As someone who suffers from computer eye strain, I was alarmed to discover that prolonged exposure to gadgets such as iPhones and iPads can cause irreversible damage to the eyes. A Spanish expert, Dr Celia Sanchez-Ramos, has found the LED screens found in most electronic devices can harm the retina - the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye - and may even lead to partial blindness. Research has already shown that the intense levels of 'blue light' emitted from modern gadgets can cause a variety of health complaints, ranging from sleeping and eating problems to headaches and even cancer. Scroll down for video . LED screens found in most electronic devices such as iPhones and tablets can harm the retina - the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye - and may even lead to partial blindness, a doctor has warned . Now, Dr Sanchez-Ramos has discovered that it can also permanently damage the retina. In extreme cases, she says, it may even lead to macular degeneration, which causes dark patches to appear in the centre of the field of vision. According to Dr Sanchez-Ramos, modern LED screens, produced from about 2007 onwards, emit up to five times as much blue light as older technology. This matches my own experience, in which pre-2007 screens tend not to cause discomfort. The average adult now spends up to eight-and-a-half hours in front of a screen every day, and it is not uncommon to be exposed to multiple screens at once. For these reasons, says Dr Sanchez-Ramos, who is based at Complutense University in Madrid, the majority of people are likely to be in the danger zone. Children and the elderly are most at risk on account of their delicate eyes, as well as 'digital workers' and those - like me - who are especially sensitive to blue light. Dr Sanchez-Ramos (pictured) said: 'Never before in human history have we exposed our eyes to light that is so intense, for such long periods, from such an early age' 'Never before in human history have we exposed our eyes to light that is so intense, for such long periods, from such an early age,' she says. 'People who suffer from eye strain are like the canaries in the mineshaft, as they are aware of the damage being done. But it can affect anybody.' The damage, she explains, starts when the photoreceptors - types of neurone found in the retina that convert light into information - begin to die out due to the prolonged saturation of blue light. This puts strain on other parts of the eye, leading to increasing levels of inflammation, discomfort and pain. Eventually, the concentration of blue light in the centre of the retina, an area known as the macula, may cause it to be permanently damaged, leading to visual disorders. However the problem can be remedied by using special screen filters or glasses designed to block blue light, which are available through opticians. Daniel Hardiman-McCartney, clinical adviser at the College of Optometrists, says: 'It has been proven that intense

Summary: Key culprit is the LED screens found in most electronic devices . These can can harm the light-sensitive retina, irreversibly damaging sight . However the problem can be remedied by using special screen filters . Dr Celia Sanchez-Ramos has developed one to make light less damaging .


SpaceX has released dramatic footage of its third attempt to land a rocket booster on a barge in the Atlantic. The video, taken from a plane yesterday, shows the Falcon 9 booster lowering itself onto the platform, before a gust of wind sways it to one side. The 14-storey booster manages to hit the barge, but its high speed and tilt causes it to explode on impact. Scroll down for video . SpaceX has released dramatic footage of its third attempt to land a rocket booster on a drone barge in the Atlantic Ocean . The maneuver was attempted following the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket a few minutes earlier from Cape Canaveral in Florida. Soon after the launch, billionaire SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, tweeted: 'Ascent successful. Dragon enroute to Space Station. Rocket landed on droneship, but too hard for survival.' Landing the rocket upright was always going to be tricky. SpaceX once compared it to balancing a broomstick on your hand. The autonomous spaceport drone ship is 300ft by 100ft (90 by 30 metres), with wings that extend its width to 170ft (50 metres). Musk had put 50-50 odds on the attempt being successful and said that improvements to the design would happen throughout the year. The video, taken from a plane yesterday, shows the the Falcon 9 booster lowering itself onto the platform, before a gust of wind sways it to one side . The booster manages to hit the barge, but its high speed and tilt creates a huge explosion on impact . United Launch Alliance has unveiled radical plans to launch a reusable rocket named 'Vulcan' in 2019. Vulcan will use new engines, mid-air recovery and a new upper stage aimed at enabling complex on-orbit manoeuvres. The company appears to have timed the announcement to overshadow SpaceX' launch of Falcon 9, which today hoped to prove that reusable rockets are viable. The aim of both SpaceX and ULA is to end US dependence on Russian-built rocket engines, but the technology has so far proven difficult. ULA's plan is to skip returning the whole booster, an approach favoured by rival SpaceX. It hopes to separate the engines after launch, inflate a heat shield around them and dispatch a helicopter to nab them mid-air. Despite being destroyed, the booster's flyback marks another step in the company's quest to develop rockets that can be refurbished and reflown, potentially slashing launch costs. 'This might change completely how we approach transportation to space,' SpaceX Vice President Hans Koenigsman told reporters during a prelaunch press conference. The Falcon 9 is on now its way to deliver 4,300lb (1,950 kg) of food, clothing and science experiments to the ISS - including an eagerly awaited espresso machine for astronauts. The supplies should arrive the six space station astronauts on Friday. The rocket was was due to take off yesterday, but the launch was scrubbed due to bad weather. On board the Dragon capsule is an experimental espresso machine intended for International Space Station astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti of Italy. The Italians in charge of the project

Summary: SpaceX made its third attempt to land a booster on a barge yesterday . But the booster tipped over after hitting its target and was destroyed . Falcon 9 is on its way to the ISS with supplies and will arrive Friday . Cargo includes first espresso machine designed for use in space .


Patents have already hinted that Apple is looking to boost the cameras in future models of the iPhone and iPad, but its latest acquisition confirms it. The tech giant has bought Israel-based Link Computational Imaging in a deal reportedly worth $20 million (£13.5 million). LinX makes 'multi-aperture' cameras small enough to fit into smartphones and tablets that come with depth-sensing technology - as seen on HTC One's M8 duo-camera. Scroll down for videos . Apple has bought Israel-based Link Computational Imaging in a deal reportedly worth $20 million (£13.5 million). LinX makes 'multi-aperture' cameras small enough to fit into smartphones and tablets that come with depth-sensing technology. This technology could be added to the next-generation iPhones and iPads . Rather than capturing a flat 2D image, the technology is able to sense the depth of each object in a photograph. This lets people refocus an image after its been captured, or measure the dimensions of a room, for example. 'Utilising state-of-the-art multi aperture imaging technology that combines innovative image processing [with] advanced sensor and optics technology, our cameras set new standards for image quality parameters such as low light performance, refocusing and more,' said the firm. Rather than capturing a flat 2D image, the technology is able to sense the depth of each object in a photograph. This lets people refocus an image after its been captured or measure the dimensions of a room, for example. HTC One M8's version combines an UltraPixel and a Duo Camera. The first sensor captures the image, while the the second captures depth information. Once a photo is taken there are four editing options called Ufocus, Foregrounder, Seasons and Dimension Plus. These use depth information in different ways to make photos look more professional. Meanwhile, computers with Intel's RealSense 3D camera can recognise and respond to facial expressions and hand gestures so users can interact with them more naturally. It is already fitted to a range of laptops including the Asus N551JQ and Asus X751LD, and last week Intel's boss Brian Krzanich unveiled a version designed for smartphones and tablets. 'LinX cameras are significantly smaller than any camera on the market today, leading the way to DSLR performance in slim handsets.' HTC One M8's version of the technology combines an UltraPixel sensor with a Duo Camera. The first sensor captures the image, while the the second captures depth information. Once a photo is taken there are four editing options called Ufocus, Foregrounder, Seasons and Dimension Plus. These use depth information in different ways to make photos look more professional. For example, Ufocus lets users switch the focal point of an the shot, even if they appear blurry in the original picture. Foregrounder and Seasons lets users add effects such as a zoom, blur, snow and rain to an image. While Dimension Plus uses data from both cameras to let people change the perspective of the photo by tilting the phone. Microsoft's Kinect uses similar technology, as does Intel's RealSense 3D camera. Computers with Intel's RealSense 3D camera can recognise and respond to facial expressions and hand

Summary: Apple has bought LinX in a deal worth around $20 million (£13.5 million) Tech giant has confirmed the acquisition but not revealed any more details . LinX makes 'multi-aperture' cameras small enough to fit into phones . Rather than capturing a flat 2D image, the technology is able to sense the depth of each object in a photograph and lets people refocus the shot .


Bradley Neil admitted he needed to give himself a 'kick up the arse' after missing the cut on his Masters debut at Augusta National. The 19-year-old Scot carded rounds of 78 and 79 to finish 13 over par, although he did at least sign off in style with a birdie on the 18th. 'It was a great learning experience but very tough,' said the 2014 Amateur champion, who played with 1988 Masters winner Sandy Lyle. 'Every time you get to play with the world's best you'll take something away. This is where I want to be in a few years time. I just need to keep working harder. Amateur champion Bradley Neil missed the cut on his debut at the Masters . The Scot admitted he needed to 'give himself a kick up the a***' after struggling on the professional tour . 'I've prepared well for this but this shows it's not been enough. Sandy was great. Putting is one of the best parts of my game but I struggled with it and he pointed something out and I'll take that on board. 'I'm very jealous of him, he gets to come back (here) every year. That's something I want to do in the future. I think I'm good enough to get back here, I think I have the game to do that. I need to give myself a right kick up the arse after this. I'm desperate to come back.' Neil still harboured hopes of making the cut after his first round, but carded four bogeys, a double bogey and one birdie to cover the front nine in 41, before coming home in 38. 'You know how tough this place is before you get here but any expectations you have are blown out of the water,' he added. 'You don't realise how tough it is until you play it. You watch it so much on TV but you can't believe the difference. Neil was playing with fellow countryman and former Masters winner Sandy Lyle . 'It deserves all the respect it gets. It's the best in the world, the toughest in the world. It's been a game of two halves the last few days. It's been taking a step forward and then taking two back. I couldn't get one up on the course, it just kept coming back at me. 'I'm disappointed with the last two days, I've done worse here than I did at the Open (missing the cut on 11 over at Hoylake). 'I thought this would suit me better than the Open. My season has been disappointing so far but I'm playing against world-class fields and bigger, better courses than I was on the amateur circuit. I need to work my socks off. Last year I found it easy on the amateur scene.'

Summary: The 2014 Amateur champion was making his Masters debut at Augusta . Bradley Neil missed the cut after finishing 13 over par in second round . Scot admitted he has found it difficult competing on professional tour .


For former Ole Miss star Marshall Henderson, revenge is a dish best served cold. The ex-college player was mocked for his alleged drug use by Erin Andrews on Twitter two years ago. But he has had the last laugh, after he jumped on revelations the TV reporter's boyfriend, Los Angeles Kings player Jarret Stoll, was busted in Las Vegas last week, accused of tying to smuggle cocaine and MDMA, or 'molly', into the MGM Grand hotel. He tweeted the former Dancing With The Stars contestant on Monday saying: 'lol wassup with your boyfriend.' Revenge: Former Ole Miss star Marshall Henderson jumped on the revelations Jarret Stoll (right) was arrested in a drugs bust last week by tweeting to Erin Andrews: 'lol wassup with your boyfriend.' He was suspended in 2013 for allegedly failing a drugs test. Andrews responded to the news then by saying: 'He mocking anyone now?' She was referencing his reputation of being a hothead and badmouthing other players. Henderson responded with the message: 'ima save that and you will be the first person ill mock.' He has waited two years to get his revenge. On Monday TMZ sports reported that the athlete was trying to smuggle over three grams of cocaine and over eight grams of MDMA by hiding them in his board shorts. Stoll was previously in the news for non-sports related reasons back in 2013 when he was rushed to the hospital after having a seizure at his home in Hermosa Beach, California during the offseason, with the Kings later saying they did not know what caused the incident. His reaction came two years after the TV reporter said: 'He mocking anyone now?' after he was suspended for failing a drugs test. He warned the ex-Dancing With The Stars contestant she was in the firing line . After learning of Stoll's arrest, he posted this on Twitter to Andrews - getting his revenge two years on . Stoll, who will make a cameo in the upcoming film version of the popular HBO show Entourage, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center and was listed as having a hearing on Saturday after posting $5,000 bail. The charges include possession of Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 controlled substances, including cocaine and ecstasy. Michael Pariente, a Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer, says that Stoll will likely be offered a plea deal as a first time offender. Speaking with TSN, he said; 'It's pretty much a slap on the wrist. Even if he was going to represent himself they'd make him an offer like this.' This would include a $1,000 fee, an online drug awareness course, and possibly community service. Henderson is currently playing in Baghdad in the Iraqi Super League. His history with cocaine and marijuana use led to him being undrafted by the NBA in 2014. Stoll was arrested at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for trying to smuggle cocaine and MDMA, or molly, into a pool area (mugshot left) Stoll (pictured with Andrews) was previously in the news for non-sports related reasons back in 2013

Summary: Marshall Henderson has had his revenge on the TV reporter after 2 years . Ole Miss star was suspended for failing a drug test in 2013 . In response to that revelation two years ago, Andrews said: 'He mocking anyone now?' Following Jarret Stoll's arrest last week, Henderson tweeted Andrews saying: 'lol wassup with your boyfriend?'


An attacker got more than he bargained for - when his chosen victim floored him twice with her martial arts skills after he tried to rape her. The unidentified restaurant owner was attacked by the would-be rapist as she was closing the empty shop in the eastern province of Shandong, China. She let the man into the eatery when he knocked on the door and asked to use the toilet, The People's Daily reported. The restaurant owner used her martial arts skills to overpower the would-be rapist and pin him to the ground . The unidentified woman then raced out of the restaurant - but was followed by her attacker . The man tried to grab her - but had a shock of his own when she used her self-defence skills to overpower him. CCTV images from inside the restaurant show how the woman, who was wearing a mini-skirt and heels, pinned her attacker to the floor and put her hands around his throat - warning him to leave her alone. She then fled the restaurant but he tried to attack her again - only for the intrepid restaurateur to knock him down outside the eatery and escape unharmed. The entire, extraordinary drama was captured on security cameras inside and outside the restaurant, which police used to trace the man. The assailant was arrested two weeks later and is set to stand trial for attempted rape. The woman was followed outside by her attacker but fought him off again using her martial arts skills .

Summary: Woman was attacked as she closed restaurant in Shandong, China . Her self-defence training pays off as she overpowers the would-be rapist . Attacker strikes AGAIN outside restaurant - but manager escapes unhurt .


Matt Dunford, 30, who claimed to be 'Britain's vainest man', has been ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid work for harassing an ex-girlfriend, pictured today outside court . A fitness fanatic dubbed 'Britain's vainest man' who set up a fake website claiming his ex-girlfriend was a prostitute has been ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work for harassing her. Matt Dunford, 30, bombarded Brazilian model Amanda Branco with up to 50 messages a day and tried to blackmail her out of £5,000 after their six-month relationship broke down. When she refused to pay the bodybuilder, from Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, he mocked-up an escort website profile on Facebook and sent it to her mother and sister. Dunford failed to appear at Hammersmith Magistrates' Court in February but was found guilty of two counts of harassment without violence in his absence. The model, who claims he spends £100,000-a-year on his looks and is now working as a stripper, says he took an overdose and suffered a seizure days before the hearing, causing him to miss it. Sentencing him today, Amanda Barron, chair of the bench, said: 'It involves two periods of harassment over a long period of time, it also involves harassment electronically and wide dissemination. 'This has had caused a great deal of distress for the complainant and possible impact on her work. 'We have decided that these two offences are serious enough to sentence you to a community order.' Dunford, dressed in a black jacket, a multi-coloured scarf, and black trousers, was given a 12 month community order and told to do 120 hours of unpaid work. Ms Barron added: 'We also decided we are going to impose a restraining order, we feel it's a necessary precaution.' The pair had met in Ireland and then went on to work at the same branch of Gymbox in Holborn, central London but the six month relationship ended in October 2013. The personal trainer bombarded Ms Branco, from Rio de Janeiro, with calls, texts and emails, then tried to blackmail her - although the blackmail did not form part of the harassment charge. She estimated she was receiving at least 30 phone calls and 50 text messages a day from Dunford trying to get her to meet up with him. Giving evidence Ms Branco told magistrates: 'I went to Brazil for three months to get away from him. The day I got back - I don't know how he found out - he left me a voicemail screaming "Are you back, are you back, are you back?" 'He kept asking me to meet him, he said he had problems with drugs and needed my friendship to move on and go back to the gym and move on my life. I was getting 30 calls a day.' Brazilian model Amanda Branco (pictured left and right) says her ex-boyfriend bombarded her with messages and calls and even set up a fake escort profile of her and sent it to her mother and sister . She added: 'In February 2014 he said he found

Summary: Matt Dunford bombarded Amanda Branco with 50 texts messages a day . He set up a fake escort website after their six month relationship ended . Model, who claims he spends £100,000 a year on his looks, found guilty . He was sentenced today and is banned from contacting Ms Branco again .


Teachers can judge the behaviour of black students more harshly than while pupils, new research has suggested. A study by researchers at Stanford University examined the reaction of secondary and primary school teachers in the United States to student race. They found that the teachers were more likely to view youngsters who they thought were black as troublemakers than those they thought were white. Teachers tend to see black pupils as more likely to cause trouble in the future if they have misbehaved in the past, according to new research that attempted to examine the impact of racial stereotypes in US schools . The researchers say this may go someway towards explaining why black children are often disciplined more at schools compared to other pupils. Professor Jennifer Eberhardt, a psychologist at Stanford University, said: 'The fact that black children are disproportionately disciplined in school is behind dispute. 'What is less clear is why. We see that stereotypes not only can be used to allow people to interpret a specific behavior in isolation, but also stereotypes can heighten our sensitivity to behavioral patterns across time. Some of the world’s most troubling times, which have included periods of intense racism, have occurred during economic downturns. And now a new study has found that people really do have a tendency to become more racist during a recession. Researchers found that faces seem ‘blacker’ and have stronger racial features during an economic downturn, and this in turn increases the likelihood of discrimination. The study by New York University claims that conditions of ‘resource scarcity’ alter people’s perception of race. Their work follows a study last year, which suggested racism is on the rise in the UK, fuelled by financial strife. In four experiments, involving 285 non-black Americans, scientists David Amodio and Amy Krosch found people see faces different during an economic downturn. 'This pattern sensitivity is especially relevant in the schooling context.' In their study, which is published in the journal Psychological Science, Professor Eberhardt and her colleagues presented teachers with fictional school records. These records described two instances of misbehaviour by a student. The teachers were asked about their perception of the severity, how irritated that misbehaviour would make them and how the student should be punished. They were also asked whether they saw the student as a troublemaker and if they could imagine themselves suspending that pupil in the future. The researchers randomly assigned names to the student records, in some cases suggesting the student was black with names like Deshawn or Darnell and in others suggesting they were white with names like Greg or Jake. The researchers found that racial stereotypes had little impact on the teachers' views of the pupils after one infraction. However, the second piece of misbehaviour was seen as 'more troubling' when committed by a black student rather than a white one. The researchers examined the views of both primary and secondary school teachers to see if their opinions of fictional pupils were altered by racial stereotypes and found they tended to judge black students more harshly . In

Summary: Study found US teachers judge black pupils more harshly after they have misbehaved than white students who have committed similar infractions . The research was conducted by psychologists at Stanford University . They say their findings may help to explain why black pupils seem to be disproportionarly punished in schools when compared to other students .


A wartime scientist has revisited the secret underground factory where she helped build aircraft engines 70 years since the end of the Second World War. Mary Cartwright was 20 when she was called up to work in the laboratory at Drakelow Shadow Factory in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in 1943. She spent two years testing metal for Bristol aircraft engines in the site's underground laboratory, working as the only woman in her department. Now, 70 years after leaving her position, the 91-year-old great-grandmother has revisited the now defunct factory. Mary Cartwright revisited Drakelow Underground Factory in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, where more than 700 people worked during the war (right) to produce aircraft engines. Now 91, the great grandmother tested metal for aircraft engines . Revisiting the site with her son, David, Mrs Cartwright said it was 'strange' to see it so quiet. She worked as the only woman in its laboratory between 1943 and 1945 . Built in 1943, the factory became known as Drakelow Tunnels for its vast network of underground paths spread over three-and-a-half miles. It was one of 26 'shadow' sites set-up to mass produce engines and parts for military aircraft and tanks that were built underground or into hillside so that production could continue if bombed. Designed by Rover at the behest of the Air Ministry, Drakelow employed 700 people when Mrs Cartwright began working there. Arriving every day at 8.30am, she used scientific formulas to analyse the ratio of metals in shavings given to her by 'the men'. Spanning more than three miles, the site became known as the Drakelow Tunnels for its vast network of secret passageways . The entrance to one of the tunnels which are built into hillside beneath Kingsford Country Park, Kidderminster . Another of the tunnels' entrances in Kingsford Country Park. While built at road level it is 300ft from the top of the hill . Set up by Rover under the instruction of the Air Ministry, Drakelow was one of 26 'underground' factories established to allow production lines to continue if the country came under fire . With more than 700 people working at the site at a time it was one of the largest underground factories during the war . Mrs Cartwright was sent to work there in 1943 after being called up at the age of 20. She had wanted to join the Civil Service beforehand . A stretch of offices in the underground factory. Their windows were high up so that staff would not be distracted by co-workers walking by . The kitchen where staff would have eaten during one of the long, underground shifts. Mrs Cartwright had no previous experience when she was called up, but said she 'just got on with the job' Mrs Cartwright said while the tunnels were built to protect production lines from bombing, by the time she began working at Drakelow the worst of the raids had already hit the country. Right, a newspaper cutting from 1941 detailing the deaths of three men killed when one of the tunnels collapsed during 'excavating operations' 'I'd had

Summary: Mary Cartwright worked at Drakelow Underground Factory from 1943-1945 . Aged 20, she analysed metal in its laboratory for Bristol Hercules engines . Now 91, the great grandmother has revisited the site in Kidderminster . It was one of 26 underground factories used to produce military parts .


A German tourist, who had been missing for almost 24 hours after her car was discovered abandoned on the side of the road, has been found after surviving the night in a national park. Sabrina Osterkamp was last seen leaving her home in Naracoorte at about midday on Sunday when she was driving a friend's car about 110km south to Mount Gambier in South Australia's southeast. The car she was driving was discovered the same afternoon on Bay Road in the heart of Mount Gambier but the 25-year-old was nowhere in sight. Sabrina Osterkamp has survived a night in a national park in South Australia after abandoning her car in the nearby town of Mount Gambier . Ms Osterkamp hadn't been seen since leaving her home in Naracoorte in this car at about midday on Sunday . Ms Osterkamp was due to return to Naracoorte at about 7.30pm on Sunday but when she didn't return the police were contacted. At about 11am on Monday, Ms Osterkamp contacted local authorities and informed them that she had been in Glenelg Conservation Park and that she was safe and well. A police spokesman said it was not know why she was in the national park without the car. She was driving a friend's car about 110km south to Mount Gambier in South Australia's southeast but abandoned the vehicle in the centre of Mount Gambier .

Summary: Sabrina Osterkamp was last seen leaving home in Naracoorte at 12pm on Sunday . The German tourist was driving a friend's car about 110km south to Mount Gambier in South Australia's southeast . The car was found abandoned on side of road in centre of Mount Gambier . The 25-year-old contacted authorities to say she was safe and well almost 24 hours later .


On Thursday night, the great and good of fashion and showbiz gathered to help one man celebrate the launch of his new shop. But this was no ordinary shop - this was Burberry Chief Creative and chief executive officer Christopher Bailey's new Beverley Hills flagship. Over 700 guests, including superstars Cara Delevingne, Suki Waterhouse, Mila Kunis, Elton John, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Anna Wintour and the entire Beckham brood, turned out to support their pal Christopher at the London in Los Angeles event at Griffith Observatory. So how does one man have so many A-list friends? And how did he turn Burberry into the world's coolest brand, notching sales for the six months to April up to £1.42bn? An ability to reinvent trends, an eye for the hottest talent and the most charming demeanour; that's how. Scroll down for video . Over 700 guests and models, including Jourdan Dunn, left, James Corden, front, and Naomi Campbell, right, joined Burberry boss Christopher Bailey, back, to celebrate fashion, music, and Britishness at an exclusive event at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. The event also marks the launch of its new flagship store on Rodeo Drive that opened in November . Christopher Bailey's meteoric rise through the ranks at Burberry hit new heights after the Yorkshire-born designer was named CEO at just 42-years-old back in October 2013. The designer had been a key part of Burberry's creative team since he joined the label as creative director in 2001, and took the reins as chief creative officer in 2009. In a statement released by the brand, Bailey described himself as 'humbled' after being offered the role, which he took up in mid-2014 when current CEO Angela Ahrendts departed for Apple. During his tenure at the brand, Bailey has made Burberry one of the most influential labels in the world thanks to his uncanny knack for knowing what women want before they know themselves. The great and good of fashion and showbiz (L-R) Cara Delevingne, Mila Kunis and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, gathered to help Bailey celebrate . (L-R) Brooklyn Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Romeo Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, editor-in-chief of American Vogue Anna Wintour and Julia Corden sat front row at the event . Since becoming creative director in 2001 after a stint at Gucci, the label has gone from strength to strength, but that hasn't stopped Bailey from taking time out to encourage up-and-coming talent from making the most of their skills. Along with mentoring fashion students from the University of Huddersfield and the Royal College of Art, Bailey and Ahrendts together launched the Burberry Foundation - a project that encourages young people around the world to realise their potential through creativity. At every show, he calls on fledgling musicians to perform - and his alumni, including Tom Odell, Paloma Faith and George Barnett, have all gone on to greatness. Christopher Bailey's meteoric rise through the ranks at Burberry hit new heights after the Yorkshire-born designer was named CEO at just 42-years-old back in October 2013. Left: with the Beckhams at the launch of Romeo's Christmas campaign

Summary: Over 700 guests attended the London in Los Angeles event on Thursday . A-listers toasted Bailey's new Beverley Hills flagship . Bailey was made CEO at age of 42 in 2013 and has boosted brand hugely . Has tapped biggest supermodels and musicians for campaigns and shows .


Nineteen people needed medical treatment and hundreds of firefighters deployed to fight a huge blaze at a Chinese chemical plant that produces a toxic chemical. Authorities said initial tests suggested there had been no leaks from the plant's three tanks of burning hydrocarbon liquids and no signs of contamination of the environment following the blast at Goure PX Plant in Zhangzhou, Fujian province — the second explosion to hit the factory in 20 months. Hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes in the surrounding area after the blast on Monday night, while 177 fire engines and 829 firefighters battled the blaze. Scroll down for video . Firefighters battle to extinguish the ferocious blaze at the Chinese chemical plant . Flames rise from the chemical plant in Zhangzhou after the huge explosion on Monday night . It took 177 fire engines and 829 firefighters to bring the blaze under control, officials said . Residents are evacuated from their home in a village close to the fire at the chemical plant . The plant manufactures paraxylene, or PX, a chemical used for producing fibers and plastics. Exposure to the chemical can cause eye, nose and throat irritation. There have been several protests against the chemical plants in China in recent years. Authorities told The People's Daily Online that an oil leak at the plant had caught fire, leading to the explosion of three oil storage tanks at Tenglong Aromatic Hydrocarbon (Zhangzhou) Co. Ltd. on the Gulei Peninsula in Zhangzhou City. Environmental officials are monitoring the surrounding area for signs of contamination . The blaze could be seen for miles, with reports that tremors from the explosion were felt 30 miles away . The plant produces paraxylene, or PX, a chemical used for producing fibers and plastics . Officials said initial tests suggested there had been no contamination of the surrounding enivronment . It was the second accident at the controversial plant in just 20 months . Nine experts were at the site to investigate in the accident. Health authorities said six injured people are being treated in hospital, while another 13 had required medical attention. Environmental protection authorities have dispatched more than 50 personnel to monitor the situation. Officials claimed they had brought the blaze under control this morning. Firefighters examine the damage done by the blaze at the plant . Officials said the blaze had been brought under control by Tuesday morning and that an investigation had begun . The initial explosion was reportedly caused by a leak that ignited three oil tanks . It is the second accident in 20 months at the same facility, owned by Tenglong Aromatic Hydrocarbon (Zhangzhou) Co. Ltd. The plant attracted protests even before it was built. It was slated for the densely populated city of Xiamen in Fujian, but protests in 2007 by residents concerned about potential health hazards succeeded in getting it moved to a less populated area in Zhangzhou. It was reported that tremors from the blast were felt up to 50 kilometers (30 miles) away.

Summary: Plant in Zhangzhou, Fujian province, is used to make a toxic chemical . Nineteen people required medical treatment after blast caused by oil leak . Plant produces paraxylene, which can cause eye, nose and throat irritation . It is the second accident at the controversial plant in 20 months . It took 177 fire engines and 829 firefighters to bring blaze under control .


One of the three East London schoolgirls who left the UK to become 'jihadi brides' in Syria has confirmed that she is now living in the Islamic State - by tweeting a picture of chicken and chips. Amira Abase, 15, left Bethnal Green with Shamima Begum 15, and Kadiza Sultana, 16, in February, and is believed to be living in the Syrian city of Raqqa. Now, nearly two months after her departure, Amira has shared a snippet of life in the Islamic State - posting an online photo of her enjoying a takeaway dinner with another teenage 'jihadi bride'. Scroll down for video . ISIS spread: London schoolgirl Amira Abase, 15, has tweeted from inside the Islamic State for the first time (above), bragging about a Western-style takeaway dinner of fried chicken, chips, pizza and kebab meat . Until recently, the Twitter account of 15-year-old Amira was set to private. The recent public tweet from the radicalised teenager gives a unique insight into the life of the British runaways. It shows a huge Western-style takeaway, including fried chicken, chips, pizza and kebab meat. Amira - tweeting under the name Bintt Abbas - captioned the photograph 'dawla takeaway w/ @um_ayoub12'. 'Dawla' is another name for the Islamic State, which is also known as Isis. 'Um-ayoub12' is the name of another Twitter user, who describes herself as a '16-year-old muhajirah'. She believed to be another of the dozens of western teenagers who have travelled from Europe to join Isis. Amira's dinner companion uses the same profile picture as the 15-year-old from Bethnal Green. Earlier this year the older girl tweeted: 'uh wanna behead some kafirs [non-Muslims] now'. Amira Abase, pictured last September, has tweeted from inside the Islamic State for the first time . Disturbing minds: Amira uses the same Twitter picture as another Western teen runaway, known only as Um Ayoub, who tweeted earlier this year that she wanted to 'behead some kafirs [non-muslims] now'. 'Jihadi brides': This picture is thought to show Amira and her fellow runaways - Bethnal Green Academy students Shamima Begum, 15, and Kadiza Sultana, 16, in a London park . Amira's Twitter account shows pictures of Amira's everyday life as a teenager in East London in the months before she left for Syria. They include snaps of her building a tower out of neon highlighter pens during a revision session at Bethnal Green Academy as well as several pictures of the London skyline, which appear to have been taken from her family home. The GCSE pupil also shares her love for Vans and Nike trainers and Chelsea FC. She also appears to be a fan of the Cookies & Cream dessert cafes, tweeting a picture taken in its Whitechapel branch and declaring it has 'the best waffles'. Before her departure to Syria, she tweeted a poignant picture of herself with two friends, believed to be fellow runaways Shamima Begum and Kadiza Sultana, before their departure. It shows the trio sitting in a London park, and is captioned 'Akhwaat', meaning 'sisters' in Arabic. Earlier this week, it was reported

Summary: Amira Abase, 15, left UK for Syria with two classmates in February . Tweeted about enjoying a takeaway in Islamic State 'capital' Raqqa . Also shows life pre-ISIS with tweets about shoes, waffles and Chelsea FC . Amira, Shamima Begum and Kadiza Sultana aimed to be 'jihadi brides' Before departing, Amira tweeted a picture of the three in a London park .


West Ham striker Diafra Sakho is out for the remainder of the season after tearing a thigh muscle on Saturday against Stoke City. The 25-year-old is West Ham's runaway top scorer this season with 12 goals and was forced off after 59 minutes during their 1-1 draw at home. West Ham claimed Sakho could return 'before the end of the season' on their official website, but it appears unlikely the Senegal international will be fit enough to feature before the next campaign. West Ham striker Diafra Sakho limps off against Stoke City after 59 minutes to be replaced by Carlton Cole . The West Ham striker has scored 12 goals this season but is set to miss the rest of the campaign . Ten of Sakho's 12 goals came in the Barclays Premier League, with Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing the club's next top scorers with just five apiece. It comes as a blow for manager Sam Allardyce who is aiming to finish in eighth position as he fights for a new contract with West Ham. Allardyce's current deal expires at the end of the season and it is not certain co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan will keep him on, despite already beating last season's total by three points. Sakho in action for West Ham during their 1-1 draw against Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday . Manager Sam Allardyce's current deal expires at the end of the season and it is not certain he will be kept on .

Summary: West Ham drew 1-1 with Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday . Diafra Sakho was forced off after 59 minutes due to an injury . It is understood the striker has torn a thigh muscle during the match . Sakho is unlikely to be able to feature for West Ham again this season .


Self-styled 'anarchist libertarian' squatters have set up camp in one of London's most historic monuments and unfurled banners reading 'Homes for all'. The protesters mounted Admiralty Arch, which joins Trafalgar Square with the Mall, and called for others to join them. It is not clear what their protest is attempting to highlight, as a garbled message posted on Facebook by the group simply calls for 'Christmas lights... any and all radical/revolutionary messages'. But banners bearing messages such as 'better squat than let homes rot' and 'respect existence or expect resistance' were seen hanging from the Grade-I listed building, as the masked demonstrators sat with their legs dangling over the side. Scroll down for video . Self-styled 'anarchist libertarian' squatters have set up camp in one of London's most historic monuments and unfurled banners reading 'Homes for all' One of the banners read, 'Respect existence or expect resistance' and another, 'better to squat than let homes rot' The protesters mounted the arch which joins Trafalgar Square with the Mall, and called for others to join them . It is not clear what their protest is attempting to highlight, as a garbled message posted on Facebook by the group simply calls for 'Christmas lights... any and all radical/revolutionary messages' The gatehouse, built as a memorial to Queen Victoria, was sold in 2012 after a Spanish hotel developer paid £60 million to buy it from the government. The five protesters from anti fascist group 'Autonomous Nation of Anarchist Libertarians (ANAL)' called for support in a message on their Facebook page as police converged on the area. They posted: 'Urgent shoutout for banners, Christmas lights and anything else we can use to make the most of this massive canvas we have. Any and all radical/revolutionary messages welcome, but a preference for antifa (sic) in anticipation of the pegeda event on the 4th of this month. Much love.' One onlooker, who asked not to be named, said: 'I've seen a couple of guys on different parts of the roof throughout this morning. 'All they were doing was shouting power to the people. I have no idea how they got in there because I'm pretty sure it's offices.' A man was walking across the roof of the arch this afternoon wearing a black sleeveless hoodie with the hood pulled up and a black scarf across his face. They added five photographs of themselves up on the building. They are believed to be the same group who took over the former offices of the Institute of Directors on Pall Mall in central London last month. The building, not far from Buckingham Palace, was targeted because it was originally opened by Tony Blair, the groups said at the time. The squatters later bragged that it 'wasn't difficult' to get into the historic landmark which is a five minutes walk from Buckingham Palace. The group said they got into the building overnight by climbing through an unlocked window. Proclaiming that what they were doing was 'more punk rock than the Sex Pistols,' one of the men, who only gave his name

Summary: Protesters mounted Admiralty Arch, which joins Trafalgar Square with Mall . The gatehouse, built as a memorial to Queen Victoria, was sold in 2012 . It is now set to be turned into a luxury hotel after by Spanish developer . Anti fascist group 'Autonomous Nation of Anarchist Libertarians'


Manager Micky Adams has left Tranmere by mutual consent with just two games of the season to play. Rovers suffered a fourth consecutive defeat on Saturday, leaving them bottom of Sky Bet League Two and two points adrift of safety. Adams failed to show for his post-match press conference after the 3-0 loss by Oxford while supporters demonstrated outside the ground, calling for the manager to leave. Those fans got their wish on Sunday, with the club confirming the news in a statement on their official website. Tranmere manager Micky Adams has left his role at Prenton Park following his side's defeat by Oxford . Fans of the League Two side called for Adams to leave the club after their 3-0 loss on Saturday afternoon . It read: 'We thank Micky for his work at Tranmere Rovers having taken over the club at a difficult time and wish him all the best for the future. 'The focus of the first team and everybody at the club is now on the fight to the finish with a game at Plymouth Argyle on Saturday April 25 when three points could lift them above both Hartlepool United and Cheltenham Town.' Adams joined the club in October, with Rovers sitting bottom of the table after 12 games. The former Leicester manager, who sat in the stands for the 2-0 defeat by Oxford in October before officially taking charge, lost just two of his first 13 games at the helm. Tranmere reached the third round of the FA Cup, where they were beaten 6-2 by Barclays Premier League side Swansea, but a five-match unbeaten run in the league around the game saw them end January in 17th. But since then, Adams has overseen just two wins in 17 games and a run of four games without even scoring. Assistant manager Alan Rogers and academy manager Shaun Garnett will take temporary charge of first-team affairs. Tranmere have not been outside the Football League since joining in 1921.

Summary: Micky Adams has left role at Prenton Park with just two games left to play . Tranmere fans called for Adams to leave the club after 3-0 loss by Oxford . Rovers are two points adrift of safety with just two games left to play .


Since hitting the big time singer-songwriter Sam Smith has undergone something of a transformation. Over the past year the London-born artist, 22, has dropped three stone by following a dairy-free, low-carb and low sugar diet, and is now barely recognisable. The chubby, suit-wearing soul singer has gone and been replaced with a new body confident Sam, complete with designer stubble and a trendy new wardrobe. Scroll down for video . Sam Smith is looking better than ever after losing three stone over the last year, he regularly posts pictures of himself to his Instagram account . And his new fashionista status has been crowned with Sam being named Vogue's April 'Today I'm Wearing' star. It's a coveted month-long role which sees the popstar share his outfits with the fashion magazine's readers each day. So far he's modelled looks including Topman skinny jeans, a custom Burberry shirt and a well-cut Emporio Armani cashmere jacket. The pictures reveal a newfound confidence in his slimline look, the result of a dietary regime by nutritionist Amelia Freer that has 'transformed' his relationship with food. Posting a picture of himself holding Freer's book Eat Nourish Glow on Instagram, the Grammy award-winning singer said: 'Three weeks ago I met a woman who has completely changed my life.' His diet has been so successful that he revealed that he even lost over a stone in just two weeks. Performing at the Brit awards last year Sam had a fuller figure and face . He continued: 'Amelia Freer has helped me lose over a stone in two weeks and has completely transformed my relationship with food. 'It's not even about weight loss it's about feeling happy in yourself. Love you Amelia & thank you for making me feel so happy inside and out @ameliafreer #eatnourishglow' In a previous interview with the Guardian in which Sam was described has having an appearance like an, 'HGV driver,' he said he would always struggle with his weight - despite his recent triumphs over the scales. Freer is an advocate of cutting out gluten and sugar (apart from fruit), processed food is a big no-no and every meal should include protein, fat and vegetables. She is against cereal and even recommends tucking into broccoli for breakfast. Almond milk, avocados and coconut oil are staples of her kitchen cupboards. Sam Smith is the star of Vogue.co.uk's Today I'm Wearing, posting pictures of his outfits each day. He kicked the month off with a Fred Perry T-shirt, an Emporio Armani jacket and Topman jeans . The quiff-loving singer models a vintage denim shirt, over jeans, brogues and a parka by Burberry, in his April 7 outfit photo for Vogue.co.uk's Today I'm Wearing... slot . Sam shared his weight loss journey on Instragram revealing that his newly svelte figure was down to nutritionist Amelia Freer . As well as changing his diet, Sam is also reported to have taken up yoga and weight training to tone his frame. The singer, who claims he was very 'big' as a teenager, has said: 'I think I prefer food to

Summary: Musician Sam Smith, 22, has lost three stone over the last year . British singer has followed Amelia Freer's advice and slimmed down . Now a fashion icon, he's sharing his daily clothes diary with Vogue .


Chelsea will face Paris Saint-Germain, the French team who knocked Jose Mourinho’s side out of the Champions League this season, in a pre-season friendly in July. The Blues, who were sent crashing out on away goals at the last-16 stage following a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, will play PSG in North Carolina on July 25. It is one of three games Mourinho’s side will feature in across the pond as they gear up to defend a probable Premier League title. John Terry leads the celebrations as Chelsea close in on the Premier League title with a 0-0 draw at Arsenal . Eden Hazard, the PFA Player of the Year, will line-up for Chelsea when they travel to the USA in the summer . New York Red Bulls - July 22 - New Jersey . Paris Saint-Germain - July 25 - Charlotte, North Carolina . Barcelona - July 28 - Washington D.C. Fiorentina - August 5 - Stamford Bridge . Chelsea, 10 points ahead of Arsenal with just four games to play, will also face the New York Red Bulls on July 22 and Spanish giants Barcelona six days later in Washington. Chelsea fans will then get to see their side before the Premier League campaign kicks-off with a friendly against Fiorentina at Stamford Bridge on August 5. All four matches mark Chelsea’s participation in this summer’s pre-season International Champions Cup with Manchester United, who Mourinho’s side will not face, LA Galaxy, Porto and San Jose Earthquakes also involved. ‘I’m pleased we are able to announce our fixtures for what promises to be an exciting summer,' said Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck. ‘As promised, we face some excellent opposition across several iconic venues in the United States and to top it off we are delighted to be hosting Fiorentina at Stamford Bridge in front of our loyal fans. ‘The tour allows us to prepare fully for the 2015/16 campaign, and I am also pleased to confirm we will be continuing the important work of the Chelsea Foundation during the trip.’ United reached the final of the 2014 International Champions Cup, beating Liverpool 3-1 in Miami, but had travelled about 13,500 miles during the two-and-a-half week tournament. They played LA Galaxy, Roma, Inter Milan and Real Madrid before the final, with 109,318 fans packed inside of The Big House to witness their 3-1 win against the Spanish giants in Michigan.

Summary: Chelsea to play three matches inside six days in the United States . They will face New York Red Bulls, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona . Fiorentina will then travel to Stamford Bridge for friendly on August 5 . Four matches will make up Chelsea's participation in Champions Cup . READ: Chelsea interested in £43m Antoine Griezmann .


A boyfriend said he 'thought' he had to kill six members of his girlfriend's family during a Christmas Eve dinner as he took to the stand in a bid to avoid the death penalty. Joseph McEnroe, 36, from Carnation, Washington, was convicted of slaying four adults and two children - aged three and five - in 2007 by a jury last week. The same 12 people that found him guilty of the murders are now determining whether he will be executed or sentenced to life in prison without parole. Scroll down for video . Joseph McEnroe, 36, from Carnation, Washington, (pictured in court on Thursday) who murdered six members of his girlfriend's family on Christmas Eve, 2007, is testifying in the penalty phase of his trial in a bid to avoid the death penalty . In an attempt to spare his life, McEnroe told the court on Thursday he 'thought' he had to kill Wayne Anderson, 60, and Judy Anderson, 61; their son and daughter-in-law Scott and Erica Anderson, both 32; and the younger couple’s children Olivia, 5, and Nathan, 3. The court heard that McEnroe and his girlfriend Michele Anderson gunned them down and then hid their bodies in a shed behind the house. 'I know that’s not a good excuse' he said. 'I’m not trying to excuse myself. I’m trying to explain my actions. 'There is no question I did these awful things. I thought I had to.' During his testimony, according to KIRO-TV, he claimed he was abused as a child at the hands of his unstable mother and her boyfriends. Wayne and Judy Anderson (pictured) were the first to be killed by Joseph McEnroe on Christmas Eve 2007. McEnroe had been living with his girlfriend in a mobile home in the backyard at the time . Erica and Scott Anderson (pictured) and their children were also shot and killed during the holiday gathering . According to The Seattle Times, he was constantly interrupted by the prosecutor or court reporter, asking him to speak up or slow down. At one point he started giggling and had to apologize to the court room for his 'terrible' speech impediment. He added: 'I did not do this because I wanted to. I was trying to protect Michele. I was completely wrong. Anderson had been living in a mobile home with McEnroe on her parents' property and prosecutors said the couple was upset Michele's parents did not pay their rent. The defense called Dr Donald Dutton, a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia, who said McEnroe was a victim of 'folie à deux.' Michele Anderson, McEnroe's girlfriend, is set to stand trial for the brutal killings later this year. Court hearings have been delayed because of concerns over her mental capacity . Because he had shared a home with Anderson, Dutton explained, McEnroe had become to believe her claims she had been sadistically abused by her father. Anderson will face trial for the killings later this year, but court hearings have been delayed over questions regarding her mental competency and

Summary: Joseph McEnroe, 36, was found guilty of six murders last week . Slayed four adults and two children in Carnation, Washington, in 2007 . Was staying behind the house with girlfriend Michele Anderson at the time . Jury is deciding whether he is jailed for life or is condemned to death . Mumbled and giggled as he testified in a bid to avoid execution .


A toddler was struck and killed by his teen uncle who was driving while under the influence, according to police. Two-year-old Landen Martin ran behind the vehicle as his uncle was attempting to back out of the driveway of a Gainesville, Georgia home on Sunday at 12.25pm, according to Georgia State Patrol Cpl. Auston Allen. Joshua Saunders, 19, was arrested on charges including DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular homicide, according to The Gainesville Times. Officials said Martin was pronounced dead at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Scroll down for video . Two-year-old Landen Martin (left) was struck and killed on Sunday by the car his 19-year-old uncle Joshua Saunders (right) was driving . Joshua Saunders, who authorities said was driving while under the influence, was attempting to back out of the driveway of a Gainesville, Georgia home when Martin ran behind the car (above the 1978 Chevrolet K10 he was driving) Georgia State Patrol said following the accident, Joshua Saunders got out the car and saw what happened but left the scene. He was then spotted less than a mile from where the incident occurred by a Hall County sheriff's deputy and was taken back to the scene. 'He was standing right there playing and Josh went to back up and Josh jumped out of the truck and started screaming, 'Landen! Landen!' Martin's grandmother and Joshua Saunders' mother, Martha Saunders told Channel 2. 'He didn't mean to hit that baby. He didn't. He loved him.' Joshua Saunders was arrested on charges including DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular homicide (above the driveway of the Gainesville, Georgia home) Martin's grandmother and also Joshua Saunders' mother, Martha Saunders (above) said: 'He [Joshua Saunders] didn't mean to hit that baby. He didn't. He loved him' Martin and Joshua Saunders' family said the teen was not aware that the child had run into the path of the Chevrolet he was driving at the time. 'It was an accident and accidents happen,' the toddler's mother, Kristian Saunders, told CBS 46. Joshua Saunders was extremely remorseful and was also cooperative with authorities, according to investigators. The family has said that they do not want Joshua Saunders to be put behind bars, and he is currently being held at the Hall County Jail. 'He loved his uncle Josh,' Smith told CBS. 'We want to roll back time, we want to roll back a day.' Allen said that toxicology tests on Joshua Saunders' blood-alcohol content are pending.

Summary: Landen Martin, two, was killed after running behind the car on Sunday . His uncle, 19-year-old Joshua Saunders was backing out of the driveway of a Gainesville, Georgia home when the accident occurred, police said . The child was pronounced dead at Northeast Georgia Medical Center . Saunders was arrested on charges including reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular homicide .


John Carver has labelled Moussa Sissoko's reckless lunge on Lucas as 'indefensible' as the Newcastle boss refused to make excuses for his captain. The midfielder was sent off for two bookings in the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool Sunday night, but he could've seen a straight red after he caught Lucas on the ankle. The defeat was Newcastle's fifth in succession and left them with work still to do to ensure they do not get pulled into the relegation battle. Moussa Sissoko lunges in and makes a terrible tackle on Liverpool midfielder Lucas . The 25-year-old was sent off for a second bookable offence during Newcastle's defeat at Anfield . Carver admitted Sissoko could easily have been shown a straight red, pulling no punches. He said: 'The sending off, it could have been a straight red, I will be honest. I have said that to Moussa, I am quite straight and I won't defend anyone if it is indefensible.' Asked if Sissoko could be fined, Carver said: 'I am sure there will be some kind of disciplinary procedure. I said before the game we needed to keep 11 players.' Lucas goes down in pain after Sissoko's nasty challenge at Anfield on Monday night . Newcastle manager John Carver labelled Sissoko's tackle as 'indefensible' While Carver did not complain about that decision, he was angry that Ayoze Perez did not earn a penalty after apparently being felled by Dejan Lovren. He said: 'The game hinged on a huge decision. I don't want to be seen to be a moaner but it is fact we don't get big decisions for whatever reasons, it could be me. I have spoken to the referee, but it doesn't help me.' Carver did see reason for some optimism, feeling that his side's performance was much improved from their derby loss to Sunderland last time out. Sissoko is given his marching orders by referee Lee Mason after picking up two yellow cards . He said: 'I thought the first nine minutes we were very tentative, nervous after our performance against Sunderland. It was a bad goal to concede. 'After that we grew into the game. It is easy to crumble at Anfield but we didn't. One or two guys rolled their sleeves up. 'I think we got a response. We didn't get a result but I saw enough. 'There are lot of positives to take from the game. A lot of people expected us to get a hiding and I think we held our own for the majority of the game.'

Summary: Moussa Sissoko sent off during Newcastle's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool . The French midfielder was booked twice but could've received straight red . Sissoko lunged in on Lucas and left his foot on the Brazilian's ankle . John Carver has no complaints with the sending off .


Scott Kelley, now 50, has been arrested a decade after he fled the U.S with stepdaughter Mary Nunes, and her mother Genevieve Kelley . A teacher who fled the U.S. with his stepdaughter and her mother ten years ago has finally given himself up in Costa Rica. Scott Kelley, now 50, and stepdaughter Mary Nunes, now 19, gave surrendered at the U.S. embassy on Monday and were flown back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport, where Kelley was arrested. The pair fled New Hampshire in 2004 along with Genevieve Kelley, Mary's mother, during a custody dispute with Mark Nunes, Genevieve's former husband and Mary's father. Genevieve, now 50, handed herself in last November, but refused to give up the location of her husband and daughter, who had not been seen for a decade until this week. Speaking to People magazine, Scott Kelley said: 'It was time to come home.' He is now facing a charge of custodial interference, the same charge his wife is due to face in court next month. Kelley's case dates back to December 2004 when Mark Nunes, a physician, was granted custody of daughter Mary, then eight, to take her for treatment for an unspecified illness. However, Genevieve, also a physician, refused to hand the girl over, instead taking her to Colorado for a second opinion, where a doctor diagnosed her with acute post traumatic stress disorder. While in Colorado, Genevieve alleged that Mr Nunes had sexually abused the girl, and then fled to South America along with current husband Scott. The state Division of Children, Youth and Families investigated and said any claims of abuse were 'unfounded,' and instead concluded that Genevieve instead likely abused the girl. Charges were never brought, however, because by that point the Kelleys, along with Mary Nunes, had already vanished. Mary Nunes, disappeared when she was aged 8 (left), and is now aged 19 (digitally aged version, right). The Kelleys fled after Mark Nunes, Mary's biological father, was granted custody of his daughter in 2004 . Genevieve (pictured) refused to hand her daughter over to Mr Nunes, and took the girl first to Colorado, then boarded a flight to South America and was not seen again for a decade . Despite well-publicized searches of the U.S., Canada, and South America, and dozens of other appeals, there was no sign of the family until February last year. Shortly after Mary turned 18, and was therefore no longer subject to the family court, Genevieve made contact with the authorities, but refused to come forward. Then, on Monday, November 13, she finally appeared, saying she needed medical treatment for a son she gave birth to with Scott while she was in hiding. But despite pressure from officials, and pleas from her former husband, she refused to reveal the location of Mary, or husband Scott, saying only that the girl was safe. Then, on Monday, officials were alerted that Scott and Mary had come forward after the pair went to the U.S. Department of State office in Costa Rica to get travel documents to return home. Deputy Marshal

Summary: Scott Kelley, now 50, and Mary Nunes, now 19, went missing in fall 2004 . Genevieve Kelley, Mary's mom, fled during custody fight with girl's dad . Family hid in Costa Rica for ten years until Genevieve emerged last year . Scott and Mary were stopped on Monday as they tried to enter the U.S.


It is on course to be the hottest April on record and millions of Brits made the most of the sunny weekend weather and clear skies today by heading to beaches and parks across the country. A virtually cloud-free satellite image from the European Space Agency’s MetOp-B satellite has been released as the country continues to bask in bright sunshine and above average temperatures. Parts of Scotland and Wales experienced the warmest temperatures today, with highs of 16.6C in Achnagart, north of Fort William and 16.4C in Pembrey Sands, Carmarthenshire. Thousands flocked to the beaches in Brighton which to enjoy the sunny weather and highs of 14.9C and forecasters say the warm weather is set to continue thanks to a third blast of hot air from the Mediterranean. Scroll down for video . A virtually cloud-free satellite image from the European Space Agency’s MetOp-B satellite has been released as the country continues to bask in bright sunshine and above average temperatures . Thousands of Brits made the most of the sunny weekend weather today by heading to beaches and parks across the country, pictured is Brighton earlier today . The country is still basking in bright sunshine, pictured people in Portsmouth catch rays on the beach as temperatures soar at the historic Hot Walls . Isn't it a bit warm for that? Participants in the annual Tweed Run don their finest suits to cycle around London in the blazing sunshine . On-lookers admire one contestant's outfit as she cycles with a basketful of blooms through the centre of London as part of the Tweed Run . Working up a sweat: Participants in the annual London Tweed Run battled soaring temperatures in their finest suits on one of the sunniest Saturdays of the year . On Wednesday, the UK enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far with highs of 25C and forecasters say the fine weather is here to stay. Met Office forecaster Emma Sillitoe said: 'The UK has been enjoying a spell of unusually warm weather. It is definitely very warm for this time of year as it should be around 12C.' Supermarkets have prepared for a rush of Brits intending to make the most of the balmy weather this weekend. Sainsbury's is predicting a sale surge on a variety of hot weather products from strawberries right through to chilled soft drinks. The supermarket giant is expecting to sell 230,000 packs of fresh burgers - a 20 per cent increase on last week, 750,000 more punnets of strawberries, and sales of 500,000 more chilled soft drinks. Friends Millie Parkes, Cally Stanhope, Tia Hayward, Jazz Gunnell, and Lillie Stanley, all 16, relax in the sun at the Hot Walls in Portsmouth . Hundreds flocked to the beaches in Brighton to enjoy the sunny weather and highs of 14.9C, pictured people playing beach volleyball . A large ferry towers over residents sunbathing on the beach as temperatures soar at the historic Hot Walls, in Old Portsmouth today . A woman soaks up the sun in her bikini in Brighton beach on one

Summary: Thousands made the most of the warm weekend weather today by heading to beaches and parks across the country . Britain is basking in sunshine with highs of 16.6C in Achnagart, Scotland, and 16.4C in Pembrey Sands, Wales . Virtually cloud-free satellite image from the European Space Agency’s MetOp-B satellite has been released . This month is set to be one of the warmest on record after temperatures soared to above 25C on Wednesday .


Former American President Ronald Reagan asked Mikhail Gorbachev for help from Russia to 'fight the alien invader'. The president and former actor went off-script during a peace summit in Geneva in the 1980s to ask the Soviet leader for his support in the event of an invasion from extra terrestrial life. Reagan repeated the warning when he spoke to a group of students, and his subsequent speeches were examined by his advisers to remove any mention of aliens in them. Ronald Reagan (right) met Mikhail Gorbachev (left) for the first time at a peace summit in Geneva, Switzerland in 1985 and asked for his support in the event of an alien invasion . The warning was revealed in a book about UFOs by Dr David Clarke, which examines the extent to which Americans believed in stories about aliens. He suggests his words may show that Reagan, who was inspired by science fiction movies, saw there could have been a threat from aliens. The President is believed to have become an avid science fiction fan while working in Hollywood as a B movie actor and was said to be addicted to films like The Day the Earth Stood Still and Close Encounters. He confessed his favourite story was 'the invasion from outer space that prompts earthlings to put aside nationalistic quarrels and band together to fight the alien invader'. Reagan even arranged a private screening of Stephen Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind at the Whitehouse in 1982 for top judges, astronauts and other VIPs. In 1985 he went a step further and directly addressed Gorbachev at a summit to ask for his support in the event aliens were to invade. Ronald Reagan asked Mikhail Gorbachev for support fighting a future alien invasion at a peace summit . 'He surprised Gorby by saying he was sure the two superpowers would co-operate if Earth was threatened by alien invasion,' Dr Clarke said. 'Taken aback, the Soviet leader politely changed the subject.' Reagan apparently then told his inner circle he felt he had 'scored a point' over his counterpart. Deputy national security adviser Colin Powell was said to be horrified by the mention of aliens at the meeting. He then found Reagan repeated the story to a group of Maryland high school students after his return to the US in 1985. Powell's solution was to go through the President's public speeches deleting 'interplanetary references' right until Reagan's final months in office. Dr Clarke said that at any mention of an alien invasion Powell would roll his eyes and say 'Here come the Little Green Men again.' The book suggests Reagan was secretly appalled by nuclear weapons and his approach to Gorbachev may have been inspired by the 1951 movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still. In the film, an interplanetary peace-keeping force lands on earth using an invincible giant robot to force the warring nuclear powers to put aside their differences. Dr Clarke said: 'For a generation that lived in fear of the bomb, this message of salvation from the stars, delivered by technological

Summary: Ronald Reagan asked Mikhail Gorbachev for help with aliens at summit . The former US President and actor was said to be a science fiction fan . He arranged private screenings of Close Encounters of the Third Kind and asked Gorbachev for help dealing with any future alien invasion . Reagan's advisers edited out mentions of aliens in subsequent speeches .


Sugar consumption: Researchers in the US examined the effects of sweetened drinks on 19 women aged between 18 and 40 (file picture) If you’re feeling stressed in the office, a sweet tea or coffee can seem like the perfect pick-me-up. According to scientists, sugar consumption can suppress the hormone cortisol, which is released into the body when we are experiencing stress. Researchers in the US examined the effects of sweetened drinks on 19 women aged between 18 and 40. Half the group were given sugary drinks at breakfast, lunch and dinner over 12 days, while the other half had drinks made with the artificial sweetener aspartame. The volunteers were instructed not to consume other sugary drinks, including fruit juice, outside these times. Before and after the study period, the women were given a difficult maths test and then underwent MRI scans to measure the response of their brains to stress. Saliva samples were also used to measure levels of cortisol, which is made by the adrenal glands. The women who had been drinking sugary beverages released less cortisol during the maths test than those given the artificially sweetened drinks. Dr Kevin Laugero, one of the researchers at the University of California, Davis, said: ‘This is the first evidence that high sugar consumption – but not aspartame – may relieve stress in humans.’ Finding: Scientists at the University of California, Davis (above) said the women who had been drinking sugary beverages released less cortisol during the maths test than those given the artificially sweetened drinks . However, while research shows sugary drinks can help to dull feelings of anxiety, experts warn that too many of them could be habit-forming – and may explain the desire to comfort eat under pressure. Dr Laugero, whose findings were published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, warned that chronic stress could prompt people to make a habit of consuming too much sugar, which is not recommended due to its links to health problems. He said: ‘The concern is that psychological or emotional stress could trigger the habitual overconsumption of sugar and amplify sugar’s detrimental health effects, including obesity.’ In the US, more than a third of adults and about a sixth of children are obese, with sugar-laden fizzy drinks and fruit juice partly to blame. Around half of the American population consume sugary drinks on any given day. Dr Laugero added: ‘The results suggest differences in dietary habits may explain why some people under-react to stressful situations and others over-react. ‘Although it may be tempting to suppress feelings of stress, a normal reaction to stress is important to good health.’

Summary: Researchers in US examine effects of sweetened drinks on 19 women . Half group got sugary drinks while others received artificial sweetener . Women who had sugary drinks released less cortisol during maths test . Scientists conclude sugar consumption 'may relieve stress in humans'


Perched on the rooftops of tall buildings in cities across the world, a French photographer has captured the essence of what people do when they're alone, in places where they're surrounded by millions of other people. In her photography project, Inside Views, Floriane de Lassee spots movement in the standstill of the night - she finds lone beating hearts who still have the light on when everyone else is sleeping. 'No matter whether it’s Paris or Istanbul. I do not photograph cities, but an imaginary City that inhabits each megalopolis. It is the product of the Man’s excesses, his genius, his madness. The City exceeds the overflow. She is about to devour us,' de Lassee says about her project. Scroll down for video . From one window into another, French photographer Floriane de Lassee captures a photograph of a man practicing his piano in his London flat . A woman looks on at the vast skyline ahead of her as she stands on a balcony. With a light illuminating her from the front, she appears to radiate in the darkness of the run-down building beside her . In some of her photos, including this one, de Lassee gets close enough to her subjects that she can capture their facial expressions as well as the vast metropolises behind them . In was appears to be an empty building in Tokyo, a person gazes out the window into the night. There isn't a person or car in sight in the illuminated city . In this photo, taken in an unknown city, de Lassee snaps a photo of a person looking to the skyline as she appears to be on the same roof . De Lassee has been photographing the cities of insomnia for at least ten years, and she had a book published filled with pictures of the cities that never sleep in 2008. The French photographer found her inspiration when she studied at the International Center of Photography in New York, according to Les Photographes. Her East Village apartment faced a police station's 'recreation room', where officers, still in uniform, would play table tennis. She found the angle at which she could watch them to be one that should be photographed. 'I'm just trying to move me, to move others, to bring them further in their dreams or in the perception of the world around them. The city that I show is both terrifying and touching. It is this balance that interests me,' she told Les Photographes. A woman in Shanghai stands on her lighted balcony and stares at the massive buildings across the water. Shanghai has a population of more than 14million people . A person looks down from their balcony in what appears to be a private moment, but look above two floors and a neighbor close by still has his or her lights on, too . Two people have a conversation in a room high above the motorway, which is till filled with cars flowing in all directions driving through the darkness . Lights show that this building is home

Summary: French photographer Floriane de Lassee visited cities around the world to capture these intimate photographs . She uses small subjects to contrast their being against the vast cityscapes behind them . She found her inspiration while studying at the International Center of Photography in New York ten years ago and lived across the street from a police station's recreation room . Photos are set in London, New York, Moscow, Paris, Istanbul, Shanghai, Tokyo and more .


A 42-year-old man paralyzed in a Utah neighborhood watch shooting and found guilty of repeatedly having sex with a 17-year-old girl is asking an appeals court to either throw out his conviction or reduce his sentence. Attorneys for 42-year-old David Serbeck on Monday told the Utah Court of Appeals that Serbeck's original lawyers should have pushed harder to exclude or dispute allegations tying his 2007 relationship with the 17-year-old victim to his shooting. Two years after he had sex with the 17-year-old, Serbeck was shot and paralyzed in July 2009 by Reginald Campos, who suspected Serbeck of aggressively following his daughter in an SUV while patrolling their Buffdale neighborhood. Campos' daughter and the 17-year-old victim were not the same girl. Motion: Attorneys for 42-year-old David Serbeck, pictured in court in 2010, are asking an appeals court in Utah to either throw out his sex with a minor conviction or sentence . Serbeck (left) was shot and left paralyzed by the teenage victim's angry father, Reggie Campos (right) in July 2009 after the girl told Campos that Serbeck was aggressively stalking her . In March 2012, Serbeck was found guilty of three felony counts of unlawful sex with a minor and sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. His victim testified during the trial that she was 17 when she and Serbeck had sex three times in his Magna home in 2007. The girl visited him under the guise of playing with his pet snakes. Defense claims: Serbeck's attorney says the jury gave her client a long sentence after being led to believe that Serbeck was shot while out looking for more girls to exploit . The illicit affair came to an abrupt end when a friend discovered nude pictures on the teen's phone and told her parents. Serbeck staunchly denied the accusations, saying the teen, now 24, had a crush on him and wanted to impress her friends. Now, his defense team wants a new sentence for Serbeck, arguing that during the trial his attorneys failed to push back against claims that he was stalking other girls in July 2009 when he was shot and left paralyzed. Attorney Nathalie Skibine told the appeals justices that her client never got the chance to deny allegations of stalking and sex with other minors during his original trial, reported Deseret News. She also argued that the jury gave her client a long sentence after being led to believe that Serbeck was shot while out looking for more girls to exploit, even though he was never charged with any crime in connection to that incident. Prosecutors countered by saying that it was not the implication that Serbeck was on the hunt for more victims that got him the longer sentence, but rather, as the judge put it during his sentencing, his failure to 'own up' to his actions. ‘He has no remorse, he denies it and he considers himself the victim,’ Utah Attorney General Jeffrey Gray told the court Monday. On July 22, 2009, David Serbick was patrolling the Buffdale neighborhood with another man when

Summary: David Serbeck, 42, was found guilty in 2012 of unlawful sex with a 17-year-old girl in 2007 and sentenced to up to 10 years in prison . Another teenage girl's father, Reginald Campos, shot Serbeck in 2009 for stalking his daughter, severing his spine and leaving him paralyzed . His 17-year-old victim came forward after Campos shot him . Serbeck's defense now argues jury gave him a long sentence after being led to believe he was shot while out looking for more girls to exploit .


Manny Pacquiao may be aiming to conquer opponent Floyd Mayweather Jnr On May 2, but the boxer first set himself the target of conquering the mountains as he continued his harsh training regime. The Filipino-fighter was joined by an abundance of fans as he tested his fitness against the steepness of some mountain roads. When at the Griffith Park summit the 36-year-old continued with some interval training as well as stretches as the crowds watched on with awe at his fitness. Manny Pacquiao trains with his team at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California ahead of the mega-fight . Pacquiao took to the mountains as he prepares to take on Floyd Mayweather Jnr in May . Pacquiao and his team continue their high intensity training ahead of the upcoming mega-fight . The Filipino-fighter stops for some stretches after reaching the mountain's summit with his training team . It is now less than a month before the two go head-to-head in Las Vegas for what will be the richest bout in boxing history. The fight is expected to break the pay-per-view record of $152million set by that fight in 2013, and is also expected to surpass the 2.5 million buys that Mayweather's fight against Oscar De La Hoya accumulated in 2007. That means that US viewers will have to fork out over three times the amount that UK watchers will pay to watch the fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Sky won the bidding war to screen the fight on British shores, and it will be shown on Sky Box Office at a cost of £19.95. The boxer practices a few jabs as he trains with his team ahead of his mega-fight on May 2 . Pacquiao and his team do some stretches after climbing to the mountain's summit during a training sessio .

Summary: Manny Pacquiao continued his high intensity training with a mountain run . Filipino fighter is preparing for mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jnr . Fans joined Pacquiao as he climbed to the top of the Griffith Park summit . The mega-fight with Mayweather Jnr is now less than a month away .


The family of Stephanie Scott's accused murdered have offered their condolences to the Leeton school teacher's friends and relatives ahead of her funeral on Wednesday. Vincent Stanford, 24, is accused of murdering Ms Scott, 26, on Easter Sunday and dumping her body in bushland, just days before she was set to wed fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley. Mr Stanford's mother Anika met with Leeton Mayor Paul Maytom last Thursday, revealing her grief and horror at the situation, Fairfax Media reported. Scroll down for video . The family of Stephanie Scott's accused murdered Vincent Stanford (pictured) have offered their condolences ahead of the Leeton schoolteacher's funeral on Wednesday . A memorial service for Ms Scott, 26, will take place in Eugowra in NSW's central west, at the venue where her wedding was due to be held . The mother of Ms Scott's accused killed is traumatised by the event, according to Leeton Mayor Paul Maytom . 'Obviously, she herself is traumatised by this whole incident too,' Cr Maytom told the publication after speaking to Ms Stanford. The accused killer's mother asked the mayor to pass on her condolences to Ms Scott's devastated family and fiance Mr Leeson-Woodley. School cleaner Vincent Stanford, 24, has been charged with Ms Scott's murder and is due to appear in court in June. 'I think it was a good thing to let her know we are there for her and give her the opportunity to talk to someone. She expressed her condolences on behalf of her family to Stephanie's and to Aaron's families,' Cr Maytom told Fairfax. Mrs Stanford moved to the area just 14 months ago with two of her three adult sons. After Ms Scott's disappearance she went into hiding, not knowing how to deal with the situation. School cleaner Vincent Stanford, 24, has been charged with Ms Scott's murder and is due to appear in court in June . Cleaner of the school where Ms Scott worked, Stanford, 24, pictured here aged 11, is accused of murdering the teacher on Easter Sunday . Ms Scott is survived by her fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley, and was killed just days before the pair were set to wed . Police were lead to Stephanie Scott's remains by the family of her accused killer, Vincent Stanford . The coffee between her and mayor was set up with help from the Salvation Army, in an attempt to begin to mend the broken community. Cr Mayton said Mrs Stanford was beside herself with grief and traumatised by the tragic even involving Ms Scott. The service to remember the life of the beloved teacher from Leeton will tragically be held at the venue intended for her wedding which was due to take place six days after she disappeared. It will take place in Eugowra in NSW's central west. On Tuesday the woman's heartbroken family shared a sweet photo of her as a little girl, giggling with her sisters in a bubble bath - as they invited all mourners to 'show their support of our beautiful Steph' for her funeral. Ms Scott's body was found by

Summary: Stephanie Scott's family are preparing for her funeral on Wednesday . They say all are welcome to remember and show their support for Ms Scott . The 26-year-old teacher believed to have been murdered on Easter Sunday . Her accused murderer is the school cleaner, Vincent Stanford . Stanford's mother passed on her condolences to Ms Scott's loved ones . Leeton High School have reached out to the community to commend them for the strength they have shown in the face of immeasurable grief . Her funeral will be held 10 days after her intended wedding date . The funeral will take place at the same venue where she had planned to marry Aaron Leeson-Woolley .


A hue of blue inspired by the waters of Hawaii is a prominent feature of the Obama state china service being unveiled by the White House. President Barack Obama is a Hawaii native who returns every Christmas for vacation. Michelle Obama's office says the first lady chose what's being called 'Kailua Blue' to distinguish her family's china from the red, green, blue and yellow used on more recent state services. Scroll down for video . Went bright: Michelle Obama chose a bold, watery blue hue to accent the Obama White House's official china . Pickard, America's oldest fine china company, has been in business since 1893. In that time, their high end offerings have won them an extremely discerning clientele, including: . Air Force One . Camp David . Gracie Mansion . King of Saudia Arabia . South Carolina Governor's Mansion . United Nations . United States Air Force . United States Department of State . Source . 'It's a modern and fresh color not previously seen on state chinas, but Mrs. Obama's main goal was to create a modern service that is completely compatible and interchangeable and usable with all the historic china services,' White House Curator William Allman said during a preview of Tuesday's state dinner. A fluted band of Kailua Blue, framed by a textured gold rim and a simple gold inner line, appears on all pieces of the service, except the dinner and serving plates. The solid white dinner plates are edged in gold; the service plates have a wide gold rim and the presidential coat of arms at the center. The china, which has settings for 320 people, cost approximately $367,000. It was paid for from a private fund that is administered by the White House Historical Association and used to acquire fine and decorative arts for the presidential mansion. The state china service then-first lady Laura Bush unveiled in January 2009 cost $493,000. It was being unveiled Monday during a preview for Tuesday's state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. 'If you've seen our state dinners, we really do a lot of mixing and matching — sometimes because we really do not have enough, sometimes because we're trying to create a new modern, different, edgy kind of look,' Mrs. Obama told Architectural Digest last week when she previewed the Obama state china for interior design journalists and bloggers. 'This Kailua Blue is one of those colors that will complement some of the other pieces already in the collection in a way that's elegant, and I think it will be timeless.' 'Kailua Blue': Michelle Obama's office says the first lady chose what's being called 'Kailua Blue' to distinguish her family's china from the red, green, blue and yellow used on more recent state services . Gold: A fluted band of Kailua Blue, framed by a textured gold rim and a simple gold inner line, appears on all pieces of the service, except the dinner and serving plates. The solid white dinner plates are edged in gold; the service plates have a wide gold rim and the

Summary: Michelle Obama's office says she chose the bold hue to distinguish her family's china from the red, green, blue and yellow used on more recently . The Obama state china service consists of 11-piece place settings for 320 people and the blue appears on all pieces but the dinner plate . Pickard China, of Antioch, Illinois, was brought in to consult on the project three years ago and it's just now come to fruition . The china as paid for from a private fund that is administered by the White House Historical Association .


Kevin Pietersen has lashed out at Graham Gooch for commenting on his attempted England comeback. Gooch appeared on BBC Radio Five Live on Sunday morning and took a broadly supportive stance of Pietersen, who has re-signed for Surrey in an attempt to stage an unlikely Test return. Gooch, the former England captain who also worked as the national side's batting coach until last year, went as far as saying Pietersen had 'wiped the floor with the ECB' in the lengthy PR battle since his sacking in 2014. Kevin Pietersen has lashed out at Graham Gooch for commenting on his attempted England comeback . Gooch (above) went as far as saying Pietersen had 'wiped the floor with the ECB' in the lengthy PR battle since his sacking in 2014. The 34-year-old Pietersen wants to end his England absence that started after the 2013-14 Ashes whitewash . But Pietersen appeared to take exception to Gooch's suggestion that a Test series victory in the West Indies this month would take the 34-year-old's name off the agenda. He retweeted a BBC Online article and then posted a brief but pointed attack on Gooch, relating to his captaincy on the 1982 rebel tour of Apartheid-era South Africa. It read: 'Graham Gooch - you captained a rebel tour of SA, got banned & then returned to the England team. I don't think I've done anything as bad!' Earlier, Pietersen had suggested his first practice session of the season could be streamed live to fans. Kevin Pietersen will step up his attempts to earn an England recall when he starts batting on Monday . Pietersen (right) rejoined Surrey after incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves said domestic form would help . Pietersen has indicated that his campaign will start with a three-day warm-up against Oxford MCCU on April 12 and he is due to return to the nets on Monday. He announced that to his 2.3 million Twitter followers and raised the prospect of using the social network's new broadcast app, Periscope, to showcase his session in real time. He wrote: 'Starting to bat tomorrow...might @periscopeco it, so all of you can watch it Live & see how I get on. Should I? £comeback'. Quite how Pietersen's '£comeback' will pan out in the long term is unclear. Incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves advised that signing for a domestic side would help Pietersen's cause . Incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves has offered just enough encouragement for him to believe he could once again wear the Three Lions - despite a year of bitter recriminations and one dazzlingly indiscreet autobiography. His decision to hit the county trail, so long a bete noire in his career, at least offers the platform for him to nudge public opinion and the selectors from close quarters. But when England flew to the West Indies on Thursday ahead of the forthcoming Test series, the messages were thoroughly mixed. Controversial batsman Pietersen and current England coach Peter Moores have a fractious relationship . Captain Alastair Cook, who was not given a glittering write-up in Pietersen's book, largely absolved

Summary: Kevin Pietersen has re-signed for Surrey in attempt to earn England recall . Graham Gooch claimed Pietersen had 'wiped the floor with the ECB' Pietersen takes to Twitter to aim swipe at Gooch .


Sergio Aguero says the experience of scoring in a Manchester derby is unparalleled. The Argentine has scored six goals in derby meetings with United and is planning on adding to that tally when the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Sunday. 'I always love to score, but of course it is even more special to score in the big games,' he said. Sergio Aguero smashes the ball against the post during Manchester City's defeat by Crystal Palace . Aguero says scoring against Manchester United is enough to give him shivers . The Argentine forward has scored six times against United, including this one at the Etihad in September 2013 . 'If you score against United at Old Trafford it almost give you shivers, because you can feel the tense atmosphere with most of the stadium being really quiet, but the away end going crazy. 'At home it is different, when the City supporters are really loud in these games, it sometimes gives me goose bumps when they sing my name.' The Argentine forward has hailed fellow South American Radamel Falcao ahead of the derby. 'They (Manchester United) have a number of very talented strikers. The one who in his career has been the most predatory is Falcao. 'He isn't having an easy time this season, but I really admire his commitment and his class and qualities are permanent. Aguero believes United striker Radamel Falcao (right) is one of the most gifted players in world football . Aguero came face-to-face with Falcao at Puma event on Thursday . 'He is probably one of the most naturally gifted strikers in football at the moment.' Meanwhile, Aguero is refusing to give up hope of retaining the Premier League crown this season despite slipping to fourth, nine points behind leaders Chelsea. 'Of course we can still win the title,' he insisted. 'In football, anything can happen - as soon as you think something is certain, then everything changes, we have seen it so many times before and we'll see it again. 'We only focus on ourselves, try to win every game we play and keep pressure on Chelsea.' Aguero was speaking at the #HeadtoHead event for Puma's 'evoSPEED 1.3' where he appeared alongside United's Radamel Falcao.

Summary: Manchester City play Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday . Sergio Aguero says scoring in the derby is enough to give you shivers . The Argentine has scored six goals against Man United since joining City . Aguero described Man Utd striker Radamel Falcao as one of the most naturally gifted players in world football . Aguero is refusing to give up hope of retaining the Premier League .


As the man who brought through the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, Sir Alex Ferguson knows a thing or two about producing world-class talent. And the former Manchester United boss has tipped Barcelona's Brazilian star Neymar to be the next man to challenge for the title of world's best player, competing with Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. But Ferguson says the 23-year-old, who has been a star since joining Barca from Santos in his homeland two years ago, is still some way off. Sir Alex Ferguson has picked Neymar as the player to reach the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo . Neymar is the Brazil captain and has been in superb form for both club and country this season . Since joining Barcelona Neymar has been behind Messi in the pecking order, but he could emerge soon . 'You'll always look at clubs like Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United to produce that kind of player you're talking about,' he told radio station SiriusXM FC when asked who can rival Messi and Ronaldo. 'But to be honest I'm not sure there's one sticking out at the moment. The boy Neymar gets a lot of publicity about the potential he's got, but I think that's still to be seen, still to be fulfilled. 'Certainly, most people I speak to speak highly of the boy. When I had Anderson at United, he spoke volumes about the boy's ability. 'So hopefully he'll be the next one who'll produce the type of talent we see in Messi and Ronaldo.' Ferguson insisted that there is no standout player capable of rivaling Messi or Ronaldo at the moment . The two stars are undisputedly the top two players in world football, sharing the last seven Ballon d'Ors . The Premier League's most successful ever manager also backed Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, and revealed that the Italian reached out to Ferguson's son, Darren, when he was sacked by Peterborough in February. 'Carlo is a top man,' said Ferguson. 'I was over at the Real Madrid game with Schalke and he was fantastic. 'He came up and he knew Darren had lost his job at Peterborough and said "Why doesn't Darren come and spend a few days at Real Madrid training? It will do him the world of good". 'He was fantastic. I can't say enough about that man. He is top drawer - a fantastic human being and a great coach. 'Carlo is one of the best coaches I've ever come across and one of my biggest opponents, so I wouldn't worry about his future, that's for sure.'

Summary: Former Manchester United boss says no-one is close to world's top two . But Sir Alex Ferguson suggests Neymar will be the next to reach that level . Ferguson was also full of praise for Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti . Ancelotti invited Fergie's son Darren to Real Madrid training early this year .