A valiant tradie has snared one of the most venomous snakes in the world using nothing but a a plank of wood, a broom and his bare hands. Terrifying footage uploaded to YouTube yesterday shows the eastern snake-the second most venomous in the world- writhing around as the man holds it onto the floor with a broom. The catcher, identified as Rob in the video, appears unperturbed as he grabs the deadly serpent’s head with his bare hands inside a workshop at Milton Downs, a farm in northwest Sydney. The deadly eastern snake writhes around as the man holds it onto the floor with the broom and grabs it with his bare hands . The man behind the camera is less at-ease, urging his friend to be wary: . ‘It could kill you bro,’ he says, to which Rob calmly replies: ‘f*** yeah.’ Native to Eastern Australia, the eastern brown snake is notorious for its speed and aggression, rising in an upright S-shape when provoked. Their venom can cause convulsions, paralysis and cardiac arrest. If left untreated, the bites can be fatal. The catcher appears unperturbed as he grabs the deadly serpent’s head with his bare hands and lifts it off the ground . The eastern brown snake's potentially fatal venom can cause convulsions, paralysis and cardiac arrest . Earlier this year, a two-metre eastern brown-believed to be the largest one ever caught in Australia-was discovered a suburban backyard on the Central Coast of NSW. Dubbed Gigantor, the 2kg serpent was almost triple the weight of an average Eastern brown snake. The snake will play an integral role in The Australian Reptile Park's life-saving venom milking program.

Summary: The clip, uploaded yesterday, was taken in a farm in northwest Sydney . The catcher appears unafraid as he grabs the serpent with his bare hands . The snake's bite can cause convulsions, paralysis and if untreated, death .


Adventurer Ben Fogle and his wife Marina have said that regular 'MOT' therapy sessions with a marriage counsellor have helped them to cope with the pressures of childcare and strengthen their relationship. The pair, who married in 2006 and have two children, have urged other couples to invest time in their marriage as a preemptive measure 'before it's too late'. Marina, who is founder of antenatal courses The Bump Class, told The Telegraph, 'The most compatible couples will struggle when into the mix you throw an exhausted, emotionally volatile woman who is physically vulnerable after giving birth, and a new father, equally tired and overwhelmed by his new responsibility. Seeking guidance: Ben and Marina, who married in 2006, have two children, Ludo and Iona (pictured). They have urged other couples to invest time in their marriage as a preemptive measure, 'before it's too late' 'Wrapped up in just getting through each day, the parents have little time left for each other, and the communication breakdown begins.' Marina has been keen to stress the importance of communication in a successful marriage, and has said she can see how couples can easily get so busy that they leave no time for each other. Whilst many of her toddler-raising friends agree that marriage counselling is a good idea, Marina suggested that most couples who receive therapy make the decision too late. Long periods apart: Marina has suggested that many couples become increasingly busy during parenthood, and leave little time for each other . Often, Marina says, this is due to a lack of time. She added: 'We spend a day deliberating about which sofa to buy, but we can’t relinquish an hour for the sake of our marriages?' And the Fogles' marriage has faced more challenges than most in recent years. Last August the pair were left devastated after Marina almost died giving birth to their stillborn son. The toughest of times: Last August the couple were left devastated after Marina almost died giving birth to a stillborn son. In 2012, Ben also lost his beloved Labrador Inca, who he called his 'best friend' 'It was a horribly sad time,' said Ben. Ben has also written about the tragedy of losing his beloved Labrador Inca in 2012, the dog had been a regular companion in his life and was even a catalyst for meeting his wife. It was on his daily dog walk in Hyde Park that Ben bumped into Marina. and the 41-year-old adventurer struggled hugely after losing his 'best friend'. The couple have also had to cope with Ben's regular trips around the world, which force them to spend long periods of time apart. He has admitted to his guilt at leaving Marina behind to look after two children and a dog. It was the trauma of losing their third child that drew the Fogles to see a counsellor. Marina now compares therapy sessions to being as essential as seeing a dentist or optician (stock image) But it was the trauma of losing their third child last year that compelled the Fogles to

Summary: Ben Fogle and his wife Marina admit their marriage needed 'maintenance' The pair say they had never argued when they married in 2006 . In recent years, the couple have faced more challenges than most including having a stillborn son in 2014 and the loss of a family pet . Marina runs antenatal classes and is urging parents to consider therapy .


A 27-year-old driver has been arrested after allegedly 'doing donuts' on a frozen river until his pickup truck smashed through the ice - then saving his own life while leaving his pet dog behind to die. Andrew Mayer was traveling through New Jersey with his two-year-old boxer mix, Rolo, in the early hours of Sunday when he reportedly drove onto the Toms River, which had completely frozen over. He then repeatedly drove his 1989 Mazda B2200 truck around in circles, causing it to plunge through the ice into the frigid water below, police said. Mayer escaped from the vehicle as it was sinking. However, he allegedly left Rolo inside the truck, which was quickly filling up with water. Divers later found the black pup lying dead on the backseat of the sunken vehicle after a passerby called 911. Scroll down for video . Arrest: Andrew Mayer (left), 27, was traveling through New Jersey with his two-year-old boxer mix, Rolo (right), in the early hours of Sunday when he reportedly drove onto the Toms River, which had completely frozen over . Smashed ice: He then repeatedly drove his 1989 Mazda B2200 truck around in circles, causing it to plunge through the ice into the water below, police said. Above, the hole under which the sunken vehicle was found . Now, Mayer, who lives in Toms River, Ocean County, has been charged with criminal mischief and careless driving, police told NJ.com. Animal cruelty charges are also pending against him. Daniel Jolly, 25, was a passenger in the blue and gray truck on the day of the sinking. He has not been charged because he got out of the vehicle before Mayer drove it onto the ice, officials said. Neither of the pair was injured in the incident. Police and U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene at 12.15am on Sunday following a report of a truck 'doing donuts' on the frozen river near Gladney Avenue. When they arrived at the river, the witness who had dialed 911 told them they had seen Mayer climbing out of the truck and escaping across the iced-over river before the vehicle went down. As daylight swept in, a Coast Guard helicopter located a hole in the ice. Divers were sent into the freezing water, where they discovered the truck and Rolo's body lying on the backseat, it is said. Frozen-over Toms River: Mayer escaped from the vehicle as it was sinking. However, he apparently left Rolo inside the truck, which was quickly filling up with water. Divers later found the black pup dead on the backseat . Police search: Rolo is pictured in a Facebook photo (left), while emergency crews are seen scouring the river for signs of the truck (right). It was eventually located after Coast Guard helicopter spotted the hole in the ice . Victim: On Tuesday morning, Mayer's relatives insisted he had loved his pet dog (pictured) and had desperately tried to save its life, but the terrified animal had refused to leave the pickup truck as the water had

Summary: Andrew Mayer, 27, allegedly 'did donuts' on the Toms River in New Jersey . When his pickup truck eventually fell through ice, he escaped from vehicle . However, he reportedly left two-year-old boxer mix, Rolo, on the backseat . Black-colored pup was discovered dead by divers after witness called 911 . Now, Mayer has been charged with criminal mischief and careless driving . Animal cruelty charges also expected to be dealt pending an SPCA inquiry . Mayer's relatives have claimed suspect tried to save Rolo as vehicle sank . His cousin's fiancée said: 'He almost killed himself trying to save his dog'


Nick Clegg was left fuming when an award-winning TV journalist called him a ‘lying two-faced swine’ in front of an audience of children. The incident occurred when Sky News foreign editor Sam Kiley played the part of the Lib Dem leader in a warm-up for an election programme at Sky’s Westminster studio. Sitting in the host’s chair, Kiley, 50, said: ‘Right, kids, I’m Nick Clegg – ask me a question.’ Nick Clegg was left fuming when Sky News journalist Sam Kiley (left) called him a ‘lying two-faced swine’ A girl in the audience, made up of children aged ten to 12, asked: ‘Why did you not keep your pledge on tuition fees?’ Kiley replied: ‘That’s because I’m a lying, two-faced swine,’ prompting gales of laughter from the children. But the newsman – who has survived several brushes with death over his 25-year career as a foreign reporter – had no idea that Clegg was standing behind a nearby camera and heard the jibe. He muttered sarcastically: ‘Thanks, Sam.’ One witness said: ‘Clegg looked thunderous but the children thought it was hilarious. And so did the adults who were there.’ A Sky insider said: ‘It was really unfortunate and Sam was horrified. He said it as a joke and didn’t mean it. Clegg shouldn’t have been allowed in while the warm-up was on. He looked very cheesed off.’

Summary: Sky News foreign editor called Nick Clegg a 'lying, two-faced swine' Sam Kiley did not realise the Lib Dem leader was in the room at the time . Children in audience at election event burst into laughter after the insult . Clegg could be heard muttering sarcastically and 'looked very cheesed off'


IKEA has banned people from playing hide and seek in its stores after several Facebook-organised games amassed tens of thousands of participants. More than 19,000 people have signed up to participate in a game at an Amsterdam IKEA store and another 32,000 at a shop in Eindhoven, forcing management to ban the event citing safety concerns. The bizarrely popular events were inspired by the success of a game held in a Belgium store last year in which 500 adults participated and were discovered hiding in fridges, cupboards and underneath piles of soft toys. More than 32,000 people were planning to play a game of hide and seek at an IKEA store in Eindhoven next month, forcing management to ban the game. File image used . In banning the game, Ikea spokesperson Martina Smedberg told Bloomberg it was simply too difficult to control. She said: 'We need to make sure people are safe in our stores and that's hard to do if we don't even know where they are.' The carefully orchestrated games had begun spiralling out of control - its burgeoning popularity has already spread to the Czech Republic and Australia where more games are being organised. The cancellation of the games, which were to be held in April and May, has now left participants scrambling to find alternative shopping mall and retail locations. The idea of using an Ikea store for an adult game of hide and seek has been mooted for years, given the furniture stores' abundance of adult-sized hiding places. An organiser of last year's Belgium game, Elise De Rijck, told Bloomberg this was because the stores were like an 'extremely large living room'.

Summary: IKEA has banned adults from playing hide and seek in its furniture stores . More than 32,000 people joined a Facebook event to play it in Eindhoven . The idea of using the stores as a playground started in Belgium last year . In the game, 500 people were found hiding in fridges and under soft toys .


Police officers have to do some of the hardest work in the community, and are often tasked with less than ideal scenarios to deal with. Bringing the fun back into the job, however, are officers with the Reykjavik police department, who are raking in followers via social media for their hilarious photos from the line of duty. It is not surprising that Iceland's capital has one of the lowest crime rates in the world - with the fun photographs showing officers finding the time to dress as Star Wars characters, play with kittens and feed wild geese. Scroll down for video . Reykjavik police have fun on the job and share their experiences on their popular Instagram account . Officers show they have a sense of humour, as they pose as Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper . An officer welcomes the newest member of the police force in Reykjavik . Reykjavik's police department has more than 133,000 followers on its social media account . The police department has been winning over followers by the thousands with cute snaps like this one . From reading stories to children to doing handstands in the snow, the police department's Instagram account reveals a human side to its officers for its 133,000 followers. It has long been debated why the crime rate is so low in Iceland with data from the UN in 2011 showing the homicide rate between 1999-2009 never climbed above 1.8 homicides per 100,000 residents on any given year. This is compared to the US where rates were between 5.0 and 5.8 homicides per 100,000 people. An officer dons a red nose, and another flashes a peace sign with 'Je suis policier' written on her fingers . Instead of huddling from the cold, the officers embrace the snowy weather by doing handstands . Posing in a police car, these female officers show that the job is not all strict rules and boring duties . Even the birds are fans of the force, as two officers stop to feed bread to a delighted flock of geese and swans . Colouring is clearly an activity not just loved by kids, as the officers pull up a chair and join in . In 2013, a man who shot at police became the first person to be killed by an officer in Iceland’s history. Police said at the time that they apologised to the man’s family after the shooting, saying they had tried to subdue him peacefully. They said he fired at officers with a shotgun from inside his flat in the capital, hitting one police officer on their helmet. Officers gaze over Iceland's stunning landscapes after a shift . The public were treated to a fun day when one of the officers wore a bear outfit for duty . Breaking the norm of the plain uniform, these officers are seen wearing a flamboyant tie and bow tie . Kids gather around an officer to hear a story, with a stuffed bear dressed in the uniform next to him . An officer wears a pig mask while

Summary: The popular Instagram account has more than 133,000 followers . Snaps show police officers doing handstands and building snowmen . Iceland's capital has one of the lowest crime rates in the world .


A mother of three got an an unexpected surprise while taking a shower Wednesday morning. Brittany Young of Des Moines, Iowa was having intense pain that day, so she decided to lay down until it subsided, but when it struck again, she decided to jump in the shower. That is when, just five minutes later, she suddenly gave birth to a healthy baby girl. She named the child Miracle. Brittany Young (above with daughter Miracle) gave birth in the shower on Wednesday . The Des Moines Register reports that while Young did know she was pregnant, she did not know just how far along she was with her new baby, thinking she was only 12 weeks along at the time. As for the speedy labor, that is likely due to the fact that Young has had three other labors in just the past few years. 'I've been in shock for the last couple of days, because I didn't expect a full-term baby,' Young said. 'With my other kids, I had like three or four pushes. And with her it was just one and she was there.' Little Miracle meanwhile could not have done better in the situation. 'This baby's eyes were open; she was just sitting there staring at me. She didn't cry or anything,' Young said. 'I was in shock. I was like, there's a baby here.' A friend called an ambulance, and Miracle was treated and released back to her mother. Young, who has three other children (L to R: Nijaya, Andre and Jahanna) thought she was just 12 weeks pregnant . Now however, Young has to deal with providing for a new child she thought she had months to get ready for. 'I don't have clothes. Diapers. Nothing,' said Young. Bethany Christian Services Stronger Beginnings is assisting Young with diapers and other items to care for a newborn, and anyone willing to donate may contact the program at 515-270-0824. As for Miracle's new siblings, Andre, 4, Nijaya, 2, and Jahanna, 1, Young says they could not be more exited about their new baby sister. And the same goes for mom. 'I'm happy that she's here,' said Young.

Summary: Brittany Young of Des Moines, Iowa was having intense pain on Wednesday so she got into the shower . Five minutes later she gave birth to a baby girl, even though she thought she was just 12 weeks pregnant . The baby is healthy and happy, and did not even cry, and has been named Miracle . Young has three other children; Nijaya, 2, Andre, 4, and Jahanna, 1 .


The implantation of memories is a common feature in sci-fi films, such as Inception and Total Recall. But now, for the first time, conscious memories have been implanted into the minds of mice while they slept. The feat gives hope that the same technique could one day be used to change human memories, which could help people who replay traumatic events over and over in their minds. For the first time, conscious memories have been implanted into the minds of mice while the sleep. The technique could one day be used to change human memories, such in in films like Total Recall and Inception ( a still from the film is shown) The brain typically replays the day’s activities when people or animals sleep, which allows it to reinforce and learn a new activity, for example. Experts have found that when this replay process is disrupted in rodents, so too is their ability to remember what they learned – for example, a new area that they explored – the previous day, New Scientist reported. Scientists from the Industrial Physics and Chemistry Higher Educational Institution in Paris, France, used this replay process to create new memories in the brains of mice, while they slept. The team, led by Karim Benchenane, focused on place cells - which are neurons that fire in response to thinking about, or being in, a specific place – and help animals and humans form internal maps. The brain typically replays the day’s activities when people or animals sleep, which allows it to reinforce and learn a new activity, for example. Scientists used this replay process to create new memories in the brains of mice, while they slept - and say it could one day be used in humans while they sleep (stock image) In the same way that humans sometimes remember things that didn’t actually occur, researchers have found that bees also misremember. It’s the first time that false memories have been observed in non-human animals. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) tested to see if bumblebees would confuse merged versions of patterns that had previously rewarded them with food, with the ones they had actually seen. They found that if they’d previously been shown a flower with black rings and then a yellow one, that they would later seek food rewards from a flower with yellow rings on it. This incorrect merging of long-term memories in bumblebees is similar to some types of misremembering information that have previously only been observed in humans. The researchers think that such memory errors are probably common in animals whose lifestyle involves regularly juggling multiple memories. Professor Lars Chittka, from QMUL’s School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, said: ‘That people form false memories is well understood but it has never been seen in other animals before. ‘There are a lot of similarities between our own memories and those of other animals. ‘The more we know about the way that memory works in the animal kingdom the more we’ll be able to understand our own memory and the problems we have

Summary: Scientists from the Industrial Physics and Chemistry Higher Educational Institution in Paris, France implanted a new memory in the brains of mice . Focused on place cells - which are neurons that fire in response to thinking about, or being in, a specific place - and hijacked the 'replay' process . Experts hope the technique could help humans forget traumatic events .


A farmer shocked police after they stopped his Fiat Punto and found a baby cow in the back. Zbigniew Grabowski was taking the calf back to his farm after visiting a vet when he was spotted in Mogilno, Poland. The 53-year-old was pulled over by officers who discovered that his boot had been converted into a farmyard, complete with a straw floor and wooden barriers. Amoosing: A farmer shocked police after they stopped his Fiat Punto and found a calf cramped in the back . Far from being amused the police told Grabowski he could not continue his journey and would have to walk the calf back to the farm. Tomek Mroczkowski was driving in the area when he came across the farmer in a queue. The 34-year-old said: 'We had come to some traffic lights and I pulled up beside the car next to me. 'I looked over and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the face of a cow staring back at me. I almost didn't believe it at first. 'The lights then changed and the car drove off with the cow still looking out of the window. It was such a small car, the poor thing must have been a bit squashed.' A police spokesman said: 'The driver said he was taking his cow back to his farm and that he had specially adapted the car to carry livestock. Milking it: The Fiat Punto is relatively small but the 53-year-old put the back seats down and covered the floor in straw to try and make the cow comfortable . 'We explained that he should get a proper truck and that putting a cow in the back of the car was dangerous.' The farmer was also fined £100 and had his driving licence confiscated. It comes three weeks after a driver spotted a sheep being driven in the back of a black Volvo. John Bowden, 44, was on his way home near Tulse Hill station, south London, when he saw the animal staring through the back window of the car in front.

Summary: Zbigniew Grabowski was driving the baby cow back from a vet in Poland . Forced to walk the calf home and had his licence confiscated by police .


This is the heartstopping moment a brave PCSO took on a knife-wielding robber in a supermarket before he tripped over a cake display and was Tasered by an officer. James Lewis, 22, stormed into the Co-op in Shrewton, Wiltshire, and demanded cash while brandishing a 10-inch kitchen knife at terrified shop workers. He grabbed one cashier by the collar and leapt over the counter before PCSO Will Todd confronted him and used a metal shopping basket as a shield. CCTV footage shows the bungling robber smash through stacks of crates and fall backwards over the mess he had made before he was floored by a Taser. Brave PCSO Will Todd used a metal basket to defend himself as he took on knife-wielding robber James Lewis (pictured together) in a supermarket . CCTV footage shows the would-be robber writhing in pain after he was shot with a Taser gun by an officer . Officers were at the scene within seconds because Lewis' father had contacted police to say he was concerned about his son, Salisbury Crown Court heard. Lewis has been jailed for three years after he pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at the village supermarket. A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: 'Two PCSOs arrived at the supermarket at the same time as Lewis. 'One of them - PCSO Will Todd - entered the store almost immediately after Lewis and managed to quickly usher other members of staff out to safety, including the man being chased. 'He then tried to disarm the suspect using a shopping basket as a shield. Two PCs then arrived, one armed with a Taser. He stormed into the Co-op in Shrewton, Wiltshire, and demanded cash while brandishing a 10-inch kitchen knife at terrified shop workers . Lewis then grabbed one cashier by the collar and leapt over the counter before police arrived . CCTV footage shows Lewis shouting at a female PCSO and ordering her to leave the village shop . 'Lewis was challenged by the PC with the Taser and was asked to drop the knife, he refused and so the Taser was deployed.' CCTV footage shows the 22-year-old chasing a terrified shop worker through the supermarket before realising PCSO Will Todd was right behind him. The PSCO then picked up a shopping basket to defend himself as the would-be robber turned on him. Lewis then saw a female PCSO in the shop and ordered her to leave before toppling a stack of crates containing cakes and falling backwards over the mess he's just made. Lewis has been jailed for three years after he pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at the village supermarket . He was filmed smashing though a stack of crates containing cakes and bread products while the female PCSO looked on . The bungling robber then tripped over the crates and fell backwards into the mess he had just made . A police officer can be seen arriving at the shop before shooting the would-be robber with a Taser . Lewis, who has been jailed for three years after pleading guilty to attempted robbery,

Summary: James Lewis, 22, stormed into Co-op and brandished knife at shop workers . CCTV footage shows him demanding cash and leaping over the counter . Two PCSOs arrived and one chased him using a metal basket as a shield . Bungling robber then tripped over crates of cakes and was Tasered by PC . He pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and has been jailed for three years . Officers arrived quickly because Lewis' concerned father had called police .


Sam Warburton is set to captain Wales for a record 34th time in the RBS 6 Nations showdown against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday. Nik Simon talks to Warburton and Wales wing legend Shane Williams about the game which could decide the Six Nations Championship. Nik Simon: You'll become Wales's most-capped captain on Saturday. What's the secret? Sam Warburton: I take it with a pinch of salt because there are more games now than 30 years ago. Warren Gatland put his faith in me when I was quite young and he's stuck with me. Before I took up the role, some people said 'If someone's out of line, then you have to give it to them'. Rather than the Roy Keane approach, and as a Spurs fan, I like to compare myself to Ledley King. Sportsmail's Nik Simon speaks to Wales captain Sam Warburton and former Test winger Shane Williams . Warburton (left) is set to captain Wales for a record 34th time against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday . Former Wales and Lions winger Williams believes his Warburton's side are still in the running for the title . Simon: Ryan Jones previously held the record, how do the two compare? Shane Williams: To be captain, you have to be well liked by the players. Warburton came in at the latter stage of my career and was much younger than me, so it was a little strange to have him as captain. But he impressed me straight away and, like Ryan, he trained hard and played hard. Simon: Wales are still in the running for the championship despite losing to England in round one. Are there shades of 2013? Warburton: It's going that way. Our experience in 2013 has given us the belief that we can do it. It was tough then because all the Wales teams previously had won a Grand Slam. Ryan sat us down and gave us the belief that we needed. We've had our one lifeline but we've got the motivation that it's still possible. Williams: Fate is always in your hands with the Six Nations, that's what makes it special. It's an open championship. Ireland are favourites to win in Cardiff but you can't write anyone off — one result can change everything. Simon: Jonathan Sexton ran the show against England. How much of a threat is he? Warburton: If I'm being honest, I didn't see the game live because I was watching Tottenham v Chelsea in the Capital One Cup final. I flicked back and forth to see the rugby score. But Johnny is a massive part of the Irish team. His attention to detail impressed me on the Lions tour and he knew every move so intricately. He deserves to be known as one of the best players in the world. Ryan Jones (centre) previously held the record for Wales's most-capped captain . Simon: How do you defend against Sexton and Conor Murray's kicking game? Williams: The game is changing and there's a massive focus on rugby league style kicks. When I saw the state

Summary: Sam Warburton will captain Wales for a record 34th time on Saturday . Former Ospreys No 8 Ryan Jones previously held the record . Wales are still in the running for the championship despite their round one loss to England in Cardiff . Jonathan Sexton cited as key player to Ireland's cause on Saturday . Shane Williams believes Liam Williams should keep his place in the side .


Celebrities are donning stockings on their head to show support for a seven-year-old girl who lost her hair after her cancer treatment. The social media craze, known as #tighthairdo, was inspired by schoolgirl Jordyn Miller who found a creative way to cope with bullies after she was teased for losing her her hair due to chemotherapy. As people became aware of little girl's experience, they have posted photos on social media with stocking on their heads just like Jordyn did in a sign of solidarity, accompanied by a hashtag declaring 'Jordyn is beautiful'. TV chef Manu Feildel, Big Brother winner Tim Dormer, Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan and presenter Jessica Rowe are just some of the people that have ptaken part to raise money to help children recovering from cancer battles. Scroll down for video . Jordyn Miller (left) was diagnosed with stage one cancer when she was five. She and her sister Charli (right) would wear tights and tea-towels on their heads to help Jordyn cope with losing her beloved hair . Big Brother winner Tim Dormer posed with tights on his head to support little Jordyn and encourage people to donate to help children with cancer . Celebrity chef Manu Feildel and TV presenter Jessica Rowe also joined in to help Jordyn and Camp Quality . On her first day of school, the six-year-old refused to remove her hat and was bullied for 'looking like a boy' At just five-years-old Jordyn was diagnosed with 'Wilm's tumor', a cancer of the kidneys. After five months of chemotherapy and a long recovery from surgery, the kindergarten student was so nervous to return to school that she refused to remove her hat. The little girl from Wingham on the north coast of New South Wales, was upset after losing her long, wavy hair. 'She used to have beautiful, long curly hair that she used to love – she's a very girly girl and the chemo caused it to fall out which was a big deal for Jordyn,' Her mother Tarin Miller,33, told Daily Mail Australia. Unfortunately, her fear that the other kids would make fun of her was not unfounded. 'When she first started school, she was shy about it and kids being kids used to tease her about looking like a boy. They'd call her ugly.' One of her daughter's coping mechanisms was to wear a pair of tights or a tea-towel on her head. 'One day Jordan just come out of her room with the tights on her head and said 'this is my beautiful long hair' and Charli, being her little sister, just copied,' she said. Newsreader Mark Ferguson and Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan also posed with tights on their head . Members of the Sydney Kings basketball team posed in colourful stockings to help kids with cancer . The kindergarten student had her left kidney removed after she was found to have a Wilms tumour . The sibling would spend entire days with tea towels or tights on their heads, even enlisting their cousin whenever she would visit. Camp Quality

Summary: Jordyn Miller was diagnosed with stage one cancer at five years old . She underwent five months of chemotherapy and had her kidney removed . The six year old and her three-year-old sister spent entire days with a pair of pants or tights on their heads, pretending it was their long hair . A social media campaign is now gaining traction as people show their support for Jordyn and other children with cancer . Celebrities like Jessica Rowe and Manu Feidel are putting tights on their head with #tighthairdo and #Jordynisbeautiful . Money raised goes toward puppet shows, held at schools to help children learn how to be considerate of classmates returning after cancer .


Twenty UberX taxi drivers are facing prosecution for using their own cars to pick-up regular passengers. The drivers are facing fines of up to $110,000 each per offence for breaching the Passenger Transport Act. Despite being served with 77 court attendance notices, the popular app service, which is used by thousands of Australians, has told drivers who are fined that it will cover their penalties. Scroll down for video . Twenty UberX taxi drivers are facing prosecution for using their own cars to pick-up regular passengers . NSW law states that the taxi service is required to be run through a licensed operator, meaning it is prohibited for the drivers to use their personal cars for the service. 'We don't believe anyone should be penalised for providing safe, reliable rides in their cities and, as always, we stand by our partners fully,' an Uber spokeswoman told Fairfax media on Monday. The app-based car service recently called on the NSW government to implement the 'illegal' ride-sharing platform in a bid to make it a permanent transportation option. It pledged to create thousands of jobs for drivers, and customers who use their ride-sharing service.. The submission by the company to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal review said it's services provide a 'safe, reliable and affordable choices for consumers' as well as offering job opportunities to areas of high unemployment rates in Sydney. The drivers are facing fines of up to $110,000 each per offence for breaching the Passenger Transport Act . 'When comparing the areas Uber partners live and the unemployment rate in certain regions, it is clear they come from those areas where unemployment and under-employment are high,' the company said. 'Uber is helping to provide flexible economic opportunities for people who have previously not had access. 'In New South Wales Uber does not accept any partner that has any Australian criminal history recorded with CrimTrac or who has had their license suspended or has any record of a drink or drug driving record in NSW.' But a Transport for NSW spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia that it is illegal for drivers in NSW to participate in 'ride-sharing' activities like UberX. 'While Uber Pty Ltd does not breach the Passenger Transport Act 1990 by offering the service, drivers transporting passengers for a fare do,' the Transport for NSW spokesperson said. NSW law states that the taxi service is required to be run through a licensed operator, meaning it is prohibited for the drivers to use their personal cars for the service . 'Any driver operating in these circumstances are potentially committing a number of offences, including driving without authority and offering a service without accreditation. A submission, which was made in January, said NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian had refused to meet with representatives of Uber. An Uber spokeswoman has confirmed with Daily Mail Australia that the company is in 'constructive dialogue' with the government and 'have now met with Minister Berejiklian' but could not comment further on the matter. Uber's director of public policy Oceania Brad Kitschke wrote in the submission

Summary: Uber has come under fire yet again after being served with 77 court notices . Twenty uber drivers are being fined for using their own cars . Each driver is facing prosecution and fines of up to $110,000 . They have breached the Passenger Transport Act in NSW . Uber has urged the government to implement the ride-sharing platform .


Matt Lawton has been crowned Sports Journalist of the Year for revealing the Malky Mackay texts sensation. The Daily Mail's Chief Sports Reporter beat a stellar shortlist that included The Mail on Sunday's Nick Harris to win the award at the prestigious Press Awards. Chief Sports Reporter Matt Lawton (left) revealed the Cardiff text scandal in August (right) Lawton was named Sports Journalist of the Year for leading the way with coverage of the story . Lawton, who was also praised for his interview with sacked Manchester United manager David Moyes and a feature on Jonathan Trott's mental anxiety issues, picked up the award at the Marriott Grosvenor Square in London. Harris was shortlisted for his pieces on Tour de France winner Chris Froome, the Football Association's 'fixers' and his investigation into the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Elsewhere, Mail photographer Kevin Quigley was shortlisted for Sports Photographer of the Year. His entry included the stunning images of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrating at Fulham, English cyclist Jason Kenny being beaten by Sam Webster at the Commonwealth Games and flares in the crowd at Arsenal vs Galatasaray. Sportsmail photographer Kevin Quigley captured this image of Steven Gerrard celebrating in February 2014 . Quigley also took these stunning photos of Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and cyclist Jason Kenny (far right) Kevin Quigley (left) and Nick Harris (right) were both shortlisted at the Press Awards . Sportsmail was nominated and highly commended for Sports Team of the Year for coverage of Moyes' sacking at Manchester United, an investigation into rugby's drug problem and the on-going Concussion Campaign focused on rugby.

Summary: Matt Lawton revealed text scandal involving ex-Cardiff boss Malky Mackay . Daily Mail's Chief Sports Reporter named Sports Journalist of the Year . Mail on Sunday's Nick Harris also shortlisted for the award . Kevin Quigley was shortlisted for Sports Photographer of the Year . Sportsmail was highly commended for Sports Team of the Year .


An Adelaide hospital has been named the third most expensive building in the world, putting it ahead of glitzy skyscrapers in Dubai, London and Singapore. The Royal Adelaide Hospital was named on a list of the world's most expensive buildings compiled by building data company Emporis, beaten only by New York's One World Trade Centre and the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania. The revamped hospital, which is currently under construction, will cost a staggering $US2.1 billion ($A2.7 billion) compared with the One World Trade Centre which cost $US3.9 billion ($A5.04 billion) to build and the Palace of Parliament which cost $US3 billion ($A3.9 billion). The New Royal Adelaide Hospital was named on a list of the world's most expensive buildings . The revamped hospital, currently under construction, will cost a staggering $US2.1 billion ($A2.7 billion) The South Australian government said the State Budget would need to account for an extra $177 million in funding for the hospital in December last year . The 800-bed hospital due to open in April 2016 but an independent review has concluded the project won't be finished until the second half of that year . The top 10 was rounded out by Las Vegas resort The Palazzo and London's The Shard, both at $US1.9 billion, the Taipei 101 at $US1.76 billion, Dubai's Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world) at $US1.5 billion, Singapore's CapitaGreen at $US1.5 billion, Kyoto Station at $US1.25 billion and Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie at $US1.03 billion. Another Adelaide building - Myer Centre – was the next Australian construction on the list at number 13, costing $US1 billion. The next most expensive Australian buildings were Sydney's Chifley Tower at number 16, costing $US1 billion, and Sydney's ANZ Bank Centre, costing $US800 billion. The list has been adjusted to take currency movements into account and considers both buildings under construction and existing buildings that were built after 1976. Construction economics expert Timothy O'Leary said the Royal Adelaide Hospital would be the most expensive building ever built in South Australia. The world's most expensive building is the One World Trade Centre in New York which cost $A5.04 billion . Second on the list was Romania's Palace of Parliament which cost $US3 billion ($A3.9 billion) 1. One World Trade Center, New York City - completed in 2014 for $US3.9 billion . 2. Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest - completed in 1988 $US3 billion . 3. Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide - completed by 2016 for $US2.1 billion . 4. The Palazzo, Las Vegas - completed in 2007 $US1.9 billion . 5. The Shard, London - completed in 2013 for $US1.9 billion . 6. Taipei 101, Taipei - completed in 2004 for $US1.76 billion . 7. Burj Khalifa, Dubai - completed in 2010 for $US1.5 billion . 8. CapitaGreen, Singapore - completed in 2014 for $US1.4 billion . 9. Kyoto Station, Kyoto - completed in 1997 for $US1.25 billion . 10. Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg - completed by 2016 for $US1.03 billion . 'And it's the type of building that costs a lot of money – it's a number one hospital

Summary: Royal Adelaide Hospital third on a list of the world's expensive buildings . It was beaten only by New York's One World Trade Centre and the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania . The revamped hospital, currently under construction, will cost $2.7 billion .


A soldier's dramatic account of a pivotal moment in the Battle of Waterloo has been unearthed after 200 years. Corporal Richard Coulter was part of the 'glorious' charge of the Household Heavy Brigade in the famous battle which left British swords 'reeking with French blood'. Despite heavy casualties, the attack on June 18, 1815 proved to be a turning point in the one-day battle at a time when Napoleon Bonaparte's forces had the upper hand. A soldier's dramatic first hand account of the Battle of Waterloo has been unearthed after 200 years . Days after the battle, which brought to an end the French dictator's plans to rule Europe, Cpl Coulter wrote home to a cousin, giving a graphic account of the fighting. The soldier, who was a cabinet maker from Northumberland before he joined the army in 1809 and served in the Life Guards, described how he survived being stabbed in the shoulder. He then told how he had fled on foot from 1,500 bayonet-wielding enemy soldiers after his horse was cut down 20 yards from their position. He wrote: 'We had very hard fighting and with men of no despicable size or appearance. 'I received a cut on my bridle hand, had a sword run through my jacket in the shoulder. Corporal Richard Coulter's letter described being part of the 'glorious' charge of the household heavy brigade in the famous battle which left the British swords 'reeking with French blood' 'We drove them under their own cannon into their own lines and stay'd their (sic) too long, for the infantry began to play upon us. 'I had my horse shot in a charge against a solid column of infantry...he received another ball, he tumbled over another horse... about 20 yards from the face of the column of 15 hundred or 2 thousand men. The battle brought to an end French dictator Napoleon Bonaparte's plans to rule Europe . 'I struggled to get clear, they saw me and sent some musket shot at me but they struck the horses. My poor horse had a great many balls in him. 'I got my legs clear looked over his neck, and saw more approaching to bayonet me. I mustered all my strength and run off faster than I ever went to school in my life, their flankers fired after me.' On his retreat he described seeing 'the road covered with dead men and dead horses.' He added: 'This was a Glorious Charge we returned and was Huzza'd by the infantry which they had threatened with destruction. Our swords reeked with French Blood.' The letter has now emerged for sale at auctioneers Bonhams. A spokesman said: 'This letter is a vivid, first hand account of the battle. It has a great immediacy about it and goes into great detail.' Cpl Coulter joined the army in 1809 and served in the Life Guards. At 2pm on June 18, 1815, with Napoleon winning the battle, the Household Brigade led by Lord Edward Somerset crossed the crest of the Allied position and charged downhill in support of

Summary: Corporal Richard Coulter described a pivotal moment in Battle of Waterloo . He was part of the Household Heavy Brigade's 'glorious' charge in 1815 . The famous battle had left British swords 'reeking with French blood' His dramatic first hand account has been put up for sale after 200 years .


Australian teen suicide bomber Jake Bilardi was sitting on the couch of his Melbourne home, across from one of his brothers, when he panicked. The future jihadist, then 16-years-old, started shaking with anxiety, his heart pounding, trying to avoid eye contact with his sibling, 'too scared to move'. 'I had begun to believe he was a complete stranger out to kill me... I just looked around the room, wondering if there were hidden cameras some where (sic),' he purportedly writes in an online post. 'I realised what was happening after about 10 minutes however I didn't sleep that night because I was really scared for hours after.' A series of questions posted to Yahoo! Answers, seen by Daily Mail Australia and purportedly belonging to Bilardi, provide a troubling insight into the warped mind of the troubled young Melbourne man, who this week reportedly blew himself up in Ramadi, Iraq, 110km west of Baghdad. In this post titled 'I don't feel like this is my home?' two years ago, 'Jake' asked Yahoo! users what could be wrong with him as he had never had an episode 'as serious as this'. Jake Bilardi in a school photo from Year 10 (left) - the year he converted to Islam, according to school friends - and in Year 11 (right) before dropping out of school . 'My biggest problem is that it's a bad photo of me, hahaha': The photograph of Melbourne teen Jake Bilardi which was first released to show his allegiance to Islamic State . Extract: This one of 60 questions an account believed to belong to Jake Bilardi posted on Yahoo! Answers . On Thursday, an image of Bilardi sitting in front of an Islamic State flag was posted to Twitter . He said 'since I was about 11 or 12 years old I have felt sometimes like my home wasn't really my home and that it was all a set up. 'I am now 16 years old and it has gotten to the point where I it feels like I am on a movie set, I live with two older siblings and I sometimes even start to question who they are and believe that they are plotting to kill me'. Users advised he see a psychiatrist, or a doctor. Jake asked 60 questions on the service, sometimes seeking advice on serious matters such as this one. Sometimes they are the studious, perhaps school-related questions of an intelligent teenager, for instance asking whether Russia is a part of Asia or Europe. At other times, he shows typical teenage insecurity. Jake asked Yahoo! users if 'appearance is important in journalism' and said he had unsuccessfully applied for a job at one of his local newspapers. 'I am looking for a job in journalism and I was wondering if good looks are important. I will admit now that I am ugly although I really want to do journalism and was wondering if there is any importance toward appearance in order to be employed,' he said. In interviews with six of his stunned former classmates at

Summary: Jake Bilardi purportedly asked users on Yahoo! Answers more than 60 questions . 'Jake's' questions related to paranoid fits about being 'really scared' of 'hidden cameras' to how to be a good practising Muslim in Melbourne . His final four questions, posted last year, asked about Australian immigration processes, including obtaining a passport . Bilardi reportedly blew himself up in a suicide bombing in Ramadi, Iraq, this week .


Linford Christie has revealed his torment at perceived police racism when he was at the height of his athletics career. Christie, 54, is the subject of an ITV4 documentary on Tuesday, which offers a rare insight into the psyche of one of Britain’s greatest but most controversial sportsmen. He recalls two alleged racist incidents, the first shortly after he won a gold medal at the European Indoor Championships in 1986. Linford Christie, now an athletics coach, has spoken of allegedly racist treatment at the hands of policeman . ‘I remember when I got my Great Britain tracksuit, I was so proud,’ he said. ‘I walked along Shepherd’s Bush, this policeman started saying, “What’s a n***** like you doing in a British tracksuit?” 'I went into a chip shop and came out of the shop, and he jumped me, twisted my arm behind my back, and arrested me. The next day they dropped all charges. It was just so stupid.’ Another time, he said, police refused to believe he was the owner of a sponsored car and arrested him. Christie claims to have been arrested by a 'racist' policeman after winning the European Indoors in 1986 . ‘A couple of days later the police dropped a letter which said, “You don’t need to come back any more, we’ve made our enquiries”. ‘I said, “I still want an apology”, and they totally refused.’ Christie threatened court proceedings and the police eventually apologised. The sprinter, who tested positive for banned steroid nandrolone in 1999, is now an athletics coach. Linford Christie: Sports Life Stories ITV4 10pm tonight .

Summary: Former sprinter claims to have suffered racial abuse by policeman . Linford Christie was allegedly arrested twice for perceived racism . Former Olympic and world champion is now an athletics coach .


The global chemical weapons . watchdog will investigate allegations chlorine gas has been used to carry out fatal attacks in Syrian villages. It is understood that a probe will take place to examine reports that several chlorine 'barrel bombs' in the northwestern Idlib region of Syria have been used in attacks that killed six people and wounded dozens. Ahmet Uzumcu, chief of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said the organisation would continue a current fact-finding mission into the use of 'toxic chemicals for hostile purposes' in Syria. He added: 'The matter is of serious concern.' Scroll down for video . Syrian regime forces have carried out airstrikes in the opposition-controlled district of Jobar in eastern Damascus, as the global weapons watchdog announced it will investigate claims chlorine gas has been used in the conflict . The investigation was announced as airstrikes have continued to be carried out by Syrian regime forces. Activists have accused the Syrian regime of using chlorine - a toxic agent that can be considered a chemical weapon - on civilian areas in the past. 'We have been monitoring the recent reports suggesting that toxic chemicals may have been used as weapons in the Idlib province in Syria,' Uzumcu added. A monitoring group and opposition activists said six people, including three young children, were killed in the alleged regime gas attack in the village of Sarmin, in Idlib province 10 days ago. Amnesty International said the attack was further evidence of 'war crimes.' A report by the chemical weapons watchdog in January concluded 'with a high degree of confidence' that chlorine gas had been used in attacks on three villages in Syria last year. At least 13 people died in the attacks that were carried out from April to August, according to the report. The OPCW's fact-finding mission last year found that the . use of chlorine gas is 'systematic' in the four-year Syrian . civil war, which has killed more than 200,000 people and . displaced millions. Both sides have denied using chlorine gas in the attacks, which are believed to be dropped onto villages using helicopters. The Syrian air . force is the only party in the conflict known to have . helicopters. Smoke is seen rising in the opposition-controlled district of Jobar, in eastern Damascus . Syria joined the Chemical Weapons Convention in 2013, . agreeing to allow foreign weapons inspectors into the country . and averting U.S.-threatened air strikes after sarin attacks in . the outskirts of Damascus killed hundreds. The government of President Bashar al Assad has since handed . over 1,300 tonnes of toxic chemicals and is destroying . production and storage facilities. The process of verifying that . the chemical weapons programme has been eliminated is . continuing. Syria did not have to declare its stockpile of chlorine - a toxic agent that can be considered a chemical weapon - as part of a disarmament deal agreed in 2013 because it is widely used for commercial and domestic purposes. The Assad regime and the rebels have accused each

Summary: Chemical weapons watchdog to probe claims chlorine gas used in Syria . Investigation will examine reports chlorine barrel bombs have been used . Six people believed to have been wounded and dozens injured in attacks . Watchdog said the claims were of 'serious concern' and a fact finding mission into reports that chemical weapons being used would continue .


It was a privilege to watch Lionel Messi on Wednesday when he produced a performance that will live long in the memory. There have been times over the last 12 months, particularly at the World Cup, when I wondered whether we had seen the best of him but what he did against Manchester City was magnificent proof that he is still the best around. What he did to City — and the way he has played since Christmas — makes me think he has jumped back above Cristiano Ronaldo in their struggle to be football’s No 1. It will make their battle in this weekend’s Clasico even more intriguing. Lionel Messi was in inspired form against Manchester City and proved he is still the best around . Cristiano Ronaldo has struggled of late and Messi may have jumped back above the Real Madrid star . I am hoping that the Champions League will produce the dream final of Barcelona versus Bayern Munich — I will be in Berlin on June 6 — and it would be fascinating to see Messi in this form in a showdown against his mentor. We all saw Pep Guardiola’s reaction to Messi’s trickery during the game and, afterwards in Barcelona, I was among a group from Sky that went for some dinner when we were fortunate to bump into Bayern’s manager. He gave us a couple of moments of his time and, inevitably, Guardiola was asked whether he fancied coming up against Messi when the quarter-final draw was made. Bayern, after all, have been in outstanding form, scoring goals for fun, but his reaction was telling. ‘No! No! No!’ said Guardiola. ‘If I have to face Messi, I want it to be in one game rather than two!’ If they do happen to face each other in Berlin — and after Friday's draw it is not wrong to expect Barcelona and Bayern Munich to reach the semi-finals at least — we could safely say we will be in for a rare treat. Milner slides as Messi nutmegs him and goes the opposite way during their Champions League match . Messi slips the ball through Manchester City midfielder Milner's legs at the Nou Camp . James Milner approaches Barcelona star Messi during their Champions League tie on Wednesday . Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola (centre) reacts to the ridiculous skill from Messi during the match .

Summary: It was a privilege to watch Lionel Messi against Manchester City . The Argentine forward is back at his best unlike Cristiano Ronaldo . Barcelona host Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday at the Nou Camp . Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola admitted that he does not want to face Messi - his former player - over two legs in the Champions League .


A young golf-pro will now have 7,378 square-feet of space to host his many trophies and maybe throw some parties now that he's just old enough to drink. At just 21-years-old, two time PGA tour winner Jordan Spieth can now call a 2,275,000 Dallas, Texas home his own. The luxurious abode originally listed at $2,475,000 sits on just under one acre and boasts five bedrooms and a chef's kitchen with a 12-foot stone island and elegant archway entry, reports The Houston Chronicle. Pool party?: Jordan Spieth's nee home has a large swimming pool, an outdoor summer kitchen, spa fountains, and covered patio space . Five bedrooms: The home's listing says that each of the five ornate bedrooms has their own private bath . Powder room: The home have several bathrooms with large vanities and plenty of room to relax . Chef's kitchen: The well equipped kitchen has stunning archways, plenty of natural light, and a spacious center island . The home's listing says that each of the five ornate bedrooms has their own private bath. The house was built in 2008 and is in Dallas' exclusive Preston Hollow neighborhood. Elegant entryway: The sophisticated home built in 2008 is the the wealthy Dallas community called Preston Hollow . Welcoming: The entrance of the home is filled with light and has a welcoming white spiral staircase leading to the second floor . Living room: The Dallas mansion has several rooms for lounging and has plenty of space to host groups of friends . Winning big: Gold prodigy Jordan Spieth, 21, is now the proud owner of a $2.3m mansion . NBA's Dallas Mavericks owner and TV personality Mark Cuban is also a Preston Hollow resident. The alcove is perfect for hosting parties and includes a 288-bottle wine closet, a large media room, and a gameroom. The pad has an outdoor swimming pool outside with spa fountains and a covered patio. Outside there is also a summer kitchen and stone fireplaces. Spieth's purchase may be a celebratory one as he had a victorious end to 2014. Golf.com reports that the both the Emirates Australian Open in November and the Hero World Challenge a week later in December. Spieth is Currently ranked Number 6 in the world and had his first win of 2015 at the Valspar Championship on March 15. New property: The property was built in 2008 in the posh Dallas neighborhood of Preston Hollow where NBA's Dallas Mavericks owner and TV personality Mark Cuban also live . Long hallways: The ritzy home is decorated with pottery and light fixtures that fill the home with radiance . Dining room: This room is the perfect space to host a dinner party with friends and is one of the many luxurious rooms . Dining enclave: There is a small tabe next to the kitchen which is the perfect place to chow down on a quick snack or have a meal . Lavatory: Evbery one of the home's five bedrooms has their own private bathroom equipped with both a shower and a bath . High ceilings: This

Summary: At just 21-years-old, two time PGA tour winner Jordan Spieth will call a 2,275,000 Dallas, Texas home boasting 7,378 square-feet his own . The luxurious abode originally listed at $2,475,000 sits on just under one acre and boasts five bedrooms and a chef's kitchen with a 12-foot stone island and elegant archway entry . The house was built in 2008 and is in Dallas' exclusive Preston Hollow neighborhood .


Kidulthood actor Adam Deacon missed a court date after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act . Bafta-award winning Kidulthood actor Adam Deacon has missed a court date after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act. The actor and director was due to appear in court today after he was charged with affray and possession of a long-bladed sword near his home in east London, but was too unwell to attend a hearing. Police were called on the evening of January 6 to reports of a man armed with a 'machete'-style knife who was said to be threatening members of the public in Bethnal Green. Deacon, who shot to fame in the gritty film Kidulthood, did not appear at Thames Magistrates Court this morning because he was too unwell after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act, the court heard. The court clerk said: 'This case was adjourned, I believe, on the 6th March and if you look at the charge sheet, the charges concern allegations from January 6 of affray and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. 'On the last occasion the defendant wasn't in court and an adjournment period was agreed because the defendant was in hospital for treatment for underlying mental health issues.' Emek Yagmur, defending Deacon, passed a letter from the hospital the actor is receiving treatment at to the court . She said: 'He is now back in their care and he has not been released because he is not well enough to attend. He has been sectioned under section two [of the mental health act]. 'We are asking for a six-week adjournment. He is clearly not very well.' The hearing, which lasted a matter of minutes, was adjourned to April 30. The actor and director was due to appear in court today after he was charged with affray and possession of a long bladed sword near his home in east London . The panel said it wanted to see medical reports when the troubled actor, 32, next appears. Deacon, who won a Bafta rising star award for directing urban comedy Anuvahood, is also due to stand trial at Hammersmith Magistrates Court on May 11, accused of harassing fellow actor Noel Clarke on social media. Deacon was arrested back in January after failing to appear in court to face the harassment charge. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Actor and director Adam Deacon did not appear at a court hearing today . Kidulthood star was due to face a charge of affray and possessing a sword . Deacon is unwell and was sectioned under Mental Health Act, court heard .


The family of the six-year-old Oregon boy forced into eating his lunch behind a screen because his parents dropped him off one minute late to school have been gifted a brand new minivan. Hunter Cmelo's parents, Nicole Garloff and Mark Cmelo were presented with the $30,000 Chrysler minivan after local Medford businesses heard he was late because their car was old and unreliable. The photograph which was taken by his mother and posted to Facebook by his grandmother attracted global attention and shamed the school to change its policy on publicly punishing students in the same way. Scroll down for video . The family of the six-year-old Oregon boy forced into eating his lunch behind a screen because his parents dropped him off one minute late to school have been gifted a brand new minivan (pictured). Hunter Cmelo's parents, Nicole Garloff and Mark Cmelo were presented with the $30,000 Chrysler minivan . Even though Nicole and Mark's broken-down Dodge Durango was repaired by a friendly local mechanic, a local reposession firm, Rapid Repo and Collections, donated the minivan to them to make sure Hunter would always get to school on time. "When I handed dad Mark the key to the minivan, he was speechless and extremely grateful,' said McClease Kelly, who organized the generous donation. Last month, Hunter's picture was shared around the Internet as Nicole and Mark shared their outrage at their son's treatment. Lincoln Elementary School in Grants Pass was forced to change its tardiness policy after the image of the punishment was shared thousands of times on Facebook - sparking hundreds of complaints. Alone: Six-year-old Hunter Cmelo was forced to eat alone behind this cardboard divider after his parents dropped him off late to his elementary school. He was left feeling humiliated, his family said . Embarrassed: The school district said that the system is supposed to give children the chance to catch up on work they have missed by being late - but staff have now agreed to stop using the screen . In the photograph, Hunter Cmelo, a first grader at the school, can be seen sitting alone behind a cardboard divider at a cafeteria table. Close by is a cup with a large letter 'D' for 'detention'. His grandmother, Laura Hoover, shared the image to her Facebook page last Wednesday. 'This is my grandson, Hunter. He's a little first grader,' she wrote. 'His momma's car sometimes doesn't like to start right up. Sometimes he's a couple of minutes late to school. 'Yesterday, he was 1 minute late and this is what his momma discovered they do to punish him! They have done this to him 6 times for something that is out of his control! They make a mockery of him in front of the other students.' She said that his mother found Hunter crying and took him home. His parents said they were devastated when they found out what their son was going through. 'They are shaming him for something that's not in his control,' his father, Mark Cmelo, told KOIN6. 'It is our fault

Summary: Photograph of Hunter Cmelo eating alone was shared online last month . His parents Nicole and Mark owned a car which broke down too much . Because of that he was repeatedly late and the school decided to shame him . Picture caused outrage and the school to change its punishment policy .


Tens of thousands of comic book fans decked out in fancy dress gathered in London today for one of the UK's biggest celebration of animated culture. The London Super Comic Book Convention, which kicked off last today, saw fans donning elaborate and often skimpy costumes in homage to their comic book favourites. Comic super-fan and television presenter Jonathan Ross was among the celebrity guests for day one alongside Storage Wars' Sean Kelly and John Romita Junior- son of comic book legend by the same name- who draws for DC comics. There were a number of tributes to Guardians of the Galaxy's tree-like character Groot and characters from the Lego Movie. Among the best-dressed were also a trio who posed as Batman and his nemeses the Joker and Harley Quinn. A total of 25,000 fans are expected to pay the Excel Centre, in east London, a visit over the course of the event, which lasts until tomorrow. The annual event, now in its four year, is the biggest comic book themed event in the UK, and the third for pop culture. One of the event organisers, Gary Morris, said: 'It's been an incredible first day. The atmosphere has been amazing and the level of costumes has been out of this world. 'People have really brought their A-game this year. 'The market for these sort of events is definitely growing. Just look at the films which are in the box office at the moment- they're all based on comic books. We like to look at the heritage that led to that.' Mojo Jones dressed as Black Cat from Marvel comic book poses for a photograph at the London Super Comic Convention . Groot and his little saplings: A fan dressed as Marvel's Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy queues with his children . Sexy superheroes: L-R: Penny Bune as Mary Jane from Spiderman, Lise as Poison Ivy from Batman and Hannah Brown in a Spider Suit as Black Cat . Comic fans dressed in a dazzling array of costumes queue at the London Super Comic Convention . Among the best-dressed at the comic convention was a trio who posed as Nite Owl, The Joker and Harley Quinn . A create tribute to one of the characters from the hugely successful Lego Movie- the film inspired several costumes at this year's event . Fans dressed as Lego-styled comic book heroes including X Men's Wolverine and DC comics' Wonder Woman . Bit nippy Leonidas? This bare-chested fan dressed up as King Leonidas from 300- a historically inspired 1998 comic book limited series . Leonidas and the Queen of Sparta from 300, which was later made into a film, on their way to London's Excel Centre for the convention . Batman fan Vlod in costume as The Joker at first day ofthe London Super Comic Convention at Excel . Ashley (surname not given) in costume as the Marvel character Medusa at the London Super Comic Convention at ExCel, London . Visitors stop for a bit of lunch at the annual event, now in its four year, which

Summary: More than 25,000 will attend the London Super Comic Book Convention . TV presenter Jonathan Ross and Storage Wars' Sean Kelly among guests . Fans dressed up as their favourite characters such as Batman and Joker . Jack Sparrow, Groot and Bane were also popular costumes this year .


Elsie Watson, who passed away last year, was sent a council tax bill – for a penny . A woman who died last year aged 92 has been sent a council tax bill – for a penny. Elsie Watson left the paltry debt after moving from Woodley near Stockport into a care home whose staff forwarded the unopened bill to her son Barry Holland. The Stockport Council demand, which would have cost 60 times more to post than the penny debt, even offered Mrs Watson the chance to pay instalments. Barry Holland, 72, of Cheadle Heath, whose wife has paid the bill, has branded the letter 'ludicrous.' Stockport Council has since admitted their error and apologised. Mr Holland said: 'It is ludicrous, I really do think it is horrendous that the council can send out letters for a penny to someone who is 92, even if they didn't know she was dead. 'My mum was fiery, I imagine she would have gone down there, thrown a pound at them and said keep the change. 'These people have no knowledge or feelings. 'Whoever sent this has cost 60 times more than a penny with a stamp. 'The bill even said it could be paid in instalments on the back – how is that possible?' Mr Holland said his wife Sandra paid the bill just to put an end to the matter. The Stockport Council demand said Mrs Watson could pay it in instalments. The council have since admitted their error and apologised . Mrs Watson's son Barry Holland, pictured with wife Sandra, said the letter was 'ludicrous' even if his mother was not deceased . Mrs Watson, who had two sons and a daughter as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren, died in August after battling ill health. She had worked as a cleaner before retiring. A Stockport Council spokesman said: 'This was an error. Our internal systems let Mrs Watson's family down on this occasion and we apologise to her family for any distress this has caused.' Stockport Council (pictured), which sent the bill, suggested it be paid in installments. It has now apologised for the mistake saying its internal systems let Mrs Watson's family down on this occasion .

Summary: Elsie Watson from Woodley near Stockport left the tiny debt before dying . Care workers forwarded the bill to her son Barry Holland of Cheadle Heath . Stockport Council, which sent the bill, suggested it be paid in instalments .


Hollywood's Scientology dissenters have commended the documentary makers of an unprecedented accounts of the church, which reveals John Travolta is blackmailed into sticking with the faith. Lisa Marie Presley and King Of Queens actress Leah Remini are two in a growing body of celebrity voices to criticize the secretive religion after the expose, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, screened on HBO on Sunday night. Remini, who left the church before her daughter reached the induction age, tweeted: 'Thank you to the brave who did something about it. And to those who didn't have a voice, you do now.' In a cryptic message posted soon after the screening, Presley said on Twitter: 'Sometimes...The S##t hitting the fan is a damn nice sound ;)' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Applause: Scientology dissenters Leah Remini (left) and Lisa Marie Presley (right) have commended the makers of scientology expose Going Clear, which makes shocking allegations about the religion . A documentary claims to have revealed secrets about the church of Scientology, including that members hold a blackmail file on John Travolta and others have been subjected to hard labour in 'prison camps' The documentary features interviews from a number of high profile ex-followers including Remini, Presley and screenwriter Paul Haggis. Shocking allegations include the claim that members are threatened and tortured in prison-style camps and cut off from their family if they decide to leave Scientology. There is said to be a file of 'damaging material' about John Travolta's sessions with auditors at the church that will stop him from dissenting. Others belonging to the most senior order of the faith have been forced to play musical chairs to the sound of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody in a fight to secure a chair to stay in the church, it was claimed. The claims have been disputed by the Church of Scientology who have branded those who featured in the show - many former senior members - as 'admitted' liars and perjurers and 'professional anti-Scientologists.' Directed by Alex Gibney, Going Clear aimed to expose the secrets behind the mysterious faith followed by thousands of people including film stars John Travolta and Tom Cruise. It included interviews with former senior members and officials who made explosive claims about punishments endured by members and how followers have been manipulated. These included descriptions of a 'prison camp', revealed by former member Sylvia 'Spanky' Taylor. People put into this camp are forced to do around 30 hours of hard labour, broken up by three hour rest breaks. Spanky was once the point of contact between the Church and Travolta and said she was sent to this 'prison camp', known as the Rehabilitation Project Force which, she claims, is where members are 'reindoctrinated.' The documentary also claimed Scientology chiefs hold a 'black PR package' on Travolta, with all the disclosures he made during auditing sessions. During these sessions a trained auditor asked pointed questions such as 'What are you willing for me to talk to others about?' Travolta is said to have requested that his sessions were not filmed, but

Summary: Leah Remini and Lisa Marie Presley were Scientologists, they have tweeted commending the documentary and its shocking claims . Going Clear documentary claims to reveal secrets of Scientology religion . It alleges the church has a 'blackmail file' on John Travolta from auditing sessions and members are thrown into 'The Hole' to confess their crimes and vie for places by playing musical chairs to Bohemian Rhapsody . Sylvia 'Spanky' Taylor, who once acted as the intermediary between the church and John Travolta, said people were punished with 30 hours labour . Scientologists rejected allegations saying they are from 'admitted liars'


Applying to become an air hostess in many countries involves a rigorous interview procedure. But in China, they place equal emphasis on those applying to work on their new bullet trains. 1,500 applicants took part in five different professional exams in a bid to become one of the 90 new students for the bullet train attendant training course earlier today. Four applicants give their best pose during the exams at Shandong Jiaotong University . One woman shows off her dancing skills in front of the judges . The mix of women and men went through a number of different tests at the event held by Shandong Jiaotong University in Jinan, Shandong province of China. The guidelines to become one of the attendants are extremely strict and take into account everything from skills to body height. Zulhumar Tursun, 22, who was enrolled on an earlier training programme told China Daily that when she applied in 2014, she was chosen from nearly 5,000 applicants. She said: 'Applicants need to be 166 to 174 centimeters tall and the desired weight ranges from 52 to 58 kilograms.' Balance is a key issue on the bullet trains, which reach extremely high speeds . Some of the women were already dressed in attendant uniforms for the exams . A woman applies her make-up ahead of meeting the judges . The successful applicants are then sent to train in internships on high-speed lines across the country. Drivers of the trains have to undergo even stricter tests that take several aspects of their health into account. Driver Adi Turdi told the paper: 'We had our eyesight, hearing and hearts checked, as well as our psychological condition, because the requirements for bullet train drivers are higher than those for operators of lower-speed trains. 'We [then] traveled to Beijing to attend interviews and training courses.' One applicant limbers up ahead of her dance recital . 1,500 applicants tried out for just 90 positions on the bullet trains . The women and men parade around the chairs in front of the judges .

Summary: 1,500 men and women took part in five exams today for attendant job . Tests at Shandong Jiaotong University in Jinan, China, were very rigorous . The applicants also have to be a certain weight and height to take part .


Manchester City were sent tumbling out of the UEFA Youth League in a highly volatile match with Roma - with three players being sent off over the 90 minutes. Kean Bryan was given his marching orders on the hour mark for his second yellow card and the Italian's took full advantage when Tomas Vestenicky fired home the opener. The tense affair soon became heated and tempers began to flare before Jack Byrne followed his team mate into the changing rooms - leaving City with only nine men. Tomas Vestenicky celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Youth League quarter-final . Kean Byran is given his marching orders and was the first Manchester City to be sent off . Just like their first goal, Roma pounced on Patrick Vieira's sides lack of discipline and Lorenzo Pellegrini - who shares the surname with a certain City staff member - fired home a stunning second. The Blues were given a glimmer of hope when Elio Capradossi became the third player to be given a red card but this time for Roma, after he was adjudged to have brought down Angelino in the box. Thierry Ambrose converted the penalty, but the away side couldn't find the all important equaliser that would have sent the game to penalties. Patrick Vieira looks on as his side's ill-discipline cost them a place in the UEFA Youth League semi-finals . Oliver Ntcham (left) competes with Jose Machin for possession during the tense quarter-final affair . Lorenzo Pellegrini (left) celebrates with team -mates after his stunning strike put the Italians in command .

Summary: Manchester City were knocked out of the UEFA Youth League by Roma . Patrick Vieira's side ended the quarter-final with only nine men . Thierry Ambrose scored a consolation penalty after Tomas Vestenicky and Lorenzo Pellegrini gave the Italians a commanding 2-0 lead . Thierry Ambrose converted a penalty for City, but it wasn't enough . Click here for all the latest Manchester City news .


Actor Vince Vaughn and pop star Lady Gaga mustered up the courage to dive into freezing cold water for the Special Olympics charity the day after cities across the country broke cold records for last month. The Chicago-native Wedding Crashers star was the celebrity guest of honor at his hometown's annual Polar Plunge, in which brave swimmers raise money for athletes with special needs by plunging into Lake Michigan. Vaughn, wearing a Blackhawks hockey jersey and jeans, led the way into a patch of frigid, slushy 33 degree water near Lincoln Park that had been cleared of snow, which has accumulated in the city and much of the US. Scroll down for videos . Icy dip: Actor Vince Vaughn was the Special Olympic Polar Plunge celebrity guest on Sunday, when the water was right around the freezing point . Hometown hero: Vaughn, a Chicago native, wore a jersey from the city's Blackhawks hockey team and jeans to take the icy dip and warmed up with a towel after the trying ordeal . Taking the plunge: Lady Gaga joined her new fiance, Chicago Fire actor Taylor Kinney, at the event with his co-stars on the show . Poker face: Celebrities such as Vince Vaughn and Lady Gaga found it difficult not to grimace in the freezing patch of Lake Michigan . The star of upcoming movie Unfinished Business first went in up to his knees before lowering himself into the water backwards. Gaga attended the event with shirtless fiance Taylor Kinney, who was wearing a baseball cap and shorts, and his costars from the show Chicago Fire. The singer rode piggyback-style with Kinney into the water before they fully immersed themselves into the lake. The couple then played with each other in the frozen surf and retreated to the warmth of the shore. 'Taylor gave me his hat I thought my wig was gonna freeze into and become one with the lake,' said the songstress, who will take different sort of plunge with her beau after becoming engaged last month.. Lake Michigan was estimated to be right at freezing when the event began at 10.30am Central Time. Staying warm with love: Lady Gaga attended the charity event with her fiance after getting engaged to the television actor last month . Before and after: Gaga and Kinney looked comfortable while posing for photos (left) before their plunge left them in varied states of bedraggled . California love: A shirtless Kinney wore a baseball cap reminiscent of the warm-weather West Coast when he carried his future wife into the waters of Lake Michigan . Splashing in the snow: Gaga grits her teeth as she finds the energy to play in the lake despite a winter of record-breaking cold weather . Paparazzi: Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, lost the glamour she often displays on stage and the red carpet when emerging from Lake Michigan . Organizers say that 5,000 people were expected to attend the plunge, and that they had already made more than $1million during the morning, according to ABC7. The plunge came

Summary: Chicago-native Vaughn was celebrity guest at his hometown's annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics . Newly-engaged Lady Gaga attended with Chicago Fire fiance Taylor Kinney and his television co-stars . City tied 140-year record for coldest February with 14.6 degree average and more winter weather expected across US . Winter Storm Sparta brings more snow and ice to East Coast after causing tragic weather-related deaths in Midwest . Boston can possibly eclipse its record for most snow in one winter if it receives 5.7 more inches .


A mound of spaghetti sits in a bowl with a heaping of tomatoes. Exactly nine puckered capers and a measly two slivers of anchovy perch rather inelegantly atop the pile. On the side tiny serving of mustard, some slices of gherkin and a wodge of waxed cheese. To wash it down is a cup of pink-strained tea. As last meals go, it's not the most glamorous of repasts. This is what Doomsday Prepper Kellene Bishop, a resident in Utah, US, will eat on the day the world ends. Texan Wayne Martin's last meal is a bowl of Campbell’s chicken and spaghetti soup and a side serving of gourmet cat food. He washes it down with a glass of his homemade white wine which he will use as barter in lieu of money once the apocalypse begins . Wilma Bryant from Missouri will feast on thyme-roast chicken covered in gravy and served with beans. Ms Bryant lives with her daughter and the pair are both diabetic and dependent on insulin. Her meal is juxtaposed against syringes and medical paraphernalia . This stark photograph as well as six others were capured by Brooklyn-based photographer Henry Hargreaves. Mr Hargreaves, who is a self-confessed food obsessive explained: 'In the US alone there are over 3 million people preparing for the end of time, this sub-culture is known as Doomsday Preppers.' He is most famous for his No Seconds series, immortalising the Death Row choices of inmates. The photographer visited the preppers to discuss their menus with them before he created their last meals. 'I connected with some of them to discuss their Armageddon Menu's,' he said. 'They are designed around their religious beliefs, lifestyles, location, health and what they think will work on the heels of the disaster they predict.' He confesses that he expected the series to be more dramatic than the final results he captured, and admits that the preppers might be on to something. 'Initially I expected this to be a rather sensational series but as I spoke to some of the subjects I actually was surprised by the brilliance in their approach. 'They have been able to stand back and see the whole food system from afar and realize in any kind of disaster the food distribution chain is the first thing to break and they don't want to be left vulnerable, if and when it does.' Each photograph is accompanied by text which explains a little bit more about the individual Doomsday Prepper. Using the ingredients the preppers had stocked up on Mr Hargreaves concocted meals he envisioned they would be eating if our current social system collapses. A tumble of insects – crickets, meal worms and grasshoppers – is served with a measly shaving of Parmesan. On the side a salad of sprouting seeds. This Spartan offering is destined to be the last meal of John Major of Idaho, US . Doomsday Prepper Kellene Bishop's last meal: A mound of spaghetti with a spoonful of tomatoes, nine puckered capers and a measly two slivers of anchovy. On the side tiny

Summary: New York-based photographer Henry Hargreaves created final meals of seven Americans based on their supplies . Frugal dishes of foraged food and ready-to-eat meals sit alongside roasts made from freshly slaughtered chickens . There are 3m Doomsday Preppers in the US who are stocking up for Armageddon, the day the world ends .


Everton midfielder Leon Osman has declared himself fit and raring to go after completing 90 minutes for The Toffees' Under 21s side against Sunderland. The 33-year-old spent nearly three months on the sidelines earlier this season after sustaining a split tendon during the Premier League game with Manchester City back in December. Osman made cameo appearances from the substitutes' bench in Everton's recent 3-1 win over Young Boys and 2-0 defeat by Stoke, but now having managed a full run out for the Under 21s, he is hoping to reclaim his starting spot. Everton midfielder Leon Osman (pictured in 2014) has declared himself fit and raring to go for The Toffees . Osman made a cameo appearance from the substitutes' bench during the 2-0 defeat by Stoke City . Speaking on Thursday to EvertonTV, Osman said, 'It's important for me to get as many minutes as I can on the pitch.' He added, 'The games came quick and close together, but I'm just trying to get myself out there as much as I can. 'It was good to get more minutes under my belt, I'm trying to get that last little bit of sharpness and hopefully then I can show that on the pitch for the first team.' Now, Osman is hoping to be involved from the off for Everton when they face Dynamo Kyiv in the last 16 tie of the Europa League next week. Osman was also used as a substitute against Young Boys during the Europa League round of 32 . While The Toffees have performed well in continental competition this season, the same cannot be said for their Premier League form, which seems them sit 14th in the table and with three losses in their last four games. Osman has revealed how frustrating that poor run has been for the team, and has issued a rallying cry to improve. 'It's not great being out injured for any player, I'm especially bad when I'm out injured and it's even harder when things aren't going well on the pitch for the team. 'But we're in it as a team. We're in it together whether you're injured, or if you're playing every week. We've got 10 tough games now before the end of the season, but 10 games we're very confident of getting results from.' The 33-year-old midfielder has called on his team-mates to turnaround Everton's poor Premier League form .

Summary: Leon Osman is nearing a full return for Everton . He completed 90 minutes for the Under 21s against Sunderland . Osman was out for nearly three months earlier in the season with injury . The midfielder wants Everton to improve their poor Premier League form .


The RAF has spent £37million on bombing raids in its mission to smash ISIS and bring Jihadi John's network to its knees. An investigation by MailOnline has unveiled the grand scale of the military effort against the terrorist group, including more than 100 airstrikes and 195 missiles fired. The bombings, carried out by Britain’s fleet of warplanes and unmanned drones, have targeted more than 180 ISIS positions and have killed dozens of Islamists so far in the six-month campaign. Scroll down for video . The bombings, carried out by Britain’s fleet of warplanes and unmanned drones, have targeted more than 180 ISIS positions (above), with some hit multiple times . The RAF has spent £37million on bombing raids in its mission to smash ISIS, fronted by Jihadi John (pictured), unveiled as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi . The raids, under the code name Operation Shader, have covered swathes of Iraq, with the RAF picking off terrorist targets deep inside ISIS territory. Britain has used Tornado GR4s at least 126 times in attacks on the militants, with each one flown from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus at an estimated cost of £35,000 an hour. With an average flight time of somewhere between four and eight hours - thanks to the help of Voyager air-to-air refuelling tankers accompanying them on each mission - the total cost quickly racks up to around £26.5million. Tornados are usually flown in pairs and are equipped with both Brimstone and Paveway IV missiles. Brimstones - ‘smart bombs’ which can pinpoint small targets in crowded areas - have been fired at least 54 times on trucks, buildings and groups of ISIS terrorists. The missiles cost £105,000 each and account for another £5.67million spent hunting down members of the barbaric group. Britain has used Tornado GR4s at least 126 times in attacks on the militants, with each raid flown from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus in pairs (file picture) Weapons: At least 66 500lb Paveways have been dropped on ISIS in Iraq by the eight RAF Tornados in Iraq . Strike: The targeted bombings have killed dozens of Islamists so far in the six-month campaign . Meanwhile at least 66 500lb Paveways have been dropped on ISIS in Iraq by the eight Tornados the RAF has sent to the region. The heavier weapons are used on larger targets and cost £22,000 each. Because of the threat posed by Tornados to the Islamists, they have taken to travelling at night or in poor weather to avoid being seen. But this does not stop Britain’s fleet of 10 unmanned Reaper drones, which can locate and fire on small targets from as high as 45,000ft, from picking off ISIS convoys trying to take advantage of poor visibility. Reapers, which can fly for up to 30 hours before needing to refuel, have fired on the extremists 75 times during the RAF mission, which started in October last year. During 101 airstrikes on ISIS in Iraq, the RAF has fired: . 75 Hellfire missiles . 66 Paveway IV laser-guided bombs . 54 Brimstone missiles . The drones use aptly-named Hellfire

Summary: EXCLUSIVE: RAF has spent £37million on its bombing raids on ISIS in Iraq . Around 195 deadly missiles have been fired during more than 100 airstrikes . Britain's bombs have successfully struck more than 180 terrorist positions . Millions more spent on destructive Paveway and Brimstone missiles . Reaper drones have also carried out dozens of strikes on Islamist militants .


Shelia Jones, headteacher at St Joseph's Roman Catholic primary school, is accused of forcing children to lie on the floor while she 'calls God' A headteacher of a Catholic primary school is accused of punishing pupils by forcing them to lie on the floor in a prayer room while she pretended to ring God to say they had been naughty. Shelia Jones, who is in charge of more than 200 pupils at St Joseph's Roman Catholic primary school in Devizes, Wiltshire, allegedly humiliated the children on more than one occasion, it is claimed. Angry parents have written to the school's governors and complained to the education watchdog Ofsted after the revelations came to light. Tammy Brimble claims her 11-year-old son Cyrus was among three other boys threatened by Mrs Jones with a 'phone call to God' and is calling for her to resign. She said: 'I didn't find out about it will we got home. Cyrus was very quiet and I could tell something was bothering him. 'When he told me what had happened to him and three other boys, I was upset but I wanted to find out why she did it. 'I don't think what she did was appropriate at all. We are not Roman Catholics but it was still distressing for my child for her to call on God like that.' Mrs Brimble made several attempts to speak to the headteacher and eventually wrote a letter of complaint to the school governors and Ofsted. She said in a letter to Simon Napper, deputy chairman of the governors: 'Cyrus has been subjected to the humiliation of being punished by Sheila on more than one occasion by having to lie face down on the floor. 'We have witnesses for this too, and the evidence of the harm this has caused him.' Another parent, Alexandra Jones, who used to work as a lunchtime supervisor, has also complained to Ofsted. Furious parents at have complained to the school's (pictured) governors and Ofsted after the revelations . She said: 'All the children were whispering about something and then it came out that Sheila had made some of them lie face down in the prayer room while she pretended to ring God on her mobile phone.' Ofsted has asked Wiltshire Council's safeguarding panel to investigate the parents' complaints. In a letter to another parent who cited 'problems' at the school, Ofsted replied: 'The information provided raised concerns about the safety of children. 'Ofsted has shared your concerns with the local authority so they can progress these safeguarding concerns as they consider appropriate.' The school, which was rated as 'needing improvements' at its last Ofsted review in February 2013, is due to receive inspectors for a fresh assessment within a few days. The education watchdog said it was not willing to comment further. Colette Culligan, chairman of the governors, said: 'We are aware of an allegation against one of the teaching staff. 'In order to follow due process, all inquiries regarding this issue need to be directed to Wiltshire Council. The school, founded in 1864 (pictured),

Summary: Shelia Jones is St Joseph's Roman Catholic primary school's headteacher . She is accused of punishing children by forcing them to lie on the floor . Tammy Brimble claims her son Cyrus, 11, was among those disciplined . He told her Mrs Jones pretended to ring God on her mobile in prayer room . Furious parents have written complaints to school's governors and Ofsted . School says issue is being dealt with by council, which will look into matter .


An Iraq War veteran pleaded . guilty on Friday to charges of running into the White House . armed with a knife before being tackled, a security breach that . helped lead to a shake-up in the U.S. Secret Service. Omar Gonzalez of Copperas Cove, Texas, was charged with climbing over the White House . fence on September 19 and racing across the north lawn. He now faces up to ten years in prison for illegal entry charge and eight years for an assault accusation, plus $3,000 to $30,000 in fines. During his rampage, Gonzalez burst through the front door of the White House and reached as far as the executive mansion's East Room before Secret Service agents subdued him. Omar Gonzalez of Copperas Cove, Texas, pleaded guilty on Friday to charges of running into the White House armed with a knife before being tackled . During his court hearing on Friday, U.S. District Judge Rosemary Collyer asked . Gonzalez, who was dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit: 'Are you guilty? 'Yes, yes, your honor,' the suspect replied. He gave his age as 43, though prosecutors had said . he was 42. Gonzalez was carrying a folding knife when he was arrested . and told a Secret Service agent that he needed to tell President . Barack Obama that the atmosphere was collapsing. The Obamas were . not in the White House when the incident occurred. Gonzalez, who has no prior convictions and suffers from . post-traumatic stress disorder, pleaded guilty to federal . charges of illegal entry with a dangerous weapon and assault on . a federal officer. Gonzalez made it all the way to the East Room of the first floor of the White House on September 19 after he got past five rings of security and sprinted across the 70-yard front lawn – only being apprehended because an off-duty Secret Service agent was present . Collyer said prosecutors and the defense had agreed that . sentencing guidelines called for 12 to 18 months in prison and . possible fines. Sentencing is set for June 8. Gonzalez will also undergo supervised release after he . leaves prison, and conditions include avoiding contact with the . Secret Service, Collyer said. The security breach was among a series of embarrassments for . the Secret Service, which is charged with guarding the president . and his family. This October 1, 2014, courtroom artist rendering shows U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah Robinson, left, presiding during Omar J. Gonzalez's , center, case in court in Washington . Members of the Secret Service keep watch near the North Portico entrance to the White House in Washington on September 22, days after Gonzalez's break in . The agency's director stepped down in October. In the most recent incident, two senior agents are under . investigation after driving a government car through an area at . the White House where colleagues were investigating a suspicious . package. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House of Representatives . Homeland Security Committee, said in a statement the car crash . allegations added

Summary: Omar Gonzalez of Copperas Cove, Texas, was charged with climbing over the White House fence on September 19 and racing across the north lawn . He now faces up to ten years in prison for illegal entry charge and eight years for assault, plus hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines . Gonzalez was carrying a folding knife when he was arrested and told a Secret Service agent that he needed to tell President Barack Obama that the atmosphere was collapsing . Gonzalez, who has no prior convictions, suffers from PTSD .