He might be retiring from the Army but it appears that Prince Harry won't be ending all of his military commitments. Today, the 30-year-old royal revealed that he will be taking part in an epic 1,000 mile trek through the UK as part of a fundraising drive for Walking With The Wounded. Speaking during the launch of Walk of Britain at London's Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the prince said he was 'delighted' to be taking part in the trek and is 'looking forward to it'. Scroll down for video . New career: Prince Harry, seen here at the Mandarin Oriental, has announced plans for a charity trek . He also used his first public appearance since announcing he is leaving the Army to admit that he expects the transition into civilian life to be 'challenging'. 'The public’s support for our Armed Forces continues to be extraordinary,' he said. 'However, as the memory of our military commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan fade, we must encourage people to continue supporting our servicemen and women; particularly those who are seeking to transition into civilian life. 'This process can be challenging, as it is for anyone seeking a new career. As I make this transition myself, I'm determined to do all I can to help others.' Today's visit to the Mandarin Oriental comes just 48 hours after Kensington Palace announced that he is to retire from the Army after a 10-year career that included two tours of duty in Afghanistan. Cheerful: Despite announcing his retirement from the Army, Harry was on typically cheeky form . Difficult: Harry spoke of his own plans and said making the transition to civilian life would be 'challenging' Expedition: Harry will join wounded servicemen for part of a 1,000 mile trek through the UK . Announcement: Harry's plans were revealed less than 48 hours after it was announced he is leaving the Army . Before he hangs up his boots, Harry will spend four weeks with the Australian Defence Force, splitting his time between Sydney, Darwin and Perth, and will continue on to New Zealand for an official tour. Much of the summer will be spend in Africa, where the Prince will occupy himself with charity work, much of it conservation focused, according to Kensington Palace. Returning to the UK in the autumn, Harry will then join the core team of five wounded veterans taking part in the Walk of Britain which gets underway on the 22nd August in Scotland. The epic trek, which, it is hoped, will result in wider public awareness of veterans' needs, will end in London on the 31st October. Unfazed: Harry smiled and clutched his speech as he listened to veterans talk about their experiences . Long association: Harry has accompanied injured servicemen on two previous expeditions . One of the boys: Harry was on typically cheeky form and enjoyed chatting to soldiers at the reception . Harry is no stranger to the charity's lengthy expeditions, having previously taken part in walks to the North Pole in 2011 and another to the South Pole in 2013. For

Summary: Prince Harry has announced that he is to take part in a charity trek . The 1,000 mile expedition will start in Scotland and end in London . Used launch to offer his thoughts on the 'transition' to civilian life . Said that moving on from the military will be 'challenging' Trek is part of his work with military charity, Walking with the Wounded . Harry previously took part in expeditions to the North and South Poles .


They are not the first places which come to mind when making a booking, but as these pictures show, there are some rather interesting restaurant loos in the UK. There has been an increase in restaurants providing much more than just a meal, and as these designer toilets show, restaurants are now fighting to make themselves more memorable. Whether it's the incredible views at Aqua Shard, Sketch's futuristic pods or Abracadabra's X-rated sink ornaments, the loo is another chance for a venue to impress, and restaurants are grasping this opportunity with both hands. Weird cocooned pods comprise the intergalactic space-age landscape in the Sketch Gallery loo . Nopi's Hall of Mirrors: A work of dazzling art, you may have trouble upon both entry and escape from these labyrinthine lavatories . 'Over the last few years we've seen a marked increase in restaurants that provide much more than just a meal to the customer; these venues use every aspect of their customer experience to pack a real punch and make themselves more memorable,' said Josephine Ellis, European Head of Communications at Bookatable.co.uk. 'A big part of this has been designer toilets which often surprise diners with their fun and quirky designs at a point during a meal when all we really expect to see are cubicles and sinks,' she continued. From loos running retro nature documentaries and pre-warmed toilet seats which powder your bum once you've finished to phallic tap fittings and rusty cans serving as urinals, here at 14 of the UK's strangest loos. 1. Sketch Gallery, Mayfair . Some wonderfully weird cocooned pods comprise the intergalactic space-age landscape in the Sketch Gallery lavatories. Whilst you are in the dinosaur-egg pod, your ears will be treated to the soothing sounds of retro nature documentaries. Oh, and there are Victorian maids, just to further enhance the already esoteric setting. 2. The Bell Inn, East Sussex . Who would have thought that a trumpet could double as a urinal? The Bell Inn prove that you can simultaneously blow your horn and take a leak in their trumpet urinals. Hitting all the right notes with their wonderful quirks and boutique artefacts, The Bell Inn is a hidden restaurant and inn with bold-as-brass swagger in Ticehurst, East Sussex. The Sun Inn in Edinburgh's gloriously rustic bucket urinals where each visit really does end up in the can . Blowing your own trumpet: The men's loos in The Bell Inn, Sussex feature trumpets which double as urinals . 3. Crazy Bear, Fitzrovia . Not that we'd encourage illicit voyeurism but at Crazy Bear it's all too easy to get a glimpse into the dark side via the dazzlingly glam, open communal sinks. You enter via a concealed mirrored door, but be warned: all that glitters is seemingly not gold. With all the mirror action it can be tricky to distinguish male and females loos apart so take care not to accidentally intrude. 4. Ta Bouche Restaurant and Bar, Cambridge . Having made a real splash with their innovative video game toilets, Captive Media are on a mission

Summary: Rustic cans serve as urinals in the award-winning The Sun Inn, Edinburgh . Try not to get lost in Nopi, Soho's dazzling Hall of Mirrors toilets . Trumpets double as lavatorial receptacles at The Bell Inn, Sussex .


Bolton Wanderers boss Neil Lennon described referee Mark Haywood as 'nothing short of appalling' after losing young hotshot Zach Clough and two other players to possible long-term injuries in the first half of Tuesday night's 1-1 draw against Reading. Lennon recoiled in disgust as Kevin McNaughton was carried of on a stretcher after being kicked in the calf by Jordan Obita, David Wheater limped off with a hamstring injury and then Clough suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder after falling awkwardly on the ground following a challenge by Nathaniel Chalobah. The diminuitive Clough, who turns 20 on Sunday, has been one of the bright spots for Bolton this season and had alread notched six goals in 2015. Zach Clough suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder after falling awkwardly on the ground after a challenge . David Wheater limped off with a hamstring injury during the clash between Bolton Wanderers and Reading . Kevin McNaughton was carried of on a stretcher after being kicked in the calf by Jordan Obita . No Reading players were cautioned in the first half and Lennon raged: 'Losing three players in the first half to injury was incredible. I have never seen that before. 'Zach looks like he has dislocated his shoulder, David has done his hamstring. We might have to go back into the loan market. We didn't deserve that and the referee was nothing short of appalling. 'Kevin got kicked right in front of the linesman and nothing was given. I asked the fourth official to explain it and he couldn't. Bolton Wanderers boss Neil Lennon described referee Mark Haywood as 'nothing short of appalling' Lennon vents his frustrations to Referee Haywood following the final whistle . 'They should have changed the referee at half-time. Someone from the crownd would have been better. It was like a wrestling match and he made decisions that beggared belief.' Clarke said he “seconded the opinion” of Lennon about the referee's overall performance but said his players weren't guilty of anything over-zealous. 'Zach Clough fell on the pitch and dislocated his shoulder. Come on, you have to be fair,' he said. Eidur Gudjohnsen gave Bolton the lead after 60 minutes but Jamie Mackie levelled in injury-time to put Reading in good heart ahead of Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Bradford City.

Summary: Bolton Wanderers and Reading drew 1-1 in their Championship clash . Substitute Eidur Gudjohnsen broke the deadlock in the 60th minute . Jamie Mackie levelled with practically the last kick of the game . Bolton lost Kevin McNaughton, Zach Clough and David Wheater to injury .


A prominent GOP fundraiser and her family accused of setting their mansion alight in a $20 million fraud scheme have headed to court - just three weeks after her husband took his life. The week-long preliminary hearing underway in Bucks County, Pennsylvania will determine whether Claire Risoldi, her two adult children, her daughter-in-law and two others will face trial. Risoldi's husband, Thomas French, was also charged with his relatives in January but he took his life in February and left behind a note saying he couldn't handle the stress of being falsely accused. An investigation into the family's claims began after a 2013 fire at the stately home in Doylestown. It was the third blaze in five years at the property, which the Risoldis dubbed Clairemont. Accused: Claire Risoldi, left, is in court for a preliminary hearing into accusations that she fraudulently claimed $20 million in insurance payouts. Her husband Thomas French, right, took his life last month . After the fires, the family allegedly lived large on trumped-up insurance claims and attempted to intimidate witnesses when they learned that investigations into the payouts were underway. On Tuesday, friend Tina Mazaheri, a lawyer, told the court that Risoldi visited her to ask what she would tell a grand jury if she was questioned about the fires, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. When Mazaheri said lying would violate her professional duty, Risoldi erupted in anger and shouted at the woman, Mazaheri told the court. Also on Tuesday, a jewelry expert was called to testify against the family as prosecutors intended to show Risoldi claimed losses for jewelry that later turned up in her bank deposit box. Risoldi had falsely accused volunteer firefighters of stealing 55 pieces of jewelry worth more than $10 million while battling the flames, according to a grand jury presentment earlier this year. Family ties: Risoldi's son, Carl A. Risoldi, 43, a public relations and marketing specialist, and his wife, Sheila M. Risoldi, have been charged with multiple offenses, including theft by deception . Accused: Clarie's daughter Carla Risoldi, a former Bucks County prosecutor and now a private attorney, and private investigator Mark Goldman, 54, have also been charged on multiple counts . Scene: An image taken last month shows the family's mansion, which suffered three suspicious fires in five years. Prosecutors said the family lived large on trumped-up insurance claims following the fires . The collection had included two items valued at $106,000 only four months earlier, officials said. Authorities said they uncovered a decades-long pattern of questionable insurance claims by Risoldi. She still possessed jewelry she reported stolen in 1993, according to investigators, and had reported another jewelry theft from a different home in 1984 and a house fire in 1977. The family appeared in court sitting behind their lawyers on Tuesday but declined to comment. Risoldi's son, Carl A. Risoldi, 43, and his wife, Sheila M. Risoldi, 43, are also charged as well as private investigator Mark Goldman, 54, and fabric vendor Richard Holston, 51. Defense attorneys said they do not expect the family to testify in this

Summary: Claire Risoldi, 67, her adult children, daughter-in-law and two others have been charged in an extensive insurance fraud scheme . Her husband, Thomas French, was charged but took his life last month and left a note saying he couldn't take the stress of being falsely accused . Their home suffered three suspicious fires over five years and the family lived lavishly following $20 million in insurance payouts . They are in court for a preliminary hearing to see if they will face trial . Risoldi has donated tens of thousands of dollars to the Bucks County's Republican Party and state lawmakers .


Tensed, taut and coated in bronzing tan, these are the female bodybuilders leading the way in a sport that's becoming increasingly popular with women. The colossally-built, bikini-clad contestants were taking part in a world event held in honour of former Mr Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger. The actor and ex-Governor of California watched from the sidelines as the ripped women competitors paraded around the stage in their bid to win the Arnold Classic Australia. Scroll down for video . The female bodybuilders: Seven ripped bikini-clad competitors line the stage at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre today . The event, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre today, also saw the sport's top male competitors battle it out to win the men's crown. The female competition was split between the figure division and bikini division - although both required participants to don swimwear which left little space for wardrobe malfunctions. After strutting along the stage, each of the bodybuilders flexed their gargantuan muscles honed to perfection after moths of tireless training. Schwarzenegger was seen clapping and cheering as the sportsmen and women stood in an array of poses - ensuring the judges got a view of every angle of their jaw-dropping bodies. Other highlights at the annual event include Australia’s Strongest man, Arnold Weightlifting & Powerlifting and Arnold Armwrestling. During an interview with radio station KIIS 1065 Schwarzenegger said: 'It’s great to be back here [in Australia]. I said I would be back... The Terminator always keeps his promise.' The 67-year-old former professional body-builder, won the title of Mr. Olympia seven times, presented the winners with their trophies. On the catwalk: The muscular women donned sparkly swimwear while participating in the annual Arnold Classic Australia today . Showing what she's got: The crowd watched as bodybuilders flexed their colossal physiques in a number of different poses for the judges . Beach body: A female contestant in the women's bikini competition shows what she's made of (left) while Arnold Schwarzenegger presents male winner Dexter Jackson of the USA with his glass trophy . Stars of the show: Men's competition winner Dexter Jackson celebrates his victory in Australia today whole other medal-winners look on . Greeting the crowd: Beefed-up and bronzed male and female competitors are introduced on stage during the Arnold Classic Australia . Annual event: Other highlights include Australia’s Strongest man, Arnold Weightlifting & Powerlifting and Arnold Armwrestling . Bulging: Two male contestants look on as a row of their opponents demonstrate their gargantuan physiques by tensing for the judges . Moment to shine: A male contestant milks the crowd at the opening of the men's competition in Melbourne today . Former champion: Seven-time Mr Olympia winner Arnold Schwarzenegger sat in the crowd while the event named in his honour unfolded .

Summary: Male and female bodybuilders competed in the Arnold Classic Australia today - named in Schwarzenegger's honour . Actor sat in the audience as colossally-built athletes showed off months of dedicated training at Melbourne event . The women's competition was split into bikini and figure divisions, with Arnie presenting the winners with trophies .


Scroll down for video . A new BBC2 television series has challenged one British family to dine through the decades, lifting the cooking pot lid on how eating habits for UK households have changed dramatically since World War II. For two-and-a-half months last summer, the Robshaw family rolled back the years to find out exactly how they would have eaten as a family living in each of the post-war decades in the 20th century. The results, to be screened later this month on BBC2's Back in Time for Dinner programme, were fascinating - if not occasionally stomach churning. Stepping into a different dining room for each decade, the Robshaws - dad Brandon, mum Rochelle and children Miranda, 17; Rosalind, 15 and Fred 10 - lived through how menus have changed. Writing in The Independent, Brandon said the family's normal, 21st century diet was a 'fusion of the functional and the foodie' with easy-to-cook recipes dominating week days and more 'ambitious' dishes being tried at the weekend. Bread and dripping for breakfast, cow-heel pie for dinner... The Robshaw family took on a brave culinary challenge to eat as a family would have in every decade from the 1950s to the 1990s. Pictured, from left to right, Rosalind, 15, mum Rochelle, Fred, 10, dad Brandon and Miranda, 17, in the 1950s episode . Forty years later, the Robshaws found themselves eating in the Nineties, sampling such delights as homemade pasta. 'Within living memory, the way we eat has been utterly transformed, not once but several times, and is still changing,' remarked Brandon . Like most modern kids, Miranda, Rosalind and Fred are in possession of a wide-ranging palate and enjoyed dishes from a global menu, says their dad. So, what was their reaction when they were plunged into the immediate post-war period, when rationing dominated the diets of the early 1950s? Brandon says the family felt 'hungry' all of the time with ten-year-old Fred finding it particularly hard to sate his sweet tooth without the biscuits and snacks that are readily available today. Faced with an 'of-the-time' dining room for each decade; the 1960s kitchen had 'luminous sky-blue walls' and 'radioactive yellow walls', while the 1970s saw a move towards open-plan dining, something which made the kitchen much more of a social hub for families. The Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers pictured with the Robshaw family as they sample the food of the Sixties . Sampling the Good Life... although the Robshaws found that food in the 1970s was more brightly coloured - but perhaps less enticing - than ever before. After all, this was the decade that gave us the Pot Noodle. The rise of the TV dinner: The Robshaw family, pictured above in their 1980s-style kitchen found the decade to be all about convenience, with gadgets aplenty helping them to make meals . The arrival of multiple television sets per household in the eighties stifled mealtime communication however, with TV dinners - effectively a meal on a tray in front of the box - becoming commonplace. 'It brought home to us all how

Summary: The Robshaw family spent ten weeks eating in different decades . TV challenge saw them experience post-war rationing and nouvelle cuisine . Arrival of fridges and other kitchen gadgets changed the lives of families . A typical breakfast in the 1950s might have included bread and dripping . By the nineties, families were starting to kick back against processed food .


Harry Kane is 'loving every minute' right now as the Tottenham striker prepares to meet up with England for the first time buoyed by a maiden Premier League hat-trick. The 21-year-old's scarcely-believable rise continues apace, with the Chingford-born forward making it 29 goals in all competitions with his treble against Leicester on Saturday. Kane's performance helped inspire out-of-sorts Tottenham to a 4-3 win and saw him move top of the top-flight scoring charts - a remarkable feat considering the first of 19 league goals did not arrive until November 2. Harry Kane celebrates scoring the opening for Tottenham in their 4-3 win over Leicester on Saturday . Kane, who joins up with the England team on Sunday for the first time, taps in the give Spurs the lead . It capped a whirlwind few days for the striker, who on Sunday is meeting up with the England senior squad for the first time ahead of the matches with Lithuania and Italy. 'I can't wait,' Kane said. 'It has been a dream to be called up but obviously I want to go and play. 'There is great competition for places and hopefully I can just do my best whilst I am away and see what happens. '(I want to play for England) like any boy would. That's what I want to do. 'There is great competition and I have to keep working hard if I want to get a place in the team.' Kane insists he is able to savour such moments, despite so many things coming 'thick and fast'. It is form he wants to keep up and, as much as he wants to impress for England, retains a focus on club matters. Kane scores his 28th goal of the season on the eve of joining Roy Hodgson's England squad . Kane buries this penalty to record his 29th goal of the season as he overtook Sergio Aguero and Diego Costa . Saturday's win kept Spurs' hopes of a top-four finish alive and was the perfect response to their insipid display in the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United. 'Obviously we all know that was a poor game from us,' Kane said, speaking to Sky Sports. 'There is no hiding away from that, but it is how you react. 'I've always said we've got a great bunch of lads here and again we've proved that. We've come back with a great win today. 'We have got a great squad, we all enjoy it. We're loving every minute, obviously we want to keep the wins coming and see how far we can get up the table.' The emotions those connected to Leicester are feeling could not be much different. Kane holds three fingers up after clinching his hat-trick in a perfect precursor to his international debut . Kane applauds the Tottenham supporters as he takes the match ball after the final whistle at White Hart Lane . The Foxes are seven points from safety with only nine matches left after the harsh defeat in north London. City's performance belied that of a side rock-bottom

Summary: Harry Kane joined the senior England squad for the first time on Sunday . Tottenham striker followed national team call-up with three goals . Kane's hat-trick helped Tottenham to a 4-3 victory over Leicester . Kane said it's a 'dream come true' to be picked for England's Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania on Friday and the Italy friendly on March 31 .


A 22-year-old woman found a used syringe full of liquid lying on top of a Peppa Pig book in a hospital toy box after a member of staff did not dispose of it safely. She posted a picture of the syringe surrounded by children's toys with a caption saying 'NHS at its 'f***ing finest'. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said it was 'shameful behaviour' from Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, and asked 'how can anyone be so careless?' Bosses at the hospital investigated the incident and admitted that a member of staff did not dispose of the syringe safely. A 22-year-old woman found a used syringe full of liquid in a hospital toy box lying on top of a Peppa Pig book . Eki Emovon, children and families care group director, said: 'A syringe was found in a toy storage box on Ward A2 at Bassetlaw Hospital on 26th February 2015. 'No patients, visitors or staff came to any harm as a result of this incident. 'An investigation was launched and we have identified that a member of staff had not disposed of the syringe safely and we will deal with this according to Trust policies. 'Patient safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we will put systems and practices in place to ensure this incident is not repeated.' She posted a picture of the syringe surrounded by children's toys with a caption saying 'NHS at its 'f***ing finest' Bosses at Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, admitted that a member of staff did not dispose of the syringe safely . A woman who visited the same hospital while her mother was treated for a heart attack said she saw an unopened syringe on one of the tables. “I had my mum admitted to hospital at the beginning of December with a heart attack,' said the woman who wished to remain anonymous. “She was initially put onto an assessment ward where she was left with a vial of what I believe was Morphine on her tray by her bed. “On going to stand in the corridor whilst doctors assessed her, we saw an unopened syringe just sat on the side on one of the tables.” “She was eventually admitted to the coronary care unit where she recovered.”

Summary: Woman, 22, found a used syringe full of liquid in a hospital toy box . She posted picture with a caption saying: 'NHS at its 'f***ing finest' Syringe discovered on top of a Peppa pig book and surrounded by toys . Bassetlaw Hospital said syringe had not been disposed properly by staff .


This is the terrifying moment a college student believes he's been permanently blinded after being pepper sprayed for a bet. The young male, identified only as Dominic in a phone-filmed video, apparently agreed to take part in the stunt for $100. Footage posted online shows him brazenly stepping up to sprayed, announcing: 'Let me get one more vision of everybody's face... just in case this might be the last thing I see.' However, his mood swiftly changes as the pepper spray takes effect. Dominic is heard cursing loudly in reaction to the disabling weapon. As he yells out in pain, he bangs his head against the wall. 'I can't f****** open my eyes.' Others watching the scene offer little sympathy and stand around laughing instead. One suggests water might help and Dominic quickly latches on to the idea. 'Give me water. Hurry up!' he screams. Don't try this at home: This is the terrifying moment a college student named Dominic (right) believes he's been permanently blinded after being pepper sprayed (left) for a bet . Crying in pain: Footage shows the young male called Dominic cursing loudly in reaction to the disabling weapon - 'I can't f****** open my eyes,' he wailed . DIY remedies: He is doused with water (left) and then milk (right) in a bid to ease the pain - The filmer told Daily Mail Online that Dominic of Fresno, California. went on to make a full recovery . He is instructed to put his head back before someone pours a cup of water over his eyes. He is then repeatedly told to blink. 'Dude I need more f****** water now!' Dominic sobs. With the water failing to work, someone brings out a carton of milk and pours it over Dominic's face. Finally, the prank victim is taken to the shower as a final resort. The filmer told Daily Mail Online that Dominic of Fresno, California, went on to make a full recovery. The betting casualty had a lucky escape, as in some cases victims have been permanently blinded my pepper spray. The active ingredient in the aerosol is capsaicin, a chemical derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, including chili.

Summary: The young male, identified as Dominic in a phone-filmed video, is seen cursing loudly as the disabling weapon starts to take effect . The filmer told Daily Mail Online that Dominic of Fresno, California, made a full recovery .


Neil Lennon insisted on Sunday night that the return of Rangers to the Premiership is 'essential' for the good of Scottish football. The former Celtic boss reckons the Hoops have suffered due to a lack of competition in the top flight since their greatest rivals' liquidation in 2012. Lennon, now in charge at Bolton, told Goal.com: 'It's essential for the game in Scotland that Rangers get back to the Premiership as quickly as possible. Bolton manager Neil Lennon thinks it is essential that Rangers win promotion back to the Scottish top flight . Lennon, who managed Celtic for four years, believes Scottish football is struggling due to lack of competition . 'They are struggling, but new people have come in who I think have the best interests of the club at heart. 'Stuart McCall had a fantastic record at Motherwell. They need to get back to the Premiership for the state of the game up there – in terms of revenue, crowds, competition. 'It's important and I think that's why Scotland has struggled. Celtic need it as well – the competition has been missing.' Lennon guided the Parkhead side to the knockout stage of the Champions League during his four-year spell in the dug-out, but revealed that the overall decline of the Premiership's financial situation had necessitated the sale of key players. Lee Wallace (centre) is congratulated by his team-mates after giving Rangers the lead away to Hibernian . He said: 'It all depends on Celtic. When I was there we ended up selling the crown jewels in terms of Victor Wanyama, Gary Hooper, Joe Ledley, Georgios Samaras. 'It's very difficult to keep churning out those players, but that was the financial situation. There's no doubt the Scottish game is significantly weaker. 'Hibs, Hearts and Rangers are in the Championship and they were a big loss in terms of revenue, crowds, quality and competition. 'It's lacking at the minute, it's not in a great state. There are seven or eight teams in the Premiership who have average gates of 4-5,000 and with that it's very difficult to compete with other European countries.' Kenny Miller slots home to put the game beyond doubt for Rangers and close the gap on Hibernian . Lennon believes that smaller European countries may look to combine with their neighbours to create more competitive leagues. 'There is talk of amalgamating leagues – the Dutch league, they're starting to fall behind a bit, but Belgium have had a resurgence at national level. 'The Eastern bloc, as well – you never see any of those teams participating in the Champions League these days. These countries are trying to make a play for having a fair crack of the whip in terms of revenue or even amalgamating some leagues and creating a better standard.'

Summary: Rangers, currently third in Championship, beat Hibernian 2-0 on Sunday . Stuart McCall's side closed gap on Hibs to three points with game in hand . Rangers will almost certainly be involved in the promotion play-off . Neil Lennon thinks it is essential Rangers get back into the Premiership .


Anthony Crook, 37, who said his reputation was destroyed when he was listed as a 'most wanted' rapist has won almost £70,000 in damages . A former high-flying City banker who said his reputation was destroyed when he was listed as a 'most wanted' rapist has won almost £70,000 in damages from police. Anthony Crook, 37, from Clacton, Essex, was working in Dubai when his image was wrongly released by Essex Police as one of their 'ten most wanted' in 2010. He claimed the worldwide coverage left him 'unemployable' and said the stress led to him drinking heavily and having suicidal thoughts. Mr Crook sued the force and in a hearing at the High Court today, Judge Deborah Taylor said the release of his name and image was a breach of his human rights. 'His details were published to the world at large,' she told the court. 'Whilst the press release was to local media, no consideration was given to the realities of modern technology: firstly, the potential for information to spread across the internet, and secondly, the difficulty once spread in eradicating that. 'The police lost control of the data. It was not on posters they could take down and photographs they could take from shopkeepers.' The court heard Mr Crook had been warned by a friend that a 'malicious' complaint might be made against him and had called Essex Police. But he was told by officers that no such allegation had been received and thought that was the end of the matter, he said. He only found out about the article - alleging he was wanted and at large over an alleged rape in Clacton - through his family. The article was accompanied by his address from his City days in Clapham and a photo which had been taken when he was a dreadlocked teenager. Mr Crook said the allegation was 'malicious' and there was no need to publicise it, as he had already offered to speak to police to clear it up. The result was that he was left 'unemployed and unemployable', his lawyers told the High Court. 'There was a level of shock and embarrassment. You are defined by the career you have,' he told Judge Deborah Taylor. 'I was financially in a very good place and that's completely wiped out overnight. 'It's an allegation of a sexual assault. There's a stigma attached to that which stays with you forever. 'The fact they didn't remove these things for such a long period of time made it impossible to get back into work and rebuild my life.' Mr Crook contacted the force, which ultimately agreed to have the story removed, but it had already spread via other media around the world. He told a hearing at the High Court (pictured) that the worldwide coverage left him 'unemployable' and said the stress led to him drinking heavily and having suicidal thoughts . He was horrified to find his name was even featured on the website of a newspaper in India, he told the judge. 'We were having to constantly search

Summary: Former banker Anthony Crook, 37, claimed his reputation was destroyed . He was listed as a 'most wanted' rapist in 2010 after a 'malicious complaint' Mr Crook claimed the worldwide coverage left him 'unemployable' He said the stress led to him drinking heavily and having suicidal thoughts . Ex-City banker was awarded £67,750 damages including loss of earnings .


Drought caused by climate change may pushed Syria towards the devastating civil war currently riping the country apart, according to researchers. A new study has found that many parts of the country were hit by a record dry period between 2006 and 2010 which may have propelled the uprising against the Syrian regime in 2011. The drought, which scientists say was likely made worse by climate change, destroyed much of the agriculture in the north of the country, driving farmers into cities. This image taken in Syria in 2009 shows how drought left farmers unable to grow crops on the parched land . The resulting rising urban populations combined with poverty, government mismanagement and other factors combined to trigger the unrest that led to the civil war. The conflict hjas since escalated into a complex war involving extremist Islamic groups including ISIS and forces from other nations including the US. The brutal civil war in Syria has left a trail of destruction so deep on the landscape that it can be seen from space. Researchers at the American Association for the Advancement of Science analyzed high-resolution satellite images of Aleppo taken from August 2012 to May 2013. They noticed a dramatic increase in the damage to buildings and infrastructure over the 10-month period, with almost all of the destruction concentrated in rebel-controlled or contested areas. They also found that the historic 13th century walled ancient city of Aleppo - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - has also suffered extensive damage from the war. Satellite images have also shown how the proliferation of roadblocks and build up of artillery and tanks have increased. In separate satellite images released by Amnesty International in 2012, there were more than 600 craters caused by artillery fire in the small town of Anadan, four miles from second city Aleppo. An estimated 200,000 people have now been killed and an estimated nine million Syrians have fled their homes since the outbreak of the war. Dr Richard Seager, a climate scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University in New York, said: 'We're not saying the drought caused the war. 'We’re saying that added to all the other stressors, it helped kick things over the threshold into open conflict. 'A drought of that severity was made much more likely by the ongoing human-driven drying of that region.' The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, said that the 2006-2010 drought was the worst and longest on record compared to those in the 1950s, 1980s and 1990s. Particularly hard hit was the Fertile Crescent that spans Syria, Turkey and Iraq. Since 1900 the area has undergone warming of between 1 degree C and 1.2 degrees C and rainfall in the wet season has fallen by 10 per cent. The researchers said the trend matched that predicted by models of climate change caused by human carbon dioxide emissions. They said that the wind patterns bringing rain from the Mediterranean weakened while higher temperatures caused greater evaporation of moisture from the soils during the summer. The

Summary: Study finds that Syria suffered the worst drought on record before the war . Researchers say rainfall in the region fell by 10% between 2006 and 2010 . Agricultural production in Syria fell by a third while the population soared . This led to an influx of people into cities causing rising poverty and unrest . This eventually led to the uprising that led to civil war breaking out in 2011 . Scientists say drought was likely worsened by man-made global warming . The research was conducted by scientists at Columbia University in NY .


The bodies of three French sports stars killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina while taking part in a reality TV show have arrived back in Paris. Olympic swimmer Camille Muffat, sailor Florence Arthaud and Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine died after the horrific accident on the evening of March 9. Relatives and officials gathered at the Charles de Gaulle Airport to pay their respects at a small ceremony earlier this morning. Scroll down for video . The bodies of three French sports stars killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina have arrived back in Paris . Five other French nationals - Laurent Sbasnik, Lucie Mei-Dalby, Volodia Guinard, Brice Guilbert and Edouard Gilles - were also killed in the incident. They were taking part in a survival series called Dropped for French TV when the crash happened in a mountain range in the La Rioja province in north-west Argentina. Ten people died and there were no survivors. Their coffins, which each had a personalised silver plaque, were removed from the plane around 11am and will be buried at a different service. They were watched by French Sports Minister Patrick Kanner, the Argentine ambassador and Nonce Paolini, who heads the TF1 channel that was producing the television programme. The show, which was immediately cancelled after the crash, had planned to blindfold sports stars and take them into rugged environments, giving them 72 hours to get to a place where they could charge a mobile phone. After the crash a cattle farmer told how he rushed to one of the helicopters to try to rescue survivors - but he was beaten back by the heat and smoke. Olympic swimmer Camille Muffat, sailor Florence Arthaud and Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine died in the accident on the evening of March 9. They were repatriated alongside five other French nationals who were crew members . Officials arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (left) to pay their respects. The coffins, which each had a personalised silver plaque, were removed from the plane (right) and will be buried at a different service . The coffins were loaded carefully into vans in La Rioja, where the accident took place, on March 17 . A coffin plaque engraved with Camille-Marie Manuella Muffat lays on a bench alongside more plaques engraved with the names of other helicopter crash victims . David Ocampo said: 'One of the helicopters sounded as if it was firing off shots or experiencing small explosions that were completely out of place. 'There were about five metres between the two of them, but the one in front seemed to stop and that caught my attention. 'The other one smashed into it from behind with its propellor after trying to swerve to avoid it and fell to the ground and exploded. The earth shook when they fell. 'I rushed towards it to see if there were any survivors but it was just a ball of flame. The terrifying moment the two helicopters smashed into each other before spiralling to the ground was caught on camera . There were no survivors in

Summary: Two helicopters collided during filming for new show on March 9 . All ten people died in the crash including eight French nationals . Sports stars Camille Muffat, Alexis Vastine and Florence Arthaud died . Five crew members and two Argentine pilots were also killed . Paris prosecutors have opened manslaughter inquiry into the crash .


Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has shown an interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani, according to French newspaper L'Equipe. The 28-year-old, who joined the Ligue 1 side for a record-breaking £55million back in July 2013, is a summer transfer target for Simeone as he looks to bolster the La Liga side's ranks. The Argentine recently spoke with the Uruguay forward, after being put in touch with Cavani through his international team-mate and Atletico defender Diego Godin. Edinson Cavani (right) - pictured on the front of L'Equipe - is reportedly a transfer target for Atletico Madrid . Tuttosport are reporting that Juventus are considering offering Carlos Tevez a contract extension . Cavani, nicknamed 'El Metador', has often been criticised for his level of performance since joining the French giants - scoring 15 goals in all competitions so far this season - with his contract set to run out in the summer of 2018. He would command a high transfer fee though, with it unknown whether the current La Liga champions would splash the cash to land the sought-after striker. Manchester United have also been linked with a £60m move for Cavani, with Radamel Falcao flattering to deceive since joining on a season-long loan from Monaco. Elsewhere, in Italian newspaper Tuttosport they headline with Juventus considering offering in-form striker Carlos Tevez a new contract, amid interest from former side Boca Juniors. The 31-year-old started off his career with the Argentina outfit, and could be tempted for a move back to his homeland, after an impressive spell in Italy with Juventus. Marca headlines with coverage of the Copa del Rey, while Corriere dello Sport focuses on Juventus . In January he was quoted as saying he would honour the end of his contract at the Italian giants - which runs out in June 2016 - but was currently not interested in extending it. So far this season Tevez has notched 21 goals in 31 appearances, as Juve sit pretty nine points clear at the top of the table - as they close in on a third successive Serie A crown. In Corriere dello Sport they also focus primarily on Juventus, as Massimiliano Allegri's side look towards the Champions League and their last-16 second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid. Cavani, Marco Verratti and Daniele Rugani have all been mooted as potential signings as Allegri's side look to increase the size and quality of their squad in the summer. Finally, in Spanish newspaper Marca the focus is firmly on the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Barcelona take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their clash against Villarreal, while both Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao head into the decisive leg on level terms.

Summary: Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on a move for PSG's Edinson Cavani . Diego Simeone has spoken to the Uruguay striker, according to L'Equipe . Elsewhere, Juventus are considering offering Carlos Tevez a new contract . Tevez has scored an impressive 21 goals in 31 appearances this season .


Twitter user Laura Evans posted a picture of this Karen Millen mannequin to Twitter and pointed out that it looked dangerously thin . Fashion store Karen Millen has come under fire for featuring a mannequin in their shop that appeared to be seriously underweight. Laura Evans, from Hampshire, tweeted a picture of one of the plastic models which featured ribs clearly protruding from the chest. She wrote: 'Karen Millen, why've you chosen to make collar bones & ribs so central to the marketing of this dress? Dangerous!' The medic's picture was quickly picked up by outraged women on the social media site, who called for the mannequin to be removed from the stores. One user called @WitchBrain wrote: 'Ewwww! I buy Karen Millen quite often, but I DO NOT want to look like this! What on earth is this about?' Another called @JoLiptrott said: Shame on @KarenMillen for this normalising of the super-skinny. What a terrible message to send to our young women.' Women weren't the only ones disgusted by the mannequin's skinny frame though - men also voiced their distaste. A user called @seanmurphy2711 wrote: 'Almost beyond belief. Someone has made conscious decision to do that.' A spokesperson for the British eating disorder charity BEAT said: 'It’s very concerning that well respected and influential high street fashion retailers persist in using obviously underweight mannequins. 'Unhelpful in fuelling the continuous exposure of thinness as the ‘ideal’, retailers should consider very seriously the messages that they put across and we should all play a part in giving a generation of young people confidence in their bodies, their appearance and their sense of wellbeing.' The spokesperson continued: 'People who are at risk, or already affected by an eating disorder can be triggered or maintained in the disorder by the images they see everywhere. 'The constant portrayal of a very slender look as the only aspirational ideal for young people needs to be challenged if a generation are to grow up with a robust sense of their self worth.' Laura Evans posted the picture of the mannequin on Twitter along with a photo of the dress on the runway . Twitter users were quick to voice their disgust at the pictures . Karen Millen has responded to the criticism on the social media site, with a spokesperson saying: 'As a brand we celebrate a range of body sizes within collections and offer size 6 through to 16. 'Both the mannequin and model you have seen representing Karen Millen are size 10 which is industry standard. 'No offence was meant and the intention is not to advertise a negative body image but to focus on the style of the garment in both instances. 'We are so sorry for any disappointment and upset this may have caused.' The model who wore the dress on the catwalk also had a very slender frame . The furore comes just a few weeks after the high street store Whistles were criticised for featuring a super skinny mannequin in one of their stores. With a protruding chest bone and super skinny

Summary: Picture of an incredibly thin mannequin was posted on social media . Twitter user Laura Evans told Karen Millen it was 'dangerous' The shop dummy features a protruding chest bone .


The NHS has been forced to ask British doctors in Australia to come home due to a major shortfall in numbers. Around 1,000 more GPs are urgently needed in England, according to new figures released by the House of Commons library. It is thought that nearly 1,500 doctors - who cost the taxpayer up to £610,000 to train - move to Australia every year. To bridge the gap they have been offered a place on a 'fully funded' programme, which they can choose to be either full or part time, if they return. Around 1,000 more GPs are needed in England. An advert has been placed in two medical magazines asking doctors in Australia to come home to bridge the gap (stock picture) An advert was placed in the Australian Doctor and the Medical Observer by NHS England's Shropshire and Staffordshire area team and Health Education Midlands earlier this month. It said: 'This scheme will help you rediscover and enhance the skills you need to return, or start to practise in the UK. 'It's fully funded, so you will be supported whilst you complete the programme.' The NHS has simultaneously announced a £10million strategy to further tempt graduates and experienced medical staff. Under a quarter of trainees chose to go into general practice last year - with just over 5,000 applicants in total. But cash will now be offered if they work in an under-staffed area for three years. Andy Burnham (above), shadow minister for health, said the figures prove the NHS is suffering from a GP recruitment crisis . Andy Burnham, shadow minister for health, said the figures prove the NHS is suffering from a GP recruitment crisis. 'GP services have gone into freefall under this government. David Cameron promised to put GPs at the heart of the NHS, but instead caused a new GP recruitment crisis,' he told the Observer. But GP leaders have said that the advertisements will not solve the staffing crisis. Dr Ken Deacon, medical director of the North Midlands at NHS England, said that the problem was newly qualified GPs being outnumbered by those nearing retirement. The advert promised doctors currently working in Australia (Sydney Opera House above) that the scheme would 'help you rediscover and enhance the skills you need to return' A female-heavy workforce has also been blamed for the gap. The 'feminisation' of surgeries has led to the UK needing more trainees because women are more likely to work shorter hours than men, a report released by the Migration Advisory Committee last week claimed. This has contributed to an annual shortage of 450 to 550 GPs, the committee warned. It suggested that more needed to be done to recruit family doctors - including hiring extra foreign doctors from across the EU. A spokesperson for NHS England said that the central team had not previously been aware of the advertisement, but described it as a ‘positive scheme’.

Summary: Advert placed in two magazines promises 'fully funded' scheme on return . Nearly 1,500 doctors move to Australia and New Zealand each year . Around 1,000 more GPs are needed in England, according to new figures . Andy Burnham MP said NHS is experiencing a 'GP recruitment crisis'


He revolutionised how we clean our homes but now Sir James Dyson is hoping to boost the battery life of our smartphones, cars and - of course - our vacuum cleaners. The 67-year-old inventor and entrepreneur has invested $15 million (£10 million) in Michigan-based battery experts Sakti3. The company has developed a range of 'solid-state' batteries (SSBs) that store 50 per cent more energy than current models and will make our favourite gadgets smaller and safer. Scroll down for video . Dyson inventor Sir James Dyson has invested $15 million (£10 million) in Michigan-based Sakti3. The firm has developed a solid-state battery capable of storing double the amount of power as traditional lithium-ion models. The batteries could feature in Dyson's cordless cleaners as well as phones and other gadgets . It is the first investment Sir James has made outside of his bagless vacuum business. Batteries have three main components - the anode, cathode and electrolyte. This electrolyte is typically a chemical that separates the anode and cathode and moves the flow of electrical charge between the two. The majority of batteries found in phones, electric cars and Sir James' range of cordless vacuums use lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology. Lithium-ion batteries use a liquid electrolyte and because lithium is a highly-reactive element it stores a large amount of energy. But this liquid electrolyte is often flammable and has been blamed for batteries bursting into flames when overheated, for example. Due to the safety implications of placing flammable liquids in electric cars, too, many of these auto-based batteries have added safety features making them expensive to run. Lithium-ion batteries use a liquid electrolyte but this liquid electrolyte is flammable. Sakti3's SSBs are based on the same Li-ion technology but replace the liquid electrolyte with a coating of non-flammable metal. This makes them safer, smaller, (pictured) more robust and mean they can be used at higher temperatures . In particular the battery has to be cooled down and can never fully charge or discharge resulting in wasted capacity. Batteries have three main components - the anode, cathode and electrolyte. This electrolyte is typically a chemical that separates the anode and cathode and moves the flow of electrical charge between the two. The charge is created by chemical reactions on the electrodes and the majority of batteries found in phones, electric cars and Sir James' range of cordless vacuums use lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology. Li-ion batteries use a liquid electrolyte and because lithium is a highly-reactive element it stores a large amount of energy. But this liquid electrolyte is often flammable and has been blamed for batteries bursting into flames when overheated, for example. Sakti3's SSBs are based on the same Li-ion technology but replace the liquid electrolyte with a coating of non-flammable metal. This not only makes them safer for both the consumer and the environment, but they are also more robust - liquid electrolytes can be easily damaged - and can be used at higher temperatures. Sakti3's SSBs are based on the same Li-ion technology but replace the liquid electrolyte with a coating of

Summary: Dyson inventor Sir James Dyson has invested $15 million in Sakti3 . Firm's solid-state battery stores more power than standard lithium-ion . Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are typically smaller than Li-ion batteries . SSBs replace liquid electrolyte in current Li-ion with a metal coating . This makes them more robust, safer and can double the energy density . Batteries will feature in Dyson's range of cordless vacuum cleaners . Technology could also be used in smartphones to double battery life .


The team with the lowest transfer outlay this season rose unassumingly into eighth place on Wednesday night. Stoke City beat Everton, to nobody’s great surprise, and look on course for their best Premier League finish yet – a year after their last. Mark Hughes really should be in the running for those annual accolades saluting success amid all this. Manager of the Year? Quite possibly. Mark Hughes looks on with a smile as his Stoke City side cruise to a 2-0 win over Everton on Wednesday . He has signed with remarkable shrewdness, shaped his players into a cohesive style, and overcome the set-backs of regular injuries to key players to guide Stoke to 42 points after 28 games. His team registered 50 Premier League points in reaching ninth last term, two club records, but are currently in a rich vein of form and likely to go higher. Seven wins from 11 in the league have seen Stoke nudge past West Ham United and Swansea – both clubs with claims to good seasons. And all the while forking out less cash on recruits than Burnley. That is the bit to amaze. Hughes has committed £1.2million on bringing in new players this season: £800,000 on brilliant Bojan from Barcelona, and £400,000 on young centre-back Dionatan Teixeira from Slovakian side Dukla Banska Bystrica. Mame Biram Diouf, scorer against Everton to take his tally to seven Premier League goals? Free from Hannover. Jon Walters (centre) congratulates Mame Biram Diouf after he scored Stoke's second goal on Wednesday . Phil Bardsley, a regular at right-back with 22 Premier League games? Free from Sunderland. Steve Sidwell, who has been adept when called upon, also cost nothing after leaving Fulham. Victor Moses, whose uncommonly good header broke the deadlock at the Britannia on Wednesday, is on loan from Chelsea. Philipp Wollscheid, who has come into defence at a vital period to instant effect, is on loan from Bayer Leverkusen with view to permanent move this summer. By contrast Burnley, hardly the most lavish of spenders, have parted with around £8m on transfer fees. Michael Kightly was one of Sean Dyche’s purchases, at £1.5m, from Stoke. Stoke also sold Cameron Jerome to Norwich and Ryan Shotton to Derby County for a combined cost of £2m – so in all are around £2.3m up on net transfer spend. No wonder Hughes is being rewarded with a new three-year contract that he is expected to sign in the coming days. His connections, influence, and words of persuasion played a big part in producing such positive market returns. The acquisition of Bojan, once the rising star of Barcelona, was smoothed by Hughes’s association with the Catalan giants. The player’s glistening form before he suffered a cruel knee injury, after initial struggles, a testament to Hughes’s motivational skills. Bojan Krkic hit a rich vein of form before his season has ended by a knee ligament injury . Clearly the support network from chairman Peter Coates, a Stoke fan since a boy and generous benefactor, and chief executive Tony Scholes enables Hughes to work

Summary: Stoke City beat Everton 2-0 to move up to eighth in the Premier League . Stoke on course to better their highest ever Premier League finish (9th) Stoke spent just £1.2m on players last summer, less than any other club . Mark Hughes in contention to be named Manager of the Year . CLICK HERE for all the latest Stoke City news .


Beautician Sarah Bryan has made a dress that is good enough to eat - adorned with 700,000 multi-coloured sugar strands. Sarah, 26, from Ossett, West Yorkshire, spent 30 hours gluing the sweets - normally used to decorate trifles and cakes - to the fabric of the two-piece outfit at the rate of 250 per square inch. And she worked her way through 18lbs of the micro-sweets at a cost of £96. And the tubes of glue cost her another £60. Sarah Bryan, 26, spent 30 hours gluing the two-piece dress with £96 worth of sugar strands. She even spent three hours sorting out the pink sweets so she could decorate the skirt with a pink heart . Sarah, a mother-of-two, said: 'I think the dress looks fantastic - although the sweets made a terrible mess in the house while I was making it. They ended up all over the place.' She first sewed a crop top and constructed a long hooped skirt stiffened with wire. Then she squirted glue on the fabric and delicately placed the sugar strands with a make-up brush. She even spent three hours sorting out all the pink ones - a couple of millimetres long - so she could decorate the skirt with a pink heart. Sarah, from Ossett, West Yorkshire said: 'I stuck loads of the sugar strands on but I would lose a lot whenever I moved it. 'Loads of the them ended up all over the floor and I was always having to vacuum them up. They were all over the house. Sarah would squirt glue onto the fabric and then dab sugar strands on with a make-up brush . 'I am now lacquering the dress to make them completely secure.' She is now planning to auction the dress off for charity - one she made last year out of 14,000 Skittles sweets ended up being shipped to Florida where it was to be displayed at Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum. But it was damaged in transit. Sarah came up with the sweet idea for the first dress as a way of raising money for a cancer charity. She said: 'After making one dress out of sweets I got hooked and decided to make another. People think I am mad but I think they look great. Bryan first sewed a crop top and then constructed a wire hoop for the skirting. She plans on auctioning off the dress to raise money for a cancer charity . 'This one has been messier than the first to make. I thought using sugar strands would be easier - but it was harder and more intricate. She said her partner Nick Webster, 31 would come home from his night shift as a store assistant and finding evidence of the sweets crunched into the carpet. She added: 'He thinks I am crazy and he's getting fed up with the mess and smell of the sweets. I must admit it is pretty sickly. Not only that, when you tread on them you ended up with multi-coloured powder all over the

Summary: Sarah Bryan, 26, has made a dress with 700,000 sugar strand sweets . Mum-of-two spent 30 hours gluing sweets onto the fabric of the two-piece . Bryan, from West Yorkshire, will auction off the dress for a cancer charity .


It might seem strange, but more and more unusual ingredients have been making their way into culinary favourites. Horlicks makes it into more recipes than you might imagine, with Nigella Lawson including it in her Malteaser cake, and Jamie Oliver swearing by it for a killer hot chocolate. And while the inclusion of the malted milk powder in sweet dishes might be a tad obvious, it's also a key item in one chef's savoury crab cakes. The soft flavour of Horlicks works really well against the big Thai flavours of the crab and fish cakes . The Horlicks recommendation comes from Chef Paul Hartley, who's devised a whole world of drink based recipes in his Horlicks cookbook. Chef Harley explains that the soft flavour of the drink powder works really well against the big Thai flavours of the crab and fish cakes. And as well as being a Horlicks baking fan, Nigella is a dedicated user of Marmite in recipes. Coconut water for its high-quality hydrating benefits . Sun Chlorella 'A' algae tablets which contains amino acids and chlorophyll for energy . Acai powder, which contains high antioxidant levels . Camu Camu powder for a hit of vitamin C content for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body . Maca powder - a powerful adaptogen which helps the body handle physical stress . Raw honey for a fast-release sugar hit for energy burst as well as helping to support the immune system . Far from a rogue dollop of the yeast extract in a casserole, Marmite is the star of the show in her spaghetti dish as she says the product offers saltiness and savouriness the way a stock cube might. Marmite also makes a star appearance in mushrooms, and chocolate cupcakes (recipes below) proving that the love it or hate it condiment has a lot more to it than meets the eye. While porridge is a boring breakfast staple for most of us, this particular version (recipe below), created by 400m hurdler Ruben Tabares, is full of exotic foods from around the world including superfood Sun Chlorella, a nutritious single celled green algae. Want an excuse to eat more chocolate but think dinnertime could be a step too far? Not according to the Hairy Bikers. The bearded chefs say 'adding chocolate to Chilli con Carne, gives it a luxurious velvety sheen.' Be sure to opt for good quality dark chocolate to strengthen the flavours in this punchy dish. Britain's favourite savoury yeast spread has made the leap from the breakfast table and is now considered a serious kitchen ingredient . Yogurt (left) which is usually used in savoury dishes lends much needed lightness to a sticky marmalade cake. Malted milk bedtime drink Horlicks (right) is the star in one chef's Thai-style crabcakes . And while it's not unusual to see yogurt featured in main courses and as an accompaniment, this recipe (see below), by Executive Chef Paul Collins at Yeo Valley HQ sees the creamy culture used as the main ingredient in marmalade cake. For those

Summary: Yeast spread Marmite features on mushrooms, in cakes and as a sauce . Malted milk drink Horlicks complements the robust flavours in crab cakes . Yogurt lends lightness to a sweet, sticky and rich marmalade pudding .


A vicious fight between teenage girls that was caught on camera is under investigation by the Houston Police Department. Footage of the brawl was shared on Twitter on Sunday night. The police department learned of the scrap after a user tagged them in the video on the social networking site. One video shows a group of girls gathered in a parking lot before one of the teenagers, who is wearing blue jeans, forces another girl to the ground and repeatedly punches her in the face. The girl on the ground attempts to protect her face with her arms but her attacker gets several punches in before getting up and apparently stomping on the girl's face. Violent: Two girls can be seen fighting in a parking lot in Humble, Texas. The video of the incident was widely shared across Twitter on Sunday night and caught the attention of the Houston Police Department . Scrap: Other girls stand by and watch as the fight - just one caught on camera that day - unfold before them . After the attack, the girl remains sprawled on the floor, apparently unable to get up, and is helped to her feet by two friends, according to the video first shared byKPRC 2. During the fight, bystanders watch and shout words of encouragement rather than alerting authorities. Another video also shared online shows the same girl in blue jeans in a fight with another girl, apparently at the same parking lot. In that footage, the two girls drag each other across the parking lot by their hair as onlookers continue to shout at them. Two teenagers in the video told KPRC that they went to the parking lot after learning that the fight was going to be held near to an elementary school in Humble. But Humble Independent School District said the fight did not take place on a school's campus. Brutal: In an even more disturbing cell phone video, the girl in blue jeans pins a different girl down and repeatedly punches her before stomping on her head . 'It is unclear if those involved are students, but school district police and administrators will be viewing the video to assist investigators in identifying those involved,' it said in a statement. The Harris County Sheriff's Department and the Houston Police Department are investigating. They have not yet responded to comment on whether any arrests have been made or if any of the girls in the video have been identified. It is also unknown what injuries the girls sustained in the fight. After the video was shared online, one Twitter user sent a message to the Houston Police Department tagging one of the girls but her profile has since been removed.

Summary: Two unidentified teenagers can be seen brawling in a Houston parking lot in a video that was widely shared online on Sunday night . Witnesses said the fight had been planned so went to cheer the girls along . Houston police, who found out about the fight after they were tagged in the video on Twitter, are investigating .


Shocking video footage has emerged showing the moment passers-by refused to help a fatally injured young man who burst into flames while trying to steal copper wire from an electricity substation. The unidentified South African, who appears to be in his teens, was seen with horrific burns covering most of his upper body following the incident in the outskirts of the city of Witbank in north-western Mpumalanga Province. With his terrible injuries clearly visible, the young man says he is in agony and begs passers-by to take him to the hospital - but he is cruelly told to walk if he wants treatment. The burns victim then walked to a nearby health clinic, where an ambulance was called - but he is understood to have died hours later. Scroll down for video . Fatally injured: The unidentified South African, who appears to be in his teens, was seen with horrific burns covering most of his upper body. He is heard begging passers-by to take him to the hospital - but he is cruelly told to walk if he wants treatment. The man died the following day . The explosive blast was also seen by locals at the same time as the electricity cut out throughout the Witbank suburbs. As they rushed over to see what had happened they saw the man smoking and shouting for help as he climbed out of the Botha substation in the city's Lynnvill suburb. According to the local council's acting municipal manager Theo van Vuuren, the thief had probably been attempting to repeat the success of an earlier theft at the same substation. During that incident electrical wiring was stolen leaving the areas of Lynnville and Ackerville without electricity. 'Today a thief attempted to steal and vandalise Botha substation, only weeks ago this same substation was hit leaving Lynnville and Ackerville without electricity,' van Vuuren said. 'The team has managed to restore power to Lynnville and part of Ackerville. After restoring power a cable fault emerged and this is affecting part of Ackerville as well as Thushanang.' He did not comment on the video footage of the young thief that appeared a short while later showing people refusing to assist the man as he screamed in pain and shouted for help. One eyewitness, who asked not to be named, said: 'The man came out of nowhere and was screaming, obviously in a lot of pain. His whole body was burned, the skin was left hanging off his body and some of his hair also burnt off.' Several community members came out to see why he was shouting but no one wanted to help the poor man. They were all staring at him,' he added. Video of the incident captures locals shouting: 'What were you doing? You brought this on yourself, what were you doing in the substation?' 'I am burning, I am dying and it is so painful, please get an ambulance,' the horrifically injured thief shouted back. According to the source, the man walked 500 metres to the clinic where the nursing staff called an ambulance.

Summary: Young thief was horrifically burnt in the outskirts of the city of Witbank . He begged passers-by to call him an ambulance but they all refused . They said he brought his injuries on himself and should walk to hospital . Man made his way to a clinic where nurses called him an ambulance . But he is understood to have died at a nearby hospital the following day . WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT .


Modern British men are more hands-on than ever before when it comes to household chores, according to a new survey. Researchers found that millions of men are more than happy to tackle a range of tasks their fathers would rarely encounter, with one in ten doing the bulk of the cleaning, polishing and dusting in the home. In fact, one in five men are in charge of cooking dinner every night, while one in ten regularly do the family washing. A new survey has found that British men are more involved in household chores than ever - with 60per cent happy to prepare dinner every night and do the washing up afterwards as well . The study of 2,000 modern couples found the gender roles in the home are now being rewritten, with more than three quarters of women saying they are happy to tackle jobs that might previously have been tasked to the man of the house such emptying gutters and mowing the lawn. The research, conducted by Karcher, also found two thirds of women will actively attempt jobs around the home their mum might have avoided or just left to the man of the house. Suzi Perry, star of F1 and former presenter of The Gadget Show, commented on the findings: 'The times really are changing and so it probably wouldn't come as a surprise that more men are helping out around the home compared to several decades ago. 'Nowadays, relationships are more like teamwork and we help our partners with the upkeep of the house and garden. 'Brits are working longer hours now as well so if domestic chores were only to fall on the lap of one person, they may find family life harder and their day more stressful. 'We all know that a problem shared is a problem halved, and this should also reflect the thoughts of many towards household chores. one in five men think they do a better job at the cleaning than their wife or girlfriend, while one in three think they are far superior at the hoovering and cooking . 'So it's encouraging to see so many Brits taking on tasks they wouldn't once have been expected to do.' The study revealed more than half of men feel they do much more domestic work around the house than their fathers ever did in terms of chores. TV presenter Suzi Perry, star of F1, knows what it's like to be a woman in a man's world . Meanwhile, 41 per cent of women confessed to doing less around the house than their mum did, which is believed to be because gender roles in the home were much stricter. It was also revealed that more men are happy to do the hoovering round the house as well as the washing up and the gardening. And six in ten men said they would be willing to sort the dinner every night and the washing up afterwards as well. Other jobs that men are happy to do around the home were found to be ironing, tending to

Summary: New survey by Karcher found that British men do more chores than ever . One in ten men do most of the cleaning, polishing and dusting in the home . More than half are happy to cook dinner and wash up every night .


Medical student Lena Mamoun Abdelgadir (above), who has travelled to Syria to treat Jihadi fighters, once praised the Charlie Hebdo murders . A British medical student who travelled to Syria to treat Jihadi fighters in Islamic State hospitals once praised the Charlie Hebdo murders, it emerged last night. Private schoolgirl Lena Mamoun Abdelgadir sent a smiling selfie to her sister as she crossed the border from Turkey on March 13 to reach Islamic State territory. The respected surgeon’s daughter is one of nine British doctors and students in their late teens or early 20s who are now believed to be volunteering in hospitals there. Their families have all flocked to the border in a desperate attempt to bring their children home, saying that they had been ‘cheated, brainwashed’ by IS militants. Yesterday, their parents issued a joint statement claiming that their children had travelled to the border to take part in ‘humanitarian’ work and had ‘excellent moral capabilities’. But posts on what is believed to be Miss Abdelgadir’s Twitter account suggest that her views are less than moral and that she has indeed gone to work with IS. She once retweeted: ‘The pictures that the 2 journalists produced on Islam and prophet Muhammed (saw) was more horrific then their killing.’ On the account, @Lenaalinglingg, she also called for Sharia law, retweeted a statement that homosexuality is a disease and criticised terror arrests, calling them ‘silly’. The private schoolgirl condemned Muslims who joined the ‘not in my name’ campaign which rejects IS and Muslims who wore poppy headscarves to mark Remembrance Day. She also once retweeted: ‘Fighting is not violence. Violence is tyranny, oppression, suppression & injustice. Only thru FIGHTING can we get OUT of VIOLENCE. #peace.’ Yesterday, it emerged that she is an ‘incredibly bright’ schoolgirl who attended Wisbech Grammar School in Cambridgeshire where fees are £12,000 a year. The students’ parents believe that they have gone to Turkey to offer ‘voluntary medical help’ to Syrian refugees on the border. They did, however, acknowledge that their children were missing and, when asked whether they thought their children might have joined IS, one father replied ‘we don’t know’. ‘Our sons and daughters have always been participating in humanitarian and good cause social work,’ the statement from the families said. ‘They have come to Turkey willingly to offer voluntary medical help to those refugees who are in need of medical care on Turkey’s borders.’ The nine medics have been named as Mohammed Wael Fadlallah, Tasneem Suliman, Ismail Hamdoun, Nada Sami Kader, Mohammed Elbadri Ibrahim, Rawan Kamal Zine El Abidine, Tamir Ahmed Abusibah, Lena Mamoun Abdelgadir and Sami Ahmed Kadir. Nine British medical students have travelled to Syria to work in hospitals in Islamic State-held areas. Pictured from left to right: Hisham Mohammed Fadlallah, Lena Maumoon Abdulqadir and Tamer Ahmed Ebu Sebah . The four women and five men apparently kept their plans secret from their families and fled to Syria from a medical base in Sudan. Left to right: Rowan Kamal Zine El Abidine, Sami Ahmed Kadir and Ismail Hamadoun . The medical students

Summary: Medical student Lena Mamoun Abdelgadir praised Charlie Hebdo murders . She was one of nine students who fled to Syria to treat ISIS Jihadi fighters . Private schoolgirl sent a smiling selfie to sister before crossing into Syria . Parents of the young medics have travelled to country to try and find them .


Racing is usually a serious business for the royal family but at Ascot today, Prince Charles was met a sight so comical it triggered a fit of giggles. He and Camilla, Duchess of Cambridge, joined onlookers at the Lamb National, in which agile Herdwick sheep hurtle around a specially-built course, leaping over special jumps on a grassy course. The event, which was part of the Prince's Countryside Fund Raceday, clearly tickled Charles who was forced to cover his face as he roared with laughter at the farm animals' antics. Scroll down for video . Prince Charles catches sight of the sheep hurtling over jumps at the Lamb National in Ascot . The royal soon gets the giggles as the Duchess of Cambridge laughs along with him . Perhaps it was the sight of the sheep's cuddly toy 'jockeys' that made the prince roar with laughter? Camilla laughed along with him, clearly enjoying the sight of the sheep clad in their multi-coloured coats hurtling around the course. And each one had a little 'rider', a cuddly toy dressed a jockey's uniform, holding on to the sheep's reins . The couple were flanked by Conde Nast president Nicholas Coleridge and Conservative MP Nicholas Soames, who looked equally amused by the fluffy runners. Charles has an added interest in the race as he's patron of the Campaign for Wool (which sponsored the event), a initiative he launched to raise awareness of British wool in fashion, interiors and industry. Prince Charles stood next to Conde Nast president Nicholas Coleridge (far left), who is chairman of the royal's Campaign For Wool initiative, while Camilla was joined by an equally excited Sir Nicholas Soames . Hopelessly giggling, Prince Charles covers his face while Camilla laughs along next to him . The royal roars with laughter at the sight of the Herdwick sheep hurtling over the little jumps . The royal sees something particularly amusing as he stands ringside at the Lamb National . The sheep were running along the specifically designed course to win a place in the Winners' Enclosure . While on a blustery spring day, Camilla found herself battling the wind which threatened to blow off her beige velvet and fur hat away. Clutching her headgear with both leather gloved hands, Camilla, who looked elegant in a tweed coat with velvet trim, a silk scarf and knee-high brown suede boots, found her coat whipped open. And as the rain fell, she opened up her clear umbrella as protection against the elements. The couple, who recently returned from a tour of the US, seemed delighted by the rural display and as well as the sheep, the pair marvelled at stalls displaying traditional English wares such as slabs for dry stone walling. The Prince of Wales cheers the sheep competing in the race designed to raise awareness of his Campaign For Wool group to raise awareness of British wool . Camilla does battle with the wind, which whipped up her tweed coat, and holds her hat firmly on her head with two hands (left); at another point in

Summary: Prince Charles is overcome by amusement by the racing Herdwick sheep . Campaign For Wool Lamb National saw sheep running on a special course . Joined by the Duchess of Cornwall, who hat was almost blown away . Met artisans and English craftsmen at Prince's Countryside Fund Raceday .


A paleo cookbook for infants co-authored by My Kitchen Rules chef Pete Evans has been delayed over grave concerns about a recipe for baby formula made from liver and bone broth. The cookbook, Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way, has been slammed by the Public Health Association of Australia as having the potential to stunt the growth of babies and impair development. One recipe is a do-it-yourself baby formula made from liver and bone broth - one of Evans' signature Paleo creations. Scroll down for video . Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way, has been slammed by the Public Health Association of Australia as having the potential to stunt the growth of babies . 'In my view, there's a very real possibility that a baby may die if this book goes ahead,' said Professor Heather Yeatman, president of the PHAA. The cookbook is the joint venture of celebrity chef Evans, a long time advocate for the paleo diet, baby-blogger Charlotte Carr and naturopath Helen Padarin. Evans has previously released two best-selling cookbooks through publisher Pan MacMillan, including titles Family Food and Healthy Every Day, and Carr, the wife of Australian Idol contestant Wes Carr, runs the popular Bubba Yum Yum website. Bubba Yum Yum: the Paleo Way was marketed as 'simple, delicious paleo recipes for new mothers, babies and toddlers' by 'health crusaders' Carr, Padarin and Evans, who 'have seen firsthand the positive impact a paleo way of eating has had on their families' wellbeing'. The greatest concern, especially given that none of the authors have medical qualifications, lie with the do-it-yourself baby formula, which is made primarily from liver and bone broth, reported The Australian Women's Weekly. Publisher Pan Macmillan has reportedly held off on the scheduled release date of the cookbook of March 13 . Evans posted a 2,100 word rant on social media in October last year claiming that the modern Australian diet is behind the rise in autism . Charlotte Carr (left), the wife of Australian Idol contestant Wes Carr (centre), runs the popular Bubba Yum Yum website and is a co-author of the book . The broth reportedly contains ten times the recommended daily intake of Vitamin A for infants, but lacks other basic nutrients needed for sustenance. Professor Yeatman said that while adults have the choice to follow the paleo diet, which excludes dairy and grains, parents are responsible for the diet of their children and that it would be unfair for parents to force 'unproven' beliefs on them. Evans, who is currently on a national tour promoting the paleo lifestyle, has long been a passionate advocate of the diet . 'That's the really troubling thing: the infant is totally at the whim of their parents when it comes to feeding. If the wrong decision is made, they may be seriously affected,' she said. Further concerns have been raised about the inclusion of runny eggs and added salt in the recipes, which contradicts national health guidelines. Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley has allegedly been contacted regarding the issue, and publisher Pan Macmillan has reportedly held off

Summary: Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way was set for release on Friday March 13 . It is a cookbook co-authored by celebrity chef Pete Evans along with baby-blogger Charlotte Carr and naturopath Helen Padarin . The book has been slammed by the Public Health Association of Australia who claim that children could potentially die from the recipes . One of the recipes is a DIY baby formula made from liver and bone broth . Pan MacMillan has reportedly postponed its release amid the concerns .


Britain's FBI has launched its cybercrime 'strike week', arresting 57 suspected hackers in a series of 25 raids including a member of the notorious Lizard Squad. The 16-year-old from Leeds was held by the National Crime Agency (NCA) on suspicion of targeting approximately 350 websites. It is claimed he may be a member of the Lizard Squad hackers who say they brought down the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox Live networks as well as Facebook and Instagram. Scroll down for video . Arrest: A suspected malware developer in Aldbourne, Marlborough was taken into custody by the National Crime Agency as part of 57 nationwide arrests . Footage: Officers, who need to be muzzed to protect their identities, search a safe and take away computer equipment . The 16-year-old from Leeds was held by the National Crime Agency (NCA) on suspicion of targeting approximately 350 websites, and may be a member of the notorious Lizard Squad gang . The NCA also arrested 56 others for cybercrimes including stealing data, fraud and virus development across the UK. One suspect was held in connection with an alleged cyber attack on the United States Department of Defence (DoD) - and may have been a bitter Lizard Squad rival. The 23-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of offences linked to data stolen from a messaging service used by DoD employees around the world. Contact information for around 800 people including name, title, e-mail addresses and phone numbers, as well as details for around 34,400 devices were obtained during the attack last June, the NCA said. Following the attack, the hacker posted screenshots taken from the dashboard used to control the database as well as a bizarre message on the text storage website Pastebin. It read: 'We smite the Lizards, LizardSquad your time is near. We're in your bases, we control your satellites. 'The missiles shall rein upon thy who claim alliance, watch your heads, ** T-47:59:59 until lift off. We're one, we're many, we lurk in the dark, we're everywhere and anywhere. 'Live Free Die Hard! DoD, DISA EMSS : Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services is not all, Department of Defense has no Defenses.' Campaign: NCA officers force their way in to another property during a string of raids they are calling 'strike week' Message: The NCA, considered Britain's FBI, has been working with counterparts from the Department of Defense in the United states . Lizard Squad's Facebook page after claiming it hacked Sony Playstation and Xbox . The Lizard Squad took credit for bringing down the Microsoft's Xbox, and Sony's PlayStation online networks, hitting users on Christmas Day. The hacking group said it wanted to expose the two firms' poor security. The consoles rely on an internet connection for many functions. One of the most popular features of the consoles, for example, is the ability to play against friends and other users. While an internet connection is not required to play all games, new Xbox One consoles need to be online to be successfully set-up. Many of those who received the consoles as Christmas presents

Summary: 16-year-old - believed to be Lizard Squad member - arrested in Leeds . Gang claim they hacked the Sony PlayStation, Facebook and Instagram . 56 others held for allegedly 'stealing data, fraud and virus development' National Crime Agency working with United States' Department of Defense .


A disabled pensioner said she was 'gutted' after marrying her Tunisian toy boy following a whirlwind romance - only for him to leave her when he arrived in the UK. Patricia, who lives in the Midlands, was feeling lonely when she signed up to an internet dating website and was quickly contacted by 26-year-old Mondher, from Tunisia. 'I was looking for love and looking for someone to share my life,' Patricia, 64, told the Channel 5 documentary Holiday Love Rats which airs tonight. Scroll down for video . Love at first sight: Patricia and Mondher on their wedding day in 2012 . 'It was exciting. I thought I had found someone I could spend the rest of my life with. 'When he first contacted me he was all lovey-dovey and he started telling me he loved me when we had been talking for three weeks and asking me to go there for a holiday.' Mondher told Patricia that they could be together despite the 33-year age gap at the time, and being from different countries. 'I thought age was just a number and he kept drilling that into my head,' said Patricia, who uses a disability scooter. 'As long as we love each other, that's all that matters. He made me feel good because he was younger than me.' Despite suffering from crippling osteoarthritis, six months later she jetted off on holiday and it was love at first sight. The couple toast their marriage in Tunisia with plastic cups . 'When I got to the airport in Tunisia, he was waiting for me and I fell in love straight away,' said Patricia, a pensioner. 'I had been there for five days when he said "let's get married, let's just do it!" 'I thought "I love the guy, go for it". 'He was telling me he was going to treat me like a princess, we could buy a car and he would take me out where I wanted to go.' Patricia married Mondher in 2012 and said she felt 'like a princess', despite having to pay for everything, including the sheep that was to be slaughtered for the celebratory meal. 'On the wedding day, when they were reading the vows, I felt so happy,' added Patricia. 'It is a woman's dream to go to another country and marry a much younger man. It was wonderful and I was really, really happy.' Holiday Love Rats also features Diane who married Mobe after they met on a drumming course in The Gambia . However, her dream of a perfect life quickly turned into a nightmare when she was forced to return to the UK without him. Eight months later, she secured Mondher a visitor's visa, but a happy reunion was not to be. 'He didn't have much communication with me at all,' said Patricia. 'It was like once he'd moved here, that was it. 'I felt like I was second best and having Mondher in the house was a nightmare. 'He would have an argument with me if I spoke to my daughter on the

Summary: Patricia wooed by 26-year-old Mondher after they met via dating website . The pensioner was not worried by the 33-year age gap between them . Married in Tunisia after a whirlwind romance where she paid for everything . Claims once in the UK he lost interest in her and left to stay with friends .


A dog walker who spent two years thinking he owned a £100,000 piece of rare whale vomit has discovered the pungent rock is actually worthless. Ken Wilman thought he had found 'floating gold' when he stumbled across what he believed was a 3kg lump of the highly sought-after ambergris on the beach in Morecambe, Lancashire. But his dream of netting a small fortune has now been shattered after an expert in the U.S revealed the 'stone' is not authentic ambergris - and has absolutely no value. Scroll down for video . Ken Wilman, 52, thought he had discovered a £100,000 piece of rare whale vomit when he found this yellow-grey rock washed up on the beach in Morecambe, Lancashire, while working his dog Madge . An expert in the U.S believes that the pungent rock has absolutely no value and is not authentic ambergris . Ambergris, or 'grey amber', is the intestinal slurry of sperm whales, which they eject into the ocean - usually when they have a stomach or throat problem. The substance can then float around undiscovered for years in the water, where it hardens and develops into a smooth lump of compact rock which feels waxy and has a sweet smell. It is this aromatic quality which makes it is used in perfumes such as Chanel Number 5. Mr Wilman said: 'If I had my time over again, I would kick the rock to one side and walk away. I wish I'd never found it. I've got to accept what happened and get on with it.' The 52-year-old was walking his boxer dog Madge along the beach in January 2013 when he stumbled across what he believed to be the rare item. The highly sought-after Ambergris, or 'grey amber', is the intestinal slurry of sperm whales, which they eject into the ocean - usually when they have a stomach or throat problem (file picture) Ambergris is the intestinal slurry of sperm whales, which they eject into the ocean - usually when they have a stomach or throat problem. The substance can then float around undiscovered for years in the water, where it hardens and develops its distinctive odour. The decades of floating and exposure to sun and salt will then turn the matter into ambergris, a smooth lump of compact rock which feels waxy and has a sweet smell. It is that quality which means it is highly sought-after with perfume makers, who use it to prolong the scent of perfume. Although ambergris is still an ingredient in perfumes today, producers usually remove it from their product because of the legal ambiguities surrounding its use. As it comes from sperm whale, which is classed as a vulnerable species, cosmetic companies tend to shun using it because it is associated with whaling. But the sweet-smelling sick has been used in a variety of other ways throughout history. Ancient Egyptians reportedly found a use for it by burning ambergris as incense. The country still uses it today for scenting cigarettes. During the Black Death in Europe, worried people also thought they

Summary: Ken Wilman found yellow-grey rock while on the beach with his dog Madge . He thought 3kg lump was the sought-after ambergris from sperm whales . But U.S expert said the rock, found in Morecambe, Lancs, is not ambergris . A dealer in New Zealand is sending Mr Wilman, 52, a 2g piece as a gesture .


Roma's season went from bad to worse after losing 2-0 at home to Sampdoria on Monday to leave Rudi Garcia's team in danger of losing out on second place in Serie A after Lazio won 2-0 at Torino. Lorenzo De Silvestri and substitute Luis Muriel scored to inflict Roma's first home league loss of the season amid loud jeers at the Stadio Olimpico, and the hosts' misery was compounded by Seydou Keita's late red card. Roma had started the year battling with Juventus for the title but Garcia's side have now fallen 14 points behind the defending champions. Sampdoria's defender Lorenzo De Silvestri (centre) fires Sampdoria in a second half lead . De Silvestri celebrates putting his side into the lead midway through the second half . Roma were looking to get back to winning ways after five successive league draws at home and things looked promising in the first half as Sampdoria goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano was forced into a series of fine saves to keep the home side at bay. The visitors took the lead against the run of play on the hour mark when Samuel Eto'o held off two Roma players to pull back from the byline for De Silvestri and the former Lazio defender fired into the bottom right corner. Muriel doubled Samp's lead in the 78th, four minutes after coming off the bench. He sped forward and his initial effort came off the post but Roma failed to clear and Muriel hit the target at the second time of asking. There was more misery for Roma as Keita was cautioned and then immediately shown a second yellow card and sent off after sarcastically applauding the referee. The midfielder was distraught and his team-mates struggled to get him off the pitch. Sampdoria's Luis Muriel (second right) celebrates in style with his team-mates after scoring . Roma's Miralem Pjanic kicks out at the post after missing a chance for his side . Davide Astori (left) and Stefano Okaka vie for the ball during the Serie A clash . Seydou Keita was shown a second yellow card for sarcastically applauding the referee .

Summary: Sampdoria earn 2-0 Serie A victory against Roma . Lorenzo De Silvestri gives away side 60th minute lead . Luis Muriel doubles Sampdoria's advantage in 78th-minute . Seydou Keita shown second yellow card for sarcastically applauding referee .


Shadow chancellor Ed Balls said the party could delay HS2 going any further than Birmingham in favour of a new East-West line . Labour has been accused of delivering a 'slap in the face to the north' after suggesting it could abandon a new high speed rail line to Manchester and Leeds. Shadow chancellor Ed Balls said the party could delay HS2 going any further than Birmingham in favour of a new East-West line. David Cameron said Labour was 'letting down people in vital regions of our country'. But Mr Balls said prioritising the second phase of HS2 – which would connect Birmingham to Manchester and Leeds – made 'no business or economic sense at all'. Mr Balls said: 'Getting on and doing east-west now is the priority.' Labour had previously backed HS2, which could cost more than £50 billion, even though Mr Balls was known to have doubts about it. Mr Balls was speaking after a cross-party House of Lords inquiry warned that the Government had failed to 'make a convincing case' for the high speed rail line and concluded that improving east-west rail links might do more good for the economy. Labour will press ahead with plans to build a new line between London and Birmingham, with work due to begin in 2017. But it will reconsider the second phase of the project, which extends the line from Birmingham to Leeds and Manchester and was due to begin construction in the mid 2020s. Instead, Mr Balls said Labour would bring bring forward plans similar to the so-called HS3, a proposed new line linking the North East and North West. He said: 'I will want to be discussing how we can improve east-west links with David Higgins from day one and I think that is something we get on with quickly while we ask big questions about the second phase of HS2.' He added: 'The idea that we wait to do east-west until after we have done the second phase of north-south is topsy turvy. It has no economic or business logic at all.' Labour had previously backed HS2, which could cost more than £50 billion, connecting London to Manchester and Leeds via Birmingham . Chancellor George Osborne also supports HS3 but construction is unlikely to begin until after HS2 is completed in 2033. Mr Balls said: 'I don't understand this proposal for HS3. Why would you decide to spend 20 years improving north-south links before, finally, in the third phase, coming to east-west? 'I think George Osborne has got this wrong. 'And our view is that it shouldn't be HS3 - it should be done before the second phase of HS2. 'I think getting on and doing east-west now is the priority.' The Shadow Chancellor said services would connect the north east and north west, but also suggested a line could also link Birmingham and Nottingham. 'There is actually a big economic need to link east-west, and I'm thinking about Nottingham, Birmingham, Newcastle as being part of that east-west network as well. 'The idea that improving links between Birmingham, Nottingham,

Summary: The PM said Labour is 'letting down people in vital regions of the country' Ed Balls said extending HS2 past Birmingham made 'no economic sense' Shadow Chancellor said Labour would look at a new East/West line first .