A German tourist has been killed by a shark after having his leg bitten at an Egyptian beauty spot that is a popular destination for British holidaymakers. The attack happened at a resort on Egypt's Red Sea, and police have revealed it is the first fatal shark attack in the region since 2010. The 52-year-old man's body has been moved to a local hospital after the attack yesterday. Scroll down for video . A shark attacked and killed a 52-year-old German tourist off Al-Qusayr in Egypt (library photo) Officials are conducting an investigation into the attack, which saw the man's leg bitten off at the knee. State news agency Al-Ahram report that the tourist was swimming with his wife when the attack happened. An official from the German Embassy in Cairo says they received reports that a German citizen died in the area but are not aware of the cause of death. It was the first fatal shark attack in Egypt since a string of maulings in 2010 that left a German woman dead and three Russian tourists wounded in another Red Sea resort. The attack happened just off Al-Qusayr, at a popular spot for tourists swimming . The shark attack is the first reported incident in five years, since one German woman was killed back in 2010 . In 2010, the German pensioner was mauled to death as she snorkelled in relatively shallow waters around the resort, which is famed for its scuba diving sites. She died just a day after Egyptian authorities lifted a 48-hour ban prompted by four other savage shark attacks. One victim lost a hand and another lost a leg. The Red Sea is home to several species of shark, but the type believed to have been behind the 2010 attacks was the oceanic whitetip common to the region. A red flag serving as a warning of shark sightings will be fluttering over Red Sea resorts following the death . The attacks in 2010 forced the government to close off a stretch of beach in the Sharm el-Sheikh resort for a week. In 2009, a shark killed a French woman off another resort close to where the German tourist was attacked on Sunday.

Summary: German man, 52, had his leg bitten off at the knee at Red Sea resort . First report of death by shark since German woman killed in 2010 . Egyptian officials confirm death but say they are 'unaware of the cause'


A father shot dead his girlfriend and her two children before setting their home on fire, authorities have said. Corey LaValley, 32, was arrested on Tuesday for the murders of 33-year-old Debra Sheppard, his 10-year-old son Corey LaValley Jr., and Sheppard's daughter, 13-year-old Emma McComber. He is accused of shooting the trio dead at their mobile home in Dorr, Michigan on Monday before returning to the home and setting it alight on Tuesday at around 1pm. Police found LaValley at a relative's home later that evening and took him into custody without incident. He has been charged with open murder, arson and using a firearm during a felony. 'Killer': Corey LaValley, left, allegedly shot dead his girlfriend Debra Sheppard, right, and her two children on Monday before returning to their Michigan mobile home on Tuesday and setting it alight . Murdered: LaValley allegedly killed his 10-year-old son, Corey Jr, left, and his girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter, Emma McComber, from a previous relationship. Her dad said he had feared for his daughter's safety . LaValley was being held by the Allegan County sheriff's office. On Thursday afternoon, he was arraigned via video link. 'We did receive information that for us established probable cause that Corey LaValley, who is the father of one of the people we believe to be deceased, was involved in ultimately the criminal act that caused this,' Allegan County Undersheriff Frank Baker told Fox17 on Wednesday. Police told the channel that LaValley and Sheppard had been in a relationship, and neighbors told Newschannel 3 that they would often hear the couple arguing. Authorities have not released a motive for the murders but family members said LaValley had a history of violence. Records show he also had a history of arrests dating back to 2001. Devastated: Emma's father, William McComber, hugs his mother-in-law at his home in Lowell, Michigan, a day after he learned that his 13-year-old daughter, her mother and brother had been murdered . Burned down: The family's mobile in Dorr, Michigan was destroyed by a fire on Tuesday afternoon . The 13-year-old girl's father, William McComber, 36, said he had been worried for his daughter's safety. He claimed he had filed for custody of his daughter but a judge denied his request. The last time he saw her was November, he said. 'I want people to know this isn't just "guy snaps one day, freaks out, and kills his girlfriend and kids". This is years of building up to this, years of warning signs nobody took me seriously about.' He added: 'It's one thing to lose someone in an accident, but when I think about it and knowing the fact that my daughter was shot, intentionally… it wasn't even accidental.' On a GoFundMe page for the girl, William McComber said: 'She was loved by everyone who was lucky enough to know her.' Records show that LaValley has previously been arrested for misdemeanor assault, retail fraud and disturbing the peace in charges dating back to 2001. The family has set up GoFundMe accounts to raise money for the three funerals.

Summary: Corey LaValley 'shot dead his girlfriend, her two children - including his son - in their mobile home and returned to burn it down the next day' The bodies of Debra Sheppard, 33, Emma McComber, 13, and LaValley's son Corey Jr., 10, were found at the home in Dorr, Michigan on Tuesday . LaValley was arrested without incident on Tuesday evening and was arraigned on murder, arson and weapons charges on Thursday . The 13-year-old girl's father said he had feared for his daughter's safety and had unsuccessfully tried to remove her from the home .


Real Madrid youngster Fran Perez may soon be dubbed the new David Beckham after the midfielder scored a sensational goal from inside his own half. Perez picked up the ball more than 50 yards out before turning and lofting the ball over the Atletico Madrid Under 19s goalkeeper in the mini-derby. His goal held a striking resemblance to Beckham’s effort for Manchester United against Wimbledon in 1996. Real Madrid youngster Fran Perez picks up the ball before turning to take a shot inside his own area . Perez turns the midfielder before looking up and seeing the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper off his line . As a challenge comes in Perez gets an audacious shot away against Atletico Madrid Under 19s . The Atletico goalkeeper struggles to get his bearings as he realises the ball is heading over him . Perez' beautiful effort leaves the goalkeeper in trouble as the flight of the ball catches the stopper out . Fans celebrates as Perez beats the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper from inside his own half against Atletico . The shirt comes off as Perez celebrates his impressive David Beckham-esque goal in the mini-derby . Beckham too picked up the ball miles from goal before lofting the ball over an embarrassed Neill Sullivan as the number 10 helped Manchester United to a 2-0 victory. Perez may argue that his effort was actually slightly further out than Beckham’s, but there was certainly no argument that it was the standout moment of the match. And it may not be too long before we see Perez gracing the same pitch as Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale at the club. With an effort like that Perez may soon be gracing the pitch alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale . Perez' goal was reminiscent of Beckham's goal against Wimbledon for Manchester United in 1996 .

Summary: Fran Perez scored a goal from inside his own half for Real Madrid U19s . Midfielder picked the ball up and lobbed the Atletico stopper on Saturday . Goal held a striking resemblance to David Beckham's against Wimbledon . The Real Madrid youngsters went on to win the mini-derby 4-1 .


Wasps director of rugby Dai Young described Saracens as a unique team to play against after his side lost a crucial Premiership match at the Ricoh Arena. Brilliant tries from Christian Wade and Elliot Daly, with two conversions and a penalty from Andy Goode, had seen Wasps build up a 17-3 lead after the first 20 minutes. But after that the Saracens pack became the dominant force with Richard Wigglesworth and Alex Goode controlling matters at half-back. Their tries came from Chris Wyles and Mako Vunipola with Alex Goode converting both and adding four penalties. Wasps director or rugby Dai Young believes his side can still make the play-offs at the end of the season . Nathan Hughes surges forward with the ball for Wasps during the Aviva Premiership match with Saracens . Wasps had stormed into a 17-3 lead through tries from Elliot Daly (right) and Christian Wade . 'We knew what was coming from (them) as they don't play a lot of rugby, (they) kick the ball a lot to squeeze you and it's very hard to play against. 'If you can control it, you get options to play as we showed in the first 20 minutes but after that we struggled to deal with the aerial bombardment as we dropped the ball far too often.' Despite the loss, which was a huge blow to Wasps' chances of making the play-offs, Young was adamant that his team were moving forward. 'Nothing changes as a result of today, we are still a work in progress and we are still aiming for a place in the top six. 'We will address what went wrong today for our set-piece didn't function as well as we would have liked and we lacked a bit of control in the second half. 'However, we do have individual players who can lighten up any stadium as you saw in the first 20 minutes.' Christian Wade (left) beats Alex Goode to score a try for Wasps in an exciting first-half at the Ricoh Arena . Elliot Daly breaks clear to score a try during the Aviva Premiership match with Saracens . Saracens boss Mark McCall was complimentary to his side as they had stuck to their game plan after going 17-3 down. He said: 'We had the clarity of thought not to be spooked when they scored two tries in three minutes as we put the ball in the right areas to put pressure on them. 'You can see that they have people who can hurt you from long range as they've scored a lot of tries from inside their own half this season. 'We had chances to close it up late on, which we didn't take, but we did deprive them of a vital bonus point.' The only downside for the Saracens was the loss of Brad Barritt, who limped off in the second half following a heavy collision with Andy Goode. 'We are hopeful it isn't too serious and we have our fingers crossed because Brad must be very close to England selection next week,' added

Summary: Wasps suffered a 26-17 defeat at the hands of Saracens at the Ricoh Arena . They had surged into an early 17-3 lead but later capitulated . Wasps are currently sixth in the Aviva Premiership table . Director of rugby Dai Young still believes they can make the play-offs .


An Egyptian widow lived her life as a man for 43 years so she could earn enough money to support her children and grandchildren, it has been revealed. Sisa Abu Daooh, 65, was six months pregnant with her first child and living in a highly conservative community in the city of Luxor when her husband died. Unable to support her family as a 21-year-old single mother and unwilling to marry a man she didn't love, Abu Daooh decided to shave her head, dress herself as a man and seek employment - first as a brick-maker and then as a shoe-shiner once she got older. Scroll down for video . Most devoted mother: Over the weekend Sisa Abu Daooh, 65, (left) even met Egypt's president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (right) to receive an award marking 40- years of self-sacrifice . Free from the threat of sexual harassment, Abu Daooh enjoyed her life as a man so much that even though she has now revealed her true gender, she says she will continue to spend the rest of her life as a man . Free from the threat of sexual harassment, Abu Daooh enjoyed her life as a man so much that even though she has now revealed her true gender, she says she will continue to spend the rest of her life living and dressing as a man. 'My brothers wanted me to get married again...all the time they kept bringing new grooms to me,' she told Gulf News Egypt. However Abu Daooh decided she could not marry somebody she didn't love and set about shaving her head and purchasing loose-fitting male clothing in order to become the breadwinner herself. The decision shocked and angered her family, but Abu Daooh ignored their pleas to remarry and instead set herself up as a brick-maker. By her own account she was as 'strong as 10 men' in her 20s and 30s, but as she got older her strength began to fade and she started a new business, this time as a shoe-shiner. Sacrifice: Pictured left is a woman believed to be Abu Daooh's daugher. The mother (pictured right) was just 21-years-old and six months pregnant with her first child when her husband died . No other option: Unable to support her family as a 21-year-old single mother and unwilling to marry a man she didn't love, Abu Daooh decided to shave her head, dress herself as a man and seek employment . Abu Daooh's decision to live as a man was made purely so she could support her young daughter. 'When a woman lets go of her femininity, it's hard. But I would do anything for my daughter. It was the only way to make money. What else could I do? I can't read or write - my family didn't send me to school - so this was the only way,' she said. She had initially planned to give up the disguise as soon as her daughter married, but unfortunately her son in law fell seriously ill shortly after the wedding and was unable to seek

Summary: Sisa Abu Daooh, 65, was six months pregnant when her husband died . As she lived in a strict Luxor community, she wasn't allowed to take a job . The 21-year-old single mother decided to to pretend she was a man . She shaved her head and wore loose clothing to convince her employers . Worked as a brick-maker and a shoe-shiner for 43-years before retiring . Says she will continue to live as a man although she no longer needs to .


A young boy is in critical condition after a road accident in which a van hit a power pole in Sydney's west on Thursday evening. The 8-year-old was airlifted to The Westmead Children's hospital with serious head trauma while the driver sustained only minor injuries. After being subjected to a roadside breath test that was positive, a man was arrested and taken to St. Mary's police station. A young boy is in a critical condition after a van crashed into a power pole on Thursday evening . An 8-year-old was treated at the scene by paramedics before being airlifted to Westmead children's hospital . A man was arrested after blowing a positive breath test reading of 0.087 and taken to St Mary's station . The Daily Telegraph reported that after blowing a blood alcohol reading of 0.087 at the station, police released the man to go to the hospital to be at the boy's bedside. He returned to the Penrith Police Station on Friday evening where he was charged with three offences. The 39-year-old Erskine man was charged for dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm and mid-range drink driving. His licence has also been suspended. The Sydney Morning Herald have reported that the boy is understood to be the man's son. The 39-year-old was charged with dangerous, negligent and mid-range drink driving . The man was granted bail and will appear at Penrith Local Court . The man and boy were travelling along Mamre Road just before 8pm, near the intersection of Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek, when their white van hit the pole. NSW Ambulance Paramedics treated the young boy at the scene before he was transported to Westmead. After returning to the Penrith Police Station, the driver was granted bail, but will appear at Penrith Local Court on the 13th of May. Police are continuing their inquiries.

Summary: Young boy in critical condition after a van he was travelling in hit a pole . The 8-year-old sustained serious head injuries and was taken to Westmead . A man was reportedly arrested and blew a positive breath test reading . The 39-year-old was released by police to be at the boy's bedside . He was later charged with negligent driving and mid-range drink driving .


The Prince of Wales has made an impassioned and personal plea to stop plastic being dumped in the oceans. Charles said that he was ‘haunted’ and ‘horrified’ by the issue which needed to be solved for the sake of future generations. ‘Speaking as a grandfather with a new grandchild due to appear in this world in a month’s time, I think we probably owe it to everyone else’s grandchildren to grasp that solution,’ he said. Scroll down for video . 'Horrified': Prince Charles spoke in Washington at a meeting of companies, leading environmental groups and government figures brought together to consider actions to address the threat posed by marine plastic waste . Fellow Britons: Charles (centre right) was speaking at a conference attended by David Miliband (centre left), former foreign secretary and co-chairman of the Global Ocean Commission, which helped stage the event . Shaking hands: Charles meets Mr Miliband (right) at the event on the second day of his four-day trip to the US . Also yesterday: Prince Charles (right) and Camilla (centre), are welcomed by host Barbara Allbritton (second right), the chairman of the Prince of Wales's U.S. Foundation, as they arrive for a reception in Washington . Royals: The prince addressed a conference today at the start of a tour of the US with the Duchess of Cornwall . Meeting: Robert Allbritton (second left), son of Barbara and the late Joe Allbritton, was also at the reception in Washington with his wife Elena Allbritton (left), where Prince Charles thanked donors and supporters . Saying hello: Camilla and Elena Allbritton (front left) greet each other before heading inside for the reception . The prince was addressing a conference in Washington DC at the start of a tour of the US with the Duchess of Cornwall. ‘One issue that we absolutely cannot ignore is that of the increasing quantity of plastic waste in the marine environment,’ he said. ‘I was horrified to learn that, according to recent research, we collectively allow as much as eight million tonnes of plastic to enter the oceans every year. ‘Today, almost half of all marine mammals now have plastic in their gut and I know I am not the only person haunted by the tragic images of seabirds, particularly albatrosses, that have been found dead, washed up on beaches after mistaking a piece of plastic for a meal.’ Visit: Prince Charles tours the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial with President and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project Foundation Harry Johnson (second from right), Reverend Jesse Jackson (third from left), Dr Ed Jackson (left), chief architect of the memorial, and President of the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation Guy Vickers (right) Pointing out: Charles and Camilla tour the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall during their visit to the US . Request: Schoolgirls ask for and receive a hug from Prince Charles after his visit to the National Archives . Questions: Prince Charles asks schoolboys about their favourite sports as he leaves the National Archives . Back in time: Charles speaks with actors portraying

Summary: He said we 'owe it to everyone else’s grandchildren to grasp a solution' Prince spoke at conference in Washington at start of US tour with Camilla . Said we must to move quicker to circular economy of reusing materials . Conference also attended by former foreign secretary David Miliband .


Adam Johnson could feature for new boss Dick Advocaat in Sunderland's fight for survival after the club confirmed it will 'review its position' regarding his suspension. Sunderland banned Johnson, 27, pending the outcome of a police investigation after he was arrested on March 2 on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. On Tuesday Johnson's bail was extended by five weeks until April 23. The club said in a statement: 'Following the decision by the police, the club will be reviewing its position.' Adam Johnson, pictured with girlfriend Stacey Flounders, has had his bail extended until April 23 . The 27-year-old winger could feature for new manager Dick Advocaat in Sunderland's fight for survival . The gates at Johnson's £1.85million mansion were shut following his arrest earlier this month . Johnson has been training with a fitness coach and if the club decide to lift his suspension the £10million winger could play his first match at home in the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle on Easter Sunday. Johnson scored the only goal at St James' Park in the reverse fixture in December and it would prove a hostile environment in which to return. Before that, Sunderland travel to West Ham on Saturday with Advocaat in charge for the first time. Sportsmail understands that regardless of whether Advocaat keeps them in the Premier League, he will return to Holland in May. There is a feeling in his homeland that his wife, Dieuwke, has allowed the 67-year-old to fulfil his ambition of managing in England before he retires. Former Manchester City player Johnson has been suspended by Sunderland since his arrest . Johnson played 81 minutes of Sunderland's 2-0 defeat by Manchester United shortly before being arrested . Johnson, pictured playing against Switzerland in 2011, has 12 England caps to his name . Sunderland owner Ellis Short said: 'Dick has an incredible c.v. and vast experience of managing at the very highest level. We have one aim only now — to climb the table.' Advocaat said: 'Sunderland is a big club and I am very much looking forward to the challenge. I can't wait to get started.' But Sunderland do not see the former Rangers and Holland chief as a long-term option. It is understood sporting director Lee Congerton will speak to Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement — with whom he worked at Chelsea — about a summer appointment. At 42 and with a reputation as one of Europe's finest coaches, Clement is the sort of head coach the club want to bring stability and long-term vision. Peter Lovenkrands, who was signed by Advocaat during his time at Ibrox, told Sportsmail he is among the best managers he has worked under. Dick Advocaat, pictured here in charge of PSV Eindhoven in 2012, has taken over at Sunderland . Gus Poyet was sacked by Sunderland with the club just one point above the Premier League relegation zone . Sunderland supporters turned on manager Poyet after their side were thrashed 4-0 by Aston Villa at home . 'He was excellent at what he did,' said the

Summary: Adam Johnson's bail has been extended by five weeks to April 23 . Sunderland confirm it will 'review its position' on Johnson's suspension . The club banned Johnson pending the outcome of a police investigation .


Jann Mardenborough has been released from hospital after the accident in Germany on Saturday that resulted in the death of a spectator and has left the British racing driver 'very distressed'. Mardenborough was competing in the VLN1 event at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe when his Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 flipped up in the air as it crested a rise in the circuit. The car eventually landed on its tail further down the track before bouncing over the catch-fencing into a crowd of people. A spectator died at the Nurburgring on Saturday after a crash involving a British racing driver . The Nissan of Jann Mardenborough flipped into the air and crashed into a crowd of spectators . Mardenborough's car started to lift into the air as it crested a rise in the circuit in Germany . The Brit's Nissan remained in the air for about 30 metres with the front of the car facing the sky . Mardenborough is a 23-year-old who is currently competing in the World Endurance Championship . Mardenborough, the 23-year-old from Cardiff, is renowned for his epic rise into motor racing just four years after winning Nissan's 'gamer-to-racer' project. In 2011, he won the GT Academy, a scheme run by Nissan and Sony that turns armchair gamers into professional racers. Over the past few years Mardenborough has competed in sportscars and single-seaters. Nissan recently confirmed Mardenborough would take part in a full season of the World Endurance Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The incident resulted in the death of one fan, with two others injured, whilst a seemingly-unharmed Mardenborough, a 23-year-old from Cardiff, was taken to hospital for routine checks following an initial examination at the circuit medical centre. An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the crash. An update statement from Nissan read: 'After the terrible events during yesterday's VLN race, Nissan is pleased to have received information that the two injured spectators have been released from hospital. 'Jann has completed a series of medical tests and has also been released from hospital. Naturally he is very distressed about the outcome of yesterday's accident. Mardenborough's car crashed into barriers on the outside of one of the turns at the Nurburgring . The car took off and flipped over catch-fencing and into the crowd, leaving a spectator dead . 'The vehicle has been impounded by the German authorities and Nissan has offered full co-operation in their investigation. 'Everyone at Nissan would like to again extend their deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased and to the spectators who were hurt. 'Nissan would also like to thank everyone for the support they have shown for the fans involved, the team and for Jann.' The damage caused as a result of the crash during the event on Saturday at the Nurburgring . Mardenborough is seen leaving the car after his terrifying collision in Germany . Mardenborough in action at Brands Hatch last August while racing in the British GT Championship . Mardenborough has enjoyed a meteoric rise in motor racing, just four years

Summary: Jann Mardenborough has been released from hospital after a crash at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe left one spectator dead . His car flipped up into the air during the VLN1 event . The Brit's Nissan landed in the crowd over catch-fencing . The car was in the air for around 30 metres after cresting a rise in the track .


The spokesperson for the Missouri auditor's office has taken his life - just a month after his boss, Tom Schweich, took his own life amid claims he was being politically bullied. Robert 'Spence' Jackson, 44, took a sick day on Friday and shot himself either Friday night or early Saturday, authorities said on Monday. His body was found in his bedroom on Sunday during a well-being check around 7pm after his mother called police when she was unable to reach him. A gun was found near his body. Police spokesman Captain Doug Shoemaker said that investigators also found a note in Jackson's apartment, but he declined to detail what it said. His death comes weeks after his boss, Tom Schweich, shot himself dead minutes after telling a reporter he wanted to go public with allegations he was being bullied by fellow Republicans. Scroll down for video . Double tragedy: Spence Jackson, left, has been found dead just a month after his boss, Missouri state auditor Tom Schweich, right, took his life amid rumors he was the victim of a bullying campaign . Investigation: Jefferson City Police Department Captain Doug Shoemaker answers questions during a news conference on Monday, hours after Jackson was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gun wound . Shoemaker said police were aware of the political issues surrounding the deaths, but that investigators wouldn't comment 'or really entertain questions that might link Jackson to any type of political issue, whether it's perceived or real'. Police said there was no physical evidence of a forced entry or struggle, but that an autopsy is planned for Monday and detectives are continuing to investigate the case. Schweich, who launched his Republican gubernatorial campaign in January and was considered a frontrunner, was targeted by state GOP Chairman John Hancock, according to his supporters. Hancock allegedly told people that Schweich - who was Christian but had Jewish ancestry - was Jewish with the implication that it was a negative attribute in a gubernatorial campaign. The auditor had expressed angst to friends that he believed he was the victim of 'an anti-Semitic whispering campaign'. On February 26, he shot himself at his Clayton home just minutes after telling an Associated Press reporter about the tactics. Schweich, 54, left behind his wife Kathleen and their two young children, Emilie and Thomas. Scrutiny: Schweich supporters accused state GOP Chairman John Hancock, pictured, of falsely claiming he was Jewish to damage his gubernatorial campaign. Police have found no evidence of the bullying . Heartbroken: Schweich's relatives comfort each other outside his funeral on March 3, a week after he shot himself dead. Just moments earlier, he told reporters he wanted to go public with the bullying claims . At his funeral days later, former U.S. Sen. John Danforth, an Episcopal priest, suggested during his eulogy that Schweich had been driven to kill himself by political bullying. Some Schweich supporters called on Hancock to resign or for the Republican state committee to remove him. Jackson was among those who had called for Hancock's resignation. But a week ago, Clayton

Summary: Spence Jackson, 44, was found dead inside his apartment from a self-inflicted gun wound on Sunday after taking a sick day on Friday . Authorities said he left behind a note but would not reveal what it said . He had worked for state auditor Tom Schweich, who shot himself dead in February after claiming he was the victim of a bullying campaign . His supporters accused state GOP Chairman John Hancock of telling people Schweich was Jewish to damage his gubernatorial campaign . Jackson had called for Hancock's resignation . But last week, police said there was no evidence of a bullying campaign .


A baby clothing company is being accused of fat-shaming babies after it came out with a onesie with the saying, 'I Hate My Thighs' on the front. The kitschy company Wry Baby was brought into the spotlight after Ms. Magazine editor Michele Kort published a blog on March 10 saying the supposedly humorous onesie was actually detrimental to babies' body image. 'Yes, we know—it's meant to be funny. After all, the company that sells this onesie with the saying "I Hate My Thighs" is named Wry Baby. And we feminists do have a sense of humor. But really, there's something icky about projecting fat awareness on babies,' Kort posted on the magazine's blog. Scroll down for video . Love it or hate it? This onesie reading, 'I Hate My Thighs' was taken off of Wry Baby's website after a writer accused the company of fat shaming babies . The negative opinion was enough for the company to pull the onesie from their site for a time out. The company then offered with with an alternative saying, 'Love Me For My Leg Rolls.' Wry Baby posted a pretend poll in the comments section of Kort's post sarcastically asking consumers which onesie they preferred to see, one that favored cynicism (I Hate My Thighs) or the other one which favored sweetness (Love Me For My Leg Rolls), reports E Online. Wry Baby's true to form snarky response joked that the style that gets the most buyers will be the one they keep and that the proceeds from selling both will go to the MS. Foundation for Women. Kort didn't find Wry Baby's response especially funny. 'Please make the donation to Ms. Magazine, Wry Baby. The Ms. Foundation for Women is an entirely separate organization,' she wrote. 'And sorry that we don't see much difference between I Hate My Thighs and Love Me For My Leg Rolls; the subtext of the latter is that someone would NOT be loved for her leg rolls. But of course we're making too much of this, right?' Today reports that Wry Baby posted on their Facebook Page that they are merely trying to make parenting fun. New alternative: After the 'I Hate My Thighs' jumper caused fury among some women, the company Wry Baby offered another alternative that said 'Love Me For My Leg Rolls' Other funsies: These fun baby onesies are among Wry Baby's kitsch collection of baby gear . 'What we’re trying to do is make the entire parenting experience as fun as humanly possible,' writes Wry Baby co-owner Kelly Sopp. 'We equate having kids with having a good time. Why shouldn’t it be?' Wry Baby continued to fight back against Kort's criticism of them and wrote on March 12, 'We couldn’t agree more about body image. ‘That’s why we made an ironic joke about it. Obviously no baby would or should hate their thighs! ... But we’re glad you’re able to froth up your readers this week and shine a light on what is apparently a vital mission of MS. Magazine – reviewing baby clothes.' Kort

Summary: Kitschy company Wry Baby came out with a onesie with the saying, 'I Hate My Thighs' written on the front . Michele Kort, editor of Ms. Magazine wrote a blog post on March 10 that accused the company of fat shaming babies . Wry baby replaced the 'I Hate My Thighs' onesie with another one reading, 'Love Me For My Leg Rolls'


They were just ten and seven when their beautiful TV presenter mother, Caron Keating, lost a long battle with breast cancer at just 41. A decade later, they have transformed from angelic-looking boys into strapping, handsome young men. Charlie is currently enjoying a year out from his advertising degree to complete internships and Gabriel, his gentle younger brother, is in his final year studying his A-levels. Scroll down for video . All grown up: Gloria Hunniford pictured with her grandsons Gabriel (far left) and Charlie (far right). The boys were just ten and seven when they lost their mum, Caron Keating, to breast cancer . As they were: Doting Gloria, pictured with her grandsons as young children, says she feels disappointment that her daughter isn't here to watch her sons' achievements . The days when she could cradle them in her arms have long passed but their achievements leave their grandmother, Gloria Hunniford, bursting with pride. However she admits her happiness hides traces of disappointment that their mother has missed sharing their milestones. The Loose Women panelist and TV presenter, 74, said: ‘The only time I do get frustrated is when I think about all the brilliant moments Caron’s missing as the boys grow up. 'When Charlie first went to university, I felt really quite disturbed by that. Caron had an understanding of English literature that I don’t have. She would have loved to sit down with Charlie and now with Gabriel to discuss whatever it was that they were studying. ‘From the research I’ve done, it seems that a child misses a parent most when he graduates, when he gets engaged, when he marries and particularly when he has his first child. You want to show your child to your parents. And Charlie and Gabriel will never be able to do that with their mother.’ What bolsters Miss Hunniford, who is married to hairdresser Stephen Way, is the warm and loving relationship she has with her grandsons. They tease her mercilessly, which she plainly adores, calling her a variety of names from Glo, to G-Dog, G-Lo or Big G. She said: ‘What helps to sustain me now is that they’ve turned out to be such fine young men. And I think it’s lovely that they’re still very huggy with me, very demonstrative which isn’t always the case with boys of their age and they rib me all the time. ‘They’re part of my healing. I see Caron’s spirit living on in them and that’s a comfort to me. Charlie has her wicked sense of humour and Gabriel looks so like her. They’ve been in my life from the moment they entered the world, quite literally. Caron asked me to be there as each of them was born. So the bond between us has always been exceptionally tight and was made even more so because of her loss.’ Miss Keating was a popular Blue Peter presenter and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. She was initially told she would be lucky to survive more than 18 months but went on to

Summary: Caron Keating lost a seven-year battle with breast cancer in 2004, aged 41 . Mum Gloria Hunniford reveals her pride at the young men that Caron's sons Charlie and Gabriel have grown into . The charity that Gloria set up in Caron's name is still growing strong . The television star reveals that her grandsons have given her playful nicknames including 'Glo', 'G-Dog' 'G-Lo' or 'Big G'


Facebook has removed the personal account of a 12-year-old Georgia boy who posted a viral video last week in support of Rudy Giuliani's comments that President Obama 'doesn't love America'. Republican C.J.Pearson found out the price of his new found fame on Friday morning when a friend told him it had been deactivated for 'suspicious activity'. Fearing his video, which was watched by more than 1.4 million people, may have been the cause, Pearson hit out at the social media giant, accusing them of quelling any dissent towards Obama. Dumped: C. J. Pearson (seen here in a picture from his public page on Facebook) had his personal page deactivated after the social media giant became aware of his age . The first sign that something had gone awry came on Friday morning when Pearson informed his followers on his public page he had lost his personal account. 'I am having my Editor, Alan Davidson post on my behalf on this page while Facebook continues to lock me out,' wrote the Columbia Middle School student according to Fox. 'The 1st amendment is obviously not a big concern to the powers that be at Facebook, but we will continue to fight back!' Demanding a response from Facebook, they duly replied and gave him a cast-iron reason why they banned his page - he is 12. Indeed, it is explicitly stated in Facebook's terms and conditions that no one under the age of 13 can have an account. Drawing attention to yourself: CJ Pearson, a 12-year-old from Georgia, posted a viral video backing former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's comments criticizing President Obama's love for America . In a statement, Facebook said they were alerted to the fact that Pearson is 12 by a member of the public and acted accordingly. 'You have to be 13 to have a Facebook account. This is a requirement, not a suggestion. He was locked out because he lied about his age, not because of the content,' replied a Facebook representative. Pearson however, is not having that. 'I would consider that complete malarkey,' said Pearson to Fox DC. 'Because in all honesty, there are many many people younger than me who have a Facebook account.' 'I will not stop here,' he added to FOX 5. 'You cannot silence a voice that deserves to be heard. And I will continue to make as many accounts as possible.' Pearson made a number of media appearances over the weekend to draw attention to his plight. 'Time and time again, Facebook has shut down many conservative accounts after they decide to speak up,' Pearson said on Fox & Friends Sunday. Defense: Giuliani wrote an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal saying that he didn't want to question Obama's motives or heart . Attacked: Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani said that President Barack Obama did not love his country like a commander in chief should . 'When a person decides to speak up, their voice shouldn’t be hindered because of someone disagreeing.' Last week, Giuliani may have come under fire for

Summary: C.J Pearson had his Facebook account pulled after viral video backing Rudy Giuliani . The former New York City Mayor questioned President Obama's love of America at fundraising dinner late last month . CJ Pearson agreed and said president 'not willing to defend our country' Facebook defended their decision and said that his account was removed because he is under 13 .


A car mechanic spent his life savings to build his own private plane only for the propeller to be damaged on its maiden flight. Li Shilong quit his job and returned to his hometown of Xiangshui, eastern China's Jiangsu Province, to pursue his dream of building his own the plane. According to the People's Daily News, the 26-year-old spent his entire life savings - 100,000 Yuan (£10,000) - on the project. Car mechanic Li Shilong quit his job and spent his entire life savings on building his own private plane . The 26-year-old plane ethusiast spent his entire life savings of 100,000 Yuan (£10,000) on the project . The plane enthusiast said he decided to have a go at a home-mad plane after seeing other people do it on television. He said: 'I saw news of others making planes at home, and think I can also do it.' Li, who worked as a car mechanic for more than 10 years, left his job in October last year to pursue the project. Measuring 7.3m long and 10.5m wide, the project was completed in just three months. However, on a test flight in Yancheng yesterday, the propeller was damaged, according to ecsn.com. But Li is not deterred and plans to purchase new parts to realize his 'airplane dreams'. Li Shilong said he saw others on the news build planes and home and decided to have a go. Pictured, his home-made plane under construction . Li, who has worked as a car mechanic for more than 10 years, started his plane-making project last October . The project, build in his hometown, took three months, and the finished plane is 7.3m long and 10.5m wide . But unfortunately, the propeller was damaged on the plane's maiden flight in Yancheng yesterday . But Li (pictured, putting the finishing touches to his project) is not deterred and plans to buy new parts .

Summary: Li Shilong quit his job and returned to his hometown to pursue his dream . The 26-year-old completed the project in just three months in Xiangshui . On a test flight in in Yancheng yesterday, the propeller was damaged . But the plane enthusiast is not deterred and plans to buy new parts .


Wales prop Rob Evans has extended his contract at Scarlets, three days after making his first international start. Evans has made 19 appearances for the Scarlets this season and was rewarded with his first Wales start in the 61-20 Six Nations win over Italy on Saturday. The length of Evans' contract is not known but the 22-year-old said he is delighted to have committed his future to the club. Rob Evans (left) and Dan Lydiate tackle Italy scrum half Edoardo Gori at the Olimpico Stadium on Saturday . Evans made his first Test start for Wales in their 61-20 Six Nations victory over Ithe Azzurri on Saturday . 'It's a fantastic opportunity for me to continue my development with the Scarlets and I'm pleased to have signed a new deal to stay with the region,' Evans told Scarlets' official website. 'I've grown up supporting the Scarlets and am really enjoying my rugby with the region at the moment. 'I'm looking forward to finishing what has been a great season so far, for me personally, on a high helping the Scarlets secure our place in the top six and next season's top flight of European rugby.' Evans, in action for the Scarlets, takes on Saracens centre Nick Tomkins at Allianz Park in November . Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac added: 'We are pleased to announce that Rob has extended his contract with us here at the Scarlets. 'He has made great strides this season and will undoubtedly have developed further having had a little international experience and coming up against some of the world's best props during this season's European Rugby Champions Cup campaign. 'We are developing strength in depth at front row with a good crop of home-grown talent that will continue to develop together over the coming seasons ensuring a bright future for region.'

Summary: Rob Evans has made 19 appearances for the Scarlets this season . Evans started in Wales' 61-20 Six Nations win over Italy on Saturday . It was the loosehead prop's first Test start for his country .


Terry Thomas is one of a set of triplets who have been arrested after a student was shot with a stray bullet on Tuesday in Cleveland, Ohio . A set of triplets have been arrested after a schoolgirl was shot in the hip by a stray bullet during a stand-off between two vehicles. Tyrese Thomas, Terry Thomas and Terrance Thomas, all 18, were involved in the shootout in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, police said. One of the bullets hit Precious Marshall, 17, as she was walking home from softball practice around 5.10pm. She said she was on her way to a prom dress fitting and was 'puzzled' when she heard gunfire. 'I paused like "oh my god what am I going to do?" My mind was telling me run, but my body wasn't moving,' she told WKYC.com. When Miss Marshall, who knew the suspects when she was younger, realised she had been hit she ran inside the nearby Glenville Recreation Center. She was taken to the MetroHealth Medical Center but the bullet could not be removed as it was too close to her spine. It is not known whether Miss Marshall will have to have an operation but she said she can no longer play softball. The triplets were arrested around five hours later. Miss Marshall, who is still on crutches, said she thought she saw someone jump out of a black car before the shooting began. The other car is thought to be red. She added: 'Police should be around more. Like every corner.' Tyrese Thomas (left) and Terrance Thomas (right) have also been arrested. Miss Marshall was taken to the MetroHealth Medical Center but the bullet could not be removed as it was too close to her spine . Caught in the crossfire: Precious Marshall who was hit in the hip by a stray bullet . But a police spokesman said early investigations suggest two vehicles were heading in opposite directions shooting at each other. Officers are anticipating bringing felonious assault charges against the three men. The investigation continues.

Summary: Tyrese Thomas, Terry Thomas and Terrance Thomas arrested on Tuesday . Precious Marshall was hit in shootout between two vehicles in Cleveland . Bullet could not be removed as it is too close to the student's spine .


The Boston Marathon bombing . trial jury on Thursday saw the remains of a pressure-cooker bomb . that prosecutors say Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hurled at police during a . gunfight four days after the bombing. Jurors also got a chance to see jihadist files . recovered from his laptop. The bomb, described as similar to the twin bombs set off at . the race, was extracted from a Honda Civic in which it embedded . itself on a Watertown, Massachusetts street after Dzhokhar . Tsarnaev and his older brother, Tamerlan, detonated it during . the gunfight. The pressure cooker was the same type as was used in the . bombs that killed three people and injured 264 on April 15, . 2013, said Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Brian . Corcoran, though the pieces found in Watertown were more intact . than those discovered at the race's finish line. The Boston bombing jury was shown images of a pressure cooker bomb that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev allegedly threw at police during a shootout in the neighborhood on Watertown . The pressure cooker bomb in Watertown was lodged into a Honda and was more intact than the two found at the Boston Marathon finish line . The lid of the device landed two houses away, in a local child's hockey goal . Pieces of the bomb shrapnel were found on nearby roofs, lawns, and lodged in the siding of homes up to a block away . A piece of shrapnel metal seen above with BBs stuck to it on the street where the Tsarnaev's threw pipe bombs and a pressure-cooker bomb, on the left. On the right, a remnant of the bottom of the Watertown pressure-cooker bomb . Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, could be sentenced to death if he is convicted of charges that include carrying out the bombing and shooting dead a university police officer three days later as he and Tamerlan, 26, tried to flee Boston . 'Those pieces were typically more fragmented, more cut up,' Corcoran testified in U.S. District Court in Boston, looking at . both the main pot and its lid, which was found halfway down the . block from the blast site, in a child-sized soccer goal in a . home's side yard. 'This was a better representation of the . pressure cooker as a whole.' Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, could be sentenced to death if he is . convicted of charges that include carrying out the bombing and . shooting dead a university police officer three days later as he . and Tamerlan, 26, tried to flee Boston. The Watertown gunfight in the early hours of April 19, 2013 . ended when Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hopped into a black Mercedes and . attempted to run over three police officers who were trying to . arrest Tamerlan. The officers jumped out of the way but Dzhokhar . ran over his brother, who was briefly caught up in the vehicle's . wheels and dragged. Tsarnaev's lawyers opened the trial early this month by . bluntly admitting he carried out the bombing and shooting.

Summary: Jury was shown pictures of pressure cooker bomb Dzhokhar Tsarnaev allegedly threw at police four days after Boston Marathon bombing . Prosecutors also presented evidence of jihadi materials on the accused terrorist's laptop, including a DIY bombing-making guide . Tsarnaev, 21, faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted for the April 2013 attacks . His brother Tamerlan is believed to have carried out the attacks with him, but died in a gunfight with police in the aftermath of the bombings .


Video evidence shows a 22-year-old college student who vanished on a night out last week entered the Mississippi River from a bridge shortly afterwards, police have revealed. Authorities in Minneapolis are now searching the river for Jennifer Houle's body. They are not declaring the case a suicide as her body has not yet been recovered, and any cause of death would be released by the Hennepin County medical examiner, they said. But police said a video shows Houle alone on the 10th Avenue bridge before she entered the water in the early hours on Friday and no suspects are being sought in connection with the incident. Scroll down for video . Loss: Jennifer Houle (pictured left, and left with a friend) went missing after a night out on Thursday but police have now said she entered the water from a nearby bridge in the early hours of Friday . Teams of rescuers searched the Mississippi river in an effort to recover Jennifer Houle's body from the water . 'We extend our deepest condolences to the Houle family and all of Jennifer's many friends,' the police said in a statement. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is now conducting a search in the water, police said. The river is about 60 feet below the bridge. Houle was last seen by her a friend inside a Dinkytown bar, Blarney Pub and Grill, between 1am and 2am on Friday, police said. Houle's friend Brooke Laven told KSTP that they had gone bar-hopping on Thursday evening but that while they were out, they ran into one of Houle's ex-boyfriends. 'That kind of set off some emotions,' Laven told KSTP. She said she had become separated from Houle in the bar and was unable to find her. Laven said that Houle's purse and phone were found in the street near her apartment just a few blocks from the bar at 3am on Friday, suggesting she had tried to walk home. Last seen: Police said video evidence showed she entered the Mississippi River from this bridge on 10th Avenue, which is just several blocks from the bar. The sheriff's office is now searching the river . But police told DailyMail.com that they believe she had already entered the water by the time the purse was found. KSTP reported that police spoke with the ex-boyfriend and multiple other individuals after she went missing. According to the television station, Houle studied management at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and was a Phi Beta Phi sorority member. On Sunday, hundreds of Houle's friends and relatives attended a vigil outside Stillwater Area High School, where she attended before college. On Monday, her sorority sisters asked students to wear purple, Houle's favorite color. 'We need all the help we can get to find this warm-hearted, beautiful person,' it wrote on its Facebook page. 'If you have any information, please contact us or the Minneapolis police.' Fellow students gathered for a vigil for Ms Houle who went missing during the early hours of Friday morning . Students linked hands after searchers began their efforts to

Summary: Jennifer Houle went missing between 1am and 2am on Friday during a night out with a friend in Minneapolis . Her purse was later found outside her home a few blocks away . But on Monday, police said video evidence showed she had entered the Mississippi River from a nearby bridge . They would not say how she entered the water but said she was alone . Authorities are now searching the river for her body . A friend said they had bumped into Houle's ex-boyfriend while out .


This family of wedding crashers risked the wrath of the bride to capture these photos. Brandi and Randy Russell, and their two children, take to the beach in tropical Hawaii to snap photobombing shots with unsuspecting wedding parties who have forked out thousands on the dream ceremonies. The family-of-four, originally from Lenexa in Kansas, lived on the idyllic island for five years and decided to take their quirky photos at the Ko Olina beach lagoon. Brandi and Randy pose with their arms in a heart shape as a couple marries in Hawaii . Smitten couples loved the beauty spot so much that they flocked there almost hourly, giving the family the idea that they could make their way into wedding albums back in 2004. Pediatric occupational therapist Brandi, 36, said: 'It was so frequent it was comical. 'I remember a specific conversation one day, when my husband and I wondered, "How many random people's wedding photos are we in the background in our bathing suits?". 'From there, it was a dare to go get in that wedding photo.' In this picture Brandi is seen pulling a funny face, however, she says they stopped directly photobombing wedding parties after some people complained . Brandi and Randy pose on the beach as a happy couple have their wedding snaps taken behind them . Brandi and Randy, 38, as well as kids Kyler, eight and Elle, six, have since turned the hobby into a family tradition. But they have been met with some resistance from happy couples and guests. Brandi said: 'We quickly realised actually photobombing wasn't cool. 'The wedding co-ordinators would shoo us away or we would get scowls from the bridal party. 'It's not our style to be rude. So, we started taking pics of ourselves with the wedding in the background. It was way less invasive and still fun.' In this picture a friend has taken a picture of Brandi and Randy larking about in the background of this happy couple's wedding day . Brandi says she and the family try to think up funny poses for their pictures, here they are hiding behind a tree . The family ditched their desperate clambering to get in the background of the pictures to take centre stage. They have since posed behind trees, made love hearts out of hands and even danced while in full view of wedding parties. Brandi said: 'It was a game we played only on vacation but now we include our kids in the fun and whoever else wants to play. 'This year, we are vacationing in Hawaii with my parents and we have enlisted my mum and dad as official beach wedding photo bomb paparazzi. 'We all start cheering and hi-fiving when we see a white gown and an entourage of bridesmaids on the beach. It is fun to figure out the silliest pose or best angle for our picture.' Brandi waves while in the background a couple stand on the beach having their wedding photographs taken . Sometimes the couple will even get their children involved, this time

Summary: The Russell family crash people's wedding photos in Hawaii . It was after realising they must be in a lot of people's shots . Now they no longer 'photo-bomb' but take pictures near the couples . Brandi Russell says: 'It's not our style to be rude'


Penny Mellor, 53, (pictured arriving at Chelmsford Crown Court today) is accused of sending abuse online to anti-paedophile campaigner Shy Keenan . An anti-paedophile campaigner was bombarded with online messages claiming she lied in her bestselling misery memoir by a woman who had developed an 'obsession' with her, a court heard. Penny Mellor, 53, from Wolverhampton, West Midlands, allegedly attacked Shy Keenan through Twitter, emails and a blog, claiming she had fabricated an account of childhood sexual abuse. Ms Keenan, from Colchester, Essex, who describes herself as a justice campaigner, wrote a book in 2008 called Broken, where she told of the abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepfather. The revelation led to the conviction of Stanley Claridge and others in 2002 and Ms Keenan set up her own organisation, Phoenix Post, with campaigner Sara Payne, whose daughter was murdered. She also worked as a columnist for the Sun and revealed her early life on a BBC Newsnight programme. Chelmsford Crown Court heard that Mellor accused Ms Keenan of repeatedly lying in her book, claiming she was a fraudster and an attention seeker. Mellor denies stalking Ms Keenan and causing her serious alarm or distress between January 1 and 16 March 2013 by sending tweets, publishing statements about her in emails sent to work associates and carrying out a course of conduct which had a substantial effect on Ms Keenan's day to day activities. Prosecutor Tony Abell, opening the case to the jury, said the law against cyber stalking via social media under which Mellor was being tried only came into effect in January 2013. He said Mellor appeared 'to have developed something of an obsession with Shy Keenan and embarked upon a very personal campaign against her'. He said the tweets were personal and offensive and continued: 'She has accused her repeatedly of lying in the book "Broken". 'She has suggested Ms Keenan has groomed individuals, implied that she suffers from Munchausen's By Proxy and referred to her post traumatic stress disorder. 'Emails contain private information which Shy Keenan regards as sensitive, including copies of marriage certificates, addresses and the like.' Shy Keenan (pictured) wrote a book in 2008 called Broken, where she told of the abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepfather. Mellor allegedly claimed that Ms Keenan 'repeatedly lied' in her book . Mr Abell said Ms Keenan felt concerned about her own and her family's personal safety because the information might help other people with grudges against her. She had installed extra security and had had to go back on anti-depressants. The jury heard Mellor was a campaigner against false allegations of Munchausen by Proxy, where parents were the victims of false claims from their own children, for organisation Dare to Care. In 1998 to 1999, Mellor and Ms Keenan were in close communication but they fell out. Ms Keenan thought that Mellor's work might be offering support to real child abusers. The two women didn't have any contact again until late 2012. Mr Abell said the trigger was Ms Keenan writing in her

Summary: Penny Mellor, 53, allegedly attacked Shy Keenan through emails and blog . Ms Keenan wrote book where she told of sex abuse she suffered as a child . Court heard Mellor accused her of being a fraudster and repeatedly lying . Campaigner is accused of sending 239 abusive tweets and several emails . She denies stalking Ms Keenan and causing her serious alarm or distress .


English raspberries have made what is thought to be their earliest-ever appearance on supermarket shelves after the sunniest winter on record. Waitrose will stock the Chichester glasshouse-grown Diamond Jubilee berries from today, claiming it is the first time consumers have been able to enjoy locally grown varieties in March. The berries are grown in glasshouses by Harry Hall, who supplied the supermarket with the first strawberries of the season earlier this month. The early delivery is thanks to the weather this winter, which the Met Office has said was the sunniest since records began in 1929 . Laurence Olins, of industry body British Summer Fruits, said: 'This is probably the earliest we've seen English raspberries.' Waitrose raspberry buyer Nicki Baggott said: 'It's incredibly unusual to have these ready in March, but a combination of growing techniques and perfect weather means we can sell these juicy delights earlier than ever.' Just 200kg of the berries are expected this week, but there should be around a tonne produced every week afterwards. Waitrose will stock the Chichester glasshouse-grown Diamond Jubilee berries from today, claiming it is the first time consumers have been able to enjoy locally grown varieties in March. The early delivery follows British-grown strawberries becoming available weeks earlier than previous years. This is thanks to the weather this winter, which the Met Office has said was the sunniest since records began in 1929. The figures for rainfall and temperature were average, but the number of sunny days was 125% of the long-term average. Raspberries were once regarded as a late summer crop, but British Summer Fruits said growers are using new varieties and innovative methods to extend the season.

Summary: Waitrose to stock glasshouse grown berries for the first time ever in March . 200kg of the berries expected this week with a tonne produced next week . The crop is due to mild winter weather, the sunniest since records began .


Every day Sportsmail takes a look at the European papers to see what are the biggest stories creating talking points on the continent. Let's start in Spain where it would seem Gareth Bale is finally being given some credit following his impressive two-goal display for Wales against Israel on Friday night. Madrid-based newspaper Marca lead with an image of Bale and a headline which reads 'Yes, like this Bale', as they report on the Welshman's performance. Madrid newspaper Marca report that their is still a bright future for Gareth Bale at Real Madrid . Marca believes the forward's future could still be bright at Madrid if he 'starts from the centre with total freedom in attack and without defensive obligations'. The same Spanish newspaper slated Bale less than two weeks ago after Madrid's 2-1 El Clasico defeat at the Nou Camp for which Marca rated his performance as zero. Now, however, Marca hint that Bale will be able to shine even given the right role at the Bernabeu. Elsewhere is Spain, AS report that Sergio Ramos 'does not feel valued' at Madrid as talks stall over a new contract for the Spanish defender. AS focus on Sergio Ramos' contract talks while Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona will bid for Paul Pogba . Mundo Deportivo claim that Barcelona are planning a 'secret' swoop for Juventus star Paul Pogba, who has been attracting attention from the biggest clubs across Europe. 'Barca are prepared to sign the Frenchman and loan him for one more year to his current club Juventus', reports Mundo Deportivo. To Italy now, where Tuttosport reveal that a group players are speaking out in support of under-fire boss Antonio Conte. Conte has received death threats from angry fans who blame his training methods for the injury which was initially believed to have ruled midfielder Claudio Marchisio out for the rest of the season. 'Everyone for Conte' reads the headline as Tuttusport claim that Juve's Azzurri stars have launched an appeal to the fans ahead of Tuesday's international friendly against England. Tuttosport report on Italy's players 'launching an appeal' in support of Italy boss Antonio Conte .

Summary: Gareth Bale scored twice during 3-0 victory for Wales against Israel . Marca report that Bale can perform in a similar way for Real Madrid - as long as he plays in the right system . Spanish newspaper believe Bale needs to play with 'total freedom' Mundo Deportivo report on Barcelona's plan to bid for Paul Pogba .


A gunman killed one person and wounded five others on Wednesday in a rampage that included a motel shooting, a carjacking and a home invasion and ended with his arrest at a nearby apartment in suburban Phoenix. The suspect was taken into custody after officers spotted him on an apartment balcony and shocked him with a stun gun. Numerous officers led the handcuffed man to a truck parked outside an apartment complex. Police later identified the man as Ryan Giroux, a 41-year-old ex-convict who has served three stints in state prison since 1994. Scroll down for video . Ryan E. Giroux, the suspect in a Mesa mass shooting that left one person dead, is a former Arizona Department of Corrections inmate with a history of police assaults and illegal drug use. His latest mug shot, right, shows that he has had some of his white supremacist tatoos removed compared to a previous photo, left . Caught: Police are seen leading the suspect in the Mesa, Arizona, shooting spree dressed in a white hazmat suit (left and right) Giroux served prison terms totaling more than eight years for burglary, theft, attempted aggravated assault and a marijuana violation, the Arizona Department of Corrections said. He was first incarcerated in 1994 and returned to prison in late 1995 before being released about a year later. He then returned to prison in mid-2007 before being released in late 2013. Last year, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge allowed Giroux to remain on probation despite an unspecified probation violation. Giroux is a member of Hammerskin Nation, a notoriously violent racist skinhead group, and an associate of the Aryan Brotherhood, a national prison gang, reports ABC7. Although his latest mugshot shows that some of his tattoos have been removed, an earlier police photo shows him with the words 'SKIN' and 'HEAD' where his shaven eyebrows used to be. His left temple also featured the number '88,' which is neo-Nazi code for Heil Hitler (because H is the eighth letter of the alphabet). His chin also featured a Celtic cross, which for white supremacists represents the white race. Crime spree: A police officer keeps watch outside a room at the Tri-City Inn, the first scene of a multiple-location shooting in Mesa that left one dead and five others wounded . Active shooter: Heavily armed SWAT officers scoured the Phoenix suburb of Mesa searching for the gunman . Hammerskin Nation is the same hate group that Wade Page joined prior to his attack on a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis. Page killed six people during an assault on the temple near Milwaukee that occurred in August 2012. According to a May 2014 probation officer report, 'by the defendant's own admission, he has the propensity to become violent when he is either intoxicated or use illegal drugs.' The report also noted that Giroux's mental health 'appears to be stable until he uses methamphetamine.' The probation officer wrote that Giroux 'wants to change his life around.' He had begun to have tattoos removed from his face and hands, reports AZCentral. Police

Summary: Ryan Giroux has been taken into police custody in connection with the fatal shooting of one person and wounding of five others on Wednesday . He was apprehended after police shocked him with a stun gun on an apartment balcony in Mesa, Arizona . The spree included a motel shooting, a carjacking and a home invasion . Giroux reportedly has ties with the notorious white supremacist organization Hammerskin Nation . Also an ex-convict who has served three stints in state prison since 1994 . Previous mugshots show his chin used to feature a Celtic cross and he had 'SKIN' and 'HEAD' over his eyebrows .


An officer with the New York City Police Department allegedly had sex with a teenage girl on numerous occasions, local media reported. Members of the Internal Affairs Bureau arrested 38-year-old Vladimir Sosa on Tuesday, police told Daily Mail Online. The New York Post reported that Sosa is a pastor at Iglesia Metodista El Remanente in the Bronx's Tremont neighborhood. Officer: NYPD officer Vladmir Sosa has been accused of having sex with a teenage girl. Sosa is reportedly a pastor at a Tremont, Bronx, church . Investigation: Vladimir Sosa is a police officer with the 46th Precinct (pictured) Police sources told the New York Daily News that the 16-year-old girl and Sosa were romantically involved for a year and engaged in intercourse on numerous occasions. They said the girl confessed to what happened after her mother saw text messages on her cell phone. Police told the newspaper Sosa and the girl first met one another while at church. 'There has never been a situation where they have been alone in the same room together,' Sosa's lawyer Cary London told the Daily News. Sosa's Facebook profile says he studied theology at United Christian College in North Carolina. Sosa is facing rape, sexual misconduct, sex abuse and endangering the welfare of a child charges, police said. He is a police officer with the 46th Precinct. The Bronx District Attorney's Office told CBS New York that Sosa is out on a personal recognizance bond and will be in court next month. The New York Post reported that Sosa has been with the NYPD for seven years and is now on an unpaid suspension. Sosa has been with the NYPD for 7 years and is now on an unpaid suspension . Faith: Sosa's Facebook profile says he studied theology at United Christian College in North Carolina. He is a pastor with Iglesia Metodista El Remanente (pictured)

Summary: 38-year-old police officer Vladimir Sosa was arrested on Tuesday . Sosa has been with the NYPD for seven years, and reportedly met the 16-year-old girl at a Bronx church where he is a pastor . He is facing rape, sexual misconduct, sex abuse and endangering the welfare of a child charges .


A transgender woman who believes she was unexpectedly the focus of a Planet Fitness policy controversy said that she has only used the gym’s female locker room on two occasions. Carlotta Sklodowska came forward today after Michigan mom Yvette Cormier made headlines for having her gym membership instantly revoked when she complained about a transgender woman using the female locker room. Sklodowska now claims that she believes she is the transgender woman Cormier saw and that she had only used the changing area on two separate visits to hang her purse and coat and to pick up her items after working out. Speaking out: Carlotta Sklodowska says she believes that she is the transgender woman Yvette Cormier saw in the Midland, Michigan, Planet Fitness . Working out: Sklodowska said she was only at the gym on two occasions when using a friend's guest pass. She said she only used the locker room to hang her purse and coat while working out . Cormier, 48, had complained to the Planet Fitness staff in Midland last Saturday when she noticed ‘there was a man’ in the changing room. The staff informed her that the person was transsexual and was allowed to be in the locker room, and when Cormier continued to complain, the gym canceled her membership for violating its ‘no judgement zone’ policy. Sklodowska told MLive that she’s not a member of the gym and was there using a friend’s guest pass. She added that she asked the gym staff about policy surrounding transgender individuals before she entered the locker room. ‘You can use the locker room that corresponds with how you are dressed,’ she said the staff member told her. Membership revoked: Yvette Cormier was kicked out of her gym in Midland, Michigan, after complaining about a transgender woman in the female locker room . 'I was stunned and shocked,' Cormier told WNEM about the incident. 'He looked like a man. He did not look like a woman.' Cormier maintains she wasn't complaining because the person was transsexual, but because she thought there was a man in the women's room. 'This is very unprofessional,' she said. 'This is very scary.' Sklodowska said she wore leggings and a baggy T-shirt on both gym trips. She added that she understood why Cormier would see her body structure as masculine, because many people tell her she looks like a man. She said she uses women’s public restrooms regularly but no one has had any issues previously, and that she’s the only transgender woman she knows of in Midland, a city with a population of about 40,000. Friends showed Sklodowska the news story about the locker room policy, and that's when she assumed the story was about her. Changing room: This is a photo from the locker room at the Planet Fitness in Midland, Michigan. Gym staff told Sklodowska to 'use the locker room that corresponds with how you are dressed'. She wore leggings and a baggy T-shirt on both gym trips . Kicked out: Yvette Cormier is no longer allowed to go to Planet Fitness

Summary: Carlotta Sklodowska came forward after Yvette Cormier complained to staff at a Michigan gym when she noticed 'there was a man' in locker room . Staff told Cormier, 48, it was not a man, but a transgender woman in the women's locker room and she continued to complain . Sklodowska said Planet Fitness told her to 'use the locker room that corresponds with how you are dressed' Cormier's membership was revoked after violating 'no judgement' policy . Sklodowska said she understands why Cormier would see her body structure as masculine .


Russian smugglers came up with an original way to bring cigarettes into the West by hiding thousands of them inside hollowed out tree trunks. The cigarettes had been manufactured in Belarus and were heading to the address of a private company in Poland from where they were supposed to be shipped on to Germany and the UK. But they were stopped by the Ukrainian custom officers at the Yagodyn checkpoint located on the Ukrainian side of Ukrainian-Polish border. Ukrainian customs officials remove hundreds of packet of cigarettes which Russian smugglers tried to sneak across the border into Poland in hollowed out tree trunks . Fifty-five of the trunks had been hollowed out and their ends replaced to carry the massive illicit load . The cigarettes had been made in Belarus and were heading to the address of a private company in Poland . Border guard spokesman Arkhip Glazkov said: 'As a result of a random check we discovered one of the trunks appeared to have been tampered with, and after looking more closely it was found that the tree trunk and been hollowed out and packed with cigarettes, and then the end of the trunk had been replaced to cover up the crime. 'In fact it was almost impossible to see the difference, but officers noticed that some of the logs seemed incredibly light compared to the others, and it was then that they discovered the fraud.' In total they recovered 25,000 packets of cigarettes hidden inside 27 tons of timber where 55 of the tree trunks turned out to have been tampered with. The find came just days after a hapless smuggler was caught trying to sneak an incredible 146 iPhones through Chinese customs by strapping them to his body. Chan Shih, 30, was found with 126 phones taped around his waist and another 20 around his legs after officers spotted him walking strangely. The 25,000 packets of cigarettes were bound for Germany and then the UK before they were intercepted . Border guard spokesman Arkhip Glazkov said: 'As a result of a random check we discovered one of the trunks appeared to have been tampered with' Twenty-seven tons of timber had been tampered with in the audacious attempted smuggling operation . It was almost impossible for guards to see the difference between the doctored logs and the regular ones . Border guard spokesman Arkhip Glazkov said: officers noticed that some of the logs seemed incredibly light compared to the others' He had been travelling from Hong Kong to the Chinese mainland via the Louhu checkpoint in Shenzhen, reported People's Daily Online. A customs spokesman said: 'This is the fifth time he has been caught smuggling since 2011. 'In total he has tried to bring in 511 iPhones and 127 CPUs, all of which he strapped to parts of his body. 'He needs to think of a new way of doing it as it is getting a bit obvious.' The man was arrested and is now awaiting trial. Meanwhile two men have been jailed for smuggling 28 tonnes of cannabis into

Summary: Russian smugglers tried to sneak load into Poland at Yagodyn checkpoint . They were supposed to be shipped on to Germany on the way to the UK . Random check revealed some had been expertly tampered with by crooks . Some 'seemed incredibly light compared to others' so fraud was uncovered . Twenty-five-thousand packets were concealed inside 27 tons of timber . Fifty-five of the tree trunks had been doctored and the ends replaced .


Shane Walford killed father-of-two Paul Gibbons with a single punch outside a bar in Coventry . A convicted killer has been arrested in the Canary Islands just days after he appeared on a list of Britain's most wanted fugitives believed to be on the run in Spain. Shane Walford was tracked down to the Canary Islands by Spanish police on Saturday morning. The ex-soldier, 38, was jailed in 2010 for the manslaughter of an off-duty fireman while on leave from the Army. Walford, a former boxer, killed father-of-two Paul Gibbons with a single punch outside a bar in Coventry. He was jailed for four and a half years but was recalled to prison in August 2013 after breaking the terms of his licence. The National Crime Agency (NCA) released the most wanted list as part of Operation Captura, which targets wanted suspects who are thought to have fled to Spain. An NCA spokesman said: 'Shane Walford was arrested by Spanish national police yesterday morning in the Canary Islands.' The nine remaining men are wanted in connection with crimes including rape, indecent assault of a child and drug trafficking, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said. Another of the fugitives is Mohammed Jahangir Alam, 32, who was sentenced to 14 years in his absence in March 2010 for rape and sexual assault by penetration. Alam, who is originally from Bangladesh, arrived in the UK on a temporary visa in October 2007 and moved to Cheltenham the following year, when he physically and sexually abused his victim, the NCA said. Also on the wanted list is 52-year-old Carlo Dawson, from Croydon, south London, who is accused of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl and making indecent photographs of a child. On the run: (L-R) Carlo Dawson from south London, who is accused of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl and making indecent photos of a child. Jayson McDonald is a suspected drug trafficker . Also on list: (L-R) David McDermott, believed to be a member of a drug-dealing organised crime gang in Liverpool, and youthful-looking Michael Roden, nicknamed 'Dodge' and suspected of importing cannabis . An operation was launched last week to arrest one of the fugitives, suspected drugs trafficker Jayson McDonald, who is believed to have been living in Spain. More than a dozen armed officers along with detectives from the Metropolitan Police carried out a dawn raid on a luxury villa in Coin near Malaga but McDonald was not found. It is the ninth appeal of its kind since Captura was launched by the NCA and Crimestoppers in 2006, and so far 65 out of 76 named suspects have been caught. One of the latest to be found in Tenerife was drugs lord Stephen Blundell, 36, from Merseyside, who fled the UK before being sentenced for a £1 million heroin plot, the NCA said. Hank Cole, the NCA's head of international operations, said: 'Spain is not a safe haven for British fugitives. The NCA and its partners will continue to pursue these individuals relentlessly and return them to the UK to face justice. Wanted: (L-R)

Summary: Shane Walford who killed fireman with a punch in Coventry found in Spain . He is in list of ten 'most wanted' suspects thought to have fled to Spain . Also included is Mohammed Alam, 32, convicted of rape in his absence . Another, Carlow Dawson, of Croydon, accused of assaulting girl aged 12 . Since 2006 launch Operation Captura has led to arrest of 65 Brits on run .


A French Vine star has achieved the impossible and convinced Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour to give him a tender kiss on the cheek, while he captured the whole thing on camera. The steely editor, who just last year said she would never take a selfie, happily posed with 24-year-old Vine and Snapchat sensation Jerome Jarre yesterday as he filmed the short behind-the-scenes clip of the Valentino show at Paris Fashion Week. Ms Wintour can be seen laughing before Jerome points to his cheek and asked: 'Can I have a little kiss?' Scroll down for video . Charming Casanova: French Vine star Jerome Jarre filmed Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour giving him a kiss on the cheek at the Valentino show during Paris Fashion Week . Mission impossible: Ms Wintour gave a rare smile while posing for a selfie with Jerome. The 24-year-old vlogger shared the video with his 8.2 million Vine followers . After she obliged and gave him a quick peck on the cheek, Jerome let out a quick exclamation of delight. Jerome then shared the adorable video with his 8.2 million fans on Vine, writing: 'How to get a little kiss from Anna Wintour!' The footage, which was also shared on his Twitter account, prompted one fan to comment: 'Yep. No doubt you are the Vine king.' Video royalty: Jerome also posted the clip onto his Twitter account, prompting one fan to comment that he truly is the 'Vine king' Getting a photo with Ms Winour is no easy feat. During New York Fashion Week last month, she was chased down by a fan trying snap a selfie with her after the Oscar de la Renta show, but she scared him off with a disdainful glare. And in a 73 questions interview she conducted for her own magazine’s website last September, Ms Wintour stated: 'I've never taken a selfie and I don't plan to start now.’ Her change of heart may have been the result of Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson's epic return to the runway as they channeled their Zoolander alter-egos for the fall/winter 2015 show. Role play: Ms Wintour wore her signature shades when she posed for a photo with Ben Stiller (left) and Owen Wilson (right) before they walked the Valentino runway as their Zoolander alter-egos . Blue steel: Ben and Owen strutted the catwalk during Paris Fashion Week to announce the sequel to Zoolander . Valentino AW15 menswear . Click to shop the label's current line at Farfetch . Visit site . We never thought we'd be doing Fashion Finder on Derek Zoolander. It's like a fashion dream come true. Praise be to Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, the Creative Directors at Valentino, for giving everyone a laugh at Paris Fashion Week by sending Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson down their AW15 catwalk. We can't actually believe this has never been done before. It's just too good. But of course both men were kitted out in full looks from the high end label with Ben rocking a suit from the Fall 2015 Menswear collection. If

Summary: Jerome Jarre asked the Vogue Editor-in-Chief for a kiss at yesterday's Valentino show during Paris Fashion Week . The 24-year-old shared a video of the kiss with his 8.2 million Vine followers on Tuesday .


With Christmas approaching, one might have expected the future Edward VIII to be full of good cheer. But after arriving at Sandringham in 1919 to join his family for the holidays, he told his lover he was ‘so, so sick of his bloody job’, describing the pain he felt that his royal commitments were keeping them apart. In a recently unearthed letter to his mistress Freda Dudley Ward, the 25-year-old Edward makes it clear – using somewhat colourful language – that he would rather spend time with her than on official duties. Scroll down for video . Freda Dudley Ward, left, a married socialite and mother-of-two, who had an affair with King Edward VIII before he married Wallis Simpson, when he was known as David, Prince of Wales . Lovestruck Edward had an affair with mother-of-two Mrs Dudley Ward from 1918 to 1923, years before giving up the throne in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. Edward, who was known as David, Prince of Wales at the time, also moaned about a 'f****** world trip' he was about to embark upon in his royal capacity. Their liaison began in 1918 after a chance meeting at a party in an air raid in London and lasted five years. Then 23, the socialite was a married to Liberal MP William Dudley Ward, who apparently turned a blind eye to the affair. By 1919, the prince wrote he was 'fearfully madly' in love, and appears to have introduced her to members of the Royal Family, including his brother Bertie, the future King George VI. The letter he wrote to her is now tipped to sell for £3,000 when it is sold at auction later this month. In it, he wrote of how he loathed saying goodbye to Mrs Dudley Ward on the morning he wrote the letter. A letter written by Edward VIII to his first mistress Freda Dudley Ward, which is set to be sold at auction later this month . He stated: 'I do so resent this separation and I do miss you so this evening my precious one. I feel so lost sweetie. I’ve been thinking of you so much sweetheart since we parted and am so happy I took you to the station. 'Darling, darling I can’t even start to try to thank you and bless you for all your divine marvellous sweetness. 'I can never tell you how madly and desperately I love you darling and you know it and how yuou mean absolutely all and everything to me in life; nothing else seems to matter now, not even my bloody job of which I am so so sick!!' Their affair was well-known to aristocrats and politicians. In 1927, Winston Churchill travelled on a train with the couple, and noted: 'It was quite pathetic to see the prince with Freda. His love is so obvious and undisguisable.' Freda Dudley Ward and Prince Edward with Viscountess Furness and Prince George of Hanover in 1932 . The prince sent her thousands of letters and the pair stayed in contact until he

Summary: A letter by Edward VIII to mistress Freda Dudley Ward is to be auctioned off . The socialite and married mother-of-two had a five year affair with the royal . In it he wrote how he was 'sick of my bloody job' before he became king . Also moaned about a 'f****** world trip' he was about to embark upon . Their liaison lasted five years before he married divorcee Wallis Simpson . The letter is expected to fetch up to £3,000 when it goes under the hammer .


The unspeakably twisted world of a bankrupt Australian businessman is unravelling after he moved to the Philippines and allegedly lured innocent children into his home - and has now been implicated in a child's death. Peter Gerald Scully, from Melbourne, was charged last year with human trafficking and child porn-related offences arising from his alleged sexual abuse of Filipino girls which was filmed and then posted online for paying clients. The 51-year-old managed to avoid being arrested until February 20 this year before a former partner told police that Scully had killed one of his child victims in 2013. It was after this shocking revelation that the remains of a 10-year-old girl were found at a home formerly rented by Scully in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Peter Gerald Scully (right) was arrested for human trafficking and child porn-related offences arising from his alleged sexual abuse of Filipino girls which was filmed and then posted online for paying clients . An extremely graphic and distressing account by two young girls, who survived the trauma of Scully's alleged torturous abuse, paints a horrifying picture of what at least a dozen children are alleged to have endured in his home. Cousins, going by the name of Daisy,11, and and Queenie, 10, told rappler news site about the fateful day in September 2014 when they were approached by Scully's live-in partner, Carme Ann 'Angel' Alvarez. Alvarez, who was only 17 at the time and an alleged former victim of Scully's, offered the girls food at Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro City and then invited them back to their house. Daisy said when they got to the house, Alvarez bathed the girls while Scully, who she referred to as the 'American', videoed them. The next morning the girls were asked to start digging a hole in the ground but had no idea why they had been asked to do the unusual task. It was then after lunch that things became even more disturbing when allegedly Scully undressed the girls and told them to kiss each other. 'I started crying, I don't know what we were doing,' a tearful Daisy said. Agent Francisco (right) , who was responsible for cracking the case and the rescue of several victims from Scully's house, pictured with one of the rescued girls (left) Scully then allegedly rubbed mineral oil on the girls' bodies and sexually assaulted them, while Alvarez was took photos. They were then told to keep digging and Daisy was made to sleep in the same room where they had been digging the holes. The next day Daisy said they were forced to perform sexual acts on the man. 'I was crying and screaming so much that Alvarez covered my head with a pillow. I choked so much but Scully continued his abuses on me,' Daisy said. 'Alvarez slapped me and said that I if don't stop crying, Peter will continue doing this.' The girls were then told to keep digging after the horrendous ordeal. That evening, Daisy said they were forced the alcohol and she managed three drinks before passing

Summary: Peter Gerald Scully was arrested in Philippines on child sex abuse charges . The Melbourne man, 51, is also now implicated in a 10-year-old girl's death . He was charged with human trafficking and child porn-related offences in 2014 from alleged sexual abuse of Filipino girls and posting videos online . Scully had evaded capture until February 20 after his arrest, a former partner told police Scully had killed one of his child victims in 2013 . Graphic video footage led to the rescue of seven young victims . Agents on case describe footage as 'the worst video we have encountered'


Soaring numbers of Paddington Bear fans are trying their hands at making marmalade- thanks to last Christmas' hugely successful film. The British movie, which followed the adventures of the marmalade-loving bear from Peru, became the highest-ever grossing non-Hollywood family film after banking $200million at the box office. The 'Paddington Effect', coined by trade magazine The Grocer in December, has since seen rocketing surges in sales of marmalade- such as Golden Shred which has reported an increase of 24 per cent. Scroll down for video . Soaring numbers of Paddington Bear fans are trying their hands at making marmalade- thanks to last Christmas' hugely successful film (pictured) Now fans, inspired by the film, appear to be making their own preserve at home after one of the oldest names in jam making reported a major hike in their winter sales. Sales of Certo liquid pectin- an essential gelling agent for homemade jams and marmalades made from plant extract- are up 34 per cent year-on-year over the last three months. James Amar, Brand Manager for Certo, the UK's only liquid pectin maker, said: 'While demand for Certo peaks over the summer months at the height of the summer-fruit, jam-making season, we'd typically expect a less pronounced increase in sales December to February with the arrival of Seville oranges. 'This year, sales have rocketed and it seems the bear from deepest, darkest Peru with a passion for marmalade has rekindled the nation's appetite for this distinctive preserve.' The 'Paddington Effect', coined by trade magazine The Grocer in December, has since seen rocketing surges in sales of marmalade (left) and products to make the preserve at home such as Certo (right) the UK's only liquid pectin producters . Waitrose also reported soaring sales in marmalade-related products such as preserving sugar and Seville oranges. The supermarket also found a 282 per cent increase in people downloading the Waitrose Quick and Easy Seville Marmalade recipe. Tim Stevens, fresh fruit buyer at Waitrose, said last month: 'It's great news that more people than ever are discovering the joys of making marmalade at home — perhaps it is the influence of Paddington Bear.' Industry magazine The Grocer had previously shown that British shoppers were falling out of love with marmalade, as consumers turned to nut butters and chocolate spreads instead. But it reported that the release of Paddington shortly before Christmas had provided a boost for traditional British preserve. British film Paddington, which followed the adventures of the marmalade-loving bear from Peru, became the highest-ever grossing non-Hollywood family film after banking $200million at the box office . The film, which cost $55million to produce, saw the duffle coat-wearing bear dispatched from his native jungle by his aunt Lucy following an earthquake . Paddington, which was released in November last year starred Ben Whishaw as the voice of the Peruvian bear, alongside Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, and Nicole Kidman in live-action roles . Directed by Paul King, the independently-made film proved to be a huge hit around the world, finding favour with families and critics alike. The film, which cost

Summary: Sales of marmalade have been increasing since the release of Paddington . The hugely popular film followed the adventures of the Peruvian bear . Now fans of the marmalade-loving character are making preserve at home . Certo- an essential ingredient in marmalade- reported 34 per rise in sales .


A couple have been accused of mentally and emotionally abusing their 16-year-old adopted son by isolating him from the rest of the family, forcing him to live alone in the uninhabitable basement and even feeding him different food to their biological children. Eric Corcoran and Angela Corcoran of Livingston County, New York, are charged with second-degree child abuse, reportsDetroit Free Press. The pair, both 43, are accused of years of abuse, beginning when the teen was aged 12 and they forced him to eat different meals than the family and only being allowed to 'sit in corner of one room of the main home.' Eric Corcoran (right) and Angela Corcoran (left) of Deerfield Township, Livingston County, are charged with second-degree child abuse . Angie Corcoran is accusing of slapping the teen's legs while he slept as well as hitting him with a a hanger, which broke. Eric Corcoran, admitted to protective services that the door separating the basement from the main level of the home is locked so the teen can not access the home. He said that the boy, who can not be named for legal reasons, uses the camper toilet when no one else is home, according to court documents. The teen's room in the basement was sparse according to a CPS worker. It had a twin bed, but no sheets, blankets or pillows despite the basement being 'colder than the rest of the house.' Protective services noted the boy's meals were left on the top of the stairs for him, court documents alleged. The teen, who is now in foster care, was so lonely he even created a family for himself using stuffed animals. He told protective services that his brother punched him and his sister threatened him with a gun, according to court documents. Eric Corcoran told protective services that his then-adopted son lashes out at people and steals things throughout the house, court records show.

Summary: Eric Corcoran and Angela Corcoran of Deerfield Township, Livingston County, are charged with second-degree child abuse . Accused of years of abuse, beginning when the teen was aged 12 .


A mother was left with a paralysed face and in agonising pain after being bitten by a tick in her own back garden. Claire Dean, 43, noticed an insect bite on her hip while gardening in September last year, but thought nothing of it. A few days later she began suffering mysterious flu-like symptoms, and soon found herself in crippling pain. A few days later she woke up with numb cheeks and noticed her face was paralysed - to the point where she looked unrecognisable in the mirror. She was in such agony she had to quit her job as a cleaner and was hospitalised for two weeks. Claire Dean, 43, was left with a paralysed face and in agonising pain after being bitten by a tick while gardening in September last year. She is pictured with daughter Alexandra, 21 . Ms Dean remembers being bitten on her hip but thought nothing of it. Days later, she suffered flu-like symptoms which became worse until she was in agony . After carrying out tests, doctors discovered the mother-of-two had developed Lyme disease, a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. She was prescribed antibiotics and underwent months of physiotherapy to help strengthen the muscles in her face - and is now telling her story to warn others of the dangers of tick bites. On the day she was bitten she had been wearing jeans and a baggy jumper, which she believes the tick must have become caught in. Ms Dean, from Castle Douglas, Scotland, said: 'I was in agony. The bites themselves weren't itchy or painful, so I didn't think they were the cause at first. 'I'm quite an active person and just put the aches and sharp pains down to my body being worn out.' She began suffering flu like symptoms and went to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, when the pain in her hip and back became so severe she could hardly move. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. It is is the most common tick-borne infectious disease in the UK, Europe and North America. Public Health England estimates there are 2,000 to 3,000 cases of Lyme disease in England and Wales each year, and that about 15 per cent of cases occur while people are abroad. Ticks are tiny arachnids found in woodland areas that feed on the blood of mammals, including humans. Tick bites often go unnoticed and the tick can remain feeding for several days before dropping off. The longer the tick is in place, the higher the risk of it passing on the infection. Cases of Lyme disease have been reported throughout the UK, but areas known to have a particularly high population of ticks include Exmoor, the New Forest in Hampshire, the South Downs and parts of Wiltshire and Berkshire. They are also found in parts of Surrey and West Sussex, Thetford Forest in Norfolk, the Lake District, the North York Moors and the Scottish Highlands. Lyme disease can cause problems with a person's skin, joints, heart and nervous

Summary: Claire Dean, 43, was bitten while gardening in September last year . She began suffering crippling pain and was hospitalised and quit her job . One day she woke up and her face was completely numb and paralysed . Tests revealed she had Lyme disease, a bacterial infection spread by ticks . The ticks that pass on the condition are now found all over the UK .