Commuters have told of the horrifying moment a toddler was injured after she fell through the gap between a London Underground Tube train and the platform at one of the city's busiest stations. The three-year-old girl had been standing with on platform 2 at Baker Street station with her nanny and another child when she fell between the platform and a Metropolitan line train. It is thought they were trying to board a northbound service when the doors opened when her carer's back was turned. The three-year-old girl had been standing on the platform at Baker Street station, pictured, when she fell between the platform and a Metropolitan line train . The incident happened at 4pm yesterday and passengers quickly hoisted the girl to safety before she was subsequently checked over and assisted by station staff. Luckily, she only suffered a bruise to her forehead after she hit the metal foot plate of the train. She was taken to hospital for a check-up and was said to be in good spirits. A witness who saw the incident unfold told the Evening Standard: 'The little girl was waiting with an adult and another smaller child and was getting ready to board the train. 'There’s a gap on the platform where the track bends around and she fell into that gap. Some gaps are big enough for me to fit in.' Transport for London confirmed that the incident had taken place and said that an investigation had been launched into how the young girl fell. Steve White, operations director of London Underground said: 'A young girl fell between a train and the platform at Baker Street station. 'An investigation is underway but it seems that while her carer's back was turned, the girl stepped into the gap between the platform and train. 'The train was stationary throughout and the girl was pulled out straight away. Our staff made sure that she was taken to hospital as a precaution.' Baker Street underground station is the oldest in central London and has pronounced curve in the track, creating a large gap when a train pulls into the platform. Baker Street underground station is the oldest in central London and has pronounced curve in the track creating a large gap in the platform . Mick Cash, leader of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, said: 'This is a shocking incident and RMT is awaiting the outcome of the investigations by the Office for Rail Regulation. 'However, once again, RMT warned that there were dangerous gaps between platforms and the trains with this rolling stock. 'This incident again exposes the lethal nonsense of cutting station staff on the underground network.' It is the second such accident on a Tube platform in a week after a woman was injured at Clapham South station in south London after her coat got trapped in a door. Witnesses told of fire crews hoisting up a Tube train to free the woman on the northbound platform of the Northern line, and claimed the woman was pulled underneath the train as it approached a

Summary: Toddler was waiting on the platform for a train at Baker Street tube station . She fell between the platform and a northbound Metropolitan line service . Happened when the train doors opened and her nanny was looking away . Commuters have told of their horror of seeing the girl fall through the gap . She was quickly hoisted to safety and only suffered a bruised forehead . Transport for London have launched an investigation into the incident .


A Jetstar Airways flight was forced to return to Melbourne – causing a delay for passengers and crew – after one of the travellers was caught drinking and smoking on board. The Perth-bound flight turned around about an hour after take-off and the disruptive man was arrested after the plane was met by police officers early Sunday morning. An airline spokeswoman told the Sydney Morning Herald that the unruly passenger has been banned from flying with Qantas and its subsidiaries, including Jetstar Airways. A flight attendant told passengers that the man was caught drinking his own booze on board the plane . A YouTube video captured by a passenger shows a man getting out of his seat as Australian Federal Police officers board the plane in Melbourne. One of the flight attendants tells passengers: ‘Ladies and gentlemen we do have security forces coming on board, we ask you to please remain seated, thank you.’ The man makes his own way to the front of the cabin, where he is met by the officers before being escorted off the plane. The flight attendant tells passengers that the man was drinking alcohol that he brought on board and was twice caught smoking on the plane. She added: ‘We carry jet fuel which is 10 times more volatile than car fuel, so for safety reasons [the flight turned around]’. The plane was forced to turn around over Gulf St Vincent, west of Adelaide, and return to Melbourne . The cross-country flight normally takes four hours to complete, but was forced to turn around over Gulf St Vincent, west of Adelaide. Flight JQ968 landed in Melbourne at about 1:40am local time and departed for Perth a second time about an hour later, putting it well behind schedule. A Jetstar Airways spokeswoman told the Sydney Morning Herald: ‘We regret that the passenger’s actions interrupted the travel plans of others.’ She said the man has been placed on the ‘no fly list’ used by Qantas and its subsidiaries until further notice.

Summary: Perth-bound plane was forced to turn around west of Adelaide . Flight attendant said passenger was caught drinking his own alcohol . He was also caught smoking twice just a short time after departure . Man has been banned from flights operated by Qantas group .


A Geelong housing commission tenant is under investigation from the department of housing after she was found to be sub-letting her public housing property and pocketing the cash. The Salvation Army granted Tammy Kenyon and her partner Jamie Hutchinson a commission home in the southern suburb of Belmont last year. But Ms Kenyon has been caught after advertising the property online and keeping the money in a rental scam, reports A Current Affair. Tammy Kenyon, whois behind a rental scam in which she advertised her trust home online and pocketed the bond . The mother-of-three was exposed after advertising the property and rental prices on her Facebook page. "Three bedrooms, large yard, carpet all the way through, kitchen, bathroom and laundry have lino, $280 a week, $600 bond," one of the posts reads. In another, she claimed to sympathise with the would-be tenant about knowing what it’s like to be without a home. Ms Kenyon requested the money to be transferred into her account, then pocketed the cash without ever planning to move out of the property. The Salvation Army granted Tammy Kenyon and her partner Jamie Hutchinson a commission home in the southern suburb of Belmont last year . But she was caught out after advertising the property for varying prices on Facebook . Single mother Leonie O'Connor fell victim to the scam after getting repeated burglaries at their family home. She paid a $400 bond, but became suspicious when she noticed the home was still being promoted on Facebook. "She spent my bond money and I don't think I am ever going to get it back," Ms O'Connor said. Single mum Leonie O'Connor (left) paid Ms Kenyon a $400 bond, while Em Radford (right) also fell victim to the scam . When confronted, Ms Kenyon has admitted she knew what she was doing was illegal, and that she used the money to pay her own bills . Another victim, pregnant mother-of-four Lorna, lost $850 in bond money from the scam. When confronted, Ms Kenyon has admitted she knew what she was doing was illegal, and that she used the money to pay her own bills. She claims to be in the process of paying back the people she's scammed, but the department of housing claim none of her victims have yet to have been paid back.

Summary: Tammy Kenyon and her partner were given a housing trust home last year . She has advertised the property on Facebook and pocketed peoples bond . She claims to be in the process of paying back the people she's scammed . But the department of housing say the victims have yet to be imbursed .


A Seattle man fled the United States with his 9-year-old son on a sailboat last fall, taking his son thousands of miles away to the island nation of Niue, northeast of New Zealand. Jeffrey Ford Hanson pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of international parental kidnapping. Hanson's friends reportedly told police that the father had issues with alcohol and drugs, including crystal methamphetamine and oxycontin. Hanson's son, 9-year-old Billy, was visiting his father in July and was supposed to be sent back to his mother in Pennsylvania on Sept. 4, but the boy was not on the flight. The boy's mother contacted authorities and they issued a U.S. federal arrest warrant on Sept. 12. Family: Jeffrey Ford Hanson fled the United States with his 9-year-old son Billy on a sailboat last fall . Taking off: Hanson and his son were on his boat 'Draco' (pictured) Hanson and the boy's mother were divorced, but he had monthly visitation rights for up to six consecutive days, according to court records. Authorities found Hanson and the boy on Oct. 29 on Niue, which is located in the South Pacific Ocean and is northeast of New Zealand. They took Hanson into custody and worked to reunite the boy with his mother in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Hanson's friends told Seattle Police Detective Bryan Van Brunt that Hanson lived on a boat, was dangerous and had a history of alcohol and drug abuse, according to an affidavit attached to a criminal complaint. One friend, Carey Jambresic, told Van Brunt that Hanson planned to take the boy by boat to Washington's San Juan Islands. Jambresic told the detective that the boy could not swim and said Hanson was actively smoking crystal methamphetamine, taking oxycontin and drinking alcohol, the affidavit said. Another friend, Dawnya Robinson, told the detective that Hanson sent her a text message saying he was leaving the country, going to Mexico and taking his son, the affidavit said. Discovery: Authorities found Billy and his father on Oct. 29 on the island country of Niue, located in the South Pacific Ocean, northeast of New Zealand . Hanson told another friend that he had enough money to keep his boat, Draco, afloat, and made references to Cape Horn on the southern tip of South America. Hanson was brought back to the U.S. in November where he was formally charged in a Los Angeles federal court. He was then moved to Seattle. He pleaded not guilty on Dec. 18 in U.S. District Court in Seattle and his trial was set for Feb. 17. It was later moved to May 11, but during a hearing early Monday, he changed his plea to guilty. Sentencing was set for June 6. Hanson faces up to three years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000.

Summary: Jeffrey Ford Hanson fled the United States with his 9-year-old son Billy on a sailboat last fall . Billy was visiting in July and was supposed to be sent back to his mother in Pennsylvania on September 4, but the boy was not on the flight . Authorities found Hanson and his son on October 29 on the island country of Niue, located in the South Pacific Ocean . Hanson's friends told Seattle police that Hanson lived on a boat, was dangerous and had a history of alcohol and drug abuse . Friend Carey Jambresic said the boy could not swim and said Hanson was actively smoking crystal methamphetamine, taking oxycontin and drinking .


It takes practice to perfect shuffling a deck of cards in a fast and flashy way. But a mathematician has pointed out that card aerobatics do not guarantee a random and well shuffled pack. Peri Diaconis compared different shuffling techniques and it seems that the 'riffle shuffle', which involves cutting a deck in half and shuffling the halves into each other, is the most time effective - if done well. Scroll down for video . Peri Diaconis compared different shuffling techniques and said the 'riffle' shuffle (pictured), which involves cutting a deck in half and shuffling the halves into each other, is the most effective and random if done well . In a Numberphile YouTube video, the Stanford University mathematician said that if a dealer uses a riffle shuffle, they only need to repeat the process seven times to get a good mix. If they are well adept at the card manoeuvre, this could take less than 30 seconds. But if they use a flashier overhand shuffle, which involves quickly inserting random chunks of cards from one hand into the majority of the deck of cards held in the other, they will need to do it 10,000 times to achieve similar results. This could still be fast in the hands of experts, but still slower than the riffle method. ‘There's a third way of mixing cards - used in poker tournaments and Monte Carlo - I call that smooshing,’ Dr Diaconis said. In a video for Numberphile, Dr Diaconis compared shuffling styles to explain their efficiency (illustrated) If a dealer uses an overhand shuffle (pictured), which involves quickly inserting random chunks of cards from one hand into the majority of the deck of cards held in the other, they will need to do it 10,000 times to achieve similar results to the riffle shuffle . RIFFLE METHOD . Technique: Cutting a pack of cards in half and quickly shuffling them into each other. Efficiency: A dealer needs to repeat the process seven times to ransomise the pack and this can be done in less than 30 seconds. OVERHAND METHOD . Technique: Quickly inserting chunks of cards from one hand into the majority of the deck of cards held in the other. Efficiency: A dealer needs to do this 10,000 times to achieve similar results. SMOOSHING METHOD . Technique: Randomly laying the cards face down on a table and messing them up with the hands over and over again. Efficiency: One minute of smooshing guarantees a random pack of cards. SIMPLE METHOD . What: Taking one card from the top of a deck and inserting it at random. Efficiency: It takes 200 or so 'pokes' to randomise a deck, making progress slow. The method, which is also known as wash, corgi and chemmy, involves randomly laying the cards face down on a table and messing them up with the hands over and over again. It is used in professional poker tournaments. The method looks random and is – if it is done for a long enough period time. ‘If you smoosh for a

Summary: A Stanford University mathematician compared shuffling techniques . Dealers using a 'riffle' shuffle need to repeat the process seven times to get a random pack of cards, said Peri Diaconis . This technique involves cutting a deck and shuffling the halves together . Whereas 'overhand' needs to be repeated 10,000 times to get same results . The 'smooshing' or wash method takes one minute to randomise cards .


Manny Pacquiao was up at the crack of dawn on Wednesday morning as he continued to put in the groundwork ahead of his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jnr. Joined by a large entourage and a Jack Russell Terrier called Pacman, Pacquiao was pounding the streets of Los Angeles at 5.30am on day three of his training camp. Pacquiao has a little more than eight weeks to get himself down to the 147lb welterweight limit for the $300million (£200m) mega-fight in Las Vegas on May 2 . Scroll down to watch a video of Pacquiao training . Manny Pacquiao out for an early morning run in Los Angeles with some members of his team . Pacquiao was joined by a Jack Russell Terrier called Pacman as he stepped up his preparations . Pacquiao stopped to shadow box as he awaits the arrival of his trainer Freddie Roach who is in Macao . Pacquiao's preparations started at home in the Philippines before he flew to Los Angeles last Sunday. The 36-year-old is currently training without his mentor Freddie Roach who is in Macao to corner Zou Shiming as he bids to win his first world title at flyweight. 'Manny told me I should be with Zou because he knows how important this fight is for him,' Roach told ESPN. 'The thing is, Manny is that type of guy. He cares about other people. He knows Shiming has a better chance to win if I'm there with him.' In Roach's absence, Pacquiao is working with assistant trainer Marvin Somodio and childhood friend Buboy Fernandez. And on Wednesday he was seen jogging with several members of his team before spending a short time shadow boxing and stretching off. Both Pacquiao and Mayweather have kept fans updated with their progress via social media by posting pictures and video of their training sessions, although the finer details of their game plans will be worked on away from the cameras. Only one press conference will be held in the build-up, next Wednesday in Los Angeles, as both men come face to face for the final time before fight week. Pacquiao has just over eight weeks to get down to the 147lb welterweight limit for the Floyd Mayweather fight . Pacquiao started his training in the Philippines but flew into Los Angeles last weekend for the hard work . Pacquiao looks focused as he swings a left hook while members of his entourage look on . Pacquiao made sure he stretched off properly after his workout and later posted videos on Instagram .

Summary: Manny Pacquiao was up at 5.30am as he continued his training regime . His fight against Floyd Mayweather is just over eight weeks away . Pacquiao was joined by a Jack Russell Terrier called Pacman . As well as a run, the Filipino shadow boxed and stretched off .


Arsenal defender Gabriel is hoping his late call-up to Dunga's Brazil squad will prove to be a valuable opportunity to further improve his game. The central defender was a late addition to the Brazil national team, coming in for Paris Saint-Germain duo David Luiz and Marquinhos who withdrew because of injury. Gabriel will feel right at home if he is chosen to start the game against Chile as it takes place at the Emirates Stadium and the 24-year-old is hoping it will be the first of many caps. Arsenal defender Gabriel hopes call-up to Dunga's Brazil squad will help him improve his game at Arsenal . Gabriel views for the ball with Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez at St James' Park on Saturday . He told the Arsenal website: 'I am very happy with the news, and it is a dream for any player to wear the shirt of your country. 'I'll play the best possible way. It is a valuable opportunity and I hope that is the first call of many. 'It will be an incentive for me to continue working hard at Arsenal. It will not be easy, because the Brazilian team has great quality, but I will work hard to get my place in the team.'

Summary: Arsenal defender Gabriel was a late call-up to Dunga's Brazil squad . He comes in for PSG duo David Luiz and Marquinhos who withdrew . The game against Chile takes place at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium . Gabriel hopes his call-up to the squad becomes the first of many . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has risked an FA charge after an astonishing blast at ‘arrogant’ referee Mike Dean. Pearson was furious that Tottenham were awarded a contentious second-half penalty after David Nugent and Danny Rose collided in the area. And the Foxes boss let rip at the official after the final whistle, branding Dean ‘arrogant’. Nigel Pearson was incensed by Mike Dean's decision to award a penalty and labelled him 'arrogrant' Pearson said: ‘Will I speak to the referee? What’s the point? What is the point of talking to him? He is one of the most arrogant men I have ever met. There we are. ‘The arrogance of the man at times is frightening. I just find it difficult to accept that we have to deal with yet another contentious decision that has not gone our way. The ref gave the controversial penalty after David Nugent was adjudged to have brought down Danny Rose . ‘It is two players colliding. Nugent will be the first to admit he should have probably dealt with it a little . bit earlier. The length of time it took to actually give the decision, and I am led to believe nobody else’s opinion was actually involved. ‘He took that length of time to decide if two players colliding in the box is a penalty. I really do feel at the moment that we continue to be short-changed. I am not suggesting that it is deliberate but we can’t be on the receiving end of so many poor decisions.’ On the prospect of an FA fine, Pearson added: ‘Will the FA look at it? I don’t know. Will they?’ Pearson's side were unlucky to not come away with a point after pushing Tottenham all the way .

Summary: Nigel Pearson branded Mike Dean as 'arrogant' after Leicester's defeat . The referee gave a controversial penalty to Tottenham in the second half . Pearson has risked the wrath of an FA charge following his comments . The Foxes lost 4-3 to Tottenham at White Hart Lane . Click here for all the latest Leicester City news .


If you thought you had seen it all then prepare to be mistaken. Instagram personality Irina Goncharova has trained a slow loris to hold onto a metal pole and well... pole dance. Featured in a video, the slow loris swivels around the long pole in front of some rather fetching leopard print wallpaper. This slow loris is just the performer in a humorous video released on Instagram . The wide-eyed primate wears a cross between a nappy and a pair of shorts with what appears to have a fruit print on it. And actually picks up speed while spinning, becoming undoubtedly dizzy. Stopping to catch its breath, the primate then swivels back in the other direction before climbing further up the pole. The primate makes sure to keep a firm grip on the pole as it entertains its crowd . The video then switches to another shot of the slow loris pole dancing on a separate occasion. Still wearing its interesting underpants, the primate this time performs in front of a different wallpapered backdrop. Before showing off by turning upside down and continuing to spin. According to Ruptly, the slow loris has become increasingly popular as a pet among people who adore it for its cute behaviour and large eyes. The slow loris shows off a fancy pair of underpants in a separate performance . No stone is left unturned as the slow loris goes upside down to the delight of the filmmaker . But unfortunately this has caused many problems and is considered to be, alongside deforestation, the main threat to the species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates well over half of the slow loris population is either endangered, at risk or vulnerable. The video of the pole dancing slow loris was captured in Perm, Russia.

Summary: The primate belongs to Instagram personality Irina Goncharova . Pole dances in front of leopard print wallpaper in fancy shorts . The talented slow loris was captured on film in Perm, Russia .


A man was left in agony after fracturing his penis during sex. The 42-year-old had to undergo emergency surgery after snapping a fibrous membrane inside the organ. His erect phallus had inadvertently collided with his partner’s perineum, the area in front of the anus. The man heard a snap, felt his penis become immediately flaccid, and noticed a rush of blood from the tip. He was rushed to the A&E department of a Boston hospital as he was suffering severe pain, according to a case report in the New England Journal of Medicine. A 42-year-old man rushed to hospital after fracturing his penis during sex. After accidentally hitting his erect penis on his partner's perineum, he heard a loud snap, saw a spurt of blood and felt searing pain (file picture) Doctors found he had torn his tunica albuginea, the watertight and fibrous outer sheath of one of the penis' inner chambers, the corpus cavernosa. The corpus cavernosa runs along the length of the penis and is filled with spongy tissue, into which blood flows to create an erection. The tunica albuginea helps to trap the blood in the corpus cavernosa, maintaining an erection. Picture shows a cross section of a penis. The tunica albuginea is the white membrane of the large red chamber, called the corpus cavernosa, in the centre . The tunica albuginea is the watertight outer sheath of one of the penis' inner chambers, the corpus cavernosa. The corpus cavernosa runs along the length of the penis and is filled with spongy tissue, into which blood flows to create an erection. The tunica albuginea helps to trap the blood in the corpus cavernosa, maintaining an erection. It is a whitish and fibrous membrane. The snap had led to a tear in the corpus cavernosa’s sheath, which meant blood leaked out, creating swelling. It was forced out of his body through the urethra, the tube by which a man passes urine, which is why he saw blood coming out of the end of his penis. When he arrived at hospital, he was taken straight to the operating room for emergency repair. Doctors said the consequences of such a fracture include erectile dysfunction, as scar tissue known as fibrous plaques can form in the penis, meaning . They warned it is also possible to suffer a curve or bend in the penis, and damage to the nerves in the genitals. Fortunately, the man, who was seen three and six months after surgery, regained his ability to obtain an erection - without any noticeable curvature or plaque forming in his penis. The news comes after MailOnline reported on the story of Edward Stalling, who endured a painful erection for several weeks. He has suffered a rare side effect to a sleeping tablet given to him in hospital. Mr Stalling was hospitalised for 10 days as doctors treated his prolonged erection. He developed fibrosis – where the arteries and muscles in the penis becoming hardened with fibrous tissue – as a result of the continued erection. He claims this has left him impotent

Summary: Man, from Boston, had accidentally hit his penis on his partner's perineum . He heard a snap, immediately lost his erection and saw blood spurting out . He felt searing pain and went to A&E where he was sent for an operation . Had torn his tunica albuginea, the outer sheath of his penis' inner chamber . Was checked 3 and 6 months later and had recovered from the ordeal .


A group of patients who criticised their local GP surgery on Facebook have been told to consider finding a new doctor in an attempt to stifle negative feedback online. Staff at the Trent Meadows Medical Practice near Burton, Staffordshire, had been monitoring social media comments and culprits have since been sent 'threatening' letters. Sylvia Blackshaw, 35, had written that on three occasions she waited for 90 minutes for an appointment for her newborn baby. But she was later accused of abusive behaviour by the surgery who branded it 'inappropriate patient behaviour' and warned her that she should consider finding an 'alternative practice'. Row: Jenny Wheeldon, left, and Sylvia Blackshaw, right with son Jake, have been told to consider finding a new GP after their surgery saw their criticism online . Spark: Surgery staff were obviously monitoring comments on Facebook and sent a letter on the back of this one . Mrs Blackshaw had said 'OMG. Demand a recount!' in a comment on a glowing report for the surgery from health watchdog the Care Quality Commission on her local paper's Facebook page. A fortnight later a letter sent to her home from the surgery said: 'We have a zero tolerance for inappropriate patient behaviour which is either face to face, over the telephone or on social media networks and do not accept this from our patients.' A copy of her Facebook criticism was also attached. Warning: This letter from GP partner Judith Crosse has also been sent to other critics . Several other patients also received a letter. Mrs Blackshaw said: 'On three occasions I have been left sat in the waiting room for an hour and a half with a screaming newborn baby. 'When I saw that the surgery had been praised I was shocked. I don't rate them. 'We're mothers of young children living in the village. It's the only surgery. I think they should take the criticism and use it to make the surgery better. 'People might receive that threatening letter and think they are being chucked out.' Another patient, Jenny Wheeldon, 34, was left upset by her letter, which came after she described months of poor service at the surgery in an online comment. She said: 'I have had mistake after mistake. I didn't think what I put was bad. It's our opinion - that's what social media is for.' Several more people say they have received the letter, signed by GP partner Dr Judith Cross, which argues that complaints should go through the proper channels. The letter says: 'The partners at the practice are aware of your comments and how you feel. We have zero tolerance for inappropriate patient behaviour which is either face to face, over the telephone or on social media networks and do not accept this from our patients.' The letter invites recipients to speak to the patient liaison manager and one of the GP partners, but adds 'in the absence of such a meeting, it is felt you might give consideration to finding an alternative practice to receive your general medical services'. Response: The

Summary: Surgery near Burton has accused online critics of 'inappropriate behaviour' Sylvia Blackshaw questioned positive report and received scolding letter . She said: 'They should take the criticism and use it to make surgery better' Several other Facebook users have also been warned about their conduct . Letter says they 'might give consideration to finding an alternative practice'


Liam Stewart, the son of rock star Rod Stewart and former model Rachel Hunter, has moved a step closer to making his senior Great Britain debut. The 20-year-old, born in London, has been included in new head coach Pete Russell's initial 31-man party which will then be cut to 23 for next month's World Championships in Holland. Stewart plays his hockey in America for Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League and has already represented Britain at Under-20 level. Rod Stewart's son Liam has been included in Great BritainPete Russell's initial 31-man party . Stewart in action for the Spokane Chiefs during warm up against the Kelowna Rockets . He is now in his fourth season with the Washington-based Chiefs, being an assistant captain for the last two years, after previously impressing for the Los Angeles Junior Kings Under-16s. Stewart is one of eight former U20 players looking for their first senior appearance with Josh Batch, James Griffin, Matt Haywood, Tom Murdy, Sam Oakford, Jack Prince and Joey Lewis also included. Jonathan Boxill, Chris Blight and Sam McCluskey will be aiming for their first Britain cap too while Russell Cowley and Craig Peacock return to the squad, with Matty Davies and David Clarke sidelined through injury. Russell said: 'Over the last three or so months we have watched a lot of hockey across the leagues and been in contact with lots of different hockey people in the UK, mainland Europe and USA. Rod Stewart pictured with a young Liam as his son was named in the Great Britain team . 'We have the final 31 and it's the right players and people. They all deserve their place and it's an exciting group to look at. 'The competition for the final 23 hots up now and that can only be good for every player, as well as each team at this important stage of the season. 'People say it's a tough job, yes it is, but it's a great problem as a coach to have good players to select from. As the clock ticks down I get more excited each day till April and Eindhoven.' After two warm-up matches against Poland, Britain head to Eindhoven for their Division 1B campaign where they will face Holland, Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania and South Korea between April 13-19.

Summary: Liam Stewart is named in the in the initial World Championships squad . The 20-year-old Londoner has already played for his country at U20 level . He plays in America for Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League . The squad will be cut to 23 for the competition in Holland next month .


It's been a brutal winter for many people across the East Coast of the United States with non-stop snow storms. But now forecasters are warning that Southerners could get a new cold front heading across the country which could leave a bit of everything in its wake - including snow, flooding, ice and mudslides. Temperatures will soon drop 20 degrees or more throughout the country, according to data from The National Weather Service. Scroll down for video . Forecasters are warning that a new cold front is heading across the country, which could include snow, flooding, ice and mudslides. Snow falls near the entrance of Noble Park in Paducah, Kentucky . On Wednesday afternoon another cold front bringing with it a possible snow storm that could dump up to eight inches in New York was on the cards and was set to last until Thursday night . On Wednesday afternoon another cold front brought a possible snow storm to the east coast. Up to eight inches of fresh snow are expected to fall on New York city today after it was hit by a round of rain and sleet. One forecaster said that it was going to continue until late in the afternoon. 'Here we go,' Mayor Bill de Blasio said, adding that the Sanitation Department was gearing up to tackle the mess. He wrote on Twitter late last night: 'The weather tonight and tomorrow may create dangerous travel conditions. Be careful.' The overall wintry onslaught has already affected around 92 million people in the U.S. who are under some sort of winter weather warning, watch or advisory, according to CNN. Vehicle tracks are left as snow falls in Henderson, Kentucky, yesterday afternoon. The area is expected to get six to 10 inches of snow . Car owners prop up their windshield wipers as first sleet, then heavy snow, falls in Henderson . LaMont Ridley (right), 11, tags his friend, Gabe Bean, 10, with a snowball as the two play in front of LaMont's home in Kentucky . Snow is quickly blanketing the region as the two boys throw snowballs at each other, getting some good shots in . The latest round of wintry weather will eventually extend nearly 2,000 miles, from New Mexico to Massachusetts. Forecasters are predicting that Kentucky could see a further six to 10 inches of snow. Meanwhile Boston Massachusetts has seen 105.7 inches of snow - just 1.9 inches short of the record set nine years ago. Temperatures on Thursday night and Friday morning are expected to plunge to around zero. Another major concern was over ice which could cause power outages in Arkansas, northern Mississippi and western Tennessee which will experience icy weather. There are predictions that some areas could get a third of an inch of ice accumulation. An aerial view of Chicago city shows a frozen Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois, yesterday . A woman navigates high snow banks and deep puddles as she walks through the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston yesterday afternoon . Steven Watson, a dog trainer and walker, navigates a six-strong

Summary: The National Weather Service said temperatures will soon drop 20 degrees . Wintry weather will extend 2000 miles from New Mexico to Massachusetts . Ice could cause power outages in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee . Western Kentucky, northern Tennessee and Pennsylvania might get rain .


A Michigan soccer player who killed a referee with a single punch to the face was sentenced to eight to fifteen years in prison today. Bassel Saad, 36, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter last month after admitting he struck John Bieniewicz during a game at a Livonia park. The 44-year-old referee was about to call a penalty that would have booted Saad, who already had a yellow card, from the match last summer when he was dealt the blow that would eventually kill him two days later. Scroll down for video . Bassel Saad, 36, was sentenced to eight to 15 years in prison after he admitted to punching referee John Bieniewicz (right) in the face during a soccer game last summer. The father-of-two died from his injuries . Bieniewicz's widow Kris pulled out a red card, as Saad's back was turned, on the stand and said 'the one final thing that I want to do is I would like to serve Mr Saad with the red card that he was entitled to' Bieniewicz's widow Kris pulled out a red card as she spoke on the stand to symbolize her husband's last action before his untimely death, and said she will always see the act as murder. ‘Before I go the one final thing that I want to do is I would like to serve Mr Saad with the red card that he was entitled to,' she said in her closing remarks. Bieniewicz previously told reporters that she hoped Saad 'never sees the light of day', and that she believed her husband's life was 'worth more than eight years'. Saad faced second-degree murder charges before he took a plea deal. He will be eligible for parole after eight years and his maximum punishment is 15 years in prison. He was also ordered to pay more than $9,200 for restitution and the father-of-two's funeral expenses, according to the Detroit News. Bieniewicz's mother and three sisters were also present in court. Saad told them and Mrs Bieniewicz through tears that he was sorry from 'the bottom of my heart'. Bieniewicz previously told reporters that she hoped Saad 'never sees the light of day', and that she believed the life of her husband, pictured here with his two sons, was 'worth more than eight years' Bieniewicz is pictured being administered CPR on the turf after being knocked out cold by Saad . Mrs Bieniewicz said her only consolation was knowing that her husband died doing something he loved. Wayne County Judge Thomas Cameron told Saad during sentencing that his 'childish and senseless act' had destroyed both the Bieniewicz family's life - as well as his own. Saad, an auto mechanic and a native of Lebanon, has lived in the US legally for 15 years but is not a citizen. The father-of-three could face deportation after he serves his time. A number of players testified in court last year that Saad had been issued a yellow card, or an official warning, following a foul in the first half of the June 29 game. Bieniewicz was about

Summary: Bassel Saad, 36, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter last month . He admitted to striking referee and father-of-two John Bieniewicz, 44, because he was being ejected from game in June . He will be eligible for parole in 8 years, faces a maximum of 15 . In court Bieniewicz widow she wanted to serve Saad 'with the red card that he was entitled to' She previously told reporters she hoped Saad never 'sees the light of day' and that she believed her husband's life was worth more than 8 years .


Jesamine Hearsum, who trapped a female friend in her home before sexually assaulting her, has flouted a restraining order by sending the victim threatening texts . A lesbian who trapped a female friend in her home before sexually assaulting her has flouted a restraining order by sending the victim threatening texts, a court heard. Jesamine Hearsum stripped naked and attacked the woman during a hour-long hostage ordeal after she refused to have sex with her last year. The 32-year-old was spared jail, despite pleading guilty to false imprisonment, sexual assault, assault by beating and harassment in November. She was handed a three-year restraining order banning her from contacting the victim, and two years in prison, suspended for two years. But the court heard that just a few weeks after she was sentenced, Hearsum began texting the woman. Prosecutor Nick O'Brien said that at first her messages had been apologetic. 'They then changed to wanting her back and then changed again to threatening,' said Mr O'Brien. 'The victim didn't report these breaches because she didn't want to feel responsible for putting Hearsum in prison.' However, he said, Hearsum then sent a text saying 'I should have f***ed you up when I had a chance.' She sent another text saying she should have gone to the victim's boyfriend's house to 'mess him up.' When the victim replied that she would report the texts to the police Hearsum replied 'You should, I am not in the right place.' Hearsum then sent several Facebook messages to the victim's sister before texting 'Did anyone call the Old Bill? Text back.' Mr O'Brien said Hearsum, from Cashes Green, Stroud, was arrested later the same day. At Gloucester Crown Court she admitted two charges of breaching the restraining order but was again spared jail. Judge William Hart deferred sentencing until June 15 and told Hearsum if she behaved herself until then, he would not jail her. Mr O'Brien reminded the court of Hearsum's original offence when she asked the victim to visit her and then tried to coax her into bed before stripping off and throttling her. Hearsum held the woman prisoner in her home for over an hour and threatened her with a knife. At last year's hearing she admitted falsely imprisoning the woman on July 29, 2014 and sexually assaulting her by penetrating her v****a with her finger. She also admitted assaulting the woman by beating and she pleaded guilty to harassing her after the incident by sending numerous texts and Facebook messages which became increasingly intimidating. Prosecutor Julian Kesner told the court last year that Hearsum had rung her friend - who had a boyfriend - last July because she wanted to talk about problems in her relationship. The pair went to the pub and returned to Hearsum's home at 9pm, but the victim went to use the bathroom, she noticed the front door had been locked from the inside and the key was missing. The woman told Hearsum she had to go home, but Hearsum replied that she was 'not going anywhere'. Mr Kesner said:

Summary: Jesamine Hearsum, 32, beat, strangled and sexually assaulted her victim . She trapped her in her home in Stroud after the pair had been to the pub . Hearsum admitted sexual assault and false imprisonment but spared jail . Handed a three-year restraining order and two-year suspended sentence . But just weeks later Hearsum began sending text messages to the woman . Judge said he would spare her jail if she behaved herself until June 15 .


A former male model and a restaurant bus boy are both missing after a building exploded in New York City on Thursday afternoon. Nicholas Figueroa, a 23-year-old former Hollister model who lives in Harlem, was on a second date at Sushi Park on Second Avenue with a girl he met at work. A bus boy at the restaurant, Moises Lucon from Queens, has also been reported missing, a law enforcement official told the Wall Street Journal. Police said they also are trying to determine whether six other people reported missing - but not thought to have been in the destroyed buildings - were connected to the explosion. Scroll down for video . Missing: Nicholas Figueroa, 23, was on a date with a Bowlmor Lanes co-worker when the restaurant exploded . Search: His family said payment records show he was there but they cannot trace him . Figueroa was at the restaurant with a girl he knew from his job at Bowlmor Lanes on Manhattan's Chelsea Piers. After the explosion at 3.17pm, she was rushed to Bellevue Hospital with a broken nose, the New York Daily News reported, but Figueroa has not been located. Firefighters have yet to pick through the rubble of the three buildings that collapsed. On Friday, they used high-powered water towers to extinguish pockets of fire still burning at the site. Pommes Frites, the restaurant that collapsed next to explosion site, said on Facebook that all its staff are safe. Figueroa, who lives in Harlem, was reported missing when he failed to show up for work at 5pm on Thursday and payment records show he paid for the meal at Sushi Park minutes before the blast. Tyler Figueroa said his brother and his date were paying for the meal when the blast occurred. The date, who is in the hospital, remembers only stumbling outside before losing consciousness, Tyler Figueroa said. Mystery: The girl he dined with has been taken to Bellevue Hospital with a broken nose . Horrific: A suspected gas explosion saw the building collapse at around 3.15pm on Thursday . Destruction: An image taken on Friday morning shows the huge hole where the three buildings once stood . His family told the Daily News they have searched every hospital in Manhattan and do not know where to look next. 'Right now we don't really know what to do, we're just praying,' his family told the paper. His brother, Neal Figueroa, told WABC he was confident in his brother, whom he called 'Superman', would be found alive and well. 'I know he's strong enough to get out of this,' he said. The 23-year-old's Facebook page shows he modeled for the clothing company in 2013. He graduated from Buffalo State College in December with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a minor in intelligence analysis, spokesman Jerod Dahlgren said. He has been working at Bowlmor Chelsea Piers for the past few months as a front desk attendant and laser tag attendant, according to spokeswoman Leslie Norden, who said employees were deeply concerned for their hardworking colleague. Scene: He

Summary: Nicholas Figueroa, 23, took a co-worker to Sushi Park on Thursday afternoon when a massive explosion set the building alight . His date was taken to Bellevue Hospital after the blast with a broken nose but Figueroa failed to turn up for work and is still missing . A bus boy at the restaurant, Moises Lucon, is also missing . Three buildings collapsed and firefighters haven't searched the rubble yet .


Ofcom is to canvas the views of thousands of football fans as it probes a complaint by Virgin Media about the way £1.7 billion-a-year Premier League football rights are sold to broadcasters. Armchair supporters and regular match-goers are to be asked for their views as part of the regulator's inquiry. Ofcom also said it would be looking at changes in the prices charged by broadcasters for sports channels. BT Sport share the rights with Sky to broadcast Premier League football throughout the season . The regulator is in the midst of an investigation after Virgin argued that the English top flight screened fewer live matches than other top European leagues, contributing to higher prices for pay-TV packages. In an update published on Monday, it said that its probe continued to progress with no decisions reached at this stage and that it was reviewing consumer research it had recently received from Virgin Media. It added: 'Ofcom will also carry out new consumer research, which will canvas views of fans who attend matches and those who watch them on TV. Thierry Henry (left) and Jamie Carragher are part of the star-studded team Sky Sports employ as pundits . 'It will look at the value viewers place on watching the Premier League. We will also be monitoring changes in retail prices of sports channels as the investigation progresses.' The fans' research will build on views already sought from football bodies, clubs, fans' groups, broadcasters and policing organisations. Virgin had argued that the latest Premier League rights auction should be suspended as Ofcom probed the process, but the regulator declined and allowed the sale to go ahead last month. Virgin Media are unhappy with the way the Premier League sell their rights for such a huge price . It resulted in Sky and BT paying a combined £5.14 billion to screen top-flight games for the 2016-2019 seasons, a 70 per cent increase on the current deal. Ofcom said prior to the auction that there was no 'urgent need' to delay it and that it was carrying out its probe 'expeditiously' given that the auctioned matches will start to be broadcast from August 2016. It said it had the power necessary to alter broadcasting arrangements before this time, should its probe find there had been an infringement of competition rules.

Summary: Premier League fans to have the chance to give their views on the way football rights are sold to TV companies like Sky Sports and BT . Virgin Media launched a complaint over the way they are dealt with . Sky and BT paid a combined £5.14billion to screen top-flight games . Click here for all the latest Premier League news .


Dick Advocaat has confirmed that Adam Johnson is available for selection ahead of his first game in charge at West Ham. The Sunderland winger returned to training on Wednesday after the club lifted his suspension following his arrest on March 2 on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. The Black Cats took the decision to allow Johnson to return after his bail was extended to April 23. New Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat has confirmed that Adam Johnson will be available for selection . Advocaat faced the media as Sunderland boss for the first time as he bids to save them from the drop . The veteran Dutch manager admitted it was a big challenge taking over at the Stadium of Light . Advocaat has worked with the 27-year-old at the Academy of Light this week and he took part in a full-scale practice match on Thursday. And, when asked during his unveiling press conference if Johnson would play at West Ham, Advocaat said: ‘Everyone who is training is available for selection. ‘I name the squad after the final training session.’ Advocaat has inherited a side one point and one place above the drop zone. The Dutchman, however, had no reservations about taking on the task at the Stadium of Light. Johnson is available for selection after the Mackems lifted his suspension following his arrest on March 2 . ‘It’s a big challenge to take over in this position,’ said the 67-year-old, who revealed this week that he has known for a few weeks he was in line to replace Gus Poyet. ‘I was a free man after what happened in Serbia (sacked in November).‘The opportunity came and I thought, in my opinion, it was a good side and a great club – so why not? ‘In Holland we can see all of the games on TV. I know the players. We have a great stadium and great fans – with their support we should be able to stay up. Johnson rejoined his team-mates on Wednesday, followed by a full training match on Thursday . ‘I have a good feeling about the squad from the last three days.’ Advocaat has signed a nine-game deal on Wearside and is almost certain to return to Holland at the end of the season. He explained: ‘We did not discuss that (staying on). For me it’s important to do this job. What happens after is not so important.’ Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Adam Johnson returned to Sunderland training on Wednesday . Sunderland lifted the England winger's suspension after his arrest . Dick Advocaat faces his first test as Sunderland manager at Upton Park .


Stephen Curry had 33 points and 10 assists as the Golden State Warriors pulled away from the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers in the second half for a 122-108 victory Tuesday that clinched the team's first division title in 39 years. Andre Iguodala came off the bench to score 21 points for the Warriors, who won their seventh straight to push their record to an NBA-best 58-13. Golden State hasn't claimed the Pacific Division crown since the 1975-76 season, the year after the team won the NBA championship. Stephen Curry (right) netted 33 points as Golden State Warriors clinched first Pacific Division title in 39 years . Warriors' 122-108 win against Portland Trail Blazers was their seventh straight victory . With a comfortable lead on second-place Memphis in the Western Conference, Golden State has dropped just one of its last 12 games. Damian Lillard had 29 points for the Blazers, who have lost five straight following a 1-4 road trip. Oklahoma's NBA scoring leader Russell Westbrook poured in 27 points and added 11 assists, and Enes Kanter contributed 25 points and 16 rebounds for the Thunder's fourth straight victory, 127-117 over the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell Westbrook (middle) netted 27 points as Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Los Angeles Lakers 127-117 . Enes Kanter also contributed 25 points as Thunder triumped to their fourth straight victory . Kanter had a double-double in the first quarter with 15 points and 10 rebounds as Oklahoma City raced out to a 37-27 lead. After trailing by 15 at the half, the Lakers closed to 70-61 before Westbrook scored twice in 15 seconds on his way to 14 third-quarter points. In Dallas, Monta Ellis matched his season high with 38 points as the Mavericks rallied in the second half to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 101-94. Ellis hit 16 of 27 field-goal attempts, bouncing back from his 4-for-22 performance Sunday in a loss at Phoenix. In three games this season against the Spurs, Ellis is averaging 34 points. Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs with 19 points and Danny Green added 17. Khris Middleton was mobbed by his Milwaukee Bucks team-mates after hitting a 3-point winner at the buzzer . The Milwaukee Bucks edged the Miami Heat 89-88 to break a six-game losing streak after Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Bayless missed on a drive down the lane, but Zaza Pachulia tapped the ball back out to Middleton, who buried the winner. He finished with 13. It was a crucial victory for the Bucks, who improved to 35-36 to remain in sixth place in the conference, while the Heat fell to 32-38. In other games, Reggie Jackson had 28 points and nine assists, and Andre Drummond added 21 points and 18 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 108-104, while DeMarcus Cousins had 33 points and 17 rebounds for Sacramento in the Kings' 107-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Summary: Golden State Warriors secured 122-108 win against Portland Trail Blazers . Warriors clinched first Pacific Division title in 39 years . Stephen Curry netted 33 points as Warriors triumph to top playoff seed . Russell Westbrook scored 27 points as Oklahoma City Thunder defeated LA Lakers .


Gareth Bale's future at Real Madrid was thrown into more doubt after his white Bentley was attacked by abusive supporters. The Spanish club acted swiftly on Monday night by identifying those responsible. A club statement said that three men had been involved and that one was a club member who would now be banned for life. The £80million former Tottenham forward, who has been linked with a return to the Premier League in the summer, was accosted driving away from the club’s training ground in the early hours of Monday morning after arriving back in Madrid following the 2-1 defeat in Barcelona. Gareth Bale's car was attacked by angry Real Madrid fans following their 2-1 defeat by Barcelona on Sunday . The world's most expensive footballer was confronted by fans as he left the club's Valdebebas training base . The £86million signing's white Bentley is struck by this fan while others jeered Wales international Bale . The fan tries to give the car a kick as Bale pulls away and the abuse continues to be thrown his way in Spain . Two men tried to stop Bale, kicking out at his car as he sped away from them without stopping. The men shouted ‘Hijo de puta’ (‘Son of a bitch’) at the player as security guards attempted to calm them down. Bale's team-mates Jese and Sergio Ramos were also targeted. Bale has been singled out by Real supporters since the turn of the year as the team have lost three games in the league. On Monday, Real announced that the offending member's identity has been sent to the club's discipline commission with the request for him to be expelled from the Santiago Bernabeu outfit for the 'very serious offence.' In addition the club say that they will take applicable legal action against the individuals responsible for the incident. Bale and his Madrid team-mates lost 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Sunday night in a fiercely-contested El Clasico . An estimated 400 million people watched Bale struggle on television as Real moved four points behind Barca . On their official club website, Real Madrid's statement read: 'Following the incidents that occurred involving three individuals in the early hours of this morning outside Ciudad Real Madrid, Real Madrid C. F. wishes to outline the following: . 1.- The Club has already identified the individuals responsible, one a Real Madrid member, for these aggressive and violent actions against several of our players. 2.- Details of this member's identity were sent to the Club's Discipline Commission, requesting that it expel the individual from Real Madrid for what is considered a very serious offence. 3.- This afternoon, the Discipline Commission held an emergency meeting and decided to open a disciplinary investigation and provisionally suspend the individual's rights as a member and access to the Santiago Bernabéu or any Real Madrid facilities. 4.- Real Madrid has notified Spain's National Anti-Violence Commission of the incidents that took place, as well as the identities of the individuals responsible, requesting that it apply those sanctions that it considers appropriate. 5.- Furthermore,

Summary: Gareth Bale's car was attacked following Real Madrid's El Clasico defeat . One of the attackers has been identified as a club member . The £86million signing's performance against Barcelona was criticised . One fan strikes the Wales international's white Bentley while others jeer . Madrid team-mates Jese and Sergio Ramos were also targeted by fans . Real Madrid lost 2-1 against Barcelona as they lost ground in title race . Spanish newspaper AS refused to give Bale a mark in their ratings . Marca wrote: 'It's obvious [president Florentino] Perez has paid €100m for someone worth €20m'


At some clubs, the association with a former manager or player is so strong, so deep, that they can never really move on. It is an itch, nagging away in the background because results are not coming up to scratch for the supporters who long for days when they were attached to someone special. Jose Mourinho is perhaps the most notorious example, promising Chelsea supporters that he would one day return to Stamford Bridge after he was sacked by Roman Abramovich in September 2007. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce could be on his way out of Upton Park when the season finishes . Allardyce had Diafra Sakho to thank for a return to winning ways at the weekend . This last-gasp goal from Sakho was enough to see off Sunderland and take the three points . They got their wish in the end when he returned to the club in the summer of 2013. Further back in time, Howard Kendall twice returned to Everton in an attempt to recreate his successful period at Goodison Park, where he won two league titles, the European Cup Winners’ Cup and the FA Cup. It was the same at Newcastle United, where Alan Shearer had scored 148 goals in the Barclays Premier League for his boyhood club; Kevin Keegan also returned to St James’ Park for a short stint in 2008. At Upton Park there is a similar dilemma, with the boardroom once again tempted to turn to Slaven Bilic at the end of the season. Every so often the momentum for Bilic builds at Upton Park and it is heading that way again because of the annual uncertainty over the future of Sam Allardyce. His name seems to stalk the corridors. Although Bilic only spent a season as a player at West Ham, his profile has increased over the years by dint of his tussles with England during his successful coaching career with Croatia. Slaven Bilic, seen here staring down a pitch invader last week as Besiktas crashed out of the Europa League, is continually linked with a return to West Ham as manager, having played for the club in the 1990s . Bilic (left) joined West Ham in 1996 and spent a year there before moving to Premier League rivals Everton . Hajduk Split - 2001-02 . Played 17 Won 11 Drawn 4 Lost 2 . Win % - 64.71 . Croatia U21s - 2004-06 . Played 18 Won 10 Drawn 2 Lost 6 . Win % - 55.56 . Croatia - 2006-12 . Played 65 Won 42 Drawn 15 Lost 8 . Win % - 64.62 . Lokomotiv Moscow - 2012-13 . Played 31 Won 12 Drawn 7 Lost 12 . Win % - 38.71 . Besiktas 2013- . Played 81 Won 44 Drawn 19 Lost 18 . Win % - 54.32 . Total . Played 212 Won 119 Drawn 47 Lost 46 . Win % - 56.13 . He is currently coaching Besiktas, second in the Turkish Super Lig going in to the international break after they were beaten by rivals Fenerbahce.

Summary: West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is out of contract in the summer . There has been little to suggest he will be staying at Upton Park . Slaven Bilic's name is once again being touted as a possible replacement . The Besiktas manager had a spell at West Ham as a player in the 90s .


A driver's road rage attack on a Florida cyclist was captured on surveillance video by a nearby restaurant. Albert Johnson, of West Palm Beach, was cycling home from work as a chef when he was hit and run off the road by a black Chevy pickup. After Mr Johnson went around the car to confront Cody Hayes, 28, the driver came out of his car and began attacking the cyclist in the middle of the road. Hit: Albert Johnson (left) was riding in front of Cody Hayes on a West Palm Beach before the driver's truck hit him and ran him off the road . Confrontation: Mr Johnson (in white) went around the hood of Hayes's car to talk to him about the incident, but the driver threw him to the ground when he did . Caught on camera: Surveillance video from a nearby Cuban restaurant captured the entire incident, including when Mr Johnson's friend (left) came to break up the violence . When I yelled at him, like what are you doing man, he proceeded to drive his vehicle into me crash me into the curb. He threw Mr Johnson to the ground before punching him and kicking him in the face during the January incident, according to WPBF. Surveillance video captured by a nearby Cuban restaurant shows how the cyclist's friend broke up the attack and captured Hayes's license plate number to give to police. He had been riding in front of Mr Johnson but continued before realizing that his friend was being beaten. '(The driver) was like. 'Oh, you want some too?' Bump: Mr Johnson (pictured) did not suffer serious injuries, but had a large welt on his head after the unexpected attack . 'My friend's like 'No, I'm calling the cops man!' Mr Johnson said. Hayes was arrested for battery in February. Police say that the driver 'intentionally battered [Johnson] with his vehicle,' according to the Palm Beach Post. He drove off after the encounter. Mr Johnson did not suffer serious injuries, but was left with a large welt on his head from the incident. Aggravated battery is a second degree felony in Florida, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Arrested: Hayes faces aggravated battery charges after being arrested for the January incident in February . Road rage: The confrontation between Hayes and Mr Johnson began on the side of the street and spilled out into the middle of the road .

Summary: Albert Johnson was riding his bike home from work when he was hit . Cody Hayes, 28, faces aggravated battery charge for incident on camera . Mr Johnson's friend took down license plate number of attacker for police .


A stag party were ordered off a flight bound for Spain after they were accused of being 'disruptive' and reducing an air steward to tears because of their behaviour. The group of 20 revellers from Wrexham in North Wales said they had paid more than £4,000 for the weekend break to Benidorm, in order to celebrate Wayne Roberts' wedding next month. After they made a male flight attendant cry, the pilot called the police and ordered the party to leave the plane - which was due to take off from Manchester Airport and fly to Alicante. Ryanair defended the decision and said it 'will not tolerate unruly or disruptive behaviour at any time.' A group of 20 men who were due to go on a stag do to Benidorm were thrown off a Ryanair flight after they boarded at Manchester, following claims their behaviour was 'disruptive.' The group claim they have lost £4,000 between them after they were forced to get off the plane and celebrate in Wrexham instead . The incident took place Friday, March 13, after the 20 strong group boarded the plane. Police were called, with some members of the group removed and others leaving voluntarily. One of the group, Chris Jones, 32, who lost around £200, said : 'We had a bite to eat and a beer and got on the plane. 'No one was drunk. We were not wearing stag T-shirts or being loud or offensive. We took our seats and were talking in groups, as you do. 'About five to ten minutes later, we heard a whisper the police had been called to kick someone off. We had no idea it was us. 'We had been joking around, saying how embarrassing it would be for the person, and the next thing the officers came up to us and asked us to leave.' They claim they received no warnings before being ordered off the flight. According to the group, a male steward said he 'couldn't cope' with them and broke down in tears. Mr Jones added: 'The police did try reasoning with him but the captain then came out and put his arm round the steward and said he wouldn't fly with us on board.' Ryanair backed the decision and said it would not tolerate unruly or disruptive behaviour on any of its flight . He claimed police told them to go and book another flight because they were not overly drunk but there were none left that evening. The group went back to Wrexham in an attempt to salvage the celebrations. The planned trip was meant to be similar to a previous stag party they had all gone on, when they travelled to Prague last year. It is understood every member of the party - including the 'devastated' groom, have now made formal complaints to the budget airline about their treatment. A spokesman for Ryanair denied the group was treated unfairly. He said: 'The crew of this flight from Manchester to Alicante requested police assistance prior to departure after a number of customers became disruptive during

Summary: A group of 20 men from Wrexham were heading to Benidorm for stag do . They boarded a Ryanair flight from Manchester Airport to Alicante . After they got on plane a male air steward said he couldn't cope with them . He 'broke down in tears' and the pilot called police, ordering men off plane . The stag group left the flight and claim to have lost £4,000 between them .


The most in-demand suburbs in Australia have been named with South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria dominating the list. Parkside in Adelaide's inner-south took out top spot in realestate.com.au's list of Top Sellers' Markets for the second quarter in a row, with bordering suburb Unley coming in at number two. New South Wales had the most suburbs in the top 10, despite South Australia taking out the top two spots, with four suburbs on the list. Scroll down for video . This four-bedroom house in Parkside, in the inner-south suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, sold for $1.385 million last month . Parkside took out top spot in realestate.com.au’s top 10 list of Sellers’ Markets for the second quarter in a row . This house is for sale in Unley, which borders Parkside in the inner-south of Adelaide, and came in at number two on the list . The property has been listed for more than $1.1 million and boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms and three parking spaces . St Clair in Sydney's west came in at number three, Cherrybrook in Sydney's north-west sat at number four, Gymea in the city's south came in at number five and Drummoyne in the Inner West rounded out the list at number 10. The Top Sellers' Markets ranks suburbs according to which areas have the most number of online searches per listing, over a period of three months. Three Victorian suburbs also made the list, with Ringwood North in Melbourne's north-east coming in at number six. Vermont and Montrose, both in Melbourne's east, were also included on the December 2014 to February 2015 list, coming in at number eight and nine respectively. At number three on the list was the New South Wales suburb of St Clair. This house is for sale in St Clair, in Sydney’s west . The 698sq m property has three bedrooms, one bathroom, a parking space, and is expected to sell for more than $590,000 . At number four on the list was the New South Wales suburb of Cherrybrook. This house is for sale in Cherrybrook, in Sydney’s north-west . The four-bedroom house at 17 Boldrewood Place sits on a 700sq m property. It also has three bathrooms and two parking spaces . DEC 2014 - FEB 2015 . 1. Parkside (SA) 2. Unley (SA) 3. St Clair (NSW) 4. Cherrybrook (NSW) 5. Gymea (NSW) 6. Ringwood North (VIC) 7. Semaphore Park (SA) 8. Vermont (VIC) 9. Montrose (VIC) 10. Drummoyne (NSW) SEPT 2014 - NOV 2014 . 1. Parkside (SA) 2. Unley (SA) 3. Engadine (NSW) 4. Norwood (SA) 5. Albert Park (VIC) 6. Unley Park (SA) 7. Cherrybrook (NSW) 8. Holland Park (QLD) 9. Bella Vista (NSW) 10. Ringwood North (VIC) But Queensland did not feature, with the one suburb to be included in last quarter's list - Holland Park in south-east Brisbane – dropping out of the top 10. 'Buyers are realising the value South Australian properties offer which may explain why buyers are moving away from Queensland areas,' realestate.com.au's head of sales Steve Carroll said.

Summary: The most in-demand suburbs in Australia have been named in South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria . Parkside and Unley, in Adelaide's inner-south, took out the number one and number two spots on the list . New South Wales had the most suburbs in the top 10, with four suburbs on the realestate.com.au list including St Clair, Cherrybrook, Gymea and Drummoyne . Suburbs are ranked according to the areas that have the most number of online searches per listing .


Highly regarded Australian architect Peter Stuchbury has continued to soar after receiving the Australia Institute of Architects highest honour, the highly coveted Gold Medal for Architecture. He earned the prestigious award for his considerable contribution to the advancement of architecture though practice, teaching and participation. While you may imagine the award winning 60-year-old's own home to be a lavish contemporary monument, you'll be surprised to know that in reality Mr Stuchbury didn't opt for an opulent structure but instead a simple and sustainable tent on Sydney's northern beaches. Scroll down for video . The master architect's northern beaches tent home is only a meagre 45-square-feet . The visionary took out the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for Architecture after presenting his tent home to the jury . His own home, which he presented to the NSW Architecture Awards jury, is a humble 45-square-metre tent house which he said is 'designed to challenge the conventions of our suburban lives.' 'The tent house provides a model for sustainability. It is a purposeful step towards a radical view of living in the suburbs,' Mr Stutchbury told jurors. 'It is a necessary step towards reduction if we as a community are to rediscover a sustainable lifestyle.' Unlike some lavish small homes that are heavily styled Mr Stutchbury instead chose simplicity preferring to decorate his home modestly. 'The tent house provides a model for sustainability. It is a purposeful step towards a radical view of living in the suburbs' His bedroom opens out onto a wooden deck and only houses a bed, a chest of drawers, a rack of clothing and a rocking chair. The home is saturated in a warm glow as the light entering the home is filtered through canvas walls. Mr Stutchbury has garnered a reputation for his environmentally sustainable residential structures which have been internationally recognised to have an intrinsic link to the site they are built on. Mr Stutchbury's Invisible House in Megalong Valley embraces its bush setting as he aims to design homes that relate to where they are . 'Stutchbury has mastered the art of creating architecture that speaks of the place it inhabits – buildings that are environmentally sustainable, culturally specific and locally embedded' 'In 34 years of practice, Stutchbury has mastered the art of creating architecture that speaks of the place it inhabits – buildings that are environmentally sustainable, culturally specific and locally embedded,' said the Gold Medal jury. His firm, Peter Stutchbury Architecture, has received 47 institution awards and have been entered into around 20 national and international design competitions. He is best known for his work on Bay and Springwater house which took out the country's top architectural honour, the Robin Boyd Award, in 2003 and 2005 respectively. Mr Stutchbury's Bay House in Sydney won the coveted Robin Boyd Award in 2003 . Repeat offender: He also took out the Robin Boyd award again in 2005 for his Springwater House . As a founding director of the Architecture Foundation Australia Mr Stutchbury continues to pass on his message of creating a more sustainable built environment

Summary: Peter Stutchbury won the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal . He earned the award through his considerable contribution to the field . He says architecture needs to start challenging sustainability conventions . His home is a simple 45-square-metre tent in Sydney's northern beaches . 'The tent house provides a model for sustainability. It is a purposeful step towards a radical view of living in the suburbs'


Nigel Pearson insists he and his Leicester City players still believe they can stay up but admits Saturday’s match against Hull is ‘must win’. Leicester have only played once since drawing at Everton on February 22 – losing 2-0 to Manchester City on March 4 – and have slipped seven points away from safety in that time. Pearson’s side lie bottom of the table on 18 points, seven behind Aston Villa in 17th with a game against Chelsea in hand. Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson insists he and his squad believe they can still avoid relegation this season . Pearson (centre) watches training unfold on Thursday as Leicester prepare for their clash against Hull . But Pearson has not given up hope yet. 'We still have a strong belief in our ability to stay up this season,’ he said. 'Whether other people share it is not that important at the moment. In house there is a feeling we can do it. 'Saturday is a game both sides want to win. But Hull may be happier with the draw than us. We certainly need to win the game.’ Pearson thinks once one victory comes, others can follow. 'That is something we keep very much in our minds because we do have that belief. But you have to get that first one. This is a game a lot of people see as being a pivotal one we have. It will be a difficult game.’ Leicester recorded one of their four Premier League victories in the reverse fixture at the KC Stadium dismissed talk of planning for relegation. 'Now’s not the times to be talking in those terms,’ Pearson added. 'I remain very focussed on the job that needs to be done this season, to negotiate a way through the last 11 games to get enough points to stay up. We always plan ahead, there has to be realism about it.’ Riyad Mahrez (centre) scored the only goal of the game as Leicester won 1-0 at Hull earlier in the season .

Summary: Leicester host Hull in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon . Leicester sit bottom of the Premier League, seven points adrift of safety . Foxes beat Hull earlier in the season - one of only four league victories .


The Duke of Cambridge made the unannounced ‘private visit’ on Thursday to Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) Prince William has made a top secret visit to Britain’s most secretive building, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The Duke of Cambridge made the unannounced ‘private visit’ on Thursday to Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) – the maximum security ‘listening station’ which tracks electronic traffic of terrorists and spy agencies around the world. The Duke’s first ever trip to GCHQ, housed in a doughnut-shaped building in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, comes after The Mail on Sunday revealed that he and other young Royals were being advised to change their email addresses and cut back on social media activities over fears they could be targeted by foreign spies and hackers. But questions were asked last night about the Duke’s use of a publicly funded Royal helicopter to make the trip, as it was not an official public engagement and was not announced in the Palace’s Court Circular. The Duke was flown from London’s Kensington Palace to Gloucestershire airport on the Queen’s helicopter Flight, funded by the taxpayer, and which is supposed to be only used for official engagements by the Royals. Under Government rules, the Royals have to pay for their own private visits. But last night Kensington Palace declined to comment on the reasons for the trip or confirm whether the Prince would pay back the estimated £8,000 travel costs. A Palace source initially described the 200-mile round trip as a ‘private visit’ but later suggested it was ‘official’, and so could possibly be paid from the taxpayer-funded Royal Travel Budget. The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) – the maximum security ‘listening station’ which tracks electronic traffic of terrorists and spy agencies around the world . Kensington Palace and GCHQ refused to say whom he met, or what he saw. But it is believed the Prince met the new head of GCHQ, Robert Hannigan, and also saw the agency’s code breakers at work, monitoring internet and communications traffic to pick up terrorist threats. Other members of the Royal family have previously visited GCHQ, which was opened by the Queen in 2004. A GCHQ spokesman said yesterday: ‘Prince William paid a private visit to GCHQ on March 19. As it was a private visit we can’t go into further details of what his itinerary involved.’

Summary: Duke of Cambridge made a top secret 'private visit' to GCHQ on Thursday . Trip comes after fears young royals could be targeted by hackers and spies . Questions asked about Prince William's use of a publicly funded helicopter . He was flown from London’s Kensington Palace to Gloucestershire airport .


A bungling U.S. military officer mistakenly disclosed 'military secrets' during a media briefing last month when he accidentally blurted out the expected timing for an Iraqi-led ground offensive in the city of Mosul. The briefer, whose presentation for reporters at the Pentagon on February 19 was authorized by U.S. Central Command, said the U.S. wanted the Iraqis to launch the offensive in April or May, although he also said it might go later. 'That clearly was neither accurate information nor, had it been accurate, would have been information that should be blurted out to the press,' Defense Secretary Ash Carter told the Senate Armed Services Committee. 'So it's wrong on both scores.' Scroll down for video . Defense Secretary Ash Carter has confirmed that a U.S. military officer disclosed 'military secrets' last month when he blurted out the expected timing for an Iraqi-led ground offensive in Mosul . It now appears likely that the offensive will not begin this spring, with Iraq's security forces requiring more time for U.S.-organized training. It has been widely known for months that the offensive is in the planning stages and that it would likely mark a decisive moment in the campaign to dislodge the Islamic State from Iraq. Islamic State fighters overran Mosul last June. Iraqi government forces folded quickly, leading to the start of a U.S.-led bombing campaign in Iraq in August. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who was testifying alongside Carter, said he had discussed the Mosul briefing with Gen. Lloyd Austin, head of Central Command. 'He's conducting an internal inquiry,' Dempsey said, adding that he is confident Austin will 'take the appropriate action.' He did not say what that might be. The briefing was done by an officer at Central Command headquarters in Tampa, Florida. He spoke by phone to a group of reporters in the Pentagon on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by Central Command. Fighters from the Islamic State group parade in a commandeered Iraqi security forces armored vehicle down a main road at the northern city of Mosul: An offensive is now expected to begin later this year with Iraq's security forces requiring more time for U.S.-organized training . The episode is remarkable in at least two respects. It was unusual for the U.S. military to disclose in advance the expected timing of an offensive as well as details about the makeup of the Iraqi force that would undertake it. And it was curious that a secretary of defense would wait nearly two weeks after such a briefing to denounce it publicly for having spilled military secrets. Asked about it by reporters twice last weekend, Carter was more circumspect. 'The important thing is that it will get done when it can be done successfully,' he said last Friday, referring to the Mosul offensive. 'And even if I knew exactly when that was going to be, I wouldn't tell you.' Asked to comment again the following day, Carter said it's important to keep the public informed, 'consistent with security and other considerations.' On

Summary: Official said that U.S. wanted the Iraqis to launch the offensive in the city of Mosul in April or May . Defense Secretary Ash Carter admitted on Tuesday that the information shouldn't have been 'blurted out to the press' An offensive now expected to begin later in the year with Iraq's security forces requiring more time for U.S.-organized training . Widely known for months that offensive is in the planning stages and will likely mark a decisive moment in the campaign to dislodge ISIS from Iraq .


It was a feat many deemed impossible, with previous attempts ending in fatalities and failure. But in 1958, Vivian ‘Bunny’ Fuch, successfully led a Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition team to complete the first ever overland crossing of Antarctica via the South Pole. Part of the triumphant team was Everest veteran George Lowe, who documented the magnificent feat, and his photographs provide a fascinating insight into one of the 20th century's greatest explorations. The Crossing of Antarctica, by George Lowe and Huw Lewis-Jones, celebrates the achievements of the 1957/1958 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition team . Edmund Hillary joined the team for the final stages of the crossing. Here, Ed and Bunny melt a chunk of ice in their tent to make some tea . 'Magga Dan left us at the end of January 1957. After a frantic day of writing last letters for home, we headed down to the ice edge to wave her off. We felt no regrets as we had not been marooned; instead our real adventure was just beginning. Our thoughts turned to the huge challenges that would lay ahead to secure our way out - 2,000 miles across a continent' Despite not being as enamoured with the scenery as he was with Everest, Lowe snapped amazing images of the epic voyage, but sadly died while the book he co-authored with Huw Lewis-Jones, The Crossing of Antarctica, was in production. The expedition team arrived in Antarctica in November 1955, where they spent nearly two years building base camps on the continent. Fuchs and 11 other men left a base camp on the New Zealand sector of the Antarctic in late November 1957, and began the overland crossing. A further party set off from the other side of the continent, under the leadership of explorer Sir Edmund Hillary. 'The long Antarctic night was ending and darkness was giving way to the twilight weeks. Having dug out the aircraft it was time to get everything set for the long journey' The team faced harsh conditions such as snow piling up on their accommodation's roof. The snow actually helped to keep the heat in . Originally the plan had been to rendezvous at the South Pole around Christmas, but bad weather stalled the British team about 357 miles from the pole. Fuchs' team arrived at the pole on January 19, 1958, where the two forces united to push on to Scott Base Camp, where Hillary's party had started. The triumphant teams arrived there on March 2, 1958, 99 days after Fuchs' expedition had begun. Discoveries along the way included the British team finding a 7,000-foot mountain range, and the New Zealanders discovering a 9,000-foot range. Fierce winter winds scoured the ice into a large gully behind the hut at Shackleton. Meteorologist Hannes le Grange documented wind speeds nearing 60 knots . Dog teams remained a vital part of the expedition. This shot was taken by members of the New Zealand party on the Skelton Glacier. They were the first men to set foot there, and establishing a route up on to the plateau was crucial

Summary: Vivian Fuch led his team of explorers on an overland expedition of Antactica via the South Pole . Team member George Lowe, released his photographs in a book on the mission, The Crossing of Antarctica . The fascinating pictures give an eye-opening look into life in one of the world's harshest climates .


The head of the Catholic church in England today said he was 'dismayed' that immigration is a major concern for voters ahead of the general election. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, insisted parts of Britain would 'grind to a halt' without immigrants, the vast majority of whom 'work hard and make a very positive contribution'. David Cameron's promise to cut net migration to the tens of thousands was left in tatters last week when it emerged the figure reached almost 300,000 in the year to September. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, insisted parts of Britain would 'grind to a halt' with immigrants, the vast majority of whom 'work hard and make a very positive contribution' Mr Cameron has admitted that his failure to fulfil his pledge has fuelled public concern about the numbers of people moving to the UK. In a letter sent to Catholic churches across the country, the Church's bishops warn: 'There is a great danger of blaming immigrants for the ills of society.' Cardinal Nichols told BBC One's Andrew Marr show that 'every party has to be tested on its approach to immigration'. 'No government in the last three decades has solved the problem of immigration, so it is a really difficult issue.' Asked if he was dismayed that immigration is such a big issue in the election, he replied: 'Well I am because I do think we need to go back and say what is our stance towards the world around us? 'Do we see ourselves genuinely as a player, as a contributor wanting to build something that is better for everybody?' Net long-term migration to the UK was estimated to be 298,000 in the year ending September 2014, a major rise on the 210,000 figure a year earlier . Mr Cameron has claimed that cutting immigration to the levels seen in the 1980s would mean it would cease to be a major political issue . Polling data shows the level of public concern about immigration is higher when the numbers coming to Britain have risen. Cardinal Nichols added: 'What I want to keep saying is these are people we're talking about – the people who drown in the Mediterranean trying to get into Europe, the people who are caged in Calais because they're desperate. 'We have to somehow keep the human person at the front of all of these issues and remember that this city, for example, would grind to a halt without the contribution of people who've come to this country. Labour's Yvette Cooper warned immigration into Britain is too high but claimed setting a target is the wrong approach . 'The vast majority of immigrants come here and work hard and make a very positive contribution. That's the tone in which we should be having this debate.' A record 624,000 arrived in Britain in a year, up from 530,000 in the previous 12 months. At the same time, 327,000 left, a figure which has barely changed since 2010. A total of 37,000 Romanian and Bulgarian arrived in the UK, up from

Summary: Letter to 500,000 parishes warns of blaming immigrants for ills of society . Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, voices concern . Insists parts of Britain would 'grind to a halt' without immigrants . Most who come to UK 'work hard and make a very positive contribution' Cameron's pledge to cut migration in tatters after figure hit almost 300,000 .


The parents of two 'best friend' sisters who were killed in a car crash while on holiday in Morocco will never know what caused the accident. British representatives in Morocco were unable to obtain any information or evidence from local agencies into the deaths of Pippa and Tara Darlington, two 'best friends' who died on the 'adventure of a lifetime', an inquest has heard. A senior coroner today criticised foreign governments and agencies for making it increasingly difficult to obtain evidence into British citizens dying abroad. The two 'beautiful' and dynamic' sisters were killed in a horrific road accident while on holiday. The parents of two 'best friend' sisters Pippa and Tara Darlington, who were killed in a car crash while on holiday in Morocco, will never know what caused the accident after British agents were unable to find any information from Moroccan authorities . Pippa (left) and Tara (right) were both students at university. A senior coroner today criticised foreign governments and agencies for making it increasingly difficult to obtain evidence into British citizens dying abroad . Pippa Darlington, a 21-year-old law student at Newcastle University, was driving a VW Golf northbound on the N1, just 14km south of the town of Tarfaya. She and her elder sister Tara, a 23-year-old media student at Goldsmiths College in London who was sitting in the front passenger seat, died at the scene from multiple traumatic injuries. The inquest, at Salisbury Coroner's Court, Wiltshire, heard their car lost control and veered across the carriageway at around 5am local time. Their friend Joshua Stump, then 21, was a backseat passenger in the car when it struck a Renault Clio coming in the opposite direction and spun into a head-on collision with a 4x4. Mr Stump was seriously injured in the collision along with four other people, while five people were treated for minor injuries. Pippa, Tara and Joshua had arrived in Morocco together two days earlier on September 15 2012 on their travels through Africa, where they also visited Mauritania. The sisters, from from Whiteparish near Salisbury, were described as 'each other's soulmates' in moving family statements at the time of their death. Mr Ridley today said that despite attempts to ascertain why Pippa lost control, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office were unable to produce evidence for the inquest. The pair (Tara, left, and Pippa, right) had been travelling across Africa before they were tragically killed . He added the Moroccan authorities may not have even conducted any investigation at all and that Joshua was unable to help with evidence because he was asleep at the time. He added that during his time as a coroner, his investigations have been hampered because he has encountered such problems more regularly in recent years. Resuming an inquest into their deaths in southern Morocco on September 17 2012, Mr Ridley today said: 'This has taken two and a half years to get to this stage. 'The reason it's taken such a long time is the efforts of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to liaise through diplomatic channels with

Summary: British agents unable to obtain any information into the deaths of Pippa and Tara Darlington, two 'best friends' who died on 'adventure of a lifetime' The 'beautiful' and dynamic' sisters killed in a road accident while travelling . But despite attempts to ascertain why Pippa lost control, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office were unable to produce evidence for the inquest .


Arsenal and Southampton are battling it out over a deal worth £1m for Newcastle keeper Freddie Woodman. The England Under-19, who plays for the national team against France on Tuesday evening as they target a place in the European Championship finals, is one of the biggest prospects in the game. Woodman, the 18-year-old who is the son of Newcastle’s keeper coach Andy Woodman, has already represented England at Under-16 and Under-17 level. Freddie Woodman holds the ball during a Newcastle United training session last month . Woodman (centre) makes a save during an U21 Premier League match against Stoke earlier this month . Arsenal and Saints are both looking to the future and Woodman, who is a regular in Newcastle’s Under-21 team, is on the wanted list. Woodman, who has been on the bench for the first team, helped England win the Under-17 championships in Malta last summer. Newcastle want Woodman to stay at St James’ Park, but the young keeper will be tempted by interest from other teams in the Barclays Premier League. Arsenal and Saints, who have already put down their markers for the keeper, would allow Woodman out on loan next season to gain vital first team experience. Woodman (second right) catches the ball during a session with Newcastle goalkeeping coach and father Andy .

Summary: Freddie Woodman, 18, is one of the biggest prospects in the game . Woodman plays for England U19 against France on Tuesday evening . Arsenal and Southampton are battling it out over a £1m deal .


Turns out a kettle and microwave just aren't cutting it for British workers any more. A study has revealed the criteria that would make an ideal working environment - and it has more than just a tea and coffee-making station. A survey of 2,000 office employees found that it's not just location that matters, but also décor, amenities and food menus. A survey of 2,000 British employee reveal that floor-to-ceiling windows is a coveted criteria in a dream office . Workers also said they wanted music played daily in their dream office . It turns out offices such as Google and Innocent are leading the way with their fresh take on office environments. They have proved among the most desirable places to work, due to their emphasis on a laid-back atmosphere and intriguing choice of décor. The offices of Innocent have areas of turfed floor with picnic benches, whereas Google's offices are known for their bright and sleek interior. It all starts with location, with workers stating that they would prefer their offices to be a three-mile commute away from their home. Four in ten also added that they would prefer it if their work was situated in a converted manor or warehouse - ideally next to a river. It seems a spacious work area is a high criteria of many workers, as Brits also expected floor-to-ceiling windows and natural lighting. A designated napping area was an aspect that people flagged would be a component of their dream office . Many workers stated that they would prefer their offices to be in a spacious manor or warehouse - ideally next to a river . Other décor criteria included brighter-coloured walls, comfortable chairs and modern furnishings. For summer days, office employees also suggested a garden space for 'al fresco' board meetings and summer socialising. In these outdoor areas, workers prioritised 'a great view', with the addition of sun loungers, picnic tables and exotic plants. The dream office would also have a bigger emphasis on a relaxing atmosphere and creative leisure time. Music would be played all the time, there would be designated napping areas, board games and pool tables. Unsurprisingly, British workers were disappointed with the lack of eating facilities in their current work places. Many wanted a canteen with a daily-changing menu, free fresh fruit bowls, and one in four wanted a buffet trolley to deliver cakes and drinks every Friday. Many employees wanted on-site crèches to look after their children while they worked, others wanted small accessories such as high-tech espresso machines . The study from 72Point, also revealed that many desired additional amenities that would either solve daily inconveniences or make the office a more well-rounded place. For those conscious of fitness, or those with children, 37 per cent of people wanted an on-site gym as well as a crèche. A spokesperson for Furniture at Work has stated: 'Sadly, the majority of offices were built decades ago, which can cause many workers to feel demotivated. 'No employee should feel cramped or ill due to their outdated surroundings, so it could

Summary: Survey of 2,000 employees reveal that location, décor and amenities matter . Top thing Brits want is a garden area for meetings and summer socialising . Canteen with daily changing menu and bowls of free fruit also top list .


Ed Miliband's insistence that 'hell yes' he is tough enough to be Prime Minister has secured Labour a bounce in the polls. The first full survey since Mr Miliband and David Cameron faced a TV grilling shows Labour has opened up a four-point lead over the Conservatives. But the party's election strategy was in peril tonight after a senior campaign chief admitted that under Labour plans, borrowing would rise. The new YouGov survey has Labour on 36 per cent with the Tories trailing on 32 per cent. The four-point lead puts Labour on course to win 314 seats, with the Conservatives on 251 . 34 per cent of voters still think Mr Cameron would make the best PM, compared to 19 per cent for Mr Miliband, 9 per cent for Ukip leader Nigel Farage and 5 per cent for Lib Dem Nick Clegg . Recent polls have put the Tories and Labour within one or two points of each other. But the new YouGov survey has Labour on 36 per cent with the Tories trailing on 32 per cent. The four-point lead puts Labour on course to win 314 seats, with the Conservatives on 251. But today Labour was accused of 'letting the cat out of the bag' on plans to increase state borrowing. Election campaign vice-chairwoman Lucy Powell said the party 'may use some investment borrowing'. Labour has promised only to eliminate the current deficit on day-to-day spending by the end of the next Parliament, leaving open the option of borrowing money to invest in capital projects. The Institute for Fiscal Studies says Labour's plans allowed them to maintain an overall deficit as high as £30 billion by 2020 - at a time when the Tories aim to be running a surplus of £7 billion.' Ms Powell later insisted she did not recognise the £30 billion figure, telling the BBC's Sunday Politics: 'We are going to balance the books for current expenditure by the end of the Parliament. We may use some investment borrowing for much-needed investment but not for day-to-day spending. 'Those figures are other people's figures. It depends on what the books are like.' Conservative Treasury minister Priti Patel said: 'The cat's out of the bag - Labour have finally had it dragged out of them that they'd borrow more if Ed Miliband gets into Downing Street.' In Thursday's TV ocntest, Mr Miliband was called a 'North London geek' who would be torn to shreds by Russian President Vladimir Putin . Jeremy Paxman appears to scratch his head mid-way through interviewing Prime Minister David Cameron . Mr Cameron is due to visit Buckingham Palace tomorrow to inform the Queen of the official start of the general election campaign. Mr Miliband faced the roughest ride during the Sky News/Channel TV battle, the first of the election campaign. The Labour leader was challenged by the studio audience about why he was so 'gloomy' and told his brother David would have done a better job. During a bruising interview with Jeremy Paxman he was called a 'North London geek' who would be

Summary: New YouGov opinion poll puts Labour on 36% and Tories on 32% . Also suggests Labour leader came out on top in the first TV contest . Miliband branded a 'North London geek' who could not stand up to Putin . David Cameron to visit the Queen on Monday to officially start campaign .