When Liverpool and Manchester United meet at Anfield on Sunday, there will not be a single local lad starting in this iconic fixture for the first time in the Premier League era. April 26 1992, the final time the two sides met in the old Division One, was the last time no player in Liverpool's starting XI was born within 30 miles of Anfield or a United player within the same distance from Old Trafford. In the 53 league and cup meetings since, the likes of Steven Gerrard - likely to start from the bench on Sunday - Jamie Carragher, Steve McManaman and Robbie Fowler have starred for Liverpool, while United's local lads have included Paul Scholes, Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Danny Welbeck. Steven Gerrard looks dejected in defeat after Liverpool were beaten 3-0 by Manchester United last December . Local lad James Wilson also started that game for Manchester United . Manchester-born Danny Welbeck tackled by Gerrard at Anfield last season . Jamie Carragher (left) and Gary Nevill during a game at Old Trafford in March 2010 . Wayne Rooney, a designated Scouser, doesn't count (although he was born less than four miles from Anfield), while Ryan Giggs is also excluded as he was born in Wales. Back in April 1992, when Liverpool won 2-0 at home, there were 11 English players on the pitch, but none born within 30 miles of either stadium. In fact, the closest on that day was Rob Jones, born 31 miles from Anfield - but in Wales. While Lancashire lad Mike Phelan, born 29 miles from Old Trafford, came off the bench that day for United. Liverpool's Robbie Fowler is sent tumbling by Manchester United's Nicky Butt in March 2001 . Liverpool players Michael Owen (left), Fowler (centre) and Steve McManaman celebrate after beating Newcastle in the League Cup in January 1998 . Ryan Giggs of Manchester United goes past Liverpool's Jonjo Shelvey in January 2011 . In the most recent encounter between the two sides, a 3-0 home win for United in December, both clubs featured a local lad from the start. Gerrard began the game for Liverpool, while James Wilson, born in Staffordshire 27.5 miles away from Old Trafford, was selected by Louis van Gaal. Like Gerrard, there is also a possibility that Wilson and Tyler Blackett - also born in Manchester - could feature on Sunday. Jon Flanagan, meanwhile, will return at some stage from injury to boost the Reds' Scouse contingent. But with the departure of Welbeck from United last summer, and Gerrard leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, the chances are that the trend of no local lads starting the biggest game in English football will continue for a little while longer.

Summary: Steven Gerrard is set to start on the bench for Liverpool on Sunday . It means no local player (born within 30 miles of their stadium) will start for either side in this game for the first time in 23 years . Manchester United travel to face Liverpool in the Premier League . James Wilson and Tyler Blackett could be on the bench for United .


A married father murdered a mother-of-two in her apartment before stealing her credit cards and using her car in a hit-and-run, police have said. Lyle Robert London, 38, has been arrested in the murder of Lindsay Brown Holbrook, a 32-year-old divorced mom he knew. She was found dead in her Washington Terrace, Utah home on Friday night. Sheriff's deputies had gone to the apartment after her car was involved in a hit-and-run, but when she failed to answer her door, they entered the home and found her desecrated body inside. She had suffered an apparent trauma but the cause of her death remains under investigation. Her body could have been there for a few days, Fox13 reported. Murdered: Lindsay Brown Holbrook, 32, was allegedly murdered by Lyle Robert London, right, inside her Utah apartment. Her body was found as police investigated a hit-and-run involving her vehicle . Tragic: Holbrook, who was divorced and lives alone, leaves behind her young daughter and son (pictured) Through evidence found in her car and witness accounts, police determined that London had been behind the wheel at the scene of the crash earlier that evening. Authorities say he knew his alleged victim, but would not detail how - only calling them 'associates'. Arrested: London's wife Shuree, 35, has also been arrested on suspicion of obstruction of justice . 'It is believed that he murdered her in her apartment and then tried to conceal the crime,' Weber County Sheriff's Lt. Lane Findlay said in a press release. Although police have not released a motive for the killing, after murdering the woman, London then took her financial cards and completed several fraudulent transactions, Findlay added. He was then involved in the hit-and-run accident near 3000 Washington Boulevard, police believe. A neighbor added to Fox13 that they had seen London going in and out of Holbrook's home in the days before her body was found. London was arrested at his Ogden home on suspicion of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, abuse and desecration of a human body, and unlawful possession and use of a financial card. His wife, 35-year-old Shuree Laness London, was also arrested at a nearby hotel on suspicion of obstruction of justice. She allegedly 'had knowledge of this crime and assisted Mr. London after the fact,' Findlay said in the press release. Both are being held in the Weber County jail. Their Facebook profiles show they have been married for 13 years and have several children together - but Mrs London wrote on February 20 that they were having marital problems. 'I can honestly say we are going through a VERY VERY DIFFICULT time right now,' she wrote on her husband's profile. Family: The couple, pictured with their children, have numerous arrests between them, court records show . Shortly afterwards, she posted a message reading, 'A real relationship is where you can tell each other everything & anything. No secrets, no lies,' adding: 'I worked so hard for nothing.' Court records show that Lyle London has pleaded guilty to several misdemeanor charges since 1999, including possession of

Summary: Lindsay Brown Holbrook's body was found inside her Utah apartment on Friday evening after her car was involved in a hit-and-run accident . Police determined Lyle London, 38, had been behind the wheel at the time . London, a married father with a lengthy rap sheet, 'killed Holbrook, stole her credit cards, used them for fraudulent payments and took her car' His wife Shuree 'knew about the crime and assisted him afterwards' Police have not said how London knew Holbrook, only calling them 'associates', or why he allegedly murdered her .


When Alison Norris couldn't find work in Detroit, she searched past city limits, ending up with a part-time restaurant job 20 miles away, which takes at least two hours to get to using public transportation. Norris has to take two buses to her job at a suburban mall in Troy, Michigan, using separate city and suburban bus systems. For many city residents with limited skills and education, Detroit is an employment desert, having lost tens of thousands of blue-collar jobs in manufacturing cutbacks and service jobs as the population dwindled. Mayor Mike Duggan, however, has made rebuilding the population and creating jobs and training programs some of Detroit's priorities now that the city is out of bankruptcy. Scroll down for video . Alison Norris, 26, pictured on February 12, catches at least two buses during a two-hour, one-way commute from Detroit to her restaurant hostess job in the city's northern suburbs . Norris is among many Detroit residents without cars who often must travel long distances for low-paying positions in customer service or sales far outside the central city. Norris says there are too few jobs in the city . But those jobs may not materialize quickly enough for Norris and others who've found local prospects slim, and the lack of reliable public transit is an obstacle that's driving even those who've stuck it out to consider leaving. 'There no jobs in Detroit,' said Norris, 26, waiting in 16-degree temperatures for the first of two buses to the Somerset Collection mall in Troy, where she makes $8.25 an hour as a bistro hostess. 'If it's no jobs, then why stay in the city?' said Norris. 'There is nothing here.' The city's unemployment rate, which hit 25 per cent in 2009, stood at 14.9 per cent last year, state figures show, compared to a regional rate below 7 per cent. Many residents without cars — about 40 per cent of Detroit's population, according to federal figures — often enter low-paying retail or sales positions far outside the city. The number of Detroit residents who work outside the city is nearly double the number with jobs inside the city, according to statistics from regional planning organization Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMGOC). More than 228,000 Detroit residents commute beyond the city limits, while only about 115,000 people who live in Detroit also work in the city, SEMCOG says. Inner-ring suburbs are the primary work destinations for Detroit residents. But several thousand, like Norris, make longer odysseys. 'The city of Detroit has been on hard times for a while, and there aren't as many jobs in the city as I'm sure the city will like,' said Carmine Palombo, SEMCOG's deputy executive director. 'Mayor Duggan is working on that. But for right now, there are a lot of jobs — and some of the lower paying jobs — in the suburbs that people from the city are trying to fill,' Palombo said. Part of the problem is getting there. The Motor City, built largely on the auto ownership dream, tore up its streetcar system in the

Summary: Detroit resident Alison Norris, 26, has to take two separate bus systems to get to her $8.25-an-hour job in a suburb 20 miles from her home . For many residents with limited skills and education, Detroit is lacking jobs . Many residents, like Norris, travel miles outside the city for work . But lack of public transportation in metro-Detroit makes for long commutes . Mayor Mike Duggan said he has made rebuilding the city's population and creating jobs and training programs priority .


Jobless: Veteran anchor Vince DeMentri, 50, was fired from WICS-TV in Illinois - his third job in less than seven years - after he got into a brawl with a reporter . Trouble seems to follow news anchor Vince DeMentri wherever he goes. The veteran TV presenter was fired from his third job in less than seven years after he got into a fight with a colleague from the station WICS in Springfield, Illinois. The incident took place at around 12.30am last Wednesday in the parking lot of a Hooters restaurant on Horizon Drive. Police officers were called to the scene after getting reports of an altercation between two people, later identified as DeMentri and WICS reporter Garrett Brngr. One of the pugilists was reportedly observed bleeding from the nose, according to Illinois Times. By the time police arrived, the brawlers had left in their respective vehicles, a black BMW and a black Jeep. Police later pulled over one of the pugnacious newsmen, who claimed that he had fallen from a stool. This is only the latest in a series of unfortunate events involving the 50-year-old DeMentri. The award-winning journalist was fired from NBC10 in Philadelphia in 2008 for allegedly keying a co-anchor's Lexus, stalking her and hiding items from her desk after two-year their extramarital affair ended. Pugilists: DeMentri (left) and Garrett Brngr (right) got into a brawl on the morning of February 24, leaving one of them with a bloody nose. Both have since been terminated . Fisticuffs: Police were called to this Hooters restaurant in Springfield, Illinois, after getting a report of an altercation between two people . Details of the ugly breakup were revealed after DeMentri claimed in court papers that he was unfairly fired over the tryst while his former paramour, then-28-year-old Lori Delgado, was allowed to keep her job. DeMentri then moved on to WPIX in New York, which also let him go in 2010 after he was accused of slapping the driver of the Bahamian ambassador to the United Nations in a spat over a parking spot. The quick-tempered reporter was slapped with an assault charge but was later acquitted. Checkered past: DeMentri was sacked from NBC10 in 2008 over an affair with his married colleague Lori Delgado (pictured) DeMentri, a Temple University graduate, got his start in TV journalism working as a sports producer for WPVI-TV. Over the course of his 20-year career, he’s picked up seven Emmys and a pair of Edward R. Murrow awards. Two days after the September 11 attacks, DeMentri was arrested for impersonating a federal agent in a bid to access Ground Zero, reported the New York Daily News. A charge of trespassing against the intrepid news gatherer was later thrown out. Speaking to the Daily News after his 2010 arrest, DeMentri said that he was being unfairly portrayed in the media as 'one of the bad boys,' even though he's never been convicted of any crime. The station manager of WICS-TV in Illinois told the State Journal Register in 2012 that they had looked into the incidents involving

Summary: WICS-TV in Springfield, Illinois, dismissed anchor Vince DeMentri, 50, and reporter Garrett Brngr over the brawl . DeMentri was hired by station in 2012 despite his checked past . He was fired in 2008 from NBC10 in Philadelphia over an affair with a married co-worker . In 2010, DeMentri was terminated by WPIX in New York after he got into a fight with the driver of a UN ambassador over a parking spot .


A suicidal man was preparing to jump off a bridge when he was talked down by his two-year-old son. Rao Ni was perched on the ledge and ready to take the fatal leap when he heard the toddler scream, 'Dad, come back, don't jump.' The child's desperate plea brought to an end hours of tense negotiations and convinced the troubled 39-year-old to climb back to safety and give life another shot. The construction worker had clambered onto the bridge after he was left unable to pay the the rent on the family home in Lingao County, southern China's Hainan Province. The tearful father was spotted balanced on the edge by a member of the public who raised the alarm, according to The People's Daily Online. Rai Ni embraces his two-year-old son after the boy's pleas for him to 'come back' convinced the father-of-one to give life another shot . Troubled Mr Ni was recognised by a co-worker as crowds began to swell around the crossing. With trained negotiators struggling to get through to the man, his wife and son were brought to the scene by police in a last ditch attempt to convince him not to end it all. His wife said: 'Don't do stupid things husband. Our child is so young. The whole family rely on you.' But it was his son's cries of 'Dad, Come back, don't jump,' that talked him down from the suicide attempt. After allowing himself to be hauled to safety Mr Ni enveloped his son in his arms. Police spokesman Guo Tsou said: 'It is difficult to know what the boy could make out of what was happening, but he must've heard his mother and father talking for hours and realised both were upset, and he was also in tears. 'At the end when he started calling his dad, it seemed to get through to him and then the two fell into each other's arms.' A passer-by raised the alarm after spotting an emotional Mr Ni perched on the edge of the bridge . Troubled Mr Ni agreed to be hauled to safety after hearing his son's desparate pleas for him to live . The construction worker was left feeling he had no way out after losing a contract which meant he was unable to pay his workers . Loving embrace: Mr Ni hugged and kissed his young son after deciding that he wanted to live . Mr Ni arrived in China's Hainan Province 10 years ago and secured work in the construction industry. After rising to the rank of foreman he had more than 40 migrants working under him at a local site when things went wrong. Trusting Mr Ni had not signed a contract for his employment or that of his men and when the project was scrapped he was left unable to pay his ways or that of his employees. In totally he was owned 400,000 yuan. After a year of rows with the property developer the father-of-one felt he had no where else to turn and decided to end his life. Police

Summary: Suicidal Rao Ni, 39, was talked down from bridge by his two-year-old son . Trained negotiators had been unable to talk him off the ledge in China . Wife was trying to reason with him when boy joined in with his cries . Foreman had lost his job and was unable to pay wages of 40 workers . Feared he was going to lose the family home as way unable to pay rent .


Camila Batmanghelidjh, 52, started Kids Company, a charity that provides support to vulnerable young people, as a drop-in centre in Camberwell, south London in 1996. In the 19 years since, it has grown to support 36,000 children across the country, in walk-in centres, therapy groups and more than 40 schools. She invited the Daily Mail into her office and shared the story behind some of her most sentimental possessions. Camila Batmanghelidjh, 52, in her Kids Company office in south London . KEEP SMILING . I established Kids Company in 1996, but we moved into this office five years ago. Our doors are open to any neglected child who feels they need us, and we now reach 36,000 across London, Bristol and Liverpool. This is my office and it's full of the children's artwork – I can't bear to let it go and they love the fact I have it around me. Like this Laughing Man picture – I just love the imagination. A lot of the art is made for the major donors whose cash keeps us going, but I thought, "No donor's getting this!" SUPER ANNIE . One of our children, Annie, has special needs but she's extraordinary. Her mother died, her sister was shot dead, then her grandmother, who became her carer, died. She was abused and ended up on the streets as a teenager being trafficked by drug dealers. She came here and started doing incredible art like this table. Now she goes into neglected children's houses and cleans up and then paints and decorates. This table was for a donor too but it's going nowhere, it's absolutely exquisite. This duck with a plastic crown is supposed to be Camila . QUACKERS! A little girl called Ariana created the duck pond under the main table. The kids bring me plastic ducks and I use it for family therapy sessions when children want to show me what's going on in their families, or in care. We also use it with the younger children because the table's a bit big for them. They like to be on their stomachs, so they talk from under the table and move the ducks around. The house on the left is meant to be a castle. And the duck with the crown is supposed to be me! A boy made this truck for Camila . FREE WISHES . This Wishing Tree was part of an exhibition we did, Angels And Demons, because we wanted to explore the way children are demonised. It's adults' choices that make these disturbed children. The idea was that children could hang their wishes on the tree, and I kept it because I feel I'm propelled into action every day by them. What they want sometimes is so poignant, like 'A pair of shoes'. A third of our kids don't have a bed to sleep on, and one in four doesn't have any furniture. THE LOVE TRUCK . This very special boy who was in foster care decided he wanted to make me a truck. It has me driving and in

Summary: Camila Batmanghelidjh, 52, started Kids Company in 1996 . It now helps 36,000 children and young people across the UK . She tells the story behind some of her most treasured possessions .


A mother and daughter obsessed with celebrities have managed to snap more than 400 photos with some of Britain's best-loved faces. Jade Foote, 33, and her daughter Sydney, 11, have a huge collection of images with A-listers – from Ant and Dec and David Walliams, to Amy Childs and Chloe Sims. The mother-of-one, from Sheerness, said her obsession with celebrity spotting started when she won tickets to the Inside Soap awards. Scroll down for video . Jade Foote pictured with Declan Donnelly has been to all the big UK award shows to get selfies . Jade, pictured above with David Walliams and daughter Sydney, has over 400 snaps with UK celebs . Pictured above with Alan Carr, the mother of one's obsession has rubbed off on her daughter Sydney . Since then, she has been to the NTA's, the Brit Awards and the X Factor launch and her selfie album has grown rapidly. And the pair have attended so many red carpet events, that some of the celebrities even recongise the pair. Jade said: 'I'm a massive soap fan and watch all four British soaps religiously and I even run a soap based Twitter account live tweeting throughout the shows.' Her tweets have amassed 18,000 followers and she has been named number one soap blogger by Daz. Jade, pictured with Holly Willoughby and Keith Lemon, watches all four British soaps 'religiously' Jade, pictured with Phillip Schofield, and Sydney attend so many events that some celebs recognise them . Jade, pictured with Andy Peters, says her favourite celeb is Mark Charnock from Emmerdale . Her prize was to interview celebrities on the red carpet at the TV Choice awards. From stars in TOWIE to Geordie Shore, from Wetherfield to the Dales; Jade has met them all. However, her favourite soap star is Mark Charnock who plays Marlon Dingle from Emmerdale. She said: 'Mark is one of the nicest people I've ever met and he always comes and says hello if we see him at events. 'Tom Hardy was absolutely adorable and took loads of time to pose for pictures and chat with fans. Ant and Dec, Eammon Holmes and Alan Carr are also some of my favourites.' Her daughter Sydney, 11 has also been bitten by the celeb superfan bug. She has met more than 100 celebrities but is determined to catch up with her mum. Sydney said: 'My favourite celebrity is David Walliams because he's so funny. I also love Marvin Hulmes from JLS but I'm determined to meet him and get a picture without crying next time!' Jade, pictured above with Charlotte Crosby, has an amazing 18,000 dedicated Twitter followers . Jade and daughter Sydney are huge celeb selfie fans, pictured above with JLS' Marvin Humes . Jade's hobby has taken her to some of the most glamorous events in the television calendar and she is determined to add more to her collection. Despite the brilliant memories the events have given her Jade still wants to tick a few names off her list. Jade said: 'I've had a dance off with

Summary: Jade, 33, from the Isle of Sheppey, is a celebrity selfie and soap addict . Her daughter Sydney, 11, is competing with her mum for most celeb selfies . The pair have been to so many events that celebrities often recognise them . Jade has over 18,000 Twitter followers and watches UK soaps religiously .


This is the man who spent two years touring the UK in a quest to find the perfect pie. Author Martin Tarbuck, from Wigan, Lancashire, had his fingers in a total of 314 pastries on his search for the best the country has to offer. The 41-year-old judged each pie on a number of important criteria - purveyor, premises, purchase, place, pastry, presentation, package, palate, price, and portion - as part of his research for a book on British pies. Scroll down for video . Martin Tarbuck ate 314 pies over the course of 700 days to find Britain's best pastry . A humble meat and potato pie from a bakers in Cumbria topped the chart, with Martin describing it as 'softer than an angel crying on your tongue'. The pie-mad author said: 'Sometimes I go looking for the pie, sometimes the pie finds me. Sometimes it's a shop recommendation, sometimes I just hit a particular town or city and see what it has got to offer. 'People, towns, cities and counties are proud of their pies and love to make and eat their own regional variations of them. 'It was my staple diet for 700 days, although I was prepared to mix it up a bit in the interests of research. There were also pasties, chunky steak pies, breakfast items, and chicken and mushroom pies.' The crowning winner set him back £1.15 from Greens Bakery and Confectioners in Barrow, Cumbria, and was awarded a heartwarming 61 points. Martin Tarbuck's book Life of Pies . Reviewing it, the father-of-one said: This is what I've been searching for! 'Externally it doesn't look at all spectacular but once I open it up I'm left in awe as to how they pack it all in. 'Layer after layer of thick spud slice expanding like a concertina. It looks like one of those penny drops at the fairground where the chutes zig zag. 'Absolute pastry perfection. I'm in love.' The 41-year-old's love of pies originates from his hometown - arguably the pie capital of the UK. 'It is the duty of a Wigan man to sample as many pies as is humanly possible from around the world,' he said. 'For many decades large swathes of professional and amateur commentators alike have laughed at the town of Wigan and mocked its inhabitants for being pie eating simpletons. 'Nevertheless what I discovered during my research is that pies are not necessarily a Wigan thing. They are a national treasure where each area has its individual intricacies and delicacies. 'You know the way Hugh Hefner parades around his Beverley Hills mansion in his dressing gown surrounded by a bevy of poolside beauties? 'Well that's how I feel when you put pies in front of me through my eyes, there's no ugly ones and each and every one of them deserves to be loved equally.' The Wigan native crowned a humble meat and potato pie from a bakers in Cumbria as Britain's best . And after years of practice in eating them, he has firm rules as to how they

Summary: Author Martin Tarbuck ate 314 pies whilst conducting research for book . Britain's best pie is from Greens Bakery and Confectioners in Cumbria . Pastries on presentation, price, package, portion and presentation .


Katie's approach to weight loss is five parts stick, zero parts carrot . Overweight children are the latest target for serial ranter Katie Hopkins. The controversial columnist has said that fat children should be forced to attend special sports schools until they shed excess weight. Writing in her column for Now! magazine, the 39-year-old said: 'The most upsetting thing of all is a fat child. 'Watching fat parents drop their fat kids off at school in their cars makes me so angry my teeth itch and my nipples twizzle.' The mother-of-three adds in her video blog for the magazine that she blames the parents for children with weight problems: 'I've always said that a fat child lives in the shadow of a fat parent. 'The fat kids go through the school gates and there's the fat mum in the car, who doesn't bother to get out, still wearing her pyjamas...and that really does my head in.' Citing government statistics that say one-in-10 four-year-olds are now overweight, the Celebrity Big Brother star even goes as far to say that, if she had her way, fat children would be 'sent to special sports schools until they make the grade.' Hopkins also opines that she thinks people in England are far too soft on 'fat shaming'. 'There's loads of fat kids and we don't say anything because that would be fat-shaming, or bullying...well, I disagree completely. 'In England, we're far too soft on it and we seem to think it's okay that people are pureeing KFC to spoon-feed to their babies.' Earlier this year, the opinionated former Apprentice star filmed herself gaining and losing four stone in an effort to prove that obesity is purely the fault of the person carrying the weight. Katie has form with insulting overweight people. On her television show Making My Fat, she was kicked out of an 800lb woman's house after rows. Now, she's turned her venom to children, saying obese kids should go to 'special sports schools' until they make the grade' Katie before her own weight gain (left) and after (right) In the programme, Katie was frequently seen bursting into floods of tears over her new body shape, but also over the amount of food that she has to eat every day to put on the weight. She loaded up on junk food every couple of hours, setting herself a target of 5,000 calories every day. Katie's doctor advised her not to go through with the programme, warning the star that she faced a number of health problems including liver strain, damaged knees, altered blood chemistry, and stretched skin among other issues. But she persisted with the experiment, going so far as to travel to North Carolina in the US to take part in an eating competition. Katie reveals she had to sleep next to a sick bucket because overeating made her feel so nauseous . At the fast food restaurant, customers are given 20 minutes to consume a monster burger, containing a kilo of meat and 8,000 calories. Katie gave the meal her best shot, but

Summary: Controversial columnist says she finds 'fat children' upsetting . Adds that she would send overweight children to special sports schools . One in 10 four-year-olds are now overweight . The 39-year-old says people in England are too soft on 'fat-shaming' Hopkins put on four stone in three months for Making Me Fat TV show .


This is the shocking moment a woman was filmed hurling 'racist' abuse at two men on the London Underground and saying 'you can only speak in English while you're on my train'. Passengers said the woman took offence after hearing the men speaking in an Eastern European language and accused them of only using English to 'get something' in an expletive-laden tirade. She was filmed last night saying: 'You know English when you want a job. You know English when you want a flat. You know English when you want f***ing anything. 'But when you want to try and talk about us on the train you talk in your own lingo.' Scroll down for video . A woman was filmed hurling 'racist' abuse at two men on the London Underground and saying 'you can only speak in English while you're on my train' Jay, 24, who works in banking, captured the 'racist tirade' at around 11pm yesterday on the District Line between Mile End and Plaistow on his way home from the England match at Wembley. He said: 'It was a total shock to witness this racist abuse. You really don't expect to see it in this day and age. 'The woman overhead them speaking in another language and then started aggressively ranting at them. Everyone in the carriage was absolutely shocked.' Wearing a black leather jacket and dark trousers, the blonde woman first confronted the two men saying: 'Don't f***ing sit on my train and speak about me behind my back in your lingo. 'Do it to my face. I really ain't f***ing shy. I don’t know what you’re talking about because you’re doing in behind my back. Passengers said the woman took offence after hearing the men speaking in an Eastern European language . Onlookers were heard calling the woman a 'bigot' and saying 'you are disgusting' during the heated exchange . 'You want to a job, you want to live in our houses do it, but speak in English while you’re on the train. Nah you don’t have the b******s.' One of the men responded saying: 'You don’t even know what I was talking about.' 'If you want to argue with someone you have to listen to what they’re saying. Not everyone in here is speaking English.' Both men then got off the Tube and the woman said: 'Go away, goodbye. Go and sponge some more off the social.' Onlookers were heard calling the woman a 'bigot' and saying 'you are disgusting' during the heated exchange. One commuter intervened in the confrontation and was seen shouting at the woman before getting off the carriage. The British Transport Police has been notified about the incident.

Summary: Woman filmed shouting at men after hearing them speak foreign language . She accused two men of only using English to 'get something' in tirade . Jay, 24, filmed 'racist' abuse on London Underground at 11pm yesterday . Onlookers accused woman of being a 'bigot' and said she was 'disgusting' British Transport Police has been notified about incident on District Line .


Breastfeeding has been shown to have many health benefits, for mother and baby - and Cassandra Fellingham is pleased and proud she was able to breastfeed all three of her children. Yet two years ago, breastfeeding her third baby left Cassandra, 34, suffering from a condition that nearly killed her. She'd developed mastitis, which affects one in ten breastfeeding women and occurs when a milk duct, which transports milk to the nipple, becomes blocked. Milk builds up in the breast, leading to painful inflammation. Cassandra Fellingham got mastitis so bad when she breastfed her third child (r) she nearly died. Pictured with sons Miles, five, and Jensen, two . There are 15 to 20 milk ducts in each breast - these can become blocked for a number of reasons, such as the baby not latching on properly and draining the breast effectively, or feeding irregularly. It can also be caused by pressure from a bra that's too tight. Often, the condition clears up on its own - if the mother continues breastfeeding, this helps to drain the breast, clear the blockage and the problem resolves. However, for some women the stagnant milk becomes infected, causing flu-like symptoms such as aches and shivers. This may happen because bacteria enter the breast through a small crack or break in the skin, or as a result of bacteria in the baby's mouth and throat entering during breastfeeding. In this case, a course of antibiotics is required to clear the infection - mothers can take a type that is safe for babies, allowing them to keep breastfeeding. Cassandra knows these symptoms well - she had mastitis with her first child, Shikiera, now 15, and her second, Miles, now five. 'Both times I'd got pain, then a hardening of the breast, followed by aches and feeling rotten,' says Cassandra, a self-employed PA who lives with her partner and children in Littlehampton, West Sussex. 'I saw my GP and was given antibiotics, which cleared it up within a few days.' The bacteria that had caused the mastitis had spread to her bloodstream . So when Cassandra had her third child, Jensen, now two, and started feeling unwell, she knew what was wrong. 'When Jensen was eight weeks old, I got the familiar pain in my left breast - then I started to ache and feel as if I was coming down with flu. I knew without a doubt this was mastitis again.' She called her GP and, because of her history, the doctor gave Cassandra antibiotics straight away. But whereas with her first two children the medicine worked quickly, this time it did not. 'Over the next two days the pain in my left breast got worse. It was also like the worst flu ever - I was hot, then cold, then dizzy and the aches felt like I'd been kicked. I lay and shivered beneath a blanket.' Luckily, her partner Wayne, 44, an accountant, was able to help look after the other children. Despite her condition, Cassandra was keen to continue breastfeeding. 'I'd read lots about mastitis

Summary: Cassandra Fellingham, 34, from Littlehampton, developed mastitis . Occurs when milk duct becomes blocked leading to painful inflammation . For some the stagnant milk becomes infected, causing flu-like symptoms .


There is upset within the rugby fraternity about the RFU, the richest rugby union in the world, charging for disabled access to England matches at Twickenham for the first time this season. The proceeds from Saturday's full house for the Six Nations title decider against France includes money from wheelchair users having to pay £41 for entry when the RFU policy had always been for free access and car parking for those using wheelchair facilities — and their carers, if needed. One RFU mandarin said: ‘It’s quite appalling such a charge should be brought in when the wheelchair-bound have been allowed in free at Twickenham from time immemorial. It’s not as if the RFU need the money and is just another example of their rampant commercialism to squeeze extra cash from everywhere, even the disabled. It’s a scandalous state of affairs that needs to be quickly revoked.’ The RFU are charging wheelchair users £41 to watch England play France at Twickenham on Saturday . RFU policy had always been for free access and car parking for those using wheelchair facilities . The RFU, who have 2,318 wheelchair enclosure spaces and a terrace with lift access for 112, say their executive staff brought in the charges following an audit of disabled access by Level Playing Field with the new pricing package being deemed industry standard. LPF said in their report that charging the same price as for able-bodied spectators in the same seating category promotes equality. A RFU spokesman said: ‘We are committed to investing all additional ticket revenue raised from the new charging policy to the upgrading of disabled facilities within Twickenham and we have had a lot of positive feedback. We do not charge for tickets issued to charities nor for tickets to those injured playing rugby.’ England play France on Saturday still in with a chance of being crowned Six Nations champions . The England cricket team’s apparent over-reliance on data during their hapless World Cup campaign led to huge criticism aimed at head coach Peter Moores. And England team analyst Nathan Leamon, a Cambridge maths graduate and former Eton schoolmaster, badly hurt his foot after kicking out in anger in his hotel room in Wellington after a late-night debate with some media pundits about the importance — or not — of cricket stats. The unnecessary comment that had Leamon steaming was from the obnoxious Paul Allott, Lancashire director and peripheral figure on Sky Sports, who asked the numbers expert: ‘Have you ever played the game?’ England's apparent over-reliance on data at the World Cup led to criticism aimed at Peter Moores . The proposed 2016 Olympics men’s Team GB football side, mischievously relayed to the other home nations by former FA general secretary Alex Horne on his last day in office, has been kiboshed, not only by the FIFA ExCo in Zurich last Thursday, but at the FA board meeting on the same day. The three other countries were strongly opposed and the issue has also raised questions as to why England have had a monopoly on the GB

Summary: Disabled fans must pay for Twickenham tickets for first time this season . RFU policy had always been for free access for wheelchair users . Proposed 2016 Olympics men’s Team GB football side has been kiboshed . Adam Johnson is set to receive a tough reception on Sunderland return .


Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are monitoring Malaga's latest starlet Jose Luis Zalazar, known as Kuki. The 16-year-old is the son of former Uruguay international Jose Luis Zalazar but plays for Spain at U17 level where he is regarded as the star turn. Liverpool have been on his trail for over a year. He is a left-footed striker who can play across the front line and has already played for Malaga's first team in friendlies. Kuki is being tracked by the some of the Premier League's big boys and could leave Malaga in the summer . Kuki signed his first professional contract at Malaga last summer and his release clause fee is set at £4.4million but that doubles should he make his first team debut. City beat Real Madrid and Barcelona last year to sign 14-year-old Brahim Abdelkader Diaz from Malaga's academy set-up and are ready to challenge Chelsea and Liverpool for Kuki. Chelsea are also tracking Anderlecht youngster Aaron Iseka. A 17-year-old striker who has already played 11 games for Anderlecht's senior team and has scored one goal. Manuel Pellegrini and his side are watching Kuki and Anderlecht youngster Aaron Iseka .

Summary: Jose Luis Zalazar 'Kuki' is being scouted by the Premier League giants . The 16-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest talents in Spain . Kuki has a release clause of £4.4million after signing a new contract . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news .


Around 200 skeletons have been unearthed under a Paris supermarket after workmen extending the shop's basement discovered a huge pile of bones. The bodies, which were found neatly stacked five deep in eight underground chambers, are thought to be victims of an epidemic that struck France at least five centuries ago. Archaeologists from the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) were called in to take a look and have spent days tirelessly uncovering the bones. Around 200 skeletons have been unearthed under a small Paris supermarket after workmen extending the shop's basement discovered a huge pile of bones . They found seven chambers containing around 20 skeletons each and a further chamber that had another 150. Pascal Roy, store manager of the Monoprix supermarket, said that the shop had been built on the site of the old Trinité hospital, which functioned from as early as the 12th century. He said: 'We figured there'd be a few bones there considering it used to be the site of a cemetery, but we didn't expect to find mass graves.' But other experts have said the bodies might have been placed there when more than six-million corpses were moved to the Paris Catacombs from the city's cemeteries 200 years ago . Archaeologists are slowly and delicately uncovering the skeletons and attaching numbers to them. Above are skeletons 159, 157 and 162 . The bodies are thought to be victims of an epidemic that struck France at least five centuries ago - perhaps the plague or a famine . They were neatly stacked five deep in eight underground chambers. Seven of the chambers contained 20 skeletons and one contained more than 150 . Experts called the site 'extraordinary' and said they were astonished to find so many skeletons in one place. They said: 'The fact that the skeletons were so closely packed together in a mass grave suggests that they were the victims of an epidemic like the plague, which struck France throughout the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. 'The grave provides an excellent opportunity to learn about how death was managed and how funerary practices were carried out centuries ago.' Isabelle Abadie, an archaeologist, added that it was particularly interesting because the bodies were not thrown into the graves, suggesting that they might have been placed head to toe to save space. Pascal Roy, store manager of the Monoprix supermarket (left), said that the shop had been built on the site of the old Trinité hospital, which functioned from as early as the 12th century. Archaeologists are pictured (right) starting the work . Experts called the site 'extraordinary' and said they were astonished to find so many skeletons in one place. One archaeologist pictured above carefully bags up any smaller bits of bone . Archaeologists put pieces of medieval ceramics into small plastic bags, as well as pottery from modern times and any other finds . The archaeologists use particular tools to excavate their site including a small shovel, a variety of brushes and sometimes a garden hoe . Fragments of medieval ceramics were also

Summary: Skeletons found under the Monoprix supermarket on Boulevard Sébastopol in Paris . Thought to be victims of an epidemic that struck France at least five centuries ago . Archaeologists were called in and will try to date the bones using carbon and DNA testing . Experts called site 'extraordinary' and said they were astonished to find so many skeletons .


This is the touching moment a hundred strangers embraced a blindfolded Aboriginal woman on the middle of a popular beach. As part of a social experiment, Western Australian teenager Jasirah Bin-Hitam headed to Cottesloe Beach in Perth blindfolded with a sign that read: 'I trust you. Do you trust me? Let's hug.' The heart-warming video, uploaded yesterday by artist Peter Sharp, is intended to encourage Australian's to be more trusting. Western Australian teenager Jasirah Bin-Hitam is seen standing in the middle of Cottesloe Beach in Perth blindfolded with the simple sign . It begins with the 17-year-old Marine Biology student opening her arms and setting up the sign. While the crowd are initially dubious, they're soon swooping in for a warm embrace, telling Hitlam she is 'very brave' and 'bloody amazing darling.' After a sequence of heart-rending hugs, the video finishes with a concerning statistic from the Australian Reconiliation Barometer: . 'In 2012, only 13 per cent of Australians said they trusted an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.' Ms Bin Hitam told Seven News she hopes the video, which shows several 100 strangers offer her a hug in a half an hour, can help change that statistic. 'It was really emotional for me, having random people come up and hug me,' she said. While the crowd are initially dubious, they're soon swooping in for a warm embrace, telling Hitlam she is 'very brave' and 'bloody amazing darling.' Peter Sharp, who created the video, said it is intended to change people's conceptions about trust . Peter Sharp was propelled into the spotlight last month with a video of a spontaneous dance party on a Perth train, which garnered over 10 million views. He told Seven News the video is intended to change people's conceptions. 'We are just human beings who want to make a difference and it can be as simple as standing there with a sign,' he said. The video was uploaded on Thursday and has already been viewed by more than 160,000 people.

Summary: The video shows Jasirah Bin-Hitam stand with the sign on Cottesloe Beach . About 100 strangers offer the 17-year-old student a hug in half an hour . The video is intended to encourage Australian's to be more trusting . It was inspired by a statistic that only 13 per cent of Australians trust Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islander .


Jewish schools and synagogues will get £10million a year for guards to protect against anti-Semitic attacks, David Cameron announced last night. In a hard-hitting speech to Jewish leaders last night, he promised not turn ‘a blind eye’ both to physical attacks and to ‘non-violent extremism’. The Prime Minister said new money had been found in the Budget to protect the community following the terrorist attacks in Paris and at a synagogue in Denmark. Hard-hitting copy: Prime Minister David Cameron (pictured yesterday) said new money had been found in the Budget to protect the community following the terrorist attacks in Paris and at a synagogue in Denmark . He said he had been ‘sickened beyond belief’ by the attacks in Paris in which journalists were killed at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, and more people died at a kosher grocery store. ‘At a time when once again the Jewish communities of Europe feel vulnerable, and when anti-Semitism is at record levels here in Britain, I will not stand by, I will not turn a blind eye’, Mr Cameron said. And he hit out at the ‘poisonous ideology’ of Islamic extremism, which he said involved not just terrorist attacks but ‘incitement’ on the internet and by radical preachers. He said this involved the peddling of ‘the idea that Muslims all over the world are being persecuted as a deliberate act of Western policy… that 9/11 was a Jewish plot or that the 7/7 London attacks were staged.’ Terrorism: Mr Cameron said he had been ‘sickened beyond belief’ by the attacks in Paris in which journalists were killed at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo (above), and more people died at a kosher store . He told the Community Security Trust, a Jewish charity which protects the community against anti-Semitism, that their 3,000 volunteers represent the ‘best of Britain’. Currently around £2billion a year is provided in security to Jewish state schools. But the Prime Minister said he had been asked what would happen if there was a terrorist attack at a private school. ‘How would we feel if we know we could have done more?’, he said. ‘That’s not a thought I am prepared to entertain’. He announced £7million a year of new money to fund guards for all Jewish private schools and colleges across the country. Terror attacks: Mr Cameron said 'incitement' on the internet and by radical preachers involved the peddling of the idea 'that 9/11 (left) was a Jewish plot or that the 7/7 London attacks (right) were staged' He added that MPs from all parties had highlighted the threat to synagogues and community buildings, which would get £3million. ‘That’s over £10million of new money for security – this year and every year – for as long as necessary’, Mr Cameron said. There will also be a one-off £1.5million payment to the Trust to fund state of the art CCTV cameras. Mr Cameron said the Jewish community feels ‘safe to live and flourish’ in Britain, at a time when thousands of Jews are fleeing France every year to

Summary: PM says new money found in Budget will protect Jewish community . Cameron admits he's been 'sickened beyond belief' by attacks in Paris . Hits out at 'poisonous ideology' of Islamic extremism and 'incitement'


All of the best jobs require bucket loads of experience on a person's CV... and it turns out some of the least desirable vocations do too. A new job opening for a global 'brothel tester' has appeared on a German sex website. The successful candidate will be both university educated and have spent a large amount of time in red-light districts. The German website Kaufmich.com is advertising for a brother tester . According to The Mirror, the job advert first appeared on Kaufmich.com, which is a website where independent sex workers can sell their trade. The Berlin-based business that advertised the job opening is a multinational company which has franchises in China, Germany and Spain. They are looking for both men and women, preferably with business degrees, who are able to speak several languages, in particular French. Understandably with this job, the candidates should all be in possession of an up to date health certificate. Candidates for the job should have plenty of brothel experience (picture posed by model) The Mirror reports the advert as saying: 'Practical experience with many years of brothel visits necessary. 'You should enjoy having fun with people and you should not be afraid of contact.' The role will entail visiting different brothels to check standards of cleanliness, customer service and value for money. They will also be responsible for making sure that the men and women in the business carry out safe sex. The red light district in Frankfurt, Germany, where Sex trade laws were radically liberalised in 2002 . Sex trade laws were radically liberalised by the German government in 2002. Laws were originally relaxed in the hope that they would offer a degree of protection to prostitutes who now have access to health insurance and benefits. Red light districts have also become much more prominent in Germany's major cities - there are between 3,000 and 3,500 established brothels in Germany and the trade is now big business.

Summary: A Berlin sex business is looking for a man or woman to test their brothels . Candidate should have business degree and lots of brothel experience . They will test red light district venues for cleanliness and customer service .


Two Utah police officers have been suspended without pay over a risque video shoot featuring bikini-clad women firing high-powered weapons. The Utah Department of Public Safety imposed the discipline in December on Rob Wilkinson, a Utah Highway Patrol sergeant, and Justin Hansen, a State Bureau of Investigation agent. The department released its discipline records last week after receiving a request to obtain them by The Salt Lake Tribune. Wilkinson, who received a three-day suspension, and Hansen, who received a one-day suspension, were at the Big Shot Ranch near Grantsville in June when British bikini models posed for photos and were videotaped firing guns for a calendar called 'Hot Shots.' The two men were seen wearing camouflage uniforms identifying them as police in a promotional video filmed at Camp Williams in May and posted on YouTube in October. Scroll down for video . Risque: The models were at Camp Williams for a Hot Shots pinup calendar and behind-the-scenes video shoot. Two Utah peace officers were disciplined as a result . Exposed: Men were spotted in the promotional video wearing camouflage gear with 'police' on the back . Neither Wilkinson nor Hansen sought their superiors' permission to participate, and superiors learned of the activity only when they saw video clips played by the news media in Utah, according to the records. The men were disciplined for conduct that brings discredit to an officer or agency, and for wearing their uniform during a promotion for a product — both rules violations, the records show. Wilkinson and Hansen declined comment. An acquaintance asked the two to help supervise the firing line where the models shot at targets, according to an internal affairs report. The report also notes Hot Shots purports to donate a portion of its proceeds to charities for wounded soldiers. In November, four Utah National Guard soldiers were disciplined for their unauthorized involvement and use of military vehicles in a video featuring the bikini-clad women firing high-powered weapons and riding in tanks. A non-commissioned officer who inappropriately allowed the video to be partially shot at Camp Williams in May was relieved of his duties, and three other soldiers received lesser measures ranging from counseling to a reprimand. The men's superiors did not learn about their involvement with the video until they saw the coverage in Utah news reports, the investigation revealed . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Rob Wilkinson, a Utah Highway Patrol sergeant, and Justin Hansen, a State Bureau of Investigation agent were both disciplined for their actions . Allowed the risqué video to be shot at Camp Williams National Guard base . Were spotted wearing camouflage uniforms identifying them as police . Superiors were unaware of their involvement until news reports surfaced .


A Michigan mom who complained about a transgender woman using the female locker room at her gym had her membership instantly revoked after making the complaint. Yvette Cormier says she was undressing at the Planet Fitness in Midland when she realized 'there was a man' in the change room. The 48-year-old went to the front desk to alert them, however staff informed her the person was transsexual and was allowed to be in the locker room. When Cormier pressed ahead with her complaint, the gym said she had violated their much-touted 'no judgement zone' policy and canceled her membership. Membership revoked: Yvette Cormier was kicked out of her gym in Midland, Michigan, after complaining about a transgender woman in the female locker room . 'I was stunned and shocked,' Cormier told WNEM. 'He looked like a man. 'He did not look like a woman.' Cormier maintains she wasn't complaining because the person was transsexual, but because she thought there was a man in the women's room. 'This is very unprofessional,' she added. 'This is very scary.' Change room: This is a photo from the locker room at the Planet Fitness in Midland, Michigan. Yvette Cormier said she believed a man was using the facility . Kicked out: Yvette Cormier is no longer allowed to go to Planet Fitness for violating their policies . However, despite her explanation and the media attention that has surrounded it, Planet Fitness have not budged on the stance they took with Cormier. The gym says that Cormier has been talking about the incident with other people at the gym and she has been inappropriate. 'Planet Fitness is committed to creating a non-intimidating, welcoming environment for our members,' the gym said in a statement. 'Our gender identity non-discrimination policy states that members and guests may use all gym facilities based on their sincere self-reported gender identity. 'In expressing her concerns about the policy, the member in question exhibited behavior that club management deemed inappropriate and disruptive to other members, which is a violation of the membership agreement and as a result her membership was canceled.' Yvette Cormier, 48, said she was walking into the Midland Planet Fitness locker room last Saturday when she saw someone 'dressed like a man' Planet Fitness Director of Public Relations McCall Gosselin told ABC News that Cormier handled the situation poorly. 'As our statement outlines, her membership was not cancelled as a result of complaints about our policy, as we welcome all feedback from our members,' Gosselin told ABC. 'Rather, it was the manner in which her concerns were expressed that club management felt was inappropriate, which resulted in the cancellation.'

Summary: Yvette Cormer, 48, complained to Planet Fitness in Midland, Michigan, after seeing a man changing in the women's locker room . Staff told her it was not a man but a transgender woman . She pressed ahead and had her membership revoked . The gym said she acted inappropriately and was in breach of their gender identity non-discrimination policy . Planet Fitness promotes itself as being non-judgmental .


At least 10 Americans who might have come into contact with the deadly Ebola virus in Sierra Leone are being flown back to the United States for observation, officials said on Saturday. The transfer comes amid concerns the citizens could have been exposed to an unidentified US health worker who recently tested positive for the disease while volunteering in West Africa. The worker was flown in a private jet to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) hospital on Friday. They are said to be in a serious condition. It is not clear how they became infected with Ebola, . The further 10 or more people who are being evacuated to the US are free of Ebola symptoms, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They will be returned on a non-commercial plane. Scroll down for video . Concerns: At least 10 Americans who might have come into contact with the deadly Ebola virus in Sierra Leone are being flown back to the US for observation. Above, health workers in the West African country . Treatment: The transfer comes amid concerns the citizens could have been exposed to an infected US health worker, who is now in a serious condition at the National Institutes of Health hospital (pictured) in Maryland . Upon their arrival, the Americans will be housed near the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, or Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, the CDC said. They will follow the center's monitoring and movement guidelines during the virus's 21-day incubation period. If someone shows symptoms, they will be sent to an Ebola treatment center for evaluation. More than 10,000 people have died from Ebola - mainly in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea - since December 2013, the World Health Organization says. In total, 24,000 cases have been reported. However, only a handful of these cases have been seen in the United States, Spain and Britain. On Saturday, Thomas Skinner, of the CDC, said an investigation into the infected health worker - and the possible exposure of others - was ongoing, adding more Americans may be evacuated. The NIH, where the unidentified patient is being treated, is one of just four hospitals in the US to have a biocontainment units. It also has infectious disease specialists to care for Ebola patients. Outbreak: More than 10,000 people have died from Ebola, mainly in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, since December 2013, the World Health Organization says. Above, the number of cases and deaths in thousands . Infected: This graph shows the number of healthcare workers to have been struck down by the deadly virus . Hospital: Upon their arrival, the 10 or so Americans will be housed near the University of Nebraska Medical Center (pictured) in Omaha, the NIH in Maryland, or Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, the CDC said . The same facility treated US nurse Nina Pham, who was infected with Ebola while caring for Liberian patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, at a Texas hospital. Mr Duncan later died from the virus. Ms Pham, 26, and another

Summary: At least 10 American citizens are being flown back to US, CDC has said . Will be evacuated on non-commercial plane and monitored for 21 days . Comes amid concerns they were exposed to Ebola-stricken aid worker . Unnamed American worker remains in NIH hospital in serious condition . Citizens will be housed near hospitals in Omaha, Maryland and Atlanta . CDC said investigation is ongoing; more Americans might be evacuated . Ebola disease has killed 10,000 people since December 2013, WHO says .


Two statues of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were unveiled at Canterbury Cathedral today - the first royal sculptures to be installed there during her reign. The monarch arrived at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent this afternoon to open a new £3.5million visitor centre that honours the Battle of Britain war heroes. She then made her way to the cathedral with husband Prince Philip to reveal the figures, which have been created to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Scroll down for video . The statues of the Queen (left) and the Duke of Edinburgh (right) were unveiled at Canterbury Cathedral today . The statues were carved by sculptor Nina Bilbey, 47, from Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, and will stand by the west door in the Kent cathedral. The Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Dr Robert Willis, said: 'The new royal statues will be a splendid addition to the cathedral and they will be a sign of the high respect and affection that everyone at Canterbury has for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.' She earlier opened visitor and education centre, The Wing, which offers an interactive experience of the story of the Battle of Britain. The building follows the wing plan of R J Mitchell's best-known fighter, the Supermarine Spitfire - one of the two aircraft credited with doing the most to win the battle in 1940. The Queen and The Duke were greeted by Prince Michael of Kent, who is a patron of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, and Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Graydo. She then met with some of the last surviving Battle of Britain pilots of Winston Churchill's famous 'few' at the National Memorial to the Few above the white cliffs in Kent. The statues were carved by sculptor Nina Bilbey, 47, from Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee . They are the first royal sculptures to be installed at the Kent Cathedral during her reign and it is her first visit to Canterbury in 13 years today . She has followed in the footsteps of her mother, the Queen Mother, who unveiled the memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, on July 9, 1993. A flypast of a Hurricane, Spitfire and Typhoon took place over the English Channel where RAF pilots defied Germany's Luftwaffe more than 70 years ago. More than 500 of the 3,000 or so men of RAF Fighter Command died in the Battle of Britain between July and October 1940. Of the remainder, a further 814 died before the end of the war. As the battle raged in August 1940, Churchill uttered his famous words in a speech to Parliament: 'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.' Nina Bilbey, who was commissioned to carve the royal statues, stands proudly with the finished figures . Nina Bilbey, 47, is a sculptor and senior carving tutor at The City and Guilds Art School in London. She gained a B.A. Hons in Sculpture at St Martins School of Art before gaining a post graduate certificate in education

Summary: The Queen arrived at Capel-Le-Ferne to open new £3.5million visitor centre . She also met with last surviving Battle of Britain pilots of Churchill's 'few' Accompanied by Prince Philip she will unveil two new sculptures today . It is the first royal sculptures to be installed at Cathedral during her reign .


Three Greece internationals suffered minor injuries after being involved in a fatal car crash in Budapest on Monday following their Euro 2016 qualifier against Hungary. Panagiotis Tachtsidis, Vangelis Moras and Ioannis Fetfatzidis, who were travelling to the airport by taxi to return to their Italian clubs, were taken to hospital after a motorway collision in which the driver of the other vehicle involved was killed. 'All three are in good health, contrary to reports claiming serious injuries,' the Hellenic Football Federation EPO said in a statement. Three Greece players were travelling to the airport in this taxi when it collided with another vehicle . The players were returning to their clubs following the Euro 2016 qualifier between Greece and Hungary . Ioannis Fetfatzidis takes on Leandro di Almeida during the Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday . 'National Team officials have been in constant contact with them since early in the morning...more details will be announced within days.' Moras and Tachtsidis have already been released from a Budapest hospital while Fetfatzidis was expected to be released later Monday. Fetfatzidis reportedly received stitches to the head and Tachtsidis had stitches in a knee wound. Moras and Tachtsidis play for Hellas Verona in Italy, while Fetfatzidis plays for Serie A rival Chievo Verona. Greece and Hungary drew 0-0 Sunday in a qualifying match for the 2016 European Championship.

Summary: Greece drew 0-0 with Hungary in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday night . Three players involved in car crash on way to Budapest airport on Monday . Ioannis Fetfatzidis reportedly received stitches to a head wound . Panagiotis Tachtsidis, Vangelis Moras also treated for minor injuries . The driver of the other vehicle involved was killed .


Much of the start of the world's most famous sled dog race is covered in barren gravel, forcing Iditarod organizers to move the start further north where there is snow and ice. A weather pattern that buried the eastern U.S. in snow has left Alaska fairly warm and relatively snow-free this winter, especially south of the Alaska Range. 'If I have one more person say to me to move the Iditarod to Boston, I'm going to shake my head,' said race director Mark Nordman. Scroll down for video . In this photo taken on Thursday, there are bare patches of grass and mud on sled dog trails in Anchorage, Alaska which is unsuitable for the Iditarod . The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race starts Saturday with a ceremonial run through Anchorage. But the official start two days later has been moved 225 miles (360 kilometers) north, over the Alaska Range, to Fairbanks to avoid the area that left many mushers bruised and bloodied last year. Iditarod officials said the conditions are worse this year. The race's chief executive officer, Stan Hooley, called the conditions 'pretty miserable.' And last year was no picnic. One musher last year was taken out by a rescue helicopter after making it through the Dalzell Gorge only to hit his head on a tree stump in the Farewell Burn. Knocked unconscious for at least an hour, Scott Janssen got back on the trail after waking up. But shortly after, he broke his ankle while walking on ice trying to corral a loose dog. Mush!: Aliy Zirkle's team runs across Willow Lake during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Willow Lake, Alaska last year when the terrain was snowy enough . 'As an outdoorsman, to have to be rescued from the trail isn't a wonderful thing,' Janssen said. This year's race will feature 78 mushers, including six former champions and 20 rookies. The winner is expected in Nome in about 10 days. Alaskans can thank the jet stream, which has been delivering warm air from the Pacific, said Dave Snider, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Anchorage. 'That position of the jet has been pretty stagnant, or at least in the general same position for a long period of time. While that's allowing a lot of cold air to flow out of the Arctic into the Midwest and the eastern seaboard, we're locked into the warmer part of that pattern, and we've continued to see those warm pushes for a fairly long period over the winter,' he said. Anchorage gets about 60 inches (150 centimeters) of snow in a normal year; this year only about 20 inches (50 centimeters) have fallen. The new route, which puts mushers on river ice for about 600 miles, could level the playing field. There are bare patches of grass and mud on sled dog trails in Anchorage, Alaska making it not ideal to hold the world famous dog sled race . 'Nobody has a plan,' Nordman said. 'You're not going to be stopping and putting your snow hook into the

Summary: Much of the start of the world's most famous sled dog, The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, is covered in barren gravel . A weather pattern that buried the eastern U.S. in snow has left Alaska fairly warm and relatively snow-free this winter . This year's race will feature 78 mushers, including six former champions and 20 rookies .


Manchester United's German-based scout Peter Braund watched Roberto Firmino on Saturday. The Hoffenheim midfielder has been monitored by Premier League clubs over recent seasons and United are the latest to check on his progress. Everton, Liverpool and Arsenal have all considered bids for the 23-year-old Brazilian who has a release clause reputedly set at £14.5million. Manchester United watched Hoffenheim midfielder Roberto Firmino in action against Hamburg . Brazil international Firmino is said to have a £14.5million release clause inserted into his contract . The 23-year-old has been linked with moves to Everton, Liverpool and Arsenal during the past few years . Firmino played 86 minutes for Hoffenheim on Saturday in a 3-0 win over Hamburg but failed to really impress. He has scored six goals from midfield this season but can also play as a winger or secondary striker. Firmino has two caps for Brazil after being called up last year for friendlies against Turkey and Austria. Bundesliga duo Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg have also been following his performances. Meanwhile, United remain keen on Southampton full back Nathaniel Clyne and have expressed an interest in Burnley's coveted striker Danny Ings. The Red Devils remain keen on signing Southampton right back Nathaniel Clyne . Burnley striker Danny Ings is also attracting interest from Manchester United .

Summary: Man United have become latest English club to watch Roberto Firmino . Everton, Liverpool and Arsenal have considered bids for the Brazilian . Louis van Gaal remains keen on signing Nathaniel Clyne and Danny Ings . Click here to find out more about Manchester United target Firmino .


A land, air and sea search was launched by police on Friday after a young surfer reported pulling up the body of a man while in the ocean. The 16-year-old was surfing at Palm Beach at the Gold Coast in Queensland with friends at about 6.30am when he was thrown off his board and found himself tugging up a person's body as he surfaced. 'A 16-year-old boy was surfing with friends, he caught a wave and as he's come up and he's touched something which felt like hair,' A spokesperson for Queensland police told Daily Mail Australia. The 16-year-old surfer told police he had fallen off his board and upon resurfacing, felt something in the water that felt like hair. Upon tugging up the object out of the water, he said he realised it was a man's body . 'He then grabbed at the item and when he pulled up the item he saw the face of someone at which point he panicked, let go of the body and returned to shore. 'He later returned to the water with a friend to try and find the body but they couldn't locate it and contacted police around 8.30 this morning.' Gold Coast Water Police Senior Sergeant Gavin Peachey told the Brisbane Times: 'That's what he [the surfer] believes - there's nothing to confirm that at the moment.' Police immediately launched a search of the area using boats, jet skis and a helicopter; however they have received no reports of a missing person in the area. Abandoned items of clothing were found on the beach, including a Maktec by Makita hat and a white Volcan t-shirt, however they have since been claimed by a member of the public and have been deemed unrelated to the incident. Police responded by launching an land, air and sea search at Palm Beach (pictured) at the Gold Coast in Queensland on Friday, where investigations are still continuing . While the land and air search is continuing into Friday night, the water search has now been suspended. 'Police will reassess tomorrow morning if they will continue the search, they'll probably wait to see if they get reports of anyone missing. So far there are no reports to suggest someone is missing,' the spokesperson said. A statement from Queensland police urged 'anyone who may know of any person who may not have returned home from a morning swim in the Palm Beach area to please make contact with police'. The body was described as being a man in his 20's with dark hair. Anyone with information which could assist with the matter should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au.

Summary: A 16-year-old surfer reported pulling the body out of the water at 6.30am . He dropped it in panic and returned to the shore of Palm Beach in QLD . Police launched a land, air and sea search, but have had no reports of a missing person .


From their heavy build and short limbs, to the shape of their skull and teeth, there are many ways that the anatomy of Neanderthals differed to our own. Now experts say that even a small bone in their ears are dissimilar to one in modern humans, raising the prospect that our extinct ancient relatives heard differently to us too. Researchers created a computer model of the middle ear bone of a Neanderthal child, whose remains were discovered in France 40 years ago. Researchers created a computer model of the middle ear bone of a Neanderthal child, whose remains were discovered in France 40 years ago to make the discovery. The entirety of the auditory ossicle is shown . The remains from a two-year-old child, which are known as La Ferrassie 8, were discovered at La Ferrassie in the Dordogne, south western France, between 1970 and 1973. Excavations at the rock shelter in south west France began in the early 20th century. They yielded the remains of female and male adults to provide scientists with the first evidence of sexual dimorphism in Neanderthals, according to the Smithsonian. A total of eight individuals at all stages of life were purposefully buried at the site, including children and two foetuses. The skull of Ferrassie 1 is the most complete Neanderthal skull ever found and includes traits such as the low, sloping forehead and large nostrils. The site yielded seven Neanderthal skeletons ranging from foetuses to almost complete skeletons of adults, thought to be between 70,000 and 50,000 years old. Over 40 years on, they are shedding new light on the anatomy of the extinct species, which inhabited Europe and parts of western Asia between 230,000 and 28,000 years ago. Asier Gómez-Olivencia, an Ikerbasque researcher at the University of the Basque Country in northern Spain, produced a 3D computer reconstruction of the remains. His work, published in The Journal of Human Evolution, reveals another anatomical difference between the Neanderthals and modern humans in the smallest ossicles of the body. Among La Ferrassie 8’s bones – including a skull, jaw, vertebrae, ribs and hand phalanges – is a very complete left temporal bone with an auditory ossicle inside – a complete stapes. Neanderthals inhabited Europe and parts of western Asia between 230,000 and 28,000 years ago. A stock image is shown. The bone comes from a two-year-old of the extinct species . The La Ferrassie site (marked on the map) yielded seven Neanderthal skeletons ranging from foetuses to almost complete skeletons of adults . The bone, which lies in the middle ear of humans and other mammals is involved in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear. It is the most complete example in the Neanderthal record. Dr Gómez-Olivencia made a computer model so he could virtually ‘extract’ the bone to study its shape closely. He found that the shape of the Neanderthal stapes differs from our own, meaning they may have heard sounds differently too. He explained: ‘We do not yet know the relation between these morphological differences and hearing in the Neanderthals. ‘This

Summary: Bone was found among remains of a two-year-old Neanderthal child . Skeleton was among seven found in La Ferrassie, France, in the 1970s . University of the Basque Country expert made a model of an ear bone . Shows a morphological difference between Neanderthals and humans .


A new Washington, D.C. abortion clinic will have a 'spa-like feel', with fluffy robes, natural wood floors and tea on arrival, in an attempt to help destigmatize the procedure. Carafem, which opens this week, has a no-frills attitude when it comes to informing people with what they provide. One of their advertisement's reads, 'Abortion: Yeah, we do that'. Christopher Purdy, the clinic's president and founder, said he was inspired to start Carafem after working more than a decade promoting family planning and HIV prevention in developing countries. Carafem president and founder Christopher Purdy (pictured with health services vice president Melissa S. Grant) has begun a new Washington, D.C. abortion clinic that presents itself with a 'spa-like feel' It was there he realized how much easier it was to get an abortion, sometimes as simple as walking into a pharmacy, in places such as Ethiopia. Meanwhile, in the United States more than 200 laws have restricted the controversial procedure and forced dozens of clinics to close their doors, according to the Washington Post. Melissa S. Grant, Carafem's health services vice president, said it was important for the clinic 'to try and present an upgrade, almost spa-like feel'. The clinic will also only provide pharmaceutical abortions, meaning there will be no vacuum aspiration or surgical procedures available - this means that Carafem's clients cannot be more than 10 weeks pregnant. Purdy told the Washington Post that not purchasing surgical equipment allows him to charge $400 for the procedure, which is about $100 less than the average pharmaceutical abortion. The clinic offers fluffy robes, natural wood floors and tea on arrival, in an attempt to help destigmatize the procedure . Clients who walk into Carafem will receive counseling and go through 'basic tests' before they take the initial pill at the clinic. The whole appointment is supposed to take about 60 minutes. The second set of pills, which induces the abortion, is then taken at home the next day. On it's website, Carafem says it's staff provides 'clear, non-judgmental and accurate information so you feel confident'. 'We are an experienced team with years of experience in abortion care,' it states. Purdy said the clinic plans to discuss abortion frankly and unapologetically. 'We don't walk to talk in hushed tones,' he said. 'We use the A-word.' Anti-abortion activists don't believe Carafem's bold take is going to work. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of anti-abortion lobbying group the Susan B. Anthony List, believes the approach is too celebratory. She said she believes even people who are pro-choice think of the procedure as 'a necessary evil'. National Right to Life President Carol Tobias believes people will find Carafem disgusting. 'Abortion is not pleasant, and trying to put pretty wrappings around the procedure isn't going to make any difference,' she said. Purdy said the clinic, which he described as 'fresh, modern, clean and caring', plans to discuss abortion frankly and unapologetically. 'We don't walk to talk in hushed tones,' he said. 'We use the A-word' Carafem's founders aren't the only people speaking publicly and positively about abortion. A number of female

Summary: Carafem is a new abortion clinic opening this week in Washington, D.C. President Christopher Purdy said he was inspired to open clinic after he saw how much easier it was to get an abortion overseas . Carafem will only provide pharmaceutical abortions so as to lower price . Purdy said the clinic will discuss abortion frankly and unapologetically .


Kraft Foods Group is recalling 242,000 boxes of Original flavor of 'Kraft' Macaroni & Cheese because some of the boxes may contain small pieces of metal, the company said Tuesday. The food group announced in a news release Tuesday that officials have received eight consumer complaints about the particular product, but no injuries have been reported. 'We deeply regret this situation and apologize to any consumers we have disappointed,' the company said in the statement. Kraft: Kraft Foods Group is recalling 242,000 boxes of Original flavor Kraft Macaroni & Cheese because some of the boxes may contain small pieces of metal . *The above is based on a news release posted Tuesday by the Kraft Foods Group . The recall is limited to the 7.25-ounce size of the Original flavor with 'Best When Used By' dates of September 18, 2015 through October 11, 2015. The recalled boxes have a code 'C2' below the date on each individual box, the company said. The 'C2' refers to the specific production line on which the product was made. No other 'Kraft' products are included in the recall. However, some packages of the Original flavor of 'Kraft' Macaroni & Cheese were sold in multi-pack units that have a range of different code dates and manufacturing codes. The product was shipped by the company to customers across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and some Caribbean and South American countries -- but not to Canada, according to the release. Limited: The recall is limited to the 7.25-ounce size of the Original flavor with 'Best When Used By' dates of September 18, 2015 through October 11, 2015 . 'Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it,' the company said. 'They should return it to the store where purchased for an exchange or full refund.' The company is one of North America's largest consumer packaged food and beverage companies and boasts annual revenues of more than $18 billion.

Summary: Kraft Foods Group is recalling 242,000 boxes of Original flavor Kraft Macaroni & Cheese because some boxes may contain pieces of metal . The group said officials have received eight consumer complaints about the product . The recall is limited to one particular product, but that product may have been sold in multi-pack units .


He is notorious for remaining tight-lipped about his personal life in interviews. And last night Davis Cup team-mate Dominic Inglot must have hoped Andy Murray would extend the same privacy to his fellow players. Asked by Eurosport presenter Annabel Croft how the team would celebrate following victory over the United States, Murray was quick to point out that his 29-year-old team-mate has a ‘little girlfriend on the go here in Glasgow’. Quiet Andy! Murray, far left, with Anabel Croft, his brother Jamie, centre, and a mortifies Dominic Inglot . Tweet: Dominic Inglot appeared eager to set the record straight on Twitter following Murray's joke . Unfortunately for Inglot, he already has a girlfriend of six months at home in London. When asked for the name of the lady in question, a mortified Inglot replied: ‘You’ve actually landed me in this. Because I actually have a girlfriend that’s going to be watching this.’ The jokey stitch-up left Murray in hysterics as the team sheepishly shuffled away from the disastrous interview. A source close to the team last night explained that Murray was unaware Inglot has a girlfriend in London and did not know that the joke would backfire on his team mate. But a spokesperson for the Lawn Tennis Association last night dismissed the stitch-up as ‘pure banter’. Laura Lord of the LTA said it was ‘just a bunch of guys messing around’. Inglot, from Chiswick, was only playing his second Davis Cup match and, as a specialist in doubles, is not someone Murray habitually spends much time with although they are friends. Great Britain yesterday celebrated a 3-2 victory over the US to reach the quarter finals of the Davis Cup. Above, Murray celebrates during the First Round Tie of the Davis Cup . Last night he was said to be seeing the funny side of it after smoothing things over with his girlfriend, who has not been named. Inglot was not out celebrating last night in Glasgow but flew straight back to London with team mates as he is due to fly out to play in America tomorrow. Great Britain yesterday celebrated a 3-1 victory over the USA to reach the quarter finals of the Davis Cup.

Summary: Murray asked how teammate Dominic Inglot would celebrate cup victory . Replied that Inglot has a ‘little girlfriend on the go here in Glasgow’ But the player already has a girlfriend of six months at home in London . Murray was unaware that Inglot had partner and that joke would backfire .


Kevin Pietersen remains as far away as ever from a return to England colours after it emerged on Friday that Surrey are no nearer an agreement to re-sign the maverick star. Sportsmail can reveal that Pietersen has told Surrey, who released him at the end of last summer, that he will not play all county cricket for them next season — even though he was urged to do so when offered a lifeline by new ECB chairman Colin Graves. He appeared to call Pietersen’s bluff by saying the 34-year-old would be considered for an England recall if he threw his lot in with a county and stated his case by scoring heavily in domestic cricket. Kevin Pietersen played for Surrey in last year's Natwest Twenty20 Blast . Yet it seems unlikely the county will be Surrey, who have not been able to reach agreement with Pietersen over a deal to play in red-ball cricket as well as the white-ball game. The fact Pietersen struggled to attract a contract in this year’s Indian Premier League, before Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him in a cut-price deal, seemed to suggest the path may be clear for a return to domestic cricket. But unless Pietersen is prepared to move away from London — something he previously stated he would not do — it seems that his options are diminishing. Leicestershire may take on Pietersen but it remains to be seen if he will deign to play in the second division. A return for Pietersen in England colours (above) is now looking more and more unlikely . Somerset, coached by Pietersen’s friend Matt Maynard, remain an option but the odds are against him being given a platform to stake a claim for England. Graves, who does not succeed Giles Clarke as chairman until May 15, appeared to go against the wishes of senior figures in the England set-up when he seemed to endorse a Pietersen recall. Pietersen, playing for Melbourne Stars, waits to bat in the Big Bash League semi-final in January .

Summary: Sportsmail can reveal that Kevin Pietersen has told Surrey that he will not play all county cricket for them next season . Pietersen struggled to get a contract in this year’s Indian Premier League . Leicestershire may take on Pietersen but it remains to be seen if he will deign to play in the second division .


It's not rare for angry hotel guests to create a scene during their stay. But what is less common is when the aggravated customer - is a badger. The stressed-out animal caused a luxury Swedish hotel to lock down on Friday morning after it started running around inside. Angry: The badger is seen outside the entrance to the Radisson Blu hotel in Stockholm . Bizarre: The stand-off with hotel staff lasted 40 minutes and meant guests could not enter or leave . Officials said the 'ill-tempered' badger somehow got in to the Radisson Blu in Stockholm, and prevented guests and employees from going in or out for 40 minutes. The city's police were quickly alerted and prepared to deal with the standoff. They also called in a game warden to help deal with the situation, but the badger fled the scene before they arrived. A statement from the Swedish capital's police website read: 'A crazy or stressed-out badger is preventing the staff and clients at a major hotel from leaving their cars and from picking up their bags.' The Swedish newspaper DN stated the badger may have been angry after waking up early from hibernation. Staff told the publication that they called police as a last resort because it was 'impossible' to chase the creature away. It is also suggested that the animal could have been looking for some food. Esacpe: A game warden was ordered to go to the waterfront venue (pictured) by police but the badger fled before they arrived .

Summary: Animal entered the Radisson Blu in Stockholm, Sweden, at 5am on Friday . Prevented guests and employees from entering or leaving the building . The stand-off lasted around 40 minutes until police were called in . A game warden was called in, but the angry animal fled before they arrived .


A California teenager used a little help from a horse named Romeo when he rode into his high school to ask a girl to the prom. But Miguel Gonzales got a little more than he bargained for when he won the girl - and a two-day suspension. Gonzales, 17, borrowed the horse from a friend's ranch and galloped right on up to Catalina Hernandez's first period class, holding a sign that said 'Will you ride with me to prom?' Miguel Gonzales, 17, got a little help from a horse named Romeo to ask Catalina Hernandez to the prom . The Milpitas High School senior got the idea from the school's Spirit Day theme, which was 'salad dressing day'. He dressed up as a cowboy, boots and all, to represent ranch dressing. Hernandez was dressed in a toga to symbolize Caesar salad. Hernandez and her peers ran out of their classrooms, phones in hand, and she quickly said yes. But the students' principal was hardly excited by the grand gesture. 'I was there for a bit and I knew people would come like security so I tried to leave,' Gonzales told the San Jose Mercury News. The Milpitas High School senior was suspended for his grand gesture, as the school deemed the horse was a 'potential threat' to other students walking in the same path. But Gonzales will still be able to attend the prom . 'But on my way I heard the principal screaming... I kind of knew I was going to get into trouble.' Gonzales said he expected to get detention or Saturday school, but had no idea he could face suspension. District Superintendent Cheryl Jordan said Gonzales was suspended because the horse was a 'potential threat' to other students who where 'walking in the same path.' The teenager said his only regret was not talking to the principal beforehand about his grand plan and 'trying to figure out a way to do it where I wouldn't get into trouble'. Despite the suspension, Gonzales will still be allowed to go to the prom with his date by his side.

Summary: Miguel Gonzales, 17, rode up to Catalina Hernandez's first-period class . He was holding a sign that said 'Will you ride with me to prom?' Gonzales then heard their principal at Milpitas High School yelling . District superintendent Cheryl Jordan said Gonzales was suspended because the horse was a 'potential threat' to students in its path . Despite his suspension, Gonzales is still allowed to attend the prom .


Women with vaginal piercings are to be classed as victims of female genital mutilation (FGM), health chiefs have said . Women with vaginal piercings are to be classed as victims of female genital mutilation (FGM), health chiefs have said. Under new NHS rules to be introduced next month, any woman whose labia or clitoris has been pierced must be recorded as suffering FGM, a procedure which is illegal in the UK. The mandatory reporting regulations were sent to medical staff by the Department of Health, which said it is would start classifying the piercings 'within an abusive context'. It means that even women who have consented to the piercing for cosmetic reasons will be deemed as a potential victim of crime. Those responsible for carrying out the piercing could also be implicated for committing a criminal offence. The new rules are in line with guidance from the World Health Organisation, which last year classified piercing as 'harmful procedures' that are considered under the bracket of FGM. There is already much debate about whether genital surgery procedures such as so-called 'designer vagina' operations should be treated by as FGM. Last week, MPs released a report which said police, midwives and campaigners remain confused over whether the operations fall within FGM laws. Under the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003, it is illegal to cut girls' genitals unless there is a genuine justification. The exemptions in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 refer to operations carried out on the grounds of physical or mental health and do not cover cosmetic surgery. The Home Affairs Select Committee said the act should be amended to reiterate that female genital cosmetic surgery on those who do not have a physical or mental health justification is potentially illegal. The Government has previously said it has no plans to make these changes. Some 170,000 women and girls are estimated to be living with FGM in the UK. More than 2,600 women and girls who went through FGM have been treated by the NHS since last September, with 499 women and girls with FGM seen in acute NHS trusts in England in January alone. More than 200 FGM-related cases were investigated by the police nationally in the past five years. A Department of Health man said: 'While there are challenges in this area and adult women may have genital piercings, in some communities girls are forced to have them. The World Health Organisation has quite rightly defined this as a form of FGM. 'We are taking every precaution to record genital piercings that have been done within an abusive context. 'The new data collection will help build a picture of the scale and the nature of the problem we are facing. We are continually working on ways to improve and develop the NHS response to this terrible practice.'

Summary: New NHS rules will apply to any woman whose labia or clitoris is pierced . Even women who consented to piercing will be potential victims of crime . Mandatory reporting regulations sent to medics by Government chiefs . Rules in line with guidance issued last year by World Health Organisation . FGM illegal in UK BUT critics say laws around 'designer vagina' surgery are ambiguous .


Ferguson police chief Tom Jackson has refused to comment on a federal report published Wednesday which found racial bias in his department - with officers routinely discriminating against African-Americans by using excessive force. The chief was asked about his future and that of his employees by CNN but would only say: 'I need to have time to really analyze this report so I can comment on it'. He avoided questions over whether he would step down but added he would 'take action where necessary'. Scroll down for video . When questioned by a reporter about the damning Justice Department report which found racial profiling present in the Ferguson police department, Chief Tom Jackson was unable to give an answer . Police Chief Thomas Jackson fields questions related to the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown on August 13, 2014 in Ferguson. The police chief and his department have been widely criticized for their bungled response to teen's death which sparked national protests . The Justice Department report found patterns of racial profiling, bigotry and profit-driven law enforcement and court practices in the St. Louis County suburb that has come to represent the tension between minorities and American police nationwide. Most of Ferguson's police officers and top elected officials are white, but two-thirds of the 21,000 residents are black. The report uncovered racist emails from three city employees, including some that belittled black residents or President Obama. All three employees responsible for those emails left their jobs on Thursday - it's not clear whether they were fired or resigned. However the Justice Department refused to prosecute white cop Darren Wilson who fatally shot unarmed black teen Michael Brown in Ferguson on August 9, 2014. Catalyst: The Justice Department began a civil rights investigation following the August shooting of Michael Brown (left), an unarmed black 18-year-old, by white police officer Darren Wilson (right) The shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown led to protests in Ferguson, Missouri (pictured) and across the country over racial bias in the police . A St. Louis County grand jury also found no evidence of a crime and announced in November that Wilson would face no state charges. President Obama made his first remarks on the DOJ report on Friday saying the type of racial discrimination found in Ferguson, Missouri, is not unique to that police department, and he cast law enforcement reform as a chief struggle for today's civil rights movement. 'I don't think that is typical of what happens across the country, but it's not an isolated incident,' Obama told The Joe Madison Radio Show on Sirius XM radio's Urban View channel. 'I think that there are circumstances in which trust between communities and law enforcement have broken down, and individuals or entire departments may not have the training or the accountability to make sure that they're protecting and serving all people and not just some.' Ferguson city leaders will meet with Justice Department officials in about two weeks and provide a plan for ways to improve the police department following the scathing report, Mayor James

Summary: Ferguson police chief Tom Jackson would not respond to the Department of Justice report 'until he had time to analyze it' The Justice Department report found patterns of racial profiling, bigotry and profit-driven law enforcement in the St. Louis County suburb .