An enormous tyre fire on a farm in Essex has shut down roads and trains, leading to travel chaos this morning as firefighters battle to control the blaze. Residents of the area have been warned to stay indoors with their doors and windows shut if they see smoke, with children and asthmatics in particular danger. The fire started last night at a farm near the Fairglen interchange off the A130, between Wickford and Rayleigh. Blaze: Firefighters at the scene of a tyre fire which broke out last night between Wickford and Rayleigh in Essex . Inferno: Seven fire crews have used water and foam in an effort to extinguish the enormous fire . Eruption: The fire has proved difficult to control because the tyres are packed tightly together and it is hard to get water to the core . Seven fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze, which has proved particularly tricky because the waste tyres are packed closely together making it difficult to extinguish the core of the fire. The A1245 has been closed in both directions because of smoke reducing visibility in the area and this is likely to continue for most of the day, Essex Police said. Greater Anglia train services on the line to London are not running between Southend and Wickford, and are not expected to restart until this afternoon. Inspector Scott Egerton, of Essex Police's roads policing team, said: 'There will be long delays and I would ask people to avoid the area. 'Diversions will be in place but people should check social media and Essex travel updates for the latest information. The transport network in the area could be affected for most of the day.' Flames: Local residents were told not to go outside because of the risk of smoke inhalation and other injuries . Tricky: Firefighters ended up using foam to beat back the flames, but it took longer to get to the fire burning at the core . Action: Crews battled through the night to try and extinguish the fire on a farm . Dramatic: Flames leapt up from the fire through the night and into the morning despite the best efforts of fire crews . Gary Jeffrey of Essex Fire and Rescue Service said that crews remain at the scene attempting to put out the fire. 'It is a large pile of tyres which have been tightly bound together at a waste storage site,' he said early this morning. 'Because the tyres are so densely packed and tightly bound it is proving difficult to get water on to much of the fire.' Firefighters successfully brought the flames under control with foam this morning, but they are still fighting to extinguish it completely. 'The foam attack was successful in knocking the flames back but the fire continues to burn deep within the pile,' Mr Jeffrey said. 'We are now using water to cool the pile and protect surrounding risks. 'We hope to get some heavy plant machinery in to start breaking the pile up later to give us better access to extinguish

Summary: Fire started last night at a farm just off the A130 between Wickford and Rayleigh, and was still burning this morning . The tyres which are on fire were packed tightly together making it hard to extinguish the core of the blaze . The A1245 is closed in both directions while all trains between Wickford and Southend have been cancelled . Public Health England advises residents not to go outside if they see smoke and to keep doors and windows closed .


Few would be surprised if Noel Meade's love affair with the Cheltenham Festival had turned sour and he had filed for divorce long ago. Four wins are outnumbered by a list of defeats, some of them crushing. But if you have to feel real pain to truly appreciate ultimate happiness, the Co Meath trainer could experience a legal high to catapult him over the grandstand if Road To Riches wins the Gold Cup on Friday. Road to Riches (right), ridden by Bryan Cooper, jumps the last to win The Lexus Steeplechase in December . Trainer Noel Meade has high hopes for Road To Riches in the Cheltenham Gold Cup . The winner of the Lexus Chase, who will be ridden by Bryan Cooper, is one of 18 remaining. He may have lost his place as shortest-priced Irish contender – that now is well-backed Willie Mullins-trained Djakadam - but Meade's hope is arguably the form horse from across the water. Few would have even dreamt of a Gold Cup challenge when the eight-year-old landed the Galway Plate in August. Back then he was a promising gelding beginning to bounce back from a disappointing slump thanks to a change in his diet and work routine. His only defeat since – behind Sizing Europe over two and a half miles at Gowran Park in October – came in a race that had not been on his original schedule and was a mistaken afterthought. When the gelding, owned by Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, landed the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas, defeating 2014 Gold Cup runner-up On His Own and AP McCoy's Gold Cup mount Carlingford Lough, hopes were raised that Meade might finally secure the feature Festival prize he craves. Bryan Cooper celebrates after riding Road to Riches to victory at the 2014 Leopardstown Christmas Festival . Meade celebrates after Road To Riches win the Galway Plate, ridden by Shane Shortfall (right) Meade, the seven-time Irish champion trainer who started training in 1970, saddled Harbour Pilot to twice finish third in the Gold Cup behind Best Mate. He said: 'Anyone who trains a jumping horse wants to win the Gold Cup. I would rather win one Gold Cup than 10 Grand Nationals. To me that is just an ordinary race compared to the Gold Cup. 'The Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle, they are the two cherries.' The latter race was a 'cherry' that was picked out of Meade's back pocket in 2005 when Harchibald cruised up to Hardy Eustace with long-time jockey ally Paul Carberry sitting motionless. It looked done and dusted until, in a dramatic final 50 yards, the rallying reigning champion trained by the late Dessie Hughes got his head back in front. It was a result as tough to take for Meade as the short-head 1998 Arkle Chase defeat of Hill Society by Martin Pipe's Champleve when he was still searching for his first Festival winner. Meade-trained Harbour Pilot (right) twice finished third behind Best Mate in the Gold Cup . Harchibald's (left) capitulation to Hardy Eustace in the 2005 Champio

Summary: Road To Riches will be competing for the Gold Cup at Cheltenham . Trainer Noel Meade has four Festival wins and many more defeats . Victory for the Lexus Chase winner would erase near misses including Harchibald and Harbour Pilot .


Benjamin Netanyahu's wife drank excessive amounts of alcohol including three bottles of champagne a day, a former caretaker claimed in court. Meni Naftali is suing the Israeli Prime Minister's office over allegations he was subjected to abusive language during his 20 months on the job. In the witness box yesterday Naftali - who is seeking around $250,000 (£167,000) in damages - claimed Sara Netanyahu drank large amounts of alcohol. Mrs Netanyahu vehemently denies the claim. Sara Netanyahu (right), wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left), drank excessive amounts of alcohol including three bottles of champagne a day, a former caretaker claimed in court. Mrs Netanyahu denies the claims . The lawsuit, which was filed to the Jerusalem district labour court in Israel, states Naftali worked long hours and received 'unrestrained tongue-lashings from the prime minister's wife, Mrs. Sara Netanyahu'. It adds: 'The vast majority of which were with the prime minister's knowledge.' In one instance, Naftali said Mrs Netanyahu called him at 3am to complain that he had bought milk in a plastic storage bag instead of a carton, according to the lawsuit. In another, Naftali claimed that she chastised him because some flowers in a vase were a day old. The cross-examination stage of the civil suit began yesterday. Naftali told the court that when he initially met Mrs Netanyahu he did not know she drank 'crazy amounts' of alcohol. The lawsuit states Naftali worked long hours and received 'unrestrained tongue-lashings from the prime minister's wife, Mrs. Sara Netanyahu'. Mr Netanyahu waves to supporters (above) after claiming victory in Israel's election . 'When I [later] became the house manager I found out that she drinks about three bottles of champagne a day,' the Times of Israel reported him saying. She also pocketed thousands of pounds of profits by recycling bottles purchased by the state, Naftali added in an earlier interview. Mrs Netanyahu denied any abusive treatment and said any allegations were 'designed solely to sully' her reputation. Cochavit Dolev-Netzach, representing the prime minister, confronted Naftali with allegations he had exhibited violent behaviour. Naftali denied the claim. Further cross-examinations will include questioning Mrs Netanyahu and Ezra Saidoff, the deputy director general of the Prime Minister’s Office, Israeli daily Haaretz reported. Guy Eliyahu and Emmanuel Sela, two former employees, are expected to act as witnesses to back up Naftali. Mr Netanyahu stands on stage with his wife. Naftali told the court that when he initially met Mrs Netanyahu he did not know she drank 'crazy amounts' of alcohol . Mrs Netanyahu has received criticism since the 1990s after it was alleged she squabbled with her staff. Meanwhile, the government's state comptroller found in February that 'excessive' amounts of public funds were spent by Mr Netanyahu and his wife on food, furniture and gardening at their state residence and private home. In a report by the official watchdog, it was claimed cleaning expenses in the home on the coastal city of Caesarea averaged more than £1,370 a month in taxpayer's money even though the couple only spent the occasional weekend there.

Summary: Meni Naftali also alleges he was repeatedly subjected to abusive language . Filed lawsuit to court in Israel and cross-examination is now taking place . Sara Netanyahu denies claims and said Naftali wants to ruin her reputation .


A woman has gone on trial for allegedly shooting up a McDonald's after bacon was left off her burger twice in 24 hours. Shaneka Monique Torres, 30, is accused of firing a 9mm handgun through the restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the early hours of February 9, 2014. No one was hurt in the incident. She is on trial after refusing a plea deal and now faces up to seven behind bars if convicted of carrying a concealed weapon, shooting at a building and use of a firearm. In court on Tuesday, her attorney John Beason said Torres did not mean to pull the trigger when she shot the drive-thru window after the server had gone out of view. In court: Shaneka Monique Torres, pictured in the courtroom during the first day of her trial on Tuesday, is accused of opening fire on a McDonald's in February 2014 after they got her order wrong . 'She says she pulled the trigger, but she did not pull it on purpose,' Beason said, according to Mlive. 'Stupid? Yes. Mistake? Yes. Accident? Yes. Intentional? No.' Torres had gone to McDonald's the previous day for a burger but was unhappy to find it did not have bacon on it, as she had requested, police said. After speaking to the managers, they offered her a free bacon burger on her next visit, police said, and after drinking at clubs with a friend that night, she took them up on their offer. Sitting in the passenger seat, she headed to the drive-thru at 2am - stopping to chat up a manager at one of the windows before giving him her number, which later helped police track her down. Scene: A news report from February 2014 shows the window Torres allegedly shot after getting a burger with no bacon inside. Her attorney said she shot the gun but did so accidentally . But when she and her friend received their order, she again had no bacon on her burger. On trial: Torres, pictured in her mug shot, miraculously did not injure anyone . Torres pulled out a handgun and fired once, sending the bullet through the window and out the other side of the restaurant, police said. Beason told the jury on Tuesday that the gun, which had no safety, went off accidentally. Torres' friend, Nydia Ray, who was driving the car, told the court her friend had not been upset by the lack of bacon on her burger. She said she saw the gun after handing the order back and was in the middle of saying 'What the f*** is going on?' when it fired. The server, Essence Lake, had walked away from the window when she heard the shot and saw the hole in the glass, she said, adding the bullet would have struck her if she'd still been by the window. 'We went back and forth screaming and yelling and then we pulled off,' Ray said. The women went to Ray's home but not before a witness wrote down the plate number. Police tracked the

Summary: Shaneka Monique Torres went on trial after rejecting plea deal and could get as long as seven years behind bars if convicted . She is accused of firing at McDonald's drive-thru window in Grand Rapids, Michigan in February 2014 after they failed to give her bacon . Just hours earlier, the same restaurant had made the same mistake . Police soon caught up with her because she had given the restaurant's manager her number after flirting with him at the drive-thru . She has claimed the gun went off accidentally .


The spirit of murdered British aid worker David Haines is to live on an uplifting children's tale written by two French journalists held captive alongside him by Islamic State. Nicolas Hénin and Pierre Torres are publishing Papa Hérisson Rentrera-t-il à la Maison? – 'Will Daddy Hedgehog Ever Come Home?', on March 11. The pair, aged 39 and 30, were kidnapped in Raqqa, Syria in June 2013 and released 10 months later. David Haines and Jihadi John, since unmasked as Muhammed Emwazi, in the video of his beheading produced by ISIS (left). An idea of the British aid worker's was the inspiration behind the children's book Hérisson Rentrera-t-il à la Maison? – 'Will Daddy Hedgehog Ever Come Home?' (right) They spent time in captivity with Mr Haines, 44, a former RAF aircraft engineer who was kidnapped in March 2013 while working for an aid agency in Syria. The book's writer Mr Hénin - who has a four-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son - and illustrator Mr Torres, have now paid tribute to Mr Haines as the inspiration behind the sweet tale. It tells the tale of a father hedgehog who is carried off in a picnic basket by humans after falling into a picnic basket while foraging for food for his family. A little boy holds him captive in a box in the garden shed, saying: 'You'll be my favourite animal. I'll teach you tricks and you'll do anything I want.' The hedgehog manages to escape and heads off on a series of adventures with a cast of helpful animals, including a rat, a cat and an eagle, before finally returning home. Mr Hénin, whose five-year old daughter is almost exactly the same age as Mr Haines's youngest, Athea, told the Daily Telegraph: 'The idea was to create poetry from the obscene. 'We had dreamed together about our life after the ordeal and the meeting of our two daughters. French journalists Nicholas Hénin (left) and Pierre Torres (right) spent time with Mr Haines as ISIS captives . 'Even if he didn't write this book, his spirit is in this work. His spark is there.' Though Mr Hénin and Mr Torres both made it back to their families - the French government has denied paying a £12 million ransom for their release - Mr Haines did not as he was savagely beheaded. British militant Jihadi John, since unmasked as west Londoner Mohammed Emwazi, carried out the horrific murder in September 2014. Mr Haines' name does not appear in Mr Hénin and Mr Torres' book - written on scraps of paper and card they managed to hide from their captors - but the idea for it came from a game of turning people into animals which started with the former RAF aircraft engineer. Mr Haines with his daughter Athea. Mr Hénin has a five-year old daughter almost exactly the same age . The Frenchmen chose the prickly hedgehog for their book because they are known for finding their way home even if displaced. At one point the main character spots a squashed colleague on the

Summary: Frenchmen Nicolas Hénin and Pierre Torres were in captivity with Haines . Pair have written and illustrated Hérisson Rentrera-t-il à la Maison? Book came from an idea of Haines' while they were all being held by ISIS . Tells story of captive hedgehog who escapes and finds his way home . Hénin, 39, and Torres, 30, were released after 10 months in Syrian prison . Father-of-two Haines, 44, was beheaded by Jihadi John in September .


This is the moment a canoe sinks to the bottom of a riverbed during a father-son bonding trip. YouTube user 'mnsterbruiser' filmed the epic sailing fail take place on the Black River Falls in Wisconsin. Footage captured by a body camera shows him sat behind his father as rapids throw the boat off balance, causing water to tip in. As the canoe rocks from side to side, it slowly starts dipping below the surface. In little more than ten seconds, the vessel appears completely submerged. Despite the accident, mnsterbruiser manages to retain a sense of humor. In the film, he is heard laughing throughout - even when he is underwater. Luckily the two oarsmen managed to make it to the riverbank and tip their canoe upside down. They then continued on their journey, being more mindful to avoid the violent wash of the rapids. Going, going: This is the moment a canoe sinks to the bottom of a riverbed during a father-son bonding trip . Pleasant summer's day: YouTube user mnsterbruiser filmed the epic sailing fail take place on the Black River Falls in Wisconsin . Rooky mistake: Footage captured by a body camera shows him sat behind his father as rapids throw the boat off balance, causing water to tip in . Swim for safety! As the canoe rocks from side to side, it slowly starts dipping below the surface . Gone to the riverbed: In little more than ten seconds, the vessel appears completely submerged . Comical antics: Despite the accident, mnsterbruiser manages to retain a sense of humor - in the film he is heard laughing throughout - even when he is underwater .


Northumbria chief constable Sue Sim, pictured, is being investigated about the way she treats senior officers under her command . The top police officer in the hunt for cop-killer Raoul Moat is being investigated for bullying male officers who are allegedly terrified of receiving her Alex Ferguson-style hair dryer treatment. Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is currently looking into claims that chief constable Sue Sim has left her senior officers demoralised over the candid manner she delivers critical assessments. Less than one in four chief constables in England and Wales are women. Northumbria Police told Mail Online that they were unwilling to discuss the situation. One source told The Times: 'One woman has all these grown men walking on eggshells because they're terrified of her. She's a heart on her sleeve person but the knives seem to be out for her.' Her style has been compared to her predecessor Sir John Stevens who delivered what have been described as legendary 'b**********' to the officers under his command. Chief Constable Sim came to public prominence during the hunt for crazed killer Raoul Moat in 2010 when she held her position in a temporary capacity. Speaking in September 2011, the six-foot tall police chief revealed she had received sexist criticism during the manhunt and was the subject of cruel jokes. Addressing a North East women's business conference, Chief Constable Sim said: 'It was quite hurtful to read what the media said about my hair and make-up, and them making comparisons with Margaret Beckett. 'I can't imagine that they would have done the same if I was a short fat man. 'I work in a male dominated environment, so there have been obstacles simply because I'm a woman, but it also helps that I'm a six foot woman, so that makes it easier to stand my ground. 'But I had an important job to and I had to get on with it.' PCC Baird confirmed the chief constable is under investigation. She said: 'Over the past few days, I have sought clarification about the issues raised by some officers. I am no clear that they wish to make complaints against the chief constable of Northumbria Police which merit investigation. 'The first step in the statutory process in such a situation is for me to assess the severity of any such complaint and I have done so. 'I have told the chief constable that there is a prima facie case to be investigated as to whether she is guilty of misconduct. 'The nature of the complaint to be investigated is that the chief constable may have fallen short of her tudy as a police officer to treat her colleagues with respect and courtesy.' PCC Baird confirmed that chief constable Sim has not been suspended and the probe does not involve gross misconduct. Chief constable Sim confirmed she will assist the investigation into her conduct but was unable to comment further. Chief constable Sim's style has been compared with the hairdryer treatment delivered by Alex Ferguson .

Summary: Chief constable Sue Sim is under investigation over her management style . Officers under her command said they feel demoralised by her actions . Chief constable Sim will not be suspended from her post during the probe .


She's as well-known for her stunning figure as she is for her chart-topping hits so it's perhaps no surprise that American songstress Taylor Swift is reported to be insuring her legs for a cool £26.5million. Grammy-winning Taylor, 25, attributes a huge slice of her global success to her energetic stage performances and her team have apparently looked into how much it would cost to insure her legs against potential career-threatening accidents. The Pennsylvania-raised star is embarking upon a global tour in May and the move is said to be a precaution against such a physically-demanding schedule. Scroll down for video . Diamonds in those heels: Taylor Swift's super-slim legs have reportedly been insured for a whopping £26.5million ahead of her gruelling world tour which begins in May . Prized assets: Taylor's pins, on display (left) at the Saturday Night Live anniversary special last month, are considered a key part of her high-energy stage performances. Showing them off at a pre-Grammy Gala in LA in February (right) The Blank Space singer is reported to have said she was 'embarrassed' at how much her slender limbs are said to be worth. Celebrity insurers Lloyd's, which has specialised in offering body-part policies since the 1930s, said they were not surprised by the vast sums attributed to Taylor's pins. Underwriter Jonathan Thomas told FEMAIL: 'Taylor Swift’s income-generating capacity is hugely dependent upon her stage presence and thus her exceptional legs are indeed very likely worth millions of dollars of insurance.' She's certainly not the first celebrity to insure herself, however, with a whole host of other stars on record for ensuring their prize assets, which they often consider the key to their success, are protected by policy. Long before Kim Kardashian's derriere arrived on the scene, Jennifer Lopez famously insured her perfectly-round bottom for millions of dollars. Australian singer Kylie Minogue, whose rear grabbed the headlines in gold hotpants in the video for hit single Spinning Around back in 2000 was said to have insured her behind shortly after to the tune of £3million. That booty! J-Lo (left) was the original doyenne of the derriere and is said to have a £17million premium protecting her bottom. Kylie Minogue (right) has a similar policy, worth £3million . Dolly Parton is as well-known for her 40DD chest as she is for her back-catalogue of country music hits and is alleged to have once insured them for £3.8million - or £1.9million each. Bruce Springsteen's relentless live dates contribute hugely to his overall fortune so he needs more than the price of honey and lemon to keep his voice safe - the vocal chords of 'the Boss' are covered for up to £3million. For obvious reasons, sports stars can also have high premiums attached to certain parts of their anatomies. Although it's common practice for football clubs to insure against injury, a career-threatening tackle on a higher-profile star could potentially lose the club millions in sponsorship deals. In 2006, it was revealed that David Beckham had insured his cross-whipping legs against injury for around £100million while playing for Paris Saint-Germain.

Summary: The Blank Space singer is said to be 'embarrassed' by hefty insurance sum . The star's team are protecting her prized assets ahead of world tour . Other celebrities who've famously insured parts of their anatomy include David Beckham (legs), Bruce Springsteen (voice) and Dolly Parton (chest)


The College of Policing have conducted a study into chief officer misconduct (file picture) Police chiefs put gifts for their lovers on taxpayer-funded expenses and preyed on young female colleagues out of arrogance, a scathing report has found. They saw themselves as captains of industry rather than public servants, research into a string of misconduct scandals concluded. A culture of entitlement meant some in the highest ranks believed they had a right to perks and privileges including gym membership, school fees, overseas travel, hospitality and executive cars. The report added that too many forces tolerated bullying with a ‘boys club’ culture that allowed misconduct to thrive. It was compiled as part of a College of Policing drive to improve leadership and integrity within the 43 constabularies in England and Wales. Academics studied the cases of 33 police chiefs, all assistant chief constables or above, who were investigated for, or guilty of, offences including financial misconduct, dishonesty, bullying, racism and sexism since 2008. Although not named in the report, one is understood to be Terry Grange, the then chief constable of Dyfed-Powys Police who used his corporate credit card to pay for meals with his mistress and exchanged politically insensitive and sexually explicit emails with her via the force computer system. In 2008, the Independent Police Complaints Commission upheld the allegations it investigated. Mr Grange did not face disciplinary action because he had already retired. In October 2012 Sean Price, of Cleveland Police, was the first chief constable to be sacked in 35 years for gross misconduct after he lied to the police watchdog and ordered a member of staff to do the same. Experts commissioned by the College of Policing, a professional body for police in England and Wales, studied misconduct investigations triggered by complaints about professional conduct made by spouses or partners when the relationship collapsed. Other cases studied included internal probes over expenses incurred while officers conducted affairs, and inappropriate and potentially predatory sexual conduct towards junior colleagues. The study carried out by the College of Policing was described as the first step towards understanding how police leaders can get drawn into misconduct . Police chiefs were also investigated for misconduct over pay, perks, hospitality, travel and expenses, racism, sexism, dishonesty and abuses of their force’s recruitment and procurement processes. One senior officer was given an executive car fitted with blue lights and sirens, even though not trained to use it, because emergency vehicles received tax breaks. The report found: ‘It was clear in a number of cases that there were factors specific to particular chief officers that appeared to be relevant to their behaviour. [They had] individual weaknesses that were regarded as risk factors. Some [interviewees] suggested that arrogance is a corollary of decisiveness, which is considered a desirable and necessary attribute in chief officers.’ The academics, who interviewed nearly 40 senior police officers and investigators, found that despite cuts of millions of pounds from police budgets, senior officers retained a culture of entitlement towards taxpayer-funded perks. It said: ‘Some chief officers tended to see themselves as being more

Summary: College of Policing publishes report on chief officer misconduct . Find some are guilty of financial misconduct, dishonesty, bullying, racism, and sexism . Also found evidence of senior officers using expenses to pay for their extra marital affairs .


An Australian wildlife warrior has gone where most people would not dare by filming himself swimming alongside deadly saltwater crocodiles. Beau Greaves has tried to show off the 'sensitive side' of the predators and released extraordinary footage of him up close and personal with the reptile on his YouTube channel. The 24-year-old crayfish diver took a dip in the Great Barrier Reef, in Queensland's far north, to capture hours of video, exploring the wildlife it had to offer - including stingrays and wobbegongs, commonly known as the carpet shark. Scroll down for video . Beau Greaves has always had a fascination with wildlife and in a new video he swims dangerously close to saltwater crocodiles . Mr Greaves spends nine months of the year on a trawler working as a crayfish diver near Cape York . On his YouTube page, Mr Greaves said he was a thrill seeker who never did things in halves. His sister, Ebony, told Daily Mail Australia this had always been the case. 'Beau is a very extreme person, as a little kid we grew up at Lake Cooroibah [north of Queensland's Sunshine Coast],' she said. 'Ever since I could remember he would go out for hours by himself, and trawl up and down the lake and catch all kinds of snakes, spiders and eels and other exotic wildlife. 'One time he came home with a crab attached to his finger when he was five years old.' Ms Greaves said her brother had an unexplained connection with wildlife, which helped him swim unnoticed by animals. When asked if she and her family even feared for Mr Greaves' safety, his sister answered: 'Absolutely.' The 24-year-old is seen swimming alongside crocodiles in the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland's far north . At no point in the video does the crocodile appear to behave aggressively towards the Sunshine Coast man . He said he had 'absolutely no fear' but he respected crocodiles and does not touch them with hands . 'To be honest, he's an extreme person. When he's not catching wildlife, he's into surfing and into extreme motocross riding,' she said. 'He always finds the extreme in everything he does. 'No matter how worried our family is... he loves what he is doing. 'I can't ever imagine him being an office person, he loves the wildlife.' Mr Greaves told The Sunday Mail it was 'unbelievable' to be able to swim so closely with the crocodiles, an act which wildlife experts warned was detrimental to his safety. 'They're just a big old dinosaur, and they've got big teeth too,' the wildlife warrior said. This is a carpet shark, also known as a wobbegong, which Mr Greaves also dares to interact with . Here he is seen swimming with his head resting underneath the carpet shark, which looks to be unfazed with this . Mr Greaves also dares to give the shark a pat as he continues to explore the Great Barrier Reef . Mr Greaves is also a reptile carer on the Sunshine Coast and works for nine months of the

Summary: Beau Greaves is seen swimming alongside saltwater crocodiles in a video . The 24-year-old shows no fear as he gets up close to the deadly predator . He said he had a 'primal connection' with crocodiles but did not touch them . His sister said the wildlife warrior had been a thrill seeker from a young age . But animal experts have warned Mr Greaves is putting himself in danger .


Formula One driver Giedo van der Garde's fight for a race seat for the 2015 season should move a step nearer to a conclusion on Wednesday. Van der Garde, who was axed as test driver by Sauber at the end of last season, claims he was promised a full-time race seat for the forthcoming campaign that begins in Australia this weekend. Sauber eventually hired Sweden's Marcus Ericsson and Brazilian Felipe Nasr, but Van der Garde has already seen an arbitration panel in Switzerland rule in his favour and is now looking for that decision to be enforced ahead of the season-opener. Giedo van Der Garde, pictured at testing in 2014 was the reserve driver for Sauber last season . Dutch driver claims he was offered a race seat for the 2015 campaign but Sauber reneged on deal . The Supreme Court in Victoria, Australia, announced on Monday via its official Twitter account that a judgement in Van der Garde's case would be reserved until 10am Wednesday local time (11pm Tuesday night UK time). The Swiss tribunal recently ordered Sauber 'to refrain from taking action' that would deny Van der Garde one of the two race seats, but Sauber are determined to fight their corner. Team principal Monisha Kaltenborn, a former lawyer, said on Friday: 'As this matter is currently before the courts it would be inappropriate for me to comment on specific details. 'However, we will take all necessary steps to protect our company, this team and its interests. 'Last year was a challenging time for us, but going into the 2015 season we have been focused on putting steps in place to ensure we are delivering the best outcomes for F1's fans.'

Summary: Giedo van der Garde was Sauber's test driver last season . He claims he was promised a full-time race seat for the 2015 season . But Sauber hired Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr instead . Supreme Court in Australia will announce their decision on Wednesday . First race (Australia) of the Formula One season starts on March 15 .


Juventus travel to face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night knowing that if they do not score, their German opponents can knock them out with a single goal. So the message is clear: they must attack. Head coach Massimiliano Allegri has spoken out ahead of the game urging his team to show they are far from the side cast as 'boring' that lead Italy's Serie A - and the Italian sport newspapers have reflected the boss' vision. La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuttosport and Corriere dello Sport all call for the nation's champions to attack Dortmund, with a forward line including Marco Reus and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang unlikely to be restricted to an extent that they are unable to score the one goal that could send Dortmund through after Juve's 2-1 home win last month. La Gazzetta dello Sport's: 'Go Juve! The right choice' and Tuttosport's: 'The order of Allegri: Let's attack!' Corriere dello Sport's front page barks out: 'Juve, take Europe' after Massimiliano Allegri's comments . Tuttosport's message is the most resounding, with their front page specifically calling for Juve to attack at the Signal Iduna Park making it clear that in order to qualify, the Old Lady need goals. The paper also calls for Argentine winger Roberto Pereyra to be used in a 4-3-1-2 system by Allegri - who it also reports is set to be offered a new contract. Both Gazzetta and Corriere look to Juventus' talisman, former Manchester City and Manchester United striker, Carlos Tevez. Gazzetta also want to see Pereyra deployed in a 4-3-1-2 behind Tevez and Alvaro Morata in a game that could be worth £6.5million to Juve. Carlos Tevez trains ahead of the last-16 tie, and the Italian papers see him as a key man for Juventus . Paul Pogba takes a moment away from the training session as Juventus look to hold on to their lead . Meanwhile, Corriere calls for the 'class of Tevez and super defence to tackle Klopp'. 'We go into the game with an advantage,' Allegri said ahead of the game. 'We know the difficulties of the task ahead of us, no doubt about it. 'I don't expect it to end 0-0. We need to score at least once and if we could score two goals it would be great.' Allegri believes the game in Dortmund will not end 0-0 and that his side will need to find a way to score . Alvaro Morata hits a pass during training, and Gazzetta dello Sport want him upfront alongside Tevez . The Germans have been improving in recent weeks after a bad first half to the Bundesliga season and have lost none of their last six league games. They are also unbeaten at home in Europe this season although they have lost all three previous encounters against the Italians in Dortmund. 'We have to be ready for the strengths of Dortmund, their speed, their pressure,' the Italian coach added. 'We have to have a technically perfect game and pounce on their weaknesses.' The Italian papers called for Tevez to lead the attack at the

Summary: Juventus travel to Borussia Dortmund in their last-16 tie second leg . The Italian champions won first leg 2-1 after Alvaro Morata's winner . Italian papers back Massimiliano Allegri's calls for Juventus to attack . Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport call for Juve to use 4-3-1-2 system . Corriere dello Sport want Carlos Tevez to guide the team through . Allegri has admitted Juve must score in Germany to reach quarter-finals .


Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis has returned to training after collapsing at Tottenham on March 4. Gomis was kept in a London hospital overnight for observation after leaving the White Hart Lane pitch on a stretcher and wearing an oxygen mask after several minutes of treatment. The 12-times capped France international's collapse sparked memories of Fabrice Muamba's cardiac arrest at White Hart Lane while the midfielder was playing for Bolton in an FA Cup tie in March 2012, but it later emerged that Gomis suffers from a vasovagal condition. Bafetimbi Gomis (centre) walks to Swansea training flanked by Nathan Dyer and Jordi Amat . Gomis made a welcome return to Swansea following his worrying collapse at Spurs . The French striker was put through his paces as Swansea prepare for Liverpool's visit on Monday . Gomis lies face down on the pitch after collapsing during Swansea's game with Tottenham . Medical staff attended to the France international for four minutes before he regained consciousness . The condition causes low blood pressure and Gomis had previously fainted on a number of occasions while playing in French football, something Swansea were aware of when they signed the 29-year-old from Lyon last summer. Swansea's players were given an extended six-day break following their 3-2 defeat at Tottenham and Gomis joined his team-mates on their return to training after making a short visit to France. 'Bafe is back in Swansea and trained today,' a club spokesman told Sportsmail on Wednesday. Players from both sides appeared shocked before referee Michael Oliver restarted the game . Gomis has a history of fainting, pictured here having a vagal attack during France training in 2009 . Gomis took to social media within hours of collapsing to alleviate concern about his well-being. 'I Wanted to reassure you concerning my Health, it actually looks much more scary than physically dangerous and I am feeling well now,' Gomis posted via his Twitter account. 'I have been under a great deal of stress and fatigue due to my father health that requires me to go back and forth to France. 'I was disappointed that I couldn't help my team tonight but now everything is back In order. 'I also want to thank everyone for their support and get Well messages.' Gomis is expected to be given the all-clear for Swansea's Barclays Premier League home game with Liverpool on Monday evening. Gomis has only managed five goals in all competitions since his summer arrival from Lyon . On 17 March 2012, Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch at White Hart Lane during an FA Cup quarter-final match between Bolton and Tottenham. The former Trotters midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest and received life-saving medical treatment from Spurs staff and consultant cardiologist Dr Andrew Deaner, who was at the game as a fan, from the pitch. Muamba was rushed to the nearby London Chest Hospital, accompanied by then manager Owen Coyle and striker Kevin Phillips, for emergency treatment while the game was abandoned. Medical staff rush to Fabrice Muamba's aid after the midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest in

Summary: Swansea forward fainted on pitch in Premier League game against Spurs . France international has history of suffering from a vasovagal condition . The former Lyon star is expected to face Liverpool on Monday . READ: This has happened to Gomis THREE TIMES before! CLICK HERE for all the latest Swansea City news .


A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in Philadelphia stabbings that killed his mother and left his grandmother clinging to life, after what neighbors have described as years of mistreatment. Zachary Pritchett was arrested following the deadly incident early Friday at a home in the Bridesburg section of the city. A police spokeswoman said officers responded to the home shortly after 6am Friday and found 53-year-old Melizza Wiley dead of multiple stab wounds to the face, neck and upper torso. Scroll down for video . Crime scene: Zachary Pritchett, 19, was arrested following the deadly incident early Friday at a home in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia . House of horrors: Officers who responded to the family's residence found deplorable conditions inside, including no running water, no cooking gas and human feces smeared on the floor . Pritchett's 73-year-old grandmother, Joan Wiley, was taken to Aria Torresdale Hospital in critical but stable condition. Police said Pritchett, who suffered a laceration to his hand, initially blamed the attack on three unknown men in hooded sweatshirts who he claimed had broken into their home, reported Fox29, but his version of events did not add up. According to the family's neighbors, the 19-year-old was very troubled and the violent domestic attack was years in the making. Area resident Kelly McGrath told 6ABC Melizza Wiley seldom allowed her son out of the house, and most nights he could be heard screaming from the back room. Another neighbor, Stephanie Carbonaro, said on the eve of the killing, she and her house guests overheard Zachary Pritchett screaming at someone in the house, 'Please, leave me alone. Don't do this. Let go.' Officers who responded to the family's residence found deplorable conditions inside, including no running water, no cooking gas and human feces smeared on the floor. Throughout the day Saturday, investigators were seen coming in and out of the house wearing full protective gear and surgical masks. Melizza Wiley died after sustaining multiple stab wounds to the face, neck and upper torso, while her mother was critically wounded. Neighbors say the attack was years in the making . Melizza Wiley was found stabbed in the living room and was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.27am. Joan Wiley was discovered wounded in a hospital-type bed. Police said they have a history with the family and have responded to the home no fewer than a dozen times within the past year alone. Neighbors said they have contacted the Department of Human Services multiple times because they were concerned for Zachary Pritchett’s welfare. Kelly McGrath also reached out to the local school board to inquire about the 19-year-old’s education because Melizza Wiley was supposed to be home-schooling her son, but the neighbor was convinced she was not doing it.

Summary: Zachary Pritchett, 19, charged with murder and aggravated assault . Teen's mother, Melizza Wiley, 53, was found dead in Philadelphia home from stab wounds to her face, neck and upper torso . Grandmother Joan Wiley, 73, suffered multiple knife wounds and remains in critical condition . Neighbors say Pritchett was being kept locked up in a back room .


Karen Danczuk jetted out of the UK today after it emerged the brother she accuses of sexually abusing her is being questioned over separate allegations. Mrs Danczuk - the wife of Labour MP Simon Danczuk - looked tired as she entered Manchester Airport this morning to fly overseas. She left the UK after it emerged her brother, who she has accused of abusing her when she was still a schoolgirl, has been re-arrested over further sex abuse claims by two other women. Karen Danczuk walks into Manchester Airport this morning as she heads off on a break with a friend . Mrs Danczuk flew away for a break three weeks after she first made the allegations public, before making a complaint to the police. A source said: 'Everything had become a bit much for her and she's decided to go away for a few days and just get out of the country.' Last month, Mrs Danczuk – who became well-known for posting revealing 'selfie' pictures of herself on Twitter – claimed she was raped by a family member ‘hundreds of times’ between the ages of six and 12. She did not name her attacker initially, but her brother, Michael Burke, was later arrested. Last week, the 36-year-old vehemently denied the claims, saying: ‘The allegations are false. I’m just so shocked and disgusted by it all.’ Mrs Danczuk, 31, has said she starting posting ‘selfies’ after feeling she can now ‘have fun without being ashamed of myself’. Mrs Danczuk has claimed a member of her family abused her when she was young. Her brother Michael Burke was later arrested but has denied any wrongdoing, saying he is 'shocked and disgusted' by the claims . Her husband Simon, Labour MP for Rochdale since 2010, has been a vociferous campaigner against child abuse and those who cover up such crimes. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said yesterday: ‘A man has been rearrested on suspicion of historic sexual offences. ‘This relates to officers speaking to a woman on February 16, 2015, regarding historic sexual abuse and new information coming to light. He remains in police custody for questioning.’ It is not known when the fresh offences are alleged to have taken place. But Greater Manchester Police were already investigating Mr Burke over claims that he sexually abused his sister between 1989 and 1995. Mrs Danczuk and her MP husband Simon in one of the 'selfies' for which she has become well-known . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: MP's wife has claimed a family member abused her when she was young . Her brother, Michael Burke, has since been arrested but denies her claims . He was re-arrested this week after another two women came forward . A source said Mrs Danczuk needed a break after a stressful few weeks .


Homeland will not be featuring any stories based on ISIS because its producers think the group are too barbaric and too 'evil' to appear on their show. The Showtime series has dealt with terror cells and double agents across the world, but dramatizing ISIS and one its leaders Jihadi John is not on the agenda. Executive Producer Alex Gansa revealed that writers have been asked to steer clear of the subject matter as he cannot see any way of humanizing their vile actions. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Steering clear: Homeland will avoid portraying the Islamic State or one of its murderous members Jihadi John because producers do not want to give the terror group a platform - despite documenting terror and torture . 'They are just too evil to dramatize on TV': Executive producer Alex Gansa (pictured, right, with lead actress Claire Danes) made the comments at a pop culture festival held annually at The Paley Center in Los Angeles . Gansa spoke at the opening night of Paley Fest in Los Angeles for on Friday night. He confirmed that the show will not be ending anytime soon and leading star Claire Danes insisted that she is committed long term too. Asked about whether ISIS plot lines would be considered, Alex replied: 'It's a very good question because Homeland for the last four seasons has tried to portray our adversaries and tried to humanize them. 'And if you look at Abu Nazir, even look at Brody, or look at Haqqani this past season there was a real effort to make their concerns and their lives understandable. 'That is very hard to do with ISIS. 'It's very difficult to do because what they are doing on the ground feels so medieval and so horrible that you give them a platform on television I'm a little wary of; to try to make what they are talking about understandable or relatable is very difficult. Gruesome: Homeland earned a reputation for pushing the envelope with episodes about terrorism and the CIA . ISIS has lured converts from around the world to join their murderous rampage across Iraq and Syria . 'So we are struggling with that. Maybe this is too soon, Maybe we don't understand them well enough; It may be that they are just too evil to dramatize on television.' Homeland has featured drama based on real life encounters that US intelligence services have dealt with across the world. However Gansa feels that even attempting to portay a character like Jihadi John would not work for his critically acclaimed TV series. 'I think to humanize or to create a sympathetic member of IS right now is a very tall order, that I would be nervous about doing; I really would; I think right now the intelligence communities, the United States government doesn't really even know how to deal with them on the ground right now. 'From what I understand Iran and Iraq are leading the charge against IS right now. in that part of the world, and the United States is loathed to put

Summary: Alex Gansa says he can't see any way to humanize Islamic State's action . Homeland producer is 'nervous' about giving the terror group a platform . The hit show has portrayed terrorists, torture and mindless killings .


Whatever efforts Virgin Australia Airlines are making to provide flyers with cheaper fares, one of their passengers would prefer that they spent a little more on the up keep of their planes. One irate passenger was so angry at the lack of cleanliness of his Virgin Australia plane during a flight from Sydney to Melbourne that he took a video of it and uploaded it to YouTube. The man known only as Stuart Mc called the video: ‘Virgin Australia – A Disgrace.’ What looks like a bolt is lying down the side of a seat along side some chewing gum . 'And they want us to believe Tiger is the discount carrier.... this is the seat I was allocated this afternoon on VA 868 SYD to MEL. Obviously short cutting cleaning is the way to making a profit for Virgin Australia,' Stuart Mc commented on the YouTube segment. However it was definitely a warts and all video with dirty seats the first thing that you see. Dust and grime also can bee seen lying down the side of the seat . As the camera pans along you then see what looks like chewing gum, dust, grime and bits of paper down the side of the seat. It's clear that the seats and down the side of them had not been cleaned for quite a while. Even the arm rests were dirty. It was a gross rather than great experience. Not that it was the only airline to be a loser in the cleanliness stakes. After splashing out up to £9,000 on first class flights on British Airways from Gatwick to the Caribbean, on what was supposed to be a 'trip of a lifetime', TV news presenter Owen Thomas was horrified to find dirt and grime caked around his first class seat. Dust, detritus and hairs can be clearly seen in an other shot . The arm rest of the seat has obviously not been washed for a while . Videoing the evidence, the former BBC anchorman posted the evidence on Twitter, dubbing the service 'Filth Class'. Narrating the short 30-second video, the presenter explains: 'So this is BA first class and it is abs filthy. You see the marks on here, most of these you can just actually scrape off. 'You see the stains down here. It's when you open your seat that the real horror begins . There is also dust and dirt down the side of the arm rest . 'This is first class. This is British Airways First Class. It's disgusting.' The former BBC anchorman and reporter flew off to St Lucia with a companion on Saturday in First Class seats that retail on BA's website for nearly £9,000 each in peak-season January. In 2000, the Virgin brand entered the Australian aviation market for the first time. The new brand Virgin Australia was launched in May 2011 to be Australia’s airline of choice.

Summary: A passenger was angry at the dirtiness of his Virgin Australia plane . He took a video of it and uploaded it on YouTube . The video was called: ‘Virgin Australia – A Disgrace’ 'Short cutting cleaning is the way to making a profit,' the passenger said . Chewing gum, dust, grime and bits of paper could be seen everywhere .


Marseille climbed above Paris Saint-Germain into second-place in Ligue 1 with an emphatic 6-1 victory at struggling Toulouse on Friday to reignite their title challenge. Marseille had not registered a league victory since January 31 as their title push faltered but the visitors were 3-0 up after 20 minutes and 4-0 up at the break in a rampant first half display. Belgian forward Michy Batshuayi fired Marseille into a second minute lead with a superb long-range strike before Baptiste Aloe doubled their advantage after he converted Benjamin Mendy's shot in the sixth minute. Marseille's Belgian attacking midfielder Michy Batshuayi (left) lines up a shot before scoring against Toulouse . Toulouse forward Wissam Ben Yedder (right) dribbles away from Marseille defender Jeremy Morel (left) Marseille's Argentine midfielder Lucas Ocampos (centre) breaks away from Toulouse's William Matheus . Toulouse's Francois Moubandje turned Andre Ayew's dangerous low cross into his own net under pressure from Lucas Ocampos in the 20th minute before Batshuayi added his second with a simple finish seconds before halftime. The hosts improved after the break and pulled back a goal in the 76th minute when Wissam Ben Yedder's low shot beat Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda. The four-goal lead was restored two minutes later, however, when the lively Ayew slotted home from a seemingly offside position. Marseille forward Andre-Pierre Gignac (left) has now scored 16 goals in 28 appearances so far this season . Batshuayi celebrates after scoring his second and Marseille's fourth goal against Toulouse on Friday night . Lucas Ocampos (left) prepares to blast a shot past Toulouse's Serbian defender Uros Spajic (right) Andre-Pierre Gignac completed the rout in the 89th minute to compound a miserable night for Toulouse with a low strike in to the corner - his 16th Ligue 1 goal of a prolific season. Marseille lead third-placed PSG, who host Racing Lens on Saturday, on goal difference and trail leaders Olympique Lyon, who visit Montpellier HSC on Sunday, by a point. Toulouse remain 18th, two points adrift of FC Lorient in 17th and seven points clear of bottom-placed clubs Racing Lens and Metz. Toulouse midfielder Tongo Doumbia (bottom) slides in with a strong challenge on Giannelli Imbula (top) Marseille's Ghanaian forward Andre Ayew (left) tussles with Toulouse defender Marcel Tisserand (right) After their 6-1 away win, Marseille are up to second in the table and mounting a challenge for the Ligue 1 title .

Summary: Marseille thrashed Toulouse 6-1 away from home . Les Olympiens are now second in the Ligue 1 table, leapfrogging PSG . It was their first league victory since January 31 to revive their title hopes . Andre-Pierre Gignac scored his 16th goal of the season .


Harry Kane is expected to receive his first senior international call on Thursday and England's decision to train at Tottenham next week will present Roy Hodgson the chance to discuss future plans for the young striker with Mauricio Pochettino. Hodgson has promised England Under 21 manager Gareth Southgate the first choice on the players he wants to select for the European Championships in the Czech Republic in June. Harry Kane is expected to be named in Roy Hodgson's England squad on Thursday . The Tottenham striker has made a huge impact in scoring 26 goals in his breakthrough season . After his 26-goal breakthrough season, 21-year-old Kane is at the top of Southgate's list but Spurs boss Pochettino would prefer him to rest after the club's post-season tour to Australia. 'Tottenham, the FA and Harry Kane all need to share our opinions and take the best decision,' said Pochettino. 'All players want to play for their country, but we need to speak because we care about Harry and want him to develop in the best way.' Both Hodgson and Pochettino are scheduled to be at the Spurs training base, near Enfield, next Thursday as England prepare for a Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley and a friendly in Italy on Monday week. Southgate will not be present but discussions are already open about Kane's availability for the U21 Euros, with an idea forming that he could be given a short break after his return from Australia and before reporting late to the England camp to ease Tottenham's concerns about burnout. Those selected by Southgate for the tournament – England's first game is on June 18 - will be excused games with Hodgson's senior team in June against the Republic of Ireland and Slovenia. Kane's value to his club and country are illustrated by the remarkable statistics he has generated this term (see graphic). His 26 goals have been vital in Spurs' push for Champions League football, but among those strikes are five that have been equalisers and seven that have put his side ahead. His conversion rate for headed shots at goal is 27 per cent, a Premier League high. And, perhaps most tellingly, Spurs have won just won game out of six when Kane has not played.

Summary: Harry Kane is set to be named in England squad for first time . 26-goal Spurs star is also wanted for Under 21 European Championships . But Spurs are concerned striker could suffer burnout if he plays . Bosses of club and country are set for talks next week .


Blaze: A fire at a family home is thought to have been caused by can of hairspray left next to a warm hairdryer . A fire swept through a family home after a can of hairspray left next to a warm hairdryer was thought to have exploded. The woman homeowner, who had been getting ready for work, described hearing two loud bangs moments before she discovered the blaze. Firefighters battled their way through thick black smoke to tackle the flames in Mapperley, Nottingham, after being alerted to the blast by neighbours. The woman, her two children and their pet dog escaped the fire, that destroyed their home, unharmed. Today their charred possessions, including a cabinet and wicker basket, could be seen scattered outside the home. 'The cause is possibly a hairdryer that was left on in a bedroom,' said fire brigade watch manager Paul Meadows. 'The woman was using the hairdryer - we think she put it down and went downstairs. 'She then heard a bang and thought something had fallen. She heard another louder bang and came upstairs to discover the fire. 'She had no smoke alarms so she's been really lucky. 'The bedroom is totally gutted - part of the ceiling is damaged and the floorboards, as well as the hallway. 'There's smoke damage to the rest of the house and downstairs is damaged by water we used.' Next door neighbour Daniel Douglas, 26, woke up around 8am yesterday with smoke coming through his window. 'Someone was knocking on my door telling me there was a fire so I got out straight away,' he said. 'I could just see a lot of smoke but couldn't really see the flames. 'It's pretty shocking - I'm gutted for the family. They haven't long moved in.' Bangs: Two loud bangs were heard moments before the blaze started, tearing through the Nottingham house . Safe: The homeowner, her two children and the pet dog escaped - but their possessions were left charred . Another said: 'I was having breakfast when I heard a large explosion. At first I thought car had crashed outside but when I saw smoke pouring out of the house down the road. 'It's a freak accident really. Who would have thought a hairdryer could cause that?' The family has now been forced to seek alternative accommodation while their home is accessed. Remains: The burnt items could be seen in the street the next day, along with the blackened window .

Summary: Hairspray left next to warm hairdryer explodes causing fire in family home . Blaze spreads through the two-bedroom terraced property in Mapperley . Woman homeowner heard two loud bangs before discovering the blaze . No one was hurt in the early morning fire that gutted the property .


A kangaroo who may have been a little too keen for a drink and got its head stuck in a watering can has been saved by two quick-thinking men. The kangaroo was spotted in a paddock near a golf course at Coffin Bay in South Australia on Saturday morning, the Advertiser reports. Ian Berry, who had just finished a round of golf, went to check on the kangaroo as two men who had spotted it earlier returned to the paddock with a rope and tin cutters. The kangaroo was spotted with its head stuck in a watering can in a paddock near a golf course at Coffin Bay in South Australia on Saturday morning . 'They used rope first... one had rope tied around the can and the other had the roo's tail and they tried pulling but it didn't work,' Mr Berry told the newspaper. 'At this point it was pretty tired because it had been trying to kick the can off... (the men) were able to get close enough to cut the can off.' Mr Berry managed to snap several remarkable photos of the two men, Rob Smith and Steve Dew, pulling the animal's tail and attaching ropes to the watering can to free the roo. The roo is believed to have found some water in the can and accidentally got his head stuck as he had a drink . Rob Smith and Steve Dew came to the paddock armed with some tin cutters and a long rope to help free the distressed kangaroo . After several attempts, the distressed kangaroo was freed and hopped away quickly. 'It wouldn't have survived too long if Rob and Steve hadn't gotten the can off,' Mr Berry said. He suspects the kangaroo found some water in the can and put its head in for a drink. 'He is one lucky kangaroo... he hopped off, no doubt with a sore neck, but happy to be alive.' Coffin Bay residents thanked the two men on the city's Facebook page. 'A big thank you to Rob Smith and Steve Dew who saved this large male kangaroo from certain death after being able to get close enough to cut the watering can so as to be able to pull the kangaroo's head out of the can,' they wrote. Ian Berry managed to snap several remarkable photos of the two men, Rob Smith and Steve Dew, pulling the animal's tail and attaching ropes to the watering can to free the roo . After several attempts, the distressed kangaroo was freed and hopped away quickly .

Summary: Kangaroo got its head caught in tin can at Coffin Bay in South Australia . Two men found the roo in a paddock next to a golf course on Saturday . They were pictured tying a rope around can and pulling its tail to set it free . Kangaroo was freed after several attempts and hopped away quickly .


Bafetimbi Gomis' collapse had those inside White Hart Lane fearing the worst, but thankfully the Swansea striker is fine - in fact, manager Garry Monk revealed he wanted to carry on playing against Tottenham. Hush fell on the ground where Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest three years ago after the 29-year-old went down as play was about to restart following Nacer Chadli's wonderful, early opener. Paramedics and medical staff raced to tend to Gomis, who left the field on a stretcher and an oxygen mask after several minutes of treatment. Bafetimbi Gomis lies face down on the pitch after collapsing during Swansea's game with Tottenham . Medical staff attended to the France international for four minutes before he regained consciousness . The French striker later tweeted in French and then English, saying: 'I wanted to reassure you concerning my health , it actually looks much more scary than physically dangerous and I am feeling well now . 'I have been under a great deal of stress and fatigue due to my father health that requires me to go back and forth to France . 'I was disappointed that I couldn't help my team tonight but now everything is back In order . 'I also want to thank everyone for their support and get well messages .' Earlier in the evening, news emanated from the Swansea dressing room that it was nothing serious, with the 3-2 loss at Spurs one of several times he has fainted over his career. 'He is fine,' Swans boss Monk said. 'Coming off the pitch he was fine, talking and he actually wanted to stay on the pitch. 'It's something that we're well aware of and it's part of his history, but obviously he's had all the checks. 'We knew about this when he came to the club. He's had all the medical checks that you can possibly do and it's just part of his life. It's to do with low blood pressure. 'I didn't actually see the situation. Our physios went onto the pitch and they relayed the message but he was fine. 'Coming off the pitch, he was talking. He actually wanted to stay on the pitch but obviously precautionary wise, we have to make sure that we double check everything but we're well aware of the history.' Gomis, who has a history of blacking out, is taken off the field on a stretcher at White Hart Lane . Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentalib (right) holds his head in his hands as Gomis is taken off on a stretcher . Garry Monk revealed that Gomis wanted to carry on playing after collapsing . Monk is not sure whether Gomis, a summer acquisition from Lyon, lost consciousness or not in the incident which stems from a long-standing vasovagal condition. 'We're all well aware of it,' he said. 'He's had every single medical check that you can possibly have, and he's fine. It's just part of his life.' Despite that knowledge, the overriding feeling was still one of relief after the incident proved far less serious

Summary: Tottenham beat Swansea City 3-2 at White Hart Lane on Wednesday . Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis collapsed during the first half . Luckily it was nothing serious and Gomis came around . Garry Monk revealed Gomis wanted to carry on playing afterwards .


First Big Brother's Josie Gibson and Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby brought out fitness DVDs - and now another reality star is following in their footsteps. Dee Kelly, aka White Dee from Benefits Street, is launching her own workout routine after losing three stone in two months. With her anniversary of living off handouts coming up this month, and a trip to Las Vegas in the pipeline, the new lean, happier Dee, 43, wants to share her exercise tips with the world. Scroll down for video . Benefits Street star White Dee is planning to release a fitness DVD later this year after losing three stone, here she is pictured with her trainer John Fox (left) and a friend . Dee, who is 43-years old, has been working out in the gym and says that her exercise regime has helped her to battle her depression . She wants to put together her fitness regime by the summer after shedding the pounds since leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house last September. She has been regularly put through her paces during private boxing and weightlifting training sessions at her local gym in Birmingham. The mum-of-two has also been working out with pal John Fox, who is a DJ for the city's biggest radio station Free Radio. Yesterday her agent Barry Tomes, 57, said the pair have now started filming a fitness DVD together, which will be released later in the year. Dee has been trying out lots of different equipment in the gym, including the cycling machine and the treadmill losing an impressive three stone in two months . Dee gets to grips with the treadmill, she is working on her DVD with the DJ John Fox who works for Free Radio, he has been helping to train her over the last few months . He added: 'Dee lost three stone in two months. She has been in the gym regularly since she left Celebrity Big Brother. 'She is recording and releasing the fitness DVD with Foxy from Free Radio. I think he is part excited and part nervous. 'He has been training in the gym with her recently because he wants to get fit for his wedding. He has lost two stone in two months. 'So we are writing up a full programme for the workout, so everything from a warm-up to a cool down as you would do at the gym. Dee's weight has gone up and down over the years, but she's now lost three stone and is planning to release a fitness DVD. Here she is pictured before losing three stone . 'People assume that fitness exercises are for people who are slim and fit but actually we are going to go to the beginning. 'Dee has been amazing. She has not always been fit and it showed in her weight. But she has been very good and I am hugely impressed at her weight loss. It has helped her with her depression too, which is great.' Mr Tomes also revealed Dee is set to undertake TV work in the United

Summary: Dee Kelly, known as 'White Dee,' has lost three stone in just two months . The star of Benefits Street now plans to release a fitness DVD . Her agent has revealed she will also try to launch her career in US .


Aaron Ramsey is refusing to give up hope on the Premier League title as Arsenal continue their ascent up the table and lie just seven points behind leaders Chelsea. The Gunners have won six league games on the bounce and are now within touching distance of second with an automatic qualification for the Champions League firmly in their sights. But Ramsey is still confident that his side can push Jose Mourinho's side all the way in the race for the title. Aaron Ramsey (centre) is refusing to give up on the Premier League title race with Chelsea currently top . He said: 'We just have to focus on ourselves and believe other teams around us will be on the end of upsets. 'We just have to try and win every game until the end of the season. 'In this division teams can lose against anyone. We have just got to be switched on and make sure it doesn't happen to us and maintain this run. The midfielder played a key role in the Gunners victory over out-of-form Newcastle at St James' Park . 'Stranger things have happened.' Arsenal's next game could be a defining moment in the season for both teams involved as they welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium. Liverpool are currently chasing fourth and will be looking to bounce back following Sunday's disappointing defeat to Manchester United. Ramsey has been hampered by a number of injuries this season but is slowly getting back to his best .

Summary: Aaron Ramsey refuses to concede the Premier League title to Chelsea . The Arsenal midfielder believes his side should not be written off . The Gunners have won six Premier League games on the bounce . Click here for all the latest Arsenal news . READ: The 50 most shocking moments in the Premier League (50-41)


Manuel Pellegrini admitted Manchester City had been outclassed by Lionel Messi after they crashed out of the Champions League against Barcelona. Ivan Rakitic’s 31st-minute strike was enough to secure a 1-0 victory and ease Barcelona into the quarter-final of the European Cup with a 3-1 aggregate win. Sergio Aguero had a penalty saved in the 78th minute, but the reality is that Barcelona threatened to humiliate the Barclays Premier League champions. Ivan Rakitic scores the only goal of the game as Barcelona progress against Manchester City . Rakitic is mobbed by his Barcelona team-mates after his 31st-minute strike in the second leg . Javier Mascherano leads the celebrations as Sergio Aguero reflects on an early European bath for City . Pellegrini, who admitted that talks will take place on his future at the end of the season, said: ‘Messi was imperious - at the moment we have to accept Barcelona are better. ‘It is not a failure, it is a disappointment. We have been unlucky to play Barcelona for two years in a row. We have had a restriction on the number of players we can use in the Champions League.' 'It is very difficult to beat Barcelona, but the statistics I don’t care about. ‘We cannot analyse what we will do next season because it is too soon after this result. We can do that later. ‘It is not easy to play Barcelona. This is the draw, they are very strong. At least we have improved.’ Pellegrini has been beaten four times by Barcelona since becoming City manager and he now has nine games to save his job at the Etihad Stadium. VIDEO Pellegrini disappointed after Champions League exit . Manuel Pellegrini has been beaten four times by Barcelona since becoming Manchester City manager . The City chief claims the heavy Christmas fixture schedule is the reason behind the failure of a single English team to reach the quarter-final of the competition. Pellegrini added: ‘It is difficult to analyse because the Premier League is strong, with money and very good players. ‘We play so many games in December and January and we are not fresh in February. In Spain, Italy and Germany they stop playing. Last year we played nine games in December and nine in January, and that was before we played Barcelona.' City keeper Joe Hart was easily their best player and it was his immense contribution that prevented Barcelona adding to Rakitic's opener. Hart, who saved Lionel Messi's penalty in the first leg, said: 'We've gone out to a magnificent side, but that's the second time in two years which is disappointing for us. 'They're going to get a lot of plaudits for how they play, they've got fantastic players, but we had a big chance, we hung on in there and we had a big chance but unfortunately we couldn't take it. 'I suppose you could say they had a chance to finish us off in the first game and they didn't take it but that's how football goes.' Hart made a string of impressive saves, especially

Summary: Manuel Pellegrini said Manchester City had been outclassed by Barcelona . Ivan Rakitic scored the only goal of the game as Barcelona progressed . Pellegrini said Man City were unlucky to play Barca for two years in a row . And boss claims hectic Christmas scheudle has hindered English teams . READ: The writing's on the wall for Pellegrini as Barcelona outclass City .


From the endless chocolate blocks passed around the office, to the glaring supermarket aisles and the family relatives who miraculously appear with baskets of eggs, Easter can be a minefield to navigate if you're trying to watch your waistline. But according to new research, there's no need to go easy on the eggs this week, with a Roy Morgan study revealing there is no direct connection between chocolate consumption and an increasing Body Mass Index (BMI). This should come as sweet relief for chocoholics when according to Roy Morgan, two thirds of Australians admit to munching on chocolate at least once a month. Scroll down for video . Eggsellent news: A chocolate a day is found to not affect your Body Mass Index . While chocolate has long held a reputation for being an 'unhealthy' snack, evidence now indicates cocoa packs more for its punch than what we've been giving it credit for. The research lead by Roy Morgan discovered while 67 per cent of Australian adults agree that they restrict how much fattening food they eat, they still will sneak some kind of chocolate into their diet over a four week period and 74 per cent will consume it at least once in a month. Interestingly, 68 per cent of those who ticked the ‘I’m constantly watching my weight’ statement and the ‘prefer to eat healthy snacks’ still meet the once a month quota. The results also indicated there isn't one demographic in Australia who eat the most chocolate - there are a variety of groups with chocoholic tendencies. Firstly, those who ‘tend to snack throughout the day’ were considered by far the most susceptible chocolate consumers. Also those considered underweight were just as likely to eat chocolate in four weeks as those who were overweight (with overweight scoring slightly higher). Munch for mood: Chocolate has also been proven to boost your mood and reduce stress levels . This research only adds to the reputation amongst medical studies that now suggest chocolate is good for you in a myriad of ways. It's been found to help your heart by reducing the risk of atherosclerosis (thickening and hardening of the arteries), boost your brain power by enhancing blood flow to the brain (associated with enhancing memory) and also reduces stress levels by correcting chemical imbalances related with stress. So as for those Dark chocolate Lindt bunnies? Eat away, your body will thank you. A previous version of this article made reference to a German study which claimed a link between cocoa diets and weight loss. We have removed this reference as the study was subsequently revealed to be incorrect.

Summary: New research from Roy Morgan reveals there's no proof that chocolate consumption affects BMI . Currently two thirds of Australians eat chocolate at least once a month . Chocolate also found to benefit brain, heart and stress levels .


Mike Dean had a good game in very difficult circumstances and over the 90 minutes, to the independent eye, did nothing to add to Jose Mourinho’s claims of a campaign against his team. Sure enough some referees would have waved away appeals for the penalty which Dean awarded against Nemanja Matic, but replays confirmed what I thought when agreeing that the midfielder had caught Sadio Mane before playing the ball. There were some referees who would have given the home side a penalty of their own when Diego Costa was challenged by Jose Fonte. Referee Mike Dean (right) had some tough calls to make in Chelsea's draw with Southampton . Some officials may have waved away this penalty claim awarded to Southampton, as Nemanja Matic brings down Sadio Mane, but replays confirmed midfielder had caught the winger before getting the ball . Chelsea striker Diego Costa appeals for a penalty but is denied this time by Dean . Replays were inconclusive but pundits felt Dean was correct. Had he awarded the penalty of course Jose Fonte would have had to be dismissed. The one decision I had to disagree with was when Matic cynically tripped his opponent and Dean, after due consideration and perhaps realising that Matic was already on a caution, decided to keep his cards in his pocket. Mourinho wisely subbed Matic shortly afterwards. Chelsea could also point to a trip by Tadic on Branislav Ivanovic just inside the penalty area in the first half but to the naked eye at high speed it looked like a dive which Dean did well not to caution. Branislav Ivanovic went down in the box but in real time it looked like a dive - replays showed contact from Tadic but it would have been tough to give . Costa claims he was fouled by Diego Fonte - if the penalty was given the defender would be been sent off . Jose Mourinho claims a campaign against his side but Dean's performance did nothing to support his theory .

Summary: Chelsea drew 1-1 with Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday . Referee Mike Dean performed well in tough circumstances . Penalty shouts for and against Chelsea were tight but fair calls .


West Bromwich Albion are confident striker Saido Berahino will be fit for their vital relegation clash against Queens Park Rangers. The club's top goalscorer picked up a foot injury in the clash against Manchester City on Saturday. The injury caused him to withdraw from the England Under-21 squad to face the Czech Republic on Friday night and Germany next week. Saido Berahino is fighting to be fit for West Brom's game with QPR . Berahino picked up a foot injury playing against Manchester City last weekend . Berahino has been receiving treatment on the injury this week in hope of proving his fitness for the visit of Chris Ramsey's side. And the youngster has responded well at the club's training HQ and is expected to be shake off the injury in time of the resumption of the domestic season on April 4. Victory against QPR should guarantee WBA their Premier League status for another season. Berahino has been vital to the Baggies this season, scoring 18 goals.

Summary: Saido Berahino picked up a foot injury against Manchester City . West Brom confident top scorer will be fit for clash with QPR . Berahino was forced to pull out of England U21 squad due to injury .


John Carver says Newcastle United need a clear-out this summer. The head coach is in danger of missing out on a permanent appointment following a string of desperate displays by his team, who were accused by Match of the Day pundit Phil Neville of having their flip-flops on. Carver hit back at that on Friday but fired his own warning to those who have performed so poorly. And with Sammy Ameobi, Ryan Taylor and Jonas Gutierrez out of contract in the summer, plenty of players will come under threat. John Carver says there needs to be a clear-out at Newcastle United in the summer . Sammy Ameobi (left) is one of many players whose contracts expire at the end of the season . ‘They know there has to be a clear-out,’ he said. ‘It’s pretty obvious, to the man in the street and to the professionals — it has to be done. ‘There are people out of contract, people who are not good enough — they know that.’ Carver’s words are his strongest since taking over from Alan Pardew in January. The Magpies held a dressing-room inquest in the wake of last Sunday’s 3-0 surrender at Everton and the boss admits everyone — himself included — is fighting for his future at the club. ‘We all are,’ he said. ‘That’s why I was a bit astonished when people (Neville) came out and talked about us being on the beach and wearing flip-flops. How can players do that when they know that everybody is playing for their futures?’ Carver’s situation has not been helped by the lack of player investment in the January window which has left him with just 13 senior players ahead of today’s visit of Arsenal. The Newcastle players applaud the fans after the disappointing defeat by Everton last weekend . Right-back Daryl Janmaat will deputise for suspended skipper Fabricio Coloccini at centre-back, despite admitting earlier in the week that he’d never played there. Carver said: ‘I think he’s a great professional and he will deal with it. He understands the game, he is a full international. It’s another string to his bow and I think he’ll cope with it. ‘He’s been great around the place. He’s such a character. He’s larger than life and he’s quite funny, but he’s a good professional with it. ‘When we lost Mathieu Debuchy (to Arsenal) it was a blow but we replaced him with a better all-round player. ‘But I must admit I’ve never been in a position like this (with injuries and suspension) and I don’t think anybody I’ve ever worked with has, either. ‘I’m missing my best players and that’s how I look at it. With Papiss Cisse it’ s like Tottenham being without Harry Kane. With Siem de Jong, it’s like them being without Christian Eriksen. ‘It’s tough, but we’re not going to use that as an excuse and throw in the towel. Definitely not.’ Darly Janmaat will captain Newcastle in the Premier League fixture against Arsenal on Saturday . The Dutch defender is deputising for Fabricio Coloccini who was

Summary: Newcastle host Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday . Many players are fighting for their futures with contracts expiring . John Carver admits many at the club are not good enough . Head coach hits back at 'flip-flop' claims by Phil Neville .


A disgraced podiatrist has sold his oceanfront mansion under the hammer as two of his patients chase multi-million dollar compensation payouts. Paul Bours and wife Helen are believed to have sold their four-bedroom home at Bronte in Sydney's east for several million dollars when it went to auction on February 20, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. The exact price of the Hewlett Street home - which has private beach access, a heated pool and panoramic views of the ocean - has not been disclosed by real estate agents. Paul Bours and wife Helen are believed to have sold their four-bedroom home at Bronte in Sydney's east for several million dollars when it went to auction on February 20 . It comes as two patients chase million dollar compensation payouts after Dr Bours was found guilty of serious professional misconduct by the Health Care Complaints Commission in October. Dr Paul Bours was found guilty of serious professional misconduct by the Health Care Complaints Commission in October . Dr Bours is facing two lawsuits in the District and Supreme court from patients who visited him for routine procedures between 2009 and 2011. The complaints commission took Dr Bours to the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal over his care and treatment of four patients. One patient, a 65-year-old woman, was told she could wear high heels to her daughter's wedding two months after surgery to remove a minor bunion on her left big toe. But she still wasn't able to wear heels two years later due to severe swelling and pain. The commission was told the woman claimed she thought she was only having surgery to her big toe given their conversations about it being a minor surgery. Yet after suffering such severe pain, Dr Bours told the woman he had broken 20 bones in her foot to straighten her toes to give her the 'perfect foot'. The woman now has two different size feet, a badly distorted big toenail and she sees a psychiatrist every three months. A 24-year-old woman had a consultation with Dr Bours about toe fungus, but ended up agreeing to surgery to remove minor bunions. The commission heard Dr Bours showed the woman pictures of deformed feet as an indication of what could happen to her when she got older. She now has problems walking, can no longer run distances and can't wear high heels. The exact price of the Hewlett Street home - which has private beach access, a heated pool and panoramic views of the ocean - has not been disclosed by real estate agents . The Bronte property has panoramic ocean views and private access to a path leading directly to the beach . A man who worked as a gardener told the commission he had surgery on his toes to relieve pressure on his joints. His toe ended up being shorter as a result of the procedure - a fact he says he wasn't told prior to surgery. The man also reported pins used to fuse his joints started to come out of the bone and

Summary: Podiatrist Paul Bours sold Bronte mansion in Sydney's east in February . He is believed to have fetched several million for four-bedroom home . It comes as two patients chase million dollar compensation payouts . He was found guilty of serious misconduct by Health Care Complaints Commission in October .


The relatives of those killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was downed over eastern Ukraine visited a Dutch air base Tuesday to view the wreckage of the plane. For almost all of them, it was the first chance to see the twisted and charred wreckage that lay for months in the fields of war-torn eastern Ukraine after the plane plunged to the ground July 17, most likely after being hit by a missile. All 298 passengers and crew on board the flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur were killed. The wreckage was brought back to the Netherlands, where civil and criminal investigations are underway to establish the cause of the disaster and attempt to prosecute those responsible. Scroll down for video . Journalists take images of parts of the wreckage of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 displayed in a hangar at Gilze Rijen airbase, Netherlands . Friends and family of the victims of the MH17 plane take pictures of the wreckage, laid out in front of them . Media and relatives look at a jumble of twisted wreckage from behind a rope . The display included charred remains of the Boeing aircraft's jet engines . Dutch military police stands next to parts of the wreckage . The plane was brought down over conflict-torn eastern Ukraine on July 17 . Dutch investigators are still probing the cause of the crash that killed all 298 people on board . National Prosecutor's Office spokesman Wim de Bruin said the criminal investigation is 'of an unprecedented scale' and will take at least this year to complete . Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 takes off at 12.31 PM from Schiphol airport near Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on July 17, 2014 . Family members who viewed the wreckage at the Gilze-Rijen military air base in the southern Netherlands didn't speak to the media Tuesday. More family members were to visit later this week, some 500 people in all. The wreckage, spread across three hangars, included wings, wheels, parts of the fuselage and overhead luggage bins. Some of it was scorched black by fire, while some pieces of the plane's thin metal body were scratched, twisted and torn. Not visible to the media were parts of the plane that investigators said last year appeared 'to indicate that the aircraft was penetrated by a large number of high-energy objects from outside the aircraft'. Experts will soon begin piecing together parts of the plane to help investigators assess the damage and definitively establish the cause, said Sara Vernooij, a spokeswoman for the Dutch Safety Board, which is leading the civilian probe. She said the board's final report is expected 'after the summer.' Not visible to the media were parts of the plane that investigators said last year appeared 'to indicate that the aircraft was penetrated by a large number of high-energy objects from outside the aircraft' A note reading 'NG part IR unknown' is attached to a piece of metal amidst parts of the wreckage . Experts will soon begin piecing together parts of the plane to help investigators assess the damage and

Summary: For almost all of them, it was the first chance to see the twisted wreckage . It was likely the plane was hit by a missile as it flew over eastern Ukraine . All 298 on board the flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur were killed .


Manchester United and Tottenham target Memphis Depay could leave PSV Eindhoven in the summer, the club's director has admitted. The 21-year-old, a Holland international, attracted interest after impressing at the World Cup in Brazil, with Tottenham even tabling a €20million (£14.6m) bid for the forward, which was turned down. But PSV director Toon Gerbrands is resigned to the fact that he is likely to leave when the next transfer window opens in June. Memphis Depay (right), in action on Sunday night against Ajax, is attracting interest from the Premier League . The 21-year-old forward has scored 21 goals in 31 appearances for PSV Eindhoven so far this season . Louis van Gaal is interested in the player, who he called up to the Holland squad for the World Cup in Brazil . 'Tottenham were willing to offer €20m for Depay,' he told Dutch broadcaster NOS. 'We decided to keep hold of him, but he has the option to leave after this season.' Depay and PSV colleague Georginio Wijnaldum are expected to attract a number of high-profile suitors, with the latter being eyed up by Paris Saint-Germain. 'I think these two players are very attractive to a lot of clubs in Europe,' Gerbrands continued. 'So far, no-one has come forward with an offer but I expect we will come under great pressure.' Depay (left) celebrates with international team-mate Arjen Robben during Holland's game with Chile in 2014 . Depay turned down a move to Tottenham last summer, but could leave for England in the next window . Depay is familiar with current Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal due to their time spent together with Holland, and reports in the summer stated that the player's decision to stay with PSV was heavily influenced by Van Gaal. Therefore, Depay's decision on which club to choose if he does leave PSV may be swayed by Van Gaal and Manchester United, who also have Depay's international team-mate Daley Blind in their ranks. The forward has scored 21 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions this season.

Summary: Memphis Depay has attracted interest from Man United and Tottenham . PSV director Toon Gerbrands admits the forward could leave this summer . Depay impressed at the World Cup, with Tottenham offering £14.6million . The 21-year-old has scored 21 goals in 31 appearances so far this season .


Just when we thought the Darwin awards could take no more nominees, meet the people posing with the largest and most dangerous reptile in the world, all for a selfie. Photos and video have appeared on social media of two young women smiling, posing and snapping photos with large crocodiles at Darwin's Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. In the video, a woman can be seen to be unfazed by the beast and takes nonchalant snaps mere metres from it's jaws. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Flirting with danger, the woman places a vodka bottle in front of the large croc and snaps a photo . A selfie posted on Instagram shows a young women a mere metre from a crocodile at Fogg Dam in Darwin . At one point the woman even places a Crystal Head Vodka bottle just centimetres from the distressed crocodile before he lunges into the air, to which she just laughs. In another case, on Instagram, a woman poses with another large crocodile for a selfie, captioning the image by stating she did not want to get much closer, even though she was just over a metre from its claws. The Northern Territory is littered with signs to warn people of the dangers of crocodiles . The Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory have issued a direct warning to those wanting to snap a selfie with a crocodile. They have warned the public to be 'crocwise' and keep a safe distance of at least 15 metres. The Northern Territory is notorious for its freshwater and saltwater crocodile population, with certain areas averaging 15 crocodiles per kilometre. Salt water crocodiles can grow to five metres in length, weigh 450 kilograms and last year killed more people than any other year with the 'freshies' remaining more timid and fearful. However, this does not rule out the possibility of an attack by a freshwater crocodile, especially with passerby's getting too close for comfort. Just last January, a 12-year-old boy was taken by a crocodile while swimming with friends in a river in Kakadu. As more and more people arrive to take photos, the distressed crocodile wanders back down the bank . And in June a 62-year-old man was taken, also in Kakadu, whilst he was fishing in his boat when a five-metre salt water crocodile launched itself into the boat, grabbing him and dragging him under the water while his distressed family watched from the river bank. Even though the state is riddled with recognisable crocodile warning signs, tourists and locals seem to be downplaying the dangers for that next level selfie.

Summary: Selfies have appeared online with young girls posing with huge crocodiles . In a video, woman snaps photos and puts vodka bottle next to croc's head . Salt water crocodiles can grow to 5 metres in length and weigh 450 kgs . Last year a 62-year-old man was taken by a croc from his boat in Kakadu .


Terrifying footage has emerged of the final moments of a man who died after smashing his $200,000 black luxury Lamborghini into a power pole. CCTV footage has captured George Kanalis, from Glenhaven, north-west of Sydney driving at high speed through Hassall Street in Wetherill Park as he collided into a number of other vehicles. Massive cloud of smoke and a trail of skid marks on the road suggests the 42-year-old spun out of lost after overtaking another vehicle before slamming into a pole about 6pm on Thursday. Nearby workers and motorists were seen running towards the scene to help the father of two, who died at the scene after being trapped inside his dream car. Scroll down for video . George Kanalis (pictured) lost his life on Thursday night after slamming his dream car into a power pole . The 42-year-old father died at the scene after crashing his luxury Lamborghini into a pole in Sydney's west . Distraught family and friends have returned to the scene to pay their respects as they gathered on Friday to lay flowers while others have paid tribute on social media. One friend posted on Facebook: 'Thanks For the bourbon George. Rip mate.' Another said: 'I grew up with George since 2nd grade at school we spent most of our teenage years good mate although I haven't seen him in a few years he was always there [sic].' A third friend wrote: 'One of life's great characters, you're right, taken way too soon. RIP' While another said: 'He was a very unique person a true one of a kindRIP [sic] George my friend' Police are investigating whether speed or alcohol was a factor in the single vehicle crash, after witness reports of a car crashing into a pole. Witnesses have told police that the car was driving east when it crossed to the opposite side of the road, collided with a number of other vehicles, left the roadway and crashed into a pole. No-one else was injured in the incident. The 42-year-old father left a trail of white smoke and skid marks on the road as the wheel comes off his car . The incident happened at Wetherill Park in Sydney's west on Thursday night . The skid marks on the road suggests the father of two spun out of control after overtaking another vehicle . A number of people who were travelling in other vehicles were struck by the Lamborghini, but were not hurt. An investigation into the crash has commenced and report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. Inspector Tony Mitchell, from the Fairfield local area command told Fairfax Media that the cause of the crash is not yet known but police are investigating whether speed and alcohol contributed to the crash. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, a NSW police spokesperson said there have been no developments in the investigation but anyone who saw the Lamborghini in the lead-up to the crash has been urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The luxury Italian sports car is known as

Summary: Tragic footage has emerged of the final moments of a man who died . George Kanalis lost his life on Thursday after crashing his Lamborghini . The father of two wrapped his sports car around a pole in Sydney's west . The 42-year-old appeared to have lost control after overtaking another car . Police are investigating if speed or alcohol was a factor in the incident . No-one else was injured in the incident on Thursday night .