The real-life 'Up' house, which saw its elderly owner refuse to take $1million from developers to move out looks set to be demolished by a wrecking ball when it is auctioned off. In 2006, Edith Macefield took a stand against developers by staying in the house in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood where she had lived in for almost 60 years despite being offered money to leave so new retail and office space could be created. Both she and the 1,000 square foot house became a symbol of standing up to corporate giants after developers were forced to awkwardly build around it. Scroll down for video . The house was often compared to the house in the Pixar movie 'Up' where an elderly man refuses to leave his house to go into a nursing home so turns it into an airship by attaching balloons to it . The world famous 'holdout house' where an elderly woman took a stand against developers forcing them to build around her home, is to be auctioned off this Friday . In 2006 Edith Macefield, 84, was offered $1 million in cash and help with healthcare and housing to sell her home to developers of a retail center in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard . The story mirrored the plot of the Disney Pixar movie Up, which sees an elderly man refuse to leave his house to go into a nursing home so he turns it into a makeshift airship by attaching balloons to it. However, Ms Macefield passed away from pancreatic cancer in June 2008, leaving the house boarded up and empty. Tomorrow it will be entered into a foreclosure auction, where it is expected to be bought by developers and demolished. It comes after a friend she left the house to sold it to a company called Reach Returns, who planned to keep it in tact for a new project. But when the company started work, they weren't able to get the financing they needed and defaulted on their loans, meaning it went into foreclosure. The row with developers came after the neighborhood of Ballard, just across Salmon Bay from Seattle, held out against the forces of gentrification until 2000 when developers came knocking. Condominiums and shopping malls for tech-industry workers began to spring up where once modest family homes had once stood. By 2006, Ms Macefield's home stood almost alone, her neighbors long gone, as developers prepared to build Ballard Blocks, a retail and office development. She was offered $1 million in cash for her property, in addition to assistance with housing and healthcare. But she turned down the money for the simple reason that she did not want to leave. Macefield refused to leave her home of 50 years, and construction began on the development that would end up surrounding her house and garden . Ms Macefield had lived in the house for almost 60 years, having originally moved there in 1952 to take care of her ailing mother. It was home to all of her memories, and a large collection of ceramic cats, dogs

Summary: Often-compared to the Pixar movie 'Up', home-owner Edith Macefield, 84, was offered $1 million to vacate her house . She refused, staying in the home she had spent almost 60 years in, forcing developers to build around her . Ms Macefield became a reluctant folk hero and passed away in 2008 at the home in Seattle as she had wished . She left the house to one of the construction crew at the neighboring project who had looked after her . He sold the house to developers who were unable to make their plans work and the property was foreclosed . It is now up for auction and the new owner will likely knock it down with a wrecking ball due to its dilapidated state .


Australian transgender supermodel Andreja Pejic has walked the catwalk for the first time in her hometown as a woman. The 23-year-old walked the runway for Josh Goot at the The Grand Showcase at Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival on Thursday night alongside Montana Cox and Samantha Harris. ‘I think I was 16, so it’s pretty cool to come back and do it all again,' the model, who went by Andrej until her gender reassignment surgery last year, said of her return to the Melbourne modelling scene. Scroll down for video . Home town return: Melbourne-raised supermodel Andreja Pejic has made her first appearance on an Australian catwalk since undergoing gender reassignment surgery . Full circle: Andreja, formerly Andrej, returned to the Melbourne modelling scene where she first got her start in the industry . The Serbian-born, Australian-raised beauty made her catwalk debut as a woman at London Fashion Week last month. 'I always get a little bit nervous when I walk - it's not my favourite thing, she told AAP at the Tiffany & Co. National Designer Award presentation on Monday. 'I actually prefer shooting because I'm a little bit more of an introvert.' During her visit Down Under, Andreja also made an appearance on Network Ten's The Project, where she discussed filming a documentary chronicling her surgery in the US in 2014. Top models: Montana Cox (left) and Samantha Harris (right) were also star attractions at the Josh Goot Grand Showcase at Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival . Birthday: The showcase celebrated the label's 10th anniversary . 'It was very important to me to share the story and humanise the situation and the experience,’ she said. 'I do think I’m a public person anyway, most of it [the story] is already out,' she added of her decision to put her life in front of the lens. ‘There are still transgender youth committing suicide everywhere around the world because of ignorance…so I think there’s definitely a long way to go.’ Flower power: Bold floral prints were a focal point of the presentation on Thursday night . Pejic was the star attraction at the Josh Goot showcase, which celebrated the label's 10th anniversary. It was a triumphant moment for the embattled designer, who regained control of his company earlier this month after it was forced into voluntary administration. 'The support I have received from investors, creditors, customers, staff and fashion industry peers has been overwhelming' the Sydney designer said in a statement last month. Comeback: The show was a triumphant moment for the embattled designer, who regained control of his company earlier this month after it was forced into voluntary administration . 'People have been extremely generous with their good wishes, knowledge and advice.' Goot said as a result of the process he would be 'making significant changes to the company’s structure, processes, supply chain and internal timelines, . The presentation featured bold floral prints on dresses and bomber jackets, and stark monochrome form-fitting dresses and two-piece ensembles.

Summary: Australian-raised model underwent gender reassignment surgery last year . Made return to catwalk as a woman at London Fashion Week in February . Designer Josh Goot is celebrating label's 10th anniversary . He regained control of business after going into voluntary administration .


Ivan Rakitic hit the beach with his wife to prepare for a crucial week in Barcelona’s season as Luis Enrique’ side pursues a treble. The La Liga leaders face Manchester City in the Champions League last 16 second-leg, having won the first-leg 2-1 last month, before hosting Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday. Rakitic has become an integral part of the Barcelona midfield ranks since joining from Sevilla last summer, making 36 appearances so far this season for the Catalan giants. Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic enjoys a sunny afternoon at the beach with his wife ahead of a crucial week . The Croatian international posted a sunny snap on his Instagram with his Spanish wife Raquel Mauri ahead of the Manchester City clash with the caption ‘familiar Sunday’. Seemingly Rakitic is a regular on Barcelona’s beach but it’s not all leisure for the Croatian, having posted another picture on his Instagram account on Sunday from the team gym as he prepares for a ‘big week’. Luis Enrique’s side remained top of La Liga on Saturday with a 2-0 victory at Eibar, courtesy of a brace from Lionel Messi. Enrique is hoping to lead Barcelona to a treble, having reached the Copa del Rey final, the Champions League knockout stages and are currently leading La Liga. The Croatian (left) celebrates after Lionel Messi (right) fires Barcelona to victory at Eibar on Saturday . VIDEO We were clinical - Enrique . Rakitic is all smiles ahead of a busy week, facing Manchester City and then Real Madrid in El Clasico .

Summary: Barcelona beat Eibar 2-0 at the weekend to remain top of La Liga by a point . Luis Enrique's side face Manchester City in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday before hosting Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday . Ivan Rakitic has become an integral part of the Barcelona midfield .


Talk show legend Larry King has revealed that he wants his body frozen when he dies so that he can be revived at some later date in the future to continue his TV career. The broadcaster, who is going to be 82 in November, said he doesn't believe in the afterlife and so is considering getting frozen so that he can one day make a surprise return. 'I think I'd like to be frozen and that would be the only hope that I could come back,' he said. 'My wife says, 'What if you come back 200 years from now? You won't know anybody?' I say, 'I'll make new friends.' [laughs] So I fear death.' The broadcaster, who is going to be 82 in November, has said he doesn't believe in the afterlife and is considering getting frozen so that he can one day make a surprise return to our screens . King, who spent 25 years hosting his CNN chat show Larry King Live until it ended in 2010, told The Hill that being frozen felt 'logical' to him. 'They take the body right away. They put it in a compression chamber, they inject you with a fluid that keeps certain things working even while you're dead, it keeps blood flowing and the like. They get you into a chamber. And they don't chop your head off, that's not true, that's just a rumor,' he explained. King, who had clearly done his homework, explained that the procedure costs $130,00 and his body would be placed in a tube in either Arizona or New Hampshire. 'If you died of lung cancer, and they cure it, and they can unfreeze you, and take away your lung cancer, why not? It's better than embalming and then being put in the ground. Or being burned. Come on.' Once King is revived he plans to continue with his career as an interviewer. 'They'll be shows from the moon. My God, would we travel electronically? Don't you wonder about those things? What is the future going to be like?,' he asked. The broadcaster, pictured with Snoop Dogg, currently hosts Larry King Now on Hulu and RT America during the week, and on Thursdays he hosts Politicking with Larry King . 'Yes, I'd want to interview people. I'd want to interview the guy from Mars. And go to other planets and ask questions.' King began his broadcast career in the 1950s as a local journalist and radio interviewer in Florida. He rose through the ranks to become a prominent all-night national radio broadcaster starting in 1978, and then, in 1985, began hosting the nightly interview TV program Larry King Live on CNN. He currently hosts Larry King Now on Hulu and RT America during the week, and on Thursdays he hosts Politicking with Larry King, a weekly political talk show which airs in the evening on the same two channels. Over his expansive career he has earned an Emmy, two Peabody Awards and ten Cable ACE Awards among other accolades.

Summary: The broadcaster, who is going to be 82 in November, said he is considering getting frozen so that he can one day make a surprise return to our screens . King, who spent 25 years hosting his CNN chat show Larry King Live, said that being frozen felt 'logical' to him . 'My wife says, 'What if you come back 200 years from now? You won't know anybody?' I say, 'I'll make new friends,' he joked .


A photographer is hitting back at a 'cyber bully' and critics after her photo shoot with a military family featured their baby boy wrapped in an American flag. Vanessa Hicks, 29, from Virginia Beach posted pictures from the photo shoot onto her Facebook page on Sunday, unaware that they would receive negative feedback. The image shows Landon Clevenger, at the time eight days old, from Virginia Beach being cradled in an American flag held by his father, Rodney Clevenger, who is wearing his U.S. Navy uniform. Scroll down for video . A photographer is hitting back at a 'cyber bully' and critics after her photo shoot with a military family featured their baby boy wrapped in an American flag. The image shows Landon Clevenger, at the time eight days old, from Virginia Beach being cradled in an American flag by his father, Rodney Clevenger, who is wearing his U.S. Navy uniform (pictured above) Vanessa Hicks (above), 29, from Virginia Beach posted pictures from the photo shoot onto her Facebook page on March 8, unaware that they would receive negative feedback . However, a community business page on Facebook, 'You Call Yourself A Photographer?' posted Hicks's image of Landon and Mr Clevenger criticizing the use of the flag. The group wrote that the flag is 'not a prop' (the post above) Hicks said her intention was to honor the U.S. flag while also honoring the parents, as Clevenger's wife, Samantha, also served for the country as a former US Army member, and he has served as a sailor in the US Navy for six years, according to ABC News. The family wanted to include their military service in the photos said Hicks. The mother-of-three and Navy veteran who served for four years said the image she took illustrates what Mr Clevenger was fighting for - the American flag. 'I have seen first-hand what is desecration of the flag,' said Hicks of her time in the Navy. 'At the end of the day I didn't do anything that disrespected this flag.' However, a community business page on Facebook, 'You Call Yourself A Photographer?' posted Hicks's image of Landon and Mr Clevenger criticizing the use of the flag. The group wrote: 'The flag is not a prop. I repeat: The flag is not a prop. To use the American flag in such a way is disrespectful, rude, tacky, disgusting, and against the U.S. Flag Code.' It continued detailing the 'key points' of the code including that the flag should never touch anything beneath it. The post concluded with: 'Mr. Clevenger, you have disgraced our fallen soldiers as well by disobeying that code. Hicks said: 'When I look at [the] picture, I see a man who has served six years in our Navy, the mother of this child is prior Army' (above Samantha and Rodney in uniform) Hicks said her intention was to honor the U.S. flag while also honoring the family, as Clevenger's wife Samantha (pictured above with her father, a Navy member), also served for the country as a former US Army member, and

Summary: Vanessa Hicks, 29, from Virginia Beach took photo of eight-day old Landon Clevenger with US flag cradling him 'to honor his military parents' Photo includes baby's father Rodney Clevenger, a US Navy sailor, who is holding him while in uniform; mother, Samantha, is former US Army member . Critics said flag is not a prop and said Mr Clevenger 'disgraced fallen soldiers by disobeying flag code' Hicks hits back saying she is not desecrating flag but using it as symbol to honor the Clevengers' service .


Tony Abbott is refusing to apologise for controversially saying taxpayers shouldn't fund the 'lifestyle choices' of Australians in remote communities despite backlash from indigenous leaders. The Prime Minister sparked outrage when he backed a West Australian plan to close 150 remote communities on Tuesday, saying governments couldn't endlessly subsidise people who chose to live far away from schools and jobs. 'It is not the job of the taxpayer to subsidise lifestyle choices,' Mr Abbott told ABC Radio in Kalgoorlie on Tuesday. Tony Abbott is refusing to apologise for controversially saying taxpayers shouldn't fund the 'lifestyle choices' of Australians in remote communities despite backlash from indigenous leaders . 'Fine, by all means live in a remote location, but there's a limit to what you can expect the state to do for you if you want to live there. 'What we can't do is endlessly subsidise lifestyle choices if those lifestyle choices are not conducive to the kind of full participation in Australian society that everyone should have.' Labor and the Greens are demanding he apologise for comments they have described as racist and highly offensive. Speaking on Sydney's 2GB Radio on Wednesday, Mr Abbott defended his comments saying he was just being realistic and stating a 'general principle'. 'If you or I chose to live in a very remote place, to what extent is the taxpayer obliged to subsidise our services?' he told host Alan Jones. Mr Abbott's chief indigenous adviser, Warren Mundine (left), disagreed with the PM saying: 'It is not like retiring and moving for a sea change, it is about thousands of years connection' Speaking on Sydney's 2GB Radio on Wednesday, Mr Abbott defended his comments saying he was just being realistic and stating a 'general principle' 'It is incredibly difficult for the kids to go to school if there's only half a dozen of them and getting teachers there is all but impossible. 'Similarly, it's very difficult for the adults to get a proper job if there's no employment within hundreds of miles and this is where we have to be a little bit realistic.' But the prime minister's chief indigenous adviser, Warren Mundine, disagreed with his comments. 'That is a complete misconception of what it is and he's wrong in that regard,' Mr Mundine told Fairfax Media. 'It is not about a lifestyle, it is not like retiring and moving for a sea change, it is about thousands of years connection, their religious beliefs and the essence of who they are.' Mr Abbott said there was a limit to what people living in remote communities could expect from the government if they chose to live there . Mr Mundine said the prime minister's comments were a misconception . The hashtag #lifestylechoices started trending on Twitter on Wednesday following the PM's comments. Opposition indigenous affairs spokesman Shayne Neumann demanded a public apology to all Australians for what he called 'deeply disturbing and highly offensive' comments . 'This is a prime minister who doesn't understand the importance of these people to their connectivity to their land,' he told AAP. The

Summary: Tony Abbott has refused to apologise for controversial comments . Prime Minister said taxpayers shouldn't fund 'lifestyle choices' of Australians who chose to live in remote communities . His chief indigenous adviser, Warren Mundine, disagreed, saying it wasn't like retiring, it was about religious beliefs . Labor and the Greens say Mr Abbott's comments were 'highly offensive'


A husband came up with a solution to his tackle his wife's lack of confidence and body image issues - he organised for her to be transformed into a burlesque dancer. Cheryl Holley, 47, from Birmingham, used to struggle with her self-esteem before her husband, Simon, booked her in for a session with a professional burlesque photographer as a birthday present. During the photo shoot, Cheryl dressed up in basques and stockings and posed for pictures taken by Claire Seville. Cheryl Holley, 47, pictured during her burlesque shoot, used to struggle with her self-esteem . She was transformed into a burlesque diva by Claire Seville after her husband bought her the shoot as a gift . Cheryl and husband Simon say their marriage has been enhanced as a result of the shoot . She said the experience boosted her mood and gave her the drive to go on and lose two stone. Speaking of the photo shoot, she said: 'It's made me feel ten years younger! 'When I saw the photographs Claire took of me in the first shoot I just couldn't believe it was me, I started crying because I couldn't believe how fantastic she'd made me look. 'It's done wonders for my confidence. All of a sudden, I get compliments about my appearance and people are amazed when they find out I'm 47. 'The first photoshoot was last March and it was absolutely brilliant, I thoroughly enjoyed it. 'I was so nervous initially because I'd seen Claire's work and didn't think it was for me at all but she made me feel a million dollars. The 47-year-old said she loves how young she looks in Claire's pictures . The couple say they go out more now Claire's confident and are often mistaken for younger than their 47 years . 'It's made me feel at least ten years younger and it not only gave me the incentive to lose two stone but to maintain it as well.' Following the first photo shoot, Cheryl lost two stone going from 14st 7lb to to 12st 7lb and has worked with Claire again. She admits the burlesque photoshoots have enhanced her marriage to Simon, 47. She said: 'He loves seeing me dressed like that and he loves to show me off. 'It's done wonders for our relationship. It's really spiced things up and added an extra dimension to what was already a very happy marriage. 'We go out more and we both feel younger. To be approaching 50 feeling as fresh and alive as we do is a really wonderful thing and we've got Claire to thank for a lot of that.' Simon said of his wife: 'I've always known how wonderful and beautiful she is but now she does too' Before the photoshoot pictured, Cheryl was two stone heavier and self-conscious about her figure . Simon, a sales manager, said he's delighted his wife was so happy with her present. He said: 'It all started out as a gift for Cheryl's 46th birthday. Much to her surprise, Cheryl absolutely loved it. The photographs

Summary: Cheryl Holley, 47, from Birmingham, used to struggle with her self-esteem . Husband, Simon, 47, booked burlesque photoshoot as a present . The experience inspired her to slim from 14st 7lb to to 12st 7lb . Couple says it has enhanced their marriage and they're like 'newlyweds'


American Apparel models have taken to Twitter to hit back against the company after an email leaked last week said they would only be hiring 'real models' and not 'Instagram hoes or THOTS' as part of an effort to rebrand the company. THOTS is an acronym for 'that ho over there.' American Apparel apologized publicly for the email and posted an image of 'curvier models' to their Facebook page on Tuesday night. 'This is American Apparel, always has been and always will be. We love all of our models, all shapes and sizes. #welovediversity #weloveyouall!,' read the caption with the photograph. Scroll down for video . Public apology: American Apparel posted this photograph of 'curvy models' on Tuesday in order to apologize for the leaked email and to prove that they hire models of all sizes along with the caption #welovediversity . Infuriated: Model Barbara who appears in the image posted by the company on Tuesday in their effort to apologize has chastised the company for using her picture . Insulted: Barbara says she hasn't shot at the company for several months and that their using her image is a 'slap in the face' One of those models named Barbara who goes by the Twitter handle @boredbarbara responded to the company's decision to post an image of her on Facebook in order to promote diversity. 'Have not shot for AA in months bc the money isnt anywhere near right and now an even bigger slap in the face loo,' she tweeted on Tuesday after the company posted her photo. She responded to the company calling their old models 'Instagram hoes,' by Tweeting, 'just bc some girls took their brand into their own hands and garnered attention for it doesn't mean they're less credible than others.' Barbara isn't the only model hitting back at the company over their decision to veer away from their old image. Another 'curvy' American Apparel model named Megan Fay who goes by @meganfayy on Twitter wrote a message about the importance of self-love on Tuesday. The email: This leaked company email said the company was going through a rebranding and would be hiring only 'real models' and not 'Intsagram hoes' or THOTS' Model of Instagram: Barbara posts photos of herself on Instagram in an attempt to take her brand into 'her own hands' and criticized the company for calling models 'Instgram hoes' Showing support: Barbara said that models who use Instagram to promote themselves are just as credible as other models . 'My goal with modeling has always been/will be to promote positive body image & inspire people to love themselves. Nothing can change that,' Fay wrote. 'Love yourself. Love your body. You are beautiful the way you are. Anyone who tells you otherwise is not worth your time,' she also said. American Apparel model Valerie Chris also piped up and tweeted about the company's choice of words to describe their former models. Speaking out: American Apparel Model Megan fay who to some is considered 'curvy' also posted on her twitter on Tuesday to show support for models

Summary: A leaked email by American Apparel casting director Phira Luon written on March 18 said the company would no longer be hiring 'Instagram hoes' THOTS is an acronym for 'that ho over there' American Apparel apologized publicly for the email and posted an image of 'curvier models' to their Facebook page on Tuesday night . One 'curvy model' in the Facebook post named Barbara wrote that she hadn't modeled for AA 'for months' and that it was a 'slap in the face' Models Megan Fay, Valerie Chris, and model/ porn actress Jessie Andrews also took to Twitter to express their disdain for the leaked email . The company has been trying to rebrand their image after the former CEO Dov Charney was fired following the company's willful misconduct claims .


Dunga has dismissed suggestions his Brazil squad is over reliant on Barcelona striker Neymar after naming a 23-man squad for upcoming friendlies against France and Chile later this month. Neymar almost single-handedly carried Brazil to last summer's World Cup quarter-finals against Colombia before fracturing his vertebra and missing his side's 7-1 semi-final humiliation against Germany. Dunga has named Neymar his new skipper since the World Cup and admits to building his newlook Brazil side around the Barcelona attacker. Neymar almost single-handedly carried Brazil to last summer's World Cup quarter-finals against Colombia . But Neymar fractured his vertebra and missed his side's 7-1 semi-final humiliation against Germany . After playing France in Paris later this month, the all-South American clash at the Emirates Stadium against Chile on March 29 is particularly mouthwatering and will see Brazil star Neymar facing Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez – the pair are former Nou Camp team-mates. Chelsea trio Willian, Oscar and Filipe Luis have been named in the squad by Dunga alongside Manchester City's Fernandinho, Real Madrid left-back Marcelo and Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho. 'Our captain is not a surprise,' said Dunga. 'The numbers are here to demonstrate that he is in a very good period. Neymar celebrates with former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari in Belo Horizonte last summer . 'Since he has been designated captain of the team, he has had an upgrade on his level of football. 'He likes challenges, the more responsibility he has, the more he will develop and get better. 'We are very happy to have him; he is doing fantastic things in Europe. 'Every time that Brazil was World Champion, we had a strong collective spirit, from which appeared some outstanding players. Dunga says Brazil do not rely too much on Barcelona star Neymar, who he has named his captain . 'We don't want that one only player resolves everything. 'Our priority is first to have a strong collective, and then as a second step, one outstanding player can naturally differentiate himself and help us to be better. 'The creativity of Brazilian Football is dribbling. Players must have a good attitude, they have to take decisions . 'What we are trying to do in this new era of Brazil is the following: to increase the value of our heroes of the past and use them as references of the principles of Brazilian Football for helping develop our new young players. Neymar scores for Spanish giants Barcelona against Villareal on the Copa del Rey semi final second leg . 'People say Brazilian Football is improvisation. No, Brazilian football is not improvisation, our football is creativity.' Brazil's game at the Emirates will take on extra significance as Dunga's men secured a dramatic penalty shootout win against Chile to reach the last eight at the 2014 World Cup last summer and set up an all-South American quarter-final against Colombia. Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar was the hero, making two crucial spot-kick saves to thwart Chile, who were denied victory themselves by the woodwork with seconds to spare in extra time. As well as key World Cup

Summary: Dunga has named his 23-man squad for upcoming friendly matches . Brazil face France and Chile in international friendlies later this month . Dunga dismisses suggestions the Brazillians are over reliant on Neymar . But he admits he will build his new look Brazil around the Barcelona ace .


Lewis Hamilton began the new Formula One season in stunning fashion with a crushing qualifying performance to grab the fourth pole position of his career for the Australian Grand Prix. It is clear that after a dominant 2014 from Mercedes they will again be the team to beat in 2015 as reigning champion Hamilton blasted his way to top spot on the grid at Melbourne's Albert Park, putting even team-mate Nico Rosberg in the shade. Hamilton finished with a lap of one minute 26.327secs, a staggering 0.6secs clear of Rosberg as Mercedes locked out the front row, with Williams' Felipe Massa the best of the rest, but 1.4secs down on the 30-year-old Briton. Now, click here to read Jonathan McEvoy's report from Melbourne... Host commentator . 1. Hamilton . 2. Rosberg . 3 Massa . 4 Vettel . 5 Raikkonen . 6 Bottas . 7 Ricciardo . 8 Sainz . 9 Grosjean . 10 Maldonado . Rosberg crosses the line, but it is only good enough for P2, a mighty half-a-second down on Hamilton. He had an awful first sector, but was quicker than Hamilton in the final sector. Bottas wobbles out of the final corner, but he still does enough to qualify fourth and Hamilton is going even quicker... Hamilton complaining about his tyres on his out-lap from the pit-lane... will it make a difference? Ricciardo is the first driver on a timed lap. He crosses the line to clock a 1:28.329 to move him up to third, but here comes Kimi and he goes third above Ricciardo. Right, here we go for the final runs of the afternoon. Can anyone beat Hamilton to Australian Grand Prix pole? All of the drivers are back in their respective garages and it is Hamilton from Vettel, Massa, Raikkonen, Maldonado, Ricciardo, Grosjean and Sainz. Neither Rosberg nor Bottas have posted a time. Hamilton crosses the line and the Briton posts a 1.26:419 which is 1.3 seconds quicker than the next driver in Vettel, but Rosberg runs WIDE at the penultimate corner and takes a trip across the grass. He aborts his lap and dives into the pit-lane. The German will now have just one shot at pole. Bottas complaining about his brakes during a sloppy lap for the Finn which has seen him slide all over the track in his Williams. The cars flood out on to the Albert Park track for their first runs in the top-10 shootout. Rosberg, in his Mercedes, is the last driver to leave the pit-lane. Game on. The final 12-minute session is underway in Melbourne... Hamilton or Rosberg? Rosberg or Hamilton? Place your bets now. Here’s a frustrated Will Stevens, who hasn’t taken to the track in his Manor this weekend: It is frustrating for me and the team. We want to be out on the track. The cars are ready to go but there are a few gremlins which are keeping us back. I want to be out there as much as anything. Coming from Abu Dhabi last year I know what a race meeting is like.

Summary: Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Australian Grand Prix from pole . He was over half-a-second quicker than Nico Rosberg in qualifying . Mercedes secure front-row lockout with Felipe Massa 3rd in his Williams . But Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen are eliminated from Q1 and they will start on LAST row of the grid for McLaren in Melbourne .


A woman has been cleared of murder after spending 35 years in jail as new tests found a different inmate's DNA on the evidence. Cathy Woods, 64, was 29 when she was convicted of stabbing 19-year-old nursing student Michelle Mitchell to death on the edge of the University of Nevada campus in 1976. But in September a judge threw out the case - and on Friday ruled that there will not be a retrial as planned. Instead, prosecutors are now investigating attempted murderer Rodney Halbower as a suspect in the case. Release: Cathy Woods, 64, will not face a retrial in the 1976 murder case of college student Michele Mitchell, whom she was accused of stabbing to death. She is pictured in court in September after being absolved . New evidence: Tests revealed Woods' DNA is not on the evidence from Mitchell's (right) death scene . Halbower, 66, is serving a 30-year term for attempted murder in Oregon, and has since been charged with murdering two teenage girls in California. When Woods was absolved of murder in September 2014, Washoe District Judge Patrick Flanagan ordered the 64-year-old Woods to appear at a retrial July 13. On Friday Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks told a news conference that he's filing a motion to dismiss the case. 'It is our belief that the newly discovered DNA evidence and the continued investigation of this case exonerate Cathy Woods of the murder of Michelle Mitchell,' Hicks said. Woods was at the Southern California home of her brother and his wife when the decision was announced. They have been taking care of Woods since her conviction was tossed and she was released from prison on bail in September. New suspect: Rodney L Halbower, an inmate in an Oregon penitentiary, recently submitted DNA evidence which now connects him to a cigarette butt found on Mitchell's dead body . Paula Baxter (left), 17, was abducted February 4, 1976, stabbed to death and had her head bashed in; Carol Lee Booth (right), a 26-year-old housewife, was discovered in a shallow grave . Innocent girls: Veronica Cascio, 18, was snatched off the street while walking to a bus stop (left); Tanya Blackwell, 14, went missing while walking from her home, and her decomposed remains were discovered only six months later . 'She'll be happy. She's phoned a couple of times a day wanting to know if she's going to be prosecuted,' said her public defender, Maizie Pusich. 'She's going to be very excited to know she'll be able to stay at home.' Neither Pusich nor Hicks faulted earlier prosecutors, police and juries for their roles in Woods' convictions. 'Certainly, I wish they had DNA evidence back then, but they didn't,' Pusich said. 'They just didn't have the evidence.' Pusich and the FBI say DNA found on a Marlboro cigarette butt at the Reno crime scene suggests the real killer is a former Oregon inmate recently charged in the deaths of two women who were among five victims in the 'Gypsy Hill' murders near San Francisco about the same time Mitchell's

Summary: Cathy Woods, 64, was absolved of murder in September 2014 . On Friday, judge ruled that she will not be re-tried in the case . She was jailed in 1980 for fatal stabbing of Michelle Mitchell, 19, in Nevada . New tests found a different inmate's DNA on the evidence .


Rafael Nadal expects to compete at the Miami Open this week despite turning his left ankle in practice on Monday. Nadal has a bye and isn't scheduled to play until a second-round match on Friday. The third-ranked Nadal will play the winner of the match between Nicolas Almagro of Spain and Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine. 'It's for sure I'm going to be on court on Friday,' said Nadal on Tuesday. 'The thing is, I don't know how well I'm going to be prepared for then. I hope to be ready. It's an important tournament for me.' Rafael Nadal speaks to the world's media during his preparations for the Miami Open . The former world No 1 is confident of playing at the tournament despite suffering an ankle injury . Nadal has reached the final of the Miami Open four times without lifting the trophy . Nadal, who has reached four Miami finals but never held the trophy, initially thought the ankle injury might keep him from playing. 'In the beginning, I thought that was going to be the end of the tournament,' Nadal said. 'I am confident I'm going to be ready.' Nadal spent more than an hour practicing on Tuesday, even with his ankle bothering him. He consulted with his personal trainer as well as ATP trainers, who agreed the injury wasn't severe and didn't require an MRI or X-ray. Nadal continued his recovery by reaching the quarter-finals at Indian Wells before losing to Milos Raonic . The Spaniard, pictured receiving treatment at the 2014 Australian Open, struggled with injuries all last year . 'I feel pain,' Nadal said. 'It's obviously normal. I was a little bit limited today, but I was able to practice one-hour-and-a-half, which is more than I expected yesterday when it happened.' Nadal missed most of the second half of 2014 with injuries. He was out after Wimbledon because of a right wrist injury until the end of September. He played in Beijing and Shanghai before appendicitis ended his year. He had surgery in early November. Nadal, who won his 65th career title in Buenos Aires in February, arrived in Miami after a quarter-final showing at Indian Wells last week.

Summary: Former world No 1 turned his ankle during practice on Monday . Nadal is confident of recovering to play in the Miami Open . Spaniard has struggled with injuries since last year but has a good record in Miami - reaching four finals but never winning the trophy .


Jack Wilshere looks close to an Arsenal return as the England midfielder steps up his training routine. Wilshere missed Monday night's impressive FA Cup win against Manchester United, but he can look forward to a date at Wembley as the Gunners booked their place in the semi final. The 23-year-old treated fans to fitness update on Tuesday when he posted pictures of him at the gym alongside French teammate Mathoeu Flamini. Jack Wilshere posted a picture of himself training alongside French teammate Mathieu Flamini on Tuesday . The English midfielder shows off his leg work in his new Nike trainers as he closes in on a return to action . Wilshere has been out since February after picking up an ankle injury during the Premier League tie with Manchester United. Her will definitely miss the home clash with West Ham United on Saturday but he could be back in time to travel to France as Arsenal face Monaco in their must win Champions League clash. The Gunners find themselves 3-1 down on aggregate after a shock defeat to Leonardo Jardim's side.

Summary: Jack Wilshere posted a picture of himself training on his Instagram . Arsenal midfielder missed Monday night's win against Manchester United . He also looks set to miss West Ham's visit to the Emirates on Saturday . But is likely to be fit enough to travel to France for the game with Monaco . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


An Ohio State athlete who killed himself was found by a neuropathologist to have suffered from concussions but did not show evidence of chronic brain damage. Wrestler and football player Kosta Karageorge, 22, had been missing for several days when his body was found in a trash bin with a handgun near his right hand in Columbus on November 30. Coroner Dr Anahi Ortiz waited for neuropathology reports about Karageorge's brain before reaffirming in a final report issued on Friday that he died from a gunshot to the head. An Ohio State athlete (Kosta Karageorge pictured above) who killed himself has had his death ruled a suicide after a neuropathologist found he had suffered from concussions but did not show evidence of chronic brain damage . Wrestler and football player Karageorge, 22, had been missing for several days when his body was found in a trash bin with a handgun near his right hand in Columbus on November 30 (pictured above with his family) Coroner Dr Anahi Ortiz waited for neuropathology reports about Karageorge's (pictured right) brain before reaffirming in a final report on Friday that he died from a gunshot wound to the head . Neuropathologist Dr Norman Lehman from Ohio State University said there was evidence of prior concussive injury, according to The Columbus Dispatch. However, Karageorge was not found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition which results from continuous head trauma. CTE can only be diagnosed after death and symptoms include depression, confusion and anger issues, according to Cleveland.com . In January, Ortiz had ruled the athlete's death a suicide. Neuropathologist Dr Norman Lehman from Ohio State University said there was evidence of prior concussive injury. However, Karageorge was not found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which results from continuous head trauma . Investigators concluded that Karageorge and his girlfriend broke up around the time he disappeared on November 26 . Investigators concluded that Karageorge and his girlfriend broke up around the time he disappeared on November 26. The senior defensive tackle was last been seen at his apartment in Columbus, when his roommates said he left to go on a walk. Karageorge texted his girlfriend after 1am that day, saying he loved her and wanted to talk, according to text records released by police this year. When he received responses asking him not to speak again to her, he replied, 'I am gonna kill myself,' and he said that she should not go to his funeral, according to records. Texts sent to his mother, Susan Karageorge moments later said concussions were affecting his mind and he hoped he was not an embarrassment. Texts sent to his mother, Susan Karageorge moments later said concussions were affecting his mind and he hoped he was not an embarrassment (above scenes near the dumpster where Karageorge's body was found last November) Karageorge's body was discovered not far from his campus-area apartment by a woman and her son apparently were looking for items in the dumpster when they found the body . She told police she received a text from

Summary: Kosta Karageorge, 22, had been missing for days before body was found in bin with handgun near his right hand in Columbus, Ohio in November . Neuropathologist Dr Norman Lehman found evidence of prior concussive injury; but not chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) Coroner Dr Anahi Ortiz ruled Karageorge's death as suicide in January and reaffirmed it following Lehman's tests in final report on Friday .


Daily Show host Jon Stewart took his life into his hands on Monday night when he entered the wrestling ring to spar with WWE star Seth Rollins. The feud had been simmering between the pair for the past two weeks after current Money In The Bank-title holder Rollins claimed that he could do a better job of hosting the Comedy Central show. Stewart then issued a challenge to Rollins via a cell phone clip before the two men briefly came face-to-face on The Daily Show itself last week when Rollins got Stewart in a headlock. Scroll down for videos . Daily Show host Jon Stewart took his life into his hands on Monday night when he entered the wrestling ring to spar with WWE star Seth Rollins as their feud continued . A feud had been simmering between the pair for the past two weeks after current Money In The Bank-title holder Rollins claimed that he could do a better job of hosting the Comedy Central show . Then as Rollins was about to hit Stewart for his insolence, WrestleMania opponent Randy Orton interrupted proceedings and gave Stewart the opportunity to hit Rollins below the belt in the groin . 'Shut your mouth and bring it,' said Rollins and on Monday night in New Jersey that is exactly what Stewart did. On Monday’s Raw the beef between the two stars had continued as Rollins staged his own version for The Daily Show and called Stewart out to face him. Stewart, a big WWE fan, walked out to the sound of his show's theme music and then confronting Rollins, calling him 'a swat team stripper with Lady Gaga’s hair.' Then as Rollins was about to hit Stewart for his insolence, WrestleMania opponent Randy Orton interrupted proceedings and gave Stewart the opportunity to hit Rollins below the belt in the groin. The pair’s beef started two weeks ago when Rollins had proudly boasted that he had aspirations beyond being 'the future of WWE'. 'Right now, I am the most talented performer in the entire world. I can do whatever I want, whenever I want,' Rollins told the crowd. Then as Rollins was about to hit Stewart for his insolence, WrestleMania opponent Randy Orton interrupted proceedings and gave Stewart the opportunity to hit Rollins below the belt in the groin . As Rollins was about to hit Stewart, WrestleMania opponent Randy Orton interrupted proceedings and gave Stewart time to kick Rollins . 'Hell, if I wanted, I could become president. Or I could take over as host of The Daily Show for Jon Stewart and make that thing actually watchable.' Stewart, who announced last month that he is leaving his award-winning show after 16 years, responded to Rollins with a short video message in which he warned the wrestler that he was messing with the wrong guy. 'Seth Rollins, you've made a lot of mistakes in your life: Being a turncoat to the Shield, being a toady for the Authority, not being able to choose which color your hair should be – but this is

Summary: Daily Show host Stewart took his life into his hands when he entered the wrestling ring to spar with WWE star Seth Rollins as their feud continued . A feud has been simmering after the Bank-title holder Rollins claimed that he could do a better job of hosting the Comedy Central show . As Rollins was about to hit Stewart, WrestleMania opponent Randy Orton interrupted proceedings and gave Stewart time to kick Rollins .


Large percentages of teenagers admitted that they engage in dangerous behaviors while driving as varied as changing contact lenses to doing homework. Twenty-seven per cent of those surveyed said that they have changed clothes or shoes behind the wheel. 'Teens are busy, I guess,' lead author David Hurwitz of Oregon State University told NPR. Large percentages of teenagers admitted that they text or change their clothes and shoes while behind the wheel . The young adults, aged 14 to 18 in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, responded to questions about their driving habits for his study, published in the Journal of Transportation Safety & Security. Other distractions including changing radio stations, adjusting a GPS system, putting on makeup and a teenager who admitted playing guitar while driving. Cellphones are the biggest dangers to both adults and teenagers. Forty per cent out of 1400 Pacific Northwest teens said they had texted while driving, which is a decline from earlier studies. Distracted driving is the leading cause of among all drivers, including teenagers. More than 3,000 people were killed by distracted driving in 2012, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Distracting behaviors, which are thought to contribute to more than 3,000 accident deaths a year, vary from texting (right) to putting on makeup (left) Practices such as texting can be especially dangerous to young drivers. Eleven per cent of all drivers under 20 in fatal car accidents were distracted when they crashed. Dr Hurwitz took teenagers into a classroom to demonstrate that completing simple tasks like writing on a chalkboard were much harder when attention was being pulled away by telephone conversations or other distractions. The scientist said that after the class, 'students were slightly better at recognizing the risks of multitasking behind the wheel,' to Yahoo News. Many states have laws against young drivers texting or speaking on the phone while driving.

Summary: Forty per cent of Pacific Northwest drivers admitted texting while driving . Oregon State University study said 27 per cent changed clothes or shoes . More than 3,000 people died from distracted driving in 2012 .


Boy George wants to build a glazed extension at his Grade-II listed property in Hampstead, London . Boy George's plans to build a lavish glazed extension onto his Grade-II listed London mansion have been turned down. The 53-year-old applied to build the extension at his multi-million pound home in Hampstead in a bid to brighten up the property. According to his planning application, the Culture Club frontman also wanted to chop down three trees to allow more light into the Victorian building. But Camden council rejected the proposals last September, saying the designs were an 'over-dominant and incongruous addition'. It added that they would be 'detrimental to the character, appearance and special architectural and historic interests of the hosted listed building'. The singer, who put the papers in under his real name George O'Dowd, is now appealing against the decision. The building works, filed under the singer's real name George O'Dowd, would see new floor-to-ceiling windows installed to increase light. Among the planned works were external and internal alterations to the ground floor front windows, a new side window, a new rear garden door and re-landscaping of garden. The garden landscaping would include the removal of three mature trees and the demolition of an existing summer house. But the designs were opposed by the Hampstead Conservation Area Advisory Committee (CCAC). A letter sent to the council by the group said the scheme was an over-development and would affect neighbours. They wrote: 'We object to the extension and the hard landscaping because of the garden take-up and potential light pollution.' As part of the plans, Syte Architects, based in Soho, said: 'The house does not benefit from a great deal of natural light into its interior. Its frontage is orientated to the north east. 'The rear has a southwesterly orientation but a combination of factors mean that the interior often suffers from poor levels and quality of natural lighting.' Camden council rejected the proposals for the Victorian mansion (pictured) last September, saying the designs were an 'over-dominant and incongruous addition' It added: 'The proposed extension has been designed to create living spaces with a greater sense of connection to the garden and better levels of natural light. These spaces will have a different atmosphere and character to the internal spaces in the existing house.' A planning inspector will consider written representations from both sides and is expected to make a site visit to his home before reaching a decision.

Summary: Eighties singer, 53, said work would brighten up his Hampstead mansion . But council said it would be 'detrimental' to character of the listed building . Planner said extension was an 'over-dominant and incongruous addition' Boy George, real name George O'Dowd, lodged an appeal against decision .


This is the shocking moment a pedestrian was nearly crushed by huge chunks of falling ice. The unnamed man was walking down a street in Syktyvkar, northern Russia, when snow and ice began to plummet from a nearby roof. As a passerby looked on the man ran forward to get out the way - but ended up having to crawl through the debris clutching his bag to escape. This is the shocking moment a pedestrian was nearly crushed by huge chunks of falling ice in Syktyvkar, northern Russia . The terrifying experience was caught on a road traffic camera. Police said the man was very lucky. A spokesman said: 'The man was shaken but not hurt and after clearing off the snow continued with his journey. 'It illustrates the fact that people should try and walk well out from buildings and watch out for falling snow and ice.' The unnamed man is surrounded by a huge cloud of snow as a passerby looks on in horror . The man can hardly be seen during the mini avalanche. Homeowners are responsible for keeping their properties clear and are meant to put signs up warning people if their roof has not been cleared . The man ends up having to crawl through the debris clutching his bag to escape. The incident was recorded by a road traffic camera . The average winter temperature in Syktyvkar is minus 5C. Snow in the city is typically deepest on March 20 where it reaches around 32 inches. Homeowners are responsible for keeping their properties clear and are meant to put signs up warning people if their roof has not been cleared. Three people from the same city were also hospitalised with head injuries this winter after being hit by falling snow and debris.

Summary: Man was on street in Syktyvkar when blocks plummeted from nearby roof . Homeowners are responsible for keeping properties clear of ice and snow .


There is a small corner of north Manchester which can boast two mini sporting dynasties that continue to be remarkably productive. Most famously from Bury are the Nevilles, whose notoriety takes in the worlds chiefly of football and netball, together with Phil's England age group honours at cricket. And then there are the Crosses, who can field a West Ham United footballer, a Superleague netballer and two very accomplished cricketers, the youngest of whom is becoming a fixture in England's women's cricket team. Kate Cross is part of the seam attack for England's women's cricket team and helped them win the Ashes . Kate Cross is daughter of former Upton Park striker David, but has followed more the path of her brother Bobby, who was contracted to Lancashire. The first girl to gain a place at the county's cricket academy, she has progressed to becoming part of England's seam attack, and was part of the team that won the women's Ashes last year. 'We've got quite a few connections with the Nevilles, they live not far up the road from us,' says Kate, 23. 'Phil and Gary went to the school next to our house and my sister Jenny played netball with Tracey [who is now England's interim head coach]. My mum still plays netball in the same league as Tracey's Mum.' These days David is a scout for Blackburn Rovers, and while he is best remembered for his 99 goals with the Hammers, he is a lifelong cricket nut. 'My dad was able to play cricket at the beginning of his football career and towards the end. I am too young to have seen him play, but I did manage to play a game of cricket for the thirds at Heywood with him when I was 14.' Cricketer Cross (left) is the daughter of former West Ham United striker David (right) The Neville brothers Phil (left) and Gary, pictured here playing in 2005, are also from Bury . Tracey Neville (right) is a retired netball player and is pictured here at the 1998 Commonwealth Games . These are exciting times for young women getting involved in elite sports, as evidenced by the BBC Sports Personality of the Year team award to the England rugby team, ahead of competition such as Paul McGinley's Ryder Cup victors. The paying public are yet to be convinced in many instances, but there is a big drive to promote women's sport among governing bodies, backed by many in the media. But it was not always a fashionable cause, as the younger Cross daughter recalls when she was given a place in Lancashire's boys academy at the age of 15. 'At the time there seemed to be some mixed feelings about it in a few quarters. There were quite a few people set in their ways with their cricket who were saying she has taken the position of a boy. Because I would never play in the Lancashire men's first team they didn't see it as the right investment. 'Although there was a bit of negativity it

Summary: Kate Cross is the daughter of former West Ham striker David . Kate's brother Bobby was contracted to Lancashire and her sister Jenny was a Superleague netballer . Also from Bury are the Nevilles, with Gary and Phil former footballers and Tracey a retired netball player who is now the England interim head coach .


A 29-year-old woman and a two-year-old boy have been shot dead and their neighbor has been critically injured in a shooting at a mobile home park in Washington state, authorities have said. Heather Kelso and Kaden Lum, the young son of Kelso's roommate, were gunned down by an unidentified suspect at their home in Bremerton, Kitsap County, in the early hours of Saturday. Kaden's mother was desperately trying to shield her son from the gunman when he was shot, it is reported. She was not hurt in the gunfire and later told police that she did not know the attacker. Tragic: Heather Kelso, 29, and two-year-old Kaden Lum (pictured) have been shot dead and their neighbor has been critically injured in a shooting at a mobile home park in Washington state, authorities have said . One of the family's neighbors, a man whose age is unknown, was visiting the property at the time of the attack at Kariotis Mobile Home Park. He was shot in the lower abdomen as he fled the scene. When sheriff's deputies arrived at the park, the man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with life-threatening injuries. He remains in a critical condition and has undergone surgery. Within minutes of the shooting unfolding, emergency crews had rushed to the scene in McWilliams Road NE. There, they found Kelso, an employee of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, unresponsive. She was declared dead at the site. Kaden, who was also found unconscious at the mobile home, was transported to Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. But despite medics' best efforts, he later died. Scene: Kelso and Kaden, the young son of Kelso's roommate, were gunned down by an unnamed suspect in their home in Bremerton, Kitsap County, early Saturday. Above, sheriff's deputies are pictured at the scene . On Saturday morning, investigators were seen scouring the mobile home park with a police dog in a bid to find the attacker. However, the canine did not pick up a scent,The Kitsap Sun reported. 'We feel confident the suspect is no longer in the mobile home park,' Kitsap County Sheriff's Lt. Detective Earl Smith told reporters shortly after the shooting, which occurred at around 2am. Kelso had lived in the mobile home park for three years when she was gunned down, the sheriff said. Kaden and his mother had lived with her for just three weeks, according to the newspaper. Fatal: 'We feel confident the suspect is no longer in the mobile home park,' Kitsap County Sheriff's Lt. Detective Earl Smith (right) told reporters shortly after Saturday's shooting, which killed little Kaden (left) The sheriff's office did not release the boy's mother's name. Kaden's father lives outside Kitsap County, Smith said. Two other homes were hit with bullets, but no one was hurt, he added. Bremerton is on the west side of Puget Sound, across from Seattle. A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money to help cover Kaden's funeral costs. To donate, click here. Police are investigating the shooting.

Summary: Heather Kelso and Kaden Lum, two, shot dead at Washington state home . Kaden's mother, who was not hurt, 'tried to protect her son from suspect' Neighbor who was visiting home was shot in lower abdomen as he fled . Man, whose age and name are unknown, fighting for his life in hospital . Police are yet to locate suspect in attack at Kariotis Mobile Home Park . Kaden and his mother had been living with Kelso for only three weeks .


In a move that is no doubt set to excite Harry Potter fans across the country, Daniel Radcliffe has taken his Melbourne home off the market. The exclusive property at 98B St Georges Road in Toorak, was listed as for sale in February and was expected to fetch around $2.5 million. However despite it receiving plenty of interest, the star appears to have changed his mind, fuelling rumours of a temporary return to Australian shores, according to the Herald Sun. Scroll down for video . Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has taken his penthouse apartment in Toorak, Melbourne off the market . The three-bedroom apartment on Georges Street was bought by his parents for $1.8 million in 2006 . The 25-year-old Englishman had the property bought for him 10 years ago in 2006 for the filming of Rod Harvy's December Boys, in which the then-16-year-old actor played an Australian orphan. It was purchased for $1.8 million by Radcliffe's parents Alan Radcliffe, a casting agent, and BBC casting director Marcia Gresham. Radcliffe shot to fame at 11 years old when he was cast as the eponymous Harry Potter in the Warner Brothers film franchise, and is reported to have property in New York and London, as well as Melbourne. The three-bedroom property was transferred to the Kill Your Darlings actor in 2007 when he turned 18, and was made use of by family and friends when Radcliffe was occupied with projects overseas, reported Domain. Marshall White's Marcus Chiminello previously told Daily Mail Australia that despite loving the privacy the apartment offered, Radcliffe has found himself visiting Australia less frequently than in previous years and had decided to put the much-loved apartment up for sale. 'He's based himself full-time in New York and has sadly decided to move on,' said Mr Chiminello, . The property was bought in 2006 by Radcliffe's parents, who transferred ownership to him when he turned 18 . The apartment is one of only two in the apartment complex in the exclusive Toorak residence . Radcliffe shot to fame at 11 years old when he was cast as the eponymous Harry Potter in the Warner Brothers film franchise . He added that Radcliffe was a big fan of the large living area which entailed almost half of the apartment and made the residence an ideal place for entertaining friends and family. The north facing St Georges Road apartment is spectacular in it's own right, winning the Victorian Apartment Project of the Year and nestled on one of Toorak's most exclusive streets. The suburb has the highest average property values in Melbourne, and is home to other well-known Australians including media personality Eddie McGuire, former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser and footballer Nathan Buckley. Estate agent Marcus Chiminello said that Radcliffe had made himself a permanent home in New York . Radcliffe reportedly loved the large living areas which were used for entertaining family and friends . The open plan living and dining area is panelled with timber floors . The Toorak residence is one of only two penthouse-style apartments in

Summary: Daniel Radcliffe has unlisted his penthouse apartment in Melbourne after putting it up for sale in February . Three-bedroom apartment was bought in 2006 by his parents for $1.8 million and was expected to fetch $2.5m . It boasts CBD views, an enormous entertaining area and is located in one of Melbourne's most exclusive suburbs . The selling agent expected fans to come dressed up to the inspection with significant interest from Harry Potter fans . Radcliffe has made New York his home base, and owns three properties .


There has never been a better time to book a holiday due to the strength of the pound, a new study claims today. The cost of a holiday abroad has plummeted over the last two years as the sterling increases in value against dozens of foreign currencies. Research from travel money business, Centtrip, said Britons now got ‘more bang for their buck’ than in 2013 after the value of foreign currencies fells against the pound. British holidaymakers now have significantly more spending power in at least 14 major currencies . The study found holidaymakers have significantly more spending power in at least 14 major currencies, including the US dollar, the Australian dollar, the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc. The sterling is also at its highest level against the euro for more than seven years, giving a boost to British families planning holidays on the Continent. It means a family changing £100 through currency exchange will now get 21 euros more than two year ago. Tourists travelling to Russia will get twice as much rouble for £100 as they did in 2013, receiving almost 9,600 today instead of 4,600. The sterling is also at its highest level against the euro for more than seven years, giving a boost to British families planning holidays on the Continent . Meanwhile, those travelling to Norway will receive a third more krona for £100 in sterling, rising from around 900 to 1,200. Those travelling to the US will receive just four dollars more for their £100, after the pound grew by just 2 per cent against the dollar since 2013. Brian Jamieson, of Centtrip, said: ‘We are seeing unprecedented levels of strength in sterling and, as it continues to grow, the power of our spending money whilst holidaying abroad increases. ‘Many of our customers are locking in current attractive rates and buying Euros to use today or at a later date. A table shows the rise in value that the pound has experienced in the last two years against other currencies . ‘There has not been a better time for Brits to travel abroad.’ Centtrip was launched in January and offers a single prepaid MasterCard that can be used to pay in 14 currencies at the actual live currency rates, rather than incurring a bank’s conversion charges. Millions of British holidaymakers are expected to take advantage of the strong pound this Easter by booking cheaper breaks in Europe and farther afield. Research by the Daily Mail found that, if the euro continues to fall against the pound, a family of four could save almost £250 on a seven-night city break in Paris this July compared with July last year.

Summary: Cost of holiday abroad has plummeted as the sterling increases . Brits have far more spending power in at least 14 major currencies . Pound also at its highest level against the euro for more than seven years .


Collapsed roofs, mangled cages and sunken floors - these are the eerie pictures taken inside an abandoned psychiatric hospital where patients were once locked up and given lobotomies. The abandoned site in north Wales, known as Denbigh Asylum, has been partially devastated by fire while there are still cages intact that were used to prevent patients escaping from their designated areas. More than 20 patients were selected for prefrontal lobotomy treatments between 1942 and 1944 at the hospital, with one patient dying from the controversial procedure. Lobotomies, which consisted of the removal of parts of the brain, began to be routinely carried out in the 1930s as a supposed treatment for those considered insane - but the barbaric practice was stopped two decades later with the introduction of antipsychotic medicines. The once eloquent and imposing building was built in 1848 and designed by architect Thomas Full James. It was designated for closure by MP Enoch Powell in 1960 and was finally shut for good in 1995. Photographer Mathew Growcoot described the scene: 'It was by far the creepiest place I have ever been into. There were so many strange noises emanating from the buildings that I really didn't want to wander too far from my companion. 'At one point we both heard what sounded like a groan and just stopped and stared at each other. I don't believe in ghosts but I didn't want to hang around.' The site has been subject to a compulsory purchase order by Denbighshire council. But that is being appealed by the site's current owners. The front facade is Grade II listed and a proposal to build homes around the entrance has been put forward. However, the restoration cost is set to be close to a million pounds. Mr Growcoot added: 'It was in a really poor state. It looked as thought a bomb had tore through the site, everything was damaged. There was nothing to stop you entering the site and as a result the vandalism and fire damage was plain to see. 'I wonder how far a million pounds would go to restoring the hospital. Seems as though it would make more sense to flatten the site and start over.' Scroll down for video . The exterior of the Denbigh hospital (pictured) is partially destroyed after years of neglect and a fire that tore through large parts of the complex . A wheelchair sits bent, twisted and rusting inside the hospital in north Wales, which once housed 1,500 patients . Built in 1848, the hospital was the scene of at least 20 lobotomies in the mid-1940s and at least once patient died from the controversial procedure . Debris and dust lies scattered on the floor of a hallway adorned with vandalism. The building was designated for closure by MP Enoch Powell in 1960 but was not shut for good until 1995 . Ashes and a pile of wood, pictured through a broken window inside the building, reveal the centre of a fire which damaged a large portion of the notorious former psychiatric hospital . A

Summary: The abandoned hospital in north Wales was once the home of 1,500 patients who were caged and given lobotomies . Eerie pictures reveal a partially destroyed building with mangled cages, sunken floors and collapsed roofs . Photographer Mathew Growcoot described hearing a 'groan' inside abandoned complex, known as Denbigh Asylum .


Fans of Chelsea, Blackburn and Wigan may be shocked to learn that unheralded striker Franco di Santo is currently one of the hottest properties in Germany's Bundesliga with Werder Bremen where he has scored 12 goals in his last 18 matches. Even more surprising is the Argentine's views on the respective merits of the two leagues. Contrary to popular belief, the 25-year-old insists players in Germany are made to train harder than their Premier League counterparts and that games are more intense and competitive in the Bundesliga. A few months ago, Di Santo's opinions might have been ridiculed but given the dismal performances of English clubs in Europe this season, it appears he may have a point. Franco di Santo is loving life in the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen after stints with three English clubs . The Argentine striker moved to England with Chelsea but also played for Blackburn and Wigan . Following Chelsea's exit against Paris Saint-Germain, it is unlikely any Premier League will be in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, with Manchester City and Arsenal both losing their first leg matches at home. In contrast, Bayern Munich are safely through to the last eight with Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen having a great chance of joining them from the Bundesliga next week. Their fourth representative Schalke gave Real Madrid an almighty scare at the Bernabeu before going out 5-4 on aggregate. 'When I came to Germany, I thought it would be a little bit less intense than the Premier League,' admitted di Santo, who signed for Bremen on a Bosman free following Wigan's relegation in 2013. 'But when I got here and felt the intensity, it was like “Wow”. Everything is fast just like in England but sometimes I feel there is more pressure here. In the English league, you have time to turn around and go against the defender face-to-face, but here it is always pressure, pressure, pressure. Di Santo says he thought it would be a little bit less intense than the Premier League but he was surprised . Di Santo says that after a career as a young player in the Premier League he finds the Bundesliga as intense . 'The other thing that is different is the kind of training. Here, we train twice-a-day two or three times a week. It was hard for me coming from English football where you sometimes have two days free in a week. 'Here it is impossible to do that. Maybe you have one day off every two weeks. The philosophy is completely different. In England, they think your body needs to rest to be fit for the game, to get it in great condition. Here it is the opposite, you have to train more. 'Sometimes it feels too much but you do feel stronger in key moments because you are training, training. When I was in England I would be a little bit more tired in the last 10 minutes. Here I feel good, so maybe for my body it is better to train!' The reputation of the

Summary: Franco di Santo was not at his best with Chelsea, Blackburn or Wigan . But now he has 12 goals in 18 games with Werder Bremen . Di Santo says the Bundesliga clubs demand players to train harder . He says Bayern Munich would at least finish in Premier League's top three . Didier Drogba and Branislav Ivanovic are still in touch with the Argentine . Striker wants to come back to have 'revenge on the English league' Di Santo backs Angel di Maria to come good for Manchester United .


Home helps must stay for at least half an hour with frail pensioners under new rules to end the scandal of ‘drive-by’ visits. Updated guidance published yesterday insists that calls last for at least 30 minutes if they are offering personal care such as washing or dressing. The advice, published by NHS spending watchdog NICE, said 15-minute drop-ins should only be considered in certain cases such as checking if someone has taken their medication. Better care: Health watchdog NICE has published new guidelines in bid to stop 'drive-by' visits of carers (stock photo) In a sign of how bad things have become, guidelines have to spell out the care offered to the elderly – telling home helps to leave enough time to ‘talk to the person’. Care workers are also reminded to treat people with ‘empathy, courtesy, respect and in a dignified way’. The move marks a victory for the Daily Mail, which has highlighted care visits lasting as little as five minutes as part of our Dignity for the Elderly campaign. Last month a Mail investigation revealed that 70 per cent of councils are still allocating visits of just 15 minutes – with six authorities offering 200,000 slots of just five minutes. Some staff were even told not to chat because it wastes time, while visitors are sometimes poorly trained contractors or ill-suited to the job. In crisis: The recommendations come as Local Government Association say funding for social care is 'in crisis' (stock image) The guidance called on councils to ensure home care workers ‘have time to do their job without being rushed or compromising the dignity of the person who uses services’. It also attempts to stamp out the conveyor belt culture under which pensioners can be seen by ten or 15 different carers in a fortnight, saying ‘continuity of care’ must be a priority. Last night care minister Norman Lamb called on councils to adopt the guidance as soon as possible, saying that many authorities were ‘complicit’ in providing poor care. However, the Local Government Association, which represents councils, said money was just too short to end 15-minute care visits once and for all. Chairman David Sparks said funding for adult social care is ‘in crisis’. GPs are being urged to visit the elderly at least once a year to check they are not too cold, NICE guidance says. Meter readers could also check the temperature in pensioners’ homes and alert surgeries, it advises.

Summary: NHS watchdog NICE published new guidelines for caring . Personal care appointments for washing or dressing must be 30 minutes . 15-minute drop-ins only appropriate for checking medication taken . Victory for Daily Mail's Dignity for the Elderly campaign .


A young girl has staked her claim to be named the world's 'most talented' person after pulling a car weighing one-and-a-half tonnes with her hair. Representing her home country of Morocco for a new reality TV programme, Ikram Salhi showcased her special talent when she dragged the Mercedes-Benz across 32ft of flat road. She accomplished the amazing feat with the strength of her body after ropes were attached to her ponytail and the front end of the car. With ropes attached to her ponytail, Ikram Salhi prepares to pull a Mercedes-Benz car with her hair . Ikram assumed a crouching position before she begins to take smell steps towards the finish line . As Ikram prepares for the challenge, narrator Jonathon Ross tells viewers: ‘Public stunts like this are hugely popular throughout Morocco but it’s rarely a woman displaying such strength.’ Ikram then assumes a crouching position and begins taking small steps as the crowd around her applauds in encouragement. As the car starts to inch forward, Ikram stretches out her arms in front of her and picks up speed. Despite her slight build the young girl increases her pace and surges forward with the car following obediently behind. As the car starts to inch forward, Ikram stretches out her arms in front of her and picks up speed . Spectators watched in astonishment as the girl dragged the Mercedes-Benz across 32ft of flat road . After pulling the car a gruelling 32ft, Ikram is greeted with a handshake from shocked presenter David Brain. Discussing the feat, Ikram said: ‘I don’t feel anything when pulling the car. It doesn’t hurt. ‘I’m proud to honour the Moroccan women in my country, and I hope to be the strongest woman in Morocco.’ Despite her slight build the young girl increases her pace and surges forward towards the finish line . After the challenge Ikram said she didn't feel any pain and wants to become Morocco's strongest woman . David was full of awe for the talented and modest competitor. He said: ‘It sounds so simple, I don’t know how she does this. It looks great.’ Ikram has been performing stunts of this calibre since the age of nine and says that the heaviest item she has ever pulled was a 4x4 Range Rover. Ikram will go head-to-head against a competitor from Germany in a programme airing April 28 at 9pm on Watch.

Summary: The girl named Ikram Salhi dreams of becoming Morocco's strongest lady . She smiles while her hair is tied to a piece of rope attached to the car . Ikram crouches down and pulls the car across 32ft of flat road . Amazing moment was filmed for 'World's Most Talented' TV programme .


Thailand is not short of a marvellous beach or two. It is, after all, a country with 2,000 miles of coastline. There's The Beach, of course, on the island of Ko Phi Phi Lee, as featured in the 2000 film based on the Alex Garland novel and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. And there's the small sandy cove on Khao Phing Kan in uber-picturesque Phang Nga Bay. The Khao Sok National Park is one of the oldest rainforests in the world, where you can meet elephants at one of the better camps . The island is now known as James Bond Island, upon which you and a chum can pose back to back with imaginary weapons, echoing the scene from The Man With The Golden Gun of 007 (Roger Moore) and the evil Scaramanga (Christopher Lee). But the problem is practically every other visitor who chooses Thailand for their exotic sun, sea and sand holiday wants to sit and be seen in the country's most famous hotspots too. It gets a little crowded, to say the least. At the risk of sounding a bit of a beach snob, I want to be alone, or at least not swamped by hundreds of other sunbathers, when I'm on my holiday, at least until I've shaken off some stress. If you do too, you'll adore the JW Marriott Khao Lak. And thanks to direct flights to Phuket aboard Thomson's Dreamliner, you don't have to faff around catching a connecting flight from Bangkok. It's a real bonus. If you have flown long haul before, you will notice the difference - more space, both seat-wise and all around, dimmable windows, more oxygen and better lighting all make the journey more bearable. And it's only an hour or so drive north from the airport to Khao Lak, or 90 minutes away from the busy and, er, colourful attractions of tourist trap Patong. The JW Marriott Khao Lak is very classy and quiet and has a glorious beach whch is free from crowds . I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting such a tasteful resort. Distinctly oriental in design, the JW Marriott Khao Lak is very classy and quiet, with 250 rooms and all the facilities you need for a proper rest and de-stress, whether there's just two of you or the whole family. There's a nice spa, Quan, offering all the usual pamperings and treatments. The range of dining options includes breakfast and international cuisine in the Waterfront restaurant, Thai food at Ta-Krai, Japanese at Sakura, and Mediterranean at Olive. There's a deli, too, and numerous bars and lounges. It's easy not to step outside for the whole holiday, but I was persuaded to do a little sightseeing. A trip to James Bond Island also included a look at a small rubber plantation, feeding monkeys beside a Buddhist temple, cruising through mangrove swamps in a long-tailed boat, and lunch in the Muslim village at Panyi Island. It's all well run and very commercialised. Roger More (right) and Christopher Lee on James Bond island in the film The Man with the Golden

Summary: Khao Lak is an hour drive away from the airport at Phuket . Oriental in design, the JW Marriott Khao Lak is classy and quiet . Nearby Khao Sok National Park is one of the oldest rainforests in the world . Visit Khao Phing Kan - also known as James Bond island .


The student skydiver who suffered a seizure while free-falling at 2743 m (9000 ft) was an epilepsy sufferer who believed he had his condition under control. Incredible footage shows the terrifying moment Christopher Jones, 22, had an epileptic seizure while free-falling at 2743 m (9000 ft). Mr Jones, from Perth, suffered the near-death experience while trying to do a left-hand turn in mid-air and was saved by his fast-acting sky diving instructor who opened his parachute with seconds to spare. Christopher Jones - with his parents Mike and Lia Jones - suffered an epileptic seizure while skydiving . Skydiving instructor Sheldon McFarlane's quick action to release Mr Jones' parachute saved his life . Skydiving instructor Sheldon McFarlane, 40, said Mr Jones had epilepsy but hadn't had a seizure in four years and had been given the all-clear by his doctor. 'He had all the documentation and had been to his doctor, he had been seizure-free for a number of years and believed he had it under control,' Mr McFarlane told Daily Mail Australia. Mr Jones said he dreamed of being a pilot but was unable to because of his condition, so he had decided to try skydiving instead. 'I'd been seizure-free for four years,' he told ABC. 'I've always wanted to have the feeling of flight, so I just thought, considering I can't fly a plane due to my condition, I thought I'd give it a go.' Footage filmed from Mr McFarlane's helmet camera shows Mr Jones quickly lose consciousness after jumping out of a plane over Pinjarra, south of Perth, last November. The terrifying moment a skydiving student has a seizure while free-falling at 2743 m (9000 ft) Mr Jones suffered the near death experience while trying to do a left-hand turn . The 22-year-old was completing stage five of his Accelerated Free Fall program with an instructo . He can be seen flipping over and convulsing as he plummets 1524 m (5000 ft) towards the earth in 30 seconds. Mr McFarlane said he could see Mr Jones was spinning out of control but he did not realise he was having a seizure. 'He rolled over and was unconscious on his back and he started spinning,' he said. 'I thought he was having sensory overload or something, I wasn't quite sure what was going on. 'He was in the foetal positon.' Mr McFarlane said it was a tricky manoeuvre to get to Mr Jones and open his parachute, but said he was well-trained and had more than 20 years' experience as an instructor. Mr Jones pictured before jumping out of the light plane that was flying at 3658 m (12,000 ft) He quickly lost consciousness and can be seen convulsing as he plummets 1524 m in 30 seconds . 'I thought it would be better to go down and make him stop,' he said. 'I just wanted to make sure he was safe and his parachute was open sooner rather than later.' Mr Jones regained consciousness at 914 m (3000 ft) and managed to land safely on the ground. He was

Summary: A skydiving student had a seizure while free-falling at 2743 m (9000 ft) Christopher Jones, 22, from Perth, was saved by his fast-acting sky diving instructor who managed to release his parachute . Footage shows him convulsing as he plummets 1524 m in 30 seconds .


Rangers shareholders are working on plans for a new £10million rights issue before the start of next season. Sportsmail understands leading investors, including the Three Bears consortium of Douglas Park, George Letham and George Taylor, are prepared to put more cash into the club in return for new shares. And Dave King and other existing investors are expected to follow suit. The Three Bears loaned the club £1.5m on an interest and security-free basis this week to end any prospect of drawing down a second £5m advance from Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct. Dave King (right) and other Rangers investors are planning a £10m rights issue before start of next season . Rangers promised to utilise the cash until a ‘medium to long term’ funding package could be formalised. And discussions have already begun on a rights issue in July which would see existing shareholders pledge a sum of between £10m and £14m in return for new shares in the club. Sources insist chairman-elect Dave King will participate in a rights issue, which will also be open to the fans’ groups, after interim chairman Paul Murray confirmed the South Africa-based businessman had opted out of this week’s short-term loan while he seeks to convince the SFA and financial regulators he is a fit and proper person. Rangers are seeking a new Nominated Advisor willing to approve King’s appointment as a director following 41 convictions under South African tax laws. Failure could lead to the club being delisted from the AIM stock market. Interim chairman Paul Murray confirmed chairman-elect King had opted out of this week’s short-term loan while he seeks to convince the SFA and financial regulators he is a fit and proper person . It’s understood the Three Bears and other influential shareholders would prefer the club to remain listed but will invest more money in any case, calculating that a sum of between £10m and £14m could meet the club’s needs over the next two seasons and meet the doomsday scenario of Stuart McCall’s side spending another year in the Championship. Scotland striker Steven Naismith, meanwhile, has refused to rule out a future return to Ibrox if the club return to the Premiership. The circumstances of his departure in 2012 caused ill feeling, but Naismith – a first pick at English Premiership Everton – insisted: ‘I don’t know what will happen in the coming year never mind the future. Everton forward Steven Naismith refused to rule out a move back to Rangers in the future . Naismith trains ahead of Scotland's friendly with Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on Wednesday . ‘At the moment I love playing for Everton. Since I’ve been there it’s been a great adventure, from being a substitute and not having an impact to playing in most of the big games and having an impact. ‘I love it at the moment but, you never know, things can change so quickly in football. I’d never rule anything out to be honest.’ Backing the decision of the new Rangers regime to appoint Scotland assistant coach Stuart McCall as manager,

Summary: Investors prepared to put more cash into Rangers in return for new shares . The Three Bears consortium loaned the club £1.5m last week . Chairman-elect Dave King is seeking to convince SFA he is a fit and proper person to run the troubled Ibrox club . Steven Naismith refused to rule out a return to Rangers in the future .


Jose Mourinho remains 'pretty confident' his Chelsea side will be crowned Barclays Premier League champions, but Diego Costa is an injury concern for their title run-in. The Blues restored their six-point lead over Manchester City with a 3-2 win over spirited Hull on Sunday and retain a game in hand against rock-bottom Leicester. That makes them heavy favourites to lift the trophy and Mourinho was happy to accept the role of front-runners after Loic Remy grabbed a 77th minute winner at the KC Stadium. Jose Mourinho is confident that his Chelsea side will be able to secure the Premier League title this season . Loic Remy came on as a substitute and scored the winning goal to secure three points for the Blues . 'I'm not pretty sure, I'm pretty confident. I believe in my players, I believe that we can do it but I know it's difficult,' he said. 'I keep thinking the same, the title race should be over. In normal conditions, Chelsea should have eight, 10, 12 points more than we have; title race over. 'But football is unpredictable and the reality is we have a six-point lead, one game in hand, which is our best situation for the whole season.' Costa's short-term involvement is an open question, though. The Spain striker claimed his 20th goal of the season with a wonderful curling effort to put Chelsea 2-0 up inside nine minutes, but hobbled off with a hamstring injury. One negative for Chelsea was the hamstring injury suffered by Diego Costa, which ended his involvement . Costa's replacement, Remy, scored the winning goal and Mourinho thinks he has sufficient replacements . His exit allowed for Remy's match-winning arrival, but whether he emerges from the imminent international break in match condition is uncertain. 'When a striker is playing, the team needs a goal to win the game and with 15 minutes to go the striker, a guy with a lot of experience of hamstring injuries, says "it is over for me", then it is over for him,' said Mourinho. 'He has this problem. He tried to play the Champions League final for Atletico (Madrid, last season) and was injured again and again and again. He has this fragility. 'We know his hamstring is not a strong one. He works hard through the week to compensate the weakness he has there but the injury can come. Remy (centre) celebrates scoring Chelsea's third goal against Hull at the KC Stadium . Mourinho watches on from the bench as his Chelsea side go six points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City . 'If he is injured then we have Remy, we have Drogba. We never cry about injured players.' Costa can at least expect to miss Spain's forthcoming games against Ukraine and Holland, but despite the added rehabilitation time, Mourinho would rather be pressing on with the domestic calendar. 'For Diego (the break) is good, because imagine we play three matches in one week, that's three matches he doesn't play. 'But in this moment we have nine matches to play and I would

Summary: Chelsea went 2-0 up against Hull, but were pulled back to 2-2 . Loic Remy scored Chelsea's third goal to secure all three points . Jose Mourinho is 'pretty confident' that his side will win the league . Diego Costa hobbled off with a hamstring injury, but Mourinho said: 'We never cry about injured players'


Sussex have signed Sri Lanka star Mahela Jayawardene for the first half of this season's Natwest T20 Blast. The 37-year-old batsman, who will be available for Sussex's opening seven matches of the competition, has scored more than 4,000 runs in 170 T20 matches during his career, including almost 1,500 runs in 55 T20 internationals. He was part of the Sri Lanka side that won the ICC World Twenty20 title last year - having also helped them reach the final in 2012 and 2009 - before announcing his retirement from the shortest form of the game at international level. Mahela Jayawardene has signed for Sussex for the first half of this season's T20 blast competition . The 37-year-old batsman has been representing Sri Lanka at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand . Jayawardene has also scored more than 11,000 runs in both Test and one-day international cricket during a glittering career, leaving him in the top seven of all-time runscorers in both formats. He retired from Test cricket last year and will stop playing ODIs after the ongoing World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The former Sri Lanka captain, who has never played county cricket, said: 'I am really exciting about basing myself down at Hove and playing for Sussex during the first half of the summer. 'Sussex is a great club with a proud history and I want to help them win the NatWest T20 Blast this year.' Mahela Jayawardene runs between the wickets during his country's clash with Australia in Sydney . Sussex's professional cricket manager Mark Robinson said: 'It is fantastic news that a player of the calibre of Mahela has agreed to join us. 'His record and his reputation is second to none, and he will also bring into our dressing room his leadership and experience. I'm sure he will be a huge asset to Luke Wright as the new captain, and the whole squad and coaching staff.' Sussex begin their Natwest T20 Blast campaign with the short trip to Kent on Friday, May 15.

Summary: Mahela Jayawardene will be available for Sussex's first seven matches . He has scored almost 1,500 runs in 55 T20 internationals . Jayawardene will be experiencing county cricket for the first time . The Sri Lanka star said: 'Sussex is a great club with a proud history'


A missing UC Berkeley soccer star who vanished in the early hours of Saturday after leaving a fraternity party 'drunk and disoriented' was struck and killed by a car, the LAPD said on Monday. Eloi Vasquez, 19, was fatally hit by the vehicle at around 2.30am on Saturday, just an hour after he was last seen leaving a party at the University of Southern California fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon. His body was found on the state's 10 Freeway on a ramp around three blocks from the university's campus, his family said. However, police could not identify him immediately because of his injuries. But on Monday afternoon, the LAPD reportedly confirmed that the coroner’s officer had identified the person who was hit on the eastbound freeway as Vasquez - a tragic end to a two-day search for him. Scroll down for video . Missing: Missing soccer star Eloi Vasquez, 19, was struck and killed by a car, the LAPD said on Monday. Above, he is pictured (left) in his California Golden Bears team strip, and (right) at the party on Friday night . Party weekend: Vasquez was last seen leaving the University of Southern California;s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity giyse (pictured) early Saturday morning while visiting the college during spring break . Death: His body was found on the state's eastbound 10 Freeway (pictured) on a ramp around three blocks from the university's campus, his family said. Police could not identify him immediately due to his injuries . It is unclear what type of vehicle hit the student at up to 70mph, resulting in such serious injuries. 'The family is understandably very distraught and has respectfully asked for privacy,' police told KTLA 5. The devastating revelation came just hours after Vasquez's family had offered members of the public a $100,000 reward - increased from $50,000 - for information leading to the teenager's safe return. Earlier on Monday, Coroner’s Lt. Fred Corral had said that the county agency was investigating a 'John Doe', who had been fatally struck by a vehicle on the major east-west Freeway, near Vermont. Shortly after Vasquez was last seen, he had called a friend saying he was 'screwed' and had lost his way. The economics major and soccer star at the prestigious school had then lost contact. Reports said he was likely drunk at the time. His cousin Logan Crespan told DailyMail.com: 'He said he was going to the beach when he left the party but the closest beach was 15 miles away.' Vasquez's mother, Wendy Margolin, said that at around 2.20am her son had called a friend, Aurora, Cardenas, and told her he was 'screwed' and did not know where he was. Last seen: The star soccer player had no money of ID on him when he left the party, authorities say . Swim: His cousin Logan Crespan (left) told DailyMail.com he said he was going to the beach, which is 15 miles away . Close: It is unclear what type of vehicle hit the student. 'The family is understandably very distraught and has respectfully asked for privacy,'

Summary: Eloi Vasquez, 19, vanished in the early hours of Saturday after leaving a party at the University of Southern California fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon . On Monday, LAPD confirmed he was actually struck and killed by car on 10 Freeway at 2.30am that morning, three blocks from the college campus . Police had not been able to identify Vasquez immediately due to injuries . Minutes before death, he called friend saying he was 'screwed' and lost . Earlier Monday, teen's family had upped reward for safe return to $100K .


Annie Ramsay, 8, was walking to the park with friends when she was attacked by a dog last week . An eight-year-old girl has been left eating through a syringe after she was attacked by a springer spaniel that tore a centimetre off her lip and bit through her cheek. Annie Ramsay was walking with her friends near her home in Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire, on Thursday when she bent down to stroke the dog as it made its way out of a park with its owner. Her friend stroked the animal first before Annie did the same but the spaniel, which was known to her, licked her face then sank its teeth into her cheek - puncturing her. She ran back home with blood pouring down her face screaming 'I'm going to die' as her horrified father, John, 47, called for an ambulance. Annie was rushed to hospital and underwent plastic surgery, where doctors used the inside or her lip to rebuild the part that had been torn off. She spent three days being treated before she was allowed back home on Sunday, where she is still recovering. The attack has left her unable to eat and her mother Rebecca Ramsay, 34, has to blend her food and feed it to her through a straw or with a syringe. Mrs Ramsay, who has two older sons, Steven, 14, and Josh, 12, said: 'I was heartbroken when I saw her. It's just awful. 'She was petrified but she's been so brave and we're really proud of her. She's a huge dog lover and so sweet with animals so it was a big shock to her. 'The first day after the attack we couldn't even mention the word "dog" around her - she was hysterical. 'But I've been trying to explain to her that you get good dogs and bad dogs because I don't want her to be frightened of them but at the same time part of me never wants her to go near one again.' The schoolgirl had bent down to stroke the dog when it sunk its teeth into her cheek and tore a centimetre of skin from her lip. SHe was rushed to hospital and underwent plastic surgery to fix the damage . The family was struck by tragedy in 2011 when Annie's older brother, Dylan, drowned while swimming in a quarry near their home. 'Since his death I have been campaigning around schools about safety and that's where I was at when Annie was attacked,' said Mrs Ramsay. Annie, who has since returned home to recover, is likely to have a hairline scar as a result of the attack . 'She had been out playing with friends and the owner, who she knows and lives on our road, was coming out of the park and she stroked it like she has done several times before. 'It liked her face and that's when it bit into her cheek and took about a centimetre off her lip. She ran home screaming and my husband shouted for a neighbour to call the ambulance.

Summary: Annie Ramsay was walking with friends when she was attacked by dog . She stroked springer spaniel, it licked her face and then sunk its teeth in . Schoolgirl ran home with blood pouring from face and taken to hospital . Underwent plastic surgery and doctors used inside of her lip to rebuild it . She was is now recovering at home after spending three days in hospital . Dog was seized by police after attack and witnesses will be interviewed . Her mother, Rebecca Ramsay, 34, said the 'dog should be put down' She recently lost her eldest son, Dylan, after he drowned in a nearby quarry .