A cannabis-smoking supporter of hate preacher Anjem Choudary has walked free from court after grooming a 15-year-old schoolgirl on Facebook. Mansoor Miah sent explicit photographs to the schoolgirl before inviting her to a hotel to have sex with him. The 22-year-old from Kilburn, north west London, even filmed himself in sordid trysts and sent them to the youngster who was using her Nintendo DS to access Facebook. He was spared jail after a court heard how Miah, who has shared several of Choudary's fundamentalist tweets, struck up an online conversation about the Koran. Mansoor Miah walked free from court after sending explicit messages to a 15-year-old schoolgirl he was grooming over social media . When she told him she was uninterested in religion Miah, who worked in Tesco, carried on their conversations which turned to a sexual nature despite the girl having told him how old she was. He was handed a suspended sentence of 16 months at Southward Crown Court today. Earlier the court heard how he began speaking to the girl about Islam but soon forced the conversation in a sexual direction. 'Having talked about Islam, undeterred, Mr Miah began to chat the complainant up,' prosecutor Stephen Requena said. 'Having talked about Islam he proceeds to chat her up, having established her real age. 'He praises her physical appearance and asks if she has a boyfriend.' The court heard how he sent her explicit photographs of himself, urging her to do the same before performing a sex act in front of her on webcam. He was arrested last year after one of the girl's teachers told her mother of their plans to meet in a Premier Inn in Kent. 'The mother, it seems, was scared and felt her daughter was in danger when this was discovered. The 22-year-old is a supporter of hate preacher Anjem Choudary having shared some of the cleric's posts on Twitter . 'She describes her daughter as not that mature, which leaves her vulnerable,' added Mr Requena. The youngster was said to have had her laptop confiscated after engaging in explicit conversations with men on social media before meeting Miah. In a statement provided by her mother she was described as 'shy' and and 'uncomfortable' with new people. Despite admitting to knowing the girl was underage, Miah claimed that he did not target her, adding: 'She looks 20.' Support: Miah is a fan of Islamist hate preacher Anjem Choudary (above) 'He didn’t seek her out, he befriended her because she was a friend of a friend, not because she looks young, she looks 20,' said hi barrister Edward Jones said. 'This was a young man confused about religious beliefs, smoking cannabis to significant degree. He has now sought to reform himself. 'He made a catastrophic error of judgement which he said would not be repeated.' Sentencing, Judge Nicholas Loraine-Smith said while the defendant had planned 'some sort of sexual activity', he was not a 'predatory paedophile'. 'You have not repeated this offence, so there is no evidence you are a predatory paedophile of the type I’m

Summary: Mansoor Miah contacted the girl over social media as she played Nintendo . The 22-year-old sent the 15-year-old explicit photographs over Facebook . Asked her how old she looked 'in person' before arranging hotel meet-up . He was arrested when her mother discovered contact and phoned police . Miah, a former Tesco worker, was a supporter of Islamist Anjem Choudary . Southwark Crown Court heard he was 'confused' from smoking cannabis . Miah was handed a suspended sentence and put on sex offenders'register .


A Florida daycare teacher was arrested Thursday and charged with neglect for allegedly allowing a one-year-old child to play outside with any shoes or socks on, causing second-degree burns. The alleged incident occurred on a 93-degree day in late June 2014. Police say they reviewed footage from the A Step Above Childcare in Lakewood Ranch after the little boy's mother complained he came home with blisters on the bottom of his feet. Stephany Gomez-Garrido, 27, a teacher at the center, claimed the infant didn't participate in outside activities at the school's 'waterpark' - a cemented area where sprinklers run - because he was not wearing the proper shoes. However the cameras showed otherwise, according to The Herald-Tribune. Charged: Stephany Gomez-Garrido, 27, has been accused of neglect for letting a one-year-old boy in her care play outside on a hot summer day without shoes or socks on, causing second-degree burns to his feet . The boy can reportedly be seen leaving the classroom without shoes on. While he doesn't appear to have entered the waterpark area, he was playing on a paved walking that lead to the area. The footage then shows him returning to the classroom 30 minutes in Gomez-Garrido's arms crying, kicking and grabbing his feet. Gomez-Garrido can be seen attending to the child, looking at his feet at least twice, before putting shoes and socks on him. She can then be seen placing him on a seat, where he remained for the rest of the afternoon. Police say the boy ran from the classroom at 1.42pm and was picked up by his mother at about 4pm. Gomez-Garrido told detectives a few days later she did not let him play outside. However she later admitted that she was unable to tend to the infant because she was supervising other children in the waterpark and was the only teacher assigned to the area that day, according to WTSP. Scene: The alleged neglect occurred at the A Step Above Childcare in Lakewood Ranch in late June 2014 . An investigation however determined that Gomez-Garrido knew the toddler was playing on the hot surfaces outside and did nothing about it. Police say the child needed medical attention, with his burns determined to be second-degree, and that she failed to noitify his mother. Gomez-Garrido is charged with neglect of a child without great bodily harm. She is being held without bond at the Sarasota County Jail.

Summary: Stephany Gomez-Garrido, 27, charged with neglect of a child without great bodily harm in Sarasota, Florida . Police say child played for 30 minutes on hot concrete with no shoes . It was a 92-degree day and the teacher failed to properly supervise . Scene was caught on camera at the A Step Above Childhood center .


A couple have been forced to watch their home of nearly 30 years undergo demolition after an agricultural worker mistakenly dumped a staggering 150 gallons of diesel into their basement. Brent Merriman and Michele Lowary were horrified when the unidentified Pendleton Grain Growers employee unwittingly pumped the fuel into their basement in Pendleton, Oregon, late last year. Their property had used heating oil some years ago, and the driver had been confused about where to deliver the diesel, resulting in the costly mistake on November 24, a PGG spokesman said at the time. Within seconds of the incident, diesel had seeped into the flooring of the basement and destroyed items in the room, while strong, dangerous fumes had permeated the air surrounding the property. Couple: Brent Merriman and Michele Lowary (pictured together ) have been forced to watch their home of nearly 30 years undergo demolition after 150 gallons of diesel was mistakenly dumped into their basement . Now demolished: The couple were horrified when a Pendleton Grain Growers employee unwittingly pumped the fuel into the basement of their home (pictured before the demolition) in Pendleton, Oregon, late last year . One of couple's cats, which was caught up in the diesel, had to be taken to a veterinarian for help, while officials fixed ventilation tubes through the windows of the basement, Union-Bulletin reported. At the time, Mr Merriman, 58, said he was worried the house he had owned for 28 years may have to be demolished because of the spill, which also led to safety concerns over the diesel's flammability. And now, his fears have come true after he and his partner were forced to watch workers in two excavators smash their beloved home and drop large chunks of it into a semitrailer. Mr Merriman, who is now renting a house across the street with Ms Lowary, told the East Oregonian newspaper that the materials filled two trailer loads on Thursday, the first day of the demolition. Affected: One of couple's cats (thought to be the one pictured), which was caught up in the diesel, had to be taken to a veterinarian for help, while officials fixed ventilation tubes through the windows of the basement . In need of help: In January, Ms Lowery posted a message to her Facebook friends, saying that she and Mr Merriman were looking for a home for their two adopted cats after 'losing our house due to a diesel spill' The agricultural co-op's insurance is covering the cost of demolishing the home and building a new, larger one there. Rebuilding, however, will not start until the site is tested for contamination. Following the diesel spill last November, the PGG spokesman said the company would work with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and contractors to clean up the mess. She added that it would take steps to make sure such a mistake is not repeated in the future. In January, Ms Lowary posted a message to her Facebook friends, saying that she and Mr Merriman were looking for a home for their two adopted cats

Summary: Brent Merriman and Michele Lowary's beloved home has been torn down . Agricultural co-op worker had dumped 150 gallons of fuel into basement . Diesel seeped into flooring, affected their cat and left strong fumes in air . Couple's house used heating oil some years ago, co-op spokesman said . Driver was 'confused where to deliver diesel, resulting in costly mistake' Pendleton-based firm's insurance is paying for demolition and rebuilding .


The first man struck in Marion 'Suge' Knight's deadly hit-and-run later told officers that he physically assaulted the former rap mogul before the confrontation, a police report reveals. 'I f***** him up!' Cle 'Bone' Sloan, a former gang member, told the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, according to the documents. Sloan reportedly admitted to attacking Knight, the 49-year-old co-founder of Death Row records, as he lay in a hospital bed suffering from multiple head wounds. Terry Carter, a 55-year-old father, was the second man to be hit by Knight's truck. He died from the injuries he sustained. Scroll down for video . Marion 'Suge' Knight has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a hit-and-run incident on January 29 in a Compton, California, parking lot. His lawyer Matthew Fletcher, pictured left on March 9, has said that 'There's no reason Mr Knight should be in jail' Cle 'Bone' Sloan (left) and Terry Carter (right) were the victims of the hit-and-run. Carter died of his injuries, while Sloan is recovering and allegedly told police that he 'f***** up' Knight before being run over . Sloan, 51, allegedly said that he had a verbal dispute on January 29 with Knight three miles away from the scene of the hit-and-run, according to the New York Daily News. It is believed to have been a result of an argument 30 minutes before between Knight and others on the set of the upcoming N.W.A. biopic 'Straight Outta Compton.' He then allegedly headed straight for Knight when he saw him at Tam's Burgers in Compton, California, - the location of the hit-and-run - about half an hour later. 'Sloan said he contacted Knight and began to punch him through the driver side window,' the report read. 'Sloan stated Knight tried to exit the red Ford but was stopped by his punches.' Sloan was walking away when he heard someone say, 'Look out', according to his account to the police. He said he was trying to turn around but was then struck by Knight's Ford F-150 Raptor. Knight's lawyer told the Daily News that Sloan had initiated both confrontations and that the former rapper never left his car. 'Sloan is trying to exculpate himself but all the while he's just killing himself. It's monumental,' lawyer Matthew Fletcher told Daily News. Knight (pictured on March 9, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and is in jail without bail. His lawyer Fletcher has said that Knight never exited the vehicle and was acting in self defense . Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department photographer checks the scene of an accident on January 29 involving Suge Knight, . 'What Sloan has done is admit he initiated this fight. Suge never exited his vehicle. He was accosted by Sloan who challenged him to fight,' he added. Fletcher had previously said that Knight was acting in self defense to get away from what he thought was an armed assault. Carter made a one-minute call to Knight at 2.36pm the day of the incidents, phone records included in the police report said.

Summary: Cle 'Bone' Sloan allegedly told comment to police as he was in hospital . Police records show Sloan reportedly admitted to attacking Knight before being hit by the former rap mogul's car . The two allegedly had a verbal argument in another area of Compton, California, before the incident at Tam's Burgers . Knight pleaded not guilty to murdering Terry Carter, 55, during hit-and-run .


Casey Stoney believes she is in the form of her life. Now all she has to do is convince England coach Mark Sampson before the women’s World Cup in Canada in June. The former England and GB captain has only played once for her country since Sampson took over from Hope Powell 15 months ago. Stoney, 32, is in the squad for the Cyprus Cup tournament, which starts on Wednesday with a match against Finland. Casey Stoney (centre, pictured in July 2013) is hoping to worm her way back into the England fold . The 32-year-old captained Great Britain during the 2012 Olympic Games in London . The central defender, who has 117 caps, was voted players' player of the year at Arsenal in the last Women's Super League season. She was left out of England's squad for the 3-0 friendly defeat by Germany at Wembley in November and was an unused substitute for the 1-0 defeat by the USA at MK Dons last month. England face four games in just over a week in the annual friendly tournament in Cyprus and Stoney told Fanbookz.com that she feels she merits a recall. ‘My actual form last season was my best since the Women's Super League started,’ she said. ‘When I go away with England I feel I'm competitive and working really hard, so that's all I can keep doing. I'm delighted to be in the England squad and if the opportunity comes, hopefully I can take it. ‘I've played 117 games for England and kept clean sheets against the best teams in the world, so I know that I can do it. It's just a matter of getting the opportunity to show it. Stoney has played just one game for her country under Mark Sampson, who replaced Hope Powell in 2013 . ‘This will be a good chance for the team to try different players and game plans but for me personally, with four matches in just over a week, this is an opportunity to play and show what I can still do.’ Steph Houghton, who succeeded Stoney as captain, and either Lucy Bronze or Laura Bassett have been selected in the centre of defence in recent games. Stoney points to her best fitness results over the lose season, since recovering from a hip injury. ‘You can never lose what you never had and I was never quick in the first place,’ added Stoney. ‘I continue to work hard on trying to read the game well, understanding what's likely to happen. Getting good detail on the opposition allows me to feel one step ahead.’ England play Australia and the Netherlands in their other group games before finishing up with a fourth friendly in Cyprus. At the World Cup in Canada they face France, Mexico and Colombia.

Summary: Arsenal defender Casey Stoney is hoping to prove worth to Mark Sampson . Stoney has made just one appearance for her country in last 15 months . The ex-England captain is delighted to be back in the Three Lionesses fold .


Tim Sherwood's arrival at Aston Villa has given the squad a new lease of life, according to experienced goalkeeper Shay Given. After a disappointing start to his reign, in which the Villans lost two Premier League games in a row, Sherwood has turned it around with two Midlands derby wins over West Brom, first in the league and then in the quarter finals of the FA Cup. And Given, who was in goal for the latter of the two victories, admits that at half-time in Saturday's match, Sherwood wasn't pleased with his side's performance. Tim Sherwood has produced two consecutive victories against West Brom; in the league and FA Cup . Aston Villa players celebrate after Fabian Delph opened the scoring in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday . 'He wasn't too happy at half-time,' Given told Stan Collymore on talkSPORT. 'The flip-chart went flying in the dressing room and I think you saw our reaction in the second half, we were much better and caused West Brom a lot of problems. 'But that's what he's there to do. He's given us a rollicking when we've needed it and that's probably the first time he's really let go. I think a few of the lads were a bit shocked, but it got the reaction we needed.' Given and Sherwood have history, too. As a player, the now Villa manager won the Premier League title with Blackburn, and a young Given was also in the squad. Shay Given, who was in goal for the FA Cup win, was quick to praise the Villans' new manager post-match . Gabriel Agbonlahor gestures in celebration towards the Villa fans, who were delighted with the derby win . 'I know Tim from our Blackburn days,' Given continued. 'We were players together and he was a leader then as the captain, he captained Blackburn to the Premier League title, and he's very much the same. 'He's so positive on the training ground, so positive in the stadium and the players are responding to that.' Villa's league win over Tony Pulis' West Brom put some breathing space between them and the bottom three, but there is still a long way to go if they are to avoid the drop. According to Given, Sherwood was a leader on the pitch with Blackburn and he is the same as a manager . Sherwood holds his hands together as he watches the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday evening .

Summary: Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa reign began with two straight defeats . Now, though, the Villans have won consecutive games against West Brom . Shay Given says his arrival has given the squad a new lease of life . The veteran goalkeeper says Sherwood has always been positive, as a player and now as a manager .


Hartlepool defender Scott Harrison wasted no time in taking advantage of a stricken referee as he used the official’s vanishing spray during the clash with Oxford United. Referee Patrick Miller tumbled to the deck during the game at the Kassam Stadium before players from both sides surrounded him to check he was alright. However, 21-year-old Harrison saw the incident as his chance to have a go with the spray himself. Team-mate Neil Austin picked up the canister after it had fallen out of the pocket of the official as he fell to the floor. Referee Patrick Miller tumbles to the deck during the game at the Kassam Stadium on Wednesday night . Worried players crowd the official to check his wellbeing following his fall to the turf . But Hartlepool defender Scott Harrison saw the funny side as he had a go with the vanishing spray . Harrison drew a line round the referee as if to show where the fall had occurred at the Kassam Stadium . Harrison's Hartlepool team-mates share a chuckle as the 21-year-old draws the line round the official . Harrison may have seen the funny side, but referee Miller was carried off on a stretcher following the incident . But it was Harrison who took advantage, drawing an outline around the referee as if to show where the foul was committed. Hartlepool are rooted to the bottom of League Two, but team spirit is certainly not an issue as he amused his fellow team-mates. A 2-0 victory was enough to earn the away side all three points on the night as well as give them a slight glimmer of hope of staying in the division. However, it was not such a happy ending for the poor official who left the pitch on a stretcher.

Summary: Referee Patrick Miller tumbled to the deck during a League Two clash . Hartlepool defender Scott Harrison took advantage of the incident . He borrowed the vanishing spray to draw a line round the stricken official . Miller was carried off on a stretcher as Hartlepool beat Oxford 2-0 .


NYPD Sgt. Frank Marra (above) reported seeing a ghostly lady at the Staten Island landfill, his book reveals . A retired NYPD cop who sifted through ten tons of debris from the September 11th attacks, reported seeing a ghostly lady at the Staten Island landfill, a new book reveals. However, Sgt. Frank Marra, 48, was not the only one who saw the specter, who a psychic medium has explained could have been a spirit, 'soul collector', guiding people to the afterlife, according to the New York Post. In his book, From Landfill to Hallowed Ground, Marra details his experience searching through rubble and remains of the World Trade Center attacks from September 2001 to February 2002 at Fresh Kills landfill. While there, volunteers found 54,000 personal objects and helped identify 1,200 people who perished. The 17-year veteran cop shares about the spirit he and other volunteers saw at the Staten Island landfill, also known as 'The Hill'. This is where the African-American woman was spotted, dressed in white like a Red Cross worker during the Second World War, carrying a tray of sandwiches. Sgt. Frank Marra, 48, was not the only one who saw the spectre, who a psychic medium has explained could have been a spirit 'soul collector' guiding people to the afterlife (above an excavator sifts through debris from the World Trade Center at Fresh Kills landfill in Staten Island on January 14, 2002) In Marra's book, From Landfill to Hallowed Ground, Marra details his experience searching through rubble and remains from September 2001 to February 2002 - where volunteers found 54,000 personal objects and 1,200 identities of those who perished (above a dirt-covered shoe found on October 24, 2001 at the Staten Island landfill) The spirit Marra and other cops reported seeing was an African-American woman, dressed in white like a Red Cross worker during the Second World War, was seen carrying a tray of sandwiches (above jewelry recovered from the World Trade Center debris held in a trailer at the Staten Island landfill in 2002) 'I thought she was trying to help, being first responders,' said Marra. He only saw her a few times and in the distance, more than 50 yards away each time, but he recalls that it clearly looked like a person. And while they were rare sightings, he stashed them away as memories, until about a year later when he spoke to a retired crime-scene detective who mentioned the ghost. The detective asked him if he ever heard stories about the 'old Red Cross worker trying to serve sandwiches and coffees out by the sifters', which brought Marra's memories of her rushing back to mind. 'It hit me like a ton of bricks - I had put that dormant,' said Marra. 'It just reminded me that I remembered seeing her.' While his sightings of the ghost were rare, he stashed them away as memories, until about a year later when he spoke to a retired crime-scene detective who mentioned the ghost (above damaged fire truck and debris from the World Trade Center attacks at

Summary: Sgt. Frank Marra, 48, said he saw ghost of African American woman, who was dressed in white as a Red Cross worker from Second World War . He saw spectre while going through debris from World Trade Center attacks at Fresh Kills landfill in Staten Island between Sep. 2001 - Feb. 2002 . Ghost was holding a tray of sandwiches and was always standing more than 50 yards away before vanishing . Psychic medium explained ghost might have been a spirit, soul collector, guiding people to afterlife . Volunteers at landifll found 54,000 personal objects and helped identify 1,200 people who perished during the attacks .


Gareth Bale has been supported by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez after fans booed his performance against Schalke in the Champions League. Perez called a news conference on Thursday to back the former Tottenham forward, who has been made a scapegoat for Real’s poor recent form. In his first season in Spain the Welshman, 25, won the Champions League and scored the winner in the Spanish Cup final. And Perez said: ‘Gareth Bale is one of the best players in the world. The biggest clubs fought and continue to fight to secure his services. We shouldn’t forget what he was able to achieve in his first year at Real Madrid.’ Florentino Perez jumped to the defence of Real Madrid's world record signing Gareth Bale on Thursday . Perez labelled Gareth Bale 'one of the best in the world' and said he is being chased by 'the biggest clubs' Perez claimed Real will also stand by coach Carlo Ancelotti, despite Tuesday’s 4-3 defeat by Schalke in the Bernabeu. He said: ‘To use the fact we are not on our best form to report information that is not true is unacceptable. The club has full confidence in our coach. Contrary to a report published today, Carlo Ancelotti will remain coach of Real Madrid.’ Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard insists there is no crisis in the Barclays Premier League and is adamant English clubs will return strongly in Europe. ‘It has not been our year but English clubs will come back,’ said Gerrard, who was speaking to launch an All-Star charity game that will be staged at Anfield on March 29. Madrid newspaper Marca ran with the headline: 'Not One More' and claimed the Italian was close to the sack . He added: ‘It is not a crisis. The teams will bounce back. Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal and ourselves will make signings and come back stronger.’ Sportsmail’s Jamie Carragher, who will captain the other All-Star side, feels there has been a deterioration in Premier League standards. He said: ‘It may be because clubs have so much money. When they’re buying players in, it doesn’t mean enough, because they have that much money.’ Steven Gerrard (left) says English clubs are not in crisis but Jamie Carragher feels standards have dropped . Chelsea were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League . Old team-mates Gerrard and Carragher face off ahead of captaining teams in a charity match at Anfield .

Summary: Gareth Bale has been booed by Real Madrid supporters for his poor form . But club president Florentino Perez has urged fans to back the Welshman . Perez also said Real will stand by their manager Carlo Ancelotti . Steven Gerrard says there is no crisis regarding English teams in Europe . Jamie Carragher feels Premier League standards are dropping .


Putting your thumb up is a recognised hand signal the world over, and the ultimate sign of approval. So it was a good choice of gesture for Elle-Rose Williams, 25, and her fiancé Paddy Moogan, 30, to pick as their go-to pose while on an around-the-world trip. The couple documented their mammoth journey, spanning months and continents, by capturing photographs of their thumbs in front of landmarks, skyscrapers, beautiful scenery and historical monuments. Scroll down for video . A view from a cliff in Christchurch, New Zealand, during the first leg of the couple's world tour . Thumbs up outside The Louvre in Paris, despite a rainy day. No landmark was left unphotographed . Elle, a social media manager and travel blogger from London told MailOnline: 'It started as just a fun way to record where we'd been, whenever we saw something gorgeous or memorable we'd take a photo of a thumbs up in front of it. 'As we travelled more it became a running joke, and we'd make sure we did it everywhere we visited.' The duo's adventure kicked off in New Zealand two years ago. After living in Queenstown for six months they visited Australia before passing through Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the USA, thumbs at the ready. This time in San Francisco in USA during a day trip to see The Golden Gate Bridge . View of Las Vagas by night from the The Foundation Room roof top bar of Mandalay Bay Hotel . Commenting on the aesthetics of the thumb photos Ellie, who writes the blog The World and Then Some says: 'They aren’t great photos. They’re not artistic. They’re not even lit properly in most cases. But they tell our story. They show where we’ve been and how far we’ve come.' With so much time in front of the camera, the couple's thumbs have won attention online. Elle describes the The Grand Palace in Bangkok as 'one of the most beautiful places I've ever been' On a cold day in Central Park in New York Ellie and Paddy's gesture still takes centre stage . To date, they've been photographed front of the The Louvre in Paris, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Central Park in New York, the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, The Grand Canyon and Notre Dame, also in Paris. Elle says, 'My favourite photo is the one we took in NYC at Christmas time (its the darkly lit one, with a Christmas tree in the background). A view - behind the thumbs - of Queenstown in New Zealand on a clear day from the top of a cable car . 'The most thumbs up moment of my life so far': Photo taken after Paddy proposed to Elle in NYC . Elle broke her finger in New Zealand zip lining but she still managed give a version of the salute . 'It was taken moments after Pad proposed to me, in the exact spot it happened. Which might be the most 'thumbs up' moment of my life so

Summary: Social media manager Elle-Rose Williams is from London and a blogger . Elle and her fiance Paddy Moogan capture 'thumbs up' salute in every shot . Round the world trip took in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Thailand and USA . Even with a broken figure, Elle remained committed to the pose .


The illustrious artist, CJ Hendry has made a prominent name for herself when she sold one of her pieces to Kanye West, but she has just completed a brand new venture - and it's delicious. The 27-year-old from Brisbane has pushed her artistic limit by locked herself in a room for 50 consecutive days to produce an artwork every 24 hours and publishing them to her social media accounts as proof. The hyper realistic images are part of her Melbourne-based exhibition '50 foods in 50 days,' which was coined after CJ read accounts from inmates who were on death row. Hyper realist artist CJ Hendry locked herself in a room for 50 days to achieve a drawing every 24 hours . She admits that the drawing of the octopus was the most laborious to complete in the time frame . Each image depicts food items such as M&M's placed on a luxurious porcelain Hermes plate . CJ uses felt tip pens and a sketching style that incorporates scribbling tiny circles to get the desired effect . She was inspired to create 50 meals on stunning Hermes plates, to juxtapose the luxurious platters with basic food items, believing that if she were ever to be served a final meal, she would want it one of these plates. The images depict food items such as Doritos, M&M's, liquorice allsorts, assorted seafood and even fortune cookies on lavish porcelain dinner plates. According to Broadsheet, each image has been hand drawn by CJ with felt-tip pens onto 75 x 75 cm canvases and cost $8800. However, every single piece – which adds up to half a million dollars in artwork, has already been sold to destinations all over the world, some even being sold before she started them. Each piece costs $8800, however all the pieces have been sold prior to the Melbourne exhibition . The 27-year-old from Brisbane has sold drawings to the likes of Kanye West, Vera Wang and David Caruso . Before methodically drawing the images, CJ takes up to 100 photographs of the items in different lighting . The beauty is in her attention to detail, with each image comparable to a black and white photograph . CJ advertises her pieces to her 200,000 followers on Instagram on other social media platforms . 14 have gone to Hong Kong, four have gone to Singapore and the rest to America, the United Arab Emirates, London or remained in Australia. The beauty in CJ's work is the unique attention to detail, with every image comparable to a black and white photograph. She has admitted that her technique involves scribbling in little circles to get the desired effect. Her images rose to fame a mere two years ago with her journey being nurtured by the founder of the design blog The Cool Hunter, Bill Tikos. CJ began by drawing images of crumpled Chanel and Prada shopping bags as well as everyday static items such as boots, boxing gloves and playing cards. CJ drew her inspiration from inmates on death row receiving their final meal .

Summary: CJ Hendry from Brisbane has completed an amazing exhibition in 50 days . The artist locked herself in a room and produced an artwork every 24 hours . She posted each drawing to her social media accounts as proof . It is called '50 foods in 50 days' and relates to the last meal on death row . Each depicts a hyper realistic drawing of a food item on a Hermes plate . CJ has sold pieces to Kanye West, Vera Wang and David Caruso .


Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is too modest to claim the club’s recent revival is partly due to his own impressive personal comeback after he had been dropped earlier in the season by manager Brendan Rodgers. Nevertheless, the facts show that the resurgent Reds go into Saturday's potential top-four decider against Manchester United at Anfield having been beaten only once in 19 domestic games — a Capital One Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea — since Mignolet returned to the side on Boxing Day. Prior to that, they had lost four out of seven in the Premier League and had slipped to 10th place. Simon Mignolet has been in impressive form for Liverpool during their resurgence in the Premier League . The Liverpool goalkeeper was dropped from the side earlier in the season after a number of mistakes . The Belgian first found out he had been axed the day before Liverpool faced United in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford in December when United won 3-0. ‘The gaffer took me into his office to tell me I wouldn’t play against United. It was disappointing and I could have let my head drop, but I decided to be positive to make sure my period on the sidelines was as short as possible,’ said Mignolet. ‘I trained the next day to make sure I’d be ready in a better way when the opportunity arose.’ His wish came true. When in-favour Brad Jones injured his thigh four matches later at Burnley, Mignolet came on, kept a clean sheet and has not looked back since. A 1-0 win at Swansea City on Monday was his sixth consecutive clean sheet away from home — the first time that has happened since the days of Bill Shankly. Mignolet makes a fine save from a Gylfi Sigurdsson strike during the win against Swansea on Monday . The Belgian keeper kept his sixth consecutive Premier League away clean sheet against the Swans . Victory against United would lift Liverpool into the top four and they would then be favourites to join Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal in next season’s Champions League. The loss at Old Trafford when Rodgers first introduced a three-man defence and played Raheem Sterling up front now appears to be a watershed in the club’s campaign. ‘I don’t think it’s anything to do with me personally,’ said Mignolet. ‘The gaffer changed the system [to 3-4-3] and since then things have been very organised. We don’t give many chances away and everybody is willing to work for each other. ‘It’s all about working as a unit. We have dealt well with set-pieces and at the other end, scored goals.’ Having been heavily criticised for key mistakes earlier in the season and dubbed ‘Dracula’ by former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar for being indecisive with crosses, Mignolet is not taking recent good publicity for granted, even though he was Liverpool’s man-of-the-match at Swansea following crucial saves from Gylfi Sigurdsson and Bafetimbi Gomis. Mignolet, who was dropped earlier in the season, trains alonside Joe Allen and Lazar Markovic . Liverpool have

Summary: Simon Mignolet has been in impressive form for Liverpool in recent weeks . Belgian keeper was dropped earlier in the season after several mistakes . Liverpool have been beaten once in 19 domestic games since his return . Mignolet has kept six consecutive away clean sheets in Premier League . Mignolet credits a change in system with the club's upturn in fortune .


Father-of-four Imran Sharif admitted brutally murdered his wife of 17 years in their kitchen before calmly heading off to work . A father-of-four brutally murdered his wife of 17 years in their kitchen before calmly heading off to work, a court heard. Pharmacist Imran Sharif had dropped the couple's children at their schools before going home and slitting his wife Raheela Imran's throat. Leaving her dead on the kitchen floor, the 'violent and dangerous' 44-year-old changed out of his bloodstained clothes and hid them under the driver's seat of his car. He then stashed the murder weapon - which was never found - and went to work. Paramedics were called to the end-of-terrace home in Hillersdon, Slough on the afternoon of October 20 after Raheela's brother made the gruesome discovery of her body. He had gone round to the house after family members became concerned and found the front door ajar. A post mortem examination found the mother-of-four died as a result of a wound to the neck. Sharif was arrested later that day before being charged with murder on October 23. He had originally denied killing his 45-year-old spouse, but later confessed to a friend and fellow prisoner while he was being held in custody at HMP Bullingdon. Detective Chief Inspector Mike Lynch said: 'I am glad that Sharif has accepted responsibility for what he did and admitted that he took his wife's life. 'This has been an incredibly difficult time for Raheela's family and friends as they try to come to terms with their loss and although it may offer them little comfort, I hope that Sharif's guilty plea will be of some help as they begin to rebuild their family's lives.' Adrian Foster, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Thames and Chiltern Crown Prosecution Service, said Raheela's life had been 'brought to a premature end.' Raheela Imran's body was removed from her home in Slough after husband Sharif slit her throat last October . Forensic technologists had investigated at the semi-detached house where Mrs Imran lived with Sharif and their four children . Mr Foster said: 'Having been charged with his wife's murder and while on remand at Bullingdon Prison, Sharif confided in another prisoner, who he had known for about 12 years and admitted killing his wife. 'He is clearly an extremely violent and dangerous man. 'This case represents a tragedy for the family of Raheela. Her children, family and friends have been devastated by her untimely death. 'We have worked closely with Thames Valley Police since this investigation was launched and as a result of the hard work and diligence of the prosecution team, a just outcome has been achieved. A post mortem examination found the mother-of-four died as a result of a wound to the neck . Forensic officers leave the Sharifs' house in Slough where Mrs Imran was found stabbed to death . 'We know that nothing will bring Raheela back to her children, family and friends, but we hope that today's conviction brings them at least a small sense that justice has been done. Our thoughts

Summary: Imran Sharif had brutally killed his wife Raheela Imran's at their home . Court heard the 44-year-old then got changed and calmly went to work . Sharif has denied slitting his spouse's throat but later confessed to a friend . He has been remanded in custody for sentencing and could face life in jail .


Killer co-pilot Andreas Lubitz was able to hide his psychological problems from airline bosses because of a 'gaping hole' in the system for assessing pilot health, an air safety expert has claimed. Lubitz had torn up a sick note declaring him unfit to fly on the day he crashed a Germanwings plane into a rocky ravine in the Alps, killing himself and everyone on board. The 27-year-old is believed to have consulted medics about severe psychological and visual disorders and been told he was too ill to fly by two doctors before the crash. But due to confidentiality rules, this information was not passed onto Gemanwings operator Lufthansa and he was able to fly the doomed Airbus A320 that day. Scroll down for video . Andreas Lubitz was able to conceal his health issues from Lufthanza because of Germany's privacy laws which mean GPs cannot disclose information about their patients' health and the onus rests of employees . Under patient confidentiality rules, which also operate in the UK, pilots do not have to disclose their profession to GPs and doctors are not able to pass on their concerns to airlines. The onus of reporting any health issues rests solely on the 'honesty' of pilots. Tony Newton, a British pilot who has flown Airbus A320s for 20 years and who also works as a Civil Aviation Authority examiner, said that the system 'has to change'. 'It's a gaping hole in the system. It would happen in the UK as well,' he said. 'As a pilot, my medical life at work and my medical life at home are absolutely separate, unless I choose otherwise. Nobody checks that you communicate your health problems to the airline. 'Pilots have a yearly medical examination, which includes a chat about how we've been feeling psychologically, but it's fairly low-key. 'If I go to the GP, there it no requirement for me to disclose that I'm a pilot. 'And if I see the doctor for something that may affect my ability to perform my duties, he is prevented from communicating that to the airline because of medical confidentiality. 'The onus is on me to hold my hands up and tell the aviation authorities. The system is not well policed. It relies on honesty. A simple headstone has been laid in Seyne-les-Alpes, the closest accessible site to the area of the crash . Flowers have been laid at the headstone, known as a stele, to remember those who died in the crash . 'There is a legal obligation for pilots to tell their employers if they have surgery, or an illness that requires more than 21 days off work, or have been prescribed a long list of certain drugs. 'But the GP doesn't get involved.' Lubitz had visited Dusseldorf University hospital in February and more recently on March 10 and is believed to have been concerned about vision problems. An ex-girlfriend claimed he had always dreamed of flying larger planes but had recently recognised his ambition could not come true because of his mental health problems. The co-pilot had previously

Summary: Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz tore up a sick note declaring him unfit to fly . Confidentiality laws mean doctors could not disclose medical information directly to Lufthansa . In both Europe and the UK, pilots are supposed to tell airlines if they have health problems, but this is not policed . A British air safety expert said, 'the door is open for someone who has serious mental problems to hide it from the aviation examiner'


A probe into how police handled child sexual exploitation in Rotherham is looking into allegations against 42 officers after complaints were sent to the force watchdog. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) was already examining allegations against ten officers involved in the investigation into one of the country's most prolific child abuse rings. But today the commission said it had received 30 new complaints containing 100 allegations about 42 officers involved in the Rotherham investigation. The Independent Police Complaints Commission is examining 100 allegations made against 42 officers from South Yorkshire Police who investigated child sex abuse in Rotherham (file image) The complaints came in the wake of the Jay Report, which described how 1,400 children, mainly girls, were routinely raped, trafficked and groomed in South Yorkshire between 1997 and 2013 . It said in a statement: 'The complaints contain more than 100 allegations against 42 named police officers, both retired and serving, as well as a number of allegations against officers whose identities are currently unknown.' The complaints followed on from the Jay Report, which described how at least 1,400 children were raped, trafficked and groomed in the South Yorkshire town between 1997 and 2013. The IPCC statement said: 'Work to establish the identity of the unknown officers and to identify any links between the different complaints and incidents is ongoing. 'The allegations range from neglect of duty by failing to adequately investigate on the basis of intelligence or to deal with incidents appropriately, inappropriate comments and suggestions of corrupt relationships between police officers and offenders.' The commission said it was also investigating an allegation that South Yorkshire Police failed to act on information passed to them in 2004 and 2006 about alleged child abuse in nearby Sheffield. This complaint relates to two named police officers who are now retired from the police service, the IPCC said. The Jay Report, published in August last year, sparked furious debate about the tragic crimes which took place in Rotherham, and how the perpetrators went unchallenged for so long. The Jay report found that the abuse went unchallenged as police and council chiefs were afraid of being labelled racist, as the perpetrators were largely gangs of Asian men . Professor Alexis Jay, who wrote the report, described how hundreds of vulnerable teenagers, mainly girls, were routinely exploited by gangs of mainly Asian men with impunity. Police and senior council officers were accused of failing to tackle the problem for fear of being seen as racist, and of ignoring or doubting the victim's accounts. A wave of high profile resignations followed and the National Crime Agency was brought in to investigate the crimes and how they were handled. The Jay Report was followed by another report by Louise Casey, which was scathing in its criticism of Rotherham Council and led to the replacement of the local authority's ruling cabinet with commissioners appointed by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles. After more revelations about the scale of exploitation in neighbouring Sheffield, the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Alan Billings, last month called for a wide-ranging inspection of

Summary: Independent Police Complaints Commission was investigating ten officers . Probe has now been expanded after 30 new complaints were received . Complaints contain 100 allegations against 42 named police officers . Came in wake of Jay Report that described routine abuse of 1,400 children .


Chelsea crashed out of Europe, beaten on away goals by 10-man Paris Saint-Germain and branded 'babies' by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Jose Mourinho's team led twice in this turbulent encounter but twice allowed PSG to level, with captain Thiago Silva heading the vital second, six minutes from the end of extra-time. Ibrahimovic, dismissed for a tackle on Oscar in the first-half, said: 'I don't know if I have to get angry or start to laugh. For me when I saw the red card I was like "the guy doesn't know what he's doing". 'That is not the worst. The worst is when I got the red card all the Chelsea players come around. It felt like I had a lot of babies around me.' Chelsea players surround referee Bjorn Kuipers as the Dutchman sends off Zlatan Ibrahimovic (far right) on 31 minutes . Ibrahimovic heads into a challenge with Chelsea midfielder Oscar (left) in the first-half which saw him sent off . The PSG forward immediately acknowledged his fault in the incident having collided with Oscar . Chelsea captain John Terry (left) reacts after Ibrahimovic's tackle on Oscar in the first-half at Stamford Bridge . Mourinho said he hoped the red card could be overturned but also bemoaned a penalty not given for a trip on Diego Costa and what he thought might be an elbow on Costa by David Luiz. The Chelsea manager also blamed his own players for failing to deal with their numerical advantage, wilting under expectations and conceding twice from set-pieces. 'When a team cannot defend two corners a team doesn't deserve to win,' said Mourinho. 'We couldn't cope with the pressure. For them it was easy, two lines of four, counter-attack, waiting for the right moment. Mentally for them with 10 there is nothing to lose. Chelsea players look dejected after being dumped out of the Champions League at home to PSG . 'Our performance was not good enough. The opponent was stronger than us, they coped better with the pressure of the game. Because they had 10 men we felt more the pressure of winning and they had nothing to lose. 'We couldn't cope with that, we conceded two goals in two set pieces. That is difficult to accept. For me it was a surprise. I am disappointed, but I try always to be pragmatic and honest. The first feeling was that we deserved to lose. We didn't deserve to go through. 'It's not the moment to explain. We will analyse it. We need to react. We have a Premier League to win. I told that to the players. We lost a competition where even if we win today there are other big teams to beat. 'We have the Premier League to win and we are in a good situation. There's no time to cry. Move on, and look forward.' Former Chelsea man David Luiz gestures towards Blues striker Diego Costa during Wednesday's encounter . PSG defender Luiz celebrated excitedly after scoring against his former club at Stamford Bridge . Thiago Silva's late header loops over the outstretched

Summary: Zlatan Ibrahimovic received a straight red for foul on Chelsea's Oscar after 31 minutes . The PSG striker said after the game that he was disappointed to see Chelsea swarm the referee . Jose Mourinho said he hoped the red card could be overturned so Ibrahimovic can play in the quarter-finals . Chelsea were knocked out on away goals as Thiago Silva netted a late equaliser on the night .


As far as matches to determine the unofficial world champions go, it could not get any bigger than France vs Brazil in Paris on Thursday night. The unofficial World Cup final is a repeat of the meeting at the same Stade de France venue in 1998 when France were crowned world champions by beating Brazil 3-0. The current unofficial World Cup title holders are Brazil but France will try to pry that casual title from them, even if it is just a friendly in the French capital. Brazil will try to win the unofficial World Cup title on Thursday night when they face France in Paris . Brazil are on the mend following an embarrassing 2014 World Cup showing on home soil . There are three rules to determine the unofficial world champions: . Brazil are on the mend following an embarrassing 2014 World Cup showing on home soil, and will take all they can get. Revenge may even be a factor, too, after their defeat in 1998 when two goals from Zinedine Zidane and a third from Emmanuel Petit sealed the World Cup title for France. The way the unofficial World Cup final works is not unlike a game of conkers, where winner takes all until your next match in an all-or-nothing scenario. Brazil have held the unofficial title since October 11, when they beat Argentina 2-0 in Beijing, China, and have a chance to chase Scotland at the top of the unofficial World Cup ranking table. They have some way to go, however, as Scotland sit top with 86 points, ahead of England on 73. Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema may have something to say about the unofficial title . Benzema chats with Patrice Evra during France's training session ahead of the friendly . Nov 18 - Australia 1-2 Brazil, Vienna . Nov 12 - Turkey 0-4 Brazil, Istanbul . Oct 14, Brazil 4-0 Japan, Singapore . Oct 11, Brazil 2-0 Argentina, Beijing, China . Sep 3, Germany 2-4 Argentina, Dusseldorf . July 13, Germany 1-0 Argentina, Brazil . July 9, Holland 0-0 Argentina, Brazil . July 5, Holland 0-0 Costa Rica, Brazil . June 29, Greece 1-1 Costa Rica, Brazil . June 24, England 0-0 Costa Rica, Brazil . If a team draws, they retain the UFWC title . 86 - Scotland . 73 - England . 59 - Argentina . 50 - Holland . 41 - Russia . 33 - Brazil . 28 - Germany . 28 - Sweden . 27 - Italy . 25 - France . One point is awarded per UFWC match win .

Summary: The unofficial World Cup final will be between France and Brazil in Paris . The way the UFWC works is like conkers where winner takes all . Brazil have held the unofficial title since October 11, when they beat Argentina 2-0 in Beijing, China .


This is the moment a three-time Rubik's Cube world champion pushes his skills to the limit as he races against the clock in shark-infested waters. Kevin Hays, 20, from Renton, Washington, took to the shores of Honolulu, Hawaii, for a spot of puzzle solving while cage diving. Footage shows him submerged underwater, wearing a snorkel mask, quickly shifting the multi-colored squares of a 3 x 3 cube around. He told Daily Mail Online that he held his breathe for the duration instead of using an oxygen tank. Caught on camera: This is the moment a three-time Rubik's Cube world champion pushes his skills to the limit as he races against the clock in shark-infested waters . Novel idea: Kevin Hays, 20, from Renton, Washington, took to the shores off Honolulu, Hawaii, for a spot of puzzle solving while cage diving . In the video, it appears that Hays' nerves got the better of him the first time around. As a shark swims behind him, he swiftly stops what he's doing and watches the sharp-toothed animal glide by. The maths whizz then gears up for a second attempt. This time he has no problem completing the puzzle. In just 15 seconds the Rubik's Cube is pieced back together and Hays happily shows it to the camera. He then goes up for air. Hays said that along with the sharks, the ocean's current added an element of difficulty. Quick fingers: Footage shows Hayes submerged underwater wearing a snorkel mask quickly shifting the multi-colored squares of a 3 x 3 cube around . Up for air: He told Daily Mail Online that he held his breathe for the duration instead of using an oxygen tank . 'The shark tank was really rocky since the waves were pushing it around a ton, so that made it pretty hard to do the solves.' It's not the first time Hays has solved a Rubik's Cube underwater. Last year he completed three puzzles - a 2x2, a 3x3 and a 4x4 - in one minute. However, he stuck to the safety of a swimming pool on that occasion. As a result of his endeavors, he went on to earn the nickname: 'Genius fish human.' Hays started puzzle solving as a high school freshman and, at one point, trained up to three hours a day. Record-breaker: Hays started puzzle solving at high school and, at one point, trained three hours a day . Well-earned: Now in his final year of a math and computer science degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, Hays plans on taking a break from speed-solving after the summer . He is currently the world champion in the 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7 Rubik's Cubes and has smashed 11 world records. Now in his final year of a math and computer science degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, Hays plans on taking a break from speed-solving after the summer. However, before his hiatus he will participate in a number of contests including championships in Tennessee, South Carolina and Brazil. Offering tips to other Rubik's

Summary: Kevin Hays, 20, from Renton, Washington, took to the shores of Hawaii . He said the ocean's 'rocky' current and the fact he was holding his breathe added to the challenge . However, he completed a cube in just 15 seconds while bobbing around . The speed-solver is a three-time Rubik's Cube world champion and 11 time world record breaker .


American Idol heartthrob Phillip Phillips has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million since coming out on top in 2012 on Season 11. But that hasn't prevented his parents from piling up massive debts. Daily Mail Online has learned exclusively that Phillip 'Donnie' Phillips and his wife Sheryl filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on September 19th in Georgia Federal Court. The court documents state they have a total of $290,445 in assets - but owe $304,295 to creditors. Mr and Mrs Phillips, both 61, ran their own pawn shop for 24 years, however they sold it off in 2012 after defaulting on payments. Singer songwriter Phillip, 24, worked at the family business before winning American Idol - but just a few months later failed to step in to save it. Scroll down for video . Idolized: Phillip's proud parents Phillip Sr and Sheryl were by his side as he sang his heart out to win the 11th Season of American Idol. He took the audience home to Georgia, where his father owned the pawn shop . The Phillips family home in Leesburg, Georgia . Court documents obtained by Daily Mail Online show that his parents' financial woes continued to spiral while he amassed reported net earnings of $5 million in 2013 alone. Mr and Mrs Phillips have refused to lift the lid on the rumored family rift, however, and say they don't blame him for their money troubles. 'He's a good son, he's there for us," Mrs Phillips told Daily Mail Online from the doorstep of their family home in Leesburg, just outside Albany, Georgia. 'There's no rift - in fact I've just come off the phone to him. The couple's debt includes $204,000 owed to the bank for four Georgia commercial properties, including a mobile home, $78,000 on their single-story family home and $3,400 for a Hilton Head timeshare. The family sporting goods and pawn shop closed . They also owe nearly $1,000 in medical bills, over $5,000 in credit card debt and $1,279 for dental services. Both list themselves as unemployed although Sheryl brings in $1,822 from pension income and they get $700 in help from family members. The pair, who also have a 37-year-old daughter named La Donna who founded the non-profit group Mission Change, only have $30 left after paying their monthly bills. Their former family business, Albany Sporting Goods and Pawn, was sold off at a public liquidation auction in December 2012. It took place just a month after Phillips released his platinum-selling debut album, The World from the Side of the Moon. Several of the star's guitars were among the lots, along with a trove of signed pictures, CDs, posters and even the framed American Idol tickets that his parents used to attend the FOX talent show. Mr Phillips said he was looking to retire but subsequent reports suggested the building and its inventory was sold to pay off mounting debts. As he advanced in the singing competition, Phillip traveled back home to Georgia took the Idol audience to his father's pawn shop, where he had

Summary: Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips has a net worth of $3.5 million . His parents were forced to sell their pawn shop at public auction in 2012 . Now they have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy . Phillip Sr and Sheryl Phillips insist the Idol favorite is 'a good son'


Britons who are now in their twenties and thirties will own half as many homes in their lifetime as their parents, a study has shown. According to the research, today’s twenty and thirty-somethings will own an average of 1.7 homes over their lifetime, compared to 3.2 homes for the over-50s. The study, carried out by LV= home insurance, found that a third of homeowners are stuck in homes that are too small for them, but are unable to upsize. Almost a quarter said they could not raise the deposit for a bigger home, while a sixth said they were waiting for prices to drop before even contemplating a move. According to the research, today’s twenty and thirty-somethings will own an average of 1.7 homes over their lifetime, compared to 3.2 homes for the over-50s . Experts blamed rising prices – which have also meant higher stamp duty charges, legal fees and estate agent costs – as well as a housing shortage and stricter mortgage lending criteria which was introduced last April. Many families have instead chosen to stay put and extend their current homes. And moving house has become so unattainable that many Britons said they are already in their ‘forever’ home, including one in five people in their thirties. A separate report yesterday found the affordability of homes in UK cities has deteriorated in the last year and is now at levels last seen in 2009 – with the typical price now more than six times average annual earnings. Selwyn Fernandes, of LV=, said: ‘While owning your own home was achievable for the previous generation, it is an impossible dream for many today. ‘Rising house prices and strict lending criteria are now not only preventing people from buying their own home, but they are also stopping many homeowners from moving, forcing them to modify their homes instead.’ Paula Higgins of the HomeOwners’ Alliance, said: ‘This survey suggests many are stuck in homes which may be unsuitable because they cannot afford to move. Experts blamed rising prices – which have also meant higher stamp duty charges, legal fees and estate agent costs – as well as a housing shortage and stricter mortgage lending criteria which was introduced last April . ‘In different stages of your lives, you have different needs. You may need to move closer to your place of work, or to good schools, or nearer to family. ‘You may want more green space or a more adaptable home. But lots of people are finding they are stuck in their first homes, which they struggled to afford in the first place. ‘Transaction costs, changes to mortgage lending criteria and - critically - a woeful lack of new homes being built puts homeownership, and moving up the ladder, out of the reach of many.’ The survey by LV= asked homeowners whether they were in their ‘forever’ home. They then analysed their age and how many homes they had owned previously. A separate report yesterday found the affordability of homes in UK cities has deteriorated in the last year and is now at

Summary: According to research individuals in 20s and 30s will own fewer homes . The study by LV= home insurance found a third were stuck in small homes . Experts blamed rising prices which have led to higher stamp duty and fees . Typical house prices now more than six times average annual earnings .


Their faces covered in elaborate black patterns and, in some cases, totally dark with ink, these smiling villagers are some of Burma's last surviving tattooed women. A custom that, according to legend, began when an ancient king tried to make slaves of the women, the inkings were first intended to repel incomers and then became a symbol of beauty. But with younger people increasingly reluctant to be inked for fear of ridicule and for fear of the heavy fines imposed by the ruling military junta, Burma's tattooing tradition is on borrowed time and could disappear within a generation. Sign of beauty: The women of the Chin, Magan and Muun tribes say facial tattoos are a sign of beauty . Customs: The tradition exists alongside other customs such as playing the flute through the nose. A Magan woman is pictured. Isolated: The tribes live far from the Burmese capital Naypyidaw in a mountainous area that was cut off until two years ago . Fines: The military junta has done its best to eradicate the tattoo tradition and levies a hefty fine of half a cow on anyone who gets one . Meaning: Each of the facial tattoos is replete with symbols, although the most frequently seen design is the spider's web (pictured) Variation: These women, both from the Chin tribe, have less prominent tattoos than those from the Muun and Magan peoples . Attractive: This lady told MailOnline that her spider's web tattoo caught men like the real thing catches flies . As a result, few women now have the markings, with the majority of those who do living hidden away in the mountainous Chin, Rakhine and Arakan regions - all of which were closed off to visitors until two years ago. Now an estimated 700 tourists travel to the area each year, although few are inclined to attempt the precipitous climb up to the mountain eyries of the Magan, Chin and Muun tribes. Those who do will be rewarded with a warm welcome - and a glimpse into one of Asia's oldest, and most threatened, cultures. Most of the tattooed women boast spider's web designs which, as one villager quipped to MailOnline, 'attract the men like a spider's web catches insects'. Others bear full-face tattoos, with every part of their face covered in ink - again, a symbol of beauty. So popular did the look become, one elderly lady, Pa Late from the remote Kanpelet village, revealed that women who chose not to have it 'looked ugly to all the men'. Must-have: The tattoos are thought to be an ancient custom that arose in response to a slave-hungry king. It was supposed to make girls ugly . Mandatory: In the centuries that followed, the tattoos became a sign of beauty and were insisted upon by parents . Generation gap: Although Ma Aung Seim has facial tattoos, her granddaughter Yi Yi (left) has refused to have them for fear of ridicule . All black: Pa Late, who says her tattoos took three days to complete, says an all-black face was once thought to

Summary: The Muun, Magan and Chin tribes of remote north-western Burma consider tattoos a sign of beauty . Women bear elaborate inked patterns that cover their whole face, with many also having them on their neck . Tattoo culture is under threat after being banned by Burma's military junta and punished with huge fines . Many tribal villages are high on Mount Victoria and were completely cut off by the regime until two years ago . Any foreigner is deemed 'English' by the tribes who think white skin is the result of boiling the person concerned .


A Detroit boy who was found in his own basement after a highly publicized search into his 11-day disappearance is said to have suffered physical and psychological abuse. Police found Charlie Bothuell V thin and hiding among boxes in his family's townhouse home last June, a stunning turnabout in a search that involved local, state and federal officers. The discovery led to allegations that his father and stepmother forced him to go through rigorous twice-a-day workouts, kept him away from other kids, deprived him of proper food and abused him. Charlie Bothuell IV, 46, and Monique Dillard-Bothuell, 37, are charged with child abuse and torture and current hearings will determine if they stand trial. They have pleaded not guilty. Charlie Bothuell V, now 13, was found in the basement of his family's Detroit townhouse home after his 11-day disappearance. A doctor says the boy, who was found thin and with bruises, was the victim of abuse . Police investigators had already searched the basement (pictured) where Bouthell V was found. His father's lawyer says that the boy is lying about his abuse . Dr Dena Nazer of Children's Hospital of Michigan didn't examine Charlie or speak to him., but she was allowed to testify based on a review of his medical records, photos and his statements to other medical staff. Dr Nazer said Charlie, 12 at the time, indicated that his stepmother sent him to the basement because he didn't do his twice daily workout . The routine allegedly involved doing 100 pushups, 200 situps, 100 jumping jacks, 25 arm curls with a 25-pound weight and thousands of revolutions on an elliptical machine. She said the boy had bruises on his chest and buttocks, which were consistent with his claim that he had been beaten with a PVC pipe. 'He was also threatened to be killed and told no one would know because he was home-schooled,' Dr Nazer said . 'He was subjected to more than one kind of child abuse,' Dr Nazer told a judge. 'He was subjected to child physical abuse and psychological abuse in terms of isolation and deprivation.' Charlie Bouthell IV, 46, and Monique Dillard-Bothuell, 37, face charges of child abuse and torture that could lead to life prison sentences . Bouthell IV and Dillard-Bouthell, (pictured) would allegedly make their son undergo a strenuous workout routine twice daily, doing thousands of revolutions on an elliptical machine . The father famously found out that his son had been found in his basement while being interviewed by HLN's Nancy Grace . The doctor's testimony didn't reveal much new information. Authorities for months have alleged that Charlie was abused. The lawyer for Charlie Bothuell IV said that his client's son 'is a liar' and made up his abuse. '(The son) lives in this fantasy world and that's what this case is all about,' attorney Shawn Patrick Smith said, according to the Detroit News. 'It looks staged,' he said, adding that his client, a nurse, had been bankrupted by the proceedings. Investigators had been in Bothuell's basement before with specially trained dogs

Summary: Charlie Bothuell V was in father's basement after 11-day search . Charlie Bothuell IV, 46, and Monique Dillard-Bothuell, 37, face torture charge . Doctor said that boy had bruises consistent with being beaten by PVC pipe . He was threatened with death and made to do strenuous exercise routine . Bothuell IV's lawyer said that client's son made up his abuse .


Lil Fatty, Baby Hobbit and Happy Meal are just a few of the bizarre and outrageous nicknames pregnant moms across the country have given to their unborn babies. Ovia, a pregnancy tracking app developed by Harvard scientists, quizzed more than two million of its users about their future children’s quirky monikers in order to discover the most bizarre baby nicknames from all 50 states. 'Baby nicknames are so special because they're one of the first emotional connections a mother has with her unborn baby,' Ovia's director of design Ingrid Pierre told People. Unique monikers: Ovia, a pregnancy tracking app, found and listed the strangest baby nicknames in all 50 states on this map . She added: 'Creating pet names is a very human thing to do. It introduces intimacy into your language with your new child.' While the app's top three chosen nicknames were Peanut, Bean and Baby, Ovia's default option, other parents-to-be, who were asked to come up with their perfect nickname upon signing up to the app, wanted to be as original as possible. Pig products proved to be popular with a number of parents from Nevada, a couple of whom dubbed their babies Pork Bun and Pepperoni. Some mothers from the Lone Star state were filled hometown pride when they chose the names Texas and Lone Ranger for their unborn children, while expecting parents in Massachusetts opted for ferocious fighting monikers such as Little Champion and Lil A** Kicker. And when it comes to picking nicknames for their future children, there were notable regional differences. Southern states favored confectionery inspired names, including King Cake Bebe and Sugarbutt. Special research: Ovia asked more than two million of its users to give their unborn babies a nickname when signing up for the app, which tracks pregnancies . Meanwhile, animals and insects were popular on the West Coast as parents from those states chose Tiniest Bear, Little Ladybug and Lil Bird for their babies' nicknames. And Nebraskans were inspired by music. Little Drummer and Future Rockstar were the unique nicknames chosen by some moms in the Midwestern state. In response to Ovia's findings, People asked its readers to share their unborn babies' special nicknames. 'I nicknamed my daughter Doodlebug and my son Dimples,' one parent responded. Another wrote: 'My sister still to this day calls my oldest son "Rooster". She doesn't even recall why she started calling him that.' Although Ovia's research revealed strange nicknames, unique monikers are also in demand for parents who want their children's names to one of a kind creations that are as special as they are. A Swedish company Erfolgswelle charges parents upwards of $30,000 for the creation of tailor-made and 'unheard of' names for their soon-to-be born babies.

Summary: Ovia, a pregnancy tracking app, gathered data from more than two million users to find the strangest monikers from all 50 states .


Southampton's early exit from the FA Cup means that Ronald Koeman's side have a weekend off, and the south-coast outfit headed to snowy Switzerland for a mid-season break. On Thursday, Koeman posted a picture of himself kitted out in full ice hockey kit, but now a video has emerged of the team in action... and they certainly shouldn't quit their day jobs any time soon. The Saints returned to winning ways on Tuesday night against Crystal Palace, but their recent form has seen them slip out of top four in the Premier League. Most of the Southampton squad struggled to stay on their feet as they took to the ice on Thursday . The players looked to enjoy their time playing ice hockey, with one player spinning another round on the ice . Injured striker Jay Rodriguez could not take part, but he watched on and laughed from the bench . Southampton boss Ronald Koeman got involved, taking to the ice in full kit to participate with his players . And talking of slips, most of the squad struggled to stay on their feet as they took to the ice on Thursday to participate in a sport they're less familiar with. One particular struggler was striker Graziano Pelle, who showed less pace than he does on a Saturday afternoon, and needed to be helped around the ice by Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger - who is a former ice hockey player and coach. Ryan Bertrand smiled for the cameras, and celebrated after slotting the puck through the legs of a helpless goalkeeper during a match between two teams. Graziano Pelle struggled more than most, and had to be helped around the ice by Ralph Krueger . Koeman laughs as his players slip and slide on the ice during their time in Switzerland . A disclaimer at the end of the video, uploaded by the club's YouTube account, put Southampton fans at ease . Southampton players took to the ice at Vaillant Arena in Davos, Switzerland on their team bonding trip . Morgan Schneiderlin (left) and Kelvin Davis put on their ice hockey gear before playing on Thursday . Ice hockey is, of course, a sport synonymous with injuries, but a disclaimer at the end of the YouTube video, uploaded by the club, confirmed that the afternoon passed without incident. 'No footballers were hurt during the making of this video,' read the message, and it is one that will relieve Saints fans watching. Koeman's side are back in action next Sunday, when they face perhaps their toughest test of the season - a trip to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea. Shane Long was one Saints player who did not fancy his chances on the ice, opting out of the fun . Ryan Bertrand, whose loan signing was recently made permanent, celebrated after scoring a goal . Koeman is helped into his kit in the changing rooms before taking to the ice alongside his players . Pelle laughs with his team-mates as they arrive at the rink before taking to the ice on Thursday .

Summary: Southampton have a week off and the squad have headed to Switzerland . The players were treated to an afternoon playing ice hockey . Manager Ronald Koeman also got involved and took to the ice . The majority of the Saints squad struggled to stay on their feet . CLICK HERE for all the latest Southampton news .


Lily Allen is the queen of cool in a new fashion campaign modelling for her best friend and famed fashion designer, Henry Holland. The pop star was hand-picked by the British designer to front his bold new eyewear campaign - and he says she's the ultimate House Of Holland girl in the punchy new imagery. The mother-of-two, 29, rocks peach hair as she models the retro eyewear range against a backdrop of sugary pastels. Scroll down for video . Lily Allen has been unveiled as the face of best friend Henry Holland's new eyewear range . Wearing her signature bangs and a smear of winged eyeliner, Lily says she 'jumped at the chance' to be involved in the campaign. 'I have been a friend of Henry’s and fan of HOH for years' she said. 'I jumped at the chance to be involved with the campaign. I feel lucky to be able to continually collaborate with HOH for both my stage wear and life wear; they smash it like no one else can.' Wearing her signature bangs and a smear of winged eyeliner, Lily is the ultimate pin-up in the new imagery . The mother-of-one shows off her kooky peach hair and eccentric style in the new fashion shoot . The collection itself boasts eight new styles in bold colourways and signature styles include a neo-80’s take on the classic cat’s eye frames named 'Mossy' after Henry's close friend Kate Moss. Henry describes the collection as his favourite yet, saying: 'I love all the styles and feel like we have achieved some killer frames. 'Lily was the right choice as we have been collaborating a lot over the last year and it’s always fun to work with friends. Shooting with Danielle Levitt was the icing on the cake and the results are – in my opinion - f’ing mega.' Lily, who has been a friend of Henry's and fan of HOH for years, said she jumped at the chance to be involved with the campaign . The collection itself boasts eight new styles in bold colourways and a neo-80’s take on the classic cat's eye . Lily has been spending time in sunny Los Angeles this month and was seen enjoying lunch with her ex-boyfriend, Seb Chew. Lily and Seb, who she has remained friends with since they dated for two years before splitting in August 2007, were seen grabbing lunch together at Canter's Deli in the city, before going their separate ways. She's currently in Los Angeles recording music, and is also thought to be house-hunting over there to relocate with her husband Sam Cooper and their daughters Ethel Mary and Marnie Rose. She also recently toured the States, and also mingled with Hollywood's finest at pre and post-Oscars parties in mid-February, in honour of the most prestigious movie awards ceremony of them all. Lily has been spending time in sunny Los Angeles this month and was seen enjoying lunch with her ex-boyfriend, Seb Chew .

Summary: Lily, 29, unveiled as face of House Of Holland eyewear campaign . Sports peach hair and kooky sunglasses in new shoot . Is currently spending time in Los Angeles .


It was once home to the self-declared 'baddest man on the planet' and the scene of many a wild party, but this derelict mansion - still dripping with gold and marble - is now set to be transformed into a church. The spacious home in Southington, Ohio, was owned by heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson who lived there during the late 1980s and 1990s until his dramatic fall from grace following a conviction for rape and financial problems. Featuring gold-plated furnishings, a mirrored ceiling jacuzzi and a swimming pool twice the size of the average family home, Tyson, now 48, used the property as a base while training for fights at Don King's facility 20 miles away in nearby Orwell. Scroll down for video . Intimidating: The iron gates at the entrance to the derelict mansion in Southington, Ohio, still bear the name of the former heavyweight champ . Sanctuary: The boxer lived in the property in the late 80s and early 90s until his dramatic fall from grace when he was jailed for rape . The property features five bedrooms, several living spaces, seven and a half bathrooms, a full kitchen, a mini-kitchen/washroom, two attached garages, one external garage, full size pool and Jacuzzi, tiger cages and a basketball court . Tyson is pictured in 1988 after knocking out British champion Frank Bruno and , left, and at the Mike Tyson at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, right . And while the iron gates inscribed with his name may now be shut, one photographer Johnny Joo, 24, was allowed inside to explore the property. It features five bedrooms, several living spaces, seven and a half bathrooms, a full kitchen, a mini-kitchen/washroom, two attached garages, one external garage, full size pool and Jacuzzi, tiger cages and a basketball court. Tyson decked out the mansion with crystal chandeliers, a pool larger than most homes, tiger print carpet and everything else necessary to make it his private party pad. But now the property lies eerily quiet with just the shell of what was once home to the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles at age 20. Opulent: Tyson's jacuzzi hot tub features a mirrored ceiling, lashings of black marble and gold plated taps . No expense spared: Another view of the boxer's marble and gold jacuzzi room now falling into disrepair and daubed with graffiti . Sauna room: More marble, glass and gold adorn the former heavyweight champion's steam room . Stagnant: The vast indoor swimming pool complex, the same size as many family homes, has also fallen into disrepair . The property features five bedrooms, several living spaces, seven and a half bathrooms, a full kitchen, a mini-kitchen/washroom, two attached garages, one external garage, full size pool and Jacuzzi, tiger cages and a basketball court . All mod cons: The bar in the swimming pool room complete with beer taps and industrial buffet-style food warmers . Playroom: The massive entertainment room features bespoke cabinets for the huge television and sound system speakers the champion

Summary: Vast mansion in Southington, Ohio was boxer's home during the late 1980s and early 1990s . It features a mirrored ceiling jacuzzi and a swimming pool twice the size of the average family home . Tyson was forced to sell it in 1999 for $1.3m following his conviction for rape due to financial problems . The developers would like Tyson to attend the first gathering inside the church when it is complete .


50 Shades of Grey exploded onto the market in Australia, smashing book sale and box office records with it's tale of the pursuit of pleasure that scandalised some and fascinated others. Despite backlash from some critics, the film sold out 400 sessions before the movie had premiered- and new figures have shown that the controversial film may have influenced a dramatic increase in sales of adult toys sold in the country. A 30% increase in sales volumes at online adult stores was recorded in the week following the film's release on Valentine's Day, with Melbourne topping the list as Australia's friskiest capital city, taking 44% of the very special deliveries. A 30% increase in sales volumes at online adult stores was recorded in the week following the film's release . Alexandra Lewis, 35, owns and operates Andracova, a Melbourne-based online adult store specialising in female orientated products to encourage and empower women. Ms Lewis said that her store experienced a significant spike in sales following the release of the film, and that she believes the figures reflect a greater openness in discussing female pleasure. 'The 50 Shades of Grey books and film are a good highlighter of a cultural trend, whether you think they're brilliant or a grammatical error,' said Ms Lewis. 'It has opened the door to a female discussion on pleasure and intimacy for women, one that they haven't finished having yet,' she said. 'There has definitely been an increase in the target market who are thinking about the products and it has also created a broader market of people considering trying something new for the first time.' 'The 50 Shades of Grey books and film are a good highlighter of a cultural trend,' said Ms Lewis . 50 Shades of Grey exploded onto the market in Australia, smashing book sale and box office records . 'Andracova has seen a spike in sales of entry-level products and it seems like there is more openness to experimentation,' Ms Lewis said . Average sales volumes increased to a staggering 46% in the six months leading up to the movie’s release . eWAY, who power more than 17,000 Aussie online stores, recorded daily average sales volumes increasing steadily to a staggering 46% in the six months leading up to the movie’s release, with a notable spike occurring in February. 'Andracova has seen a spike in sales of entry-level products and it seems like there is more openness to experimentation,' Ms Lewis said. The online adult store released a Fifty Shades of Grey tie-in pack, featuring hand cuffs, a whip, a blindfold, and a collar and chain set. 'Especially in terms of BDSM products, we stock light bondage items such as small whips, bondage tape and beginners handcuffs, and there has definitely been an increase in the sale of those,' Ms Lewis said. Katherine Lewis founded Andraconda to provide a space for women to explore their desires in a safe place . Andracova released a Fifty Shades of Grey pack, with hand cuffs, a whip, a blindfold, and a collar and chain set .

Summary: Since the film premiere of 50 Shades of Grey adult toy sales have peaked . A 30% increase in sales volumes online were recorded in one week . Melbourne topped the list, taking 44% of the special deliveries . Alexandra Lewis, the owner of Andraconda, an online adult boutique, said the film has opened up a discussion about experimentation . She said that her store has recorded an increase in BDSM merchandise .


Lawrence Okoye is set for the next step in his NFL career. Since swapping the discus for the defensive line, mentor Jim Tomsula said the 6ft 6in man mountain has adapted to the sport well, but is set to face a steep learning curve in his third year with the San Francisco 49ers. 'The development has been significant. But he’s playing a position that’s not like anything else that he’s done. So everything is completely brand new and that’s a hard transition.' 'This year, he's going to be in there against guys that are going to make the other team. Let's see where we're at,' head coach Tomsula said at the NFL owners meeting. Lawrence Okoye faces a battle to make the 53-man roster and Jim Tomsula is keen to know where he stands . Jim Tomsula spoke about Lawrence Okoye's future and was gushing about Jarryd Hayne's NFL hopes . After signing as an undrafted free agent in 2013, Okoye's first year in the Bay Area was injury-hit. Last season he played against third and fourth-stringers in pre-season before being signed to the practice squad. Despite Tomsula's expertise as a defensive line coach, 23-year-old former Olympian Okoye faces a battle to make the 49ers final 53-man roster due to enormous depth at the position. Even without the likes of Justin Smith and Ray McDonald, Tomsula reckons it's the best positional group he's had in his eight years with the franchise. Tomsula also spoke of fellow NFL-convert Jarryd Hayne, who joined the 49ers from Australia's NRL as a free agent earlier this month. The 49ers plan to use Hayne as a running back but Tomsula would not rule out using him as a returner, and spoke of his excitement at working with the 27-year-old. 'He’s a guy used to being downfield catching a ball with people running at him,' Tomsula said. 'He’s used to making tackles in open spaces. You’ve got a guy used to carrying the ball, catching the ball and avoiding. Obviously, with the explosive qualities that he has, you can’t help but be excited.'

Summary: Okoye enters his third year with the 49ers and is set to be tested against better offensive lineman . Head coach Tomsula has only played his project against third and fourth-string offensive lineman late in pre-season games . 'Let's see where we're at,' Tomsula said of the former discus thrower . He also spoke in glowing terms about Jarryd Hayne and seeing the Australian's 'explosive qualities'


England boss Roy Hodgson has criticised Tottenham, claiming they should not be taking Harry Kane on a 21,000-mile post-season trek to Australia if they think he needs a rest. Kane gushed with pride on Thursday after being rewarded for his fine form with a maiden England call-up. The 21-year-old is in line to make his international debut against Lithuania on March 27 or in Italy four days later. Harry Kane has been called into the England squad for the first time by Roy Hodgson . Kane is set to play for the Under 21 side in summer . 'It is an honour to be called up to the senior side, something I always dreamed of as a kid,' Kane told Spurs TV. 'I'm excited, when I got the message I was going to be in I was full of joy and hopefully it is the first of many.' Having started the season as Spurs' third-choice striker, few expected Kane to score 26 goals for the club. But now he is the club's poster boy and, for that reason, the north Londoners are determined to take him on their post-season jaunt to Australia, where they will play Sydney FC in a friendly on May 30. Hodgson is not so keen on the idea, however. Kane will, more than likely, be included in the England Under-21 squad for the European Championship - which takes place from June 17 to June 30 - as Hodgson wants him to experience international tournament football. Gareth Southgate's team will play at least one friendly between the end of the season (May 24) and the start of the tournament on June 17. Hodgson has noted Mauricio Pochettino's concerns about Kane's potential tiredness, but he thinks Spurs have a perfect opportunity to rest the striker by leaving him out of the squad for the 42-hour round trip to Australia. 'This is a marketing game as far as I can understand,' the England manager said. 'Personally speaking, playing for England at Under-21 level at a tournament is more important than a friendly in Australia. 'I would be very hypocritical if I didn't give that answer. 'If he needs a rest, there's a great opportunity when the season ends before our Under-21s get together to give him a rest. 'You can't expect me in good faith to say: 'oh no, I understand he shouldn't be resting for the Australia trip, he should be doing that and then resting when the Under-21s pitch up.' I can't go along with that.' Having represented Spurs across four competitions, Kane could amass well over 50 appearances for the club before the end of the season. And the Argentinian expects the forward to push himself to the extreme to impress Hodgson. Pochettino will relay his concerns to Hodgson when England train at the club's Enfield base next week in the build-up to the two internationals. 'I will see Mauricio,' Hodgson said. 'I don't think it's a problem there. Don't forget these decisions are sometimes commercial and taken out of a coach's hands.' Mauricio Pochettino will take his

Summary: Harry Kane was called up to the England squad for the first time . He will join up with the side for matches against Lithuania and Italy . But he is likely to go on a pre-season tour of Australia with his club . And Kane is set to play at the European U21 Championships .


Thrill-seekers will rate it as one of the best observation decks in the world while the less adventurous might say it is a bridge too far. If you suffer from even the slightest vertigo then this new 'Skywalk' observation deck in Yunyang County, southwest China, is probably best kept off any list of potential holiday destinations. The cantilevered platform in Chongqing will give visitors a 720 degree view of the canyon below - all while standing at a vantage point 1123 meters above sea level, reports the People's Daily. Overhang: The cantilevered platform in Chongqing measures 27 metres from the edge of the cliff and 718 metres above the river in the basin below . The spectacular viewing area protrudes nearly 27 metres from the cliff face at the Longgang scenic area - which is five metres longer than a similar tourist attraction at the Grand Canyon in America. Work on the £3.7 million structure started in March last year and workmen can still be seen putting the finishing touches on the terrifying stage. Under construction: Workman stand on the incredible new viewing platform in Yunyang County, China. The observation deck on a 718-metre cliff will be open to anyone who dares in May . Daredevils will no-doubt flock to the transparent structure to get a dizzying peak at the valley floor, a staggering 718 metres below them. It will open to anyone who is brave enough to venture out in May. Daredevils: Construction workers at the £3.7 million skywalk in Yunyang county, China, put the finishing touches on the 900 tonne structure . Rival: The cantilevered platform in Chongqing, China, is five metres longer than the skywalk at the Grand Canyon, pictured .

Summary: The £3.7 million structure is the longest skywalk in the world - a full 5 metres deeper than one at the Grand Canyon . The cantilevered platform in Chongqing will give visitors a 720 degree view of the canyon below . Transparent barriers and glass platforms will ensure unobstructed view of natural beauty spot .


An Oklahoma sheriff deputy's backflip and mid-air twist have made him the internet's newest star after a video captured him performing stunts while dunking on the basketball court. Deputy Erik Gransberg was on duty at a local high school's fundraising assembly when he captured the spotlight and a standing ovation. The audience at Edmond Memorial High School first see the basketball coach pass Gransberg the ball as an invitation, only for him to throw it right back. Scroll down for video . Oklahoma sheriff deputy Erik Gransberg has become the internet's newest viral sensation after a video captured him performing mid-air twists and backflips on a basketball court . For his stunt, the deputy runs for a trampoline set up near the net. He then executes a perfect twist in the air as he throws the ball to the court's floor . A student who was running behind Gransberg then jumps off the trampoline and grabs the basketball mid-air before he successfully dunks it . The assembly's MC pleads 'come on, officer' and the coach tries one more time. This time Gransberg, still in his uniform, accepts. For his first stunt Gransberg runs across the court and jumps on a trampoline set up near the net. He throws the ball against the backboard as the coach runs up behind him, catching it and making a perfect dunk. The crowd cheers, unaware that what they had seen was just the deputy's warm-up. Gransberg then corresponds with a student player and, after a shake of hands for good luck and a wave to the crowd for some support, he's off. The deputy runs again for the trampoline, jumping off it to execute a perfect twist in the air as he throws the ball to the court's floor. The student comes up behind him to grab it mid-air before successfully dunking it. Feeling pumped up after his stunt, Gransberg then does a back-flip on the court as the audience goes wild . For his first stunt Gransberg runs across the court and jumps on a trampoline set up near the net. He throws the ball against the backboard as the coach runs up behind him, catching it and making a perfect dunk . Gransberg serves in the community service division of the sheriff's department at night and also works as a civil engineer . Feeling pumped up after his stunt, Gransberg then does a back-flip on the court as the audience goes wild. He gets a round of high fives before telling the camera 'that's all I got'. But Gransberg was being modest. The deputy, who also works as a civil engineer, has been taking center stage for years. Gransberg was a mascot and cheerleader for five years at the University of Oklahoma, and then worked as the school's cheer coach and ran the mascot program for another seven, according to Oklahoma's Own. The deputy has served as a mascot for a number of minor league basketball teams in Oklahoma City and was also part of Oklahoma City Thunder's acrobatic dunk team the 'Thunder Bolts'.

Summary: Oklahoma sheriff deputy Erik Gransberg was at high school fundraiser . For stunt he ran across the court and jumped on a trampoline before twisting into the air and throwing basketball to the ground . A student followed behind him and grabbed the ball before dunking it . An excited Gransberg then did a backflip as the crowd went wild . Gransberg was once part of the acrobatic dunk team the 'Thunder Bolts' for the Oklahoma City Thunder .


DIY: Celebrity builder Tommy Walsh has teamed up with Poundland for a range of tools costing £1 each . The price of hitting yourself on the thumb or hanging wallpaper upside down has just got cheaper. For Poundland is launching a range of 200 DIY essentials from hammers to packs of paint brushes and screwdrivers - and yes, they all cost no more than £1. The thriving budget chain has signed a partnership with celebrity builder Tommy Walsh, who appeared alongside Alan Titchmarsh in the BBC’s Changing Rooms, to develop and test the range. Recent reports from major DIY warehouses suggest many young adults don’t have the skills or the interest in home make-overs or doing jobs around the home. However, Mr Walsh insists people can save a fortune by avoiding the need for tradesmen if they have their own tools and make sure they plan their jobs carefully. He claims the items in the range are at least five to six times more expensive at the major DIY chains. He gave the example of a three piece professional paint brush set, which would be at £5-£6 at a leading shop. Other items include a 7.5m tape measure and 20g tube of superglue, as well as a 1m spirit level, paint rollers and trays, masking tape, a five pack of screwdrivers and the 330g tubes of all-purpose filler and mastic. ‘The cost of calling out a tradesman or even buying tools for small home improvements can mount up quickly,’ Mr Walsh said. ‘DIY should be accessible and affordable for everyone. Customers can fill their toolbox with all the essentials they need for as little as £10.’ The range has been trialled by tradesmen who decorate and carry out repairs for a living to ensure it is robust and easy to use. The grips have been ergonomically designed so the hand tools are easy to use for long periods without causing blisters. The decision by Poundland to move into DIY comes just as some of the big names are closing outlets, following a fall in trade. Homebase is shutting 80 stores amid claims today’s home makers do not know how to do even simple jobs like putting up a shelf or a curtain pole. Budget: The chain hopes to step in to the gap left by floundering . Poundland has helped DIY novices by splitting the range into four colour coded categories - ‘Decorating Essentials’ in red, ‘Adhesives’ in blue, ‘Toolbox Essentials’ in yellow and ‘Fixtures and Fittings’ in orange. Each pack will provide tips from Mr Walsh on how to carry out the corresponding DIY task. The partnership with the celebrity builder is part of a wider trend by the budget chain to bring in middle income shoppers. It already offers Jane Asher bakeware range, which has achieved double its predicted sales, while there are beauty products that have been well received by the fashion press, and jewellery. Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy said: ‘Purchasing DIY products can be very expensive. We believe we have identified a gap in the market and

Summary: Poundland is now selling a wide variety of tools each costing £1 . Celebrity builder Tommy Walsh claims the range will boost DIY culture . Young people are shunning the hobby because they don't have the skills .