Everton midfielder Leon Osman believes Sunday's 2-1 win at QPR proves the Toffees do have the fighting qualities to win ugly when they need to. Aaron Lennon sank Rangers with a 77th-minute winner to move Everton up to 13th in the Barclays Premier League and nine points clear of the relegation places. Everton have been accused of being too soft this season after failing to replicate last year's fifth-place finish, but Osman insists they showed their mettle with a battling display at Loftus Road. Leon Osman believes Everton's win over QPR on Sunday shows the Toffees can win ugly when needed . Osman points at goalscorer Seamus Coleman after the defender had fired Everton ahead at Loftus Road . 'Certain games sometimes call for certain styles of play and the way the game goes dictates how you end up playing,' Osman said. 'Every time we lost the ball it was sent up to the edge of our box so we had to fight and scrap for second balls. 'It was a scrappy match defensively but we proved we can do that side of the game and then once you've done that, you have the opportunity to hit teams on the counter attack, which we tried to do. 'There was probably not as much football played as we usually like but there's no problem winning like that as well.' Aaron Lennon (left) celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Everton against Queens Park Rangers . The victory was Everton's second in a row in the league and saw Roberto Martinez's side bounce back from a disappointing 5-2 Europa League defeat to Dynamo Kiev on Thursday. 'It was a massive win for us after we suffered a big disappointment in the week,' Osman continued. 'It hasn't quite happened in the league this season so to put back-to-back wins together was really important for us. 'We were terrific at the back, especially Phil Jagielka. I thought he was at his best and we dealt with all their situations quite well. The winger slots home the crucial goal to move the Toffees closer to safety with the win at Loftus Road . 'It was always going to be difficult with the pitch as it is and with the way they played. 'They made it difficult for us but we stood up to that challenge head on and came away with a victory. 'We've still got eight games left and we're going to concentrate on those games now and just see how many points we can pick up.'

Summary: Everton beat QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road in the Premier League on Sunday . Leon Osman believes the Toffees showed their mettle in victory . The Blues eased relegation fears with their second league win in a row .


Mousa Dembele does not believe Tottenham should alter their attacking mindset, despite crumbling against Manchester United. Mauricio Pochettino's first season at the White Hart Lane helm has been fairly successful to date, having led Spurs to the Capital One Cup final and a shot at Champions League qualification. However, their chances of a top-four finish were harmed on Sunday as a first-half collapse saw the north Londoners fall to a 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford. Mousa Dembele (left) and his team-mates walk off the pitch after defeat by Manchester United at Old Trafford . Dembele insists Tottenham do not need to adjust their attacking style against the Premier League's big boys . The display led onlookers to suggest - not for the first time - that Pochettino's attack-minded philosophy was foolhardy in a such match, yet midfielder Dembele defended his manager's tactics. 'We've played some games against the top teams where we played unbelievable attacking football,' the Belgium international said. 'We don't have to change anything at the moment because we are capable of beating the big teams. Harry Kane has a shot at goal against United but the in-form striker couldn't find the back of the net . Mauricio Pochettino's side are seventh in the Premier League table and six points off fourth place . 'We didn't do it at Old Trafford and that game was different from what we are used to, but we are playing well. We have shown this season what we can do against the big sides. 'We want to end the season in a good rhythm. Has our chance of a top-four finish gone? We don't need to think like that otherwise we could become demotivated. Let's try to win all our remaining games and see where we end. 'We have three more full days before the Leicester game to concentrate. We have a good group and a good mentality so I hope we bounce back at the right moment.'

Summary: Mousa Dembele believes Tottenham are capable of beating anyone . Spurs are looking to recover from a 3-0 defeat at Manchester United . Tottenham can still finish in the top four, according to Dembele . CLICK HERE for all the latest Tottenham news .


A former mayor and her daughter have been banned from owning animals after they kept almost 70 pets in squalid conditions at their home. Pamela Ann Crisp-Beard, 63, and her daughter Maria, 24, kept a menagerie at their cramped semi-detached property in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Their pets included 15 rabbits, a golden pheasant, two guinea pigs, five mice, two rats, a cat, two dogs, four domestic ducks, a goose and 22 chickens, a parrot and two ferrets. Squalid conditions: Pamela Ann Crisp-Beard (left), 63, and her daughter Maria (right), 24, kept a menagerie . Investigation: Neighbours contacted the RSPCA in January last year over concerns about the animals . Variety: Their pets included 15 rabbits, a golden pheasant, two guinea pigs, a goose and 22 chickens . Neighbours contacted the RSPCA in January last year over concerns about the animals and officers discovered they were living in appalling conditions. Their home was in such a state that welfare officers said it was ‘knee-deep’ in faeces. The duo were found guilty of six animal welfare charges at Skegness Magistrates' Court in December last year. Yesterday they were banned from keeping animals for life and given an 18-month conditional discharge at the same court. Pamela Crisp-Beard - who was Mayor of Horncastle between May 1997 and May 1998 - was also ordered to pay £10,000 towards the costs of the RSPCA prosecution. Home: The mother and daughter kept the animals at their cramped semi-detached property in Lincolnshire . Dog's breakfast: Their home was in such a state that welfare officers found it was ‘knee-deep’ in faeces . Conditional discharge: The duo were found guilty of animal welfare charges at Skegness Magistrates' Court . Magistrates said they took into account that the offences were caused by ‘neglect rather than downright cruelty’ after the pair told the court they loved their pets. Pamela Crisp-Beard, who also served as a councillor between 2003 and 2011, told the court: ‘We love our animals. We always have done. All we have tried to do is look after them.’ The court heard the pair kept some of their animals indoors, including in a bedroom, at their home, while others were left in the back garden. RSPCA inspector Deborah Scotcher told the court when she visited the house her feet squelched on the hall carpets because they were sodden with urine. Caged: Magistrates said they took into account that the offences were caused by ‘neglect rather than downright cruelty’ after the pair told the court they loved their pets . Dirty: An RSPCA inspector said when she visited the house her feet squelched on the hall carpets because they were sodden with urine . Last straw: Shockingly, the rabbits had become so desperate to escape they had ‘created a network of tunnels’ through knee deep compacted faeces . Shocking mess: The court heard the pair kept some of their animals indoors, including in a bedroom, at their home, while others were left in the back garden . Shockingly, the rabbits had become so desperate to escape they had ‘created a network of

Summary: Pamela Ann and Maria Crisp-Beard kept a menagerie at cramped home . Pets included 15 rabbits, five mice, four ducks, goose and 22 chickens . RSPCA found appalling conditions and a home 'knee-deep' in faeces . Both receive life ban from keeping animals and conditional discharges .


The families of hostages David Haines and Alan Henning who were murdered by the Islamic extremist Jihadi John have been blessed by the Pope. Aid worker David Haines, of Yorkshire, was beheaded last September after being captured by Islamic state. Alan Henning, 47, a father-of-two, was killed in the same way a month later. Both murders appeared on video and apparently showed Jihadi John, who has recently been unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi, from London, carrying out the killings. Pope Francis met Barbara Henning right), the wife of murdered British hostage Alan Henning, and Michael Haines (centre), the brother of David Haines, at St Peter's Basilica today . Today Pope Francis met the families of the two men at a service aimed at uniting religions and ending extremism. Widow Barbara Henning was brought up to meet the Pope on the steps of St Peter's Basilica in Rome after his rain-soaked general audience. Usually such access is reserved for visiting prelates. Michael Haines, brother of David Haines, was also able to meet the Pope at the ceremony. Since the death of his brother he has dedicated himself to promoting tolerance between religions and unity against extremism. He said the moment 'took my breath away.' Alan Henning (left) was kidnapped on Boxing Day 2013 and murdered in October last year, David Haines (right), who had dedicated his life to helping others across the world was killed in September 2014 . In a telephone interview he said the pope told him he was going to pray for him to 'continue the work that we're doing on unity and tolerance and bringing our communities together.' In October 2014, Mr Haines signed a joint letter with Mrs Henning calling for all religions to accept each other and for mosques, churches and synagogues to open their doors to all faiths. Mr Henning, of Salford in Manchester, kidnapped on Boxing Day 2013 as he delivered aid to Syrian refugees. Michael Haines has dedicated his life to promoting unity between religions since his brother was murdered . Mrs Henning met Pope Francis following the death of her aid worker husband, a father of two . Mr Haines and Mrs Henning met the pope at St Peter's Basilica, following a rain-soaked ceremony . The former RAF engineer and taxi driver apparently always believed he would be freed by his captors. After news of his death broke his widow described him as a 'decent, caring human being.' David Haines travelled with aid agencies through Syria, Libya, the former Yugoslavia and South Sudan for more than two decades. Mrs Henning met the Pope today in a meeting aimed at tackling religious extremism and violent conflict . Mr Haines dedicated his life to promoting peace in places of violent conflict and oversaw projects to save civilians from land mines. He had married his wife just three years before he was captured by ISIS gunmen on an isolated road in Syria, while working for the Technical Cooperation and Development (Acted) agency. He was captured when he was working for the Atmeh refugee camp, in Syria, for

Summary: Alan Henning and David Haines were both captured by ISIS extremists . Mr Haines was beheaded last September, and Mr Henning a month later . Both of the killings were apparently carried out by Jihadi John and filmed . Pope Francis met Mr Henning's widow and the brother of David Haines . He blessed both at St Peter's Basilica in bid to reduce religious extremism .


Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect. The 37-year-old made over 400 senior club appearances during his career, with Watford, Feyenoord, Sunderland, Leicester and Southampton among a host of clubs he played for, while he won 41 international caps. Connolly joined Sky Bet League Two side Wimbledon in January after his contract with Portsmouth was cancelled by mutual consent but, after managing one goal in eight appearances, he has decided to hang up his boots following discussions with his manager and former team-mate Neal Ardley. Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly scores his side's third goal against Cyrpus back in 2001 . Connolly told the Dons' official website: 'I pulled Neal aside for a heart-to-heart chat and I felt that now was the time to call it a day. 'As time has gone on I felt that starting games was difficult and so too was travelling up and down the country to come off the bench for 10 minutes or so. Neal needed a striker that could play off (Adebayo) Akinfenwa and start games and that wasn't me.' Ardley told Dons Player: 'I tried to talk him around, but his mind was made up. I have invited David to come back and do coaching at the club whenever he is ready.' Connolly played for a whole host of English clubs, including Sunderland (pictured here in 2007)

Summary: Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly has retired from football . Connolly won 41 international caps for his country . His former clubs include Watford, Sunderland, Leicester and Southampton . Most recently, Connolly played for League Two side Wimbledon .


Twitter is being sued by a former female engineer who claims she was overlooked for promotion in favour of her male colleagues. Tina Huang's proposed class action for sex discrimination comes as male-dominated Silicon Valley has been rocked by two other high profile lawsuits. In the complaint, filed in San Francisco on Thursday, Miss Huang has accused the microblogging site of discriminating against women in the way it promotes its employees. In the papers, she claims the firm has no formal procedure for posting job vacancies or granting promotions. Twitter is being sued by a former female engineer Tina Huang for gender discrimination . Instead, she says the company relies on a secretive 'shoulder tap' process that allows few women to achieve the top engineering positions. In the legal papers Miss Huang allegedly argues that 79 per cent of Twitter's leadership team is male, according to Mashable. Miss Hiss Huang complained to Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, pictured . Miss Hunag is one of Twitter's oldest employees after joining the firm in October 2009. She was put on leave after she raised a grievance with CEO Dick Costolo about her lack of promotion and quit in June 2014. 'Despite being one of Twitter's oldest employees, Ms. Huang's career at Twitter was irreparably derailed for making a complaint, court documents says, according to Business Insider. 'After three months without explanation as to the status of the investigation, or mention of any possible time frame for her return to work, she felt she had no choice but to leave the company for the sake of her career.' She is now seeking other employees at the firm who feel they have been passed over for promotion to join her in the lawsuit. A spokesman for Twitter said Miss Huang had resigned and was not forced out. 'Twitter is deeply committed to a diverse and supportive workplace, and we believe the facts will show Ms Huang was treated fairly,' they said. Miss Huang started her legal action as the case was being heard of Ellen Pao, a former partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caulfield and Byers, who is suing for sexual discrimination. During the high-profile trial in San Francisco she has claimed she was passed over for promotion because she is a woman. She alleges that she was fired in 2012 after she complained. The firm deny her claims of sexual discrimination and harassment. At the weekend a judge denied a request by lawyers for Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to have Pao's demand for unspecified punitive damages thrown out. Judge Harold Kahn said: 'There is sufficient evidence from which a reasonable juror could conclude that Kleiner Perkins engaged in intentional gender discrimination by failing to promote Ms. Pao and terminating her employment,' the judge said in the one-paragraph decision. Pao can seek punitive damages that could add millions of dollars to a possible verdict in her favour. She is seeking $16 million in lost wages and bonuses. Meanwhile, Facebook is also facing a lawsuit from former employee and program manager Chia Hong. According to

Summary: Female engineer Tina Huang is suing Twitter for gender discrimination . Claims she was overlooked for promotion in favour of male colleagues . Says the Silicon Valley firm has no formal procedure for promotions . And alleges there was a 'shoulder tap' process that favoured men . Twitter says it is committed to diversity and that she was treated fairly . Comes as Silicon Valley rocked by two other high profile lawsuits .


A Washington police dog has died after he ingested powdered crystal meth during a massive bust that led to 44 pounds of narcotics being seized by authorities. Barney was serving a search warrant with his handler, Tacoma police officer Henry Betts, when he accidentally inhaled the methamphetamine and became sick. The 11-year-old Labrador mix had a body temperature of 109 and was having seizures when he was brought to BluePearl Veterinary Hospital on Tuesday night. Barney, 11, is dead after he ingested powdered crystal meth during a drug bust in Tacoma, Washington . Barney was serving a search warrant when he accidentally inhaled the methamphetamine and became sick . Barney was becoming more alert and responsive by Wednesday morning and doctors and doctors were 'cautiously optimistic' that he would make a full recovery. He died on Thursday. Officer Betts and Barney had been partnered up since 2010. Betts said: 'He's a phenomenal dog. 'Really just incredible.' Narcotics dogs usually signal when drugs are present by placing their noses on the substance. Barney put his sniffer on the unwrapped drugs and came in direct contact with the meth, Q13 Fox reported. Dr. Kobi Johnson said: ''Methamphetamines are extremely toxic to dogs.' As a result of the canine's courageous actions, three men were arrested. Samuel Tafolla Hernandez, 39, Thomas Servantes Diaz, 34, and Jose Mauricio Lozano-Miranda, 38, were all charged Wednesday with unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist said: 'This is one of the biggest drug busts we've seen in Pierce County in the last decade.' In addition to the meth, officers found $225,000 concealed in a book case during the bust. The men are scheduled to make their initial court appearance Thursday afternoon.

Summary: Labrador mix Barney ingested meth during bust in Tacoma, Washington . Dog was having seizures and had temperature of 109 after sniffing drugs . Doctors were hoping the 11--year-old would recover, but he didn't make it . Three charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance after bust .


While many of us will try and catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse tomorrow morning, the striking astronomical phenomenon may confuse animals. Experts have warned that darkening skies could make nocturnal animals such as owls more alert and cause creatures that are usually awake during the day, such as sheep, to find a place to sleep - as well as possibly silencing songbirds. While animals may not react as strongly as during a total eclipse, zoos are still preparing for the partial eclipse that will see skies darken slightly across the UK at around 9.30am tomorrow morning. Scroll down for video . The path of totality for Friday's eclipse will travel from just beneath the Greenland peninsula to the Arctic Circle. The left-hand animation shows the totality of the 1999 eclipse. The right-hand animation shows how the shadow created by the eclipse on 20 March will travel over Europe . Dave Clarke, Head of Invertebrates at ZSL London told MailOnline: ‘A solar eclipse, especially a full eclipse, could affect the flight of nocturnal moths and diurnal butterflies - who use the light for navigation. ‘Here at ZSL London Zoo’s Butterfly Paradise, we’ll amend the lighting slightly to counter this during the partial solar eclipse on the 20 March.’ An expert from ZSL London told MailOnline that the eclipse could affect the flight of nocturnal moths and diurnal butterflies (an owl butterfly is shown) Tomorrow, the moon's orbit will see it travel in front of the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. The proportion of sun covered by the moon during the near-total solar eclipse will be higher in the north of the UK, so while there be an 84 per cent eclipse in London, Manchester will see an 89 per cent eclipse and 94 per cent in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, meaning that animals in Scotland may react more strongly than those in the south of England. The most ‘complete’ eclipse in the UK will be seen from Lerwick in the Shetland Isles. Timings will vary, so that in London, the partial eclipse - when the moon starts touching the sun's edge - will begin at 8.24am. The eclipse will peak at 9.31am and this will be the point when the moon is closest to the centre of the sun. By 10.41am, the moon will leave the sun's edge and the partial eclipse will end. For spectators in Edinburgh, for example, the eclipse will begin, peak and end four minutes later. Robin Scagell, vice president of the Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) told MailOnline: 'It will still be broad daylight and no darker than if there were some cloud in front of the sun,’ but anecdotes from past partial eclipses hint that animals will still notice the change. Donald Broom, Emeritus Professor of Animal Welfare at the University of Cambridge, told MailOnline that the most people will notice that many of the common birds might stop singing and some may move to higher perches or more secluded spots to feel safer.. 'Farm animals out in the fields might stop grazing and

Summary: Eclipse will see skies darken across the UK at around 9.30am tomorrow . ZSL London said it may affect the light of nocturnal moths and butterflies . Expert claims dogs and cats may be 'sightly disturbed' by unusual lighting . Observations of previous eclipses hint that nocturnal animals such as owls may become more active, while daytime creatures may go to sleep . Studies are split as to whether birds will sing or be silenced by the event .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for West Brom's home clash with Stoke City... West Brom vs Stoke City (The Hawthorns) Team news . West Brom . Tony Pulis has doubts over strikers Saido Berahino, Brown Ideye and Victor Anichebe for the Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke on Saturday. Berahino and Ideye have been playing through the pain barrier recently while Anichebe has a groin problem. Winger Callum McManaman has a foot injury which boss Pulis has decided to rest for a few weeks. Provisional squad: Foster, Myhill, Pocognoli, Wisdom, Lescott, Baird, Dawson, Olsson, McAuley, Gamboa, Morrison, Yacob, Mulumbu, Brunt, Gardner, Sessegnon, Berahino, Ideye. Striker Saido Berahino is a doubt for West Brom ahead of Saturday's clash with Stoke City . Stoke City . Ryan Shawcross is available for Stoke after recovering from a back problem and could return to face West Brom. The defender has been out since January but boss Mark Hughes must make a decision whether to throw him straight back in. Stephen Ireland is likely to sit out with a gashed leg while Philipp Wollscheid (groin) is struggling and Bojan Krkic and Peter Odemwingie (both knee) remain long-term absentees. Provisional squad: Begovic, Butland, Wollscheid, Shawcross, Cameron, Wilson, Bardsley, Pieters, Nzonzi, Adam, Whelan, Sidwell, Walters, Arnautovic, Crouch, Moses, Diouf, Shenton, Teixeira. Ryan Shawcross is available for Stoke after a back problem and could return to face West Brom . Key match facts (supplied by Opta) Saido Berahino has scored in three of his last four Premier League appearances. Kick-off: Saturday (3pm) Odds (subject to change): . West Brom 11/8 . Draw 21/10 . Stoke City 11/5 . Referee: Kevin Friend . Managers: Tony Pulis (West Brom), Mark Hughes (Stoke City) Mame Biram Diouf has scored three goals in two Barclays Premier League appearances against West Bromwich Albion. West Brom have failed to score in eight of their 11 Premier League meetings with Stoke City. The Potters have lost just one of the 11 Premier League meetings with the Baggies (W7 D3 L1). Stoke have won six and lost none of their last seven league visits to the Hawthorns winning all five visits in the Premier League. Six of the last eight Premier League goals Stoke have scored have been headers. Stoke City have scored 97 goals away from home in Premier League history. Mame Biram Diouf scoring for Stoke City as they beat West Brom 2-0 in December last year . There have been just 18 yellow cards in the 11 Premier League meetings between West Brom and Stoke, with no Baggies player being booked in seven of those 11 games. West Brom have kept five clean sheets in six games in all competitions at the Hawthorns under Tony Pulis. Pulis had five seasons as boss of Stoke City in the Premier League, winning 29% of his matches. He was replaced by Mark Hughes in May

Summary: Saido Berahino, Brown Ideye and Victor Anichebe doubts for West Brom . Ryan Shawcross could return for Stoke City following injury absence . West Brom failed to score in eight of 11 Premier League games with Stoke .


A jury awarded Marvin Gaye's children $7.4million on Tuesday after determining singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied their father's music to create Blurred Lines, the biggest hit song of 2013. Marvin Gaye's daughter Nona Gaye wept as the verdict was being read and was hugged by her attorney, Richard Busch. The verdict could tarnish the legacy of Williams, a reliable hit-maker who has won Grammy Awards and appears on NBC's music competition show The Voice. It was previously revealed that the song had made a staggering $16million for Pharrell, Thicke, rapper T.I. and the record company, though T.I. and various record and music companies had previously been cleared of copyright infringement charges. The jury decided that the family should receive $4million in damages and $3.4 million in profits from the song, with Thicke forced to pay $1.7million from his own pocket and Pharrell $1.6million. Scroll down for videos . Robin Thicke (left) and Pharrell Williams (right) are seen leaving court last week during the trial . 'I feel free, free from...Pharrell Williams’ & Robin Thicke’s chains,' said Nona Gaye in an emotional statement outside the courtroom following the verdict . An attorney for Thicke and Pharrell has said a decision in favor of Gaye's heirs could have a chilling effect on musicians who try to emulate an era or another artist's sound. All three later released a statement, saying; 'While we respect the judicial process, we are extremely disappointed in the ruling made today, which sets a horrible precedent for music and creativity going forward. 'Blurred Lines’ was created from the heart and minds of Pharrell, Robin and T.I. and not taken from anyone or anywhere else. We are reviewing the decision, considering our options and you will hear more from us soon about this matter.' 'Right now, I feel free,' an emotional Nona said after the verdict. 'Free from ... Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke's chains and what they tried to keep on us and the lies that were told.' This was no doubt in response to the fact that Pharrell and Thicke had filed a lawsuit against Gaye's estate back in August 2013 in an attempt to stop his family from suing them for copyright infringement. 'Plaintiffs, who have the utmost respect for and admiration of Marvin Gaye, Funkadelic and their musical legacies, reluctantly file this action in the face of multiple adverse claims from alleged successors in interest to those artists. Defendants continue to insist that plaintiffs' massively successful composition, 'Blurred Lines,' copies 'their' compositions,' read the suit. This suit however was thrown out in October of that year, when a judge ruled that the family had made a sufficient showing that the two songs were similar. 'We did not start this fight… Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke started this lawsuit,” Busch said outside of the courthouse. 'We fought this fight with one arm tied behind our back.' Gaye, best known for such classics as Sexual Healing, I Heard It Through the Grapevine and How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), was tragically murdered by his

Summary: A jury awarded the family of Marvin Gaye $7.4million in their lawsuit against Pharrell and Robin Thicke . Gaye's children Nona, Frankie and Marvin Gaye III sued the singers in 2013 saying they stole the music to Blurred Lines from their father . Thicke told jurors he didn't write Blurred Lines, which Williams testified he crafted in about an hour in mid-2012 . Gaye's daughter Nona wept as the verdict was being read . 'I feel free, free from...Pharrell Williams’ & Robin Thicke’s chains,' said Nona in an emotional statement outside the courtroom following the verdict . The song made a staggering $16million for Pharrell, Thicke and rapper T.I.


Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham swear by them: apparently, an Epsom salts bath before a night out is a great way to ease bloating. And they’ve also been shown to improve blood circulation, reduce blood clots and lower blood pressure. Clearly, there’s more to these fizzy little tablets of magnesium sulfate — traditionally used to aid digestion — than we thought. Here, we reveal some other uses. ADD BOUNCE TO YOUR HAIR . Add Epsom salts to your regular conditioner and heat over warm water and then rub into your hair and leave for 15 minutes (picture posed by model) If you want more volume in your hair, mix equal amounts of Epsom salts with your regular conditioner in a bowl and place over a saucepan of water to warm. Stir with a wooden spoon until the salt dissolves, rub into your hair and leave on for 15 minutes, then wash out. The alkaline salts will break down grease and product build-up, leaving you with extra bounce and shine. TOP UP YOUR TAN . Rub Epsom salts all over your body before applying self-tan cream to exfoliate your skin (picture posed by model) This is ideal if you are about to apply self-tan cream. When you step out of the shower or bath, take a few handfuls of Epsom salts and rub all over your body with a plastic loofah. The granules are bigger than those in sugar or table salt and perfect for exfoliation. Make sure you scrub behind your knees, ankles and elbows. Wash off with warm water before applying your tanning lotion — it should be flawless. FIRST AID HELP . Mixing Epsom salts with warm water and soaking a splinter in the solution can help draw the splinter towards the surface of the skin, making it easier to remove . If you have a splinter in your finger, mix two teaspoons of Epsom salts into a warm cup of water until it dissolves and place your hand in the water for five minutes. The minerals in the salt will draw the splinter to the surface of the skin, making it possible to pull out painlessly with tweezers. BANISH BRUISES . Need to get rid of an unsightly and painful bruise? Add two cups of Epsom salts to warm water in your bath and soak in it for at least 15 minutes (picture posed by model) Add two cups of Epsom salts to running warm water in your bath and swish it around until it has dissolved fully. Stay in the bath for at least 15 minutes to allow the magnesium in the salt to soak into your pores. This will help relax your muscles, banishing any aches and pains and reducing any bruising or swelling. TREAT SPOTS . Mix Epsom salts with your regular facial cleanser to help draw out impurities like blackheads and spots (picture posed by model) Mix a good slug of Epsom salts with your regular cleanser in a small bowl until it looks like a paste. Smooth the mixture over your face, rubbing in

Summary: Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham swear by them . They’ve also been shown to improve blood circulation and blood clots . But how should you be using Epsom salt to get the best results?


David Gill will be one of the 'awkward squad' asking searching questions if he is elected as Britain's FIFA vice-president, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has claimed. Gill, the former Manchester United chief executive, is standing against Wales' Trefor Lloyd Hughes for the position, which is being elected by UEFA's 54 members at its congress in Vienna on Tuesday. Dyke, who has made clear his opposition to FIFA president Sepp Blatter continuing in the position, said Gill would act as a counter-balance to the 'acolytes' on FIFA's executive committee. The FA chairman said: 'David will be the sort of person who will do the job as a FIFA executive committee member properly. He will not be afraid of asking appropriate questions - in fact perhaps FIFA needs to have someone from the awkward squad asking tough questions. 'He has a strong background in finance so if there are financial questions he will know what to ask and what to look for. David Gill, pictured with Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011, is running for Britain's FIFA vice-president . 'There is a feeling that there have been too many acolytes and not enough people asking difficult questions and ensuring that decisions are taken in a transparent, ethical and business-like manner. 'Michel Platini (UEFA president) was very keen for David to stand for the position and to represent UEFA on the FIFA executive committee.' Gill himself admits that change cannot happen overnight. He said: 'I aim to use my skills in football around the table and work with my UEFA colleagues to have a greater say and influence in how it operates. In terms of votes it's quite an important block. 'In areas like transparency and decision-making, it's not going to happen overnight and it's arguable whether it will happen unless there is a president change. 'My personal view is that it needs a change at the top to ensure that the required changes take place. I'm not naive enough to think I can change things overnight.' FA chairman Greg Dyke claimed that Gill would not be afraid of asking appropriate questions . The Football Association of Wales has claimed its English counterparts have reneged on a deal agreed in 2011 which would see a Welsh nominee replace Northern Ireland's Jim Boyce as FIFA vice-president. Gill said the agreement became void after FIFA reforms, which saw the British FIFA vice-presidency elected by all UEFA members instead of just the four home nations. He added: 'If there was a deal, that then changed after the reforms. It may be semantics but it previously was the British vice-president of FIFA. Now it's UEFA electing a FIFA vice-president. 'We (the FA) very clearly took the view, as did UEFA, that the 54 countries of UEFA will determine that person and I think that makes sense. It's more democratic to have that person selected by all 54 countries. If there had been that agreement, if it hadn't been torn up, then obviously it would be the Welsh turn.'

Summary: David Gill standing for role of Britain's FIFA vice-president . Greg Dyke says David would do committee member job properly . Gill standing against Wales' Trefor Lloyd Hughes for position . UEFA's 54 members will make election at congress in Vienna .


Burnley have signed Norwegian midfielder Fredrik Ulvestad on a three-year deal. Ulvestad has been training with Burnley and had previously played at Aalesunds FK, scoring 14 goals in 106 appearances. He made his international debut for Norway in August. Burnley have signed Norwegian midfielder Fredrik Ulvestad on a three-year deal . Clarets boss Sea Dyche was in need of extra bodies in midfield ahead of the Premier League run-in . Burnley have been in need of midfield reinforcements since Dean Marney suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury against West Brom at the start of February. The 22-year-old Ulvestad has been without a club since his contract with Aalesunds expired at the end of the last Norwegian season. Burnley manager Sean Dyche says new signing Fredrik Ulvestad won't be rushed into first-team action. 'It's a new challenge for him now, not only on the pitch but off it too in terms of culture,' Dyche said. 'There will be an adjustment period, for sure, because of the change in the levels of football. We know how tough the Premier League is, so he will be given time to adjust to that accordingly and continue his development. 'Fredrik is someone who came into the club to spend some time with us earlier this year. 'We liked what we saw and he has gained some good experience playing in the league in Norway. 'He has gained a full international cap and is learning and gaining experience all the time. We will be looking for him to continue his development and improve further as a midfielder.'

Summary: Burnley snap up Fredrik Ulvestad on a free transfer . The 22-year-old has already played internationally for Norway . He is available for their Premier League game against Manchester City .


Downing Street was last night claiming victory in the battle over the Election TV debates after Ed Miliband was forced to line up with the minnow parties on a ‘night of the non-entities’. Labour reacted with fury when the broadcasters announced – after weeks of wrangling – that neither David Cameron nor Nick Clegg would be invited to the second debate on April 16. Only the non-governing parties will feature, meaning Mr Miliband will appear with the leaders of Ukip, the SNP, the Greens and Plaid Cymru. David Cameron will only appear in one full debate, hosted by ITV on Thursday, April 2, with the six other party leaders . Ed Miliband will have to line up with the minnow parties on a ‘night of the non-entities’ because neither David Cameron nor Nick Clegg will be invited to the second debate on April 16 . Mr Clegg’s absence means that Mr Miliband will not be able to accuse Mr Cameron of being ‘chicken’ by avoiding the exchange, or force the broadcasters to ‘empty chair’ the Prime Minister. No10 has also successfully killed the idea of a direct head-to-head debate between Mr Cameron and Mr Miliband. The two men will instead join Mr Clegg in making individual appearances in front of a studio audience for a BBC Question Time special. It means that Mr Cameron will only appear in one full debate, hosted by ITV on Thursday, April 2, with the six other party leaders. The announcement of the broadcasters’ final plans represents a triumph for Downing Street strategists, who did not want the Election campaign to be dominated by the debates, as it was in 2010, on the grounds that Mr Miliband’s stock is already so low with the public he had the least to lose. But the Lib Dems have described the final arrangements as a ‘farce’. And Labour issued an angry statement accusing the broadcasters of reneging on a commitment to proceed with the head-to-head debate programme after ‘weeks of pressure from the Conservative Party’, insisting that the ‘cowardice’ of Mr Cameron had thwarted the head-to-head encounter. Labour also claimed that Mr Clegg had been excluded from the April 16 debate ‘at the Conservative Party’s insistence’ to provide cover for the PM’s absence. Labour has claimed that Nick Clegg (pictured) had been excluded from the April 16 debate ‘at the Conservative Party’s insistence’ to provide cover for the PM’s absence . Ukip leader Nigel Farage areacted angrily, saying TV debates were now 'so far from the original proposals' A Labour spokesman said: ‘The whole country will understand the reasons for this: the Prime Minister wants to minimise the scope of televised debates between himself and Ed Miliband. ‘We hope that even at this late stage David Cameron will rethink his decision not to take part on April 16. ‘The Prime Minister’s repeated attempts to dictate the abandonment of these TV programmes to independent broadcasters is deeply worrying.’ The spokesman added that after the Election Labour would seek to put future debate programmes on a statutory footing. Ukip leader Nigel Farage

Summary: Only non-governing parties to feature in second televised debate in April . Ed Miliband will appear with leaders of Ukip, SNP, Greens and Plaid Cymru . David Cameron will appear in one full debate with six other party leaders .


Laura Robson looks set to make her return to action after a 14-month absence with a wrist injury after being given a wildcard into the qualifying event for next month's Miami Open. The former British No 1's last appearance was more than a year ago in the Australian Open when she went down 6-3, 6-0 to Belgian 18th seed Kirsten Flipkens in under an hour. Robson shelved plans to make her comeback in February at a low-key event in Arizona. Laura Robson looks set to make her return to action after a 14-month absence with a wrist injury . Robson shelved plans to make her comeback in February at a low-key event in Arizona . The 21-year-old had been considering a return at a $25,000 (£16,400) lower-tier tournament at a place called Surprise starting next Monday. Robson was struggling with wrist problems from late 2013 onwards and in late April of 2014 underwent surgery, putting her in a cast for the rest of the summer. She was able to return to training and practice later on last year, working mostly in Florida, but as with all wrist injuries in tennis it has proved a tediously long process, and the watchword has always been caution.

Summary: Laura Robson has not played for over a year due to fitness issues . The former British No 1 has had a wrist injury, but is ready to return . Robson is the wildcard at a qualifying event for the Miami Open .


A gang has been found guilty of ambushing a pair of rival drug dealers and stabbing them to death in a frenzied attack in order to steal their client list. Aaron Carriere, 21, and Josiah Manful, 20, were lured to a quiet residential road in Leytonstone, east London, where they were 'boxed in' by their killers and stabbed 24 times in less than a minute in 'a swift, frenzied and utterly brutal attack'. Six young men and a youth aged 17 were on trial at the Old Bailey accused of the murders which took place in the early hours of Saturday March 1 last year. Aaron Carriere (pictured left) and Josiah Manful (right) were lured to a quiet residential road where they were 'boxed in' by their killers and stabbed 24 times in less than a minute in 'a frenzied and utterly brutal attack' The ringleader, Devonte Campbell, 20, and two of his co-defendants Casey Jones, 19, and Alex Bernard, 21, told jurors that they had thought they were going to a party at a club but the youth said that was a lie and they were actually planning a show of force in the rival territory. The jury, which began deliberating last Friday, unanimously found Campbell, Jones and Bernard guilty of two counts of murder. Omar Hassan, 21, was found guilty by a majority of 11-1. They will be sentenced at a later date. Opening the murder trial last year, prosecutor Lisa Wilding QC said the two victims were set upon in their black Ford Fiesta in Montague Road having been trapped by four cars which stopped in front and behind so they had no means of escape. She said: 'The occupants of the four cars that boxed in that lone vehicle got out and ran to the trapped car. Inside it were two young men - Josiah Manful and Aaron Carriere. 'Less than a minute later those two men were fatally wounded having been stabbed in a swift, frenzied, utterly brutal attack that left Mr Manful with 13 wounds and Mr Carriere with 11.' Mr Manful managed to get out of the driver's seat to call for help but both men were fatally wounded and were pronounced dead at the scene. Omar Hassan (pictured left) 21, and Alex Bernard, 21, (right) were both found guilty of murder . Jurors were told that the defendants had been 'working as a team' to 'lure' the two young men in to a trap and kill them. Although there were drugs and cash in the car, only one item was stolen - Mr Carriere's mobile phone which contained his drug dealing 'client list'. The prosecutor said: 'The ferocity of the attack, which was inflicted upon men who were helpless and trapped in their car seats, by a pack of men who surrounded the car, the use of at least two knives, the stab wounds to the neck and torso that killed them, were all intended to cause at least very serious harm and we say was intended to kill them.' Each of the defendants

Summary: Aaron Carriere, 21, and Josiah Manful, 20, were stabbed to death last March . They were stabbed 24 times in a minute in 'a frenzied and brutal attack' Injuries were so bad witnesses thought the men had been shot . Gang members Devonte Campbell, 20, Casey Jones, 19, Alex Bernard, 21 and Omar Hassan, 21, have been found guilty of murder following a trial . Two men and a youth who cannot be named for legal reasons were cleared .


Hillary Clinton used her iPad as well as a BlackBerry handset while she was secretary of state, despite claims she used her own private email server so she would only have to carry one electronic device. Mrs Clinton, who is a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, is expected to announce her latest run for the White House next month. However, the State Department has released four emails to the Associated Press which appear to show Mrs Clinton mixing personal and professional emails as well as sending correspondence from her iPad. Scroll down for video . Hillary Clinton, pictured in 2011, used her own personal email server while conducting official business . Mrs Clinton responded to some work-related emails with answers to questions relating to her domestic life . Mrs Clinton, right, admitted that she probably should have used two email devices and an official account . Mrs Clinton has faced criticism over her decision to use her own personal 'clintonmail' email address which was run from a server housed at her New York home. Critics claim that Mrs Clinton used the personal email account so her correspondence could not be subject to the same scrutiny as someone using an authorised government account subject to the Freedom of Information Act. On one occasion, Mrs Clinton's adviser Huma Abedin at the State Department emailed the secretary of state an AP story concerning a drone strike in Pakistan. Mrs Clinton replied with questions about interior home decorations and later apologised for the mistake. She also asked Ms Abedin whether she was receiving any emails sent from her iPad using her clintonmail address. In one of the email exchanges, Mrs Clinton expressed her concern over the leak of classified information to the media. She wrote: 'I think this is both dishonorable and dangerous and want to find way to say it. Clinton's spokesman Nick Merrill said during her time as secretary of state Mrs Clinton primarily used her iPad to read news clippings. During some of the emails, Mrs Clinton replied to official mesages with questions about personal items . Mrs Clinton, pictured, is expected to announce her latest bid to run for president next month . Earlier, Mrs Clinton said she used her own personal account instead of a government one as it was more convenient. Mrs Clinton became secretary of state in 2009 - a year before the iPad was launched. At the time she used a BlackBerry as a mobile email device. She said: 'Looking back, it would have been probably, you know, smarter to have used two devices.' Already, Mrs Clinton has admitted to exchanging some 60,000 emails during her four years as part of President Obama's administration. Around half of these emails related to personal business, such as the death of her mother, he daughter's wedding and her own yoga routine. Many of these emails have been deleted. Although Mrs Clinton said she did not send any classified material over her personal network and the security of the system was not breached. However, Republican Trey Gowdy, chairman of the

Summary: Hillary Clinton used her iPad to communicate with state department staff . The former secretary of state used the tablet for official and personal email . Mrs Clinton routed the emails through her own personal computer server . Critics accused her of deleting thousands of relevant work emails .


When Moonlight the cat went missing almost nine years ago, his distraught owners tried everything to find him, before giving him up for dead six months later. But now the beloved pet has been reunited with owner Rosie Collier, 52, after turning up at a vet's surgery two miles away from her house in Chediston, Suffolk, earlier this week. Mrs Collier, who lives with husband John, and 17-year-old daughter Melba, says the beloved animal is now back living with them and their other pets. Moonlight initially disappeared while staying with Mrs Collier's parents, Denise and Chris, in Wenhaston, while Mrs Collier was on holiday. Rosie Collier, 52 (centre), and daughter Melba (centre left) were reunited with pet Moonlight after nine years when a member of the public brought him to vet Jenny Reason (far right) who found he was microchipped . Mrs Collier said Moonlight went missing nine years ago while she was on holiday, and the family gave him up for dead after a cat matching his description was found in the road, but he miraculously survived . When she returned the family spent months looking for Moonlight, before a cat matching his description was found dead in the road. Mrs Collier said the family were 'devastated' at the loss, and even planted a special memorial tree for Moonlight in their back garden. However, unbeknownst to them, the pet was actually alive, and is believed to have survived wild on a nearby heath, hunting and killing his own food. Believing he was a neighbour's cat, a female animal-lover in the village occasionally fed Moonlight whenever he stopped by, but took him to the vet after noticing he had lost some fur. When the cat got there, medics discovered he had been microchipped, and were able to track down his owners. Mrs Collier said: 'I simply couldn’t believe it - it’s just miraculous! I was just so surprised, I really did not expect to ever get good old Moonlight back. 'I was in shock at first but then I had a huge grin from ear to ear for the rest of the day.' The news was particularly exciting for Melba, who was just eight at the time the cat went missing, and was distraught over losing him. Mrs Collier explained: 'There were buckets of tears. Melba was very distressed, even her dance teacher can still remember how upset she was - it was that traumatic.' But rather than inform her daughter straight away, Mrs Collier waited until Melba, who celebrated her 17th birthday yesterday, returned from Bungay college that evening to break the news. Mrs Collier believes Moonlight was living wild on a nearby heath, eating whatever he could catch. A female animal-lover also fed him scraps, and then took him to the vet when she noticed he had fur missing . Melba said: 'I was just really shocked. Eight years is a really long time and so I was not expecting it at all - it’s just so good to have our Moonlight back after all this time.' After a cautious

Summary: Rosie Collier, 52, said Moonlight went missing almost nine years ago . Family looked for cat for six months until similar animal was found in road . They assumed pet was dead, and even planted memorial tree in garden . But Moonlight was actually roaming wild, eating whatever he could catch . Owner and pet reunited after woman found the cat and took him to vet .


A team of researchers have trained stingrays to memorise targets and work for their food. The test, which was conducted by a team of researchers at Reef HQ in Townsville, northern Queensland, is intended to enhance the lives of stingrays living in captivity. The test, which is the first enrichment program to ever be tested on stingrays, works by improving the memory of the cartilaginous fish, reports ABC. Researchers in Townsville conduct tests on stingrays to make them work for their food . One of the aquarists involved in the study Laura Coulton said it has been an overwhelming success. 'We created individual targets for each of the three stingrays we have here,' she said. 'At first we used some food to bait them towards the target so they became familiar with it. But very quickly, within a week, when we put the targets in they were coming straight to it.' Another researcher from the project, James Cook University researcher Sara-Louise McCracken, said the test is intended to break up the monotony of caged animal's lifestyle. 'We're wanting to change the monotony and the routines of the daily regimes that can be associated with captive species,' she said. 'So instead of just being presented with their food at the same time every day, with no interaction or thought behind it, we're really making them earn their living, which is a really innate and natural behaviour. James Cook University researcher Sara-Louise McCracken, said the test is intended to break up the monotony of caged animal's lifestyle . The researchers also hope the tests could allow them to capture the animals with more ease in the future . 'We have to keep them thinking, keep them moving, and give them something different in their day-to-day routine.' The researchers also hope the tests could allow them to capture the animals with more ease in the future. If the stingray's can memorise the targets, they will be easier to move between exhibits.

Summary: The test was conducted by a team of researchers in northern Queensland . The scientists trained them to memorise targets and work for their food . The researchers hope it will be easier to move the animals in the future .


The driver of a pickup truck that crashed into the side of a house in Salt Lake City acknowledged drinking 36 beers and doing cocaine before the accident. No one was hurt in the early morning crash at a house on the city's west side. However, the homeowner's dog was in the living room and received scratches as Bernabe Urcino-Saldago, 39, and his vehicle hurtled into the home just after 9am Monday morning. No one was injured in the crash caused when Bernabe Urcino-Saldago, 39, allegedly drank 36 beers and did cocaine before missing a turn and driving into a neighbor's home . 'If anyone had been up and around like we normally are during the day, chances are he probably would have run one of us over,' the family's son Mario Gutierrez said. 'I don't know how the dog survived. The dog's bed now has a couch and a coffee table on (it).' 'I slapped him in the face three or four good times, as hard as I could. He woke up, looked at me briefly, mumbled something and then passed out again,' he told KSL, . Gutierrez said he recognized Urcino-Saldago from the neighborhood when he saw the man over the steering wheel with his foot still on the gas pedal. Gasoline was leaking from the truck into the family's living room. The driver, who smelled of alcohol, is thought to have missed a turn at the end of the street before crashing into the house and waking up its inhabitants with a bang. The driver, who told officers what he had to drink after failing a field sobriety test, was arrested on suspicion of DUI, negligent collision and driving without a license . He said that he consumed two 18-packs of beer. A probable cause statement says Urcino-Saldago told police what he had consumed after he failed a field sobriety test early Monday. The 39-year-old was arrested on suspicion of DUI, negligent collision and driving without a license. Urcino-Saldago has a previous misdemeanor conviction for not having a license in 2010. He received probation. The truck, which went through a small retaining wall outside, did not hit any load bearing walls, Salt Lake police detective Greg Wilking told the Deseret News. Gutierrez and his family expect to be able to stay in the house. The vehicle also hit a tree. Urcino-Saldago is thought to have missed a turn at the end of a street (pictured) after spending the night drinking .

Summary: Bernabe Urcino-Saldago, 39, told what he drank after failing sobriety test . Son of homeowners slapped driver repeatedly as gas leaked from truck . Dog had scratches from Salt Lake City crash, but no one else injured . Urcino-Saldago has previous conviction for driving without license .


You could literally fry an egg on the tarmac at the Sepang circuit on Friday. The mercury nudged 140°F, but it is the steam-room humidity rather than the pure heat that will make Sunday's grand prix such a soppy, sapping and exhausting test of survival. Drivers will lose just under 7lb during the 90-minute race. For McLaren’s Jenson Button, preparation has included a week at the Thanyapura training facility, exercising outside rather than in the gym to acclimatise to the conditions. ‘Jenson will wear a cool vest before he gets into the car,’ explained Button’s physio Mike Collier. ‘It’s like an ice pack you would put into a cool box. British driver Jenson Button will have to battle extreme elements at the Malaysian Grand Prix . Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat uses dry ice to try and cool down in temperatures of around 140°F . ‘If you have as much as a 10 per cent reduction in body weight during the race, you get the effects of heat stroke — loss of vision and lack of reactions. We want to keep it to under a five per cent reduction. ‘So he will have a pre-race drink made up of carbohydrates, electrolytes — minerals such as sodium — and protein. Former world champion Fernando Alonso cools down with a cold towel during practice in Sepang . Button's speeds through a practice session in the Malaysian heat, drivers are expected to lose 7lb in the race . ‘His supply for the race is contained in a kind of bladder. It is one of the last things to go into the car to keep it as cold as possible for as long as possible. 'He will get the drink by pressing the drinks button on the steering wheel. It goes through a series of tubes and through a hole in his balaclava into his mouth. ‘The drink will get extremely hot as the race goes on but it will still be beneficial to him. ‘He will then have a recovery drink over the four to six hours after the race. It is a slightly different composition — higher in carbohydrates, proteins and fats.’ Button speaks to wife Jessica Michibata ahead of the race on Sunday .

Summary: Drivers at the Malaysian Grand Prix will face extreme heat and humidity . McLaren driver Jenson Button will combat conditions by wearing a cool vest and drinking customised pre-race and recovery drinks . Drivers at the Sepang circuit are expected to lose 7lb during the race .


RAF pilots have been banned from flying the new Lightning II fighter jets in a storm over fears the £100million plane could explode if struck by lightning. The Ministry or Defence said that the stealth F35-B, which has been plagued by design flaws and technical setbacks, could not be flown within 28 miles of a thunderstorm. Named ‘Lightning II’, it was even at risk of its namesake while on the ground with pilots told to move it under cover if less than 11 miles away from a storm. RAF pilots have been banned from flying Lightning II fighter jets in a storm over fears it could explode . The fighter was created under the U.S. 20-year Joint Strike Fighter programme, with the U.S. Government having ordered 2,500 of the Lockheed Martin planes. In Britain, 14 of the aircraft have been ordered to replace the ageing Harrier jump jet on the decks of the new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers. But a recent Pentagon report highlighted concerns over the placement of the jet's fuel tanks, which are located all the way through the wing, through the fuselage, around the inlets and back toward the engine. Pierre Sprey, a former Pentagon analyst who helped design the F-16 in the early 1970s, compared the engine to 'a blowtorch surrounded by fuel.' There was also a risk of catching fire if the fighter plane was shot at. Last June, an F-35 burst into flames as it was taxiing for take-off at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, because the engine had cracked during previous flights manoeuvres. One of the Pratt & Whitney engines broke apart, pushed through the top of the aeroplane, and caught fire while the pilot was preparing to take off. The entire fleet of F-35s was grounded for three weeks, and the plane missed its international debut. But that was not the end of problems for the fighter jets. The single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft boasts a helmet mounted display system which is supposed to offer a 360 degree view of the outside of the aircraft. But the MoD admitted there were still 'unresolved issues' surrounding the technology. The Ministry or Defence said that the stealth F35-B, which has been plagued by design flaws and technical setbacks, could not be flown within 28 miles of a thunderstorm in case it was hit by lightning . SNP defence spokesman Angus Robertson, who brought up the safety issue in a series of parliamentary questions, told the Mirror the MoD were 'burying its head in the sand' over the jet's failures. He said: 'When they named the aircraft Lightning I don't think they expected that very thing would render them totally useless. Adding to this embarrassment is the revelation none of these new jets have yet broken the sound barrier.' The RAF website states that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter was built to be a 'multi-role, all weather, day and night aircraft'. Planes have a top speed of 1,300mph, a range of 1,450 miles and can carry a range of weapons including air-to-air rockets and

Summary: The MoD has banned pilots flying £100m Lightning fighter jets in storms . Move comes over fears lightning bolt could bring the stealth aircraft down . RAF has ordered 14 of the new jets to be phased in over next five years . Fighter was created in the U.S. 20-year Joint Strike Fighter programme . The U.S has ordered 2,500 of the new Lockheed Martin aeroplanes . But stealth F35-B was plagued by design flaws and technical setbacks . Pilots were warned it could not be flown within 28 miles of thunderstorm .


Tottenham scouts are monitoring Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette. The much-coveted 23-year-old has been in excellent form this season with 24 goals in all competitions. The France international has scored an impressive 13 goals in his last 11 games, although he has drawn a blank in the last two of those. Tottenham have sent scouts to watch Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette ahead of a possible move . Newcastle United attempted to sign him last year but he is keen to move to a side that can compete in the Champions League. Liverpool and Manchester City have also monitored his performances alongside Lyon's other star attraction Nabil Fekir. Lacazette is tipped to become as good if not better than compatriot Karim Benzema and Lyon face a battle to hold onto him in the summer. Tottenham watched him in the match against Lille which Lyon lost 2-1 but they remain a point ahead of rivals Paris St Germain at the top of the French league. Lacazette has been in superb form for Lyon this season, scoring 24 goals in 26 games so far . Lacazette's team-mate Nabil Fekir (right) has also been attracting interest from Premier League clubs .

Summary: Tottenham have sent scouts to watch Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette . Lacazette has scored 24 goals for the Ligue 1 club so far this season . The highly rated 23-year-old is also wanted by Liverpool and Manchester City . Newcastle United attempted to sign Lacazette last year . He has been compared to fellow France forward Karim Benzema .


Twitter users are accusing Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart's successor, of antisemitism for comments made about Jews in tweets dating back to 2009. The South African comedian, who is little-known in the United States, rocketed to national fame on Monday after he was named the new host of The Daily Show. But the excitement and curiosity was tinged by a slew of people calling on the 31-year-old - who is a quarter Jewish - to apologize for 'offensive' comments. In May last year, Noah, a contributor to The Daily Show, tweeted: 'Behind every successful Rap Billionaire is a double as rich Jewish man. #BeatsByDreidel.' Accusations: Trevor Noah, the South African and quarter-Jewish comedian taking over The Daily Show, has been accused of antisemitism . This is one of the five tweets dating back to 2009 that bloggers are dragging up and complaining about . A year earlier, he said: 'Note to self - Langostines are not Jewish prawns.' And during a soccer match in January 2012, he joked: 'Messi gets the ball and the real players try foul him, but Messi doesn't go down easy, just like jewish chicks. #ElClasico.' The tweets are now being posted online by enraged bloggers, slamming Noah as 'racist'. One Twitter user said: 'Jon Stewart, born Leibowitz, won't be happy about these highly antisemitic tweets.' A blogger posted Noah's tweets in an article, with the comment: 'Trevor Noah, the racist, hack taking over for Jon Stewart is also quite the anti-Semite too. Obama and progressive liberals really will love this guy. Among some of the skits that Trevor Noah came up with was the Black Hitler.' Noah joined The Daily Show as a correspondent just three months ago. He won over viewers with his 'outsider' account of the U.S. 'I never thought I’d be more afraid of police in America than in South Africa. It kind of makes me a little nostalgic for the old days, back home,' he joked during one episode. His dry, cutting humor has been singled out by producers as the winning formula to win over viewers lamenting the end of Stewart's 16-year stint. According to The New York Times, a slew of better-known potential replacements chose to move on to competing networks. However, the reaction to his appointment was overwhelmingly positive. The son of a half-Jewish Xhosa mother and Swiss father, Noah speaks an impressive six languages and is expected to bring a more international perspective to The Daily Show. Viewers have lamented the end of Jon Stewart's 16-year stint on the show . Successor: The 31-year-old South African comedian (pictured in 2012) has been named successor to Stewart, 52, who will step down from his role on the show this year . Appearance: In 2012, Noah became the first South African stand-up comedian to feature on NBC's The Tonight Show (pictured). In 2013, he became the first to appear on CBS's Late Show With David Letterman . Tough act to follow: Noah was not surprisingly reverent of extremely popular departing host Jon Stewart as he tweeted Monday about the news he's the

Summary: Trevor Noah, 31, has been appointed as Jon Stewart's successor . Some Twitter users have dragged up old tweets calling them 'antisemitic' Noah, who is a quarter Jewish, has been praised for cutting-edge humor . One of his skits involves a 'Black Hitler', Jon Stewart approves of him .


Chelsea captain John Terry showed Blues fans where it all began as he took a trip down memory lane on his Instagram account. The 34-year-old Barking-born defender posted a picture of himself on a summer football camp alongside his brother and West Ham United legend Trevor Brooking. Terry’s snap shows him donning a retro Chelsea shirt while his brother Paul wears a Rangers shirt on the football course. John Terry is pictured alongside his brother Paul (left) and West Ham United legend Trevor Brooking . A young Terry is seen clutching a shiny trophy, so it is clear to see the former England international has been a natural born winner ever since a young age. The trophies have just kept coming for Terry since that day and he will be hoping to add to his collection with the Premier League title this season. Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea side are currently six points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand over nearest rivals Manchester City. The trophies just keep coming for Terry who celebrates winning the Capital One Cup earlier this year . Terry celebrates with former Chelsea fans favourite Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge .

Summary: Chelsea legend John Terry took a trip down memory lane on Instagram . The 34-year-old defender showed fans where it all began with old photo . Terry is seen with his brother and West Ham United ace Trevor Brooking . The picture shows him with a trophy proving he is a natural born winner . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


Pupils at a primary school were banned from watching today's once-in-a-generation eclipse because of 'religious and cultural reasons', it has emerged. Parents of children at North Primary School in Southall, London, said they were 'outraged' by the decision and claimed it showed a triumph of 'religious superstition' over scientific education. Phil Belman, whose seven-year-old daughter goes to the school, met with interim headteacher Ivor Johnstone who said he was unable to elaborate on the decision because of 'confidentiality'. 'It's just going back to the dark ages really. My child went in having spent an hour preparing and making up her pinhole camera,' said Mr Bellman. Parents of children at North Primary School said they were 'outraged' by the decision to ban children from watching the eclipse, pictured is Mohammed Babar with his daughter Zahra, five, and neice Noreen, seven . 'This is an issue about scientific matters versus religious superstition. I am outraged — is it going to be Darwin next? We will be like mid America. 'I asked the headteacher to elaborate which religions and which cultures? But he said it had to be confidential. He referred us to the formal complaints procedure. 'What is the head's future after all of this? I consider this totally unacceptable. I think he should be considering his position.' Many parents voiced their concerns at the fact they had not been informed of the 'last-minute' decision by the school. Khairoe Islam, whose son goes to the school, said: 'I'm Muslim myself and in my religion it doesn't say we can't watch it. 'I don't know anything about it but if they say it's because of religion maybe they could have spoken to those people who had a problem and let the other kids enjoy it. 'It shouldn't be spoiled for the rest of the school.' Pupils at North Primary School in Southall, London, were banned from watching today's once-in-a-generation eclipse because of 'religious and cultural reasons' Phil Belman, whose seven-year-old daughter goes to the school, said the decision was like 'going back to the dark ages' North Primary School, situated in the Mount Pleasant ward of Southall in Ealing, was rated 'outstanding' in its last Ofsted report in March 2013. But this rating was largely attributed to the 'exceptional' then head teacher Rebecca Hastings, who left her post last Summer. The report said: 'The headteacher provides outstanding leadership based on a clear vision for the school. 'She has taken staff, at all levels, with her on the road to excellence and this is a tribute to her personal dedication and care for others. 'Because she has been able to communicate her vision for the school so well, staff are very well motivated and work exceptionally hard and successfully to make the vision a reality.' After she left, she was replaced by 'interim headteacher' Ivor Johnstone. Harpreet Kaur, whose siblings go to the primary school, said: 'The school didn't say anything to us. 'They told the children it was for religious and cultural reasons and they were told they couldn't see it outside. 'I don't think

Summary: Pupils at North Primary School in London banned from watching eclipse . Parents accused the school of going 'back to the dark ages' with decision . Interim head teacher Ivor Johnstone cited 'religious and cultural concerns' But he was unable to elaborate because of 'confidentiality', one parent said . Ealing Council confirmed it was investigating claims made by parents .


A new winter storm - the second in a week - promises to dump up to five inches of snow on New York tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow. And Washington, DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia will get hit even harder - with up to 10 inches. The snow will begin tonight in New York City and continue through tomorrow afternoon - marking the 13th day this winter that the city has seen at least an inch of snow, Accuweather.com meteorologist Alyson Hoegg told Daily Mail Online. There is light at the end of this snowy tunnel, however. Forecasters predict this will likely be the last snow storm of the season - or at least the last until mid-March. Boston is a little more than 2 inches shy of its all-time snowfall record, and meteorologists are predicting 1 to 2 inches to fall. Not again! The newest winter storm will dump up to 10 inches of snow in some parts of West Virginia and Kentucky - though New York will see between two and five inches . Homeowner Steve Showalter, of Benscreek, Pa., in Somerset County, uses an ice pick to clear ice jams along his driveway as the Benscreek River flows over it, Wednesday . On Wednesday, schools from Texas to West Virginia were closing early and Penn State canceled classes due to weather for the first time in eight years. About 1,200 flights were canceled, including 600 in and out of Dallas-Fort Worth. Residents of Kentucky and West Virginia dealt with flooded roadways and mudslides. In Arkansas, high school basketball playoff games were postponed until Thursday. Mike Halpert, deputy director of the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center, said the storm 'might be winter's last hurrah.' After the storm and maybe a couple of cold days into the weekend, the next couple weeks are forecast to be considerably warmer than normal for a large chunk of the country, Halpert said. But Halpert's office, which does longer term forecasts, does predict colder than normal for snow-struck New England and only normal temperatures — which would be warmer than recent weeks — for the rest of the Northeast. Likewise, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Alex Sosnowski says the storm could be winter's 'caboose.' Some Bostonians are clamoring for a little more snow so they can break a record. 88 million and counting: The winter storm stretches from New Mexico through the Midwest, up to New England . The weather will clear on Friday - though the northeast will continue to experience below-average cold . Clearing Saturday: As the storm passes, the weekend will be clear and warmer for much of the country . So far this winter, the city has received 105.5 inches of snow — more than 8 1/2 feet, the National Weather Service says. The record is 107.6 inches recorded during the 1995-96 season. Records date to 1872. Having endured weeks of misery, residents like Erin O'Brien insist they deserve bragging rights. Otherwise what was the point of repeatedly digging out? 'I want the record. We earned the record,' said O'Brien, a professor of political

Summary: Winter storm will hit Wednesday night and into Thursday afternoon . 88million people are under a winter weather watch or warning storm brings snow and ice from New Mexico to Massachusetts . Two to five inches of snow expected for New York City; up to eight inches for Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia . Meteorologists predict this could be the last winter storm of the season .


A former NASA engineer claims he saw a nine-foot alien while monitoring a space mission in 1991. Clark McClelland was allegedly part of a team based at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, when he spotted the extra-terrestrial humanoid. The 'entity', he says, stood on two legs and approached two U.S. astronauts, that he would not name, for one minute and seven seconds in the space shuttle bay. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Sighting? Clark McClelland, allegedly pictured during his time with NASA, claims he saw a nine-foot alien . The entity, he claims in a YouTube video, was standing on two legs and interacted with two US astronauts . His story has been hailed by supporters as the most conclusive evidence that intelligent life exists in space. McClelland claims the U.S. government has stripped him of his pension and forced him to live on social security, despite insisting he has served on more than 800 NASA missions. But in a series of YouTube videos, he implores the public to take him seriously. 'I love my planet, I love our human race. I'm trying to serve all of you, if only you will let me,' he tells viewers. Video: Stargate Chronicles . Getting his story out: McClelland has posted pictures from his time with NASA but claims nobody believes him . History: This is allegedly a picture of McClelland (left) with Judy Resnick (right), America's second female astronaut who died in 1986 when her Challenger shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into flight . After more than 800 missions with NASA, he says, he has no pension and lives off social security . McClelland's Twitter profile features a picture billed as his younger self in NASA uniform. In a picture on his website he poses with NASA astronauts by a space shuttle. Another shows a beaming McClelland allegedly stood with Judy Resnick, America's second female astronaut who died in 1986 when her Challenger shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into flight.

Summary: Clark McClelland was 'part of more than 800 missions with NASA' He claims he was watching one 1991 mission when he saw a 9ft entity . The 'humanoid' interacted with two US astronauts for a minute, he says .


A millionaire has won a legal victory which could see a £10.5 million solar farm removed at a cost of £1.5 million - because it overshadows his Grade II listed home. Daniel Gerber from Broughton Gifford, Wiltshire, was horrified when developers started constructing the 54-acre site on the doorstep of his six-bedroom Grade-II listed home - which is worth almost £3million. He claims he was not informed of the planning application by the local authority - despite the development being just 45 metres from the boundary of his property. Gifford Hall (pictured) Mr Gerber's Grade-II listed home has six bedrooms and is worth almost £3million . Norrington Solar Farm, based near Mr Gerber's home, was opened in June last year at a lost of £10.5 million . Mr Gerber only became aware of the project when he went out for a walk in March last year and found construction was already underway. He took his case to the High Court where he argued that English Heritage should also have been consulted as a listed property was involved. One of the country's top judges, Mr Justice Dove, upheld his claim and has ordered Wiltshire Council to reconsider the planning application for the site. Daniel Gerber (pictured) was 'horrified' when developers started constructing the 54-acre solar farm on the doorstep of his Grade-II listed home . If it is refused the solar farm - which became operational in June last year - may have to be ripped up and the council could be sued by the developers. Mr Gerber, who has lived in Broughton Gifford for five years, has now spoken of his victory for the first time. The father-of-three said he was compelled to act and save the beautiful countryside around his home for future generations. 'This case is about Wiltshire Council not following a prescribed, legal planning process but it is also about what it means to live in the countryside and what we leave for the next generation,' he said. 'You can imagine my shock and horror in March 2014 when I left my house with my two year old to take a walk through our garden into the open countryside. 'I could not believe the scale of the development that had started and immediately rushed back inside to phone Wiltshire Council. 'The decision to place a 22.1 hectare solar farm on productive farmland, next to a Conservation Area and in beautiful, open countryside was made by one person - the planning officer. 'A decision to build a massive, industrial development in the countryside should have gone to the Planning Committee. 'With help one family was able to challenge a multi-billion pound U.S. company and a local council with a £350 million overall budget. 'That shows the UK legal system works and should encourage other individuals to stand up against inappropriately sited, large-scale development.' Daniel Gerber is pictured addressing Wiltshire council over the installation of a solar farm near his home . The submitted plans - the council has now been told to reconsider the planning applicatiom . Norrington Solar Farm,

Summary: Daniel Gerber was 'horrified' when a solar farm was built on his doorstop . Massive development is just 45 metres from the boundary of his property . The £10.5m farm covers 22.1 hectares and would cost £1.5m to remove . He claims he was not told about the planning application by the council . Took case to court and said English Heritage should have been consulted . Judge has upheld claim and ordered council to reconsider application . Wiltshire Council could face a hefty bill if they are sued by the solar giants .


The image of the woodpecker giving a small weasel a lift on its back became an internet sensation and went viral around the globe. The emergence of photographer Martin Le-May's incredible snapshot has sparked dozen of hilarious memes parodying his work. Fans went to town creating their own versions of the image using a number of famous faces, including Miley Cyrus in her infamous wrecking ball get-up, Madonna and Chelsea captain John Terry. Characters from the likes of Toy Story and Lord of the Rings were also featured in entertaining send-ups, as were world leaders such as Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un. This is not the first time that the online world has united in creating comical ways of lampooning a picture. Hours after Kim Kardashian posted the image of her oiled-up derriere the internet reacted in force. Most recently the two tone dress was given the meme treatment, with people creating graphics to mock the internet's fascination with the dress. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Creative: One internet wit used the image of a weasel riding a woodpecker to poke fun at Vladimir Putin and another targeted Miley Cyrus . The original: The incredible photograph shows the tiny brown weasel clinging to the back of the green woodpecker as it takes flight across Hornchurch Country Park in east London. It was captured by photographer Martin Le-May, who had been enjoying a walk through the park with his wife . Tongue in cheek: John Travolta in his famous white suit, pictured left, and Barack Obama, right, were also given the woodpecker treatment . Just the three of us: Will Smith's son Jayden, pictured left, and Chelsea captain John Terry, pictured right, were superimposed onto the birds back . To Mordor: Gandalf from Lord of the Rings, pictured left, and the Rock shows off his bulging biceps, pictured right . Another meme circulating featured a range of animals on top of the woodpecker, pictured left. Madonna, Mugabe, and Miley were superimposed on another fan's take on the picture, right . Simples: Aleksandr the meerkat and Kim Jong-un did not escape being mocked in these latest amusing memes . Wing and a prayer: Labour leader Ed Miliband enjoyed an in-flight snack, pictured right, and Alex Salmond, pictured right, waved the flag for Scotland.

Summary: Woodpecker spotted mid-flight at Hornchurch Country Park in east London with brown weasel clinging to its back . The image by photographer Martin Le-May has been given the meme treatment and dozens of parodies created . Stars featured in the hilarious versions include Miley Cyrus, John Travolta, John Terry, the Rock and Jayden Smith .


A young mother choked to death on her vomit after eating a Kinder Beuno while drowsy on painkillers, an inquest has heard. Candice Campbell, 25, who had taken the medicine to help her post-natal stomach pain, drifted off to sleep while eating the chocolate bar. Miss Campbell, mother to one-year-old son Harrison, then choked as she was sleeping beside her fiancé on the couple's sofa in Hull. Doting: Mother-of-one Candice Campbell, 25 (pictured left and right with partner Geoffrey Burns), choked to death on her own vomit after eating a Kinder Bueno before falling asleep on the sofa, an inquest has heard . Her husband-to-be Geoffrey Burns, who had also fallen asleep, woke up to find his partner's lifeless body slumped onto his knee. Despite him desperately giving CPR to Miss Campbell, she could not be saved. Miss Campbell, who did not drink alcohol, had been taking a variety of prescribed medication to ease abdominal pain which she had suffered after giving birth in October 2013. At an inquest into her death, Mr Burns told the hearing how he had warned Miss Campbell not to eat the bar, incase she fell asleep. He told how the pair had both fallen asleep while watching a film, but that he had woken up around 5.30am to find Miss Campbell unresponsive. He said: 'Candice was eating a stick of Kinder Bueno and I told her not to eat chocolate in case she fell asleep because her medication makes her drowsy. I was worried that she may fall asleep eating it. 'I must have been tired because I fell asleep. I woke up to the dogs barking and Candice's head was on my lap. The first thing I remember saying to her was, "Wake up, let's go upstairs". 'I noticed her lips were blue and there was a white foam coming from her nose and food particles at her mouth.' Mr Burns said when he realised she was not responsive, he began CPR. An inquest heard how Miss Campbell was watching a film with her partner at their home in Hull when the pair both drifted off to sleep. Mr Burns told the inquest that he had warned her not to eat the bar (pictured) He said: 'I gave her mouth to mouth and pressed down on her chest as I was taught at first aid. 'I continued to scoop out food from her mouth and I saw there was the Kinder Bueno she was eating before I fell asleep. 'I tried to resuscitate her. I blew twice into her mouth and did 32 compressions.' The inquest heard how Mr Burns then ran 12 doors down the street to Miss Campbell's parents' house to get help. Her father, Ian Gibson, also attempted CPR before they called for an ambulance. Dr Ian Scott, consultant neuropathologist at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, carried out the post-mortem examination. He said toxicology tests revealed Miss Campbell had taken several different drugs, including diazepam, tramadol, pregabalin and 'possibly' dihydrocodeine. He said that although Miss Campbell had not taken a 'fatal'

Summary: Candice Campbell, 25, had taken medicine to help post-natal stomach pain . She was enjoying a film night on sofa with partner Geoffrey Burns in Hull . But she fell asleep after eating the bar and began choking on the food . Mr Burns, who had also fallen asleep, gave CPR but she could not be saved .


Her boyfriend’s dreary taste in furnishings is said to be the spark that first set Chrissie Rucker off in pursuit of all things white. Faced with the fusty brown and burgundy upholstery in his flat in Fulham, West London, she rushed to the shops to find replacements in more neutral tones, but struggled when it came to buying good quality bed linen in the purest of whites. She didn’t know it at the time, of course, but that day in 1993 marked the moment Rucker began to dream of setting up a shop selling everything in white. Scroll down for video . Chrissie Rucker is the founder and director of The White Company and is pictured here with a selection of her products . More than two decades on, the 46-year-old founder of The White Company is one of the UK’s wealthiest businesswomen having transformed what began as a 12-page mail-order catalogue selling white towels and bed linen into a home furnishings and fashion empire. Her business sells everything from £20 scented candles to £200 cashmere jumpers, and while she has branched out to shades such as ‘biscuit marl’ and ‘cloud grey’, Rucker remains obsessed with all things pale. Her white revolution has seen sales soaring at her 53 High Street stores — even the Queen has sent out her ladies-in-waiting to buy bedspreads — and has spread across the Atlantic where she launched a U.S. website last year. Latest figures show that the mother-of-four’s company made pre-tax profits of £6.5 million last year — an increase of 38 per cent. Her position on the Sunday Times Rich list has climbed steeply from 427th to 326th. She and her husband’s combined wealth is estimated at £295 million. Aside from the money pouring into company coffers, Rucker owns three stunning properties, all decorated from roof to floor in her trademark sweeping white interiors. There’s a £12.5 million 17th-century manor house in Buckinghamshire, set in 51 acres of parkland, a £4 million townhouse in London’s fashionable Holland Park and what is widely regarded to be the finest property in the Swiss Alps, Haus Alpina, a luxury chalet with full-time staff which Rucker rents out for a staggering £26,000 a week. Chrissie, pictured at her Buckinghamshire home, realised she had found a gap in the market when she was looking to decorate her future husband's house all in white . Even at Rucker’s main residence, the country mansion, the only flashes of colour you’ll see are the bright pony rosettes awarded to her horse-mad daughters. All in all, it’s a rather surprising state of affairs for a woman who disappointed her parents by leaving school at 16 with six O-levels and signing up at the Lucie Clayton finishing school which promised to prepare girls for marriage, society and ‘the season’. However, it was not long before Rucker decided she wanted to do something more interesting with her life than flutter her eyelashes at eligible young bachelors on the London social circuit. Indeed, the statuesque blonde’s path to fortune is rather more colourful than her dazzling

Summary: Chrissie Rucker was inspired by her boyfriend's house in 1993 . She realised she had found a gap in the market for white home furnishings . She used £6,000 inheritance to launch The White Company in March 1994 .


Four football fans, said to be Chelsea supporters, were ordered off a train on Sunday night following claims they were making racist chants. The group were evicted from a Euston to Manchester service after the Capital One Cup final at 10.30pm. Transport police were called to the service and boarded at Stoke following complaints from other passengers where they threw the supporters off. Chelsea supporters wave flags at Wembley but later a group of four were order off a train and police are looking into claims that they were making racist chants, causing one black passenger to move carriages . Supporters stream away from the stadium towards Wembley Park train station after the cup final . One witness told Sportsmail: 'It was horrendous. They were Chelsea fans and they were being nasty and offensive. One passenger, a black man, moved carriages because he was disgusted with them. 'One girl was crying. The police got on and marched them off the train.' Another witness said the fans were asking two young Asian girls where their burkas were and singing songs about Spurs and Auschwitz. A Chelsea spokesman said: 'We're not aware of any evidence to suggest that these were Chelsea supporters. But if they are we will assist the British Transport Police with their enquiries.' The incident comes after footage emerged of Chelsea fans on the Paris Metro refusing to allow a black man to enter their carriage before a Champions League clash. The clip also captures a number of Chelsea supporters making a racist chant. Following the incident the Metropolitan Police passed on the details of the three men to the authorities in France, who are investigating. The incident after the Capital One Cup final occurred on a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly . Chelsea's players and manager Jose Mourinho celebrate their Capital One Cup triumph on Sunday . Chelsea has suspended five fans and said it would ban them from attending Stamford Bridge for life if there was sufficient evidence of their involvement. Referring to the latest allegations, a British Transport Police spokesman said: 'Shortly after 10.30pm on Sunday, 1 March, officers were called to meet a Euston-to-Manchester Piccadilly train at Stoke, following reports of racist and abusive behaviour by a number of passengers, said to be football fans. 'Colleagues from Staffordshire Police also attended. Officers asked four men to leave the train at Stoke. We have spoken to two witnesses, and investigations continue. 'Rail passengers and staff have the right to travel and work in peace. Abusive behaviour on trains and at stations is unacceptable, and we will not hesitate to investigate any such incidents.' A black man attempts to board a Metro train carriage but is refused entry by fans in Paris last month . Amateur footage showed passengers in the carriage following the disgraceful incident on the Metro .

Summary: Police are investigating claims of racist chants by football fans on a train . Four fans, thought to be Chelsea supporters, were ordered off the train . Witness says a black man moved carriage in disgust at the fans . Police are also investigating Chelsea fans' behaviour on Paris Metro . Seven Chelsea fans being sought over incident at St Pancras station .


For those hoping global warming will bring more opportunities for a summer barbecue, there may be disappointment ahead - climate change is likely to make steaks and burgers far less appetising. In a major report on the impact of global warming on food, scientists have concluded that the quality of many meats and vegetables is due to decline at temperatures increase. The researchers predict that as heatwaves become more common, steaks and other meats are likely to become stringier and tougher - putting the traditional barbecue at risk. Beefburgers, like those above, could become far less appetising option on future BBQ's due to climate change . Popular vegetables like carrots are also likely to become less flavoursome and have a less pleasant texture. Potatoes are likely to suffer far more from blight, which rots the tubers and makes them inedible. Marine biologists have found that shellfish take on a sour flavour if they are reared in slightly acidified sea water. They warn that as the planet's oceans grow more acidic, due to rising carbon dioxide levels, many of our favourite seafoods could become less appetising. Climate change experts predict that over the next century, the acidity levels of the world's oceans could drop from pH8 to pH7.5. Many have warned this could lead to shrimps and prawns struggling to build the shells and skeletons they need to survive. Now, in the first study to test how ocean acidification could impact on the taste of seafood, researchers at the University of Gothenberg and Plymouth University, found it will also affect their taste. Shrimp raised in the water with a lower pH were 2.6 times more likely to be rated as the worst tasting, while those reared in the less acidic water were 3.4 times more likely to be judged the tastiest. Onions could get smaller if temperatures early in the season increase while fruit and nut trees in some regions may not get cold enough to signal fruit development. The report, produced by scientists at the Univeristy of Melbourne, also warned that milk yeilds could decrease by up to 10-25 per cent as heatwaves grow more common. Lower levels of grain production could also hit dairy cattle, meaning their milk contains less protein, which would result in poorer quality cheese. Professor Richard Eckard, director of the pirmary industries climate challenges centre at the University of Melbourne, said: 'It’s definitely a wake up call when you hear that the toast and raspberry jam you have for breakfast, for example, might not be as readily available in 50 years time. 'Or that there may be changes to the cost and taste of food items we love and take for granted like avocado and vegemite, spaghetti bolognaise and even beer, wine and chocolate. 'It makes you appreciate that global warming is not a distant phenomenon but a very real occurrence that is already affecting the things we enjoy in our everyday lives, including the most common of foods we eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.' The scientists assessed the impact of the changing climate on 55

Summary: Report by University of Melbourne warns that many foods are under threat . It says that heatwaves will cause livestock like cattle to suffer heat stress . Beef and pork likely to become tougher while chicken will become stringer . Onions and beetroot crops are likely to produce smaller sized vegetables . Carrots will lose their distinctive flavour and take on an unpleasant texture . Milk yields can decrease by 10-25 per cent during heat waves, report warns . Protein levels in milk may also fall meaning cheese will decline in quality .


A Turkish man in jail for murder has slit his wife's throat with a fruit knife during a prison conjugal visit. Metin Avci, 33, and his wife Leyla Avci, 29, were given a bowl of fruit with a knife for their private meeting at the prison in the city of Sivas, Turkey. But Avci used the knife to cut her throat, before using it to try and take his own life, it was reported. Leyla Avci was killed by her husband at a prison in the city of Sivas (pictured) during a conjugal visit . Prison officials allowed the couple, as is customary in Turkey, a several hours-long private meeting in the conjugal room. After failing to take his own life, he was found alive and was immediately hospitalised, the Dogan news agency reported. Already part way through a 15-year sentence for murder, he now faces another murder charge. The pair were meeting under controversial conjugal visit legislation, enacted in 2010, that allows private visits from anywhere up to 24 hours, AsiaOne reported. Turkish authorities have admitted the country is grappling with the issue of femicide - a hate crime generally considered to mean the killing of women because they are female. The issue rose to prominence in recent weeks after the body of Ozgecan Aslan, 20, was found burned near woodland in Tarsus. It's alleged she was killed after trying to stop a man from raping her - triggering protests across Turkey that were attended by thousands. Her death caused outrage particularly because women are frequently killed at the hands of violent men and are seen as having a lower status. This perception was recently inflamed by comments made by the Turkish president who said women were not equal to men.

Summary: Metin Avci, 33, killed his wife during a conjugal visit in the city of Sivas . The couple were given a fruit and a knife during her visit to the Turkish jail . He then turned the knife on himself in a failed attempt to end his life .