A 73-year-old former soldier has been charged over the death of a man with learning difficulties in Northern Ireland more than 40 years ago. John Pat Cunningham, 27, was shot dead by the Army in a field in Benburb, Co Armagh, in June 1974. Dennis Hutchings, who has been charged with attempted murder, appeared at Omagh Magistrates Court in Co Tyrone today and was released on bail. John Pat Cunningham (pictured left, and right, a photograph held by his nephew Charlie Agnew) was shot by the British Army in a field in 1974. A 73-year-old former soldier has been charged with attempted murder . White-haired Hutchings, of Cawsand, Torpoint in Cornwall, stood solemnly in the dock flanked by a police officer with his arms straight down by his side. The bespectacled man appeared in court wearing navy jeans, trainers, a grey and white-flecked woollen jumper with a navy body-warmer-type jacket. Hutchings was released on bail after speaking only to confirm his identity, date of birth and replied 'I do' when asked if he understood the charge against him. A detective from the PSNI's serious crime branch told the court he believed he could connect him to the charge. Defence solicitor Stephen Clarke requested that reporting restrictions preventing publication of the defendant's name be imposed by the court under human-rights legislation. The 'nature and circumstances' of the offence could raise 'emotive issues', the solicitor claimed. But rejecting the application, District Judge Nigel Broderick said: 'This is an offence which allegedly occurred some time ago.' Releasing Hutchings on bail of £500, the judge also said the principle of open justice was well established in Northern Ireland. 'I am told that Article Two may be engaged but I am not satisfied that there are any justifiable concerns and I must deal with the case as presented,' the judge said. 'I am not minded to make reporting restrictions.' Mr Cunningham, who had the mental age of a child, was running away from an Army patrol when he was shot . The court was told there were no objections to bail subject to four conditions. Hutchings was ordered to surrender his passport and not to contact with any other witnesses. He was arrested in England on Tuesday and was taken to Northern Ireland for questioning by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland investigating legacy Troubles-related deaths. The case was recently reopened by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and a murder investigation started following a re-examination of the available evidence. Mr Cunningham, who had the mental age of a child between six and 10, had a fear of men in uniform and was running away from an Army patrol when he was killed. The Government apologised for his death in 2013. But earlier this week, Mr Cunningham's family said the investigation did not have their support. The Government apologised for his death in 2013 and the police investigation was re-opened earlier this year . In a statement issued on their behalf by victims campaign organisation the Pat Finucane Centre, a spokesman said: 'Whilst family members

Summary: John Pat Cunningham, 27, was shot dead by the Army in a field in 1974 . British government later apologised and investigation re-opened this year . Dennis Hutchings appeared in court today and was released on bail . He was arrested in England and taken to Northern Ireland for questioning .


Irish jockey Davy Condon has been forced to retire from the saddle due to a spinal injury sustained in the Grand National earlier this month. Condon was riding Portrait King in the Grand National at Aintree when he fell at the third-last, leaving him with a spinal concussion. It was the second time within a year that the rider suffered a similar injury. Jockey Davy Condon suffered spinal concussion in a fall at Aintree during the Grand National this month . Condon had resigned himself to the fact he would be out of action for a lengthy period of time but after seeing a specialist on Wednesday he has been advised to call time on his career. Dr Adrian McGoldrick, chief medical officer of the Irish Turf Club issued a statement on behalf of Condon which read: 'Davy Condon suffered a spinal injury in a fall during the Grand National at Aintree. 'This was on the background of a previous spinal concussion from which he had recovered fully and had been passed fit to ride by our consultant neurologist. 'Davy was reviewed yesterday (Wednesday) by Dr Brian Murray, Consultant Neurologist, on behalf of the Turf Club. Condon . Condon (right) was advised to retire after suffering a second spinal injury within a year . 'Dr Murray has recommended that Davy retire from horse riding, be it professional or recreational, due to the risk of further spinal injury. 'Davy has been referred by Dr Murray for a neurosurgical opinion as he has an ongoing disc lesion in his neck. 'Davy has fully accepted the medical advice and will be liaising with the Irish Jockeys' Trust with a view to future career options.' It is the second bad injury to an Irish jockey this month. Colleague Robbie MacNamara, who was due to ride in the Grand National, is currently recovering from life-threatening injuries he sustained in a fall 24 hours before the race which have currently left him with no feeling in his legs.

Summary: Davy Condon has been forced to retire due to a spinal injury . The Irish jockey fell during this month's Grand National at Aintree . Condon was advised to retire after seeing a specialist on Wednesday .


A hospital in Western Australia is in hot water after blood and bone fragments were found on supposedly sanitised medical instruments. The $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital in southwest Perth was stripped of its medical service provider Serco after they failed to return sterilising equipment by an arranged date in February. The company was fined $60,000 and was subject to Department of Health workers auditing its staff, but the hospital has been found of continuing to operate with poorly sanitised instruments, reports ABC. The $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital in southwest Perth was found to have blood and bone fragments of some its medical instruments . Australian Medical Association WA president Michael Gannon said some of the instruments were found to contain blood and human matter. 'There's been reports of bits of bone on some orthopaedic equipment, there's been reports, that are really hard to believe, of blood still being seen on some instruments,' he said. 'So this gives us great concerns. We've been told the problem's been fixed and this would suggest that it hasn't. Dr Gannon said the latest revelations will further damage the hospitals public image, generating a loss of morale within its workforce. 'I can't imagine how people must feel if they've got surgery booked at the hospital at some stage,' he said. The hospital was stripped of its medical service provider Serco after they failed to return sterilising equipment by an arranged date in February . There has been a string of controversial incidents in the hospital, including the death of a patient last month who went into a coma. Jared Olsen, 41, had irritable bowel syndrome and was also suspected of having Crohn's disease. His father Phillip Olsen claimed his son was prescribed the wrong medication at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Summary: The Fiona Stanley Hospital in southwest Perth was stripped of its medical service provider Serco in February . The company was fined $60,000 and was subject to Department of Health workers auditing its staff . It comes after a string of controversial incidents in the hospital, including the death of a patient last month .


That really takes the biscuit! Celtic's Leigh Griffiths invoked the power of the Tunnock's Tea Cake in his warm-up routine for Good Friday night's game with St Mirren. The controversial striker warily looked round in the dug-out before unwrapping the tasty treat within the first 10 minutes of the vital SPL encounter. His manager, Ronnie Deila has encouraged the concept of the 24/7 athlete by insisting on a strict diet regime for his players. Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths was caught on camera enjoying a biscuit during their match at St Mirren . Griffiths was caught in the act on the substitutes bench during the opening 10 minutes of the match . But he wouldn't have been impressed when Griffiths was caught tucking into the biscuit on live TV. Needless to say the Scotland star remained firmly on the bench throughout the Premiership leaders' 2-0 win in Paisley. The commentator on BT Sport asked: 'Are you allowed to do that on the bench? – I'm not sure. Part of a footballer's healthy diet.' Griffiths has always something in reserve. Next time, maybe it will be a Caramel Wafer. Despite not starting for the Bhoys, Griffiths looks content as he tucks into the biscuit on Good Friday .

Summary: Celtic beat St Mirren 2-0 in their Scottish Premiership clash on Good Friday . Leigh Griffiths was named among the Celtic substitutes for the match . Striker was caught eating a biscuit during the first 10 minutes of the match .


Argentina beat Ecuador 2-1 to notch a second straight Copa America warm-up victory without Lionel Messi at a freezing MetLife stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday. Gerardo Martino's Argentina, with captain Messi looking on again while he nurses a right foot injury, had beaten El Salvador 2-0 in Washington on Saturday. They went in front after eight minutes on Tuesday when midfielder Javier Pastore glanced an Angel di Maria corner towards the far post where striker Sergio Aguero headed his 22nd international goal and first since Argentina beat Germany 4-2 in a friendly last September. Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero celebrates his goal in Argentina's 2-1 win on Tuesday night . Javier Pastore celebrates after scoring Argentina's winner in Tuesday night's 2-1 success over Ecuador . Pastore celebrates with Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo after scoring the winning goal . Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero had opened the scoring for Argentina at the MetLife Stadium . Fans celebrate Aguero's opener during the first-half as Argentina continued their Copa America preparations . Argentina: Romero, Otamendi, Rojo, Roncaglia, Garay, Di Maria (Lavezzi 79), Pastore (Banega 79), Biglia, Mascherano, Mancuello (Pereyra 46), Aguero (Tevez 75) Substitutes not used: Rulli, Guzman, Orban, Musacchio, Zabaleta, Ramiro Funes Mori, Rodriguez, Messi, Higuain . Scorers: Aguero 8; Pastore 58 . Ecuador: Dominguez, Erazo, W. Ayovi, Paredes, Achiller, Mena, Lastra (Gruezo 65), Bolanos, Noboa, Ibarra (Martinez 85), Caicedo (J. Ayovi 70) Substitutes not used: Azcona, Dreer, Pineida, Bagui, Arboleda, Mina, Larrea, Valencia, Montrero, Rojas . Scorer: Bolanos 24 . Booked: Bolanos . Referee: S. Petrescu . Ecuador equalised midway through the first half when a mistake in the centre of the Argentina defence allowed left back Walter Ayovi to square to Miller Bolanos in the box and the striker shot low past Sergio Romero. Pastore scored the winner in the 58th minute when an Ecuador clearance was blocked and he beat the offside trap to tap the ball under goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez. 'I thought this was a pretty good Argentina in general terms though we have a lot to work on with our coordination,' Martino told reporters. 'Messi is having trouble getting his boot on because of the pain, there's no way he could play.' The match, which began in a sleet storm and was played in temperatures barely above freezing, was Gustavo Quinteros's second in charge of Ecuador while defender Ayovi won his 100th cap. Mexico, who beat Ecuador on Friday, also had their second consecutive win by beating Paraguay with a goal from Eduardo Herrera in the third minute at the Arrowhead in Kansas City. Sergio Aguero (left), Sergio Romero (centre) and Angel di Maria stand in the snow during the warm-up . Javier Mascherano almost kicks Ecuador's Miller Bolanos in the face as he goes for the ball . Nicolas Otamendi tries to control a bouncing ball ahead of Ecuador's Renato Ibarra . Javier Pastore is challenged by Osbaldo Lastra during the friendly international in New Jersey . Marcos Rojo (No 16) and Ecuador duo Gabriel Achiller (No 21) and Osbaldo Lastra protest a decision . Sergio

Summary: Gerardo Martino's team beat their South American rivals in New Jersey . Manchester City's Sergio Aguero opened scoring in the first-half . Ecuador capitalised on a mistake, allowing Miller Bolanos to equalise . But Javier Pastore scored to settle the friendly in the 58th minute . Lionel Messi did not feature as he nurses a foot injury .


A gang of at least three people poured gasoline on a car that stopped to fill up at California gas station early on Saturday morning and set the vehicle on fire. The driver of the car, who has not been identified, said he got into an argument with the suspects while he was pumping gas at a 76 Station in South Los Angeles around 12:15am on Saturday. The group covered his white Dodge Charger in gasoline and lit it ablaze while there were two passengers inside. Scroll down for video . Firefight: At least three people poured gasoline on a car and lit it on fire at a South Los Angeles gas station . Explosive situation: Group covered the white Dodge Charger and lit it while there were two passengers inside . Burnt out: The passengers and the driver were not hurt during the incident but the car was completely ruined . The man's grandmother said the fire was lit after the suspects attempted to carjack her grandson, ABC 7 reported. She said: 'He said he was pumping gas and some guys came up and asked for the car. 'They pulled out a gun and he took off running. 'They took the [gas] tank and started spraying.' No one was injured during the fire, but the car's entire front end was torched, according to NBC Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Fire Department is investigating the incident as an arson and the suspects remain at large. Surveillance video of the incident is being used in the investigation. Heated argument: Before the fire, which occurred at 12:15am on Saturday, the suspects tried to carjack the man . Hot case: The Los Angeles County Fire Department is investigating the incident at the LA 76 station as an arson .

Summary: Gang of at least three poured gasoline on a car at South LA gas station . Before the fire was started, the gang attempted to rob the driver of his car . Two people were inside white Dodge Charger when it went up in flames . No one was hurt and LA Fire Department is investigating crime as arson .


Conor O’Shea has revealed his concern at the increasing force of rugby’s collisions after Harlequins and England full back Mike Brown was consigned to even more time on the sidelines to recover from the latest high-profile head injury. Brown has not played since the final round of the RBS 6 Nations on March 21, is still suffering headaches after a week-long holiday in Dubai and no closer to being declared symptom-free. The episode raises questions about whether the 29-year-old was brought back too early for England’s title-decider against France, having been knocked out in the Test against Italy five weeks earlier following a crunching collision with Andrea Masi. Mike Brown is knocked out in a collision with Italy’s Andrea Masi in the Six Nations last month . Brown was out cold for approximately eight minutes and hasn't played since the Italy game on March 21st . ‘It’s a concern because I don’t like someone coming in with something you can’t diagnose,’ said O’Shea, Quins’ director of rugby. ‘Sometimes a physio will sit you down and say, “It’s six to 12 weeks out”. Here it could be tomorrow or it could be whenever — we don’t have a timescale. There’s no doubt that a decade or even a year ago Browny would be back out on the pitch. ‘You want to see the gladiatorial side of things — the big hits that we’ve all grown up with. It was once a badge of honour that you got up and got on with it. But at least we’re now aware. Is it a concern for the game that we’re seeing collisions of the nature that we are? Yes, it has to be.’ Brown will have played just six of his club’s last 19 games after sitting out of the coming weekend, and his England team-mates Joe Marler and Chris Robshaw have featured in only eight of the last 18. Northampton have ruled out George North, who is suffering from his own concussion problems after being knocked out in three different collisions, until the end of the month and O’Shea must also deal with the absence of one of his marquee players. George North suffered his third concussion in four months during Northampton's defeat to Wasps . ‘You can look at a succession of events for George North, whereas this is a follow-on of symptoms from one event,’ said O’Shea. ‘Against Italy it was as big a hit as I’ve seen someone take. It was quite frankly a monstrous hit. I was pretty worried when I saw it live. ‘Is it tough on us having the England full back for six out of 19 games and still indeterminate? Yes, but there are more important things than rugby.’

Summary: Brown was consigned to even more time on the sidelines to recover from the latest high-profile head injury . he has not played since the final round of the RBS 6 Nations on March 21, is still suffering headaches after a week-long holiday in Dubai . The episode raises questions about whether the 29-year-old was brought back too early for England’s title-decider against France .


First this dog helped do the dishes, now he's been trained to use the toilet - and even puts the lid down once he's finished. Baron the German Shepherd was captured in a video using the toilet after he began learning the impressive skill a few weeks ago. In the footage, the five-month-old pup enters the bathroom and lifts up the toilet seat. He then climbs up balancing his paws on the raised seat cover as he holds himself up and hovers over the toilet while relieving himself. Once he's finished, he puts down both the toilet seat and flushes before running out. Viewers' reactions of the video, which to date has been viewed more than 16,400,000 times, mostly included that Baron did the job better than most men. One viewer wrote: 'He could teach a few men some tricks. Even puts the lid down!!' Another wrote: 'I want to live with him, he puts the toilet seat down!!!!!!' Baron was filmed using the toilet as he entered the bathroom and lifted up the toilet seat . He then climbs up balancing his paws on the raised seat cover as he holds himself up and hovers over the toilet while relieving himself . Once he's finished, the five-month-old pup politely puts the toilet seats down . Baron then he goes to the left side of the toilet, climbing up to flush before running out . Baron was professionally trained at the Hillcountry K9 School. Two weeks ago his trainer shared a picture of him in the bathroom on his Instagram account as they began training. 'Working on a new video today...Wana take a guess what we are doing!!' the post read. 'He's even got some eye candy up there.' Earlier this month, Baron was seen in footage helping with some housework as he reached up and grabbed rinsed goods between his teeth from the sink, before he loaded them into the dishwasher at home in California. Other videos show the pup breaking a sweat as he helps his trainer workout as he performs a range of moves, including aerobic step exercises and lunges. He also helpins with recycling.

Summary: Baron the German Shepherd was filmed using the bathroom . In the footage shared on Facebook, the dog raises the toilet seat, relieves himself and puts the seat down before flushing the toilet . The video has been viewed more than 16,400,000 times to date . Five-month-old pup was professionally trained at Hill Country K9 school .


A hero pilot pulled his plane out of a terrifying North Sea nosedive with just seven seconds to spare. The plane began to plunge after it was struck by lightning, but autopilot ignored the pilot’s commands to climb and tried to crash the plane into the sea. The airliner pitched down, falling at 9,500ft a minute, and fell to just 1,100ft above the ocean before its commander wrestled back control just moments before it was about to crash into the icy water. The Loganair flight was just seconds from crashing into the north sea before its commander saved the day . The 42-year-old pilot put out a Mayday emergency signal before regaining control and saving his 30 passengers and three crew just moments before the plane plunged into the sea. The island-hopping Loganair flight from Aberdeen to Shetland was put off its approach by thunderstorms, snow, hail and 70mph winds on the evening of December 15. A ball of lightning then appeared outside the cockpit and a lightning bolt struck the Saab 2000 plane’s nose, and then travelled the full length of the aircraft before leaving its tail. The aircraft landed safely in Aberdeen with only minor damage and no injuries. An AAIB probe discovered that the autopilot on the Loganair Saab 2000 G-LGNO had remained engaged and the pilot’s actions were countered by the system, causing the dive. No technical problems were found with the aircraft, which is now back in service, and pilot training is now included simulations of the incident according to the AAIB report.

Summary: Loganair Aberdeen to Shetland flight struck by lightning on approach . Plunged to just 1,100ft above the ocean before pilot regained control . Probe found autopilot ignored pilot’s commands to climb and tried to crash .


Air crash investigators examining a computer belonging to Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz are trying to determine whether the killer 'spiked' his captain's drink to force him into the toilet. Lubitz, 27, crashed the Airbus A320 passenger jet into the Alps changing the aircraft's altitude to just 100 feet using the autopilot, sending it on collision course with the Alps. German prosecutors believe that Lubitz may have added a chemical to Captain Patrick Sodenheimer's coffee to remove him from the flight deck. Scroll down for video . Andreas Lubitz may have spiked his Captain's coffee so he would be left alone on the aircraft's flight deck . Investigators have been scouring Lubitz's computers to determine his state of mind before the tragedy . Lubitz remained silent during the final eight minutes of the flight as it flew into the Alps . Once Captain Sodenheimer closed the cockpit door, Lubitz enabled special security features preventing the reinforced door from reopening. The safety systems were introduced following the 9/11 attacks although the designers did not consider a rogue pilot seeking to kill himself while taking his passengers and fellow crew with him. Already it has emerged that Lubitz used his computer to research methods of killing himself as well as information concerning the cockpit door locking mechanism. It is understood that European safety chiefs had concerns about Germanwings' safety procedures in the weeks before the crash. In November 2014, the European Commission contacted several airlines and 'had asked for clarification to make sure all airlines actively observe rules'. Following the crash, it emerged that Lubtiz suffered from crippling depression although Lufthansa, who own Germanwings, did not pass on this information to aviation regulators. Investigators believe that Lubitz, 27, informed its flight school when he returned from a several-month break in pilot training in 2009 that he had experienced an episode of 'severe depression'. Lufthansa has said he subsequently passed all medical tests. The EU has detailed air safety regulations, which included rules on a pilot's mental health, that member states need to take into account. EASA regularly tests whether the 28 EU nations adhere to those standards. 'This is a normal and regular occurrence,' said the official.

Summary: Investigators have been searching Andreas Lubtiz's internet search history . Lubitz sought information online on various methods of taking his own life . He is also believed to have researched the cockpit door locking system . Investigators now want to determine why the captain left the cockpit .


A restaurant boss is facing a lengthy jail sentence after he became the last of a string of men to be convicted of child sex offences against girls in Peterborough. Mohammed Khubaib, originally from Pakistan, befriended girls and then ‘hooked’ them with alcohol - normally vodka - in an attempt to make them ‘compliant’ to sexual advances. The 43-year-old married businessman, who lived in the city with his wife and children, would pursue his interest ‘away from his home and family’, using his restaurant as a ‘focal point’. Scroll down for video . Convicted: Married businessman Mohammed Khubaib, originally from Pakistan, had a ‘persistent and almost predatory interest’ in teenage girls . Khubaib - who was convicted of the charges against him by a jury at the Old Bailey in five hours - had a ‘persistent and almost predatory interest’ in teenage girls, the trial heard. The father of five groomed vulnerable under-age girls by giving them money, gifts or cigarettes before plying them with alcohol. Following a trial he was found guilty of forcing a 14-year-old girl to perform a sex act on him and nine counts of trafficking for sexual exploitation involving girls aged from 12 to 15 between November 2010 and January 2013. His South African friend Manase Motaung, 32, was cleared of raping a 16-year-old and seven trafficking charges, involving six girls. Khubaib's conviction brings the total number of people to be convicted under Operation Erle to ten, of which five are of Pakistani origin. Khubaib was remanded in custody and warned he faces a long spell behind bars when he is sentenced on May 15. Eatery: Khubaib, who lived in Peterborough with his wife and children, would pursue his interest 'away from his home and family', using his restaurant (above) as a 'focal point' Judge Peter Rook QC told him he had been convicted 'of a very serious offence of a rape on a young girl... having plied her with vodka'. He added: ‘You have also been convicted of no less than nine trafficking offences in relation to under-age girls who you were deliberately plying with vodka so that you could take advantage of them, knowing they craved vodka so you could exploit them sexually. The Cambridgeshire Police investigation codenamed Operation Erle has led to a string of convictions for sex offences against girls in the Peterborough area. ‘You must know the only sentence is a custodial sentence - and a long sentence.’ The jury was deliberating for less than a day before it reached its verdicts. Four previous cases led to nine male defendants being jailed for 59 offences against 15 girls, from Peterborough, with a couple from Lincolnshire and Rutland. Mark Dennis QC, prosecuting, said the girls were vulnerable because of their age, background, circumstances or unsettled schooling and Khubaib pretended to be their ‘friend and helper’. Khubaib, who also ran a lettings agency, would drive girls to flats in his 4x4 and, once there, they would be groomed for sex by being ‘plied with alcohol and entertained by himself and his friends’. Khubaib raped

Summary: Married businessman Mohammed Khubaib convicted of raping girl, 14 . Also guilty of trafficking girls as young as 12 over more than two years . Co-defendant cleared of raping 16-year-old and seven trafficking charges . Conviction part of Cambridgeshire Police's probe into child sex offences .


Steven Howie (pictured) left his girlfriend with 18 injuries after assaulting her over a period of an hour in the room at a lonely inn on New Year's Eve . A thug beat up his girlfriend so badly after a cancelled New Year's Eve party that their hotel room resembled a 'bloodbath', a court has heard. Steven Howie, 28, of Dunfermline, left his girlfriend Karen Murray, 31, with 18 separate injuries after assaulting her over an hour. Howie, a joiner, punched, kicked and kneed her during a prolonged assault, smashed furnishings, and pulled the door of their en-suite bathroom off its hinges. Because the inn was so isolated Miss Murray was unable to get a signal to call police and officers only arrived after guests in another room dialled 999. Stirling Sheriff Court heard that Howie and Miss Murray had been dating for about four months when they checked into the Carronbridge Hotel, in the Campsie Fells. The court heard they then travelled into Stirling for Hogmanay celebrations at Stirling Castle, which were meant to have been headlined by The Waterboys. Lindsey Brooks, prosecuting, said that 'alcohol was consumed' and at one point there was an argument about Howie speaking to another female. Miss Brooks said the argument was quickly resolved, but the Stirling Castle event was cancelled due to bad weather and the pair took a taxi back to the hotel about 10.30pm. When they got back to their room Howie began to shout and swear at Miss Murray calling her a whore and a liar. The depute fiscal said: 'Miss Murray said it came out of the blue. The accused then punched her in the face, causing her nose to bleed, punched her in the stomach, and kneed her in the back numerous times. The couple were staying at the Carronbridge Hotel (pictured) when he beat her in a brutal and sustained attack . 'Miss Murray was unsure how long this went on for, but she was able eventually to get the accused out of the room and lock the door. 'She was unable to call the police because of poor phone reception. 'A couple staying in the room next door heard a disturbance ongoing on and off for about an hour. They heard male voice being abusive, and banging, and a female crying.' The court heard half an hour later the couple heard a male voice saying 'open the door, I'll kill you' and a woman shouting 'go away'. They phoned police who found Howie in the hotel car park, heavily intoxicated, with blood on his t-shirt. Miss Murray was still in the room, which had been wrecked. Mrs Brooks said: 'There was blood on the carpet, on the bedding and in the bathroom. 'The bathroom door had been pulled off its hinges and a shower door had been broken. The bed and bedding were in disarray, and there were smashed lampshades. 'Miss Murray was crying. There was also a hole in the bedroom wall.' Howie was arrested and initially gave a false name and date of birth and

Summary: Steven Howie, 28, attacked his girlfriend Karen Murray in a hotel bedroom . Punched and kicked her during the hour-long assault on New Year's Eve . Stirling Sheriff Court heard bedroom was a 'bloodbath' following incident . He was jailed for eight months but the couple plan to rekindle relationship .


The 12-year-old daughter of the mailman who landed his gyrocopter on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol last week has said she was 'downright proud' of her dad. 'He's a patriot you know?' Kathy Hughes told ABC News. 'He did it for the country.' Her father, 61-year-old Doug Hughes, landed the aircraft on the West Lawn last Wednesday to protest campaign finance laws but was swiftly taken into custody. He is now under house arrest at their Ruskin, Florida home as he awaits a hearing to determine if he will go on trial for crossing a no-fly zone, a charge that could send him to prison for four years. On Monday, Hughes called his 80-mile journey to the Capitol 'a huge thrill' and shared footage of the flight from Virginia, across Washington D.C. and his safe landing on the West Lawn. Scroll down for video . Proud: Kathy Hughes, 12, said she is 'downright proud' of her father, who was arrested after landing his gyrocopter on the West lawn of the U.S. Capitol last week to protest corruption in Congress . Speaking out: Doug Hughes said the journey from Virginia to the U.S. Capitol was a 'huge thrill' as he spoke to Good Morning America on Monday morning. He is currently under house arrest in Florida . Journey: He also shared footage (pictured) of his 80-mile flight from Virginia and across D.C. Speaking to Good Morning America on Monday morning, Hughes said he never feared he would be shot down, despite coming within feet of the guarded building. 'I'm a mailman, I was delivering the mail,' he said wryly. 'I don't think that the government is going to shoot a 61-year-old mailman in a flying bicycle who is not threatening anyone.' He added that he had made 'every effort to notify the administration' before his flight to let them know who he was and what he would be doing. Instead of worrying about being shot down, he was focused solely on landing safely, he said. 'This is different than any other landing I've made, and it had a very surreal nature to it,' he said. 'I didn't have a hand free to pinch myself to see if it was happening, but that’s what was happening.' Despite landing unscathed, he said that he believes the security in the city is 'ironclad' and that if anyone else tries to land on the West Lawn, they might not be so lucky. He pulled off the stunt to bring the public's attention to the 'the problem of corruption in Congress' and to spotlight his belief that campaign finance laws are too weak, he said. 'It's up to the American people to decide whether or not they're going to catch the ball that I threw,' he said. 'If they pick this up, it's in their power to fix the problem. Then it's worth it even if I lose my job or go to jail.' He is also calling for changes to Congress on his blog. By his side: Both Kathy and her mother Alena (right) have called

Summary: Kathy Hughes called her dad Doug Hughes 'a patriot' for landing his gyrocopter on the West Lawn last week to protest campaign finance laws . Speaking out on Monday, Mr Hughes called the journey 'a huge thrill' and said he never feared he'd be shot down . He said it would be worth losing his job and going to jail if the country took note of his message . He faces four years in prison for crossing a no-fly zone and is under house arrest in Florida before a hearing in Washington D.C. next month .


This is one safety video you won't be able to take your eyes off. A dramatic virtual environment has been created using a headset that shows how passengers would survive a plane crash landing on water. The short film has been developed on an Oculus Rift - a virtual reality headset - by Italy's University of Udine's HCI Lab. It is hoped the simulation can make people aware of the correct processes to follow for a landing on water . The video is based on an actual event when, on January 15, 2009, U.S. Airways Flight 1549 was forced into a landing on water. Following a series of bird strikes, both engines failed, and the Airbus A320, piloted by Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger was forced to land in the Hudson River. Incredibly of the 155 on board, only one person was hospitalised ovenight, and the incident became known as 'Miracle on the Hudson.' With the dramatic background music, this video could well prove to be much more effective than a safety notice and demonstration. The scene begins by the passenger being welcomed onto the plane by the flight attendant, before a gentle walk to locate the seat. The start of the virtual reality programme starts casual enough as the passenger moves to their seat . A large bang is heard on the simulation before the plane starts to rapidly descend . Once seated the film jolts into action when a loud bang is heard, and the plane rocks from side to side. As the plane descends quickly and abruptly, the user is told that the 'goal is to come out unharmed from the aircraft by following safe procedures.' The first thing to do is inflate the life jacket. What follows is a jog down the cabin and to the emergency exit, where the flight attendant is beckoning you out of the door and onto the evacuation slide. The video pans to the passenger reaching into the overhead lockers for their luggage . But doing this results in putting yourself in immense danger of drowning in the incoming water . There are cries, screams and shouting, just what you would expect from the real thing. A chilling scene then appears telling you to beware of making mistakes - in this instance it is wasting time grabbing luggage. This is shown when, after grabbing the luggage, the passenger is overcome with water - this actually forces the man who has taken the simulation on to remove the headset and puff his cheeks. Speaking to MailOnline Travel, Luca Chittaro, head of the project, said: 'The 'Emergency Water Landing VR' demo we have just released for the Oculus Rift was developed in the last year, and is just one of a series of aviation safety education games we are developing for all possible technological platforms, not just the Oculus Rift. 'Airlines are already using video safety briefings on-board some aircrafts and they do not seem to engage passenger's attention any more than conventional briefings. Of the simulation video, he added: 'It's a personalized, experiential way of

Summary: Simulation available on Oculus Rift shows plane crashing on water . Cries, screams and shouting heard as plane rapidly descends . Shows what happens if you make attempts to grab your luggage . Based on actual incident in 2009 when U.S. Airways Airbus A320 made successful landing in Hudson River with no casualties .


COOK'S BRADMAN JINX . With overcast conditions and moisture in the air, it’s easy to see why the out-of-nick Alastair Cook put West Indies in to bat. On Test Match Special, Graeme Swann revealed the exact moment Cook’s form with the bat took a turn for the worse. He said: ‘Two years ago when England were in New Zealand, Brendon McCullum said Cook was the closest thing to Don Bradman. 'He hasn’t scored a ton since. It’s the greatest piece of reverse psychology I’ve ever seen.’ Alastair Cook's former team-mate Graeme Swann pointed out when the England captain's form turned . RASHID MADE TO WAIT . While the rain came down in the morning, there was much talk of whether Yorkshire’s leg-spinning all-rounder Adil Rashid would play in this Test. Despite many calling for his inclusion, the 27-year-old will have to wait to make his debut. Assuming he is the next man to do so, he will be England’s 666th Test player - though he will have the chance to skip straight to 667. Adil Rashid was made to wait for his Test debut after being left out after much discussion on day one . WOE FOR BRAVO . Marlon Samuels might have an excellent record against England, but Darren Bravo does not. The batsman has no 50s in five Tests against them - at a paltry average of 19.75 - so who can blame him for getting fidgety and poking at a wide ball from Stuart Broad as he crept towards the half-century mark? Kraigg Brathwaite is first to fall as James Anderson bowls the West Indies opener with a massive in-swinger . BIG DAY FOR GRENADA . Viewers may not be familiar with Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium as it is hardly a regular Test venue. After being built in 1999, it was damaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and rebuilt in time for the 2007 World Cup. As a result, this is only the third Test it has hosted, and on Tuesday Devon Smith became the first Grenadan ever to score a Test run in Grenada. Devon Smith walks off after being dismissed without hitting the ball after being the first local to score a Test run in Grenada . Joe Root 'wasn't a massive fan' after the first time he faced now team-mate James Anderson . ROOT’S RUDE AWAKENING . In his latest ECB blog, Joe Root gives an insight into what it’s like for a batsman to face up to Jimmy Anderson. ‘I’ll never forget the first time I came across Jimmy, early in the 2011 season,’ said Root. ‘I was 20 and fairly new in the Yorkshire first team. He was making a rare county appearance for Lancashire in a Roses Match in Liverpool and let’s just say he was quite aggressive. 'He took me a bit by surprise and on that initial evidence I wasn’t a massive fan.’ FAMILY VALUES . At tea, Anderson’s father, Michael, spoke to TMS about the making of England’s leading wicket taker. ‘Every evening when I came home from work we

Summary: Graeme Swann revealed the exact moment Alastair Cook’s form turned . If Adil Rashid was picked for the second Test he'd be England 666th player . Devon Smith was the first Grenadan ever to score a Test run in Grenada .


A dancing postman has become an internet sensation after a video of him strutting his stuff with a customer received 1.5 million views. Adam Prowse, 34, of Torquay, was captured on camera dancing to a series of songs from Michael Jackson’s Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough to Pharrel Williams' Happy, while on his round in Exeter, Devon. Captioned 'Some say Adam Prowse delivers in style', the original video shows the postman exiting his vehicle and gyrating with customer Nichola Sullings 57, of Exeter. Adam Prowse, 34, of Torquay, was captured on camera dancing to Michael Jackson’s 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' The Royal Mail worker has been dubbed 'the happiest postman in the world' The video concludes with Adam handing her a parcel mid-boogie before heading back to his Royal Mail van to continue his day job. Adam said: ‘I have always been an extrovert and have been dancing while delivering for several months now. ‘It all started one day when I had the stereo on in the van and was moving a bit. Nichola started dancing, so I danced with her and now we do it every day. ‘I worked as a barman for a long time and I had one manager who paid me extra to get up and dance free style on the bar for half an hour. The video of Adam dancing with the unsuspecting homeowner has been viewed around 1.5million times . Adam said that he has never spoken to Nichola properly despite the fact that the pair enjoy dancing together . ‘If I have an audience it is perfect for me. I cannot dance with everyone or it would take all day to do my round but there are certain customers you get to know who like to have a laugh. ‘Being a postman is a good job, going out and about meeting people and getting some exercise and dancing is just having a bit of fun that brightens up people's day. ‘My moves are not bad but I am not sure I can pull off a proper moonwalk yet.’ Since the release of the 40-second-clip, Adam has received much admiration from female viewers, but states that there is only one woman in his life – his fiancée, Amy Scott. ‘The interest from women is all very flattering but Amy is the only girl for me and she knows it. She has to live with me and puts up with me full time, poor girl,’ said Adam. The postman said the dancing started one day when he had the stereo on in the van and was moving a bit . Adam says he has been dancing on the job for several months now and says he has been staggered by the response to his unusual delivery method . ‘She knows what I am like and is seeing the funny side of the video. ‘The funny thing is that I have never spoken to Nichola properly. We just have a quick little boogie and then she takes the mail off me.’ Royal Mail spokeswoman Val

Summary: Postman Adam Prowse danced with customer Nichola Sullings . Pair boogied to Michael Jackson’s 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' Adam has since received much admiration from female viewers . Royal Mail said: ‘It is a pleasure to have him working for us’


Help for Heroes has launched a fundraising drive to keep World War II veteran Robert Clark in his own home after a London council refused to pay for his ongoing care. Brent Council said it was no longer able to afford to pay for a live-in carer to stay with the 96-year-old former prisoner of war, despite the fact that Mr Clark spent his £50,000 life savings on contributing to his care. Now, the council want to move Mr Clark from the house he has lived in for the past 50 years into a care home because they claim it is cheaper. Scroll down for video . Help for Heroes has given Robbie Clark, pictured, an emergency grant so he can remain at home in London . The JustGiving paged more than half of the £5,000 target within a couple of hours of it going live this morning . However, Help for Heroes has launched its own JustGiving page to help Mr Clark. The charity has already given Mr Clark and emergency grant to fund his immediate care needs, but they are seeking the public's help to secure his future. They have so far raised £2,736.22 of the £5,000 needed. Any extra money will go towards the care of other former servicemen and women in need of assistance. Linda Walton, head of grants at Help for Heroes, said: 'Help for Heroes is all about supporting those who have been psychologically or physically wounded in service of our country. 'Robbie suffered severe anxiety and distress as a prisoner of war during the Second World War, and it is wrong that he should be subject to these feelings once again. 'We will do everything we can to ensure Robbie gets the support he deserves.' Mr Clark is one of Britain's oldest surviving prisoners of war - and one of the few British soldiers to survive Hitler's 1,000-mile death march - has been given the emergency grant through the Help for Heroes quick reaction fund. Having spent his savings on home care, Mr Clark, from Brent, north west London, faced being forced out of his home into a residential care home, something he said would 'remind me of being a prisoner of war'. Mr Clark is blind, deaf in one ear and dependent on a wheelchair, suffered 'severe anxiety' when he was a prisoner of war. A total of 165,000 people have signed a petition calling for home help, the charity said. More than £2,500 has been donated on a JustGiving fundraising page. Mr Clark was a gunner in the Durham Light Infantry when he was captured by the Nazis in the North African city of Tobruk in June 1942. He spent the rest of the war in prison camps in Poland, before being forced to join the ‘death march’ in 1945. Hitler ordered thousands of PoWs to march west for four months in extreme winter weather as the Russians advanced from the East. Writing home: Veteran Robert Clark, pictured in 1940, when he was serving with Durham Light Infantry . Robert Clark (front row,

Summary: Great-grandfather Robert Clark has lived in the house for 50 years . He has spent £50,000 life savings on a live-in carer over last two years . Brent Council says it cannot afford the care package the veteran wants . Help for Heroes has launched a fundraising drive to pay for Robert's care .


Two college students have been charged in connection to an unconscious girl who was allegedly gang raped on a Florida beach during Spring Break in broad daylight, authorities said. Troy University students Delonte' Martistee, 22, of Georgia and Ryan Austin Calhoun, 23, of Alabama were charged on Friday with sexual battery by multiple perpetrators relating to the incident that occurred between March 10-12, according to Bay County Sheriff's Office. According to WFSA, it has been confirmed by university officials that both men were suspended, and Martistee, a promising track star, has been removed from the team. The alleged victim told deputies she thought she had been drugged before the incident and that she was afraid to report it because she could not remember many details, Panama City News Herald reported. Scroll down for video . Delonte' Martistee, 22, (left) and Ryan Austin Calhoun, 23, (right) have been charged in connection with the alleged rape after police in Troy, Alabama, found the clip on a cell phone during another investigation . Martistee of Bainbridge, Georgia is a promising track star at Troy University according to officials, but he has since been removed from the team . Calhoun of Mobile, Alabama was suspended from Troy University along with Martistee, university officials confirmed . 'She knows something happened, but she doesn't know what happened,' Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen said. Authorities are still searching for two additional suspects in the case. Friday's charges stem from a video police found where hundreds of people are seen watching the incident without attempting to intervene during the alleged attack on Panama City Beach, authorities claim. The footage was uncovered on a cell phone during an unconnected investigation into a shooting in Troy, Alabama. Alerting the Bay County Sheriff's Office, the two departments worked together to identify two suspects and the alleged victim. McKeithen branded the video the 'most disgusting, sickening thing' and likened the scene to 'wild animals preying on a carcass laying in the woods'. Following the incident that occurred between March 10-12, the men were arrested and charged on Friday and were taken to the Bay County Jail as they await their first appearance . In the video, McKeithen said one man is heard in the clip saying, 'she isn't going to know,' before putting his hand inside her bikini bottoms. The incapacitated young woman is surrounded by several men while seated on a beach chair during the video filmed behind Spinnaker Beach Club. McKeithen told a press conference: 'This is happening in broad daylight with hundreds of people seeing and hearing what is happening and they are more concerned about spilling their beer than somebody being raped. 'This is such a traumatizing event for this girl. No one should have to fear this would happen in Panama City Beach, but it does.' Authorities said hundreds of people walked past but did not stop the attack near Spinnaker Beach Club on Panama City Beach, Florida, in broad daylight during a Spring Break party last month . The sheriff's office said it has encountered incidents like this

Summary: Troy University students Delonte' Martistee, 22, and Ryan Austin Calhoun, 23, have been charged in connection to the alleged sexual attack . Police in Troy, Alabama, found the video while investigating a shooting . Video 'shows two men raping unconscious woman on Florida beach' Authorities say hundreds of people walk past but don't intervene . Two additional suspects are being sought in connection to the incident .


Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao were given a glimpse of the WBC emerald winner’s belt on Tuesday when it was unveiled in Mexico City. The emerald green, diamond encrusted belt was unveiled by World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman who was joined by former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Current WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson was also on hand as the $1million creation was put on show. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman at the presentation of the $1m belt in Mexico City with light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson (left) and former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes (right) Fans chose this emerald belt as the one which will adorn the winner of the fight of the century on May 2 . Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council, unveils the $1m emerald green belt . Retired boxer Holmes holds up the Emerald Belt during a media presentation in Mexico City . Boxers Stevenson and Holmes pose with other members of the boxing community at the unveiling . The emerald green, diamond encrusted belt was unveiled by World Boxing Council president Sulaiman . Stevenson, Sulaiman and Holmes unveil the $1million dollar belt at an event in Mexico City . Costing upwards of $1million, this WBC world champions belt features images of former WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, Mayweather, Pacquiao and legendary heavyweight Muhammad Ali along the strap. Boxing fans worldwide voted for the traditional emerald green belt, which will be handed to the winner of the mega-fight, over an Onyx belt of a more unusual design earlier this year. In a statement the WBC said: 'This exquisite masterpiece is especially designed by the World Boxing Council, for a unique bout that is already gracing the pages of boxing history. 'In order to appropriately recognise the winner of this titanic and epic event on May 2, emeralds have triumphed. 'The World Boxing Council is very grateful to the multitude of fans that participated in this process, voting on our web page, to choose the historic belt Mayweather or Pacquiao will proudly possess.' The emerald green belt was unveiled after hours and hours of man hours on the $1million creation . Gold logos and lettering before they are put on the emerald green belt ahead of it's unveiling in Mexico City . A Mexican artists works on the emerald green belt which contains diamonds and is worth $1million plus . Meanwhile, Pacquiao was again spotted training in public as he took to the streets of Los Angeles to work on his fitness ahead of his showdown with Mayweather. The Filipino showed off his technique by shadow boxing before taking part in an abdominal workout. Pacquiao looked in high spirits as he continued to gear up for his mega-fight against Mayweather which takes place in Las Vegas on May 2. A crowd gathers to watch as boxer Pacquiao shadow boxes during a work out at a park in Los Angeles . Fans watch as the Filipino fighter does his stretches following a run in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning . The boxer shares a smile as he continues his

Summary: Belt was unveiled by World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman . He was joined by Larry Holmes and Adonis Stevenson in Mexico City . It will be awarded to winner of Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao . Creation contains diamonds and gold and is worth over $1million .


It was meant to be the story of Jimmy Anderson breaking the England Test wicket-taking record and bowling England to victory in his 100th Test but eventually this became the tall tale of a new West Indian star. The perfect English script was ruined here on Friday night by the giant figure of Jason Holder who repelled everything that Anderson and co could hurl at him to make his maiden Test century at No 8 and earn his side a deserved draw. Anderson had finally taken his 384th wicket in Test cricket when West Indies captain Denesh Ramdin edged him to his great friend Alastair Cook at slip. Yet that was to be the final English success in a gripping final day of this first Test as Holder, batting with a maturity way beyond his batting position and his tender years, not only held out but went to his century in some style. What a mixture of emotions for Anderson and England, who have been left in no doubts by Colin Graves that they have to win this three-Test series against a side the new ECB chairman condemned as ‘mediocre.’ They failed at the first attempt in what became close to a carbon-copy of the last Test England played in Antigua six years ago when West Indies held on for a draw with nine wickets down after England had set them a vast target. The ultimate frustration spoiled the day for the great team man Anderson, who punched the air and screamed his delight when he took his second and what turned out to be his last wicket of a gruelling day. Anderson has had ups and downs since claiming Zimbabwe’s Mark Vermeulen as his first Test victim 12 years ago at Lord’s but now he had finally overtaken Sir Ian Botham as the most prolific bowler in England’s Test history. There was a warm embrace too from his captain Cook, who has been one of Anderson’s closest friends in cricket ever since they journeyed together from an A tour in the Caribbean in 2006 to join England in India. In the stands were Anderson’s parents Michael and Catherine and his wife Daniella who, together with his young daughters Lola and Ruby, had travelled here for his 100th Test and the excited expectation of an England record. Meanwhile, up in the commentary box, Botham applauded a man who he sees as worthy successor to him as the holder of a record he has held for so long. James Anderson races away to celebrate after he claimed his record-breaking 384th wicket . Anderson is mobbed by his England team-mates after he broke Sir Ian Botham's long-standing record . The celebrations were short lived, however, as England had to settle for a draw in the first Test . Anderson is congratulated by Botham as he leaves the field following the day's action in Antigua . Botham has a word with Anderson following his bowling feat at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium . Botham took 383 wickets in 102 Tests between 1977 and 1992 but

Summary: James Anderson took the wicket of Denesh Ramdin to break the record . Anderson surpassed Sir Ian Botham's record of 383 Test wickets . England declared on 333-7 in their second innings on day four . Alastair Cook's side set West Indies an unlikely victory target of 438 . But the home side held firm on day five to force a draw .


March 30, 2014. The slip hasn’t happened and Liverpool are looking strong. They are top of the league with six games to go and only Manchester City are better placed, theoretically, with two games in hand to make up a four-point deficit. There will be a slip, there will be a surge and there will be tears. Theory wins, romance loses. Life at the top, as it was then. Dejected Manchester City players during their 4-2 derby defeat to Manchester United on Sunday . Jubilant Liverpool players celebrate Raheem Sterling's opening goal against Newcastle United on Monday . Man City currently have a four-point lead over Liverpool in the race for the final Champions League place . Today, the last meaningful race among the top teams is between Liverpool and City. But the context is different. Manchester City lead Liverpool by four points and each has played 32 games. The stakes are astonishing, but only because the Champions League is an extremely big deal and they are currently in a pursuit for that last spot in the top four. Times have changed. These days it is Liverpool doing the chasing. They have had their own problems this season but the nitrous balloon has not burst. So, what of Manchester City? The numbers are woefully inadequate. Some examples: City have nine points fewer than at this stage last season; their 4-2 defeat against Manchester United saw them concede four for the first time since 2009; they have lost four of their past six Premier League games and five in 2015, which is one more than in the whole of 2014. They have gone from being champions to contenders to weak also-rans, a side that has amassed two wins, three defeats and three draws in eight games against the rest of the current top five. City profited from a Liverpool collapse to claim the Premier League title last season . Steven Gerrard's infamous slip against Chelsea was the moment the title pendulum swung towards City . Liverpool's surrender of a three-goal lead at Crystal Palace also cost them the title last season . April 19 West Ham (H) April 25 Aston Villa (H) May 3 Tottenham Hotspur (A) May 10 Queens Park Rangers (H) May 17 Swansea City (A) May 24 Southampton (H) April 25 West Brom (A) April 28 Hull City (A) May 2 Queens Park Rangers (H) May 10 Chelsea (A) May 16 Crystal Palace (H) May 24 Stoke City (A) When they fell behind against Manchester United they collapsed. That, perhaps more than the result, could be what crushes Manuel Pellegrini in the final analysis. They are a team seemingly without spirit or direction. Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri are free to leave in the summer, which would indicate an acceptance from the rulers above that major changes are needed. Which brings us back to Liverpool, a team that had far less of a choice in its major change to personnel last summer. Luis Suarez went and the void became a black hole, apparently sucking the energy out of the rest

Summary: 12 months ago, it was Man City who reeled in Liverpool to win the league . Now, the boot is on the other foot as Reds hunt fourth place . The gap currently stands at four points but City are in freefall . Derby loss to Man United has increased the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini . Liverpool, by contrast, may have come good at the perfect moment . Missing out on Champions League is unthinkable for both clubs .


Sir Bradley Wiggins will bid for cycling's hour record on June 7 at London's Olympic Velodrome. The four-time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner, who is 35 on April 28, will attempt to add to his accomplishments by riding the furthest distance in 60 minutes at the Lee Valley VeloPark. 'The Hour Record is a holy grail for cyclists,' Wiggins said. Four-time Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins will bid to break cycling's hour record in June . Wiggins finished his Team Sky career in the Paris-Roubaix 253.5km one-day race on Sunday . Australian rider Rohan Dennis poses after breaking the world hour record on February 8 in Grenchen . 'It's been fought over tooth and nail by some of the greatest names in our sport for over a hundred years and it's time for me to have a crack at it. 'I like the idea of challenging myself and want to motivate people to do the same - so why not get your bike out of the shed and see how far you can go in an hour?' Wiggins, whose track pedigree includes three Olympic gold medals, is expected to set a mark which will last for some time. Wiggins will hope for a capacity 6,000 crowd to spur on his attempt, with tickets going on sale from April 19, while the event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. In June, Wiggins will hope to race in front of a sell-out crowd at London's Olympic Velodrome . Wiggins (left) alongside his Team Sky colleague Luke Rowe after the pair raced the Paris-Roubaix . Wiggins will look to beat the record of Dennis (pictured), who managed to cycle 52.491km in an hour . The Briton finished his Team Sky career at Paris-Roubaix last Sunday and will ride in next month's inaugural Tour de Yorkshire for his eponymous team before preparing for the Hour as part of his return to the track. The world time-trial champion is targeting a British record eighth Olympic medal - he has four gold, one silver and two bronze - at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the four-man, four-kilometre team pursuit. The current Hour record is 52.491km, set by Australian Rohan Dennis in February after the UCI, cycling's world governing body, reformed regulations, reigniting interest in the event. German Jens Voigt was the first to make an attempt last September, recording 51.115km, a mark which stood for six weeks before Austria's Matthias Brandle rode 51.852km, while Jack Bobridge was the first to fall short in his attempt. Dennis' mark will come under threat from Briton Alex Dowsett, who will make his attempt on May 2 in Manchester having had to postpone it previously after suffering a broken collarbone. Tickets to watch Sir Bradley Wiggins attempt to break the UCI Hour Record at the Lee Valley VeloPark on June 7 will go on sale to the general public through Sky Tickets from Friday, April 19 (10am) price £49, £39 and £29, on line sale only through the Sky Tickets website.

Summary: Sir Bradley Wiggins will bid to break cycling's hour record this year . He will race at London's Olympic Velodrome in front of 6,000 fans in June . Wiggins will ride in next month's Tour de Yorkshire . He is also targeting his eighth Olympic medal at the Rio 2016 games .


Trevor Noah doesn't take over as Daily Show host until later this year, but he's already ingratiating himself with American comedy royalty. The South African, whose announcement as Jon Stewart's replacement surprized many last month, was spotted taking in a baseball game in New York on Monday along with Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David and broadway star Matthew Broadrick. The quartet were all present at Citi Field in Queens to watch the game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. Scroll down for video . PR exercise? Trevor Noah was photographed on Monday at Citi Field along with Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David as the New York Mets took on the Philadelphia Phillies during Opening Day . Broadway star Matthew Broderick was also present as the South African comedian came to grips with that most American of pasttimes . Earlier Noah and Seinfeld had been photographed filming a segment for Seinfeld's acclaimed Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee online series. The pair were filmed walking around the DUMBO neighbourhood of Brooklyn and behind the wheel of a white Ferrari. Noah's very public appearance with New York Jewish comedy royalty comes not long after he was accused of anti-Semitism in the wake of his surprise promotion to Daily Show host. Cynics might wonder if Monday's very public appearance with Seinfield and David was a concerted move to combat that negative publicity but alternatively perhaps the comedian is undertaking a crash course in learning about American culture. His successor Stewart had an infamous obsession with the Mets that became a long-running joke on the Daily Show for over a decade. Noah, who is little-known in the US, rocketed to national fame last month after he was named as longtime host Stewart's replacement on the satirical news program. Earlier Noah and Seinfeld had been photographed filming a segment for Seinfeld's acclaimed Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee online series . Noah and Seinfeld were filmed walking around the DUMBO neighbourhood of Brooklyn and behind the wheel of a white Ferrari . However, the excitement surrounding the announcement was tinged by hundreds of internet users accusing the 31-year-old - who is a quarter Jewish - of anti-Semitism for a series of 'offensive' posts. The comedian quickly apologized and told his two million followers: 'To reduce my views to a handful of jokes that didn't land is not a true reflection of my character, nor my evolution as a comedian.' It comes as Comedy Central, which hired Noah as a correspondent on the show just three months ago, has defended its newest star as a 'provocative' comedian who 'spares noone, himself included'. In a statement, the network said: 'To judge him or his comedy based on a handful of jokes is unfair.' It added: 'Trevor is a talented comedian with a bright future at Comedy Central.' Noah, the son of a half-Jewish Xhosa mother and a Swiss father, drew fire for jokes that were described as tasteless, hateful, and unfunny. The controversial tweets were posted between 2009 and 2014. In May last year, Noah tweeted: 'Behind every successful

Summary: The South African comedian, whose announcement as Jon Stewart's replacement surprized many, was spotted at Citi Field on Monday . He was spotted enjoying the Mets taking on the Philadelphia Phillies in the company of Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David and Matthew Broadrick . Noah's very public appearance with New York Jewish comedy royalty comes not long after he was accused of anti-Semitism . He and Seinfeld were also photographed filming a segment for Seinfeld's acclaimed Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee online series .


The heartbroken mother of Becky Watts has spoken of her fear of coming face-to-face with Anje Galsworthy - whose son is accused of the teenager's murder. Tania Watts is likely to see her at Becky's funeral, as Ms Galsworthy was also stepmother to the 16-year-old. Speaking to ITV today, Ms Watts spoke of the 'hell' she has endured since the murder, adding: 'I'm still in the back of my mind not accepting...that I'm not going to see her.' Murdered: The body parts of Becky Watts, 16, were found at house in Bristol on March 2 and police charged her stepbrother, Nathan Matthews, 28, with murder . Dreading meeting: Becky's heartbroken mother Tani Watts said she fears coming face-to-face with Anjie Galsworthy, (pictured with Becky's father Darren) whose son is accused of the teenager's murder . Becky, 16, vanished from her father's family home in Crown Hill, Bristol, on February 19, sparking a huge search operation. Police discovered her body parts at a house in Barton Hill, Bristol, on March 2 and charged her stepbrother, Nathan Matthews, 28, with murder. In an ITV interview, Ms Watts described her daughter as a 'caring, normal, happy, lovely girl'. She said: 'She made you feel alive. Everyone loved her. Knowing it's happened, it's like you are talking about someone else's kid. 'You shouldn't have to bury a child. There are a lot of people on this Earth who don't deserve to be here but Becky was not one of them. 'She should be here.' Accused: Becky's stepbrother Nathan Matthews is set to go on trial for the 16-year-old's murder . Mr Matthews is pictured in fancy dress alongside his girlfriend Shauna Hoare, who is accused of perverting the course of justice by lying to police . Becky grew up with her parents - mother Ms Watts and father Darren Galsworthy - living in separate homes but often tried to bring them together. Ms Watts added: 'That was her aim to make sure we all got on and this is why it was so upsetting because she succeeded in that. 'The one person who was so loyal, so caring and loved us all equally has now gone.' Ms Watts said her daughter was a regular guest at her home, visiting twice a week or so depending on her busy social life. 'She had some hard times in the past, she was very insecure, unconfident, but she got her confidence back and she got a bit of fight in her,' she said. Ms Watts cannot comprehend how, Nathan Matthews, the man accused of her daughter's murder comes from within the 16 year old's home - and she is understandably nervous about seeing his mother, Ms Galsworthy. Becky's family home - where she lived with Mr and Mrs Galsworthy - has been the subject of forensic searches since she was reported missing on February 20. Police launched a huge search operation, which included a social media campaign, using the hashtag 'FindBecky'. Anjie and Darren Galsworthy are pictured speaking in a video appeal one week after the 16-year-old's disappearance .

Summary: Tania Watts has spoken of the 'hell' she has endured since Bristol murder . Becky went missing in February and her body parts were found weeks later . Her stepbrother Nathan Matthews, 28, has been charged with killing her . Mr Matthews is the son of Anje Galsworthy, who appeared in appeal videos .


A part-time worker had the shock of her life after she was ordered to pay more three quadrillion pounds in pension contributions. The blunder at the pensions office in Essen, in the North Rhine-Westphalia area of Germany saw a letter sent out the woman asking for £3,351,978,728,190,661. The bill is more than a thousands times than the whole of Germany's annual gross domestic product. How much is one quadrillion? This graphic shows what one quadrillion pennies would look like stacked on top of each other. The block would dwarf the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Empire State Building and London's Shard . The £3.35 billion is also enough to pay the UK government debt nearly 2,000 times over. In fact, the customer's real contributions should only have been around a few hundred pounds. A quadrillion, is a thousand times one trillion, (a million times a million) in the American system. So a quadrillion is ten to the power of 15 or 1,000,000,000,000,000. In the British system, one quadrillion is ten to the power of 24 or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. However, in most English speaking countries, including the UK, the American system is the accepted. A spokesman for the office said the mistake was made when a pensions office worker accidentally copied a customer number into the form, rather than the amount outstanding. 'Yes, the letter did in fact go out like that,' pensions office spokesman Wolfgang Buschfort confirmed to The Local on Wednesday. 'As far as I know, this is the only time anyone has been called on to make such a large incorrect payment. The error was spotted before the office attempted to debit the massive sum from the bank account of the woman, from the Schwarzwald in Baden-Württemberg. Mr Buschfort added that with 26,000 employees working at the pensions office, mistakes were inevitable. The only evidence of the blunder that remained was the eye watering 16 figure demand letter. A part-time worker had the shock of her life after she was ordered to pay more three quadrillion pounds in pension contributions .

Summary: A woman was accidentally ordered to pay £3.35 quadrillion to her pension . Massive sum is more than the entire Gross Domestic Product of Germany . Blunder by pensions office was discovered before any money was taken .


As James Bond, he is licensed to kill. But it takes a great deal of artistic licence for Daniel Craig's character to survive his on-screen ordeals, medical experts say. For in real life 007 would have perished several times in his most recent movie, Skyfall. The incidents that ought to have been fatal include one before the opening credits rolled that would have 'turned his lungs out'. Craig is clearly a lot more vulnerable than his alter-ego – he has just had knee surgery after hurting himself in a stunt for the next Bond movie, Spectre. Only in the movies... Daniel Craig in fighting form as Bond despite a potentially fatal wound . But Bond is not the only one to defy medical science. Writing for Total Film magazine, the experts say many characters in other top films would also have struggled to escape alive from their injuries. They include John McClane – played by Bruce Willis – in Die Hard, the serial killer in Halloween and, perhaps more surprisingly, three of the cast of family comedy Home Alone. This is their verdict. Skyfall [2012] . The fifth Bond film may well have been called You Only Live Twice but in Daniel Craig's most recent outing as Bond he should have died at least three times, according to the medical experts. If 007 had been a mere mortal, the film would have ended after seven minutes – rather than lasting two hours and 23 minutes. Right at the beginning, Bond is hit in the chest by a shell laced with radioactive uranium, the type of weapon usually used to destroy tanks. 'The exit wound would have shattered his shoulder blade,' says Total Film's medical adviser Dr Bertie Garbutt. 'Bond would not have survived. A depleted uranium shell going at any kind of speed would've passed straight through him, turned his lungs inside out and killed him.' Yet Bond survives and only five minutes later plummets off a train, 260ft into the river below. According to Dr Garbutt, such a fall would probably have broken his neck or severed his spinal cord. If he survived that, he would almost certainly have drowned. Bond's own medical techniques aren't up to much, either. Thirty-one minutes in to Skyfall, he decides to remove that pesky bullet from his shoulder – not something Dr Garbutt would recommend. Daniel Craig as James Bond removes a bullet from his shoulder - a procedure experts say would have led to infection, unconsciousness, blood loss and severe muscle and nerve damage . Such a clumsy manoeuvre would have led to infection, unconsciousness, blood loss and severe muscle and nerve damage. Oh, and the bits of uranium from the shell floating around his system might well have given him cancer. Bond's retirement would not have been a blissful one. He would have been extremely hard of hearing, thanks to the grenades and gunfire that wrecked his Skyfall estate in Scotland an hour and 54 minutes into the film. His eardrums would almost certainly have been perforated. Only eight minutes later, a deafened

Summary: Medical experts reveal analysis of scenes likely to kill movie characters . In real life, James Bond would have died before Skyfall's opening credits . Home Alone character Kevin should have died from serious head injuries . And it is 'laughable' Halloween villain Michael Myers survived stabbing . The new issue of Total Film is out tomorrow.


Farmers in country Australia are renting their empty properties for $1 a week in an attempt to attract young families from the big smoke to invigorate their communities. Residents of rural towns like Cumnock, Errowanbang and Molong in NSW and Wicheproof in Victoria hope the bargain rentals will entice families with young children who can help populate their schools, save the local bus run and keep businesses open. Cumnock resident Christine Weston says the Rent-a-farmhouse initiative she set up in 2008 brought new life to her town of 280 people near Orange The town's population increased 30 per cent but those families are growing up and moving on. 'Country life still appeals to many families, but it doesn’t always make financial sense for them. We’re trying to change that,' Ms Westone told the Daily Telegraph. The Mercer family, who moved from Melbourne, at their country home in Cumnock. Theirs is one of the Rentafarmhouse properties which was put on the market for $1 a week to help regenerate the town's dwindling population . The view from the Mercer's Cumnock home, 'Barina', which is part of the Rent-a-farmhouse scheme . Scarlett Mercer enjoying country life in Cumnock. Scarlett's parents helped renovate the old 'Barina' homestead while renting the property for $1 a week . This farmhouse in Wycheproof, a wheat town northwest of Melbourne, was leased for $1 a week in a bid to boost enrolments at the local school and sports club . 'We offer $1 rent on the condition that the families who move in have kids, but can also contribute to bush communities with skills we’re short of,' Ms Weston said. Ms Weston says some farmhouses are being offered at low rent because they need renovating. Others need a caretaker to look after the farm and some need skilled labour to help during busy harvest times and others need children to save the school bus run. Everyone is welcome to apply. The Mercer's country home called 'Barina' which is part of the Rentafarmhouse scheme . Cumnock was the first town to implement the Rentafarmhouse project but more than 20 rural communities from WA, Victoria, Tasmania and NSW have benefited from taking part in similar $1-a-week schemes. The sheep shearing town of Errowanbang, near Orange, saw its school enrolments increase 300 per cent after residents started leasing properties to new families for next to nothing. In Rugby, 200kms south-west of Sydney, a school was saved. Its student numbers had dwindled to two. Some of the $1-a-week farmhouses are rundown and in need of renovation, others need a caretaker for the farm or children in the community to keep local schools running . Soaring farming costs and droughts have seen the population of rural NSW towns like Cumnock, pictured here, dwindle. Residents are hoping to revive their communities by renting $1-a-week properties to young families . Cumnock farmer Robert Armstrong told the Telegraph he has decided to put his three-bedroom cottage on the market for $1-a-week as a way to keep the town he loves alive. 'The countryside desperately needs people to

Summary: Farmers in struggling country towns are renting properties for $1 a week . Residents of rural communities are hoping to attract young families . It's hoped more young families will help keep local schools open . 20 townships across Australia have adopted the Rent-a-Farmhouse model .


The first ever mixed race Miss Japan has lifted the lid on some of the horrific racial abuse she has faced on her way to the top. Ariana Miyamoto says it was often punishing growing up as the only black girl in her class in the port town of Sasebo near Nagasaki, where the US has a naval base and where her African-American father met her Japanese mother. The 20-year-old was born and raised in Japan, speaks fluent Japanese, and was last month chosen to represent her country in the Miss Universe pageant. Scroll down for video . Ariana Miyamoto, 20, was crowned Miss Japan last month, but has faced horrific racial abuse growing up . Ariana with her father Bryant Stanfield and a step sibling (left). As a youngster (right) she grew up in Japan . Some critics of Ariana's win have complained she is a mixed race 'hafu' and not Japanese enough . But the beauty queen had to use her first television appearance after her selection to apologetically explain to reporters that while she doesn't 'look Japanese' on the outside, on the inside there are 'many Japanese things about her'. Many in the country have expressed hostility to Ariana's title win as they expected the award to go to a 'pure' Japanese woman and not a 'hafu', meaning half Japanese, which has echoes of the discredited term 'half-caste'. 'Is it okay to choose a hafu to represent Japan?' one commenter typically wrote online after Ariana's win. Speaking about her childhood in an interview with MailOnline Ariana, who goes by her mother's maiden name, said: 'There was pretty much a spasmodic vomit of racial abuse heaped upon me. 'I was called a n****r by some of my peers. Some of them threw trash and even a blackboard duster at me. 'I'm Japanese through and through, but in Japan if you look "foreign" you are often not accepted as Japanese. But I am Japanese - 100 percent. 'Skin colour bears no relationship to what a person is. It's just one of the differences like wearing blue clothes or wearing red clothes.' 'I have no objections against the word 'hafu' and I accept myself as being hafu. 'With so little multi-culturalism in Japan the term is somehow understandable, although it has made me wonder who I am at times.' Ariana has been inspired by American singer Mariah Carey's struggle to get to the top as a mixed race artist, exemplified in her film Glitter, in which she plays a young singer battling discrimination to make it to the top. Ariana with her mother. She says she is 'Japanese through and through. I am Japanese - 100 percent' Ariana will represent Japan at Miss Universe having fought her way to the top despite racial prejudice . The beauty queen grew up in Sasebo near Nagasaki but spent two years with her dad in the US as a teenager . From his home in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Ariana's father Bryant Stanfield, 43, said his face hurt from non-stop smiling since his daughter scooped the Miss

Summary: Ariana Miyamoto was born and raised in Japan and speaks fluent Japanese . But 20-year-old found it tough growing up as only black girl in her class . Was raised in Sasebo near Nagasaki where Japanese mum met her father . Has faced hostility for not being a 'pure Japanese' beauty pageant winner . Father Bryant Stanfield says Japan will 'never be as proud of her as I am'


Actor Ryan Reynolds was the victim of a hit-and-run in a hotel parking lot, according to his publicist and Vancouver police. The incident took place on Friday when the 38-year-old was struck by a car while walking in the residential parking garage of the Shangri-La hotel, but he was left uninjured. 'While walking, Ryan was struck by a paparazzi driving a car through an underground parking garage,' publicist Leslie Sloane said on Sunday. 'The man fled the scene. Ryan is okay.' Scroll down for video . Actor Ryan Reynolds (above) was the victim of a hit-and-run in a hotel parking lot, according to his publicist and Vancouver police . The Vancouver-born actor was left uninjured following the incident. He has been in the city for weeks as he shoots scenes for his new film Deadpool (above Reynolds in costume filming scenes from Deadpool) In an email, Brian Montague from Vancouver police said the star, who is married to 27-year-old actress Blake Lively, was not injured in Friday's incident. Montague had no further details. 'Unfortunately I have not been given an update and don't know the outcome or how things have progressed with confirming who the driver is,' Montague told CBC News. Reynolds who is married to actress Blake Lively became the father of a baby girl, James, in December (the couple pictured together in 2014 while Lively was pregnant with their first child) He also said he was not certain if police had located the driver or had spoken to him. Vancouver-born Reynolds, who earlier this year became the father of a baby girl named James, has been in the city over the past several weeks shooting his new film, Deadpool. The incident took place on Friday when the actor was struck by a car while walking in the residential parking garage of the Shangri-La hotel (file photo above)

Summary: The Vancouver-born actor was not injured in Friday's incident, police said . He was walking in an underground hotel parking garage during hit-and-run .


The Aurora movie theater shooter studied brain disorders as a doctoral student before he killed 12 people and injured 70 more in one of America's deadliest mass shootings. Prosecutors said James Holmes, 27, was once a sought-after neuroscientist-in-training, but evidence shows that months before the shooting he was preparing for violence. The prosecution is trying to prove that Holmes was not mentally ill and knew exactly what he was doing the night of July 20, 2012, when he opened fire during the midnight premiere of the Batman film 'The Dark Knight Rises'. If the 12 final jurors, chosen from a pool of 9,000, decide that Holmes was mentally ill at the time of the shooting, he will be committed indefinitely to a state psychiatric hospital. If not, prosecutors will press for the death penalty over life in prison without parole. Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes studied brain disorders as a doctoral student before he killed 12 people and injured 70 more in one of America's deadliest mass shootings . Prosecutors said, in the months before the shooting, Holmes told a classmate he wanted to kill people, had fallen out of favor with his professors, and had stopped seeing his psychiatrist. He then sent her threatening text messages and mailed her his journal in a package with $20 bills, prompting her to alert University of Colorado campus police. Holmes also stockpiled weapons, ammunition, tear gas grenades and riot gear, and rigged his apartment to become a potentially lethal booby trap, cranking techno music in an apparent attempt to lure someone into opening his door. One neighbor who came to complain narrowly avoided a fiery explosion by walking away. Iris Eytan, Holmes former attorney, believed he was 'absolutely out of his mind'. 'Look at his eyes, they're completely dilated,' she said, referencing a mug shot showing Holmes with his hair dyed comic-book orange. 'He was under the influence of something, and I believe it was mental illness,' she said. Psychosis is something Holmes knew all about. Before the shooting, he was preparing to give a class presentation on 'MicroRNA Biomarkers', which provide a biological basis for psychiatric and neurological disorders. About the same time, he was amassing deadly firepower: Two Glock pistols. A shotgun. An AR-15 rifle. Boxes upon boxes of ammunition — 6,295 rounds in all. Police who searched his apartment also found prescription medications for anxiety and depression, 50 cans and bottles of beer, paper shooting targets, and a 'Batman' mask. Prosecutors believe it is all evidence of meticulous plotting, proving that the mass murder was deliberate and calculated. Prosecutors said James Holmes, 27, was once a sought-after neuroscientist-in-training, but evidence shows that months before the shooting he was preparing for violence . The prosecution is trying to prove that Holmes was not mentally ill and knew exactly what he was doing the when he opened fire during the midnight premiere of the Batman film 'The Dark Knight Rises' They pointed out that Holmes searched online for 'rational insanity,' and took haunting selfies the night of the shooting that show him

Summary: James Holmes was once a doctoral student and neuroscientist-in-training . But prosecutors say in the months before the shooting he was preparing for violence, amassing weapons and sending threatening text messages . Said Holmes searched online for 'rational insanity' knew exactly what he was doing when he opened fire at the 2012 Batman premiere . If the jury finds Holmes was mentally ill at the time of the shooting, he will avoid jail and be committed indefinitely to a state psychiatric hospital .


Cristiano Ronaldo brought up another landmark in his glittering career with his 300th goal for Real Madrid in his 288th game during the 2-0 La Liga victory at Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday. The 30-year-old becomes only the third player in Madrid's history to achieve the feat and a breakdown of the statistics demonstrate just how relentless a goalscorer he is. Sevilla appear to be his favourite opponents, with Ronaldo netting an astonishing 18 times against them since signing for Madrid in 2009. Cristiano Ronaldo (left) scores his 300th goal for Real Madrid in the 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano . Ronaldo has netted 161 of his goals in the Santiago Bernabeu and 61 between minutes 76 and 90 . Ronaldo (left) enjoyed his most prolific season in 2011-12 with 60 goals but could surpass the total this season . His record against Madrid's biggest rivals is also not to be understated, as he has scored 15 times each against Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. The pair are second on the Portugal international's Madrid hit-list, alongside Getafe. The stats also show Ronaldo's impressive eye for a goal in the final moments of a game, netting an astonishing 61 times between minutes 76 and 90. Over half (161) of his Madrid goals have been scored at the Santiago Bernabeu and he has also found the net 60 times in the Champions League for the club. His most prolific season to date is 2011-12, where he struck 60 goals but Ronaldo could be on track to surpass that total this year. Ronaldo (left) celebrates goal number 300 in his Madrid career with team-mate Gareth Bale . Ronaldo has scored 60 Champions League goals for Madrid and won the competition with the club in 2014 . He has notched 48 strikes already, with eight games remaining in La Liga and at least two in the Champions League, where he will look to continue his impressive scoring spree against city rivals Atletico. Of those eight matches in the league, Ronaldo will face Sevilla again and Getafe, as well as Malaga and Celta Vigo, who he has scored 13 and 12 against respectively.

Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo's 300th goal for Real Madrid came at Rayo Vallecano . The Portugal man reached the landmark in only 288 games . He has scored more goals against Sevilla than any other opponent . READ: Ronaldo still some way behind Pele in the one-club scoring charts .


Two college campus police officers in Dallas have been placed on administrative leave after shocking video footage surfaced of them harassing a group of four students and arresting one after first hitting him. The incident occurred at El Centro College and was captured on cell phone by student Charles Adams, who was smoking a cigarette when he witnessed the abuse at first hand last Wednesday. The officers approached the high school students while they were waiting for a bus outside the downtown Dallas campus. Scroll down for video . Two college campus police officers in Dallas have been placed on administrative leave after shocking video footage surfaced of them harassing a group of four students and arresting one after first hitting him . The footage shows the young men being ordered to face a brick wall, while one of the two campus cops searched, questioned, and even hit one of the teens. The school reportedly won't say why the teens were stopped and frisked, but Adams said he believes the officers totally overreacted. 'Instead of asking them to move along like she should have, she told them to put their hands against the wall, and that's where the video picks up,' Adams told WFAA. 'I was horrified the way she was treating these kids as criminals for nothing.' His cell phone video, which surfaced on You Tube, shows one of the students being slapped by an officer before she handcuffs him. 'I've got a lot of stuff on my belt I could use on you this afternoon. I guarantee you I will be glad to use it,' she is heard saying to another of the group. The school reportedly won't say why the teens were stopped and frisked, but the student will filmed the incident has said he believes the officers totally overreacted . She also asked them if they had any dope on them and then proceeds to search their pockets and grab at their clothes. El Centro College President Jose Adames has said a full investigation is underway. 'In this case we decided to do a thorough investigation, and place two officers on leave because of the interactions we saw in the video,' he told CBS DFW. The college has said it is seeking an opinion from the Texas attorney general and isn't releasing the police report because the subjects in the incident are minors. The school has 10,000 students and is part of the Dallas County Community College District. The incident occurred at El Centro College and was captured on cell phone by student Charles Adams, who was smoking a cigarette when he witnessed the abuse at first hand last Wednesday .

Summary: The officers have been placed on administrative leave after shocking video footage surfaced of them harassing a group of four students . The incident occurred at El Centro College in Dallas and was captured on cell phone by student Charles Adams . Footage shows the young men being ordered to face a brick wall, while one cop searched, questioned, and even hit one of the teens . El Centro College President Jose Adames has said a full investigation is underway .


Manager Arsene Wenger is convinced something is finally happening at Arsenal again - and everyone can 'smell' it. The Gunners romped to a 4-1 win over Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off, which was a seventh successive Barclays Premier League victory and moved them up into second place. While Manchester City could reclaim second by beating Crystal Palace on Monday and the title looks out of reach as Chelsea remain seven points ahead with a match in hand, there is no doubt when Wenger has all of his squad available Arsenal are capable of giving anyone a run for their money. Right back Hector Bellerin gave Arsenal the lead with a superb left-foot curling into the corner to get things going at the Emirates Stadium . Bellerin broke the Emirates deadlock for Arsenal, cutting in from his native right-hand side and curling a left-foot strike into the corner . Although there was disappointment at failure to progress in Europe following elimination by Monaco, the prospect of an improved league finish and successful FA Cup defence remains very much on the agenda. Wenger, who was often criticised over the direction of his team following almost a decade without a trophy, feels finally things are starting to come together. 'We have a good mentality and good cohesion in the team,' he said. 'There is something happening, that shows you that they are ready to fight for each other. Mesut Ozil is congratulated by his team-mates after his magnificent free-kick on the half hour mark put Arsenal fully in control of the game . 'You can see that, you can't cheat on that, people smell that. 'It of course is a good basis, and defensively we are getting better.' Following a poor start to the campaign, Arsenal were expected to struggle to sustain a place in the top four. Wenger, though, will not get complacent. 'I am old enough to know that things are never as comfortable as they look, but what is true is that it's in our hands. How well we deal with the situation now will be important,' he said. Alexis Sanchez celebrates with Olivier Giroud after his stunning strike from just outside the penalty area made it 3-0 to Arsenal in the first half . Wenger has his sights set on getting as close to Chelsea as possible, with the leaders set to come to the Emirates Stadium on April 26. 'I am a competitor and what that means is you have to go as high and as far as you can. When you go home if somebody was better than us, then 'well done', but we have to have given our best until the end and that is what I would like to do,' he said. 'Let's give everything to do it and see what happens. But Olivier Giroud ended any hopes of a Liverpool comeback by smashing in a fantastic fourth for Arsenal in stoppage time . 'We are in a good position, with four games at home and only three away. 'We are on a

Summary: Arsenal maintained they superb run of form by thumping Liverpool . Arsene Wenger's side moved into second place following the 4-1 victory . Wenger believes everyone can 'smell' what is happening at the Emirates . However, French manager is refusing to get complacent with their form .


Rotor Volgograd, one of Russia's leading clubs in the 1990s and who famously beat Manchester United in the UEFA Cup 20 years ago, have been wound up after going bankrupt. The team from the Volga region of Russia were competing in the second division in the southern zone, which is effectively Russian football's third tier. Volgograd is one of the 11 host cities for the 2018 World Cup although Rotor did not play at the Victory Arena which will have a capacity of 45,000 spectators. Rotor Volgograd have been wound up after going bankrupt - picture shows the Russian outfit take on David Beckham (pictured) and his then Manchester United team-mates in 1995 . Rotor Volgograd celebrate after their surprise UEFA Cup triumph against Manchester United in 1995 . Sir Alex Ferguson checks his watch during Man United's defeat on away goals against Rotor Volgograd . A Manchester United side containing the likes of David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Roy Keane were eliminated from the first round of the UEFA Cup in 1995. Manchester United drew 0-0 with Rotor in Russia before their elimination from Europe's second tier competition on away goals. The English side crashed out of Europe despite Paul Scholes and Peter Schmeichel's goals at Old Trafford. 'The Volgograd Region's administration have signed an official document concerning the bankruptcy of Rotor,' the club's website stated (www.rotor-fc.com). In April a 'new' amateur club, which will also be known as Rotor Volgograd, will take part in the Russian third division. 'Over time, the Volgograd Region's administration plan to turn Rotor Volgograd into a legally binding structure, which will allow them to compete at a professional level,' the club added. Rotor, founded in 1929, finished runners-up in the Russian Premier League in 1993 and 1997. In September 1995 they knocked a United side containing the likes of David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Roy Keane, out of the UEFA Cup at the first round stage. After a 0-0 draw in Russia, Rotor drew 2-2 at Old Trafford to go through on away goals. In 2005 Rotor lost their professional status but were reformed a year later and have since been competing in the lower divisions. Ex-Red Devils goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel scored in Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Rotor Volgograd .

Summary: The Russian outfit have been wound up after going bankrupt . Rotor Volgograd famously beat Manchester United in the UEFA Cup . David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Roy Keane played against Rotor in 1995 .