18-year-old Edryd James has apologised to rugby referee Nigel Owens for sending him a homophobic tweet following England's Six Nations victory against France, Dyfed Powys Police have revealed. The pair met as part of an Agreed Community Resolution during which James apologised for the offence he had caused. An official statement from the Dyfed Powys Police read: 'Rugby referee Nigel Owens has met face to face with the 18-year-old from Cynwyl Elfed who sent him a homophobic tweet after the recent England v France Six Nations match. Nigel Owens (pictured speaking to England's fly-half George Ford) took charge of Saturday's Six Nations match between England and France . Welsh rugby fan Edryd James has apologised to Owens following a police investigation after homophobic abuse was posted from his Twitter account . 'As part of an agreed Adult Community Resolution, the male apologised to Mr Owens for the offence he had caused at a meeting held at Carmarthen Police Station on Wednesday, March 25. 'An Adult Community Resolution is an alternative way of resolving crimes allowing victims to be involved in deciding how the offender can be dealt with by choosing from a list of out-of-court options. 'The victim must agree to deal with the offence that way and the offender must admit the offence and agree to participate in the process.' Inspecter Stuart Bell added: 'I am satisfied that this matter has been effectively resolved by Dyfed Powys Police with an outcome that was satisfactory for both parties. The person responsible realises his mistake and I’m sure he will have learned from this experience. 'Dyfed Powys Police will not tolerate discrimination of any kind and the public need to realise that if offensive comments are made on social media, they are not above the law and we will investigate the matter as we would any other.' James was in the eye of a storm of controversy after the short message appeared on his account on Saturday evening. The Swansea University student is suspected of posting: ‘Your a gay c*** awful performance against france tonight, how did england top Wales?’ The comment sparked hundreds of replies in which rugby fans of all colours said it was disgraceful and voiced their support for Owens. But James, who lives with his family in Cynwyl Elfed, near Carmarthen, West Wales, claimed his phone had been stolen and he was not responsible. The teenager, who describes himself online in Welsh as a ‘Welshman who enjoys life’, has posted many other comments about his love of rugby and heavy drinking sessions. His mother Meiner James, 58, told the Daily Mail she was ‘aware something has happened’ and said she was ‘trying to get to the bottom of it’. Owens, once named as gay sports personality of the year, was encouraged by many other internet users to report the abuse while others said he should ignore it. The veteran referee – who came out seven years ago – was generally praised for his control of England’s 55-35 victory over France. James, 18, was in the eye of a storm

Summary: Welsh rugby fan has face-to-face meeting with rugby referee Nigel Owens . Edryd James, 18, apologises for homophobic tweet sent from his account . The short message to gay referee Owens called him 'a gay c***' Inspector Stuart Bell said: 'I am satisfied that this matter has been effectively resolved by Dyfed Powys Police with an outcome that was satisfactory for both parties'


A Virginia teenager was arrested Friday for helping a man travel to Syria in order to join ISIS forces, according to a report. The 17-year-old was taken into custody during an FBI raid on the teen's home in Woodbridge, neighbors said. The Washington Post reports that the boy, who is a student at Osbourn Park High School in nearby Manassas, is being charged as a juvenile, although officials are working to try him as an adult. High schooler: FBI officials arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a man who traveled to Syria and joined up with ISIS . According to officials whose names were withheld by the paper, the teenager allegedly used online contacts to help another slightly older man travel to Syria and link up with ISIS. Officials said they conducted surveillance on the home for about a month before the teenager's arrest. The man who traveled to Syria is expected to face charges, according to officials, who also looked into another 17-year-old student at Osbourn Park, before judging him to have played a much smaller role. A neighbor said that FBI officials knocked on the front and back doors of the home before someone inside opened up. The boy was later led out in handcuffs, with the officials also carrying a computer and other electronic equipment, the neighbor said. Though she did not give her name, the neighbor said that the boy had attended middle school with her daughter and that in spite of spending most his time in the home, remarked the boy seemed like a typical teenager. Drawn to extremism: The man helped by the teenager in Woodbridge successfully reached Syria through contacts overseas to join up with ISIS (file photo) The boy's alleged online ties to individuals close to the Islamist extremist group surprised some who knew him as a smart young man interested in business and technology. 'He was a brilliant kid,' said Dustin O’Bryant, who hired the teenager to write for his site Coin Brief. 'His English wasn’t perfect, but I was willing to overlook that because the content was great.' O'Bryant said he hired the teenager for the site, which covers BitCoin and other digital currencies, after being impressed by a chemistry paper the boy wrote. He 'had a really strong understanding of the technology behind digital currency in general and even more advanced systems,' O'Bryant said. BuzzFeed reports that the teenager had not communicated with O'Bryant, who lives in Alabama, since February, when he told him he was going through personal issues. 'He in no way came across as any sort of extremist,' O'Bryant said. 'My hope is that there was some kind of misunderstanding, that he didn’t know who he was helping.'

Summary: The boy allegedly used online contacts to help another slightly older man travel to Syria and link up with ISIS . The teenager wrote about Bitcoin and other digital currencies for the site Coin Brief . The site's founder said he'd hired the teen off of a chemistry research paper he'd written and could not believe he was in communication with extremists .


The jihadi twin caught trying to enter Syria had already had a seven-month stay there with her toddler son, it emerged yesterday. Jamila Henry, 21, lived with two-year-old Mustafa in the Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa until just before Christmas. She came back to Britain to leave him with family before trying to return to Syria. On Monday Turkish police picked her up in the capital Ankara. Henry managed to flee the UK for a second time despite being on the radar of MI5, whose agents tried to recruit her. Wedding day: Jamila Henry with her estranged husband, whose identity is being protected . They interviewed her, gave her a smartphone and repeatedly contacted her. But, under their noses, she was able to steal her glamorous identical twin’s passport and head back to the conflict zone. The astonishing lapse comes weeks after it emerged that Mohammed Emwazi – the Islamic State butcher called Jihadi John – was known to the security services for five years and they had tried to recruit him too. Despite being classed as a priority target, Emwazi managed to travel to the Middle East and start his reign of terror in Syria. Michael Adebolajo, one of the killers of Lee Rigby in Woolwich, was also courted by MI5. Last night, a friend of the Henry family lashed out at ‘bumbling’ MI5 officers, accusing them of trying to cover up their mistakes. ‘They are a joke,’ said the source. ‘They keep calling everyone to find out what happened and telling them what they should and shouldn’t say to people. Travel: Ms Henry tried to use a passport, left, which belonged to her 'party girl' twin sister Jalila, right . ‘They were all over the family for months after Jamila came back but were left whistling in the wind when she disappeared again.’ Under surveillance: Jamila Henry was questioned by MI5 before she fled to try and travel to Syria . Henry returned in December under pressure from relatives including her estranged husband. A source close to the family said: ‘Her husband had no idea she was going to take Mustafa to Syria. He was extremely glad when they both returned safely. ‘He and his parents were distraught and traumatised in the months the baby was missing. ‘He in particular struggled not knowing where his son was or whether or not he was safe. It was a testing time. ‘He suffered many sleepless nights fearing he would never see his child again. He had no contact with Jamila. All he could do was send messages via her family pleading for her to return his son and just prayed that his pleas would reach her.’ Henry was stopped and questioned for up to nine hours by MI5 officers and detectives from Scotland Yard’s counter-terrorism command when she returned home with Mustafa in December. They released her without her being arrested or charged in the belief that she would co-operate with them as they investigated her movements and contacts in Syria. Henry converted to Islam in her teens and moved to east

Summary: Jamila Henry, 21, fled to Syria last year with her one-year-old son . When she returned she was repeatedly interviewed by MI5, relative says . But last year she managed to fly to Turkey using passport stolen from her 'party girl' twin sister Jalila . She was stopped at the Syrian border and arrested on her return to the UK .


David Duckenfield, 70, accepted he 'froze' during the 1989 football disaster before he ordered the opening of an exit gate to relieve congestion . The police chief in charge during the Hillsborough disaster has admitted that his failure to close a tunnel was the 'direct cause' of the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans. David Duckenfield, 70, accepted he 'froze' during the 1989 football disaster before he ordered the opening of an exit gate to relieve congestion outside the Leppings Lane turnstile. The retired officer has already made a series of admissions about 'mistakes' he made, confessed that he lied in the aftermath and apologised 'unreservedly' to fans' families. Mr Duckenfield was responding to questions from Paul Greaney QC, representing the Police Federation, during his sixth day of evidence at the new Hillsborough inquests in Warrington, Cheshire. Mr Greaney reminded Mr Duckenfield of his earlier evidence to Christina Lambert QC, counsel for the inquest, about his state of mind after the opening of Gate C when he told her: 'It was a momentous decision and your decision is such that you do not think of the next step. My mind for a moment went blank.' Asked again if he had 'froze', Mr Duckenfield said: 'It appears to be a distinct possibility.' Mr Greaney said: 'You know what was in your mind and I will ask just one last time. Will you accept that in fact you froze?' 'Yes sir,' said Mr Duckenfield. Mr Greaney went on: 'Do you agree with the following, that people died in a crush in the central pens?' Mr Duckenfield said: 'Yes sir.' Mr Greaney said: 'That if they had not been permitted to flow down the tunnel into those central pens that would not have occurred?' The witness repeated: 'Yes sir.' The barrister continued: 'That closing the tunnel would have prevented that and therefore would have prevented the tragedy.' Mr Duckenfield said again: 'Yes sir.' Mr Greaney went on: 'That failure was the direct cause of the deaths of 96 persons in the Hillsborough tragedy.' Mr Duckenfield said: 'Yes sir.' Up to 2,000 fans entered Gate C, with many heading straight for a tunnel in front of them which Mr Duckenfield had not ordered to be closed and then on to the already full central pens on the terrace which led to the fatal crushing. He claimed he was unaware of the geography of Sheffield Wednesday's ground, this being his first match in charge. Mr Greaney said: 'Do you agree that never mind a competent match commander it might only take a child of average intelligence to realise what the consequences of your actions might be?' Mr Duckenfield replied: 'I did not think of it on the day, sir, because of the pressure I was under.' The inquests have heard that Mr Duckenfield told the 1989 Taylor Inquiry into the disaster that he had made the right decisions on the day but he now accepted that he had made errors - some of which were 'grave'. The inquest heard that a request for a fleet of ambulances to

Summary: David Duckenfield, 70, was in charge of stadium on day of 1989 disaster . Former police chief admitted he froze before he ordered gate to be opened . He told 1989 Taylor Inquiry into disaster he made right decisions on day . Has since confessed he made 'mistakes' and lied in aftermath of disaster .


Leicester have announced a £20.8 million loss but have still met Financial Fair Play rules. The Foxes have fallen within the Football League's FFP regulations after announcing their financial results for the year ending May 31, 2014 with the loss down from £34m in 2013. A club statement read: 'Through reducing its costs and increasing its revenue streams, the club has been able to submit a return which is in compliance with the Football League's Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson watches his players in training ahead of their game with Manchester City . Leicester's Andy King (left) is under pressure from Danny Drinkwater (centre) and Esteban Cambiasso (right) Cambiasso (left) gives chase to Foxes midfielder Matty James (right) at the Belvoir Drive training ground . 'After costs relating to the club's promotion, academy expenditure and other costs allowable under FFP guidelines are added back, the club recorded losses within the allowable parameters set by the League.' Leicester's promotion-winning season last term, where they clinched the Sky Bet Championship title, helped the club increase their revenue to £31.2m - up from £19.6m. Staff costs increased to £36.3m after promotion bonus payments of £9.4m while match receipts rose from £5.7m to £6.9m with the average attendance climbing to 25,003. Chief executive Susan Whelan said: 'The establishment of Leicester City as a successful, self-sustainable Premier League football club remains a long-term work in progress, but these results are a positive reflection of our efforts to build solid foundations to that end. 'It should be noted that one of the most successful seasons in the club's recent history was achieved while ensuring compliance with the Football League's FFP regulations, for which our football management staff and senior management deserve great credit. The club's responsible approach to adapting to the demands of the Premier League has also ensured such compliance, should it be required, would not be compromised in the future.' Leicester are bottom of the Barclays Premier League and go to Manchester City on Wednesday. Leicester's Andrej Kramaric (right) is closed down by teammate Richie De Laet (left) during training . Marcin Wasilewski (left) and Jeff Schlupp (right) share a joke during the Leicester City training session .

Summary: Leicester have announced an annual loss of £20.8 million . However, the loss falls within Financial Fair Play rules . The loss is down from the £34 million recorded in 2013 . Leicester are currently bottom of the Premier League table . Nigel Pearson's side face Manchester City on Wednesday .


Zoolander stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson have collaborated with Italian label Valentino for the second time this month, posing for a unique fashion shoot in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, just weeks after they stormed the catwalk at the brand's Paris Fashion Week show. Many Zoolander fans were overjoyed when the pair stepped out to close the Valentino runway show earlier this month, in the guise of their iconic characters Derek Zoolander and Hansel. But now the comedic duo have taken the unlikely collaboration off the runway in order to pose up for a quirky print campaign, which is believed to have been shot around the same time as the catwalk show. Scroll down for video . Fashionistas: Derek Zoolander (L) and Hansel (R), played by Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, took part in a photo shoot for Valentino in front of the Eiffel Tower earlier this month . French fancy: Owen and Ben, rocking their best Blue Steel faces, modeled some colorful camouflage pieces from the brand's Spring/Summer 2015 collection . On the town: The photo shoot is aimed at garnering publicity for both the Italian fashion house and Ben and Owen's upcoming movie Zoolander 2 . Valentino Pre-Fall 2015 . Click to buy a similar dress from the current collection at Net-a-Porter . Visit site . Not content with crashing Valentino's Paris Fashion Week show, now models of the moment Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson have taken over the fashion house's latest campaign shoots. And we just can't get enough. The other creative duo, Valentino designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, have really breathed new life into the iconic brand and we've been swooning over their collections for the last few seasons. We've fallen head over heels for their ethereal gowns and been floored by their rainbow bright stripes this season. And one of our favorite prints from the fashion house is this red and white rendered one. Just a few days we spotted Amanda Seyfried wearing a very similar pussy bow style from the Pre-Fall 2015 line for her stint on the red carpet at the While We're Young premiere in New York. Both dresses are really conveying that 1970s vibe we're all rocking right now. Unfortunately this scarlet beauty won't be available for a few more months but click (right) to buy a red hot dress from the current collection at Net-a-Porter. Or recreate the look with our edit below. Billabong dress at Zappos . Visit site . Topshop Boutique dress . Visit site . Uniqlo silk dress . Visit site . Missguided shirt dress . Visit site . The high-end fashion brand, which is usually known for its beautiful gowns and must-have accessories, released the pictures from the stars' shoot earlier this week - prompting speculation that the label's designs will actually be featured in the upcoming Zoolander 2 movie. 'Does this mean that Valentino are going to be making the Zoolander 2 clothes? (sic)' on person tweeted, while another added: 'Zoolander and Valentino are the dream team.' But despite the immense

Summary: Derek and Hansel crashed the Valentino who at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month, much to the delight and surprise of the fashion world . After the show they posed with models at the Eiffel Tower for a shoot which has only just been released by the label .


Kim Kardashian may be the self-proclaimed queen of selfies, but she's got nothing on daredevil photographer Thaigo Correa. The plucky 27-year-old Brazilian has been snapping extreme self portraits since 2012, and climbed to the top Rio de Janeiro's famous Christ the Redeemer statue for his latest daring photoshoot - with incredible results. Access to the religious monument is restricted, so Thiago had to gain special permission from the authorities to climb the statue, although his jaw-dropping snaps from the head of the 124ft Brazilian landmark are worth the effort. Scroll down for video . Daredevil photographer Thaigo Correa scaled Rio de Janeiro's famous Christ the Redeemer statue for his latest daring photoshoot . The plucky 27-year-old Brazilian has been snapping extreme self portraits since 2012 when he bought his first GoPro camera . The fearless 27-year-old Brazilian clearly has a head for heights and made light work of climbing to the top of the 124ft monument . Thiago's jaw-dropping snaps from the top of the monument show Rio de Janeiro as many people have never seen it before . Access to the religious monument is restricted, so Thiago had to gain special permission from the authorities to climb the statue . As well as a head for for heights, the photographer relied on his trusted GoPro and a UAV drone to take his stomach-churning selfies, which capture the Brazilian city as few people have seen it before. He said: 'I have been taking selfies in unusual locations since August 2012 when I first bought a GoPro camera, and get extreme pleasure in pushing both myself and my photography by getting extreme images that few can take. 'So far the response from the public to my work has been very positive with comments saying that I am an inspiration though some do call me crazy! As well as a head for for heights, the photographer relied on his trusted GoPro and a UAV drone to take his stomach-churning selfies . This is the view most tourists who visit Rio's Christ the Redeemer monument get to see - but Thiago was determined to go one better . Thiago's trusted GoPro, a UAV drone and Canon camera with a variety of lenses are among the hi-tech equipment in his kitbag . 'Some people ask me what I do for a living because my life is sort of a dream but I just to live my life to the extreme. 'Standing atop the head of this famous and sacred monument was a feeling that is hard to put in to words but as I looked down it felt like I had the world at my feet. 'I love exploring and going to these places, so really, the thrill was climbing to the top of the statue - the selfie was just a bonus.' 'I get extreme pleasure in pushing both myself and my photography by getting extreme images that few can take,' says Thiago . 'The public response to my work has been very positive with comments saying that I am an inspiration though some do

Summary: Brazilian photographer Thiago Correa climbed 124ft to the head of the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro . The 27-year-old has been snapping extreme selfies since 2012 . Access to the religious monument is restricted, so Thiago had to gain special permission to climb the statue . Jaw-dropping photographs taken using a GoPro and a UAV drone .


Trainer Aidan O’Brien has acknowledged he is likely to have Ryan Moore riding more of his horses this season. Speculation has raged about the likely riding plans for Ireland’s champion trainer, with son and stable jockey Joseph having his first ride over hurdles at Limerick on Sunday when fifth on Egyptian Warrior. Joseph said that he will be back riding on the Flat on Wednesday at Dundalk but the constant battle with the scales for the jockey who is almost 6ft has seemingly never been tougher. The Warrior ridden by Ryan Moore on the way to winning the Big Bad Bob Maiden at Curragh Racecourse . Aiden O'Brien's son Joseph struggles with his weight since he is almost 6ft tall . Three-time British champion Moore stepped in for three rides for Aidan O’Brien at the Curragh on Sunday, winning on The Warrior. The trainer said: ‘We’ve a good relationship with Ryan and we always have. We used Ryan more last year than we did the year before and hopefully it will be that way again this year.’ Acknowledging his son’s weight issues, O’Brien added: ‘Obviously (doing) nine stone has been a problem for the last two seasons and last year it was a big problem. ‘This year he’s heavier than he was this time last year. He’ll go gently and we’ll see what will happen.’ Leighton Aspell will ride Many Clouds (left) at Aintree after winning the Hennessy Gold Cup . Meanwhile, OIiver Sherwood has said his Hennessy Gold Cup winner Many Clouds will run in the Grand National a week on Saturday with Leighton Aspell on board. Daryl Jacob will now ride Aspell’s Dr Richard Newland- trained 2014 winner Pineau de Re. Emma Lavelle, who had expected Jacob to ride her outsider Court By Surprise, is now searching for a replacement. David Bass rides Kim Bailey’s Aintree hope The Rainbow Hunter. Bailey supplied AP McCoy with a win on his final day riding at Ascot on Sunday. It was a vintage McCoy effort as he urged Bailey’s Un Ace to a short-head win over Royal Regatta. The retiring champion received a special presentation from Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

Summary: Trainer Aiden O'Brien hints at using Ryan Moore more this season . O'Brien's son Joseph raced at Limerick but struggles to make weight . Hennessy Gold Cup winner Many Clouds will be ridden by Leighton Aspell at next week's Grand National .


Finding a new flatmate is often a challenge, but for one Swedish teenager only men as 'good looking as hell' will do. Alicia Hansson had also demanded that potential cohabitors were 'charming' and knew how to put a toilet seat down, in her advert on the flat-hunting Facebook group page in Gothenburg last week. Her brutally honest approach has attracted abuse online by those who have accused her of objectifying men. But it has also seen the teen flooded with offers from attractive men who believe they fit the profile. Alicia Hansson was hit with a barrage of online abuse after she advertised for 'good looking as hell' flatmate . The 19 year-old decided to take the unusual approach as a 'cry for help searching for that non-existant, ideal man,' she told the Gothenburg Post. Ms Hansson, who wrote the post while preparing to return to Sweden - where flat sharing is a rarity - after working as an au pair in Spain. 'Are you good looking as hell, charming and know how to put down the toilet seat after you?,' she asked. 'Searching high and low for a prospective room mate/partner to move in with some time after the summer. Love is absolutely no obligation!' Within days Ms Hansson had well over 1,000 responses to the advert, with some men even sending her romantic poems or half naked pictures . Ms Hansson said she had 'lost count' of how many messages she had received but believed there had been well over 1,000 responses to the advert, with some men sending half naked pictures and others sending romantic poems. Other found the advert amusing with Siya Mhlwatika commenting that the teenager was a 'hilarious lady this!' But the post was not a hit with everyone, after some accused the pretty teen of objectifying men. One post simply described the stunt as 'white trash' while Jonas Bengtsson, another member of the same apartment rental group on Facebook, asked: 'Is this some kind of social experiment?' The 19 year-old posted the advert on a flat-hunting Facebook group page in Gothenburg last week . Ms Hansson had appealed for good-looking men who were 'charming' and knew how to put the toilet seat down after use . Ms Hansson told MailOnline: 'I've lost count on how many messages I've received, and am still receiving, and how many wonderful, handsome and charming men there are out there searching for company. 'I wish them all the best to find what they're looking for- I'm sure they will. 'For the rest, I pray for the ones who are constantly trying to make other people feel less worse, and hope that they see how much bigger of a problem their actions are for society. 'I thought it was quite clear I wasn't trying to outrage anyone. 'My ad was simply just about finding someone to settle down with, being willing to make him feel as a king while he's seducing my eyesight. I don’t really see the sexist statements described. 'And for people searching for love, be no-one but yourself

Summary: Alicia Hansson posted an advert for a 'good looking as hell' flatmate . She also demanded he be 'charming' and put down the toilet seat after use . The 19-year-old appealed on flat-hunting Facebook page in Gothenburg . Ad split opinion with some labeling it 'white trash' and others 'hilarious'


A retired teacher knocked his wife out with a dumbbell and then slit her throat in a 'mercy killing' at their £390,000 home because he couldn't cope with her dementia, a court heard. John Colin Bennett, 75, killed his wife Beatrice, 75, at their North Shropshire home after struggling to come to terms with her debilitating condition. His devoted wife of 55 years had been left unable to recognise her husband as a result of Alzheimer's disease and regularly called him a 'double' or an 'imposter'. John Colin Bennett, 75, killed his wife Beatrice, 75, at their £390,000 North Shropshire home (pictured) In May last year Mr Bennett decided he wanted to 'end her pain' and severely struck his wife with several blows to the head with a dumbbell fracturing her skull. He then cut her throat with a kitchen knife before calmly calling 999 and telling operators: 'I've done a terrible thing, I have murdered my wife.' The pensioner was detained in a psychiatric clinic under the Mental Health Act yesterday after previously admitting manslaughter at Stafford Crown Court. Judge Simon Tonking said: 'This wasn't a premeditated killing. It was, in part, an act which you believed to be one of mercy.' The court was told the happily married couple, both retired teachers, were completely devoted to one another but were unable to have children. They were described as a very 'private couple' who lived in Market Drayton, Shropshire, and relied on one another for almost everything. He then cut her throat with a kitchen knife before calmly calling 999 and telling operators: 'I've done a terrible thing, I have murdered my wife' The pair had a 'happy and active' retirement until Mrs Bennett, known as Trixi, began to show signs of dementia in 2011. Prosecutor Deborah Gould said: 'She was an enthusiastic bridge player and her condition first became noticeable whilst she was playing. 'Mr Bennett became plagued with fears about their future, he became depressed, unable to sleep and was on sleeping tablets. 'What undermined the world of this couple was age.' When he dialled 999 to hand himself in, he said: 'She has Alzheimer's. I hit her on the head to stun her. 'I couldn't see her suffer any more so I put an end to it. 'She didn't recognise me as her husband. I have had two years living with this stress.' Michael Duck QC, for the defence, said: 'That which emerges most strikingly is the depth of affection between husband and wife, the way they had supported each other as individuals for five and a half decades. 'On any view, a happy married life. He is contrite in the extreme. The pressures brought to bear on that particular day came together in a tragic few moments.' Speaking at the time of the death neighbours of the couple in the picturesque market town expressed shock at the news. Local resident Paul Dawson, 48, said: 'Trixie was very ill. I can't believe it was murder, he was probably trying to help her die. 'It's just not possible, somewhere

Summary: John Colin Bennett, 75, killed his wife Beatrice, 75, at their £390,000 home . Retired teacher was struggling to cope with her dementia and care for her . He knocked wife out with a dumbbell and slit her throat in a 'mercy killing' Mr Bennett then calmly called police and said: 'I have murdered my wife' He has been detained in a psychiatric clinic under the Mental Health Act .


GET THE TRUTH . by Philip Houston, Michael Floyd and Susan Carnicero . (Icon Books £12.99) Ever wanted to know the best way of extracting a confession? Me neither, but here’s an unexpectedly fascinating book that shows how to do just that. Interrogation is an unfortunate name with regrettable connotations . Not only will you learn how to have the guilty singing like canaries, this book also comes up with some genuinely important insights about the interrogation process. Ah, interrogation. Such an unfortunate term, with such regrettable connotations. Torture, screaming agony, electrodes, waterboarding — those kind of connotations. Yes, but it needn’t be like that, say the authors, former CIA officers who are painfully aware of what ‘CIA interrogation’ is taken to mean — torture, screaming agony, electrodes, waterboarding — and who are appalled by that reputation. I think the authors are also against torture and pain on ethical grounds, but the nature of their disgust is partly professional. Because it turns out that interrogation-by-torment is ineffective, as the CIA’s skilled specialists have known for some time. Only rank amateurs would ever try to extract confessions and information by upping the voltage or giving the thumbscrews another turn. The only approach that has any chance of success, state the authors, is exactly the opposite. Professionals who really know what they’re doing try to take all traces of violence or confrontation out of an interrogation, turning it instead into an interview based on chummy sympathy and understanding. Good interrogators will lower their voice, talk slowly, claim empathy with their suspects and then — well, and then just keep on talking lowly and slowly seems to be the gist. Because what appears to work best is an interrogator who chats on and on, quietly, reassuringly, understandingly, often repetitively. ‘We all make mistakes, Brian. Nobody’s saying we don’t make mistakes because, you know, Brian, we all make mistakes,’ and so on and on and on. The comforting drone of the interrogator’s monologue may sound mindless, but it is carefully created and should contain five key features. These are rationalising the action (you needed the money); projecting the blame (it was their fault for not paying you enough); minimising the seriousness (we’ve all nicked Post-it notes); socialising the situation (this kind of thing happens a lot, it’s nothing we haven’t seen a million times); and emphasising the truth (if you could explain what happened when you took the money, that would be great and would help us all move on). Acts of terrible violence, gross betrayals, fraud, theft, murder — the skilled interrogator will mimic thorough understanding of the worst crimes to keep up the pretence of being on the suspect’s side. Number of tweets the CIA monitors every day . At the same time, the interrogator will be intent on keeping that suspect locked into a mode of short-term thinking — keeping the focus on particulars and specifics, trying like crazy to stop the suspect considering the long-term consequences of telling an implicating truth and being found guilty. It is a process that has had

Summary: Ever wanted to know the best way of extracting a confession? This unexpectedly fascinating book shows just how you can do it . However the skilled former CIA authors are against torture and pain .


A ski resort has issued the University of Michigan with a bill for half a million dollars after six fraternities and sororities staged a huge party that tore apart the hotel in an Animal House-style melee. Originally, it was estimated the college students caused around $75,000 damage at Treetops Resort during a ski trip in January. But a full assessment of the 45 rooms and connecting hallway - which was stripped of its ceiling - plus the loss of revenue, and damage to the brand's reputation has seen that figure multiply by six. And according to Barry Owens, general manager of Treetops in Gaylord, the fraternity that originally apologized for the damage - Sigma Alpha Mu - is refusing to pay up. Scroll down for video . Wrecked: The Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and Sigma Delta Tau sorority are being accused of causing $50,000 in damage to the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan earlier this month . Destroyed: It has since been revealed that another disastrous party happened at another ski resort about an hour away, involving four other fraternities and sororities from the University of Michigan. However the Boyne Highlands resort is not revealing pictures of the damage. Above, a wrecked room at the Treetops Resort where members of Sigma Alpha Mu and Sigma Delta Tau stayed the weekend of January 17 . Legal action: It's estimated that both parties resulted in a combined $75,000 worth of damage. Both resorts are looking into pressing charges . Owens told MLive: 'The destruction done to Treetops Resort by University of Michigan fraternity and sorority students in mid-January is now near or beyond $430,000. 'While an investigation is ongoing, the university has stated that they expect the students who are responsible to make full restitution to Treetops for the damages. 'It also has become evident that the fraternity representatives have suggested that they are unwilling to pay for the damage that they caused the resort.' He also called on Sigma Delta Tau to contribute to the payment, which includes cleaning fees. Shocking pictures of a ski resort wrecked by members of a University of Michigan fraternity earlier this month are only half the story. It turns out, members of several other Greek life organizations from the Ann Arbor, Michigan school held a similarly debauched rager at a another hotel that same weekend. Combined, the damage done to Boyne Highlands resort from January 16 -18 is also estimated to be worth tens of thousands. Since then, the six fraternities and sororities implicated in the two parties have been suspended by their national organizations while the university and police investigate the incidents. Video from Local 4 Click on Detroit . Punishment: All of the fraternities and sororities implicated in the parties have been put on suspension by their national organizations which means they won't be allowed to host parties or represent their groups on campus . Historic: Barry Owens, the manager of the Treetops Resort, says the 45 rooms be rented to the groups were left in 'the worst condition' he's ever seen in his 30

Summary: University of Michigan fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu was the first to be blamed for a destructive party at Treetops Resort earlier this month . It has since been revealed that the party was co-hosted by members of the Sigma Delta Tau sorority . Meanwhile, four other Michigan fraternities and sororities have been accused of exacting $25,000 in damage to another resort in Harbor Springs . The owner of Treetops Resort is looking into suing for damages .


A prototype of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model X has apparently been seen cruising around California. A video by Youtuber ‘nbkagzw13’ claims to show the pure electric vehicle, slightly covered to hide design features, on the road near Palo Alto. It comes as Tesla confirmed to Dailymail.com the new model will include autosteering and self parking capabilities announced by Elon Musk last week. Scroll down for video . A prototype of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model X has apparently been seen cruising around California. A video by Youtuber ‘nbkagzw13’ claims to show the pure electric vehicle, slightly covered to hide design features, on the road near Palo Alto . The concealment hides its grille, headlights, rear window and taillights, but the car is otherwise undisguised. Tesla first unveiled the Model X in 2012 with the original prediction of having the luxury crossover ready for sale in 2013. But the launch date has been pushed back several times, and the Tesla website currently states that it should be ready in 2016. However, a number of reports suggest the sighting of this test vehicle could mean the Model X will hit dealerships as early as this year. And this isn’t the first time the Model X has been spotted on the roads by Tesla enthusiasts. The concealment hides its grille, headlights, rear window and taillights, but the car is otherwise undisguised. A number of reports suggest the sighting of this test vehicle could mean the Model X will hit dealerships as early as this year . Electric vehicles are a useful tool for fighting city summers, according to a new study. Switching from vehicles powered by fossil fuels to plug-in equivalents would ease a phenomenon called urban heat island, it said. The term describes what happens when city temperatures are driven higher by heat from traffic and air conditioners and by warmth, stored during the day in roads and buildings, which is released at night. The researcher's simulation was based on the weather in the Chinese capital in the summer of 2012, when the city was three degrees Celsius (5.4 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than the surrounding countryside. Switching vehicles to electric would have caused this to fall by 0.94 C (1.7 F), according to their model. 'Heatwaves kill, and in terms of climate change, even one degree can make a difference,' said Jianguo Liu of Michigan State University, who took part in the study. Earlier this year, a video emerged of the Model X doing handling, braking and acceleration in a private lot. The Model X is expected to weigh around 10 per cent more than the Model S, but will share 60 per cent of its parts. Tesla claims the performance model will be able to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in about 4.4 seconds. Last week, the California-based company revealed two key software updates for the Tesla model S sedan and the Model X that he claims will end 'range anxiety'. The first is a 'range assurance' app that communicates with Tesla's Supercharger network, warning drivers if they are

Summary: A video shows electric car slightly covered to hide its design features . The Tesla website currently states that it should be ready in 2016 . But its sighting could mean the Model X will hit dealerships sooner .


Ryan LaFlare faces one of the toughest challenges of his unbeaten career as he takes on perhaps the most decorated Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner ever to grace the Octagon in Demian Maia. Maia proved against welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald last year that once he takes control from the top, there is no way out. But while New Yorker La Flare acknowledges the tough test that lies ahead, he believes he will hold the advantage in the striking and wrestling departments. Ryan LaFlare will be hoping to make it 12 from 12 when he takes on Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 62 . LaFlare kicks his opponent John Howard during their bout at UFC Fight Night 39 in Abu Dhabi . Veteran fighter Maia (left), pictured fighting Alexander Yakovlev, will pose a real threat to LaFlare's record . 'The guy is one of the top guys in the world, you know, of course he's good,' he told Sportsmail. 'I'm just a little better. I think that his striking is maybe a little more basic for me. 'I think I have a little bit more of an awkward, outside of the box approach to it and I think that that's something I can use. A lot of his wrestling is pretty basic and I've been wrestling my whole life, so that's another thing I can use.' Having been out of action for nearly a year after being struck down with a bone infection last August, Maia is reporting a clean bill of health ahead of the contest and the submission specialist is looking to impress his countrymen in Rio. 'I am very proud to be here in Brazil again,' he said. 'I'm very happy with the opportunity the UFC has given me, to fight a main event here in Rio de Janeiro, a city I love - especially returning from an injury. I am 100 per cent now, I feel much stronger than I felt in my past camps.' Maia poses duriong the UFC Fight Night weigh ins at Maracanazinho earlier on Friday . And when it comes to LaFlare's 11-0 record, which includes four consecutive wins under the UFC banner, Maia knows that he will have to be on top form to put the first blemish on the American's clean record. 'I will need to want to win the fight a lot more than he wants to,' he added. 'Because I know he has a lot of will power, but I need to have more than him.' Despite other fighters citing their reluctance to face off against a Brazilian opponent on their home turf, LaFlare believes that the crowd will offer Maia no advantage once the Octagon door shuts. 'I don't think it makes any difference to me. Once the Octagon doors are shut, it's just me and him in the cage,' he said. 'Some people could think differently but, for me, it's just me and him – just another day in the office.' The Brazilian Fight Night's co-main event packs a huge punch as well, as spectacular striker Erik Silva

Summary: Ryan La Flare has arguably never fought anyone on Demian Maia's level . The Brazilian is one of the most decorated jiu jitsu practitioners to grace the Octagon . But LeFlare believes he holds the advantage in the wrestling and striking departments . Maia is looking to end LaFlare's unbeaten run with a finish in front of his countrymen . Josh Koscheck needs a win against spectacular striker Erik in the co-main event .


England look set to play friendlies against France, Spain, Germany and Holland should they qualify for Euro 2016. Provided England reach the European Championship - and there is no suggestion they will fail to do so after winning their first five games - they will have a window for two friendlies in November, when the third-placed teams will be involved in play-offs. The Football Association is looking to give England a real test during that period by taking on France at Wembley on November 17 and it then hopes to set up a friendly in Spain later that month. Roy Hodgson has confirmed that England want to play friendlies against France, Spain, Germany and Holland . An FA spokesman confirmed on Tuesday England had agreed to play a friendly against world champions Germany in March. The FA is also in discussions with its Dutch counterparts about facing the World Cup semi-finalists prior to the tournament, which takes place in France. 'We'll have four or five games before France, and each of those will be played against top-class opponents, we think,' manager Roy Hodgson said on the eve of England's friendly against Italy in Turin. 'We have Germany, France, Spain and Holland in mind.' Wayne Rooney looks set to lead his country to Euro 2016 and they've won five out of five qualifiers . Harry Kane must be included in the Euro 2016 if he keeps up his impressive form for Tottenham Hotspur .

Summary: England could play friendlies against France, Spain, Germany and Holland . Roy Hodgson's men are closing in on automatic Euro 2016 qualification . England have confirmed they'll play Germany in March of next year .


With less than a week before British Summer Time starts on March 29, British Grooming Time has kicked off in earnest. Do you want to present perfectly primped limbs to the world when the weather heats up and opaque tights and cardies are cast aside? Then you need to get to work. Here, we test the latest beauty gadgets and creams and give them a BGT (British Grooming Time) rating. Scroll down for video . There's less than a week now until British Summer Time starts, after the long winter are you ready to show off your perfectly prepped body to the world? BRIGHTEN DULL HAIR . PROBLEM: Spring sunshine means it’s time to lighten your locks. ‘Going two or three shades lighter will keep hair looking natural, but fresh for spring,’ says Jack Howard, Poppy Delevingne’s colourist at Paul Edmonds salon in Knightsbridge. ‘Or you can freshen up your existing dye job with an at-home mask.’ SOLUTION: I decide to lighten my five-week-old highlights with Maria Nila Golden Blonde Colour Refresh (£16.99, sallyexpress.com, launches on Monday). Maria Nila Golden Blonde Colour Refresh (£16.99, sallyexpress.com) This fruity-smelling non-permanent hair mask promises to revitalise dyed hair using temporary pigments. I do a strand test first, then, reassured, squeeze a little orange-gold liquid into my hand and massage into wet hair. To my relief, my highlights do, indeed, look a couple of shades lighter and my hair is glossy and groomed. BGT rating: 7/10 . REGAIN YOUR GLOW . PROBLEM: ‘The beginning of spring needs to signal the end of lacklustre skin,’ says Dr Mervyn Patterson, cosmetic doctor at Woodford Medical Aesthetics. ‘Months of cold weather and central heating have taken their toll. The top layer of your skin is full of dead cells. Microdermabrasion is a great way to get rid of dead cells and dirt.’ PMD Personal Microderm (£150, harrods.com ) SOLUTION: The PMD Personal Microderm (£150, harrods.com) is a hand-held gadget for at-home microdermabrasion. It looks like an electric toothbrush, but at the end is a clear plastic lid with a hole at the top. Under this is a small, flat head covered in fine aluminium oxide crystals. Read the instructions carefully — this could damage your skin if used incorrectly. Epionce Intensive Nourishing Cream (£79, epionce.co.uk ) I choose a medium-strength head and turn it on, running the end of the nozzle up the back of my hand. There is a faint tingling. I try it on my face, holding the skin taut and running it carefully and slowly up my cheeks and chin. When I’ve finished I look much brighter, my fine lines are reduced and my skin is clear and glowing. I’m impressed with the results around my nostrils, which had lots of blocked pores. Expensive, but seriously effective. I follow this with celebrity favourite, Epionce Intensive Nourishing Cream (£79, epionce.co.uk), for hydration. BGT rating: 9/10 . ULTRA SMOOTH LEGS . PROBLEM: ‘Winter can leave your legs as scaly as a thirsty lizard,’ says Dr Patterson. ‘Those comforting hot baths will have leached away natural hydrating lipids.’ This

Summary: It's less than a week until British Summer Time starts on March 29 . Are you ready to display your perfectly prepped body to the world? Here, we test the latest beauty gadgets that could help you achieve this .


Inter Milan, one of Italy and indeed Europe's most successful football teams, have celebrated their 107-year anniversary with a video montage, showcasing some of their finest moments. Clips of great goals, trophy wins and panoramic shots of the club's famous San Siro stadium were featured in the 1 minute 35 second video, published on Inter's official Facebook page. Inter's bulging trophy cabinet includes: 18 Serie A titles, seven Italian Cups and three European Cups. A clip shows Inter Milan players celebrating their most recent European Cup win back in 2010 . An aerial view of the club's San Siro stadium is shown during the special anniversary montage . Inter's most successful spell in Serie A was between 2005 and 2010, when they won the league five years in succession. Recent seasons, however, have paled in comparison. Inter have not finished inside the league's top four since 2011. With the reappointment of Roberto Mancini though - the head coach who oversaw three of those five titles - in November last year, the club will be looking to return to the top as soon as possible. Roberto Mancini (left) is back for a second spell in charge of Inter Milan and will look to return them to the top . Inter have looked back on some of their most memorable goals in a tribute to the club's history . Black and white footage from Inter's early days was included in the 1 minute 35 second video . Former Inter striker Diego Milito played for the club between 2009 and 2014, scoring 75 goals in 171 games . Inter fans celebrate and wave flags during the early days of the club .

Summary: Inter Milan were founded on March 9, 1908 . The club has celebrated their anniversary with a video montage on Facebook . Among Inter's trophy cabinet are 18 Serie A titles and 7 Italian Cups .


When Frank Lampard came on as a late substitute for Manchester City on Wednesday night he broke the record for most appearances in the knockout stages of the Champions League. The former Chelsea midfielder was thrown on in the 87th minute by manager Manuel Pellegrini, in what is likely to be his last ever Champions League game, as City were dumped out by Barcelona after a 3-1 aggregate defeat in the last 16. It was Lampard's 52nd match in the latter stages of Europe's top club competition moving him one clear of a group of four players. Frank Lampard came on as a late sub on Wednesday to make 52nd Champions League knockout appearance . Lampard is unlikely to add to his tally as he prepares to join New York City in the summer . Cristiano Ronald Ronaldo will overtake Lampard if he plays in both legs of Real Madrid's quarter-final . Iker Casillas could also overtake the former England international following completion of the last-eight tie . Real Madrid pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Iker Casillas, Barcelona midfiedler Xavi and Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes are all tied on 51 appearances in the knockout stage. Lampard, who won the competition with Chelsea in 2012, is only likely to hold the record for less than one month with Ronaldo, Casillas and Xavi, to a lesser extent, set to feature for their sides in next month's quarter-finals. Former England international Lampard will join New York City in the summer and, barring an unlikely return to Europe, will not get the chance to add to his tally of Champions League knockout games. John Terry and Andres Iniesta are the only other two players in the top 10 that are still playing, while Lionel Messi just misses out on the list. The Barcelona forward is on 45 appearances, however, and is almost certain to make his way towards the top in the coming seasons. Lionel Messi is currently on 45 knockout appearances and should make the top 10 after the quarter-finals . Xavi was an unused sub against Man City but could still add to his tally this season .

Summary: Frank Lampard came on as late sub for Manchester City on Wednesday . It was his 52nd appearance in latter stages of UEFA Champions League . Midfielder is now one ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas and Xavi . Record likely to last less than one month when quarter-finals are played . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .


A woman has pleaded not guilty to trespassing charges after she got onto a runway at San Francisco International Airport with plans to stow away on a jet bound for Central America. Prosecutors say Adriana Anabela Monterroso-Santos allegedly walked on a runway Wednesday and waved her arms at a plane. San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe says the 42-year-old woman was living in a homeless shelter near the airport. A woman has pled guilty to trespassing after being caught on this San Francisco airport runway in an attempt to stow away on a jet . 'If she needs help, we’ll steer her in the right direction,' he told the San Francisco Chronicle. Wagstaffe said he incident has highlighted a potential security lapse. 'The real concern should be how she got out onto a runway, not why?' he said. 'If she can do it, what is stopping a terrorist from doing the same thing?' Wagstaffe says the woman told authorities she was hoping to hide in the cargo hold of a jet headed to her home country of Guatemala. She told officials she got the idea after hearing about the Santa Clara teenager who survived a five-hour flight from San Jose to Maui in the wheel well of a jet.

Summary: Adriana Anabela Monterroso-Santos allegedly walked on a runway Wednesday and waved her arms at a plane . Has since pled guilty to trespassing charges . 42-year-old woman was living in a homeless shelter near the airport .


Gerald Taylor, 40, brandished a knife after being told by job centre advisors that he would lose his benefits if he did not try harder to find a job . A benefits claimant who has not worked for 25 years trashed a Job Centre and brandished a knife after being told he would lose his payments if he didn't try harder to get a job. Gerald Taylor, 40, was locked in a 90-minute stand-off with police after being told his benefits could be axed at Fleetwood Job Centre in Lancashire. Preston Crown Court heard Taylor was 'aggressive and argumentative' at an appointment on January 26 after advisors raised concerned about his efforts to find employment. Taylor, from South Shore, Blackpool, threatened that the centre should be torched and stormed out of the building, before returning 45 minutes later with a hammer and smashing two windows. The jobseeker, whose 59 previous convictions include burglary and arson, was disarmed by a passer-by, but later pulled out the knife as officers arrived at the scene. Harry Pepper, prosecuting, said: 'He was holding the knife to his wrist. 'When not doing that officers saw he was waving it around and demanding to speak to a Job Centre employee about his benefits.' The court heard Taylor told police he had been out of work for 25 years due to his lengthy list of convictions and his lack of experience. David Traynor, defending, said: 'He had no funds to make phone calls to get jobs. 'In the week before this incident he had found five jobs he wanted to apply for, but had no credit or money to make those phone calls.' Taylor was sentenced to 42 weeks in prison after pleading guilty to threatening behaviour, criminal damage and possessing a bladed article. Judge Christopher Cornwall told Taylor: 'You are a man with no self control. Taylor smashed windows with a hammer before pulling out the knife at Fleetwood Job Centre (pictured) in Lancashire. The jobseeker, who has 59 previous convictions, was jailed for 42 weeks at Preston Crown Court . 'If thwarted as you were, or perceived you were, you react in this wholly unacceptable way.' The judge added his actions were a 'complete waste of police time' 'It is a pretty remarkable feature of this case that you held however many police officers at bay for over one and a half hours - a complete waste of police time,' he said. 'Those officers really were not to know just exactly how an unpredictable man was actually going to behave. 'Was he suddenly going to make a run at them or not?' A spokesman for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said: 'If you are claiming Jobseekers Allowance the rules are that you have got to be available for work and actively looking for work. 'If you don't do that you could be sanctioned. Whether his case is exceptional or not it is almost impossible to say.'

Summary: Gerald Taylor became angry after advisors said payments could be axed . The 40-year-old had attended an appointment at Fleetwood Job Centre . He smashed two windows with hammer and said centre should be torched . Disarmed by a passer-by but then pulled out the kitchen knife . Taylor has 59 previous convictions, including for burglary and arson . He was jailed for 42 weeks after pleading guilty to threatening behaviour, criminal damage and possessing a bladed article .


Manny Pacquiao works up a sweat on a Los Angeles basketball court as the pint-sized Filipino's preparations for his May 2 megafight with Floyd Mayweather ramp up. In spite of his 5ft 6in frame Pacquiao is passionate about basketball and is even an occasional player-coach for the KIA Sorento team in the Philippine Basketball Association's league. So a reporter probably should have known better than to bet Pacquiao he couldn't nail a three-pointer on a crowded court in his United States base. Manny Pacquiao shoots hoops in Los Angeles as he prepares to take on Floyd Mayweather on May 2 . Reporter Elie Seckbach (green and white tracksuit) lost a 100 push-up bet that Pac-Man wouldn't nail a three . The video journalist, Elie Seckbach, said he'd do 100 push-ups if the 36-year-old sunk a maximum from the corner of the court and was good to his word. Pacquiao's shooting form up to that point was sketchy at best, with air balls as common as the sound of swish from the net, although he does sink a backwards shot from the free throw line. On winning the bet, the pound-for-pound legend even stands over the reporter at one point to ensure his push-ups are up to the superfit boxer's standards. Pacquiao shows his skills on the court as he works up a sweat during the countdown to the Las Vegas fight . Pacquiao makes a fool of this opponent as he dribbles through his legs in the video . Colourful reporter Seckbach has form in losing bets with Pacquiao having done the same back in 2010 when Pacquiao delivered a three-pointer in an organised local game. 'Manny Pacquiao - Do not bet him, you will not win,' he said after Pacquiao gave him a fist pump of approval after his push-ups were complete. Pacquiao is attracting a crowd wherever he goes in LA, his base ahead of the richest fight of all time, whether it's shadow boxing in a park or shooting hoops.

Summary: Manny Pacquiao is a passionate basketball fan and player . He is an occasional player-coach for a team in the Philippines . A reporter said he'd do 100 push-ups if Pac-Man could shoot a three . Pacquiao is preparing for his May 3 fight with Floyd Mayweather .


The mother of comedian Tracey Ullman has been killed in a fire caused by the 'careless disposal' of a cigarette. Mrs Ullman has been left 'deeply saddened' after discovering Doreen Skinner died in the fire at her ground-floor retirement flat in Holtspur, Buckinghamshire, on Monday. The 85-year-old was discovered by firefighters around 11.20pm. The comedian allegedly visited the building - which has 28 flats for the over 55s - on Thursday to survey the damage, according to residents. Earlier this month it was revealed Mrs Ullman - left in 1982, right in January this year - is to make a new six-part BBC One series, The Tracey Ullman Show, almost 30 years after she moved across the Atlantic . She became a huge star in the UK and the United States in the 1980s. Earlier this month it was revealed the 55-year-old is to make a new six-part BBC One series, The Tracey Ullman Show, almost 30 years after she moved across the Atlantic. A spokesman for Mrs Ullman today said: 'Tracey and her family are deeply saddened by the death of her mother, Doreen. 'The family would like to thank everyone for the kind messages they have received and ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.' Mrs Ullman, who was born in Slough, Berkshire, described her mother in a previous interview as 'very funny'. She said: 'My mother was always doing strange things like driving parts around for a garage, all covered in oil. 'But she was very funny and our defence against hardship was having a great sense of humour. 'Mum worked in a laboratory, testing food, and would bring home samples for our dinner. Sometimes she'd have to report that formula X had been found unfit for human consumption.' One of Mrs Skinner's neighbours said: 'The fire started in the middle of the night and the poor lady died. We are all very shocked.' Another added: 'One of her daughters was here. I don't know if it was Tracey Ullman because I didn't see her myself.' A spokesman for Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that a cigarette had started the fire in the bedroom late on Monday night. 'Crews from Beaconsfield and High Wycombe were called to an address in Kiln Court at 11.21pm after an automatic fire alarm activated. The fire had started in the bedroom. 'Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the flat and dealt with the fire and discovered a body. The flat is one of 28 designed for over 55s in the area. Its windows are still blacked out from the smoke (above) 'Investigations have concluded that this fire was caused by careless disposal of cigarettes. 'This covers a number of scenarios, including falling asleep while smoking and not putting cigarettes out properly.' Roger Brinklow, group commander at the rescue service, added: 'Our thoughts are with her family and friends, and the local community.' The investigation into Mrs Skinner's death has been passed to the coroner who opened an inquest yesterday.

Summary: Doreen Skinner died in her ground-floor flat on Monday around 11.20pm . Mrs Ullman described her mother in a previous interview as 'very funny'


If you've ever misplaced your wallet at home, left it in a bar or had it stolen a new smart wallet could give you some peace of mind. Called Woolet, the $99 (£67) pouch syncs to a phone over Bluetooth to offer five different ways to locate it when it's lost. This includes sending an alert to the phone, a built-in distance tracker and a 'howling' alarm to pinpoint its precise location. Scroll down for video . The $99 (£67) Woolet syncs to a phone over Bluetooth to offers five different ways to locate it. This includes sending an alert to the phone, a built-in distance tracker and a 'howling' alarm to pinpoint its precise location . Woolet was created by Delaware-based Wooletco that has raised almost $160,000 (£108,000) on Kickstarter to fund the accessory. It is fitted with a mini-sensor and if left behind, the phone will vibrate to warn its owner - and vice versa if the phone is lost. And this distance can be customised, from between 20 and 85ft (six and 25 metres). Once an alert has been sent to the phone, a built-in distance tracker helps the owner pinpoint the Woolet's location, and clicking 'Ring to Find' will cause the wallet to emit a sound. Woolet and its app (pictured) was created by Delaware-based Wooletco. The firm has already raised almost $160,000 (£108,000) on Kickstarter to fund the accessory. Woolet is fitted with a mini-sensor and if its owner leaves it behind, the phone will vibrate to warn them - and vice versa if the phone is left behind . This distance can be customised, from 20 and 85ft (six and 25 metres), and once an alert has been sent to a phone, a built-in tracker and notification tool (pictured) will help the owner pinpoint the Woolet's location . Woolet was created by Delaware-based Wooletco. It is fitted with a mini-sensor and if left behind the phone will vibrate to warn its owner - and vice versa. Once an alert has been sent to the phone, a built-in distance tracker will help the owner pinpoint the Woolet's location, and clicking 'Ring to Find' will cause the wallet to emit a sound. Plus the app will show the owner the wallet's last recorded location, and when in a crowd the Woolet sends signals to other Woolet owners so they can relay its location. It also has self-charging batteries. This sound is also customisable and includes a ringer or a 'howling' noise. Plus the app will show the owner the wallet's last recorded location, and when in a crowd the Woolet sends signals to other Woolet owners so they can relay its location. It also has self-charging batteries and the company is still experimenting on whether these batteries will charge through movement or heat. 'Woolet is just 9.9mm thin, yet ready for anything,' said the designers. 'Unlike other smart wallets, Woolet is a ‘full wallet’. This means you don’t need to compromise on what you take. '[Plus] batteries are an essential component of any smart device but are also

Summary: Woolet's mini-sensor syncs to a phone to offer support in five ways . If Woolet is left behind the phone will vibrate to warn you - and vice versa . A built-in distance tracker will then help you pinpoint its location . Clicking 'Ring to Find' causes the wallet to emit a sound . And the app will show you the wallet's last recorded location . Plus, in a crowd the Woolet sends signals to other Woolet owners so they can relay its location to the owner . Woolets can be pre-ordered for $99 (£67) from its Kickstarter page and the wallets are expected to ship in May this year .


One of the crazed gunmen who murdered 23 people during the Tunis museum massacre was at work moments before the attack and asked if he could go on his break. Yassine al-Abidi ate breakfast with his family before going to work in a Tunis travel agency. Around 10am on Wednesday he went on a break and met up with fellow terrorist Hatem Khachnaoui before the lethal attack. Friends and relatives said that al-Abidi did not appear to be a religious fanatic but Tunisian authorities said that both men travelled to Libya in September for terrorist training. Yassine al-Abidi had breakfast with his family as normal on morning he and his fellow terrorist Hatem Khachnaoui attacked the Bardo museum on Wednesday killing 23 people and injuring more than 60 others . Al-Abidi and Hatem Khachnaoui pictured were both killed after a four-hour standoff with special forces . Members of al-Abidi's family mourned him at his house, with his uncle claiming that the people his nephew killed were innocent. 'Why did they have to pay the price of a false understanding of Islam . Shortly before he and a friend gunned down 23 people at Tunisia's Bardo museum, Yassine al-Abidi sat down to a breakfast of olive oil and dates with his family and left for work at his travel agency as usual. Relatives said last year al-Abidi began spending an increasing amount of time at a hard-line mosque near his home. His uncle Mohamed Abidi said: 'I am sad for Yassine, but even sadder for the victims that Yassine killed. They were innocent, why did they have to pay the price of a false understanding of Islam. 'They are the victims of terrorism. We are the victims of a demagogic network that wants only death.' Family members said al-Abidi never complained about alcohol being served his his uncle's house or express other extremist views. Terry Burton and Paula Ayres survived Wednesday's terrorist attack because they were on a taxi tour . The couple were passengers on board the MSC Splendida which docked in Barcelona yesterday morning . Sally and Brian Adey described as ‘avid cruisers’, had been looking forward to their seven-night tour of the Mediterranean aboard MSC Splendida. Mrs Adey was murdered by the terrorists in the attack . His cousin Hanan revealed: 'He was always fun, we danced together at family weddings. He wasn't like hardline Salafists. 'On the last day he had breakfast of dates and olive oil and went to work. At 10 am he asked for a break and went and did what he did. 'He never told us not to watch television, for example.' His mother Zakia added: 'The son I knew could never do what was done.He could not even harm a bird.' Meanwhile, it has emerged that a British couple narrowly avoided getting caught up in the massacre after they decided to go on a taxi tour rather than visit the world-famous museum. The Tunisian health minister Said Aidi, visited some of the survivors recovering in hospital earlier today . Prayers were said for the

Summary: WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Yassine al-Abidi had breakfast with his family on the morning of the attack . He went to work as normal and asked for a break around 10am . He joined up with Hatem Khachnaoui and sprayed a bus full of tourists . Sally Adey, 57, was one of 23 tourists gunned down by Islamic fanatics . Husband Robert Adey was unharmed in bloodbath in Tunisian capital . The 52-year-old was preparing to return to England with her body .


A middle-aged man and woman have been found dead in a £350-a-night luxury hotel room after allegedly forming a suicide pact. The bodies of the pair, who were not believed to have been married, were discovered in the same hotel room at The Forbury Hotel in Reading, Berkshire, on Monday. Police confirmed the man, who is in his 60s, and woman, in her 50s, were both pronounced dead at the scene and said their deaths were being treated as 'unexplained but not suspicious'. The bodies of the man, who was in his 60s, and the woman, in her 50s, were discovered in the same room at The Forbury Hotel in Reading, Berkshire (above). Police said the deaths were 'unexplained but not suspicious' The Forbury Hotel, which boasts of 'an indulgent and relaxing experience', remained sealed off yesterday while forensic specialists carried out their investigations. Thames Valley Police confirmed today that both the man and woman's next of kin had been informed of the discovery. A spokesman for Berkshire Coroner's Office said the names of the couple could not be released as they were yet to be formally identified. It is understood paramedics were called to the grade II listed hotel yesterday afternoon when a chambermaid discovered the bodies after the pair failed to check out. The door to their room remained locked and after the worker gained entry, she raised the alarm. The manager of the hotel refused to discuss the incident when contacted by MailOnline today. It is believed the pair may have hatched a plan to kill themselves and may have taken an overdose. Guests at the hotel told how the pair, who checked into the hotel on Sunday evening and booked a double room for the night, may have been suffering severe illness. It was believed the couple, who are said to live in a nearby town, decided to splash out on some luxury where they could spend their final hours. One hotel guest, who asked not to be named, said: 'Apparently it was quite obvious to the paramedics and police who were called that they intended to commit suicide. 'We have been told that they were a fairly local couple and that both were very ill - the woman more seriously so than the man. 'We were told that there was a lot of paraphernalia around in the room and also a note explaining what they were doing. 'I guess all the details will come out in the inquest into their deaths.' Other guests checking out of the five-star hotel today spoke of their shock at the incident. A man aged in his 50s, who was staying at the hotel while in Reading on business, said: 'It is just shocking and so sad. I only checked in last night, so I missed the emergency services but I read about what happened. 'I really feel for them, it is just tragic that they felt they could not go on.' The luxury hotel boasts of 'an indulgent and relaxing experience' on its website (pictured). Rooms cost up to £350-a-night and

Summary: Man and woman found dead in luxury hotel room at The Forbury, Reading . Bodies discovered 'by a worker' yesterday after the pair failed to check out . Thames Valley Police said deaths were 'unexplained but not suspicious' It is believed the pair may have suffered illness and formed a suicide pact . Rooms at luxury hotel cost up to £350-a-night and it boasts 'indulgence' For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.


The moment the names came out of the hat, Aston Villa had to play West Bromwich Albion in an FA Cup quarter-final. The same when West Ham United met Millwall in the Carling Cup in 2009. No escape. Administrators must have winced, but that was the hand they had been dealt. No doubt there were similar misgivings at UEFA when Serbia were paired with Albania in the 2016 European Championship qualifiers. Whoever arranged for England to meet the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on June 7, however, is a numpty. Fans invaded the pitch at Villa Park after Aston Villa beat West Brom in the FA Cup . The last time England played Ireland in Dublin in 1995 the game was abandoned due to crowd trouble . The game in 1995 was marred by crowd violence and was called off after 22 minutes . The two sides met at Wembley for a friendly in 2013 when they played out a 1-1 draw . After intense negotiations with police, the kick-off time has now been brought forward to 1pm. Why is it being played at all? There are 209 member associations of FIFA, which means there are 207 countries that England could play without fear of significant disturbance, and one where England’s last visit was abandoned due to a riot. If a free draw sends England back to Dublin, both sides will have to handle it — but this is an unnecessary risk, and not worth taking. If it ends in tears, and tear gas, again, those who came up with this incendiary fixture should not look far for the blame.

Summary: England are due to play a friendly against Ireland in Dublin on June 7 . The last time England played in Dublin the game was abandoned due to crowed violence . England and Ireland played a friendly in 2013 at Wembley .


An audacious raid on two armoured trucks on a busy motorway was last night being linked to a notorious gang known as the Pink Panthers. Jewels worth at least £7million were stolen by armed robbers who struck yesterday at a toll booth on the route linking Paris to the South of France. The daring raid took place just after midnight as the security trucks approached the toll at Avallon in Burgundy, 125 miles south-east of Paris on the A6. Burnt-out vehicles are seen after a group of battle-hardened armed thieves attacked two heavily guarded vans carrying jewels . Authorities are combing the Yonne region in Burgundy southeast of Paris and surrounding areas for the attackers (file picture) The robbery took place on the A6 highway connecting Paris and Lyon . The A6 is a major route connecting the north and south of the country . As they slowed for the barrier, four cars forced them to a halt and up to 15 robbers appeared wearing balaclavas and brandishing automatic weapons. They used gas sprays to knock out the two armed guards in each lorry. The guards were pulled from their cabs and dumped by the toll booth. Yesterday's raid bore all the hallmarks of having been carried out by the Pink Panthers, a gang responsible for audacious heists across Europe and beyond over the past two decades. They always wear balaclavas or face masks and use Kalashnikovs and high-powered stolen cars to carry out their spectacular crimes. The Pink Panthers are said to speak several languages and travel on genuine passports issued to other people, but with the photos changed. Many are former soldiers from Eastern Europe. France is their favoured operating ground but they have carried out more than 100 heists across the globe, netting £300million. Cities where they have struck include London, Dubai, Geneva, Monte Carlo and Tokyo. In 2008 a court in Chambery, south-eastern France, found three Serb members of the Pink Panthers guilty of carrying out robberies in Biarritz, Cannes, Courchevel and Saint-Tropez. No shots were fired and the robbers drove off in the security trucks, which belonged to a Paris company and were full of jewels and other valuables. Other gang members escaped in the cars. Prosecutors said much of the raid would have been caught on CCTV. The trucks were found burned out – and empty – four hours later, 20 miles north in a wood in the village of Quenne, just off the A6 near Auxerre. A mechanical digger was discovered with its arm inside one truck, suggesting that the safes on board were transferred to the get-away cars. There were reports that the cars were spotted speeding towards Paris. Police helicopters and other units were scrambled to hunt the gang but by dawn there was no sign. The security guards are being held for questioning. The A6, known as the ‘Motorway of the Sun’ is hugely popular with holidaymakers, and is used by hundreds of thousands of British drivers every year. The methods used in the robbery immediately led to speculation that the Pink

Summary: Authorities combing the Yonne region in Burgundy for the attackers . A police official says no one was injured in the attack early Wednesday . The two vans were found burned in a forest near the site of the attack . The robbery took place on the A6 highway connecting Paris and Lyon . Gang used gas to force security personnel out of their vehicles . Police said that the robbers were 'heavily armed and battle-hardened'


A father-of-three who claims he has spent 53 years living in Britain is facing deportation back to the U.S after being caught up in an immigration crackdown. Robert Carl Jordan was born in the U.S to an American soldier and a so-called 'GI Bride' - one of thousands of British women who crossed the Atlantic to marry soldiers during the Second World War. But when his parents split up when he was aged three, Mr Jordan moved back to Manchester with his mother. Robert Carl Jordan who claims he has spent 53 years living in Britain - including paying taxes and starting a family - is facing deportation back to the U.S after being caught up in an immigration crackdown . The 56-year-old, who lives close to his elderly mother in Haughton Green, Tameside, says he then set up a life for himself in the UK, which involved attending school, paying taxes and working for four decades. He also married a British woman with whom he had three children. But, since arriving in 1963, neither he nor his mother has ever sought to obtain British citizenship for Mr Jordan, believing he was entitled to stay in the country on account of his mother's nationality. In fact, those who are born to British parents outside of the UK are not automatically given a permanent right to remain - and he should have applied for citizenship. Now, the Government has decided Mr Jordan should be deported from the UK because he does not have the correct paperwork to allow him to stay. Mr Jordan, who has until April 6 to appeal the decision, said: 'I thought it would be all right because I've been married here, I've got three kids and all my family are here. I didn't think it was going to get this serious.' The former railway guard and Royal Mail postman claims he did not know anything about applying for citizenship until immigration officers turned up at the pub where he worked just before Christmas. The father-of-three, pictured with his son Matthew and daughter Chloe, has until April 6 to appeal Government's decision to send him back to the U.S because he does not have the right paperwork . After receiving an anonymous tip-off about Mr Jordan's situation, officials arrested him for working illegally in the UK. He was then released on the condition that he reports regularly to an immigration centre in Salford. Many Europeans who have been in similar situations to Mr Jordan have managed to stay in the UK due to their right to private and family life, under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. In 2011, Amir Beheshti, from Iran - who had been trying to get refugee status for seven years but had the claim repeatedly turned down - was allowed to stay in the UK because he said he had a private life that involves going for work-outs with his friends. The 40-year-old's lawyers argued his human rights would be violated if he was deported because he had become 'well integrated' in

Summary: Carl Jordan, 56, was born in U.S. to American soldier and British mother . He moved back to Manchester with his mother when he was aged three . Former postman did not apply for dual citizenship but set up life in the UK . He had three children, was educated here and also paid taxes for 40 years . But Home Office says he does not have indefinite leave to remain in UK . He has until April 6 to appeal Government decision to send him back to U.S .


Marc-Andre ter Stegen played a crucial part in Barcelona's victory against Manchester City as he thwarted Sergio Aguero's 78th-minute penalty effort, but it looks like the Barca goalkeeper has one of his team-mates to thank for his spot-kick heroics. Trailing 1-0 on the night, and 3-1 on aggregate, City were handed a lifeline when Aguero was tripped by Gerard Pique in the penalty area. Referee Gianluca Rocchi pointed to the spot with City's top scorer stepping up to take the penalty. As Aguero got ready for his spot-kick, Barca midfielder Javier Mascherano pointed in the direction he thought his fellow Argentine would shoot. Javier Mascherano (top centre) points in the direction he thinks Sergio Aguero will shoot . Aguero gets ready to take his spot-kick as Mascherano gestures to his keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen . Ter Stegen guesses correctly to save Aguero's effort and deny City a lifeline in the 78th minute . Mascherano rushes to congratulate Ter Stegen following his penalty save late on at the Nou Camp . Ter Stegen admitted that Mascherano advised him but he decided to make up his own mind in the end . Lo and behold, Aguero fired his penalty effort in the same direction with Ter Stegen taking Mascherano's advice and diving the same way. Mascherano admitted trying to advise his keeper on which way to dive for Aguero's penalty. 'I know from international duty how he takes spot-kicks,' said the midfielder after the game. Ter Stegen admitted being advised by both Mascherano and Rafinha but in the end made his own mind up. Manchester City were eliminated at the last 16 stage after failing to overturn their first-leg deficit . VIDEO Enrique hails 'special night' for Barca .

Summary: Ivan Rakitic scored the only goal of the night at the Nou Camp . Sergio Aguero missed a late penalty which would have given Manchester City a lifeline . Barca goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved Aguero's spot-kick in the 78th minute . Javier Mascherano appeared to advise Ter Stegen which direction Aguero would shoot prior to his penalty effort . Read Martin Samuel's match report from the Nou Camp .


A supermarket price war has saved shoppers across the high street £400milllion in the last 12 weeks. Prices are down by an average of 1.6per cent on a year ago, fuelling evidence that the Government’s official measures of inflation will show a period of ‘good deflation’. The figures, from retail analysts Kantar, have delivered some positive news to Tesco, where sales were up 1.1per cent, which is its best performance for 18 months. Scroll down for video . Supermarket price wars have driven down the cost of essentials for customers, saving them £400million . Tesco’s revival comes on the back of significant price cuts on household food essentials, coupled with a host of voucher give-aways. Britain’s biggest supermarket, along with Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, have been forced to slash prices to combat the rise of budget chains, Aldi and Lidl. Essentials such as milk, bread, eggs, vegetables and roasting chickens have seen big price cuts since the turn of the year, delivering a real reduction in the cost of putting food on the table. The Kantar figures show Aldi continues to thrive with sales up 19.3per cent on a year ago, giving in a market share of 5per cent, which means it is almost on a par with Waitrose. Sales at Lidl are up by 13.6per cent in a year, giving it a market share of 3.5per cent. Both Aldi and Lidl are thriving by deliberately target middle and higher income shoppers by peppering their aisles with high profile luxury or award winning food and drink. Just last week, Aldi launched packs of two gourmet beef Wagyu burgers at £2.99, which compares to £29 for the price of a similar burger at fashionable restaurants such as the London’s Dorchester Hotel. Kantar’s Fraser McKevitt, the head of retail and consumer insight, said: ‘A combination of lower general inflation and the grocery price war has saved shoppers £400 million in the past 12 weeks, with deflation driven to a record low of -1.6per cent. Supermarkets have been cutting the cost of bread, milk, eggs and other staples to compete with rivals . Supermarkets have been competing with Aldi (pictured) and Lidl, which increased its sales by targeting middle class shoppers . ‘All of the major supermarkets are cutting prices to win shoppers, especially within everyday staples such as eggs, vegetables and milk. Retailers are focusing their efforts on simple price cuts rather than complicated ‘multi-buy’ deals.’ He added: ‘Among the big four supermarkets Tesco has been the standout retailer. It has posted its strongest performance in 18 months with sales up 1.1per cent compared with a difficult 2014.’ Despite this, the firm’s grocery market share continued to fall, going down by 0.1per cent to 28.7per cent. Kantar said Tesco’s return to sales growth came largely at the expense of Asda, where sales over the 12 weeks were down by 2.1per cent - £95m – compared to the same period last year. Sales at Sainsbury’s were down by 0.5per cent, while the figure at Morrisons was 0.4per cent lower. By contrast, Waitrose continues to do

Summary: Supermarket price war has seen cost of milk, bread, eggs and chicken drop . Price cuts have saved shoppers around £400million in three months . Supermarkets have slashed their prices to compete with Aldi and Lidl . Prices are around 1.6 per cent cheaper at stores compared to a year ago . Experts said declining price of essentials is increasing spending power .


David Cameron has revealed he is related to the reality TV star Kim Kardashian. The Prime Minister said he was the thirteenth cousin of the US celebrity, who is married to rapper Kanye West. The startling revelation comes despite Mr Cameron insisting that he could not understand 'why everyone is interested in the Kardashians' after being asked about his TV habits. Scroll down for video . Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed he is the thirteenth cousin of the US celebrity Kim Kardashian . In an interview with the celebrity magazine Heat, Mr Cameron was asked if he watched Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Mr Cameron said: 'No, but I'm related to them.' But he added: 'Did you know I'm 13th cousins with them?' The Prime Minister and his celebrity cousin, who shot to fame after starring in a leaked sex tape, are linked by their mutual ancestor, Sir William Spencer, born in 1555, according to genealogy website geni.com. Asked if he fancied a family reunion, he replied: 'That would be great, thanks.' But the Kardashians are not the only famous relatives of the Prime Minister. Mr Cameron, who is descended from a long line of wealthy stockbrokers and bankers, is also related to the Queen. The Tory leader is descended from King William IV – who fathered a number of illegitimate children with mistress Dorethea Jordan. The PM and his celebrity cousin are linked by their mutual ancestor, Sir William Spencer, born in 1555, whose daughters Elizabeth Russell and Catherine Spencer are direct ancestors of Mr Cameron and Kim Kardashian . One of them was the PM's great-great-great-great-grandmother, meaning Mr Cameron is a fifth cousin of the Queen. During the interview with Heat magazine, Mr Cameron made a number of also admitted he could not multi-task, was scared of rats and once aspired to be a lorry driver. Asked what he wanted to be when he was growing up, he said: 'All sorts of things: a soldier, a lorry driver, a farmer. 'I wasn't sure til I left university, then decided I wanted to be a politician.'

Summary: Prime Minister said he was the thirteenth cousin of the US celebrity . Pair are linked by their mutual ancestor, Sir William Spencer, born in 1555 . Mr Cameron said he still does not watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians .


An artistic dad from Maryland has come up with a way to inspire his son each day during his lunchtime break at school by drawing a different cartoon character on Post-It Note alongside some words of wisdom. Brent Almond, a graphic designer who also runs a blog called Designer Daddy, packs his son Jon's lunchbox full of an endearingly-designed note each and every day - along with his sandwiches and snacks. The doting father has been posting his efforts on his Instagram account, which is titled @SuperLunchNotes and his artistic endeavors have quickly garnered thousands of devoted followers. It's got crunch! Brent Almond sends his son Jon to school with a hand-drawn Post-It note in his lunchbox every day . My hero: Every school morning for the past year and a half, the Maryland blogger and graphic designer has created a special cartoon for the five-year-old . Brent's creations, although detailed, require nothing more than a Sharpie and a Post-It - and an inspiring message. The characters range from the Hulk, Thor and Darth Vader to Princess Elsa, The Count and even Super Mario, all of whom Brent has relied upon to help him to deliver his humorous and meaningful messages. 'My son, Jon, started preschool last year and for the first day of school I drew a Batman on a Post-It Note and wrote "Go get 'em, Jon",' Brent told ABC News. 'And then I kept putting in notes for the first week. He really liked it and I had a lot of fun with it, so I just kept doing it after that.' He added to Today.com: 'It was a big day for us to send him off to school for the first time. I wanted to be there with him. On the web: This is how to send your child to school in style - with their own personal cartoon . No whining! Brent uses his artistic skills to inspire his son with a series of meaningful messages . Flipping out: His drawings are now becoming famous worldwide after he started posting them to Instagram . 'I say it was to give him comfort but it was just as much for me, as anything, just to know I was with him in a way. 'We watch a lot of cartoons and movies together. There are so many different ways to introduce kids to characters, but one of my rules is that I never use one that he isn't already familiar with.' Brent also tries to keep up-to-date with new characters and does his own research to ensure he will be in the know when it comes to poplar culture and what characters his son might like to see. He insists that Power Ranger and Transformers are the hardest to draw. Brent had initially intended to stick with superheroes but as Jon became interested in other cartoons he decided to broaden his repertoire and began to include Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Godzilla, Star Wars figures and Disney characters into the mix. Each drawing takes about half an hour to complete. Popular

Summary: Brent Almond draws a different design for his son, Jon . The drawings are all based on Jon's favorite superheroes or cartoon characters . Brent says he will continue to create drawings until his son tells him to stop .


Nick Clegg today challenged the Tories come clean about where the axe will fall, just 24 hours after the coalition ended. The Lib Dem leader accused David Cameron and George Osborne of 'trying to pull the wool over your eyes' by promising to protect the NHS without spelling out how he will pay for it. He said that only the Lib Dems have promised to find the £8billion which NHS chiefs say will be needed by 2020, and how the money will be found. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg, who tried his hand at making pancakes at a Panasonic Manufacturing site in Cardiff, took aim at Chancellor George Osborne, who spent the day making making dough at a Pizza Express in Hove . Simon Stevens, the head of NHS England, has warned that by the end of the decade the health service will need an extra £8billion-a-year. Mr Clegg boasted that he would ensure the NHS got the money, but he said Labour had not made that pledge and the Tories 'try to give the impression they have, but they haven't'. At an election campaign press conference at the National Liberal Club in central London he said: 'We know the Conservatives won't ask the wealthiest to pay a penny more so every spending commitment they make has to be met by deeper and deeper cuts elsewhere. 'So, George Osborne, Jeremy Hunt - where will the axe fall? Soldiers, schools social workers? The only people the Tories have said they will protect are their friends in big business and in big houses. 'The Conservatives are trying to pull the wool over your eyes by not telling you how they will give the NHS the resources it needs.' Mr Osborne was visiting Hove on the south coast as a row raged over spending cuts planned after the election . The Tories have promised to give the NHS the money it needs, but the Lib Dems say they have not been clear about where the money will come from . Mr Clegg added: 'The dividing lines of this election are becoming clearer by the day. The Conservatives will cut too much, Labour will borrow too much. Excessive cuts or excessive borrowing. It's a dismal choice. 'What you want is a balanced budget and stronger public services. That's what the Liberal Democrats offer.' The Lib Dems were the first to publicly commit to providing 'in full' the extra £8 billion a year the NHS boss says it needs by 2020. The party promises to repeat the £2 billion annual 'down payment' announced by Mr Osborne each year to 2020 and add £1 billion from a tax squeeze on high earners and ending the Conservative 'shares for rights' policy. But the bulk of the extra is slated to come from increasing public spending in line with economic growth after eliminating the structural deficit in 2017-18. Mr Clegg used a press conference at the National Liberal Club to claim only the Lib Dems have spelt out how to fund £8billion extra for the NHS . Mr Clegg said

Summary: Lib Dem leader rounds on Tories 24 hours after the coalition ended . Clegg claims Osborne and Cameron trying to 'pull wool over voters' eyes' Says only Lib Dems have promised to find the £8billion NHS needs by 2020 . Pledges £2.5bn for mental health, including support for new mothers .


A congresswoman has come underfire after her bad parking was caught on camera. Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton, 77, who represents by the District of Columbia, was secretly filmed on Wednesday morning as she drove into a spot on Capitol Hill at the wrong angle. Instead of pushing forwards at 45-degrees, she blindly performed a perpendicular maneuver. As a result, the back and front ends of her car were almost touching other vehicles, while her bumper also rested well over the curb. Scroll down for video . Wrong move: Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton, 77, who represents by the District of Columbia, was secretly filmed on Wednesday morning as she drove her car into a spot on Capitol Hill at the wrong angle . Oblivious: Instead of pushing forwards at 45-degrees, she blindly performed a perpendicular maneuver . Footage shows her jutting to a standstill as a young aide runs over to help. But he decides there is little he can do to help the situation and goes over to help Norton out of the silver sedan instead. As he strolls to the driver's door, around the 40-second mark, a U.S. Capitol police officer zooms by on a motorcycle apparently oblivious to the parking offense. Norton, a Yale alumni, then locks her car and walks away. But before getting too far she stops and returns to her vehicle. It looks like she might have spotted her bad parking. However, it transpires that she's merely forgotten something. After retrieving the possession she locks up and walks off. In the spotlight: Norton is a Delegate to the U.S Congress representing the District of Columbia . The tipster who filmed the incident can be head tutting in the background. 'Eleanor Holmes Norton is struggling to park her car right now and she has hit that red car next to her... repeatedly,' the unidentified man says. 'If she parks like that, she should not be in congress.' To date the clip, leaked by the political website Roll Call, has been watched more than 74,000 times. Many viewers have questioned Norton's political ability after seeing her behind the wheel. A spokesperson from the widowed mother-of-two's office told Roll Call that there was no harm caused from the not-so-great parking job . 'After the congresswoman parked her car, we assessed the cars on either side to see if there was any damage. We could not find any. 'But we left a note with a business card so the congresswoman could be contacted in case we missed any.'

Summary: Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton, 77, who represents by the District of Columbia, was secretly filmed on Wednesday morning as she drove her car into a spot on Capitol Hill at the wrong angle . To date the clip has been watched more than 74,000 times . Many viewers have questioned Norton's political ability after seeing her behind the wheel .