West Midlands Police received almost 150 calls reporting sightings of witches, ghosts and UFOs over the past five years. Spooked members of the public contacted the force in their droves amid fears of paranormal activity. While the majority required no further police action, one call, made in February 2010 over a reported witch, resulted in an arrest. Over a five year period more than 70 reports of witch sightings and witchcraft were made to police (file image) Spooked residents dialled 999 more than 40 times to report ghost sightings while around 30 calls were placed about UFOs. Almost 80 different reports of witches or witchcraft were filed. Of all the calls made only eight were classified as hoaxes. The rush in reports of paranormal activity was not to be mocked, said police who offered advice on dozens of the cases. 'While the figures can seem amusing, behind some of these 'supernatural' calls may be a deeply troubled individual or a person wasting valuable police time, which would be better spent preventing real crimes,' a spokesman said. 'West Midlands Police always take action against those found to be knowingly making false and malicious calls to the emergency services.' Nick Duffy of the West Midlands Ghost Club said the police had long received calls from panicked members of the public . Nick Duffy, leading light of West Midlands Ghost, believes the surge is down to the increasing popularity of supernatural-themed television programmes. 'When we started in 1989 we were the only one in the Midlands,' he said. 'Six years ago there were 70. I stopped counting after that. 'If you call a paranormal group, they will not come out of your house without something happening - and that is the real problem. 'These figure are also a by-product of Most Haunted and all the American rubbish. 'For people who experience things like poltergeist activity, the police have always been a go-to source.' Among the cases Mr Duffy has been involved with was a woman who thought she had a polar bear or werewolf living in her back garden. 'She hadn't seen it, but had heard growling and scratching around the bins. I asked if it could've been dogs?' Mr Duffy added the popularity of programmes such as Most Haunted (above) had sparked people's interest .

Summary: West Midlands Police received 152 calls reporting paranormal activity . Dozens thought they had seen UFOs, ghosts and witches in the region . One person was arrested in February 2010 as a result of one call .


Once a wanton wiener dog, Dennis the miniature dachshund went on a diet and is now a happy shadow of his former self after losing more than 75 per cent of his body weight. Less than two years ago, Dennis weighed in at a whopping 56 pounds — about the size of four or five miniature dachshunds. A series of 'before' photos show Dennis resting on rolls of fat, his head seemingly too little for his blob of a body. He couldn't take more than a few steps without being out of breath. Scroll down for video . In this June 2013 photo, Dennis, a dachshund, rests on the ground in Columbus, Ohio. Less than two years ago, Dennis weighed in at 56 pounds and could walk only a few feet without stopping, out of breath. But then Burton rescued him from his previous owner and provided him with a proper diet, exercise and affection . pictured on February 25, Dennis now only weighs 12 pounds and can freely play in the snow. He has had three skin-removal surgeries to remove the folds of excess skin . Then Brooke Burton adopted him from a relative who had fed him White Castle burgers, pizza and other human food, and didn't pay much attention to the dog's burgeoning belly. Burton, a 26-year-old nursing student, recalls how emotional she became when she first saw Dennis in June 2013, and then persuaded her relative to give him up. 'Out comes Dennis, and I couldn't believe it,' Burton says. 'I wasn't even sure what breed of dog he was supposed to be because he was so large.' Burton put him on diet of dry dog food, plus lots of walks and affection. Now the 6-year-old wiener dog is a svelte 12 pounds and happily chasing squirrels in the backyard, playing fetch and bossing around the other three rescue dogs that live with him. 'In the beginning, you could tell he was very depressed, that he really didn't feel good at all,' Burton says. 'He didn't have much of a personality. After he lost weight, this bossy little demanding man popped out. He's into everything, he wants to play with everybody.' Dennis lost so much weight that he started tripping over the folds of excess skin that were left over and getting infections. He has had three surgeries at the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center to get rid of it. The operations cost more than $2,800 together and were covered by a GoFundMe page set up by Burton, donations from individuals and the OSU Veterinary Medical Center, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Dr. Kathleen Ham, the veterinary surgeon who performed the operations, says Dennis' story is a good lesson for pet owners who might feed their animals too much. 'We have an expression: Food is not love,' Ham says. 'Most of what your pet wants from you is affection and attention.'

Summary: Dennis the miniature dachshund lost 75 percent of his body weight . In 2013 he weighed 56 pounds, but when Brooke Burton, of Columbus, Ohio, adopted him she put him on a diet and took him on walks . Now Dennis weighs 12lb and has had three skin-removal procedures .


He wants to be the most powerful man in the country. But according to his local paper, Ed Miliband isn't even the most powerful man in Doncaster, where he is an MP. In a blow for the Labour leader, he has been ranked just fourth in the town's Power List, behind more influential figures like the mayor and One Direction's Louis Tomlinson. Scroll down for video . Ed Miliband isn't even the most powerful man in Doncaster, where he is an MP, according to his local paper . The Doncaster Free Press released its Power List last week, ranking the 50th most formidable names in the South Yorkshire town. Mr Miliband has been MP for Doncaster North since May 2005, but a decade representing the town and now on the cusp of running the country is not deemed significant enough to topple more significant local dignitaries. Ros Jones, the elected Mayor of Doncaster, topped the charts as the most powerful person in the town. The former public sector accountant, first elected in 2013, is a keen marathon runner and a school governor. Second on the list was Jo Miller, chief executive of Doncaster Council. Third place went to Louis Tomlinson, the One Direction star who grew up in the town and last year launched a doomed bid to by Doncaster Rovers football club. Third place went to Louis Tomlinson, the One Direction star who grew up in the town and last year launched a doomed bid to by Doncaster Rovers football club . Ros Jones, the elected Mayor of Doncaster, (left) topped the charts as the most powerful person in the town. Second on the list was Jo Miller, chief executive of Doncaster Council . Mr Miliband did manage to sneak into fourth place, just ahead of Chris Burton, editor in chief of South Yorkshire Newspapers. Mr Miliband's history in Doncaster was laid bare earlier this year in the memoirs of former Mayor Martin Winter. It included an incident in which he nearly killed himself when he accidentally set fire to Mr Winter's office and, inexplicably, bought the family a £25 Muslim prayer mat for Christmas to cover the hole burnt in the carpet. Mr Miliband also nearly missed a meeting with Gordon Brown when he locked himself into his own house. The Labour leader later tried to ridicule one of Mr Winter's most damaging revelations, that he Miliband told him in October 2007 - a year before the UK financial crash - that the British economy was about to 'fall off a cliff'. It was claimed that Labour had wanted to call an early election to cling to power before voters found out. 'I am apparently Mystic Mili,' said the Labour leader sarcastically. 'I kept the global financial crisis from everyone and revealed it to only one person - not the head of the World Bank, the IMF, or the governor of the Bank of England, but someone at the epicentre of global finance - the mayor of Doncaster.'

Summary: Labour leader ranked fourth by his local paper in town where he is MP . Elected mayor, council chief executive and popstar Louis Tomlinson . One Direction singer grew up in the town and tried to buy football club . Miliband has been MP for Doncaster North since the 2005 general election .


WhatsApp first hinted it would let users make free calls to each other early last year. Now Android users can make voice calls and the feature will come to iOS soon. The latest version of the popular messaging app also has a cleaner layout with three tabs for contacts, chats and calls. The latest version of WhatsApp has a cleaner layout with three tabs for contacts, chats and calls. Users simply have to click on the ‘Calls’ tab and choose a contact to phone a friend at no cost. The screenshot on the left shows a call in progress, while the one on the right shows an incoming call from a contact . Users simply have to click on the ‘Calls’ tab and choose a contact to phone a friend at no cost. However this only works between WhatsApp users and it relies on an internet connection. The update hasn’t yet been confirmed by the Mountain View, California-based company, but users of the app have taken to Twitter to confirm its appearance on their Android handsets. Bertie C in London, said: ‘Whatsapp have calls now this is just too much #wificalling #WhatsAppCalls,’ while Dhanesh Nair tweeted: ‘Finally whatsapp call activated..#WhatsAppCalls’ The update hasn’t yet been confirmed by WhatsApp, but users of the app have taken to Twitter to confirm its appearance on their Android handsets - although it is yet to appear on iOS . Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) lets people make free, or low cost, telephone calls over the web. Popular VoIP services include Viber and Skype. VoIP can be used anywhere in the world and can call landline and mobile numbers. However, some people say they cannot see the update, which is available from the Google Play Store or WhatsApp’s site, indicating that it may not have rolled out everywhere yet. And some users aren’t that impressed. Fahida Khan tweeted: ‘#WhatsAppCalls why??? Everyone has unlimited mins these days,’ while another user said: ‘Tried #WhatsAppCalls it’s good only if u have good internet speed.' The 'Calls' feature requires an internet connection and works in a similar way to how Skype connects web-based calls - a service known as 'voice over internet protocol' or VoIP. Other messaging apps, including Viber, already offer free voice and video calls to users, and it's believed WhatsApp's update is designed to rival such services. The feature is expected to be available for iPhone users ‘in a couple of weeks,’ The Verge reported. WhatsApp rolled out the feature to selected users in January and a screenshot revealed how the service would look on a Nexus 5 handset, in February. The image showed the new ‘Calls’ tab and is incredibly similar to the newly updated version. Other messaging apps, including Viber, already offer free voice and video calls to users, and it's believed WhatsApp's update is designed to rival such services. Like Viber's app, WhatsApp shows users when they have missed a call (a screenshot is shown above) In December, Dutch site AndroidWorld uncovered clues about the feature while studying the app's test code. It then extracted

Summary: App has a new, cleaner layout, including an extra tab for 'Calls' Android users can make calls, providing they have an internet connection . VoIP Calls have to be made between WhatsApp users and are free . Feature is expected to roll out for iPhone users in the next couple of weeks .


Reading have signed former Fulham, Aston Villa and Bolton defender Zat Knight on a free transfer until the end of the season. Knight, who has two England caps, started his career at Fulham before making a £3.5million move to Villa in August 2007. He had been training at Watford in recent weeks but they opted not to make him a contract offer. However, Steve Clarke decided to give him a chance. Reading have 10 games left in the Championship as well as an FA Cup quarter-final replay. Zat Knight has moved to Reading on a free transfer after a short spell with MLS side Colorado Rapids . 'With the team currently in the middle of a really hectic schedule, I felt it was prudent to bring another experienced defender to help share the load,' Royals manager Steve Clarke told the club website. 'When I heard that Zat was back in the UK and looking for a club, I felt he would be a perfect fit.' The 34-year-old joined Bolton for £4m in July 2009 but left at the end of last season and had a brief spell with Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer. The former Aston Villa defender had been training with Watford but they decided against signing him .

Summary: Zat Knight joins Reading on a free transfer until the end of the season . The former Aston Villa defender had a spell with MLS side Colorado . Knight had been training with Watford but no contract was offered .


Lewis Hamilton had to abandon plans to wear a one-off helmet for this week's Malaysian Grand Prix. Regulations for the new season state that a driver must stick to the same helmet design for the entirety of the campaign. Hamilton brought a different lid to the second installment of this year's championship in Sepang, but despite showing it off at the back of the Mercedes garage, opted against wearing it. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will not be allowed to wear a novelty helmet for the Malaysian Grand Prix . Mercedes' Hamilton in action during the practice section at the Sepang International Circuit on Friday . Hamilton, who overcame engine problems in the morning session to end the day top of the timesheets, said: 'I had a special helmet made this weekend to celebrate Petronas and Malaysia as I love this race, but due to the FIA's new rule of not allowing drivers to change their helmet designs, I cannot wear it.' The FIA installed the new regulation for drivers to be easily identified by the sport's fans and track-side spectators. The controversial ruling was however, branded a 'joke' by four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel who has sported various different helmet designs throughout his career. Meanwhile, Mercedes have paid tribute to the victims of this week's devastating plane crash. Hamilton and team-mate Nico Rosberg are sporting a black ribbon on their Mercedes wing mirror at this weekend's race in Malaysia in memory of the 150 people who died when a German Wings plane crashed en route from Barcelona to Dusseldorf on Tuesday. Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has branded the FIA's new helmet ruling as a 'joke' Hamilton overcame engine problems in the morning practice session to end the day top of the timesheets .

Summary: Lewis Hamilton will not wear a novelty helmet for the Malaysian Grand Prix . New FIA regulations state that a driver must have the same helmet design for the entirety of the campaign . Sebastian Vettel, who has sported various helmet designs over his career, has branded the new ruling a 'joke'


Kim Kardashian and Rita Ora have been making headlines for rocking latex this year but they're not the first - and the won't be the last - to show off the risque look. Once the sartorial statement of choice in sex clubs, latex, PVC and wet-look leather has been treated to a high fashion makeover but can real women pull off the skin-tight look? Or do you need the body - and the confidence - of an A-lister to wear it? FEMAIL called on the designer behind Kim and Rita's famous looks to custom design a latex dress from scratch for one of our writers - who says she's never felt more confident. Scroll down for video . Can ANYONE pull off latex like Kim Kardashian? MailOnline writer Hanna Flint had a dress custom-made by the star's favourite designer, Atsuko Kudo, and she felt 'amazing' in her showstopping outfit . Kim Kardashian wore her Kudo latex dress in September and Hanna had her own version custom made to prove that you don't have to be a megastar to rock the risque fabric . From Kate Moss to Dita Von Teese, Atsuko Kudo has designed latex outfits for a who's who of showbiz and Kim just can't get enough of the skin-tight looks. Plus, judging by the catwalks at fashion week, it will be filling our wardrobes in months to come, so Hanna Flint, our 26-year-old writer, was in safe hands. Hanna, who is a size 12, visited Atsuko's studio in Islington, north London, for a fitting - as while her designs can be bought off the rack (something Rita Ora does), Atsuko recommends that she fits all of her clients either in person or online. After being measured, Hanna tried on a variety of colours - from peach to black - and differing styles, to see which she felt most comfortable in. 'It's a really personal experience,' explains the brand's managing director, Simon Hoare. 'Latex is perfect for a special moment and it's all about feeling and looking great in it. You have to commit to putting in the time to get a fitting so that the final outfit looks like it's painted on.' Hanna and the team decided the black suited her skin tone and hair colour so she had one made from scratch and had to use lubricant to slip into the dress for the final shoot . Hanna said that maybe with a strategically placed blouse or jacket, she could reduce the focus of her top half for a night out on the town . Hanna and the team decided the black suited her skin tone and hair colour so she had one made from scratch. The process involves gluing the latex together to the customer's precise measurements and requirements. Explaining the experience, Hanna said: 'At the fitting, Atsuko and the team brought out a few options for me to try, but at first they didn’t take my measurements rather took a look at me and gauged which size would fit. 'Clearly they have a good eye for it

Summary: Rita Ora, Lady Gaga and Kate Moss love designs by Atsuko Kudo . Atsuko custom-made a latex dress for our writer, just like she did for Kim . Involves a detailed fitting and lots of lubricant . Atsuko has her sights set on dressing the Queen in rubber suit .


A single mother has revealed how she fell for an online charmer who trawled dating websites looking for available women – so he could steal from them. Rosheen Gosney, from Ipswich, Suffolk, hoped Daniel Olley, who she knew as Danny, would be the man of her dreams when she found him on Plenty Of Fish. But the 45-year-old thief went on to steal her car – and she only found out when she spotted it in the forecourt of a dealership weeks later. Rosheen Gosney, pictured with her daughter Somer, 11, met Daniel Olley, who was jailed for three years after stealing the mother-of-three's car, on the website Plenty Of Fish . Daniel Olley told Miss Gosney he was taking her car in to be repaired - she then saw it for sale . The mother-of-three was on the bus, looking out of the window, when she saw the Peugeot. Miss Gosney, 45, contacted the police and it emerged Olley was a prolific thief who hunted for prey on dating websites so he could plunder from them. Speaking for the first time since Olley was convicted of theft, Miss Gosney has told how she will never go online dating again. She wanted to warn other women not to be lured in by Olley, who tricked at least four others and was described as ‘a cautionary tale for vulnerable women’ by Judge David Goodin. Miss Gosney told how she met Olley in January 2013 after moving from Warrington to Essex. After a few weeks of dating, she introduced Olley, who said he was a mechanic, to her children Ryan, 27, Ellis, 22 and Somer, 11. After convincing Miss Gosney that her car was broken, Olley went on to blag a further £500 from her, which he claimed was needed to cover the cost of the repairs. ‘I don’t have a clue about cars and he seemed to know what he was talking about. He flipped the bonnet up and looked horrified at what was underneath,’ she said. ‘He listed things that needed repairing and it sounded like it was going to cost a fortune. I told him I couldn’t afford it, so he offered to fix it for me at the garage where he worked. ‘Although we’d only been dating a few weeks, I trusted him. He seemed so genuine, like he was just happy to help.’ Miss Gosney, who works in a salon, handed over her keys to Olley, who later demanded £500 from her to cover the cost of car parts needed to fix the vehicle. Miss Gosney said she was forced to get the bus to and from work after Olley took her car . But two weeks later, she still did not have her car back. ‘I knew something wasn’t right,’ she explained. ‘I kept asking him where my car was and he just made up excuses. He told me there was more wrong with it than he first thought and that it was taking him longer than expected. ‘I had to get the bus to and from work,

Summary: Rosheen Gosney met Daniel Olley on the dating website Plenty Of Fish . However, 45-year-old thief went on to steal her car after conning her . Had told mother-of-three Peugeot was broken and he would take to garage . Took £500 for repairs but Rosheen saw her car for sale on a forecourt . Reported Olley to police and was told he had committed similar offences . Jailed for three years for offences against Gosney and another woman .


Seven months after he was forced to sell the L.A. Clippers amid a racism scandal, Donald Sterling is still in a highly contentious lawsuit with the NBA. The 80-year-old real estate mogul has added his wife Rochelle (called Shelly) and two doctors to the $600 million lawsuit, according to the most recent filing last week. In this latest filing, Sterling's lawyers claim that Shelly and two doctors worked 'secretly' with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to strip him of his team. 'Conspiracy': Former L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling (right, in black) has added his wife Shelly (left, in white fur) to a $600million lawsuit, claiming she conspired to force the sale of the team last year. The Sterlings pictured above attended a Clippers game in March 2005 . Claims: Sterling also mentioned his former girlfriend V Stiviano in the latest filings, claiming the recordings she taped of his racist rant was edited but provided no evidence. Stiviano pictured above walking around Los Angeles on August 5, 2014 . 'The NBA and Silver isolated Rochelle from her husband and scared her into undertaking certain conduct hereinafter alleged, including the signing of papers ... that she did not understand,' the complaint reads. 'All of this conduct constituted elder abuse.' Silver, who is also named as a defendant in the suit, banned Sterling from the NBA for life last year and hit him with a $2.5 million fine after tapes were released of Sterling speaking racist slurs. The doctors mentioned in the suit, Dr Meril Platzer and Dr James Spar, evaluated Sterling last May and found him mentally unfit to continue controlling his family trust, which included the Clippers. But Sterling claims that his wife Shelly 'fraudulently induced' and 'fraudulently arranged' the mental evaluations, and that the two doctors violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by releasing his medical records. '[The defendants] colluded and worked toward a common goal in causing injury to Sterling's financial interests,' the complaint reads. Sterling also mentions V. Stiviano, his ex-girlfriend who recorded the tapes that exposed his racism. 'Several of the statements on the recording were not made by Sterling,' the complaint reads. 'The statements alleged to be those of Sterling were apparently altered by Stiviano or her agents.' It does not offer evidence as to how the tapes could have been edited. Furthermore, he claims that the release of these medical records, and the subsequent loss of his team caused him to suffer 'extreme mental distress...including worry, anxiety, anger, embarrassment, sleeplessness and fatigue.' Shelly's lawyer Stephen Smith told the Los Angeles Times that the recent filing was 'desperate and frivolous'. Sterling is asking for $600 million in addition to unspecified punitive damages. The NBA counter-sued Sterling last August, saying that Shelly's participation in the Clippers sale means that Sterling is effectively suing himself. Some $1billion from the record sale is currently being held in an escrow controlled by the NBA, in the event that Sterling is forced to pay out to the league, Sterling's attorney Bobby Samini explained.

Summary: The former L.A. Clippers owner says wife and doctors worked 'secretly' with NBA commissioner to force sale of team to Steve Ballmer for $2b . Wife Shelly Sterling's lawyers have called the latest filing 'desperate and frivolous' NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Sterling from the league for life and hit him with a $2.5 million fine last year . Punishments were in response to the release of tapes in which Sterling used racist slurs .


Clocks are springing forward this weekend, but Friday will still feel like winter for much of the country. Temperatures of 10 to 30 degrees below average were expected from the South to Northeast, along with heavy snow in the Mid-Atlantic, according to the National Weather Service. The late-winter storm means school is canceled yet again for students in several states, and many households found themselves without power. State offices and legislatures shut down, too. In the Washington area, federal offices were open but on a two-hour delay. Residents hoped the storm would be this tough winter's last wallop, with spring bringing relief soon. Thousands of stranded motorists endured long waits on Thursday lasting nearly 24 hours for some as parts of Kentucky saw up to two feet of snow and frustrated travelers dealt with gas tanks and stomachs close to empty. Scroll down for video . It just won't desist! Workers clear piles of snow in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington on Friday as the storms continue . Temperatures are dragging at around 30 degrees below average across the country and snow is still falling in most states . Thousands of motorists endured waits on Thursday lasting nearly 24 hours for some as parts of Kentucky saw up to two feet of snow . Snow plows kept up their fast pace as dropping temperatures created the risk of icy highways . The massive traffic jam stretched for about 26 miles. National Guard soldiers and emergency workers made safety checks on the frustrated travelers. 'You see miles and miles of tail ends and tail ends. It's not a very good sight,' National Guard Spc. Jeriel Clark said as his group of soldiers handed out food and water while patrolling snowbound Interstate 24 in far western Kentucky. Larry Weas spent a cold night hunkered down in his car. To conserve fuel during his 11-hour ordeal, he kept his car turned off for long stretches of time and scooped snow into a bucket to have something to drink. 'This has been a lesson of survival,' said the 54-year-old, who is diabetic. By Thursday evening, state highway officials said interstate routes in Kentucky were open again. Snow plows kept up their fast pace as dropping temperatures created the risk of icy highways. On Friday, rising temperatures could lead to flooding, officials said. Gov. Steve Beshear said flash flooding could be a concern. A man's plan to walk from Detroit to Toronto ended on Thursday in the middle of frozen Lake St. Clair, when an icebreaker spotted him, the U.S. Coast Guard said. A lookout on the Cutter Neah Bay spotted the 25-year-old man walking on the lake about 9.30am Thursday, 1.5 miles from Ontario's Seaway Island, the Coast Guard said in a statement. It said the 140-foot icebreaker sent a crew on foot to check on him. The crew questioned him and treated him for hypothermia, the Coast Guard said. Temperatures could rise in southern states on Friday but officials warn that could lead to flooding . Make way! This man shovels a path for himself

Summary: Late winter storm means school is canceled in many states, many households are without power . Virginia State police fielded almost 2,000 calls in four hours for snow-related traffic incidents . Temperatures could rise in southern states on Friday but officials warn that could lead to flooding .


Tragic: Paul Millgate killed himself by jumping from a window at his Bournemouth University accommodation block . A jilted student sent his ex-girlfriend a picture of himself with a noose around his neck before leaping out of a window to his death - and police had to stop people from taking photos of his body, an inquest heard. Paul Millgate, a Bournemouth University psychology student, jumped out of the window of his accommodation block after falling into despair when his 16-month relationship ended. Suicide notes were found in the student's room and he had previously asked fellow residents if he should kill himself. Mr Millgate, 20, of Crowborough, East Sussex, died of devastating multiple injuries from the fall - just days after breaking up with Aleasha Istead. Before his death, he messaged Ms Istead saying 'my life is not worth living' before sending pictures taken from the window that he jumped from. He had started drinking heavily in the days leading up to his death and leapt from the building while flatmates were having a party in another room. Witnesses said his body was visible from many of the 400 flats in the halls of residence. The windows in the building are designed to only open at a tilt. But an inquest at Bournemouth Coroner's Court heard that the window's lock had been over-ridden by a previous resident who bought a special key from the internet to open it fully. Coroner Mr Payne reached a verdict of suicide. He said: 'It is my conclusion that he did deliberately take himself out of the window and sadly ended up on the ground below having jumped from the 10th floor. 'This could never have been a cry for help. He must have realised that by jumping out of there, there was only one result and that would have been his death.' A police officer who responded to the incident spoke of her shock at having to try to stop university students taking photos, the inquest heard. PC Emily Rowberry said she was confronted by lots of students looking out of their windows taking photos and videos of the 20-year-old's body and expressed fears they would appear on social media before his family were informed of his death. In a statement read out at the inquest, PC Rowberry said: 'He was pronounced dead at 00.28am. Window tampered with: An inquest heard that the window's lock (appartment block pictured, left) had been over-ridden by a previous resident who bought a special key from the internet to open it fully . 'The location was very prominent. I was concerned for the onlookers' wellbeing and the casualty's dignity. I could see a lot of people were watching from their windows. 'I shouted for people to move away from the windows and close their curtains. I was shocked to see cameras flashing as people then took pictures and video. 'I was worried pictures might appear on social media before we had time to inform the family so I shouted again for people to go inside.' Mr Millgate had been

Summary: Paul Millgate, 20, killed himself days after his 16-month relationship ended . Bournemouth University psychology student had been drinking heavily . Had also told ex-girlfriend Aleasha Istead his life 'was not worth living' 'Goodbye' notes to his parents and to Ms Istead were found in his room . He jumped out of the window as other residents had party nearby . Officer on scene said she was shocked and worried by fellow students reaction to the death . For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here.


As most kids were spending their school break heading off on vacation or sitting at home, Ashima Shiraishi was busy breaking some very longstanding world records. The 13-year-old from New York City has become the newest, and youngest, rock star in the world of rock climbing, and prove just how amazing she was with one very difficult climb. By conquering Open Your Mind Direct, a notoriously difficult rock wall in Santa Linya, Spain. she became the first woman and the youngest person ever to make it up the challenging crag. And it only took her about 10 minutes. Scroll down for video . Ashima Shiraishi (above), 13, of New York City broke two major world records when she climbed Open Your Mind Direct in Spain last week . She became the youngest person ever and the first woman to complete the climb (above), which she says took about 10 minutes (Photo: Parker Alec Cross) 'I was really excited and happy,' Ashima told The Huffington Post after her big climb. 'For every hard climb, especially Open Your Mind Direct, the hardest part is the mental game.' What's more, the already daunting climb was made even harder as the climb became even harder since a key hold, which climbers use to attach themselves to the wall as they move up the face, has broken off a while back, and since then no one has been able to successfully complete the climb, which is rated a 5.15a. No one, that is, until Ashima. And like most kids her age, she celebrated her victory the best way she knew how - with ice cream. Ashima, who says she loves to hang out with friends and eat when she is not rock climbing, celebrated her big climb with some ice cream . The daughter of Japanese immigrants, who began climbing when she was just 6, is ready for more challenges now, and knows that she and other girls can handle them just as well as the boys. She said; 'I think that now it’s not always the guys that are pushing the limits; it's also girls who are strong and focused and inspired to climb.'

Summary: Ashima Shiraishi, 13, of New York City broke two major world records when she climbed Open Your Mind Direct in Spain last week . She became the youngest person ever and the first woman to complete the climb, which she says took about 10 minutes . The daughter of Japanese immigrants, who celebrated with ice cream afterwards, began climbing when she was 6-years-old . 'I think that now it’s not always the guys that are pushing the limits; it's also girls who are strong and focused and inspired to climb,' said Ashima .


Explosive new revelations of the police and establishment cover-up over Cyril Smith’s paedophile past emerged last night. A retired police officer said the 29-stone Liberal MP was protected by a sex-offender sergeant after he was caught at a sex party with two boys. Smith walked free and the retired officer – then a probationary beat bobby – was threatened with the Official Secrets Act and told to stay silent by his colleague Don Mackintosh, who himself turned out to be a paedophile. Paedophile: A detective says he was ordered to cover up Cyril Smith's crimes by senior colleagues . Yesterday, after 27 years, the former Greater Manchester officer broke cover to reveal his anger amid growing fury over how Smith repeatedly escaped prosecution during four decades of appalling abuse. His revelations mean Smith escaped possible prosecution at least eight times after orders were made at the highest level to cover up his crimes. Last year the Daily Mail blew the lid off Smith’s perverted past when it serialised Simon Danczuk’s book, Smile For The Camera: The Double Life Of Cyril Smith. The Mail revealed how the Rochdale MP had repeatedly escaped police and court action for decades despite leaving a trail of young victims in his wake. Don Mackintosh, who turned out to be paedophile, threatened the officer with the Official Secrets Act and told him to stay silent . The strong suggestion has always been that the establishment conspired – via the police and security services – to protect the MP who was seen as a useful bulwark against the hard Left. Last night Greater Manchester Police announced a new inquiry into the claims. They were made just days after it was revealed that Smith had been arrested at a similarly sordid event in London but was let off. And yesterday another police force, Northamptonshire, disclosed that it, too, was probing suggestions that it let Smith off the hook in the 1980s when it discovered child pornography in his car. Labour MP Mr Danczuk said last night: ‘More police officers are now coming forward to share their anger and disgust at how there was simply no appetite to prosecute Cyril for child abuse. ‘Cyril Smith was a prolific abuser of children and I’ve no doubt that he was on the radar of a number of police forces.’ Earlier this week the independent police watchdog revealed it is overseeing 14 separate claims of cover-ups and corruption in historic sex abuse case by Scotland Yard. Prime Minister David Cameron has already guaranteed that police whistle-blowers will not be prosecuted under the Official Secrets Act if they come forward. The retired Greater Manchester officer was threatened with the Official Secrets Act after he discovered Smith at the party with a prolific sex offender and two drunk teenage boys in 1988. The officer said: ‘I had been in the force about six months. The occupier was about 70 and seemed an old granddad type. Earlier this week the independent police watchdog revealed it is overseeing 14 separate claims of cover-ups and corruption in historic sex

Summary: Retired police officer said MP was protected by sex-offender sergeant . Was investigating MP but probe was shut down by 'very senior officer' Don Mackintosh, who turned out to be paedophile, told officer stay silent . Rochdale MP had repeatedly escaped police and court action for decades . Northamptonshire Police discovered child pornography in his car in 1980s .


A bee attack during a baseball game in Utah forced players and spectators to flee, sending one man to the hospital and injuring several others. St. George Fire Capt. Robert Hooper says the man was stung between 200 and 300 times late Friday morning at Elk's Field in St. George. But he told the Deseret News the man didn't exhibit any signs of a severe reaction, and was alert and talking to emergency responders. Hooper said an established underground beehive near a telephone pole at the baseball field was disturbed just after 11 a.m. Scroll down for video . Spray away: Fire crews in St. George, Utah, blast a swarm of bees that attacked a baseball on Friday with foam and water to kill them. Several were injured . Swarmed: Baseball fans watching a tournament at Elk's Field in St. George on Friday got the scare of their lives when hundreds of bees began attacking them while they were sitting on the bleachers . Victim: Several people at the game had to be treated for stings, such as this boy, who was hit on the arm . Ouch: Some women at the game show the stings to their head they received when the bees descended . Hit: This St. George woman was one of several stung by bees at Elk's Field on Friday during a freak attack . Attack: One man was seriously injured and several other people received minor injuries when over 1,000 bees swarmed Elks Field in St. George, Utah, about 11am Friday after their underground hive was disturbed . The victim's name wasn't immediately released, however he is said to be in his eighties, according toKCSG. Several other people were treated for stings at the scene. Lone Peak High School baseball coach Matt Bezzant told The Spectrum newspaper of St. George that the bees came from a dugout and players were chased by as many as 70 bees at one point. Fire crews doused the dugout area with a chemical foam to combat the bees. It's not known exactly what caused the bees to become so aggressive but fire officials say it's not uncommon for bees to begin migrating and colonizing at this time of year . Plugging holes: It appears the bees came from an underground hive that was somehow disturbed . Emergency: Fire crews were able to kill the bees using a special chemical foam and water . Casey Lofthouse, a local beekeeper and a member of the Washington County Search and Rescue team, told the St. George News that 'bees will protect their home'. 'Both Africanized or European honeybees will protect their hives. The main difference is that the Africanized bees are more aggressive,' he added. Lofthouse said in the event of a swarm of bees, cover your head and neck as best as possible and vacate the area, preferably going indoors. Back to it: After the emergency, the baseball was able to reconvene .

Summary: Attack occurred 11am Friday at Elk's Field in St. George, Utah . An underground beehive near the field was disturbed . Over 1,000 bees descended on the game, stinging several people . One spectator, in his eighties, was stung 200-300 times . He is recovering in hospital .


A Muslim terror convert who tried to take his new-born baby to Somalia is suing the FBI and his own mother for 'conspiring to stop his on living in Jordan with his wife'. Zachary Chesser, of Virginia, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempting to support terrorist groups after his name appeared on the no-fly list at an airport in 2010. The 25-year-old had been on law enforcement's radar after posting threats against the creators of 'South Park' for cartoons he felt insulted the prophet Muhammad. Zachary Chesser (pictured), of Virginia, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempting to support terrorist groups after his name appeared on the no-fly list at an airport in 2010 . He was arrested as he attempted to leave America to join a terror group in Somalia - hoping that taking a baby with him to the airport would make him appear less suspicious. Chesser now lives in the Supermax prison in Florence, Colorado. His wife, a Ugandan diplomat's daughter named Proscovia Nzabanita, had to leave the United States in early 2011 after pleading guilty to lying about his plans the year before. The fate of their baby, Talhah, now five, remains at the center of a dispute being heard in federal appellate court this week. Chesser is suing the FBI and his own mother, alleging that agents interfered with his parental rights by conspiring with his mother and her partner to ensure that the boy could not travel to Jordan to live with his wife. Instead, the boy is being raised by his mother, Barbara Chesser, a senior lawyer in the Office of the Attorney General in the District of Columbia, and her partner, who is also named as a defendant. Chesser was behind bars and Nzabanita was facing deportation when his mother initiated custody proceedings, but both still enjoyed full parental rights, and they 'opposed placing the young boy with his grandparents, who did not share Chesser and his wife's conservative Islamic beliefs,' his court-appointed attorney, Wayne LaFond, says in their appeal. But Chesser is not seeking custody. Instead, he wants monetary damages. Chesser and his wife planned to travel together to Somalia where he would join al-Shabab extremists (file picture of al-Shabab fighters) Talhah was born in November 2009 to Chesser and his wife, a woman he met at a mosque in Washington, DC. They planned to travel together to Somalia where he would join al-Shabab, but Nzabanita's mother hid her passport. Then, in the summer of 2010, they tried again. This time, Nzabanita dropped off Chesser and the baby to make the trip without her. Soon, they were both arrested. Chesser was facing a lengthy prison sentence, and Nzabanita struck a plea deal requiring her to leave the country, likely for good. According to Chesser's complaint, agents monitoring his prison conversations in January 2011 tipped off Barbara Chesser that the young couple was making plans for a friend to take the boy to Jordan and join Nzabanita there. Chesser's complaint states that agents went to the airport to stop

Summary: Zachary Chesser was jailed for 25 years for attempting to support terrorists . Arrested after taking his child to an airport in 2010 in a bid to reach Somalia . His wife, a Ugandan diplomat's daughter, was told to leave the US in 2011 . Their son Talhah, now five, is being raised by his mother Barbara Chesser . But the 25-year-old is suing her and the FBI, claiming agents interfered with his parental rights .


The American woman and the Canadian man accused of plotting a bloody Valentines Day massacre in a Halifax shopping mall appeared in court on Friday under tight security. Lindsay Kannitha Souvannarath, 23, of Illinois and Randall Steven Shepherd made a brief appearance in court on charges of conspiracy to commit murder ahead of a preliminary hearing in April. The third alleged co-conspirator, James Gamble, 19, took his own life at home in Timberlea on February 13 ahead of the alleged planned shooting spree when police surrounded his house. Tight security and hand-cuffed: Lindsay Kantha Souvannarath arrives at court in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Canada on Tuesday . Tired: Lindsay Souvannarath and Randall Steven Shepherd are charged with conspiracy to commit murder, allegedly plotting a Valentine's Day mass shooting at the Halifax Shopping Centre . Police in Canada say the three planned to go on a shooting rampage at Halifax Shopping Center in Nova Scotia - before committing suicide. Souvannarath and Shepherd were also charged with conspiracy to commit arson, possession of weapons for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats via social media. They were both arrested at Halifax Stanfield International Airport after Souvannarath disembarked her flight from Chicago. Both defendants were stony faced and passive during their court appearance and neither spoke. Judge Brian Gibson told the court to reconvene on April 10 and heard that the pair have not applied for bail. Disheveled: Randall Steven Shepherd arrives at provincial court in Halifax on Friday ahead of his preliminary hearing in April . Indignity: Randall Steven Shepherd puts his hands on the wall to be handcuffed as he arrives in court . Impassive: Police say they foiled the alleged plot by three suspects to mark Valentine's Day by killing as many people as possible at the Halifax Shopping Center in Nova Scotia - and then committing suicide . Last month, tutors who taught Columbine-obsessed goth, Souvannarath, said she was a disturbed but talented writer. Souvannarath, 23, from Geneva, Illinois was arrested alongside Randall Steven Shepherd, 20, from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and charged with conspiracy to commit murder. College Professor Charles Aukema said: 'She knew how to put together a sentence and she had a command of detail. Sometimes, it was pretty sick detail.' According to the Chicago Tribune, Prof Aukema had Souvannarath as a student in 2012. Commenting on her writing style, Prof Aukema said: 'It's like a method actor trying to get into the mindset of a killer and then becomes a serial killer. I thought she was quite an introvert. It just seemed like she had no friends whatsoever.' Lindsay Kanittha Souvannarath was charged last month with conspiracy to commit murder. She made a brief court appearance on Friday . Back to jail: Lindsay Kantha Souvannarath leaves at court after a judge informed her and her alleged co-conspirator that their preliminary hearing was next month . No bail: Randall Steven Shepherd leaves court in Halifax on Friday amid tight security after his court appearance on Friday following his arrest on February 13 . Souvannarath admitted the massacre plot after her

Summary: Lindsay Kanittha Souvannarath and Randall Steven Shepherd made very brief appearance in Halifax court on Friday . Both charged with planning huge shooting rampage at Canadian mall on Valentines Day and then taking their own lives . The third suspect, James Gamble, fatally shot himself before the trio were able to carry out their plan . Souvannarath allegedly told police she was part of the sick plan . Said she planned to meet her internet friends and shoot shoppers . Randall Steven Shepherd met Souvannarath at Halifax airport . Officers surrounded the home of James Gamble who later shot himself . Police recovered three long- barreled rifles from the property .


Lurking off the coast of Scotland are swarms of stunning jellyfish - from the common moon to the rare purple striped stinger and the tiny Neoturris pileata. And divers Matt Doggett and Richard Shucksmith have captured these floating beauties in exquisite detail. The images include a number of bright and colourful jellyfish that are rarely spotted so close to the UK, as well as so-called sea squirts which have been seen in abundance in recent years. The colourful mauve stingers (pictured) have tentacles that can grow around 13ft-long (four metre) and these eight tentacles are dangerous for unprotected divers.The species is also known as Pelagia noctiluca which means 'open ocean night light' in Latin . The images are from a collection called Earth In Focus and were captured off the coast of Scotland around the outlying islands of North Rona and Sula Sgeir, some 85 miles (136km) west of Stromness, as well as in Loch Duich. The divers said the further they headed offshore, the more bizarre and rare these lifeforms became and Mr Doggett, 36 from Southampton, said a particular highlight was the mauve stinger. Also known as the purple striped stinger, this species is native to warmer waters around the Mediterranean, Bermuda and deeper waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Another shot captures the lion's mane jellyfish (pictured). They can vary in colour depending on their size - larger jellies are typically bright red to dark purple while smaller ones are lighter yellows and oranges, like a lion's mane, which gives the species its name. They are typically found in the waters of the Arctic, Northern Atlantic and Northern Pacific . The images were taken by divers Matt Doggett and Richard Shucksmith off the coast of Scotland around the outlying islands of North Rona and Sula Sgeir, some 85 miles (136km) west of Stromness, and in Loch Duich. Mr Doggett, 36 from Southampton, said a highlight was the mauve stinger, also known as the purple striped stinger (pictured). It is native to warmer waters around Bermuda and is a rare visitor to the UK . The images are from a collection called Earth In Focus. The divers captured various species of jellyfish including so-called mild stingers that grow around 4 inches (10cm) in diameter. These stingers have multiple radial canals that connect the centre to the edge of the flat bell . Also known as the purple striped stinger, this species is native to warmer waters around the Mediterranean, Bermuda and deeper waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a rare visitor to the UK but has been known to travel to the western coast of the British Isles and many experts believe the movement is linked to global warming. The jellies have tentacles that can grow around 13ft-long (four metre) and are dangerous for unprotected divers. The species is also known as Pelagia noctiluca which means 'open ocean night light' in Latin. It is a rare visitor to the UK but has been known to travel to the western coast of the British Isles and many experts believe the movement

Summary: The images were taken by divers Matt Doggett and Richard Shucksmith in the seas off the Orkney Islands . Stunning images include shots of mauve stingers, moon jellyfish, the tiny Neoturris pileata and lion's mane jellyfish . In addition to the common bell-shaped jellyfish, smaller species include comb jellies or ctenophores . The photographers also captured images of sea squirts, a type of filter feeder that lives on the ocean floor .


It has been a bittersweet week for Kristin Scott Thomas. On Thursday the acclaimed actress was at Buckingham Palace to receive her Damehood from the Queen, a reward for a lifetime of achievement – and almost a dress rehearsal for her new West End role playing the Monarch in The Audience. But her delight at the presentation must have involved a moment of quiet reflection, too. For last week was also the anniversary of the death of her father, taken from her in a dramatic fighter plane accident almost half a century ago on March 17, 1966. She was just five. Dame Kristin, 54 – nominated for an Oscar for her mesmerising role in The English Patient – has said little about the loss in public, but recalled that ‘Mummy was pregnant at the time and I can remember when she told us. In one breath it was, “Daddy has had an accident and won’t be coming home and I’m going to have a baby.” So it sort of took the sting out of it’. The exact details of his crash, however, have remained shrouded in secrecy – like so much else associated with the Cold War – until now, thanks to the release of a recently declassified air investigation report. Heartbreaking: Dame Kristin Scott Thomas was only five when her father was killed in a dramatic fighter plane accident . It reveals that Lieutenant Commander Simon Thomas was flying a Sea Vixen jet when it exploded after crashing into the sea off the Dorset coast. He was taking part in a training exercise for a type of mission that has since been described as ‘perhaps the most stupid, and potentially suicidal attacks ever invented’. The Sea Vixen was in the vanguard of a new generation of high-speed jets that relied on swept wings and two Rolls-Royce engines to achieve near-supersonic speed. They were designed for aircraft carriers for night-time flying and one of their tasks would be to attack Soviet ships in the event of a war. Astonishingly, of the 145 Sea Vixens built, 54 were lost in accidents and 55 crew members killed during the 13 years of frontline service with the Fleet Air Arm from 1959 to 1972. This was a worse rate of attrition than the notorious F-104 Starfighter, which became known as the ‘Widowmaker’ in Cold War West Germany because 30 per cent were lost to accidents. Lieut Cmdr Thomas, the report reveals, was the designated leader when he and three other Sea Vixen pilots lined up on the runway on the night of March 17. They were tasked with taking off from air base HMS Heron, in Yeovilton, Somerset, and attacking a target being pulled by a frigate, HMS Zulu, off Portland in Dorset. Horrific: Lieutenant Commander Simon Thomas was killed during a dangerous night-time training mission . With classic military understatement the report states that they faced ‘unpleasant conditions’, which included poor visibility, fog patches and a pitch black night. Furthermore, it was believed to have been Thomas’s first attempt at firing Glow Worm flares

Summary: Kristin Scott Thomas's father died in a dramatic fighter plane accident . Lieutenant Commander Simon Thomas was flying a jet when it exploded . Crash over Dorset coast happened in 1966, when Kristin was just five . Details of the Cold War tragedy were shrouded in secrecy - until now .


Whether at sunrise, sunset or the heart of the day, in the height of summer or engulfed by snow, photographer James Grant is convinced that the Peak District offers some of the most spectacular landscapes Great Britain has to offer. The parochial landscape photographer has a passion for hills and mountains, in particular those surrounding his home town of Matlock on the south eastern edge of the Peak District, although he also has a soft spot for the Lake District, Snowdonia and Scotland. These images of rolling hills bathed in light and mist show the breadth of an already formidable mountain of work from the 26-year-old. Scroll down for video . Photographer James Grant is on a one-man mission to show the public how beautiful the Peak District and Great Britain really is . A rainbow frames the landscape of the Peak District's Stanage Edge, which is a popular destination for climbers . A fiery sunset colours rippling clouds that lord over a barn in the Peak District, as captured by Grant . A stunning sunset over Shutlingsloe hill, near the village of Wildboarclough in Cheshire . A sea of mist sits peacefully on the dry limestone valley known as Cave Dale in the Derbyshire Peak District . He captures rolling hills, rippling rivers and panoramic views to show the region from all angles and share the remarkable views he enjoys on his meanderings through the landscape. 'I think every single person in this world enjoys a good view, it's just about knowing how to get there and what is involved,' Grant said. 'I also want to share what I have seen over the years to help people see similar scenes.' James work began in 2008 when he realised he was missing a trick by walking on Kinder Scout, Derbyshire and the Peak District's highest point, without a camera. He soon fixed that with the purchase of a Sony a200, his first digital camera. The Rushup Edge ridge, also in the Peak District in Derbyshire, rises from the mist as a raggedy tree defies gravity . The northern midlands' Hope Valley is covered in mist in this beautiful image captured at sunrise . Water cascades down the moss-covered rocks of Middle Black Clough (left) and Swallet Hole (right) Great Ridge peeks up through the fog - the ridges separates the vales of Edale and Castleton in Derbyshire's Peak District . The stunning Lumsdale Falls are a beauty to be hold at the best of times, highlighted only further by a delicate dusting of snow . Grant is also planning to release a book of more than 250 of his works in mid-July this year, with advice on where and how to take the most beautiful landscape photographs in the Peak District. Images include a stunning sunset over a snow-capped Shutingsloe and and brilliant sight of the Milky Way from Arbor Low. Peak District Through The Lens: A Photography Guide to the Most Picturesque Places in the Peak District will also include Ordnance Survey-style mapping, directions on the best times to get the

Summary: James Grant, 26, has a passion for photography and Great Britain's stunning Peak District . His images capture the region from all angle, from snow-capped peaks to rippling waterfalls . He is creating a guidebook for photographers and walkers: Peak District Through The Lense .


An American pilot who clearly had time on his hands may have produced the lewdest image ever using GPS flight data. The pilot was behind the controls of a single-engine plane when he ‘drew’ a naughty image on a flight path over central Florida last night. Screen grabs of the rude flight path have gone viral on the internet after they were shared by flight-tracking website Flightradar24. The pilot of a small plane 'drew' a lewd image in the air over central Florida using GPS flight data . It appeared to be a routine flight when the Van’s RV-12 plane departed Kissimmee, Florida shortly before 6:45pm local time. The two-seater flew south-west towards Lakeland when it suddenly made a sharp turn towards the north and began to ‘draw’ the lewd image. It continued on at an altitude of 1,800ft and then flew north-west towards the Gulf of Mexico before turning around and heading back to Kissimmee Gateway Airport, south of Orlando. The single-engine plane appeared to ‘draw’ another lewd image shortly before it flew over Walt Disney World and landed in Kissimmee at about 9pm local time, according to Flightradar24, which provides real-time positioning and information for thousands of aircraft around the world. It appeared to be a routine flight when the Van’s RV-12 plane departed from Kissimmee, Florida . But the plane soon made a sharp turn right - and it quickly became apparent what it was up to . The two-seater was flying at an altitude of 1,800ft when it created the rude image south-west of Orlando . The plane which flew the 50-mile path is registered to B&M Aviation LLC in Orlando, according to the Federal Aviation Administration’s online database. It’s certainly not the first time GPS data has been used to ‘draw’ a lewd image, with many runners using their smartphone apps to create childish outlines. But it has been put to better use. Last year, artist Yasushi Takahashi left his job and travelled across Japan for six months to create a romantic marriage proposal. He spelled out ‘Marry me’ and an image of a heart with an arrow through it while covering a distance of more than 4,300 miles, mostly on foot. His effort was well worth it, as his girlfriend said yes to his proposal.

Summary: Pilot created the naughty image while flying a single-engine plane . Screen grabs have gone viral after they were shared by Flightradar24 . Pilot departed Kissimmee airport and flew for more than two hours . Van’s RV-12 two-seater is registered to an Orlando company .


Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets was carried off on a stretcher against Villarreal on Wednesday night and the club face a nervous wait to see if the injury will rule him out of the second-leg Champions League game with Manchester City in two weeks time. Villarreal midfielder Tomas Pina was not booked for the challenge on the Spain international but was sent off in the second half for an even worse challenge on Neymar who also had his ankles wrapped in the Copa del Rey semi-final. Barcelona's Sergio Busquets lies on the ground injured after a challenge from Tomas Pina . Busquets leaves the pitch on a stretcher after the challenge from Pina . TV replays show how Pina makes contact with Busquets' ankle . Busquets is challenged for the ball by Villarreal's midfielder Tomas Pina . Busquets was caught at the end of the first half when Pina followed through on a pass and went straight through Busquets right ankle. Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu said after the game: 'There is no damage to the bone but the ligaments are affected so it could be a slow recovery'. He is almost certainly out of Sunday’s clash with Rayo Vallecano. Barca play Eibar the following weekend before facing Manchester City on Wednesday 18.

Summary: Sergio Busquets suffered an ankle injury after a challenge by Tomas Pina . Pina was sent off in the second half for another challenge on Neymar . Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-1 on the night and 6-2 on aggregate .


John Watson competed in 152 Formula One races over 10 years. He won five times, including the 1981 British Grand Prix for McLaren, and scored 169 career points. After leaving the sport in 1985, Watson has forged a successful media career, and today he writes for MailOnline. Ahead of this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, he assesses McLaren's troubled start to the season and the disappointing curtain raiser in Melbourne. John Watson (right) pictured last year with Sir Jackie Stewart, Karun Chandhok and Damon Hill . McLaren have moved from Mercedes engines to Honda and it is a bit like any relationship; it takes time. Formula One has gone down the route of trying to cut costs, and as a result, we have seen a substantial cut in track testing which will hinder McLaren's chances of improving this term. I would like to see teams allowed to test more simply because I think the public is beginning to wonder what we’re watching. Are we seeing an exercise in extremely high-level technical games or are we looking at Formula One as an entertainment and sport? What is Formula One's objective? And where does it see itself going? I understand that TV viewing figures in Germany for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix were down nearly 50 per cent on the norm and I don’t think that is very good sign. Lewis Hamilton won the season-opening race in Australia ahead of Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel . Hamilton led from start-to-finish as Mercedes dominated the first race of the new Formula One season . Maybe in Britain it wasn’t so bad because of Lewis Hamilton's recent success, but there is a downside to domination, and we saw that at the turn of the century with Michael Schumacher and Ferrari, and then with four years of Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel. My big concern, and I hope I am not being over-reactionary here, is that there are so many teams in the pit-lane that are struggling financially. Giedo van der Garde's legal case against Sauber in Melbourne was hugely embarrassing and dominated the agenda at the Australian Grand Prix. It is systematic of where Formula One is right now. Driver talent is clearly secondary to budgets, albeit with a few exceptions at the sharp end of the grid. Teams desperately need funding. My other worry is whether global companies are looking at F1 as a sport which they want to commit to. I don’t see any substantial company coming in as a title sponsor to any team. Hamilton is bidding to become the first British driver to win consecutive Formula One world championships . Pastor Maldonado crashed on the opening lap while Lotus team-mate Romain Grosjean retired moments later . The sport, whether it is the governing body, the FIA or CVC, Formula One’s commercial rulers, need to sit down and say "what are we doing?" "what are we trying to achieve?" and "are we achieving it?" Last year we did have some good races, but I don’t want to see another grand prix like Melbourne where

Summary: John Watson, former McLaren driver, was alarmed by race in Melbourne . He believes the FIA and CVC need to sit down and discuss direction of F1 . Only 15 cars started the season-opening Australian Grand Prix . Watson fears fans and sponsors are turned off by Mercedes domination . But he expects McLaren and Honda to recover from difficult starts .


Teenagers are tired of sharing every detail of their lives online and are taking increasing steps to safeguard their privacy on social media, a report has revealed. Young people are un-tagging pictures, writing false posts and even adopting parallel identities in a bid to keep their personal information safe, according to the Market Research Society. They have even resorted to posting deliberately vague statements on their accounts - known as 'vague-booking' - to prompt real friends to respond privately for further details. Scroll down for video . Vague-booking: Young people are deliberately posting vague statements and false information in a bid to keep their personal data private, research has found . The findings contradict Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's claims in 2010 that the age of privacy is over - and no longer a 'social norm'. The report, by Colin Strong of the MRS Delphi Society, says the rise of apps like Snapchat - which erases pictures after a short amount of time - show teenagers are increasingly concerned about what strangers see. His report says: 'There is an almost universally held view that teenagers simply don’t care enough about online privacy.' At face value, this appears to be true, as many young people flood public social media accounts like Twitter and Instagram with endless streams of selfies and personal information. Mr Strong cites the example of Paris Brown, who was forced to resign from her position as the country's first youth police crime commissioner in 2013 after a series of ill-advised tweets she had posted years before emerged. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg claimed people had become more comfortable with sharing private information online . Jane Frost, chief executive of the MRS, told The Sunday Times that she estimates a third of Twitter users have a private account, only shared with close friends, as well as a public persona. She had many used several fake identities for things like video gaming, while closely guarding accounts made using their real names. Ms Frost said the findings will pose problems for businesses, who will not be to take consumers for granted. Mr Strong adds that just because young people post things in public forums, it does not mean have no desire for privacy. 'Just because it's in a public space doesn't mean they want publicity,' he said. His views are in stark contrast to those of Mr Zuckerberg, the chief executive of the world's biggest social network. Speaking at the Crunchie Awards in 2010, he claimed people had grown more comfortable sharing their private information online. He said: 'People have really gotten comfortable not only sharing more information and different kinds, but more openly and with more people. 'That social norm is just something that has evolved over time.' He explained the rise of social media reflected the changing attitudes of people. 'When I got started in my dorm room at Harvard, the question a lot of people asked was, 'why would I want to put any information on the internet at all? Why would I want to have a website?' 'Then in the last

Summary: Young people are un-tagging pictures, writing false posts to ensure privacy . Code known as 'vague-booking' is used to prompts messages from friends . Some youngsters are adopting parallel identities for things like gaming . Report says teenagers are increasingly concerned with what strangers see . Contradicts Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's claim in 2010 that people have become more comfortable with posting private information online .


The International Prototype Kilogram (pictured) shed 0.0001g last century, leading scientists to come up with a more accurate measure of mass . It’s a problem that has been weighing on scientists’ minds for years – how to redefine and accurately measure the kilogram. Currently the unit of measurement is based on a metal cylinder - which should weigh precisely 1,000 grams - that is kept under lock and key in Paris. But the cylinder is gradually losing mass, leading German researchers to look for a new formula to create the most accurate definition of a kilo. The International Prototype Kilogram shed 100 micrograms (0.0001g) last century, which although is around the weight of dust particle, means the official kilogram is becoming slowly less accurate. Scientists at the German Nation Metrology Institute (PTB) in Braunschweig have come up with an ingenious way to create a more exact measure of mass, which involves counting the number of atoms needed to make up a kilogram, instead of relying on a piece of metal. But in order to win the international race to redefine the kilogram, they must perfect the method by developing the world’s roundest sphere. Horst Bettin, head of the PTB's kilogram project, said: 'Our goal is to have PTB master the realisation of the future kilogram completely anonymously.’ After years of research, they have created a method of making incredibly pure circular crystals made from tiny vortices of silicon gas. From incredibly pure silicon, they are able to grow a flawless single-crystal whose inner structure is completely regular and without fractures. The company said: 'Both being free of impurities and having a regular structure are preconditions for the success of the experiment.' 'From the round-bodied, cylindrical single-crystals, PTB produces crystal spheres that are rounder than anything else in the world.’ Scientists at the German Nation Metrology Institute (PTB) in Braunschweig have come up with an ingenious way to create a more exact measure of mass, but they first need to perfect their technique by counting the atoms in the world's rounded spheres (pictured) The aim is ‘to produce the connection between the mass of the sphere and the mass of an atom,' by counting the atoms. Physicist Peter Becker told The Local: ‘We work out the number of atoms in the sphere, weigh the sphere and therefore work out how much an atom weighs.’ This mathematical method has enabled the mathematicians to discover the Avogadro constant. The company said: 'Already at this point, PTB scientists miscount only twice every one hundred million atoms. Kilograms of different materials are based on the measurement of the International Prototype Kilogram (IPK). ‘The kilogram is the unit of mass; it is equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram,’ according to Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM). The cylinder, which is meant to weigh exactly a kilogram, has a diameter of 3.9cm. The cylinder, which is meant to weigh exactly a kilogram, has a diameter of 3.9cm. It’s made from an alloy that is 90 per cent platinum and 10 per cent iridium.

Summary: International Prototype Kilogram shed 100 micrograms last century . Kilogram measurement is set from the highly-guarded metal cylinder . German scientists are working out how many atoms are in a certain sphere . Method should allow them to redefine the kilo based on the mass of atoms .


If President Barack Obama could start his presidency over, he says he would have made closing the Guantanamo Bay military prison in Cuba his first order of business. On his second day in office, Obama did sign an executive order seeking that the detention center for terrorism suspects be closed within a year. President Obama made the comment about the prison during a speech to the City Club of Cleveland in Ohio on Wednesday. Scroll down for video . President Barack Obama said he should have closed Guantanamo Bay prison on the first day he was in office . On his second day in office, Obama did order the detention center for terrorism suspects be closed within a year . The prison had 242 detainees when Obama began his presidency, but its population has been reduced to 122 . He was responding to a question about what advice he'd give his inexperienced self, according to Politico. He said: 'I think I would've closed Guantanamo on the first day. 'I didn't because at that time we had a bipartisan agreement that it should be closed.' The prison had 242 detainees when Obama began his presidency. According to Obama, the politics around closure grew increasingly tough and 'people got scared by the rhetoric.' Obama made the comment during a speech to the City Club of Cleveland in Ohio on Wednesday. He said Wednesday that 'the path of least resistance was just to leave it open.' He's been able to cut the population down to 122 detainees, but Congress has blocked the closure. Lawmakers have banned the Obama administration from bringing detainees to the United States for imprisonment or trial. In his State of the Union earlier this year, Obama repeated he wanted the facility closed,The Hill reported. He said: 'I will not relent in my determination to shut it down.' Defense Secretary Ash Carter testified before Congress Wednesday that the administration needs to work with lawmakers to find a 'lawful' way to close the prison. The delayed order to shut down the prison isn't the only thing Obama regrets. He also said he would have done something different with his hair if he could do it all again. Obama joked: 'I was thinking maybe I should've told myself to start dying my hair now, before people noticed, because by a year in it was too late. 'Michelle thinks I look distinguished.'

Summary: Obama made remark during a speech to the City Club of Cleveland in Ohio . He did sign an order seeking the closure of the prison on his second day . The prison had 242 detainees at the time but population is down to 122 . Congress has blocked closure of detention center for terrorism suspects .


A cancer nurse at a hospice drowned herself in a hot tub four days before she was due to face disciplinary proceedings, an inquest has heard. Jane Revell, 53, who worked part-time at Katharine House Hospice in Stafford, was found dead in a the jacuzzi in her back garden on December 18 last year. An inquest into her death heard prior to her death she had been 'upset and worried' about appearing at a hearing to answer questions about the referral of a patient. Cancer nurse Jane Revell, 53, (pictured) drowned herself in a hot tub four days before she was due to face disciplinary proceedings, the inquest into her death heard . Mrs Revell worked part-time at Katharine House Hospice in Stafford, and had been due to answer questions about the referral of a patient . The allegation was said to be 'of a minor nature' and not one which could lead to her dismissal, the hearing at Cannock Coroner's Court was told. The inquest heard how Mrs Revell's husband Paul, 57, had returned to the couple's £270,000 home in Stafford after work where he found his wife's body in the hot tub. She was fully clothed except for her shoes. Earlier in the day, the mother-of-two and school governor had written a suicide note which she had put in a Christmas card and left in the kitchen. She had also sent a text message to her daughter Hannah, telling her to go to a neighbour's house after school. The inquest heard how Mrs Revell's husband Paul, 57, had returned to the couple's £270,000 home in Stafford after work where he found his wife's body in the hot tub in the back garden . Before her death, Mrs Revell had sent a text to her daughter Hannah telling her to go to a neighbour's house, instead of the family home (pictured) 'When Hannah and the neighbour arrived at the house at around 5pm they found the front door unlocked and Mrs Revell's car in the drive,' Detective Constable Mark Bailey told the hearing. 'Mr Revell arrived home from work soon after and searched the garden before finding his wife's body in the hot tub. 'A farewell message was later found inside a Christmas card in the kitchen.' A post mortem examination revealed that she had drowned, and there was no trace of alcohol or drugs in her body. The inquest heard she was in good health and had no history of mental health problems. South Staffordshire Coroner Andy Haigh concluded Mrs Revell had committed suicide 'while stressed.' He said: 'She was a lady who was committed to her family, her community and her career. 'She did have some recent problems at work. 'These appear to have been of a minor nature, but with the benefit of hindsight they were not minor matters for Jane and are a major reason for her death. 'I fully accept that no-one in the family expected Jane to have done this, and I am very sorry that she should have done.' Speaking after the inquest, Dr

Summary: Jane Revell, 53, found in the back garden of her home in Stafford . She was 'upset and worried' about a forthcoming disciplinary hearing . Allegation was 'of a minor nature' and would not have led to dismissal . Coroner records mother-of-two committed suicide 'while stressed' For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details .


Despite the recent news that Ryanair had been given approval to offer low-cost flights from Europe to America, it seems that such a project may not be in the works after all. A statement, issued from Dublin, Ireland, shot down recent speculation about budget flights to the US. 'In light of recent press coverage, the Board of Ryanair Holdings Plc wishes to clarify that it has not considered or approved any transatlantic project and does not intend to do so,' it reads. Despite earlier reports that Ryanair was developing low-cost transatlantic flights, the company is now denying such plans . However, it is understood that the ideas of such a transatlantic project is still being explored, but with the intention that Ryanair would not operate the flights. Instead, any sort of budget Europe to America service, should it come into fruition, would be operated by a sister company under a separate brand. Earlier this week, it was reported that Ireland-based budget carrier was moving forward on plans to run services between key European cities and the US with one-way tickets costing as little as $15 (£10). The news came on the heels of a statement made by Michael O'Leary, the airline's chief executive, last year. He told the Irish Hotels Federation conference that Ryanair would be offering $15 flights to Boston and New York, but also admitted that passengers would be expected to pay extra for everything from meals to baggage. Chief executive Michael O'Leary, has said that $15 flights were in development but 'four or five years off' 'Not every seat will be ($15) of course; there will also need to be a very high number of business or premium seats,' he reportedly said. He's also said in the past that the company has had a business plan in development for low-fare, transatlantic flights for awhile, but would need to wait until new aircraft could be ordered. 'The difficulty is, I keep cautioning, is that there's no availability of long-haul aircraft for another four or five years.' It remains to be seen whether or not Ryanair's possible plan will develop further or if a new sister company will emerge.

Summary: This week, Ryanair announced plans for low-cost Europe to US flights . However, yesterday, Ryanair Holdings Plc issued contradicting statement . It reads: 'Ryanair has not considered or approved any transatlantic project'


The young man who killed Thomas Kelly in a brutal one punch attack in 2012 has reportedly stomped on another prisoner's head. Kieran Loveridge, 21, and a 22-year-old inmate allegedly assaulted a 31-year-old inmate in a cell at the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre in Kempsey, NSW, on March 10. The 2GB Morning Show reported Loveridge trampled on the other inmate's head. Police told Daily Mail Australia the injured prisoner was rushed to Kempsey Hospital with head injuries. Scroll down for video . Kieran Loveridge, Thomas Kelly in a brutal one punch attack in 2012 is under investigation after reportedly stomped on a fellow prisoner's head . Kieran Loveridge's mother leaves court distressed after his High Court sentence appeal was denied in December 2014 . Thomas Kelly (pictured) was killed in a single punch when Kieran Loveridge assaulted him on the streets of Sydney's Kings Cross on July 7, 2012. The attack was unprovoked and Kelly died two days later . A Corrective Services spokesman said both of the alleged attackers had been segregated and 'will be moved to other centres'. The alleged attackers are already facing tougher security restrictions. Loveridge was 18 on July 7, 2012, when he felled Thomas Kelly, also 18, with a single blow while he was out with his new girlfriend in Sydney's Kings Cross nightclub district. Mr Kelly was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital but died two days later following emergency surgery. The attack triggered a huge uproar about alcohol-fuelled violence across Australia. It led Thomas's parents, Ralph and Kathy Kelly, to launch the Thomas Kelly Foundation - an organisation committed to fostering a more responsible drinking culture. Loveridge was initially sentenced to 5 years and 2 months in prison. His sentence was nearly doubled in July 2014 following a community backlash. Detectives are investigating the latest alleged attack. The assaulted inmate may not be co-operating with investigators, a police spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia. 'Police are continuing to pursue a number of lines of inquiry; however, it’s believed the injured inmate and witnesses are refusing to cooperate with investigators.' Ralph (left) and Kathy Kelly (right) are pictured outside court after Kieran Loveridge mounted an unsuccessful sentence appeal in December 2014 . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Kieran Loveridge, 21, allegedly stomped on the head of another prisoner in another cell . The 31-year-old injured inmate was rushed to Kempsey Hospital for treatment . Police told Daily Mail Australia the inmate suffered 'head injuries' Prison authorities have segregated Loveridge and a 22-year-old fellow inmate for the alleged attack . It's understood the injured inmate and other witnesses are not co-operating with police .


Myer boss Bernie Brookes is stepping down after almost nine years in charge, as Australia’s largest department store chain pushes to modernise its business. The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, who joined the retail company in June 2006, resigned as Myer promised to ‘adapt more quickly and be closer to its customers’ after a drop in share prices last year. In an executive shake-up that will see Myer’s Chief Information and Supply Chain Officer Richard Umbers take over Brookes’ role, the chain said in a statement: ‘It is appropriate for a new CEO to be given the opportunity to own, lead and drive the transformation program over the coming years.’ ‘It has become clear that to thrive in a modern retail environment, Myer must adapt more quickly and be closer to its customers,’ Myer Chairman, Mr Paul McClintock AO, said. Scroll down for video . Myer boss Bernie Brookes is resigning after almost nine years in charge . Richard Umbers has been promoted as Myer's next CEO and posed at the company's HQ in Melbourne today . ‘A strategic review has been ongoing for some time, with a view to reshaping the business for a profitable, sustainable future. ‘Already in his time at Myer, Richard has demonstrated that he is a contemporary retailer with the clear ability to reshape Myer in a new retail landscape,’ Mr McClintock said. The retail giant will pay Umbers $1.2 million annually and he will also be eligible for performance-based bonuses. Umbers, who trained as an engineer in the British army, joined Myer in September 2014 after previously holding executive positions at Australia Post and Woolworths. In September last year, Myer shares fell 19 per cent, reducing more than $262 million from its market capitalisation. The share dive came after Myer’s release of its full-year results and its profit guidance for 2015. UBS analyst Ben Gilbert told the Sydney Morning Herald at the time that he predicted a ‘sell’ on Myer. ‘Despite putting on a brave face, [the] fiscal 2014 result showed that Myer is struggling and having to spend more to stand still,’ he said. Jennifer Hawkins (C) and models walk the finale during the Myer A/W 2015 Season Launch at Myer Mural Hall on February 12, 2015 in Melbourne . Model Jennifer Hawkins acts as a brand ambassador for the department store chain . ‘We believe Myer management are doing a good job but face numerous challenges that pose a significant threat to future earnings.’ Mr Gilbert listed the threats to Myer's business as new competition in the market such as Uniqlo, Sephora and H&M, the falling Australian dollar and rising costs. Announcing his resignation, Mr Brookes said: ‘Myer is a fantastic company with an iconic brand and legacy that I remain incredibly passionate about. While there is no doubt that there are many challenges facing the business, I do believe Myer has a strong future ahead of it. ‘After almost nine years, the time is now right for me to pass on the reins to the next leader to take the business forward.

Summary: Myer's Chief Information Officer Richard Umbers promoted to CEO . Bernie Brookes has stepped down after eight years at the top . In 2014 Myer's share prices dropped 19 per cent . Threats to the business are said to include new competition in the market . The falling Australian dollar and rising costs are also said to be to blame . 'Myer must adapt more quickly and be closer to its customers,' Myer Chairman Mr Paul McClintock said .


An Australian skier has told of the terrifying moment he was buried during an avalanche while skiing in the Swiss alps. James Mort, from Sydney, was with his Australian friends Andrew Sebesfi and Daniel O'Sullivan when the incident happened on January 30. The rescue of Mr Mort was captured on a GoPro camera as well as the moment the avalanche hit at Les Crosets on the Swiss-French border. Scroll down for video . James Mort has told of the terrifying moment he was buried alive in an avalanche while skiing . The Sydney man penned a blog post about his experience, saying he wanted to raise more awareness of the dangers of an avalanche . On his Tumblr, the Australian wrote he had tried to outrun it by skiing over the top of a frozen creek, but was unsuccessful. 'I looked up just in time to watch the avalanche envelope me,' Mr Mort said. 'The last thing I managed to do before I was completely buried was to reach as high as I could above the snow with my left arm and ski pole.' It was this decision that saved Mr Mort's life and helped his friends locate him. Mr Mort was with his two friends, Daniel O'Sullivan (left) and Andrew Sebesfi (right), at the time . Mr Mort's friends started to dig him out from under the metres of snow after the avalanche . He wrote on his blog he found the whole experience terrifying, saying he thought he was going to die . In video of the incident, Mr Sebesfi, Mr O'Sullivan and a third friend, Swiss man Léonard Ottensmeyer, were unaware of his whereabouts until they find a ski pole sticking out of the snow, which Mr Mort starts waving while buried underneath. His friends call out to him and tell him they were going to get him out. One of them starts to dig through the snow with a portable shovel they have attached to their backpack. His friends found him when he was able to wave his ski pole from underneath the snow to alert them to his location . The avalanche that buried him happened on January 30 while he was skiing with three other people, including two Australians . But Mr Mort shares what he was thinking before he was saved. 'As the snow piled higher and higher, it became darker and darker until I was surrounded by an eerie black silence, broken only by the sound of my slow breathing and racing heartbeat,' he wrote. '"Okay" I thought to myself; "You’re dead". 'I was convinced that they would not find me in time. Unable to move I focused on slowing my breathing, relaxing and conserving oxygen.' Mr Mort describes the relief he felt when he was finally able to see the sky again. 'Soon my vision became brighter and I heard some muffled voices, then suddenly everything went white as Dan and Leonard excavated my face... I cried with happiness and relief,' he wrote. Mr Mort said he wanted to tell his story to

Summary: James Mort was skiing with friends on the Swiss border on January 30 . The Sydney man was buried by an avalanche while trying to outrun it . His friends rescued him by digging him out with shovel and their hands . Mr Mort wrote about his experience on his Tumblr and posted a video .


Dick Advocaat has been appointed as Sunderland manager on a deal until the end of the season. The 67-year-old's package will be incentivised with the target of Premier League survival. Advocaat told the club's website: 'Sunderland is a big club and I am very much looking forward to the challenge ahead. We must now concentrate on Saturday as a priority and I can't wait to get started.' Dick Advocaat, pictured here in charge of PSV Eindhoven in 2012, has taken over at Sunderland . Gus Poyet was sacked by Sunderland with the club just one point above the relegation zone . Sunderland supporters turned on manager Poyet after their side were thrashed 4-0 by Aston Villa . Teams managed: DSVP (1980-84), Holland (assistant manager, 1984-87), HFC Haarlem (1987-89), SVV (1989-1991), Holland (assistant manager, 1990-92), FC Dordrecht (1991-92), Holland (1992-94), PSV (1994-98), Rangers (1998-2002), Holland (2002-04), Borussia Monchengladbach (2004-05), United Arab Emirates (2005), South Korea (2005-06), Zenit St Petersburg (2006-09), Belgium (2009-10), AZ Alkmaar (2009-10), Russia (2010-12), PSV (2012-13), Serbia (2014), Sunderland (2015-) Honours: Eerste Divisie (SVV, 1989-90), Eredivisie (PSV, 1996-97), KNVB Cup (PSV, 1995-96), Scottish Premier League (Rangers, 1998-99, 1999-00), Scottish Cup (Rangers, 1998-99, 1999-00), Scottish League Cup (Rangers, 1998-99), Russian Premier League (Zenit, 2007), Russian Super Cup (Zenit, 2008), UEFA Cup (Zenit, 2007-08), UEFA Super Cup (Zenit, 2008) Chairman Ellis Short said: 'Dick has an incredible CV and vast experience of managing at the very highest level. We have one aim only now - to climb the table and everyone is fully focused on the task ahead of us.' Advocaat could land up to £500,000 if the Black Cats – currently one point above the relegation zone – avoid the drop. He has brought with him Montenegrin coach Zeljko Petrovic, who was Avram Grant's assistant at West Ham in 2010. Former Swansea and England Under 20 goalkeeping coach, Adrian Tucker, also joins Advocaat's backroom staff. It is unlikely, however, that Advocaat will be considered as the permanent successor to Gus Poyet, who was sacked on Monday after 17 months at the Stadium of Light. Sportsmail understands that West Ham manager Sam Allardyce and Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement are at the top of the club's shortlist to take charge beyond this season. Clement, in particular, fits the profile of coach who could work within the structure at the club, where sporting director Lee Congerton has control over transfers. Clement and Congerton know each other from their time at Chelsea and the Real No 2 is thought to be keen to try his hand as a manager back in England. Meanwhile, it is Congerton's contacts book which has led to a deal with Advocaat. Former Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen – who worked with Advocaat at PSV Eindhoven and Congerton at Stamford Bridge and then Hamburg – recommended him for the role. Advocaat could land up to £500,000 if the Black Cats – one point above the drop zone – avoid relegation . 'This is something I always wanted to do, the Premier League. The Premier League is a phenomenal competition,' Advocaat

Summary: Dick Advocaat has signed a short-term deal until the end of the season . He will be tasked with keeping Sunderland in the Premier League . The Dutchman could earn £500,000 if he manages to avoid relegation . Sam Allardyce and Paul Clement in the frame to take reins longer term . Advocaat will take charge for Sunderland's trip to West Ham on Saturday . Zeljko Petrovic and Adrian Tucker join Advocaat's backroom staff . CLICK HERE for all the latest Sunderland news as Advocaat takes charge .


If you can't stand the heat, get out of your second kitchen. Ed Miliband today sought to cool the row over his unusual domestic arrangements, insisting he prefers the 'functional kitchenette' where he was seen posing for TV cameras. The Labour leader, who has repeatedly insisted he is not interested in photo opportunities,was filmed sipping tea at home with his wife Justine in a modest kitchen at his £2million North London home. Now it has emerged that the image of the Labour leader as a man of the people with a run-of-the-mill home was not all it appeared. For Mr Miliband actually lives in a house with two kitchens. The godmother to one of Mr Miliband's children tonight revealed that the kitchen Ed Miliband and his wife were pictured in was in fact a 'functional kitchenette' next to the family's sitting room . Jenni Russell, a newspaper columnist, said the kitchen Mr Miliband was pictured in was used for 'tea and quick snacks' and insisted the family's main kitchen was 'lovely' The poky room the couple were pictured in, albeit with an oven and hob, was revealed last night by a family friend to be a 'functional kitchenette' for 'tea and quick snacks'. The revelation opened up the Labour leader to claims that he was trying to make his family life look more humble than it is, even though his home is reputed to be worth £2.5million. And 'two kitchens' Miliband invites unwelcome comparisons with the controversy over John Prescott for having 'two Jags'. Today Mr Miliband denied choosing to be filmed in the smaller kitchen because it was less imposing. 'The house we bought had a kitchen downstairs when we bought it,' he told the Birmingham Mail . 'And it is not the one we use. We use the small one upstairs.' Pressed again on why he was shown in the smaller kitchen, Mr Miliband added: 'This is the kitchen Justine and I use.' He joked: 'I think Justine would probably say she wishes I'd spend more time in the kitchen.' Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine, the wife of Tory chief whip Michael Gove, wrote an article in yesterday's paper sympathising over the 'forlorn' kitchen as depicted on BBC News on Tuesday evening. She wrote: 'Very rarely do I feel sorry for Ed Miliband, but seeing him standing there in his forlorn little kitchen, staring into the middle distance while sipping from a stripy blue-and-white mug, part of me wanted to rush home from work, sling some jolly painted crockery in a bag and head over there with a tin of home-made brownies. 'Surely that can't really be Ed and Justine's kitchen? All that lovely huge, fancy house, and that is where they do their cooking? 'I hope for their sake that it's actually their utility room, and that some bossy spin doctor has shoved them in there to make their £2million-plus townhouse in North London's trendy Kentish Town look less fabulous and to bolster Ed's man-o'-the-people image.' In his Christmas card last year, Mr Miliband posed with his wife and

Summary: Mr Miliband has a second kitchen for 'tea and snacks' next to sitting room . Revelation comes after he posed with his wife Justine in small 'kitchenette' Godmother to one of Mr Miliband's children revealed second kitchen . Tories dub him 'Two kitchens Miliband' echoing 'Two Jags Prescott' jibe .


Carlos Condit will return to the Octagon for the first time in over a year to take on Thiago Alves at UFC Fight Night 67. Condit hasn't fought since March 2014 after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament during the second round of a clash with Tyron Woodleyat UFC 171. The former interim champion has been undergoing rehabilitation ever since but will make his long awaited return to the cage in May. Carlos Condit looks in disbelief after being defeated by Tyron Woodley in their welterweight bout at UFC 171 . Thiago Alves poses for a post fight portrait during the UFC 183 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena . Alves himself has only just got back to competing regularly having also spent time out with injury. He went more than two years without a fight after picking up a problem during a March 2012 defeat to Martin Kampmann. But the Brazilian is back to both fitness and form having beaten Seth Baczynski and Jordan Mein. A venue has not yet been revealed for UFC Fight Night 67 but a decision is expected soon, as is an undercard for the headline fight. ondit punches Tyron Woodley in their welterweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center . Alves punches Jordan Mein in their welterweight bout during the UFC 183 event at MGM Grand Garden Arena .

Summary: UFC fighter Carlos Condit will take on Thiago Alves in May . Condit hasn't fought since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in 2014 . Former interim champion has been undergoing rehabilitation ever since . Alves has also spent time out but is now back to both form and fitness . CLICK HERE for all the latest UFC news .