A Maryland man who was convicted of sexually assaulting men he met beer pong tournaments is said to have had at least 30 victims. Joey Poindexter, 40, from Gaithersburg, was convicted of luring men to his home to abuse them before taking photographs while they were incapacitated. Poindexter was convicted of sexually assaulting five men earlier this year. Prosecutors, who originally believed there were only a few victims, now say that he preyed on dozens of young men for 10 years and have asked for a 200-year sentence. Joey Poindexter, 40, (pictured) was convicted of sexually assaulting five young men he met at bars during beer pong tournaments and lured to his home, though prosecutors say he abused at least 30 . The case against Poindexter (pictured) did not begin to build until 2013, when a student alleged the real estate appraiser sexually assaulted him after they met in a bar during a tournament for the popular drinking game . Prosecutors said after Poindexter, 'confirmed they were helpless, he violated them sexually in every way imaginable, and often recorded it as keepsake.' Poindexter's lawyer, who is new to the case, was granted a continuance after new evidence was presented during the sentencing process, according to CBS 12. It wasn't until 2013 that allegations first emerged, when a student claimed the real estate appraiser sexually assaulted him after they met in a bar during a tournament for the popular drinking game. The student didn't remember anything when he woke up in Poindexter's home the next morning and went to the police, who asked him to call the man and record the conversation, according to NBC Washington. Poindexter was reluctant to admit anything over the phone, telling the victim 'no matter what did or didn't happen, like I said, I was pretty trashed'. 'If it makes you feel any better, I don’t have any [expletive] AIDS, if anything did happen.' But when Poindexter met with the victim, who was wearing a wire, he admitted they had sex while the student was intoxicated but said it was consensual. The student told police Poindexter had bought him beer, shots and a Long Island Ice Tea the night they met. Surveillance images (pictured) from the College Park pub showed the victim could barely stand while Poindexter led him out the door. His case has been given a continuance because of new evidence . Surveillance images from the College Park pub showed the victim could barely stand up as Poindexter led him out the door on the night of the assault, according to the Washington Post. And police found a video Poindexter had recorded that night of the two in his shower - which was later shown in court - on his phone. One anonymous juror said it 'seemed pretty clear' that Poindexter had been 'in a predatory state'. The college student's case was just the beginning. Police found pictures of a number of men 'in various states of consciousness' on Poindexter's cell phone. And they identified at least 12 other victims from photographs that were stored on

Summary: Joey Poindexter, 40, thought to have victimized young men for 10 years . Maryland man was convicted of sexually assaulting five men . Police discovered at least 12 victims in photos on his hard drive . 'I don’t have any [expletive] AIDS, if anything did happen,' he told victim . Three other victims came forward after a student's case was publicized . Prosecutors have asked for 200-year sentence in the case .


Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos hit back at the Spanish media for their recent criticism of the side. The German World Cup winner is unhappy at the way the press have turned so suddenly after Real's stuttering 2015. A 2-1 defeat in El Clasico last weekend left Real Madrid four points behind league leaders Barcelona with 10 games remaining. Toni Kroos hit back at the Spanish media for their criticism of Real Madrid . Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti (left) has come under pressure after a stuttering 2015 . Carlo Ancelotti's side also came close to a Champions League exit at the hands of Schalke when they suffered a 4-3 second-leg defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu. That is despite an incredible 22-game winning streak before Christmas that took them to the top of the Spanish league and through the Champions League group stages with a 100 per cent record. Kroos told Sport1: 'Those who know me a bit better know I'm not like a flag that moves with the wind, as they sometimes do in the Spanish media. 'When you win a game, everything is good, and when you lose, everything is negative.'

Summary: Real Madrid have struggled in 2015 after excellent early-season form . Carlo Ancelotti's side almost lost in Champions League last 16 to Schalke . El Clasico defeat left Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona in La Liga .


Warren Gatland has compared Saturday’s tie between Wales and Ireland to a sibling rivalry but insists there is no ‘bad blood’ between the Celtic neighbours. During his early years as national coach, Gatland said his squad ‘dislike the Irish players the most’ - remarks that he later described as a ‘backhanded compliment’ - because of the competition between the Welsh regions and Irish provinces. But the Kiwi on Tuesday played down any animosity ahead of the RBS 6 Nations tie, insisting his players are no longer hung up on Leinster and Munster’s dominance in European competition. Wales captain Sam Warburton prepares to become his country's most-capped captain against Ireland . Warren Gatland says there is no longer bad blood between Celtic Six Nations rivals, more a sibling rivalry . ‘Some of our players had been used to being regularly dominated by the Irish provinces,’ said Gatland. ‘But it has been pretty even over recent years and there are no hard feelings or bad blood between the two teams, just a very strong rivalry when you know each other so well and play each other so often. ‘It’s like playing against your big brother in the back yard. You want to beat him as often as you can and Saturday will be no different. Last weekend was the first time since 2010 that all four Welsh regions won against Irish provinces. It was a big boost for us and for the players; they came in this week with a spring in their step.’ Warburton leads his side into a must win encounter that could keep their Six Nations hopes alive . Wales centre Jonathan Davies will be part of an unchanged starting XV to the one that beat France . A win for Wales would keep alive Gatland’s championship ambitions, and derail Irish hopes of a Grand Slam. Wales have kept faith in the starting XV who beat France, confirming that Sam Warburton is fit to become his country’s most capped captain. Ireland name their team on Wednesday and fly-half Jonathan Sexton is expected to be fit after a hamstring injury. Backs: L Halfpenny; G North, J Davies, J Roberts, L Williams; D Biggar, R Webb; . Forwards: G Jenkins, S Baldwin, S Lee, L Charteris, A-W Jones, D Lydiate, T Faletau, S Warburton (capt). Subs: R Hibbard, R Evans, A Jarvis, J Ball, J Tipuric, M Phillips, R Priestland, S Williams . Ireland to name side on Wednesday .

Summary: Warren Gatland once said his squad ‘dislike the Irish players the most’ But explained that was when Irish sides dominated club competitions . New Zealand coach Gatland said rivalry is now more like siblings . Wales host Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday in Cardiff .


Simon Danczuk has lambasted the Labour leader Ed Miliband . Ed Miliband is a 'f****** knob' who costs Labour votes, according to one of his own MPs. Outspoken backbencher Simon Danczuk said the Labour leader was seen as more of a 'toff' than David Cameron because he was too 'aloof' from voters' everyday lives. Ordinary people would rather go for a pint with the Prime Minister than the Labour leader - and any MP who said otherwise was 'telling lies', Mr Danczuk said. He said: 'I spend four hours knocking on doors on a Sunday – they [constituents] say things like 'you're doing an alright job as MP but I don't want Ed Miliband as Prime Minister, so I won't vote for you'.' Mr Danczuk's bombshell remarks come just 45 days before the general election – and less than two weeks before the official campaign kicks off. The Labour backbencher tore into Mr Miliband for failing to connect with voters outside London and lambasted his decision to apologise for posing with a copy of the Sun newspaper. He said the public couldn't understand the Labour leader's decision to pose for a picture holding the Sun – while also claiming he had been right to apologise after the image sparked fury on Merseyside. Mr Danczuk said: 'It's that sort of double speak from politicians: How could he be right on both counts? That turns people off politics. 'So when somebody hears a politician say that, you know what they think, if you pardon the language: 'What a f****** knob'. That's the reality of it.' Mr Danczuk also blasted Labour's deputy leader Harriet Harman for the same 'double speak'. The Labour backbencher said Mr Miliband was harming his chances of re-election. Mr Danczuk only won his seat by 889 votes in 2010, narrowly defeating the Liberal Democrat candidate Paul Rowen. Voters would prefer to go for a pint with the Prime Minister than the Labour leader - pictured in Scotland today - and any MP who said otherwise was 'telling lies', Simon Danczuk said . Mr Miliband delivered a speech to activists in Clydebank, Scotland, today as the party's struggles north of the border continue - with the latest polls showing a landslide victory for the SNP in May . Simon Danczuk was only elected in 2010 but has already established himself as one of Parliament's most prominent backbench MPs. The Rochdale MP led the campaign to expose historic child sexual abuse - revealing in shocking detail the crimes of his paedophile predecessor, Cyril Smith. But Mr Danczuk has also launched a series of attacks on his own party - including over immigration, benefits and the lack of working class MPs. He even criticised his own mother for relying on welfare and revealed he had taken drugs. His profile has also been enhanced by his wife Karen, who has risen to fame after posting a series of provocative selfies on Twitter. He said: 'You get it on the doorstep. If we're having a straight conversation about this, he [Miliband] has an image of being

Summary: Simon Danczuk said Miliband was seen as more of a 'toff' than Cameron . He said voters would prefer to go for a pint with the PM than Mr Miliband . Outspoken backbencher said Labour leader was costing the party votes . He said any MP who said otherwise was 'telling lies' to the electorate .


Anorexia nervosa sufferers - and those who have recovered from the eating disorder - are being asked to donate their blood so scientists can investigate the condition's hereditary links and why there is a spike in cases when women are going through puberty and menopause. The world's largest and most rigorous investigation into anorexia, led by international researchers, hopes to identify and better understand the disorder's causes and ultimately help lead to a treatment or cure that could help the estimated 53,000 Australians suffering from it. Amongst those who plan to roll up their sleeve in Sydney on Tuesday is 27-year-old founder of website lazylaw.com and blogger Kate Horman, who suffered from anorexia for ten years before she turned her life around. Scroll down for video . Amongst those who plan to give blood for research into Anorexia nervosa next Tuesday is lawyer and blogger Kate Horman, who suffered from anorexia for ten years before she turned her life around . At 17, Ms Horman began to eliminate food groups from her diet, consuming up to 20 laxatives a day and eventually began to starve herself until she weighed only a tiny 30kg. 'My hair started falling out, I was cold and tired all the time, aching all the time. I was incredibly skinny, I had no energy, was very anxious, very depressed at times and I slept a lot. I basically just shut myself out of the world. I was very sick,' Ms Horman told Daily Mail Australia. 'My mum is the only reason I am alive today - I was too sick to fight to stay alive myself. The number of times I would collapse - I lost count - and mum was just waiting for the day that I'd collapse and not get back up - that was her greatest fear. She didn't have a life outside of looking after me, she had to work, but there was no time for anything else, and it caused her a huge amount of stress and anxiety. It's not only the person with anorexia suffering, but families as well.' World-leading anorexia nervosa researcher, Professor Cynthia Bulik told Daily Mail Australia that new research has revealed that people living with anorexia nervosa had four-times the number of relatives with anorexia nervosa than those who have never had the illness. Pictured with her mother (left) who she says is 'the only reason I am alive today', Ms Horman said she was 17 when she began to eliminate food groups from her diet and consuming up to 20 laxatives a day. Eventually she starved herself until she weighed only a tiny 30kg . Pictured as a toddler, the now 27-year-old said he grandmothers comments have always stayed with her: 'At about 15... there was a photo taken of me in my bikini during the summer holidays and a few weeks later she sent a letter in the mail saying she would no longer include me in the family photo album because the pictures were no longer a true reflection of me. I was utterly gutted,

Summary: New research into anorexia nervosa has linked illness to genetics . World's largest and most rigorous investigation into disorder is asking Australian sufferers to donate blood . It could lead to revolutionary advances in early detection and intervention . Lawyer and blogger Kate Horman, suffered from anorexia for ten years . She is one of many who will roll up her sleeve for the study .


They are have divided public opinion - some people love them, while others hate their very existence. And now, the organizers of two major US festivals have made clear what they think of selfie sticks. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Lollapalooza are the latest in a string of concert venues and historic landmarks to ban the use of the controversial tech gadgets on their grounds. While the latter has named 'GoPro attachments like sticks, selfie sticks & monopods' on its list of prohibited items, Coachella has banned festivalgoers from bringing 'Selfie sticks/Narsisstics (sic)'. Scroll down for video . Banned: The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Lollapalooza, in Illinois and California, are the latest in a string of concert venues and historic landmarks to ban selfie sticks on their grounds (file picture) Bizarre: And the gadgets are not the only unusual items to be banned at the two festivals. Coachella also prohibits blankets, chairs, flags, hula hoops, markers, stuffed animals and umbrellas on its list (left and right) Prohibited: Lollapalooza , meanwhile, allows attendees to bring blankets, sheets, hand-held umbrellas and cameras for personal use. However, it bans chairs, bicycles, tents and large hiking backpacks (pictured) However, it remains unclear how organizers intend to identify and weed out 'narcissists' at the gates of the festival, which begins in Indio, California on April 10 - more than three months before Lollapalooza. And selfie sticks are not the only unusual items to be banned at the two festivals. Coachella also prohibits blankets, chairs, flags, hula hoops, marker pens, stuffed animals and umbrellas on its list. Lollapalooza, meanwhile, allows festivalgoers to bring blankets, sheets, towels, hand-held umbrellas and cameras for personal use. However, it bans chairs, bicycles, tents and large hiking backpacks. The addition of selfie sticks to the lists has taken the internet by storm. Many users have deemed the ban positive, others have reacted with disappointment and some have posted humorous responses. The addition of selfie sticks to the lists has taken the internet by storm. Many users have deemed the ban positive, others have reacted with disappointment (pictured) and some have posted humorous responses . Disappointed: Jason Mow tweeted: 'Not gonna lie, a little disappointed that @Coachella banned selfie-sticks… (although realistically, probably for the best)'. Another user said the ban would 'p*** people off' 'She won't stop crying': Kyle Putnam posted the above tweet after discovering the prohibition of selfie sticks . Twitter user Elijah Clevenger said 'Good, selfies are stupid!', a man named Roland tweeted: 'Good start. Up next: the whole world pls!', and another user declared the selfie stick ban 'awesome'. However, Lexi Hernnandez expressed her disappointment at the move, tweeting: 'Coachella banned go pro poles and selfie sticks. I'm not a narcissist, but we got the best pictures last year with them.' Jason Mow added: 'Not gonna lie, a little disappointed that @Coachella banned selfie-sticks… (although realistically, probably for the best)'. Another user said the ban would 'p*** people off'. Zach Murphy chose to post a humorous tweet about the news, telling his followers: 'Selfie

Summary: Coachella festival organizers have banned 'Selfie sticks/Narsisstics (sic)' Lollapalooza - 'GoPro attachments like sticks, selfie sticks & monopods' Popular sticks join other bizarre items that are prohibited from festivals . Include blankets, chairs, flags, hula hoops, markers and stuffed animals . Many social media users deem ban positive but others are disappointed . One woman complained: 'We got the best pictures last year with them' Selfie sticks already prohibited at an array of venues and historic sites .


Roy Hodgson has told the Football Association he would like to continue as England manager for a further two years and have a second crack at the World Cup. Hodgson’s contract runs until next summer’s European Championship and no formal discussions have taken place to extend his deal. But Hodgson is enjoying the job, with his England side six points clear at the top of their Euro 2016 qualifying group after four straight wins. Roy Hodgson has told the FA he would like to continue as England manager for a further two years . Hodgson, Ray Lewington and Gary Neville during the disappointing World Cup in Brazil . The England manager and some of the player applaud supporters after their match against Costa Rica . He has told senior members of the FA that, even at 67, he does not feel ready to retire. Hodgson is said to feel he has unfinished business after such a disappointing World Cup in Brazil last year and he would like to put his experience to good use in Russia in 2018. Hodgson certainly has significant support at Wembley. He received the backing of FA chairman Greg Dyke after England’s early exit in Brazil and he also enjoys a close working relationship with Dan Ashworth, the FA technical director who worked with Hodgson at West Bromwich Albion. The FA will wait until a new chief executive has been appointed, who will, along with Dyke and Ashworth decide Hodgson’s future. Hodgson is said to feel he has unfinished business after such a disappointing World Cup in Brazil . With the array of young stars England have, Hodgson wants another chance at the World Cup in 2018 . Hodgson did receive the backing of FA chairman Greg Dyke after England’s early exit in Brazil . It could well be that the FA take the sensible option of delaying a final decision until after Euro 2016 in France. Recently Hodgson hinted publicly that he does not feel ready to retire. ‘At the moment I feel good and I don’t feel anything like my age,’ he said. ‘I hope that will continue for a few more years. ‘I am confident that I will know what the right time is. But I have an important job to do which I really enjoy, so as for 2018 and 2020 we will see.’

Summary: England manager Roy Hodgson's current deal runs until next summer . But Hodgson wants a contract extension until at least 2018 . Hodgson wants to have a second crack at taking England to a World Cup . The England boss feels he has unfinished business after Brazil .


A billionaire’s wife allegedly 'keyed' a wealthy neighbour’s £120,000 car during a parking row behind her £21million home. Stephanie Thapar, 50, is charged with causing more than £4,000 worth of criminal damage to the Bentley Continental GT Coupe V8 belonging to Michael Connor in Knightsbridge, central London. Mr Connor saw Mrs Thapar put some rubbish bags next to his car, before walking to the back of the vehicle and scratching it 'five or six times with an unknown small object', a court heard yesterday. Wealthy couple: Stephanie Thapar - pictured outside court yesterday with her husband Gautam - is charged with causing more than £4,000 worth of criminal damage to a £120,000 Bentley Continental GT Coupe V8 . Scene: Mr Connor looked out of his window after hearing Mrs Thapar sound her horn as she tried to negotiate past his parked Bentley on this road (pictured) in Knightsbridge and enter her garage, the court was told . The mother-of-two is the second wife of Indian-born Gautam Thapar, 54, an engineering and paper entrepreneur who founded the Avantha Group and has an estimated net worth of £1billion. She pleaded not guilty, denying she touched the vehicle, and was bailed to return to Hammersmith Magistrates’ Court in west London for a trial on July 29 – and ordered not to contact Mr Connor. Tom Gill, prosecuting, said Mr Connor looked out of his window on January 22 at 7pm after hearing Mrs Thapar sound her horn as she tried to negotiate past his parked Bentley and enter her garage. He added: ‘Mr Connor saw her reversing into her garage and she then got out of her vehicle, exited the garage and placed some rubbish bags adjacent to the complainant’s vehicle. ‘The defendant went back inside her garage and on this occasion when she exited her garage, walked to the rear of the Bentley and scratched it five or six times with an unknown small object.’ When he inspected his vehicle Mr Connor found ‘deep scratches in the paintwork’ and called police, who confirmed the damage was recent, the court was told. Luxury life: Mrs Thapar lives in a five-bedroom, five-bathroom house, which has an integral lift, private two-car mews garage and has previously been advertised for rent at £56,333 per month . Worth £120,000: Mrs Thapar, 50, allegedly damaged a Bentley Continental GT Coupe V8 (file picture) Hearing: She pleaded not guilty, denying she touched the vehicle, and was bailed to return to Hammersmith Magistrates’ Court (pictured) in west London for a trial on July 29 – and ordered not to contact Mr Connor . Mr Gill added: ‘The defendant was arrested and interviewed and completely denied the offence.’ An earlier trial date was changed because the couple are visiting India on business in June. German-born Mrs Thapar was represented in court by leading QC Jeremy Dean, who was defending X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos when her drugs trial collapsed last July. Mrs Thapar lives in a five-bedroom, five-bathroom house, with an integral lift and private two-car mews garage. It has previously been advertised

Summary: Stephanie Thapar 'caused £4,000 damage' to Continental GT Coupe V8 . Mother-of-two is engineering entrepreneur Gautam Thapar's second wife . Spotted scratching car five or six times with small object, court is told .


A couple that made headlines around the world when their baby son allegedly spontaneously burst into flames four times are back in the news after their second newborn baby son also caught fire. In the first incident in 2013 the couple's first baby, Rahul, ended up in the intensive care ward at a hospital in south-eastern India's Viluppuram District, in the Tamil Nadu State, after neighbours had heard him screaming, and rushed into the house from outside to discover the child on fire in his cot. His mother, who was working in the fields, took him to hospital and since then he has caught fire another three times, she claimed. Indian mother Rajeshwari Karnan claimed that her 10-day-old baby son (pictured) spontaneously combusted . Medics at the Government Kilpauk Hospital said that the boy had about 10 per cent burn damage to his feet . One of the first serious accounts of it appeared in the august journal Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society in 1745, which recorded how a 62-year-old Italian countess had gone to bed one night feeling ‘dull and heavy’. The next morning, all that was found in her bedroom was a pile of ash and her legs. Many other cases followed, and by 1806, one scientist thought he had the answer. In An Essay On The Combustion Of Humans, Pierre Lair suggested that the problem was the demon drink, and he subtitled his article, Products Of The Abuse Of Spirituous Liquors. The explanation that alcohol was to blame quickly caught on, especially among moralists who were against the hard stuff. In 1832, a popular Victorian magazine claimed all those who suddenly burst into flames were ‘habitually drunken’. The notion was so widespread that when Charles Dickens included an episode of spontaneous human combustion in his 1852 novel Bleak House, the victim — the villainous Mr Krook — was said to be ‘continual in liquor’. British research biologist Brian J. Ford argued in two articles, one of which appeared in the New Scientist, that spontaneous human combustion may be caused by a chemical called acetone that is produced naturally in the body, the chemical often used as a solvent in nail-varnish removers. In healthy humans, acetone is normally disposed of through urine, but when people suffer from certain illnesses, acetone levels can build up in the body, and can even be smelled on the breath. On the website Mumsnet, one poster wrote that her young daughter had 'acetone breath', and that 'apparently children have higher than normal acetone levels'. Professor Ford has noted that many of the people who have combusted spontaneously were unwell at the time, and as a result, may have developed a condition called ketosis, in which acetone in the body increases. Ketosis can have a range of causes, including alcoholism, diabetes, a high-fat diet, and even, in babies, teething. Furthermore, acetone infuses itself well into human fat. And it is also extremely flammable. Unable to find a human volunteer to test his theory that a build-up of acetone causes spontaneous human combustion, Professor Ford made

Summary: Ten-day-old baby was rushed to Government Kilpauk Hospital in India . Medics there found that he had 10 per cent burns on his feet . Mum Rajeshwari Karnan claimed that he had 'spontaneously combusted' Doctors believe that she may have an attention-seeking syndrome . She claimed in 2013 that her first baby son, Rahul, caught fire by himself .


Roberto Martinez insisted Everton had to take collective responsibility for their Europa League embarrassment as he defended his team selection. Everton endured a night of humiliation against Dynamo Kiev and tumbled out after a 5-2 defeat (6-4 on aggregate) in the Olympic Stadium. Their performance was stained by defensive mistakes, with Antolin Alcaraz particularly culpable. This was a night comparable to how Everton folded against Dinamo Bucharest (2005) and Benfica (2009) when they also conceded five times. Everton's Ross Barkley and James McCarthy (right) look miserable during the painful defeat . It made Martinez's decision not to start John Stones puzzling but the Everton manager maintained there was only a slight difference between the two teams and it was Kiev's superior finishing that meant they reached the quarter-finals. 'We did make some defensive mistakes but also there was some incredible finishing and sometimes you have to highlight the quality of that,' said Martinez. 'It is only natural and normal from the outside to look back, and I do not regret playing Alcaraz - the defence has been strong in the last two games. Everton's Phil Jagielka, Tim Howard and Leighton Baines look dejected after Dynamo Kiev score their third . 'We conceded only one goal from a corner in the first leg and kept a clean sheet against Newcastle on Sunday, although we did not adapt too well to the pitch. 'But it is a case of the whole team not defending well enough. I do not think it is down to the personnel, but as a team. Dynamo built a lot of momentum with their crowd rather than us being to blame.' Everton got back into the tie when Romelu Lukaku equalised Andrei Yarmolenko's opener but they fell asunder afterwards and Phil Jagielka's late header provided no solace. Martinez, though, was pleased that Everton kept searching for goal. Lukaku and Ross Barkley both look out of sorts as Everton crash out of Europe . 'I am looking at the effort and the way we gave up,' said Martinez. 'We tried everything to stay in the tie but the way it unfolded was down to one team taking most of their chances . 'Sometimes the margins are so small and part of the experience in this competition is learning how to play the second leg. Gareth Barry looks at the ground in disappointment as Everton crashed out of the Europa League . Roberto Martinez and substitute Leon Osman remonstrate with the fourth official Christoph Bornhorst . 'Both teams created a lot of chances and the difference was one team taking them. After the away goal I thought we would be tighter but it looked like they had a lot of belief and always looked a threat and like they could score a goal. The type of game it was there were opportunities for both teams.'

Summary: Everton were beaten 5-2 by Dynamo Kiev in the Olympic Stadium . The Toffees lost 6-4 on aggregate and leave no English side left in the last eight of European competitions for the first time since 1993 . Roberto Martinez says Everton must take collective responsibility for their exit from Europa League .


In the last decade, thousands of British teenagers have celebrated their 'graduation' from secondary school by hiring a limousine to travel to their prom in style. But it seems that they have nothing on their Mexican peers. A series of fascinating new photographs highlight a trend in the city of Monterrey for throwing extravagant parties to mark the point at which young girls turn 15 and, according to Latin American tradition, transition into womanhood. Sofia, 15, is just one of many teens who marked her coming of age - or 'quinceañera' - by riding in not one, but several, super-bling limos with gaggles of friends, wearing matching suits and party frocks, joining in the fun. Scroll down for video . It's my party! Young Sofia, 15, is pictured wearing a flamenco-style cerise dress riding in an open-top SUV-limo hybrid. The glammed-up teen celebrated her quinceañera - transition into womanhood - with a lavish party . Is it a car, is it a nightclub? Another teen, Ariadna, smiles as she takes a seat in a lavender limo, which comes with shiny ceiling and strip lighting - perfect for partying teens . Parties to mark a girl's quinceañera have become increasingly lavish with parents splashing out huge sums to ensure their youngster has a party to remember. However, it isn't just 'bank of mum and dad' that pays for the event, other relatives are called upon to 'sponsor' certain elements, for example, the cake or the DJ. Such is the pomp and ceremony of these excessive bashes, you could be forgiven for thinking that you're looking at a garish wedding party. Even the attending boys go to town, taking care to coordinate their looks with the birthday girl. Much like the American prom, the celebrating girl can expect a date, with her betrothed often appearing like a mini-groom, wearing an outfit that has been planned to match hers. The birthday cake is likely to be just as eye-catching with 'the bigger, the better' the remit. Other trends include hiring a choreographer to make sure everything from the girl's entrance into the room to her first dance has a professional touch. Open the roof and let's go! Partygoers climb inside the SUV-limo hybrid as guests make their way to a quinceañera birthday party . An early lesson in how to get in and out of a vehicle in style: One birthday girl, wearing a billowing turquoise dress, climbs aboard her limo . Mind the dress: Other female revellers offer a helping hand, their own party dresses somewhat sober in comparison . Let's hear it for the boys: Complementing this birthday girl's colour scheme were her male friends, who looked smart in braces and bowties . The brighter, the better: Leticia, dressed in a bright pink evening gown has her own moment in the spotlight, posing in a limo that has zebra-skin seats and even a bar facility . Video courtesy of signaturefilmsphotography.com . Latin American communities in the US take quinceañera just as seriously with many girls incorporating popular films into their dresses. For example,

Summary: Teenage girls in Monterrey, Mexico, are hiring fleets of limos to carry them to lavish birthday celebrations . The 'quinceañera' party marks traditional transition into womanhood and is celebrated in Latin American culture . Pimped-up limos come with animal-print seats, strip lighting and mirrored ceilings .


A father-of-six oral surgeon and his 21-year-old assistant were killed after their SUV fell from a bridge and into an icy creek in Texas. Robert Weinstein, 71, and Abigail Resendiz were identified as the two passengers who died in the accident at Mary's Creek in Tarrant County, which happened around 9.30pm on Saturday. The car's driver, an unidentified woman, was injured but able to free herself from the vehicle and call for help. Robert Weinstein, 71, and Abigail Resendiz, 21, were killed after the SUV they were riding in hit an icy patch and flipped into Mary's Creek in Tarrant County, Texas at 9.30pm on Saturday . Forth Worth Fire Department divers spent an hour trying to free Weinstein and Resendiz but they were daunted by the freezing water, according to spokesman Lt. Michael Glynn. 'Within four to five minutes, they're very cold and having trouble functioning and coordinating their efforts,' he said. Glynn said that the temperature and darkness were the 'worst possible scenario' the divers could have had and that it was 'incredibly difficult' for them to operate in the conditions. Diver teams had to rotate every five minutes, according to the Dallas Morning News. Resendiz was eventually freed from the car, but passed away in the hospital. A fire truck provides lighting during rescue efforts. Forth Worth Fire Department divers spent an hour trying to free Weinstein and Resendiz but were daunted by the freezing water . Dive teams had to rotate every five minutes because the cold water impacted their ability to function and coordinate their efforts, according to a fire department spokesman . Firefighters had to use the jaws of life to free Weinstein from the vehicle. He died at the scene. Resendiz and Weinstein's cause of death was listed as drowning, with hypothermia and collision impact included as factors, according to WFAA-8. Weinstein's brother Loren said Robert and his two staff members were returning from Odessa, where they travel to every month to help other oral surgeons with high demand in the area. He said Robert's SUV hit a patch of ice on the way home and flipped into the creek. Glynn said Fort Worth police are still investigating what caused the accident but believe weather played a contributing factor. Resendiz and Weinstein's cause of death was listed as drowning, with hypothermia and collision impact included as factors . Dr. Charles Chilcoat, who worked with both Weinstein and Resendiz, said he was shocked to learn about their deaths. Chilcoat said Weinstein was 'like a brother to him', who traveled the world with his wife and was a 'mentor to me and a good friend', he told NBC DFW 5. He said Resendiz was a 'good kid' who was always helping him remain upbeat and optimistic. 'She'd say "come on Dr. Chilcoat, we just have one more patient, you can get through it."' 'She was just 21 years old, and that's so sad.' Weinstein's brother Loren said Robert and his two staff members were traveling on the bridge (pictured) on their way home from Odessa, where they

Summary: Robert Weinstein, 71, and Abigail Resendiz, 21, were on their way home from work with a third female staff member . SUV hit icy patch and flipped into Mary's Creek in Tarrant County, Texas . The driver was able to free herself from the car and call for help . Divers spent an hour in rescue efforts, but were daunted by darkness and freezing cold water and had to rotate every five minutes . Resendiz was freed from vehicle but passed away later in the hospital, and Weinstein died at the scene . Both of their causes of death were listed as drowning .


The BBC’s music radio services have been branded too white by the Corporation’s watchdog. A review of the six stations by the BBC Trust has raised concerns that they are failing ethnic minority audiences. Radio 2 was highlighted as having particular difficulties in attracting non-white listeners and the Trust has demanded the station urgently improve and report on progress in six months. The comments echo criticisms made in 2001 by then director-general Greg Dyke, who said the BBC was ‘hideously white’ and had race relations as poor as the Metropolitan Police. While yesterday’s report accepts that the BBC has improved over recent years, it states that, ‘like BBC television, BBC radio serves BAME audiences less well than it does white listeners.’ Popular: Clara Amfo presents the Radio 1 chart show which attracts 23% of black, Asian and minority ethnic people aged 15 to 24 . BAME stands for black, Asian and minority ethnic. It pointed to statistics that show only 34 percent of BAME adults tune in to one of the six music radio stations - Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music and Asian Network – each week. This compares to 49 percent of all adults regardless of ethnicity. Although the BAME figure is up from 29 percent five years ago, the Trust said the BBC must still improve further. It is a problem also faced by BBC television, with the latest figures revealing it reached 74 percent of BAME adults each week, compared with 86 percent of all adults. Radio 2 has a target audience of the over 35s but even in among this group, it failed to attract ethnic minority listeners. It reaches an average of only 12 percent each week, compared to 35 percent for all adults. The Trust said: ‘As Radio 2 has a remit to serve a broad audience over the age of 35, it should address this disparity.’ In the Trust’s previous review of music radio, Radio 1 was flagged up as of particular concern, reaching only 17 percent of BAME people aged between 15 and 24. Struggling: BBC Radio 2, which has presenters Chris Evans (left) and Jeremy Vine (right), was highlighted as having particular difficulties in attracting non-white listeners by its own watchdog . This time, the youth-oriented station has been praised for its progress, with the figure rising to 23 percent. However, this is still far lower than the 40 percent reach it has among young people nationwide regardless of ethnicity. This is not the first time in recent months that the BBC has been accused of failing ethnic minority au-diences. In a speech in December last year, the Corporation’s head of news James Harding said his de-partment better serves ‘rich, old, white people’ than those from poorer backgrounds and ethnic minorities. Yesterday’s review announced that Radio 1 was cutting back on its number of live recordings and its coverage of music festivals as part of a cost cutting drive. Also revealing that there will be ‘a small reduction’ in drama on Radio 3, it praised the stations for being

Summary: Review of six stations found it was failing ethnic minority audiences . Only 34% of black, Asian and minority ethnic tune into any of stations . Problem also faced by BBC television at 74% compared to 86% of all adults . Radio 1 praised for its progress in reaching 23% of BAME aged 15-24 .


Southampton will push their finances to the limit to keep Morgan Schneiderlin this summer. Arsenal are confident of landing the France midfielder but the Saints are desperate to keep him and will offer him a bumper contract. Schneiderlin’s £30,000-a-week deal still has two-and-a-half years to run but Southampton are prepared to double his money, making him the club’s top earner. Southampton are determined to do all they can to keep midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin at St Mary's . Despite having his differences with the Saints last summer the France international has impressed this term . However, Arsenal are increasing their interest in the Frenchman and are prepared to make an offer . His stock has risen this season after a string of excellent displays for Ronald Koeman’s side. Schneiderlin, 25, was furious last summer after the club refused to sanction a move to Tottenham during the final weeks of the transfer window. But his subsequent attitude impressed the club, who want to reward him for his work this season. However, with the Gunners in the background, Schneiderlin is by no means guaranteed to sign a new deal. In that case the Saints will slap a high price on him in an attempt to put off potential suitors. Upwards of £25million has been discussed by the Saints hierarchy if they are forced to part with the Frenchman at the end of the season. The Gunners will have to fork out a reported £25million for the Saints star at the end of the season .

Summary: Southampton are prepared to offer Morgan Schneiderlin a bumper deal . Saints are ready to offer the midfielder double his £30,000-a-week wages . Arsenal are poised to make a £25million move for the French international .


With the average cost of a wedding hitting £25,000, thrifty brides are always on the hunt for ways to budget when it comes to planning the big day. And now, George at Asda is hoping to help - by launching a wedding collection for bridesmaids and pageboys starting from just £7. Dubbed 'the most affordable range anywhere on the high street', the supermarket claim that it's half the price of rivals such as Debenhams and Next and is a 'saviour for cash-strapped brides-to-be'. George at Asda has launched a Wedding Collection of bridesmaid and pageboy outfits starting from £7 . The new range is designed for children aged 9 months up to 14 years, with girls' bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses start at £12, boys' formal shirts at £7 and suit trousers at £10. A complete outfit for a flowergirl will cost from £28, whilst pageboys can look sharp in a shirt, tie, waistcoat, suit and shoes for £51. Girls' bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses start at £12 and there will be 14 options in total . Pageboys can be kitted out in a shirt, tie, waistcoat, suit and shoes for £51 form the supermarket's new range . The new launch comes on the back of research by the store revealing that the average number of bridesmaids at a UK wedding is now four, with two-thirds of brides coughing up in excess of £500 to kit out bridesmaids, flowergirls and pageboys. Kate Moss sparked the 'more is more' trend with 14 flowergirls and two page boys at her wedding to Jamie Hince in 2011. But Poppy Delevingne went one (or rather, three) better with an impressive 17 bridesmaids and two pageboys when she said 'I Do' in May last year. To kit out Poppy's entourage in the new collection from Asda would come in at £578. Asda decided to venture into bridesmaid and pageboy outfits after research revealed that two-thirds of brides cough up in excess of £500 to kit out their entourage . The Duchess of Cambridge's flowergirls were kitted out in Nicki Macfarlane designs and with prices starting at a minimum of £210 per frock, Asda say the royal flowergirls' dresses were 90 per cent more expensive than the highest priced dress at George, which would set you back £20. A spokesperson for the supermarket said: 'George was the first supermarket retailer to offer wedding clothing for adults in 2008 and it was a huge success. 'We want brides and grooms to have a perfect day to remember that doesn't break the bank, and now they can have as many supporting cast as they need!'. A spokesperson for the supermarket explained that the new launch comes after George made history as the first supermarket retailer to offer wedding clothing for adults in 2008 . The new range, which lands today, also includes tights, accessories and shoes .

Summary: George at Asda's Wedding Collection lands today . Bridesmaid dress, cover-up and shoes for a four-year-old will cost £28 . Kate Moss could kit out all 14 flowergirls and 2 page boys for under £500 .


A former bodybuilder given just weeks to live after being diagnosed with cancer today blamed his 10,000-calorie a day diet and energy drink addiction for triggering the disease. Dean Wharmby was told he had just weeks to live in November after a large tumour was found on his liver. But he is still battling the disease five-and-a-half months later, thanks, he believes, to cutting out sugar and relying on natural remedies. It is a huge turn-around for the 39-year-old, who told MailOnline he turned to a diet of burgers, pizzas and bacon sandwiches - washed down with seven to eight cans of energy drink - to create the 'perfect' bodybuilder's physique. Scroll down for video . The former bodybuilder from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, ate 10,000 calories a day as he tried to get bigger . But Dean Wharmby now believes his high-protein, high-fat diet may be 'a contributing factor' which cause his illness. Pictured: Mr Wharmby before he go sick (left), and afterwards (right) Mr Wharmby was given three weeks to live by doctors in November but - after committing to a healthy diet, which completely cuts out sugar - he has lived for a further five-and-a-half months . But he now believes the high-protein, fatty diet he lived on for four to five years may have led to his illness, first diagnosed in 2010. 'It was because I was trying to be as big as possible,' Mr Wharmby told MailOnline. 'I can't say it was the diet for sure, but things like the energy drinks could be contributing factors. Red meats - all things we have found out have so many impurities in them now. 'I think it was a combination of it all.' Mr Wharmby had been a bodybuilder for 20 years before he became ill. In the beginning, he admits to taking steroids for about a year to create his physique because 'everybody did it'. But he soon turned his back on them, as he began to build his personal training business. It was then his diet took a turn for the worse. 'I could train seven clients in a day, back-to-back,' he said. 'Then I would have to have the energy to train myself.' He added: 'I was constantly on the go.' Dean Wharmby was on a high-calorie diet for four to five years, as he tried to get make his body as big as possible. Here, he reveals what he ate during an average day. Breakfast: An entire pack of bacon, made into eight sandwiches and a protein shake 2,500 calories . Snack: A steak muffin (sandwich) 225 calories . Snack: Two sweet potatoes and a full chicken 1,190 calories . Snack: A protein shake 262 calories . Snack: Two protein bars 580 calories . Snack: Large McDonalds Quarter Pounder meal with a diet Coke 855 calories . Snack: Supermarket bought pizza - normally pepperoni 888 calories . Dinner: Chips or rice with three chicken breasts or a steak 783 calories . Snack: 400g of beef on its own 1,000 calories . Supper: 15 boiled eggs 1,170

Summary: Dean Wharmby, 39, was told he had just three weeks to live in November . A large tumour was found on his liver and it was too big to operate on . He's fighting his illness using natural remedies and sticking to a strict diet . Huge u-turn for a man who used to eat eight bacon butties for breakfast, a Quarter Pounder meal as a snack and pizza while he waited for dinner . Washed 10,000 calories a day down with seven to eight energy drink cans .


Katy Perry has launched an official 'left shark' costume inspired by one of the backing dancers from her Super Bowl halftime show, who became an overnight internet sensation when he appeared to forget his dance moves live on air. The 30-year-old singer, who was joined by backing dancers dressed as surfboards, palm trees and beach balls, as well as the now-infamous shark duo, for her rendition of California Girls and Teenage Dream at the NFL final in February, tweeted the news to her delighted followers on Monday evening, advising them to head to her online store and pick up one of the $129.99 onesies. Alongside a picture of the new product, she said: 'YOU CAN NOW BE A PROPER #LEFTSHARK WITH THIS OFFICIAL, GLORIOUS #LEFTSHARK ONESIE' Scroll down for video . Step into the role: Katy Perry announced the launch of an official $129.99 left shark onesie (pictured) on Monday evening . Famous: The dancing sea creature first hit headlines back in February when he appeared alongside Katy during her Super Bowl halftime performance and seemed to lose time with the singer and her music . Social media sale: The 30-year-old singer took to Twitter to plug the new addition to her online store . A few minutes earlier, the Unconditional singer had tweeted an image of a makeshift shark costume, which was accompanied by the message: 'ATTENTION INTERNET: NO LONGER DO YOU HAVE TO DIY LEFT SHARK COSTUME LIKE THIS GUY' As part of her new line of left shark clothing, the pop superstar has also released a T-shirt emblazoned with an image of the left shark, with the words 'Current Mood' emblazoned across the front and 'Katy Perry' and '#leftshark' on the back. And while many of her fans were thrilled to see that the left shark's five minutes of fame have been extended, others were horrified by the high price tag attached to the novelty loungewear design. 'I can't even afford to go out with my friend let alone $129 onesies!!!! Stop taunting me!!!!!!' one person wrote in response to Katy's tweet. Another added: 'It's too expensive, I will buy fake ones.' DIY alternative: Katy advised her fans that they no longer need to attempt to make their own left shark onesies at home, using this image as an example . Attention! The Unconditional singer peaked her fans' interest when she posted this tweet, just minutes before announcing the launch of the left shark onesie . But the news has come as a welcome surprise to many people, who admitted that they would be more than willing to shell out the money needed to lay their hands on one of the onesies. 'MY DREAM HAS COME TRUE CAUSE I SUCK AT DIY!!!' one person wrote, clearly overjoyed that they would not need to create their own left shark costume at home. 'But I'm good at spending money. Ordering it now!!' Prior to the launch of Katy's official left shark merchandise line, a number of unofficial products have been made available by eager entrepreneurs hoping to cash in on the

Summary: 30-year-old Katy's dancing sharks stole the spotlight during the Super Bowl halftime show . The left shark became particularly popular after he appeared to have lost track of dance moves during performance and couldn't keep up with Katy . The singer tweeted details of the newly-launched costume on Monday evening .


Airlines are changing procedures to ensure two crew are in the cockpit at all times following the Germanwings tragedy that killed 150 people. It dramatically emerged today that the co-pilot of the Airbus A320 that crashed into the French Alps locked the pilot out of the cockpit and deliberately crashed the plane. The final moments of the doomed jet were revealed by French prosecutors who said it was 28-year-old Andreas Lubitz's plan to 'destroy the plane'. Now budget carrier EasyJet has announced the move will come into force tomorrow - and aviation insiders say there are moves to make it 'mandatory' across airlines. Scroll down for video . Disaster prevention: Budget airlines EasyJet and Norwegian Air Shuttle will introduce new rules to ensure two crew members are in the cockpit at all times in the wake of the Germanwings air disaster . Tragedy: It emerged today that Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz (pictured) locked the plane's pilot out of the cockpit and 'deliberately' crashed the plane into the French Alps, killing 150 people on board . Safety: Now budget carrier EasyJet has announced the new move will come into force tomorrow and aviation insiders say there are moves to make it 'mandatory' across all airlines . Horror: After voice recordings emerged from the doomed A320 revealing how the pilot tried to kick down the cockpit door, EasyJet said a cabin crew member will enter the cockpit if the pilot or co-pilot needs the toilet . The move comes after the Civil Aviation Authority urged airlines to review their policies to avoid the pilot or co-pilot being alone at the controls. An easyJet spokeswoman said: 'easyJet can confirm that, with effect from Friday 27 March, it will change its procedure which will mean that two crew members will be in the cockpit at all times. 'This decision has been taken in consultation with the Civil Aviation Authority. The safety and security and of its passengers and crew is the airline's highest priority.' EasyJet said a cabin crew member will temporarily enter the cockpit if the pilot or co-pilot needs the toilet. The airline will not have a third trained pilot on board. And a spokesman for Virgin Atlantic said: 'We always ensure we have the highest safety standards and, while it is our common practise to have two members of our crew in the flight deck at all times, in light of recent events we are now in the process of formalising this to be policy.' The change is also being implemented by package tour operator Thomas Cook, whose spokesman said: 'We are adapting our procedures to ensure there will always two people in the cockpit.' An aviation industry insider said: 'There is some industry chatter about the policy becoming mandatory.' Budget airlines Ryanair, Monarch and Jet2, which flies from airports in the Midlands, North and Scotland, said they already had policies to ensure two crew are in the cockpit at all times. Ryanair said it already operates a policy requiring two people in the cockpit 'at all times'. Its spokeswoman said: 'If a

Summary: Andreas Lubitz locked pilot out of cockpit and 'deliberately' crashed A320 . Flew the plane into French Alps at 400mph and killed 150 people on board . EasyJet, Virgin Atlantic and Norwegian introducing rule to avoid disaster . Jet2, Monarch, FlyBe and RyanAir say the procedure is already in place . Industry insider said practice could become 'mandatory' across all airlines .


The rise of transgender teen Jazz Jennings continues, with the 14-year-old becoming the new face of Clean & Clear in the same week that she landed her own reality TV show. On Friday it was announced the Florida ninth grader - who was born male and diagnosed with body dysmorphia at age five - is the star of a progressive campaign for the skincare giant called 'See The Real Me'. The campaign video shows Jennings speakings of the struggles of growing up as 'a girl trapped in a boys body' and how she internalized it, before breaking free and being herself. 'But this year I decided to make a change and put myself out there and make new friends,' she says in the campaign. 'The real me is happy and proud to be who I am. I'm just happy being one of the girls.' Scroll down for video . Progressive: Transgender teen Jazz Jennings is the new face of Clean & Clear skin products, and appears in an inspirational campaign video that urges people to be themselves . Coming out: In the video, Jennings speaks of her struggles as a transgender youth, especially in middle school. She said other girls get hugs from boys but she just gets a 'hi' One of the girls: The 14-year-old appears in the campaign alongside her friends from Florida . Fun: Jennings will also appear in an 11-episode series on TLC called All That Jazz . Jennings explain to Popsugar: 'The brand approached me and told me about the campaign. The See The Real Me campaign is so great at helping girls find the courage to open up to their peers and be themselves, and I could really relate to that. 'I knew doing this campaign would help a lot of teens who are struggling like I did,' she said. Every year in the United States, 41 percent of transgender people commit suicide. Jennings has already written a children's book, I Am Jazz, about a transgender child, and launched a charity, The TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation. On Thursday TLC confirmed they had signed Jennings for an 11-episode reality series. Friends: Jennings says she is 'happy being one of the girls'. She is seen here with her friends . 'Jazz may be known as an author and activist, but she's first and foremost a teenage girl with a big, brave heart, living a remarkable life,' Nancy Daniels, the general manager of TLC, told People. Marjorie Kaplan, group president of TLC & Animal Planet, added: 'Only TLC can tell this family's story in way that celebrates and demystifies difference in an effort to help create a world without prejudice.' TLC have not released an air date for the show, which is believed to have already started filming. The show will mostly focus on her family. Jennings was last year named one of TIME magazines 25 most-influential teenagers, alongside Taliban victim and Nobel Peace Prize-winner Malala Yousafzai. In a recent interview, Jazz discussed some of the perils of being in high school and being transgender, revealing that some people

Summary: Jazz Jennings was born male but identified as female from age three . She is the face of Clean & Clear's new 'See The Real Me' campaign . Th 14-year-old appears in the campaign video alongside her friends . TLC have also ordered an 11-episode series on her 'everyday' life . Jennings has already launched a charity and a children's book . She plans to undergo gender reassignment surgery at 18 .


Hull owner Assem Allam has repeated his threat to sell the club if the FA fails to ratify his bid to change their name. Confusion reigns over the current status of Allam's application after an arbitration tribunal found the original FA Council decision to reject his application could not stand. Allam told the Hull Daily Mail: 'The club is up for sale as I've said before. There is no change. If I can change the club's name to Hull Tigers then I will stay and develop the club further and further. I have shown it would be a success. Hull City owner Assem Allam has repeated his threat to sell the club if he cannot change the club's name . Hull supporters have publicly stated their opposition to the name change and don't want the 'City' dropped . 'If it is not Hull Tigers then the club will be sold. What is the problem with that? I could have sold the club already, but I want it to go to a good home.' Allam appears to have until April 1 to submit a new bid to change the club's name in time for next season, although he insists a new application is not necessary. Fans hold 'City till we die' scarves above their heads during a Barclays Premier League game last season . A Hull City Tigers sign is displayed at the KC Stadium, and is Allam gets his way it will be 'City' no more . Allam added: 'The tribunal states, in this case the FA saying no to Tigers, that the decision should be set aside. That means nothing has happened. 'The application has not been answered. The tribunal says our appeal was successful. That decision to set it aside was unanimous.' On the pitch, Hull are fighting a relegation battle while the boardroom battles centre around the club's name .

Summary: Hull City owner Assem Allam still wants to change the club's name . He says Hull are up for sale but that will change under 'Hull Tigers' name . FA had originally rejected Allam's application to switch from Hull City . Arbitration tribunal found FA Council rejection of change could not stand . Allam has until April 1 to submit a new bid in time for next season . CLICK HERE for all the latest Hull City news .


A pair of cheetah cubs were taught a lesson on how to catch a quick lunch as they watched their mother stalk and take down an antelope in just 15 seconds. The mother was leading her children through the Masai Mara National Park in southern Kenya when she spotted an isolated impala in the distance. The cheetah, which can accelerate to speeds of 60mph in mere seconds, got itself into position before bursting into action and giving chase. The chase is on: The cheetah, which can accelerate to speeds of 60mph in just seconds, got itself into position before bursting into action . Fight to the death: A cheetah locks on to the next of an isolated impala as she tried to catch dinner for her and her two cubs . On the prowl: The mother cheetah hides in the savannah as it prepares to strike, picking the best moment to charge at its prey . Stalking: The cheetah got its two cubs to hang back as she approached the impale in the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya . The impala stood no chance, with the big cat catching the animal in just 15 seconds - barely enough time for the cheetah cubs to realise what they were watching. Predator and prey were seen grappling with each other for around three minutes, but before long the impala stopped putting up a fight and collapsed. The cubs had hidden out of sight as their mother went hunting but were called out shortly after the brutal battle came to a close so the family could tuck into dinner together. The small cheetahs may appear cute but they are actually particularly ferocious, as was seen as they tore apart the carcass of the impala while their mother rested following her fight. The stunning pictures were taken by photographer Massimo Mei, 53, who was on a trip to the African country. Big cat: The impala stood no chance, with the cheetah catching the animal in just 15 seconds as the cubs watched intently . Death grip: The impala uses up what energy it has left in a desperate attempt to escape the clutches of the cheetag . Predator and prey: The cheetah and impala do battle as the antelope tries to wriggle free from the big cat's vice grip . Gotcha: But the antelope cannot put up enough of a fight and it is soon dragged to the ground with fatal injuries . Dinner time! After killing the impala, the mother cheetah calls over her cubs so the family can tuck into their dinner together . Italian Mr Mei, from Rome, said: 'When the impala was caught we moved fast - closer to the action and found the cheetah clamping it. 'It was like a dance of death time moved slowly keeping with the breath of the impala getting slower and slower. 'The chase went on for just 15 seconds but took about three minutes for the impala to give up its struggle. 'The mother of four cubs is well known in the park -

Summary: Cheetah cubs given a lesson by their mother in how to catch a quick lunch, taking down impala in 15 seconds . Mother was leading her two cubs through Masai Mara National Park, in Kenya, when she spotted the antelope . Big cat reached speeds of up to 60mph as she gave chase before grappling with her prey for three minutes . She then called over her children, who were hiding nearby, and the three of them devoured the impala as a family .


The Clintons are going back to the White House this spring – onstage, that is. 'Clinton the Musical,' the brainchild of two Australian brothers, makes its off-Broadway debut in April with a hysterical premise and a gentle look back at the '90s. The play celebrates the first baby-boomer president – the one who preferred briefs to boxers, played a sax on national TV, presided over an economic boom and got himself impeached. The cast of characters includes Dick Morris, Newt Gingrich, Monica Lewinsky and former Clinton special prosecutor Kenneth Starr, who sings 'A Starr Is Born' and 'Sexual Relations.' 'Clinton the Musical' stars Tom Galantich (left) as the wholesome and intelligent Bill Clinton, Duke Lafoon (right) as the sex-crazed 'Billy Clinton,' and Kerry Butler (center) as Hillary Rodham Clinton – the only person who can see both of them . YES, SHE'S THERE TOO: Monica Lewinsky (left), the president's White-House-intern lover, makes appearances in 'Clinton the Musical' ALL IS FORGIVEN? As Hillary Rodham Clinton (left) prepares to run for president, her husband's legendary sexual appetite could come back to haunt her . 'The thing that endeared Bill Clinton and continues to endear him to the American public is that he was a very identifiable human being,' said Paul Hodge, who wrote the music and lyrics and co-wrote the story. 'He was clearly human and he had flaws like everyone.' There's a dancing press corps in the show, and music that takes you back to Celine Dion, Hanson and the Spice Girls. 'It really does its job of taking down America and uplifting it at the same time, in a weird sort of way,' said Dan Knechtges, the Tony Award-nominated director and choreographer. 'Nothing is sacred.' Two men will play the 42nd president – one a wholesome, intelligent Clinton, and another a randy, rogue one (Tom Galantich and Duke Lafoon share the task.) Only Hillary can see both. That bifurcated idea was first proposed by Michael Hodge, Paul's older brother, a lawyer in Australia, who co-wrote the story and now consults daily with his brother via Skype on last-minute changes. 'It seemed like a good device to sum up a very complicated man but also something that had a lot of opportunity for humor, and also something that allowed us to tell a story that everyone knows in way that they don't know,' said Paul Hodge, a Ph.D. candidate in musical composition at the University of Queensland. NO 'BIMBO ERUPTIONS'? It's unclear whether Bill Clinton accusers Gennifer Flowers (left), Juanita Broaddrick (center) and Paula Jones (right) made any apearances in the new off-broadway production . Kerry Butler, the Tony Award-nominated star of 'Xanadu,' will play Hillary Rodham Clinton just as the former secretary of state debates whether to run her own presidential campaign in 2016. The Hodge brothers kept an eye on Hillary Clinton's career as they wrote the show, reworking her part and throwing in topical humor, like jokes about her email. 'That's part of the fun of doing something that's set in the past where people know what's going to happen

Summary: Two men will play the 42nd president: one portraying him as wholesome and intelligent, and another as a lascivious rogue . Only Hillary Rodham Clinton can see both . Cast includes actors playing Clinton adviser Dick Morris, Monica Lewinsky, Newt Gingrich and Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr – who argued for the president's impeachment . Starr sings songs titled 'A Starr Is Born' and 'Sexual Relations' Show opens April 9, and features a dancing press corps .


Justice for Steward: Leonardo Espinal, 49, has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for killing his 5-year-old son by lacing his children's pizza with rat poison . A New York City man has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for killing his 5-year-old son and sickening his 7-year-old daughter with pizza spiked with rat poison because he was angry with his ex-wife. After learning that his former spouse was seeing another man, Leonardo Espinal, 49, took it out on their children in November 2012 by tainting their meal with a deadly poison, Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson said Thursday after the sentencing. The little girl, Mia, threw up after eating the pizza. When her brother, Steward, soiled himself, their father took him into the bathroom. He then called Rosaura Abreu and threatened to commit suicide telling her, 'what is about to happen is your fault.' Espinal and Abreu had been together for about a decade before she kicked him out of their apartment two weeks before the domestic drama. The woman made a frantic phone call to Espinal's stepmother, who then contacted police. Officers broke down the bathroom door, only to find Espinal in the tub cradling his son's lifeless, naked body. Steward died from a combination of the poison and being submerged in water. Mia Espinal was found sleeping in her own vomit on the couch. Innocent: Steward Espinal, 5, was found dead in the bathtub from a combination of the poison and being submerged in water in November 2012 . Espinal (center) did not speak in court, but the presiding judge told him she was glad to send him to prison . Impact statement: Assistant District Attorney Jill Starishevsky (right) read aloud an emotional impact statement composed by Steward and Mia's mother . At his sentencing Thursday, Espinal did not speak, but Justice Troy Webber had a strong message for the child killer. 'If only he had ingested that pizza and it had done its job,' she said, according to New York Daily News. The judge wondered aloud how a parent, or any human being, could commit such a heinous crime, and said: 'I'm glad to put you in prison.' Rosaura Abreu delivered an emotional victim impact statement that was written in Spanish, translated into English and read by a prosecutor in court. 'I will never forget the last time I saw my little son. ... He was radiant, happy, content and followed me all around the house. 'When it was time for me to leave, he followed me to the door and I knelt down to talk with him. It's as if my heart knew that it would be the last time I would see him alive.' On November 6, 2012, Steward told his mother that he loved her as she was about to leave their University Heights apartment. They hugged and she said 'that I loved him from the bottom of my heart, more than own life.' After the crime, Mia Espinal suffered anxiety attacks at the mere mention of returning to

Summary: Leonardo Espinal, 49, pleaded guilty last month to murder and attempted murder in the death of his son, Steward, in November 2012 . Steward Espinal died from a combination of the poison and being submerged in water; his sister, Mia, survived . Justice Troy Webber said of Espinal: 'If only he had ingested that pizza and it had done its job'


The Home Secretary set out a comprehensive overhaul aimed at curbing the power of the Police Federation . The scandal-hit police union will face sweeping reforms to end its ‘closed shop’ culture, it was announced yesterday. The Home Secretary set out a comprehensive overhaul aimed at curbing the power of the Police Federation, ending decades of mismanagement. Theresa May announced membership will no longer be compulsory for the 126,000 frontline officers who serve across England and Wales from next month. Its senior leadership will also not be paid from the public purse and they must demonstrate their ‘integrity and value’, she added. The move is a victory for the Daily Mail which has repeatedly exposed how the union was hijacked by a militant minority bent on attacking the Government. Their bullying tactics, lavish spending on corporate credit cards and drunken antics were laid bare by this newspaper in a series of devastating exposes. The union was also discovered to have invested vast sums in mysterious off-shore accounts amid questions over its £95million of cash and assets. The huge cash pile was reflected in the £26million lavished on the new luxury HQ in Leatherhead, Surrey, which includes a Freemasons’ lodge. And last year two of its most senior officials resigned just days after this newspaper revealed it had hired a PR firm to mastermind a ‘blitzkrieg’ campaign against the Government. The ‘guerilla tactics’ deal was designed to undermine a deeply unpopular programme of cuts and reform designed to drag policing into the 21st century. The union was also damaged by the Plebgate affair, sparked by a clash between the then chief whip Andrew Mitchell and Downing Street armed guards. Some senior figures seized on the scandal, printing T-shirts, posters and launching an online campaign in a bid to discredit the Tory command. But the series of politicised stunts backfired after officials were discovered to have misrepresented Mr Mitchell’s comments in a private meeting. The Federation’s new leadership, led by chairman Steve White, now hope to draw a line under the entire saga. They agree the union must be more transparent and open with both its members and the general public. Many of the changes announced yesterday are the result of a review they commissioned by former home office mandarin Sir David Normington. The union was also damaged by the Plebgate affair, sparked by a clash between the then chief whip Andrew Mitchell (left) and armed guards. Its new leadership, led by chairman Steve White (right), hopes to draw a line under the saga . The new luxury Police Federation HQ in Leatherhead, Surrey, which includes a Freemasons’ lodge . The writing has been on the wall for the Police Federation since last spring when Mrs May demanded it must ‘change or die’. The Home Secretary said the frontline police ‘union’ must end its closed shop culture or she would legislate against it. In an astonishing speech, she accused it of complicity in an ‘attitude’ that leads to racism, neglect of vulnerable victims and the obstruction of official inquiries. ‘Every police officer, every single

Summary: Home Secretary has set out a major overhaul aimed at Police Federation . Membership will no longer be compulsory for 126,000 frontline officers . Senior leadership will no longer be paid from public purse under new rules . Comes after the Mail exposed militant minority which hijacked the union . They splurged on corporate credit cards and had off-shore bank accounts . Police misconduct hearings will in future be held in public. Meanwhile, whistleblowers will also be given protection from disciplinary action if they report concerns about how their forces are run, under changes to the disciplinary system.


Danny Welbeck started looking forward to his first Wembley appearance with Arsenal after going through a night of mixed emotions at Old Trafford on Monday. Welbeck sent Arsenal through to an FA Cup semi-final against either Bradford or Reading with a 61st-minute winner that came as a result of a clanger by Manchester United right-back Antonio Valencia. For United boss Louis van Gaal, watching the man he sold last summer score the winner at Old Trafford must have been hard to take. Danny Welbeck was jeered by a minority of fans after being replaced but most gave him a good reception . Welbeck netted the winning goal as Arsenal progressed to the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory . Welbeck celebrates after scoring against his former club Manchester United, but admitted he found it hard . But it was also a difficult night for Welbeck, the Longsight lad who came through United's academy and still considers himself to be a big fan of the club. 'Manchester United is a club that means so much to me,' said Welbeck, who spent 15 years at United having joined them at eight. 'I'm a fan and it's hard to knock them out. I was just doing my job. 'It was about being professional, keeping my focus and motivation. I kept plugging away and then got on the end of Antonio Valencia's backpass, beat David de Gea and got the winning goal. Welbeck spent six seasons at United after coming through the club's youth system . The 24-year-old shakes hands with former team-mate Wayne Rooney (left) after the game . 'I'm just really pleased we're through to the next round.' Welbeck's name was cheered by the home and away support when it was read out from the Arsenal team sheet pre-match and he received a largely warm reception when he was substituted in the 74th minute. 'I'll always respect the fans, I had a lovely reception from them and I'm thankful for that,' the England forward said. Arsenal are now favourites to retain the FA Cup after their first victory at Old Trafford in nine years. They will be big expected to overcome whichever opponent they face in the next round and Welbeck is looking forward to stepping out at Wembley in an Arsenal shirt for the first time. Welbeck celebrates in front of the United fans, but for the most part the Old Trafford crowd was kind to him . The Arsenal star celebrates with full back Hector Bellerin, but admitted it was tough to play against United . 'It's good for the team that we're through to the next round, and we're in the semi-finals at Wembley,' the 24-year-old said. 'To get the goal was good for me but it was all about the team performance.' Arsenal return to Old Trafford in the league on the penultimate weekend of the season. Although they suffered a crushing home defeat to Monaco in the Champions League recently, their league form has been impressive. Arsene Wenger's men are up to third having won seven of their

Summary: Danny Welbeck joined Manchester United as an eight-year-old . The England striker left to join Arsenal last summer . Welbeck scored the winner in FA Cup quarter final on first return . The 24-year-old admitted it was hard to score against his boyhood team .


A stray dog who befriended a team of adventurers on an extreme sports race in Ecuador has finally been freed from quarantine to start his new life in Sweden. Mikael Lindnord adopted stray Arthur after meeting him when his Team Peak Performance took on the 430-mile Adventure Racing World Championship last November. Arthur's heartwarming story went around the world after he joined Lindnord and his three team-mates on their endurance race through South America. And when they decided they couldn't leave him behind, they applied to the Swedish Board of Agriculture so that Arthur would be allowed to live with them in Sweden. Now, after four months in quarantine, he was finally cleared to leave and joined a delighted Mikael and his new family to start his new life. Scroll down for video . Freedom: Arthur has now been released from quarantine to begin his new life with Mikael Lindnord and his family in Sweden . Recovering: Arthur stayed in quarantine until he was in good enough health to be allowed to leave by the Swedish Board of Agriculture . Family: Mikael's wife Helen gazes adoringly at Arthur. She said: 'He will be loved by our small family and all of our friends' A delighted Mikael told MailOnline: 'He is really happy to be with us. When we came to pick him up he jumped around, gave us kisses on the mouth and lay down so we could scratch his stomach. He has been greeting everyone he has met during the day. 'We have been waiting for this day for so long and now he is here. Its a big day for our family and an even better day for Arthur. It is his first day as a free dog with a family who loves him.' Mikael said that he feels similar to Arthur in many ways and added: 'He is a fighter like me who never gives up. I could really see that in the jungle when he just kept following us. 'It is insane when you think about it. He jumped in the water when he thought that we were leaving him and was in my canoe for 14 hours down the river. 'Like me, he has never had a free ride in life, I have struggled, he has struggled, that binds us together.' Mikael, who collected Arthur with his wife Helena and daughter Filippa, revealed the family had found it difficult whilst waiting for the pup to be freed from quarantine. He added: 'Of course it has been a struggle for us all. We visited him often at the place where he stayed and I had tears in my eyes every time I left and heard him bark for us to come back. 'But they kept him well, he has gained a few kilos and looks much more healthy now. This dog has been through enough in his life, now begins the fun part for him.' And Mikael said Arthur revels in the attention that comes his way, adding: 'He is fantastic, really calm, almost noble in his way

Summary: Mikael Lindnord adopted Arthur the dog after the mutt refused to leave his extreme sports team on a 430-mile journey through the Amazon . Lindnord and the rest of Team Peak Performance brought Arthur back to their native Sweden . Today, Arthur was finally released from quarantine to start his new life with Lindnord and his family . Lindord said: 'I came to Ecuador to win the World Championship. Instead, I got a new friend' His wife Helen adds: 'He will be loved by our small family and all of our friends'


They share the bond of a grandfather and granddaughter, but in the 18 years they have known each other, have never actually met. Until now. When she was 11-years-old, New York girl Nicole - who asked that her surname not be published - was given a school assignment to write to a pen pal, with an ad placed in different newspapers calling for people in other states interested in corresponding with the students. Norman Fikes, a writer from Bastrop, Texas, came across the ad and responded, subsequently beginning an exchange that would - and continues to - last a lifetime. That was 1996, and Norman - then 61 - and his wife, Bobbie, started to eagerly await letters from their young pen pal, Nicole, KVUE TV reported. Finally: Nicole and Norman have been writing to each other for the last 18 years, but have only just met each other in the flesh in Batrop, Texas . First meal: The two decided to meet for dinner and share their first meal together. Both were in tears . Both would send photos in their letters and celebrate birthdays and holidays with each other from afar. One year Norman playfully told Nicole he wanted either a Cadillac or Rolls Royce for his birthday. Nicole then sent a toy car of each make. The couple witnessed Nicole grow up through her letters, and Norman has kept all of them, even a poem Nicole wrote for him when she was young. However, much to his dismay, Norman, now almost 80, was forced to stop writing back to Nicole recently, as his Parkinson's Disease worsens and his hands are too shaky to put pen to paper. Unwilling to be cut off from her surrogate grandparents, Nicole traveled the 1,600 miles from New York to Bastrop, to finally meet them. A reunion of sorts: Norman Fikes and his wife Bobbie (together) finally got to meet Nicole (center left) and her family, after Nicole traveled from New York to meet with the couple . Norman sat anxiously in the restaurant where they planned to meet. 'I'm so excited. I'm nervous,' he told KVUE TV. Then Nicole, now a 29-year-old woman, finally arrived. She ran in with tears streaming down her face and her arms outstretched. 'We made it,' she said. 'How are you? Can you believe it?' Norman was crying just as much. 'I've never had anybody go to this much trouble to see me before,' he said. Celebration: Together with their families, Nicole and Norman (back left) have now finally met . Once the tears stopped, the two shared their first proper conversation and meal. They have now agreed to speak over text, with Bobbie helping her husband type and read the messages. Nicole acknowledged that, with technology the way it is now, other children won't get to have an experience like she did. 'The connections you make are way more important than anything you're going to learn in a book,' she said.

Summary: Nicole, 11, of New York, started writing to Norman, 61, of Texas, in 1996 . It was a class assignment to correspond with a pen pal, but they kept going . Norman, now almost 80, has Parkinson's Disease and can no longer write . Nicole decided to travel the 1,600 miles to finally meet him .


Packs of wild boar are hunting newborn lambs in Britain, experts say. The Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, has about 800 boar which usually feed only on plants and dead animals. But in recent weeks, groups have reportedly killed four lambs. Clare Harvey, a vet, saw six boar eat a lamb near the village of Lydbrook. Boar blimey: Boar in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire usually feed only on plants and dead animals . She said: ‘It was quite brutal, with the carcass already having been skinned and the piglets tearing it limb from limb. 'We know pigs are omnivores and devour carrion, but this suggested they may have developed a taste for fresh meat. 'There are serious implications for animal health and the spread of disease.’ The Forestry Commission said it had heard three further reports of the animals killing and eating lambs in Bream, Parkend and Yorkley, Gloucestershire. In recent weeks, boar have reportedly killed four lambs. In a fourth incident a boar ate a ewe and its still-born lamb - though it is not known if they were both already dead. A spokesman for the Forestry Commission said: 'They are a large free-roaming animal, and they are an omnivore, and they can get rather large. 'I suspect if you spoke to a large mammal expert it would come as no surprise that large animals that eat both meat and vegetation, maybe is doing this. 'It is something we have heard is happening, from second or third hand accounts, but it is not something that any of our guys have seen.' Wild boar became extinct in England 300 years ago, but have been reintroduced through escapes and deliberate releases. The Forest of Dean group is the country’s largest.

Summary: Packs of wild boar are hunting newborn lambs in Britain, experts claim . Boar at the Forest of Dean usually feed only on plants and dead animals . But in recent weeks, groups of boar have reportedly killed four lambs . Serious implications for animal health and spread of disease, vet says .


A freak accident involving a broken wine glass was reportedly what killed R&B singer Charmayne Maxwell over the weekend. The 46-year-old member of the Grammy-nominated group Brownstone was found bleeding to death by her husband Carsten Soulshock on Friday night at their home in Los Angeles, California. According to TMZ, evidence suggest the music star fell backwards while holding a wine glass, as two fatal puncture wounds were discovered at the back of her neck. Flashback: Charmayne Maxwell, a member of the R&B group Brownstone in the 1990s (pictured performing in 1995), died on Friday eveving after a fall reportedly involving a wine glass . Authorities told the news source,after interviewing Maxwell's family members, that they do not suspect foul play and there is no history of domestic violence. One theory is that she could have been 'intoxicated' before falling to her death. Autopsy and toxicology tests will help set the record straight. The mother-of-one was apparently discovered by a door leading out to a back patio around 9pm. Her husband rushed her to hospital but she allegedly died on the way. The songstress leaves behind a ten-year-old son named Nicolaj. Music star: The 46-year-old member of the Grammy-nominated group Brownstone was found bleeding to death by her husband Carsten Soulshock on Friday night at their home in Los Angeles, California - her she is seen with her former girl group members in 1994 . Family members, including Maxwell's brother Brandon, confirmed her death to Danish new sources and have taken to social media to mourn . Family members have been taking to social media to mourn. On Twitter, Maxwell's brother Brandon wrote: 'Bad things happened to the most innocent people. My sister died in the most terrible way and I'm in so much pain right now.' 'I'd love to be with my nephew Nicolaj right now. I feel bad that he has to deal with the loss of his mother at such a young age.' Fellow Brownstone member Teisha Brown posted an old photograph of the girls performing on Instagram and wrote: 'I just need to be by you one more time on stage Max.' Brownstone is best known for their 1995 hit singe If You Love Me, which won a Billboard music award and was nominated for a Grammy. The group was signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ Music record label. Maxwell and Soulshock were together for over 20 years. They met when Michael Jackson hired the producer to work with Brownstone. Career highs: Brownstone is best known for their 1995 hit singe If You Love Me, which won a Billboard music award and was nominated for a Grammy . Wife and mother: Maxwell leaves behind her music producer husband Carsten Soulshock and a ten-year-old son named Nicolaj (pictured above)

Summary: Charmayne Maxwell was apparently at home in Los Angeles when she fell . A broken wine glass caused fatal puncture wounds to the back of her neck . Her death has been described as an 'accident' She leaves behind her music producer husband Carsten Soulshock and a ten-year-old son named Nicolaj . Brownstone's If You Love Me was a hit song in the mid-1990s and earned the girls a Grammy nomination .


For a moment, the image seemed wrong. Celebrating in the corner were a group of giddy England players, while slumped in the penalty area were clutch of crestfallen Germans. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Important matches between these two old foes tend to end one way and rarely is the outcome happy for England. Under-21 head coach Gareth Southgate, after all, knows that better than most. But this was no apparition: two goals in two minutes from Nathan Redmond and James Ward-Prowse provided further evidence this squad Southgate has impressively moulded is an emerging force. When Euro 2015 starts 80 days from now, do not doubt they possess what it takes to win it. This 3-2 win at a rain sodden Riverside Stadium, achieved after they had trailed twice, was stamped with the qualities of a team that can win a major tournament: quality, technique and spirit coming to the fore. Never was it more evident than when Ward-Prowse scored the decisive goal. James Ward-Prowse wheels away in celebration after scoring the winner in England Under 21's 3-2 defeat of Germany . The Southampton midfielder completed an unlikely comeback that saw two late goals scored in the space of three minutes . Nathan Redmond leaps for joy after bringing England level at 2-2 with a deflected shot in the second half . England were heading towards defeat before Redmond's strike on 79minutes brought them back into the game . Jesse Lindgard brought England level for the first time with a composed finish from Carl Jenkinson's cross in the first half . Germany striker Philipp Hofmann scored a brace but could not prevent the Young Lions from a memorable victory . Hofmann slides in in front of Everton defender John Stones to restore Germany's lead at the start of the second half . ENGLAND (4-2-3-1): Bond 6.5: Jenkinson 7.5, Stones 7, Gibson 6.5 (Keane 77mins), Garbutt 6.5: Ward-Prowse 7.5, Forster-Caskey 7: Lingard 7.5, Hughes 6.5 (Pritchard 65mins 6), Redmond 8: Ings 7 . Subs not used: Bettinelli, Moore, Woodrow. Scorers: Lingard 34, Redmond 79, Ward-Prowse 82. GERMANY (4-3-3): Ter Stegen 7: Korb 6.5, Ginter 7, Knoche 6.5, Gunter 6.5: Can 7, Leitner 6 (Kimmich 46mins 6), Younes 6: Bittencourt 6 (Gnabry 46mins 7), Hofmann 7.5, Meyer 6.5 (Schulz 68mins) Subs not used: Orban, Geis, Zimmer, Klaus, Horn, Karius. Booked: Leitner. Scorers: Hofmann 15, 50. Man of the match: Carl Jenkinson. Referee: Davide Massa (Italy) 7. Expectations of a bold show in the Czech Republic can now build but Southgate, who has only lost one of the 16 games for which he has been in charge, was rather more circumspect. Yes, he was pleased but he was also quick to sound a note of caution. ‘How do I keep a check on expectations,’ he asked. ‘That’s easy. I’ll just show people the first 25 minutes of this game. We have tremendous belief in this group of players and some elements of what they did really pleased me. Other aspects showed we can definitely improve.’ The last time Southgate had stood in the

Summary: England Under 21s defeated Germany Under 21s 3-2 in their international friendly at the Riverside Stadium . The visitors opened the scoring with a rifled long distance shot from Philipp Hofmann on 15minutes . Three Lions equalised through Jesse Lingard with a composed finish from Carl Jenkinson's cross . Germany second division striker Hofmann restored the lead with a close range finish after the interval . Nathan Redmond restored parity with deflected shot before James Ward-Prowse scored a late winner .


Mayor Bill de Blasio attended a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-friendly St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, and told participants that a society for all is one that embraces and respects everyone. The St. Pat's for All parade stepped off in Queens under a heavy snowfall. It was held as an alternative to the city's centuries-old St. Patrick's Day Parade in Manhattan, which for years has excluded gay groups and this year is scheduled for March 17. De Blasio, a Democrat, refused to march in last year's Manhattan parade because it wasn't fully inclusive, and Guinness beer dropped its sponsorship. Organizers said last year, though, that they would welcome one gay contingent under its own banner this year. On Sunday, de Blasio said he is 'not ready to commit to marching' in this year's Manhattan event. Parade: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, center, waves the flag of Ireland as he marches beside Kerry Kennedy, third from left, during the all-inclusive St. Pat's For All parade in Sunnyside, Queens on Sunday . Celebration: Marchers carry a banner reading 'St. Pat's for All' on Sunday in the snowy weather . Capital New York reported that NBC Universal employees are planning to march with a banner for Out@NBCUniversal. The group's Twitter page describes itself as 'the employee resource group of LGBT & Straight Ally employees at NBCUniversal.' De Blasio arrived about 15 minutes late to the St. Pats for All parade, sporting a lavender shirt and green tie. Despite the snow and cold he said, 'It's a sunny day in my world.' 'You are a hardy troupe,' he told people gathered for the parade. 'You are here to celebrate no matter what. That is what pride is all about - pride in the fact that in New York City you can be whoever you are.' The mayor said on Sunday: 'A society for everyone is a society where everyone is respected, where everyone is embraced, where everyone has a say at the table.' In the past, gays were free to march in the world's biggest and oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade but not with banners saying they're LGBT. Most marching units in the parade carry identifying banners. There are about 320 units in this year's parade, the parade committee said. The New York Daily News quoted the mayor as saying of the March 17 event 'I'm not ready to commit to marching, because all we've heard is that one delegation related to NBC will be allowed to have members of the LGBT community in it.' Gathering: de Blasio looks on during the snowstorm at the St. Pat's For All parade. The parade, which embraces diversity, is considered an alternative to New York City's official St. Patrick's Day parade . Per Capital New York, de Blasio said 'Having only one delegation associated with one company that allows members of the LGBT community is obviously a pretty narrow concession, and I think we'd like to see something that's more inclusive. 'Here is an example of a parade that's inclusive of all - it celebrates Irish heritage

Summary: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio attended the St. Pat's for All parade in Sunnyside, Queens on Sunday . It was held as an alternative to the city's centuries-old St. Patrick's Day Parade in Manhattan . The St. Patrick's Day Parade has for years excluded gay groups and this year is scheduled for March 17 . De Blasio, a Democrat, refused to march in last year's Manhattan parade because it wasn't fully inclusive . On Sunday, de Blasio said he is 'not ready to commit to marching' in this year's Manhattan event .


Tragedy: Sailor Tindall was found dead inside her home on Saturday . A 41-year-old fashion student was found dead from wounds to her throat and wrists on Saturday, inside her luxury Manhattan apartment. Sailor Tindall was discovered lying on her bed with her throat slashed after police were called to check on her. The NYPD said that they had conducted a 'wellness check' after her concerned parents asked because they had not heard from her. Police have said they are trying to establish if the death is suspicious and one source indicated to the New York Daily News that they have not found a suicide note. 'Her parents hadn't heard from her in a while, so they called on us to check on her,' a police source said. However, police sources have also said that no signs of a struggle have been found inside the sixth-floor apartment in Liberty House - where homes can reach up to $1 million. Friends burst into tears as the body of Tindall was taken out on Saturday by officials from the city coroner's office. They even unzipped the body bag to give one female friend a last look. NYPD officers discovered Tindall's body on her blood stained bed at around 5.30pm and a knife was located nearby, said police sources to the New York Daily News. The medical examiner will carry out an autopsy on Sunday to determine the cause of death of Blinn College graduate - who was studying fashion and design in New York City. Former students of the progressive college include one-time child actor Henry Thomas who starred as Elliot in Steven Spielberg's E.T. in 1982. Tindall, who was originally from Clear Creek in Texas, lived in the state until 2011. Luxury: Officials from the Medical Examiner's office removed the body of Sailor from Liberty House (pictured) in front of her devastated friends .

Summary: Sailor Tindall was found lying on her bed with wounds to her throat and wrists . Lived in Liberty House in Battery Park City where apartments cost up to $1m . Her parents requested NYPD to check on her after she failed to contact them .