David Cameron is seen as 'arrogant' while Ed Miliband is 'weak' according to exclusive new polling for MailOnline which asks voters to sum up political leaders in a single word. For the first time voters have been captured on video making clear what they really think of the people bidding to run the country. Using webcam technology and surveying more than 2,000 people, the poll also reveals that Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg is seen as 'weak' while Ukip's Nigel Farage is branded 'racist'. Scroll down for video . Exclusive video polling for MailOnline reveals what voters think of the party leaders in their own words . The political blink test is designed to test the instant reaction voters have to seeing the party leaders jostling for their support on May 7. More than 2,000 people were surveyed by Populus for MailOnline, and each were given the option to record their responses on camera. It gives a Gogglebox-style insight into the personal reactions of members of the public to senior politicians. The most frequent response to Mr Cameron was 'arrogant', followed by 'smug', 'leader', 'liar' and 'Prime Minister'. Three people branded the Prime Minister a 'plonker', two called him 'evil' and one replied 'Blair'. Nine called him a w*nker, 11 said 'knob' and 8 used the words 'arsehole'. Six mentioned Eton and four called the Prime Minister a 'c***'. Prime Minister David Cameron was branded 'arrogant', followed by 'smug', 'leader', 'liar' and 'Prime Minister'. When a photograph of Mr Miliband was displayed, the most popular response was 'weak' followed by 'idiot', 'Labour', 'useless' and 'untrustworthy'. Other frequent responses were 'weird', 'incompetent', 'boring' and 'honest'. The top 10 is completed by 'Wallace', the plasticine character the Labour leader is often likened to. One person called him 'Gromit'. Five people thought of 'bacon sandwiches' as the first reaction to Mr Miliband, after his disastrous attempt to be photographed eating breakfast a year ago. Five also called him a 'clever', four mentioned 'hope' and one said Mr Miliband was 'cute'. One said 'anus', two said 'crap' and five called him a 'moron'. When a photograph of Labour leader Ed Miliband was displayed, the most popular response was 'weak' followed by 'idiot', 'Labour', 'useless' and 'untrustworthy' Like Mr Miliband, the overwhelming response to Mr Clegg was 'weak'. The Lib Dem leader has seen his party's popularity collapse since entering coalition five years ago, in large part as a result of the broken promise to abolish tuition fees. Popular responses to the Deputy PM also include 'liar', 'don't know', 'untrustworthy' and 'useless'. In a sign that not everyone knows who he is, or is unsure what to feel about him, the top 10 is completed by 'idiot', 'nothing', 'who?', 'OK' and 'unsure'. Two people described the Deputy PM as a 'poodle', four said he was a 'sell-out' and one branded him a 'tosser'. One called him a 'slag', another said 'numbskull' and two said 'pillock' Popular responses to Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg included 'liar', 'don't know', 'untrustworthy' and 'useless' The overwhelming reaction to Mr Farage was

Summary: Cameron, Miliband, Clegg and Farage subjected to 'blink test' polling . 2,000 people asked for the first word they think of when they see leaders . Cameron seen as 'arrogant', 'smug', 'leader', 'liar' and 'Prime Minister' Miliband called 'weak', 'idiot', 'Labour', 'useless' and 'untrustworthy' Clegg also 'weak', plus liar', 'don't know', 'untrustworthy' and 'useless' Farage branded 'racist', 'idiot', 'dangerous', 'arrogant' and 'bigot' Webcam technology used to capture some voters delivering their verdicts . Populus interviewed a nationally representative sample of 2,025 GB adults aged 18+ online between 21 and 22 March 2015.


A new tax by the European Commission could see 80 per cent of small cider producers affected . Four out of five British cider makers would be put out of business after a new ruling by the European Commission. The UK government was formally told last week to change its current excise duty, which means cider makers that produce less than 70 hectolitres (12,000 pints) a year do not have to pay duty. Changes to the 39-year-old exemption is likely to affect 80 per cent of Britain's 480 cider and perry makers, according to the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM). In a statement, the European Commission, said it was 'unanimously agreed' that the UK excise duty scheme contravenes EU legislation. It said: 'EU excise duty rules oblige Member States to levy an excise duty on alcohol and alcoholic beverages. 'There are no provisions which would provide for an exception to the general obligation to levy excise duty in respect of cider and perry made for sale by small domestic producers.' David Kaspar runs a small apple juice, cider and perry business in Brookthorpe, Gloucestershire, and makes under 170 hectolitres of cider from the 16 acre orchard to sell at markets and a pub. He told the Observer the tax introduction would be 'another nail in the coffin'. 'The exemption is fundamental to keeping craft cider-making going. If we had to pay an extra £2,500 it would probably stop us risking making wooden-barrel cider and perry because it's too fragile. 'It would be very sad if the tax came in. Not just for financial reasons. It would hasten the demise of traditional orchards and would be another nail in the coffin of traditional cider-making and would be a loss to the natural habitat.' The volume of cider produced annually in the UK is in excess of 6 million hectolitres or 130 million UK gallons, according NACM. Some have blamed the industrial-scale cider makers who account for the production of 130 million gallons of cider in the UK every year for the intervention by the EC, according to the paper. The European Commission, said it was 'unanimously agreed' that the UK excise duty scheme contravenes EU legislation. Currently those that produce less than 70 hectolitres do not have to pay an excise duty . Simon Russell, spokesperson for NACM, told the Financial Times: 'We will make the positive case for the effect of the exemption to be protected whether by retaining the existing legislation or by other means.' The Treasury has been given two months to respond to the commission without a 'satisfactory response' the Commission may refer the case to the Court of Justice of the European Union. A Treasury spokesperson said: 'The government's support for small cider makers has helped create a diverse and vibrant market, improving consumer choice and creating jobs. 'While we will study the commission's arguments carefully, our support for this industry will continue.'

Summary: Commission said UK must change its current excise duty for cider makers . It means those that produce less than 70 hectolitres will have to pay duty . Change is likely to affect 80 per cent of UK's 480 cider and perry producers . European Commission said excise duty scheme contravenes legislation .


Bulgarian children took to the streets in colourful and embroidered masks today as the country celebrated the arrival of spring with centuries-old traditions. Blagoveshtenie, or 'Annunciation', is one of the most important Christian holidays and the Balkan country spares no effort to keep its traditions alive. According to the Holy Script, on 25 March, nine months before the birth of Jesus Christ, the Archangel Gabriel came to the the Virgin Mary and told her that she would become mother to the Son of God. Children showed off their colourful and embroidered masks at an event in the city of Varna as Bulgarians celebrated the arrival of spring . Blagoveshtenie, or 'Annunciation', is one of the most important Christian holidays, with many events taking place across Bulgaria . It celebrates the day the Archangel Gabriel came to the the Virgin Mary and told her that she would become mother to the Son of God . In Bulgaria the celebration is known Blagoveshtenie, meaning 'Sweet News,' and it is also known as Annunciation or Lady Day. Bulgarians also celebrate the traditional holiday Blagovets, which has its roots in the national folklore. It had several meanings developed into a complex system of omens and beliefs. Children wore animal fur masks and danced as they scared away the 'evil spirits' during the Christian Orthodox holiday in the town of Varna, east of the capital Sofia. The celebration dates back to the seventh century. In the traditional conception this day is associated with the arrival of the migratory birds and with the final springtime awakening of nature. The masks and bells are said to warn off evil spirits that take the form of snakes and lizards . In Bulgaria the celebration is known Blagoveshtenie, meaning 'Sweet News,' and it is also known as Annunciation or Lady Day . Bulgarians also celebrate the traditional holiday Blagovets, which has its roots in the national folklore . Adults and children come out in force, ensuring they are both well fed and have money in their pockets during the celebrations. This is said to bring good luck for the year. Trees are planted, and beehives are opened so that the bees can be free to make sweet honey for the locals. Girls can get their ears pierced on this day, as common belief is that all poison and infection is rendered useless on Blagoveshtenie. The evil spirits are said to be in the form of snakes and lizards who emerge on this day. Rituals take place, fires are burnt and the houses are cleaned to banish these negatives. Rituals are performed throughout Bulgaria to ward off evil spirits and promote positivity for the rest of the year . Girls can get their ears pierced on this day, as common belief is that all poison and infection is useless on Blagoveshtenie . Rituals take place, fires are burnt and the houses are cleaned to banish 'evil spirits' which take the form of snakes and lizards .

Summary: Blagoveshtenie, or 'Annunciation', is a major Christian holiday with celebrations across Bulgaria . It recognises the time when the Angel Gabrial told the Virgin Mary she would be mother to Son of God . In addition to the spring season, celebrations welcome the migrating birds, trees and nature .


A brave Indian girl attacked by a drunk man in broad daylight was left speechless when none of the 50 people who were watching did anything to help. Student Pradnya Mandhare said she had not choice but to fight the man off and drag him to a police station herself. The 20-year-old was stunned by the attack because it happened at a train station at around 2.30pm in front of dozens of onlookers and she was convinced that some of the people walking past would step in to help, but nobody did. The third-year media studies student at Sathaye College in the city of Mumbai in western India`s Maharashtra State was on her way home after attending her lectures when the incident took place on the platform at Kandivli station in the north of the city. She said: 'I was really shocked when he came up and just started groping me, and I try to get away from him but he grabbed me then. Scroll down for video . Pradnya Mandhare, 20, fought off a drunk sex attacker then dragged him to a police station single-handedly . The fact no one came to her aid shocked Ms Mandhare, a media studies student, as much as the attack itself . 'The only thing to do because nobody else was doing anything was to hit him and so I belted him with my bag. Drug addict and alcoholic Chavan Chowdee, 25, is in custody awaiting charges over the attack on Ms Mandhare, which took place on a busy station platform in Mumbai in broad daylight . 'He tried to hit me back and he really stunk of alcohol, but I was determined not to let him get away with it. I know that women don't like to complain to the police but I was determined to make sure he was punished.' The platform where she was attacked had been packed at that time of day but not one person had offered to help her, so she had grabbed him by the hair and dragged him to the police station herself. She said: 'He was telling me to let go and that he would come with me voluntarily, but I didn't trust him and continued to pull him along. I finally managed to hand him over to the police without getting any help from anyone.' Police confirmed they had arrested 25-year-old drug addict and alcoholic Chavan Chowdee, who was currently in custody awaiting charges. The young woman has now been held as an example for others to also take the law into their own hands and not allow men to simply do what they want. She said: 'I don't see myself as a heroine but I also think we should make a stand and let men know they can't just do what they want and treated like objects to be groped whenever they feel like it.' The third-year student (right) was on her way home after attending her lectures when the incident took place . The platform where Ms Mandhare was attacked was packed with

Summary: Pradnya Mandhare, 20, left stunned by attack in Mumbai, Maharashtra state . Media studies student was accosted by intoxicated man on station platform . 'Belted' him with her bag and took him to police without aid from witnesses . Drug addict and alcoholic Chavan Chowdee, 25, was arrested over attack . Ms Mandhare held up as example to women for standing up for herself .


A in Maryland that has just appeared on the market has been making waves due to its unusual subterranean design. At first glance, the residence at 8305 Poplar Hill Drive in the town of Clinton – population 26,000 - looks like any other stately two-story colonial-style home, complete with a red-brick facade and elegant white columns propping up a loggia. Scroll down for video . What lies beneath: This two-story home in Prince George’s County, Michigan, was built partially underground in 2006 . Buried alive: Most of the house is buried under about 25 feet of dirt, which provides natural insulation . Don't judge a book by its cover: At first glance, the residence at 8305 Poplar Hill Drive in the town of Clinton – population 26,000 - looks like any other stately two-story colonial-style home . Topography: The 3,300-square-foot home sits on 1.3 acres of land . But take a few steps to the side, and the true nature of the house is revealed: it's been built partially underground. The Clinton house has all the bells and whistles of any above-ground dwelling, plus it is eco-friendly. The home’s underground design provides a natural insulation, thanks to which its owners will be paying on average only $150 a month in utility bills, according to the real estate listing. The house, conjured up by Formworks Buildings, an architecture firm that specializes in earth-sheltered 'green' homes, measures 3,300 square feet and sits on 1.3 acres of land. Spacious: The house features three bedrooms and two fool bathrooms . Sustainable design: The house was designed by Formworks Buildings, an architecture firm that specializes in earth-sheltered 'green' homes . Major savings:The home's future owners will be paying on average only $150 a month in utility bills . Inviting: The rooms in the house are painted a pleasant off-white hue, and thanks to an abundance of windows there is plenty of light . Convenient: The property comes with an above-ground detached two-car garage . The home is the brainchild of architect Dale Percy, who has described it as his perfect project, according to MyFox DC. Despite its quirky look, the residence has all the conveniences of modern living: three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a detached two-car garage, a fireplace and a gourmet kitchen with a separate dining room. According to the team at Keller Williams Select Realtors, which is handling the sale of the property, doomsday preppers will especially appreciate the home’s underground structure. Doomsday prepper's paradise: The listing jokingly points out that whoever lives in this underground bunker will be safe in the event of a zombie apocalypse . Cozy: The well-insulated subterranean haven even comes with a fireplace (pictured) Sleek design: The residence features two modern-looking tiled bathrooms . At least one of the bathrooms is equipped with a built-in soaking tub . Money talks: Constructed in 2006, the Clinton home is currently being sold for $425,000 . ‘So what is it about this home that makes it so fantastic? Well, aside from the obvious fact that it’s probably your best chance to stay safe

Summary: Two-story home in Prince George’s County, Maryland, was built partially underground in 2006 . Most of the 3,300-square-foot dwelling is buried under about 25 feet of dirt, which provides natural insulation . Subterranean home has a colonial-style red-brick facade with stately columns . The three-bedroom, two-bath home is listed for $425,000 . The listing jokingly reads that whoever owns the home will be safe in the event of a zombie apocalypse .


Star Wars fans who once flocked to the Tunisian town which was Luke Skywalker's home are now staying away because of the proximity of violent jihadists. The desert cliffs around the town of Tataouine were once the backdrop for much of the 1977 classic, parts of which were filmed in the Arab state the year before. The struggling town on the fringes of the Sahara still draws a few fans of the movie but now finds itself part of a real conflict, as a way-station for jihadists crossing the Libyan border 60 miles to the east, according to CNN. The igloo home of Luke and his foster family was destroyed in the film by stormtroopers from the Galactic Empire, but should militants extend their reach across the border, it could well be threatened for real. Scroll down for video . Luke Skywalker's home in the first Star Wars film in 1977 is close to the town of Tataouine in Tunisia . Tatouine is now threatened by the rise of an ISIS affiliate group just 60 miles away in neighbouring LIbya . The granaries in Tataouine which were made famous in Star Wars and still attract fans of the sci-fi classic . Three young men were arrested in the area earlier this month as they allegedly made plans to cross into Libya and join an affiliate of Islamic State, whose tentacles now stretch half-way across the country. Two arms caches, one of which included rocket-propelled grenade launchers and more than 20,000 rounds of ammunition, have also been found in the region this month. They are thought to have been removed from a Libyan armory in the aftermath of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi's ouster in 2011. This area is vast and sparsely populated, with dozens of smugglers' tracks along which petrol, drugs and other contraband are smuggled across the frontier. There is now a 1.8-mile no-go zone inside the 380 mile long border, and the military has built fortified positions every couple of miles. The Tunisian government claims the security presence has been boosted seven to tenfold. C-3PO und R2-D2 in the Tunisian desert during filming. The area is under threat from an ISIS affiliate group . A valley near Tataouine.Three young men were arrested in the area earlier this month as they allegedly made plans to cross into Libya and join an affiliate of Islamic State . Luke Skywalker's restored igloo home which was renovated by a group of Star Wars fans in 2012 . A much wider 12 mile buffer zone has also been created, which people can only enter with permission, and men aged 18-35 have reportedly been banned from going to Libya unless they have residence papers and proof of employment there. Even so the two gunmen who stormed into the Bardo Museum in the capital Tunis last week, who were both in their twenties, had been able to cross illicitly into Libya in December, according to Tunisian State Security Minister Rafik Chelly. Chelly told a Tunisian network the pair had received weapons training in the ISIS stronghold of Derna.

Summary: Desert cliffs around town were once backdrop for much of 1977 classic . On fringes of Sahara it still draws a few fans but is now part of real conflict . Is used as way-station for jihadists crossing Libyan border to join militants . Igloo home of Luke and foster family was raised in film by stormtroopers . Could be threatened for real if ISIS affiliate group reaches across frontier . Two Tunis museum gunmen had crossed illicitly into Libya in December .


A dog that was tied to railroad tracks and repeatedly shot is expected to make a full recovery after having her injured leg amputated. Police in Florida stopped an oncoming train to rescue a dog that had been shot three times and lashed to the railway tracks with a belt. Officers received three calls around 523pm Wednesday from people reporting hearing gunshots. Then they heard a dog whimpering while canvassing the neighborhood, and followed the sound to nearby train tracks. Horrific: Police arrived at the scene to discover the dog (pictured) had been shot three times and tied to the railway tracks with a belt . Survivor: The young pit bull mix, dubbed Cabela, suffered injuries were so severe her front-right leg (right) will have to be amputated . On the mend: Cabela, pictured here resting at Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Center, is said to be stable and in good spirits . They discovered the blood-spattered pup, nicknamed Cabela, had been shot twice in the neck and once in the shoulder. Her injuries were so severe that the dog's front right leg needs to be amputated in the next few days. Authorities are now asking for the public's help to find the thug who mercilessly left the animal for dead in the Sulphur Springs area. Officers freed the one to two-year-old female from the tracks and immediately took it to they Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Center, where it remains in a stable condition. 'It's very calm and relaxed and just in recovery mode at this point,' said Officer Derek Lang, a police spokesman. A staffer who answered the phone at the clinic Thursday evening told Daily Mail Cabela is in stable condition and 'in good spirits.' New life: Once Cabela fully recovers, she will be spayed, vaccinated and put up for adoption . She is currently under the care of Dr Jamie Davidson, who says Cabela is sweet with a good temperament, despite what she's gone through. Police have said they do not know who tied Cabela to the track and asked the public for any information to track down the culprit or the dog's owner. Once Cabela fully recovers, she will be spayed, vaccinated and put up for adoption. People who wish to donate money to help with Cabela's medical care, which is expected to cost thousands of dollars, can click here.

Summary: The dog called Cabela was shot twice in the neck and once in the shoulder . Injuries were so severe its front-right leg will be amputated in coming days . Police arrived in Sulphur Springs area after three calls of shots being fired . They are asking for public's help to hunt down culprit and the dog's owner .


It's a milestone in any couple's relationship: the day you take the plunge and decide to move in together. But for this couple from Italy the game-changing moment is made all the more poignant because not only is it captured on camera, but they both have Down Syndrome and might not be expected to live independently. 'The Special Proposal' was recorded by CoorDown, Italy's national association of people with Down's, to mark World Down Syndrome Day yesterday and first published byFast Company. Viewers watch Salvatore, who has Down Syndrome, with the key to the couple's new home in a ring box . He goes down on one knee to make his proposal in front of girlfriend Caterina who works at McDonald's . The film shows a man called Salvatore asking his girlfriend Caterina to move in with him with the help of a cappella group singing Norah Jones's romantic hit Come Away With Me. A series of captions read: 'Rome, 27th February 2015. 'My name is Salvatore and I'm 38. I'm about to give a surprise to Caterina, my girlfriend. 'I'll ask her to finally realise our dream.' Salvatore surprises Caterina at McDonald's, where she works, and goes down on one knee with a box containing a key to their new home as customers look on. He asks her: 'Would you come live with me, my love?' At the end of the video Salvatore is seen wiping tears of happiness from his girlfriend's face . At the end of the proposal, as Salvatore wipes tears of happiness from Caterina's cheeks, viewers are presented with the message: 'Just like Salvatore and Caterina, many couples dream of one day living together. Let's help them realise this dream.' Down Syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs as a result of an extra chromosome. The condition affects around one in every 1,000 babies born in the UK, and two babies are born with the condition every day. So far the video has clocked up more than 12,000 Facebook likes.

Summary: Salvatore, from Italy, pops question to girlfriend with the help of a choir . He kneels to offer her a house key at McDonald's where she works . Then wipes tears of happiness from his girlfriend Caterina's face .


Paul Gascoigne told the High Court on Wednesday that phone-hacking was linked to his alcoholism. The 47-year-old former England star started his evidence at the hearing in London to determine what compensation should be paid by Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) in eight representative cases by telling Mr Justice Mann that he was 'fuming'. Smartly dressed in a dark grey suit and pink-and-white open-necked striped shirt and accompanied by former Tottenham team-mate Gary Mabbutt, he said he changed his mobile because he knew there was something going on with it. Former footballers Gary Mabbutt (second left) and Paul Gascoigne (second right) arrive at the High Court . His voice hoarse and shaking with emotion, he said: 'I knew I was getting hacked by the Mirror. This continued for ages. Phone calls to my father and family were getting blocked so I changed my mobile. It happened again so I kept on changing mobiles, five or six times a month.' Questioned by David Sherborne, who has said hacking was rife at all three of the group's national titles by mid-1999, he said that, to start with, the experience was 'so scary'. Gascoigne, who is complaining about 18 articles - all accepted to have been the product of illegal activity - said: 'I couldn't speak to anybody, I was scared to speak to anybody... my parents, my family and kids, it was just horrendous. 'And people can't understand why I became an alcoholic.' Gascoigne went on: 'At the time I was going through a bad time because I knew I was getting hacked, 110 per cent. Of course (people) wouldn't believe it - my family and Mr McKeown (therapist Johnny McKeown). Gascoigne (right) gave evidence at a hearing to decide the amount of compensation to be awarded . Gascoigne claimed the phone hacking 'ruined his life' as he waits for compensation to be determined . 'As I was speaking to him on the phone, it clicked again. He told me I was paranoid, I was going through a mental disorder. 'I said "No, there's f***-all wrong with me". I knew, I knew. I put the phone down... I've never told a lie, nothing to lie about, nothing. 'Disgusting. Crap.' After speaking briefly, Gascoigne was told he would not face cross-examination by Matthew Nicklin QC, for MGN, and his evidence was going unchallenged. He replied: 'I have waited 15 years to be sat here so I am disgusted, really. 'I would like to trade my mobile phone in for a coffin because these guys have ruined my life. I have no life.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Paul Gascoigne was giving evidence at a compensation hearing . Mirror Group Newspapers face a pay out over phone hacking . Gazza said he knew his phone was being hacked . He believes it was linked to his struggles with alcoholism .


A whale that swam hundreds of miles up an African river after taking a wrong turn 17 million years ago is helping shed light on a key moment in human evolution. Palaeontologists discovered the fossilised remains of the ancient ancestor to modern beaked whales in the middle of one of the harshest desert areas of Turkana, Kenya. It has allowed scientists to pinpoint when the landscape in east Africa began to change as the land around the Great Rift Valley began to rise up. This 17 million-year-old fossil shown in the photograph above is from a whale found far inland in Kenya and has shed light on when east Africa's tectonic uplift that drastically altered the climate in the area first began . This was a crucial moment in human evolution from primates as it created the dry open habitats that led our ape-like ancestors to walk upright for the first time. They say that for the whale to have travelled so far inland in a river the area must have been much wetter, far flatter and dominated by forests. It is probably one of the most peculiar aspects of human biology - that females of a certain age lose the ability to reproduce. But scientists have discovered that killer whales - a species separated from humans by almost 94 million years of evolution - also suffer from the menopause. The finding could provide clues as to why the menopause evolved in the first place. The evolution of a trait that reduces the reproductive capability of a species has long baffled biologists and there are a number of theories for why it emerged in humans. Now a team of researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of York may have unraveled the reason for the menopause - in killer whales at least. They have found that it frees up the older, more experienced females to lead their families in the search for food and so boost the ability of the entire group to survive. The findings may now also help to explain why the menopause emerged in human populations - it allowed older women to impart their knowledge and help care for the younger members. Professor Louis Jacobs, a vertebrate palaeontologist at Southern Methodist University in Dallas who led the study, said: 'The whale was stranded up river at a time when east Africa was at sea level and was covered with forest and jungle. 'As that part of the continent rose up, that caused the climate to become drier and drier. So over millions of years, forest gave way to grasslands. 'Primates evolved to adapt to grasslands and dry country. And that's when - in human evolution - the primates started to walk upright.' The whale fossil was first discovered in Loperot, west Turkana, Kenya in 1964 by palaeontologist James Mead, a curator at the Smithsonian Instution at the time. It was initially mistakenly identified as a turtle fossil but later identified as a whale in 1975. He named it Turkana ziphiid - a type of beaked whale that

Summary: Fossil of beaked whale was discovered in desert of west Turkana in Kenya . The marine mammal's remains were unearthed 459 miles from the ocean . It is thought to have swam up the ancient Anza river after taking wrong turn . At the time East Africa would have been flatter, wet and covered in forest . Scientists say this marks a key point before the landscape began to rise . This caused the climate to dry and the habitat to become less forested . Researchers say led the primates living there to evolve bipedal walking .


It is a tender moment frozen in time for at least 100 million years. Scientists have uncovered the earliest fossilised evidence of an insect caring for its young. The fossil shows a female sap-sucking scale insect, preserved in amber, carrying her freshly hatched nymphs and unhatched eggs on her abdomen. The waxy ball like shapes on the abdomen of this 100 million year old insect Wathondra kotejai contain eggs and hatched nymphs and is thought to be the earliest example of parental care in insects yet discovered . The fossil, discovered in a mine in the Kachin Province of northern Myanmar, pushes back the earliest direct evidence for insects caring for their brood by more than 50 million years. It is thought to be one of the earliest examples of parental care ever discovered and may help to explain how it first began to emerge. Scientists claim plants can feel themselves being eaten alive – and some can even tell what type of creature is attacking them. The discovery was made after tests on the Arabidopsis plant found it can distinguish between insects eating it based on the way they chew and drool. Researchers at the University of Missouri exposed a group of Arabidopsis, which is part of the cabbage family, to cabbage butterfly caterpillars and beet army worms. Plants attempt to defend themselves using different methods, such as giving off spicy flavours and rancid smells. These defences are expressed in their genes. Based on the gene analysis, the scientists found that the plant can sense when a caterpillar is drooling and provides a different defence mechanism, than if it sensed a butterfly. There were also different genetic responses to each worm, showing that the plant knew what was eating it. Professor Bo Wang, a palaeontologist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences who led the research, said: 'Brood care could have been an important driver for the early radiation of scale insects, which occurred during the end of the Jurassic or earliest Cretaceous period during the Mesozoic era. 'Although analysis seemed to suggest that ancient insects evolved brood care, this is the first direct, unequivocal evidence for the fossil record.' The insect Wathondra kotejai is thought to date from the mid-Cretaceous period and became encased in sap from a tree that over time turned into amber. Around its abdomin are around 60 eggs and freshly hatched nymphs, encased within a wax-coated egg sack, according to the research, which is published in the journal eLife. This primitive form of brood care would have protected the young nymphs from wet and dry conditions while allowing them to mature in the relative safety of their mother. Fossilised evidence of animals caring for their young is extremely rare, especially in insects. Wingless females were largely immobile, so were less likely to be accidentally buried. A cockroach from a similar period was reported carrying a mass of eggs, but cockroaches often deposit their eggs rather than brooding them. This drawing of a brooding female Wathondara kotejai shows the ovisac containing the brood and eggs coated in a

Summary: Sap-sucking scale insect called Wathondra kotejai was preserved in amber . The insect was discovered in a mine in Kachin Province, northern Myanmar . It is thought to be the earliest example of parental care in insects yet found . Scientists hope it might shed light on how parental care of young evolved .


David Cameron has said that he will remain in Parliament as an MP even if he is forced to leave Downing Street after the election. The Prime Minister said that he 'loves public service' and would continue to serve his constituents even if he is 'hoofed out' of Number 10 in May. In contrast to Tony Blair, who left Parliament when he stopped being prime minister in 2007 and has made a personal fortune, Mr Cameron said he planned to 'stick with' voters in his Witney constituency. Scroll down for video . Prime Minister David Cameron said he will remain in Parliament as an MP even if he loses the election . Mr Cameron insisted the Conservatives could win a majority and said that no one on his team was preparing contingencies for a hung parliament . He said: 'I love serving my constituents, I love public service, I think it's what I care about. It's a vocation for me. 'In the unhappy event I'm not Prime Minister on May 8, the people of West Oxfordshire I hope will stick with me and I'll stick with them.' Asked what he would do if he was no longer Prime Minister in an interview with the website BuzzFeed, Mr Cameron said: 'I'm not going to think about that because I've got 50 days to fight the vital election and want to win re-election. 'I think this Government is doing some good things for our country and I want to keep on doing that. 'It's the country's choice, if they hoof me out and go for the other guy, I'll have to think of something else. But I hope I hope I'll still be a Member of Parliament.' He insisted that the Conservatives could win a majority and said that no one on his team was preparing contingencies for a hung parliament. During the online interview, Mr Cameron said he was proud of the 'genuinely ground-breaking' work the Government has done on internet safety and spoke about his own children. He said: 'Now when you set up your account the filters are automatically on. I' ve got three children of primary school age and they get to find out the code on your iPad pretty quickly. 'It is reassuring to know the Government has done some very good things on this. I think having the filters switched on is good.' Mr Cameron said that his children do not have unfettered access to mobile phones. He said: 'My daughter has got an iTouch but everything is quite strictly controlled in terms of screen time and we have the filters on for things like my iPad. 'But this is a conversation every parent in the country is having with their children. What age should they be when they should have a Facebook account and unfettered access to a mobile phone? 'We've got an 11-year-old, a nine-year-old and a four-year-old so we're not at that stage yet.' Mr Cameron dressed down for the event in front of trendy advertising and new media types by wearing an open-necked shirt

Summary: Mr Cameron says he plans to 'stick with' voters in his Witney constituency . In contrast to Tony Blair who left Parliament when he stopped being PM . But insisted the Conservatives could win a majority in May election .


This is the moment a group of 20 drunken thugs stormed a synagogue before hurling anti-Semitic abuse including 'Kill the Jews' at young worshippers inside. The dramatic brawl broke out after the group forced their way into the Ahavas Torah synagogue in Stamford Hill, north London, where young people were marking the end of the sabbath. The attack, which led to four men and two women being arrested, comes amid concerns about an increase of anti-Semitic attacks across Europe. A Jewish patrol group, which works to reduce violence against Jews, said it had stepped up patrols in the area. This is the moment a group of 20 drunken thugs stormed a synagogue in north London before hurling anti-Semitic abuse including 'Kill the Jews' at young worshippers inside . In a shocking video filmed at the scene, chairs are seen being flung against the double doors, shattering panes of glass, as men shout profanities at those desperately barricading the doors. Those inside then start to fight back by throwing parts of broken chairs around the synagogue. This morning, a mound of broken furniture and trails of blood could be seen strewn across the building. The incident is said to have taken place after the group attacked a young Jewish man outside the building, who is not a member of the synagogue. As he ran inside for refuge, the thugs chased him inside. Police said some of the men did manage to briefly break into the synagogue, but were quickly thrown out again by security staff. One man was injured as he sought to prevent the group from getting in. He sustained facial injuries, not believed to be serious. He was treated at the scene and did not require hospital treatment. Police said the attack was not linked to Neo Nazis or Islamic extremists but was 'the completely unacceptable actions of a drunken group.' A spokesman for Scotland Yard said : 'At this early stage, there is no suggestion that this was a far-right or extremist attack but rather the completely unacceptable actions of a drunken group. 'Four men and two women were arrested for public order offences and assault. All were taken to a north London police station where they remain in custody. The dramatic brawl broke out after the group forced their way into the Ahavas Torah synagogue in Stamford Hill while young worshippers were marking the end of the sabbath . 'Shomrin volunteers provided assistance to attending officers, helping with statements and the recovery of local CCTV footage.' Several elders were convinced the attack was not religiously motivated and was merely a typical example of anti-social behaviour. David Mocha, 15, went down to the synagogue this morning to clear up after last night's violence. Many of his friends were inside the synagogue at the time and one had his head smashed with a broken window. He said: 'The Rabbi was telling me this was not an anti-Semitic attack but a fight outside that just got out of hand. 'But from what my friends have told me this was definitely an anti-Semitic

Summary: Brawl broke out in Stamford Hill as worshippers marked end of the sabbath . Terrifying footage shows chairs being thrown and glass being shattered . Thugs shouted profanities as worshippers desperately barricaded building . Police said attack, which took place at 1am, is being treated as anti-Semitic . Four men and two women have been arrested for public order offences .


Proving just how successful sites like Kickstarter can be, smartwatch maker Pebble has surpassed all previous records. It launched a campaign to fund its latest device, called Time, on the last day of February and in just 28 days raised a staggering $20.3 million (£13.7 million) from 78,471 backers. This beat the previous funding record for Coolest Cooler which raised $13.2 million (£8.6 million). Pebble launched the Kickstarter campaign to fund its latest device, called Time (pictured), on the last day of February and in just 28 days it raised $20.3 million (£13.7 million) from 78,471 backers . The Californian firm also used the momentum of the campaign to launch a scheme hoping to encourage designers to build their own 'smartstraps' for its new watch. It will pay up to £637,000 ($1 million) to help develop the best designs and has unveiled a prototype example that can turn the watch into a standalone device. This strap, designed by Spark.io, features a 'cellular development kit' meaning the watch can connect directly to a mobile network. It is just a prototype at the moment, and the exact functionality hasn't been revealed, but this would reduce the Pebble Time's reliance on a connected phone, for example. Another example strap presented by Pebble is Seeed Studio’s modular strap that lets wearers add different functions. The new Time smartwatch (pictured) comes with a colour e-paper screen similar to the technology used on e-readers such as the Amazon Kindle, with Pebble promising up to seven days battery life as a result. The watch is also water resistant. It is the firm's third product to launch on Kickstarter . The firm also used the momentum of the campaign to launch a scheme hoping to encourage designers to build their own 'smartstraps' for its new watch. It will pay up to £637,000 ($1 million) to help develop the best designs and has unveiled a prototype by Spark.io (pictured) that connects the watch to a mobile network . It works in a similar way to Google's Project Ara modular phone and people can add and replace components, adapters and other accessories. Pebble has now published 3D printing files and released details about the watch's connectors to help designers create the bespoke straps. The Time smartwatch is Pebble's third product, but the first to feature a colour screen. It raised more than £5.8 million ($9 million) in its first day and the device will ship by July. Pebble's original smartwatch is third on the all-time highest funding list, having raised more than £6.5 million ($10 million) after having an initial funding goal of £65,000 ($100,000). Another example strap presented by Pebble is Seeed Studio’s modular strap (pictured) that lets wearers add different functions. It works in a similar way Google's Project Ara modular phone and people can add and replace components, adapters and other accessories . Pebble has now published 3D printing files and released details about the watch's connectors (shown) and circuit boards to help designers create bespoke straps. It has not revealed how the funds will be distributed . The

Summary: Pebble launched the Kickstarter campaign on the last day of February . In just 28 days it raised $20.3 million (£13.7 million) from 78,471 backers . It also used the momentum of the campaign to launch a scheme hoping to encourage designers to build their own 'smartstraps' for its new watch . It will pay up to £637,000 ($1 million) to help develop the best designs .


A man faces court for allegedly flying a drone over several Premier League football grounds as well as London landmarks including the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Nigel Wilson of Nottingham, has been summoned in relation to 17 breaches of the Air Navigation Order, Scotland Yard said on Wednesday. All of the incidents reportedly took place last year – with 15 occurring in September and one each in October and December. Four of the football stadia-related charges refer to Liverpool's Anfield, three to Derby County’s Pride Park, two each to Leicester City’s King Power stadium and Nottingham Forest’s City ground, and one each to Manchester City’s Etihad stadium, Arsenal’s Emirates stadium and Stoke City’s Britannia ground. Nigel Wilson has been summoned for allegedly flying a drone over grounds including the Emirates (above) The north London derby in September is understood to be one of the games that the drone was flown over . He is also alleged to have failed to maintain direct, unaided and visual contact with a drone at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Westminster. A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority said: 'We can confirm that we have assisted the police in preparing this prosecution. 'There are clear rules and regulations in place regarding the flying of drones in the UK and it is the responsibility of users to spend time fully understanding what those rules are.' Drones, like the one pictured, are not allowed to be flown over gatherings of more than 1,000 people . The fixtures that Nigel Wilson is accused of flying a drone over are: . Liverpool v Aston Villa on September 13 at Anfield . Liverpool v Ludogorets on September 16 at Anfield . Nottingham Forest v Fulham on September 17 at the City Ground . Derby County v Reading on September 23 at Pride Park . Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur on September 27 at the Emirates Stadium . Stoke City v Newcastle United on September 29 at the Britannia Stadium . Derby County v Bournemouth on September 30 at Pride Park . Leicester City v Liverpool on December 2 at the King Power Stadium . He will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 16. The Civil Aviation Authority has previously issued a warning over the use of drones after footage was posted online. A CAA spokesman said: 'The rule is that you're not allowed to fly over large gatherings of people of 1,000 or more at any height. The suspect is accused of flying a drone over Premier League grounds including Anfield (above) the Etihad, the King Power Stadium and the Britannia Stadium . Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring against Leicester at the King Power Stadium in December, another game that Wilson allegedly flew a drone over . 'You're not allowed to go within 50 metres of a building or structure. It's not something that people can just do without permission for safety reasons. 'These [drones] can weigh up to seven or eight kilograms. They could create a bit of damage if they fall from 1,000 feet.' The CAA has

Summary: Nigel Wilson has been accused of flying a drone over crowded areas . Football venues include Anfield, the Emirates and Etihad Stadium, according to Scotland Yard . Nottingham resident also allegedly flew drone over London landmarks including the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace . Wilson will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on April 16 .


Newcastle have made initial moves to sign Marseille forward Andre Ayew. The 25-year-old Ghana international is out of contract in the summer and his representatives have an outline offer from Newcastle. However, there is also interest from Roma while Tottenham and Everton have asked to be kept informed. Andre Ayew is out of contract at Marseille this summer, and Newcastle have made an initial approach . Ayew has netted six times for Marseille this season, as well as scoring three during the Africa Cup of Nations . Ayew scored three goals for Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations and has managed six all season for Marseille. Newcastle have also expressed interest in FC Sion striker Moussa Konate. The Ghana forward is wanted by several of Europe's top sides including Tottenham, Everton and Roma .

Summary: Newcastle have made an outline offer to player's representatives . Marseille star Andre Ayew is out of contract this summer . Roma, Tottenham and Everton are also interested in signing the winger .


A new ITV programme that appears to show members of the public being hypnotised has been branded a fraud by experts. Contestants in You’re Back In the Room compete for cash prizes after being put in a trance by a hypnotist who claims to have ‘hacked’ into their minds. Keith Barry is said to have implanted ideas into volunteers’ brains – convincing them, for example, that their pants will feel tight whenever they hear a bell, or that they should push their face into a cake every time they hear certain words. Scroll down for video . Back In the Room: Phillip Schofield hosting the new show which some experts are calling a fraud . But clinical hypnotherapists who treat conditions like anxiety claim the TV brainwashing is a nonsense – and could be exploiting ‘vulnerable’ people. ‘It is not true to say anyone can have their brain hacked,’ said qualified therapist Mark Powlett. ‘You absolutely can’t make people do things they don’t want to do. ‘People who are under hypnosis are put in a very relaxed state which makes them open to positive suggestion. But the last thing a show like this wants is people who are relaxed – as they wouldn’t be able to perform as required.’ Mr Powlett said contestants on the show, hosted by Phillip Schofield, were not under Barry’s ‘control’, but playing along willingly. ‘The people on stage want to entertain, they what to be in front of people and they want to win money,’ he said. In a trance: Experts have questioned whether contestants on new show You're Back In The Room, pictured above, are really hypnotised . Liz McElligott, chief executive of the National Hypnotherapy Society said: ‘The programme sounds sensationalist to me. It’s completely wrong to say you can make people do something they don’t want to do. ‘It would worry me if vulnerable people are playing along because they want to be on television.’ ITV selected contestants via auditions, and one who failed to get a place tweeted: ‘My conclusion is that they are looking for people who purposely carry on for the camera because it will make great TV.’ Barry, who is certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists, said: ‘There is obviously a huge difference between using hypnosis as a therapy and as entertainment. ‘All contestants were genuinely hypnotised. On many occasions they were throwing away their prize money – something they would never ordinarily do, unless of course they were hypnotised.’ ITV, which will air the four-part series from next Saturday, said; ‘Duty of care to the contestants was always of paramount importance.’ Producers also abided by the 1952 Hypnotism Act and Ofcom rules on showing the full hypnotism routine that may cause ‘adverse reactions’.

Summary: New show where public are hypnotised branded a fraud by experts . Claims it is 'TV brainwashing' and exploiting vulnerable people . ITV bosses said duty of care to contestants was of 'paramount importance'


When you first enter your hotel room, it's tempting to immediately head toward the minibar, brew yourself a cup of coffee or raid the toiletries that have been supplied for you. But, before you get carried away, there are a few things that you should know. Your stately room is likely not as clean as you believe it to be. And those goodies you're eager to try out? They may not actually be free. MailOnline Travel reveals the most important things to know about your hotel room, including those that no one will ever tell you... Hotel rooms may appear clean, but there are certain areas the cleaning staff don't often have time to inspect . Beware when touching the television remotes and light switches . A study by the University of Houston revealed that the most touched places in the room such as television remotes and bedside lamp switches are often the least cleaned. Results found that in some cases, they had as much bacteria as bathroom toilet seats and sinks. That's enough for us to remember to pack our hand santizer whenever we travel! Pack your sanitizer for items like remotes and light switches which are hot spots for germs . Drinking from the bathroom glasses . You may be tempted to quench your thirst when you arrive and use the bathroom glasses for a drink. However in an expose by Fox News, it was revealed that many hotel maids do not wash them out with soap before the next guest checks in. Hidden cameras revealed glasses that were rinsed only with water, or that were wiped down with a cloth that had previously been used for cleaning the room. Use bottled water, or request plastic cups from reception to be safe. Think before you snuggle up in the blankets . Due to a lack of seating area in some hotels, the bed becomes the place where most people sit, eat, and perform other, ahem, intimate activities. Some mothers even change their child's nappies on the blankets, too. While you have no need to worry about items that get washed daily, some of the smaller blankets may not get replaced that often. It is advisable to check user comments before staying at a hotel so that you are aware of the experiences of other guests. Don't assume that everything is free . Everyone loves to stock up on the hotel-provided shampoo, shower cap and biscuits, but guests should never assume that everything is up for grabs. While pens and brochures are often free to use and take, items such as bathrobes, slippers may not be. Travelodge have noted a number of items being taken out their rooms that are supposed to remain. Shakila Ahmed, Travelodge spokeswoman said: 'Since we have introduced our new brand design and modernised our rooms, we have seen a significant rise in our fluffy pillows, snuggly duvets, striped bed runners and contemporary artwork being taken from our 500 UK hotels. 'There have even been attempts to smuggle our new luxurious king size Travelodge Dreamer bed out

Summary: Studies show that TV remotes can house as much bacteria as a toilet . Some minibars will charge you for storing your own items inside . Using advice sites, like TripAdvisor, to get free perks can actually backfire .


A father-of-two sent his two young daughters to stay with their grandparents 'before strangling their mother and hanging himself' two days before she was due to move out, an inquest heard. Mark Langtree, 38, researched 'murder-suicide' online hours before killing Nicola and then himself after struggling to cope with the breakdown of their 11-year marriage. The deaths were discovered when Mr Langtree's father became concerned that his son had not called his two daughters and visited the businessman's luxury home in Wigan. Mr Langtree believed his wife was having an affair and began 'stalking' her by hanging around outside her place of work and checking her phone and emails for messages, the inquest heard. Mark Langtree, 38, sent his daughters to stay with their grandparents before strangling their mother Nicola (left) Mr Langtree (right) believed his wife (left) was having an affair and began 'stalking' her by hanging around outside her place of work . But when she began divorce proceedings against him, and made plans to move out of their luxury marital home with their two children, he killed her before taking his own life. The inquest heard Mr Langtree's body was found suspended from the stairs in November last year at the couple's detached four- bedroom home in Whitley, Lancashire, where they had lived for around 10 years. Mrs Langtree, 34, was found during a police search of their home on the floor of an upstairs bedroom. She had been strangled with an electrical cable and a post-mortem on her body revealed bruising to her jaw, chest and upper arms, indicating she was involved in a struggle. Mrs Langtree's father James Byrne told the inquest that the couple's marriage started to break down around six months before their deaths. 'Both Mark and Nicola were living separate lives,' said Mr Byrne. 'They were living under the same roof but were sleeping in separate bedrooms for the sake of the children. 'Their relationship started to deteriorate and Mark started to do petty things that annoyed Nicola. 'While she was working he started stalking her and started waiting outside for her and taking photos. Mrs Langtree, 34, was found during a police search of their home on the floor of an upstairs bedroom, pictured with her niece Lauren . Mrs Langtree's father James Byrne (left) told the inquest that the couple's marriage started to break down around six months before their deaths, pictured (right) is his wife Katie . 'He had read something on her phone saying 'shall we have a coffee?' and from there it was just one thing after another. 'He started checking her phone and emails and just didn't trust her for some obscure reason . 'She was very close to me and her mother and she would have told us if anything was untoward.' Mr Byrne told the inquest that Mr Langtree became uninterested in his children . He said: 'I know he had a high pressure job but he would come home from work and not even say hello. 'He would just drop his case and wouldn't even

Summary: Mark Langtree, 38, strangled his wife Nicola and then killed himself . Father-of-two was 'struggling to cope with breakdown of 11-year marriage' He suffered from depression and was said to have 'stalked' his wife . Bodies found when daughters were not contacted . Coroner ruled Mr Langtree hanged himself and wife was strangled .


SAINTS TO MAKE IT SEVENTH HEAVEN . The race for the top four has always been keenly contested, but it’s normally between the same six sides: Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool and Spurs. Now Southampton are forcing people to reconsider and make it seven. That was an excellent point at Chelsea and, aside from poor marking for Diego Costa’s goal, the Saints were excellent at the back. They are so well organised, have an excellent midfield shield in Victor Wanyama and Morgan Schneiderlin and Fraser Forster is a top goalkeeper. He was immense against Chelsea and has been a big plus since arriving from Celtic. The result keeps Ronald Koeman’s side in the hunt and, whatever happens, it’s been a good season for Southampton. Southampton team-mates congratulate goalscorer Tadic after levelling the score at 1-1 in the first half . 21 - Southampton have conceded the fewest PL goals this season and kept the joint-most clean sheets (13). They have made huge strides and anyone with a talented young lad would love them to play for that club. Their transfer policy is sound and they are happy to give youth a chance thanks to their incredible academy facilities. Some of the top clubs in Europe will be keeping tabs on Koeman because he has done a fantastic job with a side many tipped for relegation. As for the race for the Champions League? If it keeps going as it is there are going to be some big clubs and good sides who miss out. Southampton keeper Fraser Fortser takes the ball away from Ivanovic's head as the Saints defence holds firm . Jose Fonte (right) posted on Instagram after the Chelsea draw saying 'Since 2010 . . .#MARCHINGON' BOY OH BOYD! George Boyd typifies what has been good about Burnley this season. He works so hard for his manager and his team-mates, but he’s also got that little bit of quality to go with it. He scored a fantastic goal against Man City — it was superb technique and such a pure strike — but I was so impressed by his work ethic. He covered 8.4 miles on Saturday — the fourth-highest distance in the league this season. And, incredibly, of the top 10 distances run in 2014-15, six of them belong to Boyd. That is an incredible effort and exactly what managers want. George Boyd (centre) wheels away in celebration after scoring the winner against Manchester City . PELLEGRINI'S CITY SLACKERS . That was a shambolic performance from Man City. I can’t understand how a team can go from being champions to being so slack. The players almost look bored and uninterested. It happened under Roberto Mancini and it’s happening under Manuel Pellegrini. Every time Chelsea stutter, City fail to take advantage. I don’t think you can pin it all on the manager, but he needs to do something and quick, because now they’re looking over their shoulder at the chasing pack. Manchester City players traipse from the pitch after losing 1-0 to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday

Summary: The Saints have a great chance qualifying for Europe next season . Up to seven sides can realistically qualify for the Champions League . Ronald Koeman's side played terrifically well to draw 1-1 at Chelsea .


With the Easter break at the end of the week and spring just around the corner, now is a great time to invest in some fun products that will take you through to the summer. The school holidays is the perfect time to get kids involved in baking and they'll enjoy it even more with these fun cookie cutters, and if you need to get organised before the new term starts why not invest in one of Filofax's new notebooks. Here's our selection of the best products around this week. SWEET AND CHIC . The My Little Chloe collection is a selection of mini perfumes that are ideal for your handbag or to take on holiday. At only 20 ml, they are also a great way to trial a fragrance. Available in three varieties: the classic Chloe fragrance is floral and fruity while the two additional scents are light and fresh. It’s hard to resist investing in all three! From £30, Debenhams. BUNNY BAKE-OFF . School holidays are the perfect time to get creative with your children or grandchildren. These Easter themed cookie cutters are great for home-baking. Biscuits and shortbread make thoughtful gifts for friends and family. The cutters can even be used to make cute sandwiches or toast to entertain little ones at any time of the year. £8.50, whitestuff.com. FLEXIBLE FRIEND . Filofax has launched a new line of notebooks with a binding that allows pages to be easily added or taken out. The colourful notebooks come with colour-coded dividers, a ruler and an elastic fastener to keep the book safely shut. £12.99, filofax.co.uk. GLOW FOR IT . If your skin lacks luminosity or your make-up is too matte, try Rimmel’s Good To Glow highlighter. The gel-like formula can be applied anywhere on your face. Or for an all-over holiday-like glow, mix a small amount with foundation and apply as normal. Shade 001 Notting Hill Glow can also give eyelids a subtle metallic sheen. £4.99, Boots. POPPING EASTER . Don't fancy an Easter egg? Joe & Seph’s popcorn is a delicious alternative. Available in two new flavours for Easter, caramel & ginger and chocolate trio, just heat in the oven for a tasty treat. From £4, joeandsephs.co.uk.

Summary: We take a look at the products that will settle you into spring . You can make the most of the Easter holidays with these fun products . Prices range from £4 to £30 depending on what you're looking for .


Atletico Madrid have entered the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain stirker Edinson Cavani in the summer. The Uruguay international has been linked with a move away from the French capital after two frustrating season at PSG, with several Premier League sides monitoring the 28-year-old's situation. However Diego Simeone's side have confirmed they are interested in the striker to bolster their attacking options as they look set to relinquish their La Liga title this season. Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani is rumoured to be leaving the French champions this summer . 'An interest in Cavani? Yes, there is,' Atletico coach Oscar Ortega told Mundo Deportivo. 'As long as there's a chance, we will see what he can offer us. But it depends on his interest in us too.' Former Manchester United striker and fellow Uruguayan Diego Forlan insisted a move to Madrid would benefit Cavani. Cavani, reacting after missing a chance against Chelsea, has attracted the interest of Atletico Madrid . 'Cavani to Atletico Madrid? It would be spectacular,' said Forlan. 'He is a great striker and he is in great shape. I think his style of play would be ideal for Atletico because he is a fast player who likes to counter-attack and to play in space. 'With the exception of [Mario] Mandzukic, the club has always had these kinds of players; Fernando Torres, Sergio Aguero, Diego Costa, Radamel Falcao or even me.' Cavani shields the ball from Chelsea's Willian as PSG qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals .

Summary: The Uruguay international joined Paris Saint-Germain for £55m in 2013 . Edinson Cavani has attracted interested from Europe's top sides . Atletico Madrid are fourth in La Liga, nine points off leaders Barcelona .


Everton's defence may have been ruthlessly exposed by Dynamo Kiev on Thursday but Roberto Martinez's problems don't end there. The Toffees were second best in all areas of the pitch as they exited the Europa League 6-4 on aggregate, leaving them to concentrate on a Premier League campaign which has failed to ignite. With Martinez's men languishing 14th in the table - 23 points and nine places worse off than at this stage last season - Sportsmail takes a look at the underperforming players the Spaniard must get rid of this summer if the Blues are to get back on track in 2015-16. Everton's players look dejected during their 5-2 defeat at Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League last 16 . Everton boss Roberto Martinez has a huge summer ahead of him when the transfer window opens . Tim Howard . After a stellar first season under Martinez and some brilliant performance at the World Cup with the USA, Howard been arguably Everton's worst player this season. High profile errors - particularly at home to Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Leicester - have helped cost the Toffees much-needed points and contributed to a shaky, unsure defence. Martinez's decision to return Howard to his starting XI after injury - despite some promising displays from Joel Robles - has backfired. At 36, he will only get worse. Goalkeeper Tim Howard is left on the turf at the Olympic Stadium after conceding a third goal on the night . Antolin Alcaraz . Off the pace and out his depth against Dynamo, Alcaraz's 18 months at Goodison Park have been a mixed bag of injuries, decent performances and some truly awful defending. The Paraguayan, who was also part of Martinez's back-three at Wigan, lacks the speed and consistency to play for a team with European aspirations, while he is always liable to pick up a knock. With his contract up at the end of the season, it'd be wise to invest Alcaraz's wages elsewhere. Antolin Alcaraz had an evening to forget as the Toffees were dumped out of Europe in embarrassing fashion . Steven Pienaar . A regular under David Moyes, Pienaar has simply been unable to stay fit under Martinez. He shone on the opening day of the season against Leicester, working in tandem with Leighton Baines down the Toffees' left side, but has not played since mid-December and has made just eight Premier League appearances this season. The team has missed his partnership with Baines, guile and eye for a pass but, at 33 and with his injury problems persisting, Pienaar's time in the first-team looks over. Steven Pienaar (right), pictured in action against Krasnodar, has barely played this season due to injuries . Sylvain Distin . Age appears to have finally caught up with Distin after a catastrophic start to the season left him out of the team and almost certainly on his way out of the club. The 37-year-old was consistently at fault in the early stages of the campaign, contributing to the Toffees' awful defensive record with ponderous, error-prone displays. Now stuck

Summary: Everton were dumped out of the Europa League on Thursday evening . The Toffees are 14th in the table and six points away from the drop zone . Antolin Alcaraz had a night to forget as the Toffees lost to Dynamo Kiev . Gareth Barry and Tim Howard have not replicated their form of last season . Steven Pienaar and Tony Hibbert do not appear to be able to stay fit .


A young Sydney woman who stabbed her abusive estranged partner to death on the street has escaped going to jail after a judge found the killing was done in the most 'extreme circumstances'. Jessica Silva stabbed her boyfriend of four years, James Polkinghorne, five times on Mother's Day in 2012 after he arrived outside her Marrickville home in Sydney fuelled on the drug 'ice'. The 25-year-old domestic violence victim sat down and wept after Justice Clifton Hoeben sentenced her to two years' imprisonment. However the prison term was suspended on the condition of good behaviour. Scroll down for video . Jessica Silva was sentenced to a suspended sentence of two years' imprisonment on Friday . The 24-year-old was found guilty of the manslaughter of her partner of four years, James Polkinghorne (pictured) in 2012 . Silva pleaded not guilty to her partner's murder on the basis of self-defence, but after five days of deliberation, a jury found her guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter. In handing down his sentence, Justice Hoeben said he accepted Silva's comments that Mr Polkinghorne had been 'very abusive'. 'I dealt with it for so long, I thought I could change him,' Silva had said. While he found Silva did intend to cause Mr Polkinghorne grievous bodily harm when she stabbed him in his back and head, he said the situation was 'exceptional'. 'The factual circumstances are most unusual with the steady build up of fear on the part of the offender arising from the escalating threats of violence emanating from the deceased. 'The offending was committed under extreme circumstances in the agony of the moment.' She faced the NSW Supreme Court in Sydney on Friday where her jail sentence was suspended . During the course of her trial, Silva repeatedly wept in court as the jury heard a series of abusive phone calls and texts sent by Mr Polkinghorne to her in the lead up to his death. In one, Mr Polkinghorne threatened to 'cave her face in'. Another message, from the day he was stabbed, read: 'I hope your mother gets poisoned by the flowers that you give her and you get gang raped.' Mr Polkinghorne, the court heard, had become increasingly aggressive due to his use of the drug ice. Silva stabbed James Polkinghorne five times after he arrived outside her Marrickville home in Sydney fuelled on the drug 'ice' The court heard that Mr Polkinghorne arrived outside Ms Silva's family home on the day he was killed after sending threatening text messages to her phone, months after she had ended their relationship. Ms Silva said he then punched her and ripped her pants before she ran inside to retrieve a knife with which to defend herself, while he continued to argue with her brother and father outside. Upon returning to the scene, she stabbed him in the shoulder, chest and back. Before his death, during a phone conversation between Silva and her brother Miguel, she was heard saying: 'He reckons he's gonna come and kill me, right now’. When Miguel tells her to

Summary: Jessica Silva stabbed James Polkinghorne outside her home in 2012 . Silva, who had endured an abusive relationship with the victim, had pleaded not guilty on the basis of self-defence . She was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to a suspended two years' in prison after Justice Hoeben called the situation 'exceptional' The trial heard abusive phone calls and texts Silva received from Mr Polkinghorne, including one in which he threatened to 'cave her face in'


Emmanuel Adebayor has sent a message to his doubters by posting a wacky picture of himself accompanied with a statement suggesting he is not worried what people think about him. The eccentric character lived up to his personality by posing in a pair of sunglasses with skulls on each of the lenses. Adebayor wrote on Instagram: 'The important thing isn't what other people think you are. It's who you are. #Godfirst #aftertraining #GodisGood #faith #workhard #team228 #whynot #RR #lifesgood.' Emmanuel Adebayor has hit out at his doubters by stating he is not worried what other people think . Adebayor's last appearance came in the FA Cup fourth round against Leicester City . The Togo international has not played for Tottenham since January 24 when he came off the substitutes' bench to make a late appearance in his side's FA Cup defeat against Leicester. Adebayor will be hoping to feature against Manchester United on Sunday afternoon as Tottenham look to close the gap on their upcoming opponents. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, who gave his players a two-day break in the lead up to this weekend's showdown, has a fully fit squad available for their visit to Old Trafford. The 31-year-old will be hoping to face Manchester United on Sunday afternoon .

Summary: Emmanuel Adebayor claims he's not worried what people think about him . The Spurs striker has not played a competitive match since January 24 . Tottenham face Manchester United at OId Trafford on Sunday afternoon .


President Barack Obama ordered the federal government on Thursday to cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 40 percent, as the U.S. seeks to spur other nations to get serious about climate change. Obama's executive order also directs the government to ramp up use of renewable energy sources to 30 percent of the federal government's consumption. The White House said U.S. taxpayers could save up to $18 billion in electricity costs by reducing greenhouse gases 40 percent over the next decade, compared to 2008 levels. 'These are ambitious goals, but we know they're achievable goals,' Obama said at the Energy Department on Thursday, where he toured a rooftop solar panel installation after signing the executive order at the White House. 'These are ambitious goals, but we know they're achievable goals,' President Barack Obama said at the Energy Department on Thursday after signing the executive order at the White House . The White House said U.S. taxpayers could save up to $18 billion in electricity costs by reducing greenhouse gases 40 percent over the next decade, compared to 2008 levels. Obama is pictured her giving the order . Major companies that sell to the federal government like GE, HP, Northrup Grumman and Honeywell will also announce voluntary commitments to cut their own emissions of the heat-trapping gases blamed for global warming, the White House said. IBM, for example, said it will cut its energy consumption 35 percent by 2020 and buy at least 20 percent of its power from renewably sources by that year. The operator of an estimated 360,000 buildings and 650,000 vehicles, the federal government is the country's single largest energy consumer. The Department of Defense alone is responsible for roughly half of that consumption, a senior administration official said. All told, the government pollution cuts along with industry contributions will have the effect of keeping 26 million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of the air by 2025, or the equivalent of what about 5.5 million cars would pump out through their tailpipes in an average year, the White House said. Brian Deese, a senior adviser to Obama, told reporters that the president's mandate is a 'triple win' for the environment, the economy, and the taxpayer. Yet it was unclear exactly how either the government or private companies planned to meet its targets. 'The potential from this announcement,' Deese said during a call with reporters, 'is significant both because we can drive substantial reductions across the entire federal footprint and because our efforts to do that leverage both innovation and investment in the private sector.' While at the Energy Department, Obama also discussed the new emissions targets at a roundtable with federal suppliers that do more than $1 billion per year in business with the government. The U.S. government is responsible for only a small portion of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, but the Obama administration is hoping that taking aggressive steps at home will increase the political pressure on other countries to do the same. 'Certainly our hope is that we are laying forth template that other countries could

Summary: 'These are ambitious goals, but we know they're achievable goals,' Obama said at the Energy Department on Thursday . He signed the order at the White House before touring a rooftop solar panel installation at the Energy Department . Major companies that sell to the federal government like GE, HP and IBM will also announce voluntary commitments to cut their own emissions . Government and industry cuts will be the equivalent of what 5.5 million cars would pump out through their tailpipes in an average year .


It was hugs all round and a few curtsies too when the Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrived in Denmark this morning. Waiting at Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport was the Scandinavian country's 74-year-old monarch, Queen Margrethe, her husband Prince Henrik, 80 and their son Crown Prince Frederik, 46. But Maxima, glamorous in a grey coat by Dutch designer Claes Iversen, had serious competition in the style stakes from Australian-born Crown Princess Mary, 43, who was elegant in a nude coat and purple pillbox hat. Scroll down for video . Sweeping a curtsey: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark curtsies to Queen Maxima at Kastrup Airport . Royal welcome: A beaming King Willem-Alexander steps off the plane to be greeted by Queen Margrethe . Like the 43-year-old Dutch Queen, mother-of-four Mary chose Louboutins for the occasion and even managed to sweep a low curtsey, despite the teetering height of the heels. Also on hand to welcome the Dutch royals at Kastrup Airport's private royal terminal were other members of the Danish Royal Family, among them Frederik's younger brother Joachim. 45-year-old Joachim's French wife Princess Marie was also there and wore an ensemble that echoed her sister-in-law's. Queen Margrethe, who along with Queen Elizabeth II, is one of the world's only Queens Regnant, then led the way out of the airport, escorted by King Willem-Alexander. The Dutch royals are at the start of a three-day state visit to Denmark, aimed at strengthening links between the two countries. Unsurprisingly, the programme is a busy one, with Maxima and Willem-Alexander set to criss-cross the country over the next couple of days. Hand-in-hand: Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were at Kastrup to greet the Dutch royals . Poised: The Crown Prince couple appeared ready for action as the Dutch plane touched down . Welcome: The Danish royals gather on the red carpet to welcome their Dutch counterparts . Red carpet treatment: Mary curtsies to King Willem-Alexander while Prince Joachim (right) waits in line . Today includes a lunch with Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, a glamorous blonde who is married to Stephen Kinnock, son of British politician Neil. Afterwards, the royal couple will travel north to Aalborg in North Jutland where they will attend a conference at the city's university before flying back to Copenhagen for a reception at the Christiansborg Palace. Tomorrow will see them visit the carbon-neutral Samsø island, accompanied by Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Mary, to visit a special type of Danish boarding school called an efterskole. Most Danish teenagers spend at least a year at the state boarding schools, where they are encouraged to focus on specific interests such as music. The efterskole on Samsø focuses on aquatic sports, diving, aviation and golf, with pupils due to give the royal party, among them sport-mad Frederik, a tour of the school. Warm embrace: Mary shares a hug with the Netherlands' popular Queen Maxima . State visit: Maxima and Willem-Alexander are at the start of the three-day state visit to Denmark . On their way: Queen Margrethe prepares to show King Willem-Alexander

Summary: Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are in Denmark . Were greeted by Danish Royal Family, including Queen Margrethe . With Elizabeth II, Margrethe is one of only two reigning queens . Other Danish royals, including Crown Princess Mary, were also there .


A police officer called to a domestic fight over a love triangle compared the row to the Jeremy Kyle show and complained, 'I don't get paid for this s***', a report claimed today. The comment was said to have been made when Darren Orrett turned up at the home of his ex-lover Dawn Barr - five days before Barr stabbed him to death. Two officers, PC Simon Butler and Acting Sgt Michael Poole, have now been formally disciplined for failing to deal with the incident properly amidst claims that they did not take the argument seriously. Row: Dawn Barr, left, killed ex-boyfriend Darren Orrett, right, five days after an argument attended by police . Police did not report the fact that Mr Orrett, 32, had sustained a stab wound during the altercation as they apparently believed Barr's assertion that he had inflicted it on himself, according to a report from the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Five days later, Barr, 42, stabbed Mr Orrett in the neck with a vegetable knife, causing him to bleed to death. She was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to nine years in jail. The couple had been together for 12 years before they split up and had four young children together, three of whom suffered from cystic fibrosis. Mr Orrett struggled to accept the end of their relationship, and would often turn up at Barr's home in a bid to win her back, even though she was now seeing another man, Robert Joyce. In November 2012, police were called to Barr's house in Cheadle, Greater Manchester after she called them accusing him of threatening to stab her new boyfriend. Scene: Forensic officers at Barr's house in Cheadle, Greater Manchester after the fatal stabbing . Horror: Police initially downplayed the incident in November 2012 five days before Mr Orrett was killed . According to Barr, one of the officers on the scene said: 'This is like f***ing Jeremy Kyle, I don't get paid for this s***.' All the police involved denied comparing the situation to the controversial talk show, but the IPCC report concluded it was likely that someone had used the phrase. When they later filed a log of the incident, the officers stated that no offences had been committed despite the fact that Mr Orrett showed them a stab wound in his abdomen. In the domestic violence report which the police filled out, they did not mention a weapon and downplayed the severity of the incident. Following the IPCC's report, PC Butler and Acting Sgt Poole, from Greater Manchester Police, were given written warnings for misconduct. Five days after the argument which was attended by police, Mr Orrett once again turned up at Barr's home because their daughter sent him a message saying she missed him. He clashed with his ex and tried to hide her mobile phone so she couldn't contact Mr Joyce, leading to a fight in which he was stabbed in the neck. Father: Mr Orrett pictured with two of his four children with Barr, three of whom had cystic fibrosis .

Summary: Dawn Barr called the police when Darren Orrett turned up at her home in Greater Manchester in November 2012 . Officer allegedly said 'This is like Jeremy Kyle, I don't get paid for this s***' They also failed to record Mr Orrett's stab wound and downplayed incident . Five days later Barr killed Orrett by stabbing him in the neck .


As the 21st anniversary of the slaying of a 21-year-old Florida girl approaches, detectives from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office are still searching for leads in the cold case. Amy Gellert was stabbed to death on March 20, 1994, after she surprised an intruder in her parents' home in Cocoa Beach. The masked man, who had a gun as well as a dagger, also stabbed her stepfather Robert Lehton once in the head and her mother, Charlotte, 'Bunny' Lehton, seven times in the neck. Scroll down for video . Amy Gellert was killed by an intruder at her parents' house in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on March 20, 1994 . As the 21st anniversary of her killing approaches, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office is still looking for leads . Amy's stepfather Robert Lehton (left) was stabbed once in the head and her mother, Charlotte, 'Bunny' Lehton (right), was stabbed seven times in the neck by the intruder . Amy had arrived at the house after attending church services. Before she stumbled upon the masked assailant, he had forced her parents to lay on the floor and taken money and credit cards from Bunny's wallet, CBS reported. The man was behaving calmly until he saw the lights from Amy's car and began stabbing her parents. After he was stabbed, Bob ran outside and the intruder followed him. Police say Amy was the 'catalyst' for the 1994 killing . The killer arrived at Amy's car and began stabbing her. She fled the vehicle, but only made it as far as a nearby parking lot before collapsing. Amy's parents survived their wounds, but Amy did not. She had two older brothers, Mark and Ryan. Police have never arrested any suspects in connection with the murder and do not have a concrete motive for the deadly attack. Major Tod Goodyear was one of the investigators called to the crime scene in 1994. He said: 'I have a hard time thinking this is a random act. 'The consensus tends to be that Amy's the catalyst. 'There's something there with Amy that probably caused this to happen.' The unsolved cold case was featured on an episode of 48 Hours that aired on Saturday. During the episode, images of the weapons were aired and potential suspects were identified. Based on a magazine police found at the scene, they were able to determine the suspect had a prop gun. The dagger was never found. Although it seemed real during the attack, the intruder was actually armed with a prop gun (pictured) The dagger the intruder used to stab Amy, Bunny and Bob was never recovered by the police (sketch shown) Three suspects - Jeffrey Anderson, Hugh Poppell and Dominic Kanuika - were identified during the show. Anderson was involved in a police chase the day after Amy was killed and is currently in prison. However, police could never connect him to the murder. Poppell had a romantic relationship with Amy and police received a tip he may have been involved in the murder after he died in a hit-and-run accident in

Summary: Amy Gellert was killed in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on March 20, 1994 . Killer also stabbed her stepfather Robert Lehton and mother Charlotte . Motive for slaying remains unclear, but police say 'Amy's the catalyst' Police have had suspects over the years but never made any arrests . Cold case was featured on episode of 48 Hours that aired on Saturday .


An investor and a California winery owner are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in a bucolic Napa Valley vineyard following a business deal gone awry. Napa County vintner Robert Dahl allegedly shot dead Emad Tawfilis in a vineyard overlooking Highway 29, the main route through the region, Monday afternoon as a result of a long-standing dispute over money. Dahl then fled into the wooded hills between Napa and Sonoma valleys, with sheriff's deputies in hot pursuit, and shot himself. Scroll down for video . Murder in a vineyard: Napa Valley winery owner Robert Dahl (pictured) allegedly killed an investor who had sued him for fraud before turning the gun on himself . Shady dealings: Dahl, the owner of Santa Rosa Winery, had been accused of swindling $1.2million in loans . Crime scene: Dahl and his investor Emad Tawfilis had a meeting Monday morning, and less than 30 minutes later Tawfilis called 911 saying he had been shot in a vineyard overlooking Highway 29 . Tawfilis collapsed to the ground at this intersection and was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound to the head. This image shows his body being removed by officials . Kousha Berokim, a Los Angeles attorney who represented Dahl, told Santa Rosa Press Democrat his client and Tawfilis had met Monday morning at Dahl's winery to discuss a loan dispute. He says Tawfilis was suing his client, claiming Dahl defrauded him out of $1.2million. Beroukim, who took part in a 11am meeting between Dahl and Tawfilis over a conference call, said both parties agreed to work out their differences, and that neither one sounded upset or hostile. Just before noon Monday, Tawfilis made a frantic 911 call from Santa Rosa Winery telling the dispatcher that he had been shot, and that 'someone was coming after him.' Sheriff's deputies raced to the vineyard and arrived just in time to witness two men standing in the middle of the property, one of them holding a gun. The armed suspect was then spotted running to a parked SUV and peeling off in the direction of Sonoma County. Frantic search: Dahl got into his SUV and led sheriff's deputies on a 10-mile chase . Final destination: Dahl's vehicle crashed through a fence and came to rest in the woods. His body was later inside by a SWAT team . A member of Napa law enforcement places markers in a vineyard at a winery, while investigating a crime scene, south of Yountville . One of the responding deputies went in pursuit of the SUV while another rushed to the remaining man, later identified as Emad Tawfilis, who had collapsed to the ground with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, multiple sheriff's vehicles followed Dahl's SUV, which was eventually found 10 miles away trapped in some bushes. Believing that Dahl fled the vehicle on foot, officers set up a perimeter and called in a helicopter to help search for the suspect from the air. Nearby residents were urged to stay indoors and call 911 if they noticed

Summary: Two men found dead in Northern California winery Monday identified as vintner Robert Dahl and investor Emad Tawfilis . The two had a business meeting to work out their differences just 30 minutes before Tawfilis called 911 saying he had been shot . Investor was discovered dead from gunshot wound to the head; Dahl led deputies on a chase, which ended with his suicide . Tawfilis' company had sued Dahl for fraud, accusing him of misusing $1.2million in loans .


A Ryanair pilot was forced to request police assistance after Danish workers surrounded the carrier’s first flight from Copenhagen to Dublin and prevented it from leaving, said airport officials. Passengers and crew were stranded for three hours as dozens of employees held a protest over Ryanair’s refusal to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with a union for pilot and flight attendants. Up to 60 employees, who demonstrated within Copenhagen Airport’s security perimeter, blocked the plane near one of the gates and prevented it from refuelling. Demonstrators put duct tape over their mouths and urged Ryanair workers to 'break the silence' Inside the terminal, demonstrators put duct tape over their mouths and held signs reading ‘Ryanair colleagues, break the silence, we have freedom to talk about our jobs’. Copenhagen Airports spokesman Soeren Nielsen told MailOnline Travel that the pilot asked airport officials to call police . He said: ‘We requested the police assistance on behalf of the Ryanair pilot … because there was a breach of safety rules and regulations. ‘We were in constant dialogue [with the pilot] throughout the three hours that the aircraft was here at the airport.’ Police responded to the airport and allowed the group to continue its protest. Deputy police inspector James Keiwe told Danish news agency Ritzau: ‘We have asked them to consider leaving the site and resolve the conflict in a different way. They were going to think about it. Outside the terminal employees blocked Ryanair's first flight from Copenhagen to Dublin . ‘We are very tolerant and patient at the Copenhagen police, so they must be given time for that.’ The protest came to an end about three hours later as the workers, who waved Danish flags, voluntarily dispersed. Ryanair said the protest was carried out by ‘non-Ryanair individuals’ and called on Danish authorities to prevent a repeat of the ‘unlawful blockade’. Protesters are upset that Ryanair is treating its Danish employees under Irish employment rules . Unrest has been building since October when Ryanair announced that it would be flying between Copenhagen and Dublin, London, Warsaw and Milan under Irish employment rules. Trade unions have taken legal action in a bid to force Ryanair to treat its workers at Copenhagen Airport under Denmark’s generous employment rules. Ryanair is planning to push ahead with plans for its Copenhagen base, although a ruling next week could lead to more demonstrations and further disruptions for the Dublin-based carrier. A Ryanair spokeswoman told MailOnline Travel: ‘This Ryanair flight from Copenhagen to Dublin was subjected to an unlawful blockade by non-Ryanair individuals at Copenhagen Airport and its departure was delayed by three hours. ‘We call on the relevant authorities to take all necessary action to prevent any repeat of this unlawful blockade and we remain committed to growing jobs, routes and tourism in Denmark, with the opening of our new Copenhagen base next week.’

Summary: Demonstrators are unhappy with Ryanair's treatment of employees . Dublin-based carrier is treating workers under Irish employment rules . Protesters want them to be treated under generous Danish laws . Police responded to the airport but allowed the protest to continue . Ryanair said the protest was carried out by ‘non-Ryanair individuals’ It called on authorities to prevent a repeat of the ‘unlawful blockade’


The allegations were as vindictive and damaging as they were utterly false. Yet they all but destroyed primary school teacher Brendan O’Brien. Brendan, 45, had for 16 years been an exemplary teacher: popular with pupils and respected by colleagues. Yet in just a year his reputation was shattered, he lost his job and became clinically depressed, prey to anxiety and panic. Brendan O'Brien (pictured with his wife, Jane) had 18 charges made against him concerning child abuse . A £25,000 legal bill exhausted his entire savings and ate into those of his parents. His reputation unjustly besmirched, he and his wife Jane — who has two grown-up daughters by a previous relationship — had to give up their dream of adopting a child. And this awful ordeal was caused by five boy pupils from his West Yorkshire primary school who accused him of sexual abuse. It’s the worst accusation that could be levied against a teacher. And in today’s climate, where historic cases of the abuse of children are as prolific as they are disturbing, the police, quite rightly, had to act. Yet the most cursory of checks would have revealed that his accusers were troublemakers: disruptive, aggressive, defiant and precociously sexualised. But once the boys — present and past pupils aged ten to 12 — had made the allegations that their teacher had inappropriately touched them and instigated sexual activity, the machinery of the law was set in motion. And despite the complete absence of evidence, it would destroy the name of a good man in the process. In January, a year after Brendan was first arrested, a jury at Leeds Crown Court acquitted him, swiftly and unanimously, on all charges. He had pleaded not guilty to 17 counts of sexual assault on a male child under the age of 13 and one count of causing or inciting a male child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Brendan and Jane's (pictured) lives were destroyed when the allegations against Brian were made . So how could Brendan be left with a life in tatters while five malicious trouble-makers are carrying on with their lives, without so much as a telling off? These are questions Brendan and Jane, 43, a reflexologist and sales assistant, are asking themselves. Brendan says: ‘When I was charged, I was no longer Mr O’Brien, a respected village primary school teacher. Instead, I was a pariah. I was too scared to leave the house. I became introverted, and I lost 2 st. Yet the boys who accused me have been able to hide behind a curtain of anonymity while my name was publicised. ‘My accusers should be punished for making false and damaging claims against me. But they are all carrying on as though nothing has happened while I have to piece together my shattered life.’ Shattered is the correct word: Brendan’s teaching contract was terminated in July. ‘I don’t know if I can ever face standing in a classroom of pupils, wondering if one of them is about to make a complaint,’ he says. Brendan’s nightmare began

Summary: Vindictive and damaging allegations destroyed Brendan O’Brien . Brendan, 45, had been an exemplary teacher for 16 years . Five male pupils from his primary school accused him of sexual abuse .