For any players who have featured for 90 minutes in a match under Pasquale Marino, the next day at training is dedicated to ‘scarico’ — recovery. Try telling that to Alexis Sanchez. Marino was the manager who brought Sanchez into Udinese’s first team in 2008 after he had been signed from Chilean club side Cobreloa two years earlier. Udinese had Italy internationals Antonio di Natale, Simone Pepe and Fabio Quagliarella vying for places up front, but Marino knew in Sanchez he had a ‘jewel’ on his hands. Alexis Sanchez has impressed for Arsenal this season following his £30million switch from Barcelona . Pasquale Marino, pictured managing Pescara in 2013, brought Sanchez into the Udinese first team in 2008 . The main problem he encountered, however, was that he could not keep Sanchez off the pitch. ‘Alexis could easily play three matches per day,’ Marino, now in charge of Vicenza, said. ‘As soon as the (training) match started, Alexis used to abandon the scarico and would run up to me, almost imploring: “Mister, let me play, just for a few minutes. Please, please, please. I promise I won’t get injured.” Football is an enormous pleasure for him.’ That hunger earned him two £30million moves, first to Barcelona in 2011 and then to Arsenal last summer. It is also why Sanchez, Arsenal’s stand-out player this season, found it so difficult when he was rested for two games by Arsene Wenger — against Aston Villa and Tottenham — with a sore hamstring. Sanchez spent five years with Serie A side Udinese before earning a move to Spanish giants Barcelona . Sanchez takes on defender Miranda during Chile's friendly with Brazil at the Emirates Stadium last week . ‘Putting him on the bench is like taking a toy from a child,’ Marino warned. ‘There was just one thing that worried me when he joined Barcelona — they were full of amazing forwards and it was by no means a given that Alexis would be in the starting 11. ‘Since I know how important it is for him to play, I feared that without regular football he could become discouraged. But he proved he was good enough to become an essential part of the team and fitted into the Barca way of playing.’ Big money moves have not sapped any of Sanchez’s energy. Speak to Arsenal players and they describe the same enthusiasm in training, the same refusal to embrace rest days, the same disregard for ‘scarico.’ Sanchez found it difficult when he had to be rested for Arsenal's matches with Aston Villa and Tottenham . They warned him that when the games rained down over the winter it would soon catch up with him, but Sanchez, bar that short Wenger-enforced break, has not stopped, even if he hasn’t been as prolific as he was in the first half of the season. That is why Marino believes Sanchez, still only 26, could elevate himself alongside the planet’s greatest. ‘He’s never looked as strong as he does now,’ Marino said. ‘Personally, I think he could score more than

Summary: Alexis Sanchez has starred for Barcelona and Arsenal since Udinese days . Former boss Pasquale Marino has tipped the frontman for greatness . Marino says benching Sanchez was 'like taking a toy from a child' Sanchez could play three games a day, according to Marino .


Trevor Noah has moved on to become a US TV star, and he left behind a stunning South African physiotherapist to pursue his American dream, the Daily Mail Online can reveal. The new host of The Daily Show has separated from long term girlfriend Dani Gabriel after the pair had a heart to heart about his future plans. Noah has known Gabriel for at least four years and it’s believed they began dating early in 2014. The comedian quickly became smitten with the beautiful brunette and took her around the world to be by his side while on tour. But following behind-the-scenes talks earlier this year with Comedy Central – the producers of The Daily Show – it was clear Noah’s career was about to explode. Scroll down for video . Separated: Trevor Noah and his stunning South African girlfriend Dani Gabriel broke up after the pair discussed his future plans and exploding fame . Smooch: It's believed that the love birds started dating in early 2014 and have known each other for at least four years . Vacation: Noah and Gabriel, pictured here making silly faces while on holiday, reportedly separated a few months ago . Laughs: Though the pair split, a source close to Noah said that they are still friends, and Gabriel has said she 'couldn't be prouder' of her ex . Noah’s Lost in Translation comedy tour took him back to Cape Town from February 24 until March 1 and it’s likely he and Gabriel had a heart-to-heart during this time. Self-employed Gabriel, 28, runs her own physiotherapist practice in Cape Town and has several family members in the city meaning she will have been reluctant to relocate to America. A source close to Noah told Daily Mail Online: ‘Dani is an ex-girlfriend. They decided to go their separate ways and are not together anymore, they split a few months ago but are still friends.’ Despite the split Gabriel is still right behind Noah as he takes over from Jon Stewart in the biggest seat in world comedy. She told Daily Mail Online that she’s ‘very supportive’ of Noah’s newfound fame and has said she couldn’t be ‘prouder’ of her ex. And while previously little known Noah is set to become a household name for millions of people, Gabriel still doesn't see him as a ‘celebrity’. Speaking in Cape Town, she said: ‘Yes he’s going through this huge transition but at the end of the day he’s not a celebrity to me and he’s never treated himself like that and I don’t treat him like that, I don’t bring that in to my life.’ Gabriel was coy about their relationship and refused to discuss the split. She said: ‘I don’t need to show my support publicly for Trevor, it doesn’t need validating to anybody else besides me and him. Anything that needs to be said I’ve said to him personally. Goofing around: Noah, pictured here with Gabriel making funny faces at the camera, was in Cape Town for his comedy tour at the end of February. It's likely

Summary: Trevor Noah was in a relationship with South African beauty Dani Gabriel but the couple have split in recent months . He took her around the world to be by his side on his tour last year . It was even rumored in January that the madly in-love couple were engaged . But Gabriel, 28, runs a physiotherapist practice in Cape Town and has family in the city meaning she will have been reluctant to relocate to America . She still remains supportive of Noah and 'couldn't be prouder' of him .


Game of Thrones fans who did not want to wait and legally watch HBO's hit series premiere its fifth season tonight have leaked the first four episodes online. Online pirates have unveiled nearly half of the show's next season, which is scheduled to debut its first episode tonight. The episodes began appearing on torrent download sites on Saturday night, and are thought to have leaked from review copies given to the press. Fans of the show, which follows the ambitions and betrayals of competing noble factions and families in the fantasy world of Westeros, now face the daunting task of avoiding spoilers online as the first four episodes are released over the course of the month. Scroll down for video . Game of Thrones, which includes characters such as Emilia Clarke's Khaleesi (left) and Nathalie Emmanuel's Missandei (right), was pirated before its season five debut tonight . Episodes beginning this year's season are titled The Wars to Come, The House of Black and White, High Sparrow and The Sons of the Harpy. They had been downloaded more than 550,000 times as of early Sunday morning, Variety reported, citing the piracy-tracking company Excipio. 'Sadly, it seems the leaked four episodes of the upcoming season of Game of Thrones originated from within a group approved by HBO to receive them. We're actively assessing how this breach occurred,' HBO said in a statement to Daily Mail Online. The series is the most illegally downloaded program in the world. Anti-piracy company Irdeto said that episodes from Game of Thrones's first four seasons were illegally downloaded more than seven million times between February and April 2015. The astounding figure is a 45 per cent jump over the same period from 2014 for the show, which debuted in 2011. The first four episodes had been downloaded more than 550,000 times as of early Sunday morning. Above, Kit Harrington's character Jon Snow (left) and Peter Dinklage's Tyrion Lannister (right) feature in the show . Brazil and France are the top two countries by illegal downloads of the series inspired by George R R Martin's Song of Ice and Fire novels. They are followed by the US, Canada and the UK. Walking Dead, with 5.7million illegal downloads from February to April, was the second-most pirated show. HBO planned Sunday's premier to air across 170 countries at the same time in an effort to combat international piracy of the show. US audiences are able to watch Game of Thrones on HBO Now, the company's new online streaming service.

Summary: Episodes for the next four weeks released Saturday night on pirate sites . Illegal material thought to have leaked through press review copies . Show is the most pirated in the world, with Brazil the worst offender .


Changes: Mark Dawe, head of the OCR exam board, said schoolchildren would only have a short time to use the search engine during tests - and compared it to using a calculator in a maths exam . An exam board boss has today been accused of 'dumbing down standards' after suggesting students should be allowed to use Google in their GCSE and A-level exams. Mark Dawe, head of the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations board (OCR), said schoolchildren would only have a short time to use the search engine during tests - and compared it to using a calculator in a maths exam. He said most pupils now learn through search engines anyway – and teachers should test how students interpret answers, rather than how they find them. Today Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, said the idea would lead to a 'dumbing down of standards'. He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'It's a nonsense. 'We have a crisis in standards in this country. We are three years behind the Chinese at the age of 15, we have got universities running remedial courses. 'We have got employers saying too many youngsters are unemployable. 'And here we have the OCR board saying "let's dumb things down". Row: Education campaigners say that this would send standards plummeting and said exams are about knowledge not hunting for information . Ranking: According to the latest OECD international rankings on education, from 2013, the UK is behind much poorer countries including Lithuania, Latvia and Hungary . 'You can have an exam on how to use Google, but that is not the same as having a history or geography exam. 'Exams should be about knowledge and understanding. It includes knowledge, therefore we do have to test what children are carrying the in their heads.' It would damage the board's credibility, he insisted, because 'sensible people' want their children to take proper exams. Mr Dawe told the programme that the arguments were the same used in relation to allowing calculators in maths exams. He added: 'You do need to have a base understanding of things. 'Actually, one of the most important things is about understanding what comes up on Google or some search engine. 'It is about understanding the tools they have got available and how to utilise those. 'I think that is a very rich way of learning and a very rich way of assessing. 'That is relevant, that is what they will be doing in working life.' He said Google could be allowed on some papers but not others, depending on the type of questions being asked. 'You ask different questions and it is about interpretation,' he added. 'It's about discussion, it is about application.' He said he could not see Google coming in any time soon but suggested it was 'certainly inevitable' longer term.

Summary: Mark Dawe, head of the OCR exam board, said it is like using a calculator . Believes students should be tested on answers, not where they find them . Campaign for Real Education said 'nonsense' idea is 'dumbing down' Chair Chris McGovern said: 'We have to test what is in a child's head'


For six months Chris Rowe was plagued by an irritating cough. Repeated visits to doctors were met with the same conclusion - the 31-year-old was most likely suffering a 'simple' virus. The father-of-one, whose wife Kate is expecting their second child in June, was dismissed by doctors five times in two months - despite reporting on one visit that he was coughing up blood. But, after noticing a dull ache in his ribs, and coughing up more blood, he was taken to A&E. There, an X-ray revealed a devastating diagnosis - Mr Rowe was suffering an aggressive lung cancer that had spread to his liver and bones. Chris Rowe, pictured with his pregnant wife Kate and their three-year-old daughter, Sophia, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer that had spread to his liver and bones, in December . After suffering a persistent cough for six months, he visited doctors five times in two months. But he was sent home each time, reassured he was most likely suffering a virus. But after coughing up blood and being taken to A&E, an X-ray revealed a tumour on the 31-year-old's lung . He has been told his cancer is inoperable, but Mr Rowe is enduring gruelling rounds of chemotherapy in a bid to prolong his life, so he can create memories with his young family. His wife Kate, 28, is set to give birth to a baby boy, a little brother for the couple's three-year-old daughter, Sophia, in June. Mr Rowe, from Gloucester, said he hopes that by sharing his story, others will be aware of the symptoms of lung cancer. He is a non-smoker and lives a healthy lifestyle, he said, adding the diagnosed came as a huge shock to him and his wife. 'I went to the doctors five times in just two months because my cough wouldn't go,' he said. 'It all started after I came back from a great holiday at Center Parcs. 'I began coughing up blood which was really frightening but after visiting my doctors I felt relieved as they were adamant that I had a virus, and I was advised to keep taking ibuprofen. 'I trusted that I must be OK but when I started suffering from a dull ache in my ribs and I coughed up more blood, I ended up in A&E two months later. Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of the disease. More than 41,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK. Often in the early stages of the disease there are no signs or symptoms. But, many people with the condition will eventually develop some symptoms, including: . Although people who have never smoked can develop lung cancer, smoking is the main cause - in about 90 per cent of cases. The disease mainly affects older people. It is rare in people younger than 40, while rates rise sharply with age. It is most commonly diagnosed in those aged 70 to 74 years old. Due to the nature of the disease, not

Summary: Chris Rowe had been plagued by an irritating cough for six months . 31-year-old visited doctors five times in two months but was sent home . Despite the fact he was coughing blood, doctors diagnosed a simple virus . An X-ray revealed an aggressive, inoperable lung cancer that has spread .


They are usually used to trap coffee grounds when brewing filter coffee at home and are perfect for catching oily sediment from your cup of Java. But these lint-free, tear-resistant paper cones can be life-savers in many other situations, too. They can provide an inexpensive way to complete a range of household tasks, from being transformed into temporary dish covers and snack bowls, to cleaning varnish off your fingernails when you've run out of cotton wool. Scroll down for video . They are usually used to trap coffee grounds when brewing filter coffee at home but paper filters have a myriad of other household uses . Here FEMAIL has rounded up the 20 unusual things you can do with coffee filter papers . 1. As a makeshift lid . Worry not if your only microwave-friendly bowl has lost its lid. Simply turn a filter paper upside down and place it over the dish when you pop it into the microwave. 2. To strain juices . Use them as filters when you are straining freshly squeezed citrus fruit juices such as lemon or lime juice. Or a bottle of wine which has bits of cork in it. 3. As cupcake holders . Forgotten to buy baking tin liners for when you’re making cupcakes? Line your cupcake tin with filter paper and start to pour your cake batter in. Lint-free and tear-resistant filter paper cones can be life-savers in many other situations, too . 4. Disposable bowls for parties . Use them as disposable snack bowls for nuts, popcorn, and mini pretzels when you’re throwing a party where you don’t want to put out plates. 5. To prevent rust . Place a filter on top of a cast iron pan so that it soaks up all residue moisture, preventing any rust from occurring. 6. Vegetable crisper . Keep celery crispy by storing them with a coffee filter, which are far more absorbent than kitchen roll, and will absorb moisture from the vegetables. 7. Butter cake tins . The next time you’re oiling a baking pan or cake tin, spread your butter or oil with a coffee filter instead of using a brush or a paper towel. 8. Stop messy ice-cream spillage . Wrap a filter around the centre of an ice-cream cone to keep little hands clean from ice-cream mess. 9. To hold your bouquet garni . Use it as a bouquet garni holder the next time you’re making soup or stews. Simply pop in the herbs you want into the bottom of the filter and tie with twine or string before popping it into your pot. Wrap a piece of coffee filter paper around your sticks of celery to keep them from going soggy and limp . A few drops of essential oils onto a couple of filter papers when drying will keep them smelling fresh . 10. Quick and easy tea strainer . Looking to brew a cuppa with fresh leaves but misplaced your strainer? Measure a teaspoon of leaves, and as with the bouquet garni, place leaves at the bottom before

Summary: Lint-free and tear resistant filters are good for a range of household tasks . Wrap one sheet around celery stalks when storing in fridge to keep crisp . Use it to polish shoes, keep laundry smelling fresh and even as a plate .


English football is hurtling towards what promises to be a record-breaking campaign for managerial sackings. Micky Adams became the 42nd manager to be dismissed this season when he was fired on Sunday by Tranmere, rock bottom of the Football League. Forty sackings were recorded by the League Managers’ Association before the end of March, which was an all-time high, and the trend is set to smash its previous record of 46, set in 2006-07. Micky Adams left his role with Tranmere, who are bottom of the Football League, on Sunday . Gus Poyet is one of five Premier League manager to be sacked during this season . 2005-06: 25 . 2006-07: 30 . 2007-08: 29 . 2008-09: 28 . 2009-10: 23 . 2010-11: 34 . 2011-12: 28 . 2012-13: 36 . 2013-14: 32 . 2014-15: 40 . The Championship remains the most dangerous terrain. Malky Mackay, fired by Wigan this month, was the 17th to go in the second tier, where the average tenure is less than a year, thanks partly to trigger-happy clubs like Leeds. There have been 10 sackings in both League One and League Two, while the Barclays Premier League has been relatively safe, with five dismissals, not including those who quit — Alan Pardew from Newcastle and Tony Pulis from Crystal Palace. Amid the chaos, Arsene Wenger remains the longest serving boss with more than 18 years at Arsenal, followed by Paul Tisdale, who has been at Exeter for nearly nine years, and Karl Robinson, close to five years at MK Dons. Malky Mackay became the 17th Championship manager to be sacked this season earlier in April . YEARS/MONTHS . A Wenger (Arsenal) 18/7 . P Tisdale (Exeter) 8/10 . K Robinson (MK Dons) 4/11 . D Smith (Walsall) 4/9 . J Bentley (Morecambe) 3/11 . S Allardyce (West Ham) 3/10 . P Parkinson (Bradford) 3/8 . S Davis (Crewe) 3/5 . N Pearson (Leicester) 3/5 . S Evans (Rotherham) 3/0 . Robinson’s longevity at Milton Keynes is intriguing since he has resisted interest from several other clubs but he and chairman Pete Winkelman have forged a close bond. ‘There were times when I could have gone and I chose to stay,’ said Robinson. ‘And the chairman will tell you there were times when he could have moved me on, and had to think twice, because results haven’t always been great. ‘It’s increasingly difficult for managers and I’m very fortunate with my chairman. We have an amazing relationship and I’ll always be indebted to him for this opportunity. I would have felt a bit of a fraud if I’d walked away.’ Robinson joined MK Dons in 2007, initially as a coach under Paul Ince. He has seen the club evolve and his team are one point from the automatic promotion places with three games to play in League One. MK Dons are at home to Doncaster tonight and fans will have an eye on Preston, one point better off, who are playing at Notts County. As other managers look longingly at Winkelman’s patience, Robinson explains how the unique

Summary: The most managerial sackings in a single season stands at 46 in 2006-07 . Micky Adams left Tranmere on Sunday with club bottom of League Two . Forty managers had left their posts by the end of March, a new record .


Pep Guardiola was left purring at Bayern Munich's first-half performance against Porto as the club put a turbulent week behind them to storm in to the Champions League semi-finals. A 3-1 first leg defeat in Portugal last week followed by the dramatic resignation of long-serving club doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt had turned the spotlight on Guardiola heading in to the tie. But the Bayern boss reminded the watching world why he is considered by many to be the best manager in the business as his side raced in to a 5-0 lead before half-time on Tuesday night. Bayern Munich players celebrate in front of their fans after the 6-1 demolition of Porto on Tuesday night . Pep Guardiola looks animated as he issues instructions from the touchline at the Allianz Arena . 'It's easy to love my players now,' said Guardiola. 'I am the coach of extraordinary players. I didn't expect such a first half.' Typical of the man though, Guardiola found faults in Bayern's second half performance as Porto pulled back to 5-1 before Xabi Alonso added a late sixth. 'We can still play better,' he added. 'We lost the ball here and there and we can improve on that. We had a few problems in the second half. 'They had only a few chances but you should never relax in the Champions League.' Guardiola talks to captain Philipp Lahm (third right) as Mario Gotze (far left), Thiago and Thomas Muller listen in . It is believed that Muller-Wohlfahrt and his team resigned as they felt they were blamed for the first-leg defeat, though neither the doctor, the club or Guardiola have said as much in public. Bayern find out their semi-final opponents on Thursday with Guardiola's former club Barcelona already through to the last four and the winners of Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid and Monaco v Juventus to join them in the draw. Guardiola celebrates as Robert Lewandowski scores Bayern's fifth goal in the first half .

Summary: Bayern Munich beat Porto 6-1 at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night . Result gave them a 7-4 aggregate victory in Champions League last eight . Bayern manager Pep Guardiola hailed his players after the match . READ: Luis Enrique 'happy' to see Pep Guardiola prove doubters wrong .


A judge said he had to deal with his own 'revulsion' as he jailed four care home assistants who called their dementia residents 'fugly' and told one she was living in a brothel. The women, who worked at the dementia unit of the Bupa-run facility, in Bretton, Cambridgeshire, told one woman she was going to be killed. Another confused patient was told she was living in a brothel and should expect male visitors. Chloe Pearsall, 26, (left) and Nicole Howley, 25 (right) committed the acts of abuse at the care home throughout 2013 they have been jailed along with their colleagues Joanne Fisher, 36, and Barbara Holcroft, 63 . All four workers ‘systematically’ abused residents until a whistleblower reported them to bosses. Nicole Howley, 25, was jailed for two years this week after she was found guilty of two charges of ill-treating a person as a carer under the Mental Capacity Act. Colleagues Chloe Pearsall, 26, Joanne Fisher, 36, and Barbara Holcroft, 63, were convicted of one count of the same offence and sentenced to nine months each. Sentencing the women, Judge Sean Enright said he had ‘put aside his own personal revulsion’ to find a ‘just, proportionate sentence’. Using the word ‘fugly’ demonstrated the ‘lack of respect’ they showed patients, he added, saying: ‘This was systematic ill-treatment.’ The case highlights the plight of many old and vulnerable people in the care system and hospitals. The Daily Mail has repeatedly called for improved standards under its Dignity for the Elderly campaign. The four workers waged their hate-filled campaign throughout 2013. Wentworth Croft Care Home in Bretton, Cambridgeshire has 156 rooms which offer nursing, residential and dementia care for elderly people. During a trial at Peterborough Magistrates Court earlier this year, co-worker Lanya Edwards described how the women, all from Peterborough, abused one resident with ‘quite advanced’ dementia. Wentworth Croft Care Home in Bretton, Cambridgeshire (pictured) has 156 rooms which offer nursing, residential and dementia care for elderly people . The four workers waged their hate-filled campaign throughout 2013 and told one elderly resident that she was working in a brothel . ‘She would ask where she was a lot. I would say she was in a care home in Peterborough and she would be staying here until she got better,’ she said. ‘But I heard some care assistants tell her she was living in a brothel. She used to get quite worried. It is not a nice thing to hear.’ Miss Edwards said she heard Fisher, Holcroft and Howley taunting the women ‘at least a couple of times a week’. She also said she heard the women calling people ‘fugly’ behind their backs – although another witness, Jessica Skelly, told the court they used the term openly with at least one resident. ‘It was used to her. She used to get distressed and said she would phone the police,’ she said. Describing the vile abuse meted out to the woman who was told she was working in a brothel, she added: ‘Chloe, Jo and Nicole all referred to her as a prostitute…

Summary: Judge had to set aside own feelings to give them an appropriate sentence . Carers told one woman she lived in a brothel, another she would be killed . All four care workers convicted and sentenced for the 'systematic abuse' Abuse committed in 2013 at Wentworth Croft Care Home in Cambridgeshire .


Louis van Gaal couldn’t let the moment pass. Manchester United had just rattled off their 13th home win of the season and the Dutchman wanted to crank up the pressure. A comfortable victory over Aston Villa, inspired by two goals from the excellent Ander Herrera and crowned by Wayne Rooney’s magnificent strike, had seen United leap above Manchester City in the table for the first time since November 23, 2013. When you think on January 10 this year the gap between the two clubs was 10 points, the turnaround has been remarkable. But now, as they head into their latest local squabble, there is mounting confidence around Old Trafford that United will not surrender their position. Louis van Gaal has piled pressure on Manchester City ahead of their games against Crystal Palace and United . Manchester United picked up all three points at the weekend by beating Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford . Van Gaal believes Manchester City's players may struggle to get to grips with being in fourth spot . MANCHESTER UNITED (4-3-3): De Gea 6; Valencia 7, Jones 7, Rojo 7, Blind 7: Herrera 8.5, Carrick 7, Fellaini 6.5 (Falcao 77mins): Mata 7.5, Rooney 8, Young 6.5 (Di Maria 70. 6.5) Subs not used: Valdes, Rafael, Januzaj, McNair, Pereira . Scorers: Herrera 43, 90, Rooney 79 . ASTON VILLA (4-4-2): Guzan 7: Hutton 5.5 (Bacuna 46, 5), Okore 5.5, Clark 5.5, Lowton 5: N’Zogbia 5 (Baker 61, 5) , Sanchez 6, Delph 6, Weimann 5 (Cole 77): Benteke 6.5, Agbonlahor 5 . Subs not used: Given, Vlaar, Gil, Grealish . Booked: Delph . Scorer: Benteke 80 . Man of the match: Ander Herrera . Referee: Roger East 6 . Is it feasible for City to finish fourth? They face Crystal Palace on Monday evening and Van Gaal believes dropping down two positions will creep into the psychology of Manuel Pellegrini’s squad. Even if City win at Selhurst Park, how will they handle the furnace that awaits this Sunday? ‘It plays a part in the spirit of the players — of our opponents but also our players,’ said Van Gaal. ‘We have more confidence now and when (if) they lose a point against Crystal Palace, then it is also sitting in their minds. ‘I don’t know the individual players of Manchester City so well, so I cannot judge them. But we have a lot of confidence and we haven’t lost so many times at home. The next game is going to be the decisive game.’ Van Gaal is aware recent history spells doom for United. They have lost seven of the last nine Manchester derbies, including each of the last four. Remarkably, they have not beaten City at home since Rooney scored that breath-taking bicycle kick in February 2011. City, few would dispute, have the better squad but, regardless of what happens in south London, will they be able to hold United’s momentum? Can they match their spirit? Big games are bringing the best out of Van Gaal’s men and they are clearly relishing the opportunity that awaits. Manchester United

Summary: Louis van Gaal cranked up the pressure on Man City after Aston Villa win . Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday . The Red Devils leapfrogged Manchester City to move up to third spot . United have not recorded a home win against City since February 2011 .


Reigning champion Novak Djokovic dug deep to avoid a shock exit at the hands of Alexandr Dolgopolov before powering into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open. The unseeded Dolgopolov - ranked 65th in the world, 64 places behind Djokovic - surprised the Serbian by winning a first-set tie-break and building a quick 4-2 lead in the second set. But Djokovic steeled himself and rallied to force a decider, which he wrapped up without much resistance from his deflated Ukrainian opponent. Novak Djokovic celebrates after securing a quarter-final place at the Miami Open . Novak Djokovic came back from a set down to reach the quarter-finals of the Miami Open on Tuesday . Alexandr Dolgopolov had both of his soles bandaged and won only three points in the final set . Djokovic claimed a succession of long exchanges in the second set to even the match and go on to win . The 6-7 (3/7) 7-5 6-0 triumph pits the world number one against David Ferrer in the last eight after the Spaniard saw off Gilles Simon 7-6 (7/5) 6-0 in a little over an hour and a half. Also through to the quarters are British number one Andy Murray and fourth seed Kei Nishikori. The Scot racked up a 500th career win by edging out Kevin Anderson 6-4 3-6 6-3 to book a meeting with Austrian Dominic Thiem, a 7-6 (7/5) 4-6 7-5 victor against Adrian Mannarino. Nishikori of Japan made light work of David Goffin and his 6-1 6-2 sees him progress to a match-up against big-serving American John Isner, who rallied to upset fifth seed Milos Raonic 6-7 (3/7) 7-6 (8/6) 7-6 (7/5) in a match which last two and three-quarter hours. David Ferrer celebrates after defeating Gilles Simon to book his place in the last eight . Simon is grounded after a fall during his defeat to Ferrer, who faces Novak Djokovic next . Andy Murray was given a celebratory cake to mark 500 wins on the ATP circuit after beating Kevin Anderson . Tomas Berdych also made it through to the quarter-finals by beating Gael Monfils . Kei Nishikori is also through to the last eight, defeating Serbia's Viktor Troicki . Czech challenger Tomas Berdych reached his sixth quarter-final of the season by beating Gael Monfils 6-3 3-2. The Frenchman conceded the match by retirement after suffering a heavy fall on court, and Berdych will meet Juan Monaco following the unseeded Argentinian's 6-3 6-3 conquest of Fernando Verdasco. In the women's competition, Carla Suarez Navarro lost the first set 6-0 but hit back to see off Venus Williams 0-6 6-1 7-5 and reach the semi-finals. There she will face Germany's Andrea Petkovic after the ninth seed beat Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-4 6-2.

Summary: Novak Djokovic came from a set down to beat Alexandr Dolgopolov . The world No 1 remains in contention for his fifth Miami Open win . Dolgopolov became less mobile after receiving treatment to his feet . Djokovic faces David Ferrer next after Spaniard beat Gilles Simon . Andy Murray through after beating South Africa's Kevin Anderson .


This is the spectacular moment a goose narrowly avoids a snapping fox’s jaw after the sly animal had given an almighty leap in a bid to take down the large bird. However despite the fox’s best efforts to capture the Canadian goose - it only came away with a single feather. The action-packed photographs were captured by Roger Byng, 67, on the Wetlands surrounding the Severn estuary in Slimbridge, Gloucester. Lunch! The hungry fox races across the grass towards the large Canada goose... Launch! He is poised to take off as his startled prey takes flight ... Mr Byng, from Bristol, was in a hide ‘with the intention of photographing small British birds, such as Bullfinches, Long-tailed Tits and Wrens as part of a relaxing day’s photography.’ However Mr Byng’s relaxing day’s photography came to an explosive end after he noticed a charging fox out of the corner of his eye. ‘I suddenly saw it break into a run towards the geese so I quickly moved my camera and lens to focus on the fox,’ explained the married Grandfather-of-nine. ‘I had no time to change any settings on my camera but managed to capture the action as he tried to take down the goose.’ Gotcha! The fox leaps but his jaws snap shut a fraction too late to bring down the bird . Escape: The goose manages to take flight leaving the hungry fox in its wake . The retired security installer described how the fox came so close to what surely would be a grand catch for an animal that is roughly the same size as its prey. ‘The fox was on a search for food, evidently being hungry enough to tackle a large goose. ‘It broke into a run in an effort to take one of the geese, who at the last moment caught sight of his approach. ‘Whilst one of the geese clears the grass and rises into the air quite quickly, the other one was slower to rise enabling the fox to get close. Spitting feathers! The unsuccessful fox drops back down to earth . ‘It jumped into the air to make a grab, with jaws open and teeth displayed. It is the good fortune of the goose that he gained just sufficient height that the fox was only able to get a bite on his tail feathers. ‘The fox came away with a single feather, whilst the goose escaped with a squawk!’ The wetlands that the pictures were taken on are managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and can be accessed by paying a small fee or by taking out an annual membership granting you entry to all of the sites in the UK. Mr Byng adds: ‘Slimbridge is a wonderful location for witnessing the activity of a large number of birds and wildlife, including migratory species such as Bewick Swans.’

Summary: Photos capture spectacular moment goose narrowly avoids fox's jaw . The sly animal is seen leaping in his bid to bring down the large bird . Action-packed photos captured by Roger Byng in Gloucester wetlands .


Arsenal are trying to find a cure for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's persistent groin problems in a bid to prevent surgery. Arsene Wenger revealed the attacking midfielder has suffered a setback in his bid to return from a hamstring strain that has sidelined him since the FA Cup win over Manchester United on March 9. However, it is the recurrence of a long-standing groin problem that has caused the delay in Chamberlain's return to action, not the hamstring. Arsenal are trying to find a cure for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s persistent groin problems . Oxlade-Chamberlain has been struggling with an ongoing groin problem for several months . The groin injury has been an ongoing problem for the England international for several months, but he, together with the club's medical staff, have managed it throughout the season. The root cause of the complaint remains unclear, with club doctors trying to establish a permanent cure for the problem. Arsenal are keen to surgery and are exploring other treatment methods to rid the former Southampton man of his groin discomfort. However, the option of an operation isn't being ruled out, though any procedure would only take place in the summer. Arsene Wenger has revealed the attacking midfielder has suffered a setback in his bid to return to fitness . The 21-year-old should play again this season but the fear is that the problem could recur . Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss at least two more weeks, meaning he will not be available for next weekend's FA Cup semi-final against Reading. The 21-year-old should play again this season, but the fear is that the problem could recur. Surgery would mean another busy summer for Oxlade-Chamberlain as he'd be required to complete a rehabilitation programme before pre-season. He was involved in Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad last year, but didn't feature owing to a knee injury. Fitness permitting, Oxlade-Chamberlain is also likely to be part of Hodgson's squad for Euro 2016 at the end of next season. Arsenal are close to signing 16-year-old Maxi Romero from Velez Sarsfield for £4.5million . 'It is taking a bit longer than I thought because he has a groin inflammation,' confirmed Wenger. 'I hope it does not become a long-term problem but he faces a hurdle this week in training. 'We will see if he has recovered, so the end of the week and the start of next week are important to see if he got rid of that inflammation. Meanwhile, Arsenal's chief negotiator Dick Law has flown to Argentina in an attempt to rubber-stamp the £4.5million capture of 16-year-old forward Maxi Romero from Velez Sarsfield. The deal has been held up by third-party ownership issues - and Law has travelled to South America to resolve the problem.

Summary: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been out of action since March 9 . Arsenal midfielder suffers from persistent groin problems . Arsenal are exploring other treatments, but any surgery would be delayed . READ: Arsenal bid to finalise transfer for 'next Lionel Messi' Maxi Romero . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


A woman stabbed her boyfriend through the heart after he arrived home to find her in a short dress and stockings about to have sex with her lover, a court heard. Natasha Elderfield, 41, chased her partner off the boat they shared after he discovered her below deck with her lover, whose trousers were around his ankles, a jury was told yesterday. The court heard how she flew into a rage when boyfriend Robert Dobinson interrupted her attempts to have sex with another man. Natasha Elderfield, 41, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of the murder of her boyfriend Robert Dobinson, 33, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire . She told police officers who arrested her, ‘my God, it’s so ******g funny’, after stabbing Mr Dobinson and leaving him to die on the banks of the Thames, the jury was told. Mr Dobinson, 33, had been dating mother-of-two Elderfield for about two years. The couple had had sex in the morning of the day he was killed, the court heard. The court heard that Elderfield’s lover, Tony Steggles, had brought a large amount of alcohol to the boat, and a ‘sulky’ Mr Dobinson had left to spend the afternoon with a friend. As Elderfield and Mr Steggles spent the afternoon drinking and dancing, Mr Dobinson repeatedly called his girlfriend in a jealous rage – with his constant interruptions making her more and more infuriated. At one point, she became so enraged that she called the police, telling the 999 operator ‘he’s had his ******g due, I’m not having this any more’. The court heard how, within ten minutes of that phone call, blood-soaked Mr Dobinson was staggering desperately along the bank of the river, yelling ‘help me, I’ve been stabbed’. Describing the afternoon the two lovers spent on the boat, prosecutor Charles Ward-Jackson told the court: ‘Natasha Elderfield had on a short dress and for a while she also had on stockings and they were getting affectionate and were on the point of having sexual contact. ‘She had spent a very pleasurable evening with her new lover Mr Steggles – drinking, dancing, the promise of sex – and it was being interrupted by her very irritating ex-partner and she was fed up of it. ‘That is the background against which Mr Dobinson arrived.’ After storming back to the boat, moored where the couple lived in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Mr Dobinson went below deck to find his girlfriend and her lover in a tryst. The scene of the alleged murder on the banks of the River Thames in Abingdon, Oxfordshire . Mr Ward-Jackson told the jury: ‘It is likely that Mr Dobinson knew or suspected about this affair and not surprisingly resented it. ‘Within a short space of time Mr Dobinson arrived on the boat. Natasha Elderfield and Mr Steggles were down in the cabin and were about to have sex. ‘He had his trousers down when Mr Dobinson came down into the cabin and his arrival must have been extremely unwelcome.’ The court heard a fight broke out, with Elderfield throwing crockery at Mr

Summary: Natasha Elderfield is accused of the murder of boyfriend Robert Dobinson . He is said to have found her about to have sex with another man . She allegedly stabbed him and left him to die on banks of River Thames . Elderfield, 41, denies murder and claims Dobinson accidentally walked into the knife .


A mother-of-three repeatedly knifed in the head by her violent boyfriend has revealed how she begged him to put her to bed so she didn't die on the floor. Joanne Bolton told how she thought she was going to die at the hands of Steven Young during the 'brutal and merciless' seven hour long ordeal. The 35-year-old was stabbed over 14 times before being knocked out with a mental bar after being held captive in her own home. Joanne Bolton, pictured in hospital, did not believe she was going to survive the horrific attack that saw her knifed more than 14 times . Such was the force of the attack, that the blade of a knife being used to stab her in the head broke. But this did not end the nightmare, instead Young chose a bigger weapon and continued his violent onslaught. 'I didn't think I was going to survive and I asked him to put me to bed because I didn't want to die on the floor,' said Miss Bolton of New Kyo, Stanley, County Durham. 'I felt euphoric, I stopped feeling the cold and had no strength left. I knew I didn't have long left.' Miss Bolton was already fleeing from a violent relationship when she met Young and jumped at the chance to move in with him after staying in a refuge. But soon after he became possessive and violent and started using her a punchbag as he fought his own insecurities. Steven Young, pictured right, was jailed for 18 years by a judge at Newcastle Crown Court after he admitted attempted murder of Miss Bolton, pictured left, shortly after the seven hour ordeal . Miss Bolton, a former support worker, says he was using drugs and was on prescribed methadone which led to paranoia at times. But in May he exploded after she had posted a photo and message on Facebook saying she was unhappy. 'He would wind himself up to breaking point. He would say I was cheating on him but it was him cheating on me,' she said. 'But on that day I had been outside fixing my car and had been talking to a young lad who collects scrap metal. 'He [Young] was upset because of the Facebook message. I went into the kitchen and opened a tin of tuna and he stuck a six inch knife in my head. 'The blade was sticking in my head and I thought 'oh my God, I'm going to die'. I couldn't pull it out but he did. 'He pulled it so hard it gave me whiplash and the blade snapped on the way out and fell on the floor. He went for another big knife and he stabbed me in the back and it punctured my kidney. 'He then stabbed me twice in the chest - once in the breast and once in the lung. My lung was filling with blood, I knew I was in trouble and I was coughing up blood. The mother-of-three has been left scarred for life and needed more than 100

Summary: Joanne Bolton was stabbed over 14 times before being battered with a bar . Stabbed in the head with a knife so violently the blade snapped so he grabbed a bigger weapon to carry on attack . She was left with mild brain damage and needing over 100 stitches . Steven Young admitted attempted murder and was jailed for 18 years .


Residents and tourists in Venice have for years delighted in their local, laid-back fizz. But here in Britain prosecco has long been seen as the second choice to champagne. Now, however, it seems our tastes are taking an Italian turn. According to industry figures released this month, we’ve developed such a taste for prosecco that last year UK sales overtook those of champagne for the first time — £181.8 million compared with £141.3 million. It’s been a long time coming. Prosecco may have found its way over here 30-odd years ago, but it was barely known beyond well-travelled wine lovers. One UK wine importer, David Gleave from Liberty Wines, tried to sell it in the late Eighties: ‘I thought: “This is delicious — I’m sure people will buy it.” They didn’t.’ Scroll down for video . Britain has long seen prosecco as the second choice to champagne, now that's all changing as prosecco sales have overtaken for the first time . Sales bubbled along rather slowly, and by 2009 we were still only consuming just over two million bottles a year. Five years on, that’s leapt to a massive 28 million — with most of the increase coming since 2012. So what’s behind the remarkable rise of this once humble sparkling wine? Quite simply, it’s word of mouth. The prosecco revolution was set against a backdrop of celebratory occasions — the Jubilee, the Olympic Games and a Royal Wedding — where cheap bubbles were called for. Suddenly, supermarkets began to see their sales soar and started clearing space on the shelves: it was time to take this loveable sparkling wine seriously. Until then, there had been only two types of bubbles to choose from. First, France’s most famous sparkling export — champagne, from a region in northern France which sells nine million bottles in Britain each year. Made from a blend of three classic ‘champagne’ grapes — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier — it gets its bubbles from a second fermentation in the bottle. It’s then aged for at least 18 months in cellars, longer for ‘vintage’ champagnes. The second is Spain’s sparkling equivalent — Cava. Most is made in Catalonia in the north-east using the Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarello grapes (although one of the classic champagne grapes, Chardonnay, can also be used). Cava isn’t usually aged for as long in the producers’ cellars before being sold compared with champagne, making it cheaper (17 million bottles are sold in the UK each year). While champagne is produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of northern France (pictured), prosecco comes from a particular area of north-eastern Italy, spanning the Veneto and Friuli regions . As for the flavours, cava tends to be more fruity and ripe than the comparatively richer, more complex flavours of champagne. But the new kid on the block, prosecco, is very different to both of these, not least because it’s made in a different country. To be classified as prosecco, it must come from a particular area in north-eastern Italy, spanning the Veneto and Friuli regions. It’s

Summary: Britain has long seen prosecco as the second choice to champagne . Now that's all changing as prosecco sales have overtaken for the first time . UK sales were £181.8 million compared with £141.3 million for champagne .


Isabelle Obert, a nutrition consultant, believes a good diet can affect the health of the sperm and the egg before they even meet . One in seven couples have trouble conceiving - and it's often not clear why. But one nutritionist argues that a good diet can affect the health of the sperm and the egg before they even meet. Isabelle Obert, who runs Nurture Me Fertility, believes a diet rich in minerals, vitamins, essential fats and proteins can prepare both a man and a woman's body for conception. Writing for Healthista.com, Ms Obert said: 'I believe passionately that good nutrition is important for 'good' fertility. 'Many of us are leaving it until much later to start trying for a family, by which time our fertility may not be what it was. 'We will have been exposed to more hormone disrupting chemicals, more free radicals to damage egg and sperm quality and of course much more stress - which can have wide-ranging negative effects on our bodies.' She goes on to explain how the health of both the sperm and the egg - even before they meet - can affect the outcome of the pregnancy and the health of the baby, child and even through to adulthood. Ms Obert adds: 'I also think food should be fun, delicious, moreish, colourful, fantastic. We should live to eat, not eat to live.' Here, she reveals her list of ten top foods to boost fertility, plus some tips on how to prepare them... AVOCADOS . Avocados are nutritional powerhouses packed with minerals, vitamins, essential fats, protein, carbohydrate and fibre. They are a fantastic source of vitamin E, which studies have shown can be beneficial in improving endometrial lining (the lining of the uterus). They can also help with embryo implantation, which is how a fertilised egg becomes a pregnancy. Avocados are also an excellent source of folate. It is known that consuming foods high in folate - as well as taking a folic acid supplement - can help prevent spina bifida. 'Avocados are nutritional powerhouses packed with minerals, vitamins, essential fats, protein, carbohydrate and fibre,' Ms Obert said . Top Tip: Choose carefully as a ripe avocado is nectar — sliced onto wholemeal or rye toast, topped with cherry tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of peppery extra virgin olive oil makes a nutritious and delicious breakfast. BUTTERNUT SQUASH . This is one of the most nutritious and healthy vegetables you can eat, with a rich array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants - as well as significant amounts of digestible fibre. It's rich in beta-carotene, which is known to help boost production of the hormone progesterone. It can also help increase both sperm quality and count, the latter according to a study published in the medical journal Fertility and Sterility. Ms Obert recommends beetroot juice for women undergoing IVF treatment as a way to improve blood flow to the uterus to help with embryo implantation . Top Tip: Butternut squash is hugely versatile -it’s delicious roasted with garlic, thyme and black pepper, or spice it up

Summary: Isabelle Obert, a nutrition consultant, believes good diet can boost fertility . Says 'a good diet affects the health of the egg and sperm before they meet' She shares her top 10 foods to aid fertility, and tips on how to eat them...


Early in the build-up to Aston Villa’s winning goal on Sunday, Steven Gerrard challenged for successive headers in the centre circle and lost both. That doesn’t mean he was at fault for what happened in the subsequent 20 seconds but it was illustrative nevertheless of a long, sapping afternoon for Liverpool and their fading captain. Gerrard’s time at Liverpool will now end in anti-climax. The chances are that he will say his farewells via a series of short cameos, many of them as a substitute. Steven Gerrard was denied the chance of a happy ending as Aston Villa beat Liverpool at Wembley . Liverpool captain Gerrard reacts as Tom Cleverley celebrates Aston Villa's victory on Sunday . Gerrard looks on dejected as his Liverpool career draws to an antic-climatic close at Wembley . By the time the FA Cup final rolls around next month his thoughts will already have turned to a new life in California. His manager Brendan Rodgers said after his team’s defeat that Gerrard had been excellent. Sadly, that isn’t true. Gerrard was poor throughout, unable to shift the momentum of a Liverpool performance that will rank as one of the great disappointments of the club’s recent years. If Rodgers had hoped for a display from Gerrard that would fit the rather romantic narrative of him returning to Wembley on his birthday then he was disappointed. Gerrard’s efforts fitted not the occasion but instead a Liverpool team showing that was low on energy, wit or strategy. For the latter, of course, Rodgers himself must take the blame. Gerrard was disappointing in midfield, as he has been all season, but Brendan Rodgers must take the blame . Gerrard was deployed in a number of different roles by Rodgers (right) throughout the contest . Without a trophy for the third season running and unlikely to qualify for the Champions League, this is a campaign that must now be labelled a failure. As such, Rodgers will head in to the summer under gently increasing pressure at Anfield to produce something tangible next time round. Certainly, Rodgers failed spectacularly here at Wembley and, as such, his sense of regret will mirror that of his captain. 0 . Brendan Rodgers is the first Liverpool manager since Phil Taylor in 1956-59 to not win a trophy in his first three seasons. 3 . Dejan Lovren had the joint-most shots for Liverpool in this game (three, level with Steven Gerrard). 4 . Mario Balotelli was flagged offside four times, more than any other player in the game, despite only coming on at half-time. 3 . Liverpool managed just three shots on target in the game. 12 . Liverpool have won 12 of 31 games (39 per cent) when Steven Gerrard has started this season, compared to 13 of 21 (62 per cent) when he hasn’t. 18 . Despite playing the full 90 minutes, Raheem Sterling managed just 18 passes in the match — the fewest of any player in the starting 22. Rodgers changed his formation after 20 minutes on Sunday. Villa had begun the game

Summary: Wembley loss means Steven Gerrard's Liverpool career ends in anti-climax . He was poor throughout, unable to raise performances of his team-mates . Gerrard will now say his farewells with a series of cameo appearances . But, three years without a trophy means Brendan Rodgers is one to blame .


Andy Carroll is stepping up his return to fitness following knee surgery in Dubai ahead of next season. The West Ham striker is currently overseas with a Hammers physio and his pregnant fiancee Billi Mucklow as he continues his recovery. However, the 26-year-old will not have a break over the summer and will instead be working hard at the club's Chadwell Heath training ground. Andy Carroll is currently in Dubai with his partner Billi Mucklow as he steps up his recovery from knee surgery . The West Ham striker poses with his heavily-pregnant fiancee in a photo she posted to Instagram this week . Stijn Vandenbroucke, West Ham's Head of Medical and Sports Science, said on the club's official website: 'Andy is currently working on his rehab following knee surgery in warm-weather conditions in Dubai, as this is the perfect stage of his recovery to do so. 'He will not have a summer break this year as he will be working hard on his rehab during that period.' The former Newcastle and Liverpool forward had to have surgery after injuring his medial knee ligament against Southampton in February. Andy Carroll gives a thumbs up after completing a spin and gym session during his rehabilitation last week . However, Carroll is no longer reliant on cructhes and is now working hard in the gym and pool. West Ham's No 9 told the club's website: 'I'm feeling alright. It's a lot better, getting off the crutches, out of the brace and being able to move more on the bike and do some work in the pool. 'I couldn't move my leg for a month or so after the operation. I was at 90 degrees and I couldn't really do any more, but doing work where I can move now is good. Last week was the first time I went in the pool and there'll be a lot more new stuff to come as well.'

Summary: Andy Carroll is in Dubai as he steps up his recovery from knee surgery . The West Ham striker is overseas with a club physio and his fiancee . The 26-year-old injured his medial knee ligament against Southampton .


A missing schoolgirl was murdered by a 60-year-old man who called police two weeks prior to the killing to see how officers would react to her disappearance, a jury heard today. Robert Ewing, 60, was said to have had an 'inappropriate sexual interest' in 15-year-old Paige Chivers and took advantage of her 'chaotic and dysfunctional' upbringing which had left her 'very troubled and vulnerable'. He is accused of murdering the schoolgirl, from Blackpool, Lancashire, between August 23 and August 27, 2007. Scroll down for video . Robert Ewing, 60, is accused of murdering 15-year-old Paige Chivers (pictured left as a young schoolgirl and right aged 15) after she disappeared from her family home in Blackpool, Lancashire, in August 2007 . Police investigate a site in Thornton Cleveleys in Lancashire during an earlier search for Paige's body . Paige was 15 when she vanished after a row with her father at their seaside home and, despite appeals from police and a £12,000 reward offer from TV chat show host Jeremy Kyle, no trace of her has ever been found. Ewing was arrested in connection with her disappearance in September last year and is currently on trial at Preston Crown Court. The jury was told today how he allegedly rang police anonymously less than a fortnight before she went missing to tell officers that a 'problem child' had turned up on his doorstep having been thrown out by her father. Brian Cummings QC, prosecuting, told jurors that the Crown Prosecution Service believes he did so to 'test the water'. He told the court: 'We allege that he wanted to see what official reaction there would be to the suggestion of a 15-year-old girl turning up on the doorstep of a 52-year-old man and the answer he learned, we suggest, was very little reaction.' The court also heard how eight months after the schoolgirl's disappearance, Ewing's friend, Gareth Dewhurst, 46, was overheard in conversation saying he had used his car to dump the teenager's body. Mr Cummings said: 'He then went on to say: "I didn't want to have sex with her, they made me".' The prosecutor said a 'highly stoned' Dewhurst told a 16-year-old boy that Ewing had killed Paige and had then made him have sex with her before forcing him to use his car to dispose of her body. Mr Cummings said: 'He (Dewhurst) said that he had put the body in the boot and was saying that he was going to set his car on fire. He was frightened that he was going to get arrested, or that Bob (Ewing) would kill him.' Paige (right) was 15 when she vanished after a row with her father at their seaside home (left) and, despite appeals from police and a £12,000 reward offer from TV host Jeremy Kyle, no trace of her has ever been found . Detectives hunting for Paige Chivers, who vanished in suspicious circumstances more than seven years ago, dug up a farmer's field amid fears she maybe buried in a shallow grave but still no trace of her has

Summary: Paige Chivers was aged 15 when she disappeared from Blackpool home . Despite police appeals and a £12,000 reward, she has never been found . Robert Ewing is on trial accused of murdering schoolgirl in August 2007 . His friend Gareth Dewhurst is accused of assisting in disposing of body .


Raheem Sterling edged closer towards an exit from Liverpool on Wednesday night after admitting in a TV interview that he is not ready to sign a new contract at Anfield. Sterling has been offered a £100,000-a-week deal to stay on Merseyside and revealed in a BBC interview on Wednesday that he would have signed for a lot less a year ago. But in an in-depth TV discussion that Liverpool knew nothing about until shortly before it was aired the 20-year-old admitted that it was 'quite flattering' to be linked to Arsenal – who Liverpool face on Saturday in the Barclays Premier League – and that he used to dream of playing abroad. Raheem Sterling has turned down a new deal with Liverpool and put off contract talks until the summer . Sterling, pictured celebrating a goal for England, says he does not want to be seen as a money-grabber . Sterling's current £35,000-a-week deal at Liverpool has two years to run at the end of this season . Sterling has attracted interest from clubs including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Arsenal . Sterling arrives for training at Liverpool's Melwood training ground . Sterling arrives at training ahead of Liverpool's game with Arsenal . PREMIER LEAGUE . Appearances: 28 . Goals: 6 . Assists: 7 . CHAMPIONS LEAGUE / EUROPA LEAGUE . Appearances: 8 . Goals: 0 . Assists: 1 . Liverpool are infuriated by Sterling's decision to give the interview without even telling them and some members of the club's hierarchy are convinced that the England international and his representatives are simply preparing the way for a move this summer. 'It's not about the money at all,' Sterling said. 'It's never been about money. I talk about winning trophies throughout my career. That's all I talk about. 'I don't talk about how many cars I'm going to drive, how many houses I've got. I just purely want to be the best I can be. 'I don't want to be perceived as a money-grabbing 20-year-old. 'I try to kill it off, but I don't think the public can see it that way. 'I think they just see it as this 20-year-old boy being greedy. 'I just want to take the time to think about what I've achieved in my career so far, where I need to go and what I need to do to get better as a player. Sterling says that he would have signed a less lucrative deal if he had been offered one at this stage last year . Sterling has confirmed that he rejected an offer of £100,000-a-week to stay at Liverpool . Sterling takes on Lithuania's Georgas Freidgeimas during England's Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley . 'Everyone's dream growing up is seeing themselves in an away kit somewhere in a sunny country. But, in reality, I'm happy to be playing for Liverpool and trying to win trophies.' 'If, at that point in time [last season], I was offered a contract, I most definitely would have signed straight away, probably for far less money than being said

Summary: Raheem Sterling wants to be known as 'a kid that loves to play football' The England star has rejected a new deal and put off talks until the summer . Sterling has two years left to run on his existing £35,000-a-week contract . He says he would have signed a new deal at this point last season . Sterling admits it is 'quite flattering' to be linked with a move to Arsenal . Liverpool are infuriated that Sterling gave interview in the first place . Some feel he and his representatives are pushing for summer departure . READ: Sportsmail answers five questions on Sterling's future .


Divock Origi has revealed that compatriot Simon Mignolet has been helping him prepare for the 'special feeling' of playing at Anfield and the goalkeeper has given him tips about the best places to go in Liverpool. Belgium international Origi has also received messages from members of the club's management team to let him know they are monitoring his progress closely during his season-long loan at French side Lille. Liverpool signed the 20-year-old for £10million last summer after he impressed for Belgium at the World Cup before sending him straight back on loan to the Ligue 1 team. Divock Origi signed for Liverpool for £10million last summer before being loaned back to former club Lille . Liverpool signed Origi after the Belgium striker impressed during last summer's World Cup in Brazil . Liverpool explored the possibility of bringing Origi to the club in January after Daniel Sturridge's long-term injury and Mario Balotelli's failure to find form left Brendan Rodgers' side goal-shy in the first half of the season. But Origi stayed in France, where he has scored nine goals this season, to continue his development but he says he has been in regular contact with his international team-mate Mignolet throughout the campaign. 'Simon has helped me a lot and given me a lot of information about the city,' Origi told Liverpool's official website. 'He told me it's a nice city and advised me on where you can live and the nice places to go. He told me he really likes it and feels at home there. 'He told me it (playing at Anfield) is a special feeling, but that's something I knew already,' explained the forward. Simon Mignolet has been advising his compatriot about life at the club and in Liverpool . The 20-year-old striker has scored nine times during his season-long loan at French side Lille . 'He told me before every game there is a fantastic atmosphere from the supporters and everybody at the club, which helps you to play even better. It makes me excited because it's something I want to experience. 'Some people from the team's management have also sent me some messages and let me know they're watching all the games. It's very nice to have the team supporting me and watching often.'

Summary: Belgium striker Divock Origi signed for Liverpool for £10m last summer . Origi was then loaned back to French side Lille for the whole of this season . The 20-year-old has been in contact with Simon Mignolet about Liverpool . National team-mate Mignolet has been giving Origi advice about the City . Members of the management have also messaged Origi throughout season .


A teenager who allegedly racially abused a security guard on a train has been dubbed 'public enemy number one' as a magistrate warned him to pull his head in following his release on bail. Abdel-Kader Russell-Boumzar was granted bail in Brisbane's Magistrate Court on Thursday after a 69 day stint behind bars for a string of alleged offences. The 17-year-old shot to notoriety last October when footage of him apparently spitting on 56-year-old Josphat Mkhwananzi while racially abusing him on a Brisbane train went viral. Scroll down for video . Abdel-Kader Russell-Boumzar was granted bail in Brisbane's Magistrate Court on Thursday after a 69 day stint behind bars for a string of alleged offences . He was charged with numerous offences, including serious assault, creating a disturbance and racial vilification. Since then he's been accused of repeatedly breaching his bail by flashing his backside at a young boy, being drunk in public during Schoolies' week on the Gold Coast, being a public nuisance and becoming involved in a brawl at a skate park. Russell-Boumzar was jailed in January after the skate park incident but will now walk free after 69 days behind bars with Magistrate Deborah Vasta deciding he had learned his lesson. 'You need to pull your head in,' she told the teenager. Russell-Boumzar first came into the spotlight when a video of him allegeldy spitting on and racially abusing 56-year-old train guard Josphat Mkhwananzi went viral . Magistrate Vasta said it seemed he'd 'gone off the rails' with a 'stupid meltdown' on the train. She said Russell-Boumzar was currently 'public enemy number one' and warned him he would be targeted once released on bail. 'The ball's in your court,' she told him. 'Running around being a big man in town does not cut it when you're in a detention centre.' Russell-Boumzar replied: 'I really understand'. The teen must abide by strict bail conditions, including a curfew, a ban on entering train stations, and no contact with certain associates including the friend who filmed the racist rant. The decision to release Russell-Boumzar came despite a warning by crown prosecutor Megan Fowke. In the viral video, Russell-Boumzar allegedly refers to the train guard as 'n*****' and a 'black c***' repeatedly before he continues to explode into a racist rant during the five-minute video . The 17-year-old has re-appeared in court a number of times since last October after being accused of repeatedly breaching his bail . 'He is a risk, not only to himself but to the community ... he has shown disdain for not only his bail conditions but also this court and its orders,' she argued. Russell-Boumzar is back in Brisbane Magistrates Court on May 4 for charges relating to the train incident. In the viral video, Russell-Boumzar allegedly refers to the train guard as 'n*****' and a 'black c***' repeatedly before he continues to explode into a racist rant during the five-minute video. 'Do you want to come to Australia to learn some proper English?' the teenager said in the video. Shocking footage of an intoxicated young man hurling

Summary: Abdel-Kader Russell-Boumzar granted bail in Brisbane court on Thursday . The 17-year-old is accused of racially abusing train guard in Brisbane . Footage of the teenager allegedly spitting on guard went viral . Russell-Boumzar spent 69 days behind bars for a string of alleged offences . Magistrate told him to stay out of trouble when released on bail . He will reappear in court on May 4 for charges relating to the train incident .


She shot to fame as the half-naked cavorting star of Robin Thicke's steamy Blurred Lines video and landed a role in Gone Girl alongside industry heavyweights Ben Affleck and Rosamind Pike. Ever since, Emily Ratajkowski has become an object of desire for men worldwide - and women everywhere are desperate to emulate her curves. A newly unveiled set of photographs show London-born Emily, 23, showing off her enviable figure - so what's her secret? Scroll down for video . Emily Ratajkowski swears by hiking, yoga and occasional indulgence when it comes to maintaining her enviable figure . The American model, who saw her star rocket since being cast in the video for the controversial song featuring T.I. and Pharrell in 2013, has revealed exactly how she achieves and maintains the enviable body. Discussing her eating habits with ELLE, she said: 'You know, I'm a carnivore. I really like to eat meat. I crave iron so I am definitely not the kind of person who you will find eating a salad. I like to keep it really balanced to give my body energy and also be healthy.' The busy model and actress says that cooking using fresh ingredients is essential so that she can monitor how much salt and sugar she is putting into her body. While it may not look like it, Emily maintains that it's 'good' to indulge occasionally. She said: 'I wouldn't say I am the type of girl who craves Doritos but I definitely love a good cupcake sometimes. Or a croissant in the morning. 'I think it is like really important to give yourself a break. And also just really think about where things are coming from what kind of ingredients are going into your body.' The American model saw her star rocket since being cast in the video for the controversial song featuring T.I. and Pharrell in 2013 . Fausto Puglisi Fall Winter 2015 Collection . Shop the designer at Farfetch! Visit site . Emily Ratajkowski's made it clear that she has one hell of a figure, so you better believe this hot new model on the rise is going to flaunt it! Emily wore a Fausto Puglisi dress from the designer's most recent runway collection that was bold Kelly green with an asymmetrical cut out and single strap heavy metal embellishment. The designer has become known for these heavily-jeweled appliques that give all of his pieces an edgy, punk feel. The look is appropriately risque and daring for the model who got her big break in the nude in the music video for Blurred Lines. Emily's dress just came down the runway mere weeks ago, so it's definitely not available to the public yet and will be pretty pricey once it does. You can shop the designer over at Farfetch or check out some similar dresses that channel the same sexy, cut out vibe as this Fausto Puglisi number! BCBGMAXAZRIA Women's Shea Side Cutout Dress at Amazon . Visit site . Susana Monaco Olivia Weave Dress (now on sale for $112!) at Revolve . Visit site

Summary: Emily Ratajkowski has become a global sex icon . Model and actress swears by hiking, yoga and occasional indulgence . Says that cooking using fresh ingredients is essential . Fits in her yoga classes a 'couple of time a week'


Kevin Pietersen has announced plans to begin his season with Surrey against Oxford MCCU in The Parks. Pietersen, hoping to press for an England recall through weight of runs in the LV= County Championship, signed a new contract with Surrey last month. The 34-year-old was given fresh hope of a return to Test cricket, after his sacking last year, when incoming England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves hinted in a broadcast interview that it was a possibility. Kevin Pietersen posted this photo on Twitter and wrote 'Nothing good comes from walking at full pace into a tree! #faceplant' Pietersen is set to play against Oxford MCCU in The Parks as he prepares for the new season with Surrey . The record-breaking batsman is therefore expected to feature in his first championship match since 2013, against Glamorgan on April 19. But before then, he intends to turn out too against Oxford in a three-day match starting on April 12. Responding to a question on persicope.tv, Pietersen said: 'I think I am going to be playing at Oxford, just to get some overs in my legs.' Pietersen is returning to the Surrey team for his first Championship appearance since 2013 . Pietersen (right) in action for Surrey in a Natwest T20 Blast semi-final at Edgbaston last year .

Summary: Kevin Pietersen signed a new contract with Surrey last month . He has confirmed that he will play against Oxford MCCU later this month . Pietersen is still hoping to win an England recall .


The federal agent who helped bring down Lance Armstrong has been appointed as the UFC's new Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance. Jeff Novitzky, who was also involved in the investigations into Barry Bonds, Marion Jones and Justin Gatlin, will spearhead the development of the UFC's new drug testing programme. The organisation announced earlier this year that they will implement a new year-round, out-of-competition testing protocol following a string of high-profile failed tests by Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz and Hector Lombard. Jeff Novitsky will join the UFC as the sport bids to clean up its act after high-profile failed drugs tests . Anderson 'The Spider' Silva (right) tested positive for drostanolone metabolites and androstane . Barry Bonds holds the MLB record for home runs but his achievements are tainted by allegations of PED use . 'There is no bigger advocate of clean professional sports than Jeff Novitzky,' UFC Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Epstein said. 'When we announced our commitment for an enhanced drug testing program in February, we wanted to ensure that the best people would be helping move this program forward and Jeff will lead the UFC in developing the most comprehensive anti-doping policy in professional sports.' Novitzky added: 'I am thrilled to be joining a world-class organization like UFC, that is committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure all of its athletes are competing in a clean sport. 'I am confident that UFC will be able to create a new gold standard testing program and implement it so a sustainable and level playing field is provided for all athletes.'

Summary: Novitzky kick-started the BALCO investigation and is well-known for his work with steroid and PED use in sport . The case involved the investigations into Barry Bonds, Marion Jones and Justin Gatlin . The federal agent also probed Lance Armstrong's Tour de France teams and helped unmask the shamed former cyclist . UFC is keen to banish the sport of PEDs after high-profile failed tests from the likes of Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz and Hector Lombard . 'There is no bigger advocate of clean professional sports than Jeff Novitzky,' the UFC's Lawrence Epstein said .


Roma failed to make the most of Lazio's defeat to league leaders Juventus, as they drew 1-1 at home to relegation-threatened Atalanta in Serie A to move level on points with their city rival in second spot. It looked good for the hosts early on when Francesco Totti gave Roma the lead from the spot in the third minute, but Atalanta leveled with a penalty of their own and Roma couldn't convert pressure into genuine goalscoring opportunities. Roma, who was booed by its own fans, moved level with second-placed Lazio on 58 points, 15 behind runaway leaders Juventus. Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan shows his despair as his side dropped yet more points . Atalanta captain Denis (right) celebrates with Alejandro Gomez after equalising at the Stadio Olimpico . Napoli, who sit fourth, closed the gap to five points when they beat struggling Cagliari later on Sunday. Elsewhere, Genoa lost 2-1 at Palermo and Torino drew 1-1 at Sassuolo, hindering their chances of qualifying for Europe. Roma boss Rudi Garcia reacts as his team through away two points against the relegation-threatened side . Francesco Totti celebrates after putting Roma ahead from the penalty spot after just three minutes .

Summary: Francesco Totti puts Roma ahead from the penalty spot in third minute . Denis equalises for Atalanta from another penalty, and visitors hold on . Roma move level with city rivals Lazio behind Juventus in Serie A .


Born-again Christian Victoria Wasteney has launched an appeal after she was given a written warning for praying for a Muslim colleague and inviting her to church events . A devout Christian has launched an appeal against an employment tribunal which found she had ‘bullied’ a Muslim colleague by praying for her and inviting her to church. Victoria Wasteney, 38, says she was branded a ‘religious nutcase’ when she was suspended from her job as a senior occupational therapist, after her colleague Enya Nawaz, then aged 25, accused her of trying to convert her to Christianity. Her lawyers have now submitted a challenge to an employment tribunal, arguing that they broke the law by restricting her freedom of conscience and religion - enshrined in article nine of the European Convention of Human Rights. Miss Wasteney, a born-again Christian, was working at the St John Howard Centre in Homerton, east London, when she became friendly with a junior colleague Miss Nawaz. The two women had discussed Islam and Christianity, as well as the work done by her church at the Christian Revival Church in the O2 Arena in Greenwich against human trafficking. When Miss Nawaz was upset about health problems, Miss Wasteney said she offered to pray for her – putting her hand on her knee and asking God for ‘peace and healing’. She also invited her to church events and gave her colleague a book, I Dared To Call Him Father, about a Muslim woman who converts to Christianity, but denied she was trying to make Miss Nawaz convert. Miss Nawaz went onto make a formal complaint, and the East London NHS Foundation Trust suspended Ms Wasteney on full pay from her £50,000-a-year job for nine months while they investigated in June 2013. A disciplinary hearing upheld three complaints about the book, the invitation to attend church and Miss Wasteney’s offer to pray for Miss Nawaz, and gave her a written warning for misconduct. She continues to work for the Trust, but not in her specialist field. She launched her own employment tribunal against the NHS in January, saying she wanted to raise awareness about the increasing difficulties experienced by religious people in the workplace and claiming the organisation had failed to clear her of wrong doing because it would be 'politically incorrect' to find a Christian innocent. Speaking in January to the Daily Mail Miss Wasteney said: 'I'm not anti-Muslim and I'm always very mindful to be sensitive to other people's beliefs. The senior occupational therapist put her hand on her Muslim colleague's knee while praying for her . 'We discussed our beliefs but I certainly didn't tell her that my way was the only way. I don't even believe it's possible to force someone to convert. 'But the way it was all handled left me looking like a religious nutcase and I would like an acknowledgement that there is a negative attitude towards Christianity in some areas of the public sector.' The latest legal bid, she argues, will have implications for the right to express religious beliefs in the workplace. Miss

Summary: Victoria Wasteney argues tribunal decision was against her human rights . Disciplined after Muslim colleague claimed she was trying to convert her . Appeal backed by Christian Legal Centre and human rights barrister .


One is a legendary supermodel and the other is quickly following in her footsteps, so it made sense for Naomi Campbell and her modern-day protegee Jourdan Dunn to team up for a new campaign. Naomi, 44, and 24-year-old Jourdan have been unveiled as the faces of Burberry's new eyewear range, the Gabardine collection. The second joint campaign for the catwalk stars sees them cuddling up on set and modelling the seasonal styles inspired by gabardine - a fabric invented by Thomas Burberry and the original material of the iconic trench coat. Jourdan Dunn and Naomi Campbell haved joined forces for Burberry's new eyewear campaign . The duo show off their razor-sharp cheekbones and flawless skin as they model the new frames, which were designed to reflect the timelessness, craft and innovation of cotton gabardine. Jourdan and Naomi, who are close friends, look chic in the luxury British fashion house's colour-pop collared trench coats. The pair first teamed up for Burberry's spring/summer 2015 campaign, in which they rocked a range of the popular brand's colourful coats and dresses, and toted bags bearing Burberry's distinctive plaid pattern. Naomi, 44, and 24-year-old Jourdan giggle on set as they model Burberry's new eyewear range: the Gabardine collection . The duo show off their razor-sharp cheekbones and flawless skin as they model the new frames . Last year, Jourdan revealed that she and Naomi had a rather unconventional first meeting. Speaking to Vogue.com, she recalled: 'I didn't really have time to be nervous about meeting her. It was at the launch of Kate Moss' Topshop line and I was half naked backstage when she just came running up to me in front of everyone and gave me a massive hug and said, "hi darling, it's so great to meet you, we must have lunch".' 'So I wasn't nervous because I didn't have time to register being scared really, I was just thinking: "I'm half naked and Naomi Campbell is hugging me in front of everyone, and now we're going to have lunch. OK…"' Dunn also previously revealed that Campbell taught her how to look after herself in the fickle world of fashion: by bringing her own snacks to photo shoots in case the crew forgot to feed her. Jourdan and Naomi look chic in the luxury British fashion house's colour-pop collared trench coats . 'She told me I had to look after myself - to remember to look after number one,' said Jourdan. 'She told me to take my own snacks on shoots in case they forget to feed you - which they do sometimes! And she told me not to forget to ask for time off otherwise you'll be booked in for job after job after job and never get a break.' Jourdan was also hand-picked as one of the models to walk in Naomi's Fashion For Relief catwalk earlier this year. Jourdan revealed that Naomi offered her advice when she first started out and told her she had to 'look after number one' The pair first teamed up for Burberry's spring/summer 2015 campaign, in which

Summary: Naomi, 44, and Jourdan, 24, are new faces of Burberry eyewear . This is the second joint Burberry campaign for the catwalk stars . Pair are close friends and Jourdan walked in Naomi's charity fashion show .


A pre-med student in New York City is taking microscopic images of diseases and other biological structures and turning them into prints for her innovative new athletic apparel and accessories line. Lizzie Cochran, a student at Columbia University, has launched a KickStarter campaign to fund her upcoming fashion line Epidemia Designs, which she came up with after spending days upon days staring at cells through microscopes in her biology classes, and then spotting an article on epidemics that displayed images of deadly diseases from recent history. 'The one that jumped out at me was the flu of 1918 virus,' Lizzie told Today. 'It was one of the most devastating epidemics in the history of the world, but there on the page, colored with dyes, it just looked incredible, interesting and vibrant.' Scroll down for video . From the microscope to the mat: Proposed clothing line Epidemia will take images from biology and print them on eye-catching active apparel . Picture of health: Among the designs is a sports bra showing images from a healthy mammogram . Lizzie, who will be returning to her native Texas for medical school in the fall at University of Texas San Antonio, was soon mocking up ideas for clothing incorporating the beautiful and unique imagery she'd seen on slides during her classes. Using mirroring, Photoshop and kaleidoscope effects, each biological subject was turned into an eye-catching pattern that could be printed on fabric. The designs in the line include scarves printed with rabies and chicken pox patterns, a flu of 1918 tote bag and yoga pants depicting polio, muscle cells and rabies. The patterns will also be available for printing on iPhone cases after the company, which has already raised $13,798, reaches its $15,000 crowdfunding goal. In her design work, Lizzie also began to see the potential for changing perceptions of infectious diseases, as well as the relatively apathy towards them that results in the preventable deaths of 1.5 million children per year simply because they haven't been vaccinated. The brains of the outfit: Pre-med student Lizzie Cochran came up with the idea for the fashion line after studying biology under a microscope . Giving 'cell phone' a whole new meaning: Epidemia will offer phone cases with eye catching patterns from microscopic images including that of heart tissue, chicken pox and polio . From the Petri dish to the yoga pant: Epidemia legging,s like the pair featuring a lung x-ray design pictured, will initially be priced at around $75 . 'Frankly, it's unacceptable,' Lizzie told Today. 'It's not like we're trying to solve an unsolvable problem. We really have the power to lead the way toward a healthier future. We already have the tools.' With this idea in mind, Lizzie is promising to send 15 per cent of the profits to funding projects aimed at limiting the impact of preventable diseases such as polio, rubella and hepatitis, as well as expanding medical care access around the globe. Now, with an expanding team - and an exploding online following - Epidemia's goal of $15,000 has nearly been reached,

Summary: Pre-med student Lizzie Cochran has created clothing and accessories influenced by the microscopic structure of anatomy and disease . She has set up a KickStarter campaign to fund her venture, called Epidemia Designs, and has nearly reached her goal of $15,000 . 15 per cent of profits will go to projects aiming to lower the impact of preventable diseases around the world .


A Dartmouth College judicial committee has 'derecognized' a fraternity that partly inspired the 1978 cult classic 'Animal House' because some new members received brands on their backsides. It found Alpha Delta responsible for causing harm to pledges and violating terms of a suspension for alcohol violations. The fraternity has until next Monday to appeal the decision. Alpha Delta President Ryan Maguire said members are disappointed and exploring options. Booted out: A Dartmouth College judicial committee has 'derecognized' Alpha Delta after several pledges received brands on their backsides . Regardless of the outcome of an appeal, Inge-Lise Ameer, interim dean, has the authority to withdraw recognition of Alpha Delta. She's taken evidence from the committee under advisement. Attorney George Ostler said last month Alpha Delta acknowledged a small group of members voluntarily chose to get brands on their backsides, but said the practice - which he compared to a form of self-expression akin to piercing and tattoos - was never a condition of membership and has since stopped. A sophomore pledge of Alpha Delta reportedly agreed to be branded on his backside in the fall of 2014, according to a whistleblower. By agreeing to the branding, the pledge would theoretically be allowed to avoid 'more drinking-intensive pledge activities'. When the pledge went home for winter break, he realized something was wrong with his brand and went to the doctor, Gawker first reported last month. Toga! The 46-year-old Greek organization partly inspired the 1978 National Lampoon's Animal House starring John Belushi (pictured center) He had to be hospitalized after it was determined the brand was infected. Medical personnel alerted the college, which is in Hanover, New Hampshire, and the school handed down a suspension. This is not the first time Alpha Delta has been linked to branding. Making changes: Dartmouth College President Philip Hanlon - who was a member of Alpha Delta in the 1970s - announced this year a series of reforms to eliminate problems he said were 'hijacking' Dartmouth's future . A 1992 Rolling Stone article reported that 'a few pledges were reportedly branded against their will this year'. Alpha Delta brothers did not deny that allegation at the time. The pledge whose brand became infected is now a brother in the fraternity. The Greek organization has received bad publicity over the past four years. In 2011, two students were hurt when they plummeted from the roof of the Alpha Delta house, reported Valley News. Two years later, the notorious frat was indicted for serving alcohol to minors. That same year, Alpha Delta was force to issue an apology for organizing a 'Bloods and Crips' themed party. Then in October 2014, Alpha Delta was suspended for committing alcohol violations. Earlier this year, Dartmouth College President Philip Hanlon - who was a member of Alpha Delta in the 1970s - announced a series of reforms to eliminate problems he said were 'hijacking' Dartmouth's future that included high-risk drinking, sexual assault and a lack of inclusiveness on campus. The college is banning hard liquor on campus, ending pledge or probationary periods for all student

Summary: College judicial committee found Alpha Delta responsible for causing harm to pledges and violating terms of suspension for alcohol violations . The 46-year-old fraternity has until next Monday to appeal the decision . Alpha Delta attorney previously said small group of members voluntarily chose to get brands .


Playing video games makes you better at learning than non-gamers, a study has claimed. Research found that gaming boosts the ability to learn a number of tasks more accurately, and possibly puts gamers in an 'expert category' of problem solving. But the researchers note they are not quite sure if gaming makes people learn skills better - or if people who learn skills better are more likely to become gamers. Playing video games (stock image shown) may not only improve the ability to perform visual tasks, but also the learning ability for those skills, a study by Brown University in Rhode Island has claimed . The research was carried out by scientists at Brown University in Rhode Island. To conduct the study, the researchers pitted nine frequent gamers against a control group of nine people who game rarely, if ever. They participated in a two-day trial of visual task learning. Subjects were shown an on-screen ‘texture’ of either visual or horizontal lines and had to quickly point out - in a fraction of a second - the one area where an anomalous texture appeared. Parents are in danger of being reported to police by their children's head teachers if they allow them to play video games for over 18s. A letter sent by a group of schools in Cheshire raised concerns about the 'levels of violence and sexual content' young people are being exposed to by playing games such as Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, which are renowned for their violent characters and have an 18 classification. It warns that if teachers are made aware their pupils have been playing these video games they will contact police and social services. The letter, sent by Nantwich Education Partnership, said allowing children to play these type of games on Xboxes and Playstations is deemed 'neglectful'. In visual processing research this is a standard protocol called a ‘texture discrimination task.’ Prior studies have shown that people can be trained to improve their performance in the task, but if they move on to a second task too quickly, it can interfere with the learning process. The researchers wanted to find out if gamers could overcome this interference better, compared to non-gamers. And the results showed that gamers managed to improve performance on both tasks, while non-gamers did what was expected. That is, they improved on the second task they trained on, but not on the first. Learning the second task interfered with learning the first. The data show that gamers on average improved their combination of speed and accuracy by about 15 per cent on their second task and about 11 per cent on their first task. Non-gamers produced the same average 15 per cent improvement on their second task, but they actually got a bit worse on the first task they learned, by about 5 per cent. Research subjects were shown an on-screen texture of short lines - either vertical or horizontal, first one then the other - and were asked to spot anomalies. Their responses were measured in milliseconds. Gamers were shown

Summary: Researchers at Brown University studied how people learned tasks . It has already been shown gamers learn visual tasks better . But in this study they had higher performance across two tasks . 'They may be in an expert category of visual processing,' said Dr Sasaki .


The son of a Labour councillor who was stopped at the Turkish border and arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences has been released without charge. Waheed Ahmed, the 21-year-old son of councillor Shakil Ahmed, was accused of trying to sneak into Syria with eight of his relatives and was arrested when he landed in the UK earlier this week. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that six people - a 21-year-old man arrested at Birmingham Airport, two women and two men aged between 22 and 47 held at Manchester Airport, plus a 30-year-old man arrested in the Rochdale area, have been released without charge. Scroll down for video . Released: Waheed Ahmed, the 21-year-old son of councillor Shakil Ahmed, has been released without charge . University student Waheed, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, and eight of his relatives - including four children ranging from a one-year-old baby to an 11-year-old - were stopped on the Turkish border with Syria on April 1. They were arrested by Turkish police within walking distance of the border in the town of Reyhanli. Waheed was deported by the Turkish authorities and flown back to Britain on a plane packed with holidaymakers on April 14. He was held at Birmingham Airport by anti-terrorism police. The following day, four of his family members - two women aged 22 and 47, and two men aged 22 and 24, were held at Manchester Airport after being brought back to the UK from Turkey. Late on Monday, a 30-year-old man from Rochdale was arrested. Waheed Ahmed, 21, is the son of Rochdale Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed (pictured above with Ed Miliband) Waheed Ahmed, a university student from Rochdale, Greater Manchester was arrested at Birmingham Airport . The four children on the trip aged one, three, eight and 11, have also been flown back to the UK. Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed arriving back at his home today bur he refused to comment on his son's arrest . Police have said the six people arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism have been released without charge. A force statement read: 'No evidence was uncovered to suggest any imminent threat to the communities of Rochdale or the UK.' Waheed's father Shakil Ahmed, a bakery delivery driver who has been pictured with party leader Ed Miliband, is a councillor in Rochdale. Earlier this month, Mr Ahmed told the Daily Mail he believed his son had been on holiday with other relatives when they were stopped. In a statement Councillor Shakil Ahmed said: 'My son is a good Muslim and his loyalties belong to Britain, so I don't understand what he's doing there. 'If I thought for a second that he was in danger of being radicalised, I would have reported him to the authorities. 'He's studying a degree in politics and sociology at Manchester University and has a good future ahead of him.' The territory on the Syrian side of the stretch of border that they were attempting to cross is controlled by the Nusra Front, the Syrian branch of Al Qaeda. Greater

Summary: Waheed Ahmed, son of a Labour councillor, was stopped at Turkish border . The 21-year-old was accused of trying to enter Syria with family members . Police released Waheed, from Rochdale, and five others without charge .