Families face a high street Easter egg hunt following evidence some supermarket websites have run out of supplies. The Tesco website carries a red letter warning stating: ‘Sorry this product is currently not available’ on the vast majority of popular big brand eggs. Similarly, the Morrisons website is listing many top brands as ‘out of stock’, while Asda’s web store also has only a limited range left. Scroll down for video . Families face a high street Easter egg hunt following evidence some supermarket websites have run out of supplies . The Tesco website carries a red letter warning stating: ‘Sorry this product is currently not available’ on the vast majority of popular big brand eggs . Easter eggs listed as unavailable at Tesco include a host under the Cadbury brand, including the Dairy Milk giant egg, Roses, Caramel, Milk Buttons, Oreo, Flake, Twirl, Heroes and Wispa. Other branded eggs that are apparently sold out include Rolo, Galaxy Indulgent, Kitkat Chunky, Toffee Crisp, Terrys Chocolate Orange and Ferrero Rocher. The evidence suggests that the supermarkets have miscalculated demand for the eggs, which have been at the centre of a price war give-away as part of a wider battle to tempt shoppers through the door. Industry research suggests the average price of an Easter Egg is down by 9.7per cent this year following a series of special promotions. Morrisons triggered the Easter Egg crunch by slashing the price of many medium versions of the big brands, such as Smarties, Rolo and Maltesers to just £1. Tesco responded by offering Galaxy and Minstrel eggs on sale at a half-price £3 each with more pricey Thornton Premium eggs for sale with £2 off. Asda and Sainsbury’s have been offering their own deals. Similarly, the Morrisons website (pictured) is listing many top brands as ‘out of stock’, while Asda’s web store also has only a limited range left . Shoppers reported that Tesco stopped selling many big brand Easter eggs on its website before the weekend and more popular products were added to the list by this morning. All four big brand giant eggs are unavailable, as are six out of eight large eggs and seven out of nine medium eggs. The firm’s website is still offering some more expensive luxury eggs and its own label creations. Despite the evidence from Tesco’s own website, a spokesman said: ‘We have a fantastic range of Easter eggs available in stores and online, all at great prices and offering some amazing deals for customers.’

Summary: Tesco site shows majority of big brands eggs are 'currently not available’ Morrisons lists many brands as out of stock and Asda only has small range . Evidence suggests supermarkets have miscalculated demand for the eggs . They have been at the centre of price war give-away with prices down 9.7% .


El Salvador players and fans were left bemused ahead of their friendly against Argentina when, instead of pumping out their national anthem, the stadium's sound system instead played the anthem of Kazakhstan. The Central American minnows, ranked 89th in the world by FIFA, were facing the World Cup runners-up at Washington DC's FedEx Field on Saturday but their large travelling support were unimpressed as the stadium DJ's mistake became apparent ahead of kick-off. Rather than the familiar 'Himno Nacional de El Salvador', staff at the stadium which usually hosts the NFL's Washington Redskins played out 'Menin Qazaqstanim'. El Salvador players were left bemused when the Kazakhstan national anthem was played instead of theirs . The players, stood proud with hands on their chests, look confused by the error, glancing around . Having listened to the Kazakh anthem, the Salvadorans head for the handshakes with their heads down . Supporters instead the stadium had prepared a huge banner for the anthem but ended up booing it . El Salvador (5-4-1): Carillo; Flores, Mendoza, Molina, Renderos (Ceren 88), Larin; Alvarez, Ceren, Menjivar (Punyed 76), Alas (Santamaría 67); Bonilla (Burgos 59) Argentina (4-2-3-1): Guzman; Zabaleta, Musacchio, Funes Mori, Orban; Pereyra, Banega; Di Maria (Mancuello 73), Lavezzi, Tevez (Pastore 78); Higuain . Scorers: Renderos OG 54, Mancuello 88 . The players stood out on the pitch, with their hands across their chests looked confused at first, before becoming increasingly frustrated as boos rang out on to the field. The supporters - who had prepared a 'Vamos Selecta, Houston' flag to be carried over the crowd - reacted furiously. Washington is home to one of the largest Salvadoran communities outside of Central America and their followers outnumbered the Argentine support. To make things worse, El Salvador fell to an expected defeat against an Argentina side who left out Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero. The distance from El Salvador to Kazakhstan is 7,909 miles, a fairly big mistake for the stadium staff to make . Argentina players celebrate after Federico Mancuello (left) scored a goal during the international friendly . Lionel Messi was not required by Argentina in their 2-0 win, and neither was Manchester City's Sergio Aguero . Gerardo Martino's side dominated the game and took the lead in the 54th minute thanks to a Nestor Renderos own goal deflected from Ever Banega's shot. Substitute Federico Mancuello then made sure of the win with a free kick from a tight angle on 88 minutes. Let us salute, the Motherland, proudly, . To be its children, called we can, . And let us swear our lives spiritedly, . Without rest to its good, consecrate! Of peace enjoyed in perfect happiness, . El Salvador always nobly dreamed. To achieve this has been her eternal proposition, . To keep it, Her greatest glory. With inviolable faith, the path of progress, . She strives to follow, . To fulfill her great destiny, . And conquer a happy future. A stern barrier protects her, . Against the clash of vile disloyalty, . Ever since the day when her soaring flag, . Wrote

Summary: Argentina beat El Salvador 2-0 in an international friendly in Washington . But Kazakhstan's anthem was played at ground instead of El Salvador's . Players and fans were left bemused by the bizarre error at the FedEx Field .


A 53-year-old woman has been banned from owning an animal for 20 years after neglecting her two dogs so badly they needed to be put down. Peta Brien was convicted of animal cruelty offences in the Perth Magistrates Court on Friday after failing to provide sufficient food and water for the dogs and failing to take steps to alleviate harm to them. She was also sentenced to a one-year, community-based order and ordered to pay costs of $1083. A supplied image of Big Girl, one of two dogs severely neglected by Perth woman Peta Brien . Both had been abandoned at a Maylands property and were emaciated, but one of the dogs, a two-year-old Maltese shitzu cross named Little Man, was found lying lifeless and whining, suffering dehydration, conjunctivitis and ulcerated eyes. Little Man also had severely matted fur and grass seeds embedded in his skin, which had caused severe infection and maggots in and around his hind region. RSPCA WA chief inspector Amanda Swift said the penalty was appropriate because a person who treated dogs so poorly did not deserve the privilege of owning one. The 53-year-old woman has been banned from owning an animal for 20 years, as well as being sentenced to a one-year, community-based order and fine . Ms Brien was convicted of animal cruelty offences in the Perth Magistrates Court on Friday after failing to provide sufficient food and water for the dogs and failing to take steps to alleviate harm to them .

Summary: Peta Brien was convicted of animal cruelty in the Perth Magistrates Court . The 53-year-old was sentenced to a year and ordered to pay costs of $1083 . Both of the dogs were abandoned and were found severely emaciated . One of the dogs had a severe infection and maggots in his hind region .


A Norwegian man could be imprisoned for cutting off his own beard and gluing it to another man's head to create a toupee. He claims the recipient of the home-made hairpiece - who had a restraining order against him - wanted it because he was bald, according to the prosecutor in the case. The man in his 40s is also being tried for a string of other petty crimes including burglary and theft following the alleged attack which took place in Hordaland county on Norway's west coast on Friday. Bad hair day: A Norwegian man in his 40s could be imprisoned for cutting off his own beard and gluing to another man's head (file photo) Harald Bilberg told the Bergens Tidende newspaper: 'He was bald, so the accused claims that they had agreed to create a toupee for the aggrieved party. 'These incidents happened a long way out in the police district, and we therefore believe it is important that those who live there are protected.' 'We are not talking about serious crimes, but it's more of a nuisance. I must admit that I have never encountered such a case in my career.' The man who has already been convicted of seven crimes and fined 13 times was in breach of a restraining order imposed to protect the recipient of the toupee. Hordaland country's remoteness on Norway's west coast makes it very difficult for the police to access quickly during an emergency. Mr Bilberg said the frequency of the man's offences should be judged accordingly so he does not go on to commit new crimes. Repeat offender: The man accused of the alleged attack on Friday has already been convicted of seven crimes and fine seven different times, according to the case's prosecutor (file photo)

Summary: The culprit claimed the victim requested the hairpiece because he was bald . Prosecutor says he was breaching restraining order by going near victim . Accused has already been convicted of seven crimes and fined 13 times . Incident occurred in the remote Hordaland county on Norway's west coast .


The clocks may be going forward this weekend, but the weather is set to take a step back into winter - with rain, gales and even snow. Heavy rain and wind is set to move in tomorrow with gusts of up to 65mph expected in some parts of the North of England and Scotland. But the stormier weather is also set to drive in milder air with temperatures in some areas of the South reaching 14C (57F) on Saturday morning. Scroll down for video . Calm before the storm? A man looks out across the Yorkshire countryside in Otley, near Leeds under clear blue skies. A yellow warning for wind is in place for Saturday across Northern England and Scotland . This was the scene at lunchtime at Brighton Beach today with some unfolding deckchairs to take full advantage of a spell of sunshine . Central London enjoyed some fine spells of sunshine today - but heavy rain is set to move in across the South on Saturday and Sunday . Heavy rain is set to sweep in across the South and heavy winds gusting up to 65mph could hit parts of the North on Saturday along with wintry showers on higher ground . It will be much colder in the north with wintry showers expected to bring snow over high ground and the Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind across Scotland and northern England on Saturday. Forecaster Dan Williams said: 'It is not looking like a nice weekend at all with some strong winds especially in the north. 'There is a continuing risk of gales into the start of next week with gusts of 65mph and heavy rain for most parts of the country. It is going to be fairly mild in parts though.' Strong winds are expected to continue to hit the country on Sunday and into Monday, with heavy rain, particularly in the west. Temperatures will be milder in the south but it will feel cold in the wind. Despite warnings of stormy weather this weekend, a member of the Brighton and Hove Swimming Club enjoyed a bracing dip today . Enjoy it while it lasts: Although the sun was shining on Brighton Beach today, rain is expected to move in on Saturday, Sunday and in to Monday . Wind and rain is set to sweep across Britain from early tomorrow morning - although it could clear by later in the afternoon when it will feel much cooler . The wind will start to die down on Tuesday, but temperatures are expected to dip to 10C in London. Showers are also expected, which could turn wintry in the north and snow may settle overnight. Wednesday is set to see blustery showers in the north, which could become wintry in the north east. There will be cloud and rain in the south and west and a risk of overnight frost. 'People should make the most of the weather today,' said Nicola Maxey, of the Met Office. 'It is going to be an unsettled weekend, with gale force

Summary: Heavy rain and winds gusting up to 65mph are set to hit parts of Northern England and Scotland from tomorrow . But stormier weather is set to blow away the cold weather in the south with temperatures in London reaching 14C . Chance of snow and hail over higher ground in Northern areas and yellow warning for wind in place for Saturday .


A spaghetti bolognese dinner between two flatmates turned nasty when one drunkenly attacked the other with a meat cleaver. Peter McKay, 35, had been living with Leslie Bidgood for around six months in Sheppey, Kent, when he savagely attacked his friend while chopping ingredients for their dinner. Both men had been drinking vodka and McKay was also taking sedatives when he struck his friend of four years with the meat cleaver, causing injuries to his head and neck and leaving him 'lucky to be alive'. Maidstone Crown Court (pictured) heard Peter McKay had been living with Leslie Bidgood for around six months in Sheppey, Kent, when he attacked his friend while chopping ingredients for their dinner . Mr Bidgood, who was watching television when the attack took place on September 18 last year, managed to run from the flat covered in blood. But he was pursued by McKay, who held him up against a fence and shouted: 'What's my name?' before punching him in the head. McKay also threatened witnesses who tried to help the victim. The men had previously downed several vodka red bulls each and McKay was also taking sedative tablets. Maidstone Crown Court heard McKay emerged from the kitchen 'growling' before attacking Mr Bidgood. Mark Mullins, prosecuting, said: 'He went up to Mr Bidgood and started hitting him around the neck and head. 'Mr Bidgood saw blood on his hands. He felt it dripping down from his face.' 'He tried to push him away. He said: "We are mates. We are both on the same side". Mr McKay didn't stop. He just kept growling.' McKay had been preparing a spaghetti bolognese for their dinner when he turned on his flatmate . 'The victim could not remember anything else until he woke up in hospital with cuts to his neck, behind his left ear and above his left eye, which needed stitches.' Mr Mullins told the jury the 'very nasty attack' could have had much more serious consequences. McKay claimed he was intoxicated due to the consumption of the tablets and alcohol which led to a state of 'automatism'. But Mr Mullins said: 'The prosecution say it was a voluntary act on his part. 'This is not a case of someone who suddenly lost their inhibitions and didn't know what he was doing. 'When he stabbed him he intended to cause him grievous bodily harm. Someone who stabs someone multiple times with a meat cleaver intends to do someone really serious harm.' Giving evidence Mr Bidgood told the court he got on well with McKay, there were no issues between the pair and they would often enjoy watching television and playing video games together. He said: 'Even on medication, he was always happy. 'We were together all day. We went to the shop to get some drink and some mince for spaghetti bolognese. 'I don't remember how much we had to drink before we went. I think I had a couple of vodkas and Red Bull. When we got back I went onto my tablet and played a game. 'He

Summary: Peter McKay, 35, attacked his flatmate Leslie Bidgood with a meat cleaver . He was preparing spaghetti bolognese when he turned and attacked friend . Struck him repeatedly on head and neck before chasing him outside . McKay pinned Mr Bidgood against a fence and said 'What's my name?' Pair were drinking and McKay had taken sedatives shortly before incident . Jury today found McKay guilty of grievous bodily harm .


A pair of mysterious bright spots on the asteroid Ceres could be towering 'water volcanoes', scientists claim. Recent images from the Dawn spacecraft reveal the spots, dubbed 'feature number 5', at various angles as the asteroid rotates. The glimmers of light are visible even when they are near the edge of Ceres, suggesting that they must be high above the surface rather than at the bottom of an impact crater, as previously believed. Scroll down for video . Ceres rotates in this sped-up movie comprised of images taken by NASA's Dawn mission during its approach to the dwarf planet. The glimmers of light are visible even when they are near the edge of Ceres, suggesting that are on a high elevation in relation to the rest of the surface . 'What is amazing is that you can see the feature while the rim is still in the line of sight,' said Andreas Nathues, a planetary scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen, Germany. He noted that at dawn on Ceres, the spots shine brightly, but fade as dusk draws in. According to Nature, this could mean sunlight plays an important role in the formation of the features by, for instance, heating up ice just beneath the surface and causing it blast of in a plume. Scientists have speculated that the interior of Ceres is rocky with a layer of water and ice. The leading theory now for the alien spots is that the ice is covered by a thin layer of soil that at times forms into huge 'cryovolcanoes' due to internal pressure in the asteroid. Ceres continues to baffle astronomers as Dawn orbits the dwarf planet. This image was taken by the Dawn spacecraft of dwarf planet Ceres on February 19 from a distance of nearly 29,000 miles (46,000 km). It shows that the brightest spot on Ceres has a dimmer companion, which apparently lies in the same basin . Dawn observed Ceres completing one full rotation, which lasted about nine hours. The images show the full range of different crater shapes that can be found at Ceres' surface: from shallow, flattish craters to those with peaks at their centers . Ceres is the closest dwarf planet to the sun and is located in the asteroid belt, making it the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system. Ceres is the smallest of the bodies currently classified as a 'dwarf planet'. Scientists think Ceres may have an ocean and possibly an atmosphere. It lies less than three times as far as Earth from the sun - close enough to feel the warmth of the star allowing ice to melt and reform. The Dawn spacecraft pulled into orbit earlier this month around the Ceres in the asteroid belt. The probe is currently on the dark side of Ceres and won't emerge until April. There is high interest in the mission because Ceres is one possible destination for human colonisation given its abundance of ice, water, and minerals. While Nasa has not provided an explanation, scientists previously said

Summary: Images from Dawn reveal the spots, dubbed 'feature number 5', at various angles as the asteroid rotates . Spots are visible when they are near edge of Ceres, suggesting that they must be high above the surface . Leading theory is that ice is covered by a thin layer of soil that can explode due to pressure in the asteroid .


Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola is '99 per cent' sure the Juventus star will reject the chance of sealing a summer move to the likes of Manchester United or Chelsea in order to stay at the Serie A champions. The former Manchester United midfielder has been linked with a move to several of Europe's top sides during the last few months, however Raiola insists his client is keen on staying at the Juventus Stadium. Raiola also revealed the seven clubs who are have stated their interest in the Frenchman - with Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea all said to be keeping a close eye on the 21-year-old's situation at Juventus. Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola is almost certain his client will stay at Juventus beyond the current campaign . Pogba has been linked with a summer move to the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City . 'We made a pact with Juve: Paul doesn’t have to leave,' Raiola told Tuttosport. 'I spoke to president Andrea Agnelli, directors Pavel Nedved, Beppe Marotta and Fabio Paratici, so they all agree. The club doesn’t need the money. 'At this moment the situation at Juve is ideal for Pogba. We would only leave if a situation emerged that was favourable for all concerned. 'He is wanted by seven clubs and that is certain, because they all told me so. The ones that can afford him are Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. 'If I just whistled, I’d sell Pogba tomorrow to PSG or City in a heartbeat. But Paul did not tell me to find him another club. 'What are his chances of staying? As of today it’s 99 per cent. Juve agree with our approach, which is that they will only sell if Paul asks to leave and there’s a suitable offer. Of course, it could become one per cent, it depends on the market.' The 21-year-old joined Juventus in 2012 after leaving Manchester United on a free transfer .

Summary: Paul Pogba has been linked with a move back to the Premier League . However his agent Mino Raiola insists he will reject interest to stay in Italy . Manchester United, Chelsea and Man City are keen on signing Pogba . READ: Pogba should reject Man United move, says Giuseppe Marotta .


Lance Bombardier Aydn Walster, 22, impersonated a police officer by pulling motorists over using flashing lights he bought on eBay . A soldier impersonated a police officer by using flashing lights he bought on eBay to pull motorists over and tell them their driving 'was not up to standard'. Lance Bombardier Aydn Walster, 22, pulled over unsuspecting drivers he thought were driving poorly before taking down their personal details in a notebook. The soldier even asked drivers to get back into the back of his Saab 9-3 saloon car to give them a telling off. Walster appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' Court yesterday where his defence solicitor admitted the serviceman had been a 'bloody fool'. He pleaded guilty to three counts of impersonating a police officer and two charges of using a car fitted with a blue flashing warning light. Walster, from Lincoln, was fined £835, ordered to pay costs of £85, and a victim surcharge of £84. The soldier, who has served in Afghanistan, now faces being kicked out of the Army as a result of his criminal conviction. The court heard Walster bought the blue flashing lights on eBay before putting them on the dashboard of his car and pulling over fellow soldiers at his barracks as a prank. But he then took the joke 'too far' by going on to public roads in Lincoln and stopping three members of the public between November last year and January. The soldier pulled over motorists who he thought were driving poorly before telling them they had been breaking the speed limit. Walster was caught when on January 22 he pulled over a car at Lindis Retail Park before taking their personal details. But a friend driving behind became suspicious and reported the incident to the police. Prosecutor Iola Harris said: 'On each occasion, it seems to be that he believed the manner of driving was not up to standard.' Walster pulled a motorist over using the flashing blue light as they passed by Lindis Retail Park (pictured) in Lincoln . Ms Harris added: 'A motorist was followed on Tritton Road by a car with a flashing blue light. The defendant asked him to sit in the back of his car and he was asked questions. 'As a result of the investigation, the defendant was arrested and in his vehicle was a notebook containing personal details. 'He accepted that book belonged to him and he did take names and addresses of members of the public.' While being interviewed by police, Walster admitted he had impersonated a police officer on another occasion. His defence lawyer told the court that being arrested had been more terrifying for Walster than his tour of Afghanistan. Dave Clapham, defending, said: 'In essence, what he says is that the lights were bought off eBay and used to stop his mates on the barracks as a joke. 'For whatever reason this continued into the public arena. He does not know why. He just says he has been a bloody fool and completely stupid. The soldier even asked drivers to get back

Summary: Lance Bombardier Aydn Walster admitted impersonating a police officer . Soldier, 22, used blue flashing lights bought off eBay to pull motorists over . He even asked drivers to get into the back of his car and took down details . Walster pulled over friends on barracks but took joke 'too far' on real roads . Soldier, who served in Afghanistan, was fined £835 and could lose his job .


Roberto Martinez has encouraged Everton’s squad to make history and overcome the problems he believes are preventing English clubs from thriving in Europe. Everton’s sole European trophy came in the 1985 European Cup- Winners’ Cup and Martinez wants to mark that anniversary by guiding his team to the Europa League final. They will reach the last eight by avoiding defeat against Dynamo Kiev on Thursday night. Given how wretched their domestic form has been, few would have thought Everton could be the Barclays Premier League’s last European representatives and Martinez feels they have overcome huge obstacles to get this far. Everton boss Roberto Martinez has expressed concerns over the quality of Dynamo Kiev's pitch . Everton players train ahead of their Europa League round of 16 second-leg with Dynamo Kiev . Everton currently lead the tie 2-1 on aggregate following their win at Goodison Park in the first-leg . Premier League sides have won only five of the 28 European trophies possible since the turn of the millennium and the manager believes the punishing nature of the domestic competition is taking its toll. ‘Our British competition demands every game to be 100 per cent,’ said Martinez. ‘Teams that play in other leagues in Europe, they cruise through games and get through at 50 per cent. It is unfair on British teams. ‘A break in the winter would enable the players to regenerate and refresh — a key period in the season is February and March so I think the biggest teams are a little bit unfairly treated. The answer is clear — you need to have a bigger squad at this level where you can make five or six changes to keep the team performing at the same level. With the pitch covered up, Everton players are made to train on the running track that surrounds it . A cold night in Kiev awaits Everton as they look to protect their 2-1 lead from the first leg . Martinez has warned that the poor quality pitch could be a problem for both Everton and Dynamo Kiev . ‘I find playing Thursday and Sunday is tough. The Europa League teams should play at least at 4pm, and also be given as many home games as possible after they have been away. We should protect our teams a bit more, otherwise we shoot ourselves in the foot.’ Progress in Kiev will not be straightforward. Everton were unable to train on the Olympic Stadium pitch last night as it was covered in huge white tarpaulins and had heat lamps ready to repair a surface reported to be rain-sodden. Martinez, however, is not going to use the pitch as an excuse, as he is far more anxious about the threat Dynamo pose. Sergei Rebrov’s side have not lost at home this season but Everton will not be cautious in their approach. An Everton coach leads the players in a series of stretches on the running track around the pitch . Leighton Baines (left) sretches alongside Everton team-mate Luke Garbutt (right) at the Olympic Stadium . ‘We

Summary: Roberto Martinez is concerned about the quality of Dynamo Kiev's pitch . Everton take on Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League last 16 . The Toffees currently lead the tie 2-1 from the first leg . Martinez says the poor condition of the pitch will cause problems .


Workers rights advocates have called for industrial relations commissioners to spend two weeks in their shoes, amid renewed calls for cuts to penalty rates. United Voice, a union representing more than 120,000 Australian workers across hospitality, health, aged care and manufacturing industries, has said penalty rates are crucial to the workers it represents. 'When workers talk about penalty rates they talk about economic survival,' United Voice ACT secretary Lyndal Ryan told the Canberra Times. United Voice, a union representing more than 120,000 Australian workers across hospitality, health, aged care and manufacturing industries, has said penalty rates are crucial to the workers it represents (stock image) 'When workers talk about penalty rates they talk about economic survival,' United Voice ACT secretary Lyndal Ryan said (stock image) Australian Hotels Association chief executive Stephen Ferguson said it would be 'ridiculous' if penalty rates were not considered in any workplace relations reform . Ms Ryan's comments come as the union made its submission to the upcoming Productivity Commission review. The submission called for commissioners to spend two weekends working in industries such as aged care or hospitality, rule out considering income from tips in its findings and to study the economic benefits of penalty rates. However, industry representatives have said penalty rates have to be up for discussion if a major review of workplace relations is to take place. Australian Hotels Association chief executive Stephen Ferguson said omitting them from the conversation would be 'ridiculous'. 'The current structure of paying 275 per cent [of ordinary wage rates] on these public holidays - our research says this doesn't stack up,' Mr Ferguson said. 'We don't step away from the fact that a Sunday is different from a Monday, for example, all we're talking about is the quantum.' Mr Ferguson said the AHA's submission to this year's Productivity Commission will be lodged on Monday, and will push for changes that would see unsociable work hours instead called 'additional rates' and make the wages mark-up less generous. Hospitality worker and United Voice delegate Nicolette Marks said her hourly rate was about one- third higher during night hours but was well earned. Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Kate Carnell (pictured: left) and ACTU president Ged Kearney (pictured: right) will debate workplace relations at the National Press Club next week . 'Working in an industry that has alcohol, we have people at the bar talking to us to 4am, then you have the people who are rude and abuse you,' she said. 'It's kind of like collateral damage pay.' Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Kate Carnell and ACTU president Ged Kearney schedule to debate workplace relations at the National Press Club on Tuesday. Employment Minister Eric Abetz has previously said the government will not be interfering with the Fair Work Commission. Treasurer Joe Hockey's terms of reference for the pending inquiry also did not mention penalty rates. Those comments contradicted Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who has said he could seek a mandate for changes to penalty rates at the 2016 election. Treasurer Joe Hockey (pictured:

Summary: Union says workers rely on penalty rates for 'economic survival' Call on commissioners to work in hospitality for two weeks before cutting . Australian Hotels Association says 'ridiculous' not to discuss changes . Business and worker heads set for debate at National Press Gallery .


Neymar has been gearing up for a pivotal week in Barcelona’s pursuit of a treble by taking a tiny bicycle for a spin. The Brazilian star is clearly in a relaxed mood before Barcelona take on Manchester City and play out the El Classico next week. Neymar, who believes Luis Enrique’s side can achieve a treble this season, will hope to help keep Barcelona top of La Liga with victory at Eibar on Saturday evening. Neymar posted this picture on his Instagram as he enjoyed a time off from Barcelona's treble pursuit . Having enjoyed a team bonding BBQ at their training ground on Wednesday, Barcelona must now focus on a crucial run of games. After Eibar the Catalan giants host Manchester City on Wednesday in the Champions League last 16 second leg, having won the first 2-1 last month thanks to a brace from Luis Suarez. Four days later at the Nou Camp Barcelona host rivals Real Madrid and Neymar is determined to treat the El Clasico like a final to gain the required result and keep the treble dream rolling. Neymar says Barcelona will treat the upcoming 'El Classico' meeting like a cup final so they win the game . Neymar said: 'I think we have the team to think about winning the treble. Leo (Messi) is the best in the world and (Luis) Suárez is a great goalscorer. 'We will give everything to win. I don't want to choose one title, I want to win all three. 'We are strong in the way we train and the relationship inside the dressing room has improved, now the atmosphere in the squad is spectacular. ‘'El Clasico' will be a final and we have to prepare as such. They are a very tough team but we only have to think about victory. 'The season is very long and there are still many games to play. We'll have to play our game and focus on winning.' Neymar celebrates scoring against Villarreal during the Copa del Rey semi final clash on Wednesday . Neymar (second right) believes Barcelona's strike force is superior to rival Real Madrid's 'BBC' Neymar describes teammate Luis Suarez as a great goalscorer and insists they can win the treble .

Summary: Barcelona lead the La Liga table by one point from Real Madrid . The fierce rivals contest the El Clasico on March 22 at the Nou Camp . Luis Enrique's side next face Eibar on Saturday evening . Next week Barcelona play Manchester City before the El Clasico . Barcelona beat Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad last month .


Most little girls will exchange bracelets and gifts with their closest friends, but one eight-year-old has been receiving trinkets from a more unusual source - the birds in her garden. Gabi Mann, from Seattle, Washington, feeds the crows that visit her home with peanuts and they bring her gifts in exchange. The youngster has built up collection of more than 70 shiny beads, buttons, pieces of metal, brightly coloured plastic and foam - all left for her by her corvid companions. Scroll down for video and listen to an interview with Gabi . Gabi Mann (above) leaves peanuts out for the crows in her neighbourhood and in return they leave her gifts . Perhaps the most touching is a metal fragment with the word 'best' written on it - one half of a pendant that would be completed by the word 'friend' if reunited with the other part. Among her most prized presents from the neighbourhood crows is a pearl-coloured heart. 'It's showing me how much they love me,' Gabi told the podcast The BitterSweet Life and the BBC. 'They give me all the special stuff you could ever find. 'We know these are from the crows that sometimes they are rusted and dirty and nothing like what a person would carry around. Sometimes we find them on the bird feeder.' The image above shows just some of Gabi's favourite items left for her by birds in exchange for peanuts . Gabi and her mother leave nuts for the crows on a bird feeder (above) along with fresh water in a water bath . Listen to the full podcast by The BitterSweet Life when they visited Gabi and her mother Lisa in Seattle . Her strange relationship with the birds began in 2011 when as a four-year-old she would accidentally drop food. Groups of crows began loitering around the family house hoping to pick up the scraps Gabi left behind. When she started going to school, Gabi began feeding them her lunch. The birds then started lining up to wait for the youngster to get off her bus at the end of the school day. Two years later Gabi and her mother Lisa began leaving food outside in their garden on a daily basis - filling the bird bath with water and leaving peanuts on feeders. Members of the crow family are known to be among the cleverest of birds, but scientists are finding that they may have intelligence that rivals most mammals and even young children. An experiment by the University of Cambridge showed that crows can perform task that three and four-year-old children have difficulty with. Scientists said that, while having very different brain structures, both crows and primates use a combination of mental tools, including imagination and the anticipation of possible future events, to solve similar problems. Other experiments involving the same family of birds found that Caledonian crows can use up to three tools in sequence to obtain food. A study also found that rooks can use stones to raise the level of water in a vessel in

Summary: Gabi Mann lives in Seattle, Washington, where local crows bring her gifts . The birds began following her after finding she accidentally dropped food . In 2013 she began leaving food for the neighbourhood crows in her garden . The birds have brought her more than 70 beads, buttons and piece of metal . Her most prized present is a heart-shaped pendant left on the feeding table . Another of her favourites is half a friendship pendant with the word 'best' Experts say the birds may be bringing her presents as they would a mate .


Nicky Morgan said young people were facing 'unimaginable' pressure from threats such as revenge porn and cyberbullying . Teachers are to be issued new guidance this week to help children cope with the ‘unimaginable’ pressures of the modern digital age, including cyberbullying, sexting and ‘revenge porn’. Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said last night that Personal, Social and Health (PSHE) lessons needed to be improved – and placed at the heart of the curriculum – to give young people the tools to cope with these growing demands. Children will also be taught about consensual sex to help vulnerable girls ‘spot, report and tackle abuse’. Mrs Morgan, addressing the Conservative think-tank, Bright Blue, said the new guidance will be published later this week, in conjunction with the PSHE Association. She added: ‘Let’s be clear, the internet and advance of the digital age are things to celebrate and to embrace. But let us not deny they bring new pressures that require new responses. ‘The pressures young people face today were unimaginable to my generation.’ Mrs Morgan highlighted research that showed two in three 11 to 16-year-olds reported having friends who had been bullied online. She said the bullying can take many forms but there were increasing incidents of abuse, sexting and so-called ‘revenge porn’. She added: ‘The evidence base is still small but in a survey conducted last year, just eight police forces reported 150 allegations relating to revenge porn over a two-year period.’ Explaining the focus on teaching about sexual consent, Mrs Morgan said: ‘In this modern world where many young women, and for that matter many young men, are exposed to so many pressures day in and day out, surely we have a duty to make sure they know they can say no and know how to do it. ‘It does mean telling young people the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship, about when something crosses the line, what they can do about it.’ Ms Morgan said lessons on how to deal with these new online threats, in addition to teching on safe realtionships, needed to be made 'central' to the curriculum (file image) ‘If the revelations of recent weeks have shown us anything it’s that the stakes are too high to let our young people leave school without this knowledge. ‘I don’t pretend for one minute that lessons on consent would have been enough to stop the horrific abuse in Rotherham or Oxford. 'But I will not rest until I know that we have done everything we can to arm young women and particularly the most vulnerable young women with the information they need to spot, report and tackle abuse.’ Mrs Morgan said she was concerned that children were growing up in a world that places ‘huge value on style and arguably not always as much value on substance’. She added: ‘The democratisation of communications opens the world up but brought its own pressures too. 'In research conducted at the start of this year, a third of 11 to 16-year-olds said they felt the pressure to update their social media

Summary: Education Secretary Nicky Morgan plans classes on safe relationships . Said new lessons needed to be placed at the heart of school curriculum . 'The pressures young people face were unimaginable to my generation'


What will it take for Arsenal fans to really love Olivier Giroud? Yes, he is appreciated by the home faithful at the Emirates but not to the same degree as other top strikers. Sergio Aguero, Diego Costa and Harry Kane are worshipped at their clubs. But with similar goal- scoring exploits this season, Giroud doesn’t get anywhere near the same level of affection from his fans or the rest of the football world. He is valued as a player but not unconditionally loved. He deserves much more credit. Of the strikers mentioned, only Aguero has a better minutes per goal rate in all competitions this season than Giroud, who is a good link man and an important source of goals for Arsenal. Olivier Giroud has scored 11 Premier League goals - and 15 in all competitions - during an injury-hit season . Giroud rounds Monaco keeper Danijel Subasic during Arsenal's win in the Champions League . The Frenchman slots home past Brad Guzan during Arsenal's 5-0 rout of Aston Villa . He started the season in fine form and then was unlucky with injury but he hit the ground running as soon as he returned. After his performance in the Champions League first leg against Monaco, everyone rushed to criticise and dissect his game. If Costa or Aguero have a bad game, there is no discussion. With Giroud it is as if he always has to play well to win people over. He’s never allowed an off-day. What has been impressive is the way he has bounced back mentally from that, scoring in four of his last five games. The only match in which he didn’t score was against Manchester United in the FA Cup, when he started on the bench. The circumstances of his arrival are part of the problem for Giroud. Arsenal fans have been fed a diet of pace and movement ever since Arsene Wenger arrived. From Marc Overmars and Nicolas Anelka to Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie, Wenger’s forwards have always been about great mobility and raw speed. Sergio Aguero won Manchester City the title in 2012 and the Argentine is worshipped by the club's fans . Harry Kane has burst onto the scene this season and is already adored by the Tottenham faithful . Diego Costa hit the ground running in England and has become a terrace hero amongst Chelsea fans . Giroud is not as quick or graceful across the turf but he was bought as a replacement for Van Persie. He is an entirely different type of player, so that he has shaken off any unfair comparisons with the Dutchman is to his credit. It’s also interesting that Danny Welbeck and Alexis Sanchez were signed almost as Giroud’s replacements but the Frenchman is still the go-to man in the middle. His involvement shows how Wenger’s philosophy has almost come full circle. When he arrived he sold John Hartson and instead opted for pacy forwards. Now he has reverted to Giroud, who is in a similar mould — there’s not a great deal of difference

Summary: Giroud is appreciated by the home faithful at the Emirates but not to the same degree as other top strikers . He has similar goal-scoring exploits this season as Aguero, Costa and Kane, who are all adored at their clubs . Giroud doesn’t get anywhere near the same level of affection from his fans or the rest of the football world . Although he does not have the same movement as previous Arsenal greats, he is versatile and wholehearted, and that has endeared him to fans .


Getting devoured by an army of angry ants isn’t something most people would volunteer for. But 27-year-old YouTube sensation Andrew Ucles, who hails from Wollongong, south of Sydney, is not your average Joe. In a peculiar new video uploaded to his channel this week, the animal enthusiast lies on a large meat ant nest in a dubious bid to walk in the shoes of an echidna. Andrew Ucles drops down on top of the nest of angry meat ants, with the colony quickly swarming over his body . ‘I thought I would try to stick it out for 10 minutes on an ants nest to give me some sense of an idea what feeding time is actually like for an echidna,’ he commentates. Despite the ear plus jammed in his nose for protection, Ucles falls short of his goal, lasting about 30 seconds before lurching to his feet. ‘I’ve got ants in my pants’ he declares, laughing maniacally as he bounds into a nearby lake. Earlier in the same clip, Ucles-who aspires to Bear Grylls and Steve Irwin-scoops up an echidna with his bare hands. The rogue environmentalist falls short of his goal of lasting 10 minutes, lurching to his feet after about 30 seconds . Ucles declare he ‘I’ve got ants in my pants’, laughing maniacally as he bounds into a nearby lake . In another video uploaded last month, Ucles he uses a red bellied snakes to lure rabbits out of their burrows and capture them in his trademark style. A graduate of Environmental Science, the rogue environmentalist snares the likes of snakes, crocodiles and sharks with his unprotected mitts. Ucles claims his barehanded method teaches people about the fragility of ecosystems, in turn promoting animal conservation. While his logic isn’t exactly hole-proof, his popularity is: Ucles YouTube channel has over two million views, and he’s recently featured in an internationally acclaimed television documentary. In another video uploaded last month, Ucles he uses a red bellied snakes to lure rabbits out of their burrows and capture them in his trademark style . Ucles claims his barehanded method teaches people about the fragility of ecosystems, in turn promoting animal conservation . The Wollongong local made news around the world in 2010 when he vanished into the outback for three months without food or spare clothing in an effort to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. In a farewell message he declared: 'There is a great chance that I may not return, but I feel as though the message that needs to be conveyed is greater.' Ucles reportedly stayed with an aboriginal tribe in dentral Queensland, who taught him their lifestyle and hunting techniques.

Summary: Andrew Ucles, 27, uploaded the video to his YouTube channel this week . The animal enthusiast lies on an ant nest to experience life as an echidna . Ucles is popular for his unique barehanded approach to capturing wildlife .


A bitter argument has broken out over a city financier's plans to build a vast basement extension under the £11million home where Nobel Prize-winning writer John Galsworthy lived. Caspar Berendsen, a private equity partner in city firm Cinven, wants to build a children's play room, TV room and sitting room underneath the home, as well as adding extra bedrooms. But neighbours, who are already enduring building works at two nearby properties, have branded the new plans 'inhumane', with one long-time resident saying he will move if the work is approved. Vast: Plans submitted by city financier Caspar Berendsen show he wants to add a children's room, TV room, reception room and addition bedrooms to the already sprawling nine-bed, £11million home . The home, in Hampsted, was where Galsworthy wrote much of The Forsyte Saga, his epic series of novels and short stories for which he won literature's highest honour. The author, who was educated at Harrow in West London, and then at Oxford, lived in the property from 1918 until his death in 1933. While there Galsworthy added an extension to the already large property, giving it nine bedrooms. The building work would be knocked down as part of Mr Berendsen's plans. Nobel Prize-winning author John Galsworthy, who wrote the Forsyte Saga, lived in the house from 1918 until his death from a stroke in 1933 . Painter John Constable was fascinated by the house, including it in three of his paintings, including one from the early part of the 20th century named after the property. Speaking to the Evening Standard, actor Tom Conti said: 'It is inhumane to inflict this dreadful noise and everything else connected to such excavation on the people living nearby.' He told the paper that residents had already endured years of noise from a nearby property belonging to former French footballer and Arsenal star Theirry Henry. John Gardiner, 69, a tax barrister who lives next door to Mr Berendsen, said he will consider leaving him home of 30 years if the works are approved by Camden council. Galsworthy was the son of a wealthy solicitor of the same name, and after graduating with a law degree from New College, Oxford,he was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1890. After several years of following in his father's footsteps he decided that law was not for him, and instead began writing, publishing his first works under the pseudonym John Sinjohn. In 1904 he first used his own name when publishing novel The Island Pharisees, and in 1906 the first work of The Forsyte Saga appeared, The Man of Property, which was harshly critical of his own upper middle-class background, and based party on his unhappy marriage to Ada Pearson. Galsworthy then moved to Hampsted, where he published The White Monkey, The Silver Spoon, Swan Song, and interludes A Silent Wooing and A Passerby, all of which form part of the Forsyte Saga, alongside plays and other writings. On Forsyte Change was the last volume in the saga, comprising a series of short stories, and was first published

Summary: Nobel Prize-winner John Galsworthy lived at home from 1918 to 1933 . Wrote most of his epic series the Forsyte Saga at Hampsted property . Home also featured prominently in three works by John Constable . Now City boss Caspar Berendsen wants to add vast basement extension . Plans involve demolishing extension that was added by Galsworthy .


Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday night to set up a clash with Athletic on May 30, with the showdown likely to be played at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu. A Neymar brace and a Luis Suarez strike earned the Catalan side a 3-1 win against Villarreal, comfortably progressing 6-2 on aggregate. Athletic, meanwhile, overcame Espanyol 2-0 away from home following a 1-1 draw in the first leg to set up a final between the competition's two most successful clubs. The front page of AS says 'All roads lead to the Bernabeu', while Marca's headline reads 'Game of thrones' Barcelona have won the tournament 26 times while Athletic, despite not claiming any major silverware for more than 30 years, have 23 Copa del Rey titles. And it is the Cup that dominates the Spanish papers on Thursday morning. 'Game of thrones' reads the headline on the front page of Marca, while AS focuses on the probable venue of the final claiming: 'All roads lead to the Bernabeu. After the Copa del Rey finalists are confirmed the sides agree on on a neutral stadium to play in and both clubs want the May final to be held at Real Madrid's famous stadium. The Copa del Rey final also features on the front pages of Spanish papers Sport and Mundo Deportivo . Meanwhile in Italy, Napoli held Lazio to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night. Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose gave the home side the advantage before Manolo Gabbiadini leveled for Rafa Benitez's side to leave them well placed to reach the final. In the other semi-final Juventus host Fiorentina in Turin on Thursday night and it is the Coppa Italia that dominates the front pages in the Italian press. The Italian press is dominated by the Coppa Italia semi-finals aas Napoli drew with Lazio on Wednesday before Juventus play Fiorentina on Thursday . Tuttosport look ahead to Thursday's clash and lead with the headline 'Greedy Juventus' in reference to manager Max Allegri's desire to win the competition with Serie A all but sewn up. Corriere dello Sport claim that Napoli are the favourites to reach the final after Wednesday's draw in Rome. 'Napoli for the final,' reads the headline on the front page and hailed the draw as an 'important' result.

Summary: Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-1 on Wednesday, progressing 6-2 on aggregate . Athletic overcame Espanyol 3-1 on aggregate after a 2-0 away win . The two side's are the most successful in the history of the competition . Barcelona have won it 26 times while Athletic have 23 Copa del Rey titles . The final is likely to be held at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu .


Facebook is to begin supporting virtual reality on its newsfeed, with users able to put on a VR headset and explore a virtual location. The social network announced that users will be able to view videos filmed with multiple cameras, and move the viewpoint in order to explore a location. The innovation is being showcased at the firm's F8 developers' conference in San Francisco under the name Teleportation Station - a name that was leaked via an app notification this morning. Scroll down to see a 360 degree video . Facebook is hosting two-day developers' conference F8, where Mrk Zuckerberg revealed its VR plans . The company is demonstrating the new video format for attendees at this week's F8 conference by showing off a 24-camera-view of the Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California. On a desktop computer, it is controlled by a mouse. 'You're going to be able to put on your Oculus headset,' Zuckerberg said, 'and view spherical videos there too.' The videos are shot with twenty-four cameras working in parallel. 'You can move around inside the video,' Mark Zuckerberg said, 'and view it from different angles.' The company is demonstrating the new video format for attendees at this week's F8 conference by showing off a 24-camera-view of the Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California. On a desktop computer, it is controlled by a mouse. However, the company describes its spherical videos as a 'first step' toward even more immersive videos that we'll view through virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift, which straps over your eyes and provide the illusion of stepping inside a digital environment. 'You're going to be able to put on your Oculus headset,' Zuckerberg said, 'and view spherical videos there too.' He also announced that users will soon be able to share content from third-party apps in their Messenger - Facebook's instant messaging service. 'One of the fastest growing and most important members of our family is Messenger,' said Mr Zuckerberg. 'Facebook used to be this single blue app and it did a lot of different things, now Facebook is a family of apps,' he said. 'Moving from being a single service to a family of apps is the biggest shift we've made in our strategy in helping connect people.' The Messenger Platform was also launched, allowing developers to build new services into the app, which is used by 600 million users each month. Mr Zuckerberg said it would give users 'more tools for expression'. The new Platform will give users the chance to communicate directly with businesses, for example to change an order as well as track its delivery. The move will allow users to see 360 degree videos using the Oculus Rift headset (pictured) Facebook's David Marcus, vice president of messaging products, took to the stage to confirm that apps like ESPN have already built apps that will now be supported in Messenger. Over 40 apps will be launched in the coming days, he confirmed. The initial kit for developers to build their software into Messenger will be available from today, though no general

Summary: Facebook recently bought virtual reality headset make Oculus . Users will be able to explore videos using a VR headset . Firm also opened up its Messenger app to third parties . Revealed new Messenger for business aimed at offices . More details of firm's VR plans set to be revealed tomorrow .


Prehistoric hunters may have tipped their stone arrows and spears with poisons to help them bring down prey, scientists believe. Researchers have developed a new technique that allows them to test ancient weapons for residues left by toxic plant material added to them. Preliminary tests have suggested that a set of 4,000-year-old stone-tipped arrows from Egypt were coated with poisonous compounds including the plant Acokanthera. Dr Valentina Borgia, a specialist in paleolithic hunting weapons at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at the University of Cambridge, believes hunters may have been using toxic chemicals on their weapons up to 30,000 years ago. The image above shows arrows from China that were used in a crossbow that were dipped in poison . She said that Paleolithic hunters may have used poisonous pastes made from plants to help make their weapons kill prey more swiftly. Early humans may have evolved to throw spears allowing them to hunt around two million years ago, a new study has suggested. Scientists have found that the skeletons of early species of human changed to give them the ability to throw much like modern humans. A study of fossils of Homo erectus, an extinct human ancestor, shows that their shoulders and collar bone would have allowed them to hurl sticks accurately and powerfully. This would have enabled Homo erectus to become a proficient hunter, able to throw weapons like spears and rocks at potential prey. She said: 'It made good sense for people to use poisons. 'On their own, Palaeolithic weapons with stone arrowheads may not have been deadly enough to immobilise or kill a large animal such as a red deer. 'Poisonous plants were plentiful and the prehistoric population knew the environment where they lived, they knew the edible plants and their potential as medicines and poisons. 'To fabricate a poison is easy and economic, and the risk is minimal. In addition, the making of poisons is often part of the tradition and the rituality of hunting.' Dr Borgia has been working with forensic scientist Michell Cralin from Northumbria University and Dr Huw Barton, from the University of Leicester, to test for the presence of poisonous plants on prehistoric weapons. Using a technique called liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, which is used to detect traces of drugs by modern forensic scientists, they are examining residues left on the tips of ancient weapons. They are also looking for the presence of starch grains that may have been left on the weapons from toxic plant material. This wooden spatula from Malaysia wrapped in a palm leaf was used to apply poison to darts used for hunting . Dr Borgia has conducted tests on 4,000 year old arrow heads found in Egypt (left) that are thought to have been tipped with a poisonous black residue. The image on the right shows a pot of curare, a plant-based poison which is still used by some indigenous hunter-gatherers in South America to coat darts and arrows . They can then compare the results from these tests against a database of known poisonous plants. Dr

Summary: Scientists at Cambridge University are testing ancient weapons for poisons . They believe paleolithic hunters used plant toxins up to 30,000 years ago . This would have made stone tipped spears and arrows more lethal to prey . Early tests on 4,000-year-old arrows from Egypt have shown signs of toxin . The team now hope to test the tips of older weapons for signs of poison .


Twice winner Maria Sharapova and reigning champion Flavia Pennetta advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday, though in sharply contrasting fashion. Russian Sharapova, the second seed, made a fast start to overpower Belgian Yanina Wickmayer early on but then ran into much stiffer resistance before grinding out a 6-1 7-5 win after one hour and 45 minutes of baseline battle. Fifteenth-seeded Italian Pennetta overcame an initial bout of nerves to finish strong as she launched her title defence with a commanding 6-4 6-2 win over American Madison Brengle in the first match of the day on the stadium court. Maria Sharapova is searching for a third title at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells . Belgian Yanina Wickmayer put up some resistance before bowing out in straight sets . The world No 2 admitted having trouble in the second set before setting up a clash with Victoria Azarenka . Sharapova, champion at Indian Wells in 2006 and 2013, broke Wickmayer's serve three times to sweep through the opening set in just over half an hour, a crunching forehand crosscourt winner putting her ahead 6-1. However, the Belgian was a very different proposition in the second set which went comfortably with serve until a marathon 10th game where Wickmayer saved four match points before holding to level at 5-5. Sharapova held serve to lead 6-5 and finally converted a sixth match point in the 12th when the Belgian hit a backhand long. 'She's a tough opponent,' world No 2 Sharapova said in a courtside interview. 'She hits the ball quite hard and has an unbelievable serve. I started the match well but the second set was a different story.' Eugenie Bouchard made light work of her second round opponent Lucie Hradecka . The Canadian was ponly on court for just under an hour before breezing into the third round . The Russian will next meet Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, who brushed aside Belgian Kirsten Flipkens 6-2 6-4. Pennetta, best known for her doubles prowess, broke Brengle's serve once in a tightly contested opening set and twice more in the second to wrap up victory in 75 minutes at a sun-drenched Indian Wells Tennis Garden. 'I was nervous in the beginning,' the 33-year-old from Brindisi, a winner of 10 WTA titles, said after ending the match with a rasping forehand crosscourt winner. 'Last year here, I played so well and I have such good memories. This morning I woke up and I was a little bit shaky. So I was trying to be focused on what I had to do, and not rush.' Pennetta will next face Australian Samantha Stosur, who beat American wildcard Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-2. Reigning champion Flavia Pennetta got the defence of her title off to a winning start against Madison Brengle . In Saturday's evening encounter, sixth-seeded Canadian Eugenie Bouchard eased past Czech qualifier Lucie Hradecka 6-2 6-2. The 21-year-old Bouchard, who reached the last four in Australia and France as well as the Wimbledon final in 2014, broke her opponent's serve three

Summary: Maria Sharapova defeated Yanina Wickmayer in the second round . Defending champion Flavia Pennetta beat Madison Brengle in Indian Wells . Eugenie Bouchard got her BNP Paribas Open bid off to winning start .


Tony Blair has insisted he was right to let hundreds of thousands of Eastern European migrants move to Britain. The former Prime Minister said it was not a 'mistake' to open Britain's borders to eight former Communist countries in 2004, despite the decision being criticised by the Labour leader Ed Miliband. Mr Miliband said the former PM had 'got it wrong' when he allowed people from Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic to work in Britain without restrictions. Tony Blair has insisted he was right to let hundreds of thousands of Eastern European migrants move to Britain . Britain was almost alone in the EU in not imposing transitional controls to slow the rate of migration. The decision to allow freedom of movement into Britain sparked a mass wage of migration - with around 170,000 eastern European migrants moving to the UK every year. Mr Miliband said the party under Mr Blair 'became too disconnected from the concerns of working people'. The Labour leader has pledged to ban immigrants from claiming benefits for two years and to tackle rogue employers exploiting migrant labour. But Mr Blair said political leaders needed to stand up and defend freedom of movement in Europe. He said the only way to defeat Ukip and other anti-immigration parties was to expose their 'ridiculous' plans. Labour leader Ed Miliband said Mr Blair had 'got it wrong' when he allowed people from Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic to work in Britain without restrictions. Mr Blair said migrants would have come sooner or later even if transitional controls had been imposed. He said: 'I don't agree it was a mistake. All we did was bring forward what would have happened anyway. In 2004 the economy was booming and we had a requirement for skilled workers from abroad. 'Supposing you put all those people from Eastern Europe back out of Britain again would we be a stronger better country? The answer is no.' Tony Blair said political leaders should attack Nigel Farage instead of pandering to his party's views . Mr Blair made the remarks in an interview with Trevor Philips, the former head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, for a Channel 4 documentary to be broadcast on Thursday. He said Labour MPs should argue back against people like Rochdale voter Gillian Duffy – the infamous Labour-supporting pensioner dismissed as a 'bigot' by Gordon Brown in the run up to the 2010 election for complaining about the levels of immigration. Mr Blair said: 'I would have said to her, I understand why you feel as you feel and why it's difficult. 'But here's the other side of the picture. So if we want to keep all those people out of the country let's look at what their impact has actually been on our country and let's look at why the idea in the European Union that people are able to move freely across frontiers is a good idea. 'I mean, you have just got to put the argument. She probably wouldn't agree and she might vote for someone else

Summary: Former Prime Minister said it was not a 'mistake' to open Britain's borders . The decision has been criticised by the Labour leader Ed Miliband . Around 170,000 eastern Europeans moved to UK every year from 2004-2011 . Mr Blair insisted the migrants would have come to UK sooner or later .


An attorney for a former Marine found guilty in the shooting deaths of American Sniper author Chris Kyle and another man has filed an appeal. Eddie Ray Routh was convicted of capital murder in the 2013 deaths of Kyle and Chad Littlefield at a rural shooting range, after jurors rejected his insanity defense. Prosecutors hadn't sought the death penalty, so Routh was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Routh's attorneys said after the February 24 verdict they would appeal. Appeal: Eddie Ray Routh, 27, is filing to appeal his capital murder charge after he was sentenced to life in jail . Killed: Routh fatally shot Chris Kyle, left, and Chad Littlefield, right, with multiple bullets in an attack in 2013 . J. Warren St. John, one of Routh's attorneys, said the notice of appeal was filed on Tuesday. St. John also filed a motion for a new trial, arguing the conviction and sentence were contrary to law and evidence. The case drew extra attention due to the film based on Kyle's memoir. Routh, 27, was emotionless as the jury read their verdict on Tuesday night: that he had not been insane when he opened fire on Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield in February 2013. They had taken him to a shooting range to help him settle back into society after he left the Marines. After the verdict, Littlefield's brother-in-law, Jerry Richardson, turned to Routh and said: 'You took the lives of two heroes, men that tried to be a friend to you. You became an American disgrace.' As the Littlefield family also spoke out on the Today show on Wednesday morning, jurors stepped forward to say they had 'no doubt' that Routh knew what he was doing at the time of the murders. Heartbroken: The strain showed on Taya's face ahead of the guilty verdict on Tuesday evening . Families: Deby Kyle, Chris Kyle's mother (right) is seen leaving the courtroom after the verdict, alongside Judy and Don Littlefield (left), whose son Chris was killed at the same time . The verdict came as interest in Kyle's career as the U.S. military's deadliest-ever sniper reached fever pitch thanks to Oscar-nominated film about his life, 'American Sniper'. Ahead of the trial, Routh's lawyers had argued that the popularity of the movie, which grossed $300 million at the box office, would mean he could not get a fair trial. And speaking on Good Morning America on Wednesday, the jurors admitted some of them had seen the movie - but insisted they had put that out of their minds when making their decision. 'It gave me a better outlook on Chris' role as a Marine,' one of the jurors, Barrett Hutchinson, said. 'But as far as the actions that took place on February 2, Chad was still in the picture and Chad was not in that movie. 'I took the fact that Chris was a marine out of my mind and looked at him as a person, looked at Chad as a person, looked at Eddie as a person and, you know, tried to

Summary: Eddie Ray Routh, 27, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for shooting dead 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield . He has filed to appeal the capital murder charge and called for a re-trial . Defense team tried to move the trial from Kyle's hometown of Stephenville, Texas, where he is regarded as a hero . They argued the movie American Sniper swayed jurors' views of Routh .


Raheem Sterling has put contract talks on hold until the summer, Brendan Rodgers has confirmed. Liverpool have been in negotiations for several months with the 20-year-old and his agent over a deal to replace the old one which expires in 2017. And the Reds boss confirmed it will not be resolved until after this season's conclusion. Liverpool's Raheem Sterling has put his contract talks on hold until the summer, Brendan Rodgers has said . Sterling's current deal runs until 2017, and he had been in negotiations with Liverpool over an extension . 'Not between now and the end of the season,' said Rodgers. 'It has been made clear by Raheem's agent. I repeat that this is the best place for his development and it is clear.' Sterling is set to start as Liverpool face a huge clash with Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, with a place in the top four of the Premier League at stake. 'It is an important game,' continued Rodgers. 'I don't think the result will have an overriding factor but it will certainly give you a great boost psychologically if we were to win. We want to win, we want to be competitive. ' Rodgers also confirmed that captain Steven Gerrard, who returned from injury at Swansea on Monday night, will have a big part to play between now and the end of the season, but refused to say whether he would be guaranteed a start or not. Liverpool boss Rodgers (right) believes that Anfield is the right place for Sterling to continue his development . Rodgers also backed Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (left), saying he is committed to the team . 'It is very simple with me and Steven,' said Rodgers. 'I think it has been really unfair on the boy. 'When he was out injured, people tried to sensationalise a story about him getting in the team. It might not be the story you want but he is committed to the team. But his support to Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen has been fantastic. I see people trying to predict the team but he hasn't been fit. He is going to have a big part to play, and is a wonderful, wonderful player who has so much still to give. 'Even when he doesn't start, he comes off the bench and gives calmness to the team. Playing or not playing, Steven's professionalism is outstanding. He is fit, available and whether he starts or comes off the bench, he will be ready to make a contribution.'

Summary: Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling has put contract talks on hold . The 20-year-old's current deal is set to expire in 2017 . Brendan Rodgers side are set to face Manchester United on Sunday . Liverpool vs Manchester United: Team news, probable line ups and more . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


Wigan coach Shaun Wane is hoping a series of cross-code training sessions with Bath can help kick-start his side's Super League campaign. The Warriors, who go into Friday's home game against Wakefield on the back of just two wins from their first six matches, have spent two days on a shared training camp at Orrell with Mike Ford's Premiership outfit. Wane, who reciprocated Bath's hospitality from last August, says his kickers picked up tips from their rugby union counterparts and that all his players will have benefited from lining up against the unknown in opposed training sessions. Wigan Warriors head coach Shaun Wane has been pleased with his side's training sessions with Bath . 'They looked after us last year at Bath and when we came back we went on a decent run in the play-offs so it paid off,' Wane said. 'We wanted to return the favour and we've had a great couple of days with them. 'We're running against players who don't know our systems so it's been really beneficial. We run against our 19s every day and they know what we're going to do so it's been a big help that way. 'We're trying to get benefits for both clubs. It was important to me that we got something out of and it wasn't all about them learning from us.' Bath head coach Mike Ford invited Wigan to come train with his side at the Rec in August .

Summary: Wigan have been training with union side Bath over the last few days . Shaun Wane's side face Wakefield in the Super League on Friday . The two teams trained together at the Rec back in August .


Reseachers believe that people with a history of gout have their risk of developing Alzheimer's cut by a quarter . People with a history of gout have their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease reduced by a quarter, a new study has found. The painful joint condition, known as the disease of kings due to Henry VIII famously suffering from it, appears to have a protective effect on the brain, researchers have said. They believe this is possibly thanks to the excess uric acid that is built up during a gout attack. The study was carried out in the United States by the Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston University Medical Centre, but analysed people in the UK by looking at The Health Improvement Network (THIN), an electronic database from GP's surgeries around the country. They looked at 3.7million people aged 40 and over but excluded anyone already diagnosed with gout or dementia. Analysis was carried out of Alzheimer's disease amongst adults with gout compared with up to five without it. Overall, the researchers identified 309 new cases of Alzheimer's disease among 59,224 patients with gout. And in their comparison group over a five-year follow-up period, they found 1,942 cases of Alzheimer's among 238,805 patients. They concluded this shows there was a 24 per cent lower risk of Alzheimer's among people with a history of gout, after taking into account age, sex, body mass index, socio-economic status, lifestyle factors, prior heart conditions and use of heart drugs. The report concluded: 'Our findings provide the first population-based evidence for the potential protective effect of gout on the risk of Alzheimer's disease and support the purported neuroprotective role of uric acid. 'If confirmed by future studies, a therapeutic investigation that has been employed to prevent progression of Parkinson’s disease may be warranted for this relatively common and devastating condition.' The U.S. researchers found there was a 24 per cent lower risk of Alzheimer's among people with a history of gout (file picture) Last year it emerged that the number of people suffering from gout is on the rise, with hospital admissions for the painful condition rising by a fifth over the last five years in England. Associated with a diet rich in purines such as red meat, seafood and beer, the most common symptom is a sudden and severe pain in the joint along with swelling and redness. Men are most commonly affected, and other factors that increase a person’s risk include their age, being overweight or obese or having high blood pressure or diabetes. The full report is published online in the Annals Of The Rheumatic Diseases. Gout is a type of arthritis, which causes sudden and severe pain in joints, along with swelling and redness. It usually affects the joint of the big toe but it can develop in any joint. The condition is caused when crystals of sodium urate form inside and around the joint causing them to swell. It is often associated with a diet rich in food containing purines, such as red meat, seafood and beer. Men are most commonly affected,

Summary: Researchers say gout sufferers reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease by 24% . They say this is due to the condition having a protective effect on the brain . Believed this is down to the excess uric acid which builds up during gout . The painful joint condition is known as the disease of kings as Henry VIII famously suffered from it .


A Louisiana man who said he shot a man he mistook for an alligator will get a new trial after a jury couldn't make a decision in his second-degree murder case. Robert Chouest, 31, of Cut Off, was charged in the May 22, 2013, killing of Shawn Galjour, 41, of Larose. Galjour was found on his back in a driveway near Chouest's home. After two-and-a-half hours of deliberation, jurors on Saturday were deadlocked 9-3 in a decision on his fate. In Louisiana, at least 10 of 12 jurors must agree to convict someone of a charge. Robert Chouest, left, of Cut Off, Louisiana, was charged in the May 22, 2013, killing of Shawn Galjour, right, of Larose . Chouest's defense attorney said his client had been up for three days and shot at a silhouette he mistook for an alligator as he had no reason to believe anyone would be in his driveway at 4 a.m. During his testimony on Thursday, Chouest said he'd had about six beers and used crystal methamphetamine the afternoon of May 21, 2013. He also testified that he'd taken about eight Percocet pain pills and, soon before the shooting, smoked about five rocks of crack cocaine. The jury could have found Chouest guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter or negligent homicide, or not guilty, reports The Courier. 'We fully intend to retry Mr. Chouest,' said Lafourche District Attorney Cam Morvant II. A coroner's report showed that Galjour was intoxicated at the time he was shot. Detectives haven't been able to determine what he was doing near Chouest's home at 4 a.m. A coroner's report showed that Galjour, left, was intoxicated at the time he was shot. Detectives haven't been able to determine what he was doing near Chouest's, right, home at 4 a.m. Lafourche assistant district attorneys Annette Fontana accused Chouest of fabricating the story about the alligator. She also pointed out that the defendant was able to perform his job the day before the shooting, work on his truck, drive and effectively use a rifle, despite being on drugs. 'It was a perfect shot to the head, just like he said he was aiming for,' she said. 'He shot to kill. He just doesn't want to take responsibility.' Attorneys on both sides will have a conference with the judge May 13 to schedule a new trial.

Summary: Robert Chouest, 31, of Cut Off, Louisiana, was charged in the May 22, 2013, killing of Shawn Galjour, 41, of Larose . After two-and-a-half hours of deliberation, jurors on Saturday were deadlocked 9-3 in a decision on his fate . During his testimony, Chouest said he'd taken about eight Percocet pain pills and smoked about five rocks of crack cocaine . Prosecutors accused Chouest of fabricating the story about the alligator .


Jailed: Dennis Scott, pictured outside Hull Crown Court on Friday, falsely claimed more than £23,000 . A 65-year-old man who claimed almost £24,000 in benefits despite having £88,000 in the bank has been jailed. Dennis Scott received thousands in pension credits between 2009 and 2014 by falsely claiming that he had less than £4,000 in capital. But a recent house sale meant the grandfather had significantly more money - making him ineligible for the credits, which are intended to guarantee pensioners a minimum income. He claimed the money had been destined for his grandchildren, saying he had wanted to give them a 'better start in life'. Scott, from Barnsholme, East Yorkshire, pleaded guilty to dishonestly making a false statement to the Department of Work and Pensions. He was jailed for eight months at Hull Crown Court on Friday. The court heard the £23,776.16 he falsely claimed had been repaid in full by July last year. Defending, Antony Farrell told the court that Scott was a family man who had wanted to give his grandchildren a better start in life than the one he had been given. Jailing him, Judge Richardson QC said Scott had behaved in a 'shameful fashion'. He said: 'It must be made very clear to you and to anyone like you who is tempted to defraud the state in respect of social security benefits that a prison sentence is likely to follow such conduct. 'Your flagrantly breached that system by your shameful conduct. For a man of your years you ought to know better.' He also noted that Scott had not pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Sentenced: Scott, from Barnsholme, East Yorkshire, pleaded guilty to dishonestly making a false statement to the Department of Work and Pensions. He was jailed for eight months at Hull Crown Court (pictured)

Summary: Grandfather Dennis Scott falsely claimed he had less than £4,000 in capital . Allowed him to claim thousands in pension credits he was not entitled to . But a recent property sale meant he had significantly more in his bank . Scott, who has repaid the benefits, was jailed for eight months on Friday .


Keeping up a quick pace to the finish line, Curtis Penix didn't look like someone who had walked nearly 240 miles in the footsteps of frontiersman Daniel Boone, an arduous trip through the Appalachian terrain that was inspired by his own family's pioneering roots in the Kentucky wilderness. The Michigan steel mill worker, toting a 40-pound backpack, completed his 16-day journey on Thursday. It started in Tennessee, wound into Virginia and took him to hallowed ground in Kentucky — the place where Fort Boonesborough was built in 1775 after Boone and his band of axe men had carved out Boone Trace. The path became an important early artery for settlers heading westward. 'I can't wait to sit down,' the 46-year-old Penix said after being greeted by family and other supporters. 'I haven't had a soft chair in a long time. Physically, I feel fine. I feel like any other day I would get up for work. ... I could keep going if I wanted, but I don't want to.' Traveler: Curtis Penix smiles as he arrives at the site of the original Fort Boonesborough, Kentucky on Thursday March 26, 2015 . Sweet reunion: Curtis Penix kisses his wife Kimberly at the finish on Thursday . Amber Penix embraced her father and then teasingly told him: 'You don't smell too bad.' During his adventure, Penix slept outside, crossed rivers on foot, trudged through rain and mud and endured blistered feet. He started his journey on March 10 near Kingsport, Tennessee — the same place where Boone's group left in March 1775. Penix followed the famous frontiersman's route into Virginia and through Cumberland Gap into Kentucky. After five days of traveling alone, Penix was joined by walking companion Givan Fox, 42, near the Virginia-Kentucky border. Fox's father, John Fox, is president of Friends of Boone Trace, a nonprofit group that hopes to preserve the historic route as a hiking trail and a memorial to the pioneers. 'The American dream started on this road,' Penix said. His trip was inspired by his fifth-great grandfather, Joshua Penix, who followed Boone Trace on his way to Fort Boonesborough. 'This is where Grandpa Joshua came in 1779,' Penix said. 'So he would have been right here somewhere in this little area.' His ancestor did quite well for himself in the frontier. He eventually acquired 1,400 acres near Paris in central Kentucky, but later parceled it off and sold it, Penix said. Joshua Penix eventually became a plantation owner in Virginia. Among those welcoming Penix and Givan Fox on their arrival was Donna Jones, who said some of her ancestors were among the settlers at Fort Boonesborough. Their names are among those etched on a monument honoring the pioneers. 'Anybody that would spend this many days to get here certainly has an understanding of what our ancestors did to make all of this available to us now,' Jones said. 'I just think that's a wonderful for someone to do, to raise our level of awareness.' Trek: Penix, left and his walking partner Givan Fox walk Kentucky State Road 388

Summary: Curtis Penix, 46, walked nearly 240 miles in the footsteps of frontiersman Daniel Boone in an arduous trip through Appalachian terrain . The Michigan steel mill worker, toting a 40-pound backpack, completed his 16-day journey on Thursday . It started in Tennessee, wound into Virginia and took him to the place where Fort Boonesborough was built in 1775 in Kentucky . His trip was inspired by his fifth-great grandfather, Joshua Penix, who followed Boone Trace on his way to Fort Boonesborough .


Change of heart: Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart wrote a piece this week, criticizing the labeling of Michael Brown as a symbol of the Black Lives Matter movement . When Michael Brown was shot in the St Louis, Missouri suburb of Ferguson last summer, like many other African-Americans, Jonathan Capehart was incensed by the seemingly senseless death of another young black teen. But in a new column for the Washington Post, Capehart says he no longer believes Brown is an appropriate symbol for the renewed civil rights movement in the U.S. and that white police officer Darren Wilson was justified in the shooting. When Brown was shot dead on August 9, 2014, early reports said he was holding his hands in the air, surrendering, and asking Wilson not to shoot. In the mass outrage that swept through the predominantly-black community following his death, many used 'hands up, don't shoot' as a rallying cry. Capehart says the release of federal investigations into the shooting, and the Ferguson Police Department in general, this month have forced him to re-evaluate Brown as a victim. The investigation revealed that Brown had not in fact had his arms up when he was shot, based on witness testimonies and autopsy results. That story line mainly stems from Brown's friend Dorian Johnson, who was walking with him the day he was shot. In his interview with the press, Johnson's details of the shooting continued to change. 'The DOJ report notes on page 44 that Johnson “made multiple statements to the media immediately following the incident that spawned the popular narrative that Wilson shot Brown execution-style as he held up his hands in surrender" 'In one of those interviews, Johnson said that Brown was shot in the back by Wilson. It was then that Johnson said Brown stopped, turned around with his hands up and said, “I don’t have a gun, stop shooting!” And, like that, “hands up, don’t shoot” became the mantra of a movement. 'But it was wrong, built on a lie,' Capehart wrote. New evidence: Capehart said the new federal investigation results show that white police officer Darren Wilson (right) was justified in killing Brown (left) 'Based on a lie': In the aftermath of the shooting, Brown's friend and witness Dorian Johnson (center), said his hands were up in surrender when he was shot. But those statements were refuted in the official investigation, which reported that Brown was running towards Wilson when he was shot . Based on the investigation's damning results, Capehart says Brown is now an 'inappropriate symbol' for the Black Lives Matter movement. However, he says that the new information should not 'diminish the importance of the real issues' sparked by his death. In fact, Capehart said, the investigation into the Ferguson Police Department showed law enforcement in the community had been blatantly 'trampling' on the constitutional rights of residents who are mostly African American, which explains why the community 'exploded the moment Brown was killed.' Capehart said it's 'imperative that we continue marching for and giving voice to those killed in racially charged

Summary: Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart says new evidence shows Darren Wilson was justified in shooting Michael Brown . However, he says that the new evidence shouldn't detract from the important issues sparked by Brown's death .


Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry has won a five-year battle with his neighbours to build 11 luxury homes in his back garden . Snooker legend Stephen Hendry has won a five-year battle with his neighbours to build 11 luxury homes in the back garden of his mansion – just a stone's throw from Gleneagles. The seven-times world champion, 46, is set to build a multi-million pound housing development on land currently used as a horse paddock and stables on his Perthshire country estate. He and neighbour Alexander Birnie teamed up to apply for permission to build 11 new homes less than two miles from the world-famous course at Gleneagles. But the move upset residents in the upmarket village who voiced fears that it will invade their privacy and spoil the natural beauty of the area. The Auchterarder development was originally given the go-ahead in 2012 but construction never started because of the decline in the housing market. Renewed plans were submitted to Perth and Kinross Council last month by Mr Birnie's company Craigmount Developments and they have now been given the green light. Drawings submitted in 2011 for a planned house on Mr Hendry's land show a large four-bedroom property. The proposed house has a massive snooker room at the rear as well as a studio, a TV room, a drawing room and a built-in garage. Mr Hendry left the family home last year after splitting from his wife Mandy, but he still owns the land. The couple moved into the turreted five-bedroom mansion in 1996 after paying £300,000 and they carried out extensive renovations. They rented the house out for rumoured five-figure sum during the golf tournament. Council planners approved the application after finding it complied with the local development plan and that there were no 'material considerations' to justify refusal. The former player and his neighbour Alexander Birnie teamed up to apply for permission to build 11 new homes less than two miles from the world-famous course at Gleneagles, pictured are planned new homes . In an objection letter sent to the council, neighbour Colin Campbell said: 'You have requested comments from property owners bordering this development. What is the point? 'Your department has already rubber-stamped every housing development plan for Auchterarder in recent years. 'Bett Homes, Cala, Robertson Homes, Muir Homes, Milne Homes etc together will build in excess of 1,000 new homes. 'When occupied this will double the population of Auchterarder with little or no consideration given by you to the impact of schooling, town parking, medical facilities or shopping facilities. 'This application is yet another example of a developer squeezing many properties onto a small plot.' Another neighbour said: 'I am concerned about the loss of privacy this would cause and because it spoils the status quo. 'The area is absolutely beautiful in terms of the visibility I have right up to the Grampians and we thought we were very lucky to find this house. 'I'm not surprised our concerns have been ignored. I don't have much faith in the system.' Drawings submitted in 2011 for a

Summary: Stephen Hendry, 46, is set to build 11 luxury homes in his back garden . Snooker champion won permission for multi-million pound development . Teamed up with neighbour to build homes near Gleneagles golf course . Neighbours objected saying it would spoil natural beauty of the area . One proposed home will have massive snooker room and built-in garage .


It seems these pouting pets have been taking tips out of selfie Queen Kim Kardashian's book - as they appear to pose for their own self portraits. This gang of attention-seeking cats has taken to the 'selfie' trend, snapping candid pictures of themselves while their owners are seemingly none the wiser. The feline frames have been compiled by cat owner Charlie Ellis, from Reading, Berkshire, who has scoured the globe for the perfect puss pictures. In his book Cat Selfies moggies try their hand at the craze - with highly amusing results. Mr Ellis said: 'My cat accidentally took a photo on my tablet, and it turned out better than my selfies. It was so funny I wanted to share the hilarity with everyone. Summersdale - my publisher - ran a big competition asking for cat and dog selfies, with the best ones being in the book, and there was a huge response. 'It's so hard to choose a favourite, Belang - on page 41 - is giving good face and working both paws. That cat has really mastered the art of the selfie. 'It was the most enjoyable few weeks of my life when the pictures were pouring in. After publication, Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium in London ran a competition for cat selfies and there were even more fabulous cats. Cat Selfies is available from all good retailers, both online and on the high street. Scroll down for video . Social pet-working: It seems these pouting pets have been taking tips out of selfie Queen Kim Kardashian's book - as they appear to pose for their own self portraits for a new book . Strike a paws: This gang of attention-seeking cats has taken to the 'selfie' trend, snapping candid pictures of themselves while their owners are seemingly none the wiser. One of the pets (left) looks ice cool as he poses in the snow, while this bright-eyed moggy steals the spotlight as it poses on a bed . Blue steel: This cat is so tasty that even he can't resist a quick lick, and right, this feline seems to have got a handle on the art of the perfect selfie with a flattering side on shot . Ready for your close-up? These cats don't seem to have quite mastered their best angle, with their somewhat unflattering under chin shots . Bright-eyed and bushy tailed: The furry frames have been compiled by cat owner Charlie Ellis who has scoured the globe for the perfect puss pic . In his book Cat Selfies moggies try their hand at the craze most of their humans have become addicted to posting on social media . Mr Ellis said: 'My cat accidentally took a photo on my tablet, and it turned out better than my selfies. It was so funny I wanted to share the hilarity with everyone. Summersdale - my publisher - ran a big competition asking for cat and dog selfies, with the best ones being in the book, and there was a huge response'

Summary: Gang of attention-seeking cats has taken to the 'selfie' trend, snapping candid pictures of themselves . The furry frames have been compiled by cat owner Charlie Ellis who scoured the globe for perfect puss pictures . He decided to launch the book after his own cat accidentally took a selfie on his tablet - with hilarious results .


Chelsea won their first trophy since the return of Jose Mourinho on Sunday as they got the better of Tottenham in the Capital One Cup final. John Terry's deflected effort and an own goal from Kyle Walker was enough to ensure the Blues took away the first competitive trophy of the season. Below, Sportsmail takes a look at the reaction from the Chelsea dressing room on social media after a day to remember at Wembley. Petr Cech - who was prefered to Thibaut Courtois in the Chelsea goal - holds up the Capital One Cup . Courtois (far right, front row) attached the message 'first trophy of the season' to this picture on Instagram . Cesc Fabregas - again influential for Chelsea - takes a selfie with the cup in the dressing room . Fabregas (right) also posted another picture on Instagram with Eden Hazard (left) and Cesar Azpilicueta (middle) alongside him in the Blues dressing room . Felipe Luis (second left) celebrates Chelsea's Wembley win with Diego Costa (middle) and Co . Gary Cahill holds the Cup on top of his head after posting the message including 'what a team' on Twitter . John Terry holds up his man of the match award and the Capital One Cup after the game . Brazilian midfielder Ramires is all smiles as he gets a picture with the trophy . Chelsea's January signing Juan Cuadrado poses for a picture with the cup in the dressing room . Highly-rated Chelsea youngster Nathan Ake gets his hands on the trophy on the Wembley turf after the game . The Dutch Under 21 international also took a selfie with Chelsea's star man Costa after the match .

Summary: Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-0 on Sunday to win the Capital One Cup . Goals from John Terry and Kyle Walker (og) were enough for the Blues . A number of the squad took to social media to express their delight after . READ: Mourinho shows full range of emotions on roller-coaster day . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


A cat got his head stuck in an outdoor toilet and had to spend a night in subzero temperatures before being rescued by firefighters. The black moggy was discovered in a public toilet in Simferopol, on the Crimean peninsula, by a resident taking her rubbish out to a bin. Rescuers were called quickly - but they had to lift him by the tail and use a pole and hammer to remove him. Scroll down for video . A cat got his head stuck in an outdoor toilet and had to spend a night in subzero temperatures before being rescued in Simferopol, Crimea . Nina Kharitonova, 45, said: 'I was woken up at night by the sound of a cat meowing but I just assumed it was having a fight or something. 'The next morning I went out to empty some rubbish and I could still hear it so I followed the noise into the toilet and saw this poor animal with its bottom in the air and its head down the loo. 'He was shivering with cold. I am surprised he didn't freeze to death during the night as it had been so cold.' Rescuers used a long black pole and a small hammer to chip away a section of ceramic. Once they got a section free they delicately tugged the rest of the base from around the cat's neck. Once they got a section free they delicately tugged the rest of the base from around the black cat's neck . At one point it didn't look like the base of the toilet would ever come off - but luckily it did . One of the rescuers, Alexey Petrenko, said they had to be careful not to break the cat's neck. The 53-year-old said: 'We gently chipped away at the surrounding area and I held him up by his tail while my friend freed him. 'It took about two minutes and he was so cold he could barely stand so I took him home, gave him some milk and put the fire on to warm him up. 'After two hours he seemed happy enough and back to normal and I let him go.' The whole rescue took about two minutes. The cat was given milk and put near a fire to warm up for two hours afterwards .

Summary: Used a long pole and a hammer to rescue the cat in Simferopol, Crimea . It is not known how he became stuck with his head down the toilet . The cat was uninjured and put near a fire with milk to warm up .