It was a familiar feeling when David Strettle found himself being towered over by the 6ft 6in Per Mertesacker at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground. The Saracens winger, who was on the books of Manchester City as a teenager, had to give up his ambition of becoming a professional footballer because he was ‘too small’ to make the grade. Ironically, the dream of playing at Wembley transpired through rugby, but an afternoon with Mertesacker, Olivier Giroud and Wojciech Szczesny provided a taste of what might have been. David Strettle (far left) poses with Saracens team-mates during a visit to meet Arsenal players . ‘They all dwarfed us, but gone are the days where you have people like Julian Dicks and Vinnie Jones running around in midfield,’ said Strettle at a sponsors’ cross-code challenge day. ‘I was always a better footballer at school — Andrei Kanchelskis was my idol — but I wasn’t big enough to make it with City. That’s when rugby took over at about 16. ‘It’s funny how both games have changed. Now you’ve got your Iniestas and your Messis: small guys who are so skilful.’ Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud signs a doll for Strettle during a visit to London Colney on Friday . David Strettle scores a try to help Saracens to LV= Cup glory over Exeter Chiefs last weekend . Strettle draws comparisons between the northern and southern hemisphere games, highlighting the superior skillset of forwards in New Zealand and Australia. Their lighter emphasis on the breakdown, he says, forces the big men to stand out in the backline and become more clinical in attack. The record-breaking final weekend of the RBS 6 Nations bucked the trend and, having seen England beat France in a 90-point thriller, Strettle feels more needs to be done to spice up the competition. ‘You need to bring in the bonus point to discourage that conservativeness,’ he said. Strettle has a laugh as Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny tries on a rugby skullcap . Strettle was a promising young footballer, pictured here for the Beechfield Junior FC in his youth . The Saracens wing attempts a scissor kick during a visit to Arsenal's training ground at London Colney . Strettle, who faces his former housemate Danny Care of Harlequins at Wembley on Saturday, topped the Aviva Premiership try count last season, while this campaign he is ahead of all of England’s Six Nations wingers. Yet it is approaching two years since he played the last of his 14 Tests and he has learned not to wait by the phone on the day of Stuart Lancaster’s squad announcements. Jack Nowell and Anthony Watson ended the Six Nations as England’s first-choice widemen, but Strettle, 31, has been surprised at the amount of chopping and changing — with Jonny May and Semesa Rokoduguni both drifting in and out. David Strettle last played for England in the Test against Argentina on June 8, 2013 . ‘There’s a situation where someone gets dropped after one bad game,’ said Strettle. ‘Then another player comes in and then it’s back to

Summary: Saracens wing David Strettle has been in fine club form this season . 31-year-old keeps being overlooked by England coach Stuart Lancaster . Strettle last played for England in June 2013, the last of his 14 caps . The winger was on the books of Manchester City as a teenager . Saracens take on Harlequins at Wembley on Saturday afternoon .


Sir Alex Ferguson made a phone call to Tony Blair as part of a desperate attempt to keep Manchester United in the 1999-2000 FA Cup, a man close to the talks has revealed. But the then Prime Minister was about to go into a meeting with Yugoslavia president Slobodan Milosevic in a bid to bring an end to the raging war in Kosovo and could not speak. As a result, Sir Alex admitted defeat and United ended up going to FIFA's inaugural Club World Championship in Brazil in an attempt to boost the FA's ultimately unsuccessful attempt to win the right to host the 2006 World Cup, and pulling out of a competition they had won a year previously. Sir Alex Ferguson (right) asked Tony Blair (left) if Manchester United could compete in the 1999-2000 FA Cup . Manchester United were asked by Blair's envoy to play at the inaugural Club World Championship in 2000 . United withdrew from the 1999-2000 FA Cup in order to help the FA's bid to host the 2006 World Cup . Andy Walsh is now general manager at FC United, the club set up in protest at the Glazer family's takeover of United in 2005 who are set to move to a new home in April. But in June of 1999 he was an member of the influential Independent Manchester United Supporters Association and in regular contact with the fiery Scotsman. Andy, who made the revelation in an interview with the fanzine Red News, explained the unlikely story to Sportsmail. 'United came out as the villains in all of it,' Andy said. 'But both Sir Alex and then chairman Martin Edwards were under incredible pressure from Tony Banks, the Prime Minister's envoy for the World Cup bid, and from David Davies, the FA's acting chief executive to pull out of the FA Cup and go to Brazil for the Fifa tournament. 'As fans we wanted to find ways of keeping them in the FA Cup and we thought we had come up with a solution. 'It involved moving some of the fixtures to earlier in the season and creating a gap before United were due to go in January during which, if the FA would move the tie, they could play their third round cup match.' Manchester United were under pressure to withdraw from the FA Cup, according to Andy Walsh (centre) Andy explained that the plan had gathered momentum, but added that things took a turn for the worse at the Charity Shield. 'We were playing Arsenal and Martin Edwards was sat next to the new Minister for Sport, Kate Hoey. She made some remark along the lines of "I believe you're ruining this season's FA Cup" and when word of that got back to Fergie he was furious. 'I spoke to him over the phone and he said: "That's it, they're forcing us out. F*** them. We're going to Brazil and that's the end of it". 'Then he told me that he had tried to call Tony Blair and he couldn't sort it. 'I'd

Summary: Man United were asked by Tony Blair's envoy to play at the Club World Championship in order to boost the FA's bid to host the 2006 World Cup . United had to pull out of the 1999-2000 FA Cup in order to fly to Brazil . Sir Alex Ferguson asked Blair if he could keep United in the FA Cup . Blair was about to speak to Yugoslavia president Slobodan Milosevic .


The Irishman left fighting for life by his brother in an alleged one-punch attack has called for the charges against his sibling to be dropped. Patrick Lyttle today accompanied his elder brother Barry to court for the first time, wearing a dark beanie. 'This should not be going ahead, it's not a matter for the court,' Patrick told reporters following a brief court mention on Thursday. Barry is facing reckless grievous bodily harm charges after he allegedly struck his brother in Kings Cross on January 3. Scroll down for video . Patrick Lyttle (pictured) appeared at Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney today wearing a beanie . Patrick was accompanying his brother, Barry (left), who has been charged with reckless grievous bodily harm for the alleged assault on his brother . Patrick, Barry and father Oliver appeared in good spirits at the trial today, with Patrick saying the family were hoping for a resolution soon . Patrick, who said he was doing well, explained his appearance at Downing Centre Local Court with: 'Of course I'm here, he's my brother. 'We love each other.' Barry told assembled media the family were hoping for a resolution to the matter shortly, so 'we can all go home as a family'. Patrick had not previously appeared in public since he woke up from an induced coma five days following the alleged attack. Patrick Lyttle has walked out of hospital following a one-punch attack by his brother Barry on January 3 . Patrick stood side-by-side with his brother Barry and parents in another shot, taken a month after his injuries . Before the attack: Barry uploaded this photo with Patrick, right, and their father Oliver, centre, hours after his brother woke up . The brothers' father, Oliver, has stood by Barry at each court hearing so far. A court loosened Barry's bail conditions in February, allowing him to move closer to the St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney's inner east, where Patrick was recovering. Daily Mail Australia exclusively broke the news had woken up, to the relief of his relatives, on January 8. The matter has been adjourned until March 19. Barry Lyttle, 33, was charged with reckless grievous bodily harm and was granted bail on January 5 . The brothers' father, Oliver, has been a constant presence beside his son, Barry, at court from the beginning (pictured) The brothers from Belfast in Ireland (pictured here as children) went on a night out on January 3 in Kings Cross - in Sydney's inner-city . Patrick Lyttle was treated by paramedics at the scene in Sydney's inner city, where he was found in a pool of blood and vomit . Two Irish brothers were involved in a confrontation outside a nightclub in Kings Cross in Sydney's inner city which has left the younger brother fighting for his life . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Irish tourist Patrick Lyttle, 31, was allegedly punched by his brother, Barry on January 3 . After making a remarkable recovery, Lyttle has called for charges against his brother to be dropped . He appeared at court with his brother today in his first public appearance since the attack . Patrick said they loved each other and wanted to go home as a family soon .


Super midwife Kathleen McSherry has retired after delivering a record 7,000 babies. Colleagues believe Kathleen, 66, from Faifley, West Dunbartonshire, has notched up more births than any other British midwife in a career spanning six decades. She said: 'It's been a labour of love. Every delivery has been a very special moment for me. Bringing a new life into the world is the best job in the world.' Kathleen McSherry from Faifley, West Dunbartonshire, has delivered more than 7,000 babies since 1966 . Kathleen with one of her many deliveries, left, and hard at work for Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS . She continued: 'The sheer joy of being at a family's happiest moment is truly wonderful. I'll miss it so much.' Kathleen, who is a fan of the hit TV show Call the Midwife, has spent her career in the bustling maternity wards of three busy Glasgow hospitals - Stobhill, The Queen Mother's and the Southern General. The father of a child she delivered worked out she must have delivered more than 7,000 babies - based on the fact she's delivered three babies per shift on average. Fellow midwives agree they are unaware of anyone who has helped deliver so many babies. Kathleen's daughter Ashley, who set up a Facebook page in her honour, said: 'She has enjoyed every one of her days working to deliver babies and we are all very proud of her service to the NHS. I think she will miss it so much now she's retired.' The mother-of-four and grandmother-of-five has enjoyed a career which mirrors her favourite TV programme, Call The Midwife. Kathleen, second from right, has been delivering babies at three Glasgow hospitals for six decades . Kathleen started training in the 60s and her career mirrors that of her favourite TV programme Call the Midwife . She began her training in 1966 aged just 17, after working as a sales assistant in the former Glen's department store in Glasgow. During her career there has never been a dull moment. She has assisted at the births of two babies born in hospital car parks and has even had two children named after her. 'It's a lovely compliment and one that midwives love,' Kathleen said. She's delivered too many twins to mention and has also delivered countless children and grandchildren of the children she's brought into the world. 'You can plan to have your baby in hospital but they often have minds of their own and arrive at the least expected time,' she said. 'They set the agenda and there is little you can do when a determined baby decides it's time to be born.' The most magical moment in Kathleen's career was being at the birth of two of her grandchildren . She also had a surprise delivery of her own when she was forced to advise husband Jim, 67, a retired firefighter, what to do when she went into labour with their fourth child Katey. 'It was five in the morning when I woke up in labour and Jim ushered our older kids, Pauline,

Summary: Kathleen McSherry, 66, started training as a midwife in 1966, aged just 17 . Mother-of-four helped husband Jim deliver their third child in home birth . She has delivered babies in hospital car parks and has two named after her .


Former Newcastle United striker Faustino Asprilla handed an aircraft pilot a bottle so he would not have to leave his co-pilot alone if he needed to go to the toilet mid-flight. The Colombian-born football star was after boarding a flight in Moscow when he approached the flight deck. He told his 102,000 followers on Instagram that he expressed his fears to the pilot as a result of the recent Germanwings tragedy where pilot Andreas Lubitz crashed his jet into the Alps. Former Newcastle striker Faustino Asprilla (left) claims he ordered a pilot to remain in cockpit during flight . Sitting on an aircraft, Asprilla told his followers: 'I went to the pilot's cabin. I strictly forbid the pilot to get out and urinate because if that other lunatic locks the door in, it will happen what happened in that other flight. Everyone knows. 'If he wants to urinate, I have him an empty bottle of water.' Asprilla played for Newcastle United between 1996 and 1998, although manager Kenny Dalglish had problems with the Colombian's playboy lifestyle. Earlier, Asprilla tweeted a photograph of himself looking nervous in an airport departure lounge with an aircraft over his shoulder. Faustino Asprilla told his 100,000 Instagram followers that he warned an airline pilot against taking a mid-flight toilet break during his recent flight. The former Newcastle United star gave the pilot a bottle instead. Asprilla joined Newcastle from Italian club Parma and returned after his two-year stay on Tyneside. However, the club is facing serious problems, having been officially declared bankrupt while their chairman Giampietro Maneti was arrested for money laundering. The club faces debts of £60 million. Asprilla posted a photograph on Twitter looking nervous before boarding the flight .

Summary: Faustino Asprilla posed looking nervous in the departure lounge . He told his Instagram followers that he warned the pilot about toilet breaks . Asprilla claimed he gave the pilot an empty water bottle for emergencies . He said he did not want the 'other lunatic' to lock the door and crash .


England’s Euro-flops flipped the hand-wringers into overdrive, like a Le Mans-style dash for their favourite hobby horse as soon as Manchester City’s fate was sealed in Barcelona. Winter breaks, possession statistics, revenue streams, what’s your poison? Or any other hell-in-a-handcart issue which is about to bring down our national game. Two years in three without a team in the Champions League quarter-finals is a worrying trend and the Barclays Premier League will lose its cherished four-team party invite if it cannot be reversed. Yaya Toure's Man City side struggled to impress as they crashed out of the Champions League to Barcelona . Sergio Aguero (left) missed a penalty as City were eliminated 3-1 on aggregate by the Catalan giants . City's defeat would have been much worse if not for the superb form of goalkeeper Joe Hart (right) There is no English presence in the Europa League either after Everton’s harsh lesson in Kiev on Thursday night. Yet in Germany, a similar debate is unfolding because Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga’s sole representatives in the last eight, two years after Bayern and Borussia Dortmund contested the Champions League final at Wembley and nine months after the World Cup triumph. ‘There is no time to rest, no time to ease off,’ said Wolfgang Niersbach, president of the German FA. ‘We have to keep at it if we are to remain at the top.’ In England, the usual excuses were aired but it is to be hoped the big clubs are looking at what they might do to improve as well as grumbling about how the system is stacked against them. There is no English presence in the Europa League after Everton’s harsh lesson against Dynamo Kiev . Romelu Lukaku scored his eighth European goal of the season, but it wasn't enough . The Dynamo players celebrate during their impressive 6-4 aggregate victory over Everton . Too many games? Let’s start with the favourite complaint of the managers who overlook how the extra income from the Champions League should improve their squad, if spent wisely. Besides, who has the most games? Barcelona have played 44 to City’s 42 this season, Chelsea 44 to Paris Saint-Germain’s 45 and Arsenal played 45 to Monaco’s 44. Lionel Messi has played 3,531 minutes for Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo 3,323 for Real Madrid, while Alexis Sanchez has played 3,326 for Arsenal and Eden Hazard 3,539 for Chelsea. It’s more intense in England, they say. No easy games, more physical, no respite. Well, it always has been this way. David Luiz helped Paris Saint-Germain knock Chelsea out at the last 16 stage following a 1-1 draw in France . Luiz celebrates victory with team-mates Thiago Motta (right) and Maxwell at the final whistle . John Terry looks defeated during Chelsea's last 16 exit at the hands of PSG last week . It was in the 1970s when Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa were winning the European Cup and it was in 2008 when Manchester United and Chelsea were in the final in Moscow and half of the last eight

Summary: It has been a terrible season for English sides in Europe . City, Chelsea and Arsenal have all crashed out of the Champions League . Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton fell before the Europa League last eight . Manchester City were beaten in both last 16 legs by Barcelona . Arsenal suffered a shock 3-1 defeat against Monaco at the Emirates . Premier League managers have called for a winter break .


This week the Food and Agriculture Organisation warned that many people in Somalia are 'on the edge'. Despite knowing the hardships people there face every day, government soldiers destroyed dozens of temporary shelters and shops at a refugee camp in southern Mogadishu, forcing the inhabitants to pile all their belongings onto trucks and move on. Shocking photographs show possessions piled 15-feet high on the back of trucks, with some of the now homeless owners sitting precariously on top. Despite knowing the hardships people there face everyday, government soldiers destroyed dozens of temporary shelters and shops at a refugee camp in southern Mogadishu . Some trucks carried so many possessions that men were forced to run alongside them to make sure that nothing fell off . Displaced Somali families carrying personal belongings vacate the camp, which was closed down by Somali forces, leaving hundreds of families without shelter in capital Mogadishu . Displaced Somali families help push a battered pick-up truck carrying personal belongings from the camp . A boy watches as Somali refugees load their belongings onto a truck - knowing that the hard life they all led just got even harder . It seems that nothing could be left behind, with fencing, mattresses, water canisters and chairs all crammed onto battered vehicles. As they set off, several men ran alongside them to make sure nothing fell off. The Food and Agriculture Organisation has launched an emergency appeal for $697million to help 30 million people in 31 crisis-hit countries, a senior official with the U.N. agency said on Tuesday. It has requested that Somalia receives $118million of this. Meanwhile, it emerged that a former Washington-area taxi driver who was on the FBI's 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list has been detained and is in the custody of the Somali government, a U.S. government source said. Desperate: Somali children sit in the heat, surrounded by their family's meagre belongings . Uncertain: These refugees have been left wondering what to do next and are pictured standing among their scattered possessions . The Food and Agriculture Organisation said that there are many people in Somalia living 'on the edge' The FBI in said in January it added Somali-born U.S. citizen Liban Haji Mohamed, 29, to its watch list because he allegedly provided support to the Somalia-based Islamist militant group al Shabaab. The U.S. source said Mohamed was arrested several days ago by Somali authorities and was now in Somali custody, but it was not clear if or when he would be sent back to the United States. The Washington Post first reported on Monday that Mohamed had been detained in Somalia. Mohamed lived in the northern Virginia suburbs near Washington and drove a taxi. He left the United States in 2012. He was said at the time to be an associate of Zachary Chesser, an American who pleaded guilty in 2010 to threatening the writers of the television show 'South Park.' Somali refugees go about their daily lives on October 30, 2014, at the Sayyid camp south of Mogadishu. UN chief Ban Ki-moon warned that Somalia risks

Summary: Government soldiers destroyed dozens of temporary shelters and shops at a refugee camp in southern Mogadishu . Shocking photographs show possessions piled 15-feet high on the back of trucks, with the owners sitting on top . Nothing could be left behind, with fencing, mattresses, water canisters and chairs crammed onto battered vehicles .


A 23-year-old woman allegedly caught driving with a huge haul of weapons, including an automatic machine gun, has been denied bail after being charged with 27 offences. Police alleged in court they uncovered nine firearms including a sawn-off rifle, non-sawn-off rifle, a pistol, two revolvers, a pump-action shotgun and double and single-barrel shotguns, along with an amount of ammunition, in weapons boxes on the front and back seats of Bianca Micallef's Holden Commodore. Micallef was stopped by Victoria police while driving in Sunbury, north-west Melbourne, on Tuesday night just after 6.30pm. Bianca Micallef has been remanded in custody after police charged her with 27 offences . Six machetes were allegedly discovered by police in the 23-year-old's car . Guns and ammunition were found inside boxes on the seats of Micallef's car, police say . Officers also allegedly seized five machetes, a samurai sword, a crossbow with an arrow, a taser, knuckledusters, a baton and a bag of amphetamine. Detective Sen-Constable Ben Smith told Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday that a large wooden trunk had the name 'Bianca' written on it, the Herald Sun reports. Sen-Constable Smith also said an iPhone and iPad containing a photo of Micallef holding a rifle and photos of some guns were also found. When stopped by police the accused said she had no knowledge of the weapons in her car and reportedly claimed her boyfriend Rob Cameron might own them as he previously used her car. The court was told Micallef has used the drug ice for around two years . A revolver and a handgun were among the nine firearms seized by Victoria police . A pump-action shotgun and double and single-barrel shotguns were also seized . Her lawyer argued that as DNA or fingerprinting had not yet been carried out on the weapons they could belong to Mr Cameron. The court heard the 23-year-old had used the drug ice for two years. Micallef was charged with 27 offences - including committing an indictable offence on bail - and was remanded in custody. She will appear in court again on March 13. Micallef's lawyer argued that as DNA or fingerprinting had not yet been carried out on the weapons they could belong to her boyfriend Rob Cameron (right) Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Bianca Micallef was stopped by police on Tuesday evening in Melbourne . Police allege they seized a huge haul of weapons and firearms from her car . Including five machetes, a samurai sword and a crossbow with an arrow . Sawn-off rifle, two revolvers, and an automatic machine gun allegedly found on the seats of the Holden Commodore . Amphetamine drugs were also allegedly discovered . Micallef told the court her boyfriend probably owned the weapons . She was charged with 27 offences and denied bail .


Porto right-back Danilo admits he is proud to be linked with Real Madrid, as the European champions step up their interest in the Brazilian right-back. Although he insists he is fully focused on his current club, Danilo is 'ready' to sit down at the end of the season and discuss his future. 'I'm living a great moment with Porto,' he told Spanish newspaper AS. 'It makes me happy a great club like Madrid is interested in me. Danilo is currently on international duty with Brazil, and admits he is flattered by interest from Real Madrid . AS leads on Danilo's potential move to Madrid, while Mundo Deportivo focus on Gerard 'Piquembauer' Pique . 'When the season ends I'll sit down with Porto and we'll decide what is best for me and them.' The 23-year-old is currently on international duty with Brazil, alongside current Real Madrid defender Marcelo, who is likely to have an impact on Danilo's decision come the end of the season. AS report that it will cost Madrid €30million (£22m) to bring Danilo to the Bernabeu. Elsewhere in Spain, Mundo Deportivo's front page leads on Gerard Pique, and his comparison to Bayern Munich and Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer. Pique has made the centre-back position his own and is now Barcelona's leader at the heart of defence . Beckenbauer is widely regarded as one of the best defenders ever to have lived, and the Spanish paper have dubbed Pique 'Piquembauer' on their front page. 'The comeback', reads the headline, as Mundo claim Pique has taken on the challenge and is once again a world-class performer in his position. The 28-year-old has made 31 appearances in a Barcelona shirt so far this season, and has confirmed his inheritance of the leadership from Puyol at the Nou Camp, 'gaining weight' in the dressing room in the process. Marcello Lippi thinks Juventus can win the Champions League (left) while Michel Platini also has kind words . In Italy, La Gazzetta dello Sport carry an interview with Marcello Lippi, two-time Juventus manager and World Cup-winning coach with Italy. He claims he can see himself in Massimiliano Allegri, the current Juve manager, and has backed him to win the Champions League this season. Lippi was in charge of the Italy team that won the World Cup in 2006 despite being underdogs in Germany, and thinks Juve's situation in Europe is similar. 'In the Champions League he can do like Italy in 2006,' Lippi told La Gazzetta. 'We weren't favourites, but we won. Lippi can see himself in Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri (pictured) and has backed him to succeed . 'Max arrived at Juve at the same age I did, he has my pragmatism.' Tuttosport's front page leads on UEFA president Michel Platini, who also has some kind words for his former club Juve. Aside from the Champions League, they are top of Serie A by 14 points and in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia. Allegri's side fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Fiorentina in the first leg of their semi-final, but Platini has

Summary: Porto's Danilo has spoken of his pride at being linked with Real Madrid . The Brazilian defender will discuss his future at the end of the season . Gerard Pique has been dubbed 'Piquenbauer' as he impresses Barca fans . Marcello Lippi has backed Juventus to win the Champions League .


Wary: The Vatican's head of security, Domenico Giani (pictured) has revealed that the threat to the Pope from Isis is 'real' The Vatican is on alert in case of . an attack by Islamist militants against the city-state or Pope . Francis, but officials are not aware of any specific plot, the . head of Vatican security said in a rare interview. 'The threat exists. This is what has emerged from . conversations with Italian and foreign colleagues,' Domenico . Giani told an Italian police magazine when asked if threats from Islamic State militants were . credible. '(But) at the moment I can say that we are not aware of any . plan to attack the Vatican or the Holy Father,' he added in the . interview, published on the magazine's website on Monday. Giani has a force of some 130 agents protecting most of the Vatican and the Pope, with the help of the more ceremonial Swiss Guard. The Italian police guard the exterior, as well as St. Peter's Square. Twenty of his agents, Giani explained, have specialist anti-terror training and guard the Pope when he's abroad. He told Polizia Moderna: 'Twenty Vatican bodyguards have received special training that makes them suitable also ready to use in anti-terrorist actions. Some of them accompany the Pope during his international travels.' The security operation at the Vatican is aided by a command and control centre that Giani says has a 'high level' of technology, along with thousands of surveillance cameras. The Vatican is on alert in case of an attack by Islamist militants against the city-state or Pope Francis, but officials are not aware of any specific plot, Giani said in a rare interview . Islamic State militants have made threats against Catholic . targets in Rome that have been given much space in Italian . media. Last month, in a video showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian . Coptic Christians in Libya, one of the killers said: 'Safety for . you crusaders is something you can only wish for ... We will . conquer Rome, by the will of Allah.' A website used by militants ran a photo montage showing the . movement's black flag flying from the obelisk at the centre of . St. Peter's Square. Giani said the alert level was 'constantly high' in and . around the tiny city-state, which sits inside Rome. The Swiss Guard are largely ceremonial, but do offer another layer of security at the Vatican . The threat from 'lone wolf' operators are considered by his security team as particularly dangerous because they're 'unpredictable'. They are also aware that some people may try and carry out an act of violence at the Vatican because it would guarantee them maximum media coverage. What makes their job more challenging is that the Holy Father is not willing to abandon speaking to his followers directly during visits. Giani said: 'The Holy Father is not abandoning the style of his pontificate... he does not want to lose touch with his flock. Therefore, we... have to adjust to him, and

Summary: Domenico Giani, head of Vatican security, has given a rare interview . He revealed that he has a 130-strong team of agents guarding the Pope . Of those, 20 have specialist anti-terror training and guard the Pope abroad .


A law graduate is accused of strangling a woman into a 'stupor' with 50 Shades Of Grey-style BDSM toys in his Manhattan apartment. Ryan Hemphill, 33, was arrested in April 2013 after his alleged victim 'lost consciousness', the New York Post reports. According to the paper, police discovered 'a baton sword, daggers and sheaths' as well as masks, handcuffs and metal materials in his Murray Hill property. Ryan Hemphill, 33, is accused of using 50 Shades Of Grey-style equipment to strangle a woman . Hemphill, who attended Hofstra University School of Law in New York before working as a legal advisor, will appear before a judge next month, according to Manhattan court records. He has been charged with second-degree strangulation, menacing, criminal obstruction of breathing and weapon possession, the Post reported. A document read by the paper says the victim was left with cuts on her mouth and bruises to her wrist and elbow. He is accused of saying 'if you don't leave I will slit your throat' as he held a knife to her neck, the paper reports.

Summary: Ryan Hemphill, 33, was arrested in April 2013 for 'strangulation' He 'held a knife to woman's neck then strangled her unconscious' Manhattan law graduate will appear before a judge next month .


A couple have become the country's first husband and wife Bishops. The appointment of Alison White, 58, as Bishop of Hull means she joins husband Frank, 65, the current acting Bishop of Newcastle, at the top level of the Anglican Church. Her success in become the country's second only woman Bishop will cause upheaval to the Right Rev Frank White's domestic arrangements. The couple, who have been married for 33 years and have no children, are moving their family home to the Hull area and Frank will regularly make a 145 mile commute north to Newcastle – staying for much of the week in a 'pied-a-terre.' The appointment of Alison White (right), 58, as Bishop of Hull means she joins husband Frank (left), 65, the current acting Bishop of Newcastle, at the top level of the Anglican Church . The couple, who have been married for 33 years and have no children, are moving their family home to the Hull area . Despite serving long careers in the church, Mr and Mrs White have never worked together before. Although his official title is Assistant Bishop – the Bishop's post in Newcastle is currently vacant – Alison insists she will not outrank her husband when she is consecrated in July. 'I don't think the church works like that in terms of rank,' she said. 'It is extraordinary that we have both had the calling to be Bishops of the church. 'In all this time we have never worked together. Our gifts are quite different and we are different sorts of people.' The Rev Canon Alison White described the news as 'absolutely wonderful'. 'It's an amazing surprise to me I have to say,' she said. And writing on the diocese website, she said: 'This is an adventure I had never imagined setting out on.' Adding: 'You may have noticed that I am married to a Bishop. This may seem excessive! You would think that one in a family is more than enough. Believe me, this has crossed our minds.' Rev Canon White said having another Bishop in the family gave her no advantage in getting the Bishop of Hull's job. 'The only word he put in for me was with God,' she said. The Rev Canon Alison White (pictured) described the news the news she was being appointed Bishop of Hull as 'absolutely wonderful' Rev Canon White said having another Bishop in the family gave her no advantage in getting the Bishop of Hull's job . The appointment was announced following a long interview process, she said. In January the Rev Libby Lane was consecrated as Bishop of Stockport and became the Church of England's first female bishop. Rev Canon White said the two women would have a chat before she started in the summer. 'Won't that be wonderful when, in the best sense, it isn't newsworthy because we're women, it's newsworthy because of what we're called into.' Her career in the church began when she became a deaconess in 1986 and a priest from 1994. She is currently priest-in-charge of Riding Mill in

Summary: Alison White is country's second female Bishop after appointment in Hull . A delighted Rev Canon White described the news as 'absolutely wonderful' Her 65-year-old husband Frank is currently the acting Bishop of Newcastle . The couple who have no children are now planning to move to Hull area . It means Mr White will have to regularly make a 145-commute to Newcastle .


One of the teenagers who was captured on video as she violently beat up a fellow classmate at a Brooklyn McDonald's has been arrested. Aniah Ferguson, a 16-year-old mother from Prospect Lefferts Gardens who has been arrested six times since last July, is one of six that were involved in attacking the other girl, who received no help from any of the other teenagers nearby, and is now being charged as an adult for her role in the incident, in which she also stole the victim's purse and cell phone. Her most recent arrest came last month when she stabbed her brother in the arm, and last year she was arrested after she punched her grandmother in the face. Now authorities are trying to identify the other five girls, despite the fact that no witnesses or even the victim herself will give them any information about the incident. The victim meanwhile has taken to social media to brag about the 'fame' the incident has brought her. Scroll down for video . Arrested: Aniah Ferguson, a 16-year-old mother from Prospect Lefferts Gardens who has been arrested six times since last July, was held for the McDonald's attack . Graphic cell phone footage has emerged of brutal attack on a school girl that took place in Brooklyn after class on Monday afternoon . The victim meanwhile has taken to social media to brag about the 'fame' the incident has brought her and mock the media response to the fight . According to the New York Daily News, the 15-year-old wrote on Wednesday; 'Everyone Like Im Famous Now.' The graphic cell phone footage emerged earlier this week of the brutal attack that took place after class on Monday afternoon. The three minute clip showed an unfair fight that began with the victim being set upon by six other students. As the girl is mercilessly pummelled by the gang her blonde hair extensions are ripped from her head as she is repeatedly punched and kicked. The vicious fight is cheered on by dozens of other youths who jockey for a good view of the senseless violence. The video, posted on Facebook, captures the afternoon brawl at a McDonald’s near Erasmus Hall High School on Flatbush Avenue. Despite being outnumbered, the small girl gives as good as she gets and at one point she pulls a black hoodie off one of her attackers to reveal a bra. Towards the end of the video - which has been shared more than 19,000 times and viewed more than 740,000 - the smaller girl is left cowering under a table. Finally an adult appears and attempts to break up the fight, but the taller attacker now stripped down to her bra kicks and stomps on her victim's head, calling her a 'bitch,' before storming off. Bystanders can be heard saying, 'She’s dead,' and, 'You murdered her.' The 16-year-old in the fight (left) who was stripped to her bra has been arrested, while the girl being picked on is so weak at the end that she collapses on a bench .

Summary: WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Graphic cell phone footage emerged earlier this week of a brutal attack on a school girl that took place in Brooklyn after class on Monday afternoon . Now one of the six teenagers who was caught violently beating the girl has been arrested . Aniah Ferguson, a 16-year-old mother who has been arrested six times since last July, is one of six that were involved . Fegruson was arrested last month after stabbing her brother in the arm, and also stole the victim's purse and cell phone after the fight . Police say the victim and other witnesses have been refusing to speak to authorities . The victim has also taken to her Facebook page and other social media to brag about her new 'fame'


Labour leader Ed Miliband today launched another desperate bid to counter the rise of the SNP . Ed Miliband left the door open to a post-election deal with the SNP yesterday as a new poll suggested Labour could be reduced to just two MPs in Scotland. The Labour leader insisted his party could still win outright, pleading with people not to 'blow the whistle on the match before the game is over'. However he has not ruled out a vote-by-vote arrangement with the Nationalists. On a visit to Scotland he claimed there was an 'unholy alliance' between the Conservatives and the SNP to keep David Cameron in Number Ten. He added that every seat Labour lost to the SNP would increase the chances of a second term for the Tories. Labour's panic was increased yesterday by an ICM poll for the Guardian. It showed Nicola Sturgeon's party way ahead, with 43 per cent of the vote, with Labour languishing on 27 per cent, the Conservatives on 14 per cent and the Liberal Democrats on six per cent. On a uniform swing, the figures would see the SNP jump from just six of Scotland's 59 seats in 2010 to 43 in May. Labour would lose 29 of the 41 seats won in 2010, making it all but impossible for the party to win a majority. But a detailed analysis of the poll numbers suggests Labour's position could be even worse. A new poll puts Labour down to just 27 per cent, which Professor John Curtice says could leave the party with just two MPs, the same number as the Tories . Leading psephologist Professor John Curtice, of Strathclyde University, said the SNP have advanced by a staggering 31 per cent in Labour seats. He concluded Labour could be wiped out in all but two seats. If so, the SNP would be certain of holding the balance of power at Westminster. 'There is nothing ... to suggest that the rise of the SNP is not extending to supposedly safe Labour heartlands – if anything, the opposite is the case,' said Professor Curtice. Mr Miliband appeared angered by Alex Salmond positioning himself as kingmaker in Westminster. 'It's a combination of bluster and bluff,' he said. 'I'll tell you who's going to be writing a Labour budget, me and Ed Balls. It's not going to be Alex Salmond – not in a million years.' Former first minister Alex Salmond has vowed to hold Labour to ransom in the event of a hung parliament . He had previously ruled out a coalition with the SNP, but stopped short of ruling out the vote-by-vote arrangement proposed by the SNP. 'How other parties decide to vote on the basis of a Labour Queen's Speech is up to them,' he said. SNP deputy leader Stewart Hosie said Mr Miliband would be 'very, very foolish' to rule out a post-election agreement, which would prevent the Conservatives from gaining power. On the claim of an unholy alliance between the Tories and the SNP, he said: 'I think Ed Miliband has lost the

Summary: New poll puts SNP on 43%, Labour 27%,Tories 14% and Lib Dems 6% . Analysis suggests SNP would take 53 out of 59 seats north of the border . Labour would be left with just two, the same number as the Conservatives . Ed Miliband uses speech in Clydebank to dismiss Alex Salmond's threats . Ex-first minister claimed SNP would hold Labour to ransom for £180billion .


Rob Biddulph's picture book Blown Away has won Waterstones Children's Book Prize . It took him almost five years to find a publisher, but last night Rob Biddulph's persistence paid off when his first children's book won a major award. Blown Away, the magazine art director's enchanting tale about a sky-faring penguin, won the £5,000 Waterstones Children's Book Prize. It is only the second time a picture book has triumphed during the award's 11-year history. Mr Biddulph, who works for The Observer, said last night: 'I'm totally surprised at winning. It took me a while to get this book published.' Melissa Cox, chairman of the judging panel, said the author had 'a beautiful fresh style all his own'. She said: 'The test of a good picture book is not how good it is on first reading, but how enjoyable it is on its fiftieth. 'It's a beautiful fresh style that is all his own and his style of storytelling is very reminiscent of classic picture book writers like Allan Ahlberg. 'It's very unusual for a brand new illustrator to write their own text, which marked it out, and even more unusual is for them to do rhyming text.' Mr Biddulph began as an author by making up stories for his three children and illustrating them. Blown Away was named the overall winner beating two other titles which had triumphed in their categories – Half Bad by Sally Green, the best teenage book, and Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens, the best title for younger readers. Waterstones Managing director James Daunt said: 'This year we have another wonderfully inspiring Prize that is testament to the extraordinary vibrancy and creativity in children's publishing.' Penguins also captured the public imagination in the build-up to Christmas last year when the computer-generated Monty starred in the John Lewis ad campaign, with spin-off cuddly toys selling out. Sally Green (pictured) was crowned winner of the best book for teenagers with her debut Half Bad .

Summary: Rob Biddulph's picture book has won Waterstones Children's Book Prize . Blown Away is an enchanting children's tale about a sky-faring penguin . It is second time a picture book has triumphed in award's 11-year history .


Sergeant 1st Class Gregory McQueen admitted recruiting three female officers into a prostitution ring . An army officer whose role was to advocate for victims of sexual abuse has been dishonorably discharged and sentenced to two years in prison for organizing a prostitution ring at an army base. Sergeant 1st Class Gregory McQueen recruited the female soldiers to serve as prostitutes for high ranking officers at Fort Hood in Texas - one of the biggest bases in the country. As his court-martial was about to open earlier this week, he pleaded guilty to 15 counts that included charges of pandering and conspiracy to solicit prostitution. One female officer was told she could make lots of money at swinger and stripper parties, while another claimed McQueen arranged for her to have sex with an officer for $100. Two soldiers testified last year that McQueen recruited them and other cash-strapped female soldiers to join the prostitution ring. A military judge sentenced him to two years in prison and a dishonorable discharge while leading a sexual abuse prevention program at the sprawling Central Texas post. However, he pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. One of the female soldiers had previously testified that McQueen arranged for her to have sex for $100 with an officer, Master Sergeant Brad Grimes. But prosecutors told Judge Lieutenant Colonel Rebecca Connally that while there were plans for a tryst, the two never had sex. The woman had told investigators she was 20 when she confided in McQueen about money problems after her husband left her and her three-year-old son and drained the couple's bank account. She also testified that McQueen had sex with her and took photos of her naked to show potential clients. Grimes has already been demoted and reprimanded after he was found guilty by a jury conspiring to patronize a prostitute and solicitation to commit adultery. Initial charges were filed against McQueen in March 2014. Fort Hood officials haven't indicated whether anyone involved in the conspiracy actually had sex, according to the San Antonio Express-News. In addition to trying to recruit the young female soldiers, McQueen admitted trying to get two higher ranking officers to agree to have sex with junior female officers. McQueen admitted breaching his role as an advocate for sexual abuse by encouraging the prostitution ring at Fort Hood army base .

Summary: Sergeant Gregory McQueen organized prostitutes for high-ranking officials . One female officer told she could make lots of money at stripper parties . Another said McQueen arranged for her to have sex with an officer for $100 . He carried out the scheme while working as sexual abuse victim advocate .


It was a good night for Premier League misfits at the NRGi Park as Denmark beat the USA thanks to a Nicklas Bendtner hat-trick after Jozy Altidore had opened the scoring for the visitors. On an evening when Tottenham's Christian Eriksen became the youngest Dane to win 50 international caps, Altidore, who could only muster a single goal in the English top flight during an 18-month spell at Sunderland, put the USA ahead after 19 minutes in Aarhus. But the Danes were soon level through former Arsenal forward Bendtner. Aron Johannsson restored Jurgen Klinsmann's side's lead before Bendtner scored twice in the final seven minutes to seal his hat-trick and earn victory for Morten Olsen's side. Nicklas Bendtner celebrates with his team-mates after firing the home side level during the first half . Bendtner scored a hat-trick, including two in the last seven minutes, as Denmark beat USA 3-2 . Jozy Altidore is congratulated by his team-mates after giving the visitors the lead after 19 minutes . Denmark: Andersen, Wass, Kjaer, Sviatchenko, Boilesen, Kvist, Krohn-Dehli, Poulsen, Eriksen, Bendtner, Vibe . Subs: Schmeichel, Lossl, Jacobsen, Jorgensen, Hansen, Poulsen, Christiansen, Delaney, Schone, Braithwaite . Scorer(s): Bendtner 33, 84, 91 . Booked: Kvist, Christiansen . Manager: Morten Olsen . USA: Rimando, Garza, Brooks, Orozco, Chandler, Bradley, Bedoya, Zardes, Johnson, Johannsson, Altidore . Subs: Yarbrough, Ream, Alvarado, Yedlin, Shea, Morales, Ibarra, Williams, Green, Rubin . Scorer(s): Altidore 19, Johannssen 66 . Booked: Alvarado, Garza, Altidore . Manager: Jurgen Kilnsmann . Referee: Mattias Gestranius . Denmark started the international friendly on the front foot but found themselves a goal behind when Altidore, who joined Toronto in January as part of the deal that saw Jermain Defoe return to England, stroked home Timmy Chandler's cross. The goal failed to alter the pattern of the game and the home side were level on 33 minutes. The Wolfsburg forward found himself in acres of space in the six yard box after the US defence failed to deal with Lasse Vibe's pass before Bendtner swept home. Johannsson gave the away side the lead - once more against the run of play - after 66 minutes when the AZ forward pounced in the box after Altidore's unselfish pass. As Denmark looked to be heading towards a home defeat Bedntner was on hand to grab his second to draw the hosts level for a second time in the 84th minute. And the game was won in injury time with the pick of the five goals. Eriksen played played a diagonal pass though to Bendtner who, with one touch brought the ball under control, before firing the ball into the bottom corner. Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen made his 50th Denmark appearance against the USA . Denmark's Daniel Wass and Fabian Johnson vie for the ball during the friendly match on Wednesday .

Summary: Jozy Altidore opened the scoring for the visitors after 19 minutes . Nicklas Bendtner capitalised on poor defending to level before the break . Aron Johannsson put Jurgen Klinsmann's side back ahead in 66th minute . Bendtner drew Denmark level for a second time with seven minutes left . Bendtner sealed his hat-trick in injury time to earn hosts the win .


A stunning collection of images taken by a wildlife photographer have revealed what life is really like in the animal kingdom. From pouting penguins to nosy orangutans, Sean Crane has captured a wide range of creatures, travelling from India to Uganda and Croatia to observe them in their natural habitat. Alongside candid photographs of the animals are others of Mr Crane, whose 'day job', as he describes it is as an advertising executive, working alongside conservationists. In addition to travelling to every continent to capture images of exotic animals, the photographer from Connecticut also spent a year driving around the U.S. to visit those closer to home. The gallery of animal portraits below was taken in the rainforests of Indonesia, Madagascar and Borneo, home to some of the planet's most endangered species. Also featured are squawking penguins on the Falkland Islands and regal cheetahs as they roam across conservation parks in Kenya. A bearded piglet poses for a portrait in Borneo. The species is the only native wild pig on the island and is typically found in its rainforests . A diademed sifaka hangs upside down form a tree in Madagascar, its yellow and grey fur unmissable from a distance. The species is critically endangered with very few of its kind found at one time . A red bellied lemur hugs a tree in Madagascar, its bright brown eyes opened wide for the portrait. The animal can normally be found foraging at all levels of the rainforest . A black and white ruffed lemur hugs a tree in Madagascar. The animal is easily recognised by its wide amber eyes. It is rarer than its counterpart, the red ruffed lemur, also found in the island's rainforests . A surprised looking leaf-tailed gecko opens wide for the camera in Madagascar. It is considered the smallest species of gecko in the world with adults typically measuring between three and six inches in length . A nosy orangutan stretches out towards Mr Crane's camera in the Tanjung Puting National Park in Indonesia. The species is threatened by rapid deforestation across South East Asia . A Black Crested Macaque bares its fangs for the camera in Tangkoko National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Black crested macaques are critically endangered with an estimated 5,000 remaining in the wild . A dough-eyed deer is taken by surprise as it finds a quiet spot to rest in the Madagascan wild. As well as dense rainforest there is an abundance of wildlife in the island's drier patches . An angry Rockhopper penguin squawks towards Mr Crane's lens at the The Rookery on Saunders Island, one of the Falkland Islands . A lazy Juvenile Northern Elephant Seal looks woefully down the camera as it rests on washed up reeds on a beach in central California . A sad looking baby sea lion on the shores of the Galapagos Islands. The species is classed as vulnerable because it can mostly only be found on the archipelago . Looking menacingly at the photographer's lens, a marine iguana clutches onto salty rocks for his portrait in the

Summary: Sean Crane has travelled to all of the world's continents to capture exotic animals in their natural habitats . The photographer, who works as an advertising executive 'by day', has compiled stunning albums of portraits . Among the creatures featured in his work are some of the planet's most endangered species of animals .


The Missouri auditor's spokesperson who killed himself this weekend wrote in his suicide note: 'I'm sorry. I just can't take being unemployed again.' Spence Jackson, 44, had served as the media director for Tom Schweich, who took his own life in February amid claims he was the target of an in-party bullying campaign. Following Schweich's death, Jackson had been an outspoken critic of fellow Republicans accused of spreading rumors about him. Jackson's body was found in his Jefferson City apartment at 7pm on Sunday during a well-being check by police after they received a call from his mother, who had been unable to reach him. Scroll down for video . Double tragedy: Spence Jackson, left, was found dead on Sunday - just a month after his boss, Missouri state auditor Tom Schweich, right, took his life amid rumors he was the victim of a bullying campaign . He died of a single self-inflicted bullet wound to the head and was found in his bedroom beside a a .357 Magnum revolver and a spent cartridge, authorities said. On Tuesday, Jefferson City Police Captain Doug Schoemaker released Jackson's suicide brief note, which was found on the living room table, at the request of his family. The note was dated March 27, which coincides with other indications of when he took his life. Colleagues told the St Louis Post Dispatch that Jackson failed to come back to work after taking lunch that day. 'This is being handled strictly as a suicide,' Schoemaker said. 'There is no reason, anything at all, to the contrary.' Also on Tuesday, Jackson's family released a statement thanking people for the 'overwhelming outpouring of love and support we have received'. 'Spence was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many,' the statement continued. 'He was a kind, caring and loyal person. Spence was passionate about his career and for the elected officials, candidates and causes he represented.' They added that they encourage anyone who might need help to seek it. Questions: Jefferson City Police Department Captain Doug Shoemaker answers questions during a news conference on Monday, hours after Jackson was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gun wound . His death comes weeks after his boss, Tom Schweich, shot himself dead minutes after telling a reporter he wanted to go public with allegations he was being bullied by fellow Republicans. Schweich, who launched his Republican gubernatorial campaign in January and was considered a frontrunner, was targeted by state GOP Chairman John Hancock, according to his supporters. Hancock allegedly told people that Schweich - who was Christian but had Jewish ancestry - was Jewish with the implication that it was a negative attribute in a gubernatorial campaign. The auditor had expressed angst to friends that he believed he was the victim of 'an anti-Semitic whispering campaign'. On February 26, he shot himself at his Clayton home just minutes after telling an Associated Press reporter about the tactics. Schweich, 54, left behind his wife Kathleen and their two young children, Emilie and Thomas. At his funeral days later, former U.S. Sen. John

Summary: Spence Jackson, 44, was found dead inside his apartment from a self-inflicted gun wound on Sunday during a well-being check by police . On Tuesday, authorities released his short suicide note, which read: 'I'm sorry. I just can't take being unemployed again' He had worked for state auditor Tom Schweich, who shot himself dead in February after claiming he was the victim of a bullying campaign . His supporters accused state GOP Chairman John Hancock of telling people Schweich was Jewish to damage his gubernatorial campaign . Jackson had called for Hancock's resignation . Last week, police said there was no evidence of a bullying campaign .


So it has once again fallen on Everton to prevent the Barclays Premier League suffering a week of complete ignominy in Europe. Roberto Martinez's side have risen to the challenge regularly this season but now they are set for their biggest test here in Dynamo Kiev's Olympic Stadium. Can they do it? Sportsmail looks at five reasons why they can keep carrying the flag for England. Everton's players jog around the running track at Dynamo Kiev's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday . BUBBLING CONFIDENCE . Had Everton travelled here last week, their prospects would not have been so positive but the mood is significantly different thanks to back-to-back victories at Goodison Park against Kiev in the first leg and then Newcastle on Sunday. It is the first time since November Everton have managed to put two results like that together and it has made a big difference to the mood of the squad. Once this group gets on a roll and has confidence, they can meet challenges head on and they won't shirk what is in front of them. 'We know that it is going to be a tough game,' said Seamus Coleman. 'We were very impressed with Kiev in the first leg and they have got good players, like (Andrei) Yarmolenko. But we have come here with confidence and we want to go through to the next round.' Everton midfielder Ross Barkley scores his side's final goal in their 3-0 win against Newcastle on Sunday . LETHAL LUKAKU . After enduring a difficult spell in the middle of the season, Everton's record signing is beginning to deliver big goals at the right moments. He has scored 10 goals in his last 14 appearances, including the scruffy penalty which secured a first leg advantage. That strike made him Everton's leading European scorer with seven and he has been proficient at coming up with big moments in this competition, such as hat-trick in Berne and a group-winning goal in Wolfsburg. He will fancy his chances of maintaining that sequence tonight. Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring his 10th goal in his last 14 games against Newcastle last weekend . Club legend Graeme Sharp and Everton in the Community coaches deliver a coaching session to local kids . DIFFERENT DEMANDS, DIFFERENT TEAM . If Everton have been erratic in the Premier League, playing in Europe has liberated them. Martinez puts domestic struggles down to the fact they lost a lot of ground in the race for fourth place early on and ultimately lost heart for a period. In Europe, though, they have had a sense of freedom and have been liberated by the chance to achieve something significant. They have won six of their nine games so far and the players are determined to not let the opportunity slip. 'We are going to approach it the way we approach every game,' said Ross Barkley, who will have a key role to fulfil. 'We did well at home and hopefully now we can do that in the away game. We have to be positive and give our all.'

Summary: Everton lead 2-1 after the first leg of their last 16 Europa League tie . The Toffees are in confident mood after winning their last two matches . Striker Romelu Lukaku has netted 10 goals in his last 14 games . Years ending in a five have been good for the Blues - they won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1985 and FA Cup in 1995 . Roberto Martinez wants his side to play without fear on Thursday night .


A St. Patrick's day segment on a Chicago morning news station was turned upside down last week when a woman took a power tool to her crotch live on air. In a video of the segment aired on WGN-TV March 13, the host himself seems to have no clue what is about to unfold as he introduces Shana Vaughan-Gabor, a dancer with Cirque De La Femme -- a Chicago burlesque troupe. '[Shana] explained to me what exactly she's going to do,' the host says. 'I'm not entirely sure what it is but I know it involves a power tool.' News: A St. Patrick's day segment on a Chicago's WGN morning news station was turned upside down last week when a woman took a power tool to her crotch live on air . Within seconds, sparks are seen flying as Vaughan-Gabor stands en pointe and takes a power saw to a small, metal box that is fastened to her pelvic area. As musicians and children look on in the background, a WGN anchor is heard saying 'What? Oh no, stop! What is going on?' Vaughan-Gabor then climbs onto a chair and, upside down, she spreads her legs and continues to use the power saw. 'I've been waiting my whole life to meet a woman like this,' the host says. Burlesque: Sparks flew as Shana Vaughan-Gabor, a dancer with Cirque De La Femme -- a Chicago burlesque troupe, took a power saw to a small, metal box fastened to her pelvic area . Soon the camera briefly cuts to sports coverage before showing the host surrounded by a group of children in green St. Patrick's Day shirts. 'What did you guys think of the lady shooting sparks out of her midsection?' the host asked the children. The kids yelled 'mind blowing,' 'creepy,' and 'stinky.' Shortly after the segment aired, WGN news anchor Larry Potash took to Twitter to apologize on behalf of the station for, what he called, the 'unintentional porn.' Vaughan-Gabor uploaded a photograph of her shocking performance to her Instagram account noting that the station cut to hockey during her performance and urged the station to 'Save the children from boring!' Spread Eagle: As onlookers stared, Vaughan-Gabor climbed onto a chair and, upside down, spread her legs and continued to use the power saw . 'Unintentional Porn:' Shortly after the segment aired, WGN news anchor Larry Potash took to Twitter to apologize on behalf of the station for, what he called, the 'unintentional porn' Boring: Vaughan-Gabor uploaded a photograph of her shocking performance to her Instagram account noting that the station cut to hockey during her performance and urged the station to 'Save the children from boring!

Summary: During a segment on Chicago's WGN Morning News, a burlesque dancer took a power saw to her crotch . Sparks flew as Shana Vaughan-Gabor used a power saw on a small, metal box fastened to her pelvic region . A news anchor yelled for the woman to stop and soon the station cut away from her performance to footage of hockey players . Children who saw the shocking display called Vaughan-Gabor's performance 'creepy' and 'stinky'


The tiny Tasmanian town of Ross may only have 272 residents, but more than 50 Japanese tourists rush to their bakery every single day. Incredibly, the Ross Village Inn Bakery in rural Tasmania is a favourite tourist destination for anime enthusiasts has an uncanny resemblance to the setting in a beloved cult film. Fans of 1989 anime film 'Kiki's Delivery Service' flock to the bakery, astounded by the likeliness that the café, established in 1860, bears to 'Gütiokipänja Bakery, the famous fictional setting in the film. The urban myth claims that the animators of the film visited the tiny town and drew their inspiration from the bakery, recreating it in their animated movie as the home and workplace of their heroine, 13-year-old Kiki. The Ross Village Inn Bakery in the rural Tasmania is a much-adored tourist destination for anime fans . The bakery has an uncanny resemblance to a setting in a beloved cult anime film, 'Kiki's Delivery Service' More than 50 anime fans, particularly Japanese tourists, visit the bakery every day, many dressed as Kiki . The Japanese fantasy film tells the story of a young witch Kiki who accepts a job delivering goods by broomstick for a bakery owner. 'Welcome. Yes, this is the Original Ross Bakery (cica 1860)…' a sign on the bakery's door reads. 'Many believe it was here that Hayao Miyazaki drew inspiration for Majo no Takkyubkin (Kiki's Delivery Service. 'We don't know if this is true. What do you believe?' However, the animators of the film reportedly insist they have never been to Tasmania, meaning the near-perfect resemblance between the two bakeries may just be an incredible coincidence. Ross bakery co-owner Carl Crosby says the attention is staggering and persistent. Business is booming, a wonderful feat considering the bakery is located in a small town in the centre of Tasmania with a population of less than 300. The Japanese fantasy film revolves around a young witch, Kiki, who accepts a job delivering goods by broomstick for a bakery owner . The urban myth claims that the animators of the film visited the tiny town and drew their inspiration from the bakery, recreating it in their animated film as the home and workplace of their heroine, 13-year-old Kiki . 'Sometimes we're just too busy to let them see the room or too busy to let them see the oven,' Mr Crosby told ABC. As the bakery's popularity grew, the owners decided to make the most of the opportunity and makeover the attic bedroom in the building. To the delight of fans, the tiny bedroom has been converted into a replica of Kiki's bedroom, which was also located above the bakery in the film. 'My partner's mum put it together a few years ago just because there was so many people coming and asking, 'where's the room?',' Mr Crosby told ABC. The authentic woodfire oven is very exciting for fans who visit as it is identical to the one which features in the film and is in the perfect position . Business is very strong, especially considering they

Summary: The tiny Tasmanian town of Ross is in Tasmania's centre, has 272 residents . However tourists, particularly those from Japan, flock to the town everyday . The Ross Village Inn Bakery has an uncanny resemblance to a setting in a beloved cult anime film, Kiki's Delivery Service . The urban myth claims the film's animators were inspired by the cafe . The main character's bedroom is recreated in the B&B bedroom upstairs .


Alexis Sanchez has made a blistering start to life at Arsenal, racking up 18 goals, 10 assists and countless plaudits in his first few months in England. The Chilean's work-rate, creativity and finishing mean he's a firm favourite with fans at the Emirates Stadium as well as one of the first names on Arsene Wenger's team sheet. But his form has tailed off in recent weeks, with Sanchez failing to find the net in February, and the former Barcelona star has now gone seven games without a goal. Alexis Sanchez has been suffering a bit of a drought since Mesut Ozil returned to fitness . Sanchez has not scored a goal for Arsenal in his last seven games, providing just one assist in that time . The Gunners forward has been vital to their form this season, but does not look at his best at the moment . A hamstring injury, which ruled Sanchez out of games against Aston Villa and Tottenham, seemed to stall his season, but there are also concerns about the 26-year-old's role in the team since the return from injury of Mesut Ozil. Gunners fans had hoped that when Ozil and Sanchez, Arsenal's two most expensive players ever, played together, Wenger's side would find another gear. But it appears the two struggle to play together. Sanchez has not scored a goal with Ozil on the pitch since October 1, and the Gunners win percentage with their two stars playing together is worryingly far lower than when one is absent. While results have picked up since the German's return from injury, the impact on Sanchez's performances is a concern. The Chilean's barren spell has coincided with Ozil's comeback, and a move away from the central role in which he was excelling. Sanchez celebrates scoring against Stoke City in early January, his last goal for the club . The Chilean has scored 18 times since his move from Barcelona, but none since January 11 . Sanchez celebrates after scoring against Manchester City, but he generally struggles when Ozil plays . In the World Cup-winning playmaker's absence, Sanchez had been operating as Arsenal's No 10, with a license to drift all over the pitch and run at the defence. But Ozil has slotted into that role, with great effect, shunting Arsenal's best player this season out to the left wing. The effect has been devastating to Sanchez's game. In his first 30 appearances for Arsenal he created 74 chances, at a rate of almost two and a half per game. In his last seven, he averages around one and a half a game, with only one assist. It is a similar story with his shooting. His goalless run is the result of having just 13 shots in seven games, of which only five have been on target. Sanchez celebrates with Santi Cazorla, who has recently moved to a deep midfield role, to great effect . Sanchez has hit the buffers after storming start to his career in north London . Ozil has been in superb form since coming back from injury

Summary: Alexis Sanchez has not scored a goal for seven games . Mesut Ozil's return to fitness has seen Sanchez moved out to the wing . Arsenal's win percentage falls drastically when both their stars play . But system seems to be working, with seven wins from eight league games . Arsene Wenger's side take on QPR on Wednesday night .


Christophe Berra dedicated his third Scotland goal to Dave Mackay – the day after the Hearts and Tottenham legend was laid to rest. Berra came through the ranks at Tynecastle where the legendary midfielder ruled supreme in the late 1950s. Hampden paid tribute to Mackay with a minute's applause before Wednesday night's game with Northern Ireland - and Ipswich defender Berra, who replaced Russell Martin at the break, ensured the night also had a fitting ending by heading home a winner with five minutes remaining. Christophe Berra gets above his marker to head the ball into the corner for a late winner for Scotland . Berra celebrates his late goal, which was one of the few memorable moments in a game lacking intensity . The Ipswich Town centre back celebrates with his team-mates after securing the win five minutes from time . 'I met him a couple of times when I was at Hearts,' Berra recalled of Mackay. 'He was a confident person. I think it was the way he played, he wasn't shy and had a great career with Scotland, Hearts and Spurs. 'A great deal of respect has been shown to him in football, especially British football. 'So I'm especially pleased I scored tonight. He was strong and could bully people and was a player people could relate to. He had a great career and that minute's applause was great for him and his family. 'It was good to get a goal. That was my first Scotland appearance in a long time and it meant a lot to get 45 minutes. To also score a goal was even better. 'I'd almost scored from a corner five minutes before the goal when I had a header at the front post. I maybe should have done better. 'I said to Matt (Ritchie) to hang it up a bit and it was there to go and attack. I stuck my head on it and thankfully it went into the back of the net. The teams observed a minute's applause for the late Dave McKay before the game at Hampden Park . 'It's my third goal for Scotland and my sixth of the season. As a defender, it' s good to add goals to my name.' Despite heading his second career goal against Northern Ireland, Berra believes he will return to the bench when Gibraltar come calling on Sunday. 'Obviously I am down the pecking order,' he added. 'I just have to be patient and play well for my club and hopefully my international chance will come again.' Until Berra's late intervention, it was a night of missed opportunities in more ways than one. Steven Fletcher, without an international goal since his one and only strike against Iceland almost six years ago, saw a couple of decent chances come and go. Had the occasion been anything other than a friendly, he would have been beating himself up about it. But perhaps the prospect of what should be a turkey shoot against Gibraltar on Sunday allowed him a degree of comfort. 'I'm looking to get

Summary: Christophe Berra headed home against Northern Ireland in the 85th minute . Berra's goal proved to the be the winner as Scotland prevailed 1-0 . Berra dedicated his third Scotland goal to Dave Mackay .


A former member of the Islamic State today claimed he witnessed the British graduate dubbed Jihadi John behead a Japanese hostage. The man, named only as Saleh, said the masked militant who appears in several beheading videos was a senior figure in the extremist organisation responsible for murdering foreign captives. Jihadi John, who was recently unmasked as 26-year-old Londoner Mohammed Emwazi, was last seen in a video posted online which appeared to show Japanese hostage Kenji Goto lying dead. Saleh, who worked as a translator, also revealed that ISIS routinely subjected hostages to mock executions so that when their beheading did finally come they were not expecting to die. ISIS executioner Mohammed Emwazi who is known as Jihadi John (seen, left, with Japanese hostage Kenji Goto) was a senior figure tasked with murdering foreign captives, claims a defector known as Saleh (right) Face of a killer: Saleh, who worked as a translator, revealed that Emwazi (above) routinely subjected hostages to mock executions so that when their beheading did finally come they were not expecting to die . Speaking to told Sky News in broken English from Turkey after fleeing ISIS, Saleh said: 'When he killed Kenji Goto, I live showed this (saw this) but not near, from a little (distance). 'The big boss was there with them. Turkish man say "put this camera there, change place there" but John (was) the big boss. 'All time, all time say to all "fastly, fastly, fastly, we should finish". So respect him. Only he talks orders - others do.' Saleh said the prisoners would be given Arabic names to make it appear like they were with friends and continually reassured that they would not be killed. He said: 'He would say to me "say to them, no problem, only video, we don't kill you, we want from your government [to] stop attacking Syria. "We don't have any problem with you; you are only our visitors".' Saleh said he explained to the hostages that they were safe, but always knew they would be killed. His comments explain why so many of the prisoners appear so calm in the executions videos right up to the point where the knife is placed against their throat. A still photo of Kenji Goto holding a picture of Jordanian pilot Mu'ath al-Kaseasbeh. ISIS defector Saleh revealed how hostages were given Arabic names to give them the impression they were among friends . After Mr Goto was killed, Saleh said three of four men put the body in the boot of a car and drive off, with Emwazi leaving in a different direction. Appearing with his face covered, the man added Jihadi John won respect for murdering foreign prisoners. He said: 'Maybe because he use the knife. I cannot understand why he is so strong. 'One man can kill and all people will respect. A Syrian man anyone [in ISIS] can kill. But strangers [foreigners], only John.' And hostages were routinely subjected to mock executions, with their captors telling them they would not be killed as it was a show for the

Summary: Defector: Mohammed Emwazi was responsible for killing foreign prisoners . Staged fake executions while reassuring them they would not be murdered . Captives were given Arabic names to lure them into false sense of security . Explains why hostages appear calm right to when knife is placed on throat .


An Alabama woman on trial for murder in her granddaughter's death called out the child's name time after time as the girl lay on the ground after collapsing, but didn't tell medics the girl had run for hours, according to evidence presented on Tuesday. Joyce Hardin Garrard, 49, is heard repeatedly calling the name of 9-year-old Savannah Hardin in the more than 11-minute 911 recording played in an otherwise silent courtroom. The child's stepmother, Jessica Mae Hardin, told the 911 operator the girl had a seizure. Garrard talked in the background. Jurors heard a 911 during which Joyce Hardin Garrard didn't tell medics that she had made the girl had run for hours and could also be heard asking for 'a smoke' while the child was unconscious . 'Savannah, open your eyes,' Garrard is heard saying. 'Savannah. Savannah,' Garrad says. 'How is she doing?' operator Lori Beth Beggs asks. 'We can't get her to come to,' Hardin responds. Garrard's lawyers haven't denied that the girl ran before her collapse, but the defense said the woman had no intention of harming her granddaughter. The recording showed Hardin, who is awaiting trial on a murder charge in the girl's death, never told Beggs the child had been running or that she had any previous medical problems. Beggs said the information could have been useful to her treatment. Savannah died in a hospital three days later. A firefighter who came to the scene said Garrard also never told emergency workers the child had been running. She 'was telling us she had a seizure and she was trying to get her to respond,' said Justin Hairrell of the Mountainboro Volunteer Fire Department. The 911 operator said Garrard is heard early in the recording asking for 'a smoke' while the child was unconscious. The defense suggested the woman was actually asking for something to cover the child with, like a small a blanket. 'Did she in fact say, "Give me a throw?''' asked defense lawyer Richard Rhea. 'No. "Give me a smoke,''' said Beggs. Victim: Garrad allegedly forced her granddaughter, Savannah Hardin (pictured left and right), nine, to run to her death at her home in Etowah County in 2012 after discovering she had lied about eating forbidden chocolates . Also in court on Tuesday, neighbor Jolie Jacobs testified that Savannah was crying and begging to stop before she collapsed. Garrard, 49, 'was hollering at her, telling her she better move it,' Jacobs told jurors. Prosecutors say Garrard ran 9-year-old Savannah Hardin to death as punishment for a lie three years ago. Jacobs lived across the street from the girl's home at the time. She said she saw Savannah running and carrying wood as Garrard yelled at her. 'She was crying and begging to stop,' Jacobs said, Savannah fell in apparent exhaustion, still crying. 'Joyce kept telling her to move it.' Jacobs said that she stood on her porch on several occasions after 6:30 p.m. on February 17, 2012, after she saw Savannah collapse and begin throwing up. Garrard, she said, tried pouring water in Savannah's mouth

Summary: Savannah Hardin, 9, died three years ago from a seizure that occured while her grandmother Joyce Garrard, 49, was forcing her to run as punishment . Garrard is currently on trail and accused of murder . Witness Jolie Jacobs testified that Savannah was crying and begging to stop before she collapsed . She also told the court that she heard Garrard striking the child and described as 'skin on skin' Jurors heard a 911 during which Garrard didn't tell medics that she had made the girl had run for hours . Garrard can also be heard on the recording asking for 'a smoke' while the child was unconscious .


A wild giant panda has been spotted adhering to all the correct pedestrian rules as it walked a zebra crossing in south-west China. Giant pandas are usually only captured on wildlife cameras situated in remote bamboo forests, but this one was caught on CCTV as it crossed the road. The panda was captured by traffic monitors in Yingxiu township in Sichuan province as it made its way across the quiet lane . Why did the panda: The wild giant panda bear was caught on CCTV as it crossed a road in south-west China . Out for a walk: The footage shows the rare bear correctly crossing the lane in Yingxiu township, Sichuan . Night-time stroll: The panda is believed to have left its natural forest habitat due to hunger or may have been forced by man-made activity or been scared by dogs . 'They almost never go into urban areas and prefer the safety of their forest habitat, so it's really unusual to catch one in town like this,' Yong Chen, panda expert at a breeding centre told local news. 'It looks pretty healthy as well, but as it's winter it was probably hungry and looking for something extra to eat.' He said the panda appears to be approximately two-years-old and in good health. Other experts however suggested that the panda may have been forced to leave its natural habitat either because of some man-made activity or possibly stray dogs, as food alone would not tempt it into town. The visit by the bear sparked a flood of panda-watchers to Yingxiu township, however there has been no second sighting of the rare animal which appears to have returned to its regular habitat. Proper panda: The panda could be seen checking for traffic before crossing the road . Young un: An expert said the panda appears to be approximately two-years-old and in good health . Gone in 60 seconds: Although panda-spotters have flocked to the area, the bear has not made a second appearance in the township .

Summary: Giant panda spotted correctly using a zebra crossing in China . Wild panda was caught CCTV in a township in Sichuan province . Experts say it had left habitat due to hunger or man-made activity .


Thieves who target wealthy department stores should get lighter sentences than if they steal from a corner shop, a senior Labour MP claims today. David Lammy, an ex-Government minister and barrister, said the likes of luxury goods shop Fortnum and Mason could more easily absorb the loss. The London mayoral candidate wants the law to be changed so the seriousness of shoplifting is decided by the impact on the victim – rather than the monetary value of the item stolen. But Tory London Mayor Boris Johnson today condemned the 'absurd' idea, insisting it was wrong to 'minimise shoplifting from swish, posh shops'. London Mayoral hopeful David Lammy says thieves who target wealthy department stores should get lighter sentences than if they steal from a corner shop . Experts also warned it would make shoplifters more likely to target supermarkets. Justice Secretary Chris Grayling said: ‘Labour’s justice policies are pretty thin on the ground at the best of times, but this latest contribution hardly seems a sensible one. ‘All forms of stealing are wrong – and suggesting that some people are better able to afford being the victim of it sends all the wrong sorts of messages.’ Mr Johnson branded Mr Lammy's comments ‘absurd’. He told LBC radio: 'If he is seriously saying that we should discount or minimise shoplifting from swish, posh shops then I think he is totally wrong because it is a crime wherever it is committed. 'It’s important to crack down on it. Tesco’s have got oodles of money – or actually slightly less than they used to – but it doesn’t mean it’s right to nick stuff from anywhere. 'That’s why we are cracking down on burglary and shoplifting.' Currently, the law decides what constitutes a ‘serious’ shoplifting offence on the basis of an item’s value. In a pamphlet for the Policy Exchange think-tank, Tottenham MP Mr Lammy says: ‘The impact of a £150 theft, for example, would be far greater on an independent corner shop than on Fortnum & Mason, yet this is not reflected under the current Act. ‘It is self-evident that the impact of a £200 theft to a large retailer is much smaller that it would be to a small, independent retailer. 'Many rightly argue that the seriousness of shoplifting should not be based on the value, but on the impact to the victim.’ Less impact: The London mayoral candidate believes thieves should receive more lenient punishments for stealing from stores such as Fortnum & Mason than from corner shops . Tory London Mayor Boris Johnson today condemned the 'absurd' idea, insisting it was wrong to 'minimise shoplifting from swish, posh shops'. The idea will prove hugely controversial as, for the first time, it would make the wealth of the victim a factor in deciding sentencing. Critics warn it is a slippery slope which might lead to other crimes – such as burglary – being added to the list. But Mr Lammy, whose constituency was hit by rioting in 2011, insists: ‘As with most types of property crime, the social costs of shoplifting are

Summary: David Lammy believes law should be changed to consider impact of theft . London mayoral candidate puts this ahead of monetary value of item stolen . Boris Johnson says it is 'absurd' to ever suggest it is OK to steal . Currently seriousness of shoplifting is decided on stolen product's value .


Everyone has settled down in front of the television or into their bed at some point only to realise they have left the kitchen light on. Now a new gadget will allow homeowners to flip their lights on and off using their mobile phone, without having to change all their current light fittings and switches. Engineers have developed a device that attaches on top of traditional light switches to enable them to be turned on and off from anywhere in the home. Scroll down for video . Switchmate fits over existing light switches meaning it can be used in most homes without needing rewiring . The developers say the device, called Switchmate, means households can benefit from smart lighting without the need for expensive rewiring. Switchmate can be controlled using a mobile phone app over Bluetooth and uses a physical toggle inside the device to move the light switch. Imagine walking into your living room after a stressful day at work, to find the lights automatically dim themselves to suit your mood. It might sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but this is already possible, thanks to a gadget called Muse. The device, which went on sale in the UK this week, is designed to track people’s brain waves, in the same way that fitness trackers count the number of steps a person has taken, or monitor their heart rate. Users wear a plastic headband across their forehead, with sensors at the front and above the ears, to track their brain activity. This information is then beamed via Bluetooth to the user’s mobile phone or computer, where it is ‘translated’ into an image of a summer’s day in the country. People who have lots on their mind will see clouds rolling across the screen, whilst those who manage to empty their thoughts will be met by a clear blue sky. The product, developed by Ariel Garten, a Canadian neuroscientist and former fashion designer, launched in North America last year, and is designed to help people relax. It can also be linked to lighting and heating systems, in order to change the feel of a room depending on the user’s mood. According to Daniel Peng, co-founder of California-based Switchmate, the device works like a robotic finger for the lights in your home. The app can be used to set timers so the lights come on at prearranged times or proximity so lights turn on when you walk into a room with your phone. Mr Peng said: 'Switchmate allows you to remotely control your lights via your smart phone, but you can still press the button on the Switchmate face plate to manually flip the switch. 'A lot of our users set timers to make their homes look occupied when they are away, great for making your home safer when you are on vacation. 'You can also have the proximity setting on such that as you approach your home, your lights will turn on automatically for you.' Many smart lighting solutions either require switches to be rewired but recently some manufacturers have developed

Summary: Switchmate is fixed onto existing light switches using a magnetic fastener . The device acts like a 'robotic finger' when controlled using a mobile phone . It can turn lights at set certain times and even detect when you are nearby . Developers say it is more versatile than smart lightbulbs currently on offer . However, the device cannot currently be used to control dimmer switches .


Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has spoken of his delight after John Terry signed a one-year contract extension with the Blues. The Chelsea skipper has signed on until the end of the 2015-16 campaign and Drogba believes the the new contract is fully deserved. Speaking to the official Chelsea website, Drogba said: 'When you see the way he has performed and that the manager is happy with him. Didier Drogbahas spoken of his delight after Chelsea skipper John Terry signed a contract extension . Terry has signed until the end of next season and Dorgba insists the new deal is fully deserved . Terry has made 661 appearances for Chelsea during his illustrious 17-year career at Stamford Bridge . 'He has that desire to carry on playing and to be the best. 'It [the new contract] is deserved and I'm really happy for him.' The pair spent eight seasons together at Stamford Bridge before Drogba moved to Galatasaray in 2012 but were reunited when the former Ivory Coast international rejoined the club this summer. Drogba and Terry have won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and three League Cups together at Chelsea as well as the Champions League in 2012 as Drogba dispatched the winning spot-kick against Bayern Munich. The pair have spent nearly nine seasons together at Stamford Bridge, winning 13 trophies in that time . Dorgba scores the winning penalty as Chelsea claimed the Champions League against Bayern Munich in 2012 . Terry holds aloft the Champions League trophy following Chelsea' penalty shootout win at the Allianz Arena .

Summary: Didier Drogba and John Terry have spent nearly nine seasons together . Terry has made 661 appearances for Chelsea during his illustrious career . 34-year-old has won 13 major honours with the Blues during his 17 years .


Data firms trading in medical and financial records are working for state schools, dentists and the Government, it emerged last night. Colleges admitted buying data on children from a company exposed by the Mail for selling pensioners’ health secrets. NHS dentists are also allegedly buying information on patients to offer free treatments before convincing them to go private. Scroll down for video . Vidya Mishra, who runs data firm Prospect 360, claimed he sells data to NHS dentists so they can target poor people, who are more likely to have poor teeth . Dentists then allegedly try to convince the patients to pay for private follow up treatments, according to Mr Mishra (pictured in an undercover video) Vince Cable’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, meanwhile, paid up to £15,000 to use one a data broker exposed by the Mail, entrusting it to manage an email campaign targeting small businesses across the country. It bought half a million records, with contact addresses gathered by cold calling receptionists and coaxing information from them. The deal has emerged a day after David Cameron described the Mail’s revelations about the sale of personal data as ‘extremely serious’ and said he expected serious penalties to be imposed. The Government’s champion for older workers, Dr Ros Altmann, said: ‘Taxpayers will not want their money spent on enriching firms that have shown such careless disregard for citizens’ rights.’ Andy Silvester, campaign director at the TaxPayers’ Alliance added: ‘Civil servants should spend taxpayers’ money as if it’s their own, and that means checking who you’re giving it to. It’s vital that there are better safeguards in place so that taxpayers’ money isn’t subsidising firms who are engaging in such questionable practices. The Department needs to seriously consider its current position.’ The Mail revealed yesterday how medical details on people with arthritis, diabetes, physical disabilities and even bladder problems were sold to an undercover reporter by Joanne Clayton, owner from Data Bubble. Joanne Clayton (pictured) of Data Bubble revealed that her firm sells data on local parents to state academies, universities and higher education colleges . For 15p each, the colleges buy at least 3,000 records a time on parents in their catchment areas to invite them to open days . She also revealed her firm sells data on local parents to state academies, universities, and higher education colleges Moulton College in Northamptonshire, City of Wolverhampton College and Warwickshire College. For 15p each, the colleges buy at least 3,000 records a time on parents in their catchment areas to invite them to open days. ‘I do a lot of work with colleges by providing them with parents data,’ said Mrs Clayton, who also works as a hypnotherapist. ‘Parents of 15, 16, 17 year olds – so they’re a nice little earner for me, if I’m being honest. ‘A lot of academies are wanting to speak to businesses in their local area. They may not have the business information so they’ll come to me for the business data.’ Moulton College writes in an online testimonial that it bought 10,000 records from

Summary: Schools have admitted buying data on children from firm Data Bubble . NHS dentists allegedly paid for information on patients to offer treatments . Department for Business paid a data broker to manage an email campaign . It bought half a million records with contact addresses from cold-callers . Comes day after David Cameron said revelations were 'extremely serious'


AP McCoy on Thursday secured his first Festival win at the 14th attempt when Uxizandre landed the Ryanair Chase . The Alan King-trained 16-1 shot, not considered one of McCoy’s best chances, made all the running to win by five lengths. McCoy’s wife, Chanelle, had admitted that two unsuccessful days had left her soon-to-retire husband in a downbeat mood. But after joining him on the winner’s podium, she said: ‘Inside he will be feeling elated. He is not the most animated at the best of times and he was slightly melancholy leaving the house this morning. This will absolutely mean the world to him. I’ll have a happy husband.’ AP McCoy on his way to winning the Ryanair Chase on board Uxizandre at the Cheltenham Festival . Uxizandre led from start to finish as his rivals failed to catch him during the Ryanair Chase on day three . Uxizandre beat Ma Filleule and Don Cossack into second and third as McCoy celebrated a winner at last . McCoy gets a kiss from his wife Chanelle after winning the third race of the third day of the Festival . 1 Uxizandre A P McCoy | 16-1 . 2 Ma Filleule B J Geraghty 5-1 . 3 Don Cossack B J Cooper 5-2 Fav . McCoy’s 31st Festival success sets him up for his 20th and final ride in the £550,000 Gold Cup today on Carlingford Lough, owned, like Uxizandre, by his boss JP McManus. He has four other rides, including favourite Ned Buntline in the concluding AP McCoy Grand Annual Chase. After timing Uxizandre's run to perfection, McCoy said: 'I would love to say it's a relief, but I actually got such a thrill riding him. I was actually thinking I wouldn't mind riding the horse in next year's Champion Chase. 'He ran away with me for a mile and a half and I thought he would never keep it up, but I was quite happy coming down the hill, he kept looking at the television camera on his inside and I thought he had saved a bit for himself.' He added: 'Fair play to Alan King, he had him spot on for today. 'It's great for JP and Noreen (McManus) as much as anything, they're the people I work for. They have been so good to me, so I'm delighted for JP and Noreen and all the family. 'It's nice. Cheltenham is about winning isn't? 'The thrill this horse gave me, I'll miss riding horses like this, the ones that run away with you and jump like stags. It has to happen at some point. It's a bit sad, but we will worry about it this time next year.' A message on the giant screen pays tribute to McCoy who has just one day of his final Festival left . McCoy was greeted with huge cheers as he celebrated his victory on Uxizandre on Thursday . McCoy celebrates his first winner at what will be his last Cheltenham Festival after a quite stunning career . McCoy with Uxizandre in the winners' enclosure

Summary: Champion jockey AP McCoy is riding in his final Cheltenham Festival . He had failed to win a race in 14 rides over the first two days . But he rode Uxizandre from the front to win the Ryanair Chase at 16/1 . Ma Filleule (5/1) Don Cossack (5/2f) finished second and third .