She's the queen of the glossy, bouncy blow-dry and has her own successful haircare range, so it was only a matter of time before Tamara Ecclestone channeled her expertise into opening a salon. The businesswoman and mother-of-one is getting set to open the rose gold doors to her first UK blow dry bar, Show Dry, this weekend in London. Keen to hear her well-placed haircare tips and put the swanky service to the test, FEMAIL joined Tamara (and baby Sophia) at the glossy Westbourne Grove salon - and it certainly lived up to expectation. Scroll down for video . FEMAIL's Martha Cliff, left, and Bianca London, right, joined Tamara Ecclestone, centre, at the launch of her new blow-dry bar, Show Dry, a swanky but affordable new salon in West London . Speaking to FEMAIL, the Formula One heiress and founder of Show Beauty (her luxurious haircare range) explained that the salon combines sumptuous interiors, the service of sleek designer boutiques and exclusivity of private members clubs. She said: 'As a working wife and new mother I know how hard it is to look and feel great when you don’t have much time and Show Dry aims to provide a slick, time efficient service that allows all women the time to feel fabulous no matter how much time you "don’t have". Speed is everything to me these days.' Martha Cliff, pictured, left, before, and, right, after, had never had a blow-dry before so tested out Tamara's £35 signature and felt like a Disney princess . Bianca London, pictured, left, before, and, right, after, was really impressed with how speedy the service was and how healthy her hair looked and felt afterwards . The socialite has taken every last detail into consideration and for someone with a taste for the finer things in life, you can expect the best of everything. Each station is kitted out with an iPad, which is filled with magazines (to prevent clutter), hair inspiration snaps, a healthy menu (almond milk latte, anyone?), and even a personal driver service courtesy of Uber to protect newly styled hair. 'My home was the inspiration, this could be in my house,' she said of the opulent surroundings. 'The ceiling was inspired by the range's packaging and the rose gold and black is very on brand; I wanted it to be an extension of what I already started.' Despite the swanky surroundings, getting your hair styled a la Tamara will only set you back between £18-£45. The socialite has taken every last detail into consideration and for someone with a taste for the finer things in life, you can expect the best of everything, including a ceiling inspired by the packaging of her hair range . FEMAIL's Bianca London and Martha Cliff - who had never had a blow-dry before - tested out Tamara's £35 signature blow-dry. Speaking about her first-ever blow-dry experience, Martha said: 'I would never have bothered to spend money on a blow-dry, I felt like it was a waste of time but Tamara has changed my mind. 'This is a

Summary: Tamara, 30, is extending Show Beauty range with Show Dry blow-dry bars . First store opens doors in Westbourne Grove this weekend . FEMAIL tested service, which costs between £18-£45 . Rose gold interiors designed to feel like private member's club . Salons come with iPads, valet parking and private drivers .


Guests got their money's worth when a herd of elephants appeared out of the bush to drink out of a private swimming pool on the exclusive Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. More than 60 of the beautiful creatures decided to make use of the resort's pool, taking turns to drink from it three at a time. Rangers and visitors at the resort were treated to a very up-close view of the wild animals as specialist guide Mark Lautenbach snapped these amazing pictures. Scroll down for video . Guests got more than they had paid for when a herd of 60 elephants appeared out of the wild to drink from a private swimming pool . The pool is part of The Homestead, a resort on the exclusive Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa . Lautenbach, 30, who took the pictures on March 3, has been a guide at the resort for the past eight years. He said that the elephants had initially arrived to use a nearby waterhole, but soon turned their attention to the lodge. 'This morning after a rather quiet game drive I had breakfast with the guests and headed off to a rangers meeting in the south of the reserve,' he wrote online. 'The lodge I work at - The Homestead - has a beautiful open plan deck, small gym with two rooms on either side and a pool on the deck overlooking a small waterhole. 'While I was away something spectacular occurred and I was fortunate enough to return just in time to get some photos.' Although there is thick woodland surrounding the waterhole, several herds emerged to go to a nearby waterhole - which was all mud . The elephants had initially arrived to use a nearby waterhole, but soon turned their attention to the lodge and its sprawling pool . 'The view from the lodge is rather open with thick woodland beyond the waterhole, but at around 11 o'clock that morning a herd of elephants emerged from the woodlands and came to drink at the waterhole - a usual but privileged site for guests at Homestead,' he added. 'What we didn't expect was that right behind them another herd arrived, and then another and then another. 'They all went to the small waterhole which had now been depleted at a rapid rate and found there to be just mud. Elephants can drink up to 100 litres of water a day on average and its estimated that these herds drank about 6,000 litres in one sitting . 'Instead of moving off to find water elsewhere, they had a mud wallow then turned their attention to the lodge swimming pool. 'By the time I had arrived there were over 60 elephants all around the lodge drinking from the swimming pool two or three at a time. 'They did not have the decency to drink first before wallowing in the mud, turning the water muddy brown before finishing over half the pool water.' The herd spent over three hours drinking, wallowing and socialising around the

Summary: Several herds of elephants made use of an exclusive resort pool on the Phinda Private Game Reserve . Rangers and visitors were treated to an up-close view of the animals partaking in a refreshing drink in South Africa . One specialist guide, Mark Lautenbach, managed to snap incredible photos of the breath-taking sight .


When confronted with the sight of a charging hippo hungry for meat, most holidaymakers would run a mile. But one snap-happy couple stayed put to capture the beast in all its glory as it bounded towards them through an African swamp. Michael and Jacqueline Tucker were holidaying in Botswana when the animal bore its fangs at them during a safari. Rather than run from the hungry animal, Mr Tucker, 38, whipped out his camera. As his stunning collection of photographs show, the animal changed its mind at the last minute, waddling off in search of food elsewhere as their group's motorboat kicked in. Who's there? An angry hippopotamus made a dash for a group of tourists in Chobe National Park, Botswana, with one of the group able to capture the moment it nearly reached their boat in a swamp . Closing in: The animal moved with 'astonishing' pace said Mr Tucker, a professional photographer in the area with his wife, Jacqueline . Not happy: The beast was far from pleased when the group of tourists brought their boat into its territory of the water . The encounter was not without risk though, he said, with their guide hurriedly trying to start the boat's engine as the hippopotamus closed in. 'It was astonishing the speed the hippo moved and we were definitely in danger. 'Our guide decided to get us up close to a pod of hippos that were resting on a small island. As we were drifting towards them with the motor off, the dominant bull decided we were too close and started charging us. 'It all happened very quickly and as the hippo was gaining valuable ground by the second, we were trying very hard to get the motor boat started. 'After two unsuccessful attempts the motor finally started and we managed to get away. 'Incredibly, I managed to get a few photographs of the charge as we luckily escaped the angry hippo. 'The pictures will always remind us how lucky we were.' Get your own swamp: Mr Tucker was able to capture the beasts' yellowed fangs and tongue in a stunning collection of photographs . Getting closer: The rest of the group remained in their seats as the guide tried to restart the boat, the animal growing ever closer . Off you go: Eventually the tour's boat restarted, with the animal pleased to see them leave just in the nick of time . Don't bother coming back: While Mr Tucker said he was glad to have been able to capture the encounter, he said the images remind him of how much danger they were in at the time .

Summary: Michael and Jacqueline Tucker were holidaying in Botswana when they encountered the beast in a swamp . Their tour guide's motorboat failed to start as the animal made its way through the water towards them . Mr Tucker, a photographer, whipped out his camera to capture the astonishing near-miss .


These are the photographs the Los Angeles Police Department claims prove that a homeless man they killed yesterday was trying to take an officer's gun away. A frame from an onlooker's video shows the man grabbing at an officer's waistband, police say, while a close-up of the weapon in question apparently shows damage caused by the scuffle. At least three officers opened fire on the man after he allegedly reached for the gun during the violent midday encounter on Skid Row. The man's name is thought to have been Booth, but he is known locally as 'Africa' and 'Cameroon' in reference to his African heritage. Scroll down for video . Proof? Police say this frame shows the floored homeless man, circled center, reaching up for a police officer's gun during a fatal encounter yesterday in Lose Angeles . Shot dead: A homeless man, circled in red, was gunned down by the Los Angeles Police Department yesterday. Above is the moment directly after the fatal scuffle, after police had backed away . 'Damaged gun': The LAPD said this image shows the officer's pistol after the encounter. LA police chief Charlie Beck said damaged magazine and a partially-discharged bullet prove there was a struggle over it . Proof? The police department displayed a host of photographs which they think vindicates their officers at a new conference today . Los Angeles police chief Charlie Beck showed off the images at a news conference, recorded by local channel ABC7, 24 hours after the confrontation. He claimed the images showed that the magazine and slide of the officer's pistol were damaged - and that a bullet had been partially discharged from the chamber. Beck said: 'While on the ground and struggling with the officers the man forcibly grabbed on of the officers' holstered pistols, resulting in an officer involved shooting. 'Photos of the officer's pistol are on my right. As you can see, the slide is partially engaged and a round had been partially ejected and has fouled the firing chamber. 'This is indicative of a struggle over the weapon. As you can also see, the magazine is dislodged from its resting-place. This is also idnicative of force used on a weapon. Shocking footage of the incident showed the man flailing at officers before being pinned to the floor. They try to use a Taser on him - but it seemingly has no effect. Shouts of 'Drop the gun! Drop the gun!' can be heard seconds before officers open fire on the prone man. Today police released photographs of an officer's weapon after the confrontation, which they say proves the weapon was involved in a struggle. He also said two of the officers were injured and are now on crutches. Witnesses to the killing immediately said the police were too aggressive dealing with the man, whom they say had mental health issues. The LAPD said he was wanted in connection with a robbery. Justification? LA Police Chief Charlie Beck offered the explanation this afternoon . Killing: This is the moment police fired shots at the homeless man,

Summary: Los Angeles cops gunned down homeless man Sunday afternoon . Claimed he was killed after trying to take an officer's gun . Police chief today revealed photographs which he said proves their case . Witnesses have disputed whether the man ever reached for a gun . Skid Row dweller was apparently called Booth, but known locally as 'Africa'


A 16-year-old boy has been banned from travelling abroad after his two elder brothers were killed fighting jihad in Syria. The teenager, who cannot be named, was made a ward of the court at a hearing in the Family Division of the High Court in London today. A judge made the ruling after social services at Brighton and Hove City Council raised fears that the boy could follow in his brothers' footsteps and travel to the war-torn region. The teenager, who cannot be named, was made a ward of the court at a hearing in the Family Division of the High Court in London (pictured) today. Social services feared he could follow in his brothers' footsteps . Barrister Martin Downs, representing the council, told the court that three of his brothers had gone to fight for the al-Nusra Front - a group with links to al-Qaeda. Two had died in their teens and the third had been wounded but was still fighting in Syria. A friend of the teenager had also been killed in fighting. Mr Downs added that his family had an 'extraordinary history' and he also had an uncle who had been held in United States' detention camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The ruling prevents the teenager, who has dual Libyan and British citizenship, from leaving England and Wales. Mr Justice Hayden, who said the four fighters could not be named, added: 'The local authority's anxiety here is that (the teenager) may wish to follow the path which his brothers have walked.' He also heard that council staff had learned that family members were making plans for the teenager to go on a trip to Dubai during the Easter holiday. Mr Justice Hayden said he was concerned to 'keep this lad alive' and said an order which barred from travelling abroad was proportionate. '[The teenager] is a vulnerable young person. He has grown up in modern Britain in an extraordinary family - a family where the male members are patently committed to waging Jihad in war-torn Syria,' he said. He told the court he had balanced the teenager's human rights and added: 'The balance falls clearly in protecting this young man, ultimately from himself.' Mr Justice Hayden made the ruling after social services at Brighton and Hove City Council (headquarters pictured) raised fears that the boy could follow in his brothers' footsteps and travel to the war-torn region . The boy's mother, who he lives with, is said to be was 'exhausted by grief' and there were concerns that she was unable to place 'proper boundaries' around him. Mr Justice Hayden said the council had considered asking for the teenager to be taken into care but given the boy's age, staff thought making him a ward of court would be a better option. The judge said by becoming a ward of court the youngster would come under the protection of a judge and added: 'A child who is a ward of court may not be removed from England and Wales without the court's permission.' Mr Downs said the teenager's father

Summary: Teenager's brothers were killed while waging jihad in war-torn Syria . Social services raised fears the 16-year-old could follow in their footsteps . Judge made him a ward of court, stopping him from travelling abroad .


Financial accounts for QPR show their 'real' losses last season were almost £70million - a figure that still leaves them facing a fine of more than £50m. The Football League's complex Financial Fair Play rules are designed to discourage rich owners buying success and endangering the health of their clubs. A tariff of fines is in place for clubs that massively overspend. Earlier this month QPR announced they had made a loss of £9.8m but the accounts filed at Companies House now prove the smaller loss figure was only possible because of the owners, mainly Tony Fernandes, writing off £60m of old loans in an 'exceptional item' in the accounts. QPR owner Tony Fernandes was among those to write off £60million of old loans to the London club . QPR's players get put through their paces in training ahead of Saturday's game against Crystal Palace . Q: Queens Park Rangers accounts for 2013-14 have now been filed in detail at Companies House. What do they show? A: They show that the club’s ‘true’ losses for last season were £69.8m, instead of the £9.8m declared by the club earlier this month. They used an accounting method, an ‘exceptional item’, to count a £60m write-off of loans to the owners as effective income. Their real income was £38.7m. Q: Why does this matter? A: Because if clubs lose lots of money in the Championship, where QPR played last season, they face potential ‘Financial Fair Play’ fines from the Football League. The FFP rules are in place to stop clubs ‘financial doping’ and stop them spending themselves to bankruptcy. To simplify: clubs that massively overspend, and lose lots of money as a result, face fans which grow in relation to the overspending. Q: How much fine do QPR face? A: If they’d really lost only £9.8m last season, the fine would have been tiny, perhaps not even a million pounds. But if the real loss is £69.8m, the fine could be as high as £58m, and is likely to be at least £50m. That would be the biggest fine on any club for any reason in global football history. Q: Who will decide? A: Lawyers, probably. The parties are locked in talks about what happens next. Q: What do QPR say? A: No comment. Effectively, QPR counted that £60m write-off as extra income. But that money is noted in the accounts as being a 'related-party transaction' - and the Football League's own FFP rules explicitly rule out that related party moves of the kind QPR have undertaken. The League rule out such moves in order to prevent 'artificially' lowered losses. A QPR spokesman told Sportsmail: 'We have no comment.' A Football League spokesman reiterated an earlier League statement that the League remains in talks with QPR about the situation, but won't add details. If the League ultimately rule that QPR's 'real' losses are £69.8m, then the FFP fine they potentially face will be £57.9m. QPR will legitimately be able to write off some of that £69.8m as acceptable losses - for youth investment, and some

Summary: QPR announced a loss of £9.8million up to May 2014 earlier this month . Their 'real' loss was almost £70m after £60m of loans were written off . The London club could face a Football League fine of more than £50m . They will not be allowed to play in the Championship if they do not pay . But QPR cannot be forced to pay while they are in the Premier League . CLICK HERE for all the latest QPR news .


Those who claim Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor humiliate their contestants will be foaming at the mouth when they hear about ITV's latest prime-time Saturday night extravaganza. When international illusionist Keith Barry introduces an extraordinary new Generation Game-type TV show tonight, viewers will see what happens when the contestants who are competing to win pots of money are given bizarre instructions under hypnosis. They end up doing the most mind-bogglingly embarrassing things – to the extent that while your toes do curl for them, you have to remind yourself that they have willingly volunteered to make fools of themselves. Hypnotist Keith Barry with five contestants on ITV's new show You're Back In The Room . Hosted by Phillip Schofield, ITV's You're Back In The Room pits five hypnotised strangers against each other as they take on apparently simple game-show challenges straight out of Bruce Forsyth's 70s heyday, such as making balloon animals and doing impersonations of pop stars. The twist that brings it into the 21st century Hunger Games-style arena is when Keith – who's already hypnotised them – then sabotages their chances of winning by telling them to do the weirdest things. So for example, when a clutch of five contestants is asked to make sculptures out of clay, one is made to believe that the clay is a miracle face cream, while another is certain it smells of dog dirt. A third is convinced she really is a mad French sculptor, a fourth that everyone else's sculptures are obscene and the final one, when triggered by hearing that famous Unchained Melody song, believes he's Patrick Swayze in the amorous pottery scene from the film Ghost. Of course the question of how safe it is to play with the volunteering contestants' minds like this, and just how humiliating the results are once all inhibitions are removed, is going to make this one of the most controversial shows ever. Keith, an Irish hypnotist and magician who has appeared on stage and TV all over the world and also uses his technique to help people overcome phobias and shyness, admits even he wasn't quite sure what would happen. Kate Cook, with host Phillip Schofield, believes her sculpting clay is face cream after being hypnotised . 'They were like greyhounds coming out onto the track, ready to accept any suggestion I gave them,' he says. 'But I was a bit worried they might run amok because while Phillip is on stage at all times, I'm not. So even though the contestants couldn't see me I still felt I had a duty of responsibility to keep control over their behaviour. 'Hypnosis is about shutting down the conscious mind and re-igniting the unconscious and the imagination, so while I give instructions to them under hypnosis the contestants might interpret those instructions in all kinds of ways. For example, 60-year-old contestant Carolyn was a polite and gentle soul off-camera, but after hypnosis I could get her to do anything. When she was told to be a frustrated French sculptor, she got very, very angry. Phillip

Summary: You're Back In The Room is hosted by Phillip Schofield . Pits five hypnotised strangers against each other . They take on game-show challenges such as making balloon animals . They end up doing the most mind-bogglingly embarrassing things . So is it entertainment or humiliation?


Any mother who is charged with getting a young family ready in the morning knows exactly how physically demanding it can be. And it is a daily reality Lili Kirtin-Grossman - who is only eight - knows all too well. Before Lili, from Barnet, north London, even heads out to school in the morning she has to help to get three people dressed, as well as put on the wash and make breakfast for her family. Scroll down for video . 'Capable' Lili Kirtin-Grossman, 8, helps to support her mum Sarah, who suffers from a degenerative spine condition and has been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, with looking after her two younger siblings . The young schoolgirl knows how to work the family washing machine and will frequently put on a load of washing before going to school in a morning . Lili has been identified as one of Britain's youngest carers, looking after her younger siblings Kaya and Tyler as well as her mother, Sarah. The 37-year-old, who is an ex-dancer, is registered disabled and suffers from a degenerative condition - scoliosis - which causes the spine to curve. The painful illness not only makes it difficult for her to walk but can leave her in agony. In addition, Sarah has been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, which has seen her sectioned twice. Sarah is separated from Lili's father Graeme and has two other younger children, three-year-old Tyler, who suffers from ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and two-year-old Kaya, who, more often than not, Lili is charged with taking care of. She told the Mirror: 'I've always done lots to help Mummy. She wakes me up in the morning around 7am - I'm normally a bit tired, but I get myself dressed and then help Kaya out of her cot, because we share a room.' Mum Sarah (left) says she feels guilty that she has to ask Lili to help with family life. Lili (right) can prepare family meals including pie and mash and spaghetti bolognese and knows how to use a knife safely . An average day continues with Kaya preparing 'Coco Pops and milk' for her little sister and making her mother a cup of tea. Lili adds: 'Some mornings I'll run Mummy a bath. Depending on how well she is, she can dress herself, but I help with things she finds hard, like putting on her socks and shoes. Then, when we've all got our bags and coats on, I go to school.' Lili's story is all too familiar. According to the charity Carers Trust, there are currently estimated to be at least 180,000 carers under 18 in the UK. The organisation has launched a new website, Babble.carers.org, specifically for children who are caring for siblings or grown ups. The charity adds that many children feel they can't share the burden of what's happening at home, with up to 39 per cent of young carers not admitting to a teacher that they are looking after someone. Another harrowing statistic is that children caring for others often face bullying, with 68

Summary: Lili, 8, helps disabled mum Sarah to look after two toddler siblings . 'Capable' youngster often makes family dinners after day at school . Charity Carers Trust has launched a new website to help young carers .


With its breathtaking river views, neo-Gothic period features and world class location in the heart of London, the Palace of Westminster is the ultimate dream home. And if housing campaign group Generation Rent gets its way, this could become a reality for hundreds of Londoners, as well as saving the Government £120million over five years. The organisation has come up with a plan to transform the World Heritage site into 364 affordable flats in a bid to save taxpayers money and relocate Parliament to - Hull. As part of the stunt to raise awareness about the lack of social housing, the group said the move would create 500 jobs in a northern town and save millions in staffing costs. Housing campaign group Generation rent has proposed moving Parliament to Hull and converting the empty buildings into 364 flats . Flats would be available in the historic building for £258 per week for a one-bedroom flat (£1,118 per month), £299 for a two-bedroom (£1,297 per month) and £350 for a three-bedroom (£1,520) under the fantasy scheme. Architect Jay Morton has made the most of the high ceilings in the plans as these would be split to make room for three-bedroom maisonettes for families. Corridors will be transformed into one and two-bedroom flats with windows on both sides. The iconic debating chambers on the ground floor of the Grade I-listed building would be turned into a swimming pool and a library as the ground floor has been deemed a flood risk. Ms Morton, who drew up the plans, said: 'This redevelopment would provide a unique opportunity to renovate the existing fabric of the building and provide much needed accommodation for those who live and work in the city, while re-injecting a community back into the heart of the borough.' The Palace of Westminster's high ceiling would be split to make room for three-bedroom maisonettes for families . The numerous courtyards within the Parliamentary estate allow many of the homes to be dual aspect . The campaign group is aiming to raise awareness about the lack of social housing and suggest cost-saving measures for the Government. It suggests relocating MPs and Lords to Hull which boasts the cheapest rent in England with £325 per month for a one-bedroom home. 'This is an idea that will save taxpayers money, help build houses in London and give a disadvantaged northern economy a welcome boost,' according to the plans. The proposal pointed out that 335 MPs rent second homes and claim expenses, costing the taxpayer £5.21million in 2013. Generation Rent also hopes it would create 5,000 badly needed jobs in the disadvantaged northern city. Corridors in the iconic building would be transformed into one and two-bedroom flats with windows on both sides . The flats in the World Heritage site would be available from just £258 per week for a one-bedroom flat . The iconic chambers on the ground floor of the Grade I-listed building would be turned into a swimming pool and a library . 'It also costs more to employ people in London. If Parliament were

Summary: Campaign group proposed to move Parliament to Hull and convert building . Palace of Westminster would be transformed into 364 affordable flats . One-bedroom flat in iconic building would be available for £258 per week . Swimming pool would be built in iconic debating chambers . Generation Rent suggested relocating MPs and Lords to Hull, Yorkshire . Housing campaign group believes this would save £120m over five years . Some 335 MPs rent homes and claim expenses, costing £5.21m in 2013 .


Cricketer David Warner has opened up about the emotional turmoil he feels every day as he continues to grieve over the devastating death of his friend and team mate, Phillip Hughes. Hughes was tragically killed in November 2014 in a freak accident during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG. Warner was by Hughes' side when the 25-year-old was struck in the head by a bouncer, resulting in a catastrophic head injury. Warner, 28, desperately tried to help the young batsman, holding Hughes' hand as he was taken from the field. 'When I got home after that day I was standing in the shower and I was sort of facing the wall with my hands on my head going: “why?” His fiance, former ironwoman Falzon, described her husband-to-be as a 'warrior' on the pitch but a 'softie' at home. Falzon told 60 Minutes that Warner has been 'truly inspirational'. Scroll down for video . Cricketer David Warner has opened up about the emotional turmoil he feels every day as he continues to grieve the devastating death of his friend and team mate, Phillip Hughes . Warner (left) was by Hughes'(right) side when the 25-year-old was struck in the head by a bouncer, resulting in a catastrophic and fatal head injury . Warner has opened up about how he took to the pitch again just two weeks after Hughes' funeral . Four months after Hughes' distressing death, it's clear that the memories of the fatal blow and Hughes' final days are never far from David Warner's mind. 'The thought of coming off that day (at the SCG) holding his hand was…' Warner began, fading off as he was overcome with emotion during his interview with Channel Nine's 60 Minutes. 'It hurts every day when I think about it.' Warner says that he still can't comprehend that his mate lost his life whilst playing a game. ‘It’s hard to talk about it now; It was so hard to talk about it with Candice,’ Warner told Channel 9's 60 Minutes, speaking about his fiance. ‘I turned around to Candice and said, 'Why? Why does this happen? 'Why did this happen in a game of cricket?' Warner broke down in tears during the interview as he tried to explain the pain of his grief, with his devoted fiancée Falzon by his side to offer support. Warner admits that he still battles with Hughes' death, asking: 'Why? Why does this happen? Why did this happen in a game of cricket?' David Warner celebrates his century at the Sydney Cricket Ground against India by looking to the sky . The Australia batsman removed his helmet and kissed the ground after reaching 63 on January 6 . Best mates: David Warner (L) warms up pre match alongside Phillip Hughes (R) in June 2013 . Hughes was placed in an induced coma after his accident and his loved ones held a vigil at his bedside for two days, as the country prayed for a miracle that never came. Tragically Hughes died on November 26, just three days shy of his

Summary: David Warner says his friend Phillip Hughes' death 'hurts every day' Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died tragically at the SCG in 2014 . He scored 101 during his heroic return to the SCG on January 6 for Day One of the Australia v India Sydney Test . Warner kissed the ground when he reached 63 to commemorate Hughes . He has ls to take to the pitch again .


His decision to turn down not one but four investment offers amounting to £75,000 from TV’s Dragons’ Den was greeted with shock and disbelief. But the gamble seems to have paid off and now 26-year-old entrepreneur Ryan O’Rorke, from Edinburgh, the man behind gourmet food, snacks and craft beer subscription club Flavourly, has raised more than £300,000 through crowd-funding platform Crowdcube. The figure is four times greater than the sum offered by the Dragons (for a 20 per cent stake) on the programme broadcast last month. Ryan O’Rorke is the brains behind gourmet food and beer subscription club Flavourly. The company has just raised more than £300,000 through crowdfunding . Flavourly selects the finest independently-produced gourmet food, snacks and craft beer from small British companies . On Saturday 21 March, O'Rorke's company hit its £300,000 target in exchange for a 23 per cent stake in the business. By Monday morning, the venture was overfunding, having raised £333,220 from 256 investors. The largest single investment has been £50,000. Mr O’Rorke said: ‘We’re over the moon to have smashed our £300,000 target. And it hasn’t stopped there – the bids are still flying in. 'We’re thrilled that hundreds of public investors have embraced Flavourly with such enthusiasm. 'We’ve huge plans ahead and this investment will enable us to accelerate our mission to become the go-to destination of gourmet food, snacks and craft beer across Europe.’ Having seen his father, an amateur honey maker, struggle to sell products outside his local circle, Mr O’Rorke found 75 per cent of small British producers do not have the resources or infrastructure to sell direct to consumers or the multiples. The Dragons (l-r) Duncan Bannatyne, Kelly Hoppen, Deborah Meaden, Piers Linney and Peter Jones . Mr O’Rorke launched Flavourly in November 2012 from his grandmother’s garage in Edinburgh. Flavourly selects the finest independently-produced gourmet food, snacks and craft beer and delivers them in a package to customers each month. Popular products include bacon jam, chilli popcorn and venison, mushroom and whisky pasta sauce. Since its launch the company has grown 500 per cent year on year, shipping more than 500,000 products from over 300 small British producers. Its craft beer club was launched in 2014 and received 4,000 orders on the first day. Flavourly has helped break many small producers into the mainstream markets and recently launched its online marketplace where customers can rebuy favourite items at the most affordable prices on the web. On Dragons’ Den last month, O’Rorke was seen pitching for £75,000 and received four separate investment offers, plus a job offer from Kelly Hoppen. Viewers saw O’Rorke accept a joint bid from Piers Linney and Peter Jones in exchange for a 20 per cent stake of the business. However, following the show’s recording, O’Rorke and Flavourly CEO Assean Sheikh decided to decline the Dragons’ offer and pursue other investment opportunities. The company's craft beer club was launched in 2014 and received 4,000 orders on the first day .

Summary: Flavourly raised money through crowdfunding platform Crowdcube . The figure is four times greater than the £75,000 offered by the Dragons . Company is the brainchild of Scottish entrepreneur Ryan O’Rorke, 26 .


Former U.S. presidents cost taxpayers more than $879,000 per year in pensions, personnel, benefits, travel and office expenses, and Bill Clinton's cumulative near-$16 million total is bringing him new scrutiny as his wife makes the case for a White House run of her own. Daily Mail Online reported Clinton's take in 2014, amounting to slightly less than $1.14 million per year, based on a paper from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service (CRS). That amount is still less than George W. Bush's $1.18 million annual haul. But since Clinton has had an eight-year head start, his overall benefits are the highest by far, totalling $15,938,000 since he left the White House in January 2001. His disbursement each year from the General Services Administration includes $96,000 for salaries; insiders told Politico that some of that money has been passed through to staffers at the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO AND THE CRS REPORT . KA-CHING: Bill Clinton costs taxpayers more than $1 million every year even though he and Hillary are worth more than $100 million . ART SUBSIDY: George W. Bush has taken up painting in his post-presidency, and taxpayers are buying the brushes and canvases . 'GSA does not dictate the number of staff for whom the allocation is used,' a foundation spokesperson told the inside-the-beltway newspaper. The foundation also insisted the Bill Clinton's personal funds, not taxpayer dollars, paid for the now-infamous private email server that his wife Hillary used exclusively while secretary of state. Mrs. Clinton said Tuesday during a contentious press conference in New York City that the former president set up the server for his own staff's use, and she began using it later. As she ramps up for a presidential campaign, critics have piled on with accusations that she intentionally avoided using a government-issued email address while she was the nation's top diplomat in order to hide electronic communications from State Department archivists. But she insisted on Tuesday that decision was made purely for 'convenience.' The larger question raised by Politico is whether it's appropriate for tax dollars to subsidize the salaries of nonprofit employees while their work is leveraged to support a potential presidential candidate. While Bill Clinton has received more post-White House cash overall than any other living former president, George W. Bush’s annual numbers are the highest . The Clinton Foundation is now Hillary's principal political messenger in the public sphere. Although its work doesn't include overt politicking or political campaigning, there's no mistaking that the public sees what Washington wags call 'Clinton, Inc.' – the amalgamation of the family's political, commercial and philanthropic arms – as a single entity. Sources also told Politico that staffers whose compensation straddles Bill Clinton's foundation purse and his government benefits include former White House aide Doug Band and senior Clinton Foundation staffer Laura Graham. The paper also speculated that Tina Flournoy, a former union official who is now Bill Clinton's chief of staff and advised Hillary Clinton's 2008 campaign, has followed suit. New York Magazine observed Flournoy's arrival at the foundation in

Summary: The Former Presdients Act provides pensions and office expenses for Clinton, both Bushes and Jimmy Carter . A 2014 Congressional Research Service report described the payments, pegging Clinton's total at $15.9 million, an average of $1.14 million per year . He has an 8-year head start on George W. Bush, who nevertheless collects the most each year – an average of $1.18 million . Some of the Clinton payouts are subsidizing staff who work at his family foundation, now closely tied to his wife Hillary . Clinton spokesman insists the infamous private email server in the power-couple's home was paid for out of Bill Clinton's pocket .


One bull is certainly set to have the ladies chasing him around the paddock with his buff appearance. Paul the cow, a rescued resident of the animal sanctuary in Butjadingen, Germany, was filmed as he enjoyed a grooming session on a giant cleaning machine. Footage shows him closing his eyes in bliss as the roller combs over his coat. First he angles it on the top of his head. He then gives his eyelids and cheeks a brief scrub. At one point he cranes his head back so his neck can be massaged. He might have had a rocky start in life, but Paul certainly appears to be one happy cow now. De-mudding: Paul the cow, a rescued resident of the animal sanctuary in Butjadingen, Germany, was filmed as he enjoyed a grooming session on a giant cleaning machine . Scrubbing up well: Footage shows him closing his eyes in bliss as the roller combs over his coat . Hitting all the spots: At one point he cranes his head back so his neck can be massaged .

Summary: Paul the cow, a rescued resident of the animal sanctuary in Germany was filmed as he enjoyed a grooming session on a giant cleaning machine .


An estimated one in five people will suffer with depression in their lifetime. But scientists have now found that Macaque monkeys show similar signs of depression to humans, such as shying away from a group, losing their appetite and adopting a hunched posture. By studying creatures in a social situation, they hope to learn more about why humans may become depressed, which could improve treatment for the debilitating mental disorder. Scientists have found that Macaque monkeys show similar signs of depression to humans, such as shying away from a group (shown in E) and adopting a hunched posture (shown at A, B, D and E). Image C suggests bullying from dominant monkeys (marked in the pictures with red arrows) in the form of a cut to the monkey's ear. Intimidating behaviour (B and D) may explain the monkeys' depression . Previous studies have used rodents, which 'do not realistically resemble the etiopathological [causal] development of depression, which occurs naturally in a social context,’ according to the study, published in Nature. Researchers at Chongqing Medical University, China, and Wake Forest University in North Carolina, examined depression in cynomolgus macaque monkeys living in social colonies at Zhongke Experimental Animal Co. in Suzhou, eastern China. The cause of depression in some cases, appears to be down to bullying behaviour by dominant members of the colonies, such as intimidating and even attacking lower status monkeys. Each colony was made up of two males and approximately 20 females as well as their offspring, reflecting how they would live in the wild. Twenty females showing symptoms of depression, such as no interest in food, grooming or mating. Dominant behaviour is marked with red arrows, above and depressed monkeys with blue arrows. Feeding: The depressed monkeys spent less time eating and drinking than their healthy peers. Behaviour: They spent less time resting on elevated perches such as shelves and hanging chains, which are favourites with healthier and more dominant monkeys. Movement: Depressed subjects spent more time sitting on the floor and less time walking around. Grooming: The sad monkeys spent less time grooming each other and being groomed, which is a sign of sociability in healthy monkeys. They also spent less time taking care of themselves, by scratching, for example. Nursing: They also nursed their infants less than healthy monkeys. A total of 52 colonies were observed and 1,007 female monkeys screened for depression, Real Clear Science reported. Twenty females showing symptoms of depression, such as no interest in food, grooming or mating, were chosen and compared to 20 ‘happy’ monkeys and 10 that had been kept in isolation and were also thought to be depressed. The researchers found that the naturally depressed and isolated monkeys behaved in a similar way, such as ‘stereotypical prostrated and socially unresponsive posture as well as exacerbation of socially submissive behaviours,’ the study said. Naturally depressed monkeys displayed a slumped posture, less interest in feeding and sex and diminished communication and reciprocal grooming with others. 'One to two subjects per stable social colony (17–22 subjects) manifested a depressive phenotype that may be attributed

Summary: Experts from universities in China and North Carolina studied monkeys . Identified signs of depression, such as losing appetite and hunching over . Unhappiness may be caused by bullying behaviour by dominant monkeys . Studying primates in social situation may shed light on human depression .


A British hotelier found shot dead in his burnt out Range Rover on one of the world's most idyllic islands had received death threats over his controversial £5.4million bid to take over another luxury resort, an inquest has heard. Oliver Gobat's body was found in the passenger seat of his car in April last year, burned beyond all recognition on a remote track on St Lucia's exclusive Cap Estate - less than two miles from the luxury hotel his family owned. The popular businessman - who was born on the island, but raised in Surrey - had been shot twice in the head before the car was set alight, in what is thought to have been an attempt to destroy any forensic evidence. Killing: Oliver Gobat was shot twice in the head, before his car was set alight on a quiet road in St Lucia . Shock: Family and friends were stunned by the killing of the popular businessman, born on the island . Jealousy: Mr Gobat, 38, ran the luxury Cap Maison - and was involved in a £5.4million deal for another resort . The killing left family and friends - including Carol Vorderman - stunned, but an inquest into his death has revealed Mr Gobat received death threats in the run up to his murder. The inquest, being held in Working, Surrey, heard that Mr Gobat was helping to organise the £5.4million ($8million) takeover of The Landings, a luxury beach resort on St Lucia which had become insolvent. But a rival bidder organised a 'smear campaign' against Mr Gobat, and the 38-year-old had received death threats - which he hid from his family. Mother Helen Gobat told the hearing: 'He was the victim of a smear campaign. 'There was a blog set up called Pirates of the Caribbean. It was intended to damage his reputation. 'We subsequently learned he had received death threats.' His brother Adam - who said Mr Gobat was a very likeable person - added: 'It transpires that the person who was behind the smear campaign was a rival bidder to buy The Landings. 'That person is a UK citizen.' The victim's brother also revealed that after The Landings deal was completed following Mr Gobat's death, another signatory to the consortium received a death threat. Threats: Mother Helen, pictured with husband Theo, told an inquest there was a smear campaign against him . Success: 'He's a good looking, successful chap in St Lucia and it's a small community so there's a lot of jealousy that goes around,' his mother told the inquest in Woking, Surrey . Anger: The family have also been left frustrated with the lack of progress made by local police into the case . Mrs Gobat told the coroner her son, who had worked on St Lucia for 10 years before his death, had probably never expected anyone to kill him over his business dealings but admitted there was likely to have been 'jealousy' towards his success on the island. Mr Gobat ran the luxury Cap Maison hotel with his brothers Adam and Rufus

Summary: Oliver Gobat's body found in the passenger seat of his car in April 2014 . The 38-year-old had been shot twice in the head, and his 4x4 burnt out . Friends and family were shocked at Mr Gobat's violent death at the time . But an inquest heard he had received death threats over £5.4m hotel deal . Family say he was a victim of a 'smear campaign' - but kept threats secret .


As one of the youngest and most successful entrepreneurs in the world, any career advice from Mark Zuckerberg should probably taken fairly serious, or at the very least written down. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress this week - the world's biggest wireless phone fair in Barcelona - the 30-year-old Facebook founder was asked the main thing he looks for in a potential employee. And his answer was as simple as it was significant. 'I will only hire someone to work directly for me if I would work for that person,' Zuckerberg told the gathering at a town hall meeting. 'It's a pretty good test.' Scroll down for video . 'I will only hire someone to work directly for me if I would work for that person': Mark Zuckerberg - appearing at the the 2015 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 2 - gave away some his key career advice . CEO speak: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg gives his keynote conference during the first day of the Mobile World Congress 2015 at the Fira Gran Via complex on March 2, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain . Earlier this week, Zuckerberg was forced to fend off complaints that his hugely popular social network was getting a free ride out of telecom operators who host its service on smartphones. He was confronted with tensions between Internet giants such as Facebook and Google and telecom firms present at the Mobile World Congress, the world's biggest wireless phone fair, in Barcelona. Executives have complained that some Internet services' smartphone applications generate revenue while it is the telephone companies that are forced to invest in the networks that host them. The Wall Street Journal on Sunday quoted Denis O'Brien, chairman of international wireless firm Digicel Group, as saying: 'Mark Zuckerberg is like the guy who comes to your party and drinks your champagne, and kisses your girls, and doesn't bring anything.' Zuckerberg later defended himself in an appearance at the congress alongside the heads of several telecom companies with which he is working to launch smartphone Internet access in developing countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia. 'We have these services that people love and that are drivers of data usage... and we want to work this out so that way it's a profitable model for our partners,' Zuckerberg said. Keynote: The annual Mobile World Congress hosts some of the wold's largest communication companies, with many unveiling their latest phones and wearables gadgets . The head of Norwegian company Telenor, Jon Fredrik Baksaas, said it was a 'point of tension' that Facebook and the Whatsapp service that it owns offer free messaging which bypasses the phone companies' own paid services. Telenor is one of the companies working to launch free access to Facebook's phone application in developing countries. In those deals, Facebook is serving as an incentive to draw new customers since it is one of the most in-demand services for smartphone users in emerging markets. 'We need to find a balance because we are the ones that deploy resources locally, we work locally, we create a

Summary: Zuckerberg, 30, essentially looks for people who would make a good boss . 'I will only hire someone to work directly for me if I would work for that person,' he said . Zuckerberg appeared at the annual Mobile World Congress in Bareclona . Facebook was accused of getting a free ride from telecom operators .


Harry Kane stepped out for his first senior England training session at St George's Park on Tuesday morning and it would seem Roy Hodgson is planning to throw the Tottenham striker in at the deep end. According to Hodgson's training notes, Kane was part of a two-man attack alongside Three Lions captain Wayne Rooney in what seemed to be plans for a five-a-side match. The 21-year-old's name was written next to Rooney's with two large circles around each and in front of a back three of Kyle Walker, Gary Cahill and Kieran Gibbs. Harry Kane trains with the England senior squad for the first team at St George's Park on Tuesday morning . Roy Hodgson holds a piece of paper which seems to pair Wayne Rooney and Kane together in attack . Hodgson talks with assistant manager Ray Lewington (left) and coach Gary Neville during the session . Kane goes through a drill with the ball as training gets underway at England's Burton-upon-Trent base . The striker jogs alongside Rooney (3rd right) and uncapped Tottenham team-mate Ryan Mason (2nd right) Kane challenges Everton midfielder Ross Barkley for the ball during Tuesday's session . Kyle Walker (left), Kane and Phil Jones in action during England's first training session of the week . Mason (left) and Kane will be hoping to make an impact in training ahead of England's next two fixtures . Games played: 26 . Minutes played: 1,876 . Goals: 19 . Right foot: 10 . Left foot: 5 . Headed: 4 . Inside area: 17 . Outside area: 2 . Kane looked at ease during a light warm-up as he jogged alongside fellow uncapped Spurs team-mate Ryan Mason, who was drafted in to the squad after Adam Lallana withdrew because of a groin injury. Before training began, Rooney was presented with England Player of the Year award as voted for by fans, while Chelsea youngster Dominic Solanke received the Young Player of the Year gong before joining Hodgson's squad for Tuesday's session. James Milner, Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines trained in the gym as part of their usual regimes while Jordan Henderson and Michael Carrick only took part in the first half of the session. Speaking of his first England call-up, Kane said recently: 'I can't wait. It has been a dream to be called up but obviously I want to go and play. 'There is great competition for places and hopefully I can just do my best whilst I am away and see what happens. England manager Hodgson could hand Kane his England debut against Lithuania on Friday . Kane's chances of making his England debut improved after Daniel Sturridge withdrew from the squad . Kane and his England team-mates listen to instructions during a break in training . Rooney (centre) was presented with England Player of the Year award as voted for by fans . Andros Townsend (left) gets to grips with Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson on Tuesday . England goalkeeepers (from left) Jack Butland, Robert Green and Joe Hart warm-up ahead of training . 'I want to play

Summary: Harry Kane enjoys first training session with England senior squad . Kane was joined by uncapped Spurs team-mate Ryan Mason . Roy Hodgson's training notes seem to pair Kane and Rooney in attack . Three Lions face Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania on Friday . Chelsea youngster Dominic Solanke joins senior squad for training . Wayne Rooney presented with England Player of the Year award voted for by fans ahead of the session .


Twelve thrill-seekers were plucked from a high-speed rollercoaster at Universal Studios by firefighters today after a malfunction. The 'high-speed rampage' of a ride, which hits 67mph and goes upside-down seven times, came grinding to a halt Tuesday evening after a mechanism went wrong. Riders were left stuck on the tracks of the 16-year-old coaster, reportedly for around a quarter of an hour, while firefighters with cherry-pickers drove up to bring them down to safety. Stuck: The ride came to a halt in the Orlando theme park around 5pm Tuesday afternoon. A cherry-picker, which was used to get passengers off, can be seen to the right . Fixing up: 12 people were removed from the ride by firefighters, some of whom can still be seen investigating above . Local news station WESH2, which captured footage of firefighters aboard the empty cars not long after 5pm, said that nobody was hurt in the incident. Riders were left approximately 15ft off the ground while firefighters responded. In a statement given to the channel, Universal described the malfunction as a 'glitch', following which 'the ride did what it was supposed to do, and shut down'. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the theme park is not yet certain what went wrong, and has launched an investigation. The Hulk ride was built in 1999 at the Island of Adventure theme park, an expansion area which is next to the original Universal Studios, and costs a premium to enter. Thriller: The Hulk ride catapults riders from 0-40mph in two seconds, and sends them upside-down (right)

Summary: Ride, which hits 67mph and has seven loops, came to a halt 5pm Tuesday . Firefighters swooped in and lifted riders off with a cherry-picker . Universal Studios says the fault was a 'glitch', and ride responded properly .


UP to 30 babies and mothers died at a scandal-hit hospital because of failings by midwives and doctors, a damning report is expected to reveal. The independent inquiry into baby deaths within University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust will show that the scale of the scandal was much worse than previously feared. It had been thought that 16 babies and two mothers had died as a result of shambolic care over nearly ten years at a maternity ward within Furness General Hospital in Cumbria. Tragedy: Joshua Titcombe was nine days old when he died from an infection that should have been treated with antibiotics at Furness General Hospital, Cumbria . But after highlighting concerns in around 50 cases, investigators are expected to conclude that neglect contributed to even more deaths. Health officials have tried to cover up their failure to properly investigate poor patient care on the unit. Despite multiple warnings about failings between 2001 and 2012, the Care Quality Commission gave the hospital a clean bill of health in 2010. The failure to strike off any nurse, doctor or midwife working at the hospital has enraged victims’ families. Concerns were first raised in September 2008 when Joshua Titcombe, who was nine days old, died from an infection that should have been treated with antibiotics. His father James said it was ‘appalling’ that nobody has been disciplined for the failings that led to the deaths and described the accountability process as ‘ridiculously slow’. Up to 30 babies and mothers died at Furness General Hospital because of failings by midwives and doctors, a damning report is expected to reveal . Mr Titcombe said: ‘It’s been six years since Joshua died and we have should been finding out about [the care failings] at the time. It’s a sign of how closed and secretive the NHS was. ‘We were faced with obstacle after obstacle which is an indictment of how the NHS was run at the time. ‘What happened to protecting mothers and babies? The timescale is a disgrace.’ He said there was no reason why culpable nurse and doctors could not have been held to account before the report was published. A number of midwives from the hospital are due to face the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) later this year in relation to deaths at the hospital. Grief: James and Hoa Titcombe lost their baby son Joshua in 2008 . Mr Titcombe added: ‘For Joshua to have died in 2008 and the NMC’s processes to still be ongoing is absolutely appalling. How can that be protecting mothers and babies? ‘There has been a real failure in the way the professional regulators have worked.’ The independent inquiry into the trust, expected to be published next month, was finally ordered by ministers due to mounting concerns over the deaths of at least eight mothers and babies. While officials continued to cover up the extent of the hospital’s problems, a police investigation was eventually launched after repeated complaints from victims’ families. The report is expected to lay some of the blame on the ‘dysfunctional’

Summary: Up to 30 babies and mothers died at Furness General Hospital . Concerns first raised in 2008 when Joshua Titcombe died of infection . Baby should have been treated with antibiotics at hospital in Cumbria . New inquiry will conclude that neglect contributed to even more deaths .


Philip Ewington, 62, said he is 'trying to see the funny side' after the Royal Mail sent his post to the wrong address for six months . A frustrated customer said he is 'trying to see the funny side' after the Royal Mail sent his post to the wrong address for six months – including their own letters of apology. Philip Ewington, 62, said letters and packages clearly marked for his Bedford flat have been delivered to another home on the same street for at least half a year. The retired analyst, who lives alone, said the problem usually happens on Wednesdays when his mail is in the hands of a relief postman. He first complained to Royal Mail last year when some family photos he sent to his mother's address never turned up. They sent a letter of apology - which arrived at flat G in the block at number 10 rather than flat G at number eight where he lives. He said: 'It may seem like a quite a small thing in the scale of the things, but when you're post just keeps on getting delivered to the wrong place over and over again it is very frustrating. 'I am trying to see the funny side of it. I keep asking my neighbour when he's going to move out, so I can move into his flat. Maybe then I'll get my post delivered. 'No one seems to understand why this is happening, it's bizarre.' Mr Ewington said he was in the process of drawing up his will and was awaiting important documents from his solicitor. He added: 'It is laughable. They can't even send a letter of apology to the right address. 'If we post a birthday card with the wrong postage we receive penalties, but they just don't seem that bothered. 'They keep saying they are going to escalate it to the manager but nothing ever happens.' The Royal Mail said: ' We would like to sincerely apologise to the customer for the problems he has experienced with our delivery service and the inconvenience this has caused. 'Procedures have been put in place which include daily checks by the delivery office manager and staff briefed on the importance of correct delivery and maintaining the high level of service our customers expect and deserve.' He first complained to Royal Mail last year and they said their letter of apology to the wrong address . Royal Mail had been sending his letters to flat G in the block at number 10 rather than flat G at number eight (pictured)

Summary: Philip Ewington, 62, said his post had been regularly sent to wrong home . He said packages and letters were sent to another flat on the same road . Problem continued for six months and he complained to Royal Mail . But Royal Mail then sent their own letters of apology to wrong address .


Shocking CCTV footage has emerged of a British tourist shooting himself in the head in an apparent suicide at a shooting range in Thailand. The horrified reaction of a worker at the range who was supervising the man - identified as Liam Colven, originally from the Isle of Skye - can be seen as he wheels away in shock after trying to stop Mr Colven turning a handgun on himself. The footage was taken from a camera at the Thalang range on Phuket, Thailand, where the British man had arrived by taxi, reportedly following an argument with a male friend. When he hailed the taxi, he asked the driver to 'take me somewhere I can shoot', it was reported. A distressed staff member first tries to stop the man shooting himself, before wheeling away unable to believe what has just happened . Tragic: The man who shot himself has been identified as Liam Colven who was originally from the Isle of Skye . A Foreign Office spokesperson said it is 'urgently working with the authorities in Thailand to establish whether a British national has died in Phuket'. The 21-year-old used an 11mm pistol to shoot himself in the head. The incident happened at around 3pm local time when according to a staffer at the range, Mr Colven bought one package of six bullets and fired them all off at a target, reports the Phuket Gazette. He then asked for three more bullets before turning the gun on himself and firing at point blank range, staff and witnesses told police. Paying tribute to Mr Colven on Facebook last night, friend Alex Macleod said: 'There are no more words to sum up the events of today or to describe the loss and emotions of the people of Skye that has not all ready been said. 'However I consider myself lucky to be a part of a small community that I know will support the family in the days, weeks, & years to come. 'This wonderful community will also share in the loss and help each other to overcome it. RIP Liam Colven.' Jenny Mackenzie wrote: 'Love you Liam Colven sleep tight will cya one day mate x.' In the video of the incident, the staff member, wearing a light blue shirt, flings the sun hat he is wearing aside seconds after the shooting. Clearly in serious distress immediately following the man's actions, which apparently came without any sort of warning, he grips a table in shock before walking away with his hands on his head. Clearly in complete shock, the staff member who was supervising the man turns his face away in horror just seconds after he had tried to stop the British man from firing when he apparently turned the gun on himself . The man falls to the ground and strikes the floor in disbelief as he struggles to process what has just taken place . The member of staff then falls to the ground and strikes the floor in disbelief as he struggles to process what has just taken place. He

Summary: Incident happened at Thalang range not far from the international airport . Liam Colven rented handgun and fired off magazine of six bullets at target . Mr Colven, 21, originally from the Isle of Skye, asked for three more bullets . Local media reported that he then turned the gun on himself and fired . Happened at 3pm local time after he'd gone to range from Bang Tao hotel . Taxi driver heard him having argument on phone while being driven there . CCTV footage captured the incident and range worker's horrified reaction . Wheeled away in shock after trying to stop man commit apparent suicide . Foreign Office is 'urgently' working with Thai police to verify the reports .


The stepmother of a young boy who died lied about his whereabouts to police. Analize Osceola of Hollywood, Florida, called police on Thursday to say that Ahizya Osceola, 3, was missing. This despite the fact that hours earlier she had found the boy dead and stuffed his heavily bruised body into a trash bag that she then hid in her laundry room. Scroll down for video . It has been revealed that the stepmother of Ahizya Osceola (left), Analize Osceola (right), stuffed his dead body in a trash bag then called police and claimed he was missing . Analize hid the body in the laundry room of their home (above), where police ultimately found it after growing suspicious . Child Protective Services documents obtained by NBC 6 state that Analize woke up at around 4am last Thursday and, according to her claims, she heard the young boy moaning. She then went over and found he was very cold, but still warm, so she gave him CPR. With his pulse weak, she then claims she went to get him some Pedialyte, then decided it was best to try and make him vomit. The boy, she claims, died soon after, and she waited until the other adults were out of the house and then stuffed the boy's dead body in a trash bag and hid it in the laundry room. Throughout this all, Analize's mother had been in the house, who is a nurse. She never told her mother anything about what happened or asked her to help when the boy was in distress. Police, suspicious of the woman, went to the house and found the body. Soon after she changed her story with police she checked herself into a mental hospital. The father of Ahizya, Nelson (above), claims the boy was covered in bruises all over his body because he often fell . Friends, family and neighbors have set up a memorial for the boy outside his home (above) The father of Ahizya, Nelson, claims the boy was covered in bruises all over his body because he often fell. Analize's son Cameron, 5, from a previous relationship, and the couple's newborn, 8-month-old Candy, have both been removed from their custody. Judge Hope Bristol said that Nelson will also not be allowed near his cildren at this time. An autopsy report will be released on Thursday, and police have not revealed if they have any suspects at this time.

Summary: Analize Osceola of Hollywood, Florida, called police on Thursday to say that Ahizya Osceola, 3, was missing . She later admitted that she hid the dead body of the boy, who was covered in bruises, in a trash bag and then stored it in her laundry room . She also claims she tried to perform CPR on the boy when she heard him moaning in his bed at 4am, but he died soon after . At no point did she tell anyone in the house about his condition, including her own mother who was staying with her and is a nurse . She has checked into a mental hospital, while her husband Nelson has lost custody's of the couple's children . An autopsy is expected to be released Thursday .


Brazil coach Dunga has recalled Real Madrid full back Marcelo for friendlies against France and Chile later this month in a squad he said mixed blend youth and experience. There were no surprises in the squad, his last before the Copa America in June, with all 23 players having some international experience, including Fabinho, the 21-year old Monaco right back. 'Marcelo is a regular again at Real Madrid, he has experience in World Cups with Brazil and we are trying to cast a wide net,' Dunga said. 'We are mixing youth and experience.' Brazil coach Dunga has selected his latest squad ahead of international friendlies against France and Chile . 'We brought Fabinho in before and we hope he can get a run of matches with Monaco. He is a right back but has been playing midfield in Monaco.' Brazil face France in Paris on March 26 and Chile at the Emirates stadium in London three days later. Dunga also recalled Sao Paulo midfielder Souza and Santos forward Robinho. Striker Diego Tardelli was the only one of the three Brazilian players who recently signed for Chinese and Arab clubs to make the squad. Marcelo, the Real Madrid full back, is included in the squad having been left out in previous selections . 'They are starting the pre-season, we haven't seen them on a daily basis,' he said of the other two, Everton Ribeiro and Ricardo Goulart. 'So we reduced the risk by not choosing players who are not at peak condition. We wanted players who are already up to a competitive speed.' Dunga took command of the Brazil team for the second time in July, just days after Brazil were dumped out their own World Cup 7-1 by Germany. He has won all six of his matches in charge, conceding just one goal. The March fixtures will be the last before Dunga announces his squad for the Copa America in Chile in June. Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian is one of five players selected from the Premier League . Full squad: . Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo), Marcelo Grohe (Gremio), Diego Alves (Valencia) Defenders: David Luiz (Paris St Germain), Marquinhos (Paris St. Germain), Thiago Silva (Paris St Germain), Miranda (Atletico Madrid), Filipe Luis (Chelsea), Danilo (Porto), Fabinho (Monaco), Marcelo (Real Madrid) Midfielders: Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg), Elias (Corinthians), Souza (Sao Paulo), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool), Willian (Chelsea), Firmino (Hoffenheim), Oscar (Chelsea), Douglas Costa (Shakhtar) Forwards: Neymar (Barcelona), Diego Tardelli (Shandong), Robinho (Santos)

Summary: Real Madrid defender Marcelo has been recalled to Dunga's Brazil squad . Brazil face France and Chile in friendlies later this month . Filipe Luis, Fernandinho, Philippe Coutinho, Willian and Oscar all included .


Make no mistake, this is a huge game for England and Scotland. After the anti-climax of an uninspiring defeat in Ireland, England must strike back and show that they are a nation to be feared at this year’s World Cup. Scotland, after a promising start under Vern Cotter, are without a win, have lost at home to Italy and are looking increasingly desperate. Their players need to put in a performance to restore some pride. So I was surprised to see men from each camp this week making comments that could make things worse rather than better. This is a huge game for England's players - but they are not an arrogant group and will look to perform well . Scotland go through their paces at Twickenham on Friday - it's an important game for them to restore pride . England forwards coach Graham Rowntree talked about the home side being able to ‘win by many’ if they get their game right. I have absolutely no problem with him saying this privately to his players, as it is true. And putting pressure on them in public is an effective way to add pressure and focus. But sometimes saying something this provocative makes him and his team a hostage to fortune and feeds the stereotype that England are arrogant, which I don’t believe we are. In his youth the brilliant French back rower Imanol Harinordoquy used to employ similar tactics and I'd chuckle, knowing how characters like Lawrence Dallaglio, Neil Back and Martin Johnson would react. I doubt Scotland will come back to haunt Rowntree in the same way but why risk it? Then we have Scotland’s Stuart Hogg, a brilliant player - on the back of losing to Italy at home, a run of 15 games at Twickenham without a win and the last seven games conceding on average 36 points - saying England do not respect Scotland. You earn respect by winning big games and Scotland’s performance against Italy suggests it was they who were guilty of not respecting their opponents. It’s time for them to look in the mirror, regain composure and forget the old stereotypes. It has been a long time since I have seen a Scottish side play with a real threat of winning at Twickenham and as a result the rivalry has inevitably diminished and is mostly myth and hype. I really do hope they make a game of it or the Mexican wave could be on us after 20 minutes. This England team is not arrogant - in fact, in many ways I’d like to see them carry themselves more confidently to demonstrate self-belief - and Hogg’s comments were wide of the mark. Scotland’s players should look at themselves and ask themselves if they really believe they are good enough to win at grounds like Twickenham. Recent history suggests not. They need to be careful or they will not be back at Twickenham this year - they are only scheduled to play at HQ at the World Cup if they get out of an awkward group

Summary: England must bounce back from the defeat by Ireland in RBS 6 Nations . Desperate Scotland need to restore pride after a campaign without a win . Graham Rowntree's words could make his team hostage to fortune . Scotland's Stuart Hogg said England do not respect their opponents . But England are not arrogant - are Scotland good enough to win here? If England dominate at set-pieces they can win big - and I'm sure they will .


A former factory girl is set to become China's richest woman - worth nearly £4.9 billion. Zhou Qunfei, 45, will top the rich list after her company LENS Technology went public on the Growth Enterprise Market, reports The People's Daily. Shares for the company, which supplies protective window glass used in Apple devices, have rocketed since the Initial Public Offering (IPO) on March 5. Rich: Zhou Qunfei, who launched Lens Technology, is one of richest women in China . Having risen to 45 times their value, the rise is certain to propel Zhou, who owns nearly 98 per cent of the company, to become China's richest woman. Her husband, Zheng Junlong, has 1.4 per cent of company shares, taking their combined ownership to more than 99 per cent. Microsoft owner Bill Gates: £45.5 billion . Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg: £17 billion . Britain's richest person, landlord Gerald Grosvenor: £7.7 billion . Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich: £5.4 billion . Virgin founder Richard Branson: £3 billion . Film director Steven Spielberg: £2 billion . American business tycoon Donald Trump: 2.7 million . Designer Ralph Lauren: £4.2 billion . Originally a 'factory girl' in Shenzhen, her growth in the industry has earned her the nickname 'Queen of mobile phone glass,' commanding an annual salary of more than £1.5 million. According to company sources, Zhou worked at Bai En for many years and left before founding Lens Technology - which is now the company's biggest competitor - in 2003. Born in the Hunan province, she relocated to Guangdong where she learned how to make glass for watches before later moving onto the multimedia, consumer electronics and the mobile device screen market she would later dominate. Big earner: Richard Branson was worth £3 billion last year . Shortly after establishing the company - which specialises in the production of protective window glass, used in mobile phones, tablet PCs, notebook PCs, and consumer electronic products - she moved the factory to her home town of Hunan. Brokers estimate that Lens Technology's market value could reach 53 billion yuan with Zhou's personal worth climbing to 46.6 billion yuan, or £4.87 billion. It shipped 476 billion pieces of protective glass in 2013, including 451 million for mobile phones and 25.5 million for table PCs, with a market share of 23.37 per cent. Humble beginnings: Zhou Qunfei started her working life in a factory and is now thought to be the richest woman in China worth nearly £5 billion (stock image)

Summary: Her company LENS Technology supplies window glass for Apple devices . 45-year-old started work as factory girl at rival glassmaker Bai En . Initial Public Offering has seen shares rocket to 45 times value .


Readjusting to the American workforce after active military service - particularly when dealing with injuries - can be notoriously challenging, which is why two enterprising philanthropists have put their heads together to form an unlikely solution. Dog Tag Bakery - which trains and employs wounded veterans, not just in baking but in actually running the business - was launched last year in Georgetown, Washington D.C., by Father Richard Curry, a professor of Catholic Studies at Georgetown University, and entrepreneur Connie Milstein. It's a two-floor operation; upstairs a study center where ex-members of the U.S. ex-military (and their spouses or caregivers) are taught classes in business, finance and marketing, and downstairs a storefront bakery, where these skills are put into practice running the operation for local customers. Re-adjusting: Dog Tag Bakery - which trains and employs wounded veterans, not just in baking but in actually running the business - was launched last year in Georgetown, Washington D.C. (pictured) The bakery, which reinvests profits from the sale of its bread and sweet treats back into the program, funds a six-month course courtesy of Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies. 'We provide the education and the opportunities to understand what it takes to run a small business with an entrepreneurial mindset,' the program's chief operating officer Meghan Ogilvie told ABC News. '[So they can] step out into the next phase of their life empowered with these tools.' Breaking bread: The nonprofit bakery was launched by Father Richard Curry (center left), a professor of Catholic Studies at Georgetown University, and entrepreneur Connie Milstein (center right) At work: It's a two-floor operation; upstairs a study center where veterans are taught classes in business, finance and marketing, and downstairs a storefront bakery, where these skills are put into practice . Community hit: More than 50per cent of the bakery's business comes from daily regulars, who enjoy the sweet treats and are keen to support the initiative . Dog Tag Bakery's general manager, veteran Justin Ford, says they are swamped with 'a ton of regulars'. 'More than 50per cent of our business is regulars who come in almost on a daily basis,' he explains. 'I think the community loves our mission, and our product more importantly, and they’re coming back for more.' Multi-skilled: The bakery, which reinvests its profits back into the program, funds a six-month course courtesy of Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies in business management . Speaking to CBS News, co-founder Father Curry, who trained as a baker himself in his youth, remarked: 'The world thinks that disabled veterans can't be hired. 'And that's absolutely absurd. We're here to prove them wrong.' Veterans who have completed the program include retired Army Ranger Sergeant Major Sedrick Banks, who sustained brain and spiral injuries in a mortar attack in Iraq. 'Dog Tag was my first major step back into the working mindset,' he said. 'Before the program, I didn't have confidence. I didn't feel like I had the ability. Now I'm confident in myself, you know?' The bakery is currently accepting applications for its second class to begin

Summary: Dog Tag Bakery trains and employs U.S. Military veterans suffering from injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder . Veterans undergo a six-month program which teaches them business and management skills on-the-job at the Georgetown, Washington D.C., bakery . Profits made from selling the baked goods at its storefront are reinvested back into the teaching program .


Businesses will be forced to let workers share the fruits of recovery with the biggest real-terms increase in the minimum wage since the financial crisis. The standard rate will rise from October to £6.70 an hour, benefiting 1.4million, while the rate for apprentices will go up by a fifth – the largest increase on record. The changes follow the Prime Minister's insistence that businesses should give their workers a pay rise. Scroll down for video . The standard rate of the National Minimum Wage will rise from October to £6.70 an hour, benefiting 1.4million workers . Firms' costs are falling thanks to the strongest economic growth for seven years and the lowest inflation for more than a decade. London Mayor Boris Johnson – a frontrunner to succeed David Cameron – has called for boosting wages even further to be the 'guiding Conservative economic mission' in the next Parliament. Chancellor George Osborne and Business Minister Matthew Hancock have also been pushing the independent commission which recommends the minimum wage rate for above-inflation rises. Today, Mr Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will say the standard rate is to increase by 3 per cent – the largest real-terms rise since 2008. The Low Pay Commission had recommended that the minimum wage for apprentices should rise by 2.6 per cent, to £2.80 an hour. Prime Minister David Cameron is set to announce that the minimum wage will rise by 3 per cent to £6.70 in October . However, the Government has decided it should be increased much further, by 20 per cent, to £3.30. There will also be a 3 per cent increase in the rate for 18 to 20-year-olds, to £5.30 per hour. The minimum wage for 16 to 17-year-olds will go up by 2 per cent, to £3.87 per hour. Mr Cameron said: 'At the heart of our long-term economic plan for Britain is a simple idea ... that hard work is really rewarded, that the benefits of recovery are truly national . ‘That’s what today’s announcement is all about – saying to hardworking taxpayers, this is a Government that is on your side. It will mean more financial security for Britain’s families; and a better future for our country.’ Deputy Prime Minister Mr Clegg said: ‘This is just one of the many ways in which we’ve created a fairer society whilst building a stronger economy. If you work hard, this government is behind you all the way. Whether you’re on low pay or starting your dream career through an apprenticeship, you will get more support to help you go further and faster.’ Senior Tories are calling on the Chancellor to go further, and consider tax breaks for firms who pay the ‘living wage’, set above the national minimum wage. The living wage is currently set at £7.85 an hour outside London and £9.15 in the capital. Ed Miliband has said he wants to increase the minimum wage to £8 an hour by 2019. Mr Osborne has proposed a legal minimum of £7 far sooner. The number of people on the national

Summary: David Cameron set to announce that the minimum wage will rise to £6.70 . This 3% rise is the biggest real-terms increase since the financial crisis . Rate for apprentices will go up by a fifth – the largest increase on record . Minimum wage for 16 to 17-year-olds will go up by 2% to £3.87 per hour .


Rangers boss Stuart McCall says he feels sorry for Newcastle loanee Gael Bigirimana, but admits he should never have been signed by the Ibrox club. Burundi-born England youth cap Bigirimana has yet to feature for the Light Blues after being diagnosed with a mystery illness. He was one of five Magpies youngsters signed by former Light Blues chief executive Derek Llambias without being put through a medical - even though Bigirimana knew he was sick before signing for the Glasgow giants. Gael Bigirimana has not played for Rangers since his loan move from Newcastle . The 21-year-old has denied rumours claiming he is suffering from Hepatitis-C, but Gers boss McCall confirmed his condition means he will not be able to feature for his adopted club. The former Motherwell manager would love to have the use of the former Coventry midfielder's services, but believes he should never have been allowed to make the move north in the first place. 'Bigi has got a medical condition which is a personal matter,' said McCall. 'The doctor and consultant are all involved in that. 'I knew him at Coventry. I remember watching him and thought when I came into the job he will be a good one to bring in and give us a bit of energy. Unfortunately because of his medical condition he won't be able to play for us. Bigirimana signed on loan for Rangers alongside Haris Vuckic (middle) and Remie Streete . 'But that is as big a blow to the kid as it is for us. It's not his fault, this [row] has been nothing to do with him. He comes in with a smile on his face each morning, he trains with the fitness coach as hard as he possibly can. 'So as disappointed as we are that we can't use him, you have to think of the boy in this matter because he can't go back, he can't play for anyone else. 'It's an unfortunate circumstance that really should never have happened.' Llambias - a close associate of Magpies owner Mike Ashley - signed off on the five Newcastle loan deals just hours before the January transfer window shut, but did not ask club doctors to check the players over. So far only Slovenian playmaker Haris Vuckic has played regularly. Bigirimana says he knew he was ill before he moved to Rangers . Defender Remie Streete limped off just half an hour into his debut and has not been seen since, while Northern Ireland winger Shane Ferguson has yet to even step foot inside Murray Park after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a serious knee injury. Swiss defender Kevin Mbabu has featured for Rangers' youth side but is 'nowhere' near being fit enough for first-team duty, according to McCall. The Gers boss cans sympathise with the players but hit out at the previous regime's decision to sanction some of the signings. Rangers boss Stuart McCall says he feels sorry for Newcastle loanee Bigirimana . McCall said: 'Should these guys ever have been sent here? Well,

Summary: Stuart McCall says Gael Bigirimana shouldn't have been signed by Rangers . Bigirimana has yet to feature since signing on loan from Newcastle . The 21-year-old midfielder has been diagnosed with a mystery illness .


A defiant father-of-ten who has had his Christmas lights up for almost five months is refusing to take them down despite being branded a 'pikey'. Kevin Franklin got a friend to put up the huge festive display on his council house after he suffered a stroke in November. He stopped turning them on in January but said they helped calm his autistic son Bradley, 15, and plans to switch them back on for Autism Awareness Month in April. Despite the good cause he has received a poison pen-letter from someone on his street in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, calling his family 'pikeys' and the lights 'grotesque', 'tacky' and 'an eyesore'. The letter said: 'I know you live in a council house but there's no need to make it look like one'. Row: Defiant father-of-ten Kevin Franklin is refusing to take down the Christmas lights still hanging outside his council house . Backlash: A neighbour put this poison-pen letter through his door, calling the lights 'grotesque' and the family 'pikeys' Good cause: Mr Franklin says that the lights are good for his autistic son Bradley so he has kept them up since November . Mr Franklin now says he has even more lights in his garage, which he will add to the collection on his house. He suspects that the abuse has come from people on his street who have bought their house. Sad: Kevin, 53, who lives with wife Michele, 46, who cares for Bradley full-time, said the letter upset him . The poison pen writer sent an anonymous letter addressed to 'the pikeys that live at number 80'. It read: 'I am fed up of seeing your grotesque, tacky, council house Christmas lights. 'It is March for goodness sake. Your house leaves this lovely community looking a disgrace. It looks like a state. It sticks out like a sore thumb. 'I don't want to keep driving past this eyesore, every time I do my kids scream. 'I know you live in a council house but there's no need to make it look like one. 'Yours sincerely, A very disgruntled citizen.' Kevin, 53, who lives with wife Michele, 46, who cares for Bradley full-time, said the letter had upset him but said he planned to put up more lights, rather than take them down. He said: 'I was shocked and quite upset when I got the letter. But they're not coming down. They're not doing anybody any harm. 'I don't switch them on until it comes nearer Christmas. 'Apart from that they're going on in April which is autism awareness month, because I have a 15-year-old autistic son. 'I've had neighbours who have said they will join in and also donate to autism charities.' Response: Mr Franklin has refused to cave in to pressure and says he will put even more lights up . Festive cheer: The family believe it brightens up the area but a disgruntled neighbour told them: 'I know you live in a council house but there's no need to make it look like one' Fundraising: The Franklins hope that the

Summary: Kevin Franklin had lights put up in November after he had a stroke . Father-of-ten from Dunstable kept them up for his autistic son Bradley . Irate neighbour sent him poison-pen letter calling his family 'pikeys' Note said: 'I don't want to keep driving past this eyesore. I know you live in a council house but there's no need to make it look like one' Mr Franklin say he will put even more lights up to raise money for charity . He said: 'We're going to make sure the house is covered and really give them something to whine about'


Russian prosecutors are examining shocking footage of a football coach kicking a seven-year-old boy in the air during a training session. Valentin Pavlov claimed he was teaching Eugene Efimov how to kick the ball properly after the lad failed to show enough commitment in a tackle. He then ordered the frightened child to get back into the game. In the video, Valentin Pavol can be seen calling the seven-year-old player over to the sideline during training . He then kicks out at him in what he later claimed was an attempt to teach him how to use his feet more 'robustly' Eugene Efimov is sent flying into the air by the forceful kick which has outraged Russia . He twists in the air before landing on his back as another child, far right, watches on in horror . The Moscow Football Federation has branded the training drill incident 'outrageous' The powerful Investigative Committee, equivalent of the FBI, is deciding whether to bring charges for cruelty against Pavlov, but the coach claims his kick looked worse than it was. The Moscow Football Federation branded the incident 'outrageous'. 'I was explaining to the child how to use his foot in a more robust manner,' claimed the coach, who claimed the camera was at the wrong angle. 'I started showing him - and just then the child jumped. So I sort of touched him, and he flipped in the air. 'Of course, there was not even a slightest intention to hurt him. This is a coincidence. 'He fell down in a theatrical manner so that it looked like he was hurt. The person who filmed it was lucky to catch this angle.' Pavlov is the father of two daughters, one of whom plays in his team, and he claimed he filmed his club Maximum-Brateevo's training sessions as proof there was no undue physical force or beating of children. While he did not apologise to the Eugene Efimov after the kick, he claims he has done so since. But after the video went viral, the youngster's mother Alyona Efimova, 35, was tracked down and she refused to criticise the coach. Left, Valentin Pavlov, the coach who denies kicking Eugene Efimov (right) with the intent of hurting him . She said: 'I was at the match and watching the game, and it was just part of the game. The video doesn't show anything really special, my son has been training for football with this coach for three years and we haven't had any problems up until now, and I still don't see a problem.' The video however has underlined a tough attitude that many parents in Russia have to raising children, where violence from parents or teachers is still often regarded as acceptable as a way of making sure they grow up properly. Asked if he was angry at the kick, the boy told local TV: 'No. I am not mad at him, I fell down because I jumped, I didn't feel any pain, it just looked bad.' While the footage has caused outrage in Russia, without

Summary: Russian prosecutors are examining shocking footage of coach and player . The video shows Valentin Pavlov kicking the boy, aged 7, into the air . He can then be seen ordering frightened child back into the training drill . Mr Pavlov claimed he was showing the boy how to use his foot 'robustly' He added: 'So I sort of touched him, and he flipped in the air' Russia's Investigative Committee is considering laying charges of cruelty .


A plus-size adult film star is using her career as a platform to reclaim the word 'fat' and show the world that all women - no matter what their size - are sexual beings. April Flores, from Los Angeles, made her porn industry debut after the famous adult film star Belladonna offered her a scene in one of her movies. The 38-year-old, who never imagined she would be in an adult film, thought the experience would be a one time thing, but it eventually became clear that performing was something she wanted to dedicate her life to. 'My goal with my work has been to show other women that we can be sexual and feel worthy of desire in the bodies we currently inhabit,' she told Daily Mail Online in an email. 'I want to show other women that they don't have to put off their happiness until they lose [a certain] amount of weight.' Confident: April Flores, from Los Angeles, is an award-winning plus size porn star . Speaking out: The 38-year-old is calling for larger women to reclaim the word 'fat' in the hopes that it will help them to feel more secure about their bodies . Part of April's mission is removing the negative connotations associated with the word fat. In 2013, April starred in Fat Girl, a book of photography shot by her husband Carlos Batts, who died a month after its release. 'Fat is not a bad word. I see it as a description and nothing more,' she said of her book's title. 'I plan to keep using fat in my projects as a way to change the negative connotation to a positive one.' April explained that society is reluctant to view fat women as sexual beings because they are never represented that way. 'Fat is never equated with sexuality or pride,' she said. 'I feel that in media, fat women are usually depicted as over-the-top characters, often filling the role of the punchline. 'It is still acceptable to make fun of an overweight person.' She added: 'I actually think society is reluctant to see a woman of any size as a person in control of her own sexuality.' Not so funny: April believes that it is still acceptable for society to use overweight people as the 'punchline' of a joke . Feel desired: The adult film star believes that women shouldn't have to lose weight in order to embrace their sexuality . April isn't sure there will ever a time when a young girl won't be phased by being called fat, noting that her issue is with those who verbally attack women in the first place. 'How can a girl not react to the way someone is trying to put her down?' she asked. 'The real question we might want to ask is if there will ever be a time people [will] stop judging young women and girls?' April noted that women are 'conditioned top think that think that thin equals desirability' and essentially happiness - a notion that she also fell prey to when she

Summary: April Flores, from Los Angeles, is an award-winning film star and has starred in more than 15 adult films . The 38-year-old was also the subject of a photography book, titled Fat Girls, which was published by her late husband .


A soldier has revealed how he left behind Ugly Betty and came home to Cinderella after seeing his wife's dramatic weight loss. Tracey Desmond, from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, wanted to surprise her husband Jason when he returned from a tour of the Falkland Islands this month. The 35-year-old dropped three stone in just two months - going from a size 22 to a svelte size 12/14 and kept her impressive 38lb weight loss a secret from her partner of four years. Tracey Desmond, 35, surprised her husband of four years, Jason, by shedding almost three stone in two months while he was away on tour . Husband Jason compared his wife's look to TV character Ugly Betty (right) before her weight loss (left) Tracey said she was determined to beat the bulge before Jason - a Corporal in the Royal Logistics Corp - returned home and lose the weight with hypnosis. She said she was so committed to keeping her changing figure under wraps she would even make sure Jason couldn't see her when the pair would video chat while Jay was serving abroad with the army. She said: 'I decided after Christmas that I needed to do something - it was getting ridiculous. The weight just seemed to creep up on me and I couldn't believe that I was a size 20. 'I wanted to keep the whole surprise factor and do a big reveal so I would make sure Jay couldn't see me when we Skyped. 'I was just googling weight loss and Easy Loss came up - I had heard of people doing hypnosis to stop smoking so I thought I would give it a go. 'I started at the beginning of January and the weight just seemed to drop off - I've lost 38 pounds in just two months. 'I even went out and bought a new dress, in a size 12, and got dressed up for the occasion. 'And when Jay walked through the door and saw me there was this look of shock on his face.' Jason, 42, said: 'It was a massive shock - I felt like I had left behind Ugly Betty and came home to Cinderella. Before the weight loss: Tracey had started to pile on the pounds after she became seriously ill with polycystic ovaries and comfort-ate to get over having to undergo a full hysterectomy . 'Nothing Tracey has tried before has ever really worked so I was shocked that this worked so well. And it was lovely to see her in a dress for a change. 'I have had to learn to feed myself too as she only eats when she's hungry - so it has probably done me some good too. 'When I get back from tour I have promised her I am going to take her shopping and treat her to some new clothes for our holiday.' The HR and Training Coordinator can now fit her whole body in one leg of her former size 22 trousers . Tracey started to pile on the pounds after she became seriously

Summary: Tracey Desmond, 35, wanted to surprise her husband, Jason, 42, a Corporal, returning from a tour of the Falklands . The HR and Training Coordinator had started to pile on the pounds after she became seriously ill with polycystic ovaries . The 35-year-old dropped from a size 22 to a size 12 in just two months .