George Osborne received a treble boost yesterday – as shares hit a record high, government borrowing tumbled, and the Tories saw a modest 'Budget bounce' in the polls. In the latest sign that a feel-good factor is returning to the economy, shares in Britain's biggest blue chip companies went through the 7,000 barrier for the first time. The FTSE 100 index of leading shares rose 60.19 points to 7022.51, giving a confidence boost to millions of savers and people with pensions. All smiles: George Osborne, at Old Trafford today, received a treble boost - as hares hit a record high, government borrowing tumbled, and the Tories saw a modest 'Budget bounce' in the polls . Taking it in: The Chancellor, with former England and Manchester United midfielder Sir Bobby Charlton, can take satisfaction from a YouGov Poll that showed the Budget had been well received by voters . The Chancellor was also cheered by a YouGov poll showing Wednesday's Budget has gone down well with voters. The survey gave the Tories a two-point lead over Labour – reversing a one-point Labour lead in a similar poll carried out just before the Budget. It put the Conservatives on 35 points, with Labour on 33. There was further good news for the Conservatives when official figures revealed that government borrowing fell by a third in February to £6.9billion, £3.5billion lower than it was in February last year, according to the Office for National Statistics. Annual borrowing for the year to February stood at £81.8billion, 9.7 per cent lower than last year, leaving the Chancellor well on course to meet his updated target for cutting the huge deficit left by Labour. However the ONS was also forced to revise up the national debt after admitting an embarrassing £5.5billion miscalculation over the Government's bailed-out bank assets. In safe hands: Official figures revealed that government borrowing fell by a third in February to £6.9billion, £3.5billion lower than it was in February last year . Mr Osborne also went on the offensive, publishing Treasury figures which suggest Labour would borrow a staggering £138billion more than the Tories if they seize power in May. He told the Federation of Small Businesses conference in Birmingham that Labour's plans were a 'clear and present danger' to the economy. He later told LBC radio that – unlike Labour – the Tories would start to pay down Britain's £1.5trillion national debt. Pushing forward: Mr Osborne told the Federation of Small Businesses conference in Birmingham that Labour's plans were a 'clear and present danger' to the economy . He said: 'It sounds like an abstract concept, the national debt. But it means this country has to spend billions on interest repayments that could be spent on services like the NHS – and it harms growth. If the Labour Party get in then the national debt will start to rise again. We would be sliding back into economic chaos.' Yesterday marked the first time Britain's index of blue chip companies has breached 7,000 points since it was launched on January 3, 1984. This is good

Summary: Shares in UK's biggest blue chip companies through 7,000 for first time . FTSE 100 index of leading shares increased 60.19 points to 7022.51 . YouGov poll shows Wednesday's Budget has gone down well with voters . Tories also revealed that government borrowing fell by a third in February .


The burned metal and mangled electronics in these images could belong to the first American aircraft to go down in Syria since the U.S. began airstrikes on ISIS inside the country. U.S. officials said military controllers lost contact with the MQ-1 Predator drone at around 9.40am GMT yesterday over north-west Syria. Syrian state media claimed the country's air defence units shot down a U.S. surveillance aircraft in the same area. Pictures from the alleged crash site show men in military gear posing with the wreckage, a building severely damaged by a possible falling part and electronic hardware belonging to the company that makes the MQ-1. Scroll down for video . Wreckage: New images show what could be the wreckage of the MQ-1 Predator drone that U.S. reported missing over north-west Syria on Tuesday morning . Remnants: Pictures from the site showed men in military fatigues posing next to what is believed to be the crashed drone - after Syrian state media claimed the country's air defences shot it down . Historic: If this wreckage is confirmed to be the MQ-1, it would be the first American aircraft to go down in Syria since the U.S. began airstrikes on ISIS in the country . Evidence: Hardware pictured at the site featured the logo of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc - the company that manufactures the Predator drone . Damge: Images believed to be from the crash site in Latakia, north-west Syria also suggest part of the drone crashed into a residential building . Battle: The coastal city is believed to be a stronghold of President Bashar Al-Assad whose regime is fighting a bitter civil war against rebels and Islamic State militants . Attack: Even though U.S. officials confirmed losing contact with the MQ-1 drone on Tuesday morning, they would not confirm if it was brought down deliberately . The images are thought to be from the coastal city of Latakia - a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad whose regime is still fighting a bitter civil war against Islamic State militants. Two charred panels recovered from the crash bear the logo of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc - the company who produce the MQ-1 drone. The company is a leading manufacturer of both unmanned aircraft, military radars and surveillance systems. Speaking anonymously, the American official would not say whether it was shot down deliberately but the Pentagon is trying to determine why operators lost control of the drone. But Syria's SANA news agency claimed that 'Syrian air defences brought down a hostile U.S. surveillance plane in northern Latakia,' without giving further details. State television broadcast footage of the wreckage and men in military fatigues could be seen loading the debris - which included wheels and electronics - into the back of a truck. If confirmed, it would be the first American aircraft to crash in Syrian territory since it expanded the aerial campaign against Islamic Sate in the country back in September. U.S. officials have previously described Syrian skies as relatively passive - noting the Syrian government has not taken aim at Coalition aircraft

Summary: Contact was lost with MQ-1 Predator drone over north-west Syria yesterday . U.S. officials wouldn't say if unmanned plane was brought down deliberately . But Syrian state media claims country's air defence units shot down aircraft . Pictures believed to be from crash site showed burned remnants from drone . Electronic hardware pictured belonged to the company who make the MQ-1 . Part of drone appears to have crashed into and damaged residential building . Men in military gear were pictured posing next to and inspecting the debris .


While Liverpool players are determined to give Steven Gerrard a perfect send off to his Anfield career by winning the FA Cup, there is a growing confidence within the camp there will be life after the iconic captain. Liverpool have won all six of the games that Gerrard has missed with a hamstring injury and the 3-4-3 formation used by Brendan Rodgers has made them look more like the vibrant side that chased Manchester City for the Premier League title last season. They have gone from mid-table to genuine Champions League hopefuls as a result. Steven Gerrard has been back in training ahead of Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final against Blackburn . Liverpool have won all six of the games that captain Gerrard has missed with a hamstring injury . Liverpool full back Alberto Moreno (right) believes the team can win the FA Cup for departing skipper Gerrard . Gerrard is in contention to return for Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Blackburn Rovers but may find it hard to force his way back into the starting line-up. This season's FA Cup final takes place on his 35th birthday and would be his final match for the club before he joins LA Galaxy. 'It's always sad when someone is injured, you don't wish that on anybody. But I think it is good that we have proved we can succeed without Steven,' said Alberto Moreno, a £12million summer signing from Sevilla and a key member of the new-look side Rodgers is trying to assemble. 'We've moved up the table and been winning matches. It shows that within this squad there are some top, top players to replace even the likes of Steven Gerrard,' said Moreno, a left-back who has been pushed further forward into midfield in recent weeks. 'Whoever is injured, the player who comes into replace them puts themself on the line for the Liverpool cause. The morale and dynamic of the group has been very good. We're playing well and we've proved we can carry on without him. 'I think the new system we are playing has helped us intensify our play even more. It allows us to get lots of bodies forward when we are attacking, but we are safe in the knowledge of having three centre-backs covering as well as the two deep-lying midfielders. 'If we need to lend a hand as well, the wing-backs you can call them, we can drop back and support as well as get forward and support the attack. 'You have to point to the fact we have picked up a lot of victories and points since the system changed, and I guess it does allow us to be a little bit more intense. But it wasn't as if we weren't trying to play with intensity before, we were just inconsistent and dropped points we shouldn't have done.' Of course, Moreno is not dismissing the contribution of Gerrard to Liverpool over the years, and is using the captain's impending departure as an extra incentive to lift a trophy. Fresh from Sevilla, where he won the Europa

Summary: Alberto Moreno wants to win the FA Cup for departing Steven Gerrard . Liverpool captain Gerrard missed the last six games with injury . He could return for the FA Cup quarter-final v Blackburn on Sunday .


Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Graeme Dott 4-1 to progress to the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix in Llandudno, but called his performance 'diabolical'. The 39-year-old did not reach the heights he is capable of, but was still more than good enough to get past the Scot - the man he beat to win the second of his five World Championships in 2008. Ronnie O'Sullivan was in no mood to pat himself on the back after beating Graeme Dott . Neither man made a break of three figures and O'Sullivan missed a handful of easy-looking shots, but Dott was unable to punish him, most notably in the fourth when he missed a green off the spot as he tried to clear to level at 2-2. O'Sullivan made him pay, but was in no mood to pat himself on the back. 'Graeme has had a good tournament, been consistent and is always a tough match,' O'Sullivan told ITV4. 'We both played poorly, I felt nervous for some reason and couldn't see the wood for the trees. It was strange, one of those evenings and it was lucky Graeme played as badly as me. 'I was sitting there thinking of how good Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis were and they started twitching, and thought 'is this my time?'. I missed so many balls, it was diabolical. Martin Gould beat Peter Ebdon 4-2 to book a place in the last four in Llandudno . 'I'm just relieved, tomorrow is another day, but you want to build momentum as this stage of a tournament.' Earlier in the day, Martin Gould beat Peter Ebdon to ensure O'Sullivan would avoid a collision course with his old nemesis. He called the veteran, a man who has tormented him in the past, 'Peter f****** Ebdon' in a newspaper interview this week, but Ebdon was dispatched 4-2. O'Sullivan will face Stuart Bingham in the last four after he beat Mark Davis 4-0 in a low-scoring affair.

Summary: Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Graeme Dott 4-1 to progress to the semi-finals . O'Sullivan will now face Stuart Bingham in the last four in Llandudno .


A 79-year-old man has been given five years probation for filming a teenage German male exchange student with a secret camera hidden in a clock. Lloyd Lindquist of Leesburg, Florida, pleaded guilty to video voyeurism on Friday as part of a plea deal which also prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with minors. The host was arrested last after the youngster, who was attending Tavares High School, told police he found a device hidden in his bathroom clock. Lloyd Lindquist of Leesburg, Florida, pleaded guilty to video voyeurism on Friday as part of a plea deal which also prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with minors . On closer inspection, he then discovered a USB port and memory card attached to the device. The student had been living with Lindquist since August 2013, but didn't find the camera until May 2014. The boy searched for the hidden gadget after noticing Lindquist had searched for 'spy cameras' on his browsing history. Scott Herman, an attorney for Linduist, told the Orlando Sentinel: 'In the end, it was a difficult decision for Lloyd to enter a plea. 'In my opinion, the evidence against him was not nearly as lewd as the initial report made it out to be.' The teenager's mother has also started a civil suit against Lindquist, and is seeking $15,000 in damages. It states the boy had an 'expectation of privacy' and was left severely emotionally distressed as a result. The host was arrested last after the youngster, who was attending Tavares High School, told police he found a device hidden in his bathroom clock .

Summary: Lloyd Lindquist of Leesburg pleaded guilty to voyeurism on Friday . Has been prohibited from having unsupervised contact with minors . Was caught out by a teenager attending Tavares High School . Student found the camera in May 2014. He moved in nine months earlier .


Lawsuit: The family of 13-year-old Jahi McMath (pictured) are suing the hospital where she went brain dead after a routine surgery in December 2013 . The family of a 13-year-old girl who was declared brain-dead after her sleep apnea operation went awry filed a medical malpractice lawsuit on Tuesday detailing the emotional, chaotic hospital drama that included a court battle over ending life support. Jahi McMath's family is seeking unspecified damages from UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland in the case filed in Alameda County Superior Court. They claim the hospital botched Jahi's operation on December 9, 2013; didn't respond properly and promptly to dramatic signs of post-operative distress; and badgered the family to end life support and donate Jahi's organs, even though her heart kept beating. Jahi was declared brain-dead on December 12, 2013, after three different medical experts agreed the teen showed no brain activity. During a court fight, the hospital kept Jahi on life support long enough for the family to move her to an undisclosed facility in New Jersey, which allows families to reject a declaration of brain death on religious grounds and lets patients remain connected to ventilators. She remains at the facility. The hospital declined to comment on the lawsuit. 'Our hearts go out to the McMath family,' hospital spokeswoman Melinda Krigel said. 'It is our policy not to comment on pending litigation.' The lawsuit alleges that the hospital's first misstep was recommending a 'complex and risky' operation to cure Jahi's sleep apnea rather than first trying a safer treatment. Then, during the surgery, a doctor noted that Jahi had a condition that could result in post-operative bleeding but failed to notify nurses and others responsible for her care after surgery, the suit states. Jahi's parents say they were given conflicting advice shortly after surgery when they reported their daughter was coughing up blood. Left behind: McMath's family is suing the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland for unspecified damages. Pictured above, Marvin and McMath's mother Nailah Winkfield outside the hospital on January 1, 2014 . Complaint: During a court fight, the hospital (seen above on January 2, 2014) kept Jahi on life support long enough for the family to move her to an undisclosed facility in New Jersey, which allows families to reject a declaration of brain death on religious grounds and lets patients remain connected to ventilators. She remains at the facility. One nurse gave them a suction device to clear blood from Jahi's mouth, and another nurse told the parents not to suction the blood, according to the lawsuit. Nurses and doctors are accused of failing to react quickly enough to the bleeding, which the lawsuit says led to Jahi going into cardiac arrest and suffering brain death. The family alleges that hospital administrators failed to explain what happened to Jahi, and that that Dr. David Duran, the hospital's pediatric chief, slammed his fist on a table and said, ''what is it that you don't understand? She is dead, dead, dead, dead.''

Summary: Jahi McMath was declared brain-dead after a surgery to fix her sleep apneat a the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland . Her family is now suing the hospital for unspecified damages . The claim doctors botched operation by not responding properly to signs of the young girl's distress . The family had McMath transferred to a undisclosed facility in New Jersey where she remains on life support .


Incredible before and after images have revealed a fresh lunar scar created by the biggest explosion ever recorded on the moon's surface. The moon is pelted with cosmic debris all the time, but this relatively recent crater was created by an object the size of a small boulder. Scientists watched the object explode as it hit the surface in Mare Imbrium creating a flash of light 10 times as bright as anything ever recorded on the moon before. Scroll down for video . Incredible before (left) and after (right) images reveal a fresh lunar scar created by the biggest ever explosion recorded on the moon surface. Slide the middle bar to see how the moon's surface changed after impact . When a meteoroid strikes the moon, a large portion of the impact energy goes into heat and excavating a crater. However, part of it also goes into generating visible light, which results in a brilliant flash at the point of impact. The images reveal intricate details of the resulting impact crater and could help scientists learn more about how craters form. The brightest flash occurred on March 17, 2013 with coordinates 20.6°N, 336.1°E. The team predicted the crater's size based on the energy, and then eagerly awaited Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera;s next pass over the location to confirm their calculations. Being able to get observations before, during and after the impact is a valuable opportunity to understand impact events better. Four different mages of a crater formed on the moon, March 17, 2013; each scene is 1837ft (560 metres) wide. The brightest flash occurred on March 17, 2013 with coordinates 20.6°N, 336.1°E . Comparing the actual size of the crater to the brightness of the flash helps validate impact models. The crater itself is small, measuring 61.7ft (18.8 metres) in diameter, but its influence is large; debris excavated by the sudden release of energy flew for hundreds of metres. More than 200 related surface changes up to 19 miles (30km) away were noted. Scientists could be closer to finding water on the moon - a discovery that could help create rocket fuel and breathable air for future colonies. Using data from the Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter's Lend tool, Nasa scientists have been mapping the hydrogen levels across the moon craggy deposits. And they've found surprisingly higher levels of hydrogen in a very specific area; the slopes of craters in the moon's southern hemisphere facing the South Pole. These slopes could be mankind's best hope finding drinkable water on the lunar surface, they claim. Hydrogen could be found as either hydroxol - which is a single atom bound with a single oxygen atom - or it may be two hydrogen atoms bound with oxygen. Scientists believe lunar water could be used for drinking or its components – hydrogen and oxygen – may be used to manufacture rocket fuel or even breathable air. Not only did the LROC images reveal intricate details of ejecta distribution, but they also offered a valuable opportunity to study the structure of the top meter of the regolith. Regolith is

Summary: Nasa watched a boulder-sized object explode on March 17 2013 . Its flash was 10 times as bright as anything ever recorded on moon . Resulting crater in Mare Imbrium is 61.7ft (18.8 metres) in diameter .


A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old cyclist who was stabbed to death in a street attack. Alan Cartwright was attacked as he rode along the Caledonian Road in Islington, north London with friends last Friday night. Police have since charged Joshua Williams with murder and conspiracy to rob and the 18-year-old, of north London, will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' court tomorrow. A teenager has been charged with the murder of 15-year-old cyclist Alan Cartwright (pictured) who was stabbed to death in a street attack . The teenager has been described as a someone who 'wouldn't hurt a fly' and well-known in the area in north London . An 18-year-old man remains in custody and a 17-year-old boy and a 21-year-old man - both arrested in relation to the incident - have been bailed. Alan, a pupil at Holloway High School, was wearing a blue body warmer and grey jumper at the front of his group of friends moments before he was attacked at about 7.30pm. The teenager was declared dead at the scene on the Caledonian Road . Just days ago Alan's mother Michelle made an emotional appeal for information about her son's death. Alan’s mother and sister described the Army cadet and Celtic and Arsenal fan as a 'joker' who loved bikes and never caused any trouble. The teenager was declared dead at the scene on the Caledonian Road in North London . Alan's mother Michelle Watson, left and his sister Cherrie Smith, right, appealed for witnesses to speak out . Alan Cartwright, pictured, was stabbed as he cycled along Caledonian Road on Friday and died in hospital . Fighting back tears, Alan’s mother Michelle Watson, 39, said: 'He always made you laugh about anything and everything. He was just the funny one out of his friends.' She had earlier led an emotional tribute to her son on Facebook writing: 'Our baby boy xxxxxxx xxxxxxx x xxxxxxx RIP we love you always.' After his death, friends took to Twitter to pay tribute to Alan, known by the nickname Little Al. The teenager’s sister, Cherrie Smith, 21, broke down when she spoke of him not being there when she gets married. She had organised a candlelit vigil for her brother on Saturday night, near to the spot where he died. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Joshua Williams, 18, has been charged with the murder of Alan Cartwright . Williams, of north London, has also been charged with conspiracy to rob . An 18-year-old man remains in custody following Alan's death last Friday . A 17-year-old boy and a 21-year-old man have been bailed, detectives say . Alan was attacked on Caledonian Road in north London last Friday night .


No stranger to courting controversy, Rush Limbaugh has suggested rapper Kanye West would have a hit record if he recorded the same racist chant that cost the SAE fraternity its University of Oklahoma house. Speaking about Sigma Alpha Epsilon's slurs on Wednesday's show, Limbaugh dragged the Grammy-winning rapper into his monologue and claimed hip-hop shared the blame for capitalizing on the N-word in so many lyrics. 'If this had been a song by Kim Kardashian's husband, and they'd sung this song at the Grammys, this would be a hit. Can we all agree with that?' he asked. Rush Limbaugh believes a racist chant that cost a fraternity its University of Oklahoma campus house 'would be a hit' if it was a Kanye West record . Limbaugh told his audience: 'If this had been a song by Kim Kardashian's husband, and they'd sung this song at the Grammys, this would be a hit. Can we all agree with that?' As The Daily News notes, Limbaugh's rant came after mentioning MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski's controversial Twitter post that wondered if the fraternity had learned the word from listening to hip-hop. 'I'm telling you that this stuff gets awards and the people that sing it are portrayed as American royalty in terms of celebrity. You can't deny that,' Limbaugh said. But on Twitter few thought Rush was right. '...sickened by Joe Scarborough and Rush Limbaugh thinking hip-hop the cause of already-racist frat boys,' wrote Twitter user Terry McCarty in Los Angeles. 'WE DON’T EVEN LIKE KANYE RIGHT NOW SO WHAT ARE YOU SAYING,' joked blogger Xavier D'Leau. Twitter users mocked Rush's claim after the show aired . Some were even outraged over his insinuation . As news broke of the Oklahoma University SAE freshman chanting 'there will never be a n***** in SAE' on a bus from the campus in Norman to the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, the university's president David Boren closed the campus fraternity. Following a swift investigation, he expelled the two ringleaders behind the song and said: 'I have emphasized that there is zero tolerance for this kind of threatening racist behavior at the University of Oklahoma. I hope that the entire nation will join us in having zero tolerance of such racism when it raises its ugly head in other situations across our country.' Privately educated freshman Parker Rice, 19, and his sophomore friend Levi Pettit, 20, both from Dallas, expressed regret in the respective apologies as they accepted the expulsion but refused to explain who taught them the racist chant.

Summary: Radio host said argued frat members head the N-word more on hip-hop songs than anywhere else . 'If this had been a song by Kim Kardashian's husband, and they'd sung this song at the Grammys, this would be a hit. Can we all agree with that?' he asked . Statement comes after SAE fraternity loses its University of Oklahoma campus house over racist chant caught on video .


An Australian blogger hit back at trolls when she became the target of online abuse and vilification after she said she wasn’t crazy about a popular kitchen appliance. Lana Hirschowitz posted a ‘light-hearted’ article on her blog,Sharpest Pencil, which explained her experience using a Thermomix, a $2,000 ‘do-it-all’ kitchen appliance which has a legion of dedicated ‘cult’ followers. Scroll down for video . Blogger Lana Hirschowitz felt the wrath of an online ‘cult’ after she dared to speak out against the all-in-one kitchen appliance . The article went viral and became the topic of contentious debate which resulted in a storm of criticism for Ms Hiroschowitz, which interestingly she predicted in the opening of her article. ‘I’m almost scared to write this post. I feel like I am talking out against the cult. 'I worry that I’ll be ostracized like a leper from a community that prays before the Thermomix, but I’m taking the chance,’ she added. Ms Hirschowitz's article didn't offer any particularly harsh criticisms of the Thermomix, in fact, she even acknowledged that the appliance was ‘great at what it does.’ Her gripe was that, unlike the swarm of devoted fans, she didn’t find the appliance ‘life changing.’ Ms Hirschowitz said she was left 'teary' after being called a 'scammer' and a 'poor little rich girl' The Thermomix community have a large group of vocal online followers who didn’t take her comments lightly. Ms Hirschowitz became the target of an online attack which brought her integrity into question. She was labelled a ‘scammer’ and a ‘poor little rich girl’, some posters even saying she was using the blog post to obtain a free Nutribullet. The Thermomix is known to have dedicated band of followers who have been labelled as a 'cult' In a Youtube video she posted on Monday with Kerri Sackville she said she was brought to tears after reading the comments and condemned those who personally attack others online for merely expressing an opinion. ‘I just want to write my opinion and not be vilified for it.’ ‘It’s just an appliance.’ she added. Ms Hirschowitz took to Twitter to defend herself and those who have been attacked online for simply expressing their opinion . The critics soon became the criticised as commenters on social media started to turn on the ‘Thermomix hate brigade’ Some bloggers apologised and even back peadled claiming they ‘got a little over excited’ and’ should stay away from the news in the future.’ The Thermomix has a dedicated legion of food blog followers who started posting hate instead of recipes . In a show of defiance Ms Hirschowitz posted a picture to Twitter on Monday of her happily cooking a laksa without the assistance of the Thermomix, instead she used a run of the mill pot. #thermogate ended with Ms Hirschowitz posting a photo of her happily cooking without the Thermomix . This wasn’t the first instance the Thermomix came under public scrutiny with social media backlash after a new model was released in Australia without 'appropriate warning.' Customers said they felt duped after

Summary: Lana Hirschowitz wrote an article about a kitchen appliance the Thermomix . She claimed the popular appliance wasn't 'life changing' The 'cult' appliance has an army of loyal fans who attacked Ms Hirschowitz . She hit back on social media saying she has the right to have an opinion . ‘I just want to write my opinion and not be vilified for it.’


Could you work with your mother every day? One Exeter University student did just that - ditching a degree in German and Philosophy to come and work in his mum's cafe. Rowan Joyce, 52, runs the South Street Coffee and Ice Cream Shop in Isleworth, Middlesex, with her son Tom. Tom, 24, started working at the business while on a summer holiday from Exeter University and enjoyed the role so much that he packed in his course and became joint manager of the store, taking control of the ice cream-making side of the business. Rowan Joyce (left) displays some of her home baked cakes, while Tom shows off his ice cream (right) Rowan tells FEMAIL in her own words why she thinks her son made the right decision and explains how they haven't looked back since... She says: Every middle class Mum wants her child to go to university and when Tom got a place to read German and Philosophy at Exeter I was thrilled. 'I've got two degrees myself and though they haven't done me a bit of good in the workplace I had fun getting them and the one I got from the OU while I was at home bringing up the kids kept me sane and my brain ticking over when I was immersed in child rearing. 'My jobs have always been low pay and hands on practical, mostly retail management and estate agency. Tom and Rowan . 'I figured with Tom if the worst came to the worst the language would always come in useful and he could get a job as an air steward! (Yes, I had a brief spell as an air hostess myself) 'We opened South Street on an absolute shoe string and as Tom was home for Easter from Exeter I employed him to help scrub floors, scrape walls, paint, paper and clean. 'It was hard, boring, work and Tom was not the best employee, he tended to get bored easily or give up if things got difficult. 'I was paying him a wage so technically he should have done as he was told but if it's your kid it's not always as easy as all that: you have to maintain the relationship no matter what and you can't sack them! 'A year on and the business was going well, having worked in retail management I was used to handling staff but I was surprised to find that staffing was turning into my biggest headache. 'Maybe I'm naive and too willing to trust but I found myself being ripped off, cheated and lied to. 'I was paying above minimum wage, providing paid sickness and holidays, treating my staff with consideration and respect. 'But I was discovering that they were opening late and closing early when I wasn't there, claiming for hours they hadn't worked, taking days off sick when they were perfectly well and sitting around on their phones or the work laptop when I was paying them to work. 'By August of that summer it was time to bite the bullet and sack

Summary: Rowan Joyce, 52, runs South Street Coffee Shop in Isleworth, Middlesex . Her son Tom, 24, enjoyed working at the shop so much he quit university . The pair now run the business together .


Jackie McNamara rounded on the Hampden officials for costing his side the chance of League Cup glory against Celtic. Referee Bobby Madden made two huge calls against Dundee United when, first of all, he denied Ryan Dow a first-half penalty following a nudge in the back by Parkhead skipper Scott Brown. The whistler then instantly dismissed Tannadice captain Sean Dillon for a dangerous tackle on Emilio Izaguirre in 56 minutes, thus ending any hopes of a United comeback. Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara was furious that his side were not awarded a penalty on Sunday . ‘I feel frustrated and disappointed,’ said McNamara. ‘But I’m proud of how the players responded. ‘I thought a lot of things went against us today. We stuck to the task and went right to the end, despite the disappointments and setbacks in the game. ‘Decisions didn’t go for us and certain other things didn’t go for us. I can’t fault the lads for their effort and commitment. ‘I feel we should have had a penalty. It looked like a penalty, I’d like to see it again. The referee was very slow to make a decision, or not make a decision. But in Celtic’s case, he was very quick to point to the spot. ‘I’d like to see the challenge again that caused the damage to Sean Dillon’s leg. Celtic ended up getting a throw-in from it. Sean has got a bad gash on his shin. I’d like to see the incident again, to see if it was a fair one. Dundee United's captain Sean Dillon is sent off by referee Bobby Madden for a tackle on Emilio Izaguirre . ‘For the red card, Sean has given the referee a real decision to make. It was his momentum and pace, I don’t think he has gone in to cause damage. But he’s given the ref a decision to make and we know what happened.’ United midfielder John Rankin, meanwhile, accused Celtic of piling pressure on to Madden ahead of Sunday’s showpiece occasion. Following the stormy Scottish Cup draw at Tannadice, Celtic manager Ronny Deila had accused United youngster Aidan Connolly of a ‘blatant’ dive to win a spot-kick. That was then repeated by Brown, who also pointed the finger at Nadir Ciftci over a kick that struck him on the head. Anthony Stokes further spoke out by expressing his bemusement that Connolly hadn’t been retrospectively punished. ‘I think it did influence things,’ said Rankin. ‘It put pressure on the officials and I don’t think it’s merited. Ryan Dow was denied a first-half penalty following a nudge in the back by Parkhead skipper Scott Brown . ‘The officials’ jobs are hard enough without putting pressure on them. They’re under scrutiny. ‘You saw it last week with us going down to nine men and people questioning the decisions made then. ‘There has been a lot of pressure put on Bobby Madden and his three officials this weekend with what they’ve been saying in the press this week. ‘I don’t think that’s merited and it doesn’t help. But at the

Summary: Ronny Deila's Celtic side won their 15th Scottish League Cup . Kris Commons and James Forrest scored as Celtic prevailed 2-0 . Dundee United captain Sean Dillon sent off for late a late challenge on Celtic defender Emilio Izaguirre .


It is a traditional ceremony to welcome the beginning of spring, so it seems only appropriate that these Spanish women and girls wear floral dresses for the occasion. The ladies of the city of Valencia dress up in their finest outfits and cover their hair to honour the Virgin Mary as part of the five-day celebration. The event, showcasing the beautifully-dressed 'Falleras', forms part of the Fallas festival - a five day and night continues party and celebration held in commemoration of Saint Joseph in Valencia. 'Falleras' prepare to present flowers to the Virgin Mary . Offering Of The Flowers parade in the Spanish city of Valencia . Children are encouraged to wear traditional Spanish dress and come together to offer flowers to the Virgin Mary . Locals parade from their respective districts to the Plaza de la Virgin in order to make an offering of flowers to Our Lady of the Forsaken, the Patron Saint of Valencia . An emotional 'Fallera' prepares to present flowers to the Virgin Mary . Offering Of The Flowers parade . Locals parade from their respective districts to the Plaza de la Virgin in order to make an offering of flowers to Our Lady of the Forsaken, the Patron Saint of Valencia. With all of the bunches of flowers given by the falleras to the Virgin, an impressive 15 metre-high tapestry is formed on the main façade of the Basilica and a mantle is made for the Virgin. The timing of the events is fixed and they fall on the same date every year, though there has been discussion about holding some events on the weekend preceding the Falles, to take greater advantage of the tourist potential of the festival or changing the end date in years where it is due to occur in midweek. Women, or Fallera as they are called, dress in traditional costume bring flowers to decorate a giant wooden figure of the Virgin Mary . The Offering of the Flowers forms part of the five day and night celebration held in commemoration of Saint Joseph . With all of the bunches of flowers given by the falleras to the Virgin, an impressive 15 metre-high tapestry is formed on the main façade of the Basilica . Fireworks, singing, dancing and music-playing are a constant theme of the celebration. The locals say that everything that is bad is burnt, and reborn fresh for spring. Each neighbourhood of the city is required to produce a 'falla' - a wooden sculpture that is eventually burnt. There are different speculations regarding the origin of the Falles festival. One suggests that the Falles started in the Middle Ages, when artisans disposed of the broken artifacts and pieces of wood they saved during the winter by burning them to celebrate the spring equinox. Valencian carpenters used planks of wood called parots to hang their candles on during the winter, as these were needed to provide light to work by. With the coming of the spring, they were no longer necessary, so they were burned. Over time, and with the

Summary: The special ceremony is part of the five-day celebration locals take part in to welcome in the spring season . Locals parade to the Plaza de la Virgin in order to make an offering of flowers to Our Lady of the Forsaken . A 15 metre-high tapestry is formed on the main façade of the Basilica and a mantle is made for the Virgin .


A lovesick American teenager almost died after getting drunk and nearly drowning in a river when he was dumped by a young Chinese woman he flew 7000 miles to visit. The 18-year-old, who was only named by his surname Pratt in Chinese media, had travelled from his home state of Ohio across to Jiangshan, a city in Zhejiang province in China, after becoming infatuated with a young woman he had met online. But after getting the cold shoulder from his online ladylove when he turned up, he started drinking and was found suffering from hypothermia and unconscious on the staircase leading down into the Xu River. Scroll down for video . A lovesick American teenager (pictured) almost died after getting drunk and nearly drowning in a river when he was dumped by a young Chinese woman he flew 7000 miles to visit . The teen had met the girl online and promised that he would visit her. After getting the cold shoulder when he turned up, Pratt drank himself unconscious and was found on steps leading down into the Xu River . A spokesman from the Cheng Bei Police Station quoted on Qianjiang TV said: 'He was unconscious and lying in a pool of his own vomit. It looks as if he might have fallen in the water at some stage as his clothes and shoes were soaked. To be honest he was so inebriated, he could easily have drowned. It was only a short distance to the water.' Pratt was taken to a local hospital and after regaining consciousness discovered that he had also managed to lose all of his money meaning he could no longer pay for his hotel room. However after hearing about his hard luck story, the hotel manager decided to let the teenager have the room for free. He admitted to police that he did not know the girl's real name, only her online pseudonym which was Xiaoqian, and he also admitted he had only started talking to her this year. Because she had perfect English and great photographs, he had fallen head over heels in love and had promised to come and visit her. Homeward bound: The American teenager, known only as Pratt, survived his brush with death and is now returning to the United States according to the Chinese . Pratt is pictured here in hospital recovering from his ordeal . Police said it appears the young woman may not have taken him seriously until he suddenly turned up in Xiamen, in Fujian Province, and then went to Jiangshan to meet the girl. Detectives confirmed from his mobile phone that he did try to ring her several times, after which he was told to leave her alone – and his number was blocked. Depressed about the rejection, Pratt had started drinking and was last seen cursing and staggering near Xu River, where he was found passed out later that night. Police tracked the young woman down, but she again refused to meet him despite hearing about the fact that he had almost died. A police

Summary: Lovesick US teen travelled from Ohio to Jiangshan, China, to meet the girl . Chinese media only published the 18-year-old's surname - Pratt . After she rejected him he went on a drinking binge but nearly drowned . He was taken to hospital after being found unconscious near Xu River .


West Brom are working with police to identify supporters seen in a video appearing to let off fire extinguishers and throwing objects inside Villa Park during Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Aston Villa. The match, which Tim Sherwood's side won 2-0 to secure a place in the semi-final of the competition, was marred by supporter disturbances before, during and after the encounter. 'We are aware of the video footage and are working with police and the club's own security personnel to identify the culprits, who will face appropriate action,' a West Brom spokesman said on Monday. West Brom are working with police after footage emerged of supporters appearing to let off fire extinguishers . A supporter is covered in the foam from a fire extinguisher at Villa Park on Saturday . Objects appear to be thrown about by the supporters who are in the video . The ground appears to be covered in foam from the spraying of fire extinguishers . Trouble flared before, during and after the Villa Park showdown, including the pitch invasion . Aston Villa fans celebrated by racing on to the pitch following their 2-0 victory over West Brom at Villa Park . Aston Villa have not commented on the footage. The two-and-a-half minute long video shows supporters appearing to spray foam from fire extinguishers over each other and throwing what seems to be an empty bin around in the food and drink area inside the stand. The FA announced earlier on Monday it has contacted both clubs for their observations in relation to the crowd incidents and is also liasing with West Midlands police. The FA announced on Monday it has contacted both clubs, asking for their observations . Supporters managed to get on to the pitch to celebrate Scott Sinclair scoring Villa's second goal . Fabian Delph celebrates scoring Villa's opening goal in the FA Cup victory over West Brom . Fans ran onto the pitch before full time and seats were thrown from the North Stand, where the away fans were situated. West Brom manager Tony Pulis has already been quick to condemn the scenes, calling for any supporters who are found guilty of throwing seats to receive lifetime bans.

Summary: Aston Villa's FA Cup victory over West Brom was marred by crowd trouble . New footage has emerged of West Brom fans in a disturbance at Villa Park . Fire extinguishers are let off and bins are thrown around inside the stand .


It's one of the most common schemes tourists encounter when they visit Paris, with plenty of guides and websites warning holidaymakers to turn and walk away. Filmed in the tourist-heavy area along the river Seine in Paris, this footage shows a woman trying to pressure a holidaymaker into signing a petition, without explaining why or what it is for. The woman in the video approaches the videographer, asking if he speaks English before holding out a pen and encouraging him to sign the paper she’s holding. The footage shows a woman trying to pressure a man into signing a petition, without explaining what it is for . ‘What is it?’ the man asks, while recording the interaction. She continues to push the paper toward him, getting visibly upset when the man continues to question what exactly it is that she’s asking him to sign. She pushes the pen toward him several more times, despite the man’s protests, before giving up and stalking off angrily. According to the video maker, tourists are targeted by people on the street, who urge them to sign petitions and then demand they make a ‘donation’ to the organisation. ‘The problem is that there’s no organisation behind the petition,’ the man wrote online. The filmer is approached by a woman, asking him to sign a petition for an unknown organisation . When he asks for more information, including what the petition is for, the woman gets visibly agitated . ‘Any money "donated" goes straight into the pockets of the scammers, or worse yet, into the pockets of their over-bosses, typically found in certain Roma communities.’ The French capital launched a 26-point anti-crime strategy in autumn last year and brought in police officers from other European countries to beef up security at top attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre. With about 30 million visitors a year, Paris police brought in reinforcements from Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Romania to help to patrol areas visited by tourists. It appears the plan is paying off as police announced this week that violent thefts against tourists from China, who are frequent targets for the City of Love’s criminals, have dropped by 25 per cent in 2014 compared to the same nine-month period in 2013. The petition can also be used as a distraction tactic while a partner pickpockets the tourists’ wallets or purses. ‘When in Paris, do not sign petitions,’ the man warns. ‘Ignore these individuals.’ The man also warns visitors that the scammers typically first ask if you speak English so that they can ascertain whether you’re a tourist, as opposed to a French-speaking local. Earlier this month the Chinese embassy in Paris urged tourists to stay off commuter trains that run between central Paris and France's Charles de Gaulle Airport. According to officials, there have been an unusually high number of robberies on the RER B trains since February. The RER service has long had a reputation for being a crime hotspot, but, thankfully, according to the Paris police, tourist muggings are down

Summary: In heavy-traffic areas, like along the river Seine, scammers prey on tourists . Often use a tactic of asking tourists to sign petitions for fake organisations . One man recorded his entire interaction, angering the scammer immensely .


Luis Figo and Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, two of the four challengers for the FIFA presidency, have quickly supported the joint BBC and Sky initiative of a live TV debate. Figo, a former world footballer of the year, said: ‘The fans deserve to know what the candidates offer for the future.’ But the project is doomed because Sepp Blatter’s reply, after he returns from a trip to Paraguay this week, will be to turn down the request. Luis Figo backed BBC and Sky's initiative of a live TV debate for the FIFA presidential candidates . FIFA president Sepp Blatter, speaking to the media after the International Football Association Board (IFAB) meeting in Belfast last week, is likely to turn down the joint BBC and Sky initiative . The FA want to send two Great Britain football teams to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics but a row has broken out with other home nations even before the qualification process starts. FA technical director Dan Ashworth and England Under 21 manager Gareth Southgate want young England players to gain tournament experience. Their view has the backing of chairman Greg Dyke, leading to the FA changing their mind about sending only a women’s side — if any — to Brazil. The FA’s departing general secretary Alex Horne wrote to the other three countries on his last day in office at Wembley informing them that it was now their intention to enter both Olympic football competitions. FA chairman Greg Dyke has backed the idea of sending both a men's and women's team to Rio . England Under 21 manager Gareth Southgate wants young England players to gain tournament experience . However, the manner of the FA taking the lead on raising the teams infuriated Wales, especially, and Northern Ireland, leading to a stormy meeting between officials at the IFAB summit in Belfast last Friday. Scotland were less concerned because of their long, unequivocal opposition to the GB football format, which they see as a threat to their independence within FIFA. The main sensitivity with the Welsh and the Irish was why the FA had the divine right to be the national association with the football seat on the British Olympic Association since its inception in 1905. Wales are also upset about the FA reneging — owing to a rules change — on a gentlemen’s agreement over the rotation of the British vice-president seat on FIFA executive committee. FA technical director Dan Ashworth, pictured talking to Roy Hodgson, shares the views of the Under 21 boss . Former Manchester united midfielder Ryan Giggs captained Team GB at the 2012 Olympics . The rumpus has led to FIFA telling the FA to sort out the internal fighting before submitting their GB football applications. The men’s side would need to reach the last four of the European Under 21 Championship this summer to qualify . The Olympic issue has raised extra emotions because it follows all the fuss around the home nations providing players at London 2012 for a Team GB side that the BOA mandated

Summary: Luis Figo and Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein of Jordan back TV debate initiative . FIFA president Sepp Blatter will turn down the BBC and Sky idea though . The FA want to send two GB teams to the Rio 2016 Olympics . Row between home nations has broken out with Wales furious over plan . Dutch FA was denied opportunity to present video referee proposal . Football League are being kicked out of the Premier League's offices . Roy Hodgson will not be offering John Terry a return to the England fold .


Jon Stead was looking forward to a pre-season trip to the Algarve when he noticed his passport on the bench beneath his peg in the Huddersfield Town dressing-room. Strange. He had only just handed it in. It was then that he scanned – and rescanned - the squad list for the warm-weather getaway. Stead was grounded. ‘I didn’t know what I’d done wrong, the manager (Mark Robins) never said a word to me,’ the 31-year-old tells Sportsmail as he reflects on the shock of his summer exile. Jon Stead (front) celebrates Bradford's famous comeback win against Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round . The Huddersfield loanee converts the Bantams' second goal against Sunderland in the fifth round . ‘I thought, “What sort of season am I going to have here?”. It was a surprise because I felt good, but I certainly knew where I stood when I saw my passport. ‘They left me behind and went to Portugal. I was getting changed in the senior dressing-room by myself every day, it was soul-destroying.’ Eight months on, however, and it is Stead who is flying. On Saturday lunchtime the Bradford City loanee will bid to extend his remarkable run of having scored in every round of the FA Cup when Reading visit Valley Parade. He is one win away from a first appearance at Wembley. ‘I never dreamt my season would play out like this,’ he says. ‘I was left to train with the Under-21s but the young lads gave me enthusiasm and it was pleasure to work with them. I just went back to basics and worked my socks off. Stead was left out of the squad for Huddersfield's pre-season tour but is now in fine scoring form at Bradford . ‘After that I just needed that chance to go and play and unleash myself. Bradford has been perfect for me.’ His dad is a police detective and has worked in football, including spotting hooligans at the World Cup. Stead was Bristol City’s player of the year in 2011-12, despite playing only six hours of football before the end of February. He is from Holmfirth, the West Yorkshire village where Last of the Summer Wine was filmed. P.S. Stead has five goals and three assists in the FA Cup this season. Only Saido Berahino (five goals, four assists) has been involved in more goals. It was in October that Stead journeyed north across the M62 and joined the League One Bantams. Within a few weeks he was scoring the goal which, on reflection, he admits could prove the most important of them all. Phil Parkinson’s side were trailing 1-0 at Halifax in the First Round and had barely laid a finger on the Conference outfit when Stead pounced to level in the second half. ‘It’s incredible to be on this scoring run, but the goal everyone forgets is the one at Halifax - without that we might not be here now,’ he says. After that came a cool finish in a 4-1 victory over Dartford before a close-range sweep to help

Summary: Jon Stead was exiled by former Huddersfield Town manager Mark Robins . Eight months on the Bradford striker is the joint-top scorer in the FA Cup . Stead could extend his run of scoring in every round against Reading . The Bantams host the Royals at Valley Parade on Saturday afternoon .


Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is keeping fit by training at his mansion with a coach from the club,Sportsmail understands. The 27-year-old, arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old girl, has been suspended by the Premier League strugglers pending the outcome of a police investigation. However, the Black Cats are sending a fitness coach to Johnson’s two-acre woodland pad to oversee private workouts. Adam Johnson, pictured with girlfriend Stacey Flounders,has had his bail extended until April 23 . The 27-year-old Sunderland winger was arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old girl . The player is understood to have told Sunderland, who appointed Dick Advocaat as new manager on Tuesday following the dismissal of Gus Poyet, that he is innocent. And while publicly club officials moved to suspend him, privately they want to keep him fit in the event that he is cleared in time to join their fight against relegation. A source said: ‘There’s a fitness coach going pretty much every day. The idea is to keep him ready so that if the allegations are dropped he can go straight back into the side.’ The gates at Johnson's £1.85million were shut following his arrest earlier this month . Former Manchester City man Johnson has been suspended by Sunderland since his arrest . Johnson was arrested on March 2. Three unmarked police cars, a police van, several plain-clothes officers and a forensics team were seen at Johnson’s luxurious £1.85m house, close to a quiet hamlet in County Durham, and he was questioned at Peterlee police station before being bailed until March 18. That has now been extended and he will report back to police on April 23. Police officers raided dressing rooms at Sunderland's Stadium of Light as they investigate Johnson . Changing rooms at the club's Academy of Light training ground were also scoured by local police . As revealed by Sportsmail, as part of the probe, officers also turned up at the Stadium of Light and the 60-acre Academy of Light and scoured both dressing rooms as part of their hunt for evidence. All Sunderland staff were called to meetings following the arrest and warned away from posting anything about it on social media and from speaking to the press. Sunderland-born Johnson, whose long-time girlfriend Stacey Flounders gave birth to daughter Ayla Sofia in January, signed for the club for £10m from Manchester City in 2012. He has played 12 times for England. Peterlee Police Station in County Durham where Johnson was taken after he was arrested . Johnson played 81 minutes of Sunderland's 2-0 defeat by Manchester United shortly before being arrested . Johnson, pictured playing against Switzerland in 2011, has 12 England caps to his name . Sunderland's players look lost during their 4-0 home defeat by Aston Villa on Saturday . VIDEO Sunderland appoint Advocaat as manager . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Adam Johnson was arrested at his home at the start of the month . He had been bailed until March 18 and suspended by Sunderland . That has been extended and he will report back to police on April 23 . Johnson is keeping up his fitness while being forced to stay away . The club will want him back as soon as possible if he is cleared . READ: Sunderland dressing rooms raided by police investigating claims Johnson had sex with a 15-year-old girl . CLICK HERE for all the latest Sunderland news .


There's nothing more destructive than a knee-jerk reaction, whether it’s a trifling disagreement that escalates into a row or a mouthful of cake that becomes a whole slice, decisions made on the hoof can cause us unnecessary anguish. Thanks to the frenetic pace of our lives and the constant juggling of friends, family and work, it can seem impossible to put real thought into our actions. But now a brilliant new book, 4 Seconds, by best-selling leadership coach Peter Bregman, promises to help you break this bad habit once and for all, thanks to a seductively simple technique. Scroll down for video . Thanks to the frenetic pace of our lives and constantly juggling responsibilities, it can seem impossible to put real thought into our actions (picture posed by model) The Four-Second Rule can help you regain control your life, make better decisions and even improve your family relationships and love life. Here’s how you can do it ... STOP SABOTAGING YOURSELF . Our basic needs — fulfilling relationships, success, peace of mind — are surprisingly straightforward to achieve. But in many cases our best efforts to achieve them are built on habits that don’t work. Worse, we don’t even realise we’re sabotaging ourselves. For example, when we feel overwhelmed by a to-do list, our reaction is to work longer hours and pack more into them. We multi-task and work late. Our intention is to reduce stress. But, of course, our actions have exactly the converse effect. Or we say things we think will impress someone, but instead prompt rejection. We try to comfort a friend, but somehow make her more upset. If we feel overwhelmed by a to-do list often our immediate reaction is to work longer hours and do more, intending to relieve stress, but actually the opposite is achieved (picture posed by model) All of these situations could be avoided with just a moment’s pause to consider the consequences of our actions and make a better choice. This is where the Four-Second Rule comes in. WHAT IS THE FOUR-SECOND RULE? The secret to making good decisions that can simplify your life is always to take a single breath — lasting four seconds — before acting. It may sound incredibly simple, but that pause has been proven to be all the time you need to reign back your impulses and find the presence of mind to make the smartest choice. It allows you the space to breathe and to realise that sometimes not following through on something you want to do is a problem, such as not hitting a deadline or not having that difficult conversation. The secret to making good decisions can be a single breath lasting four seconds. The pause this takes may be all the time you need to find the presence of mind to make a good choice (picture posed by model) But other times the problem is that you do follow through on something you don’t want to do, such as speaking instead of listening, or playing politics instead of rising above them. A four-second

Summary: In new book 4 Seconds, Peter Bregman explains how to get out of ruts . Due to our busy lives it can be tricky to put real thought into our actions . Says take one breath lasting four seconds before making any decision .


For Poldark’s legion of breathless female fans, the tension has been almost too much to bear. Ever since heartthrob Aidan Turner, 31, burst onto our screens as the Cornish hero, women up and down the country have been working themselves into a frenzy over his brooding looks. Debate has raged over just what makes him the perfect hunk, while last week’s glimpse of his toned torso in the sea had his admirers swooning – even though the scene lasted a mere 20 seconds. Scroll down for video . Sensual abandon: Ross Poldark's lips caress Demelza's neck as the steamy scene hots a crescendo . Passion boils over: The pair share their first kiss after an argument in episode three of the period drama . Bodice-tipper: Demelza returns to Poldark's bedroom where she asks him to help her to remove her dress . But if you thought the excitement was nearly over, think again. As these bodice-ripping photos reveal, the simmering attraction between Ross Poldark and Demelza is about to erupt into passion. In the steamy scene, to air tomorrow night in episode three of the period drama, viewers will see the pair finally share their first kiss. But it begins with an argument after the fiery Poldark accuses his housemaid of snooping. His harsh words reduce her to tears and moments later he regrets them. Seeking her forgiveness he leans towards her and their lips touch. The pair then break away – only for Demelza to return to Poldark’s bedroom where she asks for his help to unfasten her dress. Unable to resist, he obliges. And alluding to the gossip that has surrounded their relationship, he tells her: ‘You know what people say of us? If we behave like this it would be true.’ Demelza declares: ‘Then let it be true’ before the tousled Adonis kisses her neck with abandon. Morning after: The Cornish hero gives views a glimpse of his toned torso in this shot of him lying in bed . Pillow talk: Demelza reclines on her master's bed. It is the first of many liaisons still to come between Poldark and the girl he rescued from life as a street urchin . It is the first of many liaisons still to come between Poldark and the girl he rescued from life as a street urchin. The trailer for episode four hints at an even steamier bedroom scene. The growing attraction between Poldark and Demelza, played by 22-year-old Eleanor Tomlinson, has helped the BBC remake of the classic series attract almost 7million viewers per episode. Last week, viewers saw redhead Demelza watching captivated from a clifftop as Poldark swam naked in the sea below. Many compared it to the scene from the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, when Colin Firth emerges from a lake in a soaking shirt. One fan joked on Twitter: ‘If Poldark gets any hotter we’ll have to call the fire brigade.’ Another told MailOnline: ‘There isn’t a single woman I know who doesn’t think he’s absolutely gorgeous.’ The original 1970s series attracted audiences of up

Summary: Viewers will see Ross Poldark and Demelza finally share their first kiss . The steamy scene, in episode three of the drama, begins with an argument . But seeking her forgiveness he then leans towards her and their lips touch . The trailer for episode four hints at an even steamier bedroom scene .


A woman has filmed a seductive film noir video featuring a nude model to advertise the Gold Coast property she is trying to sell. When Jo Erskine put her Surfers Paradise property up for sale she decided she wanted to do more than just advertise it through traditional real estate channels. Ms Erskine, who worked in the film industry for 28 years, came up with the idea for the short film with the help of Gold Coast filmmaker Brett Clements. 'He's done a couple like this to get people's attention,' Ms Erskine told Daily Mail Australia. Scroll down for video . A woman has filmed a seductive film featuring a nude model to advertise a property she is trying to sell . Jo Erskine wanted to do more than just advertise her Gold Coast property through real estate channels . 'I let him, I had to pull him back a couple of times and say 'Mate, it's about the house not the girl!' 'But I know where he's coming from. It seems to be working.' The video showcases the two-bedroom house's interior and exterior with a moody black and white video featuring a blonde model smoking, showering and walking around the house in a black bralette and leather skirt. She then walked upstairs to the second storey of the property which shots of the bedroom are cut with raunchy frames of the woman lying nude in bed. The model is seen smoking, showering and walking around the house in a black bralette and leather skirt . The video showcases the two-bedroom house's interior and exterior with a moody black and white video . Mr Clements, founder of PlatinumHD, took inspiration for the film noir style from the 24 Paradise Island property, which is filled with rolls of film, cameras and tripods. 'It was a smart move for it to be noticed,' Ms Erskine said. 'And from my point of view I think it's been the cultural art centre of Surfers Paradise – I have had so many artists, poets, opera singers and all sorts of people come through here. 'So I realised there's a lot of history in this house it just seems fitting to pay the tribute because on the Gold Coast they don't cherish history here they just knock it down and put something else in its place.' Ms Erskine was forced to retire from the film industry due to a hand injury but who also works as an artist . Ms Erskine said she was selling the property she's lived in for 25 years with a heavy heart . The 676sq m property, being sold by Ray White Mermaid Beach, also boasts 13m of ocean access waterfront . Jo Erskine wanted to do more than just advertise her Gold Coast property through real estate channels . Ms Erskine bought the property from George Milkins, who built the home in 1967 for his artist wife Marian Milkins with a large upstairs studio with high ceilings and 'magical' lighting. Ms Erskine, who was forced to retire from the film industry due

Summary: Gold Coast artist Jo Erskine put her Surfers Paradise property up for sale . She came up with the idea for a film noir style video featuring a nude model with the help of Gold Coast filmmaker Brett Clements . The 676sq m property also boasts 13m of ocean access waterfront .


It has long been claimed by allotment-holders that their fruit and vegetables beat those from supermarket shelves. Now scientists have proved home-grown produce is not just tastier but healthier too. A study, carried out by experts at Kew Gardens, found that tomatoes are sweeter and richer in health-improving nutrients than those that are mass-produced. Flavoursome: A Kew Gardens study found that home-grown tomatoes are sweeter and richer in health-improving nutrients than those that are mass-produced . The concentration of natural sugars, anti-oxidants and nutrient rich compounds called phenols peaked in the home-grown tomatoes, the study for a BBC show revealed. Professor Monique Simmonds, deputy director of science at Kew, claimed mass-market tomatoes are often bred for their appearance rather than quality, that herbicides are used and that they are harvested early and artificially ripened to improve shelf life. She said all these things can damage the flavour and the nutrient level in the fruit. 'Supermarkets are often looking for tomatoes that are a particular size because that's how the public want it,' she said. 'Some of these tomatoes are smaller and they don't grow in a uniform size, which makes them difficult for supermarkets to sell. It's about educating the public. People don't mind if something grown in their garden is not beautifully round but would they buy it from a supermarket?' One example is the Gardener's Delight cherry tomato, which was found to contain three times as much sugar as the shop-bought variety, giving it a far sweeter taste. While this experiment was with tomatoes, Professor Simmonds said results would be similar in other fruits and vegetables. Tasty: Professor Simmonds from Kew Gardens said results would be similar in other fruits and vegetables . Professor Simmonds, who led the research for BBC2 show Kew on a Plate, said: 'They are not going to be a cure for a disease but if you are eating them as part of a mixed diet they will definitely contribute to a healthier life – it's the Mediterranean diet effect, having natural anti-oxidants in your diet. 'If you're eating enough of these it will build up to have an effect.' The show, starting on Monday, follows presenter Kate Humble, 46, and chef Raymond Blanc, 65, as they create a vegetable garden. The experiment saw Professor Simmonds take the pulp from different varieties of tomatoes and analyse it using sophisticated machinery to work out the concentration of different sugars and nutrients.

Summary: Study found that home-grown tomatoes are sweeter and richer in nutrients . Kew Gardens discovered they have more natural sugars and anti-oxidants . Expert said mass-market tomatoes bred for their appearance, not quality . She claimed results would be exactly the same in all fruit and vegetables .


Patrick Kluivert wants Aston Villa wing-back Leandro Bacuna to play for Curacao. Curacao named former Newcastle, Barcelona and Ajax striker Kluivert as national team coach earlier this week and he has sounded out Bacuna about committing to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Aston Villa wing-back Leandro Bacuna (left) is wanted to play for Curacao by new manager Patrick Kluivert . Bacuna said: 'I was even approached last year. I said then that I wanted to think about, which has actually not changed. 'That Kluivert was added to the staff, of course, gives something extra to the invitation.' The 23-year-old has made 14 appearances for Villa this season, scoring once. Former Barcelona and Ajax striker Kluivert was appointed as Curacao national team coach earlier this week .

Summary: Patrick Kluivert was named as Curacao manager earlier this week . Leandro Bacuna was approached to play for Curacao last year too . 23-year-old has made 14 appearances for Villa this season, scoring once .


Saudi blogger Raif Badawi has spoken for the first time since being jailed and sentenced to 1,000 lashes to say it was 'miraculous' that he had survived the first 50. Badawi was arrested in 2012 for offences including insulting Islam, cyber crime and disobeying his father (a crime in Saudi Arabia). Last year, the father-of-three was sentenced to 10 years in jail, a fine of 1 million riyals ($266,000). His punishment also meant he would be flogged 50 times every Friday for 20 weeks - but after the first beating in January this year, these have been postponed each week on medical grounds. Scroll down for video . Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes for 'insulting Islam', has spoken for the first time from jail about his first flogging in January . His conviction sparked an international outcry and German weekly Der Spiegel reported Badawi's first remarks since being given the sentence today. Badawi recalled how he received the first round of lashes in Jeddah on January while surrounded by a cheering crowd that chanted 'Allahu akbar' (God is the greatest), Der Spiegel reported. In a letter which the magazine said was his first since being jailed, Badawi said: 'All this cruel suffering happened to me only because I expressed my opinion.' His wife Ensaf Haidar said her husband is in 'a poor condition', adding he had suffered from high blood pressure and was mentally very stressed. Badawi said a cheering crowd chanted 'Allahu akbar' during his first flogging session. Pictured: leaked video footage taken on a mobile phone showed the beating in January . Badawi's remarks form the preface of a book entitled '1,000 Lashes: Why I Say What I Think', which is due to be published in Germany on April 1. Der Spiegel said the German government had warned against the book's publication because it could put the blogger's life at risk, though Berlin and the publisher have denied this. A German diplomat told Reuters that Badawi was free to publish in Germany whatever he liked, but added: 'The ministry cannot predict the consequences of such a publication for him.' Publisher Siv Bublitz from Ullstein Buchverlage said that the company had 'confidential contacts' with the German government on the Badawi book project. 'At no time have we felt that the exchange was an attempt by the foreign ministry to prevent our publication or to complicate it,' he said on Friday. In another statement issued today, the publisher added Badawi had dictated his remarks to his wife on the phone and that the preface therefore should not be called a letter, as described in earlier statements. The father-of-three (pictured with his children) was sentenced to 10 years in jail and weekly floggings last year . Human rights groups and several Western governments have called on Riyadh to cancel the sentence of 1,000 lashes. Germany's economy minister and vice chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said during a visit to Riyadh this month that he had discussed human rights issues in Saudi Arabia and had suggested a pardon for Badawi. Badawi's

Summary: Raif Badawi has spoken for first time since being jailed for 'insulting Islam' He recalled how cheering crowds chanted around him during first flogging . Remarks will feature in book called '1,000 Lashes: Why I Say What I Think' His sentence, including weekly beatings, sparked an international outcry .


Rings of gas and dust are known to encircle Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune. Scientists recently discovered a fifth member of this haloed group known as Chariklo, which is one of a class of minor 'centaur' planets. Now astronomers have detected a possible ring system around a second centaur, Chiron, suggesting that ringed bodies may be more common in our solar system previously thought. Scientists have detected a possible Saturn-like ring system (pictured) around a minor, Chiron, suggesting that ringed bodies may be more common in our solar system previously thought . Like their mythological counterparts, centaurs are hybrids, embodying traits of both asteroids and comets. Today, scientists estimate there are more than 44,000 centaurs in the solar system, concentrated mainly in a band between the orbits of Jupiter and Pluto. Chiron, discovered in 1977, was the first planetary body categorised as a centaur, after the mythological Greek creature -- a hybrid of man and beast. To discover the rings, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology observed the dimming of a star as Chiron passed in front of it, briefly blocking the light. By looking at how much and when the light was blocked, scientists say the centaur may possess a circulating disk of debris. 'It's interesting, because Chiron is a centaur - part of that middle section of the solar system, between Jupiter and Pluto, where we originally weren't thinking things would be active, but it's turning out things are quite active,' says Amanda Bosh, a lecturer in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences. It follows the discovery of rings around a giant asteroid called Chariklo last year. 'I try to imagine how it would be to stand on the surface of this icy object, small enough that a fast sports car could reach escape velocity and drive off into space, and stare up at a 20 kilometer wide ring system 1,000 times closer than the moon,' said Uffe Gråe Jørgensen of the University of Copenhagen of the Chariklo study. Chiron, discovered in 1977, was the first planetary body categorised as a centaur, after the mythological Greek creature -- a hybrid of man and beast. Like their mythological counterparts, centaurs are hybrids, embodying traits of both asteroids and comets. Today, scientists estimate there are more than 44,000 centaurs in the solar system, concentrated mainly in a band between the orbits of Jupiter and Pluto. While most centaurs are thought to be dormant, scientists have seen glimmers of activity from Chiron. Chiron was discovered in 1977 by Charles Kowal recovery images have been found as far back as 1895, it was the first-known member of a class of objects now known as centaurs, with an orbit between Saturn and Uranus . Starting in the late 1980s, astronomers observed patterns of brightening from the centaur, as well as activity similar to that of a streaking comet. In 2010, MIT started to chart the orbits of Chiron and nearby stars in order to pinpoint exactly when the centaur might pass across a star bright enough to detect. 'There's an aspect of serendipity to

Summary: Minor planet is known as Chiron and located between Saturn and Uranus . Discovery was made by studying dimming of star as it passed behind Chiron . Astronomers say ringed bodies may be more common than first thought . Researchers are still unsure how rings stay place on such a small 'planet'


Israel have promised not to kick Gareth Bale off the pitch during their vital Euro 2016 qualifier against Wales. Manager Eli Guttman said his team would instead work as a unit to limit space for the Real Madrid star. Cyprus took chunks out of Bale during October’s Group B game, and he is in the top 10 of most fouled players in qualification with 12. Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale (centre) gets through some speed work on Wednesday . Bale and his Welsh team-mates are gearing up for Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Israel . But Gutman said: ‘We don’t have enough strong players to kick him out. We are going to play as a team, one unit, not to give space. We have to put the players close together on the pitch.’ Bale’s Real team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score against Israel in two games during qualification for last year’s World Cup, with Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Sheran Yeini shackling the Portugal star. But Guttman responded with sarcasm when asked if the trick could be repeated. ‘We called Cristiano to ask how to do the same against Bale but he did not answer, unfortunately,’ he laughed. Israel coach Eli Guttman speaks to the media ahead of Saturday's meeting with Wales . Wales manager Chris Coleman said Bale would cope even if Israel resorted to the rough stuff. ‘He has played most of his football in the Premier League, the most physically demanding in the world,’ said Coleman. ‘He has come through Madrid derbies and Clasicos in Spain. All the focus will be on him but we have a good squad and our strength is our togetherness.’ Bale is set to be handed a free role tonight, after fierce criticism of his form by media and supporters in Madrid. Coleman insisted there had been no mention from Bale of Madrid during the week’s training, however, and his best player was unaffected by the furore. ‘I cannot see any difference in him,’ said Coleman. ‘If I thought it was bothering him, we would have talked about it. We have not mentioned Real Madrid, we have only talked about Wales and this game. He is happy, relaxed and, most importantly, fit.’

Summary: Israel face Wales in Group B on Saturday in the Euro 2016 qualifiers . Cyprus took chunks out of Bale during October's Group B game . Bale is in the top ten most fouled players in qualification with 12 .


A Cambridge University finance officer stole nearly £300,000 from work to feed a multi-million-pound addiction to online fruit machines. Jacqueline Balaam, 41, took the funds from Pembroke College to shore up a crippling gambling habit that saw her wager more than £6million over eight years. She would sometimes win five-figure sums but rarely kept them – instead using the money to pay for more bets on internet site Jackpotjoy. Jacqueline Balaam, 41 (left and right) abused her position as a purchase ledger clerk at Pembroke College . The married mother of two hung her head in shame and sobbed yesterday as she was jailed for 30 months after admitting a series of fraud charges. Cambridge Crown Court heard how Balaam was gripped by a gambling addiction when she joined historic Pembroke College, whose alumni include 19th century prime minister William Pitt and poet Ted Hughes, in 2009. Three years later she was abusing her trusted position as a purchase ledger clerk to duplicate invoices, paying the money into her own account. Balaam, who was in charge of paying suppliers of goods and services, would then use her work’s accounting system to change details and cover her tracks. Her crimes were uncovered when the college carried out an internal audit, revealing she had taken more than £285,000. Police also found she had stolen £3,000 over four years from a village social club near Cambridge where she volunteered to act as treasurer. Staff at Pembroke College (pictured) only uncovered her crime in January 2014 after an audit revealed she had stolen £285,986 . During interviews she admitted she was hooked on Jackpotjoy after joining in 2006. The site, which describes itself as the UK’s biggest online bingo site, also offers gamblers the chance to play online fruit machines. Prosecutor Sara Walker told the court: ‘She told police that she had a gambling addiction and that she played online on a laptop given to her by the social club.’ Balaam, said to have wagered a total of £6,383,126 using the stolen money and her own cash, took an overdose on the day she was arrested but recovered after hospital treatment. She admitted a series of fraud charges in court yesterday, where she was supported by her partner. Jackpotjoy, fronted by Barbara Windsor in its adverts, claims to be the UK's biggest online bingo site . Balaam told the court she had an addiction to online gambling website Jackpotjoy, and has made 'real efforts' to tackle her addiction since her arrest . Mark Shelley, defending, said his client had been led astray by her gambling habit. ‘She must have spent a lot of time on this addiction and she knew she was losing everything,’ he added. ‘There were no expensive holidays or cars or anything like that. It was all spent on gambling.’ Judge Gareth Hawkesworth told Balaam: ‘It is clear that your taking of this money was prompted by an addiction and it is equally clear that such was your addiction that you made no real profit from it and no money was spent for

Summary: Mother-of-two Jacqueline Balaam, 41, took funds from Pembroke College . Balaam, a finance officer, would duplicate invoices to steal the money . She then used her work’s system to change details and cover her tracks . Would even sometimes win five-figure sums which she used for more bets . Balaam used scam 77 times over 18 months to pay for bets on Jackpotjoy . Gambler was jailed for 30 months after admitting string of fraud charges .


It was a case of Cristiano Ronaldo winning his battle with Lionel Messi but Barcelona emerging victors in the war with Real Madrid after El Clasico at the Nou Camp on Sunday in Spain. Goals from Jeremy Mathieu and Luis Suarez gave Barcelona a 2-1 win to move four points ahead of Madrid atop La Liga with 10 games remaining but it was only Ronaldo who got his name on the scoresheet, after a quieter display by Messi's imperious standards. Messi appeared relaxed in the tunnel, dabbling in conversation with his Barcelona team-mates, his fleece zipped up to his chin. Ronaldo stood poised, staring forward. The Nou Camp was an inferno, shrouded in gold, purple and blue with the 99,000 supporters in fearsome voice as the two superpowers of global football marched out on the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo got on the scoresheet but it was Lionel Messi who was happiest after El Clasico . Messi (left) provided the assist for Barcelona's first goal in El Clasico from Jeremy Mathieu . Mathieu (right) headed in to give Barcelona the lead after only 19 minutes against Real Madrid . Messi (second right) celebrates assisting Barcelona taking the lead against Madrid . Cristiano Ronaldo (left) poked Real Madrid level after 31 minutes, completing a tremendous move . Ronaldo (second left) watches on as he brings Madrid level against arch rivals Barcelona . Ronaldo's first touch of the ball after 40 seconds was met with searing jeers by the Barcelona fans. He was eventually crowded out by Dani Alves and Ivan Rakitic and the dispossession of Madrid's talisman was met with emphatic cheers. Messi's start was subdued, the diminutive Argentina international lingering quietly in the centre of the pitch, exchanging the occasional pass with Andres Iniesta in the first five minutes. But he snapped into life in the sixth minute with a nutmeg on Madrid playmaker Toni Kroos. Six minutes later, the first clear chance of the game fell to Ronaldo, who escaped his defender on the back post but could only turn Karim Benzema's deft lob onto the crossbar with Claudio Bravo beaten. He should have scored and Barcelona were off the hook. Messi was still awaiting his first opportunity to get at Madrid's defence. Nutmeg aside, his first 15 was perhaps best summed up by Iniesta uncharacteristically hitting a looping pass over his team-mate, who had found space out on the right touchline. But two minutes later, Messi had the ball at his feet and he surged inside, picked out Neymar and burst into the area, where he met the cross with his head but sent it wide. Barcelona's breakthrough came on 19, and Messi had the assist. Suarez was fouled on the left, Messi whipped a glorious ball into the area and Mathieu flicked it past Iker Casillas to give Luis Enrique's side the lead. It was Messi's 15th assist of the season and Ronaldo's miss after 12 minutes already appeared costly. The goal galvanised Barcelona and Suarez drew a foul from Pepe two minutes after the opener and Messi seized the ball

Summary: Lionel Messi assisted Barcelona's opening goal from Jeremy Mathieu . Cristiano Ronaldo finished a superb Real Madrid move to level on 31 . Luis Suarez won it for Barcelona with a tremendous finish on 56 .


A huge step towards recreating the woolly mammoth has been taken by scientists who inserted more than a dozen of its genes into the live DNA of an elephant. Researchers studied the structure of DNA from mammoths preserved in the Arctic to reproduce exact copies of 14 of the extinct animal’s genes. These were then integrated by experts at Harvard University in Massachusetts into the elephant genome - and functioned as normal DNA. Scroll down for video . Recreation: Researchers studied the structure of DNA from woolly mammoths (file illustration) preserved in the Arctic to reproduce exact copies of 14 of the extinct animal’s genes . A new method known as 'Crispr' - helping scientists make accurate changes to DNA - was used by genetics professor George Church, who replaced parts of elephant DNA with the mammoth genes. He said: ‘We prioritised genes associated with cold resistance including hairiness, ear size, subcutaneous fat and, especially, haemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen around the body).’ ‘De-extinction’ enthusiast Mr Church, who was speaking to The Sunday Times science editor Jonathan Leake, added: ‘We now have functioning elephant cells with mammoth DNA in them.’ Mammoths co-existed with early humans who hunted them for food. Comparison: The mammoth was roughly the size as a modern African elephant, standing up to 11ft tall . They are the best studied of all prehistoric animals thanks to the discovery of frozen carcasses, as well as dung and skeletons. The mammoth was roughly the size as a modern African elephant, standing up to 11ft tall and weighing about seven tonnes, and its fur and long hair protected it from severe winters. There are at least three teams trying to rebuild the whole mammoth genome - which could one day become a template to recreate actual mammoths, reported The Sunday Times. But ancient DNA expert Professor Alex Greenwood said: ‘Money would be better spent focusing on conserving what we do have - than spending it on an animal that has been extinct for thousands of years.’ Last week, MailOnline reported how scientists had begun extracting DNA from the remains of a mammoth found in Siberia, taking bone marrow samples from its front left leg. The samples will be examined at a laboratory in Yakutsk, Russia, and by scientists in South Korea - with the hope of one day being able to clone one of the prehistoric animals.

Summary: Scientists study structure of DNA from mammoths preserved in Arctic . Exact copies of 14 of animal's genes integrated into elephant genome . New method 'Crispr' helps researchers make accurate changes to DNA .


Breast implants in France will come with a health warning after experts discovered a link with a rare form of cancer. France's National Cancer Institute said there was a 'clearly established link' between a specific type of implant and the disease. Experts said they have identified 18 cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma since 2011, linked to silicone breast implants. Given the rarity of cases, the Institute said there is no need to recommend the removal of the implants. Breast implants in France will come with a health warning after 18 women were found to have a rare form of cancer after having an augmentation operation . 'This complication presents very infrequently,' the body said. France's health minister immediately sought to calm fears haunted by a similar scare in 2011. French firm PIP sparked a global health scare in 2011, when plastic surgeons began reporting an unusual number of ruptures in their products. The PIP implants were banned and the company eventually liquidated. 'We do not recommend that women carrying these implants have them removed,' Health Minister Marisol Touraine said. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma - a blood cancer. It is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which forms part of the body's immune system. The rare disease is more common in children and young adults. It develops when abnormal white blood cells divide in an uncontrolled way. The cancerous white blood cells then travel to parts of the body, commonly the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow and blood and form a tumour. Symptoms of the disease include: . The disease makes up around three per cent of all non-Hodgkin lymphomas in adults and 10 to 30 per cent in children. It grows quickly and usually needs immediate treatment with chemotherapy. Some patients may also need radiotherapy or stem cell transplants. Source: Macmillan Cancer Support and Lymphoma Research Foundation . She urged women not to get 'carried away by excessive worry', about the implants. 'Our vigilance is absolute,' she said. Ms Touraine said no particular brand of implant was in question. However the Parisien Daily reported that 14 of the 18 cases of the rare cancer were found in women with breast implants made by US pharmaceutical company Allergan. Allergan said in a statement: 'The security of patients is our first priority.' It added the company is collaborating closely with the health authorities and the drug agency ANSM. The company added that all women aged 25 or over should have an annual health check. The head of the National Cancer Institute, Agnes Buzyn, said the increased detection rate could also be attributed to better screening. According to Francois Hebert, deputy head of the ANSM drugs agency, around 400,000 women in France have had breast implants. Of those 80 per cent had the procedure for cosmetic reasons, while 20 per cent had the operation following breast cancer. Almost 50,000 women in the UK and some 400,000 worldwide, were affected by the PIP scare came to light. There was uproar when it emerged the French firm Poly Implant

Summary: France's National Cancer Institute found 'clear link' between breast implants and a rare form of cancer . Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma . Experts found 18 cases of the disease linked to silicone breast implants . Given rarity they say there is no need for women to have implants removed .


The Football League are in talks with Leicester City regarding Financial Fair Play rules, after their accounts revealed a £20.8million loss that exceeds the £8million allowed by clubs outside the Premier League. Leicester published their 2013-14 accounts on Tuesday, with the Football League reacting Wednesday by saying talks with the club who are now at the foot of the Premier League table are 'ongoing', according to the BBC. Leicester believe that £13million of the loss was 'allowable' because much of it relates to the club's promotion from the Championship to the Premier League. Leicetser City boss Nigel Pearson watches on as his side prepare to play Manchester City on Wednesday . Andy King (left) tries to keep hold of the ball under pressure from Danny Drinkwater and Esteban Cambiasso . Marcin Wasilewski (left) and Jeff Schlupp jokingly grapple in Leicester's training session before City . The club could be fined if it is adjudged to have broken the rules. The Foxes are currently rooted to the bottom of the Premier League on 18 points. They are seven points adrift of safety and they travel to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to take on Manchester City.

Summary: Leicester City's losses exceed Football League parameters of £8million . The club has attributed most of the £20.8million to costs of promotion . Leicester, who are bottom of the Premier League, could be fined if guilty . CLICK HERE for all the latest Leicester City news .


Kim Kardashian is undoubtedly the queen of self-promotion, posting 'selfie' snaps to her millions of followers on a daily basis and even releasing a book filled with her self-taken pictures. And now, Kim's secret weapon to achieving the perfect photo has seemingly been revealed. According to US Weekly, Kim uses the Perfect365 app to edit her famous selfies, with a source telling the magazine: 'Kim and all the Kardashians use the app Perfect365 to touch up their photos before they post them on social media. The Kardashians have gotten all of their friends into it.' Scroll down for video . Kim Kardashian, who is a huge fan of taking selfies, apparently uses the Perfect365 app to edit her pictures . While the reality TV star is yet to confirm whether she uses it or not, FEMAIL decided to put the free app, which has 20 editing tools, through its paces. The app, which is dubbed the world’s 'smartest, easiest-to-use virtual makeup app', promises to be your 'one-stop shop for magazine-worthy digital makeovers'. Perfect365 promises to be your 'one-stop shop for magazine-worthy digital makeovers'. Lara Thomas, 28, pictured, left, naturally, and, right, after putting the app through its paces . Bianca London, 25, left, naturally, and, right, after a few editing steps, used the free app to soften her skin, enhance her eyelashes and whiten her teeth . With skin, teeth and hair enhancers, the app claims it will help you achieve the complexion of a model with tools that let you soften skin, banish blemishes, erase under-eye circles and lengthen your lashes. You can also control the intensity of each effect, give yourself a slick of lip gloss, a quirky new hair 'do and even adjust your mouth to make it appear as though you're smiling more. Eyebrows can be thickened, your nose can be reshaped and you can give yourself a quick 'cheek lift', too. Josie Crane, 37, left, before, and, right, after, loved the app, which she used to give her face more structure, enhance her eye colour and smooth out fine lines . The app, which is said to be used in the Kardashian household, claims it will help you achieve the complexion of a model with tools that let you soften skin and banish blemishes, which Harriet Jones, 21, tested out . The app also features a section called 'Hotstyle', which is full of makeup templates designed by the app's in-house team of beauty experts. Looks range from dewy and natural, to sun kissed and glowing. There's also vivid and head-turning, as well as red carpet classy. Speaking about the results of the app, the unanimous vote among our testers was: 'this is amazing'. Lucy Hull, 27, was pleasantly surprised with the results of the app, which she used to give herself smoother skin and more defined brown eyes . Josie Crane, who used the app to soften her skin and add a flushed glow, said: 'I was expecting to look ridiculous after using it but actually, the changes are so subtle. 'I doubt anyone would bat an

Summary: Kim and her sisters apparently love Perfect365 app . Free app promises to give you model's skin thanks to 20 editing tools . FEMAIL tested the app, which lets you enhance your skin and whiten teeth .