Dangerous man-eater on the loose in Downing Street! On closer inspection it turned out to be ITV presenter Susanna Reid interviewing (or rather devouring) the Prime Minister for breakfast. Flap flap. The Reid eyelashes beat like the wings of a butterfly trapped at a window pane. She pouted until her lips must have ached worse than Louis Armstrong’s after a night on the toots. Then she bit her pen – grrrrr! Shades of Liz Hurley in one of her leotarded jungle-vamp roles. My goodness political interviewing has come a distance since Sir Robin Day and his bowtie. Yesterday morning’s broadcast was, unintentionally, comedy of a high order. It confirms Miss Reid as heir to the late Kenny Everett. Scroll down for video . Man about the house: Mr Cameron rustles up a quick lunch of sardines and mayonnaise on toast in the modern kitchen of his Downing Street flat. The American-style steel fridge is covered with family photos and magnetic letters while the shelves house a mug collection and gleaming saucepans . He had a character called Cupid Stunt, a glammed-up TV dolly who would lift her whole derriere off the chair when she crossed her thighs. Cupid used to scream that it was all being done ‘in the best PAHSSIBLE taste’. Oh, Susanna, we’ll make a Windmill girl out of you yet. In that Scarlett and Rhett publicity still of you and the PM, you owned him, baby. And later your puppy eyes would not have disgraced an Andrex advert. Mr Cameron, we will deduce, is on a personal publicity push. So are the other party leaders. Only the quickest-fingered channel-surfers can these days avoid some fresh outrage against taste by senior politicians. Tidying up: The PM at his fridge with some wine on show. There's another bottle on the bench. The larder stores olive oils, condiments and - surprisingly - what seems to be salad . A PM's work is never done: Tackling his paperwork among the children's toothbrushes, a tube of toothpaste and a packet of Weetabix . The Milibands, Mrs and clunky Mr, popped up on the BBC bulletins the other night with their kiddywinks in a saccharine parkland scene. Nigel Farage was giving it full bluster on yesterday’s Daily Politics and had posed for another of his man-with-beer portraits in that pub-bore coat. Scots Nationalist Nicola Sturgeon was on breakfast telly on Monday, giving the nation a fright with its Frosties. Meanwhile, Cleggy and the castanet clacker (Senora Miriam) posed for cheesy shots at their spring conference the other day. Mr Cameron, in addition to being grrrrrrilled by sultry Susanna, yesterday had a soft double-page in London’s Evening Standard and an astonishing effort in The Sun. He had given personal access to that red-top for an entire day, starting with Jamie Oliver-style footage of him in his kitchen at dawn. What is it with politicians and their kitchens at present? Appearances: Mr Cameron, in addition to being grrrrrrilled by sultry Susanna Reid, yesterday had a soft double-page in London’s Evening Standard . Politics has surely not been

Summary: David Cameron agreed to have a camera attached to his body for a video . It allowed us to see what it was like to walk as Prime Minister at Number 10 . Film seen him licking mayonnaise off spoon and making sardines on toast . When he opened the fridge we copped a sight of a fair few bottles of vino . He was interviewed in home by Susanna Reid for ITV yesterday morning .


Devon Still shared some amazing news about his daughter Leah on Tuesday. The Cincinnati Bengals star wrote that 4-year-old Leah, who has been bravely battling stage 4 Neuroblastoma for the past year, may finally be free of the disease. 'That moment you get the best news you've ever received and don't know what to do so you just flex!!' wrote Still on his Instagram page. 'We got Leah's MIBG Scans back tonight and the doctors told us they didn't see any active disease in her body!!!' Scroll down for video . Cincinnati Bengals star Devon Still shared the heartwarming news on Tuesday that his daughter Leah (above) may be cancer free . Leah has been been battling stage 4 Neuroblastoma since last June, and captured the hearts of millions as she fights the disease . Still shared the news of his Twitter and Instagram . He went on to say; 'We still have to wait for her MRI and bone biopsy results later this week. But the doctors feel very optimistic about them because of the results from today. So for now we celebrate!!' Leah's journey has been followed by millions since she first began receiving treatment last June at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In September she had a tumor removed from her abdomen, and last month received what could be her final round of chemotherapy. She has also stayed remarkably active, walking in the Levi's Kids fashion show during New York Fashion Week in February and appearing in a music video for the song Truly Brave, a mashup of the Sara Bareilles song Brave and the Cyndi Lauper classic True Colors that was commissioned by Today anchor Hoda Kotb to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. In addition, she and her father have written a children's book to help other kids that are going through cancer treatment. Leah and her dad have also written a book that aims to help children who are battling the disease . The Bengals kept Still on their practice squad during the preseason so he could spend time with his daughter and receive their medical insurance . Leah's MBIG scans showed no active disease in her body, though the family is still waiting on an MRI and bone biopsy results . Last November, the Bengals presented a check for $1.3million to the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati for pediatric cancer treatment and research, money raised from the sale of Still jerseys. The team also honored Leah during a ceremony as well, and for the first time ever the young girl was actually able to attend a game since she had begun her treatment - and see her father play. The Bengals also helped Still and his daughter by excusing him from offseason activities so he could spend time with her in Philadelphia. And they kept him on the practice squad to start the season even though he was hurt so that he'd keep his medical coverage.

Summary: Cincinnati Bengals star Devon Still shared the heartwarming news on Tuesday that his daughter Leah may be cancer-free . Leah has been been battling stage 4 Neuroblastoma since last June, and captured the hearts of millions as she fights the disease . Her MBIG scans showed no active disease in her body, though the family is still waiting on an MRI and bone biopsy results . The Bengals kept Still on their practice squad during the preseason so he could spend time with his daughter and receive their medical insurance . They also donated all profit from the sale of his jerseys to the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, raising $1.3million . Leah and her dad have also written a book that aims to help children who are battling the disease .


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard claims Jose Mourinho won't be bothered by tarnishing his legacy after Chelsea's latest ill-mannered exit from the Champions League. The Blues crashed out of Europe's elite competition after a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night sent Paris Saint-Germain through to the quarter finals on away goals. The game was marred by regular interruptions for fouls and unsportsmanlike behaviour while the French media has accused Mourinho of being responsible for the sending off of Zlatan Ibrahimovic as nine Blues players crowded the referee following his foul on Oscar. Steven Gerrard was speaking ahead of an All-Star charity game to be staged at Anfield later this month . Gerrard will pit his team of All-Stars against one managed by Sportsmail columnist Jamie Carragher . The pair show off their respective teams, featuring the likes of Thierry Henry, John Terry and Luis Suarez . Read John Terry's excuse for Chelsea's bully boy tactics against PSG . However, Gerrard - who came close to signing for Mourinho's Blues in 2005 - believes the Portuguese will not be worried about the legacy he leaves because he is 'a winner'. The Reds captain was speaking ahead of an All-Star charity match at Anfield that will see him line up alongside the likes of Thierry Henry and Luis Suarez against a team managed by Jamie Carragher which features Didier Drogba and Pepe Reina. 'I think it's normal when you play games at that level. Players and managers want to win so much - players will try every trick in the book to try and get over the line and win football matches,' he told reporters. 'Sometimes it doesn't look nice but we've all been guilty of it throughout our careers by not always abiding by the rules. Jose Mourinho will not be concerned by bully-boy tactics tarnishing his reputation, says Gerrard . Up to nine Chelsea players crowded the referee ahead of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's sending off . Mourinho has words with former Chelsea defender David Luiz (left) from the touchline . 'I think PSG got through because they're the better team and good luck to them going forward. Chelsea had a very good effort, but it wasn't to be for them. 'I don't think he (Mourinho) will be interested in whether it will tarnish his legacy. He's a winner, he's won many, many trophies. Every single player out there has respect for him as a manager, he's going to win many more titles and will probably go down as one of the best managers of all time. 'I'm in no position to criticise him or have a go at him. He does it his way and I respect that. But, I'm only interested in one manager and that's the one that I've got here.' Blues striker Diego Costa was involved in a succession of spats throughout the game . PSG captain Thiago Silva (right) scored the decisive goal with an injury time header at the Bridge . Branislav Ivanovic rows with Brazilians Thiago Motta and Silva as Chelsea twice lose their lead .

Summary: Chelsea crashed out of the Champions League after a bad tempered clash with PSG on Wednesday . Steven Gerrard claims Jose Mourinho will not be worried about his legacy . Gerrard was speaking ahead of an All-Star charity match against Jamie Carragher's side featuring the likes of Thierry Henry and Luis Suarez . TACKLE KEOWN: Chelsea have been surrounding referees for a while .


After launching its first line of lingerie to rival M&S, now Lidl have declared they are getting into men's pants. And to take on rival male underwear ranges fronted by the likes of David Gandy and David Beckham, the bargain supermarket has enlisted a suitably smouldering model to be the face of their campaign. But instead of the white Y-fronts favoured by other brands, north Londoner Dejan Obradovic, last seen on the catwalk for Emporio Armani during Milan Fashion Week, wears a bright pink pair of Lidl's own brand boxers. Scroll down for video . To take on rival male underwear ranges fronted by the likes of David Gandy and David Beckham, Lidl enlisted suitably smouldering model Dejan Obradovic to be the 'face' of their campaign . In one promotional image, the young model shows off his toned torso by mimicking fellow model Gandy's favoured pose, and perches casually on an ostentatious sofa in another. And from the pictures, shot against the sultry backdrop of Venice, it's hard to believe the boxer-briefs will be available for a mere £3.99. But it follows a long line of the discount store's luxury-on-the-cheap offerings, which began first with smoked salmon and caviar, followed by champagne and lobster. They've gone down a storm with the middle class, leading the the German supermarket extended its approach to include clothing. In one shot for Lidl, Dejan Obradovic (right) mimics fellow model Gandy's favoured pose for M&S (left) Lidl's See You In Venice collection is on sale for a fraction of the price women usually pay for lingerie . Recently, the supermarket entered the fashion fray with a range of women's lingerie. From the See You in Venice, the supermarket’s first fashion lingerie and jewellery collection, a two-piece bra and knicker set will cost savvy-shoppers just £7.98. The lingerie collection, part of the Esmara clothing range, consists of four bra designs in cup sizes 34B, 36B, 38B and 38C. The bras are available in polka-dot, slate grey, black trimmed with pink or nude and black, and cost £3.99. The matching briefs come in small, medium and large, which covers a generous range of sizes between a ten and 20, and a pack of two costs £3.99 — a fraction of the amount we usually spend on smalls. David Beckham set the trend for celebrity underwear ranges with a range of tighty-whiteys for H&M in 2012 . Italian fashion label Emporio Armani coaxed ripped DJ Calvin Harris to front their latest underwear campaign . But the trend for cheaper, sexier underwear for men was set by David Beckham, who launched a range of tighty-whiteys for H&M in 2012. In a series of collaborations with the high street giant that followed, the David Beckham Bodywear collection offered mens underwear for as little as £7.99. Model David Gandy's efforts led to M&S selling 250,000 pairs from his range last year. These day, an increasing number of celebrities have followed in the footsteps of Beckham, including Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein. And Italian label Emporio Armani recently coaxed DJ Calvin Harris to front

Summary: Bargain supermarket's Made in Venice collection offers boxers for £3.99 . To take on rivals, chain enlists model Dejan Obradovic to front campaign . David Beckham kicked off trend of cheaper underwear for men with H&M range followed by David Gandy's best-selling range for M&S .


Is there is one thing Kim Kardashian is good at, it's getting people's attention. Whether it's wearing daring clothes, showing off her naked bottom or, like today, debuting an incredible and shocking new hair cut. For when the 34-year-old mother-of-one stepped out in Paris today with her husband Kanye West she certainly made sure all eyes were on her with her bright blonde bob. Scroll down for video . Kim shocked the world as she stepped out in Paris today debuting a new platinum blonde hair do, the star had gone to great pains to keep it under wraps before . On arriving in the French capital, Kim had gone to lengths to disguise her new platinum style, keeping it wrapped under a woollen hat as she entered her hotel. But as she left the Le Royal Monceau for the Balmain fashion show today she was clearly ready for the big reveal as she stepped proudly out in front of the paparazzi. This certainly isn't the first time that Kim has changed her hair colour - but it does seem to be her most extreme look yet. In the past she's mostly had dark locks but she has tried out numerous different styles including giant curls and a blunt fringe and she even once gave cornrows a go. Kim shared a joke with her husband Kanye West as she showed off her new hair at the Balmain fashion show in Paris today . Kim looked pleased with her new look as she arrived at the Balmain show in Paris along with her husband, Kanye West, and mother, Kris Jenner . The star recently revealed that she only washes her hair one every five days. She told Into The Gloss: 'For my hair, I don't wash it every day. 'We start out with a blowout on day one, then we go into a messier vibe the next day, and then we flat iron it and do a really sleek look on day three since that requires a little oil in the hair.' 'Day four could be a slicked-back ponytail. On the fifth day is when you wash it. That's a little excessive, maybe.' She also recently revealed that she has her hairline lasered after realising that she has an incredibly hairy forehead. Here we look back over Kim's hair-volution... Kim recently revealed that when she was younger she had a hairy forehead, as evidenced by this picture that was taken at a party in 2006 . In 2008 the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star tried out a long fringe with straight hair as she attended A Night For Change benefit in Los Angeles . Kim tried lighter locks back in the day when she was seen leaving the Intermix Studio in New York in 2009 with honey blonde curled hair . At a Badgley Mischka fashion show in New York in 2009 Kim went for all out glamour with generous curls . Whilst Kim was filming in Los Angeles in August 2010 she wore her hair long and relaxed as she shopped

Summary: Kim Kardashian, 34, debuted a severe new platinum look in Paris today . She has dyed her dark locks almost white blonde for Fashion Week . Mum has worn several different styles including bangs and cornrows . She recently revealed she only washes her hair every five days .


Salford half-back Theo Fages has accepted a two-match ban for foul play. The France international admitted a grade C charge of making dangerous contact on Castleford hooker Adam Milner during Red Devils' 30-16 defeat by the Tigers last Friday. Fages' ban will start with Thursday's home game against Widnes. Castleford forwards Nathan Massey and Matt Cook will miss Friday's home game against Hull after being given one-match bans for striking in the same match. Salford half-back Theo Fages has accepted a two-match ban for foul play . Cook submitted an early-guilty plea while Massey was found guilty by a disciplinary tribunal and also fined £300. It was the first suspension of Massey's career and was imposed despite the support of his 'victim' Rangi Chase. 'Want to say thanks to @Rangi06Chase for submitting a letter to help us in are appeal,' Massey tweeted. 'didnt have to wanted to help out, class act.'

Summary: Theo Fages admitted making dangerous contact on Adam Milner . The incident took place during Salford's defeat to Castleford last Friday . Fages has been banned for two matches for the grade C charge .


Two teenage boys have been caught on film performing a dangerous stunt on a speeding commuter train in New Zealand. The boys, who risked their lives to hang off a train carriage in New Zealand, were spotted outside Manor Park Station, north of Wellington, on Sunday afternoon. Footage of the pair’s brazen stunt was posted on Instagram and is now circulating on the internet. Police and rail authorities have condemned the reckless behaviour. Scroll down for video . At speeds of over 90kmh the unidentified teenage boys could have easily fallen to their death during the crazy stunt . Police shift commander John Spence said police were astounded by ‘the crazy stunt’ that could have easily killed the boys. "Falling off a train travelling at 90kmh would have led to serious if not fatal injuries," he told NZ media. The pair abandoned their joy ride before the train reached the next station. KiwiRail zero harm manager, Aaron Temperton, said the train could have been travelling at up to 90kmh, a very dangerous speed when people are outside the carriage. Wellington Metro trains can reach speeds of 110kmh. "It is hugely irresponsible. People can die and have died from things such as this. We cannot understand why they would put themselves in harm's way," Mr Temperton told NZ media outlets. Shocking: Police and rail authorities are shocked by the crazy stunt which was caught on film . He said anyone participating in behaviour like this could be prosecuted for trespassing and slapped with a massive fine. KiwiRail Metro manager, David Shepard, reminded everyone that actions like this can have consequences for a number of people, including staff and other commuters. "Trespassing on the rail corridor is a huge problem and people who do this, whether it's being on the rail corridor or riding on the back of a train, run the risk of not only killing themselves but also traumatising the people who then have to deal with the consequences of their actions," he said to NZ reporters. Not cool: Rail authorities say other commuters and staff could have been traumatised if the stunt went wrong . The video footage was captured by Alexey Zhavoronkov while he was with his family on the road between Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt. He slammed the pairs behaviour wanting to set a good example for his son who also witness the act. "We're originally from Russia and this kind of madness is more like normal there ... it was a shock to see people here doing it. It's really dangerous ... it was scary," he told NZ reporters. The footage has been handed to police and they are searching for the unidentified teens. Last year the number of reported incidents of trespassing on the rail corridor rose from 288 incidents in 2013 to 418. The stunt constitutes trespassing the perpetrators could be slapped with a hefty fine and criminal conviction .

Summary: Two boys have been caught on film dangling from rear of a train carriage . The boys fled before reaching the next station . A Russian tourist caught the exploit on film . Rail authorities and police condemned behaviour as grossly irresponsible . Footage has been handed to police who are searching for the boys .


Portugal may have 'one of the best players in the history of football' in the form of Cristiano Ronaldo but Branislav Ivanovic is confident his Serbia side can nullify the threat of the Real Madrid star on Sunday night. Serbia currently occupy fourth place in the Group I standings ahead of their clash with Portugal who sit just one point behind pool leaders Denmark. 'You're speaking about one of the best players in the history of football, he's not so easy,' Ivanovic told Perform. Cristiano Ronaldo (left) vies for possession with Jose Fontes during Portugal training on Thursday . Ronaldo, Ricardo Quaresma (left) and Vieirinha are gearing up for the visit of Serbia on Sunday night . 'To be on the top level you have to prove yourself every day, he's doing that game by game. 'He is the guy who knows how to deal with the pressure, for us it will be a big challenge and I hope and I know we have the quality to try to deal with that.' Ivanovic's side were deducted three points following their 3-0 win against Albania in October when an unmanned drone carrying a pro-Albania flag flew over the Partizan Stadium in Belgrade and resulted in a melee between the two sets of players and some Serbian fans. A 3-1 loss to Denmark in November has heaped further pressure on Serbia and Ivanovic concedes that Sunday's game is a must-win game for his side. Branislav Ivanovic (left) is hoping a win over Portugal can re-ignite Serbia's bid to reach Euro 2016 . 'It is a crucial game for us, this qualification especially, because we expect to have more points in the three games, so the game against Portugal is crucial and massive for us,' the Chelsea defender added. 'We know Portugal is favourite and are a great team but they've lost a game at home against Albania, so we see our chances and we know if we perform well - if we play to the level we know how to play - we can expect some presents and gifts from the game.' Serbia were deducted three points following their 3-0 win against Albania in October when an unmanned drone carrying a pro-Albania flag flew over the Partizan Stadium in Belgrade resulting in ugly scenes .

Summary: Serbia face Portugal in Group I on Sunday night . Branislav Ivanovic's side are currently in fourth place with a solitary point . Serbia were deducted three points following their 3-0 win over Albania .


Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart has praised Kevin Pietersen's 'outstanding' character, but admitted the batsman's chances of an England return are slim. Pietersen has rejoined Surrey to play in LV= County Championship Division Two in a bid to win a Test recall for the Ashes this summer. The 34-year-old was sacked by the England and Wales Cricket Board after the 2013-14 Ashes whitewash, but Stewart revealed he has never had any problems with his attitude. Kevin Pietersen has been hailed for his 'outstanding character' by Surrey chief Alec Stewart . Pietersen shared a picture of himself celebrating Australia's World Cup win with James Faulkner . Surrey cricket director Stewart (right) can't see a way back for Pietersen with England . 'He's been as good as gold with us. If he was a bad character we wouldn't have had him,' he said on BBC Radio 5 Live. 'Whenever he's been with us he has been outstanding. He's helped the youngsters, he's been in the nets, he's put on batting clinics and he's tried his heart out. So hopefully, and I have no reason to disbelieve, he will be exactly the same this time, if not even more hard working and desperate to score runs.' Stewart accepted, though, that Pietersen's hopes of playing for England again were likely to be dashed. Pietersen was axed by England following the controversial whitewash by Australia in last year's Ashes . Test captain Alastair Cook (left) admits an England recall is unlikely for the Surrey batsman . ECB managing director Paul Downton has been steadfast in his appraisal that Pietersen will not come back - as have national selector James Whitaker and coach Peter Moores, while Test captain Alastair Cook rated the prospect 'highly unlikely'. 'If England are winning, they have a good West Indies tour which we expect, then it's going to take an injury or a huge loss of form for a vacancy to become available,' Stewart added. 'But all Kevin can do and, that's what he's said to us, he's going to score runs, sit back and see what happens.'

Summary: Kevin Pietersen has joined Surrey in bid to win England recall for Ashes . Batsman was sacked by the ECB following the 2013-14 Ashes whitewash . Director of cricket Alec Stewart has praised his 'outstanding character' but admits chances of a recall are slim .


Tributes have been pouring in for a teenage schoolgirl, who was killed alongside a 22-year-old man when their car smashed into a tree. Levi Jade Apsley, 15, was killed when the blue Vauxhall Corsa in which she was travelling careered off the road in Offerton, Stockport, Greater Manchester, early this morning. Two others inside the blue Vauxhall Corsa car, aged 23 and 18, were seriously injured and are currently being treated in hospital. The 22-year-old who was killed in the crash has not yet been named. Levi Jade Apsley, 15, was killed when the blue Vauxhall Corsa in which she was travelling careered off the road in Offerton, Stockport, Greater Manchester, early this morning . Officers from Greater Manchester Police, who are investigating the crash, also said a dog was killed after being hit by the car while it was being walked. The dog's owner was not injured, they say. Today, Levi's bereft friends paid tribute to the 15-year-old on a Facebook site launched in her memory, calling her 'a top girl'. Cloe Louise Gregory wrote: 'R.I.P beautiful. Will be sadly missed by so many people', while Sarah Watson added: 'Still can't believe it, R.I.P Levi sweetheart. Sleep tight xxx.' Bethy Mathers said: 'Still can't believe you're gone. Miss you so, so much. You were such an amazing girl and we had many good times. Anyway party hard up there! Love u so much.' And Courtney Louise added that she was 'heartbroken', saying: 'In so much shock to find out someone so beautiful at such a young age has just passed away.' Others posted pictures of Levi, describing her as a 'beautiful princess'. Jade Parr said: 'Rest in paradise beautiful. I cant get my head around it, I really can't! Going to miss you. You was such a top girl, always laughing and joking about! Always knew how to cheer someone up! Such an amazing girl...' Levi's bereft friends have been paying tribute to the schoolgirl on a Facebook site launched in her memory, saying they are 'heartbroken' Carla Grealey said: 'RIP my beautiful little cousin, took so young can't believe it. Your in a better place now. Party hard up there baby girl. Your going to have the best send off ever!' And Lisa Douglas posted: 'There's just no words. I go to write and my mind goes blank. 'I'm just glad I had the privilege to know such a rum but kind hearted beautiful girl. U had the world at your feet.' Dozens of floral tributes have also been left at the scene of the crash. One tribute reads: 'To my sister Levi, I love you lots. Love Cameron.' Another says: 'To my best cousin Levi. Love you so much. Love from Becca. RIP.' The family are still too upset to comment on the young girl's death. Neighbours living near to the site of the crash had told how they were woken by the sound of a bang and a scream. A spokesman said the firefighters were initially called to reports of a car hitting a tree with people trapped

Summary: Levi Jade Apsley was killed early this morning in Offerton, Stockport . Two others in the car, aged 23 and 18, are being treated for serious injuries . Dog was also killed by the Vauxhall Corsa but pet's owner was not injured . Police have not yet named 22-year-old who also died following horror crash .


A Michelin-starred restaurant in London has become the first in the country where customers will have to pay before they eat. The Clove Club in Shoreditch is implementing a ticketing system in June to reduce the number of cancellations it has to deal with. The system Tock was originally developed by Chicago restaurateur Nick Kokonas who owns Alinea, which frequently appears in the world's best restaurants list. Clove Club in Shoreditch, London is headed by one-Michelin-starred chef Isacc McHale . The Clove Club's Head chef Isaac McHale says the cost of cancellations can be damaging for businesses. 'It's going to ruffle a few feathers,' he said in an interview with Bloomberg. 'But everyone has a problem with no shows and short-seated tables. 'The more ambitious your restaurant, the more money you spend on ingredients and staff, and you want to keep prices down. We tend to have very high break-evens.' The restaurant interior where customers will be able to dine on the £65 five-course menu or . Chicago restaurateur Nick Kokonas developed the booking system Tock . Five Course Dinner Menu . Italian Style Air Dried Ham (Saddleback, September, 2013) £18 . A Selection of Snacks to Start . Flamed Cornish Mackerel, Rhubarb & Toasted Oats . Raw Orkney Scallop, Hazelnut, Clementine & Perigord Truffle (£12 Supp.) Roast Cornish Pollock, Carrots, Seaweed & Orange Butter . Yorkshire Suckling Pig & South Indian Spices . Amalfi Lemonade & Sarawak Pepper Ice Cream . Warm Blood Orange, Ewe’s Milk Yoghurt Mousse & Wild Fennel Granita . £65 . Wine Pairing £50 . According to the Bloomberg, from June onwards diners will be offered a choice of two tasting menus costing either £65 or £95. The entire cost of the meal must be paid for in advance - although drinks and extra items can be settled on the day. The system works very much along the lines of sport, theatre or gig bookings, and will see diners forfeit the price of their meals if they don't show up. 'By the time someone walks into our restaurant we have already spent a lot of money on ingredients and on getting the right amount of staff, so if they cancel it is very expensive for us,' Mr McHale said to The Telegraph. 'Diners used to lose deposits if they didn't show up but we want to give people good hospitality and it offends guests when they have to give their credit card details before they arrive.' On its website, The Clove Club says: 'The Clove Club is a restaurant in Shoreditch Town Hall in East London. 'Built in 1865, the Town Hall was for over 100 years one of the grandest vestry halls in the city. Having ceased to be a home for local government during the 1960s it is now a popular arts and events space, run by Shoreditch Town Hall Trust. 'At The Clove Club we serve an ambitious five course menu and an extended menu, featuring interesting and often overlooked British ingredients and produce. 'In our front room we also have a bar which

Summary: System will be implemented in June this year at the Shoreditch restaurant . Diners offered a choice of two tasting menus costing either £65 or £95 . Customers will lose their money if they don't show up for their booking .


When Oscar Garcia quit as manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv last summer he cited the prospect of Islamic militant rockets flying over the club training ground as a reason to leave. As reasons go, it’s as good as it gets. The man that succeeded him though, was undeterred. Indeed, former Liverpool coach Pako Ayestaran has never been afraid of taking bold steps. At Valencia, when trusted assistant to Rafa Benitez, he was the man who encouraged Benitez to move to Liverpool when the opportunity arose. ‘I was a Liverpool fan,’ says Ayestaran. ‘As a boy I had seen their team in 1975, with Toshack and Keegan, beat Real Sociedad 9-1 and it stuck with me. When I heard Rafa had the chance to go, I said he had to take it.’ Pako Ayestaran (right) alongside Rafael Benitez during their time at Liverpool . Ayestaran was assistant manager under Benitez at Valencia and Liverpool . Equally, when he felt Benitez had lost sight of what made their partnership so good, Ayestaran left Liverpool. Their friendship was fractured and never repaired but Ayestaran used those early principles to forge his own management career. When Maccabi sports director Jordi Cruyff called about moving to Tel Aviv, Ayestaran sensed an opportunity; not one of danger and trepidation but a challenge he could relish. ‘It is similar to when I was a young man in the 70s and 80s in the Basque country in Spain,’ says Ayestaran. ‘I was living with the threat of ETA, the Basque separatists, and bombs every day. People would call and ask ‘’are you ok there?’’ And you’d say ‘’yes I’m off to the park’’ or ‘’I’m having a cup of coffee’’. In my mind, life was normal. Ayestaran takes training at Maccabi Tel Aviv . ‘Tel Aviv is different to the north of Israel. If conflict starts it is normally on the West Bank or Jerusalem but not so much here. ‘It has been peaceful since the ceasefire was agreed in August. I can lead a normal life here. As normal as in London or Paris. The quality of life here is amazing. I will take my son to play tennis later and on Thursday I am going to the opera.’ Today, Ayestaran is eating lunch at a bistro on the Tel Aviv promenade. He looks trim, sharply dressed and sunglasses protect him from the glare of bright sunshine as the Mediterranean Sea laps over the busy beach. He has embraced Cruyff’s challenge. Maccabi have won one trophy, the Toto Cup, and a 2-1 victory over Maccabi Haifa on Monday means they are still on course for a domestic treble for the first time in their 109 year history. It is clear the methods Ayestaran practised at Anfield and since with last club Tecos in Mexico are having an effect. ‘One thing I learned is that you have to listen to your staff,’ Ayestaran says pointedly. He succeeded former boss Oscar Garcia as manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel . Ayestaran (third left) was part of the Liverpool set up

Summary: Pako Ayesteran took over from Oscar Garcia at Maccabi Tel Aviv . On course for domestic treble for first time in the club's history . Used to be assistant at Valencia and Liverpool under Rafa Benitez . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


It has been one of the most frustrating paradoxes of modern science - that light exists both as a wave and particle at the same time but can never be seen in both states simultaneously. Albert Einstein was the first person to describe this apparent dual state of light in 1905 in an attempt to explain some of the apparently contradictory behaviour it displays. Yet when scientists attempt to observe these states, it has only ever been able to see light behave as photon particle or as an electromagnetic wave. Scroll down for video . The above image is what scientists say is the first ever snapshot of light behaving as a particle and a wave. The bottom 'slice' of the image shows the particles, while the top image shows light as a wave . But now researchers based at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), have captured the first ever snapshot of light behaving as both a wave and particle. The work shows that Einstein was right when he proposed that electromagnetic radiation could behave as both a wave and a particle at the same time. Scientists have developed a camera system that lets users see round corners using laser light. The system takes advantage of the way light is reflected and refracted to reconstruct the shape of objects outside the field of view. Researchers at the University of Bonn and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, used a laser to scatter light on a surface. is shone on a surface . In a demonstration, a laser was shone on a white wall, while a camera watches the scene. All it can see initially through the lens is a ‘spot’ of light. A computer records the image and the data is processed so the outlines of an object behind the screen gradually appear. The technique for capturing the image could be used to help open up new areas of superfast computers that exploit the quantum states of materials. He said: 'This experiment demonstrates that, for the first time ever, we can film quantum mechanics - and its paradoxical nature - directly. 'Being able to image and control quantum phenomena at the nanometer scale like this opens up a new route towards quantum computing.' The wave-like behaviour of light can be seen clearly when sunlight is refracted through a prism and splits into the different colours according to the wavelengths of the light. However, it can also be seen behaving like a particle - like photons hurled out as radiation by materials like uranium or when gas high in the atmosphere is battered by the solar wind to produce the aurora over the poles. In a paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the research team conducted an experiment and then used electrons to image the light. By firing a pulse of laser light at a tiny metal wire suspended on graphene, this added energy to the particle wire and caused them to vibrate. The Aurora Borealis (shown above) is caused by photons particles thrown out by gas

Summary: Swiss researchers have used lasers and nanowires to capture the images . Scientists have been attempting to image light in both states for decades . Albert Einstein was first to describe light as being both a wave and particle . The experiment could lead to new types of super fast 'quantum computers'


Sunderland have replaced Gus Poyet with Dick Advocaat in a late bid to stave off relegation from the Premier League. The humiliating 4-0 home defeat by Aston Villa not only came at the expense of the Uruguayan's job, but also leaves the Black Cats a single point above the drop zone. Here, Sportsmail looks at how some other clubs have fared after bringing in a new boss at late notice... Dutchman Dick Advocaat has nine games to stave off relegation at the Stadium of Light . Christian Benteke scores as Aston Villa humiliate Sunderland 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday . Gus Poyet waves as he leaves the field after what would be his last game as Black Cats boss . Norwich - Chris Hughton and Neil Adams (6 April 2014) Hughton guided Norwich to 11th in his first season but struggled the following season and was sacked with the Canaries five points clear of the drop in 17th, but with Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea as four of their last five games. It was always going to be an uphill struggle for youth coach Neil Adams and, despite picking up a point against the Blues, were relegated. Time ran out for Chris Hughton at Norwich, but Neil Adams (right) couldn't save Canaries from the drop . Reading - Brian McDermott and Nigel Adkins (11 March 2013) It looked like a shrewd move when Reading replaced promotion-winning boss Brian McDermott with Nigel Adkins, who had been somewhat harshly binned by Southampton in January. But it was too late for the former physio to heal the Royals' season, winning just one of his eight Premier League games as Reading made an immediate return to the Championship. Brian McDermott left Reading under a cloud but Nigel Adkins won just one game as Royals were relegated . See how the other SEVEN managers from Holland have fared in Premier League hotseats . Hull - Phil Brown and Iain Dowie (15 March 2010) After the half-time team talk on the pitch and singing to celebrate survival in 2009, Phil Brown's luck finally ran out having won just one of his last 15 games as Hull boss. He was placed on gardening leave and replaced by former Charlton and Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie, but the rot had already set in and Hull collected just six more points on their way to relegation. Phil Brown lost the eye of the Tigers while Iain Dowie couldn't claw his way to safety with Hull . Newcastle - Chris Hughton and Alan Shearer (1 April 2009) When Joe Kinnear was required heart surgery in February 2009, Hughton was temporarily placed in charge but only won one of his six games, leaving Newcastle in 18th. Club legend Alan Shearer was surprisingly parachuted in to turn things around but his only victory came in a 3-1 win against Middlesbrough and the Magpies suffered a shock relegation. It can work... but beware short-term fixes: . Bringing in a legend is no guarantee as Newcastle found after replacing Chris Hughton with Alan

Summary: Sunderland have replaced sacked manager Gus Poyet with Dick Advocaat . The Black Cats are a point above drop zone after 4-0 humiliation by Villa . Managers including Chris Hughton, Alan Shearer and Paolo Di Canio have also answered late SOS calls, with differing results . READ: Can Advocaat save Sunderland from relegation? CLICK HERE for all the latest Sunderland news as Advocaat takes charge .


Greens Senator, Sarah Hanson-Young has mocked her haters in a video she posted to YouTube showing her reading out abuse from her harshest online trolls. Not a stranger to public criticism, the senator read out some of the most insulting tweets in a Youtube video titled 'Pleasantries with Sarah Hanson-Young: Part One.' The video shows Hanson-Young attempting to stay collected with a straight face, but lets out a raucous laugh at her third encounter with the word 'cow.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young had read out harsh tweets from online trolls, in a bid to mock them . She attempts to remain composed and keep a straight face, but breaks into laughter at being called a 'cow' 'I could eat a can of Alphabet soup and crap more sense than she makes,' reads one of the harsh tweets . The tweets, Facebook statuses and anonymous personal messages mock her physical appearance, gender and alleged incompetence. 'Your brain seems to be in sync with your surname; It has a split in the middle,' one of the tweets said. 'Head like a busted sand shoe and a brain to match' read another. The Senator's lighthearted approach to these trolls mirrors Jimmy Kimmel's segment on his talk show titled 'mean tweets.' His segment shows celebrities read out insulting tweets about themselves, resulting in their uncontrollable laughter or vacant expressions. Twitter's directory of public-policy, Julie Inman-Grant says that users cannot engage in repeated harassment and issue violent threats . The Senator's approach to these trolls mirrors Jimmy Kimmel's segment on his show called 'mean tweets' The video, titled 'Pleasantries with Sarah Hanson-Young Part 1' alludes there is more to come from the Senator . According to The Advertiser, the tweets and messages breach Twitter's terms of use that are in place to lessen negativity directed at other users. Twitter's directory of public-policy, Julie Inman-Grant says that users cannot engage in repeated harassment and issue violent threats. 'We have announced a number of improvements to user controls to help people protect themselves,' she said. This has come after an incident in 2013 that saw the Senator's head photoshopped onto the body of a nearly naked model for ZOO Magazine. She won the defamation case, claiming she was made to look incompetent and immature. The Senator's YouTube video has hinted at more to come with the title alluding to a sequel to 'Part One.'

Summary: Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has read out her tweets in a video . The tweets and messages from online trolls harshly insult the Senator . She tries to stay composed but breaks into laughter at being called a 'Cow' The video mirrors Jimmy Kimmel's 'mean tweet' segment on his show . Sarah sued ZOO magazine in 2013 for placing her head on a model's body .


WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . A pair of suicide bombers detonated themselves near two churches in Lahore today, killing 15 and leaving nearly 80 people wounded. In the tense aftermath, an angry mob quickly turned violent, blocking a major highway, burning cars, ransacking a bus terminal and setting two people suspected of involvement in the attacks on fire. Twin blasts went off minutes apart at the Saint John Catholic church and Christ Church in the city's Youhanabad area on Sunday morning. Scroll down for video . Blasts outside two churches during Sunday services in Lahore has left 15 dead and at least 55 people injured . At least 14 people are dead and at least 80 others injured in the blasts, which went off minutes apart today . Pakistani Christians set fires in the aftermath of suicide attacks on churches in a Christian area of Lahore . An offshot of Pakistan's Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. Pictured: Young Pakistanis take part in the protests today . A spokesman for the Punjab provincial government, Zaeem Qadri, condemned the attacks but said it was unfortunate the mob had killed the two suspects rather than turning them over to police. He added authorities are reinforcing security at the 481 remaining churches across the city. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a Pakistani Taliban splinter group, claimed responsibility for the blasts and said it was the work of two suicide bombers. The Pakistani Taliban vowed to continue their campaign for the enforcement of Sharia law. Area hospitals were flooded with casualties and scenes of mourning. Shaheen Bibi's 10-year-old son Abhishak was among those killed. Two police officers who were protecting the church were also killed in the explosions. 'My son had gone to the church to pray for a good result in his examinations,' Ms Bibi said as she cried. 'He wanted me to sew him some new clothes if he passed his examinations.' Christians took to the streets, setting fire to cars in a show of defiance in the country's second largest city . Pakistani Christians burn a cart in protest against attacks which targeted the churches at their peak period . One witness told Pakistan's Geo television that the main gate to one of the churches targeted was closed so people were using a smaller gate. 'One bomber exploded himself near that gate, that created chaos and during the course there was another blast,' he said. In the tense aftermath, the mood quickly turned violent. Local television footage showed an angry crowd beating a person they thought was connected to the attack, while others attacked buses in the city. The blasts, in a majority Christian suburb of the eastern city, went off in quick succession at a busy time when worshippers were attending Sunday morning prayers. Pastor David, a local cleric at the site, said: 'One blast took place at the entrance of one church where a congregation was going on. 'Another blast took place in the second church,' adding that the two buildings were 500 metres (1,600 feet) apart. Witnesses reported that quick action by a security guard

Summary: Twin blasts went off near churches in Lahore's Youhanabad area today . The bombs went off minutes apart in the majority Christian suburb . Police are investigating whether bombs were suicide attack or planted . Taliban splinter group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claims responsibility for the blasts . Angry mob burned to death one person they believed was involved and tried to lynch another in the aftermath .


Former Wimbledon tennis champion Boris Becker arrived at tonight's Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge inadvertently wearing a scarf celebrating the Chelsea Headhunter hooligan firm. The tennis star was in a VIP box at the match with his wife Lilly, sporting a blue and white scarf with the words 'Chelsea Headhunter' and a pair of skulls which are acknowledged as the emblem of the hooligan mob. There is no indication that the German celebrity had any knowledge of the significance of the 'Headhunter' legend on his scarf or the pair of skulls featured on the garment. Boris Becker, right, was featured wearing the Chelsea Headhunter scarf featuring two skulls . Tennis star Boris Becker was at Chelsea's Champions League match with his wife Lilly, right . There is no suggestion that Mr Becker is aware of the significance of the Chelsea Headhunter scarf . Mr Becker and his wife witnessed Chelsea's exit from this season's Champions League on away goals after a 3-3 draw on aggregate. The Chelsea Headhunters are one of the most notorious football hooligan firms of the 1970s and 1980s. The thugs have links with a wide range of racist organisations such as Combat 18 as well as northern Irish loyalist paramilitary organisations. In April 2014, about 300 Chelsea hooligans, including members of the Headhunters went on the rampage in Paris. In 1999, undercover journalist Donal McIntyre posed as a drug-dealing Ulster loyalist in a bid to infiltrate the hooligan gang. His work led to the prosecution of Jason Mariner, a senior member of the hooligan gang. A decade after his expose, Mr McIntyre was attacked by supporters of the hooligan firm outside a Surrey wine bar and knocked unconscious. Boris Becker's representatives did not return a call at the time of publication. Also, Chelsea FC did not respond to questions relating to the scarf, which was quite visible in the VIP box.

Summary: Boris Becker attended Chelsea's Champions League game with his wife . The tennis star was wearing a 'Chelsea Headhunter' scarf with two skulls . There is no suggestion Becker was aware of the significance of the scarf .


Rene Enriquez (pictured) is currently serving two life sentences for murder.The black hand tattooed on his chest is the symbol of the Mexican Mafia . The Los Angeles Police Department used an invalid court order and spent $22,000 to bring an imprisoned killer and former gang leader to speak to an exclusive dinner for business executives, according to a report released Friday. In all, 38 LAPD employees worked about 320 hours to prepare for the January event at a downtown building and protect Rene 'The Boxer' Enriquez, 52, while he was there, the inspector general of the city's police commission wrote. What's more, the department didn't have authority in the first place to remove Enriquez from custody because it used an order from a 2012 murder case that has been closed — and in any case only allowed his release to act as a witness — the departmental watchdog's report said. Enriquez, an ex-Mexican Mafia leader who has been in prison since 1993 and is serving two life sentences for murder, has gained allies in law enforcement. California Governor Jerry Brown has acknowledged Enriquez's past cooperation with authorities but denied him parole last month, saying his history of violence meant he still presented 'an unreasonable danger to society if released'. The decision came despite letters of support from the FBI and several federal prosecutors. Formed in the Californian prison system in the 1950s, the Mexican Mafia has a reputation for extreme violence. Enriquez worked his way up from enforcer to a leader in the organization - which is also known as La Eme - before his arrest and conviction. After two decades in the gang he defected in 2003 and began helping police by describing the hierarchy and methods used by the gang. After the January event, Los Angeles Police Commission President Steve Soboroff has called for an investigation into the incident and called the episode 'embarrassing'. 'There were some decisions made that in retrospect were the wrong decisions,' Soboroff said. The Los Angeles Police Department used an invalid court order and spent $22,000 to bring Enriquez, pictured in an undated file photo, to speak to an exclusive dinner for private executives, according to a report released Friday . He called the LAPD's involvement in the event as 'very, very misconceived and surprising' and a 'giant waste of public resources'. In recent years, Enriquez had talked to various groups of officers and provided valuable information on the transnational criminal enterprise to which he once belonged, Los Angeles Police Deputy Chief Michael Downing said in the days after the event. On Friday, the department issued a short statement, saying that Chief Charlie Beck had asked his professional standards bureau to launch its own investigation. Beck already had said the department's role in the event was a mistake. The watchdog agency revealed new details about the event that almost immediately attracted criticism from the mayor and police commission president. According to the report, a commanding officer at LAPD characterized the event in December as a law-enforcement training session in asking Beck to approve the

Summary: Rene Enriquez, 52, known as 'The Boxer' was a leader in the Mexican Mafia . The gang is one of the U.S.'s most notorious, organized and violent gangs . He is currently serving two life sentences for murder in a Californian jail . LAPD employees worked about 320 hours to prepare for the January event . The department characterized the event in December as a law-enforcement training session in order to get it approved . The department didn't have authority to remove Enriquez from prison .


Woody Allen has been mired in controversy for the past year, following daughter Dylan's accusations that he molested her when she was 7 years old. Now the filmmaker is being hit with even more allegations of misconduct from one of his former leading ladies. Mariel Hemingway was just 16 years old when she starred as Allen's teenage girlfriend in the controversial romantic-comedy 'Manhattan'. May-December: In her new memoir, Mariel Hemingway says Woody Allen asked her to go to Paris with her after filming 'Manhattan' in 1979. She was just 16 years old when the film was shot - to Allen's 43. Above, a still from the film in which Hemingway plays Allen's schoolgirl romance . While the film was considered scandalous at the time, Hemingway has never spoken out against the director and last year even attended the Golden Globes to honor his lifetime achievement award. However, in her new memoir 'Out Came the Sun', she says Allen showed romantic interest in her which made her uncomfortable, according to FOX News. After wrapping filming on the 1979 movie, Hemingway says then 43-year-old Allen flew out to her parent's home in Idaho for a visit, during which he asked her to go to Paris with him. 'Our relationship was platonic, but I started to see that he had a kind of crush on me, though I dismissed it as the kind of thing that seemed to happen any time middle-aged men got around young women,' Hemingway writes. Independent: Hemingway, the granddaughter to literary legend Ernest Hemingway, says she refused Allen's offer when she realized they would not be staying in separate rooms . The teenage granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway told her parents that she 'didn't know what the arrangement was going to be' and 'wasn't sure' if she was going to have her own room. 'Woody hadn't said that. He hadn't even hinted it,' Hemingway remembers. 'But I wanted them to put their foot down. They didn't. They kept lightly encouraging me.' Hemingway recalls waking up in the middle of the night 'with the certain knowledge that I was an idiot'. She then went to Allen's guest room, shook him awake and asked: 'I'm not going to get my room am I?' Controversial: In 1980, Allen started dating Mia Farrow, another leading lady. The couple broke up in 1992 when Farrow found nude pictures of her then 20-year-old adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn in Allen's possession. Allen and Soon-Yi married in 1997 and remain together (pictured above last July) While he fumbled to put on his glasses, Hemingway made up her mind before he could even respond. 'I can't go to Paris with you,' she said. The next morning, Allen ordered a private jet and left the family's ranch. The following year, Allen started dating another one of his actresses - Mia Farrow. The couple stayed together until 1992, when Farrow found nude pictures of her then 20-year-old adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn in Allen's possession. Allen married Soon-Yi five years later and they remain together, with two daughters. In February 2014, Allen's estranged daughter

Summary: The actress and granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway played Allen's schoolgirl love interest in the controversial film 'Manhattan' Allen went on to marry Soon-Yi Previn, the adopted daughter of his ex-partner Mia Farrow . Farrow broke up with Allen in 1992 when she found nude pictures of Soon-Yi, who was then 20, in his possession . Biological daughter Dylan wrote an essay last year, accusing Allen of molesting her when she was 7; he has fiercely denied the claims .


Human trafficking victims from Vietnam were rescued after police swooped on nail bars across the UK, arresting ten people. Around 150 officers from three forces across were involved in the raids carried out across 17 shops and residential addresses in London and Berkshire. Ten men and women were arrested as a result of the operation on Tuesday morning which followed 18 months of investigation. All but one have been bailed pending further police inquiries. Police swooped on 17 nail bars and residential addresses across the UK on Tuesday including one salon in Reading (above). Six victims of human trafficking were rescued as a result of the operation . Thames Valley Police Officers raided three nail bars in Reading, two in Wokingham and one in York in addition to a number of residential addresses. They were supported by Metropolitan Police and North Yorkshire Police as part of the operation known as Rehoboam. Investigating officer said the effort was part of an ongoing police effort to curb human trafficking in the UK. 'It is a criminal offence to traffic people into the UK. It is an offence to force people, by threats or coercion, to work unpaid or to pay off a debt. It is an offence to make people carry out acts against their will. 'The key aim of this operation is to protect vulnerable people. The victims in this investigation have been taken to rest centres where they are being supported by Thames Valley Police, the British Red Cross and the Salvation Army. 'Extra police community support officers will be out on patrol today speaking to residents and businesses to inform them of today’s operation and provide reassurance.' Ten people were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences as a result of the raids. Among the nail bars that were raided as part of the operation was this one in the centre of Reading (above) More than 150 officers from three different police forces were involved in the operation which saw 10 people arrested after 18 months of investigation . They are a 33-year-old woman from Berkshire; a 40-year-old man from London; a man and a woman from Wokingham aged 39 and 32 and two men and two women aged 31, 20, 33 and 24 from Reading. A 19-year-old man of no fixed address was also arrested as part of the operation. It comes after a Sunday Times report estimated around 15,000 nail bars in Britain were controlled by criminals involved in human trafficking. Between 2008 and 2013, 100 salons in England and Wales were fined a total of £700,000 for employing illegal immigrants. Some of the victims, the majority of which were Vietnamese, said they had been trafficked into the UK and forced into prostitution before taking up work in the salons. Speaking of the reported figures, Chloe Setter, head of advocacy at ECPAT, an anti-exploitation charity, said often workers were trafficked into the salons having been involved in other illegal scenarios. 'Sometimes nail bars serve as a cover for other types of crime and some times they are just the

Summary: Six people were rescued by police as a result of the raids across the UK . More than 100 officers from three different forces involved in operation . Ten men and women arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences . There are an estimated 15,000 nail bars operated by criminals in Britain, according to a press report .


The personal details of 31 world leaders including Barack Obama and David Cameron were mistakenly leaked by an organiser of Australia's G20 summit, it was reported today. An employee of the Australian immigration department accidentally e-mailed a member of the Asian Cup football organising committee a cache of sensitive data including passport and visa numbers. But in a letter to the Australian privacy commissioner revealing the blunder, the director of the visa services division did not consider it necessary to inform those world leaders of the privacy breach. The personal details of 31 world leaders including Barack Obama and David Cameron were mistakenly leaked by an organiser of Australia's G20 summit in November (above), it has been reported . The Guardian reported that an Australian immigration official accidentally e-mailed the passport numbers, visa details and other information about world leaders to an Asian Cup organiser on November 7. Other leaders who came to Brisbane for the November 15-16 event and whose information was exposed included German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, it said. The newspaper said details obtained under Australia's freedom of information laws showed data relating to 31 international leaders was mistakenly emailed to the wrong person due to human error. The mistake arose after the immigration worker failed to check that the autofill function on the email system had addressed the email correctly, it said. Breach: Leaders who came to Brisbane for the G20 event in November and whose information was exposed included British Prime Minister David Cameron and Russian President Vladimir Putin (pictured above) The immigration officer recommended that the world leaders not be notified of the breach because the e-mail had been deleted and 'actions... taken to limit the further distribution of the email.' Australia's deputy opposition leader, Tanya Plibersek, called on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to answer why the world leaders were not notified of the breach. 'The prime minister and the immigration minister must explain this serious incident and the decision not to inform those affected,' she told The Guardian. Australia's immigration department today confirmed there had been a data breach, but gave no details and did not say whether the world leaders had since been informed. Australia's deputy opposition leader, Tanya Plibersek, called on Prime Minister Tony Abbott (pictured, above, with Angela Merkel at the summit) to answer why the world leaders were not notified of the breach . 'The breach was immediately referred to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner,' a spokeswoman for the Department of Immigration and Border Protection said in a statement. 'The data was immediately deleted by the recipient and was not distributed further.' Australia hosted the Asian Cup in January. The Australian immigration spokeswoman said the department had reviewed and strengthened its email protocols to limit and contain future breaches.

Summary: Immigration official sent data to Asian Cup football tournament organiser . E-mail included passport and visa numbers of 31 world leaders at the G20 . But officials did not deem it necessary to inform leaders of privacy breach .


Mercedes dominated free practice at Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with Nico Rosberg edging his world champion team-mate Lewis Hamilton to top the timesheets in both sessions. German Rosberg, last year's championship runner-up, set the fastest lap of 1:27.697secs in the second session on a glorious day at Albert Park, topping Hamilton by one tenth of a second. Rosberg was also quickest in the first session, his best time of 1:29.557secs edging Hamilton as the constructors' champions carried their ominous form from winter testing onto the track. Nico Rosberg made a flying start to his season as he topped the timesheets in both practice sessions . Rosberg pictured in action ahead of Sunday's season opener at the Australian Grand Prix . Rosberg (centre) poses with crew members while wearing red noses but Lewis Hamilton went without . 1 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:29.557secs, . 2 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:29.586 . 3 Valteri Bottas Williams 1:30.748 . 4 Carlos Sainz Jnr Toro Rosso 1:31.014 . 5 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:31.029 . 6 Max Verstappen Toro Rosso 1:31.067 . 7 Felipe Massa Williams 1:31.188 . 8 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1:31.310 . 9 Pastor Maldonado Lotus 1:31.451 . 10 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull 1:31.570 . 11 Daniel Kvyat Red Bull 1:32.073 . 12 Sergio Perez Force India 1:32.247 . 13 Nico Hulkenbrrg Force India 1:32.261 . 14 Jenson Button McLaren 1:34 . 15 Kevin Magnussen 1:34.785 . 16 Romain Grosjean Lotus 2:17.782 . 17 Marcus Ericsson Sauber . 18 Felipe Nasr Sauber . 19 Will Stevens Manor . 20 Roberto Merhi Manor (All no time) 1 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:27.697secs . 2 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:27.797 . 3 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:28.412 . 4 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1:28.842 . 5 Valtteri Bottas Williams 1:29.265 . 6 Daniil Kvyat Red Bull 1:30.016 . 7 Carlos Sainz Jnr Toro Rosso 1:30.071 . 8 Pastor Maldonado Lotus 1:30.104 . 9 Romain Grosjean Lotus 1:30.205 . 10 Nico Hulkenberg Force India 1:30.473 . 11 Felipe Nasr Sauber 1:30.755 . 12 Sergio Perez Force India 1:30.980 . 13 Jenson Button McLaren 1:31.387 . 14 Max Verstappen Toro Rosso 1:31.395, . 15 Marcus Ericsson Sauber 1:32.303 . 16 Kevin Magnussen McLaren 1:33.289 . 17 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull . 18 Felipe Massa Williams . 19 Will Stevens Manor . 20 Roberto Mehri Manor (All no time) Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel was third fastest on his debut for Ferrari in the second session, with team-mate Kimi Raikkonen fourth best. But with Vettel's fastest time over seven tenths of a second adrift of Rosberg, the opening day's practice will strengthen belief that the first rounds of the new season may be a private duel for race wins between the Mercedes duo. Williams driver Valtteri Bottas posted the fifth-fastest lap, with Red Bull's new recruit Daniil Kvyat sixth in the second session. Kvyat's team-mate Daniel Ricciardo had a less memorable day. Tenth fastest in the first session, Ricciardo was forced to sit out the second after an engine problem, a fate also shared by Williams driver Felipe Massa. Toro Rosso's 17-year-old

Summary: Mercedes dominated the practice sessions in Melbourne on Friday . Nico Rosberg finished ahead of rival Lewis Hamilton in both sessions . McLaren duo Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen struggled with the Dane crashing out of FP2 . Sebastian Vettel was third on his debut for Ferrari in the second session .


Fierce fighting between Islamic State militants and soldiers from the Iraqi Army has forced 28,000 residents of the Iraqi city of Tikrit to flee their homes in recent days. Citizens of the strategically important city, which lies midway between regime-capital Baghdad and the ISIS stronghold of Mosul, are making desperate efforts to escape the fighting, the UN says. More than 30,000 Iraqi Army soldiers are currently fighting ISIS militants in the suburbs of Tikrit, or are otherwise making their way towards the city alongside tens of thousands of Iran-backed Shia volunteer militias, many of whom are accused of carrying out ISIS-style atrocities themselves. Although the troops are aiming to liberate the city from ISIS control, many of the predominantly Sunni population have spent the past few days cutting up white clothes and fabric to make flags of surrender, fearing the Shia armies even more than their terrorist occupiers. Scroll down for video . Firepower: Shia fighters launch a rocket towards Islamic State militants during heavy fighting east of the militant-held city of Tikrit . Blast: Shia fighters launch a rocket towards ISIS targets near Tikrit. ISIS responded by setting fire to oil wells in the Ajil field east of the city . Preparing to fire: An Iraqi Army soldier makes the V-for-victory symbol before attacking an Islamic Strate target . Preparing for war: Iraqi soldiers are photographed on duty at a military barracks in Alam town, south of Tikrit earlier this week . Preperation: Shia fighters load rockets into a launcher during heavy fighting against Islamic State militants in Salahuddin province yesterday . Destruction: An Iraqi soldier looks on as smoke rises from oil wells set alight by ISIS militants near Ajil, east of the city of Tikrit . Most residents of Tikrit fled in the months after the extremist group took over in June. Those who stayed have fled in recent days, but a tiny fraction are still there, awaiting their fate. 'Some people say they would rather die in their own homes,' said 37-year-old Abu Saif, who sought refuge in Kirkuk after leaving Tikrit yesterday as the Iraqi army and Shia militants advanced. The forces have made gradual but steady progress, slowed by bombs and snipers as they approach from the north, south and east. They have yet to enter the city itself, but could soon launch attacks on the adjacent towns of al-Dour and al-Alam. 'The situation is frightening,' Abu Saif said. 'We are more afraid of the Hashid Shaabi, because they are seeking retribution.' Thousands of ISIS militants have poured into the city from other parts of the group's self-proclaimed caliphate and are preparing to fight to the death, said Abu Saif, predicting the battle would be long and bloody. Taking their rest: Iraqi soldiers relax behind a sand berm ahead of battles with Islamic State extremists outside Tikrit yesterday afternoon . Troops: More than 30,000 Iraqi Army soldiers (pictured) are currently fighting ISIS militants in the suburbs of Tikrit, . Battle: The Iraqi soldiers (pictured) are making their way towards the city alongside tens of thousands or

Summary: Thousands of Sunni residents of Tikrit have fled the ISIS-held city in fear of Iraqi regime forces and Shia militias . Locals have been living under the terror group's oppression for months - but they fear the Shia troops even more . Although the Iran-backed Shia volunteers aim to liberate Tikrit, they are accused of ISIS-style atrocities themselves . Now the Sunni locals are cutting up white clothes and fabric to make flags of surrender in fear of their lives .


For once the north London spotlight didn't fall on Arsenal this Sunday afternoon. After the week they've had, Arsene Wenger would have been happy to shun the limelight this time. Ask Gunners fans prior to kick-off if they'd rather three points or a Spurs loss in the Capital One Cup final and you'd have been greeted with split responses. Olivier Giroud connects with a corner to fire Arsenal in front in the first half as they continue their bid for a top-four finish . Giroud watches as the ball heads for goal as Arsenal take the lead against Everton who were suffering from their European exertions . Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard can only stand and watch, along with the rest of his defence, as the ball trundles into the net . Giroud, content that the ball will cross the line, turns away to celebrate as Howard makes a late but unsuccessful attempt to stop it . In the end, as arch-rivals Tottenham prepared for their date with destiny at Wembley, the Gunners got their win, courtesy of goals from Olivier Giroud and Tomas Rosicky, to move four points behind second-placed Manchester City. But much like their demoralising Champions League loss to Monaco on Wednesday night, this didn't make for comfortable viewing. The 2-0 scoreline doesn't tell the full story. Everton dominated large spells of this clash - the Emirates Stadium a bag or nerves until Rosicky's last minute goal. Nevertheless, while their participation in this year's Champions League is under huge threat, their qualification for next year's competition is firmly on course thanks to this win. Wenger rang the changes following Wednesday's hugely disappointing loss. Vice captain Per Mertesacker and Danny Welbeck were axed following the loss to Monaco and replaced by Gabriel and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. For Gabriel, in particular, it was a huge chance to cement himself in his manager's first-team plans. Mertesacker's role in the starting XI has been called into huge question this season following a string of below-par displays. And it seems Wenger's reached the end of his tether with the German World Cup winner after another disappointing display in midweek. Giroud struggled in Arsenal's midweek defeat by Monaco but showed his delight at the Emirates after firing the Gunners in front . Giroud points to the heavens after scoring (left) and points to his temple as if to urge Arsenal to maintain their concentration . Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Ospina 7.5; Bellerin 7, Gabriel 6.5, Koscielny 6.5, Gibbs 6.5; Coquelin 7 (Chambers 89), Cazorla 7.5; Oxlade-Chamberlain 8 (Rosicky 82), Ozil 6.5, Alexis 6.5 (Welbeck 87); Giroud 7 . Subs not used: Szczesny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Walcott. Goals: Giroud 39, Rosicky 89 . Booked: Giroud, Koscielny . Manager: Arsene Wenger - 7 . Everton (4-3-2-1): Howard 6; Coleman 7, Jagielka 6.5, Stones 6.5, Garbutt 6.5; McCarthy 7, Besic 6.5 (Naismith 77), Barry 6.5 (Gibson 84); Mirallas 6.5 (Lennon 62), Barkley 7; Lukaku. 6.5 . Subs not used: Robles, Kone, Alcaraz, Osman . Manager: Roberto Martinez - 6.5 . MOM: Oxlade-Chamberlain . Ref: Andre Marriner . Att: 59, 925 . Ratings by

Summary: Olivier Giroud's first-half volley fired Arsenal in front after his disappointing performance in midweek . Tomas Rosicky made sure of the points with a deflected effort in the dying minutes, shortly after coming on . Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger dropped Per Mertesacker after the Gunners were beaten by Monaco . Everton struggled to replicate their European form as they failed to pose a threat to the Emirates side . Arsenal now lie third in the Premier League table, four points behind defending champions Manchester City .


This is the moment that a racist thug pushed a policewoman onto train tracks in a drunken rampage through a station. Construction worker Kevin Pythian, 32, shoved the slightly-built woman officer onto the railway line as she bravely tried to restrain him in Oxford Road Station, Manchester. Moments before he had accused a ticket inspector of being a member of Al-Qaeda and sprinted across the live tracks to get to the opposite platform. Pythian was jailed for two-and-a-half years at Minshull Street Crown Court after admitting a string of offences. The unnamed WPC can be seen lying on the railway track after being pushed by drunken thug Kevin Pythian as she tried to restrain him after a drunken rampage . The construction worker, 32, was jailed for two-and-a-half years . The court heard Pythian had been drinking in Manchester city centre when he walked into the station at around 8.55pm on February 17. Northern Rail worker Narinder Singh asked to see his ticket he replied, 'I've got a ticket, I want to see your ID'. When Mr Singh showed him his badge, Pythian said: 'I know you're Indian. I want to see your ID. As far as I know you could be Al-Qaeda.' After being spoken to by supervisor Sean Lynch, Pythian staggered to Platform 4 but then ran across the track onto Platform 3 - causing an incoming train to break sharply. He was then chased by the 36-year-old PC before a scuffle which resulted in her being thrown from the platform on to the track. The constable was knocked out and suffered a gash to the head, a broken finger and cuts and bruises. She remains off duty with her injuries. Pythian went on to punch Mr Lynch and threaten to bite his ear off before running along tracks towards Deansgate. Trains had to be halted for 11 minutes because of the incident. Pythian had only recently been freed from prison, after being jailed for 10 years for an armed robbery at a north Wales supermarket in 2009. Describing the attack on the slightly-built PC, prosecutor Barrie Darby said: 'He seemed to have calmed down and wiped his face but then he raised his hands and pushed her in the face with such force she went off the platform.' Pythian had been drinking in Manchester city centre when he walked into the station at around 8.55pm . The woman WPC was trying to restrain the construction worker after he made racist remarks to a member of station staff and jumped on the tracks . The police officer can be seen falling onto the railway line after being shoved by Pythian . The constable was knocked out and suffered a gash to the head, a broken finger and cuts and bruises . For the defence, Graham Robinson said: 'Having assessed the CCTV and time to reflect, he is utterly remorseful for what he has done and totally ashamed of his behaviour. Pythian, from Runcorn, Cheshire, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault, endangering rail safety and racial harassment. Judge Geoffrey Lowe

Summary: Kevin Pythian, 32, jailed for two-and-half-years by crown court judge . Admitted assault, endangering rail safety and racial harassment . Rampage happened at Oxford Road Station in Manchester . Shoved slight-built WPC onto tracks as she tried to restrain him . Also accused ticket inspector of being in Al-Qaeda and jumped on line . Judge says he could have stopped 'each of these episodes'


Burnley manager Sean Dyche has reassured Danny Ings that the door is still open to a senior England call-up if his rise to stardom continues. Ings has emerged as one of the most exciting young strikers in the country alongside Tottenham’s Harry Kane this season, and has been linked with moves to Liverpool and Manchester City when his contract at Burnley runs out in the summer. But while Kane was called up for the first time on Thursday when Roy Hodgson named his squad to face Lithuania and Italy at the end of the month, Ings had to be satisfied with a place in the Under-21 party. Burnley striker Danny Ings was left out of Roy Hodgson's England squad despite his recent good form . Ings' manager at club level, Sean Dyche, said he is sure Ings is in England's thoughts and told him to push on . The young striker has become a big part of the England Under 21 set up and is in Gareth Southgate's squad . ‘I’m not surprised,’ said Dyche. ‘I’d like to think he’s in their thoughts and in and around their thinking. ‘There are lots of other players out there doing well. Obviously the main one is Harry Kane. ‘I would certainly promote them to continue monitoring him because I think he’s got a freshness to the way he plays and is different to a lot of centre-forwards who would be considered. ‘We’ve enjoyed what he’s doing here and he’s definitely learning. That’s the big thing when you’re a young player, and particularly playing at this level. Are you getting used to it? Are you learning? Overall he has. ‘There are no guarantees. It’s for Roy Hodgson and his staff to decide. As long as he keeps progressing, he’ll certainly always be in their thinking.’ Ings' contract at Turf Moor expires at the end of the season but Dyche wants him to push on for Burnley . The Clarets boss was not surprised to see Ings left out of the senior set-up considering the depth of forwards . Ings’s strike partner Sam Vokes has been recalled to the Wales squad for the first time in more than a year for their Euro 2016 qualifier against Israel, just a few days after making his first Premier League appearance for Burnley in last weekend’s surprise win over Manchester City. Vokes, 25, missed the first five months of the season with a knee injury and Dyche admits the player is still getting back to his best. He added: ‘I’m sure judging by how Sam operated last week that he’s well and truly on his way to full match fitness. I don’t expect it to happen overnight, it’s down to the game time we can give him when we think it’s appropriate. Hodgson opted for Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck as his strikers . Ings and Kane (right) are key members of the side for Southgate (left) ahead of the European Championships . ‘I spoke to Chris (Coleman) and let him know where he was

Summary: Roy Hodgson announced his latest England squad on Thursday afternoon . Danny Ings was not selected as one of four strikers, including Harry Kane . Burnley forward was instead picked in Gareth Southgate's Under 21s . Sean Dyche says he believes that Ings is in England's thoughts . He encourages the young striker to keep up form that brought attention .


A mother racked up £45,000 in debt and maxed out five credit cards after becoming addicted to online bingo while she was off work sick. Kelly Nield, 32, would gamble for eight hours at a time and drained all the money she and her boyfriend had saved up together. Her addiction became so bad that she began to have suicidal thoughts and turned to self harm after worrying about how she would ever escape the habit. Scroll down for video . Kelly Nield racked up £45,000 debt and maxed out five credit cards after becoming addicted to online gambling . Mother-of-one Ms Nield, from Billinge, Merseyside, said: 'You get to the point where you can't see a way out. 'It's a vicious cycle as when you win get the buzz to play again, and when you lose you just want to get your money back. 'I just wanted to find a way to make myself stop and when my thoughts turned dark I knew I had to get help.' She first stumbled across bingo while watching The Jeremy Kyle Show when she was signed off sick from her job as a childcare worker in 2012. Foxy Bingo was advertised with a bright, brash logo on the daytime television show, luring Ms Nield in before she went on to use other sites too. 'You can go on and do it in your own home in comfort and to begin with it's not a big deal,' she said. The mother-of-one would play for eight hours non-stop while she was signed off work sick . 'I'd been to bingo with friends in the past but not spent more than about £20. It had never been an issue before. 'But they always let you win something to begin with or offer you free plays. In just over six months, I was £10,000 in debt.' Ms Nield's online bingo habit quickly spiralled out of control, and the first thing she would turn to in the morning was her smartphone, where she could get her kick within seconds. She said: 'I would gamble from the second my family left in the morning until they came home at night, and when they were home I would sneak off to the bathroom and bedroom to play. 'My partner would come home and comment that the house hadn't been touched and it was because I'd be sat on it all day, gambling. 'For the first two years I put everything on credit cards. Because I was off and suffering with stress, I don't really remember it. I think I was just blocking out what was going on . 'I know the difference between right and wrong so now I think what on earth was I doing.' The mother took out more credit cards, arranged more overdrafts on her bank account and began to dip into the family's savings. 'I've ended up with five credit cards in total - one for £10,000 and the others all have around £5,000 on them,' she said. 'I'd maxed them all out by the end of

Summary: Kelly Nield got hooked on online gambling while she was off work sick . Mother, 32, was lured in by Foxy Bingo advert on The Jeremy Kyle Show . She racked up £45,000 debts and maxed out 5 credit cards in bingo spree . Addiction became so bad that she thought she would never kick the habit . Ms Nield is now in counselling and is paying debts back £300 a month .


A little boy born with a rare brain disease that prevented him from being able to cry or feed properly, has died at just eight weeks old. Yasmin and Michael Burley have shared a touching tribute to their son Tate, whose short and difficult life they documented on social media in the hope of raising awareness of the extremely rare brain disorder he suffered from: Miller Dieker Lissencephaly. 'Hey little fighter soon things will be brighter! My name is Tate Lindsay Burley I represent true humility. I am a gift, I will change lives and I can be at peace,' the family wrote on Friday. 'Tate passed away with his family surrounding him at 6.25pm. Scroll down for video . Tate Lindsay Burley died of a rare brain disease that prevented him from being able to cry or feed properly, at just eight-weeks-old . Yasmin and Michael Burley, shared a touching tribute to their son, whose short and difficult life they documented on social media in the hope of raising awareness of Miller Dieker Lissencephaly . 'Miller-Dieker Lissencephaly didn't win... Tate decided it was time to beat it for good... Tate won! A rare birth defect of the brain caused by a deletion of genetic material near the end of the short (p) arm of chromosome 17 . People with lissencephaly have an abnormally smooth brain with fewer folds and grooves . It causes intellectual disability, seizures, abnormal muscle stiffness, weak muscle tone . Feeding and swallowing problems are common, and can be complicated by aspiration pneumonia . Seizures usually begin before six months . Children with the condition usually die in infancy from respiratory complications . 'Bless his soul may he rest in the heavens above... Tiny Tate you will forever be the fire inside each of us that reminds us of the gift of life and how blessed we each are to have what we have and to hold what we hold. 'Mummy, Dad, Zane and Kye love you to the Moon and back.' Hundreds of messages of support and love from friends and strangers have since flooded the page titled The Tiny Tate Journey. The syndrome affects most of Tate's major neural systems and his parents were told his brain will not develop past the three month stage. Tate's brain was abnormally smooth, without the grooves of a normal brain which receive senses. Tragically, his death came just hours after his family celebrated him turning eight weeks old and only one day after he experienced his first seizure. Hundreds of messages of support and love from friends and strangers have since flooded the page . Tragically, his death came just hours after his family celebrated him turning eight weeks old and only one day after he experienced his first seizure . 'Last night however we witnessed Tate develop from a sleeping premie to a seizing newborn .. 15 hours of jolting , stiffness, staring, back bending, pale clamminess and at times hypo colour. A path we knew was coming but a corner I dreaded turning. Off to specialist today

Summary: Tate Burley was born with Miller Dieker Lissencephaly and died at 8 weeks . The syndrome, a rare defect of the brain, meant he couldn't cry or eat properly and would not have lived past five-years-old . Tate's family had hoped to fundraise to pay for his care and brain research . There is no cure for the condition and babies rarely live out their childhood .


It was once an eagerly anticipated new block of flats, built to help with the housing crisis in Hull and standing as the city's tallest building. But in a mere eight seconds Highcourt, a 20-storey tower block measuring more than 190ft high in the Orchard Park estate of Hull, was flattened to leave just a pile of rubble behind. People lined the streets to watch the demolition, which took place almost 50 years after the high rise was first built. Scroll down for video . Highcourt, Hull's tallest building (left) containing flats, was demolished and turned into a pile of rubble (right) in just eight seconds . The tower was demolished using explosives on Sunday afternoon. It was knocked down as part of a 'masterplan' for the state which will see a new shopping centre, a care home and affordable housing built. But for some people who had seen the vast tower block planned and built, the scale and speed of its destruction was a sad event. Samantha Clark, 58, said: 'I was a young girl living in north Hull when this block of flats was built. Highcourt was built in 1969 to help with the housing crisis and extended over 19 floors but yesterday explosives were used to demolish it . The building began to topple to the right hand side as the explosives tore through the bottom section and dust and rubble collected . As the tower began to fall huge plumes of smoke and clouds of dust were seen coming from the building as it clattered towards the ground . In seconds the 190ft high building fell towards the ground to make way for a planned new estate that will see new houses built . Eight seconds after the explosion the tower block was no more, and replaced by smoke and piles or rubble as workmen looked on . 'I remember the new building being celebrated because there was a houses shortage at the time but now its demolition is being celebrated. It is quite emotional really.' The tower was built in 1969 and stood as one of the tallest parts of the city, along with Hull Royal Infirmary. Jim Roles, 61, said: 'I can't believe that a block of flats that size, which took an age to build, could be demolished as quickly as that. The 19 storey building was flattened to the ground on Sunday afternoon and workers will now have to begin clearing the large site . All that is left of Highcourt high rise is now large slabs of concrete and twisted metal after it was demolished within a matter of seconds . The tower block, shown previously, was built in the 1960s and was the tallest building in the city of Hull, as well as the infirmary . 'One minute it was there, the next it was gone and that is that. It was an eyesore but I will miss it when I walk past every morning.' More than 400 affordable homes are currently being built on the estate - many of which are

Summary: Highcourt, Hull's tallest tower was built almost 50 years ago as block of flats to deal with the housing crisis in 1960s . But it was demolished on Sunday using explosives and was turned into a pile of rubble and dust in eight seconds . Tower demolished for new development thatwill include a care home, shopping centre and affordable housing .


It was a day of firsts for Whitecaps FC striker Robert Earnshaw as he wasted no time in grabbing his first goal for his new club by scoring with his first touch of the ball against Portland Timbers on Saturday evening. With the game looking as though it was heading for a 1-1 draw, Welsh manager Carl Robinson put faith in his veteran compatriot, bringing him on as an 87th minute substitute for the Vancouver outfit . Within three minutes, the former Premier League striker was putting the ball in the back of the net and showboating his trademark somersault celebration. Vancouver striker Robert Earnshaw (right) chips the ball over the onrushing Portland Timbers goalkeeper . The former Wales international leaps over Adam Kwarasey as they both watch the ball sail into the net . Earnshaw punches the air in delight as he celebrates his 90th minute strike that decided the game . Following a finely weighted through ball from Pedro Morales and some circus-like defending from former West Bromdefender Liam Ridgewell and Nat Borchers, Earnshaw found himself bearing down on goal with just the keeper to beat. Putting any debut match jitters to one side in front of the home crowd at BC Place, the 33-year-old finished with aplomb with a delightful dink over the onrushing Adam Kwarasey. Giles Barnes (Houston Dynamo) Andrew Driver (DC United) Dom Dwyer (Kansas City) Lewis Neal (DC United) Nigel Reo-Coker (Vancouver Whitecaps) Liam Ridgewell (Portland Timbers) Darel Russell (Toronto FC) Matt Watson (Vancouver Whitecaps) Lloyd Sam (New York Red Bulls) Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls) Steven Caldwell (Toronto FC) Callum Mallace (Montreal Impact) Adam Moffat (FC Dallas) Andy Dorman (New England Revolution) Steven Gerrard (LA Galaxy)* . Frank Lampard (New York City FC)* . *Set to join . After his signing was confirmed on Wednesday, the former Cardiff, Nottingham Forest and Derby County striker's input took the 'Caps to their third straight victory before they host LA Galaxy on Sunday, and he was thrilled to get on the score sheet so early in his Whitecaps career. 'The length of time I've been playing football and that feeling when the ball hits the net, oh my god, it's the best,' Earnshaw told reporters after the game. But it's not the first time Earnshaw has been among the goals during an MLS debut. The Welshman also netted on his first game for previous club, Chicago Fire, and also bagged a brace on his home debut with Toronto FC. Caps boss Robinson is a keen admirer of Earnshaw and his match-winning performance on Saturday merely confirmed his belief. 'I said he'll get one chance,' Robinson said. 'I brought him here because he can score goals. When he gets the chance and he gets in the right position, he usually takes it. I knew he'd get one chance. The coolness of the finish and the calmness in his head was outstanding.' Former Wales striker Earnshaw, who announced his retirement from international football last week, is not the only Brit to be plying his trade in the ever-expanding MLS.

Summary: Striker Robert Earnshaw scored on his Whitecaps debut with his first touch . The 33-year-old had been on the pitch for just three minutes before netting . Veteran Earnshaw's 90th minute strike won the game for his new MLS club .


Sheena Keynna appeared to be texting as she walked around the crossing gates and was hit . A 27-year-old woman had a miraculous escape after walking into a moving freight train while texting on her mobile phone. Sheena Keynna was hit by the train on Monday afternoon as she walked around the crossing gates and into the path of the passing freight train in Lakeland in central Florida. Police Sgt. Gary Gross told the Ledger of Lakeland the woman 'wasn't paying attention.' She suffered a compound fracture to her right arm, and her right leg was injured. She was taken to a hospital, but no additional information was available. Kristin Seay, spokesman for train operator CSX, told The Ledger: 'Accidents between trains and pedestrians or vehicles are all too common. 'About every three hours somewhere in the U.S, a person or a vehicle is struck by a train. 'We urge drivers and pedestrians to use extreme caution around railroad tracks for their personal safety.' She said the train had two locomotives and was carrying consumer goods from Winter Haven to Jacksonville. Two Amtrak trains were delayed during the investigation. Police Sgt. Gary Gross said the woman 'wasn't paying attention.' She suffered a compound fracture to her right arm, and her right leg was injured, She was taken to a hospital, but no additional information was available .

Summary: Sheena Keynna appeared to be texting as she walked around crossing gates and into the path of freight train in Lakeland in central Florida . Suffered compound fracture to her right arm, and her right leg was injured .


Sir Chris Hoy has followed a fairly predictable path in his retirement. A bit of media work, plenty of endorsements and a range of bikes, available at good stockists everywhere. He has reportedly turned down Strictly but this week he joined Frank Lampard as a sporting star with his own range of children's books. Flying Fergus are the tales of a young boy who discovers a old rusty bike has magic powers that transport him to sporting success. In the build-up to London 2012, it was Hoy's rivals who wondered whether he and the British team had 'magic wheels', though the truth was his six Olympic golds were achieved by an unmatched will to win and 27 inch thighs that powered him like pistons to sporting history. Chris Hoy celebrates an impressive cycling career with the Great Britain flag after yet more success . British cyclist Hoy poses during the reception for Team GB and Paralympic GB athletes in London . Hoy's legacy is a cycling revolution that has changed the British sporting landscape but it has also created an expectation that success is now assured forever. In Beijing - when Hoy won three medals in a singles Games - Britain won seven from ten golds, a feat that that prompted cycling's governing body to change the rules for London to prevent such domination. And yet, three summers ago, Britain again won seven from ten Olympic titles, including two more golds for Hoy. Hoy celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the gold medal in the London 2012 Olympic Games . However, at the recent track cycling World Championships, British cyclists failed to top the podium in a single event - their worst performance in 14 years. They ranked tenth on the medal table with a haul of just three silver medals, their coach, Shane Sutton, later questioning their hunger to succeed. Anyone who witnessed Hoy's final and most thrilling Olympic gold in the men's keirin will know that timing is his strong point. And it certainly seems like he got out at the right time. Hoy celebrates winning the Men's Keirin final on day eleven of the Olympic Games in London . However, the 11-time world champion insists it's not really as grim as the statistics appear. Some think the team has been missing a leader since his retirement and Hoy believes the return to the track of Sir Bradley Wiggins could be just what's needed to lift the spirits. 'He's an iconic leader and other nations look to him as this global cycling megastar,' he said. 'When he's in the track centre everybody's focusing on him, so it takes the pressure and spotlight off some of the other riders who don't particularly enjoy that attention. He's invaluable for the team as a whole. 'We lost a bit of experience after the Olympics, after Victoria Pendleton and I retired. Success creates its own problems and pressures. Now, if you're the British Olympic Team going into Rio, you've a realistic chance of medalling in maybe 60 per cent of the events.

Summary: Sir Chris Hoy retired on a high after winning a gold medal at London 2012 . Cyclist has since released his own range of children's books to the public . Books are about Flying Fergus who finds a rusty bike with magic powers . The magic powers help Fergus transport him to sporting success .