The one thing you can count on at Poundland – according to its bosses – is that everything costs £1. Except it doesn’t. And now the budget retailer has been told it must drop that claim after selling DVDs and CDs for £2. Today’s ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority is a major blow for the company, which has built its empire on the boast that just £1 can buy anything in its stores. Poundland has been told it must drop the claim 'everything costs £1' after selling DVDs and CDs for £2 . The decision even calls into question whether the budget chain can legitimately continue to call itself ‘Poundland’. Before the advertising watchdog’s ruling, Poundland's website boasted: ‘Everything for £1 was the idea of our founders in 1990 and we’re still true to that vision today.’ Under a heading ‘Our Values’, it added: ‘We’ve grown to be the largest single price value retailer in the UK...We are very proud to offer you a single £1 price, that hasn’t changed since we opened our first store.’ However, people complained to the ASA that these claims were no longer accurate because it was stocking DVDs of blockbuster films in a concession partnership with another firm for £2 each. Poundland defended the breaking of its normal £1 price barrier saying the £2 items were part of a special promotion run at the tills and sold to customers providing they met a minimum spending threshold. The ASA said: ‘They stated that an average Poundland store stocked approximately 4,000 products and that the ‘conditional spend’ promotion was created in response to consumer demand. Poundland has become hugely popular with wealthier shoppers after stocking baking products under the name of actress Jane Asher . ‘In October 2014, Poundland obtained feedback from consumers regarding the promotion and found that a significant proportion agreed that they would buy items from Poundland that cost more than £1, provided they were clearly marked and located in a special place in the shop.’ The company said the stock of £2 DVDs and CDs were on a specific display that was separated from the normal £1 products and there was no chance of shoppers being confused or misled. But that did not satisfy the ASA, which said the claims on the Poundland website suggested that all its products were no more than £1 ‘regardless of whether or not they were sold via a concession arrangement or as promotional goods’. It added: ‘Because that was not the case, we concluded that the ad was misleading.’ Significantly, the ASA said: ‘We told Poundland Ltd that their future advertising must not state or suggest that every item they sold cost £1.’ If this ruling sticks, it will be a heavy blow to one of Britain’s fastest growing retailers. The company recently announced a plan to spend £55million to take over its deadly rival the 99p Stores chain, which will add some 251 outlets to an existing empire of 534 stores. The company, which floated on the Stock Exchange last year, is worth almost £1billion and

Summary: Advertising watchdog ruled Poundland must drop claim everything is £1 . It is a major blow to company which built entire business around notion . Shoppers complained claims were not accurate because DVDs sold for £2 . Poundland defended breaking price barrier if it's part of special promotion . Currently store has an Easter Bunny toy and Nivea Skin Set for £3 deal . It says it has amended the website and made special promotions clearer .


Mikey Knight ordered 16 tickets for him and friends to watch Norwich City, but his mother accidentally roasted the tickets - worth around £500 in total . When Mikey Knight ordered 16 tickets to an upcoming football match for him and his friends, he thought the safest place to get them delivered was his parents' house. But when the 28-year-old went to the house in Taverham, Norfolk, his mother Cherry had to make a confession - she had roasted them. Mrs Knights had accidentally cooked the tickets, worth £500, for 40 minutes after they got stuck to the underside of a roast in the bag chicken. The football fan initially didn't believe his mother until she handed him an envelope containing the charred remains of 16 tickets to Good Friday's Championship match between Norwich City and Brighton and Hove Albion, which were unreadable. He said: 'I turned up for tea and my mum asked me if I was in a good mood. I said "yes." 'It was then she told me she'd roasted the tickets. 'She'd put them on the side in the kitchen ready to give to me, but when she put the bird down as she got it out the fridge the sticky bit of the envelope had opened and got stuck to it. 'She said after about 40 minutes of it cooking she couldn't find the tickets and realised what she'd done. 'I thought it was a wind-up at first, but then I opened the envelope and the 16 tickets were inside, all black. 'She told me she would sort it though. I could see the funny side but I was really worried we wouldn't be able to make it to the match.' Mrs Knights, 62, of Norwich, went to Norwich City's grounds and explained the situation to a member of staff who then emailed Brighton and Hove Albion. The club agreed to reprint tickets for Mr Knights and his friends as a 'goodwill gesture'. Mr Knights added: 'I've already got my train tickets, but it's a good job those didn't go to my mum's address. She might have put them in for afters. Mr Knights initially thought his mother was joking until she handed him the charred remains of the tickets . 'I'm going to have to collect the match tickets when I get down there. 'I'll probably have to skip the pub with my friends to go and get them, but I'm just glad we get to go and I'm really grateful. 'There wouldn't usually be this many tickets to cook, but as the match is on Good Friday more people wanted to come along. It would be awful to have let them all down.' Norwich City and Brighton and Hove Albion face each other in the Championship fixture on April 3. The 28-year-old (left) was relieved when Brighton and Hove Albion agreed to reprint the black tickets (right) Mr Knights will now be able to watch the Norwich City (pictured) match on Good Friday with his friends .

Summary: Mikey Knights ordered 16 tickets for him and his friends to a football match . But they got stuck to the bottom of a chicken and his mother roasted them . Tickets were in the oven for 40 minutes and came out charred and black . Mrs Knights went to Norwich City to explain what happened with tickets . Brighton and Hove Albion agreed to reprint tickets, worth around £500 .


Producers working on the remake of the Oscar-winning Ben Hur have been barred from shooting the epic chariot scene at the Circus Maximus. Filmmakers already on location in Rome and the southern city of Matera reportedly made a request to use the ancient stadium immortalised by the film in December. But it was feared the decision to bring hundreds of extras and heavy vehicles into a fragile archaeological site would lead to public outcry. The Circus Maximus (pictured) is an ancient site in Rome once used for the empire's deadly chariot races. Here it is pictured when it hosted the Live 8 concert in 2005 . The Circus Maximus was capable of holding hundreds of thousands of spectators during the chariot races . However, archaeologists said filming at the ancient site would cause 'irreparable damage' to the famous site . The rent of the ancient ground as a set for two weeks would have netted one million euros for the city’s cash-strapped coffers, Corriere della Sera reported. The classic chariot race scene - in which Ben Hur played by Charlton Heston competes against his nemesis Massala - will now be filmed in a purpose-built reproduction arena in Rome’s Cinecittà studios. The Circus Maximus was the centre of a row last summer when the Rolling Stones were allowed to use it for a concert. Heritage experts said the decision to allow 65,000 music fans to rampage over the area would cause irreparable damage to a ‘very fragile’ site. The millionaire rock band were charged just €8,000. The original 1959 Ben Hur film saw Charlton Heston filmed at the Circus Maximus in the movie's epic chariot race finale (pictured) The ancient arena has been used for pop concerts in the past with Genesis and Lady Gaga playing there in recent years. Bob Geldof's Live 8 concert was held there in 2005. But the site is currently under restoration. Archeologists have continued to discover Roman artefacts including ancient coins, wheels and saucepans as well as the remains of ancient taverns. A spokesman for the Ministry for Cultural Affairs said it was investigating.

Summary: Film producers have been barred from filming at the famed Circus Maximus . They hoped to film chariot race scene at the ancient site as per original film . Authorities feared extras and vehicles would cause 'irreparable damage' It was used for Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga concerts in recent years . The site was used by ancient Romans to host spectacular chariot races .


Max Verstappen, the 17-year-old Formula One rookie, has equalled his father Jos’ best-ever grid position in only his second race. Verstappen Snr, who competed in over 100 grands prix, most notably as team-mate to Michael Schumacher at Benetton in the mid-nineties, qualified sixth for the 1994 Belgian Grand Prix. And on Saturday his son turned in a performance that goes way beyond his tender years to match his dad’s result during qualifying for tomorrow’s race in Malaysia. Max Verstappen impressed in difficult conditions to qualify sixth for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix . The 17-year-old has equalled his father Jos Verstappen's best-ever qualifying result in only his second race . The Dutchman, who is still not old enough to drive on his own in his native Holland appeared unfazed by the tricky wet conditions to post a best time of 1:40.793, which was only marginally slower than the Red Bull pair of Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat. ‘I am very proud of that but he has to do a lot better than I did in my career,’ his father Jos said. Verstappen's sixth position on the grid in Sepang is also the highest by a teenager in more than half-a-century after Ricardo Rodriguez, 19 at the time, started second for Ferrari at the 1961 Italian Grand Prix. The Dutchman displayed signs of maturity way beyond his tender years to qualify on the third row . 'I studied the lines from last year so that helped me already a bit,’ said Verstappen. 'I think the most important thing is to just stay cool and do your lap. 'It was a good start for me as I always enjoy driving in the rain. All in all, I can be really happy about getting P6.' Verstappen was set to finish in the points on his grand prix bow in Australia only for mechanical gremlins to strike his Toro Rosso on lap 34. Jos Verstappen is pictured on the podium alongside Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill at the 1994 Hungarian GP .

Summary: Max Verstappen, 17, impressed in difficult conditions to qualify sixth . It equals his dad Jos' best qualifying result in only his second grand prix . His position on the grid in Sepang is also the highest by a teen in 54 years . Verstappen still not old enough to drive on his own in native Holland .


A disgusted father was horrified to find maggots wriggling around in a steak and kidney pie when he opened it to cook for his children. Stuart Pay, 39, had opened the oven to cook the Fray Bentos pie when he noticed chunks of its pastry were missing. After taking a closer look, the electrician from Evesham, Worcester, saw three tiny maggots swimming around in the £2.49 pie. Stuart Pay was horrified to discover three maggots swimming in the Fray and Bentos steak and kidney pie he was about to cook for his children . The electrician was about to give the pie to children Cody, four, Kurtis, 12, and Jade, 14 when he noticed the maggots wriggling around . The father of three said he was 'disgusted' by the discovery but was glad to have made it before feeding children Cody, four, Kurtis, 12, and Jade, 14. 'We were about to put it in the oven but then we noticed there was a bit of pastry missing and then we saw the maggots,' he said. 'We were going absolutely mad. We were disgusted. 'I will never buy them again. I will never buy a pie out of a tin again. 'It is disgusting. It could have made my kids ill because at the start I just thought some of the pastry casing was missing but then I looked further. 'So the maggots must have eaten it away. It is very gross. I only bought the pie days before. It is really horrible.' The 39-year-old said he fears the maggots may have landed up in the pie after flies laid eggs in its case in the factory. Baxters, who produces the product, has not commented . Mr Pay said he would never buy another pie from the company again after the 'disgusting' discovery . Mr Pay added he thought the maggots may have wormed their way into the pie when it was being made in a factory. 'We think there may have been flies in the factory and they may have laid their eggs in the containers there,' he added. The family bought the pie from their local branch of Iceland just days beforehand. Mrs Pay said the store was however not at fault and that the responsibility lies with Baxters. 'I don't think the store are at fault at all. They cannot see what is inside the pies.' A spokesman for Fray Bentos said: 'We have been informed of the claims made by Mr & Mrs Pay regarding one of our Fray Bentos products and are treating their complaint as a priority.' 'Our immediate request on being contacted was to ask for the product to be returned so we could instigate an internal investigation into the can and its contents. 'As of yet we have not received the product therefore it is impossible for us to speculate further on these claims.'

Summary: Stuart Pay was about to heat up the steak and kidney pie for his children . The 39-year-old noticed chunks of its pastry missing and saw maggots . He had bought the pie for £2.49 from local Iceland branch days earlier . The tinned, long-life Fray Bentos pie had a sell-by date of January 2017 .


British troops could soon head into battle kitted out in the latest state-of-the-art wearable technology. BAE Systems has created its Broadsword range of devices that revolve around a vest called Spine. Spine uses so-called e-textiles to wirelessly charge military equipment - and this energy use can be monitored using a smartphone app. BAE Systems has created its Broadsword range of devices (pictured) that revolve around a vest called Spine. Spine uses so-called e-textiles to wirelessly charge military equipment and gets its energy from an inductive charging seat All of this energy use can then be monitored using a smartphone app . Other equipment in the range includes the Q-Warrior augmented reality headset and car seats that wirelessly charge the wearable technology. Spine was developed by the London-based defence firm with Surrey-based Intelligent Textiles Design. It can power up and transfer data to and from equipment such as radios, cameras, smart helmets and torches, as well as smart weapons - effectively working as a portable hotspot. Spine was developed by the London-based defence firm with Surrey-based Intelligent Textiles Design. It can power up and transfer data to and from equipment such as radios, cameras, smart helmets and torches, as well as smart weapons - effectively working as a portable hotspot . Eight devices can be plugged in and charged at any one time, and the vest's electrically conductive yarns can also be used to charge other gadgets wirelessly. This image is a grab from the Spine's connected app. It shows how much power the vest, and individual gadgets, have . A total of eight devices can be plugged in and charged at any one time, and the vest's electrically conductive yarns can also be used to charge other gadgets wirelessly. BAE Systems' Broadsword range of devices revolve around a vest called Spine. Spine uses e-textiles to wirelessly charge military equipment - and this energy use can be monitored using a smartphone app. Eight devices can be plugged in and charged at any one time, and the vest's electrically conductive yarns can also be used to charge other gadgets wirelessly. Elsewhere, the Q-Warrior see-through augmented reality display integrates with the Spine and smartphone to overlay useful information such as GPS locations, temperatures and other data. BAE has additionally created an inductive seat charger that automatically transfers energy from a vehicle to the vest. This means the Spine never runs out of energy and can be charged as soldiers travel around battle zones. And all this power usage can be managed using a smartphone app. Elsewhere, the Q-Warrior see-through augmented reality display integrates with the Spine and smartphone to overlay useful information such as GPS locations, temperatures and other data. BAE and Intelligent Textiles Design said that although the technology is designed for the armed forces - and conforms to the standards set by the Ministry of Defence - it could also be used by fire and rescue services and the police. The inductive charging equipment pouches (pictured) provide power to equipment batteries from the Spine. The power is inductively transferred into the equipment through

Summary: The Broadsword range includes a wearable power pack called the Spine . It uses e-textiles woven from conductive yarns to wirelessly charge devices . BAE's inductive seat charger transfers energy from a vehicle to the vest . And all of this energy use can be monitored using a smartphone app . Other equipment in the range includes Q-Warrior augmented reality visor .


This is the touching moment a doting dad dances with his daughter at home. But the dance party for Eliza, 5, was arranged by her dad, Glenn O' Neil, 42, at their South Carolina home because she has the AAV9 virus and the family are under a self-imposed quarantine. The five-year-old suffers from a rare and ultimately fatal genetic condition called Sanfilippo Syndrome and has to avoid interacting with people's germs or it could kill her. Scroll down for video . Dance: Glenn O' Neil, 42, dances with his little girl Eliza, 5, who has Sanfilippo Syndrome and the family has chosen self-imposed quarantine to increase her chances of getting life-saving treatment . Family bond: Mom Cara, dad Glenn and brother Beckham, 8, stay at home with Eliza 24 hours a day and seven days a week to protect her from germs . The family are under a self-imposed quarantine, so that Eliza does not contract and build up immunity to one particular virus, AAV9. If she built up immunity to this virus she would likely not qualify for a clinical trial, as AAV9 will deliver the medicine in the body. This is her only chance at life. Her family have put themselves under a voluntary quarantine for the past nine months in a bid to avoid interacting with other people. The family has chosen to avoid interacting with people and anything people have touched. It means mom Cara, dad Glenn and brother Beckham, 8, stay at home with her 24 hours a day and seven days a week to protect her. Her mom, Cara quit her job as a pediatrician while Glenn works remotely as a consultant at Symantec and Beckham can no longer attend his school, instead doing his schoolwork remotely. The family get their groceries delivered and on the rare occasion they do have to interact with people, they wear masks and gloves. They only leave their house once a week to go to an empty beach or field, where the kids can run free. Since Eliza was diagnosed with the illness in July 2013, the family have raised $2.2 million with a GoFundMe page and other traditional fundraising efforts in the hope to help her survive. Her father Glenn told People: 'We heard that there was a clinical trial that might cure Eliza of this disease. So of course we knew that we had to raise every dollar that they needed for it.' But since reaching their goal in December 2014, they have experienced delays with the trials due to difficulties in drug production. And even when the medicine is ready, they don't know if Eliza will be picked for the trial. 'This is our only chance,' Glenn says. 'Not only for Eliza, but other children with Sanfilippo.' Support: Mom Cara, right, dances with her husband, Glenn as their daughter Eliza, left, reads a book . Quarantine: Little Eliza's daddy/daughter dance came after she missed a Frozen-themed dance at her school . Isolated: Her mom, Cara, left, quit her job as a pediatrician while dad Glenn works remotely

Summary: Eliza suffers from rare genetic condition called Sanfilippo Syndrome . Her family put themselves under quarantine for the past nine months . The family get their groceries delivered and stay inside 24/7 . On the rare occasion they interact with people they wear masks and gloves . The family has raised $2.2 million for a drugs trial with a GoFundMe page .


It was a very lucky escape for a driver as a ratchet strap flew off a truck and smashed through the windscreen landing on the dashboard of the car behind. Amazingly, the driver survived without any major injuries as the dangerous object came flying off the truck at an almighty speed headed straight towards the Nissan Navara instantly smashing through the windscreen. Before the driver knew what had happened the car veered off the road and spun around 180 degrees before abruptly stopping as the car was facing the wrong way in the left hand lane of the M1 motorway in Brisbane. To add to the miraculous escape, the car was towing a trailer which crashed into the grassy embankment and then slid under the car it was attached to, which ended up on two wheels but neither vehicles managed to completely flip. Scroll down for video . This driver was amazingly not seriously injured when a ratchet strap flew off a truck and smashed through the windscreen of the the Nissan Navara behind it . Before the driver knew what had happened the car veered off the road and spun around 180 degrees before abruptly stopping as the car was facing the wrong way in the left hand lane of the M1 motorway in Brisbane . The terrifying incident was captured by a dashcam in the car behind and has taken off online with people in disbelief that the driver was not seriously harmed by the freak accident. The male driver who had the camera attached to his dashboard can be heard repeatedly saying: 'Woah! Woah! Woah!' on the video that was posted on the Dash Cam Owners Australia Facebook page. Kylie Jones said she does not know how the driver didn't crash from the unexpected incident . 'I would have braced position and crashed if I had that massive ratchet fly towards me.' While Vicky Houley commended the driver on managing to avoid further accidents. 'Congrats to the driver for being able to avoid any other traffic being involved. While others commented on how the incident could have been avoided. 'That's what happens when you winch without it being properly attached,' Ian White posted. 'Chances are it was not being used as a winch but as a snatch point.' 'Also, I wonder if a dampener was used.' While Victor Fkiaras said that the load binder was not secured properly. 'Damn lucky it stopped where it did and didn't go right through. One of those on your chest at speed, yeah........... NO THANKS!' 'This is why traffic cops pick on insecure loads, this could have killed the driver,' Barrie Fitzgerald posted. The terrifying incident was captured by a dashcam in the car behind and has taken off online with people in disbelief that the driver was not seriously harmed .

Summary: Strap comes off truck and smashes through windscreen of passing car . Ratchet strap smashed through the windscreen and landed on the dashboard of a Nissan Navara in the other lane . The car lost control veering off the road as the trailer attached to it crashed into the grassy embankment on the M1 motorway in Brisbane . The driver finally came to a complete stop after spinning around 180 degrees and facing the wrong way on the motorway . Amazingly the driver was not seriously injured in the accident .


Killer co-pilot Andreas Lubitz was living ‘on the edge’ because he feared that his deteriorating blurred vision would cost him his pilot’s licence, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Investigators believe his eyesight problems – coupled with a breakdown in his relationship with his long-term girlfriend – triggered the ‘madness’ that ended in mass murder. Lubitz , 27, masked his true condition – described by police as ‘severe burnout syndrome’ – from his employers and was aided by German confidentiality laws which forbade his doctors from revealing just how mentally ill he really was. Scroll down for video . Madness: Lubitz was 'on the edge' over his deteriorating eyesight, fearing it would cost him his pilot's licence . Health issues: Lubitz , 27, pictured masked his true condition from his employers and was aided by German confidentiality laws which forbade his doctors from revealing just how mentally ill he really was . But police still don’t know whether his vision problems, which are understood to have begun several years ago, were caused by his psychological condition or whether, as one officer said, he was in fact ‘slowly going blind’. It is understood he once planned to marry pretty blonde teacher Kathrin Goldbach, 26, but she called time on his increasingly erratic and controlling behaviour which made her fearful for her own safety during his rages. One friend said: ‘He tried to order her what to wear, what men she could speak to, even the length of her skirts. He was a control freak of the highest order.’ Another friend added: ‘She said he was very kind and attentive, but that he had problems with mood swings. And I think we sensed that she became more fearful over time.’ The break, according to friends, came just weeks ago. She still lived with him but it is understood she was on the lookout for a bachelor-girl flat. Frantic that he would lose her, Lubitz splashed out thousands of pounds buying two Audi cars. He took delivery of one vehicle just five days before Tuesday’s horror. Break: Kathrin Goldbach still lived with Lubitz in his Dusseldorf flat (pictured) but was looking for a new place . His obsessive need to be in charge extended even to fast food. Habib Hassani, who runs a pizza restaurant near Lubitz’s Dusseldorf home, said: ‘He was extremely particular about pizza toppings. He wasn’t interested in what was on the menu. It was often paprika, ham, onion and broccoli. He had to have it his way. He was compulsive about it.’ Yesterday, it was revealed by police that Lubitz suffered from a ‘severe psychosomatic sickness’ that required the care of several neurologists and psychologists. Police said they took away a plethora of medicines from his apartment in Dusseldorf and from his parental home in the small Rhineland town of Montabaur. Police have moved to seize the confidential medical records of the mass killer hitherto protected by labyrinthine privacy laws in Germany. Desperate: Frantic that he would lose her, Lubitz splashed out thousands of pounds buying two Audi cars . They

Summary: Andreas Lubitz feared deteriorating vision would cost him pilot's licence . He also experienced breakdown in relationship with long-term girlfriend . Investigators believe together they triggered 'madness' that ended in crash . He planned to marry Kathrin Goldbach but became increasingly controlling . Lubitz tried to tell her what to wear and what men she could speak to . The couple broke-up just weeks ago and she was looking to leave their flat .


Shocking footage has emerged of a young partygoer who was allegedly set alight after being sprayed with flammable liquids. The footage, which was recorded through the sharing app Snapchat, shows the 18-year-old man without his pants on as his friend lit his leg on fire at a party in Collaroy Plateau in northern Sydney. As the group giggled in the background, a second friend is seen leaning in as he sprayed the young man's leg with aerosol. Scroll down for video . Shocking footage has emerged of a young partygoer who was set alight after being doused with aerosol . He sustained 'superficial but excessive burns to his back' after the fire quickly spread up his leg when he was with friends at a home on Essilia Street about 12.20am on Sunday. It was alleged that the prank was consensual after he agreed to be set alight but moments later, friends desperately called for help. He sustained 'superficial but excessive burns to his back' He sustained 'superficial but excessive burns to his back' The man was taken by ambulance to Royal North Shore Hospital and remains in a stable condition. Another 18-year-old man who was arrested at the scene and taken to Dee Why Police Station to assist police with their inquiries, has been released. A NSW police spokesman told Daily Mail Australia they could not comment further on the incident as to how the young man sustained severe burns but an investigation is underway. 'Nothing further at this stage but police are continuing to investigate the incident,' a police spokesman said.

Summary: An 18-year-old man remains in a stable condition at a Sydney hospital . The young man allegedly agreed to be set alight with flammable liquids . The shocking footage was recorded through video sharing app Snapchat . Police were called to Essilia Street in northern Sydney on Sunday morning . Another 18-year-old man who was arrested has been released . Police are investigating how the young man sustained severe burns .


Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has contributed a staggering 22 points in the Barclays Premier League this season, while team-mate Christian Eriksen is runner-up on 13. Kane is poised to make his senior England debut this week after receiving his first call-up and with good reason as Sportsmail reveal the top 20 players that have contributed for their clubs so far. Yet Tottenham aren't alone in relying on a player or two. Queens Park Rangers would be bottom without Charlie Austin, and Burnley would be, too, if Danny Ings was taken out of the picture. Harry Kane runs away in celebration after scoring against Leicester City as he went on his way to a hat-trick . Tottenham Hotspur striker Kane has contributed an incredible 22 points for his club this season . Kane carries the match ball after his hat-trick against Leicester last week at White Hart Lane . Christian Eriksen (pictured being hugged by Kane) is second in the Premier League's top 20 list . He's cried watching England... but now the Tottenham striker wants to put smiles back on the faces of Three Lions supporters. Click here to read Martin Samuel's exclusive interview with England newbie . Kane's fellow Premier League top goalscorer Diego Costa sits 11th in the list, having contributed eight points towards Chelsea's title push compared to the Tottenham striker's 22. But how is all this worked out? Take Kane's hat-trick against Leicester last week, for example. The 21-year-old's three goals at White Hart Lane helped Tottenham win 4-3, whereas without Kane they would have lost 4-1 - hypothetically speaking, of course. Kane, therefore, 'won' three points by taking Tottenham from a losing position to a winning one, as he did against QPR on March 7 and Arsenal on February 7, too. Kane was 500/1 to finish top goalscorer this year and his contribution reflects a remarkable season under manager Mauricio Pochettino. Elsewhere in the list, Arsenal are represented twice with third-placed Alexis Sanchez (11 points) and Olivier Giroud (9) leading the way. Fellow Champions League chasers Manchester United have Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney (both 8) to thank for comfortably sitting fourth as we enter the international break. No Manchester City players, meanwhile, make the top 20 - not even the Premier League's third top goalscorer Sergio Aguero. Olivier Giroud makes the list and sits seventh as his 13 goals have contributed nine points for Arsenal . Alexis Sanchez sits third in the list and has contributed 11 points to Arsenal's top four push . Chelsea striker Diego Costa may be the Premier League's joint-top goalscorer but he is nowhere near Kane . Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, despite being the Premier League's third top scorer, does not make the list .

Summary: Harry Kane has contributed a league-high 22 points for Tottenham Hotspur . Christian Eriksen is next in the Premier League's top 20 list on 13 points . Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez is joint-third, having contributed 11 points in total . Papiss Cisse's 11 goals have contributed as many points for Newcastle . Charlie Austin has 'won' 10 points for relegation-threatened QPR . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news .


It's a magical moment when a man finds out he is going to be a father for the first time. But when Tennessee man Jordan Cocklin was told the news by his wife through specially designed bottles of beer, his reaction wasn't exactly what she was hoping for. Kelsey decided to make the big announcement using bottles of beer tucked away in the fridge - labelled 'Daddy's Beer' and 'Oops' - and film her husband's reaction as he opened the door. 'Oh': Jordan seems unimpressed by news that he will soon become a dad, as Kelsey rolls camera . Daddy's beer: Kesley redesigned the bottle of beer in an inventive way to break the news to her husband . Loved up: Married couple Jordan and Kelsey Cocklin posted the amusing clip on YouTube . But when it dawns on Jordan that he is soon to be a dad, he only manages an 'Oh', followed by 'For real?' The couple, who live in Nashville, decided his underwhelmed reaction was so funny they would post it on YouTube, where it has so far been viewed more than 300,000 times. Speaking to Buzzfeed, Jordan said his awkward reaction was because of total shock, not disappointment. He said: '[It was] total shock at first but as soon as she turned ioff [the camera] we were just ecstatic'. 'Any new dad is going to have an original feeling of shock - mine just happened to be caught on camera', he added. Jordan said he would consider showing the video to his future son or daughter when they're older. Just checking: Jordan's response to finding the beers is 'Oh' and 'For real?' Expecting: Jordan and Kesley are now expecting their first child together .

Summary: Kelsey Cocklin told husband she was expecting a baby with bottles of beer . She decided to film his reaction - but he is hilariously underwhelmed . After big reveal, the apparently unimpressed Nashville man says 'Oh' and asks 'For real?' Later said he wasn't disappointed with news he will be a dad, just shocked . Bottles for the craft beer lover were labelled 'Daddy's Beer' and 'Oops'


The juror who single-handedly saved the life of Arizona boyfriend killer Jodi Arias by voting not to give her the death penalty is speaking out in her own defense. The 33-year-old known anonymously as Juror 17 says she's received death threats and widespread ridicule ever since she remained unmoved by 'brutal' jury room debates and an attempt to have her booted from the jury. In a multi-part interview with KPNX in which 17 will no doubt explain her obstinance, the mother of three maintained she entered the trial simply to serve her civic duty and denied allegations she was some 'stealth juror' intent on saving the infamous murderer's life. Speaking out: The juror who single-handedly saved the life of Jodi Arias this month is speaking out in her own defense after receiving continued threats and ridicule . Juror 17 also addressed her past encounters with Arias prosecutor Juan Martinez, facts that would not be revealed until after the March 5 deadlock announcement. 'It wasn't easy, I didn't ask for it, I didn't want it,' she said. 'All I did was answer the questions truthfully. I didn't want to be involved. I didn't want this pressure.' Mostly, those questions revolved around what Juror 17 knew about the case going in, which, she insists, was very little. She will live: The latest Arias trial became the second to end in a jury deadlock. This one means the killer may not be handed the death penalty . 'I live in Arizona so I had heard about the case and I had seen just when they would come up on the news,' she told KPNX. 'I would hear people talk about it and it wasn't something I really wanted to get sucked in to.' When she arrived to the courthouse, Juror 17 recalls that there were many cases she could have been called to. In now way, she says, could she have manipulated it so she would. However, her detractors point to her previous connection to Juan Martinez as proof Juror 17 wanted to be in the Arias trial and wanted Martinez to lose. Fifteen years ago, Juror 17's then husband was tried and convicted for robbery by Martinez and then sent to jail. Juror 17 says she only recognized Martinez from television. Besides, she loathed her ex-husband and had been open about his abuse when question during jury selection. 'My struggles and my frustrations were always directed towards him,' she told KPNX. 'It's preposterous to me to hold a grudge or to blame somebody for doing their job.' Nonetheless, the conspiracy theorizing and social media vexation raged on. 'Not recognizing Juan Martinez is like saying you don't recognize Mickey at Disney,' tweeted @Kristyannasmom. '@katiecoolady wrote: 'bad enough my tax dollar$ went to a victim trashing defense, now to see a $tealth #juror17 entered the trial, enough is enough #jodiarias' '#juror17...your lies and deception caused so much pain and heartache that can never be taken back!!!' wrote @tarakelley320. Grudge? Juror 17 says she was simply fulfilling he civic duty by showing up for jury service in

Summary: Anonymous Juror 17, the 33-year-old Arizona woman and lone death penalty no vote says she's received death threats since the deadlock this month . The mother of three says she was simply a citizen showing up for jury duty and denies accusations she was a 'stealth juror' out to save Arias by lying . However, some point toward 17's history with the prosecutor, who tried and got 17's ex-husband sentenced to prison for robbery 15 years prior . All 11 other jurors, who at one point tried getting 17 booted from the jury, have condemned her but none have revealed their identities . Juror 17 also addressed allegations that she watched the Lifetime movie about Jodi Arias and should have been removed from the case .


The family of a young father who is missing with his infant on today claimed that it is not the first time he has taken the child on his own. Kieran Carroll, 22, of Luton, Bedfordshire, has 'left' with his eight-month-old son Louis before, a source close to his family told MailOnline this afternoon. It comes as police renewed their appeal for Mr Carroll to get in contact after he posted two messages on Facebook saying both he and his son were 'fine'. Missing: CCTV footage released yesterday by Bedfordshire Police (left) shows the last sighting of Kieran Carroll, 22, from Luton, who has gone missing with his eight-month-old son Louis (right, together) Taunt: This comment, posted in response to a police appeal, is believed to have come from one of three accounts belonging to Mr Carroll. Police said they are now trying to verify the message . In response: Detective Inspector Sean Quinn replied to the Facebook post yesterday afternoon (seen above) Speaking today, the family source told MailOnline that they did not know what had 'gone on' but said 'it isn't the first he's left with his son.' The source added that they knew both father and son were 'fine'. It is understood the child was in his father's care at the time they were last seen. It is understood that Mr Carroll attended Bedford College, Bedfordshire, and formerly lived with his girlfriend, Louis' mother, at a home in Luton. The 20-year-old woman is believed to have a three-year-old son from a previous relationship. Yesterday afternoon, police searching for Mr Carroll released CCTV footage showing him pushing a pram as he left a hotel in the town at about 2pm. He has not been seen since. When the image was shared on Facebook by Bedfordshire Police, a profile understood to belong to Mr Carroll posted: 'I’m fine, so is my child - go look for some killers'. The force also published a photo of Louis on Facebook, along with new details on the search. The taunting response came from one of three accounts believed to belong to Mr Carroll, police said. Later last night, the same 'Kieran Carroll' profile commented again, saying, 'If any one is commenting and don't no me or what's really going on... stay out of my life you don't no me.' Concerns: Bedfordshire Police also released this photograph of baby Louis, whom they are trying to trace . Detective Inspector Quinn replied to the Facebook post yesterday afternoon, saying: 'Kieran – Thank you for posting on our Facebook page. ‘We are pleased to hear that you and Louis are safe. It is not the role of the police to decide on child custody matters. The baby's great-grandmother today appealed for Mr Carroll to bring Louis back home safely. Vivien Jakob-Grant, 65, told ITV Anglia: 'I would rather Louis be back home where he should be. I want him to be back home in one piece. 'I don't think his father would have hurt him because he doesn't look the kind of person who would do that

Summary: Kieran Carroll, 22, was reported missing along with his baby son Louis . Eight-month-old thought to be wearing blue cardigan and top with ship on . Mr Carroll was last seen leaving a hotel in Luton, Bedfordshire, on Tuesday . Police shared CCTV footage of Mr Carroll and photo of Louis on Facebook . Account understood to belong to Mr Carroll posted taunting response . Police are trying to verify message and still want to see pair in person . Baby's great-grandmother asks father to bring Louis back home safely . Close friend of Mr Carroll claimed father and Louis were 'safe' last night . Today family source said it is not first time Mr Carroll has 'left' with Louis .


It was a call that changed his life. After a decade without speaking to her, Dan Watson was contacted by his mother Lynn from Ireland last year after she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer. The 34 year old Sydney man resolved to turn over a new leaf after hearing the shocking news and decided to hike a staggering 5,000 kilometres across Australia for charity. ‘I was in a bad place at the time. I realised the only way I was going to make it through the other end of the tunnel was to do something selfless. I had to put others first,’ Dan told Daily Mail Australia. Dan Watson, 34, has embarked upon a 5000km solo mega-walk from Perth to Sydney with nothing but a custom made trolley to carry the bare necessities . Watson resolved to make the journey after he spoke with his mother Lynn (pictured) after a decade without contact . In a bid to repair his relationship with his mother, Dan embarked on the inspiring mega-walk from Fremantle to Sydney to raise money for the Cancer Council NSW and national mental health charity SANE. ‘My mother phoned last year from Ireland to say she needed me. She was going through her third round of chemotherapy. I knew it was very serious,’ he said. The Sydney advertising worker said he had blamed his parents for the anxiety and depression that has plagued him throughout his life, but the walk offered him a means of mending his familial fences. ‘The thought of losing out on the chance to settle our differences made me sick to my bones. I needed to show her I still cared.’ Watson arrives to Melbourne with 'Blue Steele', a trolley his friends named to give it more personal value . Watson said he had to remind himself that while trip was physically exhausting, it was trivial compared to what his mother was enduring . Dan said the biggest hurdle of the walk was the Nullarbor Desert, a vast and barren swathe of land in South Australia . Before starting the journey, Dan had a custom built trolley made to cart necessities like clothing and food. 'My friends named it Blue Steele. That way it had a human quality and I was more likely to look after it.' He said the biggest hurdle of the walk, which is set to come to a close this weekend when he arrives at Bondi Beach, was the Nullarbor Desert - a vast and barren swathe of land in southern Australia. ‘It's extremely arid and hot. Towards the end of the desert I began to lose my nerve. I was famished, as there were virtually no supermarkets for food.’ ‘I started to get this foreboding feeling of regret, that it was all a waste. I just about lost my marbles. 'But I had to tell myself it was only temporary, that my suffering was trivial compared to what my mum was going through.’ Dan said he lost over 20kgs over the journey and was left 'looking like

Summary: Dan Watson's mother reached out to him after a decade of no contact . The 34-year-old resolved to do the mega-walk to show her he still cared . He lost 20 kg throughout the journey and nearly gave up hope . Watson suffers depression and is fundraising for Cancer Council & SANE . Will complete journey Sunday when he arrives at Bondi beach in Sydney .


A man who led a Kansas commune that collected millions of dollars in life insurance payouts from dead members was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for the drowning death of one of them 12 years ago. Daniel Perez, 55, stared straight ahead and showed no emotion as he heard his sentence: a life term for murder in Patricia Hughes' 2003 death at the commune's 20-acre compound near Wichita, another life term on a sexual exploitation of a child conviction, and nearly 34 more years behind bars on 26 other counts, including rape. Perez declined to address the court when given the chance. Convicted: Daniel Perez was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder last month in the 2003 drowning death of Patricia Hughes at the suburban Wichita compound where the commune lived . Sedgwick County District Judge Joseph Bribiesca ordered Perez's sentences to be served consecutively, so he wouldn't be eligible for parole until he is 120 years old, according to prosecutors. 'The evidence conclusively shows that Mr. Perez used people as mere objects to fulfill his desire for money, sex and a lavish lifestyle,' Bribiesca said. 'It is just that he serve the maximum sentence.' Prosecutors say Perez sexually abused the young daughters of commune members and devised a scheme to receive life insurance payments after members died. 'It is clear Mr. Perez was the puppet master,' Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett told the court. During the trial, members of the now-defunct commune talked about how they moved from state to state and to Mexico over a 15-year period before they settled at the elaborate compound near Wichita. They testified about being subjected to sexual violence by Perez and about the deaths of six people. Perez, who went by Lou Castro, was charged only with the death of Hughes, who was 26 when she drowned in the commune's pool. Her death was considered an accident until 2011, when a woman who was 12 when Hughes died told authorities that it had been staged to look accidental. The commune had received $1.24 million from Hughes' life insurance policy. Testimony: During the trial, members of the now-defunct commune talked about being subjected to sexual violence by Perez and about the deaths of six people . Proceedings: Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett looks toward Daniel Perez as Perez is sentenced in Sedgwick District Court on Tuesday . A woman, whom The Associated Press isn't identifying because she says she is the victim of sexual assault, pleaded with the court to give Perez the longest possible sentence so as to 'end this nightmare' and keep him from hurting anybody else. She said 'her childhood was over' at the age of 10, when she says Perez first sexually assaulted her. Another woman told the court she was angry because Perez preyed on people like her mother. The father of another victim asked the court to impose the maximum allowable sentence, saying that would be just. Bennett told reporters after the hearing that the sentence Perez received was appropriate. The prosecutor said there were 'so many

Summary: Daniel Perez, 55, led a Kansas commune that collected millions of dollars in life insurance payouts from dead members . He received a life sentence for murder in Patricia Hughes' 2003 death at the commune's 20-acre compound near Wichita . Perez was also sentenced to another life term on a sexual exploitation of a child conviction, and nearly 34 more years behind bars on 26 other counts, including rape .


It may only be a throwaway line in a recent patent, but Apple has further hinted at plans for a range of electric cars. In the patent, called 'Power management for inductive charging systems', Apple details a system of wirelessly charging 'portable electronic devices.' And within the list of examples, alongside phones and tablets, is reference to 'electric vehicles'. In the patent, 'Power management for inductive charging systems', Apple details a system of wirelessly charging (illustrated) 'portable electronic devices.' And within the list of examples alongside phones and tablets is reference to 'electric vehicles'. This is the only mention of cars in the patent . This is the only mention of cars in the patent and it could simply be that Apple is hoping its charging technology works with various types of devices. But it follows weeks of rumours that the firm is developing a fleet of either electric of self-driving vehicles. Apple first toyed with an in-car system at its Worldwide Developer Conference in 2013. At that point it was known as 'iOS in the Car' but following changes in the design team the system was unveiled at last year's Geneva Motor Show, under the moniker CarPlay. Google used its own annual developer I/O in June to unveil Android Auto, a key feature of its latest operating system Android Lollipop. Android Auto works with any Android Lollipop phone to show information on the dashboard. Google has signed up more than 28 car makers including Abarth, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Maserati, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Ram, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Volkswagen and Volvo. The first wave of Android Auto cars are 'coming soon' - expected to launch this year. The first car to be sold with CarPlay was Ferrari's FF in September. Other partners include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen including its DS branch, Dodge, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Renault, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. And by 2016 all new Ford models are expected to have Android Auto or CarPlay. 'Many electronic devices include one or more rechargeable batteries that require external power to recharge from time to time, said Apple in the patent. 'Often, these devices may be charged using the same or similar connection type, for example via USB. 'However, despite having common connection types, multiple devices often require separate power supplies with different power outputs. These separate power supplies are burdensome to use, store, and transport from place to place.' Apple added that charging cords are unsafe in certain circumstances including when 'a driver of a vehicle may become distracted attempting to plug an electronic device into a vehicle charger.' Apple's Watch is fitted with a form of inductive charging, for example, but the patent takes this technology a step further. The tech giant proposes an 'adaptive power control system' that can detect the weight or 'load' of the portable device that has been placed on it. It will then change

Summary: The patent is called 'Power management for inductive charging systems' It details a system of wirelessly charging 'portable electronic devices' Within the list of examples are phones, tablets and 'electric vehicles' This is the only mention of cars in the patent and it could be that Apple is hoping its charging technology works with various types of devices . But it follows weeks of rumours the firm is developing a fleet of cars .


The drain of talent from Super League to the NRL has spread to match officials with news that referee Tim Roby is to move down under. The 25-year-old Roby, one of six regular Super League referees, has quit the English game with immediate effect and will fly out to Sydney in the next fortnight after accepting an offer to become a match official with the NRL. 'It's always been my ambition to officiate in Australia and my partner and I are hugely excited that this opportunity has arisen,' said Roby. Tim Roby, one of six regular Super League referees, has quit the English game with immediate effect . 'I expressed an interest with the NRL some time ago and I am fortunate enough to have been offered a contract on the back of that. 'I would like to thank the RFL for the last five years. It's been a great privilege to be part of the senior match officials team and I am going to miss working with some terrific people. I wish everyone here in the British game the very best for 2015.' Roby, who has refereed over 75 Super League matches over the last five seasons and acted as a touch-judge in some of the sport's biggest games, including two Challenge Cup finals, the 2014 Super League Grand Final and the Rugby League World Cup, is following in the footsteps of Russell Smith and Ashley Klein, who made their name in Super League before moving to the NRL. Rugby Football League match officials coaching and technical director Jon Sharp said: 'This is a fantastic opportunity for Tim. I have no doubts that he will do extremely well in Australia and we wish him all the best in his new career. 'Tim is a product of our development programme and his move to Australia is an indication of the high regard in which our match officials are held around the world. 'There are some outstanding young officials emerging through that same development programme and Tim's departure gives them a chance to realise their ambitions of refereeing at the highest level.'

Summary: Tim Roby is one of six regular Super League referees . The 25-year-old official has quit the English game with immediate effect . Roby will fly to Sydney in the next fortnight after accepting an offer .


A coyote spent an hour on top of a New York bar after it made its way through an abandoned building. The coyote was filmed above the LIC bar in Long Island City, Queens, New York before it fled into an old paint factory. Brian Porter, owner of the LIC Bar said residents spotted the wild beast when they looked out of their window. Scroll down for video . The coyote, pictured, wandered onto the roof of the LIC bar in Long Island City, Queens, New York . The wild animal spent more than an hour on the roof before it managed to escape into a nearby factory . The coyote moved across the rooftop as it caused a commotion below . A vet, right, clambered up onto the roof before retreating after identifying the coyote, left . Locals called the NYPD who sent a number of officers, who in turn alerted animal control . Locals called the NYPD who sent a number of officers, who in turn alerted animal control. A vet climbed up towards the roof to look at the coyote but soon retreated. According to the LIC Post, Mr Porter said: 'It looked well fed, it wasn't a scrawny thing.' Mr Porter said it was the first time that he had ever seen a coyote in the area. However, there have been numerous sightings of coyotes living in New York over the past twelve months. According to the New York Times, coyotes have been spotted in Pelham Bay Park, Riverside Park and even on Stuyvesant Town on the East Side. There are also claims that there is one coyote living in Railroad Park, Jamaica, Queens. There have been numerous sightings of coyotes living in New York over the past twelve months . Police officers tried to capture the coyote who managed to successfully avoid the officers . Coyotes begun colonising urban areas and can be found in many parks across New York City . The NYC Parks Department advises residents against feeding coyotes as they should be kept wary of humans . According to the New York City Parks Department, coyotes are becoming more prevalent across the city . As a result in the explosion in the numbers of coyotes living within the five boroughs, New York's Park Department has even issued guidelines on what to do if you come in contact with a coyote. Coyotes are native to North America and were traditionally found in deserts or on the plains. However, now they have begun colonising urban areas and can be found in many parks across New York City. The NYC Parks Department advises residents against feeding coyotes as they should be kept wary of humans. They warn that coyotes can be mostly seen during the mating season of January to March or when the pups leave between October and January.

Summary: The coyote was spotted on top of the LIC bar in Long Island City, Queens . The animal wandered on the roof for an hour before escaping . New York Police Department officers tried to capture the rogue coyote . Large numbers of coyotes now live in New York city parks .


Millions of working class families will be given the chance to buy their own homes under radical Tory plans to extend Margaret Thatcher's flagship housing policy. Under proposals being considered by Downing Street, the right-to-buy scheme - currently restricted to families in council owned properties - will be extended to up to 2.5million housing association tenants. David Cameron hopes the 'big door step offer' will sway enough working class voters to earn him a second term as Prime Minister. Since right-to-buy was set up in 1980 by the Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, more than two million council houses have been sold . Under a plan being championed by the Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith, housing association tenants will be given the right to buy their homes at a knockdown price. Since right-to-buy was set up in 1980, more than two million council houses have been sold, but current rules make it difficult for those in housing associations to buy their homes. Housing associations are non-profit making private bodies that provide low-cost social housing. Regulated by the state, they receive public funding. Right-to-buy rules allow most council tenants to buy their homes at a discount, but the rules do not apply to housing associations. They only qualify for limited discounts and can only buy a property that has been acquired by an association since 1997. Discounts vary between areas, but range from £9,000 to £16,000. Council house tenants, by contrast, can get discounts of up to £77,000 across England and £102,700 in London. David Cameron hopes a 'big door step offer' on housing will sway enough working class voters to earn him a second term as Prime Minister . Under the new plans, housing associations will be able to use the funds from the sale of the houses to build more homes, the Sunday Times has reported. Taxpayers' money will be used to fund the discounts, which are expected to be 30% off the market value of the home. A more radical plan advanced by Duncan Smith, to simply give away housing association properties to those who have worked for a year, has been ditched. Number 10 believe it would cost votes among those who have worked for much longer to save for their own home. A senior Downing Street source said: 'You are safe to say that broadening right-to-buy is on the cards.' But the source added: 'Giving away homes is off the table. If your message is that you want to reward people who work hard and get on, it wouldn't be seen as fair to give homes to people in social housing while others have been saving for years to buy their own place.'

Summary: Right-to-buy could be extended to up to 2.5m housing association tenants . Tories hope the 'big door step offer' will sway enough working class voters . Scheme considered by Downing Street to win over 'soft' Labour supporters .


Today, the government will release the information that will affect our spending over the next 365 days, leaving Brits tightening their belts accordingly. But for the super rich, the only way their belts are going is super-wide. New research has shown that men and women at the top end of the pay scale will be splashing the cash on clothes and accessories over the next 12 months. New research has shown that men and women at the top end of the pay scale will be splashing the cash in 2015 . British women will spend 43 per cent more on dresses this year than they did in 2014, but the average amount of on a dress by the wealthy has increased from £172 to £245 in the past 12 months. They will also be spending an extra £50 on their favourite pairs of jeans - denim doesn't come cheap and a pair of trousers from brands like Frame Denim and J Brand can now cost £140 a pair. Well-off men aren't immune to the grooming bug either - they are now spending more than women on their favourite pairs of shoes. Britain's wealthy men are spending upwards of £312 on a pair of designer trainers from brands like Balenciaga and Guiseppe Zanotti in 2015, whereas women in the same pay bracket will spend £245 on a pair of luxury heels. The research was compiled by shopping website Lyst, who cater for three million high end customers with more than 9,000 brands like Balenciaga, Alexander Wang and Burberry on their books. With the recession now just a far distant memory for Britain's rich, they have now returned to their favourite designers with gusto. Britain's wealthy women are now spending an average of £248.96 on a designer handbag . And since 2008, new brands have now started to dominate the luxury market like Michael Kors, whose handbags and watches are now a go-to for semi-affordable luxury. The introduction of brands like this has pushed up the average price of a handbag among Britain's wealthy shoppers. The average value spent on a handbag by these shoppers currently sits at £248.96, with US brands Michael Kors, Tory Burch and Marc by Marc Jacobs inspiring most purchases. Coat budgets are also rocketing thanks to the trend for 'statement coats' in the last few years. While most of us would face a dilemma over whether to spend £70 on a new piece of outerwear from Topshop, the moneyed classes spent £250 on average on a new coat last year. This is predicted to increase by 27 per cent this autumn, with shoppers spending £286 on their next winter coat. Now recession is a distant memory, spending on clothes has risen fast (picture posed by model) The summer doesn't bring much relief either, with the expected spend on a new bikini rising to £205. Kalpana Fitzpatrick, founder of MummyMoneyMatters.com said: 'When it comes to spending money, women may well be splashing the cash on designer or high end fashion brands, but women are also better at saving. 'Time and

Summary: Now recession is a distant memory, spending on clothes has risen fast . Rich British women will spend 43 per cent more on dresses in 2015 . They will also shell out an average of £286 on a new winter coat .


Teenagers as young as 16 in Birmingham have undergone weight loss surgery (file picture) Obese teenagers as young as 16 have had NHS-funded gastric band operations, worrying new figures show. And in a four-year period, the number of people aged under 30 receiving weight loss surgery in Birmingham more than doubled. Gastric band and gastric bypass operations are only carried out on the NHS when a patient's life is deemed to be at risk. Such surgery is a last resort, and before it is considered a patient is asked to make drastic changes to their lifestyle to try and lose weight naturally. The guidelines are such that a 5ft 5ins child will not be considered eligible for the drastic procedure unless they weigh at least 15 stone. Meanwhile someone who is 5ft 8ins would need to weigh almost 17 stone before they can be given the go-ahead for surgery. Figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre released under the Freedom of Information Act show in the last five years six teenagers aged 18 and under had bariatric surgery. These included two 16 year olds, two people aged 17 and two 18 year olds. Overall between 2008-09 and 2011-12 the numbers of the radical operations performed on the under 30s rose from 35 to 71 - a 102 per cent increase. It comes as new figures this weekend revealed hundreds of babies are being born clinically obese every year. Since 2011, 1,403 newborns have been classified as obese - weighing 9lb 15oz or more, a Freedom of Information request revealed. Last year it emerged that West Midlanders are the second fattest group in the whole country, with NHS England figures revealing 65.7 per cent of people are overweight or obese. New figures released in January this year highlighted the worrying news that almost four out of 10 children in Birmingham are officially classed as overweight or obese by the age of 11. Concerns have been raised that people are opting for stomach surgery as an 'easy option' rather than go to the trouble of changing their lifestyle, eating more healthily and taking exercise. NHS guidelines state that surgery can only be offered when the patient has 'life threatening obesity' - a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above, or a BMI of 35 with other serious health conditions that could be improved through weight loss, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. The policy states: 'It is always recommended that patients try to lose weight through a healthy, calorie-controlled diet and increased exercise before you consider weight loss surgery, as surgery carries a risk of complications and requires a significant change in lifestyle afterwards. 'Due to these associated risks, most surgeons, whether they are working privately or for the NHS, would only consider a person for surgery if there was a clinical need, and not just for cosmetic reasons.' People can also opt to pay for weight loss surgery privately. A gastric band operation, which reduces the size of the stomach, costs up to £8,000. Meanwhile, a full

Summary: Obese teenagers in Birmingham given drastic weight loss surgery . In five-year period, six teens under 18 were given gastric bands or bypass . Drastic ops on under-30s rose from 35 to 71 - a 102% increase . Bariatric surgery is a last resort, only used where patients' lives are at risk .


Airline staff are trained to try to solve customers' travelling problems, but one selfless employee has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The Alaska Airlines employee, Judy Reid, paid out of her own pocket to fly a stranded customer home in a heartwarming act of kindness. Vancouver resident Miriam Thomas was left stranded and confused as she was trying to return from a business trip to California, when her ticket to Seattle with Delta Air Lines, an Alaska Airlines partner, was cancelled. An employee from Alaska Airlines paid out of her money when she witness a stranded Delta Air Lines customer . Miriam Thomas tweeted her frustration after being told she would have to stay in California due to a mix-up . The situation looked bleak for Miriam, who was told that she would have to spend the night in a hotel and take another flight the next day. 'The woman from Delta comes over and says "OK, so, the best we can do is get you on a flight for tomorrow." I started to panic, I had nowhere to stay,' Miriam, a developer, told Vancouver radio station News 1130. 'The two women I was dealing with from Alaska Airlines were comforting me. They were saying, "don't worry, we're going to figure this out.'" That's when Judy incredibly reached for her own purse to use her travel vouchers. 'She didn't need to do that at all, she took care of me,' Miriam told News1130. Miriam said she overheard Judy's co-workers protesting, saying she shouldn't have to use her own money to cover a complete stranger's flight . Judy insisted that she was just paying it forward. The developer shared her happiness that a total stranger helped her out of her dilemma . Safe at home! Thomas spread her gratitude for Reid's gesture to her followers via social media . Despite Miriam's stunned reaction, Reid said she was just doing what was right, and that she would have done it for anybody. She told News 1130: 'You have to help each other. You have to make this a peaceful world. I was raised in a very, very, good, giving, caring family. I've always been told to pay it forward. Even if nothing good happens, you've done something good.' Thomas is trying to find a way to thank the selfless employee, and to pay the act forward to someone else in need. Alaska Airlines tried to reimburse Judy for her kind actions, but she declined. A spokesperson from Delta Air Lines said: 'Delta’s Customer Care team has been in contact with Ms. Thomas. 'We apologise for the inconvenience that Ms. Thomas encountered. 'Delta will be refunding the total amount of the ticket.'

Summary: Miriam Thomas was stranded when her Delta Air Lines flight was cancelled . The problem was due an airline mix-up over a previous rescheduled flight . Heroine Judy Reid of Alaska Airlines stepped in to help . Ms Thomas was speechless and is now looking for a way to repay her .


Guan Quanzi was bitten by a panicked wild panda that had been chased onto his land in China by officials when they found it was roaming free in a village and may still need his leg amputated . A man may lose his leg after he was attacked by a wild panda as it was chased by locals after it wandered into a village in China. Guan Quanzhi was set upon by the panda, which sunk its teeth into his leg, as officials chased it into his land in Liziba village near Longnan City in Gansu Province. A quick thinking villager threw a coat over the animal's head which made it let go of Mr Quanzhi who was left severely injured. He had to have a seven hour operation to try and repair the damage. In the last year Mr Quanzhi has spent months in hospital and had a total of eight operations. He has recently been told he may have to have his leg amputated, according to the People's Daily online. 'When the giant panda sunk its teeth into my leg the pain was indescribable. Blood was everywhere,' said Mr Quanzhi. Pandas have a 'cuddly' reputation but can be territorial. They have strong jaws which enable them to strip bamboo but this also means they can deliver a powerful bite. The incident took place on March 1 last year when the panda wandered into a village near Longnan City in Gansu Province. Locals attempted to capture the animal only for it to flee them and run into Mr Quanzhi's land. Mr Quanzhi, who is in his 60s, added: 'I was working at home and saw many people running in my direction, looking closer I could see a mud-covered panda being chased.' As the animal saw Mr Quanzhi was blocking its path he sunk its teeth into its leg until someone threw a coat over it. The panda fled and disappeared after being seen wandering around in the mountains for more than half an hour. Locals realised Mr Quanzhi was seriously injured and he was taken to Qingchuan County People's hospital, which was more than 10km away, for emergency treatment. The next day Mr Quanzhi had to endure a seven hour operation to repair the broken bone in his leg and stem a ruptured vein. He was in hospital for two months. Because of his family's financial circumstances the village council and the Forestry Bureau borrowed 70,000 yuan (£7,500) and 30,000 yuan (£3,000) respectively. The panda was seen roaming around the village and attacked Mr Quanzi, sinking its teeth into his leg . The panda, normally a docile animal, was chased and is believed to have panicked when it bit Mr Quanzi . Officials had been chasing the panda after they realised the wild animal was roaming around the village . Mr Quanzi has been forced to endure eight operations and weeks in hospital since he was bitten by the panda . His son said: 'My father stayed in hospital for 57 days, during this time he had skin grafts as well

Summary: A wild panda wandered into Liziba village in Gansu Province in China . Officials were notified and began chasing the panda in a bid to capture it . They chased it into Guan Quanzhi's farm and panda sunk teeth into his leg . Quick-thinking villager threw a coat over the animal's head and it fled . Mr Quanzhi was taken to hospital and had to endure eight operations . He has not recovered a year on and may have to have his leg amputated . Farmer has received 520,000 yuan (£56,000) following attack in March 2014 .


An undercover investigation in China has revealed the disgusting conditions in which a wildly popular snack known as 'Spicy Sticks' are made. The food - made from flour, spicy oil and food additives - is especially popular among young adults and children due to their cheap cost, but reports in the media of them causing extreme sickness have prompted concern. The snacks are popular among Chinese people living abroad, with thousands of people ordering them via online marketplaces such as Amazon - and there was even an online campaign recently to promote the red sticks among Westerners. Scroll down for video . Unhygienic: One worker had blistered fingers due to the chemicals, the undercover investigation found . Hands on: Very few workers wore protective gloves in making the Spicy Sticks . In China they sell for just 10p a pack and are a common sight in primary school tuck shops. The most popular brands sell more than 400,000 packets a month, solely online. But many consumers have reported suffering from severe sickness and diarrhoea after eating them, and one three-year-old girl was reportedly left with festering sores around her mouth after gorging on the snack. People's Daily Online reported that, during secret, filming at one of the many firms which produce the snack, investigators found one worker handling food with a finger that had blistered through exposure to the chemicals used in the process - without wearing protective gloves. At the factory in Tongxu County, Henan Province, an undercover reporter saw workers visit dirty lavatories and return to work without washing their hands - again without wearing gloves or face masks when handling food. This three-year-old girl allegedly developed sores and ulcers after eating too many of the snacks . Roaring trade: They are popular on online sites such as Amazon. (There is no suggestion the product pictured here was manufactured at the plant in the undercover filming) The finished product was also packed with bare hands, with workers' hands stained by the red oil that coats the food - leading at least one woman to suffer sores on her finger. When challenged as to why they weren't wearing gloves, staff said they slowed down their work. Boxes used to store the snacks were also seen covered in an oil-like substance, while a choking smell filled the entire site. Close to the production line were various boilers, pipes and a large metal drum filled with a reddish liquid that emitted a strange smell as well as a small bucket that was full of black sludge. The manufacturer, Kaifeng Jinsong Food Co, shared the premises with other businesses and there was evidence of paint particles spreading into the Spicy Stick workshop from a toymakers next door. It comes after a toddler in the city of Jiujiang was hospitalised with severe sores and ulcers which were caused by eating too many of the sticks, reports People's Daily Online. And one blogger claimed he suffered five hours of diarrhoea after eating 10 of the sticks in quick succession to test their effect. Stomach-turning: Many consumers

Summary: Undercover reporter witnessed appalling hygiene at one factory . Many reports of sickness and diarrhoea, while one toddler developed sores and ulcers around her mouth . Young Chinese are big fans, and they cost as little as 10p a packet . Many consumers overseas also order them from sites such as Amazon . One factory worker had blistered finger from chemicals used in the sticks . Staff do not wear gloves or face masks when making the snacks . Journalist witnessed workers going to lavatory and returning to work without washing their hands . Campaign to convert Westerners to the snack has now stalled .


Alan Pardew has called for more consistent punishments after Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak was retrospectively banned for four matches. Video footage showed the 30-year-old to have elbowed West Ham striker Diafra Sakho towards the end of the Eagles' 3-1 win at Upton Park on Saturday. Jedinak was charged with violent conduct by the Football Association - a decision which irked manager Pardew, although the Australia international accepted it. Alan Pardew isn't happy with the FA after their decision to ban Mile Jedinak for his elbow on Diafra Sakho . The midfielder missed the Eagles' late 1-0 defeat at Southampton as a result and will also sit out the upcoming Premier League matches against QPR, Stoke and Manchester City. 'Well, you kind of know as a manager that (given) the way it was sort of damned on TV that something was going to happen and that's where we are,' Pardew said. 'We haven't appealed so we will take the decision, but we want some consistency in it. The Palace captain (15) caught Sakho with his elbow during their win over West Ham at Upton Park . Although the officials didn't see the incident, the TV cameras did and Jedinak was condemned by the pundits . 'I could name three or four incidents this year where Crystal Palace should have had a player sent off against them retrospectively. 'But it wasn't highlighted by the media and therefore it went under the radar, so to speak. This one didn't.' Asked another question on the subject, Pardew retorted: 'I don't want to go any further. I've said my point on that.' Pardew's side lost 1-0 to Southampton at St Mary's following Sadio Mane's late strike .

Summary: Alan Pardew thinks the FA need to be more consistent over bans . This follow's Mile Jedinak's four-game ban for an elbow on Diafra Sakho . Crystal Palace have decided to not appeal the decision by the FA . Pardew's side were beaten 1-0 by Southampton at St Mary's Stadium . Click here for all the latest Crystal Palace news .


Dimitri Mascarenhas has been appointed bowling coach by New Zealand. The former England all-rounder replaces Shane Bond who will leave the role after the current World Cup. The 37-year-old, who played 20 one-day internationals, is currently coaching New Zealand's Otago province and previously coached in the English county championship, the Indian Premier League and Australia's Big Bash League. Dimitri Mascarenhas (right) played 20 one-day internationals for England . Mascarenhas hits a six off India's Yuvraj Singh in September 2007 - one of five successive sixes in one over . Mascarenhas said Bond 'has done an extremely good job with his bowling unit; they have operated with real pace, skill and tactical awareness. 'During this World Cup they have been phenomenal and I am looking forward to working with those guys to keep developing them and helping them achieve success on the international stage.' Mascharenhas's most famous moment in an England shirt came when he blasted five sixes in succession off the final five balls of England's innings against India at The Oval in September 2007. Yuvraj Singh was the embarrassed bowler.

Summary: Dimitri Mascarenhas appointed bowling coach by New Zealand . Shane Bond leaves the role after the World Cup . Mascarenhas has recently been coaching Otago province .


The Cancer Drugs Fund for England has cut 19 life-extending treatments it claims are too expensive after a review in January . Thousands of cancer sufferers will lose out on ‘last chance’ drugs after the NHS withdrew approval for their use. The Cancer Drugs Fund for England has cut 19 life-extending treatments it claims are too expensive after a review in January. They include Jevtana, used in prostate cancer, along with Zaltrap, Avastin and Erbitux for bowel cancer. New patients needing these drugs will no longer be able to get them on the NHS without a consultant’s special request. But experts say this is doomed to fail and they will effectively only be available privately often costing thousands of pounds. Following appeals, four drugs will be reconsidered and remain available in the meantime. Dr Alison Birtle, consultant clinical oncologist at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said the decision to axe Jevtana was a travesty. She said ‘As a doctor who treats men with advanced prostate cancer, I am deeply saddened and my patients will be devastated. ‘In my every day experience, Jevtana has given some men with advanced prostate cancer extra time – some of the men that I started to treat with Jevtana three to four years ago are still alive today. ‘Most importantly this time has been of good quality, allowing them to carry on doing the things they enjoy despite their cancer.’ The £280million-a-year Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) which began in April 2011 has led to around 55,000 patients in England getting drugs banned on the NHS by Nice, the rationing body, or awaiting approval. The Government's aim, which was a Tory election pledge, was to enable NHS doctors to prescribe any drug if they believed a cancer patient could benefit. Mark Flannagan, chief executive of the charity Beating Bowel Cancer, said ‘We need to hold the Government and the Prime Minister to account for what has happened. ‘He needs to justify why he no longer believes doctors should be able to prescribe the drugs they think will benefit their patients. ‘If this is not what he believes, then he needs to reverse these cuts until a new system is in place.’ He said tens of thousands of patients had petitioned David Cameron, urging him to keep his promise made before the last election and to postpone the cuts until a better, fairer system was in place. He said ‘Cancer treatment shouldn’t be about luck. There should be no difference in the access to treatment between a patient diagnosed a couple of weeks ago and one diagnosed tomorrow. ‘But there will be and we believe this is just the thin end of the wedge with further cost cutting to come. ‘From yesterday, any patients who faces an unfortunate diagnosis of advanced cancer will no longer be able to benefit from the treatments that have been removed from the CDF. ‘The argument shouldn’t be about politics and economics, but so far this has been an exercise in managing budgets and maximising profits. ‘It should have been an exercise in

Summary: The Cancer Drugs Fund for England has cut 19 life-extending treatments . It claims they are too expensive to fund following a review in January . Patients will now need a consultant to request the drugs specially . But experts say this will effectively mean drugs only available privately .


Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates took a break from training in America to pose for a photo with professional basketball player Pablo Prigioni. The Argentinian-Italian baller, who plays for the Houston Rockets, spent time with the squad as they prepared for their upcoming clash against Ecuador just days after beating El Salvador. Gerardo Martino's side dominated that game and took the lead in the 54th minute thanks to a Nestor Renderos own goal deflected from Ever Banega's shot. Lionel Messi and the Argentina squad pose with Houston Rockets baller Pablo Prigioni in America . Argentina's Federico Mancuello (right) dribbles with the ball ahead of El Salvador's Arturo Alverez (left) Substitute Federico Mancuello then made sure of the win with a free kick from a tight angle on 88 minutes to ensure they were rewarded for the performance. Martino started Carlos Tevez for the first time since taking over the team last year during the game as Messi missed out. The upcoming game against Ecuador will be Argentina's last warm-up match before the Copa America in June and the Barcelona wizard is expected to regain his place in the starting line-up. PSG winger Ezequiel Lavezzi makes his first appearance for Argentina since the World Cup final last year . Argentina forward Angel di Maria (left) shields the ball from El Salvador's Richard Menjivar (right)

Summary: Argentina are currently in America training during the international break . Lionel Messi and the squad took a break to pose with a fellow countryman . Squad posed with Argentinian professional basketball ace Pablo Prigioni . Argentina face Ecuador in their final Copa America warm-up game .


When Cristiano Ronaldo started the year with a Ballon d'Or award nobody thought 2015 could ever turn into his annus horribilis. But since his 'Siiii!' war cry in Zurich when he collected the trophy and sent an 'I'm coming for you' message to Lionel Messi, the Real Madrid forward's fortunes have been in free-fall to the extent that the exit door that leads back to Manchester United has been opened once again. Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes told Spanish radio his player would go on scoring goals for Real Madrid until he is 40 as the club and the player's entourage celebrated his well-deserved gong in January. Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo sits on the Bernabeu pitch during his side's 2-0 win against Levante . The former Manchester United man endured a frustrating evening despite his side's La Liga victory . Ronaldo has a shot at goal on Sunday night but he was unable to find the back of the net . But since then he has been sent off and banned for two games; chastised by supporters for holding a birthday party through the early hours after a humiliating derby day defeat by Atletico Madrid and pledged a vow of silence after the team's defeat in the Champions League to Schalke. Manchester United have been linked with both a bold move for Gareth Bale or a romantic return for Ronaldo. Sources in Madrid now say of the two moves, it would be a bid for Ronaldo that would meet with less resistance. For all the boos and whistles for Gareth Bale from sections of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd the club president Florentino Perez is firmly behind his £86million signing and sees him as Ronaldo's heir apparent. Ronaldo is even understood to have done more to help the former Tottenham forward as he tries to push his profile and get himself on next year's Ballon d'Or podium. The request was not received with open arms. Much like Bale when he scored twice on Sunday against Levante. Gareth Bale celebrates after opening the scoring but Ronaldo appeared frustrated that he hadn't found the net . Ronaldo celebrates winning the Premier League title with Manchester United shortly before leaving in 2009 . A return to Old Trafford is not out of the question for the Portuguese superstar after a miserable start to 2015 . Real Madrid trio Ronaldo, Bale and Karim Benzema share an embrace after the Welshman's second goal . Bale, pictured with his partner Emma Rhys-Jones, is seen as the heir to Ronaldo by Florentino Perez . Ronaldo failed to celebrate his team-mate's opening goal because he was too busy lamenting his own misfortune at not scoring after failing to connect properly with a scissor kick from the edge of the six-yard area. Like the incredible sulk of old, Ronaldo could be seen throwing his arms up in the air both before and after Bale converted the rebound. Gary Lineker tweeted: 'Ronaldo's extraordinarily stroppy reaction to Bale scoring from a rebound from his effort was bizarre and unhealthy.' He was also frustrated when

Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo was left frustrated in Real Madrid's win against Levante . The Portuguese forward has been sent off and chastised by fans this year . Ronaldo also broke up with his long-term girlfriend Irina Shayk in January . A return to his former club Manchester United is not out of the question . Real Madrid president Florentino Perez sees Gareth Bale as Ronaldo's heir .


Bizarre footage has emerged of Sean Price, who is accused of murdering a 17-year-old school girl, delivering online rants posted two weeks before he was arrested. Price is charged with killing Masa Vukotic who was stabbed to death just 500 metres from her home on Tuesday. He attended a police station hours after they released CCTV footage of a man in a red T-shirt holding a plastic bag getting on a bus near the Doncaster park - in Melbourne's east - where Masa was found. Scroll down for video . Murder accused Sean Price has appeared in a video posted online where he talks about his ears getting 'raped' Price is charged with killing Masa Vukotic, 17, who was stabbed to death just 500 metres from her house on Tuesday . In videos posted online, Price fronts the camera with a beanie hat tightly pulled over his ears. He talks about his ears being 'raped' and that they now 'very rarely ever go out'. He starts one of the videos - seen by Daily Mail Australia - by sharing his thoughts on criminals. 'These people who do these crimes don't think about the consequences and the aftermath,' Price said. 'It's all about having a good time, about instant gratification.' He attended a police station after footage was circulated of a man in a red T-shirt getting on a bus near the Doncaster park where Masa was murdered . The man, who was holding a white plastic bag, got on a bus on Doncaster Road at 7.09pm on Tuesday, just after Masa was murdered . Price also gives an insight into what he used to be like before his ears were 'violated'. 'I used to be pretty happy, pretty relaxed... My ears have feelings, they're real,' he said. Throughout the footage, Price does not remove his beanie and reasons: 'I'd let you see my ears but if I do I'm trusting you. Don't break my trust again.' In another video, he raps in an American accent while heavy metals plays in the background. 'Who the f*** is interested in ears... You've got a thing for bush on ears,' Price chanted. The 17-year-old (left), who was a student at Canterbury Girls' Secondary College, was big fan of the Lolita fashion (right) trend, which is popular in Japan . Her Facebook photos show she was a well-travelled teenager who had an enthusiasm for dressing up . Price appeared at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday charged with murder in the stabbing of Ms Vukotic. He was also charged with six other offences - including one count of rape, two counts of robbery and three counts of common law assault including an attempted carjacking. Ms Vukotic's grief-stricken father, Slabvoljub Vukotic, locked eyes with Price during the court hearing. Mr Vukotic, wearing dark sunglasses and a black fleece, sat less than 10 metres away from Price with a police liaison officer. Masa's father, Slabvoljub Vukotic (left), faced his daughter's alleged killer when he appeared in court last week . Price wore a white T-shirt and was flanked by

Summary: Footage has emerged of murder accused Sean Price giving online rants . Price is alleged to have stabbed Masa Vukotic, 17, to death on Tuesday . He reveals his thoughts on criminals and claims his ears were 'raped' Masa was killed just 500 metres from her house in a Melbourne park .


Hackers are said to have obtained thousands of login details for Uber accounts worldwide - and are selling them for as little as $1. Two sellers - known only as Courvoisier and ThinkingForward - are using online marketplaces on the dark web such as AlphaBay to offer this personal information. And despite claiming these criminals claiming they got the details from hacked accounts, Uber said it has found 'no evidence' of a security breach in its systems. Hackers are said to have obtained thousands of login details for Uber accounts worldwide - and are selling them for as little as $1 on the dark web. Two sellers - known only as Courvoisier and ThinkingForward - are using online marketplaces such as AlphaBay to offer this personal information . The compromised accounts were discovered by Motherboard's Joseph Cox who was sent a sample list of accounts. He confirmed that the details being sold were both valid and linked to live accounts. Once a hacker has access to a person's Uber username and password they can book taxis from the firm's website and see their trip history. This could include their home or work address, for example, or a person's 'Favourite places.' The dark net is a subsection of the deep web - the part of the internet that does not show up in searches or on social media. Most of the information on the web is far down on dynamically generated sites, unable to be found or seen by traditional search engines. The dark net is used as a way of sharing information and trading goods, but the anonymous and encrypted nature of it has attracted large amounts of illegal activity. The Silk Road website, and its successor that were recently shut down, was used to sell drugs in exchange for Bitcoins. Other dark net sites let users share pornographic photographs, hacked information and credit card numbers. The Silk Road used an underground computer network known as the The Onion Router (TOR), which is a matrix of encrypted websites and servers that disguise the identity of users. It uses numerous layers of security and encryption, hiding the IP address and the activity of the user. Full credit card details are not stored on the account, but a hacker can see the last four digits of a card number, as well as their full email address and phone number. From this a person could commit wider identity fraud, or sign into other accounts if the username and password is copied across other sites, apps and accounts. Courvoisier told Mr Cox they have 'thousands' of login details obtained from 'hacked accounts' and sells them for $1 each. ThinkingForward sells them for $5 and gives a discount on bulk purchases. These are said to be just two examples of 'dozens' of listings on the dark net. The dark net is a subsection of the deep web - the part of the internet that does not show up in searches or on social media. Most of the information on the web is far down on dynamically generated

Summary: A seller told Motherboard Vice they have 'thousands' of accounts for sale . Buyers can purchase details for as little as $1 and use them to book taxis . Uber said it found no evidence of a breach and has informed authorities . Users are advised to use 'strong and unique' usernames and passwords .


Burnley striker Danny Ings will step out at Anfield on Wednesday looking to boost his side's Premier League survival hopes at the expense of the team he has been strongly linked with a move to at the end of the season. Brendan Rodgers has refused to be drawn on speculation suggesting that Ings, who is out of contract at the end of the campaign, will move to Liverpool. But if he does sign a contract at Anfield, will he be good enough to make the grade? Sportsmail's reporters give their verdict. Danny Ings (centre) has been Burnley's star player as they try to stay in the Premier League this season . DOMINIC KING . Yes, he is good enough to make the step up. It is no mean effort scoring nine goals in the Barclays Premier League for a side that has struggled to get results and Ings has never been found wanting at the biggest stadiums. He was outstanding in Burnley’s 3-1 loss at Old Trafford last month, his energy and intensity setting him apart that night. It was not a one-off because he has attracted positive reviews all season. Ings scored for Burnley against Manchester United in his side's 3-1 defeat and impressed with his display . Ings could replace Fabio Borini at Liverpool, with the Italian expected to depart at the end of the season . Ings has scored nine times for Burnley this season and will take on Liverpool on Wednesday . Read Dominic King's piece on why Danny Ings would flourish under the guidance of Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers . Liverpool will overhaul their striking department in the summer, with potentially three players moving – Rickie Lambert, Fabio Borini and Mario Balotelli – and a move for Ings would make sense from both a playing style and an economic point of view. He will have to raise his game again should he eventually arrive at Anfield, but that won’t be a problem. Ings has been doing that for the last two years and he will welcome the challenge. JOE BERNSTEIN . Danny Ings is one of those players who doesn't have one quality that makes him stand out, but he doesn't have an obvious weakness either. He is an intelligent player and at 22 has the potential to get better. He is a good finisher but his tally of nine this season is unremarkable and five fewer than Charlie Austin at QPR for example. Ings watches on as his shot hits the back of the net for Burnley against Queens Park Rangers . Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has refused to comment on the speculation linking the club with Ings . Ings can show he is capable of playing on the big stage when he plays for Burnley against Liverpool . Ings could make the step up to a big club but there is no guarantee. You suspect Liverpool's real interest in him is due to John W Henry's moneyball approach to the game. Why wouldn't you take a promising 22-year-old on a Bosman given you could sell

Summary: Danny Ings has scored nine times for Burnley in the Premier League . He has been strongly linked with Liverpool and faces them on Wednesday . Sportsmail's reporters give their verdict on if he is good enough for Anfield . READ: Ings would flourish at Liverpool under the guidance of Rodgers . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .