A mother has claimed her toddler discovered a nine-inch meat cleaver stuffed into the side of a bed in the family's hotel room. Pregnant Donna Lever, her boyfriend David Johnson and their four children, aged between seven months and seven, were sent to stay at the Hill View Hotel in Blackburn, Lancashire, after a fire devastated their home. But when the family went to move a single bed in the hotel room, they say their two-year-old son Charles found the blade and a number of tin cans had been pushed inside a rip in the side of the piece of furniture. Donna Lever and David Johnson, pictured with children Eva, seven months, Dominic, one, and Charles, two, say toddler Charles discovered a nine-inch meat cleaver stuffed into the side of a bed in their hotel room . The family say they reported their find to a member of hotel staff, and to Rossendale Council, which had placed them in the hotel. But the hotel manager, EJ Hussain, refutes the claims - and has accused the family of damaging a bed, which they deny. Miss Lever, 38, and her family were moved into the temporary accommodation after the fire, thought to have been sparked by a faulty tumble dryer, tore through their housing association property in Bacup. The family said they had been out when the fire started on Wednesday last week, and because their home was so badly damaged they were told by Rossendale Council that they must go into temporary accommodation at the hotel. The family say Charles discovered this meat cleaver inside a rip in the side of the bed when the family attempted to move the piece of furniture . Miss Lever and Mr Johnson, 32, who are both jobless, and the children - Mylo, seven, Charles, two, Dominic, one, and Eva, seven months - had been due to stay at the hotel for two nights, but say they left after just one having discovered the cleaver, and returned home. 'I couldn’t believe it,' said Miss Lever, who is 18 weeks pregnant. 'From the outside, the hotel looked presentable but the accommodation clearly hadn’t been cleaned before we arrived. 'There was a rip to the bed and a load of tin cans stuffed inside. It was bad but I never expected to find a meat cleaver. It’s a weapon. 'We were moving a single bed against a wall so the kids, who were topping and tailing, wouldn’t fall out in their sleep, and they spotted it. 'I was disgusted. We were meant to stay for two nights but we told them the next morning we were leaving. On the way out, I told a lady working there about the the cleaver. 'Now we’re back in the smoke-damaged house, despite the fact the fire service told us it wasn’t safe for me to be there while I’m pregnant. EJ Hussain, manager of the Hill View Hotel in Blackburn (pictured), refutes the claims - and has accused the family of damaging a bed, which they deny . Mr Johnson, who took

Summary: Donna Lever and her family sent to hotel after fire at their Blackburn home . They say as they moved a bed, son Charles, two found cleaver and cans . Family left hotel and returned to smoke-damaged house after finding blade . But hotel manager says room had been inspected before family arrived . He has also accused them of damaging a bed at his Hill View Hotel .


Captain John Terry believes Chelsea's 'massive' Capital One Cup final win over Tottenham could be the start of something special for the Blues. Terry's goal on the stroke of half-time put Chelsea in front at Wembley and a Diego Costa shot that deflected in off Kyle Walker 11 minutes into the second half secured a 2-0 win. The trophy is the first Chelsea have won since Jose Mourinho returned to the club in 2013 but Terry hopes it is the first of many for the current crop. John Terry fires the ball home via a deflection off Eric Dier to put Chelsea in front before half-time . Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is left stranded after Terry's deflected effort flew past him and into the net . Terry wheels away to celebrate with Costa as Eden Hazard raises his arms in adulation . Asked how important the win might be for the development of the Chelsea team, Terry told Sky Sports 1: 'That's the first one, it's massive. It meant an awful lot to us (to win the League Cup) in 2004/05 in Jose's first year here. 'That (Sunday's win) could be the start of something special but we have to kick on and we have the league to focus on, but it's a great day and a great win today. 'The pressure was there before the game, obviously, but that's what cup finals do to you. I thought we played very well, handled the game very well and delighted with the win. 'I think it was fairly even first half, second half I thought we controlled it a little bit better and deserved winners.' The veteran skipper can't contain his delight after seeing his side win the Capital One Cup final . Costa (left) celebrates Capital One Cup success with Terry (right) after the match . Chelsea players celebrate Capital One Cup success with their manager Jose Mourinho (front)

Summary: Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-0 in the Capital One Cup final on Sunday . John Terry led by example for the Blues in the heart of the defence . The veteran skipper scored just before half-time to give Jose Mourinho's side the lead against Spurs . Terry believes this 'could be the start of something special' for Chelsea .


At least two people were killed and eight injured during a shooting at pub in Sweden last night. Automatic weapons are believed to have been used in the attack yesterday during the screening of a football match in Biskopsgarden, a suburb of Gothenburg with a history of gang violence. Detectives said it was too early to speculate on the motive behind the shooting - which happened at about 10.20pm local time (9.20pm GMT) - but there were indications that it was gang-related. Two dead and eight injured: The shooting took place inside a pub called ‘Var Krog och Bar’ (Our Tavern and Bar) in Biskopsgarden, a suburb of Gothenburg in Sweden, at about 10.20pm local time yesterday . Police spokesman Ulla Brehm said that at least two people were killed at the scene and several others taken to a hospital, adding: ‘There is absolutely nothing that indicates terrorism.’ One witness, who did not wish to be named, told Swedish broadcaster SVT that two men entered the pub and started shooting with automatic weapons. He said: ‘I didn't have a chance to think about what happened. Then I saw that my friend was bleeding. I tried to stop the bleeding as well as I could with my hand.’ Several people are now being questioned by police. Ms Brehm said the area on Hisingen, an island off Gothenburg, had seen a lot of gang violence and that was a likely explanation for the shooting. She added: ‘We have had a targeted police operation in this area because we have gang crime here. There have been shootings in the past.’ Location: Gothenburg is in south-western Sweden and is the country's second biggest city (file picture) The attack took place inside a restaurant called ‘Var Krog och Bar’ (Our Tavern and Bar). It opened in 1995 and also has a sports bar and a nightclub open on Fridays and Saturdays. Gothenburg (known as 'Goteborg' in Swedish) is located in south-western Sweden and is the country's second biggest city. Police said the death toll from the attack was likely to rise. Ten ambulances were sent to the scene, and the injured are being treated at Sahlgrenska University Hospital - but a spokesman said last night: ‘We cannot say anything.’ Gun violence is not uncommon in Sweden's major cities, but shootings in public places with multiple victims are rare. On January 30 a man was wounded in a shooting on the square outside the restaurant, although it was not clear last night whether the shootings were linked.

Summary: Automatic weapons were used in attack in Gothenburg, witness says . Police reveal indications that last night's shooting was gang-related . Witness tried to stop friend bleeding 'as well as I could with my hand'


When her beloved dog collapsed and had to be rushed to the vet, Heather Goddard was horrified. The grandmother was left grief-stricken when tests showed Clover, an eight-year-old crossbreed, had lung cancer and would have to be put down. But the biggest shock came when she was told that her dog’s death was caused by passive smoking – the result of being in the house as she and her husband Keith puffed through 30 cigarettes each a day. Scroll down for video . Devastated: 62-year-old Heather Goddard, from Seaton Delaval, said her dog got lung cancer after inhaling the toxic chemicals from tobacco smoke - she is now speaking out to protect pets in the future . Happier times: Ms Goddard, with husband Keith, granddaughters Chelsea and Leona and dog Roger, quit smoking a year ago and has been told she now smells 'like a proper grandma, which is lovely to hear' Now Mrs Goddard, 61, has quit smoking and is alerting other pet owners to the dangers posed to animals by second-hand smoke. She and Mr Goddard, 67, of Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, were walking Clover in a park when the rescue dog became ill. They took her to a veterinary practice in Morpeth, where they were told she had black spots on her lungs and was also suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The vet said nothing more could be done for Clover, adding that the cause of her cancer was passive smoking. ‘Knowing my smoking was to blame was like somebody had just put a bullet into my heart. It was a nightmare that had come true,’ said Mrs Goddard, a retired cleaner who has another dog, Roger, as well as two cats and a rabbit. ‘Clover was a lovely dog. She was friendly and there wasn’t a bad bone in her body. Fond memories: She says thinking about Clover 'brings a tear to my eye just thinking about the damage my smoking was doing' - she is now hoping to inform others about the dangers of second-hand smoke . Clover had to be put down after a scan showed up black spots on her lungs . ‘She showed no signs or symptoms of being ill. We had no idea why she had collapsed until we took her to the vets. It was such a shock. ‘You don’t think about your animals but they are just like us. They can get illnesses like diabetes and cancer the same as us.’ Mrs Goddard says she now regrets exposing her family and her animals to years of cigarette smoke in the house and the car. She added: ‘I think I would have tried to give up earlier if I had known the damage it was doing to my animals. As long as the animals were fed I would be happy to go without food but I had to have my cigarettes. ‘I didn’t connect passive smoking with animals. You don’t realise how much of it they are taking in. My grandchildren are only here once or twice a week but our pets

Summary: Heather Goddard left devastated when pet dog Clover got lung cancer . Vet informed her harmful chemicals from tobacco smoke were to blame . It meant her 'extra special', eight-year-old rescue dog had to be put down . Now speaking out to protect more pets from the toxic chemicals in smoke .


Graham Rowntree has braced Twickenham for a thunderous forward collision as England launch their final assault on the 2015 RBS 6 Nations title. Ireland and Wales are also in the hunt for the crown on a day promising captivating sporting theatre that will unfold over three staggered kick-offs with points difference almost certain to decide the outcome. Bringing down the curtain is England's clash with France and it is the Red Rose who occupy pole position knowing exactly what is required to win a first piece of silverware under head coach Stuart Lancaster. England forwards coach Graham Rowntree (left) sees the pack as key to deciding the clash against France . Captain Chris Robshaw will hope to lead England to Six Nations glory against France at Twickenham . Forward Dylan Hartley takes time out in training (left) whilst Courtney Lawes gets ready for a catch (right) England forwards Dan Cole (left), Joe Marler (centre left) and Tom Youngs (right) pose with the Calcutta Cup . Pivotal to the outcome at Twickenham will be the battle between two huge packs with muscular reinforcements awaiting orders on the bench. 'France's pack are always a challenge. They're huge men,' forwards coach and former England prop Rowntree said. 'They're always a real test. You don't get many tougher tests as a forward than playing against a French pack. England's Jack Howell prepares with catching practice for Le Crunch against France on Saturday . England coach Lancaster says England must not try and win the contest against France too early . England players huddle up together as head coach Lancaster watches on during the open training session . 'Last weekend they used their size to their advantage against Italy. They scrummed well against Italy and drove well. 'There aren't many teams doing that to Italy at the moment and I've no doubt they'll come to Twickenham looking to do the same to us. 'Two years ago we were lucky to win here. They played exceptionally well and that was a really tough day at the office for us up front. The forward battle is just one battle we'll have to win. 'There is a real hunger and determination about the players this week. Any French team that comes to Twickenham is a handful, regardless of what's riding on the game.' England trained at their Twickenham stadium on Friday before hosting France in their Six Nations final fixture .

Summary: England face a Six Nations showdown with France on Saturday . The Red Rose are currently top of the Six Nations table . Any one of four teams are in with a chance of winning the tournament . England have replaced Dave Attwood with Geoff Parling in the starting XV .


Orlando’s streets have been paved in purple, and gold, as the city embraces football and its newest sports team. Orlando City face Frank Lampard’s future club New York City in a battle of the MLS debutants on Sunday evening in Florida’s Citrus Bowl stadium. But the night before, the city was gripped with football fever as the club created their own festival downtown. Everything was awash with the purple and gold-trimmed Orland kit. Former Everton midfielder Adrian Heath has guided Orlando City to the MLS after four years of hard work . Sunday's match will take place at Florida's Citrus Bowl, which was a venue at the 1994 USA World Cup . A city has warmly welcomed its newest arrival, coming out in their hoards and spending their hard-earned dollars to don the gear and get behind the team. There was even a band brought in to play live to the thronging masses where a whole street was closed off. At one stage, as an item of clothing was thrown amongst the crowd it caught in a light fixing above. 'That's for the soccer Gods,' the lead singer roared and the audience duly erupted in delight (perhaps not the person who lost their jacket). In a country where American Football, basketball and ice hockey already vie for the nations' attention, he could even be forgiven for calling it 'soccer.' But they might have to start finding a new name for their beloved NFL if football keeps growing over here at this rate. New York City have made their mark off the pitch with stellar signings to impress their fanbase . David Villa is expected to make his MLS debut against Orlando City FC on Sunday for New York City . Brazilian star Kaka will also play in the match on Sunday, for the new MLS franchise Orlando City . Orlando’s main other sports team, basketball’s Orlando Magic, are struggling and in these parts a new rival has waltzed in. The entire city was painted purple leading up to the match; signs, posters and banners everywhere. Americans certainly know how to celebrate a sporting occasion. The pre-match partying went well into the early hours, but they did not let sore heads stand in the way of preparing for the game. The fans were out in force again in the hours leading up to kick-off, the smell of barbecues strong in air around the stadium as they set up marquees and settled in for the long haul. Frank Lampard will join the MLS revolution at New York City in the summer when his loan at Man City ends . Orlando City tweeted this about how Lampard won't be at the game and wrote: 'Sorry, Frank - we're sold out' Lampard and Steven Gerrard are soon to join the league, this summer, but even before then they already have Kaka, once considered the greatest player on the planet, at Orlando City and David Villa at New York City, amongst a growing list of prominent names. Hopefully Saturday night’s celebrations did not keep up the New

Summary: Orlando City take on New York City in their MLS opener on Sunday night . It is the battle of the debutants at the Citrus Bowl stadium in Florida . Orlando captain Kaka is expected to start for the hosts . Fellow superstar David Villa will also make his MLS bow .


Police have seized a car and are speaking with a man as part of their investigation into the hit-and-run death of Brisbane woman Ashleigh Humphrys. A man is now assisting police with their inquiries, 9News reports. The man’s vehicle, believed to be a dark-coloured sedan, is also undergoing scientific investigation with the Forensic Crash Unit. The beautiful young 20-year-old woman is believed to have either have been on her hands and knees or lying on the road when she was struck by a car and left to die. Ms Humphrys decided to walk from Toowong to her Seventeen Mile Rocks home in Brisbane at 4am on Sunday after having an argument with a friend while they were out celebrating her 20th birthday. Police said people tried to put Ms Humphrys, who was understood to be intoxicated at the time, into a cab at a Caltex service station but she walked away. Police said Ms Humphrys’ injuries suggested she was low to the ground when she was hit in the right inbound lane on the Mt Coot-tha Rd extension of the Western Freeway between the two roundabouts. Scroll down for video . Ashleigh Humphrys was walking home after her 20th birthday celebrations when she was hit by a car and killed at 4am on Sunday in Brisbane . A security guard from a nearby service station called police after he witnessed Ms Humphrys walking in a disorientated state along the road . Only moments later the guard, who was still on the phone to police while driving around trying to find Ms Humphrys, discovered her dead on the road at the city end of the Western Freeway . A security guard from a nearby service station called police after he witnessed her walking in a disorientated state along the road,The Courier Mail reported. Only moments later the guard, who was still on the phone to police while driving around trying to find Ms Humphrys, discovered her dead on the road. Just before Ms Humphrys was hit, CCTV footage shows two taxis stop near the woman and put their hazard lights on. It was then that a dark-coloured sedan drove past the taxis, mounted the footpath before swerving back onto the road and driving off. One taxi has been seized as part of the investigation after cabbie came forward last night and police said they were talking to a person who was 'within the vicinity' of the incident. Police need to speak urgently with the other two drivers seen in the video footage at the time of the incident and will look for the other taxi driver through cab companies if they don't come forward. Senior Sergeant Simon Lamerton strongly urged the driver in question to come forward for everyone concerned in the horrific incident. 'A young person has lost their life, the driver of this car is involved and for the sake of the family and for their own conscience and mental health into the future, these sorts of things you don’t want to carry with you,' he said to the Brisbane paper.

Summary: A man is now assisting police with their inquiries after tragic death . His car is undergoing scientific investigation with the Forensic Crash Unit . Ashleigh Humphrys was walking home after celebrating her 20th birthday . A security guard rang police after she was walking disorientated . The guard discovered her dead on the road while on the phone to police . CCTV footage shows two taxis stop near her before she was struck and put hazard lights on . Then a car drove past the taxis, mounted the footpath before swerving back onto the road and driving off . A taxi is said to have been seized and police are talking to a person 'within the vicinity' at the time of the incident .


He has acted opposite Mae West, tripped the light fantastic on The Great White Way and even partied with Rita Hayworth - and now Ryan is sharing his stories about life during the Golden Age of Hollywood. The only problem is that Ryan is a 10-year-old boy from Muskogee, Oklahoma who was born to Baptist parents. The amazing life he describes belongs to actor and Hollywood agent Marty Martin. Ryan says it was his past life. His vast knowledge, vivid recollections and stunningly accurate descriptions of the era have convinced even experts that the young man may have in fact been reincarnated. Scroll down for video . Ryan (above with his mother) a 10-year-old boy from Muskogee, Oklahoma with Baptist parents claims he has been reincarnated and was an actor and agent in a past life . He believes he was Marty Martin (left), who was in the Mae West (right) film Night After Night and performed on Broadway . It all began when Ryan was just 4 years old, his mother Cyndi told Today. She says he began having nightmares that neither she or her husband, a local police officer, could find a way to stop. He would talk about his heart exploding and, more than anything, Hollywood, a place that was thousands of miles away from Oklahoma. What's more, the reserved youngster would always speak in a matter-of-fact manner during these times. Then, after a year of this, he finally sat down his mom. 'He said "Mom, I have something I need to tell you,"' said Cyndi. 'I used to be somebody else.' Having been raised Baptist, Cyndi did not believe in reincarnation or past lives, and decided to hide her son's admission from his father. But she slowly became curious and then somewhat convinced the more her son spoke of Hollywood, his five marriages, lavish trips to Europe, his old homes and how all his acting clients kept changing their last names, so she decided to start doing some research on Hollywood during the studio era and shared some of the books she found at the local library with her son. Then, one day, Ryan had a breakthrough when he saw a still from the from the 1932 movie Night After Night starring Mae West. 'That's me,' Ryan told his mother. Ryan began seeing Dr. Jim Tucker (above) soon after he revealed his past life, a highly respected child psychiatrist who works with children who remember past lives, and does not think Ryan is lying . Ryan also recalls parting with Rita Hayworth (above) when he was Martin . Ryan's father (center) is a local police officer and neither her nor his wife knew anything about old Hollywood . Ryan was pointing to an extra in the film, a man with no lines that they later learned was bit-actor-turned-agent Marty Martin. That is when Cyndi decided Ryan should talk to someone, and the family found Dr. Jim Tucker, a highly respected child psychiatrist from the University of Virginia who has spent time talking with and studying children who claim

Summary: Ryan, 10, a boy from Muskogee, Oklahoma, with Baptist parents claims he has been reincarnated and was an actor and agent in a past life . He claimed he was Marty Martin, who was in the Mae West film 'Night After Night' and performed on Broadway, after seeing him in a movie still . Ryan began seeing Dr. Jim Tucker soon after, a highly respected child psychiatrist who works with children who remember past lives . Even Dr. Tucker was amazed by Ryan's story, and found that 55 of his details match perfectly with Martin's life . What's more, Martin is such an obscure actor that there were no articles of pieces about him at all, and it took a film archivist to even learn his name . Ryan also knew the year Martin was born, even though it was listed incorrectly on his public death certificate .


A professional cleaner who mops up after extreme hoarders has told of the disgusting conditions he comes across almost on a daily basis. Josh Marsden, who runs Biohazard Trauma and Crime Scene Cleaning, has shared photographs from inside the houses he cleans up with Daily Mail Australia. The pictures document some of the worst houses in the nation, littered with piles of rubbish, mountains of food scraps and stacks of newspapers covered in faecal matter the company is forced to clean. Scroll down for video . Josh Marsden runs Biohazard Trauma & Crime Scene Cleaning and has shared photos from inside hoarders' houses . Here empty goon sacks and boxes are seen littered throughout the rooms of the house . In some photos, evidence of where someone has died in the middle of the filth is obvious. Mr Marsden assesses how dirty a house is on a scale of one to 10. Homes that fall into the rating one category are those lived in by basic hoarders who collect a lot of things, whereas a rating of 10 means there is so much filth in the house that you cannot see the floor, which is often also covered in animal faeces and infestations everywhere. For a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home, cleaning up can cost up to $20,000 if it scores a rating of 10. 'It usually would take three technicians two weeks to clean a home that’s rated a 10,' Mr Marsden told Daily Mail Australia. 'A 10 has animal faeces, bug infestations... [people are] just throwing rubbish everywhere, and food scraps get put in a pile. In extreme circumstances, employees wear Tyvek suits to protect themselves from hazardous dangerous of their jobs . 'I would rather live at the tip than live in some of these houses. At least the tip has fresh air.' One of the signs Mr Marsden sees that indicate a hoarder is gumboots left on the back step. He said people who had extreme tendencies would use the footwear to wade through their out-of-control homes. Mr Marsden said he would service houses with the rating of 10 every fortnight and three to four houses between a one and six every week. He said cleaning up after hoarders was worse than mopping up unattended deaths, where people die of unnatural causes. This was the scene of an unattended death where a body was found lying in the middle of rubbish . Mr Marsden said most unattended deaths involved hoarders because most were ashamed to let people into their homes . Category 1: Organised hoarding but clean living . Category 2: Organised hoarding where regular cleaning should be undertaken more often . Category 3: The hoarding has gotten to a point where it is now taking over living space and rubbish is now a problem inside with ants nests, roaches . Category 4: In desperate need of sorting and cleaning out junk as valuable items are now mixed in with junk and rubbish . Category 5: Floor space half of what it should be with 50 per cent of the

Summary: Josh Marsden runs business that does 'trauma and crime scene cleaning' He cleans everything from hoarder houses to scenes of unattended deaths . Mr Marsden shares disgusting conditions he works under almost every day . In photos, houses are littered with piles of rubbish as well as food scraps . He rates how dirty a house is from one to 10, with one being the cleanest . A rating of 10 means there is so much filth you cannot see the floor . It also means there are animal faeces and bug infestations everywhere . Mr Marsden said it would take three people two weeks to clean a 10 home .


Chris Ramsey feels he was right to take his Queens Park Rangers players to Dubai for warm-weather training and is adamant the trip was not a holiday. The relegation-threatened Barclays Premier League club stayed in the luxury five-star Meydan Hotel as they took advantage of a weekend off due to Tottenham Hotspur’s Capital One Cup final by travelling to the United Arab Emirates for a five-day break. Ramsey set ground rules ahead of the training camp at the plush Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex but allowed his players time off to visit Dubai’s Meydan Racecourse to wind down. QPR boss Chris Ramsey spoke to the media ahead of Wednesday's Premier League match against Arsenal . The Hoops head coach was adamant that his decision to take his players to Dubai was 'the right thing to do' QPR welcome Champions League-chasing Arsenal to Loftus Road on Wednesday having won just one of their last nine Premier League matches following their latest defeat against Hull City on February 21. Yet Ramsey feels his team are better equipped to fight relegation to the Championship following their time spent in Dubai. ‘Whatever happens, at that time I feel it was the right thing to do, whether things work out positively or not,’ Ramsey said. ‘I still believe that it was the right thing to do for the players so we could actually sit down, have a few meetings, and have a chat, and see where we’re headed. ‘We worked on a few things. No rocket science. The players knew what they were out there for. One of the things we wanted to avoid was people thinking that this was a reward for something. It’s not a reward. It’s not a holiday. It’s a training camp. ‘If we could have had the training camp down the road it would have been more convenient. We set down ground rules, we knew what we were going there for.’ Ramsey will be without suspended captain Joey Barton after he was sent off for shoving Hull’s Alex Bruce before aiming to hit Tom Huddlestone in the groin less than a fortnight ago. The QPR manager does not want Barton to stop being himself but reminded the 32-year-old there are limits. ‘We’ve sat down and had a chat, and he realises that he could have probably dealt with the situation slightly different,’ Ramsey added. ‘The thing is there are players that do have disciplinary records. I would not want to stop him from being that fiery character that he is, but obviously we know there are boundaries.’ Nedum Onuoha, Mauricio Isla and Sandro have returned to training following injuries and are in contention to face Arsenal. Ramsey will be without 'fiery' captain Joey Barton after he was sent off against Hull less than a fortnight ago . Hoops midfielder Sandro (right) is fit and available for selection after missing three months with a knee injury .

Summary: Chris Ramsey says his players are better off after the Dubai training camp . The QPR boss allowed his players to visit Dubai’s Meydan Racecourse . As Hoops struggle for survival Ramsey said the trip was 'the right thing' QPR have won just one of their last nine matches in the Premier League .


Childcare centres around Australia are sending children home with poo-filled underwear in plastic bags to the shock of parents who have labelled the practice disgusting. Nationwide guidelines prevent childcare centres from rinsing or washing clothing, so if a child has an accident, their pants the underwear must be bagged and labelled and left in a communal bucket for parents to take home at the end of the day. Leah Spender, 34, said that she was presented with her son Ethan's underwear after being informed that the staff were not allowed to touch faecal matter. Scroll down for video . Leah Spender, 34, (above) said that she was presented with her son Ethan's underwear at the end of the day that still had a poo inside . 'I had no idea that this was common practice. When your child is learning to "potty train" the Childcare providers ask that you bring in a spare pair of undies and shorts... but that was all I was told,' Ms Spender told Daily Mail Australia. 'The first time I was given my "goody bag" the day care mum said "Oh! Before I forget! Ethan has a present for you.." she walked to the toilet area and fished out a a grey plastic shopping bag, which was tied in a knot at the top and handed it to me. I could see the words "Ethan W" written on the bag and a date,' she said. Ms Spender said that she was shocked that centres would send home a 'full piece of poo'. 'Dirty underwear is one thing, but wrapping the entire thing up, for you to then put in your handbag, walk down the street to your car.. and drive the whole way home with a full piece in the bag.. that's a bit far,' she said. Cristal Jamieson, from Brisbane, took to Facebook to express her frustration over the practice, after she had repeatedly asked her daughter's childcare centre to throw out the soiled underwear rather than send it home. The final straw came when she opened a three-day old bag with her daughter's name on it. Ms Jamieson posted on media personality Em Rusciano's official Facebook page, asking for advice on how to handle the situation. 'Today, I got greeted with a plastic bag with an entire turd wrapped in princess pink undies with 'Ellie 16/03' written on,' she wrote. 'Yes my daughter is named Ellie but surely this isn't her complete turd packaged from 3 days prior after sitting in communal 'turd' bucket for 3 days!!! Surely...Can I please ask, what would have Em done? Please….' Rusciano brought attention of her 100,000 followers to the issue, and said she 'would have lost my mind.' '[I would have] taken the unfortunate doggy bag, found that person's car and placed the poo in a spot they would never find and just let the smell haunt them until they had to set their car on fire.' Outraged parents were quick to comment, with many adding that their childcare centre had a similar practice of sending home packaged

Summary: Childcare centres around Australia are sending home poo in plastic bags . National guidelines introduced in 2012 recommend workers do not handle human waste . Leah Spender was presented with her son Ethan's underwear as staff were not allowed to touch faecal matter . Brisbane mum Cristal Jamieson took to social media to express her disgust . Her daughter's poo-filled underwear was left in a bag for three days . 'I can't believe this actually happens, this is not a Third World country' Media personality Em Rusciano said she 'would have lost her mind'


The brother of Gregory Smart, who was shot dead by his wife's teenage lover 25 years ago, has said the killer should be paroled. Billy Flynn was just 15 when his teacher and lover, 22-year-old Pamela Smart, encouraged him to kill her husband, Gregory Smart, in their New Hampshire home in May 1990. Flynn faces a parole hearing in Concord on Thursday, his 41st birthday. If he is paroled, he could be free as early as June 4. 'I think he did his time,' Gregory Smart's older brother, Rick Smart, told the Boston Herald. 'He was at a young age. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying he shouldn't have been punished, but I want to put this behind me and I'm sure he wants to put it behind him.' Scroll down for video . Locked up: Billy Flynn (pictured in court in 2008) is serving life behind bars for shooting dead his teacher's husband/ He has a parole hearing on Thursday and the victim's brother said he thinks he should be freed . He added that although he would not use the word 'forgiveness' to describe his feelings towards the killer, he has realized that Flynn was influenced by Pamela Smart. 'I feel like he got his punishment,' he said. 'Maybe he can make something out of the rest of his life. What's important to me is Pam stays in jail for the rest of her life.' Pamela Smart remains in prison serving life without the possibility of parole. Their case inspired the 1995 movie 'To Die For.' In the film, Nicole Kidman plays a woman named Suzanne Stone, who becomes involved in a relationship with a teen, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Smart was an instructor in a self-awareness program at Winnicunnet High School in Hampton when she seduced the 15-year-old Flynn, a fellow volunteer. She told him she needed her 24-year-old husband killed because she feared she would lose everything, including her dog and furniture, if she divorced him. Teacher: Pamela Smart (seen in 1991) was convicted of conspiring with her teen lover, William 'Billy' Flynn, to kill her 24-year-old husband, Gregory Smart. Smart is serving a life without parole sentence . Murdered: Smart's husband, Gregory Smart (seen on their wedding day), was shot in the head in May 1990 . On May 1, 1990, he and 18-year-old Patrick Randall entered the Smarts' Derry condominium and forced Gregory Smart, a sales representative for an insurance company, to his knees in the foyer. As Randall held a knife to the man's throat, Flynn shot him in the head. To this day, Pamela Smart denies knowing about the plot. But the state's star witness, a teenage intern in whom Smart confided, secretly recorded her after the killing saying, 'If you tell the (expletive) truth, you'll send me to the slammer for the rest of my (expletive) life.' Smart, whose trial was the first to be televised nationally from start to finish, was convicted March 22, 1991, of being an accomplice to first-degree murder, conspiracy and witness tampering. Randall got 28 years to

Summary: Pamela Smart, then a 22-year-old high school instructor, seduced 15-year-old Billy Flynn and encouraged him to kill her husband . Flynn shot Gregory Smart dead in his New Hampshire home in 1990 . Flynn pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and testified in Smart's 1991 trial that she threatened to break up with him if he didn't kill her husband . He was sentenced to 28 years to life; a parole hearing will be held Thursday . Greg Smart's brother, Rick Smart, has said he believes Flynn has done his time and that he was young when it happened . But he says he wants Pamela Smart to remain behind bars for life . The case inspired the 1995 Nicole Kidman movie 'To Die For'


A 72-year-old woman is set to go on trial for shooting dead her second husband, nearly 30 years after she was acquitted of murdering her first husband in eerily similar circumstances. Colleen Ann Harris, whose case is expected to open on Wednesday, is accused of shooting dead her estranged husband, Robert 'Bob' Harris, in their Placerville, California home in January 2013. Decades before, in 1985, she shot dead her first husband and the father of her three children, 46-year-old James Batten, after claiming he had been abusive towards her. Both killings were carried out in the same home with the same type of gun, and in both cases, after pulling the trigger, she claimed she had temporary amnesia and could not remember doing it. Accused: Colleen Ann Harris, left, is about to go on trial for the 2013 death of her husband, Bob Harris, right, whom she shot dead nearly 30 years after she shot dead her first husband . 'In each case, she kills her husband in the bedroom. In each case, she uses a shotgun,' said El Dorado County Deputy District Attorney Joe Alexander, wrote in court papers, the Sacramento Bee reported. 'In each case, she is going through marital difficulties. In each case, she delays reporting the crime... In each case she claims a loss of memory as a defense.' She was acquitted in her 1986 trial after claiming she had acted in self defense when her husband, whom she was divorcing, held a pistol to her head, threatened to kill her and sexually abused her. She said she couldn't remember killing him and a psychiatrist testified during the trial that she suffered from limited amnesia. The prosecution told a very different tale. They claimed she had shot her husband as he read a newspaper in bed and then killed him with another shot at close range, before putting a pistol in the bed to make it look like self-defense. She waited an hour before calling the Sheriff's Office. Scene: She allegedly shot him dead in the couple's Placerville, California home (pictured) as they were going through marital problems. They had separated but he had returned to care for her after surgery . The jury ultimately said there was insufficient evidence that she intended to murder her husband and she was acquitted of murder. Then in 1990, she married Bob Harris, who had two sons and a daughter. They divorced in 2004 but then married again a year later. Then in 2012, as Harris took a trip to Mongolia, where he taught environmental conservation to students, he met another woman and began a relationship with her, the Bee reported. When he returned to California, he and his wife separated and he moved out. But when Colleen Harris was house-bound following hip-replacement surgery, he returned to the Placerville home to help her. 'My dad, bless his heart, was there taking care of Colleen despite whatever circumstances were going on between them,' his son Andy Harris told the Sacramento Bee. Then on January 5, 2013, she overheard her husband making a

Summary: Colleen Ann Harris is set to go on trial for murder after shooting dead her second husband, Bob Harris, in their bedroom in 2013 . In 1985, she shot her first husband, James Batten, 46, but was acquitted after claiming she acted in self defense and could not remember killing him . The two killings took place in the same home, with the same type of gun, during marital problems and she said she had amnesia after both . Prosecutors say she shot dead Harris, from whom she was separated, after hearing him making a call to a love interest . A judge has ruled that the jury can hear about the first death .


Conservative MP Priti Patel has accused her Labour election rival of sending her misogynistic and racist tweets, one of which likened her to a 'sexy Bond villain'. Ms Patel, who represents Witham in Essex, has called for John Clarke to be de-selected after he compared her to a 'village idiot' on Twitter. He has since apologised, but Ms Patel has urged Labour leader Ed Miliband to take action against Mr Clarke, who she labelled a 'nasty piece of work'. Conservative MP Priti Patel (left) has accused her Labour election rival John Clarke (right) of sending her misogynistic and racist tweets, one of which likened her to a 'sexy Bond villain' The mother-of-one told Mr Miliband that Mr Clarke had been making 'derogatory, sleazy and demeaning comments, which had misogynistic and racist undertones to them'. In December, Mr Clarke responded to a tweet featuring Ms Patel's comments on the Autumn statement, writing: 'Witham calling: the village is missing its idiot! Come home Priti Patel...' Later that month he added: '@pritipatelmp was elected to represent the constituents of Witham, NOT the Indian community (note I didn't say Asian...why?)' In February he sent Ms Patel a link to another tweet asking: 'There's a woman on the Conservative front bench who looks like she'd be the Sexy Bond Villain. Who is she!? #PMQs' He wrote: '@pritipatelmp If you're the "sexy Bond villain" does that make me Bond, James Bond? (Cue the music!)' In December, Mr Clarke responded to a tweet featuring Ms Patel's comments on the Autumn statement, writing: 'Witham calling: the village is missing its idiot! Come home Priti Patel...' In February Mr Clarke sent Ms Patel a tweet which likened her to a James Bond villain . Ms Patel told Labour leader Ed Miliband that Mr Clarke had been making 'derogatory, sleazy and demeaning comments, which had misogynistic and racist undertones to them' Last week the former teacher and university lecturer emailed Ms Patel to say: 'I would like to apologise to you for any offence caused and assure you that any inaccuracies will not be repeated' The next week he wrote: '@pritipatelmp Did the character Deepa on the Channel 4 programme UKIP first 100 days remind u of anyone? 'Like....Selling out principles, etc'. Ms Patel, who was elected in 2010 with a 15,000 majority, also accused Mr Clarke of 'lies' after he claimed in a leaflet that she employed her husband Alex Sawyer on more than £50,000 a year. 'He has been trolling me for ages and ages,' she said. Priti Patel was elected to the seat of Witham in Essex in the 2010 election, having been placed on the Conservatives 'A-list' of prospective candidates following David Cameron's selection as party leader. She won the seat, created following a boundary review, with a 15,000 majority. Ms Patel was born and raised in London after her parents came to Britain from Uganda in the 1970s. She studied at Keele University and the University of Essex, and after graduating, was given a job at Conservative Central Office but then left to work in the press

Summary: Witham MP Ms Patel has called for Labour's John Clarke to be de-selected . He compared her to a 'village idiot' and a Bond villain on Twitter . Mr Clarke has apologised to Ms Patel 'for any offence caused' But she has called on Labour leader Ed Miliband to take action .


Kevin Durant, the NBA's reigning most valuable player, will miss the rest of the season as he needs another foot surgery, dealing a blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff hopes, the team said on Friday. The six-time All-Star will have surgery on his ailing right foot next week and is expected to return to basketball activities in four to six months, according to the Thunder. His loss is a massive blow for a Thunder team hanging onto the final playoff seed in the Western Conference, three games ahead of ninth-place Phoenix, with 10 games to play. Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant watches from the bench during game against Philadelphia 76ers . Durant has suffered a setback in his recovery from foot surgery and has been ruled out for the season . Durant (centre) celebrates with team-mates during the game against LA Lakers on March 24 . Durant, who had averaged 25.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 27 games this season, had surgery last month to alleviate soreness in his foot caused by a screw that was inserted in October during a procedure to repair a fracture at the base of his small toe. But after he visited two specialists this past week and held several conference calls with a specialist team, it was determined that the fracture, which had shown significant healing previously, was demonstrating signs of regression. 'The bone graft is the standard procedure for the five to eight percent of Jones fracture surgeries that do not initially have success or experience setbacks sometime within the recovery period,' the Thunder said in a statement. 'While everyone is disappointed that Kevin falls into that group, we are encouraged that the bone graft procedure has historically demonstrated long-term health and stability.' Durant is the NBA's reigning MVP and is a four time NBA scoring champion . Durant is embraced by LeBron James after wining gold at the 2012 Olympics in London . The news comes one week after the team said Durant, 26, had been shut down indefinitely due to problems with his surgically repaired right foot. Durant, a four-time NBA scoring champion who starred on the gold medal-winning U.S. team at the 2012 Olympic Games, had been inching his way toward a return before the team removed him from basketball activities last week. He had been intensifying his on-court workouts from light shooting to 3-on-3 drills even though the soreness from earlier in the season was not resolved.

Summary: Oklahoma City Thunder star has been ruled out for rest of the season . NBA Most Valuable Player will have additional surgery on foot injury . Kevin Durant will be sidelined for between four to six months .


Referee Michaela Tabb has decided to leave the World Snooker circuit. Tabb, 47, was the first woman to referee at a world ranking tournament and led the way too as the first to do so in a final. The Scot has twice taken charge of the World Championship final at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, another first in 2009 and then again in 2012. Michaela Tabb (left) stands alongside Ronnie O'Sullivan during the 2012 World Championship final . Tabb was the first female to referee a World Championship final at the Crucible in 2009 . She had previously played on the eight-ball pool circuit, and also captained the Scottish ladies' pool team. It was announced on Thursday, however, that she has left the circuit. A World Snooker statement read: 'Michaela Tabb, one of snooker's most experienced referees who took charge of two World Championship finals, has left the World Snooker circuit. Tabb poses for photographs with the World Championship trophy on the table at the Crucible in 2007 . Drew Henry watches Tabb re-aligning the white after a foul during the World Snooker Championships, 2003 . 'Michaela's involvement in snooker began in 2001 when she was fast tracked by World Snooker having worked as a pool referee. 'She refereed her first snooker match at the Crucible Theatre in 2003, and in 2009 became the first woman ever to referee the World Championship Final. 'World Snooker would like to take the opportunity to thank Michaela for her contribution to World Snooker over the last 14 years and wish her all the best with her future refereeing endeavours.' Tabb on Celebrity Pot Black in 2006 with Steve Davis, Vernon Kay, Bradley Walsh and Ronnie O'Sullivan .

Summary: Referee Michaela Tabb has left the World Snooker circuit . Tabb, 47, was the first female to referee a World Championship final . The Scot refereed on the circuit for 14 years .


A Chelsea fan on Twitter - @TalkoftheBridge – tweeted recently: 'I dread the day John Terry retires more than I dread my own death.' At first it makes shocking reading, but when you factor in the extreme passion of football fans, the love they have for their club, and the astonishingly high regard Chelsea fans have for their captain, it all makes sense. It should be interpreted in the same way as Bill Shankly’s famous quote: 'Football is not a matter of life and death, it’s more important that that.' Here’s another way of saying it. Chelsea will not be able to replace Terry when he finally retires. England have had to move on already. But the question remains, how on earth will Chelsea cope when the inevitable happens? Life and Chelsea Football Club will go on of course, but reflecting on yet another incredible man-of-the-match performance from Terry at Wembley, it occurred to me that he is unique. John Terry and Jose Mourinho celebrate on the Wembley pitch after Chelsea's win on Sunday . Not so long ago some were declaring Terry was finished. He couldn’t train properly, we were told. He couldn’t play two games in a week apparently. The truth is very different. Andre Villas-Boas' ridiculous high line ensured this over-hyped manager got the worst from Terry and made the player look vulnerable. And then Rafa Benitez arrived to seemingly finish off the destruction of arguably Chelsea’s greatest ever player. Jose Mourinho has resurrected the King of Stamford Bridge. It is now a major cause for concern among Chelsea fans if Terry isn’t in the starting line-up. So in playing terms, he is still the first name on the team sheet, even with the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa, Nemanja Matic and Eden Hazard at the club. But the love for Terry among Chelsea fans is about so much more than him being a very good centre half. And that’s why he is seemingly irreplaceable. Terry beat Hugo Lloris to score Chelsea's crucial first goal in the Capital One Cup final . The Blues captain ran off to celebrate after breaking the deadlock at Wembley... And he led the celebrations at the end as the Chelsea players partied after winning the League Cup . He came through the youth ranks, and is now a revered Chelsea captain. His team-mates respect him, and they listen to him. The fans still idolise him. The football world laughed when he lifted the Champions League trophy with his full kit on despite being suspended for that final. But most if not all Chelsea fans understood it. Terry was a huge part of that journey, and in their minds he belonged on that podium, he deserved the champagne, and he deserved to be wearing the shirt that night as the celebrations began. The cynics and critics will go on and on about Terry’s indiscretions – some alleged, some not. He’s far from perfect of course, a bit like the rest of us. And I wouldn’t say Chelsea fans don’t care about any of

Summary: John Terry was man of the match as Chelsea won the Capital One Cup . Terry is on course to lift his fourth Premier League title as captain . Has been a mainstay throughout most successful period in club's history . Chelsea have a huge task replacing Terry when he eventually retires . READ: Terry admits he's fighting for his family's future at Chelsea . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


England were warned they would be ‘foolish’ not to consider Kevin Pietersen for an Ashes Test return — by an Aussie. Pietersen, 34, signed a contract with Surrey on Wednesday to play county cricket after IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad agreed to release him from the majority of his contract. Sunrisers coach Tom Moody, a former Aussie Test star who also played for Worcestershire, admires Pietersen’s bid to relaunch his England career. Pietersen was axed by England following their 5-0 Ashes whitewash in Australia last winter . He said: ‘There’s a lot of water that has to pass under the bridge first, and that includes him showing he’s going to be regularly fit for long periods of time. He also needs to prove his form. ‘If you put those two things together, I think England would be foolish not to consider him as a genuine option. You can’t help but admire his motivation to try to scale Everest again in Test cricket.’ Pietersen was sacked by England following the 2013-14 Ashes defeat but has been tempted back to Surrey after incoming England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves hinted he could return to the Test arena by scoring heavily in county cricket. Kevin Pietersen will have nine County Championship matches for Surrey to impress England's selectors . He's secured a released from Sunrisers Hyderabad to stake his claim for an England return in the Ashes . Moody, whose Sunrisers will get Pietersen back if they reach the IPL knockout stage, anticipates a successful return to The Oval for Pietersen. ‘I think there is a small chance,’ he said of a Test recall. ‘But I think that’s enough to motivate him. ‘He’s got an agenda — to score as many runs as he can to make it near-on impossible for the selectors to ignore him. Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody believes England would be 'foolish' not to welcome back Pietersen . Surrey’s director of cricket Alec Stewart is happy to welcome back the batsman on a contract initially for Championship cricket which could evolve during the season. Stewart said: ‘He has ambitions to play for England — and to do that, or even be considered, he has to score big runs. ‘That’s why we’ve signed him (so that) he gets those hundreds, those double-hundreds. After that, it’s down to the selectors.’ Pietersen, who will donate his Surrey wages to his charitable foundation, insists he will have no problem working with England captain Alastair Cook and coach Peter Moores. Pietersen started the year by playing more short form cricket for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash . ‘Even if this does not work out and I do not get back in the England team, I will at least end my career knowing I gave it another shot,’ Pietersen said in his Daily Telegraph column. ‘I would kick myself for a long time if I walked away now, without having a go. All I am looking for is a fair opportunity to play for England again. I just want a blank sheet of paper, and

Summary: Kevin Pietersen signs with Surrey for the County Championship . Pietersen negotiated a released from Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL . He will have nine games to impress England selectors before the Ashes . This summer's Ashes begin in Cardiff in July . Pietersen was axed by England in February 2014 following Ashes debacle .


Jose Mourinho says skipper John Terry is 'guaranteed' to stay at Chelsea next season. Terry is out of contract in the summer, but terms over a new 12-month deal are close to be being agreed. And Mourinho insists Terry is certain to stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of the campaign. VIDEOS Scroll down to watch . John Terry will sign a new contract with Chelsea to stay at the club for another year, Jose Mourinho confirmed . Mourinho wants to see Terry leading his side again next season and has guaranteed that his skipper will stay . Mourinho's words come after Terry spoke out about his bid to earn a new deal at Stamford Bridge . Terry has a word with Mourinho as they embrace on the Wembley pitch after winning the Capital One Cup . When asked about when his captain's contract situation would be sorted on Tuesday, Mourinho said: 'Yes, it will be before the end of the season for sure. 'What I can guarantee is he will be a Chelsea player next season. I can guarantee that. 'To guarantee that, it's because I know what my board tell me and what the player tells me. No doubts he is going to get his contract, no doubts. I think it's around that (terms agreed but not signed).' Mourinho's words come after Terry spoke out following the Capital One Cup final about his bid to earn a new deal at Stamford Bridge. Mourinho was certain that Terry was going to be part of his squad for the 2015-16 Premier League season . Mourinho and Terry pose together with the Capital One Cup at Wembley Stadium on Sunday . Terry scored Chelsea's opener at Wembley and then held firm in defence as the Blues ran out 2-0 winners over Tottenham and afterwards he revealed his inspiration came from trying to prove people wrong who had written him off. 'I am fighting for myself and my family, and to prove people wrong,' he said. 'It doesn't come much bigger than that. I want to give it everything. 'I don't know how long I have left. Hopefully I have a few years left but if this is my last year then I hope it will go out on a bang. The Chelsea boss could bring Kurt Zouma into midfield again in the absence of Nemanja Matic . It looks like Mourinho and Terry will be spending at least another year together at Stamford Bridge . 'I have my little target to play next year but beyond that, two or three years (more), I don't know.' Mourinho refused to confirm whether Kurt Zouma would again start in midfield against West Ham on Wednesday with Nemanja Matic and John Obi Mikel both still out through suspension and injury respectively. 'I don't play same team (as at Wembley), that's for sure,' Mourinho said. 'He (Zouma) is not a midfield player. He is not going to be a midfielder. That is completely clear. It's not his future. 'But the team is better when you know the

Summary: Jose Mourinho confirmed that John Terry will be at Chelsea next season . The Chelsea captain's current contract runs out at the end of the campaign . Terry will be rewarded for his fine form with a new one-year deal .


A former Australian Survivor contestant who tried to murder his ex-girlfriend so the couple could 'be together for eternity' has lost an appeal in the NSW supreme court. Joel Betts will spend at least 11 years behind bars and could be in jail for up to 16 years after his 2012 sentence for stabbing Samantha Holland was upheld on Tuesday morning. During sentencing for the 2010 attack, which happened at the couple's Chippendale apartment in Sydney's inner-city, Judge Robert Toner said Betts intended to kill the 24-year-old because he couldn't persuade her to reunite with him. Joel Betts (rigjt) will spend at least 11 years behind bars and could be in jail for up to 16 years after his 2012 sentence for stabbing Samantha Holland (left) was upheld on Tuesday morning . Judge Robert Toner said Betts (right) intended to kill the 24-year-old (left) because he couldn't persuade her to reunite with him . While stabbing Ms Holland 26 times, Betts told her: 'I want us to die together so we can be together for eternity.' Betts pleaded guilty to the attempted murder in February 2012. Judge Toner found that 'profound jealousy' had motivated Betts to try and kill Ms Holland as she went to leave their home unit. She had gone there to collect her belongings after ending the relationship. He had promised he would not be home but he was and tried to persuade Ms Holland to resume the relationship. She refused, telling him 'I'm done', and tried to leave. As she turned towards the door, Betts stabbed her in the back and also stabbed himself in an attempted suicide. Betts pleaded guilty to the attempted murder in February 2012 . Ms Holland tried several times to escape. In one attempt she told Betts to hand her the knife if he wanted them to die together in 'the Romeo and Juliet love scenario he had in mind'. After a 45-minute ordeal, she stabbed Betts in the stomach and jumped onto a neighbour's balcony in blood-soaked underwear. Ms Holland testified during the trial she still struggled to understand 'how someone who professed to love me was the one who wanted to cause the most harm'. 'I was stabbed, detained and forced to jump from a third-floor balcony to save my life... I had no intention of dying,' she said.

Summary: Joel Betts was sentenced to at least 11 years behind bars and could be in jail for up to 16 years . The former Australian Survivor contestant lost his appeal in the NSW supreme court on Tuesday . Betts pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Samantha Holland in 2010 in February 2012 . The attack took place at the couple's Chippendale apartment in Sydney's inner-city . While stabbing Ms Holland 26 times, Betts told her: 'I want us to die together so we can be together for eternity'


The founder and leader of a controversial Atlanta-based megachurch has taken down his online appeal for 200,000 people to each donate '$300 or more' so that he can buy a $65 million private jet amid a media backlash. Reverend Creflo Dollar, 53, is the head of the World Changers Church International, a Christian ministry centered around the prosperity gospel, which preaches that God wants to bless the faithful with earthly riches. The televangelist, who is one of the most prominent African-American preachers in the United States, last week put a five-minute video up on his website asking for donations for a Gulfstream G650 - which claims to be the fastest plane ever built in civilian aviation - so that 'World Changers Church International can continue to blanket the globe with the Gospel of grace'. Open palm: Reverend Creflo Dollar of the World Changers Church International wants 200,000 people from across the world to each donate '$300 or more' so that he can buy the world's fastest private jet . News of the plea broke soon after it was posted, with snarky headlines aplenty, including You Better Fly Commercial, Creflo Dollar, Jesus Wants Me to Have This Jet and Creflo Dollar Needs a Fancy Private Jet. The webpage, as of Sunday afternoon, had been shuttered, WXIA first reported. However, the faithful may still donate to the cause via the World Changers donation site, which remains open. Dollar - who is known to own two Rolls Royce's and multi-million dollar homes in Atlanta and New Jersey - last hit headlines in 2012, after being arrested for allegedly attacking his 15-year-old daughter. Battling: This notice has been posted on the church's website, pleading for donations so that Dollar can 'continue reaching a lost and dying world for the Lord Jesus Christ' Goal: Dollar wants to spend the $65 million he hopes to make in donations on a Gulfstream G650 business jet, a plane favored by billionaires that bills itself as the fastest plane built in civil aviation . Televangelist: Creflo Dollar is the founder of World Changers Church International, which has about 30,000 members and an 8,500 seater amphitheater in Atlanta called the 'World Dome' Among the billionaires who own a Gulfstream G650 are Steve Jobs' wife Lauren Powell Jobs, Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn add Nike co-founder Phil Knight. There is a long waiting list for the aircraft, with the next round of planes not due until 2017. According to the Creflo Dollar Ministry's website: 'The ministry's current airplane, was built in 1984, purchased by the ministry in 1999 and has since logged four million miles. 'Recently on an overseas trip to a global conference, one of the engines failed. Arrested: The Reverend was charged in 2012 for allegedly attacking his teenage daughter . 'By the grace of God, the expert pilot, who's flown with Creflo for almost 20 years, landed the plane safely without injury or harm to any passengers.' The Christian Post first reported that Dollar insisted that he needs the jet to continue sharing the word of Jesus. He preaches all

Summary: Atlanta-based Reverend Creflo Dollar, head of World Changers Church International, is no longer directly asking for money for a private jet . However, the 53-year-old multi-millionaire has kept the donation portal on his website open, so the faithful may still throw money at the cause . Dollar preaches 'that God wants to bless the faithful with earthly riches' and the church has about 30,000 members . Has appealed online for 200,000 people to donate $300 so he can buy Gulfstream G650, worth $65 million and favored by billionaires . Says the plane is essential for him to 'reach a lost and dying world for the Lord Jesus Christ'


Being overly sensitive to sound could have been the key to the creativity of geniuses like Charles Darwin (pictured), scientists believe . We all find noise annoying – but if it really bothers you it could be because you're a genius. Being overly sensitive to sound could have been the key to the creativity of geniuses like Charles Darwin and Franz Kafka – who both complained of their difficulty of filtering out noise – research has revealed. Psychologists now believe that an inability to shut out irrelevant sensory information could be strongly linked to creativity. French writer Marcel Proust was famous for wearing earplugs and lining his bedroom with cork to block out the outside sound while he worked. And Kafka once said 'I need solitude for my writing; not "like a hermit" - that wouldn't be enough - but like a dead man.' Darwin and write Anton Chekhov were also known to have complained about how they found it difficult to filter out noise. Scientists at Northwestern University, Illinois, tested 100 people on their ability to find original solutions to problems and found strong links between an inability to shut out irrelevant audio stimuli, dubbed 'leaky' sensory gating, and creativity. In tests 100 people were provided solutions to scenarios, with the challenge of coming up with as many original answers as possible. This was designed to measure their level of 'real world creative achievement'. The findings, published in the journal Neuropsychologia, suggest those with the affliction might find it easier to think creatively as they can focus on a wide range of things simultaneously. Darya Zabelina, a PhD psychology student at Northwestern University in Illinois said: 'If funnelled in the right direction, these sensitivities can make life more rich and meaningful, giving experiences more subtlety.'

Summary: Inability to shut out irrelevant sounds could be linked to creativity . Being overly sensitive to sounds could be key to genius, scientists say . Charles Darwin among great minds who complained about too much noise .


This week, China presented its toughest and bravest women to the world. The country's first ever female SWAT team, known as 'Snow Eagle', was unveiled on Wednesday in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in western China, according to the People's Daily Online. The crack team of female soldiers has been trained by the Chinese border police before they were picked to form the specially-created division. Scroll down for video . Snow Eagle: China's first female SWAT team was formed this week, consisting of 34 members . 'To pull out the gun, I only need 0.3 seconds and then make the first shot in another 0.3 seconds,' said Liu Siqi, who is the team's top marksman and has served in the border police for four years. Miss Liu said the shooting skill is the result of continuous training for at least six hours every day all through the year. She has already fired over 10,000 shots during three years of training. Taking aim: The Team's top marksman can pull out a gun and shoot down the target in 0.6 seconds . Climbing higher: The members demonstrated a series of combat during the inauguration ceremony . 'When I had really good shooting scores, sometimes full scores, I would be so thrilled,' said another member, Mi Xue. 'I would take the target sheet back to my dorm and pin it on the wall. I would smile whenever I see it.' The 34 members all sport the same 'basin' haircut and wear bright-red berets, which has earned them the nickname 'Little Red Caps'. Intense training: Members have gone through continuous training on shooting for at least six hours every day . Special force: The team is set to be tasked with responding to any emergency situations in times of possible future terror attacks . During their inauguration ceremony this week, the women demonstrated a series of combat and shooting skills. They also showed a softer side and performed music to the media with a zither and ukulele after training. According to Chinese media, the team will conduct further training camps and be tasked with responding to any emergency situations including terror attacks. 'Snow Eagle' is based in China's troubled far west region, Xinjiang, where ethnic conflicts between Uyghur and Han have caused unrest in the past. Zhang Chunxian, the Communist Party Secretary of the autonomous region, confirmed this week there have been individuals from Xinjiang travelling to Syria and Iraq to join ISIS, reported the People's Daily Online. The provincial capital Urumqi witnessed a major riot in July 2009, which involved at least 1,000 Uyghurs and left 197 dead, according to Chinese media. Border guarding: These female soldiers are stationed in western China where ethnic conflicts are a source of unrest .

Summary: The 34-member 'Snow Eagle' team was unveiled this week . The all-woman team is based in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region . Members have been trained as part of Xinjiang's border police . One soldier boasted she could draw her gun in 0.3 seconds and take a shot 0.3 seconds later . Top marksman shoots down five targets in three seconds . The team will be called in to deal with terror threats .


Engineers are working on the Bloodhound- the supersonic car that's faster than a speeding bullet which is hoped to break the land speed record. The British-made vehicle, which is powered by a Eurofighter jet engine and a rocket, is being built as the fastest car in the world to beat the 763mph (1228km/h) current record which was set by Thrust Supersonic car on 15 October 1997. Bloodhound is being put together at its design centre in Avonmouth, Bristol as part of a private venture although it has substantial in-kind support from the UK government and is being used as a education resource with the hope that it will encourage more pupils to follow science and technology-related courses. The project team consists of some of the world’s most revered engineering talent, led by project director Richard Noble and will be driven by Andy Green. A jet engine is moved underneath a body panel of the Bloodhound vehicle currently taking shape at its design centre in Avonmouth on March 5 . Kayleigh Williams from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and build technician Rupert Byrce-Morris put the cockpit glass cover in place as they work on the Bloodhound . The British-made vehicle, which is powered by a Eurofighter jet engine and a rocket, is being built as the fastest car in the world to beat the 763mph (1228km/h) current record which was set by Thrust Supersonic car on 15 October 1997 . A mock up of what the completed supercar will finally look like goes on display in a British street to the amusement of passersby and a police officer . The car has a slender body of approximately 13.4m length with two front wheels within the body and two rear wheels mounted externally within wheel fairings . It weighs 7.5 tonnes and the engines produce more than 135,000 horsepower - more than 6 times the power of all the Formula 1 cars on a starting grid put together . Engineers work on the carbon-fibre body of the Bloodhound vehicle, which is powered by a massive Eurofighter jet engine and a rocket . It is hoped that when finished, the Bloodhound car, which is powered by a Eurofighter jet engine and a rocket, will break the current land speed record of 763mph or 1228km/h . The huge EJ200 jet engine (pictured) is so powerful it would be able to suck all the air out of an average sized house in three seconds . Engineers work on the wiring loom in the rear end of the Bloodhound vehicle which is a private venture although it has substantial in-kind support from the UK government . The supersonic vehicle is also being used as a education resource with the hope that it will encourage more pupils to follow science and technology-related courses . The project team consists of some of the world’s most revered engineering talent, led by project director Richard Noble and the car will be driven by Andy Green . Work continues on electrical components for the Bloodhound a private venture led by project director

Summary: The supersonic Bloodhound car is currently being put together at its design centre in Avonmouth, Bristol . Complete it will do 0m to 1000m in just 55 seconds and travel faster than a bullet fired from a Magnum 357 . Project director Richard Noble is hoping the car will beat the land speed record of 763mph- set by Thrust SSC .


The father of a victim of the Germanwings disaster has made an emotional appeal for airlines to 'look after their pilots properly' to make sure another tragedy 'never happens'. Philip Bramley, whose 28-year-old son Paul was one of three Britons on board the ill-fated Airbus A320, said the 150 who lost their lives should 'not be forgotten'. Speaking at a memorial near the crash site in the French Alps, Mr Bramley fought back his tears as he talked about his son. Scroll down for video . Emotional appeal: Philip Bramley, whose 28-year-old son Paul (seen in the photograph) was one of three Britons on board the ill-fated Airbus A320, said the 150 who lost their lives should 'not be forgotten' Grief: Speaking at a memorial near the crash site in the French Alps, Mr Bramley (centre) fought back his tears as he talked about his son, who was returning from a short holiday in Barcelona on the doomed flight . Paul Bramley, from Hull, was studying hospitality and hotel management in Lucerne, Switzerland, where he was about to start an internship after travelling with Ms Tiirik. He had been to Barcelona after completing his first term of college for a few days’ holiday with friends. Mr Bramley was flying back to the UK via Dusseldorf to see his family. Father-of two Martyn Matthews, from Wolverhampton, seven-month-old Julian Pracz-Bandres, from Manchester, and his mother Marina Bandres Lopez Belio, 37, were also among the dead. Philip Bramley today told Sky News that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz was 'ill' and his motivation for deliberately downing the plane was 'irrelevant'. He said: 'What is relevant, is that it should never happen again; my son and everyone on that plane should not be forgotten, ever. I don't want it to be forgotten, ever.' 'I believe the airlines should be more transparent and our finest pilots looked after properly. We put our lives and our children's lives in their hands. 'I want to see this cloud over this town lifted and the natural beauty be restored and not to be remembered by the action of a single person.' Tribute: Philip Bramley told Sky News that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz was 'ill' and his motivation for deliberately downing the plane was 'irrelevant'. Above, Mr Bramley holds a photo of his son at the victims' memorial . Loss: Philip Bramley, far left, is comforted by loved ones in front of a monument for the victims of the crash . A special Mass was held today in Dignes to honour the victims and support their families. Bishop Jean-Philippe Nault led the Mass, attended by about 200 people from the surrounding region, deeply shaken by the crash. It was the deadliest crash on French soil in decades. Questions continue to be asked about Lubitz's mental and physical health days after he locked the captain out of the Airbus' cockpit and bringing down the aircraft. It was claimed today that the pilot may have sought treatment for problems with his vision in the weeks leading up to the crash. Prayer: A special Mass was held

Summary: Philip Bramley lost his 28-year-old son Paul in the Germanwings disaster . He fought back the tears as he said the victims should 'not be forgotten' Urged airlines to 'look after pilots properly' to prevent another tragedy .


Sporty Jemma Rozier (pictured) was found slumped in the driver's seat of her car after suffering a heart attack while driving to a party on March 14 . A sporty 28-year-old woman with an existing heart condition died after suffering a fatal heart attack at the wheel of her car while driving to a party. Jemma Rozier, 28, from Swindon Village in Gloucestershire, was found slumped in the driver's seat of her car at a junction. Paramedics were called and she was taken to hospital but doctors were unable to save her. Her heartbroken mother Clare, 49, said: 'It shouldn't be this way round. Devastation is the first thing that hits you. 'We were talking about her finding a husband and having children. 'She was just a normal 28-year-old living her life.' Tragedy struck after Ms Rozier left her family home and headed to a party at around 8.45pm on March 14. She was found unconscious in her car just a few miles away by a passer-by who dialled 999. Ms Rozier, who worked at Capita Insurance in Bishop's Cleeve, was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where doctors could not save her. The keen sportswoman had a 'floppy valve' due to a heart condition but lived an active life and had shown no signs of ill health before the incident. She was a Brownie leader in Guiting Power, a keen cyclist and had recently taken up salsa dancing. Her mother added: 'She'd had regular check-ups and everything was fine. 'She was fun-loving. She was very keen on fitness. She cycled everywhere and went running with me. We're all runners in the family. 'I don't think many people probably knew about her heart condition, because it didn't restrict her. 'Never once was it a problem for her. It was a complete shock.' Ms Rozier was a Brownie leader in Guiting Power, a keen cyclist and had recently taken up salsa dancing . Her father Edward, 54, said: 'It was all so surreal until we went through and saw Jemma. We went through the motions but it just didn't seem real.' Jemma leaves behind her younger sister, Natalie, 25, who recently returned from a 13-month trip around Australia, New Zealand and America. Natalie, a fitness instructor, said: 'She meant the world to me. We were best friends as well as sisters.' Jemma's funeral takes place 2.30pm Friday March 27 at St Michael's Church in Guiting Power. Ms Rozier was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where doctors battled in vain to save her . The mitral valve separates the upper left heart chamber from the lower left heart chamber, and helps control blood flow through the heart. During each heartbeat the smaller upper chambers of the heart contract to push blood into the larger lower chambers. The mitral valve opens to allow this passage of blood from the left atrium, and closes when the left ventricle is full of blood, to prevent backflow. When the valve closes, its two leaflets (flaps) normally seal the valve shut. Tendons attached to these flaps keep them taut and

Summary: Jemma Rozier, 28, suffered a fatal heart attack while driving to a party . She had a heart condition relating to her heart valves but lived an active life . Fitness fanatic Jemma was found unconscious in her car on March 14 . She was rushed to hospital but despite the best efforts of medics she died . Her devastated family have paid tribute to their 'fun loving best friend'


He walked away from chart toppers One Direction because, in his own words, he wanted to be a regular 22-year-old. But on Saturday afternoon Zayn Malik confirmed persistent rumours that he has teamed up with hit producer Naughty Boy during an apparent break at a London recording studio. The singer, whose first appearance at the studio came just 24-hours after his shock departure from the boy band, was joined by the producer on a studio stairwell, where they idled close to an open window. Scroll down for video . So much for the simple life! In a MailOnline picture exclusive, Zayn Malik is seen with hit producer Naughty Boy at a London recording studio on Saturday afternoon . Zayn sported the same denim jacket and skinny jeans he wore for the departure from the London home he shares with fiancée Perrie Edwards earlier that day. With his hair tied in a trendy top-knot, the singer chatted with Naughty Boy - real name Shahid Khan -for a few moments before making his way back inside. At one point the producer appeared to be talking earnestly with Zayn, one hand pressed to the pop star's chest as they stood face to face. Stay right there: Naughty Boy - real name Shahid Khan - waited for Zayn as the singer made his way down the stairwell . Close: The two friends' joint appearance seems to confirm persistent rumours that they are collaborating on new music . Just a regular guy: Zayn was seen idling on the stairwell after taking a break . Much to discuss: The pair evidently had plenty to talk about during their first sighting since Zayn's shock announcement earlier this week . Walk this way: Pop star Zayn looked glum, making an exit with his head bowed while Naughty Boy followed close behind . After an emotionally exhausting week that saw him jet back from South East Asia prior to making his announcement the singer looked completely exhausted. Keeping his head bowed and with his eyes partially closed, Zayn seemed in dire need of a good night's sleep during his first appearance with Naughty Boy. The producer has previously helped transform the careers of hit-makers Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Emeli Sande. Here he comes: Zayn was instantly recognisable as he ventured down the stairwell while producer Naughty Boy waited in an open doorway . Big things coming: The recording maestro has previously helped transform the careers of hit-makers Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Emeli Sande . In you go: Zayn passes the producer as he makes his way into the studio on Saturday . Walking away? Speaking to The Sun just six hours after saying that he wanted to be 'out of the spotlight', Zayn confirmed that his plan was to 'Be myself for a bit. Write and relax and chill' Looking ahead: The singer added that he had never felt more in control in his life and was seen hitting the recording studio in London the very next day . Meanwhile it has emerged that Zayn's new solo material will

Summary: Singer announced shock departure from One Direction this week . Insisted he was walking away to be 'a normal 22-year-old boy' Was seen visiting recording studio just 24-hours later . Naughty Boy helped transform careers of Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran .


It was a memorable night for Interstellar and Kingsman: The Secret Service as the 20th Jameson Empire Awards celebrated another 12 months of cinema in London on Sunday evening. Helmed by British director Christopher Nolan and starring Jessica Chastain, Interstellar walked away with two of the night’s biggest prizes – Best Film and Best Director for Nolan. Both were in attendance at Park Lane’s Grosvenor House, but their overwhelming success on the night was matched by that of the British spy-caper. Scroll down for video and full list of winners . Out of this world: It was a clean sweep for Interstellar at the 20th Jameson Empire Awards on Sunday evening; the movie Best Film and Best Director for Nolan, who was joined on the night by glamorous leading lady Jessica Chastain . Despite the absence of principal cast-members Taron Egerton and Colin Firth, the Matthew Vaughn directed spoof – nominated in four categories – claimed awards for Best British Film and Best Newcomer. The latter went to rising star Egerton, whose filming commitments as Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards in a biopic about the former skier saw him miss the event. But while the actor was unable to collect his award in person, co-star Mark Strong was on hand to bestow the Best Thriller award – won by The Imitation Game – to Alex Lawther. Success: The Empire Awards credited Nolan with Best Director for the science fiction epic, which is set on a planet Earth blighted by crop shortages . Award winners: The cast of Kingsman: The Secret Service receive the award for Best British Film. (L-R) Sophie Cookson, screenwriter Jane Goldman, Sofia Boutella, Mark Strong, Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons . Absent: Principal cast-members Colin Firth and Taron Egerton were missing on a special night for the spy-spoof . In the absence of leading stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightley, the young actor gratefully accepted the accolade on behalf of the Oscar-nominated film. Elsewhere Knightley – currently expecting her first child with husband James Righton – lost out in the Best Actress category. Somewhat inevitably it was Rosamund Pike who triumphed for her stirring performance alongside Ben Affleck in Gone Girl – a role that previously won her deserved nominations at the Golden Globes and 87th annual Academy Awards. Special honour: Mark Strong was also on hand to present the award for Best Thriller to The Imitation Game star Alex Lawther . Recognition: Andy Sekis won the award for Best Actor following his portrayal of Caesar in Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, whille Karen Gillan won the award for Best Female Newcomer courtesy of her post Doctor Who role in Marvel adventure Guardians Of The Galaxy . In attendance: Nolan and Chastain toast the success of Interstellar after taking the stage at London's Grosvenor House hotel . Accepting her award via video link on Sunday evening she told the audience: ‘I cannot believe that the one time I can’t attend an award ceremony is the one time I win. ‘I’ve become so accomplished at losing I have no

Summary: Both films shared four awards at London's Grosvenor House hotel . Christopher Nolan's Interstellar won Best Film and Best Director accolades . Nolan also claimed Empire Inspiration honour . Kingsman: The Secret Service named Best British Film . Rising star Taron Egerton named Best Newcomer . Both Egerton and co-star Colin Firth missed annual ceremony .


Italy boss Antonio Conte has suggested that he was Manchester United's prime target last year before they appointed Louis van Gaal as their new manager. The Red Devils were in search of a new man in the Old Trafford hotseat following the ill-fated reign of David Moyes and then Ryan Giggs' short stint as caretaker manager until the end of the season, once the former was sacked in April. Both Conte and Van Gaal were available to work elsewhere ahead of this campaign as the duo left Juventus and Holland respectively. Antonio Conte has suggested that Manchester United were keen for him to become their manager last year . Conte has hinted he was their prime target before the appointment of current Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal . 'The English team that looked for me ended up signing the Coach of a national team,' Conte told TV show Grand Hotel Chiambretti. 'But my challenge with the national team is personal. Becoming a Coach where usually the job is to select players, it is inspiring.' The 45-year-old subsequently was appointed the manager of his national side in August - where he has led Italy to five wins and one defeat in his first six games in charge. Conte (centre) has led Italy to five wins and one defeat in his first six games in charge of the Azzurri .

Summary: Louis van Gaal was appointed Manchester United manager last May . Van Gaal joined United after his Holland World Cup commitments ended . Antonio Conte has guided Italy to five wins and one defeat so far .


Manchester United are still able to attract star players such as Angel di Maria and Juan Mata to Old Trafford despite being in debt because they continue to make the most income in the Barclays Premier League. The Old Trafford outfit are in £342million of debt which has lingered at the club since the Glazer takeover back in May 2005. However the Premier giants are able to compete for the world's best players because they remain a global attraction. Arsenal . Income: £298.7m (MD £100.2m,TV: £120.8m, Com £77.7m) Wages: £166.4m (56% of income) Pre-tax profit: £3.8m . Debt: £240.5m . Healthy revenues easily cover ‘good debt’ borrowed for stadium. Will allow regular star buys like Alexis Sanchez. Aston Villa . Income: £116.9m (MD £12.8m, TV £72.7m, Com £31.4m) Wages: £69m (59% of income) Pre-tax loss: £3m . Debt: £104m . Continue to struggle on the pitch after budget cuts by Randy Lerner, whose loans keep them afloat. Dread the drop. Burnley . Income: £19.6m (MD £3.9m, TV £11.9m, Com £3.8m) Wages: £16m (82% of income) Pre-tax loss: £7.6m . Debt: £8m . Well run, only lost cash last season through promotion bonuses. Will earn much more this term. Chelsea . Income: £320m (MD £71m, TV £140m, Com £109m) Wages: £193m (60% of income) Pre-tax profit: £19.1m . Debt: £958m . Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas are playing key roles as Chelsea cement status as a powerhouse on and off the pitch. Crystal Palace . Income: £96m (MD £11m, TV £74m, Com £11m) Wages: £38m (40% of income) Pre-tax profit: £20m . Debt: £7m . Steve Parish wants new investment to take Palace ‘to the next level’. They’re slowly becoming secure in the Premier League. Everton . Income: £120.5m (MD £19.3m, TV £88.5m, Com £12.7m) Wages: £69m (57% of income) Pre-tax profit: £28.2m . Debt: £28m . As with their £28m record signing Romelu Lukaku, fans expect more than they’re getting this season. Hull . Income: £84.4m (MD £7.4m, TV £68m, Com £9m) Wages: £39m (46% of income) Pre-tax profit: £3.3m . Debt: £71m . Assem Allam has amassed debt and caused controversy in trying to stabilise Hull but has invested heavily to improve the squad. Leicester . Income: £23m (Breakdown of Leicester’s income unclear) Wages: £30m (130% of income) Pre-tax loss: £20m . Debt: £103m . Financial picture is as clear as their survival chances — not good. Loss-making, dependent on owners. Liverpool . Income: £255.6m (MD £50.9m, TV £100.9m, Com £103.8m) Wages: £144m (56% of income) Pre-tax profit: £5.5m . Debt: £127m . Chaos of the previous era is receding as the finances stabilise and Brendan Rodgers is given time to build. Man City . Income: £346.5m (MD £47.5m, TV £133.2m, Com £165.8m) Wages: £205m (59% of income) Pre-tax loss: £17.7m . Debt: £67m . Still losing money despite TV cash and Middle East income. Buys like £32.5m flop Eliaquim Mangala don’t help. Man Utd . Income: £433.1m (MD £108.1m, TV £135.7m, Com £189.3m) Wages: £215m (50% of income) Pre-tax profit: £67.9m . Debt: £342m . Debt lingers from Glazer deal

Summary: CLICK HERE to read Nick Harris' full story on the Premier League's 'boom-and-bust culture' Sportsmail's graphic details exactly what state each Premier League club is currently in . Chelsea's debts are the highest, approaching £1billion owed to Roman Abramovich . At the other end of the scale, Tottenham and Swansea are debt-free, while West Brom have just £1million .


Investigators used a GPS device that was in a New Jersey man's vehicle to find the body of his wife, who had been missing since New Year's Eve, along the side of a rural road in Maryland, a New Jersey prosecutor said Wednesday. The body of Erica Crippen, 26, was found under branches and brush in Sykesville, Maryland, on Tuesday; she was wrapped in a blanket; her arms, legs and neck were bound with an electrical cord and duct tape was on her face and nose, Burlington County Prosecutor Robert Bernardi said. Crippen's husband, Kyle Crosby, 28, was charged in January with murder in his wife's death. He remained in jail Wednesday. Court and jail records didn't list a lawyer for him. Bernardi said that after Crosby's arrest, investigators found a GPS device in his Ford Taurus that contained 8,500 points, or what the prosecutor characterized as 'bread crumbs' that showed where the vehicle had stopped. Scroll down for video . Charged: Kyle Crosby, 28 (left), stands accused in the murder of his 26-year-old wife, Erica Crippen. Crosby's 67-year-old mother, Jo Crosby (right), allegedly helped him. She was charged with hindering and tampering with physical evidence . Finally found: The body of 26-year-old Erica Crippen (right) was found Tuesday underneath a pile of branches and limbs in Carroll County, Maryland. Her husband, Kyle Crosby (left), had already been charged with murder . Scene: The body of Erica Crippen, 26, was found under branches and brush in Sykesville, Maryland, northeast of Balitomore on Tuesday afternoon wrapped in a blanket . Crippen's body was found less than 100 feet from one of the points, Bernardi said. It's unclear how or when Crippen died but authorities believe Crosby dumped her body either on the evening of January 10 or morning of January 11, Bernardi said. An autopsy was scheduled in Baltimore. Investigators searched three times in Maryland for her body, but their efforts were hampered by the brutal winter, the prosecutor said. The couple lived in Mount Laurel with their infant daughter and Crippen's seven-year-old daughter from a prior relationship. Crippen's body was found the same week Crosby's 67-year-old mother, Jo, was charged in the case with hindering and tampering with physical evidence. Authorities allege Jo Crosby deleted several text messages from her phone sent to her son the morning police believe he killed his wife. According to an affidavit, at least 15 text messages between her and her son on New Year's Eve were retrieved during a forensic examination of their cellphones. The two also had an 18-minute phone conversation, according to an affidavit obtained by The Associated Press through an open records request. Murder: The Mount Laurel woman had an electrical cord around her neck and duct tape binding her hands and feet; the cold weather preserved the body, police said . Press conference: Mount Laurel Police Chief Dennis Cribben (left) announces the discovery of Erica Crippen's Tuesday, while Burlington County Prosecutor Robert Bernardi announced charges against Crosby . Jo Crosby eventually admitted deleting the messages when she learned authorities were coming to

Summary: Erica Crippen, 26, has been missing, presumed dead since New Years Eve . Her husband, Kyle Crosby, 28, was charged with her murder in January . On Tuesday investigators found her body in Sykesville, Maryland . Her arms, legs and neck were bound and her face duct taped . Police used the GPS in Crosby's car to locate the body . They say Jo Crosby, 67, helped cover up the murder .


A 12-year-old boy's mother and stepmother assaulted two of his female classmates after he said they were bullying him, police have said. The mother, Teri Johnson, 29, and stepmother, Inez Hernandez, 33, drove to Cooper Academy in Fresno, California last week and allegedly attacked the girls, aged 12 and 13, in the school's cafeteria while around 100 people looked on. They targeted the girls after the boy pointed out the alleged bullies, police told KFSN. The women said that they had first gone to school officials to stop the ongoing bullying, police said. Scroll down for video . Arrests: Mother Teri Johnson, 29, (left) and stepmother Inez Hernandez, 33, (right) allegedly attacked two girls, aged 12 and 13, who had been bullying their son. They assaulted the girls in the school cafeteria . 'They said nothing was being done,' Fresno Police Lt. Joe Gomez said. 'That's their allegation.' No one was injured in the March 17 incident. But the women were arrested on suspicion of felony conspiracy and misdemeanor cruelty to a child. The boy's 15-year-old sister was also arrested for allegedly assaulting an official who was attempting to break up the fight by pushing her, Gomez said. Even the 12-year-old boy was arrested on a conspiracy charges for allegedly initiating the fight. 'He wasn't involved in the fight, but clearly he pointed out the two teenagers that were allegedly causing him problems,' Gomez said. Scene: The boy pointed out the girls to the two women on the Cooper Academy campus and they then allegedly attacked. The boy and his 15-year-old sister were also arrested for their parts in the assault . The Fresno Unified School District issued a statement to KFSN saying it is investigating the incident to determine possible disciplinary action. 'Fresno Unified School District takes these incidents very seriously,' it said. 'The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. 'We applaud the efforts of the school's safety and security team that prevented the matter from escalating further and the Fresno Police Department for investigating and arresting suspects in connection with the incident.' See below for video .

Summary: Teri Johnson, 29, and Inez Hernandez, 33, 'drove to the boy's school and attacked two girls, aged 12 and 13, in the cafeteria' The boy, 12, pointed out the girls to the women and has been arrested for allegedly initiating the fight, police said . His 15-year-old sister was also arrested for pushing away a school official who tried to break up the fight . The women said they had told the school about how their son was being treated but that nothing was done to help him .