During a hectic week in San Sebastian, David Moyes is engrossed in all things Spanish. Whether it’s watching Real Sociedad’s next La Liga opponents on DVD, learning the language with his demanding tutor or sampling another tasty Basque speciality dish from the atmospheric pintxos bars, Moyes can’t escape it. But he does like to switch off now and again and turn his attention to the Scotland national team. He will watch Gordon Strachan’s side on the television this week as they play Northern Ireland and then the Euro 2016 qualifier against Gibraltar. Moyes has been a manager at the highest level for more than a decade with Manchester United, Everton and now La Real, and he understands the scrutiny and intensity fellow bosses face from boardrooms, fans and media. Real Sociedad manager David Moyes has been impressed with Scotland boss Gordon Strachan . Strachan, pictured in November, is preparing his side for their match against Northern Ireland . That is why he has nothing but admiration for the job Strachan is doing. The national team sit in a decent position in Group D, in third place with seven points from four games. The weekend’s fixture should be comfortable. Moyes hopes so and believes Strachan and his players have the determination and ability to be at the party in 2016. ‘Gordon is doing a fabulous job. He has everybody believing again but it’s good that there is a measured amount of optimism and nobody in the country has any stupid levels of expectation,’ Moyes told Sportsmail. ‘We’ve had unrealistic ambitions in years gone by and it hasn’t done us any favours. ‘There is belief, and rightly so. I think we are introducing more and more young players and they have taken to it very well. ‘The more experienced players are maturing nicely and the fact a few of them have Champions League experience certainly helps. ‘All things considered, Gordon is doing a quite brilliant job. The 1-0 win against Republic of Ireland was an important victory. Gordon will want to kick on and make sure there is a win on Sunday. Darren Fletcher (far left) impressed Moyes during their time together at Manchester United . Moyes (left) worked with Fletcher (right) during his brief stint as the manager of the Manchester United . ‘But he doesn’t have a magic wand. It’s difficult being a national manager because you can’t buy a new centre half or a new left back, you have to work with what you’ve got. That means you have to get the very best out of the players, try to improve them in order to maximise their standards when they play. ‘I’m not going to add to the pressure by saying I expect Scotland to qualify. What I will say is that I hope they do. ‘We last reached a Finals 17 years ago and I was in France to support them. I was manager of Preston and also used it as an opportunity to enhance my knowledge by taking in games and sessions. ‘If we qualify for 2016, I will

Summary: David Moyes has been impressed with Scotland manager Gordon Strachan . Strachan has brought belief back to the national team, says Moyes . Moyes is happy to see Darren Fletcher back in the national team fold .


Jeremy Clarkson's future at the BBC is to be decided next week when a report into a 'fracas' with a producer is handed to the director-general. Clarkson was suspended after allegedly punching producer Oisin Tymon during a row after filming over a hot meal at a Yorkshire hotel. The top-rating show was pulled off air while an inquiry was launched. BBC bosses have today said the report will be handed over to the director-general next week. The BBC could have kept Top Gear on air but James May and Richard Hammond refused to go on without their co-host Jeremy Clarkson, it has been revealed . Clarkson (pictured arriving home today) stayed silent today when asked how he felt about a BBC executive allegedly comparing him to Jimmy Savile . The BBC has postponed the remaining episodes of Top Gear following the incident - a move which has seen it lose millions of viewers and receive thousands of complaints . Asked how he felt about the Savile comparisons as he pulled into his driveway, the suspended Top Gear presenter rolled his eyes . The corporation reportedly put forward proposals for May and Hammond to continue to present live sections of the show, which would be combined with pre-recorded parts featuring Clarkson, but the two co-hosts refused. An executive from the corporation told The Sun that 'the whole thing had been a nightmare'. Clarkson and producer Mr Tymon have both now talked to an internal inquiry into the Top Gear fracas. Senior BBC executive Ken MacQuarrie has been tasked with sorting out what happened during the incident, but a date for the conclusion of the inquiry is not yet known. But James May scoffed at suggestions he and Richard Hammond were offered the opportunity to host the show without their under-fire colleague Jeremy Clarkson. Reports suggested both had rejected the offer to host Top Gear without their suspended co-host. However, speaking briefly from his west London home today, Mr May said he had not spoken to anybody at the BBC about it, so he hasn't had the opportunity to refuse to do it. He said: 'It's not true. No-one has ever asked me if I was going to do it, there was never any suggestion that we were going to do it. So I've never had an opportunity to refuse to do it. 'I haven't spoke to anybody about it, it's completely new to me - I don't know where it's come from.' Asked if he had spoke to Mr Hammond about hosting the show without Clarkson he said: 'No. But I definitely wasn't offered the opportunity, that's all I really want to say for now.' May made light of the scenario again this morning on Twitter saying 'Once I've done the plumbing, I'm going to fire up Little Honda to see if Norman Tebbit's 'on yer bike' philosophy works. #StillUnemployed.' Clarkson stayed silent today when asked how he felt about a BBC executive allegedly comparing him to Jimmy Savile. Asked how he felt about the Savile comparisons as he pulled into his driveway,

Summary: Clarkson was suspended after allegedly punching producer Oisin Tymon . The top-rating show has been pulled off air while an inquiry is held . BBC bosses put forward proposals for May and Hammond to continue . But the two co-hosts 'refused to continue without their long-term friend'


Barcelona defender Dani Alves is discussing a three year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The 31-year-old Brazil international is out of contract with Barcelona in the summer and has been offered to several Premier League sides. Alves's agent, Dinorah Santana, confirmed that her client was in 'advanced talks' with another club and the player was in Paris on Tuesday. Brazilian defender Dani Alves is in talks with Paris St Germain over a three-year deal with the French side . Alves, 31, is out of contract at Barcelona this summer and has been linked with clubs in England . Current PSG right-back Gregory van der Wiel has yet to agree terms on a new deal. Alves has played 30 times for Barca this season, including starting at the Etihad Stadium when the Catalan club beat Manchester City 2-1 last month. He has been at the club since 2008, winning four La Liga titles, two Copa del Reys and the Champions League twice. The defender was sent off in his last match for Barcelona, a 6-1 win over Rayo Vallecano . Alves has been with Barca since 2008, and has achieved both team and personal success in that time .

Summary: Dani Alves is out of contract this summer after seven years at Barcelona . The 31-year-old was in Paris on Tuesday to discuss three-year deal . Player's agent confirms he is in 'advanced talks' with a club .


Glasgow Warriors will hope their nine returning Scotland internationals will be fired up by thoughts of revenge as they take on Leinster on Friday night. Stuart Hogg, Tommy Seymour, Mark Bennett, Finn Russell, Fraser Brown, Tim Swinson and Rob Harley have been named in the starting XV for the Guinness Pro12 clash, while Jonny Gray and Adam Ashe both start on the bench at the RDS Arena. All nine featured for the Dark Blues as they ended their RBS 6 Nations with a fifth and final defeat to Ireland last Sunday. Stuart Hogg (right) looks dejected as Scotland are beaten by Ireland in their final Six Nations match . But they will have extra motivation for their club return as they take on a Leinster outfit that features seven of Joe Schmidt's victorious side from Murrayfield in their matchday 23. Ian Madigan, Eoin Reddan, Marty Moore and Jordi Murphy all start, while Sean Cronin, Cian Healy and Luke Fitzgerald are named among the replacements just six days on from playing winning roles in the 40-10 triumph which sealed their second title in a row during a thrilling climax to the Championship. Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: 'We're looking forward to returning to action after our recent break and we've been boosted this week by the return of our Scotland internationals. 'We've had some great battles with Leinster over the past few seasons and we're expecting another one (on Friday evening). Mark Bennett goes over against England at Twickenham to score his second try of the tournament . 'It'll be the first time we've returned to the RDS since last season's Pro12 final and we know we'll need to play our best rugby if we're to come away with a positive result against the defending champions.' Hogg returns at full-back, while Seymour comes in on the right wing and Canadian international DTH van der Merwe continues on the opposite side. Peter Horne and Mark Bennett form the centre partnership, while Russell takes up his slot at stand-off. Niko Matawalu keeps his place at scrum-half. Alex Allan comes in at loosehead, Brown returns at hooker and after a number of stand-out performances for Scotland Under-20s, Zander Fagerson starts his second game for the Warriors at tighthead. Young fly-half Finn Russell - who also scored against Ireland - was another positive for Scotland . Al Kellock captains the side for the 150th time in the second-row and packs down with Swinson in the engine room. Harley, Chris Fusaro and Josh Strauss continue in the back-row. Scrum-half Henry Pyrgos is named on the bench after recovering from a knee injury and he could make his first appearance since the narrow to defeat to Bath in January.

Summary: Nine Scotland players return for Guinness Pro12 clash in Dublin . Stuart Hogg among seven of those to start for Glasgow . Match is a repeat of last season's final, which Leinster won .


One of the 'naive and impressionable' teenage boys who was stopped in Turkey as he tried to join ISIS had written cruel jibes about the murder of soldier Lee Rigby on social media, it has emerged. The 17-year-old boy, an A-grade student from Brent, north west London, was stopped at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul with his 17-year-old cousin and another 19-year-old man on Saturday. It has now been revealed that prior to him fleeing Britain, he made comments on social media criticising the 'eruption' of public grief over the Islamist murder of solder Rigby, who was brutally killed near the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, south east London in May 2013. Scroll down for video . One of the 17-year-old boys who was detained in Turkey alongside his 17-year-old cousin and another 19-year-old man (pictured being stopped at the airport) had written jibes about the murder of Lee Rigby online . The teenage boy apparently made cruel jibes about the Islamist murder of solider Lee Rigby (pictured), who was brutally killed by fanatics near the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, southeast London in May 2013 . The sixth form student also spoke online about 'not being able to recognise' himself from the person he had been a year earlier. A friend of the boy has now spoken about his fears that the teenager was radicalised by an older pupil at the school. The source told The Sun: 'His radical views were well known. He fell in with a boy and was influenced by his extreme views. 'He was extremely bright and wanted to go to university to study engineering. 'On Friday when he went missing, he told people he was going to prayers. His parents were distraught.' It is understood that one of the teenagers attended Preston Manor School in Wembley, where students were recently told that weekly prayer sessions must be taken only in English amid fears of radicalisation. Pupils claimed that as part of the new requirements, a teacher must also be present at all times during prayers. The three teenagers, who have not been named, were intercepted by officials after the shocked families of the younger boys learned of their plans and quickly alerted police, who waited at the airport as the flight landed from Barcelona, Spain. The teens, all from Brent, north west London, were stopped at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul when an officer checked their passports and ordered for them to be taken to a 'risk and analysis' centre . It is believed they travelled from mainland Spain to try and dodge being caught. However, they were stopped as they went through passport control at the Turkish airport after landing at about 11pm on Saturday. CCTV footage shows an immigration officer checking the passports of each of the teenage boys before telling them they will not be able to proceed to the arrivals hall. They are then escorted to a 'risk and analysis centre' in the airport by officials. All three teenagers were later put on a return flight to London and taken

Summary: Teenager held in Turkey while trying to flee to ISIS had 'extremist views' 17-year-old was stopped with cousin, 17, and 19-year-old man on Saturday . One of the teens apparently previously made jibes at murder of Lee Rigby . Also spoke of 'not being able to recognise' himself compared to a year ago . Sixth form student was arrested on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism . CCTV footage shows trio being stopped by immigration at Istanbul airport .


Lithuania coach Igoris Pankratjevas knows what his defence should expect if England hand a debut to Harry Kane on Friday night. Pankratjevas' side face England at Wembley as the duo meet in a European Championship Group E qualifier - with in-form Kane likely to be selected for his first England cap by manager Roy Hodgson. Although he is untested at the highest international level, Pankratjevas knows his Premier League record and was also present when Kane scored a late winner for Gareth Southgate's Under-21's in a European Under-21 qualifier. Harry Kane is likely to play a role for England in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania on Friday . Kane has scored 29 goals in all competitions for Tottenham so far this season . England manager Roy Hodgson says Kane will make his entry into full international football this week . 'Statistics speak for themselves,' he said. 'I know Harry Kane has scored 29 goals in all competitions so that fact speaks for itself. I've seen him play at international level for England Under-21s, he played in Lithuania recently and he is a strong forward.' Lithuania visit Wembley having won two of their opening four Group E qualifying campaign fixtures, with only goal difference keeping them out of the top two. But Pankratjevas knows his players face a unique test in north London and singled out England skipper Wayne Rooney as a danger man. Igoris Pankratjevas says his side are realistic about their chances of causing an upset at Wembley . Pankratjevas says that England captain Wayne Rooney is the anchor of Roy Hodgson's side . 'We are quite realistic about it,' he said when asked about his side's chances at Wembley. 'We are not dreamers, it is always history that Lithuania are playing England for the first time ever. Obviously none of the players have played at such a stage so we are preparing them mentally for this kind of game. 'I like the England team in general recently as they have some new players along with their experienced ones. The new players give them more creativity. He is still the anchor. He has over 100 caps and he is a top player.' With key man Arvydas Novikovas missing through injury, Pankratjevas admits he is yet to finalise his starting XI for the fixture - revealing he has '80 per cent' of his team, with the rest to be decided on Friday. The Lithuania squad trained on the Wembley pitch on Thursday ahead of the qualifier . Meanwhile, Marius Zaliukas will be tasked with keeping the likes of Rooney and Kane quiet if Lithuania are to get a result and the Rangers defender is hoping to prove wrong those in Scotland who expect him to return to Ibrox having been on the receiving end of a heavy loss. 'Everyone in Scotland is laughing because they think it will be a big score,' he said. 'We want to disappoint them. Every weekend I am watching the Premier League. We all understand the kind of players we are going to see tomorrow, that

Summary: England play Lithuania in a Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley on Friday night . Harry Kane in line to make England debut after breakthrough season . Tottenham striker has scored 29 goals for north London club this season . Lithuania coach Igoris Pankratjevas is aware of the threat Kane poses . Sir Geoff Hurst: Why Kane reminds me of Thomas Muller . CLICK HERE to read the lowdown on Lithuania .


A female UK military medic was continuing to receive treatment for ebola at a London hospital last night, as another British health worker was being tested for the virus. The woman is being cared for at the Royal Free Hospital. She was flown back from Sierra Leone on Thursday. A female UK military medic was continued to be treated at the Royal Free hospital, London (pictured) last night . Four military colleagues who came into contact with her were evacuated back to the UK. Three have been discharged while one remains under observation. In a new development, a civilian healthcare worker is being monitored at the Royal Free after being pricked by a needle while treating ebola patients. Meanwhile, it was reported last night that at least ten people who have been exposed to the virus were being flown back to the US for observation and treatment if needed. She had been flown home from Sierra Leone on Thursday, alongside two other colleagues (pictured)

Summary: Woman, who was flown back Thursday, is being treated at the Royal Free . Four military workers who came into contact with her were also flown back . Three colleagues have been discharged while one is still under observation .


Team Sky's Richie Porte and Geraint Thomas remain in contention for the week-long Paris-Nice title after Friday's fifth stage was won by Davide Cimolai (Lampre) in a bunch sprint. Poland's Michal Kwiatkoswki (Etixx-QuickStep) retained the race leader's yellow jersey after the 192.5-kilometre stage from St Etienne to Rasteau. But the world champion's advantage is sure to come under attack this weekend from Porte and Thomas, who are one and three seconds behind, respectively. Italian rider Davide Cimolai celebrates his victory in the fifth stage of Paris-Nice on Friday . Riders keep pace in the peloton during stage five of the 2015 Paris-Nice Saint-Etienne to Rasteau . Riche Porte celebrates winning ahead of Team Sky team-mate Geriant Thomas during stage four . Welshman Thomas is likely to support the Australian's bid for overall victory. Kwiatkoswki may need to gain some time in Saturday's lumpy sixth stage from Vence to Nice as Porte is expected to be strong in Sunday's concluding 9.5km time-trial up Col d'Eze. Saturday's stage, which covers 184.5km from Vence to Nice is the big mountain challenge of the week-long race and features three Category 1 climbs. It gives climbing specialist Porte the ideal opportunity to take the overall lead while Thomas, who is in third, three seconds behind the Pole will also benefit. Porte celebrates on the podium after winning the fourth stage, and he is now eyeing another overall win .

Summary: Davide Cimolai has won the fifth stage of the week-long Paris-Nice . His victory means Richie Porte and Geraint Thomas remain in the title hunt . Poland's Michal Kwiatkoswki retained the race leader's yellow jersey .


As more places legalise marijuana, scientists are warning of the potential health risks of eating cannabis-infused snacks. With smoking, the peak blood levels happen within 3-10 minutes, and with eating, it's 1-3 hours, making it easier to overdose on food-related cannabis products. Now experts are warning that legalised marijuana needs to have strong restrictions on the drug's edible products, which are often packaged to appeal to children. Scroll down for video . As more places legalise marijuana, scientists are warning of the potential health risks of eating cannabis-infused snacks.With smoking, the peak blood levels happen within 3-10 minutes, and with eating, it's 1-3 hours, making it easier to overdose on food-related cannabis products . The problem is that marijuana edibles – which often look like candy or cookies and are frequently potent – increase the chances that children will overdose, they say. 'As legalisation of marijuana spreads, new adopters should ensure that their regulatory scheme for marijuana edibles is fully baked,' wrote Robert MacCoun and Michelle Mello of Stanford Law School. Marijuana use for adults over 21 is fully legal in Colorado, Washington and Alaska. Oregon passed a similar law that will take effect in July. Several other states have legalised marijuana for medicinal use or have decriminalised it. A notable feature of state-legalised retail sales of marijuana has been the popularity of edibles. The problem is that marijuana edibles – which often look like candy or cookies and are frequently potent – increase the chances that children will overdose, they say.' As legalisation of marijuana spreads, new adopters should ensure that their regulatory scheme for marijuana edibles is fully baked,' the Stanford experts warned . Professor MacCoun explained that the original marijuana laws 'were not rigorous and detailed in their approach to issues like edibles, . Colorado and Washington put extremely modest rules on edibles, therefore making it easy to sell and market edible products, he said. 'Both states require child-resistant packaging, a warning to 'keep out of the reach of children,' and labelling describing a standard serving size,' wrote MacCoun and Mello . 'Neither requires warnings that ingested marijuana can have different effects from smoked marijuana.' Some of the edibles look like Hershey or KitKat bars, and the drinks resemble the major brands of non-marijuana colas. Motor neurons (pictured) are nerve cells found in the cerebral cortex of the brain stem, and are responsible for giving orders to muscles . Marijuana users can sometimes have difficulty speaking, breathing and swallowing food as a result of muscle weakness. Now researchers in Spain have conducted a landmark study to shed light on how marijuana reduces the activity of motor neurons that lead to these symptoms. Motor neurons are nerve cells found in the cerebral cortex of the brain stem, and are responsible for giving orders to muscles in the body. Researchers at the University of Cadiz, led by Professor Bernardo Moreno, used synthetic analogues of the psychoactive compounds of marijuana to see how they affected these neurons. They looked, in particular, at movements of the tongue and how they responded to the

Summary: It takes longer feel impact of eating marijuana compared with smoking . Stanford researchers warn that this can cause people to eat too much . Marijuana use for over 21s is legal in Colorado, Washington and Alaska . They require child-resistant packaging but experts say this is not enough . Some of the edibles look like Hershey or KitKat bars, and the drinks resemble the major brands of non-marijuana colas, putting children at risk .


Dentists are profiting from a huge rise in cosmetic treatment as more of us spend thousands of pounds to get a winning smile. The top-earning private dentists in the UK made a collective turnover of almost £1billion in 2014 – up 22 per cent on 2010 – with treatments including ‘smile analyses’ and sonic polishing, research shows. Analysis by finance provider LDF says the rise is because Britons are shelling out thousands of pounds for private treatment. One of the increasingly popular procedures is so-called smile analysis, when a dentist assesses the width of the mouth, its symmetry and the extent to which teeth are even and white. Dentists are profiting from a huge rise in cosmetic treatment as more of us spend thousands of pounds to get a winning smile . The process typically costs £100. But any subsequent treatment such as braces, crowns being fitted on uneven teeth or whitening can be up to £10,000 depending on what a patient decided to have done. Other procedures include sonic clean and polishing – for about £130 a session – which uses air and tiny particles to blast teeth and remove stains caused by coffee, chocolate and wine. Some private dentists have renamed their surgeries ‘spas’, greeting patients with scented candles in the waiting room and offering facials, foot massages and aromatherapy. Separate figures from the British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry estimate the number of people seeking such treatments is growing by 40 per cent a year. Experts say adults are becoming more self-conscious and worry that their personal life and career may be hindered if they don’t have nice teeth. Britons are shelling out thousands of pounds for private dental treatment . Also, medical advances have replaced traditional train-track braces with clear, barely noticeable devices costing £6,000. Many are having these fitted in the run-up to major events where they will be extensively photographed such as family weddings or milestone birthdays. Peter Alderson, of LDF, said: ‘British people have taken to cosmetic dentistry in a big way, and that’s reflected in rising incomes for top dentists. ‘Increasing numbers of dental patients are starting to explore cosmetic treatments like laser whitening, and are willing to pay significant amounts of money for cutting-edge services, especially if they are delivered in a more exclusive, private clinic-style environment. ‘The biggest dental groups are able to invest very heavily in their practices’ equipment, furnishings and IT systems, and that has raised the stakes in the profession markedly. The younger generation of dental clients – those that are more comfortable with paying for cosmetic dentistry – expects enhanced services such as online booking and text message reminders as well as cutting-edge treatments. ‘If dentists want to make the most of the demand for cosmetic dentistry, they need the type of apparatus and environment that brings in clients, but that type of equipment routinely costs tens of thousands of pounds.’ One popular procedure is ‘cosmetic bonding’, in which grey fillings or chipped teeth are painted over to make them almost invisible, costing up to £1,000. Laser whitening is

Summary: Dentists in Britain are profiting from a huge rise in cosmetic treatment . Top-earning UK dentists made collective turnover of £1billion in 2014 . This is up 22 per cent on 2010, research from finance provider LDF shows . Britons are shelling out thousands of pounds for private treatment .


A thug who battered his girlfriend so badly she needed hypnosis to help bring him to justice was today jailed for ten years. Mum-of-two Zoe Dronfield, 38, suffered a bleed on the brain and a neck wound after partner Jason Smith, 31, from Coventry, launched a ferocious eight-hour attack. When she regained consciousness, she found Smith slashing his wrists in a suicide bid but she had no memory of the assault. She feared he would escape justice until she hired a hypnotherapist who helped her piece together the details of the attack. Scroll down for video . Recovery: Zoe Dronfield hired a hypnotherapist who helped her piece together the details of the horrific attach . Injuries: Ms Dronfield suffered a bleed on the brain and a neck wound after partner Jason Smith, 31, from Coventry, launched a ferocious eight-hour attack . Police then used her evidence in court to convince a jury to convict him of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent and criminal damage. Today, Ms Dronfield, from from Coventry, West Midlands watched Smith jailed for ten years at Warwick Crown Court in Leamington Spa. Recorder Richard Atkins QC told him: 'Having beaten her and knocked her senseless you then took a knife to her face. 'The photographs of the victim's injuries are deeply unpleasant. She was quite viciously assaulted and savagely cut. 'This was a sustained attack. There were numerous blows to the victim's head and body with feet and a sharp object. 'I've no doubt you've been a good father to your seven-year-old daughter and it saddens me she won't see you as a free man for some time . 'But there's a violent bully in you that won't take no for an answer. I therefore feel ten years in prison plus four on licence is an appropriate sentence.' Jason Smith (pictured left with Ms Dronfield was told: 'There's a violent bully in you that won't take no for an answer' Ms Dronfield (left), from from Coventry, West Midlands watched Smith (right) jailed for ten years at Warwick Crown Court in Leamington Spa . Lee Egan, defending, said: 'My client doesn't accept guilt. 'His overriding concern at the police interview immediately after the incident was for Ms Dronfield's welfare. It was an isolated incident and it was not premeditated. 'But she did suffer life changing injuries. He does feel remorse for causing them, although he doesn't remember doing it.' Ms Dronfield, from Coventry, was stabbed in the neck by Smith on February 2 last year. He then stamped on her head, leaving her with horrific injuries. She suffered a cracked cheekbone, a bleed on the brain and the stab wound was just 1cm from her jugular vein. The savage assault also left her with short term memory loss which meant she was unable to recall the hours before the attack. Ms Donfield suffered a cracked cheekbone, a bleed on the brain and the stab wound was just 1cm from her jugular vein . Both of her arms were cut in the attack. The savage assault also left Ms

Summary: Zoe Dronfield suffered a bleed on the brain and a stab wound in the attack . Her partner, Jason Smith has been jailed for ten years following the assault . Ms Donfield hired a hypnotherapist who helped her remember the incident . Evidence was used to convict him of GBH with intent and criminal damage .


Danny Ings has shown his kind side by vowing to help a little girl with a life-threatening illness to complete her bucket list, reports the Manchester Evening News. Burnley striker Ings arranged to meet Harlee-Jae Procter, four, and her family, after reading about her story on Twitter. Harlee-Jae suffers from a rare genetic condition and is a huge fan of Ings' team Burnley. Danny Ings poses with four-year-old fan Harlee-Jae Porter as he attempts to help her with her bucket list . Ings and his 'new best friend' pose together while meeting at Burnley's training ground and making plans . The striker, tipped as a future England international, was so moved by her plight that he met her at his club's training ground and promised to help her tick off as many of the items on her wishlist as possible. Ings said he had made 'a new best friend' after meeting with the schoolgirl. The Clarets hotshot has now promised to take Harlee-Jae to the zoo, to Turf Moor as his mascot and even joked he would dress as Elsa from the film Frozen to entertain her. Harlee-Jae became a fan of Ings after playing the video game FIFA. During their meeting, she told him about her hopes to be a cowgirl, ride an elephant and eat breakfast with Barney the Dinosaur. Ings told the M.E.N.: 'It's a nice feeling for me to meet her. Hopefully we can work together and tick off as many things as we can. I think we can do most of them. Ings has been excellent for Burnley recently and his form earned him a kiss on the cheek from his super-fan . Burnley beat Manchester City 1-0 at Turf Moor last weekend and the fight against relegation is still alive . 'We're going to contact the zoo and see if we can go there for the afternoon and we're going to see some animals so I'm really looking forward to that. 'I've never been to a zoo so I'm looking forward to it just as much as she is. I'm really excited for it. 'I've got myself a new best friend. And she gave me a kiss on the cheek as well which was nice.' Thorn Primary School pupil, Harlee-Jae suffers from microdeletion 17 q12, which causes her health problems including kidney disease. She is likely to need liver and kidney transplants before adulthood. Mum Sasha Procter, 25, said Danny's efforts to help Harlee-Jae were overwhelming. She said: 'All she's said all weekend is "Danny Ings". We never ever expected him to do anything like this – she just wanted to meet him. 'You don't see many Premier League footballers doing something like this. Hopefully we can tick off some items from the list together.' Since creating her list, Harlee-Jae has flown in an airplane cockpit, travelled in a police car with Bacup officers and is due to visit the Lancashire Police Mounted Section. Ings and Harlee-Jae have already planned a trip to the zoo, which is a first for both of the two friends .

Summary: Burnley's Danny Ings met with a fan suffering from a rare genetic disorder . Harlee-Jae Procter is trying to get tick off items from her bucket list . Ings has pledged to help, starting with a trip to the zoo and to Turf Moor . Burnley face Southampton on Saturday in latest game of relegation fight .


North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles more than 300 miles into the sea in what has been called an 'armed protest' against military drills in the South. A spokesman for the secretive state threatened 'merciless strikes' against South Korea and its ally the U.S., which helps conduct the military drills every year and insists they are just defensive. The war between the two Koreas is still active because it ended in 1953 with an armistice, not a peace treaty, and left a heavily armed two-and-a-half mile wide zone along the border. Making a statement: South Korean TV shows the two missile tests by the North today. The secretive state warned there would be 'merciless strikes' against routine military exercises carried out south of the border . Training: South Korean soldiers begin the annual military exercises near the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas - which despite its name is one of the most heavily fortified borders in the world . North Korea regularly conducts test firings of missiles, rockets and artillery, but they are often timed to express the country's dissatisfaction with actions by Washington and Seoul. The missiles were fired early this morning at the start of military drills which are due to run until the end of April. Fired from the west coast, they flew around 300 miles across the width of North Korea before landing in waters off the east coast, according to South Korea's Defense Ministry. Spokesman Kim Min-seok called the launches an 'armed protest' against the South Korea-U.S. drills and a challenge to peace on the Korean Peninsula. UN resolutions prohibit any ballistic missile test by North Korea, and Mr Kim said Pyongyang appeared intent on triggering a 'security crisis'. 'We will respond sternly and strongly to any provocation,' he added. A statement carried by North Korea's state-run news agency said: 'The situation on the Korean peninsula is again inching close to the brink of a war. Anger: Protesters gathered today near the U.S. Embassy in the South Korean capital Seoul . Uncompromising: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has taken an aggressive stance against the West . 'The only means to cope with the aggression and war by the U.S. imperialists and their followers is neither dialogue nor peace. They should be dealt with only by merciless strikes.' Officials in the North Korean capital Pyongyang claim the drills are 'intolerable aggression' and preparation for an invasion - but South Korea says they are simply routine exercises. The largest element of the two drills that began today is Foal Eagle, an eight-week exercise involving air, ground and naval field training, with around 200,000 Korean and 3,700 US troops. The other is a week-long, largely computer-simulated joint drill called Key Resolve. Around 28,500 American soldiers are deployed in South Korea as deterrence against potential aggression from the North. North Korea has threatened attacks, including nuclear strikes, on the U.S. before, although it has never demonstrated its missiles could reach the U.S. mainland. During the 2013 drills, tension rose amid North Korean rhetoric that included vows of nuclear

Summary: Two short-range missiles fired into the sea off the regime's east coast . South Korea said it was 'armed protest' against its annual exercises . Drills aided by the U.S. and military chiefs insist they are just defensive . But they raise tensions and in 2013 the North vowed nuclear retaliation .


A man accused of murdering a string of women and dumping their bodies may have killed up to 180 people - escaping detection because the police force turned a blind eye to his crimes because his victims were mainly drug addicts and prostitutes, a documentary claims. Lonnie Franklin Jr - dubbed the Grim Sleeper because he allegedly had a break between committing multiple murders - is due to go on trial later this year accused of sexually assaulting, murdering and then dumping the bodies of 10 women across Los Angeles over two decades. But a new documentary by British filmmaker Nick Broomfield suggests Franklin was able to go on killing for so long, and possibly target dozens more victims, because of a police 'blindness' to his victims - which he likes to a 'genocide happening and nobody was talking about it.' Mr Broomfield claims had the police properly investigated the murders and disappearances of mostly black, female prostitutes and drug addicts lives could have been saved. He said: 'People didn't know someone was hunting for them.' Scroll down for video . Lonnie Franklin Jr, dubbed the Grim Sleeper, may have murdered up to 180 people as police in LA turned a blind eye because his victims were usually black and with drug problems, a documentary has claimed . Franklin, who worked as a bin man, will go on trial in June for the murders of 10 women, dating back to 1985. Bodies of the women were found dumped in alleyways wrapped in carpets or stuffed into rubbish bins. However a police search of his home found pictures and videos of 180 women who could all be possible victims. It is feared some may have been dumped in landfill because of Franklin's job as a bin man. Mr Broomfield said during the time when the crimes were committed, little attention was paid to the disappearance of around 200 women by the police or the media. 'I thought it was just incredible in the middle of LA which is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, within 15 minutes of the Hollywood sign over 200 women had disappeared in a 25 year period,' he said. He told the Sun: 'It was almost like a genocide happening and nobody was talking about it.' In his documentary Tales of the Grim Sleeper, Mr Broomfield claimed police didn't warn people there was a killer lurking in the neighbourhood or do anything to alert people living in nearby Hollywood because the victims were often seen as more of a 'nuisance.' He said Franklin, a father-of-two, was able to go on killing so long because he targeted vulnerable black women, many of whom had become crack and cocaine addicts in the 1980s. The suspected victims of the Grim Sleeper: Enietra Washington (left) survived an attempted murder and was found in 1988, Alicia Alexander (centre) was found dead in an alley in September 1988, Henrietta Wright (right) died in August 1986 in an alleyway . Valerie McCorvey (left) was found dead in 2003, Lachrica Jefferson (centre) in January 1988

Summary: 'Grim Sleeper' Lonnie Franklin Jr will go on trial for murdering 10 women . But a new documentary claims Franklin may have killed around 180 people . It claims police turned a blind eye because his victims were drug addicts . A number were black women, living in LA, and working as prostitutes .


A woman died and 43 children were taken to hospital after a truck driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and plowed into oncoming vehicles including a packed school bus. The incident occurred around 8.10am on Highway 97 just north of Orondo, Washington yesterday. It is the second time truck driver Kenneth Hahn has caused a collision by crossing the central line, police said. Carmela Cuellar Morales, the 22-year-old car driver, was declared dead at the scene. Scroll down for video . A woman died and 43 children were taken to hospital after a truck driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and plowed into vehicles including an oncoming school bus . Photos show significant damage to the right front side of the yellow bus (right), with part of its roof caved in and all the windows smashed. The front half of the box truck (left) was destroyed . A number of students had minor injuries and two people traveling in the truck sustained serious wounds. The Orondo School District bus, driven by Pamela Robertson, 53, was taking children to the elementary-middle school when the collision occurred. Photos show significant damage to the right front side of the bus, with part of its roof caved in and all the windows smashed. The front half of the box truck was also destroyed. Jasmine Gaona, a six-year-old pupil, told KOMO that when the bus crashed all of the children fell off their seats. She had to have her knee bandaged. The injured people were taken to Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, about 20 miles south of the accident. Tracey Kasnic, a chief nursing officer at the hospital, said most people were suffering from bruises and lacerations. Only a few had fractures, KOMO reported. The cause of the crash was not initially known. Temperatures in the area were above freezing and there was no sign of snow or ice on the road. But last night trooper Darren Wright said: 'We do suspect the driver fell asleep.' Investigators will now test blood samples from Hahn for alcohol or drugs. A spokesman for the school described the situation as 'upsetting'. The injured people were taken to Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee (pictured), about 20 miles south of the accident . Douglas County Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal said it was the worst accident he had seen in his 30-year law enforcement career. 'Anything involving a school bus causes great concern - sad, sad,' he said. Washington State Patrol reminded residents on Facebook yesterday to get enough sleep. It said: 'In honor of national #SleepAwarenessweek, March 2-8, we would like to remind drivers to stay awake and alert behind the wheel. 'According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, people who sleep six to seven hours a night are twice as likely to be involved in a crash as those sleeping eight hours or more, while people sleeping less than five hours increased their risk four to five times.'

Summary: The incident occurred around 8.10am on Highway 97 yesterday . Police suspect truck driver Kenneth Hahn fell asleep at the wheel . Second time 54-year-old has caused a collision by crossing central line . Car driver Carmela Cuellar Morales, 22, died at the scene . 43 students were taken to Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee . Two people traveling in the truck also sustained serious wounds .


Jailed: Ali Adorus is currently in jail in Ethiopia after being convicted of terrorism offences . This is the Londoner who travelled on 'safari' with evil Islamic State killer Jihadi John. Ali Adorus, 33, travelled to Tanzania in 2009 with Mohammed Emwazi when the pair were held and questioned by security services before being deported. Adorus, who was born in Ethiopia but grew up in London, is currently in an African prison after being convicted of terrorism offences. The married father-of-one was arrested in Ethiopia in January last year. Authorities say he entered the country in 2011 to try to establish Islamic rule through acts of 'terrorism'. Adorus grew up in a council house in north London and it remains unclear how he befriended Emwazi. He is believed to have worked as a security guard after studying at college in east London. Adorus was also known to the British intelligence services and received support from the controversial human rights group Cage, according to The Times. Along with German national Marcel Schrodl, the three were questioned by security services in Tanzania and later by British intelligence officers in Amsterdam and Dover. They complained about their treatment to Cage, who provoked outrage last week after describing Emwazi as ‘extremely kind’ and ‘beautiful young man’. At his trial in Ethiopia, prosecutors said that Adorus was 'accused of trying to unconstitutionally change the government and introduce Islamic government in Ethiopia by terrorism'. But Cage said that he was simply visiting relatives and gave a false confession in Amharic - a language he does not speak - after being 'brutally tortured'. They said that the case 'confirms a worrying pattern of young Britons of East African descent being harassed by MI5 and later ending up tortured in a third country'. He initially faced the death penalty but was then jailed for four-and-a-half years, along with two other British nationals. An anonymous family friend said that Adorus's relatives would not discuss his case in Ethiopia. Friend: Adorus travelled to Tanzania with Mohammed Emwazi, revealed last week as the man behind the 'Jihadi John' mask . Neighbours on the estate where he grew up described him as a 'good lad' and said that they found it difficult to believe that he had been jailed. One of his neighbours in London described him as a 'kind, beautiful and innocent human being'. In August, his wife wrote on a support group: 'We will get him home soon, Inshallah!' Following his arrest and detention in Ethiopia, Cage went on to petition the former foreign secretary William Hague and the Ethiopian ambassador over concerns that Adorus had not received a fair trial. In a letter on the Change petition site, they said: 'I have seen information according to which he was severely tortured in Maekelawi police station. 'According to an urgent appeal made to the United Nations, Ali Adorus was brutally beaten, handcuffed behind his back for an extended period of time, beaten on his hands with heavy wires, hooded, given electric shocks and denied access to a toilet.' Jihadi John: Mohammed Emwazi

Summary: Ali Adorus was questioned alongside Mohammed Emwazi in 2009 . Pair were detained and deported after raising suspicions for visiting . The 33-year-old was jailed last year in Ethiopia for four-and-a-half years . Authorities say he was hoping to establish Islamic rule through 'terrorism'


A retired police officer stopped and held a man at gunpoint after witnessing him pull a knife on another man in Salt Lake City. The former officer, who gave his name only known as 'Nick', believed he was breaking up a serious fight, however it turned out the man with the knife had his bike stolen, and was trying to threaten the thug that had stolen it. Not knowing this, Nick pulled over and produced his weapon. 'I told him to lay down on the ground and he stayed there,' he told Fox 13 News. Scene: The retired officer, Nick (right), was driving by when he saw his man (left) threatening another with a knife, so he decided to produce his own gun . 911: While holding the suspect at gunpoint, Nick was able to call police and tell them the address . Back-up: Police arrived at the scene around two minutes after Nick called, and took over the situation . While some people stopped after seeing what was happening, Nick said no one helped him. Some started filming the scene, and one witness can be heard telling Nick to stop. 'He's not going to do nothing put the gun down, he's not going to do nothing, put the gun down,' the witness can be heard saying in the video. The witness added: 'At this point an accident could happen, he's on the floor, there's a bunch of us out here, there's no need for you to be pointing a gun to a man's back whose face is on the floor.' However Nick maintains he handled the situation correctly. 'It could have turned out ugly if I didn't have experience or I didn't have the training,' Nick said. 'Nobody called 911, nobody reported it, they are all worried about getting video so they could be famous or whatever they are.' Retired: Nick, a former police officer, said he was surprised that no one that stopped at the scene did not help him, even by calling 911 . At one point the suspect pleaded for his life. 'Don't shoot me,' the suspect is heard saying in the video, Fox 13 reported. 'I'm not gonna,' Nick is heard saying in response. 'You are too, get that gun off me,' the suspect added. Nick had the gun on the man for about two minutes before a police car arrived. It is unclear why the suspect was armed with a knife in the first place, however he told police that his bike had been stolen and he was trying to get it back. The suspect declined to press charges again Nick. Salt Lake City police recommended civilians avoid getting involved in altercations. They said being a good witness is calling police.

Summary: Nick, a retired police officer, was driving in Salt Lake City on March 17 . He saw a man threatening another with a knife . He stopped and made the suspect get on the ground, pulling his handgun . Nick called police and had them come to the location . The suspect said his bike was stolen and he was trying to get it back .


Michael Phelps could be allowed to compete at this year's world swimming championships. USA Swimming banned the 18-time Olympic champion for six months following a second drink-driving offence in Baltimore last September. That is due to run out in early April but Phelps' punishment also resulted in him being excluded from the US team for the world championships in Kazan. Now Phelps is potentially in line for a reprieve, with USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus telling ESPN.com: 'It's complicated, but there are ways in which it could happen. There's a pathway for things to be reconsidered - or considered.' Michael Phelps will be able to compete for USA when his ban runs out in early April . Phelps is an 18-time Olympic champion and could be back in action sooner than expected .

Summary: Michael Phelps banned by USA Swimming for second drink-driving offence . Phelps was excluded from USA's World Championship squad . But USA executive director Chuck Wielgus may allow Phelps to compete .


Manchester United director David Gill has been elected as Britain's FIFA vice-president and insisted he would be a bullish presence on the world governing body. Gill, who is also vice-chairman of the Football Association, will succeed Northern Ireland's Jim Boyce in May and will have a four-year term on FIFA's executive committee. Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has said he wants Gill to be part of the 'awkward squad' on FIFA, asking tough questions and keeping an eye on financial decisions. Man United director and FA vice-chairman David Gill has been elected as Britain's vice-president at FIFA . Gill (left, pictured with Sir Bobby Charlton) is hoping to stamp his authority on FIFA when he takes up the role . Gill, pictured with Sir Alex Ferguson, left his role as Man United's chief executive in the summer of 2013 . Speaking at UEFA's Congress in Vienna, however, Gill said: 'I wouldn't use the word awkward, I've always viewed my role at Manchester United and then the FA and the Premier League to ask relevant and appropriate questions. I don't think that is being awkward that's just doing the job. 'I'm not being elected just to get another blazer with four letters on it, I'm trying to play a role and assist my other colleagues from UEFA and some very good people from around the world.' UEFA president Michel Platini, who persuaded Gill to change his mind and run for the post, added: 'We have to defend European football without breaking world football. A lot people like things as they are. As I told him 'You, the English, are never happy'. Now at least he will be able to express it directly in the ExCo instead of through the press.' Gill, 57, beat Football Association of Wales' president Trefor Lloyd Hughes by 43 votes to 10 in the election by UEFA's 54 member nations. UEFA president Michel Platini (right) persuaded Gill to run for the post at football's world governing body . Earlier, Lloyd Hughes and Scottish Football Association president Campbell Ogilvie failed in their attempt to be elected to UEFA's executive committee. They were among 12 candidates for seven seats - in the second round of voting Lloyd Hughes secured only a single one of the possible 54 votes. The new names on UEFA's executive committee include the former Croatia and Arsenal striker Davor Suker and Borislav Mikhailov, the former Reading and Bulgaria goalkeeper who was renowned for wearing a wig even in matches. UEFA's Congress also heard from the three challengers to Sepp Blatter's FIFA presidency with the incumbent himself also addressing the European delegates, but refusing to do as a candidate. Blatter made no reference to standing again for FIFA president but once again urged football to resist calls to boycott to the 2018 World Cup in Russia due to its involvement in the civil war in Ukraine. Dutch Football Association president Michael Van Praag was the most outspoken of Blatter's challengers, saying: 'The beautiful heritage of international football has been tarnished by accusations of corruption, bribery, nepotism and a

Summary: David Gill will replace Jim Boyce as FIFA vice-president in May . The Manchester United director has said he wants to make a difference . Gill: 'I'm not being elected just to get another blazer with four letters on it'


A corrupt policewoman who seized CCTV of a street fight in an attempt to blackmail footballer Steven Gerrard was jailed for 22 months today. Helen Jones, 32, a former Pc with Merseyside Police, took the footage by 'flashing her warrant card' to the manageress of a bank which was intended to be used to extort money from the Liverpool star. The film showed friends of Gerrard, the then-England captain, involved in a bar brawl near his home in Formby, Merseyside, which spilled out on to the street. Jailed: Former WPC Helen Jones (pictured above), 32, was imprisoned for for 22 months today after seizing CCTV in the hope she could blackmail Steven Gerrard . Local businessman Paul Lloyd, 35, claimed the midfielder 'threw the first punch' but, at an earlier hearing, prosecutors said the Liverpool midfielder was acting as a peacemaker on the evening of August 4 2013. Jailing her today Judge Baker told the defendant: 'This was deliberate and calculated misconduct in a public office. 'You deliberately created a false impression in the mind of the bank manager that you were investigating a criminal offence. 'In fact you were on a mission to obtain that matter so that you could put it either directly or through an intermediary, who would use it for his own ends, which were nothing whatsover to do with a criminal investigation.' Judge Baker said while Jones may not have known who, eventually, the CCTV would be passed to or for what purpose, it had caused Liverpool's Gerrard and his friend Lee McPartland 'serious personal embarrassment', and damaged the reputation of Merseyside Police. Plot: PC Jones planned to use the CCTV to extort money from Mr Gerrard, pictured with his wife Alex, who was filmed acting as a peacemaker when friends got involved in a bar brawl . Jones made no reaction as she was jailed, though she had wept earlier when her lawyer recounted some of the 'trauma' she had faced while on duty as a police officer. Jones, formerly of Formby, now living in Chatham, Kent, did not deny improperly using her status as a police officer to get the CCTV and admitted misconduct in a public office but claimed she was doing a favour for a friend. But during a three day hearing, known as a trial of issue last November, Judge Stuart Baker said he found her account 'wholly implausible', ruling Jones acted for 'base motives' and described her as a 'practised and persistent liar'. He said the CCTV was secured to use it 'possibly as a lever to cause Mr Gerrard to pay money to suppress it or, at the very least, to use it in a way which would potentially cause embarrassment, as has in fact occurred'. Jones, who joined the police in 2005, was off-duty and on a career break when she went to the Lloyds branch in Formby and took the footage, which the prosecution claimed was for 'criminal purposes'. Earlier the court heard Jones got her hands on the CCTV to allow Mr Lloyd or another person, to

Summary: Helen Jones, 33, used her warrant card to get footage from a nearby bank . WPC took CCTV on behalf of potential blackmailers of Steven Gerrard . Film showed street brawl involving friends of then England captain . But court heard that Mr Gerrard was 'acting as the peacemaker' in fight . Jones' defence team argued that she was unaware of any criminal purpose . But judge rejected the claims and jailed her for 22 months today .


Convicted: Sheila Kearns, 58, was convicted in January of four felony counts, for showing students at Columbus' East High School in Ohio, the movie 'The ABCs of Death' A former substitute teacher convicted of showing a high school class a movie featuring graphic scenes of sex and violence has been sentenced to 90 days in jail. Sheila Kearns, 58, was convicted in January of four felony counts, for showing students at Columbus' East High School in Ohio, the movie 'The ABCs of Death.' During sentencing, Kearns apologized in court, saying she hadn't watched the violent movie before showing it to her Spanish class in April 2013. Common Pleas Judge Charles A. Schneider said: 'This is what happens when you put a teacher in a class that she cannot teach.' The film consisted of 26 chapters, each depicting some form of grisly death and representing a letter of the alphabet, such as 'E is for Exterminate,' 'O is for Orgasm' and 'T is for Toilet.' Kearns, who showed the movie during five periods of the class, was convicted of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. Scroll down for video . Court: Sheila Kearns, right, listens to testimony in judge Schneider's Common Pleas Courtroom with attorney Geoffrey Oglesby on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 . School: The former substitute teacher showed students at Columbus' East High School in Ohio, pictured, a graphic movie featuring sex and violence . The Columbus Dispatch reported that the judge placed her on probation for three years but made the jail time a condition of probation. Kearns said repeatedly that she was unaware of the movie's content and her attorney argued she would never would have knowingly showed it. The teacher had told a detective she had her back to the screen and never turned around to watch the movie as it played for five separate classes throughout the day. Schneider told Kearns 'there's no way you'll persuade me that's what happened.' Meanwhile a student testified otherwise saying Kearns had watched the 129-minute movie. The student said the movie was 'disturbing' and said everyone in the class went 'crazy' while watching it. Graphic: The film consisted of 26 chapters, each depicting some form of grisly death and representing a letter of the alphabet, such as 'E is for Exterminate,' 'O is for Orgasm' and 'T is for Toilet' An assistant principal who saw the DVD movie playing in the classroom confiscated it. Prosecutors said the movie's title should have tipped off Kearns that she should check it out before showing it to her students, who ranged in age from 14 to 18. Jurors watched the movie, which rates 4.7 out of 10 stars on the IMDb website, before convicting Kearns. After the conviction, the jury foreman said it wasn't proved at trial that Kearns was aware of the movie's content the first time she showed it but she would have known by the second, third, fourth and fifth showings. Kearns gave out a handwritten statement to reporters that praised God and included a Bible quote from Galatians: 'Be not deceived; God

Summary: Sheila Kearns, 58, was convicted in January of four felony counts . Kearns showed students the violent movie called The ABCs of Death . She apologized in court, saying she hadn't watched the movie beforehand . The school district fired Kearns in June 2013 after the incident took place . Her substitute-teaching license has also been revoked after her conviction .


Anna Duritskaya, 23, pleaded to be allowed home to her native Ukraine but was said to be under police guard for further questioning . The girlfriend of murdered Russian politician Boris Nemtsov was under armed guard at an unknown location last night, as tens of thousands marched in Moscow in his name. The former deputy prime minister and leading critic of Vladimir Putin was gunned down as he walked home from dinner on Friday with Anna Duritskaya. The model, 23, pleaded to be allowed home to her native Ukraine, but was said to be under police guard yesterday for further questioning. She is understood to have given a description of the killer, despite partial ‘memory loss’ from ‘deep shock’, a law enforcement source said. As an ‘immediate eyewitness’, there were ‘grounds to conduct additional investigative action regarding her’, the source added. Last night it emerged the head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, who will lead inquiries into the murder, is a Putin loyalist with a history of intimidating the Press. He once threatened to behead a journalist and investigate the killing himself. Ukraine’s consul in Moscow, Gennady Breskalenko, said Miss Duritskaya was questioned until 5am on Saturday at the Investigative Committee building, where he had tried to see her. Ostap Semerak, a Ukrainian MP, said the model’s parents were concerned. He said Miss Duritskaya told them by phone that she had ‘no idea where she is kept’, only that she was ‘taken to some flat which is guarded, and she is not allowed to leave’. Associates of Mr Nemtsov said she was staying with a friend. The opposition leader had organised the protest against Russia’s involvement in Ukraine, but it became a mourning rally, with chants of ‘Russia without Putin’. Police claimed 16,000 marched, but observers said there were up to 70,000, with several thousand more in St Petersburg. David Cameron said he was ‘shocked and sickened by the callous murder’ and that Mr Nemtsov was ‘dedicated to speaking up tirelessly for the Russian people, demanding their right to democracy and liberty … and to an end to corruption’. Mr Nemtsov, 55, a former nuclear scientist, rose to prominence under Boris Yeltsin, after the Cold War, becoming deputy prime minister in 1997. Scroll down for video . The 23-year-old model and the opposition leader had dinner in central Moscow before Mr Nemtsov was gunned down on a bridge overlooking St Basil's Cathedral. Miss Duritskaya is said to have suffered partial memory loss . Thousands of people took to the streets of Moscow to protest against his murder with any attributing blame to the Russian President . The 55-year-old was shot four times by an unknown killer. He was a vocal critic of Putin throughout his career . After leaving parliament in 2003, he founded opposition movements and was a vocal critic of Mr Putin over Ukraine, the economic crisis and corruption. Voters in Estonia appear to have turned away from a party that supports closer ties with Moscow. Pollsters say first returns, based on online voting, heavily favour the Reform Party

Summary: Anna Duritskaya, 23, watched as Boris Nemtsov was shot four times . The Ukrainian model has been questioned extensively by Russian police . She has pleaded to return to Ukraine but is being held in a safe location . Thousands marched in Moscow in protest against Mr Nemtsov's death . Critics claim the 55-year-old was killed for publicly condemning President .


Penalty: Top lawyer Romie Tager QC faces a fine of £1.2million for failing to pay inheritance tax on his father's estate . A leading barrister has been ordered to pay a £1.2million penalty after he failed to pay his father's inheritance tax bill for 10 years after his death. Romie Tager QC, one of the country's top experts in commercial and property law, repeatedly refused to reveal how much his father's estate was worth and did not respond to requests to pay inheritance tax. A judge criticised his 'wholly unacceptable' and 'disgraceful' behaviour towards the tax authorities, adding that he was not 'open and candid about his affairs'. The barrister resigned as head of his chambers for 'personal reasons' shortly before the tax tribunal judgment was made earlier this month. Mr Tager, 67, has practised as a barrister for 45 years, and became a QC in 1995. Until his recent resignation, he was head of Selborne Chambers, based near the Middle Temple in central London. He recently defeated Gordon Ramsay in a High Court dispute over one of the celebrity chef's pubs, and has represented high-profile figures including David Mellor. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs took him to a tribunal last year after it emerged that he had run up enormous bills for unpaid income and inheritance tax. Mr Tager's father Osias died in March 2005 without making a will, the tribunal heard, but an assessment of the size of his estate was not given to HMRC until four years later. Tax officials disputed Mr Tager's estimate of his father's wealth, which was largely contained in shares, and sent Mr Tager a string of letters demanding further information. Despite being hit with non-compliance penalties of more than £30,000, Mr Tager did not give HMRC the information they needed and was taken to the Upper Tribunal in May last year. At that hearing he blamed 'a lack of organisation' for his failure to respond properly, and although Judge Colin Bishopp said the barrister 'commanded little sympathy' he agreed to give him five weeks to comply with HMRC's demands, which he described as a 'last chance' to get his affairs in order. At a second tribunal hearing held in London in October, the judge was told that Mr Tager had still not sent the necessary information to HMRC. Judge Bishopp said that the information he had provided was 'wholly inadequate', adding: 'I have not doubt that Mr Tager must have been aware that it was inadequate.' In his evidence, Mr Tager said that he had earned 'very substantial fees' during his career, added that though he had often filed tax returns late he was keen to fulfil his liabilities. He also said it was difficult to work out the size of his father's estate, as Osias Tager was 'secretive' about money and had much of his wealth tied up in a variety of shareholdings. Work: Mr Tager has recently stepped down as head of Selborne Chambers, pictured, in central London . But the judge said in his ruling that it was 'difficult if not

Summary: EXCLUSIVE: Romie Tager QC failed to tell authorities the size of father's estate and has not paid inheritance tax 10 years after his father died . Tribunal judge ordered him to pay a penalty of more than £1.2million for failing to provide HMRC with information they requested . Barrister's behaviour was described as 'unacceptable' and 'disgraceful' He resigned as head of his chambers for 'personal reasons' last month . Denies any wrongdoing and insists he has fulfilled all his tax liabilities . Tager recently defeated Gordon Ramsay in a High Court battle .


He is best known for his post-match rants outside Old Trafford but here is Manchester United fan Andy Tate as you have never seen him before delivering a more upbeat verdict following a final whistle in a slightly different environment. The YouTube sensation, who shot to fame slating David Moyes in a thick Manchester accent last year, works as a steward up the road at Oldham Athletic's Boundary Park to make ends meet. Word of his presence spread to the Latics players and following their 3-0 derby thumping of neighbours Rochdale on Tuesday night they invited them into a celebrating dressing room. Manchester United fan Andy Tate swapped Manchester United for Oldham, where he works as a steward . Tate was invited into the Latics' dressing room after their 3-0 derby win to deliver a rousing speech to players . A video posted by goalkeeper Paul Tyson on Instagram shows Tate, wearing a blue Oldham shirt, in a much happier state of mind. With giggles in the background, and in his now-famous dulcet tones, he tells them: 'I got this job on a technicality at Boundary Park off (ex-Manchester City boss) Brian Horton but I love it working here and you lot of lads are the best in the division. Good look to you for the rest of the season.' The victory lifted Oldham to 11th in League One, four points outside the play-offs with eight matches to go. And with Tate admitting he cannot afford a season ticket at United next season, the blue shirt might be there to stay.

Summary: Andy Tate is best-known for his post-match rants at Manchester United . Tate works as a steward at Oldham Athletic to make ends meet . He was invited into the Latics' dressing room after their game on Tuesday . Tate gave a rousing speech to the players, wearing an Oldham shirt .


Andy Murray's hopes of playing July's Davis Cup quarter final at Queen's Club look likely to be fulfilled after positive noises emanated today from the famous west London venue. While there will undoubtedly be logistical challenges in hosting what is Great Britain's biggest home tie in 29 years there appears an enthusiasm among the club's hierarchy to overcome them. Given Murray's desire to play at a venue where he has won the Aegon Championships title three times already, there is likely to be a concerted effort to make it happen, including on the part of the Lawn Tennis Association. Andy Murray with the Aegon Championship trophy at the Queen's club in West London last month . 'We have been approached, along with some other venues, and are actively looking at whether or not we could host it,' said a Queen's spokesman. 'There are a number of logistical issues that would have to be resolved, but if it is possible to overcome them Queen's would be delighted to host the Davis Cup in July.' That date of July 17-19 comes nearly four weeks after the conclusion of the Aegon Championships, which is the main Wimbledon warm-up. Among the issues is keeping up the huge main stand which takes the centre court capacity to nearly 7,000, above the 6,000 threshold required for a quarter final. Other challenges include a scheduled refurbishment of the clubhouse due to begin in early July, and making sure the grass court – the quality of which is reckoned to be at least Wimbledon's equal – can recover in time from the summer ATP event. Murray celebrates beating USA in the Davis Cup to set up a quarter-final against France for Great Britain . The British No 1 won the pre-Wimbledon tournament at Queen's in 2013 (left), 2011 (centre) and 2009 (right) Great Britain vs France . Australia vs Kazakhstan . Argentina vs Serbia . Canada vs Belgium . It will also require considerable commitment and patience from members, with the construction of the main stand already beginning in early May and the prospect of it being up on the site of two hard courts for nearly three months. It had been thought the disruption might be too prolonged, although today's statement appears to knock that down. At the weekend Murray, due to play Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber in Indian Wells on Monday night, pointed not only to his own good record at Queen's but also the fact that his brother Jamie has made the doubles final there and James Ward the semi-finals. However, it is also a place where French players have done well, notably Jo Wilfried Tsonga, who is an enormously popular regular visitor. The Scot is in action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, facing Philipp Kohlschreiber on Monday night . Eastbourne, Birmingham's Priory Club and Nottingham have also been approached, but Murray's opinion carries a decisive amount of weight. France were the opposition when Queen's last staged a Davis Cup tie, back in 1990. GB were beaten 5-0 then, but with Murray in his prime

Summary: Great Britain host France in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on July 17-19 . Andy Murray has voiced his preferred venue would be the Queen's Club . The Scot has won the Aegon Championships, held at Queen's, three times .


They are the foods we hear horror stories about, and have been told to avoid at all costs. Coffee, eggs, coconut oil and whole milk are just some of the items which have been on the receiving end of bad press over the years . But it’s now time to dispel the myths and embrace these real foods. Scroll down for video . Whole milk is good for you and contains more nutrients than skimmed or semi-skimmed milk . Eggcellent news: Eggs are an essential breakfast food for those who want to lose weight . Nutritionist and author Sarah Flower told FEMAIL:‘For years we have been told that fat is bad for us, eggs aren’t healthy and instead we have been following a diet rich in refined and processed foods. ‘It’s time to kick back and start to enjoy real food - eggs, whole milk, butter, cheese, peanut butter - all of which are good for you if you follow the simple rule - eat it in its pure state. Ms Flowers said that refined foods, rather than the fat content of the food itself is what makes us ill. ‘It is not the food that is making you ill or fat, it’s all the refinements,’ she explained. ‘So change the way you think, ignore the low fat, skinny, light and calorie counts and opt instead for a diet of rich wholegrain and real food,’ she continued. Homemade popcorn (left) is an inexpensive and low calorie snack for everyone. Potatoes (right) contain vitamin C, B6, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and zinc . Drinking coffee in moderation can improve brain health, aid weight loss and enhance performance . And whilst consuming a lot of any sort of food in excess is bad for you, some of these items have got such bad press in the past that we’ve all but stopped eating them out of fear. For instance we’ve steered clear of high-fat foods like peanut butter, whole milks and yogurt as we’re worried that they will make us fat. ‘Eating fat does not make you fat,’ Ms Flowers clarified. ‘It’s extras like sugar which will make you pile on the pounds.’ FEMAIL has worked with Ms Flowers to identify the 10 supposedly unhealthy foods which are actually good for you. Coffee . Too much can make you jittery, upset your digestion leaving you with gas, IBS and can have a laxative effect, gives you bad breath and can increase your stress and anxiety levels.However, coffee in moderation has also been shown to improve brain health, aid weight loss, enhance performance and has even been shown in some studies to protect you against Alzheimer’s and dementia. Potatoes . A starchy food that converts to glucose raising your blood sugar but did you know it was also packed with additional nutrients. One medium potato can provide you with up to 50 per cent of your daily vitamin C, 30 per cent of your B6 and 25 per cent of your potassium requirements. It also contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, B vitamins and zinc. New potatoes have

Summary: Nutritionist Sarah Flowers explains why these foods are good for you . Steer clear of refined foods as they are the ones which cause illness . Be sensible when indulging; moderation is always key to health .


Steve Bruce has brought an end to the uncertainty surrounding his future at Hull City after agreeing a new three-year deal. The Tigers boss was previously on a rolling 12-month contract at the KC Stadium - meaning he always had one year to run – but he will now put pen to paper on a long-term extension. Bruce had been linked with the recent vacancies at Newcastle and Fulham. Steve Bruce has agreed a new contract at Hull City which will be signed in the next 24 hours . Bruce's side are 15th in the Premier League standings, five points clear of the relegation zone . Bruce (centre) took Hull to the FA Cup final last season, where they lost 3-2 to Arsenal . Indeed, Sportsmail understands the former Manchester United defender was interested in the position at St James’ Park, while he was sounded out by Niall Quinn regarding the post at Craven Cottage. Bruce, though, has chosen to remain on Humberside. He said: ‘We have achieved a lot in the few years we have been here but this is just the beginning of the journey. Hull City supporters show their faith in manager Bruce for their last home game against Sunderland . Hull drew that game 1-1 with Dame N'Doye (right) scoring for Bruce's side . Bruce revealed that he has plenty of other aims that he wants to achieve in his time at Hull . ‘Premier League survival is now crucial for us at this time, as is improving our training facility as we look to continue to grow and become a solid, well-run Premier League club.’ Bruce took charge of Hull in the summer of 2012 and won promotion to the top-flight in his first season. They survived and made it to the final of the FA Cup last time around and are currently five points clear of the relegation zone.

Summary: Steve Bruce will sign his new Hull City contract in the next 24 hours . Hull are currently 15th in the Premier League, five points clear of relegation . Bruce has taken Hull to the FA Cup final and into Europe for the first time .


Montenegrin fans who keep causing trouble and forced Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Russia to be abandoned are 'barbarians', according to the general secretary of their FA. The Group G match ended midway through the second half after two outbursts of violence, the first 25 seconds after kick off when a home fan hit Russia keeper Igor Akinfeev with a flare in the head. The match resumed after a 33-minute delay but following fighting between rival fans during halftime and another 18-minute delay for the second half to begin, more trouble erupted. VIDEOS Scroll down to watch footage of mass brawl and flare incident . Montenegro fans light flares from the stands during the Euro qualifier on Friday . A mass brawl between Russia and Montenegro players led to the Euro 2016 qualifier being abandoned . Fans holding flares cut intimidating figures from the roof of the stadium in Podgorica . German referee Deniz Aytekin called the game off in the 67th minute after Russian midfielder Dmitri Kombarov was hit with a missile from the terraces, following a scuffle between players on the touchline. 'These fans sing "Montenegro we love you" but throw flares, insult rivals and cause all sorts of incidents every time they turn up and that's outright hypocrisy,' general secretary Momir Djurdjevac told reporters after the ugly scenes in the stadium. 'We have left the impression of barbarians and this is a complete disaster. It seems we don't deserve to have a nation, a soccer team or a berth in a major tournament. 'As far as I am concerned the game should not have continued after the first-minute incident. We can only thank God that no one was seriously hurt.' Russia keeper Igor Akinfeev is knocked to the ground by a flare thrown from the stands after one minute . Akinfeev is carried off the pitch on a stretcher, leading to a 30 minute suspension of the game . Akinfeev was taken to hospital with a concussion and neck burns, undergoing a brain scan and a number of other tests. Montenegrin media also reported a charged atmosphere in Podgorica several hours before kick-off with riot police deployed in numbers to separate rival fans congregating in the city centre. UEFA said it would wait for reports from the match delegate and the referee before opening disciplinary proceedings and Djurdjevac acknowledged any punishment would be suitable. 'We will in all likelihood pay a hefty fine and say goodbye to a major tournament but what scares me is that this can happen again and someone must step forward and say "Enough".' Russia head coach Fabio Capello scratches his head as players leave the pitch after the match is abandoned . Riot police clash with Montenegrin fans after the game is abandoned following a pitch brawl . 'Who wants to play for the national team under such circumstances? 'These players have a big dream and it's to qualify with our tiny nation for a major tournament but we are going nowhere.' While Russia have demanded to be awarded victory following the abandonment in

Summary: Montenegro's Euro 2016 qualifier with Russia abandoned after mass brawl . Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev earlier hit in the head with a flare . FA general secretary blasts their fans as hypocrites and 'barbarians' Russian Football Union demands to be awarded victory .


They may not be much to look at - but these scraps of land and tumbledown shacks could prove a bargain for buyers in New Orleans. The city government is selling some 1,700 vacant lots and ruined properties which have gone unclaimed for years - many since the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Tens of thousands fled the city, never to return, in the wake of the devastating storm, leaving many homes to crumble into ruin, and patches of land to grow wild. Past its best: This property, 1904 Frenchmen Street, is one of the homes for sale. The vast majority of the lots are empty plots . Typical: More than 1,000 empty spaces like these will be sold - after the city has given up any realistic hope of finding previous owners. Pictured is 838 Bellville Street . And after years of taxes and charges on the land piling up, city authorities have decided to cut their losses by putting them all up for auction. There is no minimum bid, but every property comes with at least $3,000 of fees - meaning nothing will go for less than that. The properties were only put forward after city tax collectors tried to find the rightful owners and failed, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported. Many have so many charges stacked up that paying them off would cost more than the plot is worth. Nonetheless, anybody interested must put down a $650 deposit, to cover the cost of trying again to track down the owners and giving them one last chance to square their debts. Anomaly? Apartment #10 inside this building, 627 Ursuline Avenue in the French Quarter, is also listed for auction, despite its much smarter appearance than most lots for sale. However, there is no word on what it is like inside . Tempting: This patch overgrown weeds - also known as 3050 North Miro Street - is one of the almost 1,800 lots for sale . Some of the lots are empty patches of ground, others are overgrown with weeds or piled with trash. Many are barely a mile from the historic French Quarter, and not far from parks or the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. One property, on the city's Ursuline Avenue, appears to be within a still-standing and well-appointed apartment building - but there was no word on its condition inside. Other complete properties, largely wooden shacks, are so dilapidated they can hardly stay upright. They are being listed online by Civic Source, a company holding the auction on the city's behalf. Buyers are being encouraged to cross-references the addresses with online street view services to get a look at what they are bidding on. Empty: The unused land around this university building is another one of the lots - listed under 131 South Liberty Street . All-natural: 1925 Felician Street is another of the chunks of land which has gone unclaimed and unmaintained . Trash-heap: 3039 Pauger Street was another of the vacant lots up for sale in the huge auction . City authorities have also said

Summary: New Orleans city authorities are organizing huge auction of vacant homes . Mixture of tumbledown shacks, empty lots - and at least one apartment . Buyers have to contribute $650 deposit and $3,000 in transaction fees . But there is no minimum price at the auction itself . All homes have been unclaimed for at least 5 years and have huge tax bills . City will wipe debts for new buyers - and use sale price to swell coffers .


A U.S. senator has revealed he has never sent an email despite completing 12 years in office. South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham insisted that he would happily let anyone look at his emails because he had never needed to send one. The comments were made on Meet the Press during a discussion about the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton's use of a private server and personal email account to conduct foreign policy. South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham insisted that he would happily let anyone look at his emails because he had never needed to send one . But Graham, who was a congressman for eight years before becoming a senator, insisted that he had nothing to hide. 'I don't email. No, you can have every email I've ever sent. I've never sent one,' he revealed on Sunday's Meet the Press. 'I don't know what that makes me.' The 59-year-old told Chuck Todd that it was crucial to get an independent body to retrieve and vet Clinton's emails properly. Senior figures in Congress are already intensifying their scrutiny of the former secretary of state's communications from 2009-13, which they say were not conducted via official State Department accounts. Clinton has handed over 55,000 pages of communications from the time - but it has been claimed that the documents have 'huge gaps'. One image, which Clinton has used as her Twitter profile picture for the last year, has also been studied to suggest that vital communications are being deliberately held from public view. It shows a stony-faced Clinton using her mobile while heading to Tripoli on a C-military plane in September 2011. Rep. Trey Gowdy told CBS News he had been provided with no emails from the 2011 trip - despite Clinton being pictured allegedly communicating while aboard the plane. He said: 'There are gaps of months and months and months. The comments were made during a discussion about the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton's use of a private server and personal email account to conduct foreign policy. This image of Clinton, taking during a 2011 trip, is also being scrutinized . 'And if you think to that iconic picture of her on a C-17 flying to Libya, she has sunglasses on and she has her handheld device in her hand, we have no e-mails from that day. In fact, we have no e-mails from that trip. 'So, it's strange credibility to believe that if you're on your way to Libya to discuss Libyan policy that there's not a single document that has been turned over to Congress.' President Obama has also revealed he heard that Clinton used a private email account to conduct official state business at 'the same time as everybody else' when news reports surfaced.

Summary: South Carolina Republican insists he doesn't have any emails to look at . Comments made in debate about Hillary Clinton's use of personal account . Clinton scrutinized for using a private server to conduct foreign policy .


Once again, the Championship is proving to be the league with the most exciting promotion battle in Europe and the stakes have never been higher. With just 10 games left, one point divides a top five of Bournemouth, Derby, Watford, Middlesbrough and Norwich, with Brentford and Ipswich only a result or two behind them. And with £150million awaiting those who reach the Premier League, as well as a share of the new £5billion TV deal coming the following season, the difference between success and failure has never been greater. It’s going to be a case of who holds their nerve best, starting tomorrow as Middlesbrough take on Ipswich and Norwich face Derby. Sportsmail assesses the leading contenders. Leicester City celebrate with the Championship trophy last season (left) and the current table (right) BOURNEMOUTH Points 66 l Goal difference +35 . Manager Eddie Howe, 37, has taken his side from the bottom of League Two to the verge of the Premier League in two spells at Dean Court. Under their attack-minded boss, Bournemouth are the division’s top scorers with 74. Promotion prospects: Howe is too cool to let his players crack under pressure. The Premier League has seen fairytale stories of Swindon and Blackpool, and Bournemouth could be the latest. Did you know? Bournemouth’s average home gate this season is 10,147 — lower than any other club bar in the league bar Rotherham. Eddie Howe has taken his side from the bottom of League Two to the verge of the Premier League . Eunan O'Kane celebrates after scoring - and Bournemouth are the divison's top goalscorers . DERBY COUNTY Points 66 l Goal difference +29 . Steve McClaren’s men have bounced back after suffering play-off final heartbreak in May when they were beaten 1-0 by QPR. Loanees Darren Bent, Jesse Lingard and Thomas Ince have strengthened a strong squad but self-doubt could creep in. Promotion prospects: The best team on paper, they looked odds-on at one stage. But you feel they are just one slip-up from disaster. Did you know? McClaren won successive promotions as a Derby County player in the 1980s under Arthur Cox. Thomas Ince strengthened Derby's squad when coming in on loan but questions remain over them . Derby are the best team on paper, but you feel they are just one slip-up from heading for disaster . WATFORD Points 66 l Goal difference +28 . Italian owner Gino Pozzo has been through six managers in three years — four this season alone — but this hasn’t disrupted progress at Vicarage Road under latest boss Slavisa Jokanovic. Strike pair Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo, on loan from Pozzo’s father’s club Udinese, have scored 33 of Watford’s 72 goals. Promotion prospects: Like to play on the counter-attack, but have crucial games against Middlesbrough and Derby and may have to settle for the play-offs. Did you know? Watford last graced the Premier League in 2007 and Manchester City’s Darius Vassell scored the goal that sent them down. Troy Deeney provides real quality upfront for Watford and he has previously attracted top flight

Summary: The stakes in the race for Championship promotion have never been higher . Bournemouth, Derby, Watford and Middlesbrough are all on 66 points . Norwich City are just a point behind with Brentford and Ipswich not far off . £150million awaits the three teams who make it to the Premier League .


San Francisco 49ers player Chris Borland, a leading rookie last season, is retiring from the NFL at age 24 over health concerns related to repeated head trauma, ESPN and the team said on Monday. ESPN reported he was retiring over health concerns related to head trauma, an issue that has rattled the league and prompted a massive lawsuit against the NFL. 'I just honestly want to do what's best for my health,' Borland told ESPN's Outside the Lines. 'From what I've researched and what I've experienced, I don't think it's worth the risk.' He continued: 'I just want to live a long, healthy life, and I don't want to have any neurological diseases or die younger than I would otherwise.' Scroll down for video . San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland is retiring from the NFL over health concerns related to repeated head trauma . Borland, who played college football at University of Wisconsin, played just one year in the NFL with the 49ers . The 49ers did not specify in its statement why Borland chose to leave after just one season. 'From speaking with Chris, it was evident that he had put a great deal of thought into this decision. He was a consummate professional from day one,' 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. 'While unexpected, we certainly respect Chris' decision.' Borland, a linebacker, was a star in his only season with the team, registering 108 tackles, a quarterback sack and two interceptions, and earned several rookie of the week and rookie of the month honors. An ankle injury in December ended his season. He has had two prior concussions and said he notified the 49ers of his decision on Friday, which the team confirmed. Borland, who had two concussions prior to retirement, made his announcement on Friday. 'I just honestly want to do what's best for my health,' he told ESPN's Outside the Lines program . The third-round NFL Draft choice said he was being 'proactive' despite feeling 'as sharp as I've ever been.' 'I'm concerned that if you wait till you have symptoms, it's too late,' Borland said. 'There are a lot of unknowns. I can't claim that X will happen.' He becomes the most prominent NFL player to turn his back on a rich contract, a four-year deal worth just under $3million in Borland's case, over concerns about brain injuries. The announcement comes as an unexpected blow to the 49ers, who have already had a difficult off-season and also saw standout linebacker Patrick Willis retire last week. Many sports reporters and commentators went to Twitter to express their thoughts about Borland's retirement. Tim Kawakami from the San Jose Mercury News Tweeted that he found the culture of football - and the lifestyle that comes with it - to be changing . His Tweet suggests that Borland's decision could mean putting him at the forefront of changing the perspectives of football . NFL.com's Michael Silver suggested that people should take a step back from what Borland's retirement means for the 49ers and look at what it

Summary: Chris Borland, a leading rookie in 2014, turned down four-year, $3million contract . 'From what I've researched and what I've experienced, I don't think it's worth the risk,' he said . The linebacker had two concussions prior to making his announcement . A lawsuit filed in 2012 contended that NFL hid dangers of brain injury among players while profiting from sport's violent physical contact .


Many teenage girls spend a decent chunk of their beauty grooming time trying to hide all signs of baby hair on the forehead. But it seems it is now about to become a blessing, as baby hair is one of THE beauty trends for this summer. As championed by the likes of FKA Twigs, Katy Perry and Rihanna, the short fluff around the top of the forehead is becoming a key accessory. FKA Twigs regularly makes a feature of her baby hair . Katy Perry wore slicked down baby hair at the Givenchy show last month, while Rihanna is also a fan . The style is worn gelled down on the forehead, styled into curls and wavy tendrils. The cutting-edge pop stars aren't the only ones using the style though - several top name designers have also been using their look in their catwalk shows. In February, Riccardo Tisci sent his models down the runway at the Givenchy show with wet look baby hair. The Caitlin Price show at London Fashion Week also used the look, but in a more other-worldy manner. Model's at the Givenchy show in February sported baby hair and facial jewellery . The look also appeared it he DKNY SS15 show and last month's Caitlin Price show in London . The style isn't new - it has been adopted from black and Latina cultures in the US, who have used the look for many years. While the look appears to have the beginnings of a new trend among fashion designers, many have been unimpressed by its use in the shows. Twitter users commented in their hundreds on the look after it featured at Givenchy, with many voicing their distaste. One user called Sandi Cheeks wrote: 'Givenchy had white models with slicked down "baby hairs" I don't know if that counts as embracing Afro-hair.' Another called Bobola_O said: 'Not a fan of Givenchy's gelled baby hair look for their models. When has high fashion ever given a damn about appropriation?

Summary: Baby hair was a big trend on catwalks at London and Paris Fashion Week . Stars including FKA Twigs and Rihanna are also fans of the slicked look .


Manchester United may have a new secret weapon to try and attract Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford - club legend Bryan Robson. Captain Marvel joked that he was going to go to Madrid to try and tempt the Real winger back to Manchester at the launch of the United Legends match against Bayern Munich. Robson, 58, who will manage the United side, was responding to comments from Bayern counterpart Paul Breitner who claimed he was going to tempt Owen Hargreaves, who played for both sides, to represent Bayern in the Red Heart Charity match which raises money for the Manchester United Foundation. Bryan Robson joked he would try to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to play for Manchester United Legends . United face Bayern in the second leg of their Legends clash having drawn 3-3 in Munich last year . United's line-up for the June 14 clash will include Edwin van der Sar who will play for the club at Old Trafford for the first time since he hung up his gloves in 2011 in the second leg of this clash between the legends of the two European superclubs. The Red veterans travelled to Munich in August 2014 for the first leg against their German counterparts, with goals from Paul Scholes and Andy Cole resulting in a 3-3 draw, so there is all to play for in the return match in June. Robson revealed that other figures from the club's recent history will also wear the red shirt again. Robson joked that he would try to tempt Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester for the game in June . Ronaldo recently returned to Old Trafford with his country Portugal for an international friendly in November . 'Jaap Stam, Ronny Johnsen, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville, Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole, Quinton Fortune and Denis Irwin too,' he said. 'The squad's coming together quite nicely and I'm happy with it.' Breitner reeled off a number of names he will have in his squad - Giovani Elber, Niko and Robert Kovac, Roy Makaay, Paulo Sergio, Michael Tarnat, Mark van Bommel, Daniel van Buyten and Dietmar Hamann. Robson added that he was hoping to see Old Trafford sold out. Edwin van der Sar has been confirmed for the game and will don a United shirt for the first time since 2011 . Paul Scholes is set to play after starring for United in the first leg which was a 3-3 draw at the Allianz Arena . Andy Cole is congratulated on the third goal in Munich by his team-mates, and United will want to win this time . 'The Legends game against Real Madrid in 2013 raised around £1million for charity with a crowd of over 60,000,' he said. 'That was great but hopefully we can fill the stadium this time around. To raise that sum was brilliant for a one-off event and I think it’s important to clarify all the lads play for nothing. 'Nobody gets paid for being involved and we know what sort of an impact the funds have on the community through the Manchester

Summary: Bryan Robson attended the launch of a Manchester United Legends fixture against a team of Bayern Munich heroes on June 14 . Captain Marvel joked that he would try to tempt Cristiano Ronaldo to play . Edwin van der Saar, Paul Scholes and Jaap Stam are all set to feature . Mark van Bommel and Dietmar Hamann among those to play for Bayern . Robson hopes the legends can draw a sell-out Old Trafford crowd . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .