Winston Reid has expressed his delight at signing a new contract with West Ham and said their imminent move to the Olympic Stadium was a big factor in his decision. The New Zealand defender put pen to paper on a six-and-a-half-year contract worth £60,000-a-week. And the 26-year-old, who had been linked with moves to Arsenal and Tottenham with his contract expiring in the summer, is pleased to have his future tied down. Winston Reid has agreed a new six-and-a-half-year contract with West Ham . Reid had been linked with a move at the end of the season to either Tottenham Hotspur or Arsenal . He told fanbookz.com: 'Obviously I'm absolutely delighted to have signed a new contract with West Ham. I've enjoyed my time here, and I just needed to make sure that the decision was a right one for me and my family. 'There were a lot of factors that I took into account when I was making my decision, but most importantly I felt that I was valued at the club - we will be improving in future seasons and I really feel at home here. 'With regards the decision that I've had to make, I had to be sure that it was going to be a place that I was going to be for the next few years of my life, so I have to feel at home and I feel welcome here. I enjoy living in London and my family is settled so that was the most important thing I had to think about.' Reid took his time in making a decision but clearly feels his future lies with the club having made 27 appearances across all competitions this season. He added: 'It might have been frustrating for the fans to have it drag out for so long, but whenever I've been asked this question over the past few months it's just been when we've been negotiating. 'You don't sort something out in the course of one day, there's always got to be some sort of give or take when doing these things. 'There was no big drama towards it, and there was a lot of stuff in the press that was misleading with regards to my situation, but the main thing is that now we've got it sorted. 'Both the club and I were keen to do something, and I'm happy to be staying here. Speaking to the chairman it was clear that the club is on the up, we've been getting better this year but we were realistic about the club and where it's at currently - there's a lot that we can still improve on, and that was the main thing.' Reid went off after just eight minutes of West Ham's defeat by Chelsea on Wednesday with an injury . Reid has been at West Ham since 2010 after joining from Danish club FC Midtjylland . West Ham currently sit tenth in the Premier League standings following a vastly-improved campaign in contrast to the travails of Sam Allardyce's side last year. Reid said: 'As long

Summary: Winston Reid has signed a new six-and-a-half-year contract at West Ham . New Zealand defender expresses delight at securing long-term future . The 26-year-old had been linked with moves to Arsenal and Tottenham .


An officer shot dead a 26-year-old man on his first day back from mandatory leave after shooting another suspect just ten days earlier. Kenosha police officer Pablo Torres returned from leave Saturday, after shooting a man who advanced on police armed with knives, the department said. On Saturday morning, police chased a car driven by 26-year-old Aaron Siler, who was wanted on a felony probation and parole warrant, Lt. Brad Hetlet said in a statement. Scroll down for video . Kenosha police officer Pablo Torres (left in an undated photo) returned from leave Saturday, 10 days after shooting a man who advanced on police armed with knives. Right, Aaron Siler, 26, who was wanted on a felony probation and parole warrant, died from the shooting on Saturday . Siler crashed at around 9:30 a.m. and took off running. When Torres confronted Siler, Siler 'armed himself with a weapon' and Torres fatally shot him, Hetlet said. While the March 4 shooting was investigated, Torres was placed on administrative leave by department policy in police-involved shootings. He also attended annual in-service training before returning to work last weekend, police said. Torres was interviewed Tuesday by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Hetlet told the Kenosha News. The department's Division of Criminal Investigation will lead the inquiry in the shooting of Siler. There is no timetable for Torres' return. 'He'll take as long as he needs,' Hetlet said. A car is damaged after a police chase. Police said they have no additional information to release about the shooting of Siler . 'He could possibly be off as long as it takes to complete the investigation.' Wisconsin online court records show a man with the same name and birthdate as Siler was charged in 2011 in Kenosha County with strangulation, false imprisonment, battery and disorderly conduct. He pleaded no contest to strangulation with the other charges dismissed and was sentenced in 2013 to four years of probation on condition he serve one year in jail. In 2011, the same man pleaded guilty to bail jumping and was sentenced in May 2013 to credit served for 563 days he spent in jail. A theft charge was dismissed. The Kenosha Police Department investigates the scene of a shooting, Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Kenosha . In the earlier officer-involved shooting, Torres, an 18-year veteran of the police force, was among three officers and a recruit who went to a home after a woman called to say her husband had gone into the garage to kill himself. Police say the man was armed with two knives and was seated in a running vehicle. When the man refused to drop the knives, two officers shot him with Tasers. When the man began advancing on police, Torres shot him once in the stomach. The man is expected to survive. Hetlet said police had no additional information to release about the shooting of Siler. Kenosha is in southeastern Wisconsin between Milwaukee and Chicago. On Saturday morning, police chased a car driven by 26-year-old Aaron Siler, who was wanted on a felony probation and

Summary: Kenosha police officer Pablo Torres returned from leave Saturday . On the day of his return he confronted Aaron Sile, 26, who had 'armed himself with a weapon' and Torres fatally shot him . 10 days earlier he shot a man who advanced on police armed with knives .


Aircraft in the future could feature three decks, generate their own power and be 75 per cent quieter than current aircraft, according to designs for new concept plane. The Progress Eagle would have capacity for around 800 passengers and would run on hydrogen fuel rather than the high-grade aircraft fossil fuels used today. The Airbus A380, currently the world's largest passenger airliner, carries around 525 people. Scroll down for video . The Progress Eagle has three decks to provide capacity for more than 800 passengers along with beds and office space for crew members . The AWWA-QG Progress Eagle was dreamed up by Barcelona-based designer Oscar Viñals as part of his vision for how travelling by air could be in 2030. His design uses six hydrogen fuel engines - one to drive a central screw-type engine at the rear to achieve the thrust needed to take off along with five superconductive engines. Capacity: 800 passengers . Wingspan: 96m . Length: 80m . Decks: 3 . Engines: Five superconductive engines . Other features: Solar panels on wings and rear engine that doubles as wind turbine . Once it reaches the right altitude, however, the central engine turns off and starts to generate electricity from the airflowing through it. Solar panels would also help to generate electrical power that the aircraft uses while it is in flight. Mr Viñals said that the aircraft would produce zero carbon emissions and would also be far quieter than current airliners. Excess energy stored in the aircraft's batteries could be recovered by special electrical storage trucks on the ground when it lands. The cockpit itself is located on the second deck and includes beds an office and a workroom. According to Mr Viñals the aircraft would be made from lightweight materials like carbon fibre, aluminum, titanium and ceramics. He said the wingspan would be 96 metres (314 feet) with the option of folding a section of the wings to make the aircraft easier to manoeuvre in airports. An Airbus A380 has a wingspan of 80 metres (262 feet) and a Boeing 747 is 64 metres (209 feet) across. The AWWA-QG Progress Eagle has solar panels on its wings and carries air turbines to allow it to generate its own energy while in flight . The huge 96 metre wide wingspan may cause problems when maneuvering on the ground in airports but Mr Viñals says the wings may fold . Mr Viñals said: 'The Progress Eagle is based in the technology beyond 2030 with ideas from quantum mechanics, if we consider the evolution of current technology and future progress in uses of theoretical physics solutions. 'Today we can find these technologies in the most advanced laboratories around the world (universities, private companies, government installations) and in the theories of the best scientifics. For these reasons, the innovations that the Progress Eagle presents could be available in fifteen years' time. The image above shows how, if it was to be built, the new Progress Eagle, would dwarf even the largest airliners used to carry passengers today . 'The most relevant

Summary: Futuristic AWWA-QG Progress Eagle concept aircraft was dreamed up by Barcelona-based designer Oscar Viñals . The aircraft has solar panels on its wings and carries a wind turbine that can generate electricity while it is in flight . The three deck aircraft would have the capacity for more than 800 passengers along with beds and offices for crew . Mr Viñals claims the aircraft would be 75 per cent quieter than current airliners and produce zero carbon emissions .


Chelsea have yet to make a formal offer of a new contract to Branislav Ivanovic. The 31-year-old defender has been outstanding this season adding vital goals to his defensive performances but he is out of contract next year. Jose Mourinho has asked the club to sort out a new deal and Chelsea have every intention of making him an offer but it is unlikely to be more than a one-year deal with another one-year option. Branislav Ivanovic is waiting for a new contract offer from Chelsea with his deal expiring in 2016 . Paris St Germain and Real Madrid are both monitoring Ivanovic's situation with Chelsea unlikely to discuss any new contract until the end of the season. Ivanovic is settled at Chelsea and a popular figure among staff and team-mates but knows he could wait until January and sign a pre-contract with greater security at another club. Meanwhile, Bolton want to take young Chelsea struiker Islam Feruz on loan for the rest of the season. The Serbia defender has been a vital player for Chelsea both at the back and going forwards . European giants Real Madrid and Paris St Germain are waiting to pounce on Ivanovic .

Summary: Branislav Ivanovic has not been offered a new contract by Chelsea . The 31-year-old defender's deal runs out in 2016 . Real Madrid and PSG are interested in the Serbia star . But Chelsea are waiting until end of the season to discuss new deal . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


With their intoxicating spices and complex flavours, Indian curries are enjoyed the world over. Now, in a study of more than 2,000 recipes, scientists have discovered the secret behind curry's popularity on a molecular level. They claim that unlike Western dishes that tend to pair similar flavours together - such as beer and beef - Indian dishes use at least seven ingredients that do not contain overlapping flavours. Scroll down for video . With their intoxicating spices and complex flavours, Indian curries are enjoyed the world over. Now, in an analysis of more than 2,000 popular recipes, scientists have discovered the secret behind curry's popularity on a molecular level . Researchers at the Indian Institute for Technology in Delhi looked at how often overlapping flavour compounds were used in a dish's ingredients. They reviewed of recipes on TarlaDalal.com, studying the subtle molecular-level differences that distinguish the cuisine, according to a report in the Washington Post. 'We found that average flavour sharing in Indian cuisine was significantly lesser than expected,' researchers wrote. The study found that ingredients such as garam masala and bell peppers are usually teamed up with other ingredients that have no chemical similarity. Out of the 381 cooking ingredients in the world, the research team from that Indian food used 200 in their cuisine. 'Each of the spices is uniquely placed in its recipe to shape the flavor sharing pattern with rest of the ingredients,' the researchers said . This is in contrast to Western dishes that share like flavours. Chefs, for instance claim that seemingly incongruous ingredients, such as chocolate and blue cheese, can taste good together because they share similar compounds. A spice commonly used in curry could help erase bad memories, according to a study. Curcumin, a bright-yellow compound found in the root of the Indian spice turmeric, prevented new fear memories being stored in the brain, and also removed pre-existing fear memories, researchers found. It is hoped that the findings will help develop treatments for people suffering with psychological disorders. Psychologists from The City University of New York trained rats to become scared when they heard a particular sound. Scientists assumed the creatures were frightened when they froze. Hours later, when the same sound was played to the rats, those who had been given ordinary food froze. Yet the rats fed the curcumin-rich diet didn't freeze, suggesting their fearful memories had been erased. An example is acetal, which can be found in whiskey, apple juice, orange juice and raw beets. Strawberries, meanwhile, have flavour compounds that match white wine. In Indian dishes, the more overlap two ingredients have in flavour, the less likely they are to appear in the same Indian dish, the scientists said. Researchers believe this makes the dish more tasty as the ingredients each bring their own unique flavour to the dish, rather than simply blending in. Out of the 381 cooking ingredients in the world, the research team from that Indian food uses 200 in their cuisine. 'Each of the spices is uniquely placed in its recipe to shape the flavour sharing

Summary: Scientists studied the chemical compounds in 2,000 Indian dishes . They found ingredients were teamed together that had no similarity . This is in contrast to many Western dishes that tend to pair flavours . Out of the 381 cooking ingredients in the world, Indian food uses 200 .


Wales captain Ashley Williams says summer holidays for the squad have been put on hold as qualifying for Euro 2016 takes precedence over visiting exotic hot-spots. Chris Coleman's Group B leaders host Belgium for their next qualifier but the June 12 fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium causes problems as far as preparation is concerned. The fixture comes nearly three weeks after the conclusion of the Premier League season and almost a full six weeks from the final match of the regular Championship campaign, which could mean an extended break for the likes of Reading pair Chris Gunter and Hal Robson-Kanu. Ashley Williams (right, with Gareth Bale) was in impressive form during Wales' win in Israel on Saturday . The Dragons currently sit top of Group B after their 3-0 impressive victory in Haifa, Israel . Gareth Bale (right) celebrates his first and Wales' second goal of the evening with team-mate Chris Gunter . Wales boss Coleman is still undecided whether to go ahead with a planned Cardiff friendly against Northern Ireland on June 4 or have a long training camp before the Belgium game. But Williams says that whatever the decision, Wales will not be taking their eye off the ball following the 3-0 victory in Israel on Saturday night, a win which gave the nation its longest unbeaten start to a qualifying campaign since the 1976 European Championships. 'There was a big wait for this game and it will be the same for the Belgium game in June,' Williams said. 'When the season ends we will get focused again and keep the ball rolling. Williams has his heart set on helping Wales qualify for their first ever European Championship finals . 'We have not spoken about that break yet and I don't know what they are going to do with us. 'But everyone understands the importance of that game and no-one is going to be in Vegas or Miami before. 'We will have a rest and keep ourselves fit.' Wales will lose top spot in the group on Tuesday night should the delayed Israel-Belgium game in Jerusalem produce a winner - the fixture postponed last September because of the political situation in the Middle East. Chris Coleman's men reached their target of being in the top three teams at the halfway mark of qualifying . But Coleman said Wales have met their pre-group target of being in the top three at the halfway stage of the qualifying campaign and, with seven or eight points potentially enough to claim one of the two automatic qualifying places for France 2016, three of their last five games are now at home. 'We have a massive game in June,' Williams said after winning his 50th cap against Israel in Haifa. 'A win over Belgium will be a big step to where we have to go. 'There is still a lot of football to be played after that so I wouldn't go as far as to say that we win that and we are there. 'We do know that a win over Belgium will make

Summary: Ashley Williams says summer breaks are on hold for the Wales squad . Williams and Co will defer personal trips in order to qualify for Euro 2016 . The Dragons are top of Group B and host Belgium in their next fixture . The game in Cardiff comes three weeks after the close of the Premier League season .


One wrong choice over Spring Break nearly ended her life. McKinzy Livsey, 15, of Oklahoma City was driving around in a golf cart on Sunday at Arbuckle Mountains with friends when the decision to switch seats with the driver likely caused her to fall out head first. It is thought the cart hit a bump, propelling McKinzy onto the ground and leaving her with skull fractures, brain swelling, and blood clots, reports News 9. Scroll down for video . Life changing moment: McKinzy Livsey of Ohlahoma City was driving around in a golf cart on Sunday at with friends when the decision to switch seats with the driver likely caused her to fall out head first . Hospitalized: McKinzy has been left with skull fractures, brain swelling, and blood clots and on Wednesday night in the hospital she passed out in her mother's arms, nearly hitting her head again . McKinzy's parents Travis and Shannon Livsey were horrified to receive a call on Sunday with the sounds of their injured daughter screaming in the background. 'Something happened with McKinzy, and you need to come home immediately,' McKinzy's mother says she was told during the heart wrenching phone call. 'I said who is that screaming in the background, and she said it was McKinzy,' said Shannon. McKinzy was flown to OU Children's Hospital where the family is standing by their daughter as she gets numerous x-rays to asses her condition. McKinzy's father says his daughter was just being a teenager and a momentary decision to switch seats without paying attention to the gas pedal caused her injuries. 'They switched. McKinzy's foot stayed on the gas,' said McKinzy's father, Travis Livsey. 'They were just being typical teenagers, and without thinking, or stopping, apparently they kept driving.' In recovery: McKinzy is recovering from her injuries (right) and has still maintained her youthful spirit from before she was in the tragic accident . Spring Break trip: McKinzy was riding around in a golf cart with friends in the Arbuckle Mountains (pictured) when she was seriously injured on Sunday . Travis says he thinks the girls hit a bump causing McKinzy to fall out head first. 'I'm thinking first part to hit the ground was her head, because that's where the most trauma is obviously.' Shannon told News 9 that Wednesday night in her daughter's hospital was terrifying. McKinzy passed out in her mother's arms and had her mother not been there to catch her she might have hit her head again. 'Last night was really bad,' said Shannon. Traumatizing: McKinzy's parents describe the horrifying phone call they received after their daughter was injured and say they could hear her screams in the background . Positive attitude: McKinzy and her family are trying to stay strong and her parents say they put their faith in God to help them get through these difficult times . 'And if I hadn't been there to catch her, she would have hit her head again.' Shannon said that she is staying strong my having faith and was recently moved by a

Summary: McKinzy Livsey, 15, has been left with skull fractures, brain swelling, and blood clots after she fell from a golf cart in the Arbuckle Mountains . McKinzy's father Travis Livsey sad his daughter tried to switch seats with the driver of the golf cart when they hit a bump and she fell out head first . McKinzy's parents were horrified to receive a call on Sunday with the sounds of their injured daughter screaming in the background .


James Corden pulled out all the stops for his opening night on US TV - breaking a showbiz exclusive, performing alongside a Hollywood legend and roping in some of his most famous celebrity friends. He made sure his first show went off with a bang with a opening sequence in which he joked he got the job by finding a golden ticket in a Willy Wonka-style chocolate bar. The sketch included appearances from Simon Cowell, Girls creator Lena Dunham, Billy Crystal, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne and comedian Chris Rock ,all devastated or furious after opening chocolate bars without the golden ticket inside, before Corden found the winning ticket in the street. Scroll down for videos . Welcome to America: James Corden walks out for his first night as host of the US's Late, Late Show . The piece then showed how Jay Leno, Shia LaBeouf, and Arnold Schwarznegger whipped him into shape for his new role. Schwarzegger shouted at him 'You don't look like a talk show host, you look like two' while Leno waterboarded him for preparation. Meryl Streep then appeared to tell the London-born comic he was ready to a become a star. Corden added to the star power on display by bringing on his guests, Tom Hanks and Mila Kunis. Kunis delivered an exclusive for his inaugural show by reluctantly revealing that she and partner Ashton Kutcher 'might' have got married. Asked by Corden if she had tied the knot, she replied: 'I don't know, maybe.' Prompted by gestures from Hanks, the host inspected the huge ring on Kunis's hand and declared 'Oh, you got married! They got married, everyone! Oh my god, Mr and Mrs Kutcher!' Corden introduced himself to American audiences as he admitted he was stunned to be making a star-packed debut with his late-night talk show. Tinsel town: Aswell as a number of cameos from celebrities, Corden interviewed Mila Kunis and Tom Hanks . He was greeted by a whooping crowd including his wife, parents and celebrity friend Piers Morgan for his first outing as host of the Late Late Show on US network CBS. Corden is relatively unknown in America and he immediately addressed that fact as he opened the programme, which airs at 12.35am. 'I feel I should tell you a little bit about myself,' he said. 'My name is James Corden and I'm 36 years old and I'm from a place called High Wycombe in Great Britain, which you almost certainly will never have heard of because most people in Great Britain haven't heard of it so I don't expect you to.' He added: 'I'm married, sorry ladies, this ship has sailed.' Gesturing to his newly slimmed-down frame, he said: 'This don't stay on the shelf too long.' Addressing the cameras in front of a studio audience at CBS studios in Los Angeles, he added: 'We have two children - my son was four yesterday and my daughter is 16 weeks old - and I really couldn't be more honoured to be stood here talking to you now and, believe me, however

Summary: James Corden has received rave reviews for his first show on US TV . He started with a heart-felt plea to Americans to give him a chance . Comedian panned to his mother and father who were in audience . He then performed in sketch joking that he won job with golden ticket . Arnold Schwarznegger and Jay Leno were then shown getting him in shape . Corden and Tom Hanks then performed whistle-stop tour of his films . In an unusual move, Corden sat at a piano and sung at end of the show .


A small earthquake shook houses in the Melbourne suburb of Pakenham overnight. Geoscience Australia said the 2.8-magnitude quake, at a depth of 10km, struck the southeast of the city at 11.39pm on Tuesday. The quake was followed by a 1.3-magnitude aftershock at 3.18am. More than 300 people reported feeling the earthquake to Geoscience Australia, from suburbs as far as 50km from the epicentre including Montrose in the east and Port Melbourne in the Inner City. Scroll down for video . Residential complex around The Lake in Pakenham, where a 2.8-magnitude quake struck on Tuesday . The 1928 Pakenham Hotel, in Pakenham, in the southeast of Melbourne . 'They generally report hearing loud earth noises and some rattling of windows and the earth shook for some people who were a bit closer to the event,' Geoscience Australia's Andrea Thom told the ABC. 'You wouldn't expect any damage and we haven't received any reports in this regard.' Earthquake quickly began trending on Twitter in Melbourne, as the city's residents headed to the social media network site to share their experiences. Suzanna Masri tweeted: 'Suddenly awoken by what felt like an #earthquake. Loud piercing rumble then floor shaking. #Melbourne #Pakenham.' More than 300 people reported feeling the earthquake to Geoscience Australia . Chris S, from Berwick, said he heard 'four seconds of rumbling then a very loud crack'. Bianca, @AussyGal, tweeted 'Earthquake or giant bird landing on my roof? #earthquake #Melbourne', while Simon Coulton, @simoncoulton, wrote 'Nothing like an #earthquake mid coding session to scare the pants off you #melbourne'. Although the severity of the quake was questioned by some, including Ryan Alavi, @ralavi, who posted: 'My thoughts and prayers with all #Melbourne who had to check their twitter to confirm if there was really and #earthquake'. This comes after a 3.1-magnitude quake hit Moe, to the east of Pakenham, last week. Prof Mike Sandiford, from the University of Melbourne's School of Earth Sciences, said there had been a few hundred earthquakes in the South Gippsland area and its surrounds since a large 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the area in 2012. 'It's a reasonably active area by Australian standards, and this is a more active phase,' Prof Sandiford said. 'The area's releasing more seismic energy than it had in a few years.'

Summary: A 2.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Melbourne suburb of Pakenham . More than 300 people reported feeling the quake to Geoscience Australia . The earthquake was followed by a 1.3-magnitude aftershock at 3.18am .


U.S. real estate investor Blackstone Group said Monday that it is buying the iconic 110-story Willis Tower in Chicago, the second-tallest building in the United States. Blackstone gave no price for the purchase from the current owners, 233 South Wacker LLC, but various U.S. media reports put the deal at $1.3billion. Known for most of its existence as the Sears Tower, the 1,451ft building was the tallest building in the world for a quarter-century after its completion in 1973. Blackstone Group announced on Monday that it is buying Chicago's Sears Tower (center), reportedly for $1.3billion . The building's Skydeck on the 103rd floor is a tourist attraction that allows people to look out into Chicago from all directions . Today it ranks tenth, according to The Skyscraper Center. The title of the tallest building in the United States went to One World Trade Center in New York, completed two years ago. The glass cubes on the Skydeck extend out over the building. More than 1.5million people visit the tourist attraction each year . The Willis Tower's Skydeck, located on the 103rd floor, is a popular tourist attraction. It provides 1.6 million visitors a year with views of Chicago and the surrounding area including from the 'Ledge,' glass cubes which extend from the building. Jacob Werner, a managing director in Blackstone's real estate group, said in a statement on Monday that Blackstone sees 'great potential in further improving both the building's retail operations and the tourist experience for one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Chicago'. 'We are delighted to be acquiring this iconic building on behalf of our limited partners,' Werner added. 'We are bullish on Chicago as companies expand within and move into the city and look for first-class office space.' Construction efforts for the tower started in 1970 and it was completed in 1973, according to the tower's website. The Skydeck officially opened to the public in 1974 and underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2000. The tower was officially renamed the Willis Tower in 2009 after Willis North America, an insurance brokerage that is a tenant in the tower, bought the naming rights. The purchase adds 3.8million square feet of space to New York-based Blackstone's huge investment portfolio of real estate and related businesses around the world, including Hilton Worldwide, Invitation Homes, and Chinese shopping malls owner SCP. Blackstone says in all it has $81billion in investor capital under management.

Summary: Blackstone Group said Monday it is buying the 110-story building . Formerly known as the Sears Tower, the building is the tenth tallest in the world . It was renamed Willis Tower in 2009 after Willis North America, an insurance brokerage that is a tenant in the tower, bought naming rights . Purchase adds 3.8million square feet of space to New York-based Blackstone's huge investment portfolio .


Chelsea have loaned Dutch Under 21 international Nathan Ake to Sky Bet Championship side Reading until April 22. The 20-year-old, who joined the Blues in the summer of 2011, has made 11 Chelsea first-team appearances, including games in the Champions League and was an unused substitute in the 2015 Capital One Cup final win over Tottenham. Ake, who can play as a defensive midfielder, left-back or centre-half and has a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge, will gain some more valuable experience with the Royals, who are now managed by former Chelsea assistant boss Steve Clarke. Chelsea have loaned Dutch Under 21 international Nathan Ake to Reading until April 22 . 'I am delighted to add a player of Nathan's quality to our first team squad at this important time of the season,' Clarke said on Reading's official website. 'He has been a fixture in Chelsea's first team squad this season and we are grateful that Chelsea have allowed him to join us here at Reading to get some competitive minutes on the pitch. 'He is a very talented player who I have been aware of for some time and I look forward to working with Nathan in the coming weeks.' Reading will face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley during Ake's loan spell, but the player is ineligible having played against Watford in round three. 20-year-old has made 11 first-team appearances for Chelsea since joining the club in the summer of 2011 .

Summary: Nathan Ake has made 11 first-team appearances for Chelsea in his career . Dutch Under 21 international joined the Blues in the summer of 2011 . 20-year-old will be ineligible for Reading's FA Cup semi-final vs Arsenal .


Simone Jones (above), 45, of Brooklyn went into cardiac arrest during an $11,000 liposuction procedure at a New York plastic surgery clinic and was pronounced dead in hospital . A woman went into cardiac arrest during an $11,000 liposuction procedure at a New York plastic surgery clinic and was pronounced dead in hospital. Simone Jones, 45, of Brooklyn underwent the operation on February 9 at Lexington Plastic Surgeons in Manhattan when her heart rate dropped. At the time, her surgery was allegedly 98 per cent complete, the plastic surgeon, Dr. Alan Bienstock told Jones' daughter, Shantay. The cause of Simone's death remains under investigation as the city medical examiner awaits test results, and Jones' family lawyer has also demanded an investigation by the Department of Health, the New York Daily News. Simone, a mental health aide and mother-of-four, had saved the funds to pay for liposuction on her legs, arms and back, a buttocks lift and a tummy tuck. Shantay, 26, said her mother was looking forward to showing off her new look. 'She was very attractive and looked young for her age and she wanted the whole package. She took pride in her appearance,' she said. As she had spoken to her mother before she had gone in for the operation that morning, Shantay said she was called by the clinic hours after her mother had checked in. Simone underwent the operation on February 9 at Lexington Plastic Surgeons in Manhattan (pictured left) when her heart rate dropped. At the time, her surgery was allegedly 98 per cent complete, the plastic surgeon, Dr Alan Bienstock (right) told Jones' daughter, Shantay . She was told there was a complication and to go to Bellevue Hospital as soon as possible. When she arrived, Dr Bienstock along with other doctors shared the news about her mother, explaining that her heart rate dropped while they were working on her buttocks. 'Ms. Jones, an otherwise healthy woman went in for an ambulatory procedure and apparently her vital signs were not being properly monitored so as to allow this tragedy to occur,' said the family's lawyer, Scott Rynecki. Shantay said she never got a clear answer on what happened and that Dr Bienstock said it could have been a blood clot among other possibilities. Shantay Jones, 26, Simone's daughter said she never got a clear answer on what happened and that Dr Bienstock said it could have been a blood clot among other possibilities (above an operating room in Lexington Plastic Surgeons) When the clinic called the following day to express sympathy for the family's loss, Simone's aunt suggested the money be returned, but Dr Bienstock never got back in touch with them regarding it. Until they have answers, Shantay and her family will continue demanding for clarity concerning her mother's death. She said: 'I want answers. We are going to fight for her because she would have fought for us.' Shantay was told there was a complication and to go to Bellevue Hospital (file photo above) as soon as possible. Her mother was pronounced dead while

Summary: Simone Jones of Brooklyn, New York underwent operation on February 9 at Lexington Plastic Surgeons in Manhattan when her heart rate dropped . The mental health aide had saved funds for liposuction on her legs, arms and back; a buttocks lift; and tummy tuck . Plastic surgeon said her death could have been caused by blood clot . City medical examiner is investigating cause and manner of her death .


John Barnes claims he is struggling to get a job in management because he is black. The former Liverpool star's last managerial job was at Tranmere in 2009. He lasted four months before being sacked. The 51-year-old has previously been in charge of Celtic and the Jamaica national team. Barnes insisted that had he been white he would have got another job. John Barnes has claimed that the colour of his skin is holding him back from another management job . The former England star made an ill-fated introduction to management with Celtic in 1999 . 'A white manager loses his job and gets another job, he loses his job, he gets another job. Very few black managers can lose their job and get another job,' he told John Barnes: Sports Life Stories, to be broadcast on ITV4 on Tuesday. 'What I can judge it from is by looking at society. How many black people are there in the higher echelons of any industry? We can talk about journalism, we can talk about politics. So why should football be any different?' Barnes' first job in management, at Celtic for the 1999-2000 season, ended in the wake of an embarrassing Scottish Cup defeat to Inverness. But he denied that job was too much too soon. Barnes was sacked as Tranmere manager after a run of two wins from 11 league games . Barnes starred for Liverpool during a 10-year spell at Anfield in his playing career . Barnes found some success as manager of the Jamaica national team in 2008-09 . He said: 'Well, if it comes now at 51, I don't think it will be any different. It's more to do with the perception of my ability to do the job, because there's a certain perception of who can make a good manager.' Barnes' former England team-mate Ian Wright agreed that the colour of his skin was counting against Barnes. The former Arsenal man said: 'With someone of John Barnes' ability and stature, to not have worked more in the game with something that he's desperate to do. I don't know what else it can be?' Former England team-mate Ian Wright agrees that skin colour is limiting Barnes' opportunities . Barnes also talked about the guilt he felt after the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. Barnes, who attended the funerals and met the families of victims following the tragedy, said: 'I felt this guilt that they were coming to watch me. 'I know that they were coming to watch everybody else, and it's Liverpool Football Club. It's an irrational thought. 'So I felt this guilt. And I wasn't sure how they would react because had that been my loved one, I wouldn't want to go and meet footballers or the football team, or ever watch football again.'

Summary: John Barnes claims he is being held back from a management job by the colour of his skin . Former Liverpool winger has taken charge of Celtic, Jamaica and Tranmere Rovers in the past . Ex-England team-mate Ian Wright agrees that colour has played a part .


Prince William launched his four-day visit to China today with a ceremony to bring good fortune. The second in line to the throne found himself in the unusual position of having to paint the eyes on a larger than life sheep - British cartoon character Shaun the Sheep, no less. 'You know I can't do two things at once,' he joked with the photographers who asked him to pose up with his artwork. Scroll down for video . Prince William smiles as he paints the eyes on a Shaun the Sheep model during a ceremony in China . The Prince is on a four-day visit to China with the sheep-marking ceremony signalled the launch of the first ever Year of Cultural Exchange between the UK and China . He added approvingly: 'It's not particularly stylish but it will pass.' The sheep-marking ceremony signalled the launch of the first ever Year of Cultural Exchange between the UK and China, a showcase of innovation for British goods and services. In the Chinese calendar this is the Year of the Sheep - and with Aardman Animation's Shaun being the UK's most famous export of the species, the British Council thought it might be fun to marry the two. The ceremony took place in the gardens of the residence of the British Ambassador, Barbara Woodward. William was shown five sculptures of Shaun, each decorated by a different artist, which are among 50 such sculptures to be displayed across China and later auctioned off in aid of the Beijing Cultural Development Fund. In the Chinese calendar this is the Year of the Sheep - and with Aardman Animation's Shaun being the UK's most famous export of species, the British Council thought it might be fun to marry the two . The prince joked with photographers who wanted him to pose and paint the eyes on the sheep, saying 'You know I can't do two things at once' The prince gamely agreed to finish decorating a particularly patriotic animal, covered in the Union Flag, by painting his eyes. Dotting the eyes of the traditional lions used in Lion Dances is thought to bring good fortune and happiness - and it is hoped that by William doing this he will bring such benefits to the Year of Cultural Exchange. It also ties in with the Chinese idiom 'san yang kai tai',which means 'the advent of Spring brings prosperity'. The prince was accompanied by Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, who said: 'We are incredibly proud of our creative industries, they are one of our biggest success stories and a tremendous driver of economic growth. Crowds of people gathered to catch a glimpse of the second in line to the throne during a visitor to the British ambassador's official residence in Beijing . Prince William greets a young baby who was brought to the ceremony. The Duke's visit is the highest-profile visit by a member of the royal family for 30 years . 'The Year of Cultural Exchange will be a wonderful celebration of UK and

Summary: Second in line to the throne launched his four-day visit to China today . He took part in a ceremony in the capital Beijing to bring good fortune . Also painted eyes on model of British cartoon character, Shaun the Sheep . Joked with photographers he couldn't multi-task while posing with artwork . Ceremony marks first ever Year of Cultural Exchange between UK and China .


In the small Alaskan town of Whittier, which sees up to 250 inches of snow annually, nearly all of the 218 residents live in one multi-story house. Surrounded by only mountains and the sea, the remote town is so isolated that it's only accessible by North America's longest one way tunnel, which stretches for two and a half miles. But the tunnel, which alternates directions every half an hour, closes at 11pm until re-opening at 5:30 the following morning. Scroll down for video . In the small town of Whittier, Alaska, nearly all 218 residents live in one single multi-story building . The building, called Begich Tower, houses the town's entire neighborhood, including the local police department, a school, an indoor playground, two convenience stores, a B&B, a laundromat and the post office. The local church performs baptisms in an inflatable pool in the basement and children can easily knock on their teacher's door for homework help in the evenings. Filmmaker, Mary Katzke, a fellow Alaskan from Anchorage, was one of the first to take interest in the peculiar small town and its unusual daily realities. She said: 'This community has always been of interest due to its primary place of residence being one tower - the Begich Tower. The building, the Begich Tower, houses the entire neighbourhood, including convenience stores and a school . A filmmaker from Anchorage, Alaska, has recently taken interest in developing a project about the town . The building was first constructed by the U.S. Army in the 1950s, but is now under civilian ownership . It is only accessible by a two-and-a-half mile, one-way tunnel, which alternates directions during the day . What makes the town so fascinating is that despite the geographical isolation, families have continual contact . 'There is so much geographic isolation yet continual contact via this living set up. 'The residents work for the port, as boat mechanics, or in the city or occasionally drive out to work outside the community.' There are a few rebels to this particular living arrangement, however, such as Paul, who has opted to live in his 'immobile' motor home. Most residents work for the port, as boat mechanics, but a few do drive out to work outside the community . In the brutal winters, the town may see up to 250 inches of snowfall, but in the summer, it's another story . In the summer, the city sees up to 22 hours of sun a day and about 900,000 tourists who visit via cruise ships . It has long been of interest as a filming location, though recent enquiries are focused on a reality show . One of the rebels to this particular living arrangement is Paul, who resides in an 'immobile' mobile home . Although the town remains quite sleepy during the brutal winter months, in the summer, it's a completely different story. As many as 900,000 tourists pass through the town from cruise ships during the warmer months, when the town enjoys up to 22 hours of sunlight. The creation of the 14-story building

Summary: In this small Alaskan town, almost all 218 residents live in the same place . The 14-story Begich Tower also houses a police department and school . To access the remote town, visitors drive 2 and 1/2 miles in one-way tunnel .


Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn was able to leave Melbourne with a smile, happy to see the end of what she described as one of the worst weeks of her career. The first five and a half days from last Monday were overshadowed by a legal battle in the Supreme Court of Victoria with former reserve driver Giedo van der Garde and his claim on a full-time race-seat for this season. That was eventually resolved on Saturday morning ahead of qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, although further talks are planned this week - in a private arena away from the courtroom - between both sides in a bid to finally close the matter. Monisha Kaltenborn was happy to end a tough week with a smile on her face at the Australian Grand Prix . Sauber have been embroiled in a legal battle with their former reserve driver Giedo van der Garde (centre) Once Sauber and Kaltenborn were again able to concentrate on the racing, drivers Marcus Ericsson and rookie Felipe Nasr acquitted themselves well. Nasr was a superb fifth - the highest position by a Brazilian driver on debut - while Ericsson's eighth-place finish was the best result by a Swede since Stefan Johansson in the 1989 Portuguese Grand Prix. When you consider Sauber endured the worst season in their history last year when they failed to score a point , their feats around Melbourne's Albert Park were all the more remarkable. 'It was a very nice ending to the weekend,' Kaltenborn said. 'The events of last week were not easy for the entire team. You can try to keep things away from them, but they are exposed to it. You just don't know how to shield it from them. On the track, Felipe Nasr finished fifth - the highest a Brazilian driver has ever finished on his debut . Kaltenborn (left) looks dejected as she attends a press conference of team principals in Melbourne last week . 'But it was impressive how the team continued to do their work, to remain focused and to bring home the kind of result we saw. 'For me personally, last week was probably one of my toughest in my time at Sauber, and I don't want to experience it again. 'I'm very glad it's over - all the more glad with the outcome (of the race) - and we focus now on the future.' Kaltenborn conceded on Friday the events of last week had resulted in 'a negative impact' on the team, but she felt confident that, given the tremendous result, it had now been restored. 'With what happened, the morale was affected, but you could feel they got themselves together,' Kaltenborn added. 'With these kind of results, you can have an extra push of motivation and you can feel good about it. 'This result tells people we're back, to forget about what happened last year, that it was a one-off and won't happen again.'

Summary: Sauber's opening week to the Formula One season was overshadowed by a legal battle with former reserve driver Giedo van der Garde . The case was over his claim on a full-time race seat for this season . That was resolved on Saturday morning and Sauber impressed at the Australian Grand Prix, their drivers finishing fifth and eighth . Last season, they didn't earn a point and team principal Monisha Kaltenborn admits she was happy to end a tough week with a smileÂ .


They may look like they are from different families, but believe it or not Jayden and Xavier Boughey are actually twins. The adorable 11-year-old boys, who hail from Auckland in New Zealand, were born with contrasting skin tones - Jayden has a dark complexion and Xavier is white. And as if questions over the colour of their skin wasn't enough for the young fellas, they also have the added complication of having different birthdays - with Jayden being born on November 6 and Xavier coming into the world after midnight, making his birthday November 7. Scroll down for video . Jayden and Xavier Boughey may look like they are from different families but they are in fact twins . The gorgeous 11-year-old boys also have different birthdays after Xavier (right) was born after midnight . The beautiful boys, who look strikingly alike despite their obvious differences, have their parents to thank for their mishmash of genes. Their mother, Helen Castles, 32. brings the dark skin to the family, which she inherited from her grandmother, who is Samoan. Their father is the complete opposite - Phil Boughey, 36, has a white complexion and fair hair. When the pair found out they were expecting twins, they wondered how their children would look, but could never could have dreamed of the conclusion. 'We were surprised for sure - the running joke is because they were made in the Bahamas that Helen had the local Bohemian milkman stop by one day when I was at work to make the brown one,' their dad Phil Boughey told Daily Mail Australia. 'But we don't really see it as a huge deal they just look different like any siblings can.' Their parents joke that because the boys were conceived in the Bahamas the local milkman dropped by to make the 'brown one' Xavier (left) is carefree and Jayden (right) is responsible and as the oldest of the two is a born leader . Now the boys have just started a new school, Sacred Heart, and are tasked with the unenviable challenge of trying to explain to their peers that they are related. 'They do get a lot of people believing they are not twins especially school kids,' he said. 'We make sure they are in different classes at school too because Jayden is the stronger one and Xavier will just sit back and ride on the coat tails of Jayden - so we have had to pull him out of the clouds.' The odds of a mixed race couple having twins of different colours are a million to one. Skin colour is believed to be determined by up to seven different genes working together. If a parent is of mixed race, their eggs or sperm will contain a mixture of genetic codes for both black and white skin. However, if both the egg and sperm contain all white genes, the baby will be white. And if both contain just the versions necessary for black skin, the baby will be black. But the boys embrace the attention they get for

Summary: 11-year-old Jayden and Xavier Boughey are twins with different looks . Jayden has dark skin while Xavier was born with a white complexion . They also have different birthdays, with Jayden being born after midnight . Their mother is half Samoan and their father has Canadian heritage . They just started a new school and the kids don't believe they are brothers .


What was meant to be the holiday of a lifetime turned into a nightmare for an Australian man when the formerly fit university lecturer was left stranded in a foreign hospital for five weeks after a severe stroke. John and Christine Rose were on a holiday in Slovenia in June last year, visiting their daughter Bernadette Smon, her husband, and their grandson, when the sprightly 70-year-old suffered an unexpected and significant stroke and was rushed to hospital in the capital Ljubljana. The couple had taken out the highest level of travel insurance with Allianz Global Assistance, and despite being assured on the day of her husband's stroke that the funding needed to bring him home would be quickly provided, Mrs Rose was left helplessly begging the insurer for five weeks before any action was taken. The holiday of a lifetime turned into a nightmare for an Australian man when the formerly fit university lecturer was left stranded in a foreign hospital for five weeks after a severe stroke . John (right) and Christine Rose were on a holiday in Slovenia in June last year, visiting their daughter Bernadette Smon and their grandson (left), when the sprightly 70-year-old suffered an unexpected and significant stroke . 'The whole experience was terribly traumatic. Seeing your father have a stroke and nearly die is awful enough, and then to have the company not provide coverage just made everything worse,' Mr Rose's daughter, Bernadette Smon told Daily Mail Australia. Mr Rose had no pre-existing medical conditions, and was extremely fit for his age, riding 35 kilometres to his work on the Gold Coast each day. The stroke left the Mr Rose with severe memory loss- to the extent that he could not remember which country he was in- and without the ability to walk. Mrs Rose was initially assigned a case worker, but over the course of five weeks allegedly spoke with at least 18 different staff members with Allianz, who she claims had not read the case notes before they rang her. 'It was so upsetting to hear her be asked the same questions over and over, and to have supposedly medically trained staff ask to speak to my father who was very clearly not in a position to communicate,' Ms Smon said. 'Every day that they delayed my father declined. He lost 18 kilograms while he was in hospital, and every time my mum asked why Allianz was unable to fly my dad home they came up with an excuse,' she said. The Rose's claim that the delay in funding by Allianz prevented Mr Rose from receiving the rehab he needed . The 70-year-old (before the stroke) was rushed to hospital where he waited five weeks to be sent home . 'In emails they blamed 'world events' and 'time zone differences', which made no sense because we were checking them all the time. My father was stuck in a foreign country where neither he nor my mum spoke the language which is completely unfair,' she said. A statement from Allianz said that it was important

Summary: John and Christine Rose were on holiday in Slovenia in 2014 . Mr Rose suffered a severe stroke and was rushed to Ljubljana Hospital . The couple had taken out top-tier insurance with Allianz Global Assistance . Mr Rose waited five weeks to received funding to fly him back to Australia . Company allegedly blamed 'world events' and 'time zones' saying process is 'complex'


A 34-year-old mother of two shot and killed her young daughters at their upscale New Hampshire home before turning the gun on herself in what has been ruled as a murder-suicide. Assistant Attorney General Jay McCormack said police received a 911 call Saturday regarding a deceased woman at the home in Bedford. When officers arrived, they found two more bodies. The attorney general's office Monday identified them as Nina Obukhov and her two daughters, 8-year-old Katherine and 6-year-old Elizabeth. Scroll Down for Video . Murder-suicide: Nina Obukhov, 36, was found dead at this upscale Bedford, New Hampshire, home after killing her two young daughters, ages 6 and 8, and then herself . A makeshift memorial appears on display in front of the Obukhov residence on McAfee Farm Road . Autopsies confirmed that all three died of gunshot wounds to the head. The girls' deaths were ruled homicides. The manner of the mother's death remained undetermined, but authorities said it appeared the mother shot the girls and then committed suicide. Flowers and stuffed animals were left next to a pile of yellow police tape outside the home Monday morning. At the school Katherine, known as 'Katy,' attended, officials were trying to provide the children with as much normalcy as possible while also making grief counselors available. Deidre Helmke's son was in the same class as Katy for both first and second grade as part of a class that stayed together for their first two years of elementary school. Helmke, who served as 'room mother' for first grade at riddle Brook Elementary School, described it as a tight-knit group. On Monday, she was flipping through school yearbooks looking at pictures of Katy, whom she remembered as a 'little peanut.' 'She was a sweet little blonde-haired girl, quiet,' Helmke said. Helmke said Nina Obukhov also was quiet. While she didn't know her well, she saw Obukhov at school and occasionally bumped into her while running errands. It is believed that Alexey Obukhov and his wife Nina lived in the home with their two daughters, aged 6 and 8 . 'She didn't stand out as being any different from any other mom,' she said. 'She would chat a bit about the kids and then move on.' While school officials notified parents about the deaths on Sunday, they did not identify the victims, leaving Helmke and other parents unsure what to tell their children. Not wanting him to find out at school, she told her son that she 'heard a report that Katy passed away.' He teared up and wanted to know how. 'I told him I honestly don't know, and I gave him a hug,' she said. On Sunday, police were searching for Nina Obukhov's gun store owner husband, Alexey, but Monday's news release by the attorney general's office made no mention of the missing man. Police were searching for Russian gun store owner Alexey Obukhov after three people were found dead at an upscale New Hampshire home Saturday . Although police have said they are not looking for suspects, a 'be-on-the-lookout alert' was issued by

Summary: Officials ruled that Nina Obukhov, 36, shot dead her two daughters, 8-year-old Katherine and 6-year-old Elizabeth, and then herself . Police were searching Sunday for Nina's husband, Alexey Obukhov after the three bodies were found at his home in Bedford, New Hampshire . Alexey Obukhov was previously arrested in August 2013 for a domestic violence assault but the charges were dismissed after his wife declined to testify .


It's been a long journey from Australia to Bradford City and the brink of the FA Cup semi-finals for James Meredith. At one point, during a break between his seven English – and one Irish – clubs, the defender found himself training alone in a park in Derby ‘like Rocky Balboa’. Amazingly, Meredith will be looking forward to his fifth Wembley appearance if League One giantkillers Bradford can deliver another knockout blow to Reading in Saturday’s quarter-final tie at Valley Parade. James Meredith holds of then-Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah during their FA Cup clash in west London . Jon Stead scores in a remarkable performance as the Bantams beat Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge . The 26-year-old Aussie played at the national stadium three times with York City – twice in the FA Trophy final and once in the Conference Play-off final – as well as Bradford’s 2013 League Two Play-off final win over Northampton Town in 2013. But reaching Wembley in the FA Cup after beating Chelsea and Sunderland in the earlier rounds would top the lot. ‘I’ve been to Wembley six times now and played in four of them and they’re all fantastic occasions, but this would be even more special because it is the FA Cup,’ said Meredith. ‘We don’t get the coverage in Australia like you do over here obviously, but everyone follows the FA Cup. Everyone knows it’s the biggest domestic cup in the world and the great stories that came out of it, my favourite being the Crazy Gang. ‘Now it’s the quarter-finals, people are starting to get excited. I think it’s being shown on Setanta. I know all my family and friends are going to watch it, they’ve worked out a way to stream it. They’re excited about the game and they’ re all getting together to have some food and drinks. Meredith, who has played for seven different English sides since moving from Australia, against Sunderland . ‘One of my best mates flew over for the Chelsea game and it was fantastic because when we scored that fourth goal, somehow I managed to spot him in the away fans and we were cheering really hard at each other. ‘My dad said if we get to the semi-finals, he’ll fly over. It’ll probably just be my dad and my brother or sister. The plane tickets aren’t cheap.’ Meredith left his family home in Australia where he lived with his parents, two younger brothers and sister, to travel to England at the age of 16 and sign as an apprentice at Derby County after being spotted at the club’s academy in Melbourne. After loan spells at Cambridge United and Chesterfield, it didn’t work out at Derby and he went on to have brief spells at Sligo Rovers, Shrewsbury Town and Telford United before joining York. ‘I signed pro at Derby but then I was released,’ Meredith recalled. ‘At that time I really struggled to get a club, like a lot of players do when they have no experience as a professional. The 26-year-old has been to

Summary: Bradford City face Reading in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday . If the Bantams win they will be heading to Wembley Stadium for the semis . Bradford defender James Meredith has already played there four times . The Australian has played for seven English (and one Irish) clubs . Meredith said next visit would be 'more special' as it's the FA Cup .


Passengers aboard a SkyWest flight to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, were stunned Tuesday when an hour from reaching their sunny vacation destination, their pilot turned the plane around due to 'paperwork issues.' Flight 4507 departed Salt Lake City International Airport just after noon Tuesday, carrying 57 travelers en route to the popular resort town on the Pacific Ocean. But less than two hours into the three-hour flight, a pilot's voice came over the intercom to announce that the small Canadair jet will be returning back to Utah. Scroll down for video . Clerical snafu: SkyWest Flight 4507 carrying 57 passengers to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Tuesday was forced to turn around and return to Utah due to a paperwork issue . Unpleasant surprise: The plane was about an hour from reaching its destination when a pilot announced the bad news . 'It's something that we wouldn't have known what to do as pilots as far as this airplane not being allowed to land in Mexico,' the crew member uttered over the PA system, according to a cellphone video obtained by KSL. The pilot explained to passengers that he could not land in Puerto Vallarta. Instead, he said the plane will be diverted to Tucson, Arizona, to be refueled before returning to Salt Lake City. 'Again, we do apologize,' the pilot said over the intercom to the 57 disappointed passengers. Casey Boyd, from Denver, was flying to Mexico on vacation with his wife and child when their plans were unexpectedly derailed by an unspecified clerical error. ‘No, it sounds pretty unbelievable,’ Boyd said. ‘It doesn't sound like maybe the whole story.’ A spokeswoman for SkyWest Airlines stated that Flight 4507 landed in Salt Lake City at around 6pm to correct a 'paperwork issue.’ Pit stop: Instead of landing at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta, the SkyWest jet headed to Arizona to be refueled . Back to square one: At around 6pm, the plane landed in Salt Lake City, where passengers were offered hotel rooms and food vouchers for the night . The unfortunate travelers were offered free hotel rooms for the night, issued vouchers for food and other expenses, and rebooked on another flight departing Wednesday morning. ‘We apologize to those customers we've inconvenienced and are working to get them on their way as quickly as possible,’ the statement read. The airline representative did not specify the paperwork issue that kept the SkyWest plane from landing in Mexico Tuesday. Casey Boyd said that before takeoff Tuesday, the gate agent said the flight was overbooked because they were using a smaller plane that originally planned . It has been suggested that perhaps the replacement plane did not have the right documentation to touch down in Puerto Vallarta, but no one noticed the mistake until it was too late.

Summary: SkyWest Flight 4507 departed Salt Lake City International Airport Tuesday afternoon, carrying 57 vacationers to Puerto Vallarta . Pilot's voice came over intercom an hour away from scheduled arrival time saying plane will be returning to Salt Lake City due to clerical error . Travelers were offered hotels rooms and food vouchers, and rebooked on a Wednesday flight .


And then there were eight. The line-up for the Champions League quarter-finals was completed on Wednesday night as Barcelona and Juventus sealed their passage and though it may be a total wipeout for the English clubs, we certainly have a high pedigree field. Now, more than ever, it's all about scoring goals at crucial moments as the Berlin final on June 6 looms on the horizon. But which of the eight survivors is best-equipped for the challenge? We assess the forward trios of each team. Lionel Messi was excellent for Barcelona in their last 16 defeat of Manchester City . Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona . Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid . Porto vs Bayern Munich . Juventus vs Monaco . BARCELONA . Lionel Messi - Absolutely mesmerising against Manchester City and we are swiftly moving into territory where Messi may be considered the best player of all time. The Argentine maestro has 43 goals and 23 assists in 40 outings so far this season and, as ever, is central to Barcelona's hopes of another European Cup triumph Rating: 9.5/10 . Neymar - A real joy to watch, the 23-year-old Brazilian just gets better and better with every passing week. May not be able to match Messi's prolific goalscoring but is just as influential when it comes to carving out chances with a moment of magic 9 . Luis Suarez - His troubles of last summer behind him, £75m man Suarez is slowly growing into the kind of player Barcelona want him to be. Looks comfortable working in tandem with Messi and Neymar, running City ragged in the first leg of the last round tie 7.5 . TOTAL: 26/30 . Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart and Barcelona's Neymar compete for the ball . Luis Suarez tormented Manchester City in the round of 16 tie which Barcelona won 3-1 on aggregate . REAL MADRID . Cristiano Ronaldo - It's become a season of frustrations for Real Madrid, but Ronaldo rises serenely above the negativity. With 41 goals and 21 assists in 39 appearances, his return this season has been as good as ever. Their guiding light when Real ended their long wait of the 10th European Cup triumph last season, he is needed again now 9 . Gareth Bale - It's been a turbulent season for the Welshman, who seems to have been made the Bernabeu scapegoat for their shaky form post-Christmas, leading to suggestions he may return to the Premier League in the summer. But he has still scored 16 goals in all competitions this season 7 . Karim Benzema - Often overshadowed by the aforementioned Bale and Ronaldo, the French striker just gets on with the business of scoring goals. He has plundered 20 in the season so far and is always capable of getting into dangerous positions 7.5 . TOTAL: 23.5/30 . Cristiano Ronaldo is, as ever, integral to Real Madrid's hopes of winning the trophy . Gareth Bale has endured a difficult season but is sure to have an influence in the latter stages . Karim Benzema celebrates a goal

Summary: Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid lead Spanish charge . Bayern Munich are the sole representatives left from Germany . France have Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in the pot . Italians Juventus and Portuguese giants Porto complete the line-up . There are no English clubs left in the competition this year .


After winning the Super Bowl, Darrelle Revis is heading back to the New York Jets. Two years after his acrimonious departure to Tampa Bay, the shutdown corner again showed his mastery of free agency, signing a vast five-year, $70million deal. With $39m guaranteed, Revis will pocket $16m-a-season in the first three years, NFL insider Ian Raport reports. At 29, the six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro is among a number of new additions as the Jets look to break their four-year spell without a play-off place. Darrelle Revis defends Jeremy Kerley in the Patriot's narrow 17-16 win over the Jets in December . Revis lasted a year with the Buccaneers after penning a six-year, $96m deal with no guaranteed money. The Patriots moved swiftly following his release last year, with the parties agreeing on a $32m two-year deal. Owner Robert Kraft declined to take up the $20m second-year option, opting to re-sign safety Devin McCourty on big money instead. The deal appears a questionable one for the Super Bowl-winning Patriots. Revis and the recently released Brandon Browner gave them a secondary that was the envy of the AFC. But they lose a locker room leader to an AFC East rival and Bill Belichick has to rebuild his secondary once more. With $50m cap space, it has already been a busy free agency for Gang Green and new head coach Todd Bowles. Alongside the marquee signing of Brandon Marshall, cornerback Buster Skrine joined from Cleveland, guard James Carpenter comes in from Seattle and linebacker David Harris was re-signed.

Summary: Revis rejoins the Jets, the franchise who exchanged picks with Carolina to move up and draft him 14th overall in the 2007 . The shutdown corner left the Jets in bitter circumstances two years ago, joining Tampa Bay . Revis won the Super Bowl in his only year with New England but heads back to Gang Green on big money .


First it was smoked salmon and caviar, followed by champagne and lobster. Now Lidl, the bargain supermarket chain the middle class love, is trying the luxury-on-the-cheap approach with something rather different: lingerie. The collection, entitled See You In Venice, is part of the Esmara clothing range, and consists of four bra designs in cup sizes 34B, 36B, 38B and 38C. The bras are available in polka-dot, slate grey, black trimmed with pink or nude and black, and cost £3.99. The matching briefs come in small, medium and large, which covers a generous range of sizes between a ten and 20, and a pack of two costs £3.99 — a fraction of the amount we usually spend on smalls. All the lingerie is made in China from polyester, Lycra and nylon, and is available in Lidl stores while stocks last. If the range proves popular, more sizes will follow, says Sophie Lambert Russell, from the Lidl fashion team. While the undies are certainly cheap, as any woman knows, it can sometimes be a mistake to scrimp on the basics. So, can these supermarket smalls compete with our High Street favourites? To find out if the See You In Venice collection is catwalk chic or bargain bucket, we asked independent lingerie expert Becky John and the Mail’s senior stylist Amy Kester to cast their critical eyes over them, checking for size, fit and comfort. Here’s what they found … . DARK AND CHIC . BECKY SAYS: ‘This dark colour is flattering, and it looks classy on nearly every skin tone. There is no seam up the middle of the cup, so it won’t be visible through a tight T-shirt. The briefs are ultra-thin and I do hope they maintain their shape when they are washed. There are seams up the middle of the briefs on the front and back, which might be uncomfortable under tight jeans due to chafing. ‘However, they are pretty, grown-up looking and great value.’ AMY SAYS: ‘Wow, this set looks really chic. The underwiring gives good support and the brief-style knickers have good coverage as well as looking glamorous.’ BEST FOR: Date-night. Slate grey padded push-up bra, matching briefs. 5/5 . EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL . BECKY SAYS: ‘This is probably the most versatile of all the bras and could be worn everyday because of its neutral colour — it’s just a shame the whole set isn’t completely nude-toned. The black lace trim just looks like a cheap, last-minute add-on. It is only sewn on to the bra at the top and bottom rather than all the way round. I can actually put my finger under it, and I’m worried it might become detached or pucker when washed. The briefs are a good size — not too grannyish but not too skimpy either.’ AMY SAYS: ‘I don’t like this one on. The colour reminds me of shapewear and the black lace makes it look cheap. It would have been better in ivory.’ BEST FOR: Everyday wear. Nude with lace trim padded push-up bra, matching briefs. 2.5/5 . GO-GETTING GLAMOUR . BECKY SAYS:

Summary: The collection is called See You In Venice and is part of the Esmara range . It consists of four bra designs and matching briefs . But, can these supermarket smalls compete with High Street favourites?


Usually the only time we would be able to see some of the world's most beautiful landscapes would be when flying over on a plane. Thankfully we don't have to wait until our next flight to witness the incredible sights from above as we can now gaze down on the wonders with the breathtaking aerial photography from AirPano. This adventurous team travel the world providing fresh perspectives on the most famous locations, including the Dubai skyline and Mount Everest. Scroll down for video . Dubai never ceases to impress, but this aerial shot of the skyline by AirPano shows the city in an incredible new light . Only a photograph from above like this one can demonstrate the vast size of the Angel Falls in Venezuela . This perfectly ordered city is Barcelona in Spain - captured in the middle is the famous Sagrada Familia church . The team consists of nine photographers and three tech specialists, who began their mission in 2006. AirPano took to the skies after creating a bucket list of the 100 Best Places on the Planet. They planned to work their way through the list and now have a portfolio of 230 locations shot from above. Project coordinator Sergey Semenov revealed the team initially worked with spherical panoramas on land, which then led to them using planes and helicopters. Now they rely on drones to capture their beautiful panoramic shots. Their work includes the most famous urban skylines such as New York, Paris and Barcelona, as well as featuring natural landscapes like waterfalls and volcanos. They next hope to add Portugal, Indonesia, Japan and the United Kingdom to their extensive list. You can not only see the photos but also explore the bird eye view perspectives using their interactive site. Is there a pot of gold? A rainbow perfectly captured at the Victoria Falls in Zambia . Iguasu Falls, Argentina is just one of the stunning aerial shots shown off in AirPano's spectacular collection . Sergey, 32, said: 'It's unlike viewing a traditional photograph limited by its frame. 'A spherical, 360 degree panorama gives you a freedom of being at the location, where you can turn your head around and have a closer look at every detail. 'The 360 degree panorama technology creates a complete illusion of a personal presence on the spot when it viewed on a large screen. 'It makes you feel as if you are in the sky above New York City, underwater, above the raging waterfall, and even inside a microwave oven. 'You can take time to move in closer and study interesting objects, or 'fly' to another place in a virtual tour by simply moving your hand.' Winter wonderland! A stunning photo of Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain, located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas . New perspective! It could confuse at first, but this is actually the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, photographed entirely from above . Concrete jungle lit up! A magical panoramic shot of Manhattan City Line at night, with the Empire State Building gleaming to the left

Summary: AirPano captured famous cities and natural landscapes from above, mainly with the use of drones . Famous cities such as New York, Singapore and Barcelona are shown in a new perspective . The team consists of nine photographers and three tech specialists who have a portfolio of 230 locations .


Homeopathic medicines are 'no more effective than placebo' in treating health problems, new research has concluded. A team of experts in Australia has warned people who choose homeopathy 'may put their health at risk' if they reject or delay traditional, mainstream treatments. They advise the alternative medicine is not used to treat health conditions that are chronic, serious, or those that have the potential to become serious. Homeopathy is a form of complementary, holistic medicine used by more than 200 million people across the world. Advocates advise it is used for both acute and chronic conditions. It is based on the principle of 'like cures like', the British Homeopathic Association states. A report from Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council has warned people who choose homeopathy 'may put their health at risk' if they reject or delay traditional, mainstream treatments . The idea is that substances that cause illnesses can become remedies in small, highly diluted doses. The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council report assesses the evidence effectiveness of homeopathy for treating health conditions from a total of 225 existing studies, dating back to 1997. Each was rated by the team from one - very strong - to four - very weak - to determine the research's reliability. The council only used studies which were deemed controlled trials - and therefore included a comparison group who were not given homeopathic treatment. It found there is no conclusive evidence that homeopathy is more effective than placebos in treating patients and easing their symptoms. The council's chief executive, professor Warwick Anderson, said: 'The review shows that there is no good quality evidence to support the claim that homeopathy works better than a placebo. 'People who choose homeopathy may put their health at risk if they reject or delay treatments for which there is good evidence for safety and effectiveness. 'People who are considering whether to use homeopathy should first get advice from a registered health practitioner and in the meanwhile keep taking any prescribed treatments.' The researchers found homeopathic treatments were no more effective than sugar pills and other control, pretend medicines to treat asthma, migraines, stress and colds. Homeopathy is a form of complementary, holistic medicine used by more than 200 million people across the world. Advocates advise it is used for both acute and chronic conditions. It is based on the principle of 'like cures like', the British Homeopathic Association states. The idea is that substances that cause illnesses can become remedies in small, highly diluted doses. The BHA advise it can be used to treat eczema, depression, coughs, the menopause, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, hay fever, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. There were signs it was more effective than placebos for ADHD, bruising, HIV, chronic fatigue, ulcers and depression. But the council concluded the experiments were not carried out properly and the results were not very reliable. For a treatment to be considered effective, the council's Homeopathy Working Committee advised it must result in health improvements that cannot be explained by the placebo effect,

Summary: Experts in Australia warn homeopathy 'may put people at risk' if they choose to delay or reject traditional medicines . Homeopathy is a complementary medicine used by more than 200m people . Report found no firm evidence homeopathy is more effective in treating asthma, migraines, stress and colds .


The Conservatives and Labour have drawn neck and neck in the polls as Ukip’s support continues to fall. Nigel Farage’s party is being squeezed as election day approaches and is now on just 10 per cent, its lowest showing since 2013, according to a new ComRes survey for the Daily Mail and ITV News. Labour and the Conservatives have both advanced since last month and are level at 35 per cent. It is the best Tory showing since November 2012, suggesting last week’s Budget has gone down well with voters. Scroll down for video . David Cameron's Conservative party is neck and neck with Ed Miliband's Labour in the polls, according to new research. The parties are both at 35 per cent in the polls - the best Tory showing since November 2012 . Any jubilation will be tempered, however, by Labour’s showing – 35 per cent is its best vote share for six months. It is the third poll in recent days to put the two main parties neck and neck, suggesting the election race is deadlocked. Today’s findings represent the highest combined two-party vote share since September 2013. Ukip is down three points since last month to its lowest position in a ComRes poll since December 2013. The pollster said the party had suffered a ‘rapid decline’, falling from its peak of 19 per cent as recently as late last year. In recent days, Ukip has been in crisis after the expulsion of one parliamentary candidate over allegations of expenses fraud, the suspension of another and the resignation of a third who complained of ‘open racism and sanctimonious bullying’. The Liberal Democrats remain on a miserable 8 per cent, down from the 23 per cent they won in 2010, with the Greens snapping at their heels on 7 per cent. Despite being level with Labour on voting intention, the poll finds that the Conservatives are in a strong position on the crucial issue of the economy. Some 45 per cent of voters now think the economy would be better off under David Cameron and George Osborne, compared with 34 per cent who think the same of Ed Miliband and Ed Balls. Nigel Farage’s (pictured) UKIP party is being squeezed as election day approaches and is now on just 10 per cent, its lowest showing since 2013, according to a new ComRes survey for the Daily Mail and ITV News . The poll also found that 45 per cent of people asked believe the economy would be better off under Cameron and George Osborne (left), while 34 per cent would prefer it if Miliband and Ed Balls were in power (right) In particular, 43 per cent think their family’s financial situation would be better off under the Conservative pair, compared with 33 per cent who think the same of Mr Miliband and Mr Balls. Britons think Mr Osborne would make a better Chancellor than Mr Balls by 42 per cent to 32 per cent. However, many voters still complain they are not feeling better off than in 2010, when the coalition

Summary: Conservatives and Labour neck and neck with 35 per cent each in the polls . Support for UKIP continuing to fall with party now down to just 10 per cent . Budget was success with voters, with Tories having best polls since 2012 .


The Arizona aid worker who was killed while being held captive by ISIS in Syria was honored with a moving memorial service in her hometown on Saturday. Kayla Mueller, 26, was captured in August of 2013 after leaving a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Aleppo, Syria, and held for 18 months. It is believed she was killed by Jordanian airstrikes targeting ISIS in Raqqa last month. About 500 people, including Arizona Senator John McCain, attended a ceremony in an auditorium at Yavapai College in Prescott that was held to honor the memory of 'the ultimate Good Samaritan'. Scroll down for video . Kayla Mueller, 26, was honored with a memorial at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona, on Saturday . Her father, Carl Mueller (right), addressed the service with some assistance from Kayla's brother Eric (left) Arizona Senator John McCain spoke to about 500 people at the ceremony . Speakers at the ceremony reminisced about Kayla's quick wit and an overflowing heart. Kayla's father, Carl Mueller, read a moving letter at the service, recounting his daughter's discovery that her life's purpose was to ease the suffering of others. Mr Mueller paused to regain his composure as he read the letter his daughter wrote while working an earlier job at an orphanage in India. As her father struggled to get through a particular passage, Kayla's brother Eric rubbed his shoulders. He quoted his daughter as saying: 'This is my life's work. But my family is my life.' Kayla's family members thanked the soldiers who risked their lives in a rescue attempt for her. They also tried to bring some levity to the ceremony and Kayla's father, dressed in a dark suit and tie, made sure to lift up the legs of his pants to show off the rainbow socks he found in her room. Her parents have started a nonprofit organization called 'Kayla's Hands' designed to further her humanitarian efforts locally and internationally. Kayla was captured by ISIS in August of 2013 in Aleppo, Syria and held for 18 months before being killed . Kayla helped raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and worked the overnight shift at a women's shelter in Prescott . Sen. McCain's voice cracked with emotion as he delivered a short tribute to Mueller. He said 'I didn't have the privilege - the blessing - of knowing Kayla. I wish I had. 'I'd be a better man for knowing her. I'm sure of that. 'But her example of compassion and courage, her generosity, her unbowed humanity, have by her terrible sacrifice and her dignity in extremity reached so many people who did not know her as all of you knew her. 'We can try to give justice to her murderers' other victims and their families. 'But even if we succeed, and our retribution is swift and complete, we could not equal the rebuke that Kayla's life gave to the culture of death that robbed her of it. 'I never knew Kayla. That's my loss. But I won't forget her. That's my privilege and my responsibility.' Mr Mueller read a letter

Summary: Kayla Mueller, 26, was captured by ISIS in August of 2013 in Aleppo, Syria . Was held for 18 months before being killed last month, likely by airstrike . International aid worker was honored in hometown of Prescott, Arizona . Emotional father said daughter's purpose was to ease suffering of others . 500 people attended Saturday service including Arizona Sen. John McCain .


Vladimir Putin is said to be in bed 'with a cold', according to sources close to the Kremlin responding to speculation over why the leader has not been seen in public for ten days. Too ill to take part in official engagements, the politician is apparently holed up in one of his country retreats during one of the most contentious times in his leadership. Speculation over why he has seldom been seen in public has been rife as accusations of involvement in the death of Boris Nemtsov and rumours of fathering a lovechild reach fever pitch. There have even been claims of sudden death and a government coup with the leader's aides remaining tight-lipped over his absence. Scroll down for video . Vladimir Putin has not been seen in public for ten days because he is 'in bed with a cold', say sources close to the Russian politician . But sources close to the Kremlin now say the reason for Putin's disappearance is a nasty cold which has left him bed bound. Opposition television station Dozhd quoted sources close to the leader as saying this was why he had been hidden from view. Despite his apparent illness, the leader will tune in to state television tonight to watch a pre-recorded documentary on the battle for Crimea. In it he makes the startling admission that Russia was prepared to put its nuclear weapons on alert to secure the peninsula. Wearing a stony expression, he tells the camera: 'We were ready to do it,' when asked whether he would have put nuclear weapons on alert. 'I talked with colleagues and told them that this is our historic territory. 'Russian people live there, they are in danger and we cannot leave them,' he continued, claiming a bout of flu caused him to remain hidden from public view for almost two weeks. His vanishing act comes after the murder of opponent Boris Nemtsov . He also claims to have had intelligence which indicated anti-Russia militants planned to kill ousted Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych. 'His physical removal was being prepared,' said Putin who has previously blamed the West for orchestrating the toppling of the pro-Moscow leader. 'It was not us who carried out the coup,' he insisted. He also suggested that Yanukovych could have saved himself from a coup if he had used weapons on protesters. 'I do not want to evaluate his work.... (but) he said "I could not sign an order on use of weaponry. I could not bring myself to do it." 'Can we blame him for it? I cannot say. And I do not want to do it. I don't think I have a right to do so. 'Whether it is good or bad, the consequences of inactivity are grave. This is clear.' The interview comes amid rumours that the president has fathered a child with 'lover' Alina Kabayeva. The 31-year-old former mistress is said to have given birth in Switzerland in recent days. While sources said the leader was unwell, his official press secretary Dmirty Peskov refused to confirm the claims, saying:

Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin has not been seen in public for ten days . Speculation of a government coup and even sudden death has been rife . Sources say he is holed up in country retreat after coming down with flu . In a pre-recorded interview due to air tonight he talks of Crimea conflict . In it he admits that Russia was ready to put nuclear weapons on alert . Comes amid rumours that he has fathered a child with 31-year-old 'lover'


Fiorentina scored three goals in the opening 22 minutes to set up a 3-0 away win over struggling Roma to secure their place in the Europa League quarter-finals, with the all-Italian match-up finishing 4-1 on aggregate. Roma's season is falling apart, with the team having fallen 14 points behind Serie A leader Juventus in the Italian league and at risk of losing second place. A late sending-off for Adem Ljajic for a second yellow card capped a dispiriting night which saw about a hundred of the club's `ultras' leave the Stadio Olimpico after 30 minutes, by which time Roma had conceded three times in a 13-minute span. Gonzalo Rodriguez converts a penalty in the ninth minute to give Fiorentina an early lead . Rodriguez races away to celebrate as the visitors get an early advantage at the Stadio Olimpico . Marcos Alonso celebrates as his 18th minute strike put Fiorentina 2-0 up on the night . Alonso is overjoyed as his strike secures a 3-1 aggregate lead for the visitors in Rome . Jose Basanta completed a remarkable opening 20 minutes for the Viola with a third goal soon after . Basanta is mobbed by his Fiorentina team-mates following his 21st-minute strike . Basanta receives treatment for a cut to the head during following his celebrations . Gonzalo Rodriguez converted a retaken penalty in the ninth minute, after a number of players encroached into the box for the first attempt. Marcos Alonso capitalized on a goalkeeping error to make it 2-0 in the 18th and Jose Maria Basanta headed in when unmarked in the 22nd. Roma captain Francesco Totti, goalkeeper Morgan de Sanctis and midfielder Danielle de Rossi led the rest of the team's players over to talk to fans after match. Totti spoke for a long while with the head of the `ultras.' Fiorentina defender Stefan Savic (left) vies for posession with Roma forward Gervinho . Roma supporters burn flares in the stands as their side's Europe League hopes go up in smoke on the pitch . Fiorentina celebrate after they booked their place in the Europa League quarter-finals .

Summary: Gonzalo Rodriguez gave the visitors the lead in the ninth minute . Marcos Alonso scored Fiorentina's second soon after . Jose Basanta added a third to compete the rout at the Olimpico Stadium .


The victim of a paedophile teacher says she felt like a 'weight was lifted from her shoulders' when she saw her tormentor finally jailed for the abuse which ruined her childhood. Angela Taylor, now 50, was just one of many nine and 10-year-old children targeted by Ronald Wotton on a daily basis at East Durham Catholic primary school between 1968 and 1980. She went to police in the wake of the Jimmy Savile revelations after telling herself she couldn't take the truth about her abuse to the grave. Ms Taylor has now waived her anonymity to tell how the abuse affected her life and of her relief at seeing Wotton convicted and sent to jail. Angela Taylor was one of a number of pupils targeted by a paedophile teacher in the 1960s and 70s. She has waived her anonymity to tell of the impact the abuse had on her life and of her relief at seeing him jailed . During her school days, Wotton would catch Angela's eye during lessons, call her up to the front of the class and make her stand behind his desk while he sexually abused her. Children were so afraid of the teacher, they would make themselves vomit by pouring washing up liquid down their throats to avoid his classes. Wotton, now 73, was finally reported over thirty years later in 2013 when Ms Taylor read about allegations of child abuse committed by Jimmy Savile and rang police. Her complaint was the first and started off a huge police investigation which led to 20 other victims coming forward. During his sentencing on November 5 last year, Teesside Crown Court heard that Wotton was a bully who had an obsession with authority and abused children for his own sexual gratification. The court heard how Wotton's offending extended to PE lessons, where he would make children touch their toes so he could look at them, as well as wandering into their changing rooms during swimming lessons, in the hope of seeing them naked. Wotton, who now uses a wheelchair, admitted 17 counts of indecent assault, three counts of indecency with a male and one of indecency with a child over a 12-year period from the late 1960s and was jailed for five years. Ronald Wotton's victim described him as an 'evil bully' who wrecked the childhoods of his pupils . Angela, of Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, said: 'I was terrified of Ronald, he was an evil bully and he ruined my childhood as well as many other people's lives. 'I came from a devout Catholic family, my mother was a teacher and I was made to feel as though God was punishing me for something I had done wrong. 'In Year 5, the year I went into Ronald's class, it was common knowledge that something bad was going to happen to us and we were all afraid. 'I couldn't confide in any of my family and he was just getting away with abusing us - I feel completely let down by the school and my religion. Ms Taylor, pictured

Summary: Teacher carried out a catalogue of sex offences from the 1960s onwards . His victims kept quiet about the abuse for more than three decades . Angela Taylor came forward after Jimmy Savile's abuse became public . Others followed and the teacher was jailed for five years last year . Ms Taylor now waives her anonymity to tell of the impact the abuse had .


A bitter blast from Scandinavia will put Spring on hold for almost a week as cold temperatures and snow return to parts of Britain and the temperature dips to just -3C. The cold snap has returned with a vengeance despite Britain recently enjoying blue skies and sunshine with temperatures peaking at 17.5C in some parts of the country. But the weather has taken a cooler turn as an easterly breeze from northern Europe sweeps across the UK - and it is expected to last until the middle of next week. In Cambridge tourists refused to let the cold snap ruin their fun, and were pictured punting on the River Cam this morning warmly wrapped up huddled under blankets. Scroll down for video . Tourists hide under blankets as they brave the freezing temperatures while punting on the River Cam in Cambridge this morning . This couple refuse to let the cold snap ruin their trip out on the River Cam - instead choosing to huddle under the blankets together . Yesterday high altitude areas including Durham and Huddersfield were blanketed with snow after an overnight fall. The Met Office blames the low temperatures on high pressure building in the North-east and say the Midlands and the North of the country could see a dusting of snow, sleet and frost on the hills in the next couple of days. The chill, which is expected to last until mid next week, will see bitter winds make temperatures of 4-7C feel like 1-5C. The Met Office blamed the sharp shift in weather on high pressure shifting from southern Europe to Scandinavia - meaning a touch of 'polar air' could be heading towards Britain. The tourists are clearly enjoying themselves as they go punting on the River Cam - and ensure they were wrapped up warmly . The chill, which is expected to last until mid next week, will see bitter winds make temperatures of 4-7C feel like 1-5C across the country . The weather has taken a cooler turn as icy wind sweeps across the country - and it's expected to last until at least the middle of next week . A Met Office spokesman said temperatures will dip as low as -3C overnight in parts of West Wales, North West England and Scotland. He said: 'There is a cold breeze around at the moment. Today's temperature is around 8 or 9 degrees, which is below average for this time of year. 'Tomorrow will be similar and perhaps even colder. It is going to be cold particularly with the moderate north easterly breeze we are experiencing. There is a chance of wintry showers with the colder temperatures and it could be a bit sleety out there. 'We do have high pressure across Scandinavia and it's pulling colder air over the rest of northern Europe - it's bringing in these colder temperatures, which means we have these cold and quite cloudy conditions. 'A large part of the country will see cloud over the next few days - in fact its set to be cloudy with the

Summary: Icy blast blowing from Scandinavia and Russia will see night time temperatures drop as low as -3C in the UK . Chilly weather is expected to last until at least the middle of next week and has already brought snow to some areas . Yesterday parts of South Wales and the north of England woke up to find themselves blanketed in snow . Cold wind has also brought cloudy conditions to much of the UK which will remain in place until Wednesday .