Northampton winger George North is to see a specialist next week after being knocked out in the Saints' Aviva Premiership clash with Wasps on Friday. North scored two tries in Northampton's 52-30 win but after the second he was caught on the head by the knee of Wasps forward Nathan Hughes, who was sent off for dangerous play but protested his innocence. Wales international North left the field unconscious and in a neck brace but the club tweeted just before half-time that he was 'awake' and the player wrote on his own Twitter account on Saturday: 'Thanks for all the messages. Feeling ok, up and about.' George North was knocked out after colliding with Nathan Hughes' knee on Friday night . A subsequent statement from Northampton read: 'After the game North was conscious and in the Saints' changing room with the rest of the team. 'He has been into the club today (Saturday) for treatment and will continue to be monitored by the Saints' experienced medical team throughout the weekend. 'As with everyone in the squad, Northampton Saints places the highest importance on player welfare, and as such North will see a specialist early next week for an assessment.' Hughes' knee connects with North's head as he crossed the line to score for Northampton . The winger was knocked out immediately before receiving lengthy medical treatment for his knock . North was immediately knocked unconscious following the contact during Northampton's win over Wasps . North is treated by medical staff before leaving the field on a stretcher . The injury was a worrying sight after North took two blows to the head in Wales' RBS 6 Nations defeat against England last month. He controversially played on in that game before sitting out Wales' next match against Scotland. Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder said after Friday's game: 'He is okay now; he is up and walking about in the dressing room. It is a knock to his head, which is not good. 'We will look after him and make sure he comes back when he is right.' North was also knocked out twice during Wales' Six Nations defeat by England . The Wales wing played on that day but missed the next match as Wales medics came in for criticism .

Summary: George North was knocked out after colliding with Nathan Hughes' knee . The Wales winger was carried off on a stretcher with his neck in a brace . Hughes was red carded for dangerous play but protested his innocence . North reveled he is up and about and feeling okay after the incident .


Two women got into a fist-throwing, hair-pulling fight at a California nail salon when the store owner refused to give the customer's one-year-old daughter a manicure. Surveillance video from the Excellent Nail Spa in Lancaster shows the customer, Tawana Davis, taking a nail polish from the wall, checking the color and shaking it. Store owner Kathy Nguyen then asks Davis to leave and tries to grab the nail polish from her hand. Customer Tawana Davis and nail salon owner Kathy Nguyen got into a hair-pulling brawl after Nguyen refused to give Davis' one-year-old daughter a manicure at the Lancaster, California Excellent Nail Spa . Davis pushes her back with one arm, while holding her daughter in the other. That's when the fight erupts. Both women begin shoving each other and Nguyen can be overheard saying she'll 'make the police come here' while Davis responds that she's 'staying'. The surveillance video then shows that the child has been put down and both women are now hitting each other in the face. Surveillance video from the Excellent Nail Spa shows Davis taking a nail polish from the wall. Nguyen then asks Davis to leave and tries to grab the nail polish from her hand. Davis pushes her back with one arm, while holding her daughter in the other. That's when the fight erupts . Video captured by a witness as the salon shows that the store owner ended up on the floor as the two women continued to fight it out . Davis then grabs Nguyen's hair and seems to try and attempt to hold her head down onto a desk at the salon. Meanwhile Nguyen seemingly tries to grab something on the desk to hit Davis with as two of her employees rush in to try and break up the fight - to no avail. Video captured by a witness as the salon shows that the store owner ended up on the floor as the two women continued to fight it out. Both women push each other and Nguyen can be overheard saying she'll 'make the police come here' while Davis responds that she's 'staying' Davis then grabs Nguyen's hair and seems to try and attempt to hold her head down onto a desk at the salon . Meanwhile Nguyen seems to try and grab something on the desk to hit Davis with as two of her employees rush in to try and break up the fight - to no avail . Davis told CBS 2 she got angry when the salon wouldn't paint her baby's nails, and was arguing with Nguyen about her why request was ignored. Nguyen said she believed the child was too young for a manicure and that the salon had the right to refuse service. The store owner pressed a silent panic button to alert police during the confrontation. Davis was arrested on suspicion of robbery after Nguyen claimed she had stolen nail polish. Davis said she didn't steal anything and has plans to file a civil lawsuit. Davis (pictured) was arrested on suspicion of robbery after Nguyen

Summary: Kathy Nguyen asked Tawana Davis to leave the Lancaster, California nail salon and said her daughter was too young for a manicure . After Nguyen tried to grab a nail polish from Davis' hand, Davis pushed her . Both women then start shoving and hitting each other in the face . Nguyen ends up on the floor as they both continue to fight .


Two Married at First stars who said 'I do' after meeting for the first time at the altar during the reality show's debut season are heading to St. Thomas to renew their vows and have the ceremony of their dreams, now that they are in love. Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner, from Sayreville, New Jersey, don't have a typical love story, in fact, the 28-year-old nurse, who also appeared on The Bachelor, once claimed that marrying her 32-year-old husband was the 'worst decision' of her entire life. But after four weeks of marriage, the couple made the decision to continue their relationship and decided to chronicle their marriage on the FYI channel spin-off series Married at First Sight: The First Year. On tonight's wedding special, Jamie and Doug return to the location of their first honeymoon to reaffirm their love for each other, but not everything is smooth sailing as Jamie's mother threatens to ruin her special day. Scroll down for video . Look of love: Doug, 32, wraps his arms around his 28-year-old wife Jamie after they renew their vows in St. Thomas on tonight's episode of Married at First Sight: The First Year . Footage from the episode shows Jamie confronting her mother for her past behavior and missing important family events because of her history of drug use. 'You've betrayed me and you've hurt me in the worst ways,' Jamie tells her mother over dinner. While Jamie's mom defends herself by saying her mistakes were committed years ago, her daughter isn't entirely convinced that she has changed. 'I can forgive, but I can't forget,' Jamie tells her. Second chance: Jamie tells Doug that she is in love with him and wants to spend the rest of their lives together as they exchange vows on the beach - a year after their first wedding . Romantic gaze: The couple looked deeply into each other's eyes as they posed for this romantic photo . Island adventure: Doug can be seen lifting his wife up in the air as they frolic in the clear blue water . Jamie also notes that none of her mother's displays of affection feel genuine to her. 'It's real when it's convenient for you,' she tells her mom. 'For the past 10, 12 years my mom was on and off with drugs,' Jamie explains to the cameras. 'I am unfortunately a bit bitter.' Despite the drama, Jamie and Doug definitely say 'I do' for the second time. Natural look: For her second trip down the aisle, Jamie wore a simple white dress and flower crown made out of baby's breath . A preview clip from tonight's episode shows Doug wearing a casual white button down and khaki pants as he stands by the water and waits for his wife. Jamie dons a simple white dress and a flower crown made out of baby's breath for her second trip down the aisle. 'I am in love with you and I want to spend the rest of my life with,' Jamie emotionally tells Doug as they renew their vows.

Summary: Jamie Otis married Doug Hehner after meeting him at the altar during the first season of Married at First Sight . The couple chronicled their first year of marriage on the FYI spin-off series Married at First Sight: The First Year . On tonight's special, the two head to St. Thomas, the location of their first kiss, to renew their vows in a dream ceremony .


An Art-deco party palace renowned for its glamorous soirees 80 years ago is being brought back to life with a £1.7million makeover. Eltham Palace and Gardens, the 1930s south east London home of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, is undergoing a major refurbishment led by English Heritage. Visitors to the property, which reopens on Friday, will be able dress up in 1930s party wear in Virginia Courtauld's newly reopened dressing room, smell her perfume, play billiards in the billiards room and learn to tie a bow tie. Scroll down for video . Party palace: Those attending the glamorous soirees of the 1930s would have arrived in this spectacular entrance hall - one of the many rooms that has undergone refurbishment . Refurbishment: English Heritage have carried out a £1.7million makeover of the property - bringing original features such as this billiard room back to life . Glamorous: A vistor views the dinning room at Eltham Palace, the 1930s home of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld in South East London . Grand designs: Eltham Palace and Gardens, the 1930s home of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, is undergoing a major refurbishment by English Heritage . The revamp has involved opening up new rooms including a war time bunker fitted out with camp beds and conveniently situated near the wine cellar and a 1930s map room that had been lost under layers of paint and wallpaper. At the time the couple lived there, Eltham Palace was the 'grand designs project of its day', saving the great hall of the medieval palace that had been the childhood home of Henry VIII and creating a glamorous property with all mod cons. The English Heritage team trawled through the guest book to find the explorers, film producers and socialites who most frequently visited the party house, and have produced personalised invitations that allow visitors to step into their shoes. Discovery: Heritage teams have been renovating a 1930s map room that had been lost under layers of paint and wallpaper at the palace . Royal heritage: The Great Hall of the palace was refurbished in the 1930s, saving what had been the childhood home of Henry VIII . A new interactive visitor guide aims to bring the property to life, with film recreating how a swinging 1930s cocktail party would have looked in the party palace, along with expert views on the restoration of the medieval great hall, stories of the house and games. There is also a children's tour, which explores the animals that lived there - including Mah Jongg, the Courtaulds' pet lemur who had his own heated bedroom, accessed via a pole ladder which gave him the run of the house. Work has also been undertaken to recreate the 1930s garden, which sits among the ruins of the medieval palace. Andrew Hann, English Heritage property historian, said: 'Eltham Palace was the ultimate grand designs project of its day boasting state of the art mod cons including under-floor heating, multi-room sound systems and a centralised vacuum cleaner. It has undergone a series of transformations over the years from a

Summary: Eltham Palace and Gardens in south east London is undergoing a major refurbishment led by English Heritage . Property was the 1930s home of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld who were renowned for hosting glamorous parties . Visitors will be able to dress up in 1930s party wear in Virginia Courtauld's dressing room and smell her perfume . Eltham Palace was one of the 'greatest design projects of the day' and incorporated the Grand Hall from the childhood home of Henry VIII .


The parents of a 19-year-old Clemson University student who died last year after falling from a highway bridge during a pre-dawn fraternity run sued the university, the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and three of its members for $50 million on Monday. Tucker Hipps' body was found by police last September beneath a highway bridge over a lake near the Clemson, South Carolina campus when he didn't return from the run with other fraternity pledges. The two civil suits, which seek $25 million each, allege that Hipps died as a result of a confrontation with a fraternity member over breakfast food he was told to bring that morning. Lawsuitl: Cynthia and Gary Hipps filed two $25M suits in South Carolina Monday, one against their son's fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon and three members and one against the school he attended when he died after falling off a highway bridge during a pre-dawn run with his fraternity brothers . Tragic: The two civil suits allege that Hipps died as a result of a confrontation with a fraternity member over breakfast food he was told to bring that morning . Hipps sent a text message that he didn't have enough money for the order of '30 McDonald's biscuits, 30 McDonald's hash browns and two gallons of chocolate milk,' but a fraternity brother confronted him on the bridge over the order, court records show. Hipps then went over the railing of the bridge into shallow water in Lake Hartwell head first, the lawsuits said, adding that a fraternity member shone a flashlight into the dark water below but took no further action to locate the student. Clemson University, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and the fraternity members could not be immediately reached for comment. It was not clear whether the defendants had retained attorneys. A spokeswoman for the university told the Greenville News that the school was aware of the legal action, but would not comment on pending litigation. The lawsuit suggests Hipp was pressured to jump off this bridge bridge into shallow waters of Lake Hartwell after he failed to follow a senior frat brother's orders . The son of U.S. Rep. John Carney, D-Del., is one of five defendants in two lawsuits seeking at least $50 million stemming from the death of a Clemson University fraternity pledge. In addition to Samuel Quillen Carney, the lawsuits name two other fraternity members, as well as the university and the fraternity. Defendant: Samuel Quillen Carney, the son of U.S. Rep. John Carney, D-Del., was named in the suit . 'No one - certainly no parent - can feel anything but sympathy for this family's grief and anger,' John Carney and his wife, Tracey Quillen Carney, said in a statement released by his office on Tuesday. 'We have faith that those trusted with investigative and legal authority will act based on facts.' 'Our advice to Sam since the tragedy in September has been to tell the truth and remember that any detail might help,' the statement said. 'That continues to be our message to him. The lawsuits, one brought by Hipps'

Summary: Cynthia and Gary Hipps filed two $25M suits in South Carolina Monday, one against Sigma Phi Epsilon and three members and one against the school . Samuel Quillen Carney, son of U.S. Rep. John Carney of Delaware, is one of the fraternity brothers named in the suit .


Disgraced Rolf Harris, 84 (pictured with his CBE), has seen his honour annulled at the order of the Queen following his conviction for historic sex abuse . Rolf Harris has finally been stripped of the CBE that was awarded to him by the Queen. The move came eight months after the disgraced former children’s entertainer was jailed for nearly six years for a string of attacks on girls as young as seven. The paedophile, 84, had his honour annulled at the order of the Queen, days after being stripped of his Australian honours. Officials at the Cabinet Office had been accused of dragging their feet over the issue, but sources insisted they had to follow established procedures before removing the gong. An announcement in the London Gazette yesterday stated: ‘The Queen has directed that the appointment of Rolf Harris to be a Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, dated 17 June 2006, shall be cancelled and annulled and that his name shall be erased from the Register of the said Order.’ Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk, who in January raised concerns in the Daily Mail about why Harris still had a CBE, welcomed the news. He said: ‘I am delighted to hear that Rolf Harris has been stripped of his CBE. It is simply unacceptable convicted sex offenders like Rolf Harris should be allowed to make a mockery of our honours system.’ When Harris, who was jailed in July last year for 12 indecent assaults against four girls between 1968 and 1986, was stripped of his Australian honours last week, there was widespread disbelief that he still held his coveted CBE in Britain. It was awarded to him for services to entertainment and the arts, a year after he painted the Queen’s 80th birthday portrait. Scroll down for video . Normal protocol sees honours forfeited where the person is considered to have brought the system into disrepute. A recommendation can be made by the Honours and Appointments Secretariat to the forfeiture committee to revoke an honour if a person has been found guilty of a criminal offence, and the final decision must be approved by the Queen. Harris was first honoured in the late 1960s with an MBE, followed by an OBE a decade later, and a CBE in 2006. During sentencing, Mr Justice Sweeney told him: 'Your reputation lies in ruins. You have been stripped of your honours and you have no one to blame but yourself.' Seven of the 12 counts related to the friend of Harris's daughter Bindi, including one incident when she was 15-years-old when he sexually assaulted her while Bindi slept in the adjacent bed. During his trial, Harris was revealed as a 'Jekyll and Hyde' character who had a dark side to his personality and used his fame to 'mesmerise' underage fans before abusing them with impunity. Scotland Yard said he 'committed many offences in plain sight of people as he thought his celebrity status placed him above the law.' The entertainer's conviction caused widespread revulsion in Australia and

Summary: Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has been stripped of his CBE honour . Officials reviewed removing honour following his sex abuse convictions . He was awarded by the Queen in 2006 for his services to entertainment . Harris was jailed in July last year for 12 indecent assaults against four girls . Last week he was stripped of Australian honours and BAFTA Fellowship .


Plummeting: Sterling rose above 1.40 euros yesterday to a level not seen since December 2007 – giving British families more ‘bang for their buck’ on the Continent . British holidaymakers look set for cheaper European holidays after the pound hit its highest level against the euro for more than seven years. Sterling rose above 1.40 euros yesterday to a level not seen since December 2007 – giving British families more ‘bang for their buck’ on the Continent. The latest surge was seen as a vote of confidence in the British economy at a time when the euro is tumbling on global currency markets. The deepening crisis in Greece and the prospect of hundreds of billions of euros being created through a massive money-printing programme have sent the single currency crashing. A British family now changing £500 would get 70 euros more than they would have done just six months ago and more than 120 euros more than two years ago. Simon Philips, head of retail at travel money specialist No 1 Currency, said: ‘A tumbling euro means power to your pound. 'British holidaymakers heading to the eurozone this Easter will enjoy rates not seen since pre-credit crunch.’ Figures from Travelex show £500 would now buy 680 euros compared with 610 euros six months ago, 589 euros a year ago and 559 euros two years ago. The rise in the value of the pound against the euro has made everything from hotel rooms and car hire to food and drinks on the Continent cheaper for British families. Some experts believe sterling could rise to 1.55 euros in the coming months as the British economy leaves the struggling eurozone in its wake. David Swann, head of pricing at currency exchange experts Travelex, said: ‘The pound is clearly on a winning streak at the moment, having struck another fresh high against the euro. With the pound up 16 per cent against the euro compared to last year, it’s going to make a big difference to the Brits who are now booking their Easter and summer holidays.’ The euro has been in decline for months but the sell-off accelerated this week after the European Central Bank started printing money through quantitative easing in a bid to kick-start growth across the region. The deepening crisis in Greece and the prospect of hundreds of billions of euros being created through a massive money-printing programme have sent the single currency crashing . The situation in Greece – where the new Left-wing government is struggling to win support from its European paymasters over fresh emergency funding – has also driven the euro lower. Although a strong pound is a boon for British holidaymakers, it can hinder UK exporters by making the goods they sell overseas more expensive for foreign buyers. Harry Adams, managing director of currency specialist Argentex, said the pound could hit 1.55 euros before the end of the year – a level not seen since mid-2002. ‘The euro bashing continues and I would be wary to predict when this will end,’ he said. ‘Investors are very wary of

Summary: The pound has risen to highest level against the Euro since December 2007 . Means family changing £500 will get 70 euros more than six months ago . Deepening crisis in Greece and prospect of bilions of euros being created through massive money-printing programme send currency crashing .


It was only a small-sided game at the end of a session at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground, but heads were turned when teenage striker Chuba Akpom, called over to join them, cut in from the left flank and curled the ball, side-footed, around the goalkeeper to score. The move echoed a former time and a former forward, as if the ghost of Thierry Henry was still haunting the centre’s pitches with his trademark dribble and finish. Alexis Sanchez came running over to Akpom, leaping around excitedly and shouting ‘Titi, Titi, Titi, Titi!’ Arsenal's teenage striker Chuba Akpom has been compared to club legend Thierry Henry . Thierry Henry was Akpom's idol growing up and the youngster is keen to emulate his success . Akpom (left), walks to training with Arsenal team-mates Theo Walcott, Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck . There is still a long, long way to go until the 19-year-old gets anywhere near close to his idol Henry, but nicknames tend to stick around. ‘One day in training with the first team I scored an Henry-type goal, cutting inside and finishing,’ Akpom tells Sportsmail. ‘I could see Sanchez jumping, he’ s an enthusiastic guy at the best of times and he’s going: “Titi, Titi, Titi, Titi!” ‘The next morning he came to me and said “Titi.” 'Then the next morning he came to me and said “Titi.” I asked: 'hold on is this my new nickname?' That’s how it came about and it’s stuck since then. ‘Now the lads just call me Titi or Thierry Henry - I’ll take that. It’s not a bad comparison to have. ‘He was my idol growing up. Playing for the academy and watching Arsenal’s first team I used to see players like Henry scoring every week and it really inspired me.’ Akpom was born and bred in east London’s Canning Town and joined Arsenal aged six. Akpom closes down Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster during September's League Cup tie . Akpom celebrates after scoring during the 2014 International Tournament match with Holland . England U20 play Mexico U20 at 7.45pm on Wednesday 25 March at The Hive, Barnet FC. Tickets for the game at The Hive are priced at £3 for adults and £1.50 for kids and can be purchased by calling 0208 381 3800 or at www.venuetoolbox.com/thehivelondon . Manager Arsene Wenger has been so impressed with his progress the Frenchman has him training with the first team and has included him regularly on the bench this season, featuring several times in the Premier League and FA Cup. Even if the Henry comparisons are premature, there is no denying Akpom is beginning to make his mark where it matters. ‘I’m with the senior team now in the changing room and on the training ground,’ he adds. ‘It’s all about getting familiar with the environment and the players and getting as much game time as I can. ‘A lot of them are international players, a lot are England players; Calum Chambers, Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Theo Walcott, Danny Welbeck, Kieran Gibbs. I look up to them.

Summary: 19-year-old Akpom scored Thierry Henry-esque goal in training . It led to an his team-mates comparing him to Arsenal's French icon . Akpom has been involved in Arsene Wenger's first team squad . He joined the north London club at the age of six . Admits he'd like to captain Arsenal and England once day . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


David Cameron, William Hague and Michael Gove were left humiliated last night after Commons Speaker John Bercow survived an attempted Tory coup. The Conservatives used the last day of Parliament to lead a so-called 'Payback Plot' on the controversial figure. But the move was defeated by 228 votes to 202 yesterday and an emotional Mr Bercow appeared close to tears as he announced the result. The Prime Minister and his senior colleagues immediately faced criticism over the 'grubby' plot – in which they wanted to change the rules to make it easier to remove a Speaker from Parliament. Scroll down for video . John Bercow was close to tears today as MPs dramatically defeated a Tory plot to oust him as Commons Speaker . Mr Bercow earlier insisted he is 'not going anywhere' after it emerged the Tories and Lib Dems have hatched a plot to oust him as Commons Speaker after the election . With help from Labour MPs, Mr Bercow still clings to his position – but he is thought to have been badly damaged by the attempted putsch. As the Speaker glared at the Government front bench following the ambush yesterday, Labour MPs ignored Commons protocol by leaping to their feet and cheering the result. One of Mr Bercow's few friends on the Conservative benches, Charles Walker, wept as he gave a speech in support of the Speaker. Senior Tories said the debacle meant Mr Gove was certain to be moved as Chief Whip after the election. He is being tipped as a potential party chairman. Mr Hague, the Leader of the Commons, was accused of damaging his reputation with what Labour called a 'grubby' and 'squalid' attempt to ambush the Speaker on his final day in Parliament. The Prime Minister, who raced back from an election campaign visit to take part in the vote, also faced criticism from opponents. Mr Cameron, who has a personal feud with Mr Bercow and referred to him as a 'dwarf' in a speech in 2010, was heard declaring as he strode into the Commons: 'I wouldn't miss this for the world!' However, some of the Speaker's friends conceded it was clear that Parliament is bitterly divided over his stewardship. They say he may now need to signal his intention to stand down within the next two years. Former Conservative vice chairman Michael Fabricant, a critic of the Speaker, said: 'The question now being asked by MPs is will Bercow survive the confidence vote on the first day after general election?' Unpopular with senior Tory and Lib Dem ministers because of his intemperate outbursts, critics wanted to replace Mr Bercow with Deputy Speaker Lindsay Hoyle or the DUP's Nigel Dodds immediately after the election. Commons Leader William Hague today defended the move which Labour branded 'petty and spiteful' The coalition parties wanted to change the rules so that MPs who vote to remove a Speaker can do so in a secret ballot. That way critics could try to oust him without fear of reprisal if he survived, making his removal far more likely.

Summary: Prime Minister wanted to ensure secret ballot on Bercow's return . Would have made it easier for MPs to vote against him without fear . After clashes with Cameron, one senior Tory said: 'It's payback time' Labour brands the move 'petty and spiteful' on eve of general election .


Super Saturday certainly lived up to its name as the final three games of the RBS 6 Nations served up a veritable try-fest in Rome, Edinburgh and London. Wales and England’s efforts proved in vain as Ireland claimed their second title in succession thanks to their 30-point drubbing of Scotland in Murrayfield. Following a frantic finale, Sportsmail’s Rory Keane points out six things we learned from this year’s championship. Ireland's players celebrate with the Six Nations trophy at Murrayfield after being crowned champions . Attitude is everything . After four rounds of claustrophobic, defence-orientated rugby – the floodgates opened up on the final day of the 2015 RBS 6 Nations. Plenty has been said in recent weeks about the state of the modern game. Kick-chasing, rush defences and negative tactics have led to some turgid contests in this season’s tournament. Tries and big points totals were the order of the day on Saturday, however, and what a difference it made to all three contests as Wales, Ireland and England threw everything into their late title bids. Running rugby, offloads and daring play were on display across Europe as Ireland did enough to claim the trophy. The game doesn’t need to change; it’s just a question of mindset. Ben Youngs goes over the line to give England an early lead in their Six Nations clash with France . England have the firepower to match anyone on their day . England relied on their forward power to dig themselves out of a hole against Wales in the opening round, but it was the backs who rescued the contest against France…and almost secured the championship. In a frantic game of rugby played at breakneck speed - the likes of Ben Youngs, Jonathan Joseph and Jack Nowell tore the French defence to shreds. George Ford, aged just 22, looks the real deal at fly half and is developing a world class half back pairing with Youngs. All Ford needs now is a foil at inside centre to add width and a kicking option to England’s attack. Exeter Chiefs playmaker Henry Slade could very well be the answer to that conundrum. Stuart Lancaster’s side are by no means the finished article but if they can fuse their monstrous pack, efficient set-piece and exciting wide men together, they could be serious contenders for the William Webb Ellis trophy. England's Jack Nowell dives over the line to score Stuart Lancaster's side's second try . France remain an enigma locked in a riddle . Phillipe Saint-Andre has overseen another disappointing tournament for Les Bleus, but his side showed at Twickenham that they can certainly play when the mood takes them. Following four rounds of stuttering attacking play, Scott Spedding, Maxime Mermoz and Noa Nakaitaci ran amok at Twickenham. Sweeping backline moves, offloads and counter-attacking ballast; where was this French team hiding? A special mention for monstrous loosehead prop Vincent Debaty who tracked Nakaitaci’s weaving run to touch down in the left corner. It summed up France’s attitude on the day. Interestingly, France arrived in London boasting the meanest defence in

Summary: Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions after beating Scotland . England beat France but failed to win by enough points to finish top . Here are six things we learned from this year's Six Nations championship .


A new survey of voters has revealed the TV characters they most associate with party leaders with David Cameron described as Dick Dastardly, while Ed Miliband is compared to Mr Bean. The poll, commissioned by former Tory treasurer Lord Ashcroft also saw Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg likened to Fred from Scooby Doo. While Ukip's Nigel Farage was associated with tough-guy actor Ray Winstone. A new poll has shown that voters most associate David Cameron with the Wacky Races cartoon character Dick Dastardly, right . Voters likened Labour leader Ed Miliband, left, to comic character Mr Bean, right, played by Rowan Atkinson . The survey comes as the poll that a study of marginal constituencies suggests Labour and the Conservatives are heading for electoral 'deadlock' in May, with neither party able to govern. It also revealed that a dramatic surge by the SNP looks set to claim Gordon Brown’s seat and rob Labour of a Commons majority. It suggests the Scottish nationalists are on course for a landslide in May, winning as many as 56 of Scotland’s 59 seats – up from just six at present. The SNP surge would claim seats held by a string of household names, including Gordon Brown, Alistair Darling and former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy. The Tories are also in danger of losing their one Scottish seat. The poll suggests that Labour and the Conservatives will be tied on 272 seats each – well short of the 326 needed to command a Commons majority. Fred from Scooby Doo, right, was the TV character the voters polled most associated with Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg . The poll also revealed that Ukip leader Nigel Farage, left, is associated with tough guy actor Ray Winstone, right . Lord Ashcroft said the astonishing surge by the SNP in the wake of last year’s independence referendum had thrown a ‘giant spanner in Labour’s works’. The poll suggests a weak Ed Miliband government propped up by the Scottish nationalists could be likely. The two parties would have a combined total of 328 seats – producing a Commons majority of just three. Former SNP leader Alex Salmond, who is planning a return to Westminster, could become deputy prime minister in any deal. His party has ruled out supporting the Conservatives. Gordon Brown’s seat, where the former prime minister is stepping down, currently has one of the biggest Labour majorities in the country . And it has warned that it will demand a ruinously high price from Labour, including billions more in spending and borrowing, home rule for Scotland and the scrapping of Britain’s Trident nuclear deterrent. Gordon Brown’s Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath seat, where the former prime minister is stepping down, currently has one of the biggest Labour majorities in the country. But the new poll forecasts an incredible 28.5 per cent swing to the SNP, giving the nationalists a comfortable six-point lead. In Edinburgh South West, where former chancellor Alistair Darling is also stepping down, the poll predicts an SNP win with a 22 per cent swing. The Scottish nationalists are also

Summary: New poll has shown which TV characters voters associate with leaders . David Cameron is described as Dick Dastardly and Ed Miliband as Mr Bean . Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg is compared to Fred from cartoon Scooby Doo . While Ukip leader Nigel Farage is likened to the actor Ray Winstone . Poll also reveals surge by SNP will rob Labour of a Commons majority . Study of marginal constituencies suggests Labour and Conservatives are heading for electoral 'deadlock' - with neither party able to govern alone .


The Princeton women's basketball team had some presidential support in the stands as they beat Wisconsin-Green Bay at their first NCAA tournament game on Saturday. Barack Obama was on hand to cheer for his niece Leslie Robinson, a freshman forward for the team. The president was joined by his daughter Malia and brother-in-law Craig Robinson, who is Leslie's father. Obama's mother-in-law Marian and other members of the Robinson clan were also in attendance. Scroll down for video . President Barack Obama cheers on his niece Leslie Robinson at the Princeton game against Wisconsin-Green Bay women's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament . The president was joined by his daughter Malia and brother-in-law Craig Robinson, who is Leslie's father. Both first lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig are Princeton alums . Education Secretary Arne Duncan, a former professional basketball player and a Chicago pal of the president, also attended. Although most of Obama's group wore orange 'Tiger Pride' T-shirts to support the Princeton team, the president kept it traditional with a dark brown sweater. Both first lady Michelle Obama, who is currently traveling in Cambodia, and her brother Craig are Princeton alums. It wasn't just family favoritism that got Obama cheering from the stands in College Park, Maryland. The president had selected Princeton to make it to the final four on his March Madness bracket. And although his niece didn't play in the game, there was still plenty of excitement to witness as the undefeated eighth-seeded Princeton team overcame a tight first half to win 80-70. It was the first time the women's team had won an NCAA game in Princeton's history. Obama (pictured with daughter Malia and nephew Avery Robinson) stood out in a sea of 'Tiger Pride' T-shirts in his brown sweater . Obama and Craig Robinson react to Wisconsin-Bay scoring against Princeton. Princeton won the game 80-70 and remained undefeated . Even the president couldn't distract Courtney Banghart, the team's coach, from the important tournament game. Banghart said she frequently saw Obama during the game because he was sitting right in front of her family. 'I'd be like, "Oh my God. It's Barack". But it certainly wasn't my focus,' she said. But Banghart said having the president in the stands will certainly 'go down as a highlight.' Even the opposing team's coach had to get it on the Obama action. 'The president came. I'm going to let my guard down for a minute and be excited about that,' said Green Bay coach Kevin Borseth. 'I shook his hand. And I got a picture.' A brief chant of 'Four more years!' rose from some spectators during the game's second half, drawing a chuckle from Obama. Security was increased due to the president's presence, with metal detectors and bomb-sniffing dogs present at the stadium's entrance. Obama's niece Leslie Robinson (pictured during a game against American University in November) is a freshman forward for the team. She did not appear in the NCAA game .

Summary: Obama attended the game with his daughter Malia and brother-in-law Craig Robinson, as well as his nephew and mother-in-law . His niece Leslie Robinson is a freshman forward on the team . Both Craig Robinson and first lady Michelle Obama, who is currently traveling in Cambodia, are Princeton alums . Undefeated Princeton women's team defeated Wisconsin-Green Bay 80-70 . The victory is the first time the women's team won an NCAA game in Princeton's history .


A medieval castle in Tuscany set over more than 1,500 acres has gone on sale in Italy making it the largest private home on the market. The stunning estate found slightly east of Siena boasts farmhouses, vineyards, woodland and sunflower fields in its grounds. Built in the early 12th Century it is one of few medieval castles which remain in Europe and is thought to have been the home of Pope Pius II and III at one time. The property, whose owners wish to keep themselves and the castle's name unknown, is being sold by Sotheby's International for 28 million euros - almost £20million. Scroll down for video . A medieval castle in Tuscany set over more than 1500 acres has gone on sale for just under £20million making it the largest private home on the property market . The castle has its own restaurant where wines made from the grapes in its vineyards are served alongside produced farmed from the grounds . While it is not known who first lived in the castle or commissioned its construction the property remained in the hands of one prominent family for centuries. The Piccolomini family are thought to have lived there intermittently from the 15th Century. Two of the family's most notable members, Enea Silvio Piccolomini and Francesco Piccolomini went on to become Popes Pius II and III. Little is known of how the noble family cultivated their wealth other than that many of their riches were acquired through trading. Having spent decades in the ownership of the family, the castle it changed hands sometime in the 1920s. The new owner remained anonymous, selling on the sprawling estate again in the 1980s. It has since remained in the possession of its current owners who refused to disclose why they were moving on. While estate agents are reluctant to reveal exactly where in the rolling Tuscan hills the special property can be found, they promised it to be one of rare value. 'It's very rare in Italy to have a medieval castle, there are so many that came before and after, mostly after, but to find a medieval one is rare,' said John Jonk, who is handling the sale for Sotheby's International. 'All the original fireplaces and ceilings are in tact. It's a very special opportunity.' While in total the estate has more than 100 bedrooms most are found in farmhouses and smaller properties scattered across its grounds. These are rented out as holiday accommodation while its vineyard and restaurant attracts diners. In the castle itself are 10 bedrooms and as many bathrooms, a drawing room and dining room. Elsewhere on its sprawling grounds are sunflower fields and farmland, added Mr Jonk. The villa just east of Sienna is one of few from the early 12th Century which remain in Italy. All its fireplaces and ceilings have been preserved from their original state . Aside from the property's 10-bedroom main castle there are several farmhouses scattered around its grounds from the same era . The Piccolomini family are thought to have lived in the castle

Summary: The 12th castle and its grounds found just east of Siena has gone on the market for 28million euros . Rare property was owned for centuries by the powerful Piccolomini family which produced two Popes . Current owners, who wish to remain anonymous, have restored all of its original fireplaces and ceilings . Set over more than 1500 acres it comes with several farmhouses, a vineyard and farmland .


A Chinese man who was embroiled in a three-way tug of love between his current and ex girlfriends was forced to choose between the two women when they both jumped in a river and demand he save them. Wu Hsia, 21, had broken up with long-term girlfriend Jun Tang, 20, after meeting new love Rong Tsao, 22, in the city of Ningbo in eastern China's Zhejiang province. But Jun had taken the split badly and, over the following three months, engaged in a campaign of harassment in an effort to make her beau leave his new girlfriend. Saved: Jun Tang - the ex-girlfriend - emerges from the river covered in mud alongside Wu Hsia's brother . Fed up with the grief he was getting from both sides, People's Daily Online reports that Wu arranged to meet both women at a local beauty spot to clear the air and make it clear where his loyalties lie. But Jun forced the issue by throwing herself into the river - and Rong quickly followed suit. The incident echoed a common Chinese custom that revolves around men being asked who they would rescue if their mother and their lover both jumped in a river. Wu said: 'I was sick of being nagged from both sides. 'Rong was moaning about Jun and Jun was moaning about her and it all go too much.' Ultimatum: Jun had jumped in the river in the hope her ex-boyfriend would save her . Muddy: But he chose his current girlfriend, leaving Jun to be rescued by his brother and fire services . But when they got to the river, the situation went from bad to worse. A police spokesman said: 'The girls began arguing and the man's ex-girlfriend felt insulted by a comment made by the new girlfriend, and so she jumped into the river calling for her former lover to save her. 'The new girlfriend, fearing that he might indeed jump in to save his ex-lover, then jumped in as well and both of them within calling for him to rescue them from drowning.' Wu settled the matter by jumping in the water to save his current girlfriend, ringing his brother to ask for help in pulling out the ex. According to a firefighter who attended the incident, Jun - stuck up to her waist in mud - calmly rang a friend at this point to tell her she was stuck in the river. The friend then rang emergency services. The fireman said: 'We found a woman mired to her chest in mud - about 20 meters away from the riverbank.' Rescuers were forced to tie a rope round Jun to haul her out of the mud. Judging by the brief conversation Wu and his ex had after the rescue, his problems may not be over. According to the fireman, Wu said to her: 'We broke up 4 months ago. Why you still bother me?' She replied: 'I want to bother you.' Current girlfriend Rong required hospital treatment for minor injuries after hitting a boat as she jumped into the

Summary: Wu Hsia had left long-term girlfriend Jun Tang just three months before . But she took it badly and wanted to win back her man . During row near river she threw herself in and demanded he save her . But current girlfriend Rong Tsao also jumped in so she could be saved . Wu chose current love and his ex had to phone emergency services .


A plainclothes police officer has been caught on camera screaming at an Uber driver while pounding on his car. After pulling the man, Humayun, over for an alleged traffic violation, the cop yells at one point; 'I don't know where you're coming from, where you think you're appropriate in doing that; that's not the way it works. How long have you been in this country?' It came after the driver reportedly beeped at the cop and went around him when he failed to signal that he was backing into a parking spot. Scroll down for video . A plainclothes police officer (above) was caught on camera as he screamed at an Uber driver, mocking his accent and also pounding his car . This after the driver (above) beeped at the man when he reportedly failed to put on his blinker while backing into a parking spot in New York City . The two passengers in the backseat of the car can be heard assuring the driver that he has done nothing wrong, with one of them saying; 'It's not your fault; this guy's just a d***.' Moments later the cop returns with a ticket, this after he has pounded on the car and, according to one of the passengers, thrown things in the vehicle. As the driver agrees with everything the cop says, he manages to cut off the man, which sends him into another tirade as he screams; 'I don't know what fu**ing planet you're on right now!' The officer also mocks the driver's accent throughout and his pronunciation of certain words. An NYPD spokesperson has revealed they have seen the video and are investigating the incident . According to the New York Daily News, the NYPD has seen the video and said in a statement; 'We are aware of the incident and video and it is under review with the department’s Internal Affairs Bureau.' The video was taken in the West Village over the weekend, in the city's 6th Precinct, though the identity of the officer is still not known. 'Our Uber driver, Humayun, was abused by a police officer today in New York,' Sanjay Seth, who took the video, wrote on his Facebook page Monday. 'The unending rage, door slamming, throwing items into the car, threatening arrest without cause was bad enough - but the officer's remarks at the end really took it to another level.' Uber said in a statement; 'The behavior in the video is wrong and unacceptable and we appreciate the NYPD investigating the incident. We are in touch with our driver-partner who was subjected to this terrible experience and will continue to provide any support he needs.'

Summary: Plainclothes police officer was caught on camera as he screamed at an Uber driver, mocking his accent and also pounding his car . This after the driver beeped at the cop when he reportedly failed to put on his blinker while backing his unmarked car into a parking spot . 'How long have you been in this country?' screams the NYC cop at one point, and according to one passenger he also threw things in the car . Both passengers can be heard assuring the driver that he did nothing wrong, urging him to simply agree with the cop as they film everything . Sanjay Seth, one of the passengers, posted video online . An NYPD spokesperson has revealed they have seen the video and are investigating the incident .


A filmmaker is hoping a Kickstarter will help her finish Dennis Hopper's last movie, five years after his death. Director Linda Yellen along side Michael Leeds co-wrote the comedy The Last Film Festival, starring Dennis Hopper, Jacqueline Bisset, JoBeth Williams, Chris Kattan, Donnell Rawlings, Katrina Bowden, Joseph Cross and Leelee Sobieski. They began filming in 2009, but production ended with only five scenes left to shoot when Hopper, best known for his role in Easy Rider, died from cancer in 2010, aged 74. Scroll down for video . Linda Yellen (left) was a co-writer on Dennis Hopper's (right) final film before his death, The Last Film Festival. Five years after Hopper's passing, she decided it's time to finish the project . After Hopper's passing the cast and crew set aside the project until this year, when Yellen decided to pick it up. 'There's a wonderful thing that happens with time - perspective - and it was so hard for us to look at after he had died,' Yellen told Deadline. 'What forced me back into the editing room was the constant chatter on the Internet and emails wondering about the film, and we now feel we could do it without the pain that we once felt. 'That's the beauty of being an independent filmmaker you can put it on hold.' Yellen said she, the cast and crew only found out about Hopper's cancer just shortly before he died. 'He was a picture of health and vitality and he just gives a multilevel comedic act [in the film],' Yellen said. 'He had no idea he was sick; we had no idea he was sick.' Yellen hopes to raise $90,000 to finish The Last Film Festival (pictured above). In the film, Hopper plays a Hollywood producer who's film was rejected by every film festival except the small town O'Hi Film Festival . She turned to Kickstarter with a goal of raising at least $90,000 in hopes of reaching fans directly and using Hopper's idea of 'always looking for ways to go around the system', according to the Queens Courier. Though she reached her goal on Sunday night, the Kickstarter page will be open until April 9. The film is about the life of a Hollywood producer, played by Hopper, who's movie was rejected by every film festival except one: a small festival in the town of O'Hi. Though it takes place in a small town, the movie was actually filmed in Queens, including parts of Astoria and Forest Hills, where Yellen grew up, according to Fox News. The funds raised from the campaign will pay for post-production aspects, including sound, special effects, obtaining rights to use footage from other movies and editing. 'This is a way of [the fans] saying we want this and we want to say we support this film and this comedy,' Yellen told the Courier. 'This picture was made as a labor of love. Just the pleasure of doing good work and wanting it out there and wanting people to laugh a lot.' Visit the Kickstarter page to donate funds

Summary: Director Linda Yellen co-wrote The Last Film Festival with Michael Leeds . They began filming in 2009 but production ended with only five scenes to shoot when Hopper died of cancer in 2010, aged 74 . The film was put on hold until Yellen decided to pick it back up this year . Kickstarter reached $90,000 on Sunday night but will stay open until April 9 .


Sir Richard Ottaway (pictured) said a 'troubling pattern' of reduced freedoms was emerging as Hong Kong's autonomy comes 'under pressure' Freedom in Hong Kong is being undermined by the Chinese government, British MPs warned yesterday. Beijing's involvement in Hong Kong's elections is 'unduly restrictive' and freedom of speech, the Press and assembly are being eroded, the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee said in a report. Chairman Sir Richard Ottaway added that a 'troubling pattern' of reduced freedoms was emerging as Hong Kong's autonomy comes 'under pressure'. The parliamentary committee urged the UK government to be more outspoken in support of democracy in Hong Kong, warning that failing to do so could damage Britain's reputation there. The committee also accused the British Government of abandoning its 'moral obligation' to support democracy in the former UK colony. The report added that Britain 'can and should take a position' on democratic reforms in Hong Kong, a former British colony that returned to Chinese rule in 1997. Candidates in Hong Kong's first public vote for a leader in 2017 will be vetted by a Beijing committee, meaning voters will not be offered a 'genuine choice', the MPs said. They argued that Britain's reputation in Hong Kong may be damaged if the Government does not speak up in support of democracy, and urged the UK to take 'an unambiguous position on its expectations for constitutional reform'. Tens of thousands of people in Hong Kong turned out for pro-democracy protests that rocked the city for 11 weeks last year. The student-led protesters occupied key streets in financial districts to demand the removal of restrictions in place for 2017 elections. The report also criticized British officials for not summoning the Chinese ambassador after China banned members of the parliamentary committee from visiting Hong Kong in December. Beijing's decision to treat the visit as interference in China's internal affairs 'raises wider concerns about the state of UK-China relations,' it said. China said the UK had 'no right to interfere' in the matter. A pro-democracy protester raises his hands during the clearance operation of the 'Occupy Central' camp in the Mong Kok district in Hong Kong, December 2014 . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: British MPs have warned that freedom in Hong Kong is being undermined . Report by Foreign Affairs Committee said Beijing's involvement in Hong Kong's elections is 'unduly restrictive' and freedoms are being eroded . Parliamentary committee urge UK government to be more outspoken in support of democracy in Hong Kong .


British Army tanks could soon be allowed to drive at 40mph again on public roads in England and Wales, it has been revealed. They had been driving at this speed since 1977, until it was realised 18 months ago that defence chiefs had wrongly assumed they were exempt from laws restricting tracked vehicles to 20mph. The top speed was therefore halved to 20mph in October 2013 to comply with the 1984 Road Traffic Regulation Act, but the Department for Transport is now proposing to put it back to 40mph. New limit? Armoured tracked vehicles had been driving at 40mph since 1977, until it was realised 18 months ago that defence chiefs had wrongly assumed they were exempt from road traffic laws (file picture) Ministers are worried that the 20mph limit is causing more congestion and raising possible safety concerns, as well as preventing proper training of tank crews to operate safely on public roads. They also believe travelling at slow speeds increases the vibrations of some tanks which can harm the health of crews over long periods, as well as causing wear and tear on roads and the vehicles. The DfT, which is now consulting on plans to raise the limit, added that actual operating speeds would still depend on careful risk assessments by the military and specific vehicle capabilities. Tracked vehicles such as the AS90 self-propelled gun and Stormer missile carrier can often be seen on rural roads close to army firing ranges in Wiltshire, Dorset and Pembrokeshire. A DfT spokesman said: ‘The plans under consultation will help address congestion that can be created by slow-moving vehicles on faster roads. ‘Increasing the maximum speed limit to 40mph will also reduce costs of higher fuel consumption and the time taken for training and testing when vehicles are limited to 20mph.’ Frequent sight: Tracked vehicles can often be seen on rural roads close to army firing ranges in Dorset, Pembrokeshire and Wiltshire - where a Challenger tank at Salisbury Plain is pictured in this file image . The consultation runs until April 24. RAC Foundation director Professor Stephen Glaister said: ‘It seems our armed forces need more practice at, literally, rapid deployment. ‘With troops now out of Afghanistan it makes you wonder what target military chiefs are eyeing up next?’ He added: ‘But tank commanders should beware. While they will theoretically be allowed to go faster, congestion might mean they never get near the limit as they are stuck in the same jams as the rest of Britain's 38 million drivers. ‘But at least they'll be in the right vehicles to tackle the potholes that blight the road network.’ The consultation was published last Friday by transport minister Robert Goodwill and Philip Dunne, the defence equipment minister. Last week London Mayor Boris Johnson outlined eight locations in the capital where 20mph speed limits could be introduced, with more possibly following.

Summary: Armoured tracked vehicles had been driving at up to 40mph since 1977 . But it emerged in 2013 they were not exempt from tracked vehicle laws . Limit was then halved to 20mph, but DfT now wants to raise it to 40mph . Ministers believe 20mph limit is causing congestion and health concerns .


A potentially deadly bacteria has been accidentally released from a high-security research laboratory leading to serious safety fears. The Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria was found in animals at the Tulane National Primate Research Center in Louisiana, which is just 35 miles north of New Orleans. The bacteria, primarily found in south-east Asia, can spread to animals and humans through direct contact with contaminated soil and water. A potentially deadly bacteria has been accidentally released from a high-security research laboratory leading to serious safety fears (stock image) But despite thorough investigations by multiple authorities the cause of the release and extent of the contamination are still unknown. It is the latest in a series of significant accidents that have taken place across the country. Richard Ebright, a biosafety expert from Rutgers University in New Jersey, said the release was worrying. Burkholderia pseudomallei can cause a potentially serious disease in people and animals called melioidosis. Melioidosis commonly involves the lungs and has a wide range of symptoms including fever, headache, loss of appetite, muscle and joint pain. It is often mistaken as pneumonia or tuberculosis. Several countries have studied using the bacteria as a bioweapon because strains can be resistant to multiple antibiotics. If the disease is left untreated it is fatal. The overall mortality rate is 40 per cent but in Thailand, where the bacteria is endemic, it is up to 50 per cent. Confirmed infections are relatively rare. 'The fact that they can't identify how this release occurred is very concerning,' he told USA Today. 'Human error is always the first explanation you should consider for a laboratory accident. The easiest way to transfer something from one place where it's supposed to be, to another where it isn't supposed to be is by a worker moving from one place to the other.' Research was being completed at the center using rodents to try and find a vaccine against the bacteria. But at least four rhesus macaques - monkeys that were kept in a separate part of the 500-acre facility - have been accidentally exposed to it. The first was discovered nearly three months ago in November and two have since died. All four were in the center's veterinary hospital at the same time, leading to speculation that it could have been where the animals were exposed. At least four rhesus macaques - monkeys that were kept in a separate part of the 500-acre facility - have been exposed to the bacteria (stock image) But one US Department of Agriculture (USDA) investigator was also hospitalised after blood tests showed she had antibodies indicating a current or prior exposure to the bacteria. She is now recovering. Authorities are concerned that too few samples have been taken to decide whether livestock and domestic animals are at risk. Only 39 soil samples were taken from the grounds - far less than the 100 recommended by previous research completed in Thailand. Andrew Lackner, director of the center, said: 'We're taking this extraordinarily seriously. It's very disturbing to us. 'There has never been a public health threat.'

Summary: Bacteria released by Tulane National Primate Research Center, Louisiana . Burkholderia pseudomallei causes potentially fatal infectious disease . Spreads to animals and humans through contaminated soil and water . Two monkeys have died from disease and one investigator hospitalised . Center treating release as 'serious' but denies any public health threat .


Doctors could give transplant patients organs from cancer victims, drug addicts or those with infections under new plans in a bid to battle the shortage of healthy donors. Experts say donor organs are declining in quality with more now coming from the elderly or those damaged by lifestyle. The NHS is trying to increase the numbers of willing organ donors because so many patients are dying waiting for transplants. Doctors could give transplant patients organs from cancer victims, drug addicts, and those with infections under new plans (file picture) And one of the plans reportedly been considered is offering patients transplants using organs from people who would have usually had them rejected after being deemed to 'high-risk'. According to the Sunday Times, the proposals would create a special 'fast track' waiting list for the high risk organs. Dr Titus Augustine, director of transplantation at Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, told the newspaper: 'One of the things that we have been looking at is trying to match risk with risk. 'There are people on the lost who are willing to take that risk, accept kidneys from people with known infection risk or cancer risk.' Organs are deemed high risk if they come from cancer patients, intravenous drug users and those with a history of having high-risk sex lives. However, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have said they rejected a research proposal looking into high-risk organ donation. A spokesperson said: 'The Trust submits hundreds of research proposals and applications for funding every year. 'This was an application for funding for a research project looking in to offering patients at risk of dying without transplantation organs considered high risk. 'This proposal was rejected by the funding body and therefore will not be progressing any further.' Darren Hughes, 42, left, and Robert Stuart, 67, right, both died after receiving kidneys infected with meningitis-causing parasitic worms . Last year, it emerged that at least a quarter of all transplants that took place last year involved ‘high-risk’ organs that could be damaged or infected. Figures obtained from NHS Blood and Transplant, the authority which oversees donations, show that last year, 333 patients were given high-risk organs. This represented a quarter of the 1,320 transplanted and included donors who were former addicts, cancer sufferers or those aged over 71. The 333 figure was almost certainly an underestimate because it does not include donations from smokers, the obese or the very sexually active who may have HIV or other infections. But Bryon Jaques, who worked for Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals before emigrating to Australia, warned the NHS drive to increase donations was flawed. It comes after it emerged that two patients had died after being given kidneys from a homeless alcoholic infected with a rare parasitic worm. The relatives of Darren Hughes, 42, and grandfather Robert Stuart, 67, say they were never told about the lifestyle of the donor by doctors at University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff. Mr Stuart and Mr Hughes both underwent the operations at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff (pictured)

Summary: NHS is trying to increase the number of organ donors due to a shortage . More and more people are dying while they wait for organ transplants . Under new plans, doctors could give patients organs that are 'high-risk' Would come from cancer victims, drug addicts and those with infections . Comes after figures showed a quarter of transplants in 2013 involved 'high-risk' organs .


George Osborne announced fuel duty had been frozen for the fifth year in a row . Fuel duty has been frozen for a fifth year in succession, allowing the Chancellor to boast that motorists have had ‘£10 off a tank with the Tories’. Yesterday’s move means a 0.54p-per-litre duty rise planned for September 1 will not go ahead. And the freezing of duty over the five years of the Coalition means the average driver spends £10 less per fill-up than if the controversial ‘fuel-price escalator’ had been implemented in full. Between 2011 and 2016, a typical motorist will have saved £675, the Treasury calculated. The planned fuel duty rise by the RPI rate of inflation on September 2015 would have increased the current duty rate by 0.54p per litre – from the current 57.95p to 58.49p. For an average family car fill-up of 55 litres, this would have increased the cost by 30p. Mr Osborne said he had cancelled the fuel duty rise because ‘I want to help families with the cost of filling up a car’. He added: ‘It’s a cost that bears heavily on small businesses too. It’s the longest duty freeze in over 20 years. It saves a family around £10 every time they fill up their car. That’s £10 off a tank with the Tories.’ Motoring groups welcomed the policy and urged any future government ‘not to step back on the escalator’. The RAC said the above-inflation fuel duty ‘escalator’ that operated between 1993 and 1999 ‘is the primary reason that we now pay nearly 70 per cent in tax on every litre of fuel we buy at the pumps’. AA president Edmund King said: ‘The Coalition has done its “fuel duty” by shielding drivers from some of the impact of volatile fuel prices over the past four years by freezing fuel duty, and we welcome the further freeze and cancellation of the scheduled fuel duty rise for September 2015. ‘With petrol and diesel prices surging and falling by more than 35p a litre since 2010, the continued four-year fuel duty freeze allows the Coalition to dodge the fuel-protest bullet.’ Howard Cox, of the FairFuelUK campaign, welcomed the freeze but said the Chancellor should have gone further and cut duty. The move means a 0.54p-per-litre duty rise planned for September 1 will not go ahead, which for an average family car fill-up of 55 litres, would have increased the cost by 30p . He added: ‘We give Mr Osborne six out of ten for endeavour and will continue to campaign that duty should be frozen for the lifetime of the next Parliament.’ RAC Foundation director Professor Stephen Glaister said: ‘With fuel duty revenue making up about 5 per cent of the Treasury’s tax income there was never going to be a huge giveaway as the Chancellor still desperately needs motorists’ money.’ He added: ‘But with the latest figures showing that almost a million of the poorest households see a quarter of what they spend go on buying and running a car the continued freeze is very welcome.’ Lynsey

Summary: Move means a 0.54p-per-litre duty rise planned for September is cancelled . Planned rise by RPI rate of inflation would have gone from 57.95p to 58.49p . For average family car of 55 litres, this would have increased cost by 30p . George Osborne cancelled fuel duty rise to 'help families with filling up' It's believed between 2011 and 2016, a typical motorist will have saved £675 .


Tottenham striker Harry Kane is in contention to make his England debut on Friday night against Lithuania in their Euro 2016 qualifier. The 21-year-old has been in sparkling form for Spurs this season - having netted 29 goals in all competitions so far. 1966 World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst believes Kane has what it takes to shine on the international stage for Roy Hodgson's side. 1966 World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst (left) believes Harry Kane has what it takes to be an England star . Thrill of a debut . I’ll never forget what it was like getting that first call. It was the start of 1966 and West Ham’s manager Ron Greenwood took me aside in training and said I had been picked for a game against Poland. It was real elation even if I didn’t play. I made my debut a month later against West Germany. Why this is relevant to Harry is the confidence you get from reaching that level. That could be a very big factor for this lad. Hurst made his debut for England in a 1-0 friendly win against West Germany in February 1966 . Confidence . Self-belief is a huge thing in football, especially for strikers. When I got my England debut I felt 10 feet tall. With the season Harry has had, and now this selection, his extra confidence means we should be able to expect even more from him. The challenge will be doing it again next season. People will analyse how you mark him, how you stop him. It will be very interesting to see how he reacts to that. I would say he is not vulnerable to that, when I think about his character. Kane could make his England debut against Lithuania in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday night at Wembley . Character . What I like is that Harry has not had it all his own way - he had to fight to get in, he had to go out on loan. It has not been smooth. I wasn’t a world-class player coming through but we have seen lots of players who have become more successful than those around them with more talent. Dedication and attitude are such key traits and Harry has those in abundance. I saw him receive an award recently at a charity dinner. You could see how level-headed he is. Kane has had several spells out on loan before breaking into the Tottenham first-team this season . The Ingredients . Looking at Harry, I am reminded of a speech I heard years ago by Bill Shankly. He was talking about Chelsea’s Peter Osgood and said: ‘Peter is deceptive - he is much slower than you think he is.’ I liken that to Harry. He is deceptive - he is much better than you think he is. Harry is a bit like Thomas Muller, the Bayern Munich and Germany forward. On your first glance at Muller, he doesn’t look like a footballer. He has his socks down his shins, looks ungainly. But he’s a

Summary: England host Lithuania in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday night . Tottenham forward Harry Kane could make his England debut at Wembley . England travel to Italy for a friendly on Tuesday night afterwards .


Method of choice: Double murderer Ron Lafferty has chosen to die by firing squad . It is a macabre choice to make - and almost unique to some inmates on Utah's death row: would you be injected with toxic chemicals, or shot in the heart? But, amid cries of outrage against the southwestern state bringing death by firing quad back into law, almost half of those due to die that way have picked the punishment themselves. Ron Lafferty, who slit the throats of his sister-in-law and her baby daughter in 1984, is one of three who has opted to die by the bullet. Two others in Utah's eight-strong death row have made the same choice, the Los Angeles Times reported - though it is not clear who they are. The recent change in Utah's execution law revived the firing squad as a back-up method, in case no lethal injection drugs are available . It was outlawed in 2004, before which time inmates such as Lafferty had been able to choose between the two. Even while firing squads were banned, a legal technicality meant previous decisions were still valid. The last was carried out in 2010. In practice, Utah has no doses of lethal injection, and no way to acquire more. That situation means anybody the state executes is likely to be put before a firing squad - five marksmen with .30-caliber Winchester rifles - whatever their preference. The state is not due to kill anybody for several years yet, so a new source could be found - though many drugs manufacturers now refuse to do business with governments that carry out capital punishment. Human rights organizations criticize the method as a barbaric throwback to the days of the Wild West - the same charges which led to the scrapping in the first place. Scroll down for video . Execution chamber: Pictured above is the seat in which inmates are strapping ahead of a firing squad execution, in which five guards would gun them down from 25 feet away . Fan: Ronnie Lee Gardner, who was killed by firing squad in 2010, requested the method having previously said: 'It's so much easier... and there's no mistakes' A spokesman for Governor Gary Herbert, who signed the bill, said the state of Utah has an 'obligation' to provide a viable execution method. He said: 'Those who voiced opposition to this bill are primarily arguing against capital punishment in general and that decision has already been made in our state. 'We regret anyone ever commits the heinous crime of aggravated murder to merit the death penalty and we prefer to use our primary method of lethal injection when such a sentence is issued. Others: Two other inmates have requested death by firing squad. It is unclear which. Above are (left to right) Ralph Menzies, Troy Kell and Taberone Honie . Death row: Anybody sentenced to death before 2004 has a choice of execution methods. Pictured above (left to right) are Von Taylor, Michael Archuleta and Floyd Maestas . 'However, when a jury makes the decision and

Summary: State recent brought firing squad back onto the law books . Was reinstated as second choice amid shortage of lethal injection drugs . Before 2004, inmates could choose - and three went for firing squad . One is Ron Lafferty, who killed his sister-in-law and her baby in 1984 . Firing squad sees prisoner face five marksman with rifles from 25ft away .


A funeral had to be delayed after the body of an overweight hospital patient froze solid and got stuck inside the mortuary freezer. A report said that due to the way the body had frozen hospital staff were unable to remove it from its compartment in time to make the deadline for the funeral service. Eventually the freezer had to be turned off to allow time for the body to thaw out so that it could be removed and a funeral was held later. Shocking revelation: A funeral had to be delayed after the body of an overweight hospital patient froze solid and got stuck inside the mortuary freezer at King's College Hospital last year . A King's College Hospital spokesperson said: 'It is vital that deceased patients are treated with dignity and respect when under our care. 'We informed the patient's family when we became aware of this incident, and apologised for any distress caused. We have introduced new procedures to prevent this from happening again, and are undertaking a review of our mortuary facilities.' The incident at Kings College Hospital, in London, was one of 87 incidents last year recorded by the Human Tissue Authority where there was a mishap with a dead body. In gruesome blunder uncovered at Warwick Hospital a body was found to contain the brain from another patient which had been put inside the body by mistake after a post mortem examination. A bewildered funeral director spotted the error as he realised his body's brain had not been removed so the extra organ had to belong to another person. Eventually the mix-up was sorted out and the brain was put back in the body it had been taken from. At Southampton General Hospital there was an incident where all the spaces in the deep freeze were taken up so a body was put in a body bag and placed in a fridge. Gruesome mishap: At Warwick Hospital, above, a body was found to contain the brain from another patient which had been put inside the body by mistake after a post mortem examination . However, staff monitoring the body became concerned as it started to smell and show signs of decomposition. The report also lists seven occasions last year where the wrong body was released to funeral directors. Fortunately in all the cases the error was eventually spotted and the body returned. At Eastbourne Hospital, in Sussex, a body was damaged when it fell off a trolley after not having been loaded properly and at West Suffolk Hospital a body released to the funeral directors was found to have two rings missing from it. There were also reports of problems with mortuary fridges and freezers including one case where the door was accidentally left open which raised the temperature and others where the machines broke down.

Summary: Staff at King's College Hospital unable to remove body from compartment . Were forced to turn freezer off to thaw body and funeral delayed as a result . At Warwick Hospital body was found to contain brain from another patient . Organ placed inside dead person by mistake following postmortem exam . Gruesome mishaps are among 87 incident recorded by the Human Tissue Authority last year .


Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has posted a video of himself hitting an impressive mid-air golf drive on his official Facebook account. He was joined by fellow Poland international, Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski as the pair enjoyed some downtime ahead of the European Championship qualifying game against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Lewandowski threw the golf ball up in the air before Szczesny pulled off a perfectly timed strike to send it flying. Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has been filmed pulling off a perfectly timed mid-air golf shot . As the ball drops in the air Szczesny waits for the exact moment to strike it on its way down . He hits the ball on its way down and it is sent flying across the field as Robert Lewandowski watches on . Lewandowski had been the one to throw the ball in the air before Szczesny pulled off the amazing shot . The pair are currently on international duty with Poland ahead of Sunday's Euro qualifier against Ireland . Szczesny has not played for Arsenal in the Premier League since a disappointing performance in the defeat by Southampton on New Year's Day, after which he was caught smoking in the showers. He has made three appearances for the Gunners in the FA Cup victories over Brighton, Middlesbrough and Manchester United, but it is widely suspected that manager Arsene Wenger now considers David Ospina to the club's first-choice stopper. And former Poland goalkeeper Jerzey Dudek believes that Szczesny should look for a new club at the end of the season if he is to continue his international career. Dudkek told TVP Sport, 'If I were in his place, I would wonder whether there are still opportunities to arise at Arsenal and wouldn't wait as long as (Swansea City's Polish 'keeper) Fabianski, because you can see that Arsene Wenger is firmly set on David Ospina.' Szczesny has fallen out of favour at Arsenal and has not played in the Premier League since January . He has lost his regular starting spot to Colombia international David Ospina (pictured here at Newcastle) Retired goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek feels Szczesny should find a new club to help save his international career .

Summary: Wojciech Szczesny has posted a video of himself pulling off a perfectly timed mid-air golf strike on his official Facebook account . His Poland team-mate Robert Lewandowski threw the ball into the air before Szczesny sent it flying with his drive . Szczesny has fallen out of favour with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger . He has been advised to find a new club by former Poland goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek in order to save his international career .


If a column in honor of heart health suggests a can of Coke as a snack, you might want to read the fine print. The world's biggest beverage maker, which struggles with declining soda consumption in the U.S., is working with fitness and nutrition experts who suggest its cola as a healthy treat. In February, for instance, several wrote online pieces for American Heart Month, with each including a mini-can of Coke or small soda as a snack idea. The mentions — which appeared on nutrition blogs and other sites including those of major newspapers — show the many ways food companies work behind the scenes to cast their products in a positive light, often with the help of third parties who are seen as trusted authorities. Challenges: Coca-Cola, which struggles with declining soda consumption in the U.S., is working with fitness and nutrition experts who suggest its cola as a healthy treat (file photo) Ben Sheidler, a Coca-Cola spokesman, compared the February posts to product placement deals a company might have with TV shows. 'We have a network of dietitians we work with,' said Sheidler, who declined to say how much the company pays experts. 'Every big brand works with bloggers or has paid talent.' Other companies including Kellogg and General Mills have used strategies like providing continuing education classes for dietitians, funding studies that burnish the nutritional images of their products and offering newsletters for health experts. PepsiCo Inc. has also worked with dietitians who suggest its Frito-Lay and Tostito chips in local TV segments on healthy eating. Others use nutrition experts in sponsored content; the American Pistachio Growers has quoted a dietitian for the New England Patriots in a piece on healthy snacks and recipes and Nestle has quoted its own executive in a post about infant nutrition. For Coca-Cola Co., the public relations strategy with health experts in February focused on the theme of 'Heart Health & Black History Month.' The effort yielded a radio segment and multiple online pieces. One post refers to a 'refreshing beverage option such as a mini can of Coca-Cola.' Another suggests 'portion-controlled versions of your favorites, like Coca-Cola mini cans, packs of almonds or pre-portioned desserts for a meal.' The focus on the smaller cans isn't surprising. Sugary drinks have come under fire for fueling obesity rates and related ills, and the last time Coke's annual U.S. soda volume increased was in 2002, according to the industry tracker Beverage Digest. More recently, the company is pushing its mini-cans as a guilt-free way to enjoy cola. The cans also fetch higher prices on a per ounce basis, so even if people are drinking less soda, Coke says it can grow sales. In a statement, Coca-Cola said it wants to 'help people make decisions that are right for them' and that like others in the industry, it works with health experts 'to help bring context to the latest facts and science around our products and ingredients.' It said any communications by the experts it works with contain the appropriate disclosures. Most of the pieces

Summary: Coca-Cola is working with fitness and nutrition experts who suggest its cola as a healthy treat . The world's biggest beverage maker is struggling with declining soda consumption in the U.S. In February, several online pieces for American Heart Month mentioned a mini-can of Coke or small soda as a snack idea .


An Indian village in the popular Indian tourist destination of Goa has clamped down on couples kissing in public, claiming the sight of such 'obscene' behaviour offends locals. Salvador de Mundo, a beautiful fishing village in the western coastal state, imposed a ban on public displays of affection after a unanimously passed a resolution by the village parliament. The village, eight miles north of Goa's capital Panaji, has put up signs warning holidaymakers against engaging in PDAs with the council saying they were forced into the action by a lack of a response from local authorities. The resolution also 'banned public drinking and playing loud music.' The village parliament in Salvador de Mundo in Goa, India, have imposed a ban on public displays of affection . India as a country outlaws kissing in public - here activists from a right-wing Hindu organisation, Hindu Sena, prepare to burn placards promoting Valentine's Day during a protest in New Delhi . 'We have adopted this resolution following complaints from villagers about couples kissing in public. This was the only way to put an end to it,' deputy village chief Reena Fernandes told AFP. She however declined to comment on whether punitive action will be taken against potential violators of the bylaws. 'We have serene beaches which attract tourists in a big way. Several times we saw couples acting indecently which irked us,' villager Savio Rebeiro told AFP. Goa's beaches have long been a haven for millions of tourists drawn mostly from the West, but a string of controversial statements by local politicians has dented its tourist-friendly image. The state is ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, which this week barred its female employees from wearing jeans and sleeveless tops in the office. A married couple pose on a beach in Goa, the state in which locals have complained about kissing in public . India as a whole prohibits obscene acts in public. And although its law don't define 'obscene' in great detail, it definitely includes PDAs. Kissing in public, if enforced, can lead to fines or even imprisonment for up to three months. With Salvador de Mundo clamping down on kissing in the streets, here are some other places where visitors should refrain from kissing, or even holding hands in some cases, in public. The UAE is the most relaxed of the Gulf Arab nations but kissing in public is still forbidden and can result in deportation, fines or jail . UNITED ARAB EMIRATES . Even though Dubai is the most relaxed of the Gulf Arab countries, kissing in public is still strictly illegal and could see offenders deported or jailed. Ahead of last year's festive season the UAE's British embassy released a take on the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas poem to raise awareness of what is and isn't acceptable in public there. “No holding of hands or Christmas kisses; under the mistletoe, despite amorous wishes,” it said. Holding hands in public is also frowned upon and public intoxication is very much a no-no. Sex on the beach, the

Summary: The village parliament in Salvador de Mundo, Goa, banned public kissing . They say the move was brought on by local complaints against tourists . Signs have been posted warning holidaymakers against engaging in PDAs . Kissing in public is outlawed in India although not always enforced . Muslim nations strictly forbid PDAs while they're also taboo in Japan .


Manchester City full-back Aleksandar Kolarov has admitted he would like to return to Italy. Inter Milan are among the clubs tracking the Serbia defender who spent three years in Serie A with Lazio before joining the Barclays Premier League champions for £16million. It was Roberto Mancini who signed Kolarov at City in 2010 and the Inter manager is understood to be interested in being reunited with his former player this summer. Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov marks Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal's win over Serbia . Kolarov has admitted he would like to return to Italy and could leave the Etihad during the summer . Kolarov's wages could be an issue for Inter after he signed a new three-year deal with the club in June 2014, but the 29-year-old could be looking for the Etihad exit at the end of this season. 'I'd like to return to Italy, but it's difficult,' Kolarov said following Serbia's 2-1 defeat by Portugal on Sunday night. 'I'm happy for [Sampdoria manager Sinisa] Mihajlovic. 'He's doing very well, as are Lazio. They're having a great season and I hope they can end it in third or even second place.' Kolarov has made 101 appearances in the Premier League for City, winning the title twice. Kolarov celebrates with Yaya Toure (right) during one of his 101 Premier League appearances for City . Inter Milan are among the clubs tracking the Serbia defender who spent three years in Serie A with Lazio .

Summary: Inter Milan are among the clubs interested in signing Aleksandar Kolarov . It could see the Serbian reunited with former manager Roberto Mancini . Kolarov spent three years in Italy with Lazio before moving to England . Manchester City spent £16million in 2010 to sign the full-back .


There is always a risk when buying clothes online - sometimes the fabric feels cheap, or the colour just doesn't seem to match how it appeared on screen. Or the fit could be far less flattering in real life than online - as one woman has just discovered. The Chinese shopper bought a risqué black dress - which featured a full length sheer panel - from eCommerce site Taobao. Online shopping fail! A woman in China has been left disgruntled after the daring dress she bought online fell short of her expectations . The gown, a copy of one worn by Thor actress Jaime Alexander at the film's premiere in 2013, features features top-to-bottom see-through panels on the front and back of the dress, which mean concealing the wearer's modesty is something of a challenge. While the customer was hoping to emulate the daring look shown online, the real deal turned out to be less glamorous than she hoped. From sexy to X-rated: The cut-out dress, purchased from eCommerce site Taobao, revealed a lot more than the customer expected . Fully exposed: The full-length sheer panels show off plenty of skin front and back . The unsatisfied shopper posted comparison pictures on the seller's page, showing how the dress revealed far more than she intended. Stretched across a less petite figure, the sheer panel shows off a lot more skin and covers less of her intimate regions, turning what was a daring look into a rather more X-rated one. The shopper's pink slippers do little to help the sartorial situation as they stuck out obviously from underneath her dress, giving her a humorous look. Couture copy: The dress is a copy of one worn by Thor actress Jaimie Alexander at the film's 2013 premiere . Jaimie Alexander made headlines when she walked the red carpet in the designer version of the dress 18 months ago. The actress raised eyebrows as she risked wardrobe malfunctions in every direction, with her daring dress skirting dangerously close to her nipples, bikini line and bottom. However, her washboard stomach and statuesque figure did go some way in helping to pull off the shocking look. This isn't the first time though that disgruntled online shoppers have been let down. Earlier this year many women took to the internet to lament the fact that the dresses they had ordered looked nothing like the pictures they had been shown. Most of those duped were brides looking for an alternative to buying their wedding dress from an expensive bridal store. Many websites offer cheap copies of designer gowns, made in the Far East - but instead of using lace from Chantilly, what arrives is polyester from China. Here are some of the worst... This dusty pink number appeared subtle and classy (left) however in reality it was a shade of bubble gum pink with plastic crystals (right) This Edwardian dress appeared opulent with a full bodied shirt online (left), however in reality it was lackluster (right) Did this get put in the wash with the green socks? A case of

Summary: Daring dress with sheer panels purchased from eCommerce site Taobao . Disgruntled customer posted comparison pictures online . The dress is a copy of one worn by Thor actress Jaime Alexander in 2013 .


A man was charged and prosecuted at a cost of £5,000 to the taxpayer - over the possession of cannabis worth less than £2. Martin Kewley was ordered to appear in court after police found a minuscule amount of the drug in a drawer by his bedside. Rather than caution the builder, of Onchan, Isle of Man, over the cannabis - worth £1.59 - officers and prosecutors decided to take the case to Douglas Magistrates' Court. Questionable decision: A man was charged and prosecuted at a cost of £5,000 to the taxpayer - over the possession of cannabis resin worth less than £2 (file picture) The builder was given six months' probation after pleading guilty to possession. His advocate, Jim Travers, told the court his client was in difficult circumstances. The Isle of Man's legal authorities, who run their own jurisdiction, defended the decision, The Sun reports. But drugs charity Release slammed itas 'ludicrous', criticising the amount spent to bring Kewley to justice. Martin Kewley was ordered to go before a court after police found a minuscule amount of cannabis in his bedside drawer .

Summary: Martin Kewley, of Isle of Man, was sent to court for possession of the drug . Police found minuscule amount of cannabis worth £1.59 in bedside drawer . Rather than caution builder legal authorities opted for costly prosecution .


Brazil head coach Dunga has labelled Chelsea midfielder Willian as one of the keys to his tactical revolution alongside Neymar as the Selecao prepare to face Chile at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The five-time World Cup winners trained on the pitch of Arsenal's 60,000-capacity ground on Saturday ahead of the sell-out South American showdown in London on Sunday. And with just over two months until the Copa America begins, Dunga - appointed head coach in the post-mortem of Brazil's embarassing World Cup elimination - sees Willian and Neymar as two of the key men in his tactical revolution. Thiago Silva, Miranda and Neymar (L-R) are at the centre of the laughs as the Brazilians enjoy training . Real Madrid defender Marcelo (left) leads his team-mates into a huddle for a photo at the Emirates Stadium . Neymar (left) laughs during a conversation with Chelsea midfielder Willian (third left) during a brief break . Neither player started in the 7-1 humiliation against Germany in last year's semi-final, and Dunga wants the movement and mobility the pair share to help redefine the way Brazil play in the hope of bouncing back from their last tournament appearance. 'The movement and mobility of our players is key,' Dunga said. 'The more they play together the more things become automatic. 'Willian is skilled. He has a lot of pace, a speed in his reasoning and he can make the difference in many games. Neymar is doing very well and will only grow.' 'In regard to goals I don't think that will be a problem. But the record we really want him to get is Pele's number of World Cup wins.' Brazil head coach Dunga talked up the abilities of Neymar and Willian as two of his star players . Willian has grown into an increasingly important figure for Brazil since last summer's World Cup disaster . Marcelo, Neymar and Luis Adriano (L-R) are all expected to be involved in Sunday's friendly in London . Both Neymar and Willian are set to be key men in Dunga's side for this summer's Copa America, where he has confirmed that no new players will be brought into his squad. 'Those who have never been called (for the squad) are not out, but they will have to wait for another opportunity,' he said. 'The Copa America is a competition, where we have to put players who already have an answer. The Copa America is not the place to test a player. I can't select someone I haven't worked with.' Barclays Premier League pair Philippe Coutinho and Oscar put themselves about during the training session . Neymar has been getting used to the Emirates pitch as he looks to further his impressive international record . Brazil have no new injury problems though Dunga said he will make changes to his side in London. David Luiz and striker Diego Tardelli are both missing again but London fans will see plenty of familiar faces including Chelsea trio Oscar, Willian and Filipe Luis. Brazil defender Gabriel Paulista could be up against his Arsenal team-mate

Summary: Brazil face Chile at the Emirates Stadium in a friendly on Sunday . Neymar, Thiago Silva and Oscar have been training at Arsenal's stadium . Brazil head coach Dunga says Neymar and Willian are key to his side . He praises the attacking pair's ability to create opportunities in movement .