The world’s most wanted man avoided a deadly airstrike in Iraq thanks to a bureaucratic dispute, it was claimed today. Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was attending a nursery school in al-Qaim on the Iraq-Syria border, with senior aides and dozens of men set to pledge allegiance to him. An elite Iraqi intelligence unit known as the ‘Falcons cell’ were aware of this thanks to their sources, and the Iraqi air force were ordered to strike the school – but the defence ministry did nothing. Scroll down for video . Target: Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (pictured) was attending a nursery school in al-Qaim, Iraq, with senior aides and dozens of men set to pledge allegiance to him . Officials were reluctant to act after the Falcons did not reveal their target’s identity - before the office of the Prime Minister became involved one hour later, reported The Sunday Times. However by then Baghdadi had left the meeting, and Iraqi fighter jets were instead forced to target a moving convoy of vehicles – not knowing which vehicle he was inside. One of the cell’s leaders said: ‘The strike should have killed Baghdadi if it had happened on time, but we weren't able to reveal the target and the fighter jets moved late.’ The newspaper’s report, by Ali Hashem of Lebanon TV station Al-Mayadeen, told how ten vehicles were destroyed - but Baghdadi was injured in the head and stomach before being taken to safety. Location: An elite Iraqi intelligence unit known as the ‘Falcons cell’ were aware of this thanks to their sources, and the Iraqi air force were ordered to strike the school in al-Qaim, on the Iraq-Syria border . The strike last November - which was reported by MailOnline - saw an aircraft swoop over the meeting of ISIS figures and kill more than a dozen people, according to local government sources. The Falcons intelligence cell is an elite anti-terrorism unit that works under the Iraqi Prime Minister, based in a secret bunker in Baghdad. The group is in charge of charge of counter-terrorism activity in Iraq, and is currently targeting a number of ISIS leaders. A leader from the elite cell - who gave the pseudonym of Major Bakr - insisted that it was 'very close' to getting their target, Baghdadi. The Falcons group was previously in the news in 2013 when its officials issued a letter stating Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Al Qaeda group the Nusra Front in Syria, had sought to kidnap United Nations workers. Another witness said that eight people had died when a bomb hit a market. A nearby hospital was said to be overwhelmed with the volume of patients from the raid - including Baghdadi. Local ISIS officials were reportedly roaming the streets ordering residents to donate blood to help the wounded. Striking Baghdadi would have been a significant blow in the campaign against ISIS. Al-Qaim and the neighbouring Syrian town of Albukamal are on a strategic supply route linking territory held by ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Baghdadi, who

Summary: ISIS leader was attending nursery school in al-Qaim on Iraq-Syria border . He was meeting with senior aides and dozens of men pledging allegiance . Elite Iraqi intelligence unit 'Falcons cell' ordered Iraqi air force to strike . But defence ministry didn't act after Falcons didn't reveal target's identity . Office of Prime Minister then became involved - but not for another hour . But by then Baghdadi had left meeting and Iraqi jets hit moving convoy . Didn't know which vehicle contained Baghdadi, who escaped with injuries .


A pair of conjoined twins born sharing a liver have been successfully separated in southwest China after an eight-hour operation. The twin sisters were born on October 30 last year joined at the stomach, but doctors said the operation had been success in what was a first for the city of Kunming, the capital of China's Yunnan Province. The girls' father Chen Fubin said his daughters were sent to the capital's hospital immediately after their birth in their hometown of Quijing City. Scroll down for video . The conjoined twins in China were born connected at the stomach and sharing a liver . Doctors separate the twin sisters during their surgery, which took about eight hours to complete . The twins were born on October 30 last year and were immediately taken to hospital. Here they are pictured prior to the surgery . Doctors pose for a photograph with the conjoined twins before operating to separate them . He said: 'We felt very sad when we saw them. We didn't expect them to be conjoined. We were worried about their health,' China Central Television reported. Doctors said administering the anesthesia was particularly difficult given their light weight, but little blood was lost and the two were recovering well in an intensive care unit. Last week, two ten-month-old conjoined baby girls from Texas survived a world-first operation to separate them. Knatalye Hope and Adeline Faith Mata shared the same chest wall, lungs, pericardial sac (the lining of the heart), diaphragm, liver, intestines, colon and pelvis. A team of more than 26 clinicians, including 12 surgeons, six anesthesiologists and eight surgical nurses at the Texas Children's Hospital operated to separate the girls. The 26-hour surgery was the first time twins conjoined at the chest and abdomen in this way had been successfully separated. These ten-month-old twins from Houston, Texas (pictured before the surgery), were connected at the chest and abdomen and shared several vital organs including the liver, lungs and intestines . Earlier this week it was also announced a pair of conjoined baby boys are expected to make a full recovery after being successfully separated in a nine-hour operation in Saudi Arabia. A team of surgeons led by the country's former Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah completed the difficult procedure in Riyadh. The twins, who were from the Republic of Yemen, were taken to Saudi Arabia to be operated on at the King Abdulaziz Medical City in the capital. During preliminary tests, the medical team discovered that the twins shared organs, including the intestines. The separation was the 35th performed on Siamese twins in the kingdom since 1990 on cases from more than 18 countries, including the Sudan, Yemen, Egypt, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Morocco and Iraq. Saudi Arabia has a team of top surgeons in the separation of conjoined twins - with 30 successful cases over the past two decades. Abdullah and Abdulrahman, pictured before surgery, were successfully separated earlier this week in a nine-hour operation in Saudi Arabia .

Summary: Conjoined baby girls were born sharing a liver in south west China . They were separated this week in an eight-hour operation in Kunming . The twins are now in good health and making a recovery in intensive care .


A Tory MP has landed an £800-an-hour job at the same firm he had lavished praise on while working a transport minister, according to a Labour MP. Stephen Hammond took the role with Inmarsat, which makes communications systems for aviation and shipping, just months after he was sacked as Secretary of State for Transport. Former City banker Hammond had said he was 'hugely impressed' by the company during his two years as a minister- where he attended official events alongside Inmarsat bosses. Stephen Hammond took the role with communications company Inmarsat just months after he lost his position as minister for transport . Labour MP Karl Turner told the Daily Mirror that the situation was 'grubby' and accused Mr Hammond of 'feathering his nest' with the staggering fees. 'This is a perfect example of why the rules around MPs' second jobs need to change,' he added. But Mr Hammond, who lost his position as transport secretary in the reshuffle, said he had done everything 'by the book' in regards to his new position which had been approved by the Commons authorities and the Department for Transport. The Commons register of members' interests states that Mr Hammond has been paid £20,000 for just 25 hours' work advising Inmarsat plc with his contract due to run out at the end of March. Mr Hammond will be paid as much as £800-an-hour at the firm he had lavished praise on while working a transport minister, according to a Labour MP . The MP for Wimbledon in south west London, had said he was impressed by Inmarsat on a visit to the company's headquarters in 2013. He later gave a speech at an Inmarsat dinner where he said he was 'committed' to a government partnership with the firm. Labour leader Ed Miliband had called for a ban on MPs having lucrative second jobs to 'restore the reputation' of the Commons in the wake of the cash for access scandal. It came after revelations of former foreign secretaries Sir Malcolm Rifkind and Jack Straw being filmed by undercover reporters boasting about how they could be hired for £5,000-a-day. Sir Malcolm announced he was suspended from the Tory party and forced quit as an MP after bragging that he could see any foreign ambassador in London and has 'useful access' to every British ambassador in the world. Mr Straw was suspended by the Labour party after being filmed boasting about having laws changed 'under the radar'. Commons Speaker John Bercow had warned last month: 'People should not be in Parliament to add to their personal fortune.' But Mr Cameron has defended the right of MPs to do second jobs - insisting that extra work can be fitted in alongside constituency duties, and it was voted down. Mr Hammond has come under criticism before and even faced a Parliamentary inquiry in 2012 after failing to declare his shareholding in a firm that receives tax breaks and the very next year it emerged he had used an offshore firm to buy his luxury second home in Portugal worth half a

Summary: Stephen Hammond took the advisor role with Inmarsat for £800-an-hour . The Wimbledon MP had praised the firm while he was a minister for transport . Secured position just months after he lost former role in the cabinet reshuffle .


Australia's 17-man squad to defend the Ashes against England this summer is packed with pace men as well as a fair share of ageing stars. Ten of their squad are in their thirties, paving the way for a raft of Dad’s Army references that will gather momentum if they get off to a bad start in Cardiff. Nonetheless, this is a squad that I would pick to defend the urn. Never mind planning for the future, their tour will be all about the present. Team Australia celebrate after winning the Cricket World Cup before naming their Ashes squad . NICE BALANCE . My first thought when I saw the squad was that it’s the way I’d have gone about selection. A five-Test series in England is not the time to experiment and the Australians have put faith in experience. Australia's selection of Adam Voges will bring an experienced head with them this summer . Adam Voges is an interesting choice: like Chris Rogers, he knows English conditions well. It’s not a tour for blooding a young batsman. It’s also why they’ve gone with Peter Siddle among the seamers. If Ryan Harris breaks down, Siddle can slot straight in. FIREPOWER . IF Mitchell Johnson bowls anything like he did during the last Ashes, Australia should win. Both sides know there’s still some scarring. Mitchell Starc managed to swing the white Kookaburra during the World Cup so he should be able to swing the red Dukes ball in England. He swings it late, too — as Brendon McCullum found out in the final. Fast bowler Mitchell Johnson will be hoping to terrorise English batsmen like he did last time around . I was impressed with Josh Hazlewood, too. He could prosper in England with his hit-the-deck style. Harris always has wicket-taking potential, although I wonder how quickly he’ll slot back in after sitting out the West Indies tour. No 3 THE KEY . The series could hinge on Australia’s No 3. Whoever it is, England will think they have a chance. Shane Watson has done the job in the past without ever really making it his own and there’s been talk of Steve Smith moving up the order. Steve Smith has been in sensational form and could get moved up the batting order to No 3 . He’s in the form of his life but he still moves around a lot at the crease. If the ball’s swinging, that could spell trouble. The other option would be Voges, who has just averaged 104 in the Sheffield Shield. AGE CONCERN . I firmly believe you should try to get every last drop out of some of these cricketers, especially in an Ashes. As England discovered in 2013-14, an ageing side is only a problem if the players are approaching retirement, like Graeme Swann. At 37-years-old, Brad Haddin is likely to be playing his last Ashes along with a few others . But for someone like Rogers this tour will be a last hurrah. I’ll be watching Brad Haddin. He’s a fierce competitor but he’s 37

Summary: England host Australia for the 2015 Ashes on home turf this summer . With players including Michael Clarke (33), Chris Rogers (37) and Brad Haddin (37), Australia could face accusations of being a 'Dad's Army' Nonetheless, this is the squad that Nasser Hussain would pick .


A female self-made billionaire has vowed to fight civil fraud charges lodged against her by the Securities and Exchange Commission over claims she wrongly claimed more than $200 million in fees suggesting it was a battle between 'good and evil'. Wall Street executive Lynn Tilton, 55, of Patriarch Partnership is accused of hiding poorly performing investments among some of her dealings with distressed companies. The high-profile investor seeks out companies facing financial problems and attempts to turn them into profitable businesses. Lynn Tilton, pictured, has vowed to defend herself against charges that she defrauded her investors . However, the SEC believes that Ms Tilton failed to adequately tell people who invested more than $2.5 billion in some of her companies that they continued to face financial difficulties. The SEC said alleged fraud has continued since 2003. The SEC's decision to prosecute Tilton is seen as an attempt by government regulators to impose standards on Wall Street. President Obama has recently announced tougher restrictions on brokers who advise Americans over their retirement accounts. The SEC claims that Tilton failed her legal duty to clients to warn that some of the companies she had invested their money in were performing worse than expected. In its filing to a New York court the SEC said that Tilton 'intentionally and consistently directed' that the value of the assets remained unchanged even though they were worth less. The court documents said that three of the funds had under performed and Tilton had failed to pass this information on to her clients. The Securities and Exchange Commission claims that Tilton, second right, failed to properly inform her clients that some of the investment products had not been performing as well as they had anticipated . Tilton's company dismissed the allegations claiming that the SEC action was 'ill-founded and at odds with Patriarch's investment strategy, which was consistently disclosed since the inception of the funds. 'We look forward to the opportunity to vigorously defend ourselves against the SEC's allegations.' Tilton told CNBC that despite the SEC's case against her, she will continue to run more than 70 companies in her portfolio. She said: 'I am shocked. I am disappointed, saddened and ... I am certain that the allegations are ill-founded.' She said the case was 'the ultimate battle in good against evil, light against dark.' She added: 'My number one priority is protecting my company and my people so that I can maximize the value of the funds. My people need to know that I am fighting for them. I also want to live in a country where I can fight for truth without assuming that because it's the government that I am guilty without the battle. As someone who has always fought for truth, and protected her integrity and her intent, and have prevailed, I expect to do that.' Tilton claimed that her business model of investing in distressed companies does involve some failures,although she described her backers as 'sophisticated investors'.

Summary: Watchdog claims Lynn Tilton failed to keep investors properly informed . She has also been accused of wrongly charging $200 million in fees . Tilton has dismissed any claims of wrongdoing and has vowed to fight . She said she takes troubled businesses and turns them around into profit .


Eden Hazard capped off an excellent week by being crowned London Footballer of the Year less than a week after picking up his first domestic trophy with Chelsea. Hazard helped Chelsea win the Capital One Cup on Sunday with a 2-0 win over London rivals Tottenham and the Belgium international scored the only goal of the game on Wednesday night as the Blues maintained their five point advantage at the top of the Premier League with a win at West Ham. Eden Hazard was crowned Footballer of the Year at the London Football Awards . Tottenham's Harry Kane was named Young Player of the Year and Mark Warburton Manager of the Year . England manager Roy Hodgson and wife Sheila were at the awards along with Bob Wilson . And on Thursday night he scooped the Player of the Year award at the London Football Awards. Hazard has been in great form for Jose Mourinho’s side this season, scoring 14 goals in 40 games as Chelsea challenge for domestic and European honours. Chelsea team-mate Thibaut Courtois won the Goalkeeper of the Year award for his excellent displays between the sticks for the Premier League leaders this season. Former England manager Glenn Hoddle and England World Cup winner Geoff Hurst were at the awards . Former Watford striker Luther Blissett and Ex-Chelsea striker Jimmy Greaves and former Fulham defender George Cohen were also at the London Football Awards . Manager of the Year - Mark Warburton, Brentford . Goalkeeper of the Year - Thibaut Courtois, Chelsea . Outstanding Contribution to a London club - Arsene Wenger, Arsenal . Women's Player of the Year - Ji So-Yun, Chelsea . Young Footballer of the Year - Harry Kane, Tottenham . Community Project of the Year - Leyton Orient, Coping Through Football . Footballer of the Year - Eden Hazard, Chelsea . Tottenham’s Harry Kane – who has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season – was named Young Footballer of the Year. And Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to a London club. While outgoing Brentford boss Mark Warburton was named Manager of the Year after guiding the Bees into the play-off places in their first season in the Championship. The London Football Awards raises vital funds for Willow - the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable special days.

Summary: Chelsea winger Eden Hazard won Footballer of the Year . Tottenham striker Harry Kane scooped the Young Footballer of the Year . Arsene Wenger was honoured with Outstanding Contribution to a London club awards . Brentford manager Mark Warburton won the Manager of the Year prize .


Social workers have offered the teenage victim of paedophile teacher Jeremy Forrest the chance to meet with him to explain the impact of his grooming . The schoolgirl who was groomed and abducted by paedophile teacher Jeremy Forrest has been offered the chance to meet him by social workers. Forrest was jailed after he had sex with the girl, then 15, and fled to France with her - finally being arrested after a week on the run. In the case that followed - during which the child at first pledged to stand by the maths teacher and professed her love for him - it emerged Forrest had begun grooming her when she was just 14. The girl's mother told BBC Radio 5 Live Daily that social workers had approached her daughter, who is almost 18, and offered her the chance to meet Forrest. They said the meeting could take place as part of the restorative justice scheme, where victims are given the chance to meet criminals so they can explain the impact of their actions. It is also thought to help to rehabilitate offenders by allowing them to see the personal impact their crime has had, and take responsibility. All meetings are supervised and in a controlled environment. Davina Williams, who has changed her name to protect her daughter's identity, said her daughter had not yet decided whether to take up the offer. But she added that the choice would be her teenage daughter's only. She said: 'I know she's in control of whatever happens next and rightly so. As a parent, you protect as much as you can as children and you teach the best you possibly can to give them the best start in life. 'When they are adults, you have to allow them to lead their own life. You don't have any control. I will always be here. I will always be her mum whatever happens. Scroll down for video . 'When a child has been groomed, it can take months, it can take years for them to accept that this has happened to them. You can't force them, you can't make them, they have to do it their own time. While they go through that process they have to find a way to cope with it.' Forrest previously worked at Bishop Bell School in East Sussex. He began his relationship with the girl on a school trip to Los Angeles when she was 14 and was seen holding her hand on the plane – something she claims he was doing to comfort her as she was struggling with bulimia. Forrest was arrested after he was seen with the girl in Bordeaux after they fled to France under false names . She opened up to him about the break-up of her parents' marriage before he kissed her in a classroom. She said they would have sex in his Ford Fiesta or hotels, which they would check into as Mr and Mrs Forrest. They first had sex when she was 15 and it later emerged that Forrest had been grooming

Summary: Jeremy Forrest was jailed for five-and-a-half years for abducting the pupil . The maths teacher had groomed the 15-year-old and fled to France with her . Forrest, of East Sussex, is set to be released from prison this summer . Social workers have offered the girl, now 17, the chance to meet with him . They offered meeting as part of restorative justice scheme, aimed at giving victims a voice and making offenders take responsibility for their crimes . Girl's mother said her daughter will make up her own mind about meeting .


This is the latest young woman to flee the UK in a bid to reach the terrorist group Islamic State. Photographed in a police cell, the 21-year-old jihadi suspect named by officials as Jaila Nadra H was arrested by Turkish security services as she waited to board a bus in Ankara. They believe the Muslim convert from East London was attempting to travel to the lawless and often porous border with Syria. Scroll down for video . Turkish authorities are holding a 21-year-old British woman named by officials as Jaila Nadra H (pictured) on suspicion of trying to travel to Syria and into Islamic State territory to join the terror group . The woman faces being deported back to the UK where she is likely to be arrested on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism. Sky News reports she is being held pending deportation hearings. One official said she was expected to be deported 'soon'. Last night her family expressed shock at her arrest. A cousin told the Daily Mail: 'She converted to Islam several years ago and we hear little from her. 'Her father has recently come out of hospital where he was undergoing chemotherapy. It is hard to believe this could happen.' Turkish officials said authorities apprehended the woman based on local intelligence and were not tipped off by British authorities. The woman was detained in Turkey trying to cross into Syria (pictured), a known route for would-be jihadis . They said messages and images on her mobile phone indicated she was planning to head to Islamic State territory. The two officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of government rules against speaking to the media without prior authorization. A UK Foreign Office spokeswoman said: 'We can confirm the detention of a British national in Ankara and are providing consular assistance.' The arrest comes days after three British teenagers were arrested at the airport in the Turkish city of Istanbul and thrown out of the country. The young men, two aged 17 and a third aged 19, were questioned by counter-terrorism police on their return to the UK and released on bail. They have told their families they wanted to go to Syria to 'help', and denied subscribing to the beliefs of militant Islamists. This is the moment two 'naive and impressionable' teenage cousins who dreamed of careers in medicine and engineering were stopped in Turkey by immigration officers at border control as they tried to flee to join ISIS on Saturday . Exodus: Amira Abase (left), 15, and Kadiza Sultana (right), 16, also travelled to Istanbul from UK on February 17 before reportedly entering Syria - where they could now be under the control of deadly female insurgents . Last month three British girls – Shamima Begum, 15, Kadiza Sultana, 16, and Amira Abase, 15 – travelled to Turkey. They were following in the footsteps of a fourth girl from their school, a close friend, who travelled to Syria last December. There are increasing concerns about the growing numbers of young people being lured to the warzone in Syria

Summary: Turkish authorities have detained British woman attempting to reach Syria . The 21-year-old was detained at a bus stop in Ankara, Turkey's capital . Officials said cellphone records showed she was planning to join ISIS . But she was caught using Turkish intelligence, rather than British tip off . Turkey has become a popular route for those seeking to join extremists . It comes just days after three teenagers were caught at Istanbul airport . Two of them, aged 17, were said to be 'naive and impressionable' cousins .


A heroin dealer has boasted of his soft life in jail with an illegal selfie shot and photos of his cell – complete with cigars, a TV and two games consoles. Jason Crocker, 36, is thought to have uploaded the images online after taking them with a prohibited mobile phone smuggled in to prison. One shot shows a cell door wedged shut from within with a broom handle, and others show toiletries, DVDs and family photos, plus newspaper headlines about him. Jason Crocker, 36, was jailed for five years but has been taking the selfies in his cell showing his cushy life . The headline 'Heroin Kingpin Put Behind Bars', appears in pride of place, stuck on his cell his wall . It is a crime to use a phone in prison and those caught can face having up to two years added to their sentence. Crocker was jailed for five years in December 2013 for supplying heroin from his Plymouth flat. Last year he admitted having a BlackBerry mobile phone in prison and was given a further six-week sentence for using Skype and dating websites from jail. The photos appear to show two different cells used by Crocker, one with grey tiling with a calendar dated October 2014 and one with blue tiling, suggesting he has been moved at some stage and took his phone with him. A home entertainment system in his cell: Crocker keeps a collection of DVDs, games and consoles . Left: The convicted drug dealer keeps an article saying 'Good Riddance' on his wall. Right: The self-proclaimed kingpin takes pictures of his mates and posts it on Facebook, against prison regulations . His Facebook page, which is hidden to anyone who is not his friend on the site, also shows pictures of his fellow convicts. Commenting on the photos online, family members laughed off Crocker’s antics. On Facebook, Kayleigh Crocker posted: ‘Go on dad hahahaha.’ But others have expressed anger at the lifestyle he seems to be enjoying. Hevaa Makemsonn wrote: ‘Basically has a bedsit rent-free. Good one, government.’ It is not known where Crocker is serving his sentence but sources said the pictures were not HMP Dartmoor, near Plymouth. Philip Davies, Tory candidate for Shipley, said it showed ‘how soft and lax’ prison has become. A Prison Service spokesman said: ‘This behaviour is totally unacceptable. Anyone caught accessing social networking sites will be subject to strict disciplinary action.’ Creature comforts: Crocker has a bathroom area and an assortment of bread, sugar and various condements . Reveling in his 'king-pin lifestyle' the dealer has a New York City bedspread and keeps his tabacco nearby . Crocker has plenty of space to hang pictures of his friends and family and they too have the opportunity to keep up with his antics through the images of prison life he shared on Facebook .

Summary: Convict Jason Crocker, 36, shared pictures of prison antics on Facebook . He posted pictures of his home entertainment system and other comforts . Reveling in 'kingpin lifestyle' he put news articles about himself on the wall . Despite being against prison rules Crocker uploaded dozens of pictues .


The BBC should be overseen by a tough external regulator instead of being allowed to govern its own affairs, the chairman of the BBC Trust has said. Rona Fairhead admitted there is a problem with ‘blurred accountabilities’ between corporation bosses and the BBC Trust she heads, and that it is time for proper outside oversight. Her comments echo MPs’ claims that the trust is ‘too close to the BBC and blurs accountability… rather than it being a sharp and effective overseer’. Rona Fairhead (pictured) admitted there is a problem with ‘blurred accountabilities’ between corporation bosses and the BBC Trust she heads, and that it is time for proper outside oversight . A report by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee last week called for the trust to be replaced with a new Public Service Broadcasting Commission, which would regulate the BBC’s spending and strategy. Mrs Fairhead did not agree with all of the committee’s recommendations, but said the Trust should be replaced with a rigorous external regulator whose sole purpose would be to hold the BBC to account. She also called for the BBC to have a stronger board, with more non-executive directors and an independent chairman to help keep the corporation on track and prevent problems that might need regulatory intervention. ‘Responsibilities for strategy, financial and operational management need to sit with the BBC executive to allow them to respond to a rapidly changing environment,’ she said. ‘Responsibilities for regulation and broader accountability need to sit at one remove. A report by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee last week called for the trust to be replaced with a new Public Service Broadcasting Commission, which would regulate the BBC’s spending and strategy . ‘That way, there should be no possibility of vagueness or uncertainty about who will be held responsible for what when the chips are down.’ She added the ‘cleanest form of separation’ would be to transfer the BBC Trust’s responsibilities for regulation and accountability to an external regulator. ‘That’s an approach we want to explore further. I think it’s the front-runner,’ she said. Mrs Fairhead made her speech at a media conference in Oxford, where many were surprised at her apparent willingness to get rid of the body she runs. However, others were wary about her links to HSBC. Mrs Fairhead’s predecessor, Lord Patten, was accused of ‘taking his eye off the ball’ during his tenure after it emerged he was doing ten other jobs . Mrs Fairhead, 53, has spent more than a decade as a director of the embattled bank, which is facing allegations that it helped wealthy clients evade tax. Last year, she was paid more than £500,000 for 50 days’ work there. She and the rest of the bank’s directors say they had no knowledge of any alleged wrongdoing. The former Pearson executive, who is also on the board of PepsiCo, will be grilled about her role at HSBC by the Public Accounts Committee on Monday. Mrs Fairhead said yesterday she was ready to be questioned and that her role as chairman of

Summary: Chairman of BBC Trust said it should be overseen by external regulator . Rona Fairhead admitted there is a problem with ‘blurred accountabilities’ MPs also said the trust is ‘too close to the BBC and blurs accountability . Report by Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has called for the trust to be replaced with a new Public Service Broadcasting Commission . New body would regulate the BBC’s spending and strategy .


It may still be dreary outside but Lorraine Kelly is getting into the springtime spirit in her latest fashion campaign. The 54-year-old is the star of mature fashion retailer JD Williams' latest campaign. The Scottish TV star showcases the new collection of floral dresses, bright separates and statement jumpsuits, including pieces from Lorraine’s own range for the retailer. Lorraine Kelly is the star of JD Williams' new TV advert and showcases the brand's floral and feminine spring designs in the promotional video and imagery . The advert - a multi-million pound campaign by JD Williams - was filmed on location in Cape Town, South Africa and features Lorraine at a lively summer garden party dancing with friends to the Gipsy King’s salsa track, Bamboleo. The brand hopes to convey its mission to put the fun back into shopping and fashion, based around their guarantee of clothes that 'fit to flatter' the mature figure. The advert was filmed on location in Cape Town, South Africa and features Lorraine at a lively summer garden party dancing with friends . Lorraine’s dance moves were inspired by her Zumba fitness classes, which she enjoys three times a week, along with walking regularly to keep fit and healthy. Speaking about her latest campaign, Lorraine said: 'The shoot for the spring TV advert was so much fun and we all had such a giggle! 'Not only were we able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Cape Town, we loved the upbeat music and dance routine, and we were dressed in gorgeous outfits to boot. 'The women looked so summery and stylish. I hope the collection will be big hit for women looking for great fashionable styles and fit.' Speaking about her latest campaign, Lorraine said: 'The shoot for the spring TV advert was so much fun and we all had such a giggle! In January, Lorraine channeled her styling expertise into designing her own range. Lorraine’s first collection for JD Williams was targeted at the 50-plus female and came on the back of research by the brand that revealed just 20 per cent of mature women feel well catered for on the high street. 'It was really about what I want to wear as well as a lot of feedback from viewers over the years. I wanted classy but comfortable clothes that look stylish and are also flattering,' she said. Lorraine, who served as the face of JD Williams before designing the range for the brand, believes that there's a big untapped market of 50-plus women who are 'in their prime and want to look fashionable'. She said: 'Women of 50-plus look better than ever and as a 55-year-old, I know that I want to look chic and on trend but also have the comfort factor.' Lorraine spent hours in the design studio curating chic Burberry-esque raincoats and Issa-esque wrap dresses, as well as a jumpsuit that you could 'wear around the house' or team with 'sassy high heels on a night out'. In January, Lorraine channeled her styling expertise into designing her own range, which she models

Summary: TV presenter models spring range for JD Williams . Advert was shot on location in Cape Town . Also designed her own collection for the brand .


Gary Neville spent Friday night with some of Manchester's finest as the England assistant watched The Charlatans at the Albert Hall. The former Manchester United defender was all smiles as he took time out with Charlatans' lead singer Tim Burgess, Stone Roses legend Mani and Courteeners frontman Liam Fray ahead of the gig. Tweeting an image of the four Mancunians to Twitter, Burgess joked: 'We need one more for our 5 a-side team' Gary Neville (left) poses with Tim Burgess, lead singer of The Charlatans (second left), Mani, and Liam Fray . The former Manchester United and England defender was all smiles ahead of The Charlatans gig . Neville shared a number of snaps from his seat at the gig and is seemingly a big fan of the 'Madchester' scene . Seemingly a big fan of the 'Madchester' music scene - which was at its height during the late 80s and early 90s - the 40-year-old posted snaps of the gig from his seat. Neville later posed with Burgess and a signed set-list, saying on Twitter: 'Amazing night with Tim Burgess and The Charlatans.' Back in December, Neville shared an image of himself with Courteeners star Fray and wished his beloved Manchester a Merry Christmas. Burgess, meanwhile, was chuffed to see his band's song 'Come Home Baby', taken from The Charlatans' latest album Modern Nature, included on the Old Trafford playlist before Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Sunderland last week. Stone Roses bassist Mani - real name Gary Mounfield - who also had a spell with Primal Scream, is a staunch Manchester United fan and was at the Nou Camp to see the Red Devils complete the treble and lift the Champions League trophy in 1999. Stone Roses legend Mani witnessed Neville lifting the Champions League trophy at the Nou Camp in 1999 .

Summary: The former Manchester United defender watched gig on Friday night . Neville watched The Charlatans after posing with Tim Burgess before gig . Stone Roses legend 'Mani' and Liam Fray of the Courteeners also attended .


Sunderland winger Adam Johnson was arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old girl after she reportedly boasted about the affair and her father found out. Johnson, 27, was arrested at his home in County Durham on Monday after police received a complaint from the girl's father but has since been released on bail. It is understood the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, bragged about the alleged encounter to friends and on social media, the Daily Telegraph reports. Adam Johnson (pictured left and right with girlfriend Stacey Flounders) was arrested on suspicion of having underage sex with a girl, 15, after she reportedly boasted about the alleged encounter on social media . Johnson, who was signed for £10million in 2012, was then arrested and questioned for several hours. He has since been released on bail and suspended by Sunderland, pending the outcome of the police investigation. The Premier League footballer's arrest has come just weeks after his long-term girlfriend Stacey Flounders, 25, gave birth to the couple's first child Ayla Sofia. It was unclear if Miss Flounders and her daughter, who was born on January 8, were at home at the time of the player's arrest. But Miss Flounders's mother has defended the former Middlesbrough and Manchester City player, insisting he is '100 per cent innocent'. Talking about the couple's relationship, she told the Daily Mirror: 'They are still very close and are absolutely still together. He is 100 per cent innocent and we will stand by him. 'He hasn't been found guilty of anything. He is a great lad and has not done anything wrong. This is a horrible situation.' The 27-year-old millionaire was arrested at his six-bedroom mansion in County Durham (above) after the alleged victim's father reportedly complained to police, it has emerged . The £50,000-a-week player had been due to travel with the rest of the Sunderland squad to East Yorkshire for Tuesday's league game against Hull City before being suspended. A statement from Sunderland said: 'Sunderland AFC has confirmed that Adam Johnson has been suspended from the club, pending the outcome of a police investigation. No further comment will be made at the present time.' The FA refused to comment on Johnson's arrest. Johnson, who has represented his country 12 times, gained a reputation as a keen party-goer when he played for Manchester City five years ago. Johnson, who was signed for £10million in 2012, was arrested on Monday morning and questioned for several hours. He has since been suspended by Sunderland . The FA refused to comment on the arrest of the winger. Pictured: Johnson scored a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park last December . At the time, he was renting Cristiano Ronaldo's former house near Alderley Edge and would often be seen in the village socialising with fellow players and women. But three years ago, after returning to his native North East, Johnson began dating Miss Flounders. Friends say Johnson opted to live near a quiet hamlet to get away from the 'bright lights' of city life.

Summary: Adam Johnson was arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old . Schoolgirl, 15, reportedly boasted about alleged encounter on social media . Johnson, 27, held at Durham mansion after her father complained to police . Sunderland suspended player 'pending outcome of investigation' Long-term girlfriend Stacey Flounders is reported to be standing by him . The 25-year-old gave birth to couple's first child Ayla Sofia on January 8 . Adam Johnson timeline: Sportsmail takes a look at his career . Gus Poyet: Johnson's arrest was my toughest day in management .


Pippa Middleton bundled up against the London wind today in an icy blue bloke coat accessorised with smart glasses and her favourite Milli Millu handbag. The brunette is back in London following news that her U.S. TV career has faltered at the first hurdle as NBC decided not to continue with negotiations following a 'cringeworthy' pilot. But the 31-year-old seemed to have put her any career troubles behind her today as she laughed and joked with a friend in London. Pippa Middleton bundled up against the London wind today in an icy blue bloke coat by Fay accessorised with smart glasses and her favourite Milli Millu handbag . The Duchess of Cambridge's sister is rarely seen in her glasses, but pulled off the smart black frames with aplomb . The Duchess of Cambridge's sister is rarely seen in her glasses, but pulled off the smart black frames with aplomb, teaming them with a felt coat with a pair of smart ballet pumps, a printed dress and the £475 handbag for a day out in the capital. Pippa will be an aunt again soon, as her sister Kate is due to give birth to her second child with Prince William next month. And the former party planner was hoping to have more to celebrate this summer as she tried out for a high profile role on American TV. She had been in talks to join American TV station NBC as a 'special correspondent', but negotiations for the £400,000 role disintegrated after she was deemed not to have a 'breezy' enough manner . Pippa will be an aunt again soon, as her sister Kate is due to give birth to her second child with Prince William next month . The former party planner chatted to a male friend before heading off in her 4x4 . Pippa had been in talks to join American TV station NBC as a 'special correspondent', but negotiations for the £400,000 role disintegrated after she was deemed not to have a 'breezy' enough manner . The Vanity Fair Contributing Editor and Ocado magazine columnist, who was catapulted to fame following her sister's wedding to Prince William in 2011, has long been keen to make a name for herself in the U.S. But a source close to NBC says Pippa’s screen trial, which can be watched online, was a flop. In the clip the writer looked uncomfortable as she danced with an aged local in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for no ascertainable reason. And came across as ‘a bit grand, awkward and bored, rather than enthusiastic’, according to one insider. ‘Cringe-worthy’ said another . Not that you would know it from her December 2014 column for the Spectator. Excitedly describing her visit to Wyoming, Pippa gushed about her experience of line-dancing and talked of the 'stunning' mountain scenery. 'Wyoming is real cowboy country,' she continued. 'Everyone wore cowboy boots and the men had big, non-ironic moustaches that curled upwards.' Not one to claim the laurels undeserved, she cheerfully admitted to being less than brilliant and worried she might have scuppered her chances

Summary: Kate's sister is back in London following 'cringeworthy' U.S TV debut . US TV company NBC has decided not to hire her as 'special correspondent' Set to become an aunt for the second time next month .


Niall Boylan and his biological sister Fran Kavanagh, pictured during their first meeting last week, when they were reunited 50 years after being separated . A brother and sister who were separated as babies and put up for adoption five decades ago have been reunited after realising they grew up just 500 metres apart. Niall Boylan, 51, a radio presenter in Dublin, met his biological sister who now lives in London, Fran Kavanagh, 49, for the first time this weekend after finding each other online last year. Niall, who has a show on Irish radio station 4FM, hit the headlines last year when he spoke about discovering that his birth mother had a little girl when he was just 13 months old in 1965. He said he only learned that he had a sister when the information was disclosed ‘casually’ in a letter from the adoption agency. Niall had been adopted from St Patrick’s Home on Dublin’s Navan Road by Frank and Lily Boylan, and grew up in Raheny with the couple’s biological daughter Geraldine and a younger brother Arthur, who was also adopted. His decision to speak out last year led indirectly to the reunion with sister Fran, who had begun the process of finding out more about the circumstances of her own birth. She was adopted in 1966 by Maria and Christopher Kavanagh from Glasnevin. In recent years, Fran’s sister told her that her birth mother had turned to the courts to try to keep her. ‘I felt I needed to know more,’ she said. ‘When I was given my birth weight and other basic details, I couldn’t believe it.’ Fran went on to meet her birth mother four years ago, an encounter she describes as ‘overwhelming’. However, her birth mother did not tell her about the existence of brother Niall. Last year, she was contacted by an adoption agency telling her they had received a letter from her older brother who wanted to get in touch. They added that he had announced his wish ‘publicly’. ‘When I heard “publicly”, I was really confused, so myself and my partner Googled “Niall” and “St Patrick’s Home”, and up came this story about Niall. I knew it had to be him. I made contact immediately and we talked for hours.’ St Patrick's mother and baby home on the Navan Road in Dublin, where Niall and Fran's mother was living with them as babies and from where they were adopted . Niall when he was a baby (left) and as a toddler (right). He was adopted by Frank and Lily Boylan, and grew up in Raheny with the couple’s biological daughter Geraldine and a younger brother Arthur, who was also adopted . Niall's original birth document, which registers his birth at St Patrick's Home on September 21, 1963 . She flew to meet her brother for the first time last weekend, along with her partner, and the pair went for dinner and a night out together. ‘It went really well,’ said Niall. ‘We are both delighted. We had spoken on the phone and

Summary: Niall Boylan, 51, met his biological sister for the first time last weekend . He didn't know he had a sister until an adoption agency put it in a letter . Fran Kavanagh, 49, was also sent a letter and tracked brother online . Pair were adopted separately from St Patrick's Home in Dublin as babies . They didn't realise they had been brought up a few streets from each other . Fran, who lives in London, flew to Dublin to meet radio presenter brother . The mother-of-two said: 'To meet Niall after all these years is wonderful'


Gareth Southgate was irritated. England had just put one over their oldest rivals in thrilling circumstances but something was gnawing away at the Under 21 head coach. For some reason, Southgate couldn’t get over the first 25 minutes at the Riverside Stadium, even though England had beaten Germany 3-2. England, he felt, were overawed by Germany who looked a team of stars, passing smoothly in tight areas, winning cute free-kicks and making their experience tell. They were doing everything their numbers suggested they would. The numbers? Norwich's Nathan Redmond, who scored England's second goal, deserves a Premier League return . Jesse Lingard levelled for England to make it 1-1 in Middlesbrough during an impressive victory . James Ward-Prowse hit the winner to give Gareth Southgate's men a tremendous win ahead of Euro 2015 . Nathan Redmond: West Ham and Stoke considered moves for the winger last summer. Should Norwich fail to get promotion, he might be going up any way. Danny Ings: Currently exploring his options with his deal at Burnley ending in June. Liverpool is his most likely destination. Luke Garbutt: Out of contract with Everton at the end of the season, Roberto Martinez is convinced he will sign a new deal. If he can’t, others will be on alert. Jack Butland: Just three FA Cup games is not enough for England’s No 3 keeper since returning to Stoke from his Derby loan. If Asmir Begovic doesn’t moves on, he might. Will Hughes: Some may think he is too lightweight but Hughes is an elegant player. If Derby don’t make the leap into the Premier League, others may try to entice him. Tom Carroll: Tottenham midfielder on loan at Swansea, a club that suits his style. He would benefit from making the switch permanent. The team Horst Hrubesch selected had 639 top-flight appearances between them; the squad’s combined number was a staggering 977. That figure would have been more than 1,100 had key players Bernd Leno and Kevin Volland not withdrawn through injury. Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the German goalkeeper, is only 22 but he is playing in the Champions League with Barcelona, Emre Can with Liverpool and Max Meyer’s goal against Maribor in December helped Schalke reach the last 16 of the Champions League. How does the top-flight experience of the England starting XI measure up? The figure is 230, the squad’s total is 389. It gives credence to the point FA chairman Greg Dyke has made about young English players not getting sufficient opportunities but when you see the impressive way they tore into Germany, it makes you wonder why some can’t break through the glass ceiling. Southgate has been deservedly praised for how he has handled things since taking over in September 2013 but a run of one defeat in 16 games — with 13 victories — is not solely down to the man in charge. Southgate was not happy with the first 25 minutes of England's match against their German counterparts . ‘We want to get the ball down and score lots of goals,’ said James Ward-Prowse, whose

Summary: The Germany Under 21 side beaten by England U21s had 639 top-flight appearances between them: the squad’s combined number was 977 . Germany looked a team of stars, passing smoothly in tight areas, winning cute free-kicks and making their experience tell . It gives credence to the point FA chairman Greg Dyke has made about young English players not getting sufficient opportunities . When you see the impressive way they tore into Germany, it makes you wonder why some can’t break through the glass ceiling .


It was the childhood home of Henry VIII but has become just as famous for its more recent colourful residents, who turned Eltham Palace into an Art Deco haven. The wealthy Courtauld family held luxury cocktail parties for royals and politicians in the 1930s, with millionaires Virginia and Sir Stephen planning their travels using maps on the walls, decorating the rooms with lavish accessories and even transforming the house's air raid bunker in the basement. The palace is set to reopen to the public in April, following a £1.7million renovation, which is part of a larger conservation programme. From April 3, visitors will be transformed back to the swinging 1930s at the Eltham Palace, formerly owned by the Courtauld family . Annie Kemkaran Smith and Sarah Lambarth from English Heritage examining the maps uncovered in Eltham Palace . The £1.7million renovation is set to uncover many of the secrets held at Eltham Palace, including the peeling back wallpaper to reveal the wealthy Courtauld's travel plans . The residence was once home to Henry VIII and has played host to many royals, politicians and artists since. Gold mosaic tiles and a marble tub (right) formed what was once used as a temporary but luxurious bathroom . Conservation being carried out on the underground air raid bunker at Eltham Palace, set to be revealed in April to the public . Five rooms in the Art Deco palace will be unveiled, including a luxury wartime bunker and 1930's dark room, and a billiards room . The Courtaulds were from a wealthy textile background, and amongst the first to embrace aviation as a means of travelling the world. Visitors will be able to experience the magnificent entrance hall, as well as the luxury air raid shelter that the couple installed in the basement, and see the splendid Medieval Great Hall. Children can also enjoy the launch with a fully interactive tour exploring the animals who resided at the palace – including Mah Jongg the family's pet lemur who had his own heated bedroom. Laura Houliston, English Heritage curator at Eltham Palace, said: 'Eltham Palace is one of the finest examples of art deco architecture and design surviving in Britain today. 'It was also a decadent, fun place to visit. 'This April we'll open up new rooms, the ropes will come down and we'll be inviting people to step back in time and experience one of the Courtauld's lavish parties as they try on vintage inspired designs, play in the billiards room and watch cinefilm of the family.' Historians agree that the Eltham Palace had many state-of-the-art modern conveniences for its time, including under-floor heating . From April 3, guests will be whisked back into the time of the swinging 1930s and will be able to also enjoy the brand new visitor's centre and greenhouse café next to the children's play area. The renovations are one of the first of the £52 million conservation projects to be undertaken by the English Heritage Trust, a charity which will oversee more than 400 sites, including Stonehenge and Hadrian's Wall.

Summary: The Eltham Palace in Greenwich has undergone a £1.7 million renovation . The property was the childhood home of Henry VIII and has entertained many royals, politicians, and socialites . Visitors will be able to view the restored Art Deco property, which was transformed in the 1930s, this April .


Ronny Deila secured his first trophy triumph as Celtic manager – then cut short the celebrations by slapping a midnight curfew on his players. Goals from Kris Commons and substitute James Forrest – who also missed a late penalty – secured the Scottish League Cup against 10-man Dundee United. With the sides set to meet for a third time in 10 days in Wednesday’s Scottish Cup replay, however, the Parkhead coach warned his players to forget any notions of a Scott Brown-style blow-out. Ronny Deila hopes to become the third Celtic manager to achieve a domestic treble with The Bhoys . ‘We should enjoy the moment, but there is not going to be any nightlife,’ Deila said, reacting to the furore created by his skipper’s revelry in Edinburgh strip clubs four nights before the final. ‘The players will have a calm night. We will go back to the stadium and have a couple of beers and enjoy it, but it will be early to bed before midnight and be ready for training tomorrow at 1pm.’ Deila then joked: ‘For the staff it’s a little bit longer.’ Despite urging his players to be ‘24-hour athletes’ earlier this season the Norwegian played down the seriousness of the Brown incident, with pictures of the skipper slumped on a pavement plastered over the pages of newspapers. Scott Brown lifts the Scottish League Cup alongside Craig Gordon (right) after a difficult week in the headlines . Insisting there was no question or disciplinary action or dropping the 29-year-old, Deila added: ‘This case, for me, is not a big one. He was home at 10.30. It just looks like he was home at six in the morning. ‘He was drinking, he had a day off the day after. I have no rules about that. I said the players have to be fit – and Scott Brown is the fittest player we have. ‘But we have a reputation to take care of and the way the pictures appeared in the newspaper was nothing for him or me to be proud of. So we have to learn from this. ‘When you play for Celtic everybody chases you and you don’t get the personal time. ‘You have to always know what you are doing. Celtic manager Ronny Deila gets ready to lift the Scottish League Cup with his players on Sunday . ‘This is something everybody has to learn from – but, again, it was not a big issue for me.’ Asked if Brown had apologised, the Parkhead boss added: ‘He was not happy about it, but he didn’t do anything big or harmful for me. ‘It’s not a positive example for youngsters. But Broony has played 60 or 65 matches this year, he had a day off and wanted to be out with his friends. ‘As I said he was home at 10.30pm so it was not a big thing. We will see if he learns in the future but he made up for it today – he played a very good game.’ Keeper Craig Gordon gets the drinks flowing

Summary: Ronny Deila won his first trophy as Celtic manager on Sunday . Kris Commons and James Forrest scored the goals for Deila's side . Celtic are leading the Scottish Premiership as they pursue a treble . The Bhoys have a Scottish Cup quarter-final replay with Dundee United on Wednesday as they meet for a third time in 10 days .


Robert Durst's lawyer has dismissed his clients apparent confession during the final seconds of HBO's The Jinx docudrama and said the unguarded comments could be interpreted in a 100 different ways. The six part series concluded last Sunday with the eccentric millionaire off camera talking to himself in a bathroom with his wireless microphone still live. 'There it is. You're caught. Killed them all. Of course,' Durst was heard to mumble to himself. Scroll down for video . HBO's six part docudrama concluded last Sunday with eccentric millionaire Durst off camera talking to himself in a bathroom with his wireless microphone still live . Durst was heard to mumble to himself 'killed them all, of course' in an unguarded moment off camera featured at the end of the final episode of HBO's The Jinx . Durst was arrested by police in New Orleans just hours before the show was broadcast and has since been charged with murder in the December 2000 shooting death of Susan Berman. There is speculation that Durst's explosive comments could be used against him in court, but attorney Dick DeGuerin said they prove nothing. 'There's one hundred ways of interpreting it ... one of 'em being very Shakespearean. The soliloquy,' he told 48 Hours. Famously used by Shakespeare in a number of his plays, a soliloquy is an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers. For instance Hamlet's 'To be or not to be' speech. 'If you are a student of Shakespeare, as I am, you'll understand that what I'm talking about,' said DeGuerin. He said he first heard Durst's recorded comments 'along with the rest of America' when it was broadcast last Sunday. Dick DeGuerin, the lead attorney on Durst's team, has compared his client's apparant confession to a Shakespearean soliloquy and claims that it could be interpreted in a hundred different ways . The lawyer also said that it is well know that Durst talks to himself and 'that's just one of his quirks.' 'There are people who feel like he got set up. ...My daughter's a journalist, and she was outraged at what Jarecki and his producers pulled.' DeGuerin also said he was 'astonished' that Durst was interviewed by Los Angeles prosecutors for three hours without his lawyer present after his arrest last Saturday. 'Bob is not sophisticated, he is intelligent, he's got Asperger's,' said DeGuerin explaining why his client hadn't simply refused to speak until he had his counsil present. DeGuerin filled court papers on Friday in which he claims Durst was illegally arrested on charges that he murdered a woman in California, as well as drug and weapons charges filed in New Orleans. In the papers filed at the State Criminal District Court in New Orleans, Gibbens and DeGuerin asked a magistrate judge to schedule a preliminary hearing so that they can prove that there is no probable cause to keep Durst jailed. They argue that he should be released. 'I think he's an easy target and everybody's piling on. ... They're gonna find nothing,' DeGuerin,

Summary: Dick DeGuerin, the lead attorney on Durst's team, has dismissed his clients apparent confession during HBO's The Jinx docudrama . He said Durst's 'killed them all' remark could be interpreted in a 100 different ways . Even compared his client's apparant confession to a Shakespearean soliloquy . DeGuerin also accused Andrew Jarecki, the director of The Jinx, of setting his client up .


From satellite photography to five million miles of street-level imagery, detailed maps have transformed our view of the world. But while maps such Google Street View help us better find places, one designer claims our understanding of the wider landscape remains far too basic. Now London-based Michael Pecirno is attempting to change this using minimalist maps of the US that single out specific features such forests, crops and the nation’s urban sprawl. Using minimalist maps of the US landscape that single out specific features, London-based designer Michael Pecirno is hoping to give people a better understanding of the US landscape. This map shows the grasslands of America. Much of these prairielands have been converted into some of the richest agricultural regions on Earth . ‘With advances in mapping technology we're still primarily left with two dominate maps – the political and the physical,’ Mr Pecirno told DailyMail.com. ‘While internet maps, allow users to zoom in to an incredible level of detail, we're not necessarily told anything new; our understanding of the landscape is still the same, just higher in resolution.’ Mr Pecirno inspiration came from road trips as a child through the Midwest where he would pass through miles of cornfields. Cornfields take up 91 million acres of the American landscape or around 4.83 per cent of the continuous US. The urban sprawl map reveals lack of development across stretches of the West, and the emerging Southeast chain of metropolitan areas . By focusing each map on a single subject, the designer hopes to help people better visualise and understand the landscape in which they live. Pictured are the spread of evergreen forest across America . All the maps for this project were created using data from the US Department of Agriculture. ‘My inspiration for exploring the world through data comes from an understanding and interest in historical cartography,’ said Mr Pecirno . London-based designer Michael Pecirno used freely-available data from from the US Department of Agriculture. This program, known as CropScape, documents a large majority of the American landscape over numerous years. 'Using this data and digital mapping tools, I've plotted the most dominate types of the American landscape into their own maps,' said Pecirno. 'And while they are perhaps still physical maps, where they differ is that they do not attempt to curate numerous features into a collaged map.' While hearing that value is impressive, there is little way right now for us to visualise what 4.83 per cent of the American landscape looks like, Mr Pecirno said. By focusing each map on a single subject, the designer hopes to help people better visualise and understand the landscape in which they live. His maps look at features such as the distribution of grassland, urban sprawl, shrubs, evergreen, deciduous forests, water and corn. The urban sprawl map, for instance, reveals the lack of development across huge stretches of the West, and the emerging southeast chain of adjacent metropolitan areas. The map of deciduous forests - or trees that lose their leaves during the winter - shows how in some places, like

Summary: London-based designer Michael Pecirno says today's maps prevent us from focusing on the wider landscape . Maps have improved because of ‘increase of resolution rather than a change in narrative,' he told Dailymail.com . His series aims to change this by revealing single features such as grass, corn shrubs and the urban sprawl .


Manchester City continued their preparations for the Premier League game with Burnley on Saturday as players took part in a spinning session at the club's training ground. But they know it will be no easy task at Turf Moor and will be wary of Sean Dyche's side following the 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium back in December. While City are desperate to make ground on league leaders Chelsea and close the five-point gap between first and second, Burnley will be motivated in the battle to retain their Premier League status. (Left to right): Midfielders Jesus Navas, Frank Lampard, David Silva and James Milner chat during training . City players take part in a spinning session ahead of the Premier League game with Burnley on Saturday . Silva tussles for the ball with Leicester captain Wes Morgan during City's 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium . Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini and his side are under pressure to deliver against Burnley . Indeed, Burnley have frustrated a few of the bigger clubs this season, claiming points against City, Chelsea and Manchester United. Manuel Pellegrini's men got themselves back to winning ways last time out with a 2-0 victory over Leicester, but Chelsea's position at the top is strengthened by the fact they have a game in hand. City cannot afford any more slip-ups in their Premier League run-in and will have to be on alert against a very direct Burnley side. Silva scores the opening goal for City during their 2-2 draw with Burnley back in December . City goalkeeper Joe Hart looks dejected after Ashley Barnes scores a late equaliser at the Etihad Stadium . Milner scores City's second goal during the 2-0 win over Leicester in the Premier League last weekend . Burnley striker Danny Ings celebrates after scoring against Manchester United in the Premier League . Burnley manager Sean Dyche faces a difficult task to keep his side in the top flight this season .

Summary: Manchester City face Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday . City players took part in a spinning session at the club's training ground . Burnley drew 2-2 with City back in December . While City are challenging for the title, Burnley are focused on survival . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news .


Vince Wilfork's 11-year spell as a New England Patriot looks to be over after the franchise informed the defensive tackle they will not be picking up the option on his contract. Due a $4million roster bonus on Tuesday, the move was widely expected, but nevertheless drew an emotional statement on the popular defensive tackle's Twitter feed. 'I'm in a good place, he wrote. 'I have a great relationship with the Patriots organization. Please know how blessed my family and I have been to be able to play 11 years in New England for an amazing organization,' said Wilfork, who bookended his time at Foxborough with two Super Bowl wins. Vince Wilfork penned an emotional farewell to those associated with the New England Patriots . Wilfork celebrates Malcolm Butler's critical interception in the dying stages of February's Super Bowl . 'I will take my time, think things through, take into consideration many things, but mainly family and see where life goes from there,' 'But regardless remember I will always remain a New Englander a Patriot forever,' he added. After signing a three-year, $22.5m deal last year, Wilfork played 766 snaps last season, and he hinted that he will continue playing as there is 'lots of gas still left in the tank'. The move gives the Patriots $8.06m in cap space, but the parties could yet reach a new, reduced, agreement for Wilfork to remain in New England.

Summary: Vince Wilfork bookended his 11-year career as a Patriot with two Super Bowl wins . The 33-year-old becomes a free agent on Tuesday . Due a $4m roster bonus, the Pats did not pick up the deal and created $8.06m of cap space .


When Lisa Epsom broke her tooth opening her son's juice bottle, she thought it would just require a quick trip to the dentist. In fact, it led to her losing half her face after the dentist discovered mouth cancer which was so advanced, she was just weeks from death. After a 14-hour operation to remove the tumour, she said: 'That Fruit Shoot bottle saved my life. 'Had I not opened it with my teeth, I would not be here. 'I've lost my looks and feel disfigured. People stare at me in the street but I'm alive and I can watch my kids grow up, so it's a small price to pay. 'Now I want others to be more aware of mouth cancer - because I had never even heard of it.' Scroll down for video . Lisa Epsom, 34 (left, before falling ill), was horrified to learn she was just weeks from death with a rare form of mouth cancer. She had only been diagnosed after breaking her tooth opening a bottle of Fruit Shoot and her dentist noticing a growth inside her mouth. She has since undergone surgery to cut the tumour from her face . Upon being diagnosed with cancer, Ms Epsom underwent tests to see how far the cancer had spread. She was devastated to learn she would need immediate surgery to remove a golf ball sized tumour under her nose and cheek . Her problems began in September 2013 while at home with her baby daughter Tiffany and young son Maison. Ms Lisa, 34, recalls: 'I opened a bottle of juice with my teeth and when I felt one break, I could have kicked myself for being so silly. 'I was cross with myself because my teeth had been weak since my last pregnancy. I spat the tooth into the sink and made an appointment to see the dentist in three weeks' time.' But when the dentist examined her teeth, he seemed more concerned about a red patch on the roof of her mouth and gave her a mirror to look at it. She says: 'Right away, alarm bells began ringing in my head. I'd spotted it about a year before but a GP said it was nothing to worry about. 'Now I could see it was bigger, about the size of a 5p coin, with veins coming out of it.' The dentist arranged a test and Ms Epsom feared the worst. 'I had a bad feeling and just knew it was cancer. I had smoked when I was younger,' she said. The following week she went to hospital for a biopsy and, five days later, she was told the result. She says: 'The consultant's face said it all - it was cancerous. During the operation surgeons removed most of Ms Epsom's cheekbone and palate, then used tissue from her thigh (right) to rebuild her face. She said: 'When I woke up I felt like I'd been in the boxing ring' 'He said I could be dead within weeks. The first thing I thought about was my kids

Summary: Mother-of-four Lisa Epsom broke a tooth opening her son's juice bottle . Went to the dentist, expecting to receive standard treatment to fix tooth . But dentist noticed a large, hard lump inside her mouth and ordered tests . These revealed she had a deadly, golf ball-sized tumour in her face . After major surgery to remove it, she had face re-built using her leg tissue . Has now been given the all clear but will 'never look the same again'


Critics of Floyd Mayweather say that 'Father Time' may be catching up with the WBA and WBC welterweight world champion and on some new video evidence they may be right. However, for fight fans looking forward to his upcoming bout against Manny Pacquiao on May 2 - they need not worry. And that's because footage of the 38-year-old running has been slowed down for a visual effect. Floyd Mayweather uploaded a Facebook on Friday of himself going for an afternoon run . Mayweather is currently training ahead of his highly-anticipated welterweight fight against Manny Pacquiao . The 38-year-old looks focused as he gears up for his bout on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas . Mayweather uploaded a Facebook video on Friday of himself working up a sweat as he went for a run. Accompanied with the caption: 'Out For An Afternoon Run #MayPac #May2 #TBE,' the orthodox fighter can be seen going through his paces while being chaperoned by a Rolls Royce and a Chevrolet. The unification bout against WBO champion Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is expected to total $300million - in what will be the most expensive bout in boxing history. Mayweather can be seen going through his paces while being chaperoned by a Rolls Royce and a Chevrolet . The unification bout sees Mayweather put his WBA and WBC titles on the line against Pacquiao's WBO belt . In the UK, Sky Sports are expected to win the bidding rights to broadcast the fight. Sky has been in fierce competition from Frank Warren’s BoxNation channel but are believed to be on the brink of clinching the British broadcasting rights for the richest fight in ring history - as revealed by Sportsmail's Jeff Powell. US networks HBO and Showtime are sharing the broadcast in America, where Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum is predicting a record-breaking four million buys - for the highly-anticipated bout. Mayweather's hotly-anticipated bout with Pacquiao (right) is expected to be shown on Sky in the UK . Pacquiao's bout against Mayweather will be one of the biggest fights ever in history .

Summary: Floyd Mayweather will be fighting Manny Pacquiao on May 2 . The unification bout will be taking place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas . The fight is expected to be screened on Sky Sports in Britain .


A woman has sparked uproar on social media after enthusiastically bearing her K-cup breasts on Google Street View. Karen Davis from Port Pirie in South Australia was captured streaking by the Google camera cars for the popular Google Maps app, which allows users to zoom in on certain streets and towns in cities all over the world with a 360-degree view. However the 38-year-old mother, who plans to skydive topless for her 40th birthday, has hit back at 'flat-tittie chicks' claiming they are not confident enough with their own bodies and should focus on how they look. Karen Davis (pictured) from Port Pirie has caused controversy after a picture appeared on Google Maps Street View showing her bearing her size-K breasts . In the image, Ms Davis can be seen holding her arms up in the air with her T-shirt hunched up around her neck bearing her breasts, as she follows the Google camera cars around the street. Her sons are playing in the background and an unknown man stands at the fence watching. Across the road, a neighbour is lounging on her outdoor furniture, watching the whole thing unfold. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Ms Davis was in tears over the nasty comments coming from her community after she was branded a 'bad mother' and 'pure filth' for her raunchy behaviour. 'They are narrow-minded people who are not happy with their own bodies,' she said. Posting on her Facebook account, Ms Davis addressed the fact that she pursued the car through Barry Street in Port Pirie until they got the perfect shot and believes locals are jealous of her antics. 'Haters hate, you got the guts to do it?' she posted on Facebook after the photo went public. Ms Davis had issues with her siz-K breasts in her 20's and is finally ready to embrace them and she plans to skydive topless for her 40th birthday . 'All the flat-tittie chicks think I am disgusting. Big-boob envy has hit Port Pirie.' Taking to Facebook, disgusted commenters attacked Ms Davis' parenting skills after it became clear that her two sons were in the background of the picture. 'I'm sure your children will be proud of their mother that is probably going to cause them a lot of embarrassment,' one Facebook commenter said. 'Oh goodness. Can't even begin to imagine how her children are feeling,' another user said. However a select few came out in support of Ms Davis's show on Google Maps. The mother says she is happy the picture appeared online and thought it was funny . 'Let her go, she's having some fun, Pirie people need to lighten up a bit. if more lovely ladies would get them out more often the world would be a much happier place,' one commenter said. Ms Davis told Daily Mail Australia that she thought the act would be funny and that it was an item she has now ticked off her bucket list. She also said that she has a friend in the United Kingdom and she thought it would brighten up his

Summary: A woman has caused a social media storm after bearing her boobs . The Port Pirie woman showed her size-K assets on Google Street View . She has been called a 'bad mother' by people from her town . Karen Davis says they are 'not happy with their own bodies' She plans to do a topless skydive for her 40th birthday next year .


What are the chances you will live for another ten years? While your GP might give you some idea, scientists now say you can accurately predict your likelihood of death using a calculator and a treadmill. The process involves running in three-minute segments on a treadmill with an increasing speed and at a growing incline. Scroll down to read DailyMail.com review of the test... Scientists say you can accurately predict your likelihood of death using a calculator and a treadmill. The process involves running in three-minute segments on a treadmill with an increasing speed . Runners then plug in their vital statistics into a basic formula to find out how likely they are to die over the next decade. Dubbed the FIT Treadmill Score, the test was created by cardiologists at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland after studying 58,000 stress exams. 'The notion that being in good physical shape portends lower death risk is by no means new,' said lead investigator Haitham Ahmed. 'But we wanted to quantify that risk precisely by age, gender and fitness level, and do so with an elegantly simple equation that requires no additional fancy testing beyond the standard stress test.' The test consists of three-minute segments that increase in speed and incline. Follow the below stages in order to see which MET score you reach. Make sure you record your heart rate during each exercise. Stage 1 - 1.7 mph/10 per cent grade/5 METs . Stage 2 - 2.5 mph/12 per cent grade/7 METs . Stage 3 - 3.4 mph/14 per cent grade/10 METs . Stage 4 - 4.2 mph/16 per cent grade/13 METs . Stage 5 - 5.0 mph/18 per cent grade/15 METs . Stage 6 - 5.5 mph/20 per cent grade/18 METs . Stage 7 - 5.5 mph/22 per cent grade/20 METs . Then put in your details in to the following formula: . (12 x METs) + (% of maximum predicted heart rate) – (4 x age) + 43 if female. Maximum predicted heart rate is calculated as 220 – age. Heart rate achieved during exercise should be divided by maximum predicted. If you have at least zero, your survival rate is 97 percent in the next decade. In the study, scores ranged from negative 200 to positive 200. If you score 100 or higher, you have have a two percent risk of dying over the next 10 years, while those with scores between 0 and 100 face a three per cent death risk over the next decade. If you have a score between negative 100 and 0 had an 11 per cent risk of dying in the next 10 years, while scores lower than negative 100 have a 38 per cent risk of dying in a decade. As well as age and gender, the formula factors in peak heart rate reached during intense exercise and the ability to tolerate physical exertion as measured by so-called metabolic equivalents, or METs . As well as age and gender, the formula factors in peak heart rate reached during intense exercise and the ability to tolerate

Summary: Test involves running in three-minute segments on a treadmill . The speed needs to gradually increase along with growing incline . Runners can then plug in their vital statistics into a basic formula . As well as age and gender, the formula factors in peak heart rate . It also looks at ability to tolerate exertion as measured by 'METs' Scientists say the test is more useful than existing stress exams .


Tal Ben Haim and Simon Church may drive to Charlton training sessions together but come Saturday they will be on opposing sides in a clash that could define their teams’ Euro 2016 qualifying hopes. Israel host Wales at Haifa’s Sammy Ofer Stadium in a match between the top two in Group B that Ben Haim promises will be fuelled with national fervour. The former Bolton, Chelsea and Manchester City defender wears the Israel armband and may be tasked with marking Church, who has led the line for Wales during this qualifying campaign. Tal Ben Haim (left) has revealed his friendship with Simon Church (right) will be put to one side . Charlton defender Ben Haim faces the prospect of having to mark Wales superstar Gareth Bale (left) ‘We’re really good team-mates so it’s going to be a bit strange,’ said Ben Haim. ‘But in the first few minutes that will pass and we’re going to be big enemies. The atmosphere will be like you have never seen in England. ‘Our fans are really passionate. They guaranteed their places three months ago — you can’t get tickets. Everyone is talking about the game. It’s huge for us.’ Around 30,000 supporters will be waiting for Gareth Bale and Co, the vast majority cheering on Israel, who have begun their campaign with three wins from three. Wales are a point behind after two wins and two draws. Israel captain Ben Haim will have to deal with the threat posed by Belgium winger Eden Hazard on March 31 . Israel’s match against Belgium, scheduled for last September, was postponed because of the conflict in Gaza. Wales’s visit, according to Ben Haim, gives cause for positivity. ‘We have all the country behind us,’ he said. ‘We want to put smiles on people’s faces because they have been through a difficult period, and football is the best way for us, as players, to represent the country. It is the best way to help the people.’ After Bale, Ben Haim is likely to face Eden Hazard when Belgium visit three days later. ‘They are players in prime form and will be very tough opponents,’ said the 32-year-old. ‘But we need to play them as a team, not as individuals.’ Church is also keen to get the better of his club-mate. He said: ‘I’d love to score against Ben Haim, that’ll be an extra incentive!’

Summary: Tal Ben Haim will go up against close friend Simon Church on Saturday . Israel host Wales in what could be a pivotal Euro 2016 qualifier . Ben Haim has admitted it will be 'strange' going up against Church .


A mysterious silent flash which lit up the Russian night sky has baffled people and sparked theories of extraterrestrial activity. Experts have said the blue and white burst of light, which illuminated Stavropol in southern Russia, is not natural. The strange glow was not accompanied by any sound, according to witnesses, and made the city's street lights briefly go out. A mysterious silent flash lit up the night sky in Stavropol, southern Russia, in the early hours of the morning . It was also said to have caused bulbs inside homes to flicker, according to RT.com. 'I was very frightened by what I saw, I was already in bed,' said one woman, according to the website. 'It looked as if something very bright lit up my ceiling.' The flash was captured on a vehicle dashboard camera at around 12.39am on Monday morning. According to local reports weather experts and scientists have been unable to explain the strange phenomenon. But they have agreed the source of the mysterious light was most likely at ground level. This shows the view from the vehicles dashboard camera moments before the strange glow illuminated the night sky . One local woman said that she was 'very frightened by what I saw,' from the bedroom of her home . The phenomenon was said to have knocked out the city's street lights and caused bulbs to flicker . Theories include that the glow could have been caused by a military exercise, faults in the electricity network, the Northern Lights, an asteroid and even a UFO. This is not the first time that strange lights have been recorded in Russia. In November last year, an unexplained 11 second flash took place in Yekaterinburg.

Summary: Mystery silent flash illuminates the sky in Stavropol in southern Russia . The driver was in almost pitch-black conditions when the event happened . Eyewitnesses say the strange glow caused street lights to go out . Experts cannot explain the phenomenon but agree that it is not natural . The light has sparked theories of extraterrestrial activity in the area .


At 18 years old, Christie Swadling's biggest concern should be her subject quota at university. But instead she is battling an ongoing eating disorder and advocating a healthy diet to other young sufferers. 'Photoshopped adverts of models like Miranda Kerr definitely started off my body image issues because you think that's how you're meant to be,' Christie told Daily Mail Australia. 'I became skinnier than those models and because of my disease, stopped thinking about the models altogether and became obsessed with just losing more and more weight.' The social media motivator has had over 630,000 views on her 'Anorexia Nervosa nearly killed me' video on YouTube and has more than 8,000 followers on Instagram, illustrating her arduous journey from anorexia to finally gaining weight and then her changing her relationship with food. Scroll down for video . Christie's weight dwindled to just 31 kilograms before she was hospitalised and then began to gain weight . As a young girl, Christie was bullied for being 'chubby' and told to 'go back to Maccas' Christie wants to tell her story to others in order to motivate them to improve their quality of life . She collapsed due to malnutrition on her 17th birthday and was in and out of hospital constantly . Christie's struggle began in primary school when she was bullied for being 'chubby' due to her unhealthy diet. 'My family never had a healthy diet, I was always the kid that everyone was jealous of as I had the chocolate, the chips, the McDonald's,' she said. 'I got chubby at a young age and was bigger than all my friends.' The teenager from East Gosford, New South Wales, about an hour and half north of Sydney, was mocked for her weight and called names like 'thick' and was constantly told by high school bullies to 'go back to Maccas.' It was at this time that Christie began to exercise. She had no energy and a terrible relationship with food and even stopped being able to get out of bed . Christie is pictured here (left) at one of her thinnest points but she is now on the mend and has gained over ten kgs (right) 'I was eating next to nothing, maybe two meals less than 300 calories and there was a devil in my head telling me to be skinny constantly,' she said . Motivated by her healthy, soccer-playing dad, she began to play different sports and found happiness there. It wasn't until severe dieting began that Christie ran into trouble and she lost the ability to walk and became bed-ridden. 'It became a problem when I lost a lot of weight - 13 kilogram, I realised I was smaller than Miranda and one moment I liked it and then I didn't like it at all. Her weight dwindled down to nearly 30 kilograms and she lost all energy . 'I was eating next to nothing, maybe two meals less than 300 calories and there was a devil in my head telling me to be skinny constantly.' Christie (left) says

Summary: Christie Swadling is advocating a healthy lifestyle to her 8000 followers . The 18-year-old has undergone a long term struggle with anorexia . The disease began when she compared herself to skinny Miranda Kerr . It saw her lose 13 kilograms and eat less than 300 calories per day . Now improving, the NSW based teen hopes to help others with same battle . 'I've had plenty of young girls tell me that I'm saving their lives,' she says .


Officers are searching for three men wanted on assault charges after a public brawl with two teenagers in front of a bar on St Patrick's Day. Police say the three men, who were all dressed in New York Jets jerseys, got into an argument with the 17-year-old victims inside O’Brien’s in Midtown Manhattan before the fight spilled into the street. Pix11 reports the two teenagers were transported to Bellevue Hospital with facial fractures after being punched, kicked and hit with bottles. Scroll down for video . Street fight: A bottle is wield by one man (left) as a group brawled outside of O'Brien's bar on St Patrick's Day in midtown Manhattan, leaving two teenagers injured, police say . Huffington Post reports that bystander Anthony Rooar Decarlis was out drinking when he saw the fight occur, so he pulled out his phone to record a video of the fight. 'All of a sudden this fight just erupted,' Decarlis said. 'I started recording. There were three different fights. One guy got hit with a bottle, one guy fell to the ground and got kicked in the face.' One of the men struck during the brawl was knocked unconscious with his eye 'swollen up to the size of a grapefruit,' according to Decarlis. 'People were trying to see if he had a pulse,' he added. Decarlis said he called 911 after recording the fight, but said he left before officers arrived because onlookers had called police as well. Huffington Post reported that on Wednesday they were told the NYPD had 'no complaint report on file for this incident.' Caught on tape: Anthony Rooar Decarlis says he recorded the fight on his cellphone before calling police, though he left before officers arrived . Search: Police are looking for three individuals who fought in front of a midtown Manhattan bar, leaving two teenagers with facial fractures . No arrests: Though a bystander says he called police, he left before officers arrived, and Huffington Post said the NYPD did not have a complaint report on file for the incident . Decarlis posted the video to Facebook where it has so far earned more than 450,000 views and added the hashtag #WORLDSTAR, referencing a popular site for videos of fights. He also criticized lack of attention on the St Patrick's Day brawl after New York media outlets covered a group of black teens who beat a 15-year-old in a Brooklyn McDonald's extensively last week. 'I feel like the media is trying to show African-Americans in such a negative light,' Decarlis said, explaining he'd like to see 'public outrage' over the drunken brawl, which appeared to include only white males. Police have arrested six allegedly involved in the Brooklyn beating, which left a teenage girl with non-life threatening injuries. Mayor Bill de Blasio called the video 'deeply disturbing' and suggested the attackers had 'mental health' issues that needed to be addressed, as well as said bystanders should have stepped in. Community organizer Tony Herbert, meanwhile, sided against television and video games while trying to find a reason behind the attack.

Summary: The NYPD are searching for three men seen wearing Jets jerseys . An argument occurred in O'Brien's pub that spilled into the street . Two teenagers were left with fractures to their faces after being punched, kicked and hit with bottles . No one has been arrested in connection to the incident .


Xavi has committed his future to Qatar side Al Sadd, and is due to sign a three-year playing contract worth £22million in Doha this week. The Barcelona captain will also begin coaching the generation of players that Qatar hope will represent them at the 2022 World Cup by taking a position at the Aspire Academy. The 35-year-old picked Qatar over the offer of a move to Manchester City’s New York City MLS franchise. The £7.5m a year deal includes an optional extra year and the player is understood to have made his decision after taking advice from another former Spain captain Raul. Xavi is pictured celebrating with his Barcelona team-mates after they beat Real Madrid on Sunday . The Barcelona star is likely to have featured in his final Clasico as he heads to Qatar at the end of the season . Real Madrid legend Raul played for Al Sadd from 2012 to 2014 before leaving to join New York Cosmos last year. The chance to begin taking his coaching badges while benefiting from one final massive pay-day are also believed to have convinced the veteran of 751 games with Barcelona. Xavi has a contract at Barcelona until 2016 but now looks set to play his last ever game for the club either against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey cup final in the Nou Camp on May 30, or in the Champions League final in Berlin on June 6. Xavi is due to sign a three-year playing contract with Al Sadd, worth £22million, in Doha later this week . The 35-year-old picked Qatar over the offer of a move to Manchester City’s New York City MLS franchise . Xavi’s role at the Aspire Academy is a huge boost for their effort to bring through a bright generation of Qatar internationals. He will work alongside former Spanish goalkeeper Roberto Olabe and the project's director, fellow Spaniard, Ivan Bravo, as well as continuing his playing career.

Summary: Xavi has committed his future to Al Sadd and is set to pen three-year deal . He will sign his contract, which will be worth £22million, in Doha this week . The Barcelona legend subbed a move to join MLS side New York City . Xavi has a contract at Barca until 2016 but looks set to play his last game for the club against Atletico Madrid in May or the Champions League final . CLICK HERE for all the latest Barcelona news .


Adam Stinnett had to have his military-style haircut (above) shaved off after the Bobby Ray Memorial Elementary School in Tennessee said it was 'distracting' A school has forced a seven-year-old boy to shave off his military-style haircut - despite being told it was inspired by his soldier stepbrother. Amy Stinnett received a letter from the Bobby Ray Memorial Elementary School, in McMinnville, Tennessee, the day after her son Adam visited the barbers. It said his haircut was distracting and would have to be shaved off. When Ms Stinnett refused to comply the principal told her that Adam would not be able to return to school, Fox News reported. An email to Ms Stinnett said: 'I have the utmost respect for the military and its members. 'However we are not a military school and the boy's haircut is against our rules.' Adam's stepbrother served in Afghanistan and is still an active soldier. He inspired Adam to join the military and is the reason he got the haircut, Ms Stinnett said. The letter was even more surprising as the school is named after a Navy Corpsman killed in the Vietnam War. David Robert 'Bobby' Ray was awarded a Medal of Honor posthumously after using his body to shield a Marine from a grenade in 1969. Ms Stinnett said she wants an apology and described the situation as 'crazy' and 'bizarre'. She said: 'They shamed my son and they shamed a lot of military people - that's how I feel about it.' The Warren County School District said it could not comment on the incident or the investigation as it was an internal school matter. It added: 'Neither Bobby Ray Memorial Elementary, nor any school in Warren County School District, prohibits military haircuts.' Ms Stinnett (right) said she wants an apology from the school and described the situation as 'crazy' and 'bizarre' The letter was even more surprising as the school (above) is named after a Navy Corpsman who was killed in the Vietnam War . Navy Hospital Corpsman David Robert 'Bobby' Ray was killed in action during the Vietnam War. He was born on February 14, 1945 in McMinnville, Tennessee. At the age of 21 he enlisted and spent three years serving in the Navy before he was killed. A Medal of Honor was posthumously awarded for his actions during the Vietnam War. Officers said he used his body to shield a Marine from a grenade on March 19, 1969. The award was given to his family on April 20, 1970. He also received the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with star and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The Warren County School District said: 'We are extremely proud that Bobby Ray Memorial Elementary was named in honor of a true American hero.'

Summary: Adam Stinnett was told he was not allowed to go to school with haircut . 7-year-old attends Bobby Ray Memorial Elementary School in Tennessee .