney was at the heart of England's attacks .


It is one of the world's best loved musicals - the true story of a novice nun who falls in love with a widower and his seven children. From Julie Andrews waltzing through the Alps to seven children behaving perfectly, The Sound of Music might look like it portrays the family everyone wants. But Andrews' real life counterpart - Maria Kutschera - was far from the idealized mother the popular film portrays. In fact she was a difficult Austrian woman plagued by insecurities. Scroll down for video . Maria Kutschera (centre) was far from the idealized mother The Sound of Music portrays, her son has revealed in a new book . Whereas Julie Andrews (above) waltzed carelessly through the Alps in the 1965 film, Maria was described by her son Johannes as 'incredibly strong' with 'literally an indomitable will' Her son Johannes has now revealed all in a new book written by Tom Santopietro. He said: 'She was incredibly strong with a formidable will, literally an indomitable will. 'And sometimes running into that will was not so pleasant.' The 75-year-old added that his mother was very complex and admitted that she was unhappy as a child. Maria was born in 1905 while travelling from her parents' village in Tyrol to a hospital in Vienna, Austria, on a train. By the time she was ten both of her parents had died and she was sent to live with a violent uncle. Maria escaped from him and in 1926 she was a schoolteacher at the Nonnberg Abbey, in Salzburg, intending to become a nun. But while there she was asked to take a job as a governess at the home of a widowed man, who was left with seven children after his first wife Agatha died of scarlet fever. That man was Georg von Trapp. They would quickly become married and have three more children. Georg von Trapp was previously the commander of Austrian submarine U5. He is pictured with his fiancée Agathe Whitehead . The Von Trapp family are pictured in 1939. Top row: Werner and Rupert; Second row: Dr. Franz Wasner, Johanna, Martina, Maria and Georg, Johannes, Hedwig, Maria; Bottom: Agathe, Rosmarie and Eleonore . The family, including Andrews (centre), perform a song in the film. Rosmarie, one of Maria and Georg's children who does not feature in the film, said: 'We never went running in a field and singing songs like that' It was not long before Maria founded a family choir. Although the children sang together before she joined them, they remember her particularly pushing public performances - especially after Georg lost his fortune. Rosmarie, one of Maria and Georg's children, often found her mother particularly difficult. She said it got worse after her father died in 1947. 'I was not happy on stage. I was made to do it,' Boudicca Fox-Leonard of the Sunday People reported her saying. The now 87-year-old said: 'We never went running in a field and singing songs like that. We had a hard life. It was a struggle.' In real life, after fleeing the

Summary: Maria von Trapp was criticised by son Johannes in a new book . 75-year-old revealed his mother was very complex with lots of insecurities . Daughter Rosmarie added that she was forced to go on stage . Maria married Georg von Trapp in 1927 after becoming his governess .


Russell Brand has been voted as the world's fourth greatest thinker by readers of intellectual magazine Prospect. The comedian-turned-anarchist has beaten the likes of Nobel peace prize winner Henry Kissinger and Booker prize recipient Hilary Mantel to make it into the top ten list of influential minds. Unveiling its list of world thinkers in its latest edition, Prospect described Brand as 'the spiritual leader of Britain's disaffected anti-capitalist youth'. Russell Brand has been voted as the world's fourth greatest thinker by readers of an intellectual magazine . But the magazine is facing ridicule for including the self-style revolutionary on the list of eminent philosophers, economists and writers. Drayton Bird wrote on Twitter: 'Beyond parody: if this wag is a great thinker, my vote goes to Peppa Pig.' Tim Walker added: 'A generation or so ago, Bertrand Russell was considered to be a great thinker. Now, comically, it's Russell Brand.' Marlowe tweeted: 'Russell Brand great thinker??? They misheard someone say 'little tinker'.' While writer David Oldroyd-Bolt added: 'It's utterly perverse. Russell Brand? Nothing more than a Dickensian demagogue.' Television and radio presenter Brand, who lost his Radio 2 slot over prank calls to actor Andrew Sachs, made his name in stand-up. Brand joined the likes of Hilary Mantel and Henry Kissinger on the 50-strong list of great minds . But the millionaire's attempts to re-brand himself as an anti-capitalist revolutionary have seen him accused of hypocrisy. Last December Simon Cowell branded him a 'hypocrite' after he accused the comedian of accepting large Hollywood film salaries whilst campaigning against the UK political system. According to the Mirror, the music mogul told Russell to give up his multi-million pound salary if he is planning to continue his campaigning streak. Brand faced further backlash that month when he joined a protest about rising rents in London even though he lives in a £2million bachelor pad owned by a firm based in a tax haven. The star, believed to be worth £9million, was helping deliver a petition on affordable housing to 10 Downing Street but flew into a rage when TV reporter Paraic O'Brien asked him whether the super-rich buying up property in London was driving up prices for everyone else. Prospect described Brand as 'the spiritual leader of Britain's disaffected anti-capitalist youth' Prospect admitted that Brand's inclusion on the list had caused 'intense' discussions among staff. But the magazine said that while he was often 'dismissed by his opponents as a clownish opportunist and even a hypocrite due to his own wealth, he is nevertheless the most charismatic figure on Britain's populist left.' 1. Thomas Piketty, French economist. 2. Yanis Varoufakis, Greek finance minister. 3. Naomi Klein, US author. 4. Russell Brand, UK comedian and campaigner. 5. Paul Krugman, US economist. 6. Arundhati Roy, Indian writer and activist. 7. Jurgen Habermas, German philosopher. 8. Daniel Kahneman, US-Israeli psychologist. 9. John Gray, UK philosopher. 10. Atul Gawande, US surgeon and writer. This year's winner was French economist Thomas Piketty, whose Capital in the Twenty-First Century book explored the thesis is that capitalist economies have a natural tendency

Summary: Comedian Russell Brand is rated the fourth greatest thinker in the world . Intellectual magazine Prospect asked readers to vote for the best minds . Others in the top ten are economists, philosophers and a US surgeon . But Brand's ranking among 'great thinkers' has been mocked online .


England Test captain Alastair Cook could only make three runs as he opened the batting for MCC in their match against LV= County Championship winners Yorkshire in Abu Dhabi. Having top-scored in MCC's t20 defeat to Sussex on Friday, Cook could not replicate his form as he was trapped lbw by Ryan Sidebottom, with his side all out for 221 in their first innings. Yorkshire's reply started strongly and they ended day one on 82 for two, with Adam Lyth - the man who could partner Cook on England's tour of the West Indies - hitting an unbeaten half-century. Alastair Cook was dismissed for three on day one of the champion county match in Abu Dhabi . Yorkshire's Ryan Sidebottom celebrates after trapping Cook lbw for just three runs . Cook will now be able to see at the closest of quarters whether or not Lyth has what it takes to occupy that spot in the wake of his first call-up earlier this week. Sidebottom removed Nick Compton - someone who has partnered Cook in Tests - with the first ball of the match as the MCC captain edged a delivery into Jonny Bairstow's gloves. Cook soon followed Compton back into the pavilion before Michael Carberry and James Hildreth steadied the ship. James Hildreth scored 89 to help MCC up to a score of 221 in their first innings in Abu Dhabi . Adam Lyth was unbeaten on 53 as Yorkshire closed day one on 82 for two in response . The duo put on 74 for the third wicket before Carberry fell for 36, but Hildreth pushed on and made 89 before Tim Bresnan got him out lbw after lunch. Daryl Mitchell (54) and Zafar Ansari (24) were the only others who could make it into double figures as the final five batsmen could only add five runs between them. Lyth then took centre-stage as he started the Yorkshire reply, although he lost fellow opener and captain Alex Lees as he was caught behind off the bowling of Matt Dunn for 11. The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is once again playing host to the floodlight contest . A 72-ball half-century from Lyth kept the reigning champions ticking over until Jack Leaning was caught off Ansari late in the day - with Steven Patterson brought in as night-watchman to see out the closing overs. He will return to the crease with Lyth (53 not out) on Monday with Yorkshire trailing by 139 runs with eight first-innings wickets in hand.

Summary: England Test captain scored just three runs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium . Nick Compton was dismissed for a duck in champion county match . James Hildreth scored 89 to help MCC post 221 in first innings . Yorkshire closed day one in Abu Dhabi on 82 for two .


Edin Dzeko has pointed to the relentless nature of the Premier League as part of the reason for Manchester City's continuing problems in Europe. Manuel Pellegrini's side trail Barcelona 2-1 ahead of their Champions League last 16 return leg at the Nou Camp with a quarter final place looking beyond them for a fourth consecutive season. The Bosnia international believes the ultra-competitive domestic campaign has left players from English clubs feeling fatigued before playing European fixtures. Edin Dzeko believes English players are left exhausted by hard fought games in the Premier League . The Bosnia international couldn't find the net in City's shock 1-0 defeat by Burnley on Saturday . 'In all the other leagues, there is too big a gap between the top teams and the others - there are one, two, maybe three teams fighting for the title,' he told Goal.com. 'In England there are six or seven teams that can become champions and, as well, teams from the bottom can beat the top teams. 'That is one of the reasons why English teams sometime fail in Europe. With the Premier League as the strongest league in the world, every match is hard. Luis Suarez returned to England to score both goals in Barcelona's 2-1 defeat of Manchester City . City's Champions League hopes would be practically over had Joe Hart not saved Lionel Messi's late penalty . 'You cannot rest players, you always have to play full strength, while opponents in Europe can sometime rest some players in their domestic leagues. 'The first leg against Barcelona was very important,' the forward added. 'We tried not to lose at home but we were not good, especially in the first half. In the second half, we played better, scored, had a few chances to score more and who knows what would have happened if we didn't receive the red card? 'Now we want to surprise Barcelona. It will be tight until the end; we want to play much better than in the first leg and we will see if it will be enough to progress.' Dzeko faces competition for a starting role at the Nou Camp from new signing Wilfried Bony .

Summary: Manchester City face Barcelona in Champions League last 16 decider . Edin Dzeko believes fighting for every game in Premier League leaves players exhausted for Europe . The Bosnia international is hoping to pull a surprise at the Nou Camp .


When I first became a Mum, I never questioned getting my children vaccinated. It was just what you did when you have children - you do what your doctor tells you, because they know best. My husband and I had never been told that there could be any adverse reactions, only a bit of redness and swelling at the injection site. So as each of our six eldest children got progressively sicker after each vaccination, we never made that connection. Out of our six vaccinated children, our 16, 12 and 10-year-old have moderate to severe Autism, our 25-year-old has ADHD, our 14-year-old has a severe language disorder, and our 20-year-old has severe mood swings. Tasha David (back right) tells how she chose to not vaccinate her two youngest children Sasa, eight (front left), and Chiante, five (front middle) after her first SIX (back row L-R: Asante, 16, Jourdahn, 25, middle row L-R: Deveraux, 20, Sahara, 14, Acacia, 10, Armaan, 12) suffered health problems . They also suffered from chronic ear infections, bronchiolitis, asthma, eczema, psoriasis, urinary infections, gastrointestinal and autoimmune disorders, allergies, chemical sensitivities and intolerances. We tried genetic testing to look for answers, but no reason was found for our children’s afflictions. So I started looking for answers on my own. I read books, went to seminars, read all the scientific studies I could get my hands on and that’s when I discovered that our family was not the only one. There were many other families suffering from the same issues as ours. 'Out of our six vaccinated children, our 16, 12 and 10-year-old have moderate to severe Autism, our 25-year-old has ADHD, our 14-year-old has a severe language disorder, and our 20-year-old has severe mood swings' Fighting fit: Tasha says her two youngest children have 'thrived' and have never been sick . This realization led us to not vaccinate our five and eight-year-old old and they have thrived because of it. Out of all their siblings they should have been the most susceptible to genetic problems considering that I was in my late thirties when I had them and was overweight. Yet our two youngest never had to suffer through the many illnesses that their brothers and sisters did. Not because they had never been exposed to illness because like all preschool and school children, they had been. But they had a resilience that had been taken from their siblings. They have never had or needed an antibiotic in their lives, but more importantly they had none of their sibling’s disorders. This was an especially bitter sweet realisation for me, as I looked at them and realised just how much my other children had lost because of me. I had to come to terms with the fact that my ignorance about what I allowed to be put in to my children’s bodies had caused at least two (possibly three) of my children to NEVER be able to have the chance to be independent, fall in love and have a family. That when I die, they face the possibility of living

Summary: Mother of eight Tasha David explains why she is against vaccination . Her six vaccinated children suffer from a range of health problems . Three have Autism, one has ADHD and one has a language disorder . David says her two unvaccinated children are healthy . Tasha David is president of the Australian Vaccination-skeptics Network .


A Pennsylvania man is facing child welfare charges for allegedly leaving his seven-year-old son alone in a vehicle outside of a casino Tuesday while he gambled, police say. Police say that Bryan Bolds, 32, of Philadelphia, was inside Parx Casino in Bensalem for nearly three hours gambling while his son sat in the car unattended. Lt. William McVey, with the Bensalem Police Department, told ABC that a passer-by noticed the child in the vehicle alone yelling for his father and alerted police. That was around 3.30pm. Gamble: Bryan Bolds, 32 (photographed), was arrested Tuesday for allegedly leaving his seven-year-old son unattended in a vehicle outside a casino while he gambled for nearly three hours . Officers Immediately took the child to police headquarters and attempted to locate his father. 'We then monitored [Bolds] on Parx security cameras playing blackjack for the next three hours,' McVey said. 'He never made any attempt to go to the vehicle.' Bolds was arrested at a gaming table and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, CBS reports. Charged: Bolds was arrested at a gaming table and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child . Father: Around 3.30pm, a passer-by noticed the child in the vehicle (photographed) alone yelling for his father and alerted police . McVey said the seven-year-old did not suffer any injuries but was shaken up, he has since been reunited with his mother. Meanwhile, Bolds has been ordered not to have any contact with his son and is being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility on 10 percent of $70,000 bail. McVey said that children being left unattended is something the department takes very seriously and asks that parents planning to gamble make arrangements to keep their children at home and care for them properly. Parx: Bolds has been ordered not to have any contact with his son and is being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility on 10 percent of $70,000 bail (photographed is Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania)

Summary: Bryan Bolds, 32, was arrested after, police say, he left his son unattended in a casino parking lot while he played blackjack for nearly three hours . A Passer-by alerted police after noticing the child in the car alone crying and yelling for his father . Bolds was arrested at a gaming table and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child .


Diego Simeone wants Atletico Madrid's fans to roar their team to victory in Tuesday night's Champions League last-16 second leg against Bayer Leverkusen. Last season's runners up find themselves 1-0 down after the first leg but Simeone believes the club's supporters can play a significant role at the Vicente Calderon. Spanish newspaper Marca say that there will be 55,000 Cholos (Simeone's nickname) in the stadium on Tuesday night, while as have called on Los Rojiblancos to 'get into them'. Spanish newspapers Marca (left) and as focus on Atletico Madrid's clash with Bayer Leverkusen . Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Simeone said: 'I want to see the Calderon at its best – noisy and pushing us on to do what we have to do. 'I hope the stadium doesn't stop for even one minute and our aim is to win the game. If we don't concede and don't score we are out. 'We'll have to break quickly as soon as they lose the ball because that will be the key to attacking them. They know how to close off all routes to goal if you hesitate and that's what happened to us in Germany. 'They stopped us going forward and they could cause us problems if we don't break quickly.' Over in Italy, much of the press coverage concentrates on the results of Monday night's three Serie A games. Corriere dello Sport confirm that Andrea Pirlo is out injured as La Gazzetta dello Sport focus on AC Milan . La Gazzetta dello Sport say that Filippo Inzaghi was beaten 'black and purple' after Fiorentina's 2-1 comeback win against AC Milan. Inzaghi's side find themselves 10th in the table but the same paper claims that the 41-year-old's job is not at risk despite a poor run of form. Elsewhere, Corriere dello Sport take a look at Juventus' Champions League last-16 second leg against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night. The Turin giants, who are 2-1 up after the first leg, will be without Andrea Pirlo in Germany after the midfielder failed to recover from a thigh injury.

Summary: Atletico Madrid are 1-0 down after the first leg of their last-16 tie . Diego Simeone believes the fans fans can play a big part on Tuesday . Andrea Pirlo ruled out of Juventus' trip to Borussia Dortmund . Filippo Inzaghi's job is not at risk despite AC Milan's slump in form .


Nick Clegg's election campaign went from the sublime to the ridiculous today, as he travelled from a meeting with the Queen to a hedgehog sanctuary in Solihull. The Lib Dem leader was introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles. Mr Clegg was told the animals have a lifespan of just five years, which he might be able to relate to as his party face the prospect of being booted out of government for the first time since 2010. Scroll down for video . Nick Clegg and Lib Dem candidate Lorely Burt were introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles . Mr Clegg donned his wellies for a yomp around Parkridge Centre, part of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in Solihull. The election campaign officially got underway when David Cameron to tell the Queen that Parliament has been dissolved. Mr Clegg then made his own trip to the Palace for a separate private audience - as Lord President of the Privy Council he has an obligation to do so. He then headed to the Midlands for what was billed as a campaign visit on the NHS, in a seat the Lib Dems are fighting to hold. But he donned his wellies for a yomp around Parkridge Centre, part of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in Solihull. Humpty the hedgehog got his name after falling off a wall and suffering head injuries. Mr Clegg, who last week revealed his dream to make wildlife documentaries, spoke to children about a new scheme to protect hedgehogs. They were introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles. Mr Clegg insisted that his 'plucky party' can defy the polls and declared the era of single-party politics is over . Later he insisted that his 'plucky party' can defy the polls and declared the era of single-party politics is over. The Lib Dem leader said that in the '50 or 60' seats where his party had an MP or an effective presence on the ground they were doing far better than opinion polls suggested. On a visit to Solihull, a knife-edge marginal with a Lib Dem majority of just 175, he said people would hear his party's side of the story during the campaign. On a visit to the Brueton Park nature reserve in the constituency, the first stop of the campaign tour, Mr Clegg insisted his 'plucky party' could defy the polls. He said: 'What you have got to ask is how are we doing in those 50, 60 seats where we have MPs, we have campaigners, we have councillors. 'There, the picture is completely different to the national snapshot polls because there people hear the LIberal Democrat side of the story - which is one we are very proud of - which is about a plucky party stepping up to the plate back in May 2010 when the country desperately needed it.' Deputy PM Nick Clegg left Downing Street shortly

Summary: Lib Dem leader starts the day meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace . Later hits the campaign trail at a hedgehog sanctuary in Solihull . Nick Clegg insists his 'plucky party' can defy the polls on May 7 .


Three care home bosses have been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 86-year-old woman, who died two weeks after the property was shut down by inspectors. Ivy Atkin died in November 2012, a fortnight after she was moved from Autumn Grange Care Home in Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, into another care home. A police investigation had been launched after concerns were raised about the standard of care provided to residents at the home, which specialised in dementia care. Three care home bosses have been charged with manslaughter following the death of Ivy Atkin, 86, who died two weeks after Autumn Grance residential home in Nottingham (pictured) was shut down by inspectors . Owners Naseen Kiani, 53, and Yousaf Khan, 46, and 38-year-old operations manager Mohammed Rahamatullah Khan have now been charged with gross negligence manslaughter. A fourth person, care worker Safeena Bibi, 26, of Nottingham, has been charged with Health and Safety at Work Act offences. The company which owned the home, Sherwood Rise Ltd, has been charged with corporate manslaughter. Five other people who were on bail in connection with the death have been released with no further action. Kiani, from Sheffield, and Yousef Khan and Mohammed Rahamatullah Khan, both from Nottingham, will appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on April 14, alongside Bibi and the company secretary of Sherwood Rise Ltd. Before it was closed down, Autumn Grange had room for 52 people aged over 65. The four defendants will appear at Nottingham Crown Court, alongside a representative of Sherwood Rise, the company which owned the home . Inspectors from health watchdog the Care Quality Commission investigated the home prior to it closing in November 2012. The report found ‘multiple examples of neglectful care’ at her care home. At the time, 28 residents had to be immediately rehoused in other accommodation. Mrs Atkin, a widowed former dressmaker, had been moved to Autumn Grange in the summer of 2012 when she became unable to cope in the bungalow where she had lived for more than 50 years. According to a relative, Mrs Atkin, who was suffering from dementia, had worked as a factory machinist. Her husband of 58 years, Kenneth, worked in a lemonade factory before his death six years ago. The couple had no children. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Ivy Atkin, 86, was living in Autumn Grange residential home in Nottingham . It was closed after report raised serious concerns about standard of care . Naseen Kiana, 53, Yousaf Khan, 46 and Mohammed Rahamatullah Khan, 38, now charged with gross negligence manslaughter . Sherwood Rise, which owned home, charged with corporate manslaughter .


Former High Court judge Sir Paul Coleridge (pictured) claimed the research showed that social mobility often depended on people's ability to maintain stable relationships . Couples who stay together until their children fly the nest can boost their incomes by a third, according to new research. The study found husbands and wives could earn thousands of pounds extra- almost the same boost as having a degree- just by sticking with their partner. Former High Court judge Sir Paul Coleridge, the founder of the Marriage Foundation which commissioned the research, claimed it showed that social mobility often depended on people's ability to maintain stable relationships. The study found that a woman with a degree in her mid-forties, who married before the birth of her children and has stayed with her partner until they reached 14 or 15 years old would earn around £31,000. But if the same mother had separated from the father of her child, her income would drop dramatically to £23,000 a year. Sir Coleridge told The Sunday Times: 'The better-off on the whole stay together, and so preserve and increase their wealth for the next generation. 'The less well-off, on the other hand, are marrying less and less, staying together less and less, and seeing the perpetuation of their poverty into future generations.' Coleridge is now launching a manifesto for political parties to tackle family breakdown, estimated to cost tax payers £47billion a year. Harry Benson, research director of the Marriage Foundation, claimed that people who stayed together had a greater combined income and therefore more stability. The study was created in conjunction with Stephen McKay, a professor in social research at Lincoln University, which analysed data from Understanding Society, a UK study that follows 40,000 households. Scroll down for video . Couples who stay together until their children fly the nest can boost their incomes by a third, according to new research . Figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that as much as 90 per cent of new parents in the top tax bracket are married- compared to just 50 per cent on minimum wage. Susanna Abse, chief executive of the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, said there was evidence that when relationship quality increased, so did financial earnings. 'It's about parents being able to collaborate on things such as childcare. If you're offered a promotion but have just gone through a relationship breakdown, you will not have the support network, and energy goes out of the career,' she added.

Summary: Partners staying together until children flew nest boost income by a third . Study by Marriage Foundation found it gave same increase as a degree . Figures show 90% of new parents in the top tax bracket are married . Compared to just 50% of new mothers and fathers on minimum wage . Paul Coleridge claimed social mobility depended on a stable relationship .


Ukip is to delay publishing its manifesto for as long as possible, party leader Nigel Farage revealed today. The party’s detailed pitch to voters had been expected to be set out at its spring conference in Margate this weekend. But Mr Farage today insisted he wants to release it as ‘late as practicably possible’ in the election campaign, which would give voters less time to challenge the party on its contents. Scroll down for video . Ukip leader Nigel Farage today insisted he wants to release his manifesto as ‘late as practicably possible’ in the election campaign . Mr Farage has previously been forced to disown the party’s entire 2010 manifesto as ‘drivel’ which he claimed he did not read, despite writing its foreword. It included pledges to improve Britain by painting trains in traditional colours, deploying soldiers on the street and enforcing a dress code for taxi drivers and theatregoers. Since then, the party has enjoyed a surge in support, topping the polls in the European Parliament elections and securing two elected MPs who defected from the Tories. As a result, Ukip has faced closer scrutiny of its policies, with splits emerging over key areas of tax, spending and social policy. Now it has emerged Mr Farage plans to keep the party’s policy pitch to voters secret for as long as he can. He told BBC One’s Sunday Politics: ‘My view on our release of the manifesto is we should do it as late as practicably possible because I think by then people will want to see something fresh, new and positive.’ Bizarrely, he said he did not want to release his manifesto yet because the ‘general election campaign has already gone on for far too long as far as most of the public are concerned’. He added: ‘People are getting bored to death. Every day there are all sorts of pronouncements being made by Labour and the Conservatives to appease all sorts of special interest groups. I think most of what’s being said is already going in one ear and out of the other.’ Tim Aker was been replaced as the Ukip policy chief after failing to complete the party's manifesto in time. Ukip's deputy chairman Suzanne Evans was put in charge of the manifesto process, with the final document to be unveiled in Margate this weekend . Nigel Farage has disowned the whole of the 2010 Ukip manifesto, despite writing its foreword. Some of the more eye-catching policies in Ukip's 2010 manifesto include: . Parliament is due to be dissolved on March 30, with the general election held on May 7. In January it emerged that Tim Aker had been replaced as the Ukip policy chief after failing to complete the party's manifesto in time. Ukip's deputy chairman Suzanne Evans was put in charge of the manifesto process, with the final document to be unveiled in Margate this weekend. Asked why it was not published, Mr Farage said today: ‘No, no. That was never, ever said. The idea we would publish a manifesto so long before a general election.’

Summary: Ukip leader over-rules manifesto chief who said it would be public by now . Suzanne Evans said manifesto would be launched at conference in Margate . Farage backs delay so policies will seem 'fresh, new and positive' But it will mean voters have less time to scrutinise the details of policies . 2010 manifesto ditched as 'drivel', despite Farage writing its foreword . Included uniforms for taxi drivers and painting trains in traditional colours .


The baseball player who lost a staggering amount of weight has piled the pounds back on after discovering he plays worse as a slimmer man. The death of his cousin to heart disease inspired Carsten Charles Sabathia to lose a massive 17kg between October 2013 and March 2014. But the 34-year-old played poorly and many - including himself - believe his skinny figure could not support his towering six-foot, seven-inch frame. So after dropping down to a much healthier 122kg, the Major League baseballer has again ballooned to around 136kg. Before and after: New York Yankees' pitcher CC Sabathia lost 17kg for the 2014 season (left) but piled the pounds back on this year (pictured) The struggle: Sabathia (pictured this year) says the reason he played worse as a skinny man is because he felt 'off balance' Toning up: Sabathia (left) looked in the best shape of his life as he toned up for his wedding to Amber (pictured) in January last year . The New York Yankees pitcher looked in the best shape of his life during on his wedding day in January 2014. Famous for having a more rotund figure, the sportsman showed of his newly toned body in a suit he could not have dreamed of wearing a year before. He said: 'I feel like this is a good weight. I feel a little stronger. I feel my legs under me, being a lot stronger, and being able to push off the mound.' The six-time All-Star put on around 9kg while recovering from a knee injury, and 5kg more over the winter. During his 14-year-career, he has weighed as much as 142kg but the loss of his cousin in 2012 inspired Sabathia to battle his obesity for fear he would suffer the same fate. He said: 'I lost a bunch of weight drastically, pretty quick, two years ago. 'Kind of was off balance and didn't know really how my body was working. So just talking to Dr. Ahmad and to the trainers, I feel like this is a good weight.' Bigger man: The six-time All-Star (right) put on around 9kg while recovering from a knee injury, and 5kg more over the winter . Powerful: He said: 'I feel like this is a good weight. I feel a little stronger. I feel my legs under me, being a lot stronger, and being able to push off the mound' Even a talent spotter noticed the decline in his usually stellar performances when he was a slim pitcher. He told the Boston Globe: 'The weight loss has created a balance problem for him. He's all over the place. 'He's learning how to pitch in that body, a body he's really never had. I don't think there's anything wrong with him other than that. 'Sometimes you pitch at a certain weight all your life and then someone has the brilliant idea that you should lose weight because it's putting stress on your knees, you do it, and then you're dealing with something else.'

Summary: CC Sabathia lost staggering 17kg in just five months to improve his health . He was inspired by death of his cousin to heart disease in December 2012 . The New York Yankees pitcher put weight back on after bad performances . The 34-year-old player says he felt 'off balance' in his new, slimmer figure .


Manchester United sent scouts to watch Brazilian attacking midfielder Roberto Firmino at Hoffenheim this weekend. The 23-year-old, who has been in fine form in the Bundesliga, is in high demand, with United the latest in a string of Premier League clubs to show an interest. Everton, Liverpool and Arsenal have all considered bids for the 23-year-old Brazilian who has a release clause reputedly set at £14.5million. Sportsmail tells you everything you need to know about the Hoffenheim forward. Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring a late winner for his Hoffenheim side against Eintracht Frankfurt . Firmino scored the winning goal for Brazil in just his second international game against Austria last year . A skillful dribbler - in the past two seasons only Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard have embarked on more succesful dribbles in Europe's top leagues - and with all the tricks and flicks you might expect from a Brazilian international forward, Firmino is an attacking midfielder with an eye for goal. He is not an out and out goalscorer, as his record of 6 goals in 25 Bundesliga games this season shows, but Firmino is a capable finisher when the chance arises. Last season's tally of 16 goals for Hoffenheim earned him his first Brazil call-up early this term, and he announced himself in the international stage with a stunning 25 yard strike into the top corner to earn the selecao a win against Austria in just his second game. The Brazilian's shot from 25 yards flew into the top corner to earn him a first international goal . The Brazilian shows off his excellent first touch as he keeps the ball away from two Stuttgart defenders . However, it is not for his goalscoring exploits that Louis van Gaal will want the 23-year-old, but his playmaking. Firmino loves to pick a pass, sliding through balls into the strikers from his position in behind, and has racked up 18 league assists since the start of last season. To put that number in context, that's as many as Manchester United's entire midfield against Tottenham - Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, Daley Blind and Michael Carrick - have managed in the Premier League over the past two seasons. The Brazilian is usually deployed behind the central striker, but can operate out wide on the left, where his pace and quick feet allow him to beat a man before picking out team-mates. With Neymar, Coutinho, Oscar and Willian in his position, Firmino has done well to earn a Brazil call-up . The playmaker holds off a tackle as he embarks on one of his trademark runs in a recent game . As well as running past defenders with the ball he has a knack for making attacking runs from deep without it, posing a threat in behind whether coming from central areas on the wing. And, when stationed wide on the left, Firmino has the ability to cut inside and unleash a strike at goal with his favoured right foot, or trouble the full back down the outside with his trickery, causing defenders

Summary: Roberto Firmino has been at Hoffenheim for four years . This season the 23-year-old won his first Brazil caps . Quick feet, an eye for goal and plenty of assists have caught the eye . Firmino is only behind Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard in most dribbles . READ: Manchester United run rule over Firmino .


Jonny Wilkinson has been linked with an England role in another World Cup campaign — 12 years after he kicked the team to glory in the 2003 tournament. The 35-year-old former Lions fly-half, who retired as a player at the end of last season, is destined to act as a kicking consultant for England, according to reports in France. However, Sportsmail has learned that such an arrangement is far from a foregone conclusion. Jonny Wilkinson could return to the England set-up as a kicking consultant, according to reports in France . Wilkinson was last in action for Toulon before retiring at the end of the 2014 season . Wilkinson kicks the winning drop goal to give England victory in the final against Australia in 2003 . It is understood that the notion of Wilkinson working with England on an ad hoc basis has been discussed and considered, following his invitation into the training camp ahead of the autumn series at Twickenham last November. Indications on Sunday night were that the No 10 icon’s involvement with Stuart Lancaster’s squad is not entirely out of the question. As well as a part-time coaching role at former club Toulon, Wilkinson is a World Cup ambassador, has a range of commercial commitments and is being unveiled as one of the ITV pundits for the global event on these shores later this year. Sir Clive Woodward (left) and Jonny Wilkinson (right) will be part of ITV's broadcasting team this summer .

Summary: Jonny Wilkinson to act as a kicking consultant for England, say reports . Agreement is far from forgone conclusion for former fly-half . Wilkinson was invited to training camp in Autumn before autumn series . He is currently a part-time coach with Toulon and World Cup ambassador .


It can take months of planning and its fair share of disagreements on the way to plan the perfect road trip. But now one American scientist believes he has planned the perfect European road trip that means we can all put away those atlases and close down Google maps. Michigan data scientist, Randy Olsen, has come up with route using an algorithm that calculates shortest distance, excluding any journeys over water. Scroll down for video . The journey takes in 45 stop-offs in total, taking in countries such as the UK, Portugal, Bulgaria, Estonia and Finland. Covering 16,287 miles and 14 days of driving, Mr Olsen advises putting three months aside to explore the cities. Rather than looking at every possible solution, Olsen used something known as a 'genetic algorithms' which starts with just a few random solutions. It then manipulates these solutions, while trying something slightly different each time, until it finds one that it can't improve on. Innsbruck, Austria . Munich, Germany . Pag, Croatia . Venice, Italy . Tuscany, Italy . Florence, Italy . Rome, Italy . Vatican City . Amalfi, Italy . Gozo, Malta . Dubrovnik, Croatia . Santorini, Thira, Greece . Rila Monastery, Rilski manastir, Bulgaria . Istanbul, Turkey . Sighisoara, Mures County, Romania . Budapest, Hungary . Vienna, Austria . Prague, Czech Republic . Krakow, Poland . Jägala Waterfall, 74205 Harjumaa, Estonia . Lapland, Finland . ICEBAR, Marknadsvägen, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden . Bergen, Norway . Copenhagen, Denmark . Berlin, Germany . Amsterdam, Netherlands . Keukenhof, Stationsweg, Lisse, Netherlands . Edinburgh, United Kingdom . Inverness, United Kingdom . Ballybunion, Ireland . Cliffs of Moher, Clare, Ireland . Cornwall, England . Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom . London, United Kingdom . Brussels, Belgium . Paris, France . Pamplona, Spain . Lagos, Portugal . Granada, Spain . Ibiza, Spain . Barcelona, Spain . Luberone, Bonnieux, France . Nice, France . Monte Carlo, Monaco . Interlaken, Switzerland . Paris in France is obviously included in Olsen's ultimate European road trip map, as he wanted to take in many famous landmarks . Olsen is the man behind the 'Where's Waldo' ('Where's Wally' in the UK) algorithm where he looked at numerous pages of the famous children's illustrative challenges, and developed a mapping theory on how best to locate all the bespectacled characters. Using similar methodology, Olsen then took on the challenge of planning the best U.S. road trip - ensuring the car would never leave home soil on its route. His only limitation was to make one stop in all 48 contiguous US states, along with Washington D.C. and two stops in California. There is a scheduled stop-off at the world famous prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, UK . Each stop would be at a national natural landmark, national historic site, national park or national monument. And the car could never leave US soil. To create the map, Mr Olsen first found the shortest distance by road between each of the 50 landmarks provided. The tricky part was putting the landmarks in order to eliminate as much driving back on himself as

Summary: Randy Olsen has come up with route using an algorithm that calculates shortest distance for a special road trip . Journey takes in 45 stop-offs in total, taking in countries such as the UK, Portugal, Bulgaria, Estonia and Finland . Scientist had earlier devised the ultimate U.S. road trip, and famous for the 'Where's Waldo' algorithm .


Wayne Rooney has been named England's player of the year after coming out on top in a fan vote. The England skipper was presented with the award ahead of Tuesday's training session at St Georges Park. Chelsea's Dominic Solanke received the young player of the year award as voted for by England development coaches. Wayne Rooney has been named England's player of the year while Dominic Solanke scooped the youth award . Wayne Rooney chests the ball while Solanke (second right) also trained with Roy Hodgson's England side . The youngster is a member of England's Under 18 squad but trained with Roy Hodgson's men on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Tottenham striker Harry Kane stepped out for his first senior England team training session. Kane, who scored a hat-trick against Leicester to take his season tally to 29 goals at the weekend, will be hoping to impress England boss Roy Hodgson ahead of Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania. Harry Kane trains with the England senior squad for the first team at St George's Park on Tuesday morning . Kane goes through a drill with the ball as training gets underway at England's Burton-upon-Trent base . The 21-year-old striker looked at ease as during a light warm-up as he jogged alongside fellow uncapped Spurs team-mate Ryan Mason, who was drafted into the squad after Adam Lallana withdrew because of a groin injury. However, Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph did not take part in the session through illness. The FA's technical director Dan Ashworth and sports psychiatrist Steve Peters were both seen at the session. England take on Lithuania in Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley before playing a friendly against Italy at the Juventus Stadium in Turin.

Summary: Wayne Rooney named England's player of the year by supporters . Chelsea's Dominc Solanke scooped the young player award . Blues youngster trained with Roy Hodgson's side on Tuesday . England face Lithuania in Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley .


Facebook has unveiled an enormous new office in Silicon Valley, which is large enough to hold a 9-acre park on its roof, and will house 2,800 workers in a single room. The new building in Menlo Park, California, measures 430,000 square feet and apparently has the 'largest open floor plan in the world'. The social network's newest location was revealed by founder Mark Zuckerberg, who posted an aerial view on the building on his public page. Scroll down for video . Park life: Facebook's enormous new office in Menlo Park, California, was unveiled yesterday . Settling in: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is pictured above having a meeting in an office-cum-ball pit, which was seemingly crammed with plastic playthings as a first-day prank . He wrote: 'Our goal was to create the perfect engineering space for our teams to work together. 'We wanted our space to create the same sense of community and connection among our teams that we try to enable with our services across the world. To do this, we designed the largest open floor plan in the world - a single room that fits thousands of people.' Lush: The office features a 9-acre park on top of its 430,000 square feet of indoor space . California skies: The office is not far from Facebook's current Silicon Valley campus - to which it is connected by tunnel . Relaxing: The waterfront office was documented by a small army of Instagram photographers ahead of opening day . Plans: This architect's model of the office shows the single, long, open-plan room inside the office . As well as the huge open space, which has yet to be pictured, there will be smaller spaces for meetings. One Facebook employee posted an image of Zuckerberg and Facebook Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer meeting in one room, which had been filled with plastic balls - seemingly a first-day prank. According to local news outlet The Almanac, 2,800 engineers will eventually work in the main, open room. They have reportedly not all been hired yet. Artsy: The warehouse has been crammed full of art pieces by Bay Area sculptors and painters, like the above . Trendy: The building will one day play host to 2,800 Facebook employees - but it is not yet at capacity . Construction on the new building, which is not far from Facebook's existing campus, and will be connected via tunnel, was started in September 2014. And despite the simple philosophy behind it, the new Facebook building still has plenty of capacity to impress. An army of Instagram stars was unleashed on the building, and captured its quirky stairways, unusual paintjobs and sculpture pieces made by Bay Area artists.

Summary: Mark Zuckerberg posted about new premises in Menlo Park, California . 430,000sq ft office will mainly be one enormous room for employees . Said that the cavernous open room will be 'perfect engineering space'


It was a decade ago that John Terry, who has captained Chelsea 528 times, first learned the tricks of the role under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho. After impressing Mourinho upon inheriting the armband from Marcel Desailly, the manager wanted to see Terry evolve from a very good centre half into a great captain, using his profile to control games and influence decisions in the way Roy Keane, Patrick Vieira and Alan Shearer did. Like them, Terry proved quite an expert. It is partly why he has been one of English football’s most successful modern captains and why Fabio Capello risked — and lost — his job trying to restore him as England skipper. The Chelsea players surround referee Bjorn Kuipers at Stamford Bridge as he brandishes the red card . Chelsea captain John Terry (left) reacts after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's tackle on Oscar in the first-half . John Terry (centre) led the protests as he screamed at the referee following Ibrahimovic's first-half challenge . It is also why Mourinho has promised another one-year deal to the defender, who turns 35 this year. Terry understands what his manager wants. This includes turning the heat on officials, as he did on Wednesday against Paris Saint-Germain when he led nine excited team-mates in pursuit of referee Bjorn Kuipers to ensure Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off. Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona knew how to exaggerate fouls, pressure the referee and cultivate their reputation as the team most sinned against. Mourinho and PSG midfielder Thiago Motta discovered this when they were at Inter Milan. No-one can make slight contact appear quite as painful as Sergio Busquets. Chelsea's players surround referee Bjorn Kuipers as he sends off Zlatan Ibrahimovic (second right) Chelsea went close up with Barca at times, including the nights when Tom Henning Ovrebo found infamy and Terry was sent off for kicking Alexis Sanchez and banned for the Champions League final. Everyone is at it, as Terry said. Everyone always has been, to some degree. But Chelsea always manage to offend. Even when there is much to admire about them. Graeme Souness claimed it’s ‘not the British way’ but traditional sporting integrity has faded from view. Winning matters more than ever. Managers find ways to do it. Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic grabs Everton's James McCarthy around the neck last month . Chelsea striker Diego Costa (right) stamped on Liverpool's Emre Can during a fiery Capital One Cup clash . Wednesday’s snarling exit from Europe epitomised Chelsea from the first Mourinho era: winning ugly and losing badly. This was one of the issues which drove owner Roman Abramovich and Mourinho apart in the first place. There are differences this time but the defining image of the second leg against PSG is the latest in a series of skirmishes. Last month, Branislav Ivanovic grabbed Everton’s James McCarthy by the throat as Chelsea swarmed around referee Jon Moss in reaction to a tackle by Gareth Barry, which also led to a red card. Both teams were fined £30,000 by the FA for failing to control their players and Chelsea were

Summary: Chelsea crashed out of the Champions League to Paris Saint-Germain . Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for PSG for a challenge on Chelsea's Oscar . Nine Chelsea players immediately surrounded referee Bjorn Kuipers, led by captain John Terry as Ibrahimovic was then sent off . Ibrahimovic and Jamie Carragher were among those to voice criticism . Terry has defended his side's behaviour during the 2-2 draw .


Teachers at a college are holding emergency classes over Easter after students due to sit A-levels in a few weeks were taught the wrong syllabus. The health and social care course was taught at Solihull Sixth Form College in the West Midlands from September to 36 students whose university places depend on their grade. College bosses have apologised and written to the universities explaining the students are not to blame. The mishap, which was announced via a letter to parents, has outraged the families involved. Teachers at Solihull Sixth Form College, pictured, are holding emergency classes over Easter after health and social care students were taught the wrong syllabus . One mother, who did not wish to be named, said: 'This is a serious error and now they are expecting students to go into college to learn this extra work. 'Some students have booked to go away for Easter. 'They are asking students to forget everything they have learned for the past six months and learn something completely new. 'One student apparently ran out of the class in tears when they were told about this. This is their futures we are talking about. 'There is not enough time to learn a completely new unit of work.' College principal Paul Ashdown said: 'The college takes full responsibility for this mistake and is very sorry for any stress caused to students. 'We have written to all the students affected to apologise and reassure them that we will be working extremely hard to put this right. 'There is time to correct this and our health and social care teachers will be working over the Easter break to ensure students can catch up on the outstanding work. 'As well as delivering this additional teaching, we will also be contacting the universities that all the students affected have offers with. The college apologised for the blunder and reassured affected students . 'We think student success will not be affected, but we will be alerting universities nonetheless to ensure this is taken into account. 'Our focus is to ensure no student is penalised as a result of what has happened.' In the letter to parents, assistant principal Elizabeth Baker said: 'I am extremely sorry to inform you that a serious error has been made by our health and social care team. 'In their efforts to make a more rounded programme, the team chose a set of units which do not fit the examination board's regulations for this qualification and without remedial action none of the students will achieve their A level in health and social care. 'In order to complete the course, students need to complete a new unit. 'We are looking to use as much time as we can before the end of this term but will be seeking to use some time in the Easter holiday. 'We are also aware that many students have university places which are dependent on them achieving their predicted grades both from this qualification and others that they are studying alongside. 'We will write to the universities to explain the error

Summary: Wrong syllabus taught at Solihull Sixth Form College in the West Midland . A-level health and social care course was taught to 36 students . College has written to universities explaining students are not to blame . Teachers will be working over Easter to ensure students can catch up .


Just when you thought that communicating by snail mail was obsolete, one inventive entrepreneur has created a way to send a message loud and clear- with a sugary and brightly coloured bag of lolly penises. D**ks by Mail is a new website created to send anyone in your life feelings of 'sadness, disappointment and betrayal' through the anonymous gift of confectionery phallises. 'In only a few minutes you can send a literal Bag of D**ks to that special a***ole in your life,' explains the site. D**ks by Mail is a new website created to send anyone in your life feelings of 'sadness, disappointment and betrayal' through the anonymous gift of confectionary phallises . For US$15 (plus postage), the site will send a 150 gram bag of lolly penises to the person of your choosing . 'You know the one. The annoying guy at the office. Your Ex who decided to see other people before telling you,' the site says. 'The Teacher that doesn't care about your dead grandma. The person that murdered your grandma.' For US$15 (plus postage), the site will send a 150 gram bag of lolly penises to the person of your choosing, with a note that says 'EAT A BAG OF D**KS'. 'You will remain anonymous and silently chuckle to yourself for years to come as you picture them slowly degrading into a shell of the person they once were, always questioning their lives,' the site says. '"Who sent this to me?", "Are there more d**ks on their way?" and "Why does this keep happening to me?!". Yes their slow decent into madness will be much tastier than the bag of candy d**ks you sent to them.' Despite encouraging potential customers to send the package to their chosen enemies place of work to heighten the level of embarrassment the gummy penises will create, the site specifically says that it is against bullying. The package will be sent anonymously with a note that reads 'EAT A BAG OF D**KS' One social media user posted photos of a 'mystery package' he received with no return address . 'Offended, but delighted,' the user claimed. 'The worst part is..they're delicious.' 'This site was created to put a smile on peoples faces. It's not meant to be a threat or a way to bully,' says a note on the site. 'If you are sending this with the intent to ruin someones day, then maybe its you who needs to eat a bag of d**ks.' 'In only a few minutes you can send a literal Bag of D**ks,' says the site . While the site may be a publicity stunt, as the creator of 'Ship Your Enemies Glitter' claimed, people are actually buying the packages to send around the world. One social media user posted photos of a 'mystery package' he received with no return address, which turned out to be one such order from the site. 'Offended, but delighted,' the user claimed. 'The worst part is..they're delicious.' The post has received over 800,000 views in three days, and many social media users demanding to

Summary: 'D**ks by Mail' is a new website which sends out packets of lolly penises . The site claims that for US$15 it will send the packet to your enemies . A 150g bag of the lollies is sent with a note that says 'Eat a bag of d**ks' One recipient of the anonymous packet said he was offended but delighted . It is similar to the concept of the Send Your Enemies Glitter website .


Museums give a snapshot of the past but their static displays struggle to truly emulate what it would have been like to live in an ancient era. Now an archaeologist is hoping to merge the present with the past using augmented reality to make people feel as if they have travelled back in time. The Dead Men’s Eyes app puts virtual buildings on top of real world images, and his Dead Men’s Nose bag emits odours to make the environment smell like it would have done in the past. The Dead Men’s Eyes prototype was developed by Dr Stuart Eve from University College London. It uses augmented reality to lay virtual images onto the real world (virtual huts are shown on the site of a prehistoric settlement on Leskernick Hill, Cornwall). The setup uses the camera on an iPad and an augmented reality app . The prototype applications and hardware were developed by Dr Stuart Eve, an honorary research associate at the Institute of Archaeology University College London (UCL) and a member of L - P : Archaeology. Dead Men’s Eye uses an iPad’s GPS to pinpoint the user’s location. When they hold the iPad’s camera up to the landscape, virtual reconstructions are placed on top of the real world images. These reconstructions move and change in real-time as the user moves around the terrain. It uses a mixture of the Unity3D gaming engine and Vuforia’s augmented reality technology to place the virtual layers in their correct location and perspective - taken from archaeological data - based on where the user is stood. 'Augmented reality enables us to give glimpses into the past - that are not possible if you are just walking around a site or indeed part of a city of a rural field in the middle of nowhere,' Dr Eve told MailOnline. 'These 'experiences' could be easily recreated within a virtual reality environment, by donning an Oculus Rift and some VR gloves we can see and touch the past. During the Bronze Age the site on Bodmin Moor was a tin-mining village. When Dr Eve held the camera up to the hill (left) a series of huts appeared to make it look like he was exploring the ancient village (right). These reconstructions move and change in real-time as the user moves around the terrain . To make this experience more immersive, the archaeologist also developed the Dead Men’s Nose (shown being worn by Dr Eve). It can emit specific smells and these could include the smell of barbecues wafting through a virtual scene, or the bag could feature smells of woodsmoke and manure . 'However, by creating the whole experience within a computer and then donning a pair of closed goggles - we run the risk of cutting ourselves off from the real world - and creating bands of zombies plugged into computers who never have any experience of the real world and instead choose to live within a virtual world - with all interactions mediated through a computer.' Dead Men’s Eye uses an iPad’s GPS to pinpoint the

Summary: The Dead Men’s Eyes prototype was developed by Dr Stuart Eve . It uses augmented reality to lay virtual images onto the real world . Setup uses the camera on an iPad to see the virtual world on the screen . This can include anything from a reconstruction of a wall to entire villages . Dr Eve has also created a prototype ‘Dead Men’s Nose’ device . This emits odours designed to make the environment smell like it would have done in the past .


His legacy is everywhere on this glorious island. From roads and agriculture to the design of the local flag, Napoleon Bonaparte transformed Elba when he was banished here in 1814. Famously, he didn't stay for long. It was 200 years ago that he escaped, bound for Waterloo and on to a more permanent exile in St Helena. But the locals still revere the celebrity prisoner who, for just under a year, was formally recognised as the King of Elba. Inviting: The pretty harbour of Portoferraio in Elba, an island which lies just 12 miles off the coast of Tuscany . In this anniversary year, there are plenty of pageants and parades in his honour. Yet, as I sit bobbing on the waters below his villa, I can't help thinking that Napoleon must have spent his later years wondering why he ever left. For there is something magical, something other about Elba. Half the size of the Isle of Wight, this fish-shaped island has 3,000ft peaks, coral reefs, beaches of every complexion and Italy's lowest crime rate. Though just 12 miles off the coast of Tuscany, it bears little resemblance to the chi-chi tourist trap of Chiantishire. The vast majority of visitors who make the one-hour ferry crossing from Piombino are ordinary Italians (we don't meet a Briton all week). With a tiny airport, it has been spared major development, and half of its 85 square miles area is national park. Many beaches and bays can be reached only by hiking, biking or, better still, by boat. That is why Elba is perfect for a sailing holiday, whether you are a sailor or not. A comfortable six-bed, 40ft yacht can be a lot cheaper than a hotel or villa. You'd be hard-pushed to find a view to match the one from our deck as we sit back, beer in hand, and watch the sun set behind Monte Capanne. Blissful bobbing: Lovely Porto Azzurro is an ideal place to drop anchor, perfect for pizzas and people-watching . Kent-based Nautilus Yachting has yachts all over the Med and has been organising charters around Elba and the Tuscan archipelago for years. We settle on a Bavaria 40, a popular cruising yacht with a flip-down bathing platform at the back. Little sailors: Robert's children adored life on board . The only question is: who will do the sailing? Nautilus can organise a skipper for £90 a day. But having been messing around in boats since childhood, I want to take charge. You might almost call it a Napoleon complex (my wife does). So I have to go back to school. The basic requirement for renting anything larger than a day boat is the Royal Yachting Association's Day Skipper certificate, within easy reach of the average dinghy sailor. It involves a five-day practical sailing course plus a detailed theory course. You can do the latter online, but you must live aboard for the practical part. Sunsail runs flotillas and courses all over the world, and I join the fleet on the Solent. It proves invaluable; after five days

Summary: The small Italian island of Elba is a perfect setting for a sailing holiday . Sailing breaks can mean access to coves and bays only reachable by boat . Famously, Elba played host to Napoleon during his first time in exile .


'DIY king': Philip Dickens, pictured, admitted his company, Baumhaus, supplied an unsafe item . A furniture boss is facing jail after his company produced a cot that nearly caused the death of two young children. Philip Dickens admitted his company, Baumhaus, supplied an unsafe item at Aylesbury Crown Court, Buckinghamshire, today. The firm produced the Nutkin cot bed which was blamed for incidents where two children 'came very close to very serious harm or death,' the court heard. Dickens, described as 'the king of DIY' on a profile on the Baumhaus website, could now face a jail sentence or a fine of up to £20,000. The site says the solid hardwood Nutkin cot, a modified version of which is still being sold, is suitable for children aged 0 to 12 years as it 'transforms easily from cot into stunning sleigh bed.' It says the cot is 'extremely versatile' and can be set to three different heights. In 2013, Baumhaus released a product recall for the original design of the cot, explaining that parts of the bed, particularly the gaps at the top, had been identified as a potential trap-hazard. A notice published online by consumer watchdog Which? said there is a 'risk of children trapping their head and neck in the gaps at the top.' It added: 'A child's legs or arms could become trapped between the end slat of the drop-down side of some products sold.' The company, which produces a number of ranges of furniture, has since modified the design and it is available from a number of retailers for around £500. The company, which produces a number of ranges of furniture, has since modified the design of the cot and it is available from a number of retailers for around £500. Above, the three-drawer Nutkin cot . Appearing in court today on behalf of Baumhaus, Dickens was told he could face up to 12 months behind bars or a fine of up to £20,000 for the offences. Baumhaus recalled the cot bed in December 2013. At the time, consumer watchdog Which? released a notice detailing the risks presented by the bed, advising readers to stop using the cot immediately. The risks included: . Alex Greenwood, prosecuting the case on behalf of the Trading Standards Institute, told the court, sitting at Amersham, Buckinghamshire, that Baumhaus and its director had been neglectful. Mr Greenwood said: 'As a result, three individuals received that product and used it. In the case of two children they came very close to very serious harm and/or death. 'They placed it on the market and it was subsequently supplied and the incidents occurred.' Entering pleas on the company's behalf, Dickens pleaded guilty to two counts of placing an unsafe product on the market between January 2010 and July 2013. Dickens was referred to personally in one of the charges. Mr Greenwood said: 'This is a small company. He is the director. Anything that has been done is attributable to his neglect.' Judge Karen Holt told Dickens they were 'serious' offences. She said: 'You know what happened to

Summary: Philip Dickens admitted his company, Baumhaus, produced unsafe item . Nutkin cot was blamed for children coming close to serious harm or death . Bed was recalled in 2013 after parts were identified as potential trap-hazard . As director of the furniture firm, Dickens could face jail or fine of £20,000 .


A teenager caught with a car boot of 20 cannabis joints should not be banned from becoming a teacher or a nurse, Nick Clegg suggested today. The Lib Dem leader was challenged over his call for drug users not to be given criminal records for possessing illegal substances. He said it was ‘ridiculous’ that young people’s future careers could be ‘blighted’ by nothing more than a ‘teenage indiscretion’. Nick Clegg was grilled about how many cannabis joints a teenager could be caught with without getting a criminal record . The Liberal Democrat manifesto will commit the party to ending imprisonment for possession of drugs for personal use and ensure that those arrested with small amounts of illicit substances do not get a criminal record. But during his weekly radio phone-in, Mr Clegg was grilled about how many cannabis joints a teenager could be caught with without getting a criminal record. LBC host Nick Ferrari said: ‘I’m an 18-year-old student, I get stopped by police, I have 20 joints in the boot of my car. I subsequently want to become a teacher. Can I become a teacher?’ Mr Clegg insisted that as the law stands that person would not be able to become a teacher. But he said the law needed to be changed: ‘I think it’s completely wrong if some teenager, 17 or 18 year old, dabbles in… I don’t know whether it’s 20 [joints] or one. ‘Do I think their chances of working as a nurse, as a teacher, or a lawyer or a taxi driver should be blighted forever, of course I don’t. ‘If you are a teenager, one in five youngster use drugs, a third of adults have used drugs at some point in their life in this country. ‘What you are saying to me is someone who as a 17 or 18--year-old and has smoked some hassish, and they are caught doing that, you’re saying they should never ever… work as a nurse, as a teacher.’ Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clergg shared a platform with Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson to argue said drug users should not be given criminal records for possessing illegal substances . Yesterday's announcement follows a controversial ‘research’ project ordered by Lib Dem Home Office ministers, which used taxpayers’ money to study drugs policy around the world. Jeremy Browne and Norman Baker jetted off to examine how other countries tackle drugs. They travelled to ten countries, including the US, Portugal and Sweden, at a cost of almost £40,000. The Lib Dems seized on parts of the report suggesting decriminalisation in countries like Portugal cut the health damage caused by drugs. But critics said they ignored evidence that the number of children using drugs had risen. Pressed again on the scenario of 20 joints, Mr Clegg hit back: ‘If he has got 20 joints is he allowed to be a teacher. ‘Your fixation is whether it was 20. My fixation is whether do I think they should be ruled out forever to work as a teacher. ‘I think it’s ridiculous that we turn what might

Summary: Nick Clegg said users should not be given criminal records for possession . He said decriminalisation would apply to 'harder' drugs such as heroin . Deputy PM's announcement publicly endorsed by Virgin tycoon Branson .


Manchester United are to go without a trophy for two seasons for the first time in 26 years. Louis van Gaal's team were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final on Monday night, meaning United will now concentrate on qualifying for the Champions League instead. It makes this their longest run without winning the FA Cup since between 1963 and 1977, and Van Gaal is breaking all the unwanted records in his debut season at Old Trafford. Manchester United are to go without a trophy for two seasons for the first time in 26 years . United went without a trophy in the 1987-88 and 1988-89 seasons when Sir Alex Ferguson was manager, but their FA Cup exit leaves them with only the top four to fight for. Van Gaal has won a trophy in his first season at every club he's managed, except for AZ Alkmaar, but he will not be able to keep that up this year. It was Danny Welbeck that came back to haunt him as the former United player scored the winner for Arsenal to qualify for the semi-final. Danny Welbeck scored the winner against United on Monday night at Old Trafford in the FA Cup .

Summary: Manchester United lost 2-1 against Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final . Louis van Gaal's team will almost certainly go without a trophy this year . It is the first time since the 1980s that United are to go without for two seasons . READ: Manchester United are playing Hackney Marshes football . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


It is the moment mother Emily Caines feared she would never experience – the ‘lion’s roar’ of her baby’s vital first cry. After she had lost two babies because they were born prematurely, doctors went to extraordinary lengths to ensure baby Lennox would survive. One year earlier, she had delivered her tiny daughter Adelaide at 24 weeks, a baby who tragically lived for just one hour. Despite her overwhelming grief, Mrs Caines allowed a photograph showing Adelaide struggling for life to be published, because she felt so strongly that abortions should not be carried out on babies of a similar age. Other babies born so prematurely have survived, which she believed made ‘a mockery’ of the law allowing abortions until the start of the 24th week of pregnancy. Before 24 weeks, they are not legally considered ‘viable’ – despite recent advances in neonatal care. The tragedy: This was the image that broke our hearts... of baby girl Adelaide who died at 24 weeks . The triumph: This is baby boy Lennox, born to the same mother... who lived at 32 weeks . Doctors had told Mrs Caines that, due to physiological reasons, any child she conceived was unlikely to survive. Her cervix was so short that it would be a miracle if her womb could hold on to the baby long enough – meaning it would probably die after another extremely premature birth. But now Mrs Caines, 26, has realised her ‘impossible’ dream of becoming a mother, giving birth to Lennox at 32 weeks last December, with her husband Alastair beside her. Lennox’s birth came not only after the heartache of losing Adelaide, but also their first baby Isabelle, who was born at 23 weeks in 2011. But thanks to medics at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, the result this time has been triumph instead of tragedy. Describing the moment Lennox erupted into life, Mrs Caines said: ‘Isabelle never cried and Adelaide’s cry was very weak but Lennox’s was like a lion’s roar. ‘We just burst into tears because we finally believed he really was going to be OK. It was amazing.’ Thriving: Young Lennox with mother Emily Caines, who now feels 'totally blessed' She said: ‘There were so many times when I thought, “I’m never going to be a mum, ever. It’s not meant to be.” ‘After Isabelle and Adelaide, we asked ourselves, “Are we going to put ourselves through this again? Are we going to put ourselves through potentially another loss?” ‘But we just had to give it another go. I just couldn’t give up.’ Mrs Caines and Alastair, a 29-year-old security guard, subsequently started IVF in March and she was implanted with the embryo in April. Hero: Professor Tim Draycott holds tiny Lennox shortly after his birth . Crucially, her obstetrician Professor Tim Draycott used medical techniques designed to ‘trick’ her body into avoiding an early labour. At 12 weeks, he put in a cervical stitch to give her womb more support. And at 14 weeks, he started giving her extra doses of progesterone. Explaining why he administered extra progesterone,

Summary: Emily Caines, 26, lost two babies because they were born prematurely . Photograph of daughter, born at 24 weeks, struggling for life broke hearts . Now she has given birth to a miracle baby after drugs 'tricked' her body . Mrs Caines' son Lennox was born at 32 weeks after doctors delayed labour . She spoke of moment 'impossible' dream of becoming mother came true .


More than a hundred fans of a YouTube diet guru famous for eating 51 bananas in a day reportedly turned up outside an Adelaide court today to protest a lawsuit being brought against her by a popular Australian fitness blogger. Kayla Itsines, 23, the brains behind the popular Bikini Body Guide, her partner and company lodged a lawsuit last month alleging that Leanne Ratcliffe, better known as Freelee the Banana Girl, and her vegan partner Harley Johnstone, known as Durianrider, had defamed them in a series of online posts. Prior to a hearing at the South Australian Supreme Court today, the Adelaide Advertiser reported that the large crowd of Freelee's supporters appeared and repeatedly chanted the 'fruitarian' duo's slogan, 'carb the f*** up'. Scroll down for video . Court selfie: Freelee the Banana Girl and Durianrider snapped a video of themselves out the front of the South Australian Supreme Court . Real names Harley Johnstone (left) and Leanne Ratcliffe (right), the pair have pledged to ride their bikes to the courtroom on Monday. Ms Ratcliffe informed her supporters last week that she was shopping for a court outfit . Kayla v Freelee: Instagram personality Kayla Itsines (left) is taking legal action against Freelee The Banana Girl (right) over alleged defamation . 'The fruit bats will prevail!' Freelee told her supporters, after the pair requested they join them at the South Australian Supreme Court . Popular Instagram personality and personal trainer Kayla Itsines (pictured) is behind the extremely popular Bikini Body Challenge . In a fiery Facebook post to her 2.3 million followers last month, Ms Itsines alleged Ms Ratcliffe and Mr Johnstone made false claims on YouTube that her partner was on steroids, that she was starving herself or other people and that she was a fraud. 'This is wrong and illegal,' she wrote. 'So I have requested that the content be removed from the internet. 'After my initial request was denied I had no choice but to continue to protect the safety and reputation of my followers, Tobi and myself from a personal point of view.' Ms Itsines lodged an injunction to the South Australian Supreme Court in February. Her legal representative, Andrew Harris QC, reportedly told Judge Brian Withers at Monday's hearing that Mr Johnstone and Ms Ratcliffe had not complied with the request. He said they had kept the videos on YouTube but set to 'private'. Judge Withers told the court the matter should head straight to trial. Mr Harris was quoted saying that there was still a prospect of mediation between the parties in the next seven days. The hearing was adjourned until next week. The presence of a large number of supporters for Ms Ratcliffe and Mr Johnstone came after they issued a video request for 'fruit bats' to attend court to support them. 'Good will prevail!' Ms Ratcliffe said in the video. 'The fruit bats will prevail!' Freelee the Banana Girl, pictured, is most famous for a stunt several years ago where she ate 51 bananas for a YouTube video . Personal trainer Kayla Itsines is

Summary: Fitness blogger Kayla Itsines is taking court action against diet gurus Freelee the Banana Girl and Durianrider . Ms Itsines launched legal action in late February over remarks she said were defamatory . The South Australian Supreme Court heard submissions on Monday afternoon . More than a hundred fans reportedly turned up in support of Freelee the Banana Girl . Freelee and Durianrider had posted a video of themselves outside court calling on their fellow 'fruit bats' to rally at court . The hearing was adjourned until next week .


David Cameron has complained about the 'buggeration factor' of trying to push policies through Whitehall. The Prime Minister used the colourful phrase as he expressed frustration with the civil service's processes of consultations and reviews. The word buggeration is defined by the Urban Dictionary as a term 'used to describe a feeling of absolute c*** but with a hint of light-hearted optimism'. Mr Cameron's remarks echoed Tony Blair's famous phrase about the 'scars on my back' when he spoke about the difficulties of NHS and education reform. Scroll down for video . Frustrated: Prime Minister David Cameron has complained about the 'buggeration factor' of trying to push policies through Whitehall . However, the Prime Minister declined to repeat Mr Blair's remark exactly, saying it sounded 'a bit Fifty Shades of Grey'. In an interview with the Financial Times, the Prime Minister insisted the Conservatives needed another term in power to restore the country's economic fortunes. 'The first thing is finish the job,' he said. 'With a five per cent budget deficit and still too many people unemployed, with growth that hasn't worked its way through so everyone feels the benefits, the job isn't done. 'The ambition is for Britain to be the best place in Europe to start, grow and run a business, schools where we are not lagging in the tables but we're absolutely busting through the top, a welfare system where it pays to work, where you're always better off in work. 'And from this a sense that the values of the country will have changed to be ones where people feel deep national pride.' Mr Cameron said Kenneth Clarke, the former chancellor of the exchequer, was crucial in maintaining Cabinet support for austerity measures over the last five years. 'He sat round the cabinet table and said, look, this is going to take longer than you think, stick with it — there's no alternative package.' Apart from presiding over a recovery led by the private sector Mr Cameron says he hoped to be remembered as the prime minister who resolved two key questions facing Britain. History: The Prime Minster's remarks echoed Tony Blair's famous 'scars on my back' phrase about difficulties of NHS and education reform but Mr Cameron said that sounded 'a bit Fifty Shades of Grey' 'One is, does the United Kingdom want to stay together? Yes. Secondly, does the United Kingdom want to stay in a reformed European Union? Yes,' he said. Mr Cameron said his pledge to hold an EU referendum would mar 'the moment when Britain stops sleepwalking towards the exit'. 'I think that's what's happening now. The British public can see what's happening: Europe is changing before their eyes and they haven't been asked about it,' he said. He conceded some Conservatives would 'vote to leave altogether' whatever deal he strikes with Brussels on a looser, more trade-based relationship. But he added: 'I think there can be a coming together after that.' Mr Cameron sought to dismiss speculation that if reelected, he intends to stand down in 2018 after holding the referendum. 'I'm

Summary: PM is frustrated by civil service's processes of consultations and reviews . Blair used 'scars on my back' phrase about the NHS and education reform . David Cameron said former PM's term sounded 'a bit Fifty Shades of Grey' Said Tories need another term to restore the country's economic fortunes .


Gareth Bale has told his critics at Real Madrid he does not care what they say, and reaffirmed his confidence in his own abilities. Less than a week ago Bale found his white Bentley under attack from irate Real fans after the Clasico defeat to Barcelona in which influential newspaper Marca scored him zero mark. He has been subjected to boos from the stands and had his £86million pricetag mocked and questioned. Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his first goal of the game during Wales' 3-0 victory against Israel on Saturday . Bale fires homes with a brilliant free-kick as Wales takes a 2-0 lead in the Euro 2016 group B qualifier . But in Wales’ hugely important Euro 2016 qualifier in Israel Bale was magnificent, scoring twice to move onto 16 in total for his country and beyond the great John Charles in the all-time list. And Bale said: ‘I don’t need to answer the critics. I know, and everyone around me knows, what I can do. ‘There are ups and downs in football, you have to take it with a pinch of salt and all you can do is respond with your performances on the pitch, like that. ‘I don’t feel I need to prove anyone wrong or right, I just need to play my football. Bale was heavily criticised after Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat at the hands of La Liga rivals Barcelona . Bale's car was attacked by angry Real Madrid fans following the defeat by Barcelona last Sunday . The world's most expensive footballer was confronted by fans as he left the club's Valdebebas training base . The £86million signing's white Bentley is struck by this fan while others jeered Wales international Bale . ‘I love playing for Wales, it’s a big honour and the most important thing is I focus on my football. I don’t listen to anyone else, what they’re saying, just enjoying my football with the boys.’ He was a picture of happiness at full-time, emitting a roar of joy when the final whistle sounded in the Sammy Ofer Stadium to confirm a 3-0 win. A brace from Bale added to Aaron Ramsey’s opener sent Wales top of Group B on 11 points at the halfway stage. Bale has been criticised by Madrid supporters despite winning four trophies since joining the club in 2013 . Bale celebrates as his team moved to the top of Group B with victory in Haifa over Israel . Bale uploaded this picture to Instagram afterwards with the caption 'what a performance from the lads' Bale should collect his 50th cap for his nation in June’s qualifier against Belgium, where victory would put Wales on the precipice of reaching a first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup. Bale has now scored 20 goals for club and country this season, including a brilliant free-kick in Israel, similar to his late winner in Andorra at the start of qualifying. His Real team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has not score direct from a set piece in more than 50 attempts dating back to last April.

Summary: Gareth Bale claims he doesn't care about Real Madrid doubters . Welsh forward has be subjected to boos from Real Madrid fans . Bale scored twice during 3-0 victory for Wales against Israel . 25-year-old signed for Madrid in £86million deal in 2013 .


While giving back to the community both practically and financially is an admirable pursuit, many people may be going about it the wrong way. Peter Baines founded charity Hands Across the Water after spending 22 years with the NSW Police leading teams in response to acts of terrorism and natural disasters, and says that many Australians approach charity work as a one-day-a-year commitment. 'If people think that they are going to go to a charity and create significant change in one day then they are naive at best, and arrogant at worst,' Mr Baines told Daily Mail Australia. Peter Baines founded charity Hands Across the Water, after responding to the Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004 . 'I'm involved with a food van in Sydney that operates seven nights a week to feed the homeless. There is a core group of volunteers but at Christmas time we are swamped with people wanting to help out,' Mr Baines said. 'Homeless people need to be fed all year, so is it about the people you are looking to support or is it about you? I was always a bit mystified and I feel like people want to do it so they can talk about what they've done at the next cocktail party they go to,' he said. As part of the leadership team that responded to the Bali bombings in 2002 and the Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004, Mr Baines has had almost 30 years experience responding to people in need. The Australian of the Year finalist and Order of Australia medal recipient has made it his life's goal to bring effective and meaningful change to the lives of those who need it the most, and believes that a different approach to charity work needs to be adopted. In his new book, Doing Good for Doing Good, Mr Baines says that people can be a 'waste of space' when they volunteer if they aren't committed to doing something of value, and are only interested in how their charity work makes them look. Mr Baines is an Australian of the Year finalist and Order of Australia medal recipient . Hands Over the Water was founded in 2005 and has set up several orphanages around Thailand . The charity has raised over $10 million without spending any donor money on administration costs . 'There are many Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs that allow employees to give up one day a year to volunteer, but it's essential to consider how effective that one day is,' he said. 'If you were to turn up to someone else's workplace as an unskilled worker, they would spend the day giving you training, showing you around, getting you familiarised, only to have you leave.' Mr Baines is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for those who volunteer, the workplaces who send them, and the charity, in order that everyone involved gets the 'best value' out of the exchange. While it may seem a clinical approach to giving back to the community, Mr Baines said that it is crucial for businesses and individuals to

Summary: Peter Baines founded charity Hands Across the Water in 2005 . He spent 22 years leading teams responding to natural disasters . Mr Baines said many Australians approach volunteering the wrong way . He is passionate about people being actively involved with charities . Instead of just giving, he wants people to know what they're giving to .


Germany keeper Manuel Neuer is out of Wednesday's friendly against Australia in Kaiserslautern with a knee problem but will be fit for the Euro 2016 qualifier in Georgia on Sunday. Coach Joachim Low told reporters on Tuesday he did not want to risk his player's participation in the qualifier as the world champions look to bounce back from an erratic start to their campaign. 'Manuel Neuer will not play tomorrow [Wednesday],' Low said. 'He has knee inflammation and it can take a day or two to heal.' Germany international goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will have to sit out Wednesday's friendly against Australia . Manager Joachim Low said the Bayern Munich shot stopper (left) will be fit to face Georgia on Sunday . Sunderland defender John O'Shea scores past Neuer in Germany's 1-1 draw with Ireland back in October . The keeper played in Bayern Munich's 2-0 home defeat by Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday. 'We did not want to risk it. There is no problem for Sunday in Georgia,' said Loew before adding he had not decided whether captain Bastian Schweinsteiger, back for the first time since the 2014 World Cup final, would feature against Australia. 'I will talk today with Bastian. Whether he will play from the start or a half or even sit it out, I have not yet decided.' 'I want to see training tonight and have some discussions.' Germany have suffered something of a World Cup hangover and have seven points from four games, the same as Ireland and Scotland, three points adrift of Group D leaders Poland.

Summary: Joachim Low revealed his star goalkeeper is out with an inflamed knee . Manuel Neuer will miss Germany's friendly with Australia on Wednesday . But Low said Neuer will return for their Euro 2016 qualifier with Georgia .