A 60-year-old Maryland woman stabbed her elderly mother to death at the end of an argument Saturday morning, authorities say. Prince George's County Police say Michelle Miriam Davis faces murder charges for killing 94-year-old Margaret Ellen Wells in the home they shared in Chillum, six miles north of Washington, D.C. Officers responded at the request of emergency medical personnel at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday to perform a wellness check at the home on Knollbrook Drive. Scroll down for video . Stabbing death: Michelle Miriam Davis, 60, faces first- and second-degree murder charges in connection with the stabbing death of her 94-year-old mother that police say occurred after they'd had an argument . In the home, police found Wells suffering from apparent stab wounds to her upper body. Wells was pronounced dead on the scene, police said. Investigators concluded Wells and Davis had an argument before the stabbing. Davis was found at the home when officers arrived and faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, police said. Investigation: Officers believe there was an argument between Davis and Wells that led to the fatal stabbing . Crime scene: Officers found Wells suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds to the upper body and encountered Davis still in the home . Peaceful surroundings: Neighbor Tamara Patrick told WJLA that she'd never seen the family fighting or arguing . 'We've never seen any fighting, any arguments, anything like that. It's usually peaceful around here,' neighbor Tamara Patrick told WJLA. No further information about the circumstances surrounding Wells's death was immediately available from police on Sunday.

Summary: Michelle Miriam Davis, 60, faces first- and second-degree murder charges . Police say she and her mother, 94-year-old Margaret Ellen Wells, argued before Davis fatally stabbed her . Wells was found with stab wounds to her upper body, authorities say .


Finnish authorities take a very dim view of speeding, as they showed when they fined one driver a staggering £40,000 for going just 14mph over the limit. The colossal sum was demanded because in Finland, fines for speeding are scaled up according to the wealth of the law-breaker – and this one, businessman Reima Kuisla, is a multi-millionaire. After he was caught travelling at 64mph in a 50mph zone, the authorities took a peek at his tax return. Reima Kuisla posted a picture of his speeding ticket on his Facebook page, complaining that the Finnish authorities were making life for the rich difficult . It showed that he earned 6.5m euros (£4.72m) a year, so they dished out a 54,000 euro fine, the Iltalehti newspaper reported. The fine has a logic to it, but Mr Kuisla complained bitterly on his Facebook page about the sum he was asked to hand over. He posted a picture of the ticket and said: ‘Finland is impossible to live in for certain kinds of people who have high incomes and wealth. I’m considering leaving the country.’ However, sympathy levels in Finland for his plight have been fairly low. One user wrote on the Iltalehti website: ‘He should stop complaining and hang his head in shame instead.’ Earlier this week a British tourist who teaches UK police driving skills was fined for speeding in New Zealand after telling a court his father had been 'caught short' and he was taking him urgently to a toilet. Peter Lee, 46, from Kent, had been clocked at 110mph in a 60mph zone near Hokitika, south of Greymouth, on the South Island - and when he appeared before a Queenstown Court today Judge Michael Crosbie appeared surprised to learn the driver instructed UK police. 'I'm a driving instructor whose work includes teaching driving skills to serving and retiring police officers,' Lee told the court after being asked to explain his work back in England. Finnish authorities take a very dim view of speeding, as they showed when they fined Mr Kuisla a staggering £40,000 for going just 14mph over the limit .

Summary: In Finland speeding fines are scaled according to the wealth of the driver . Businessman Reima Kuisla caught travelling at 64mph in a 50mph zone . Authorities found out through his tax returns he earned £4.72million a year . As a result they fined him 54,000 euros, much to Mr Kuisla's annoyance .


Only once did Paul Ince pause for breath in Dublin 8 on Thursday. Nothing else fazed 'The Guv'nor' on a Carlsberg gig in the shadow of St Patrick's Cathedral. Not Roy Keane's managerial qualities, his relationship with Fergie, Ryan Giggs' role at Old Trafford, where Wayne Rooney should play, or Manuel Pellegrini's future. No. The only question which caused him to puff his cheeks and buy time, was a simple one: are Liverpool a better team with Steven Gerrard, or without? Paul Ince is pictured in Dublin on Thursday as he spoke about Liverpool vs Manchester United . With Manchester United docking at Anfield on Sunday, and Gerrard – or Stevie G as Ince called him - available after injury, the query was relevant. And Ince knew it. 'I think any Liverpool team with Stevie G is going to be better, not just from a footballing point of view but a leadership point of view,' he said. 'Stevie G is like a comfort blanket. When he is in your team you feel comfortable, you think 'oh good, Stevie G is there.' 'When Stevie G is not in the Liverpool team, players worry. But when they see him leading them out, they feel alright, 'we've got our leader here.' 'They've won without him, done well, but Sunday is one of those games where you need your men, your warriors, and that's what Stevie G is.' Whether Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers feels the same remains to be seen but Ince is adamant Gerrard should play. 'If I was manager, I'd pick him,' he said. With or without Gerrard, Ince feels Liverpool have a slight edge. Steven Gerrard (right) puts in a tackle on Swansea's Bafetimbi Gomis at the Liberty on Monday night . 'If you'd asked me a couple of weeks ago I'd have said a comfortable win for Liverpool, now, I think there's a bit more to it as United were more like the old United against Tottenham. 'Liverpool are flying and are really strong at home, and I think they will win.' Not that a swallow will make a summer for a club without a championship since 1990. 'The only way Liverpool will overtake Man United is to start winning titles again,' acknowledged Ince. Ince is out of management since Blackpool showed him the door 14 months ago, but 45 minutes in his company left the impression he could do a decent job for any number of clubs. Open, engaging, informative, Ince covered almost as much ground as he did in a distinguished playing career which spanned 20 seasons, eight of which he spent at United, where he won plenty, and Liverpool, where he won nothing. At that time, Ince reckoned everyone wanted to play for those two clubs, but now they 'ain't the big giants anymore.' 'We're not talking about two teams fighting for the title, we're talking about two teams fighting for Champions League football. That says it all.' Ince feels that Liverpool are a better team with Gerrard as he looked ahead to Sunday's match at Anfield . 'If

Summary: Paul Ince says Liverpool are a better team with Steven Gerrard . Liverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday . Former midfielder Ince played for both clubs during his career .


Chelsea secured the first major silverware of the season with a 2-0 win over London rivals Tottenham in the Capital One Cup final at Wembley. John Terry pounced to fire in from close range just before half-time and Diego Costa secured the trophy with his deflected strike after 56 minutes. Here, Sportsmail's Sam Cunningham rates every player's performance at Wembley. Chelsea captain John Terry (centre) celebrates with Blues team-mates having opened the scoring at Wembley . CHELSEA (4-3-3) Petr Cech - 7 . Huge pressure was on his shoulders after getting the nod ahead of Thibaut Courtois and he was as reliable as Jose Mourinho would’ve expected. Nothing spectacular, but a cup final clean sheet. Branislav Ivanovic - 7 . The full back was in a rare miss shock early on when he headed wide at the back post. Cleverly won the free kick for Chelsea’s opener, controlling John Terry’s long ball well before going down when pulled by Nacer Chadli. Gary Cahill - 7.5 . Completely nullified the threat of Tottenham’s main man Harry Kane. Almost scored with a header, seconds before the break and moments after Chelsea had gone ahead. Chelsea forward Eden Hazard holds off the challenge of Spurs right back Kyle Walker at Wembley . John Terry - 8.5 . Leading by example as he fired Chelsea ahead just before the break and was equally as solid at the back. Cesar Azpilicueta - 7 . Was in the wars and ended the game with a heavily bandaged up head. Part of an incredibly solid Chelsea back line. Ramires - 6.5 . Solid and reliable performance, if not emphatic. Controlled in defensive midfield alongside an unlikely partner in Zouma and did what was required. Kurt Zouma - 6.5 . Looked out of position in defensive midfield at first but improved vastly. Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas dispossesses Tottenham's Harry Kane (left) in the Capital One Cup final . Eden Hazard - 7.5 . The creative cog in Chelsea’s midfield, finding space on the left-hand side and through the middle. Inches wide with an effort in the second-half. As per usual, the target of several fouls. Cesc Fabregas - 7.5 . Quiet first-half, but made his presence felt early in the second by using his chest to flick the ball into the air then execute and audacious overhead kick which almost beat Hugo Lloris then set up Diego Costa for the second. Willian (substitute for Cuadrado, 76th minute) - 7 . Expertly delivered ball into the box for Chelsea’s first-half goal and was on-song throughout against the club he almost signed for. Diego Costa (substituted for Drogba, 90th minute) - 8 . Dealt the killer blow in the tie with the second goal. At his usual, infuriating best. Involved in early exchanges with Eric Dier, then palmed Nabil Bentaleb in the face. Subs not used: Courtois, Filipe Luis, Ake, Oscar, Remy. Diego Costa celebrates after Chelsea went two goals ahead after his shot deflected past Hugo Lloris . TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1) Hugo Lloris - 6 . Crucial save to deny Cahill a

Summary: Jose Mourinho's Chelsea side beat Tottenham 2-0 at Wembley . John Terry fired in the opening goal for Chelsea . Diego Costa had a hand in Kyle Walker's second-half own-goal . Tottenham's defence struggled with Costa in the Capital One Cup final . In-form striker Harry Kane was unable to replicate his recent impact .


England may have thrashed Lithuania to take another step along the road to France 2016 but success has certainly not been confined to the senior team this week. When the Three Lions teams are put together from under 17 level upwards, they have won 11 matches out of 11 during this international spell, scoring 27 goals in the process. The under 21s won 1-0 away to the Czech Republic in a friendly on Friday, while the under 20s have beaten Mexico on penalties after a 1-1 draw and seen off the United States 2-1. England's team from under 17 to senior standard have won all 11 matches played this week . England's under 19s have won the first two of their European Championship qualifiers - 3-2 against Denmark and 1-0 against Azerbaijan, meaning they must defeat France on Tuesday to get through. The under 18s got on a roll against Switzerland, winning 1-0 and 6-1 in a double-header of friendlies, and the under 17s won all three of their European Championship qualifiers - against Norway, Slovenia and Romania. So, on the evidence of the past few days, a bright future awaits for the England team. Here, Sportsmail looks at some of the players to have performed well at each age group. UNDER 17 . Ike Ugbo . Age: 16 Club: Chelsea Position: Forward . Chelsea frontman Ugbo has set his sights on emulating club-mate Dominic Solanke by helping England's under 17s to European glory. Solanke played a key role as John Peacock's side lifted the trophy in Malta last year and Ugbo scored twice against Romania at Burton on Thursday to ensure England made this year's finals in Bulgaria with a 100 per cent record. 'It would be a dream come true for me,' said the Chelsea under 18 player afterwards. 'Seeing them win it last year, with Dom doing as well as he did too, it would be great to be able to follow on from them.' Chelsea frontman Ike Ugbo shoots for goal during England under 17's win over Norway last week . Reece Oxford . Age: 16 Club: West Ham Position: Centre-back . Proudly wearing the captain's armband, Oxford headed home to set the Young Lions on their way to a 3-1 win over Slovenia in the second of their Elite Round qualifiers. Despite being just 16, Oxford has featured regularly in West Ham's under 21 side and is tipped for a very bright future. Indeed, the teenager, who made Sam Allardyce's first-team squad for the Capital One Cup tie with Sheffield United earlier in the season, has been the subject of interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. Reece Oxford celebrates scoring for the under 17s against Slovenia in last week's qualifier . Danny Collinge . Age: 16 Club: Stuttgart Position: Centre-back . Scorer in England's 3-1 win over Norway, the first of the three qualifiers, Collinge has been a mainstay of the under 17 team for some time. He is something of a novelty in that he belongs to Stuttgart's academy in Germany, having joined them last

Summary: England have won all 11 matches so far during this round of games . The seniors beat Lithuania 4-0 to move step closer to Euro 2016 . Gareth Southgate's under 21 side defeated Czech Republic 1-0 on Friday . The under 20s recorded wins over Mexico and the United States . England's under 19s have won their first two Euro qualifiers in France . The under 18s beat Switzerland 1-0 and 6-1 in friendly double-header . John Peacock's under 17s made it to Euro finals with three wins from three .


Labour MP Frank Field is in hospital after collapsing at a meeting in Birkenhead last night . Veteran Labour MP Frank Field is in hospital after collapsing at a meeting yesterday evening. The 72-year-old apparently blacked out following a public meeting and was taken to hospital by ambulance. He had been at a meeting at Highfield Church on the future of the Rock Ferry High School site. Mr Field is being treated at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. He is reportedly responding well to treatment. A witness told the Wirral Globe Mr Field appeared to have 'fainted' as the debate grew heated. A Labour Party spokesman told the newspaper: 'He was taken to hospital last night. 'He is responding well to treatment. He will be making his own statement in due course.' A statement on the Save Rock Ferry High School Facebook page reported Mr Field said: 'Thankfully, I was told he was sitting up and OK but he was being taken to hospital for a check up. 'I also saw the ambulance arrive so that is likely to have been the case. 'Other than that, we know nothing and share your concern.' It added: 'We wish Mr Field well and a speedy recovery.' Mr Field, who was born in London, was first elected to the Commons in 1979. Previously, he was the first director of pressure group The Child Poverty Action, from 1969 to 1979. He was famously told to 'think the unthinkable' by Tony Blair while welfare reform minister. He resigned later after reported clashes with Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman. He went on to become one of the Labour Government's most outspoken critics. After the party's defeat in the 2010 general election, he was appointed Prime Minister David Cameron's poverty tsar and became the first member of the Labour party to be given a role in Cameron's team. Mr Field (pictured outside Parliament) is being treated at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. He is reportedly responding well to treatment .

Summary: The 72-year-old apparently blacked out following a heated debate last night . He is responding well to treatment, according to Labour party spokesman .


Suburbs with higher percentages of younger residents will experience a bigger growth in value from having railway constructions, a new study has found. Onthehouse Research found the suburbs where the median age of residents was below the national average of 37 years showed a stronger relationship between train stations and price growth. The study picked seven suburbs to keep an eye on based on impending railway constructions that will likely transform their value, reports Property Observer. A new study has found Suburbs with higher percentages of younger residents will experience a bigger growth in value from having railway constructions . The study picked seven suburbs to keep an eye on based on impending railway constructions that will likely transform their value . The new stations will allow younger residents to access Sydney CBD, therein generating thousands of jobs. The seven suburbs to watch out for are Kellyville, Rouse Hill, Bella Vista, Baulkam Hills, Paddington, Randwick and Kingsford. 'In Kellyville, the building and maintenance of the station, increased dwelling construction and new commercial establishments are expected to create over 3,000 jobs in the area, said Eliza Owen, Onthehouse market analyst. 'Whereas in Kingsford, where one third of the residents fall between 20-29 years old, the light rail is expected to be popular with young people and students travelling to the city for entertainment and work outside of study hours.' Properties in Kellyville (L) and Rouse Hill (R), the top two suburbs set to have their value transformed after impending railway constructions . Properties in Bella Vista (L) and Baulkam Hills (R) are both set to have new railway infrastructure. The new stations will allow younger residents to access Sydney CBD, therein generating thousands of jobs . A three bedroom Kellyville house sold for $920,000 earlier this month, less than two years after it sold for $580,000 in September 2012, marking a 58.6% price growth. Globally, Sydney is considered the third most expensive property market behind only Hong Kong and Vancouver . It comes after a downtrodden home in south Sydney sold for a colossal $6 million last Saturday.73 Vista Street in San Souci captured a crowd of 250, despite its run down, red brick exterior . Properties in Paddinton (L), Randwick (C) and Kingsford (R) will also experience a transformation in value .

Summary: The impact of railway infrastructure on property prices is augmented by having percentages of younger residents . A new study picked seven suburbs to keep an eye on based on impending railway constructions that will likely transform their value . The seven suburbs to watch out for are Kellyville, Rouse Hill, Bella Vista, Baulkam Hills, Paddington, Randwick and Kingsford .


Roy Keane called Manchester United's Antonio Valencia 'disgraceful' for his part in both of Arsenal's goals in the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford on Monday. Valencia's short backpass gave Danny Welbeck the chance to score Arsenal's winner by rounding David de Gea, and the former United captain thought he was poor. Keane was also annoyed at Arsenal's opening goal which saw Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ride three challenges before setting up Nacho Monreal with Daley Blind and Valencia at fault. Roy Keane was very critical of Manchester United's Daley Blind and Antonio Valencia on Monday . A poor defensive showing from United allowed Nacho Monreal to score Arsenal's first-half opener . The former United skipper is known for his outspoken views and made it clear that the pair were not fulfilling their responsibilities. 'It’s too open some times – it was a shocking goal to concede,' Keane said. The former United captain had told presenter Gary Lineker not to ask him about United's defensive efforts for Monreal's opener and when the subject was mentioned he was highly critical. 'I'm looking at it in terms of the defending, and character and putting your body on the line,' Keane added. 'The lads have just downed tools there. Blind goes in for a challenge on Alexis Sanchez at Old Trafford but his work for the goal was criticised . Valencia was panned for his 'absolutely disgraceful' contribution which Keane called a 'schoolboy error' 'Blind and Valencia - it's absolutely disgraceful. Schoolboy errors and that’s what costs your team. Big moments in a football match and if you give Arsenal, with the quality that they have, that type of freedom that’s what happens. 'It was too easy, shocking. Absolutely disgraceful.' Valencia was also at fault for Arsenal's second, laying a goal on a plate for former United striker Danny Welbeck with a under-hit back pass to David de Gea. Keane said the freedom given by the players to Alex Oxlade Chamberlain was poor . David de Gea could have taken out Danny Welbeck and taken a red card as a sacrifice said Keane . 'Shocking defending, this is even worse (than the first goal,' Keane added. '(Phil) Jones, there's a time to clear, he can do better and Valencia of course is compounding from the first goal.' And Keane felt David de Gea maybe would have been better served taking out the goalscorer and accepting a red card. 'Maybe the goalkeeper should sacrifice himself and take Danny out,' he said. 'Sometimes you need to sacrifice.'

Summary: Roy Keane was appearing as a pundit for the BBC at Old Trafford . He criticised Daley Blind and Antonio Valencia for their poor defending . Nacho Monreal scored after a run from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain . Valencia then played a poor backpass for Danny Welbeck's winner .


It may be the first official day of Spring, but it would be wise not to pack away the scarves and gloves just yet. Forecasters predict a colder-than-average March, with parts of north-west England and Wales expected to wake up to at least 2in of snow tomorrow. According to long range forecasts, the cold snap is expected to last throughout March and will see Britain covered in more snow and frost. Then April will bring in a long-awaited warm and sunny Easter, where temperatures could peak at an above-average 21C (70F). However despite it being the first official day of Spring today and much of the UK enjoying fine weather, this is not expected to last past the evening. Scroll down for video . Snow on the way: Clouds are swirling around the north of the UK as winds and cold weather are expected to move in tonight . Up in the air: Kitesurfers make the most of the good weather and high winds today in the Thames Estuary at Thorpe Bay in Essex . Fun in the sun: Isla, nine, and Euan Stanton, five, enjoy the sunny afternoon weather on heathland near Ashford, Kent, today . Daffodils in bloom: Sunny spring weather has been seen in central London today as temperatures reached around 10C . Much of Britain woke up to sunshine and temperatures of around 10C (50F) today after a break from the cold snap and a relatively mild weekend. But the mercury is expected to plunge to below freezing tonight and tomorrow evening, with around 2.4in of snow forecast to fall in western Britain. Around 4in of snow may fall over the Pennines and the Scottish Highlands on land above 1,300ft (400 metres). Temperatures will be slightly below average for this time of year, dipping to zero tonight and -1C (30F) tomorrow evening. Chris Page, a forecaster at the Met Office, said: 'This week will be cold with sunny spells and some wintry showers. 'These showers will see snow fall on the hills in the north of the country. 'Temperatures this week will get a little bit colder and will certainly feel cooler because of the blustery winds.' The Met Office has issued a weather warning for this evening, with heavy rain expected to fall and turn into wintry showers and ice by the morning. Snowy conditions are forecast in the north of the UK on Monday and Tuesday, giving way to showers by Wednesday as cold weather continues . On alert: Met Office yellow 'be aware' severe weather warnings for ice and snow tonight (left) and tomorrow (right) in western Britain . A graphic produced by Magic Seaweed shows strong winds moving towards the UK on Tuesday which will make it feel a lot colder . Two lambs were born in Shugborough Hall this week and are pictured with Melissa Underwood-Grattage - a sign of the start of Spring. But the cold temperatures are not over yet - with snow and sleet forecast for this week and the cold weather expected to last throughout March . Sunseekers' delight:

Summary: Lambs were born in Stafford this week as today marks first official day of Spring, according to meteorologists . But as Spring begins snow, frost, cold and blustery winds - and temperatures below freezing - are forecast . Four inches of snow expected to fall tonight in Highlands, and two inches in North West England and Wales . Met Office issues weather warning for snow in the North and rain turning to ice for most of the UK overnight . Cold snap forecast throughout March with more rain, cold evenings and wintry showers in North on the way . Mercury is expected to fall after a break from cold this weekend, as temperatures reach around 10C today . By Easter forecasters predict temperatures could soar to 21C - around 8C above average for the time of year .


Tragedy: Canadian mother-of-six Laura Lloyd died last Wednesday after her husband backed a trailer into her while leaving the house for work . Six children are now without their mother, after the 34-year-old woman was run over by her husband as he backed his truck out of the driveway for work. Laura Lloyd of Alberta Beach, Canada was killed Wednesday morning in the freak accident. The elementary school secretary leaves behind six children including 11-month-old twins Isabella and Gabriella, 8-year-old Kira, 11-year-old Tianna, 12-year-old Riley and 14-year-old Chance. Lloyd's husband was backing his GMC Sierra truck out of their yard Wednesday morning, when the trailer he was pulling struck and rolled over his wife, who died on the scene. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say a mechanical inspection will be conducted on the vehicle. 'It's very tragic,' RCMP Const. Kathleen Fossen told the Edmonton Journal. Lloyd was on maternity leave from her job as a secretary at Onoway Elementary School when the fatal accident occurred. She had worked there for the past three years and three of her children attended school there. The school's principal Lynn Shabada remembered Lloyd as a 'wonderful' woman, loving mother and hard worker. Lost a mother: The 34-year-old mother leaves behind 14-year-old son Chance, 12-year-old son Riley, 11-year-old daughter Tianna, 8-year-old daughter Kira and 11-month-old twin girls Isabella and Gabriella. Also pictured above is Lloyd's 5-year-old niece Londyn . 'Family was very important to her. It was the most important,' Shabada told CBC. 'She was committed to her job and really open and welcoming with the public and the children she worked with.' Lloyd had also been involved in the Onoway Minor Hockey Association for the past eight years, and the organization posted a statement on their website to mark her passing. 'As an enthusiastic hockey mom, she was always so proud of her boys and their teams. Laura will be sadly missed by all who knew her,' the statement reads. Family and friends have started a GoFundMe page in the wake of Lloyd's passing, the raise money for her funeral. The remainder of the funds will go towards her children. The fund had raised more than $20,000 by Tuesday. Accident: The RCMP say Lloyd's husband, pictured above, has not been charged in the fatal accident . Legacy: Family and friends have started a GoFundMe page in the wake of Lloyd's passing, to raise money for her funeral. The remainder of the funds will go towards her children .

Summary: Laura Lloyd's husband backed a trailer into her Wednesday morning . The 34-year-old mother of six died at the scene . She was on maternity leave from her job as an elementary school secretary when the fatal accident happened . Lloyd leaves behind 11-month-old twins Isabella and Gabriella, 8-year-old Jira, 11-year-old Tianna, 12-year-old Riley and 14-year-old Chance .


With her puppy dog eyes, Millie the cocker spaniel knows exactly how to persuade her owner to feed her a treat. She stares up, pleading for a morsel of food, and when her owner Jacqueline Maguire gives in, the dog waddles around wagging her tail in delight. But all those extra nibbles have added up - and now Millie is morbidly obese. Scroll down for video . Chubby: Millie the cocker spaniel weighs 74lbs - which is twice the average a dog of her breed should do . Heavy: At that weight, it is little surprise the prized pet is looking a little slow on her feet . Weighing in at nearly 74lb, she is twice the size of a healthy cocker spaniel. Vets say that Millie, who has now been put on a strict diet, is symptomatic of the ballooning British population of obese pets. According to a report published today by the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), there will be more overweight pets than healthy pets within five years. Some 80 per cent of vets surveyed by the charity reported an increase in obesity cases they had seen in the last two years. Mrs Maguire, 75, from Romford, admitted that Millie put on weight because she is fed too much. She said her dog has perfected the begging routine - even doing a ‘happy dance’ when fed an extra treat. Fat: Bulldog Daisy, from Middlesbrough, is another of Britain's heavy hounds . Portly: But it is not just a problem with dogs - Grace the giant rabbit also weighs far too much . All creatures great and small: As does Spider, the rotund rat, who was pictured by PDSA staff in Swansea . ‘I do give in to her begging far too often,’ Mrs Maguire said. ‘I have four rescue cats and when I feed them she’s hovering around and grabs any food she can. I have to shut her in another room and feed them on the table. ‘Even then, if I turn my back for a moment she’ll be straight in, she’ll steal and eat all the cats’ food given the slightest chance.’ According to a poll of 1,000 pet owners carried out by PDSA, nearly half do not realise weight is a problem for their pets. The problem is particularly acute for dogs. The estimate more than six million dogs - about 75 per cent - in the UK are exercised for less than an hour a day. The problem is getting worse, with fewer dogs than ever being properly exercised, fuelling an explosion in canine obesity. Warning: The PDSA says obesity is exploding within the dog population, although many owners don't realise it is a problem. Poppy the pug (pictured) has been on a diet since she was rescued from a puppy farm . Diet: Tina, an overweight border terrier with PDSA veterinary nurse Laura Meiklejohn at Edinburgh . Chunky: Guy the cat weighed in a 10kg, or 22lb - medium sized cats should weigh about half that . Walkies: Bobby, a labrador from Dundee,

Summary: PDSA warning of an 'epidemic' of obesity among the nation's canines . Six million dogs are not getting the recommended hour's exercise a day . Overweight pets develop conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes . The charity is now encouraging owners to join its Pet Fit Club competition . Helped nearly 100 animals shed more than 60 stone over the past decade .


Lee Rigby's son has penned a touching tribute to the murdered soldier as a memorial to mark his 'ultimate sacrifice' has been unveiled in his hometown. Family and friends of the 25-year-old, gathered for a dedication service at Middleton Memorial Gardens where a bronze drum and a plaque in his honour went on public display. His four-year-old son, Jack, was among those attending the ceremony in Greater Manchester, and together with his mother, Rebecca, laid a floral tribute at the memorial with a message reading: 'Me and Mummy Miss and Love You lots and lots. Jack xxx.' Scroll down for video . Rebecca Rigby, the widow of murdered Fusillier Lee Rigby, 25, and son Jack attend the unveiling of a memorial in his honour . Family and friends of the 25-year-old, gathered for a dedication service at Middleton Memorial Gardens where a bronze drum and a plaque in his honour went on public display . A floral tribute at the memorial with a message reading: 'Me and Mummy Miss and Love You lots and lots. Jack xxx' Rebecca Rigby touches the memorial. An additional memorial wall has also been built at the gardens which in time will commemorate other local soldiers . Fusilier Rigby - a drummer and machine gunner with the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers - was killed outside his barracks in Woolwich, south-east London, in May 2013 by two Islamic extremists. British-born Muslim converts Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale, 23, ran Fusilier Rigby down in a car before hacking him to death with a meat cleaver and knives in a frenzied attack in Woolwich, south London. They dumped the body of the father-of-one in the middle of the road near Woolwich Barracks in south east London on May 22 2013. Also at the service were the soldier's mother, Lyn, stepfather Ian and father Philip McClure. Also at the service were the soldier's mother, Lyn, stepfather Ian and father Philip McClure . Fusilier Rigby - a drummer and machine gunner with the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers - was killed outside his barracks in Woolwich, south-east London, in May 2013 by two Islamic extremists . Speaking ahead of the service, Fusilier Rigby's mother said it was 'a lovely tribute' to her son 'who put his life on the line every day to serve his country' A tribute to the murdered soldier, given by the Royal British Legion. His death was described as the 'ultimate sacrifice' at the ceremony . Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Mike Glover, regimental secretary of the Lancashire Fusiliers, said: 'The afternoon of May 22 2013 Fusilier Lee Rigby, of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, paid the ultimate sacrifice when the horror of the battlefield was brought to the streets of Woolwich. 'That day will forever be embedded in our nation's history and for many here today it will remain forever in our hearts. British-born Muslim converts Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale, 23, ran Fusilier Rigby down in a car before hacking him to death . 'Lee's death sent shockwaves around the world,

Summary: A bronze drum and a plaque in his honour went on public display . His four-year-old son, Jack, was among those attending the ceremony . Son's message said: 'Me and Mummy Miss and Love You lots and lots'


You may have experienced the eye-watering pain of an ingrown toenails, but imagine if you weighed 15,000 lbs (7,000 kg). Scientists are working to prevent painful and potentially deadly foot diseases in captive elephants by finding the best way to trim their feet. Wild elephants benefit from walking long distances on different surfaces and rubbing their feet in abrasive dirt, but their captive peers can experience problems without these ‘natural pedicures’. Scroll down for video . Scientists are working to prevent painful and potentially deadly foot diseases in captive elephants by finding the best way to trim their feet (a stock image is shown) Captive elephants’ feet are routinely trimmed to counter the effects of walking on unnatural ground in restricted spaces, but experts are trying to perfect the most functional pachyderm pedicure. Dr Olga Panagiotopoulou, from the University of Queensland’s School of Biomedical Sciences, is working with collaborators around the world to understand how captivity influences elephant foot form and function, as well as identifying the best method of preventative foot trimming. ‘Elephants are the largest terrestrial mammals alive today and can weigh up to eight tonnes, with their whole body mass supported by their tiny feet,’ Dr Panagiotopoulou said. Wild elephants (a stock image is shown) benefit from walking long distances on various surfaces and rubbing their feet in dirt, but their captive peers can experience problems without these ‘natural pedicures’ Pressure plates were transported to the Adventures with Elephants safari park in South Africa (pictured) to study the foot pressures of elephants kept in semi-wild conditions with natural terrains . ‘We know that when these large animals walk, a huge amount of pressure is applied to their feet. Earlier this month, researchers found that elephants excel at identifying explosives by smell, stirring speculation about whether their extraordinary ability could save lives. Elephants could be used to detect land mines in areas that have seen conflict and could even do so at a distance with the aid of drones. Three elephants passed smell tests conducted on a game reserve in South Africa. Sniffing at buckets, they were rewarded with a treat of marula - a tasty fruit - when they showed that they recognised samples of TNT by raising a front leg. The elephants detected TNT samples 73 out of the 74 times that they encountered in a line of buckets, according to Ashadee Kay Miller, a zoology student at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. They only got this wrong 3.6 per cent of the time over 502 buckets that contained the explosive, which was dissolved in acetone on filter paper. In a second set of tests, the elephants scored 100 percent, detecting TNT in 23 out of 23 buckets when ‘distractor odours’ such as tea, bleach, soap and gasoline were placed in the other buckets, she said. It's been suggested that unmanned drones could collect scent samples from mined areas and bring them to a trained elephant, which would smell them and alert handlers to any sign of explosives. ‘Preliminary data has indicated that foot pressure is

Summary: Wild elephants get a 'natural pedicure' by rubbing their feet in the dirt . But captive animals can get foot problems if their toenails aren't trimmed . Researcher from the University of Queensland, Australia, has developed a pressure pad to measure the pressure exerted on elephants' feet . Data could inform the best way to trim toenails and allow zookeepers to spot potential foot problems, which can lead to elephants being put down .


A non-league football match had to be postponed after a groundsman demolished the goalposts while mowing and rolling the pitch. The groundsman was dragging a heavy roller around the goal-mouth part of the pitch at the home of Brokenhurst FC when the bulky contraption firmly struck the left-hand post. Such was the force of the collision it caused the goal frame to snap at the join of the crossbar, leaving it dismantled on the turf. Brockenhurst's home clash against Bournemouth Poppies was postponed when the groundsman demolished the goalposts with a heavy roller - the home team were unable to get replacement posts in time . The damage to the goalposts was so bad it meant yesterday's Sydenhams Wessex League clash between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth Poppies had to be cancelled. Pete Lynes, chairman of Brockenhurst FC, told MailOnline: 'I heard about it on the day itself and at first I didn't believe it. 'But when I went down I saw the damage to the post and I immediately telephoned the manufacturers to see if they would be able to provide replacements. 'But they could not deliver new ones until the middle of next week, so we had to call the game off. It's just one of those things.' A spokesman for Bournemouth said: 'We are disappointed, especially after our midweek win, but it is one of those freak things that cannot be helped.' Brockenhurst's home pitch at Grigg Lane where the goalposts were uprooted by the groundsman . Bournemouth Poppies had been hoping to emulate their mid-week success, when they defeated Andover Town 3-1. Their impressive form is in contrast to Brockenhurst who have lost their previous five matches - so the week off may have been a welcome relief. The mid-table clash has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 28.

Summary: Match between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth Poppies was cancelled . Postponed when groundsman demolished the goalposts while rolling pitch . Wessex League clash has been rescheduled to take place in a fortnight .


Wales striker Robert Earnshaw has announced his retirement from international football as he moves to the MLS. Earnshaw, who won 58 caps, made the announcement after signing a one-year deal for Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps. The 33-year-old scored 16 goals for Wales - ranking him joint sixth on the country's all-time list of scorers with Cliff Jones and Mark Hughes - and won his last cap in a 2-0 friendly home defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina in August 2012. Robert Earnshaw has retired from international football after scoring 16 goals in 58 caps for Wales . Earnshaw has represented his country for over a decade, but hasn't been picked for the side since 2012 . 'It has been a dream come true to have the opportunity to walk out in front of the whole nation and represent Wales in so many important games,' Earnshaw told the official Whitecaps website. 'I am honoured and proud to play for my country for over a decade. I am also extremely thankful for the support I've received over the years from all my Welsh team-mates,coaches, and staff and will be forever grateful because I know I've been in a position that millions dream of. 'I gave it my all in every minute and shared all the jubilations of scoring goals with the people of Wales. The pleasure has truly been all mine.' Earnshaw battles with Brazilian defender Edmilson during a friendly at White Hart Lane in 2006 . The striker scored 12 Premier League goals for West Brom, including this one against Manchester United . Earnshaw celebrates a Wales goal with Craig Bellamy, but has called time on his international career . Zambia-born Earnshaw made his name at Cardiff after growing up in nearby Caerphilly and scored over 100 goals for the Bluebirds before moving on to West Brom, Norwich, Derby and Nottingham Forest for transfer fees totalling over £12.5million. Earnshaw, who was renowned for his somersault goal-scoring celebration, later returned for a second spell at Cardiff and has had previous MLS experience at Toronto and Chicago Fire as well as playing in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv. On the international front Earnshaw earned cult status by netting a debut winner against Germany in May 2002 and scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 victory over Scotland nearly two years later.

Summary: Former Cardiff, West Brom, Norwich and Derby striker joins MLS franchise . Robert Earnshaw has not played international football since 2012 . Wales' sixth all-time scorer, said he was 'proud to play for my country'


She was everything to me: David Robb with wife Briony McRoberts at a social event in 2012 . Nestled with the many photos and mementos of his 35-year marriage lies a letter that Downton Abbey actor David Robb wishes he had never had to read. Written by a stranger, its contents are unimaginable to most of us. Yet for David it has provided some small semblance of comfort following the suicide of his wife Briony McRoberts, recounting, as it does, the last minutes of her life. For, while on screen the distinguished actor has become a global star as Downton's Dr Richard Clarkson – keeping millions of fans guessing if his unrequited love for Isobel Crawley might end in marriage – in private, for the past 18 months he has been struggling to come to terms with Briony's death. On July 17, 2013, the woman he thought of as his rock left home and jumped in front of a train at Fulham Broadway station. She was 56. 'She was the most gentle of people – she hated it if I had even a minor altercation with anyone, so the idea that she could have done this, inflict that on herself, is something I cannot comprehend,' he says softly. Work and the close friendship of the Downton cast members – who have become like a second family to him during the past five years – has helped. 'A little squeeze on the shoulder from Maggie Smith as she leaves the make-up trailer is enough to show me I have wonderful support,' he says. 'Briony would sometimes come to Downton Abbey get-togethers with me, and became friends with the actresses Laura Carmichael and Michelle Dockery. People were attracted to Briony, she was such a vibrant person.' Like so many suicides, there was no note, no inkling of the tragedy to come. Two nights before her death she was at a drinks party swapping numbers with friends. There was even a holiday marked in the diary. 'I certainly don't believe that, when we were at the party, she was thinking she would be dead in a couple of days,' says David, who met his wife in 1975 when she was 18 and they starred together in a West End play. They married in 1978. The letter about Briony's death came from a woman who had witnessed the suicide. 'It was the most beautiful letter from a lady who had been standing beside her on the platform,' recalls David 67. 'She told me that Briony was calm, didn't seem distressed in anyway, looked almost serene. 'As the train came in it seemed as if Briony was looking over the track as if she had lost something, and then she was gone.' The actress's career had taken off when she was 19, playing Wendy Darling in a musical adaptation of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan starring Mia Farrow and Danny Kaye. She went on to star in a string of TV hits including The Professionals, Heartbeat, EastEnders and Scottish drama Take The High Road. On screen: David as

Summary: Actor David Robb and actress Briony McRoberts were married for 35 years . David clinched key Downton role and also recently in BBC Wolf Hall series . As his career flourished, EastEnders and Heartbeat star felt hers was over . Her feelings of being 'a failure' triggered anorexia she suffered as a teen . Joanna Lumley warned Briony would die when weight dropped to 6st 7lbs . On July 17, 2013, Briony jumped in front of a train at Fulham Broadway . David later received note from witness saying she 'looked almost serene' David, 67, said: 'Somehow you stagger on... She was everything to me' Life After Suicide is on BBC1 on Tuesday at 10.45pm.


He is the latest object of female lust from Caithness to Cornwall — a heartbroken hero who is all brooding desire and smouldering good looks. And Aidan Turner, the new Ross Poldark, certainly has plenty of tumultuous romantic experiences to draw on. Perhaps, given his good looks, a rather swashbuckling love life is to be expected: gossips in Dublin insist that he was once — when between serious girlfriends — seen leaving a nightclub in the city with no fewer than three attentive females in tow. Scroll down for video . Aidan Turner is seen here with girlfriend of three years, Sarah Greene, who is also an actress and starred in Adam Jones with Bradley Cooper last year . He has had four serious romances to date, breaking the heart of one gorgeous actress and being thrown over by another. His first girlfriend was actress India Whisker, a pretty blonde whom he met in 2004 while at drama school in Dublin. She was followed by another actress, brunette Charlene McKenna. They lived together in Camden, North London, from 2007 to 2009. She told an interviewer how happy they were together. But within a few weeks they split, and she was apparently devastated. Turner then fell for Lenora Crichlow, his co-star in the TV series Being Human — from 2009 he played a vampire and she a ghost. Then in 2011, he and Lenora parted ways and he decided to quit the series while she stayed on. It seems that this was a source of great heartbreak for him. He said this week: ‘I don’t know anyone on this planet who hasn’t had their heart broken. It’s happened to me. Love is love, it’s the purest and rawest thing we have in life.’ Aidan Turner was also romantically involved with Charlene McKenna (pictured). They shared a flat together in Camden, North London from 2007 to 2009 . The following year he started to date the Irish actress Sarah Greene. She was nominated for a Tony award for her performance on Broadway opposite Daniel Radcliffe in The Cripple of Inishmaan, and last year starred in the film Adam Jones with Bradley Cooper. Their romance is still going strong after three years, but Turner admits that they are often separated by work. He spent 18 months making The Hobbit films in New Zealand early on in their liaison. He explained of the periods of separation: ‘It’s all we’ve ever known [as a couple] and it makes for good times when we meet up again and maybe have a month straight when we’re both unemployed and watching movies every day. It’s fun to laze around and do normal things.’ Aidan Turner (left) also dated Lenora Crichlow (right) from 2009 to 2011, after they met on the TV series Being Human. He later decided to quit the series while she stayed on . Aidan is quietly bowled over by his sudden fame. Asked how it feels to be an overnight sex symbol, he chuckles. ‘Ah, I wouldn’t say that,’ he demurred yesterday. ‘Not at all. But it

Summary: Aidan Turner plays Ross Poldark in a BBC remake of the Seventies series . He's become the nation's latest object of desire thanks to his good looks . It seems the hearthrob has also had a rather swashbuckling love life .


Emily Maitlis’s outfit on Newsnight on Wednesday – complete with spotty tie, waistcoat and rolled up shirt sleeves - sparked discussion among viewers . It is meant to be BBC television’s flagship current affairs programme. But, for some, Newsnight appeared to be more reminiscent of school-set comedy St Trinian’s. Emily Maitlis’s outfit on Wednesday night – complete with spotty tie, waistcoat and rolled up shirt sleeves – raised more than a few eyebrows on social networking site Twitter. The BBC2 programme was watched by 830,000 people but it was the 44-year-old’s unusual outfit choice that sparked discussion and drew attention away from what was meant to be the programme’s top story. The leading segment was intended as a serious discussion about the announcement by the BBC that Jeremy Clarkson’s contract would not be renewed following a ‘fracas’ with producer Oisin Tymon. Miss Maitlis interviewed Alan Yentob, the BBC’s creative director and presenter of arts show Imagine, about the decision. Mr Yentob’s remarks on the programme were also criticised as elitist. One viewer tweeted: ‘Why is Emily Maitlis dressed as if she has escaped from the sets of St Trinian’s, refusing to play the extra.’ Another added: ‘Of course we all adore Emily Maitlis almost as much as she adores herself but isn’t the ravaged St Trinian’s schoolgirl look a tad de trop?’ A third wrote: ‘Emily Maitlis is wearing a strange outfit this eve, part off duty city boy, part pirate.’ This is not the first time the journalist’s wardrobe has drawn comments. In 2012, she was compared to a Sontaran – an alien from Doctor Who – after anchoring BBC News while wearing an unconventional collar. She was also once criticised for her numerous costume changes while presenting a documentary about the social networking site Facebook. Scroll down for video . Viewers compared Emily Maitlis’s outfit to that of a St Trinian schoolgirl (as depicted in the 2007 hit film, above) It is not the first time the journalist’s wardrobe has drawn comments. In 2012, she was compared to a Sontaran – an alien from Doctor Who (right) – after anchoring BBC News while wearing an unconventional collar (left)

Summary: Emily Maitlis’s outfit on Newsnight has sparked discussion among viewers . She wore a spotty tie, waistcoat and rolled up shirt sleeves on Wednesday . The 44-year-old was described as adopting a 'St Trinian’s schoolgirl look'


Wayne Rooney insists England are slowly rebuilding their international credibility after a disastrous World Cup and that opponents will be wary of them despite their failure in Brazil. England have won seven straight games since the 0-0 draw against Costa Rica, but they face a tough test in Turin on Tuesday when they take on Italy, who beat them in Brazil. The England captain insists that the team is making progress under Roy Hodgson, even though the victories have been recorded against less exacting opposition. England captain Wayne Rooney is delighted with the progress the team has made since the World Cup . England captain Rooney (left) scored his 47th international goal in the 4-0 win against Lithuania . Since England's 0-0 draw with Costa Rica at the World Cup, Roy Hodgson's team have won seven from seven . Rooney said: ‘After the World Cup we spoke and knew it would take time but we are gradually getting better. 'You are seeing the results on the pitch but there is still a long way to go. I’m not saying we are happy with this level. We will still need to improve before hopefully getting to France in 2016 but there is time to improve. ‘I think, looking at the team we have got, when we lose the ball we go and win it back quickly. What we have been working on is pressing as a team from the back. ‘There are times when we have to tuck in as a team and then hit teams on the break and we have so much pace in the team, which players don’t like playing against. ‘Teams will be a bit wary about that when they play us because of the pace and ability we have. ‘I am one of the older guys in the dressing room and I have responsibility that I am enjoying as captain and with the experience I have I hope to pass that on,’ he added. Rooney admitted he is excited at the prospect of becoming England's all-time top scorer . Rooney has scored 47 goals for England and Sir Bobby Charlton holds the record with 49 . After scoring against Lithuania, Rooney is two goals short of equalling Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time goalscoring record for the national team. And he admits he thinks about becoming England’s all-time top scorer. ‘It is always at the back of my mind, there is no getting away from it. It could be on Tuesday, it could be in the summer, or it could be after that,’ he said.

Summary: Wayne Rooney is pleased with England's World Cup response . England have won seven straight games since Costa Rica draw . Rooney believes the pace in England's team worries their opponents .


A detailed search for Indian Ocean rubbish on the south west coast of Tasmania might have indicated that the hunt for missing flight MH370 is in the wrong place. Volunteers have scoured beaches, rocks and shallow waters along a 60-mile stretch of coast in the lower corner of the island state, located to the south of the Australian continent, picking up no less than 80,000 pieces of rubbish. Some of the debris has drifted 6,000 miles across the Indian Ocean from as far away as Madagascar and South Africa but there has been nothing that appears to be from the Malaysia Airlines jet. Yet the official search area for the aircraft, some 1200 miles south west of Perth in Western Australia, lies virtually in the path that the rubbish from the other side of the ocean has drifted along. Doomed: A detailed search for Indian Ocean rubbish on the south west coast of Tasmania might have indicated that the hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 (pictured) is in the wrong place . If nothing more, the discovery of rubbish from Madagascar and South Africa confirms that the ocean tides will carry debris many thousands of miles, passing close to the MH370 search area, to the shores of Australia - and perhaps onwards into the Pacific Ocean. There have been numerous suggestions that despite complex mathematical calculations the search for the aircraft, which vanished more than a year ago on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew, is in the wrong area. And while the rubbish clean-up by a team of volunteers along the remote beaches of Tasmania was not conducted to look for debris from the aircraft, the ocean currents have brought nothing in to suggest that the aircraft lies at the bottom of the sea somewhere out to the west. If there was anything in southern Tasmania from the jet, the team would have found it, for they have been picking up minute pieces of plastic as small as a grain of rice. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported today that 27 people spent eight nights at sea in a fleet of fishing boats, travelling from Low Rocky Point to the mouth of Port Davey in an annual effort to clean the beaches of rubbish floating in from the vast ocean. Tragic: Tourists sign a wall of condolence for the victims of MH370 at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur airport . In late January, Malaysia's government formally declared the plane's disappearance an accident and said all those on board were presumed dead. Pictured is a screen at the departure hall of Kuala Lumpur airport . No-one reported finding anything that suggested discovered debris was from the jet - but they uncover a great deal of other items that could be traced back to boats and even to Madagascar and the African continent. ‘We found a roll of tape from Madagascar that’s from a vanilla bean manufacturer,’ said expedition leader Matt Dell. ‘We found a bit of stuff from Africa washing around. We found a drift card from Durban

Summary: Volunteers have been cleaning a 60-mile stretch of the Tasmanian coast . They gathered 80,000 pieces of rubbish - some as small as a grain of rice . But so far there has been no sign of any debris from doomed flight MH370 . Volunteers say this is impossible if jet crashed in the current search area . Suggests investigators could be looking for the aircraft in the wrong place .


David Haye insists his long-awaited comeback is still on and is already plotting a route to WBC king – and his old sparring partner – Deontay Wilder. Former two-weight world champion Haye, now 34, has not been seen in the ring since he stopped Dereck Chisora in the fifth round of their thrilling clash at West Ham's Upton Park back in July 2012 . Since then, two fights with British rival Tyson Fury have fallen through, the second of which as a result of shoulder surgery that threatened to end his career for good at the end of 2013. David Haye has vowed to return to the ring after almost three years out of action through injury . Then, last June, Haye revealed that he would fight on and predicted a return to the ring in the following autumn. However he is still yet to re-lace the gloves and it has been suggested that he might never do so again. But 'The Hayemaker' is adamant he will box on, has already set his sights on American knock-out artist Wilder and thinks a world title showdown within just 18 months could be possible. Haye said: 'Yes you will see me back in the ring. I've been taking it easy of late as obviously I had a bad shoulder injury so I needed reconstructive surgery on it. 'That's good now, I've got all the movement back and I'm banging harder than ever with that. I'm just surveying the land at the moment and seeing what's happening out there. 'The heavyweight division is looking as good as it has done for a long time. You've got Wladimir Klitschko still doing what he does, you've got the emergence of Deontay Wilder, the WBC champion, big guy, perfect record. He just had a great win and I was in Vegas when he fought Bermane Stiverne. He looked like the real deal, he really did.' Haye was last in action when he stopped British rival Dereck Chisora at Upton Park in 2012 . Haye knows all about Wilder having shared the ring with him during training back in 2013. Footage of that spar can be found on Youtube and, despite the big gloves and headguard, Haye appears to have the American in real trouble. But it is the 'Bronze Bomber' who now sits on top of the world having beaten Stiverne to win the title, taking his record to 33 wins from 33 fights, with all but one coming inside four rounds. Haye added: 'He helped me out in the past with sparring so I know him very well and I think that has really spiced up the heavyweight division. 'I think a great route would be to go to America and try to navigate a way to the WBC title. Deontay Wilder is a very good champion and if i start fighting regularly I am probably a year or 18 months away from being in a mandatory position to fight him. 'I'm not stupid and I don't think I will just jump straight in there. I think

Summary: David Haye has not fought since he beat Dereck Chisora in 2012 . He suffered a serious shoulder injury preparing for Tyson Fury in 2013 . The former heavyweight champion insists he is ready to make a comeback . He wants to plot a route to eventually take on WBC king Deontay Wilder .


Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has defended team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo following his apparent strop during the 2-0 defeat of Levante on Sunday, saying: 'It is difficult to be Cristiano'. The Portuguese superstar was criticised for his cold reaction towards both of Gareth Bale's goals as he failed to score himself before disappearing directly down the tunnel as his team-mates applauded fans after game. It is not often that Ronaldo does not get his name on the scoresheet, although Ramos insists the 30-year-old deserves to be recognised for what he brings to the team beyond his goals. Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure during Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Levante on Sunday . This acrobatic Ronaldo volley was headed off the line, before Bale volleyed in the rebound to make it 1-0 . Bale scored both goals while also releasing his recent frustration with an emotional celebration . Ronaldo doesn't look at Bale after his shot deflected off the Welshman Madrid's second goal . VIDEO Bale was more motivated Ancelotti . 'It is difficult to be Cristiano and he has been performing at a very high level for a number of years,' the defender told the official Madrid website. 'He knows himself better than anyone, he has a very competitive character and we are not worried if he didn't score if Bale subsequently did. 'We have to appreciate what he brings to the team.' The Spain international insists that Madrid can recover from their so-called 'crisis' to beat Barcelona to the La Liga title and retain their Champions League crown. 'We must be more united than ever. It was a difficult game following the run of form that we have had and the level of pressure that is placed on Real Madrid, which is more than at any other team. We have to accept that, but I don't think that this is a troubling period. Madrid defender Sergio Ramos (left) has defended his team-mate, saying he should be appreciated more . Under fire coach Carlo Ancelotti has the support of the dressing room, despite Real's recent slump in form . 'There are two months of top level competition left, we have one point less than the leaders and are in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, which is a tournament that is exciting us again.' Ramos also gave his backing to under pressure coach Carlo Ancelotti who, despite bringing Los Blancos their elusive 10th European Cup last term, has found his position questioned following recent results. 'Ancelotti is doing well. He has gone through a difficult situation but if anyone deserves respect, it is Ancelotti, especially after last season.'

Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo reacted coldly as Gareth Bale scored both goals in 2-0 victory over Levante on Sunday . Sergio Ramos believes Cristiano Ronaldo should be appreciated for more than just his goals at the Bernabeu . Spain international backs his side to win La Liga and Champions League . READ: Cristiano Ronaldo could make an emotional return to Man United . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


David Luiz will be back, raising one of the biggest cheers of the night, and, unlike last year, Zlatan Ibrahimovich will take centre stage, but when Chelsea take on Paris St Germain at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, the stakes will go beyond merely contesting the right to play in the Champions League quarter finals . Laurent Blanc’s future as manager at PSG will hang in the balance, as will the competing philosophies at the respective clubs. In a battle of old money versus new money it’s not often Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea are consigned to the former category, the frugal, traditional team taking on the gaudy spendthrifts. Laurent Blanc's position as PSG manager is under threat despite domestic dominance in France . Branislav Ivanovic's crucial away goal has given Chelsea the edge in the tie ahead of Wednesday's game . But with Chelsea having grown out of their own age of extravagance, it is Qatari-backed PSG who have fallen foul of UEFA’s new Financial Fair Play rules. When Jose Mourinho makes his barbed comments about clubs which ‘think they can over-ride what Financial Fair Play says’ he has PSG in his sights as much as Manchester City. And perhaps understandably so; despite being fined, like Manchester City, £49 million for breaching the FFP rules, told by UEFA to break even by 2016, to not increase their wage bill and to limit transfers, the club managed to spend £43m on Luiz. And, according to reports in France, the club’s provisional budget for turnover next season has risen again to £350million after increased sponsorship deals with Nike, Emirates, Nivea, Huawei, Pure Essential and Mumm – all in addition to the disputed £150m four-year deal they have with the Qatar Tourist Authority, which UEFA refused to accept was a fair market price for a secondary sponsor. Jose Mourinho has complained about the Paris club's extensive spending, but FFP has had little impact . Former France defender Blance knows his bosses expect the team to progress beyond the last 16 . PSG captain Thiago Silva has spoken of his desire for the club to challenge Europe's major powers . All of which leads the club to believe that their dream of winning the Champions League within the next few years can be achieved. ‘I do not think the project here is stalling at all, it was always going to be a big project,’ said Thiago Silva, captain and Luiz’s defensive partner. ‘The owners aim is to have us on the same level as Real Madrid and Bayern. We know that we have the players to be able to win the Champions League, and even with the very difficult game against Chelsea - we have to believe that this year can be our year.’ That goal appeared a distinct possibility when Carlo Ancelotti’s side ran Barcelona close in the Champions League quarter finals in 2013, being knocked out on away goals. And when they beat Chelsea 3-1 at Parc de Princes in the first leg of the quarter final meeting last year, they appeared to be continuing

Summary: PSG owners have invested hugely in squad without European success . French club went out to Chelsea in quarter finals last year . Laurent Blanc's side are top of Ligue 1 and on course for a domestic treble . But unless they win at Stamford Bridge Frenchman could be out of a job .


Three Ajax youth team players were suspended on Friday pending an investigation into the beating of an undercover policewoman. The players were identified by Dutch media as 18-year-old forward Zakaria El Azzouzi, midfielder Ashraf El Mahdioui, also 18, and Samet Bulut, a 19-year-old forward. Police questioned them about the beating on Thursday of a police woman dressed in plain clothes who reportedly honked her car horn at them. Ajax boss Frank de Boer shouts instructions during his side's defeat to Dnipro in the Europa League . Dnipro's players celebrate Roman Zozulya (not pictured) goal in their 1-0 win over Ajax on Thursday . One of the players was being charged with assault while two others were not being charged, a prosecution statement said. All three were released on Friday after questioning. 'The club takes this very seriously and is doing everything it can to find out what happened,' Ajax said in a statement. 'Until then the players will not take part in any football-related activities.' Ajax's senior team lost 1-0 to Dnipro in the Europe League on Thursday. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Police questioned three players about the beating of a plain-closed officer . Prosecution statement said one of the three players is to be charged . Ajax say players will not be suspended until the matter is resolved .


David Beckham has taken a trip down memory lane by posting a picture of himself with his son Brooklyn during his playing days at Manchester United. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder took to Facebook to wish his eldest son happy birthday. Proud father Beckham, 39, marked his oldest son's 16th birthday with a black and white snap that sees him nestling lovingly into Brooklyn's hair with the message: 'Happy Birthday to my big boy.' David Beckham took to Facebook on Wednesday to wish his 'big boy' Brooklyn a happy 16th birthday . A second photo shared by the former Manchester United player shows a tiny Brooklyn . The former footballer shared a rare insight into the private family album on Wednesday as he celebrated his eldest child's big day with a photo post to Facebook. Beckham, who also has children Romeo, 12, Cruz, 10, and three-year-old Harper with wife Victoria, 40, played the embarrassing dad card when he also pulled out a toddler snap from the collection. The picture shows Beckham in his full Manchester United kit after winning the Premier League in 2000. Beckham brought his son onto the pitch and held his hand as the toddler marched around Old Trafford wearing daddy's medal. Already following his father's flair for fashion, Brooklyn boasted about a special gift from rapper and fashion entrepreneur Kanye West on Wednesday. Brooklyn woke up to a present from Kanye West on Wednesday, a pair of Yeezy trainers . Brooklyn recently shared a proud older brother picture with brothers Romeo (left) and Cruz (right) Brooklyn woke up to a fresh pair of stylish beige trainers, which he thanked the artist for on Instagram. He said: 'Thanks Kanye for the Yeezys' and captured the box fresh gift for his 361k social media followers. It's been a big couple of weeks for the sweet 16-year-old, who has been dealing with the disappointment of not being dealt a professional contract with Arsenal football club after playing for their youth team. Though his luck might be turning around as it was revealed on Wednesday that Manchester United are keen to snap up the teenager. Meanwhile, Amir Khan's wife Faryal Makhdoom has taken to Instagram to send an affectionate message to her husband and daughter Lamaisah.

Summary: David Beckham has wished his son a happy 16th birthday . The former Man United ace posted two snaps of himself and his son . Music artist Kanye West sent Brooklyn a present to celebrate his birthday . Arsenal look set to release Brooklyn at the end of the season .


Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland has signed a contract extension at the Britannia Stadium, the Barclays Premier League club have announced. The 22-year-old - who will be England's third-choice keeper for this month's games against Lithuania and Italy - has committed until the summer of 2019. Asmir Begovic remains Stoke number one but Butland, who joined the Potters from Birmingham for £4million two years ago, is a key part of manager Mark Hughes' plans. England Under 21 goalkeeper Jack Butland has extended his contract with Stoke until 2019 . Chief executive Tony Scholes told the club's website, stokecityfc.com: 'I'm delighted that Jack has decided to extend his contract with us. He's a player that Mark Hughes holds in very high regard and (England manager) Roy Hodgson's decision underlines his standing in the English game. 'Jack is a very ambitious young man and wants to play first-team football on a regular basis for Stoke City. 'There's genuine competition for the goalkeeping spot at the club with Asmir Begovic, Jack and Thomas Sorensen, and Jack has made no secret of his desire to be our number one.' Butland, pictured in action against Rochdale in the FA Cup, has struggled for playing time this season . Butland will link up with England Under-21s during the forthcoming international break but will be elevated to the senior squad if Joe Hart or Fraser Forster suffer injury. Butland has made just seven senior first-team appearances for Stoke, with five this season in domestic cups. He also had a loan spell at Derby earlier in the campaign while he spent time at Barnsley and Leeds last season.

Summary: Jack Butland is England's third-choice keeper in Roy Hodgson's squad . He has struggled for playing time at Stoke under Mark Hughes . Butland has extended his deal despite being No 2 to Asmir Begovic .


Mikel Arteta has taken his first steps towards management by offering his services to Arsenal's academy. The Gunners skipper took the club's Under-13s training session at their Hale End academy on Wednesday night. The Spaniard is understood to be taking his coaching badges, with sessions such as last night a key component of Arteta's training. Mikel Arteta, who has returned to training following injury, has been working with Arsenal's youth teams . Arteta is understood to be undertaking his coaching badges as he looks to learn from Arsene Wenger . Gunners legend Thierry Henry is also taking training sessions at Hale End as he looks to complete his UEFA coaching. Arteta has recently returned to full training following a five month injury lay-off owing to calf and ankle problems. He is expected to be available selection in two weeks. The Arsenal captain is out of contract in the summer, but the club are hopeful he will extend his deal . Arteta, whose only goal this season came from the spot against Anderlecht, hasn't played since November . The Spaniard lifts the Community Shield at the beginning of this season, to add to last season's FA Cup . The midfielder's contract expires at the end of the season and is yet to pen new terms. He had been offered a new 12 month contract, but the club are yet to confirm whether Arteta has accepted the extension. However, the Gunners are confident he'll agree to the deal and stay for at least another season.

Summary: Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta is taking coaching badges . Arteta has been out with injury for much of this season, but eyeing a return . The Gunners skipper is out of contract at the end of this season . But Arsenal are confident that he will extend his deal by a year .


Apple is said to have been toying with the idea of launching a TV and streaming service for years and new reports suggest it could finally launch as early as this summer. Unnamed sources told The Wall Street Journal that the tech giant plans to launch a 25-channel service that will be streamed to Apple TV, iPhones, iPads and other iOS devices. Rumours suggest it will cost up to $40 a month making it more like an online cable service than a Netflix rival. Unnamed sources have told The Wall Street Journal that the tech giant plans to launch a 25-channel service that will be streamed to iOS devices. Rumours suggest it will cost up to $40 (£27) a month. The news follows Apple's partnership with HBO for HBO Now (pictured), announced at its Watch event earlier this month . Channels are expected to include CBS, ESPN and FX, but it will strip out some of the smaller channels that come packaged on cable services. It is also expected to only be available in the US, although this hasn't been confirmed. The news follows Apple's partnership with HBO, announced at its Watch event earlier this month. Called HBO Now, the on-demand service is launching exclusively on Apple devices next month and this is said to be a 'taster' for what's to come later this year. At its Watch event earlier this month Tim Cook announced Apple's partnership with HBO for the launch of HBO Now. The on-demand service will offer all of HBO's shows for $14.99 a month. HBO's boss Richard Plepler said: 'All you need is a broadband connection and an Apple device.' There will be a brand new HBO Now channel on Apple TV, iPhones and iPads. The service is launching in April, in time for Game of Thrones and for people who sign up in April, they will get the first month free. Apple also dropped the price of its TV box from $99 to $69 and Mr Cook hinted at plans for an updated Apple TV set. 'Apple TV will reinvent the way you watch television - and this is just the beginning,' said the chief executive. Apple also recently cut the price of its Apple TV from $99 to $69. Last month reports claimed Apple was working on a Netflix rival. Sources at the time said the service would put together bundles of programming, rather than entire TV lineups. And Apple is said to have shown programmers demos of the proposed service, but talks seem to be in the early stages. Apple has made repeated attempts to crack the TV business. In his biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson quoted the late Apple co-founder as saying : 'I'd like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use. It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud.' 'It will have the simplest user interface you could imagine. I finally cracked it.'' In 2009, Apple proposed a $30-a-month subscription service, and since then the company has periodically tried different strategies. Apple's

Summary: Unnamed sources said Apple plans to launch a 25-channel service . Show will be streamed to Apple TV, iPhones, iPads and other iOS devices . Rumours suggest it will cost $40 a month making it an cable service rival . And the service could launch in the US as early as June this year .


A one-bedroom Mayfair flat has been let in a record-breaking 40 minutes after the successful new tenant paid £10,000 up-front to secure it. The stampede for the 301 sq ft central London home, which is only slightly larger than a garage, was so intense that the 'winning' tenant paid more than six months rent in advance. Within 15 minutes of uploading the flat to its website with an asking price of £1,560 per month, letting specialists E J Harris was bombarded with more than 200 email and telephone enquiries. During the first 30 minutes, there were five serious offers made on the property, which is located just off Regent Street. A one-bedroom Mayfair flat has been let in a record-breaking 40 minutes after the new tenant paid £10,000 up-front to secure it . The stampede for the 301 sq ft central London home on Pollen Street was so intense that the 'winning' tenant paid more than six months' rent in advance . And 10 minutes later the flat was let to an executive working in the hospitality industry in the West End. Boasting one-bedroom, a shower room and a small living area which leads into a compact open plan kitchen dining area, the flat was described as 'compact and bijou'. Elizabeth Harris, managing director of E J Harris, described the deal as 'extraordinary'. She said: 'If it was a swanky flat in Mayfair's posh Western district I would expect it to fly out of the door, but this is an 'ordinary Londoner' apartment on the eastern Soho border by Regent Street. Boasting one-bedroom, a shower room and a small living area, the flat was described as 'compact and bijou' For around the same price, you could rent a stunning four-bedroom country home in Somerset or a two-bedroom flat with garden in Wimbledon . 'The speed of this deal and the battle to secure the tenancy is the clearest indicator yet to me how buoyant and hot London's letting market is at present. 'It is the ordinary nature of this that makes it so extraordinary.' For around the same price, you could rent a stunning four-bedroom country home in Somerset or a two-bedroom flat with garden in Wimbledon. But the desirability of renting a property in Mayfair, albeit on the Soho border, rather than buying before the General Election, created a 'perfect storm' for the flat. The Mayfair flat has a small bathroom with a shower and a compact open plan kitchen dining area . The open plan kitchen and living area in the flat has wooden cabinets and green tiles on the walls . Elizabeth Harris, managing director of E J Harris, described the deal on the central London flat as 'extraordinary'

Summary: One-bedroom flat in Mayfair was let in record-breaking 40 minutes . Successful tenant paid six months rent totalling £10,000 up-front . It was put on the market by letting agents E J Harris for £1,560 per month . Within 15 minutes they had been bombarded with 200 enquiries . Flat in central London boasts a shower room and small living area .


A woodland trust has today been forced to deny it is 'anti-fairy' after it launched a crackdown on the number of doors being nailed to trees as homes for the tiny ethereal beings. Fairy control has had to be brought in at Wayford Woods in Somerset because it has been overwhelmed by hundreds of sprite homes. Families with children flock to the woodland to nail doors to trees and leave notes for the fairies at the beauty spot near Crewkerne - but critics say it has descended into a fairy 'free-for-all'. Wayford Trustee Steven Acreman said: 'We've got little doors everywhere. We're not anti-fairies but it's in danger of getting out of control. Crackdown: A Somerset woodland trust has launched a crackdown on the number of fairy doors being nailed to its trees . Magic: Hundreds of the doors have appeared in Wayford Woods near Crewkerne, where children leave handwritten notes for the magical creatures to read . Fairy explosion: The number peaked a year ago when more than 200 little doors had been screwed, nailed and installed on trees . He added: 'It's a very complex situation and nobody's admitting that they're evicting the fairies. It's just that fairy control is required otherwise we'd be covered in fairy doors'. Originally an extension of nearby Wayford Manor Gardens, the 29 acres of Somerset woodland boasts a stream, meadow and ornamental lake. It was set up as a charitable trust in the 1990s but mysteriously someone nailed a fairy home to a tree. Mr Acreman said: 'It fitted perfectly, it had a little turned handle and inside was a bed. We didn't know who had done it but we left it there. 'But then another door appeared and now it's gathered momentum.' The doors have been installed by local people so children can leave messages for the fairies. The number peaked a year ago when more than 200 little doors had been screwed, nailed and installed on trees. And with little tokens, fairy toys and notes secreted behind some of the doors, it has rapidly become known as the fairy woods. But some may have to be removed and a ban imposed. Complaints: The beauty spot has become known as Fairy Wood because of its elaborate handmade doors . Mystery: Some believe that Fairies exist, with 400 sightings nationwide in the three months to January, according to a Fairy Investigation Society survey . Mr Acreman said: 'We've had as many as 10 doors put up on a single tree, they surrounded the tree,' he said. 'We had a complete fairy fairground arrive but we rejected that planning proposal.' With elfin construction now including more and more garish plywood doors with lots of tinsel and glitter. Mr Acreman told the BBC they have had to bring in quality control to remove the worst offenders. He said 'We put a lot of time into the conservation of the woods. 'We're trying to keep people to the paths but the fairy doors are making it a free-for-all.' Despite most believing that fairies don't exist, a recent

Summary: Wayford Woods in Somerset flooded with fairy doors over the past decade . At peak there were more than 200 fixed to trees in Crewkerne woodland . One mysteriously appeared in 2000 and led to area becoming 'Fairy Wood' But trustees say there are too many and several are particularly garish . One said: 'We're not anti-fairies but it's in danger of getting out of control' 400 seen in past 3 months according to UK Fairy Investigation Society .


Jennifer Lopez has revealed how the murder of famed Latino singer Selena twenty years ago inspired her to launch her own music career. In an interview with Billboard magazine, she said that finding out about the 23-year-old star's death encouraged her to leave the chorus behind and try out as a solo pop artist in New York. Touching on her career choice, the 45-year-old continued: 'It made me realize... Life is short, and you don't know what's going to happen. Go for your dreams and don't let anyone hold you back.' Selena - nicknamed the 'Mexican Madonna' for her provocative dress sense - was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club on March 31, 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Scroll down for video . Source of inspiration: Jennifer Lopez (right) has revealed how the murder of famed Latino singer Selena (left) twenty years ago inspired her to launch her own music career . Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of her death, for which Saldívar is serving life for. Lopez, who actually went on to play Selena in a 1997 biopic, added that the young artist was 'special' and 'moved the world in a different way.' She continued: 'That's why we're still talking about her 20 years later.... People like that don't come along every day. 'There is never going to be another Selena.' Just two years after playing Selena, Lopez successfully managed to convert herself from a film star to a pop star. Flashback: Selena photographed performing for the crowd during a dance following the Feria de las Flores queen's contest at Memorial Coliseum August 12, 1989, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Making an impression: Lopez, who actually went on to play Selena in a 1997 biopic (seen above), added that the young artist was 'special' and 'moved the world in a different way' Selena began performing as a child, singing in Los Dinos, a band formed by her father that featured her brother A.B. on bass and sister Suzette on drums. She went on to win a Best Mexican-American Album Grammy for Live, had several hits in the U.S. and was about to cross over to the English-language pop market when she was murdered weeks before her 24th birthday. Her posthumous album, Dreaming of You, which was mostly recorded in English, topped the Billboard 200 chart and stayed atop the Latin charts for nine months. In recognition of Selena's passing two decades ago, the Latin world will remember her with concerts, lookalike contests, dances and a massive festival. Mourning her loss: The parents of deceased Tejano singer Selena, Marcella and Abraham Quintanilla Jr. (R), seen at a press conference in Beverly Hills to mark the announcement of her biopic . Behind bars: Yolanda Saldívar (right) is serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Selena (left) On April 17 and 18, two days after her birthday, Selena's family are set to throw the inaugural Fiesta de la Flor in her hometown, to celebrate her legacy. The festival will feature performances from Los Lobos and other Tejano

Summary: Lopez said finding out about the 23-year-old star's death in 1995 encouraged her to leave the chorus behind and try out as a solo pop artist . 'It made me realize... Life is short, and you don't know what's going to happen. Go for your dreams and don't let anyone hold you back'


A dilapidated home, with no functioning bathroom or kitchen has stunned Sydney's property market by selling for $1.5 million. However, just one day after the unprecedented sale, the Reserve Bank of Australia cautioned that it remains concerned that house prices may fall. The bank's Financial Stability Review, released on Wednesday, pointed out that if the rising value of properties in Sydney - fuelled by demand and investor speculation - continues, then a drop in prices could follow. Scroll down for video . A dilapidated home in Sydney's inner-west sold for $1.5 million on Wednesday . This is despite the property, built in the 1980s, having no functioning kitchen (pictured) or bathroom (below) The real estate agent recommended it to buyers with a 'discerning eye' or to a 'determined restorer/renovator not deterred by the effects of sad neglect' 'Ongoing strong speculative demand would tend to amplify the run-up in housing prices and increase the risk that prices in at least some regions might fall significantly later on,' the review stated. It added: 'Heightened investor demand can amplify the housing price cycle…and so increases the risk that prices later fall significantly; investors are more likely to engage in speculative behaviour than are owner-occupiers.' Until then, house prices continue to skyrocket in Sydney, with the million dollar sale of 23 Fairmount Street at Dulwich Hill in Sydney's inner west, shocking prospective home buyers. The three-bedroom home named 'Carisbrook', which was built in 1890 and has remained unoccupied for the last 20 years, had no trouble selling despite having a non-functioning kitchen and outside toilet, Property Observer reports. Just one day after the unprecedented sale, the Reserve Bank of Australia cautioned that it remains concerned that house prices may fall . The bank's Financial Stability Review said that if the rising value of properties in Sydney - fuelled by demand and investor speculation - continues, then a drop in prices could follow . It features three original fireplaces and chimneys on a 420 square metre block, along with cracked and stained walls, chipped paint, damaged floors and a grotesque and run-down exterior. Nonetheless, the real estate agent recommended it to buyers with a 'discerning eye' or to a 'determined restorer/renovator not deterred by the effects of sad neglect'. It comes just a few days after a 1940s fibro cottage with only an outdoor toilet at Sydney's northern beaches sold for $1,105,000. The four-bedroom home received a generous amount despite also including an original kitchen and backyard laundry. However the price of 23 Fairmount Street at Dulwich Hill remained high when it went to auction on Tuesday . This is despite it featuring cracked and stained walls, chipped paint, damaged floors and a grotesque and run-down exterior . Earlier in the week, a 1940s fibro cottage with only an outdoor toilet sold for $1,105,000 . Future buyers may be crossing their fingers for the Reserve Bank's predicted drop to prove true, but the report warns that it could lead to negative effects for home-owners. 'The further housing prices fall in that scenario, the greater the chance that

Summary: Dilapidated 1890s Sydney home has no functioning bathroom or kitchen . Sold for $1.5 million on Tuesday despite cracked walls and damaged floors . Meanwhile a fibro cottage with no indoor toilet sold for $1,105,000 . Reserve Bank of Australia's latest review warns about the possibilty of a drop in house-prices, brought on by high investor demand and speculation .


It is back to the drawing board for manager Chris Ramsey after embattled QPR fell to an uninspiring defeat at Crystal Palace. The west Londoners have just five points to show from their last 12 top-flight matches, putting their Premier League status at serious risk. Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Selhurst Park was the latest hammer blow, making it four straight defeats after Ramsey last month oversaw Rangers' first away win of the campaign. QPR boss Chris Ramsey believes that his side can still stay up despite their defeat at Crystal Palace . Former Manchester United winger Wilfired Zaha slid in at the back post to give Palace a first-half lead . James McArthur doubled the home side's lead five minutes before half-time against QPR . Morale had been boosted by that victory but now they are hurtling towards the Championship, with the first-half capitulation against Palace a particular concern. 'We'll go for it as best we can,' Ramsey said, looking ahead to the final nine matches. 'The players are disappointed. They're still unified in what we're trying to do and all we can do is keep fighting. 'The only thing we can do is go back to the drawing board, there's nothing else we can do. I know there are Rangers fans out there whose weekend will have been spoilt by this result. 'They live, die and breath football every weekend, and that's what hurts me the most.' Joel Ward wheels away in celebration after finding the bottom corner to make it 3-0 to Crystal Palace . Matt Phillips unleashed a ferocious strike from 40 yards that found the top corner to pull a goal back for QPR .

Summary: QPR slumped to a 3-1 loss at London rivals Crystal Palace on Saturday . Boss Chris Ramsey maintains that his side can still stay up this season . Lost four in a row and have just five points from last 12 league games .


An illegal tobacco factory believed to be producing £700,000 of fake cigarettes per day has been raided. It was shut down in Derbyshire after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs, who miss out on billions a year in tax because of the illicit trade. Tax officials, along with Derbyshire Police, dismantled the suspected illicit tobacco factory at an industrial storage unit near Derby city centre. More than 1.2 tonnes of tobacco, worth an estimated £283,000 in duty and taxes, was seized during the operation. Scroll down for video . Raid: This Derbyshire illegal cigarette factory has been shut down, and was capable of producing £700,000 of cigarettes per day . Stash: The factory hidden at an industrial storage unit near Derby city centre held more than 1.2 tonnes of tobacco . Afterwards, Stuart Taylor, Assistant Director, Criminal Investigation, HMRC, said: 'Tobacco fraud costs the UK £2 billion a year in lost tax and this factory alone had the potential to rob taxpayers of hundreds of thousands of pounds a day in evaded excise duty. 'In addition to significant revenue loss, illicit tobacco products damage legitimate businesses and the trade is unregulated making cheaper tobacco more readily available to the young and vulnerable.' A 38-year-old man from the city of Derby was arrested and has been released on bail until June 2015. Investigations are ongoing. In the last two years, almost 3.3 billion cigarettes and over 800 tonnes of illicit hand-rolling tobacco have been seized and 593 criminals involved have been prosecuted. In that time warehouses linked to other tobacco seizures were all part of a suspected network of organised criminals. Other swoops were made in Essex, Preston and Blackburn - netting 11 tonnes of raw tobacco in total last year. A warehouse in Bury was raided by HM Revenue and Customs officers at the same time as two domestic houses and a garage in the area, which were all searched as part of Operation Eel last April. The tobacco was found wrapped in boxes and bags and is believed to have been illegally brought into the UK without excise duty being paid. Held: A 38-year-old man from the city of Derby was arrested and has been released on bail until June 2015 over the bags full of tobacco found . HMRC said it was 'in the process' of being mixed with chemicals at the unit by a gang and converted into hand-rolling tobacco. How many illegal cigarettes are in the UK? Border officials say that close to 50 million cigarettes are seized each month - but the overall figure is much higher . What do they cost? Illegal packets of cigarettes can cost between £3 and £4 - less than half the price of legal packs . How much revenue is lost? £2.1 billion was lost in the last year because of illegal tobacco trade . Of the average pack of fags, how much of the price goes to the government in tax and duty? On a typical pack of 20 cigarettes the total tax burden is £6.17 on typical £7.98

Summary: Cigarette factory in Derby shut down and a man, 38, was arrested . HMRC says illegal tobacco trade costs around £2.1bn in lost tax revenue .


Harry Kane will this week be named in the England senior squad by Roy Hodgson with Tottenham team-mate Ryan Mason also poised for a call — but Charlie Austin may have to wait his turn given the amount of attacking talent at the England boss’s disposal. Kane is leading the charge of new young strikers and the Spurs player has been assured of a promotion from the Under-21s this week. However, that does not mean England don’t want him to play in the European Under-21 Championships in June, which they have a strong chance of winning. Harry Kane, pictured, will hope to be involved in Roy Hodgson's England squad when it is announced this week . Kane will come into the senior squad for this month’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania and the friendly against Italy so Hodgson can view him at close hand. But he will be available for Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate in the summer, rather than the senior squad, who have a friendly against Republic of Ireland and a Euro 2016 qualifier in Slovenia in June. Tottenham team-mate Mason may also be considered for his first call-up with Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain unavailable. Michael Carrick is back but has had limited game time at Manchester United. Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason may also be considered for first call-up by Roy Hodgson . QPR striker Charlie Austin scores against Arsenal at Loftus Road earlier in March in the Premier League . Hodgson is expected to be at Old Trafford for United’s clash with Tottenham on Sunday. Austin is likely to miss the cut, even though Hodgson is impressed by the striker’s rise at QPR. The England manager, who will be at Old Trafford to watch United take on Spurs, has a surplus of talent to choose from up front, with Daniel Sturridge back from injury and Raheem Sterling playing centrally for Liverpool at times. Wayne Rooney will captain the team and Danny Welbeck is also available. Rickie Lambert is likely to miss out, while Berahino and Ings are set to be in the U21 squad.

Summary: Harry Kane has been assured of a promotion from the Under-21s this week . Tottenham team-mate Ryan Mason may also be considered for first call-up . Charlie Austin is likely to miss the cut despite impressing Roy Hodgson .