There is often a negative stigma attached with being a female who chooses to live alone, especially in Sydney's affluent Eastern suburbs. 39-year-old Julie Sweet has lived alone in Clovelly for five years and has never been happier . But while female solo-dwellers are being labelled as sad, lonely and socially isolated, a new study has shown that of these women, the majority have university degrees, reputable careers and healthy social lives. The study conducted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows that a quarter of Australians have opted for solo living and 70 percent of the women are more likely to have a university degree than the men. According to Daily Life, the affluent suburbs of Potts Point, Rushcutters Bay and Elizabeth Bay make up nearly 60 percent of solo households. This means that the women who live alone in the Eastern suburbs are fast becoming more successful than their male counterparts. However, many feel as though they are still judged for their residential choice. 39-year-old Julie Sweet feels that she is often stigmatised by friends and family. 'I feel that people often judge when you don't fit into a certain box,' Ms. Sweet told Daily Mail Australia. 'I am constantly questioned by extended family and friends of friends on why I continue to live alone.' Ms Sweet had lived with close friends for all of her life, and although feels she was spoilt with them, she now resides in Clovelly in Sydney's East by herself and has never been happier. She is currently a Psychotherapist for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse with a degree in Psychotherapy and has even returned to university to complete a Graduate Diploma of Forensic Mental Health. She is currently a Psychotherapist for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse with a degree in Psychotherapy and has returned to university to complete a Graduate Diploma of Forensic Mental Health . 'I genuinely enjoy my own company,' she said. 'If I wasn't happy with what i was doing, I would absolutely change it.... But I think living alone should be celebrated!' Other women feel that the generalisation is finally lifting and there is more of a shift in opinion toward those who live alone. 30-year-old Lisa Hollinshead resides in Bondi and was the founder of Sydney Social Blog as well as working as a freelance publicist. Ms. Hollinshead told Daily Mail Australia that many of her female friends also choose to live alone and this is shifting the stigma. 30-year-old freelance publicist, Lisa Hollinshead resides in Bondi and enjoys her solo living lifestyle . She believes the stigma is shifting and more people are celebrating solo-dwelling as a triumph . 'I think times have changed and it's a lot different to what it was a decade ago,' she said. 'It was a pipe dream to live in Bondi when I was younger and I'm really proud of my achievements.' With BA Honours in Marketing and Media Cultural Studies, Ms. Hollinshead is an example of a young woman with significantly higher education then her male counterparts who

Summary: A study has shown that a quarter of Australians have opted to live alone . Of the women who live solo, most have university degrees, reputable careers and healthy social lives- unlike their male counterparts . Many women feel they are labelled as socially isolated for living alone . Julie Sweet from Clovelly said she is constantly questioned for her choice .


There's no denying that the British interior aesthetic has come a long way over the past several decades. And for those looking to step back in time during a weekend getaway, there are plenty of options available at your fingertips. Whether you prefer the earthy aesthetic of the Atomic Age or the bold hues of the Brit-pop '90s, Airbnb rentals offers places that cater to interior decor of all tastes. Here, MailOnline Travel guides you through the decades to find the best offerings from each era... Scroll down for video . Travel through time with this Airbnb rental, which hark back to the earthy aesthetic of the Atomic Age . 1950s . It was the age of modernism, with an emphasis on open living spaces, and the Landgate Cottage in Rye demonstrates this to a tee. The cottage, which sleeps four, features dark wood beamed ceilings and plenty of mid-century furnishings, situated ideally near the town citadel. There's also a working fireplace in the cosy living space to relax in front of on the property's retro couch. Complete with dark wood beamed ceilings and natural accents, the Landgate Cottage is quintessentially 1950s . True to the period, the rental is decorated in an organic aesthetic of earthy colours and plenty of natural accents. Neutral paint and wall-to-wall carpets complete the Atomic Age look. The quaint cottage starts at £98 per night. In the 1960s, there was an increased emphasis on freedom of expression - and that included interior decor . 1960s . The following decade saw an increased emphasis on peace, love and freedom of expression. As aesthetics move more toward the post-modernist era, the swinging '60s saw a proliferation of bright colours, many of which were associated with India. Carpets, sofas and walls were all covered in vibrant colours and patterns, as evidenced in the interiors of the Colour House in Kendal, Cumbria, and were meant to evoke a 'psychedelic intensity.' The Colour House in Kendal, Cumbria, is a 1960s-era dream with its bold hues and bright wall coverings . Whether or not that's the case here, this rental is undoubtedly unique in its bold design, so it's perhaps unsurprising to learn that the host is a graphic designer herself. Although the suite is part of the house, there is individualised access so guests can come and go as they please. The suite can accommodate four people, features one double bedroom and starts at £55 per night. Nothing says 1970s nostalgia like a classic VW campervan, available now for rental on Airbnb . 1970s . Nothing says nostalgic for the past like a classic VW campervan. The vehicle, nicknamed Delilah, is kitted out to a high standard, complete with fridge, sink, two-ring cooker and grill. Hark back to the days of DIY culture and a 'built to last' aesthetic with the van that also comes with a leisure battery or the option to hook up to a campsite's electric mains. Delilah can sleep two adults and two children and can be rented for £650 per week. A few strong decorating trends

Summary: The Landgate Cottage in Rye is outfitted in an earthy Atomic Age aesthetic . Travel to Brighton to experience the era of Brit-pop at Wonderland Cottage . And nothing says 1970s nostalgia like renting your own VW campervan .


Students, parents and staff at a Melbourne high school are horrified after the discovery students have been drinking treated sewage water from a bubbler on campus for more than a year. In a letter sent to all parents during the school holidays, the principal of St Peter’s College in Cranbourne East, Tim Hogan admitted that ‘Class A’ recycled water had been inadvertently connected to an outdoor drinking fountain. The bubbler had been dispensing recycled water for 16 months– from December 17 2013 until April 1 2015. ‘The cross-connection came to our attention through the maintenance staff of the College on the 30th of March, 2015,’ Mr Hogan wrote in the letter, issued on April 14. Unfortunately for students, ‘Class A’ recycled water is sewage that has been treated to a standard that’s safe for watering gardens, washing clothes and flushing toilets. Students at Melbourne high school St Peter's College were drinking from a bubbling dispensing recycled water for more than a year . Although it is the highest quality of recycled water, the water that the students had been consuming is not considered acceptable for consumption. Whilst drinking the water, the students would have been at a greater risk of contracting gastroenteritis or diarrhoea due to the possible presence of a parasite, Cryptosporidium. An investigation has been launched by the Department of Health and Human Services to assess the extent of the possible health impact on the students. The principal assured students, parents and staff that the drinking fountain was shut down on April 1 and is no longer in use. The other 20 bubblers at the school have been tested and none show traces of recycled water. The ongoing investigation will determine the number of students who have drunk from the water foundation since it became contaminated. Although it is the highest quality of recycled water, the water that the students had been consuming is not considered acceptable for consumption . ‘The Department has advised that drinking the Class A recycled water may have led to a slightly increased risk of gastro,’ the principal warned. However, preliminary testing of the chemicals present in the drinking water from the bubbler found that ‘the vast majority were at very low concentrations’, meaning the student were unlikely to have been harmed from consuming the water. Daily Mail Australia spoke with a number of parents of St Peter's students. All the parents were unaware of any cases of gastro or anyone who believed they'd been adversely affected by the bubbler. A Health Department official will be on site at the school on Thursday April 16 to respond to concerns the parents may have. ‘If anyone is suffering from a gastrointestinal illness and experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, they should seek advice from their GP,’ Mr Hogan advised. Families and staff are being encouraged to contact the Department of Health & Human Services on 1300 761 874. Whilst drinking the water, the students would have been at a greater risk of contracting gastroenteritis or diarrhoea due to the possible presence of a

Summary: A bubbler at a Melbourne high school has been dispensing recycled water . Students at St Peter's College in Melbourne may have been drinking treated sewage water for around 16 months . The horrific discovery was made by maintenance during school holidays . Investigation is under way by the Department of Health and Human Services . Students were at risk of contracting gastro while drinking from the bubbler . The other 20 bubblers at the school have been tested and deemed safe .


Nurses forced to work 12-hour shifts amid staff shortages are treated like 'slave labour', a union has claimed. With a growing demand for nurses to work long hours, Unison has called for more research into the effects of workers' health. At the union's healthcare conference in Liverpool this week, one member highlighted how staff at a hospital in Staffordshire are expected to work six long days a week, totalling up to 78 hours a week. Jane Smith told colleagues: 'The fact staff are so tired has a detrimental effect on patient care and (also) puts other staff at risk.' Nurses working 12-hour shifts amid staffing shortages in the NHS are treated like 'slave labour', one Unison member has warned, as she called for more research into how longer working hours affect staff health . She said she was aware of one nurse who had worked 11 consecutive long day shifts, the Nursing Times reported. In a stretched NHS, longer shifts are now more common, offering a cost-effective strategy. In the past the working day was divided into three, eight-hour shifts - the norm for nursing shifts for many years. But, as in many other industries, a move towards two longer shifts per day is now more common. The theory is the shift pattern offers greater cost effectiveness for the NHS, in the form of fewer handovers, deemed unproductive. And for staff the change offers a better work-life balance, in the form of more days off, it has been argued. But Ms Smith likened long shifts to 'slave labour', warning staff are falling sick due to exhaustion. 'The fact staff are so tired has a detrimental effect on patient care and not only compromises their own health but puts other staff at risk,' she said. 'There is a case for saying there is a better way [of organising shift work]' A motion calling for Unison to investigate the health impact of long shifts on nurses was passed at the conference. It comes as the Royal College of Nursing this week revealed, in their final report before next month's General Election, that despite a rise in the total number of nurses since 2010, 'the reality on the ground is that there are fewer nurses, providing more care'. Their Fragile Frontline report said the total number of posts in the last five years has risen by 6,434, but warned 'the true picture is less positive'. The increase in total nursing workforce, excluding midwives, health visitors and school nurses, is only 1,470. While the number of FTE posts has increased, the number of people filling those posts has fallen by 1,845, meaning that fewer nurses are providing more care. Dr Peter Carter, RCN chief executive and general secretary, said: 'We warned that cutting the workforce numbers to fund the NHS reorganisation and to find the efficiency savings was the wrong course to take. 'The cuts were so severe that we are only just catching up with where we were five years ago. 'Many areas, like district nursing and mental health, are even worse off. 'While the

Summary: Unison member said tired staff have 'detrimental effect on patient care' Jane Smith likened longer working hours for NHS staff to 'slave labour' Called for more research to examine the impact on workers' health .


Millions of Americans avoid inviting people round because they are embarrassed about the state of their homes. According to new research, 61 per cent of US adults have admitted that they don't extend invitations to friends and family because of their 'home shame'. General mess, dated carpets and kitchens, unfinished DIY projects and the small size of their property rank highest on the list of embarrassments - which awful color schemes, shabby furniture and poor location also proved to be particularly shameful for homeowners. Shame: More than 60 per cent of Americans have admitted to being ashamed of their own homes . In a study of 1,000 people for Sugru, makers of moldable glue, 48 per cent said their embarrassment about their home is usually confined to just a few rooms or areas, however 33 per cent acknowledge they are ashamed of their whole house. 1.Mess . 2. Dated carpets . 3. Dated kitchen . 4. Dirty/stained carpets . 5. DIY jobs that haven't been started . 6. Bad smells . 7. Size . 8. Cracked walls/ceilings . 9. Badly decorated . 10. Faded or peeling paint . 11. Old/broken furniture . 12. Patchy lawn . 13. Too much clutter or trash . 14. Incomplete DIY jobs . 15. Bad/anti-social neighbors . 16. Dated/shabby wall paper . 17. Overgrown yard . 18. Mold or mildew patches . 19. Bad location . 20. Bold/garish color schemes . More than half haven't let visitors in to certain rooms, and 36 per cent steer people away from coming to visit altogether. Interestingly, more than half of the participants (54 per cent) admitted that it is their friends whom they try to avoid inviting over, while 38 per cent were more concerned about having strangers visit their humble abodes; 33 per cent on the other hand are most concerned about work colleagues taking a peek at their home. Top on the list of cringe-worthy rooms is the living room, followed by the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. What's worse, 62 per cent worry they will never get their home to the point where they are no longer ashamed by it. Sugru spokeswoman Jane ni Dhulchaointigh said of the survey: 'When you first move into a house, most people have ideas about how they want to make it their ideal home. 'But a lack of time, money and even basic DIY skills can mean many struggle to see all, or even any of these plans through. 'Sometimes all it takes are a few minor changes here and there. Start small with a DIY project that you're going to actually enjoy, with simple tools that you're confident using and focus on one room at a time. 'The pride that you'll get from one successful project will help spur you straight on to the next.' According to the survey, a whopping 30 per cent of people have actually pretended to be out when someone they knew knocked on their door, and 14 per cent admit that they have had someone drop them off elsewhere rather than allowing them to see

Summary: Many people also confessed that they would love to take a tour of lifestyle Martha Stewart's home, as well as the Obamas' private living area .


Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Karim Benzema will miss Real Madrid's La Liga game at home to Malaga on Saturday after the Frenchman limped out of training with a knee problem. Benzema, who picked up the injury in Tuesday's 0-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid, should be fit for the return game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 'Benzema is not available (for Saturday) but we will have him back for the next game,' added the Italian. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of his side's La Liga match against Malaga . Benzema rolls around on the floor during Real Madrid's quarter-final clash against rivals Atletico . Losing their first-choice striker, even if just for one match, is a blow to the European champions at a crucial stage of the season. Benzema has scored 15 goals during the La Liga campaign and six in the Champions League this term. Ancelotti is likely to bring Isco into the starting line-up on Saturday, with the Spain midfielder operating in a central playmaking role alongside James Rodriguez. Second-placed Real are currently two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, who host fourth-placed Valencia earlier on Saturday. Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco is expected to replace the injured Benzema for Saturday's clash . James Rodriguez (left) is likely to play in a central attacking role alongside club team-mate Isco . Gareth Bale (pictured) and Cristiano Ronaldo will be tasked with scoring goals in Benzema's absence . Bale sprints ahead of Luka Modric during Friday's training session ahead of Real's clash against Malaga .

Summary: Karim Benzema will miss his side's La Liga match against Malaga . The Real Madrid star is expected to be fit in time to face Atletico Madrid . Real Madrid are just two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona .


Global warming hasn't happened as fast as expected, according to a new study based on 1,000 years of temperature records. The research claims that natural variability in surface temperatures over the course of a decade can account for increases and dips in warming rates. But it adds that these so-called 'climate wiggles' could also, in the future, cause our planet to warm up much faster than anticipated. Scroll down for video . The study compared its results to the most severe emissions scenarios outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Projected temperature change from 2081-2100 by the IPCC are pictured here. The latest study, however, says this climate model may be wrong . The study compared its results to the most severe emissions scenarios outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). 'Based on our analysis, a middle-of-the-road warming scenario is more likely, at least for now,' said Patrick Brown, a doctoral student in climatology at Duke University. 'But this could change.' The Duke-led study says that variability is caused by interactions between the ocean and atmosphere, and other natural factors. They claim these 'wiggles' can slow or speed the rate of warming from decade to decade, and exaggerate or offset the effects of increases in greenhouse gas concentrations. If not properly explained and accounted for, they may skew the reliability of climate models and lead to over-interpretation of short-term temperature trends. Summary of projected changes in crop yields in a previous IPCC report. Because 'climate wiggles' were not accounted for, the Duke University researchers say the report may have been an over-interpretation of short-term temperature trends . The research, uses observed data, rather than the more commonly used climate models, to estimate decade-to-decade variability. 'At any given time, we could start warming at a faster rate if greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere increase without any offsetting changes in aerosol concentrations or natural variability,' said Wenhong Li, assistant professor of climate at Duke, who conducted the study with Brown. Infectious diseases, such as Ebola and West Nile virus, will rapidly spread to new areas as a result of global warming. This is according to zoologist, Professor Daniel Brooks, who warns humans can expect to face new illnesses as climate change brings crops, livestock, and humans into contact with pathogens. Professor Brooks says it will be 'the death of a thousand cuts' with society unable to keep up with the speed of disease as it spreads around the world. 'It's not that there's going to be one "Andromeda Strain" that will wipe everybody out on the planet,' Professor Brooks said, referring to the 1971 science fiction film about a deadly pathogen. 'There are going to be a lot of localised outbreaks that put a lot of pressure on our medical and veterinary health systems.' In his research, Professor Brooks has focused primarily on parasites in the tropics, while his colleague, Professor Eric Hoberg, has worked in Arctic regions. Each has observed the arrival of species that hadn't previously lived in that area and the departure of others, said Professor

Summary: Duke University study looked at 1,000 years of temperature records . It compared it to the most severe emissions scenarios by the IPCC . Found that natural variability can slow or speed the rate of warming . These 'climate wiggles' were not properly accounted for in IPCC report .


The rampant Scottish National Party has extended its huge lead over Labour, polling showed last night. Detailed constituency surveys suggest Labour faces an unprecedented wipeout. Jim Murphy, its Scottish leader, and Douglas Alexander, its chief election strategist, are among those on course to lose their seats. Jim Murphy (left), Labour's Scottish leader, and Douglas Alexander (right), the party's chief election strategist could lose their seats . The nationalists are also on course to wipe out the Liberal Democrats in Scotland, with even Charles Kennedy, their popular former leader, now 15 points behind in his Highlands constituency. The survey of eight constituencies, by Lord Ashcroft, revealed swings to the SNP on a scale which would be unprecedented in modern European politics. The survey suggests Labour could lose all 41 seats it won in 2010. Tactical anti-SNP voting by supporters of other parties could save some. There are 59 seats in Scotland. Mr Murphy is nine points behind in his East Renfrewshire seat with the SNP buoyed by leader Nicola Sturgeon’s strong performance in two TV debates. That means there has been a 26.5 per cent swing away from Labour since 2010. Labour conceded that ‘no gloss’ could be put on the polls and warned that if the findings become reality then ‘David Cameron will walk back into Downing Street again’. Conor Pope, of party supporters’ website LabourList, said: ‘If previous Ashcroft constituency polling in Scotland could be described as an earthquake, the poll the Tory peer had dropped this afternoon will require an entirely different word. A cataclysm perhaps. ‘If this is an earthquake it’s certainly not the kind that rattles the windows in the middle of the night, it’s the sort that razes whole cities. ‘If Lord Ashcroft’s polling is correct, there’s a risk that Jim Murphy could lose his seat to the SNP. At the last poll he had a slender one point lead over the SNP, that has now turned in a matter of weeks into a nine-point lead for the SNP. That’s well outside the margin of error. The rampant Scottish National Party, led by Nicola Sturgeon (pictured), has extended its lead over Labour . ‘What was once a Labour/Tory marginal could well fall to the forces of separatism. Such a result would be a painful – almost existential – blow to a Scottish Labour Party that is already battered and bruised.’ Yesterday, Mr Murphy launched a desperate attempt to regain support by abandoning his Blairite views in a bid to win over left-wing voters. Mr Murphy unveiled Labour’s Scottish election manifesto in Glasgow as he declared ‘the party of John Smith and the party of Donald Dewar is back in business’. Overlooking the Tony Blair ‘New Labour’ era, during which he served as a minister, he allowed retiring Labour MP David Hamilton to whip the crowd into a frenzy by attacking Margaret Thatcher and laying into the SNP with the battle cry: ‘They are nationalists, we are socialists.’ Mr Murphy himself vowed to introduce socialist-style ‘redistributive’ policies, as he accused the SNP of stealing Labour’s clothes.

Summary: Polling shows Scottish National Party has extended its lead over Labour . Constituency surveys suggest Labour party faces unprecedented wipeout . Jim Murphy, its Scottish leader, among those on course to lose their seats .


Queens Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey claims that covert racism still exists in football boardrooms and that the implementing of a Rooney Rule could help raise awareness of the issue. Ramsey, the only black manager in the Premier League, has been vocal on racism in football in the past and supports John Barnes’s assertion that black managers find it difficult to get another job after being sacked. ‘Just because I’m sitting here I’m not going to change my views of many years,’ said Ramsey, who takes his side to West Brom in search of a much-needed three points on Saturday. Queens Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey claims that covert racism still exists in football boardrooms . Ramsey believes that the implementing of a Rooney Rule could help raise awareness of the 'covert' issue . John Barnes’ view that black managers find it hard to get a job after being sacked was backed up by Ramsey . ‘The fact we’re still, at this stage of the game, highlighting that I’m the only black Premier League manager shows that it’s not the norm to have people from ethnic minorities in this position. ‘So until this becomes normal, and it’s not highlighted in such a spectacular fashion, racism will be prominent. ‘Obviously, I’m in a very fortunate position to be the manager of QPR but I hope people won’t look at that as a token gesture. I think I’ve earned my stripes to be in this position. Barnes' last managerial job was at Tranmere in 2009. He lasted four months before being sacked . Ramsey is operating as the only black manager in the Premier League as he looks to keep QPR up . Ramsey was without a job for seven months after leaving his coaching role at Tottenham last season . ‘I think that there are other people who are probably more talented or better suited, from a profile point of view, as many white managers who have got jobs based on their profile and playing experience.’ The 52-year-old manager thinks that discrimination isn’t exclusive to race and that the Rooney Rule — which obliges America’s NFL teams to interview minority candidates for top jobs — might be the solution here. ‘If it doesn’t work out for me here, I think that, as any manager of any race, I think you’re always in a position where it’s difficult to get another job,’ he said. QPR travel to face West Bromwich Albion after disappointingly losing at home to Everton last time out . Aaron Lennon is congratulated by his team-mates at Loftus Road as the QPR players head for the half-way line . ‘As a black man, I think it’s always going to be difficult anyway. I think the Rooney Rule is an important factor as there’s an awareness that something has to be done to affect the way people think in boardrooms. ‘I’m not just talking about race, I’m talking about gender, homophobia and other issues. I think there needs to be more awareness of factors that affect why people get jobs or not.’

Summary: QPR manager Chris Ramsey is the Premier League's only black manager . He supports John Barnes' claim that black bosses can't find second clubs . Ramsey says he believes covert racism continues in football boardrooms . Rangers boss endorses Rooney Rule introduction to raise awareness .


Agnieszka Radwanska became the second high-profile exit at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart in as many days after losing out to Sara Errani. Italian clay specialist Errani dumped out the Polish seventh-seed 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 in a tense match on Wednesday that lasted two hours and eight minutes. World No 9 Radwanska's early exit follows just a day after Ana Ivanovic lost to Caroline Garcia for the third time this year. World No 9 Agnieszka Radwanska is the latest top seed to bow out of the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart . Sara Errani defeated Poland's Radwanska the 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 on Wednesday in two hours and eight minutes . Fifth seed Ivanovic, the 2014 runner-up, was beaten 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 by France's Garcia on Tuesday. Errani, the world No 15, will now take on Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas after the 21-year-old rising star dismissed world No 19 Sabine Lisicki 6-0 6-0. Germany's Angelique Kerber breezed past American Alexa Glatch 6-2 7-5 to set up a second-round meeting with top seed Maria Sharapova. Radwanska follows Ana Ivanovic (right) out of the tournament after the fifth seed lost to Caroline Garcia . World No 15 Errani will now face Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas, who defeated world No 19 Sabine Lisicki 6-0 6-0 .

Summary: Sara Errani beat seventh seed Agnieszka Radwanska 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 . Radwanska follows fifth seed Ana Ivanovic out of Stuttgart event . Errani to meet Zarina Diyas who beat Sabine Lisicki 6-0 6-0 .


A model who appeared in the video for Ricky Martin's hit song La Vida Loco has told followers she did not try to take her own life and was instead treated in hospital after she collapsed due to 'low blood pressure'. Nina Moric, 38, posted several photographs of heavy bruising on her arms on her Instagram account which has more than 40,000 users. Italian media reported that Ms Moric tried to take her own life and was found by her mother in the luxury apartment she shares with her boyfriend in Milan. Nina Moric, pictured, took to Instagram to deny claims that she tried to take her own life over the weekend . Ms Moric, pictured, posted photographs on her Instagram account showing her injuries . Ms Moric told her fans that she was recovering at home after being treated in hospital on Saturday night . Italian media reported Ms Moric's boyfriend Luigi Mario Favoloso suggest: 'Yes ,it is true. Nina has tried to commit suicide. She is a victim of some people that want to do bad by her.' However, Ms Moric told her fans that she was well and had no intention to end her own life. She wrote: 'What has been written is reported by newspapers and websites is not entirely correct. She said her boyfriend was in Naples at the time of the accident. She explained: 'Saturday night I was taken to the hospital due to a domestic accident. I fell banging my head and I hurt everywhere because of low blood pressure.' Ms Moric told her fans that she was 'shocked' by the suicide claims. She added: 'Luckily I'm fine now nothing serious I need only a bit of rest. But now I made a fine breakfast. Italian media claimed Ms Moric had tried to take her own life in 2009 after taking an overdose. The Croatian-born model, pictured, claimed she collapsed at home due to 'low blood pressure' Italian media claimed Ms Moric, pictured, was found in her apartment by her mother on Saturday night . Ms Moric, pictured, reassured her many fans she only needed some time to recover from her fall . She was once married to famous paparazzi snapper Fabrizio Corona, 41, who ended up in jail and the pair have a son together, Carlos Maria, who was born in 2002. Corona, the 'king' of Italy's paparazzi, was jailed for blackmailing celebs with compromising photographs. Corona's scoops helped fuel the celebrity TV culture driven by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's channels and publications. He claimed he never blackmailed celebrities he snapped, merely offering them first option to buy the photos at the rate he would have sold them to publications. But police tapping his phone during an investigation heard him tell his then wife Nina: 'Yes, it's true, I ruin lives, I am a piece of s*** and I don't even feel guilty any more.'

Summary: Nina Moric, 38, claims she collapsed at her apartment in Milan on Saturday . She told followers on Instagram her fall was due to 'low blood pressure' Italian media claimed the Croatian-born model tried to take her own life . Moric told her 40,000 followers 'I fell banging my head and hurt everwhere'


The inventor called it the Baird Televisor and, although most people scoffed, he believed it had potential. And, notwithstanding a few improvements to the original down the years, it seems Scotsman John Logie Baird was on to something. Now one of the earliest 'Televisors' – dating from a time when few could see any possible use for the machine – is expected to fetch up to £22,000 at auction. Early model: The picture appeared in the opening on the right - the TV is now being sold at an auction . It was manufactured in 1928 - two years after Logie Baird (pictured) first demonstrated a working TV system . This forerunner of the television was manufactured in 1928 – two years after Logie Baird first demonstrated a working TV system – and has the serial number 258. The wooden set has a spiral punched scanning disc which has been fully restored and still has its original tube. That is not to say it is capable of picking up Sky or BBC channels – even with a set-top box. However, the television, built as an item of furniture for well-to-do families with deep pockets, represents a key milestone in the birth of modern mass media. It is being auctioned off as part of a speciality telecommunications sale by Auction Team Breker in Cologne, Germany. The lot is one of the highlights of the Milestones of Telecommunication sale on Saturday – and, fittingly, it uses the type of technology pioneered by men like Logie Baird that will allow bidders to take part in the auction live from anywhere in the world. Smart TV: The Televisor has been restored - it was built as an item of furniture for well-to-do families . The Televisor was the first receiver sold in Britain. Around 1,000 were made by English company Plessey and cost about £26 – a four-figure sum today. The poor quality picture was tiny – little bigger than a postage stamp – and it was impossible for more than one person to see it at a time. A rotating aluminium disk with square pinholes 'scanned' light from a neon lamp, which varied in brightness depending on the information transmitted by the TV station. Also going under the hammer are the first fax machine and a prototype colour television set. In January 1926, Helensburgh-born Logie Baird demonstrated a viable television system before 50 scientists using mechanical picture scanning with electronic amplification at the transmitter and receiver. The image could be sent by radio or over ordinary telephone lines, leading to the historic transatlantic transmissions of television from London to New York in February 1928. That year he also achieved the first television transmission to a ship in mid-Atlantic. In 2011, a 1936 set by Logie Baird – bought for almost £100 three weeks after transmissions began – sold at Bonhams for £16,800. The machine had a 12-inch screen contained in a walnut and mahogany case, with the picture being reflected onto a mirror that opened from the top.

Summary: One of the earliest Televisors is expected to fetch up to £22k at auction . Forerunner of the television was manufactured in 1928 and cost around £26 . Television had tiny, poor quality picture - little bigger than a postage stamp .


A San Antonio man who fatally shot a SWAT team member with the officer's own gun more than 14 years ago was executed on Wednesday. Manuel Garza Jr. received a lethal injection of pentobarbital for killing San Antonio Police Officer John 'Rocky' Riojas in February 2001. He is the sixth convicted murderer to be put to death in Texas this year. The U.S. Supreme Court had refused in November to review his case, and no last-day appeals were filed before his execution. Manuel Garza Jr. was given the death sentence after killing San Antonio Police Officer John 'Rocky' Riojas in February 2001 . Asked to make a final statement, Garza said he was sorry for causing pain to his family, friends and 'especially police officers'. 'Y'all probably hate me,' he said, looking at three friends of his victim, dressed in their navy blue San Antonio police uniforms. He wished them 'peace and love and hope y'all find God like I have and I'll see you on the other side.' As the lethal drug began taking effect, Garza uttered: 'Here it comes!' His voice rose as he said 'Goodbye,' and then he let out a howl that was cut short within seconds as he took three deep breaths, then a couple of shallow ones. He was pronounced dead 26 minutes later at 6.40pm. Before his death, Garza was given the same food as the rest of the inmates in his unit for his final meal because Texas no longer allows special-order last meals, according toLast Suppers. He had a grilled pork chop, sweet potatoes, green beans, black beans, cornbread, and peach cake, with a choice of water, tea, or punch to drink. Garza, 35, already had a long criminal record at age 20 when he was stopped by Riojas, who was part of a team targeting property crimes at apartment complexes. Garza ran off and witnesses say that when Riojas caught up with him, the two struggled and Garza grabbed the officer's gun. Riojas, 37, was fatally shot in the head. Witnesses said Garza put Riojas's gun in his pants, cursed at the fallen officer, and ran away. Garza was apprehended a day later at his sister's apartment after an informant told detectives that someone had tried to sell him the officer's missing semi-automatic service weapon. In a statement to detectives, Garza blamed Riojas. 'I truly think this was the cop's fault,' he said. 'I don't see why he wanted to pull out his gun.' Garza said he initially ran because he feared the officer would discover he was wanted on outstanding warrants. 'I didn't want to go to jail,' he said. While being escorted to a holding cell after his arrest, court documents described Garza as cocky and smirking. Riojas (pictured), 37, was part of a team targeting property crimes at apartment complexes. Garza fled when he was stopped by Riojas, which led to a struggle and the police officer's death . He used obscenity-laced language to tell officers they were 'lucky I didn't get y'all... too.' The San Antonio Police Officers

Summary: Manuel Garza Jr. died from a lethal injection on Thursday . He was put to death for killing a San Antonio police officer in 2001 . He shot officer John Riojas after a struggle that ended with Riojas being shot in the head . Garza was pronounced dead 26 minutes after being injected .


Family members and friends have been left heartbroken and baffled after an 18-year-old high school senior died suddenly on Tuesday, just hours after feeling ill. Madison Small, from Ashburn, Virginia, left school early on Monday and, after she woke up in the night with a severe headache, she was rushed to hospital. By Tuesday afternoon, her father, Tim Small, had contacted the Broad Run High School to let staff know that his youngest daughter had passed away that morning. The Virginia Medical Examiner's office is now investigating her death and an autopsy has been ordered, but no cause has yet been given. Loss: Madison Small, pictured, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning after feeling ill on Monday; the Virginia Medical Examiner is looking into the cause of her death but so far a diagnosis has not been given . Mr Small told WUSA9 that the family has also not received a diagnosis for his daughter's illness. He said she had seemed the picture of health over the weekend, when they played catch together. The medical examiner said it would likely take at least a week to determine what had killed her. Her close friend Devan Rook told the Washington Post that she had thought nothing of it when her friend went to the school nurse on Monday afternoon. 'Didn't think anything was wrong with her,' she said. 'In the middle of the night, she woke up complaining of headaches and stuff, and they took her to [Inova] Loudoun Hospital and realized it was pretty serious. 'They couldn't handle it there, so they medevac-ed her over to [Inova Fairfax Hospital]. At that point, she wasn't doing too well, and several of her organs were shutting down.' Public Health and school district officials said they do not have reason to believe her illness poses a risk to other students, particularly because last week was spring break, WUSA9 reported. Loved: Madison's family said she was otherwise healthy when her health suddenly declined on Monday . Family: Her father Tim Small, pictured center, spoke at a candle-lit vigil held for the teenager on Tuesday evening. Madison is pictured left with her older siblings and parents . On Tuesday night, just hours after news of their her death, hundreds of friends, classmates and family gathered for a candle-lit vigil at the school. Friends remembered Small as a talented softball player who had happily mentored younger members of the team. She was also excited about starting Virginia Tech in the fall, they said. School Principal Dave Spage, who broke the news to parents in an email on Tuesday, said he thought there were as many as 400 or 500 people at the vigil, which he said 'speaks to her circle and her involvement here', NBC reported. Madison's father, who also has an older daughter and son with his wife, spoke to those who had gathered. 'Life can be short, we found that out today,' he said. 'Make the most of it: love each other. Don't get bogged down in the little nitpicky crap. Put that aside. Life's too

Summary: Madison Small woke up feeling ill on Monday night so was rushed to hospital, but her organs began shutting down and she died on Tuesday . Her parents have not been given a diagnosis for their daughter's illness and the medical examiner's office is now determining the cause . Hundreds of students and family members gathered for a candle-lit vigil on Tuesday night, where she was remembered as a great athlete and friend .


In emails urging his sister Bianca Rinehart to join him in legal action against their mother Gina Rinehart over their trust fund, John Hancock repeatedly called her 'the fat' and 'fatty'. The emails were tendered as the daughter of mining magnate Gina Rinehart was reduced to tears after being forced to sign a deed against her interests, the Federal Court in Sydney heard. Bianca Rinehart, along with her brother John Hancock, lodged a Federal Court to increase their stake in the family company, Hancock Prospecting, according to the ABC. Scroll down for video . Happier times: John Hancock (left) and his mother Gina Rinehart meet the press together in 2002 . Bianca Rinehart appeared in a Sydney court to give evidence in an ugly legal battle over the family's finances . However, emails between 2004 and 2006 were tendered showing Mr Hancock told his sister 'Fat would have quickly grown tired of supporting your shopping and leisure activities' and 'hopefully you will have another man to take care of you', in the aftermath of her break up with swimmer Grant Hackett, The Daily Telegraph reports. 'You can send my correspondence and your reply to fatty (in hoping she will pay for your Mandarin education), but at the end of the day you will still come off second best,' Mr Hancock wrote in May 2004. Nearly a decade later, the siblings are united in a bitter trust dispute against their mother, the richest person in Australia. Ms Rinehart's lawyer, Christopher Withers, said his client had been effectively bullied into signing an agreement regarding her grandfather's second wife Rose Porteous. 'Your honour will see from Bianca Rinehart's evidence that she felt threatened and isolated,' Mr Withers said. 'She was distressed and crying in Hancock Prospecting's offices. We say that the inequality of bargaining power was palpable.' 'This is a young woman who was compelled by her mother and Hancock Prospecting to sign a deed against her will.' Ms Rinehart also told the Federal Court she became aware her personal email account had been hacked, and said 'all of my emails have been deleted, which I didn't do', according to Fairfax Media. The Rinehart children currently control 23 per cent of the company, while Gina Rinehart has a stake of more than 76 per cent. The siblings want to access to records of mining profits, and accused their mother of defrauding them of billions of dollars. Ms Rinehart, along with her brother John Hancock, lodged a Federal Court to increase their stake in the family company, Hancock Prospecting . However, Counsel for Gina Rinehart countered the claims of Ms Rinehart by asserting she was dishonest in her sworn affidavit in regards to what she was told about the family's mining interests. Ms Rinehart was also asked if she printed confidential emails and stored them in her office when she was a director of Hancock Prospecting, while under cross-examination from her mother's lawyers. Ms Rinehart said she printed important emails needed to be kept, but she denied storing them in the office. 'That would be quite

Summary: Gina Rinehart called 'the fat' and 'fatty' by son John Hancock in emails . 'Fat would have quickly grown tired of supporting your shopping,' he said . Nearly a decade later, the siblings are united in a bitter trust dispute . Bianca Rinehart gave evidence in the dispute into the family's finances . Ms Rinehart was forced to sign contracts, and left 'distressed and crying' Children of Gina Rinehart lodged case to increase stake in family company . Siblings currently control just 23 per cent of family's Hancock Prospecting . Gina Rinehart has a stake of more than 76 per cent in the company .


She realised something was wrong when her grandmother struggled to use her knife and fork. Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan subsequently watched Alzheimer’s disease take hold of Margaret Booth. Now, 14 years after Mrs Booth, affectionately known as Nans by the actress, was diagnosed, Miss Mulligan has revealed her anger at how dismissively dementia sufferers are treated. Hollywood actress Carey Mulligan says more needs to be done to raise awareness of dementia. Her grandmother Margaret Booth, who she is pictured with here on a charity walk, suffers with the illness . The 29-year-old said she watched as her grandmother, a former teacher, develop problems with her memory. Mulligan, a patron of the Alzheimer's Society and said her gran hasn't recognised her in at least five years . According to the actress, 29, there is a ‘shame or humour’ attached to the illness, which causes memory loss and language problems. Despite being one of the greatest influences in Miss Mulligan’s career, having encouraged her to act and sing as a child, Mrs Booth is unaware of the extent of her granddaughter’s fame and appears to have struggled to recognise her for about eight years. Speaking about the disease, which affects 850,000 in the UK, Miss Mulligan said: ‘It’s quite quickly disregarded as being a sort of age-related thing, ‘Oh, granny’s lost her marbles’ – that sort of throwaway comment about somebody who has a brain disease… There’s not an awful lot of awareness in society.’ Mrs Booth was once a gifted piano player and a geography teacher, who took a great interest in her grandchildren’s education. But she began having trouble remembering things and would sometimes struggle to find her own home. And it means she has missed out on witnessing the success of Miss Mulligan’s career, which has seen her star in films including The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice and her latest film Far From the Madding Crowd, which is out next month. The interview with Carey Mulligan appears in the latest edition of the Radio Times . Recalling watching the disease take hold, Miss Mulligan said: ‘One of the last times that we were at home together with her, we had a meal and she sat down and she looked at her knife and fork, and she didn’t know what they did.’ Ms Booth now lives in a residential home in Pontardawe, Wales. When one of Miss Mulligan’s films is on television, it is played by her carers, who wrote to Miss Mulligan to tell her ‘Nans is very proud’ of her when she won a BAFTA award for An Education. And every time Miss Mulligan begins a new play, such as Starlight which she starred in last year, her mother sends her a good luck opening night card, signed ‘from Nans’. Speaking about the touching tradition, Miss Mulligan told Radio Times: ‘She’ll put a photo of Nans in there, too. It’s really sweet. It makes me super emotional.’ Miss Mulligan, who is married to Marcus Mumford, lead singer of the band Mumford & Sons, first revealed her grandmother was suffering

Summary: Carey Mulligan's grandmother suffers from Alzheimer's disease . Margaret Booth has struggled to recognise her grandchild for eight years . Mulligan, 29, has urged for greater awareness of the illness in society .


Chelsea do consider their sponsorship interests when the club buys a new player but the Blues would never sign someone who isn't good enough, insists manager Jose Mourinho. The west London club, who agreed a £200million sponsorship deal with Japanese tyre manufacturers Yokohama Rubber in February, are believed to have made an offer for FC Tokyo forward Yoshinori Muto. The 22-year-old international would be the first Japanese player to sign for Chelsea if he completes a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, although Mourinho is adamant that commercial deals would never fully dictate his transfer policy. FC Tokyo forward Yoshinori Muto (centre) brings the ball forward against Albirex Niigata in March . FC Tokyo president Naoki Ogane claims that Chelsea have made a bid for Japan international Muto . Jose Mourinho admits that Chelsea do consider commercial deals when signing new players . Asked about Muto in his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's game against QPR, Mourinho said: 'I know a little about him. I don't think it is nice for me to talk about a player who plays for FC Tokyo. 'If a FC Tokyo manager talks about my player I wouldn't be happy.It is not nice for me to speak about other players. 'In modern football and football is a business, an industry, you have to think about the financial situation, especially a club like Chelsea that wants to be in the rules like Financial Fair Play. 'But we want to win matches and don't get a player unless he is a good player or a good prospect.' FC Tokyo president Naoki Ogane claims that Chelsea have made a bid - understood to be around £4m - for Muto, who has 11 caps and one goal for his country. Speaking to Sports Nippon, Ogane said: 'It is true that Chelsea sent us an offer for Muto. Muto admits it is an 'honour' to receive an offer from Chelsea although he has not yet decided to join the club . Muto, pictured in action against Ventforet Kofu has scored three goals in four games so far this season . The 22-year-old has a shot at goal during Japan's Asian Cup match against Palestine in January this year . 'It is a formal offer with conditions. They want to acquire him in the summer.' Muto, who only graduated from Keio University a fortnight ago after completing an economics degree, admits that he isn't sure if he will join the Premier League title chasers despite being pleased with their bid. He said: 'I have not decided yet at all. It is an honour for me to receive this offer from a great club.' Asked about the influence of the Yokohama Rubber deal on his moves in the transfer market, Mourinho said: 'That's modern football. That's modern management. You cannot close the door completely to commercial interests. 'A football club is always a football club. We would never bring a player if the player has no capacity to be in a Chelsea football club squad.'

Summary: FC Tokyo claim that Chelsea have bid for forward Yoshinori Muto . The forward would be the first Japanese player to sign for Chelsea . Chelsea have a £200million sponsorship deal with Yokohama Rubber . Jose Mourinho admits that commercial deals do play a part at Chelsea . But the Blues boss insists he will only buy players who are good enough .


The Duchess of Cambridge has revealed that Prince George went looking for his father in the cupboards after being told he was 'in China'. Kate shared the anecdote during a party to celebrate the 105th birthday of the Goring Hotel in London, the luxury hotel she stayed in the night before her wedding to William in 2011. At the party in March, where Kate, 33, wowed in a floral Erdem dress and navy Alexander McQueen court shoes, the Duchess chatted to guests including luxury travel agent Claudia Gordon. Scroll down for video . The Duchess of Cambridge has revealed that Prince George went looking for his father in the cupboards after being told he was 'in China' Gordon, who owns Naples Luxury Travel Advisors in Naples, told news-press.com: 'I asked her if Prince George was excited about the new Prince or Princess that was coming and she said yes and that he is a toddler and is talking and walking. 'Then she told me that his daddy was visiting China. After hearing this he went to the china cabinet, opened it and proclaimed "daddy is not here." 'She said they would work on his geography.' Kate made the adorable revelation during a party to celebrate the 105th birthday of the Goring Hotel in London, the luxury hotel she stayed in the night before her wedding to William in 2011. The Duchess of Cambridge's lunchtime event at the hotel was not part of her official schedule and, according to Kensington Palace, the 33-year-old was attending in a private capacity, having received a personal invitation from the hotel . Prince William had left pregnant Kate and son George in London while he undertook a week-long tour of the Far East. His visit to China was one of the most high-profile – and diplomatically sensitive – tours of his fledgling royal career. With China on course to overtake the United States as the world's largest economy, the UK government is keen to foster positive diplomatic relationships - and William's visit was seen as a key part of those efforts. Stepping foot for the first time on Chinese soil, the second in line to the throne became the most senior member of the Royal family to visit the country since the Queen nearly 30 years ago. The Duke, pictured with Chinese deputy president Li Yuanchao, was asked to pass on an invitation to visit to the Queen. His visit to China was one of the most high-profile – and diplomatically sensitive – tours of his fledgling royal career . Meanwhile in London the Duchess of Cambridge's lunchtime event at the hotel was not part of her official schedule and, according to Kensington Palace, the 33-year-old was attending in a private capacity, having received a personal invitation from the hotel. Kate obviously has fond memories of the property situated opposite Buckingham Palace after spending her last night as a single woman and non-Royal there with her parents and siblings Pippa, 31 and James, 27. She also visited the hotel last December for a meeting of the board

Summary: The Duchess of Cambridge made revelation at Goring Hotel's 105th party . Husband Prince William was on an official tour of China .


A young mother and her three children have been found murdered in their home. LaTasha Gosling, 27, of Tisdale, Saskatchewan, and her two daughters, Janyaa, 4, and Jenika, 8, and her son Landen, 7, were discovered early Wednesday one day after they were reported missing. The suspect in the case was found just hours later dead, and while police would not say how he died they did say that it was not a homicide. He also had a six-month-old baby with him who was unharmed. LaTasha Gosling, 27, and her two daughters, Janyaa, 4, and Jenika, 8, and her son Landen, 7, (above) were discovered early Wednesday . They had been murdered at their home in Tisdale, Saskatchewan (above) 'Very, very devastating finding out my sister and the kids are actually really dead and they're not coming back,' Laura Gross, the victim's sister, told CBC News. 'That's been very, very difficult for me.' Police have yet to release much information at this time, only saying that the suspect and victim did know one another. A woman who lives in the same mobile park as the family said that a man lived with the mother and three children, and described them as a 'hard working, young family.' She added; 'They were very quiet and I had no problems with them at all.' Family of the Goslings are now trying to raise money for their funeral services, and have started a GoFundMe page. 'With the public's help we hope to get nice caskets, headstones and any other cost that may arise,' reads the page. 'Any little bit helps and will be more appreciated than you could ever imagine.' They have already exceeded their initial goal of $5,000. A memorial has also been set up outside the family's home.

Summary: LaTasha Gosling, 27, of Tisdale, Saskatchewan, was found murdered in her home early Wednesday . Her two daughters, Janyaa, 4, and Jenika, 8, and her son Landen, 7, were also discovered dead . Hours later police found the suspect dead at his residence, along with a six-month-old baby who was unharmed . Police are not releasing much information at this time, but did reveal the suspect and victims knew one another .


It is the image which the Tories hope will scare floating voters into their arms – the prospect of Nicola Sturgeon forcing Ed Miliband to implement her radical policies. Launching a new poster campaign showing Ms Sturgeon manipulating a puppet Labour leader, Conservative chairman Grant Shapps said: ‘The only way that Ed Miliband might crawl through the gates of No10 now is if he’s carried there by the SNP. ‘Nicola Sturgeon would pull the strings and demand weaker defences, more spending and unaffordable welfare handouts. It would be a disaster.’ Scroll down for video . New poster: It is the image which the Tories hope will scare floating voters into their arms – the prospect of Nicola Sturgeon forcing Ed Miliband to implement her radical policies . The campaign comes as Ms Sturgeon uses an article in today’s Scottish Mail on Sunday to claim that she can help ‘lead the UK’. The SNP leader reveals that her party’s manifesto, to be published tomorrow, will include pledges in policy areas which don’t even directly affect Scotland. It will be the first time that the SNP has ever set out policies designed for other parts of the UK – even though people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland cannot vote for them. Her comments are certain to rile many in England, who will be aghast at the prospect of a party for which they cannot vote trying to run their country. Ms Sturgeon also gives an ‘absolute guarantee’ that she will not use success in this year’s General Election as a reason to push for another poll on breaking up Britain. ‘We will be pursuing policies which can change things for the better for people right across the UK, such as in health, where we will oppose any attempts to further privatise England’s NHS, ensuring more public funding for healthcare north and south of the border,’ she writes. Campaign trail: The leader of the Scottish National Party is applauded by former leader and local candidate Alex Salmond during campaigning in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire yesterday . ‘I can also give an absolute guarantee that this Election is not about independence or about delivering another referendum, no matter how many SNP MPs may be returned to Westminster in May.’ But Alistair Darling, who led the campaign to save the Union last year, today warns voters not to believe her claims. In his first major contribution to this year’s Election campaign, the former Labour Chancellor says an influx of SNP MPs at Westminster would turn Scotland into ‘Neverendum land’. Also writing exclusively in today’s Scottish Mail on Sunday, he says: ‘Nicola Sturgeon will decide when to hold another referendum and it will be when she thinks she will win it ... [The SNP] need to spell out what exactly they intend. The vote was clear. What’s more, most Scots do not want to live in Neverendum land. ‘We are now told that the General Election is not about independence. Really? 'That’s what the SNP said in 2011 in the Scottish elections. It was all about health and education,

Summary: Tories will be hoping to scare floating voters with puppet-master image . Comes as SNP leader Ms Sturgeon claims that she can help ‘lead the UK’ Party manifesto to include pledges in policy areas which don’t even directly affect Scotland .


Fast bowler Jimmy Anderson made cricket history in the Caribbean on Friday by beating the great Sir Ian Botham's all-time England wicket-taking record with his 384th victim in his hundredth Test. Anderson's marquee moment in his landmark Test arrived in his 21st over when, crucially for his team, he had West Indies captain Dennis Ramdin caught by captain Alastair Cook after a partnership of 105 with Jason Holder had frustrated England. Botham's record had been equalled much earlier in the day when Anderson had Marlon Samuel caught in the gully by James Treadwell. Jimmy Anderson celebrates taking his record 384th wicket in Test cricket for England . Anderson took the wicket of Denesh Ramdin to claim his 384th scalp and overtake Sir Ian Botham . England's new leading Test wicket-taker Anderson screams in celebration after taking the all-important wicket . Directly after play had finished, Anderson was interviewed by Sky Sports alongside Sir Ian Botham . Botham and Anderson share a moment after the Test had finished, and the latter had made history . It had been a long wait until the final day of the first Test against the West Indies for Anderson's large group of family and friends watching from a box high in the stands of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium outside St John's for Anderson to match or better Botham's feat. Anderson has with him parents Michael and Catherine, wife Daniella and daughters Lola and Ruby as well as agent and former county cricketer Luke Sutton and his wife and family, Sutton's Activate management assistant Gaia Bursell, and Anderson's friend Greg James, a BBC Radio 1 DJ. They had an agreement between them not to comment about Jimmy's record breaking until it had happened. Anderson's parents (left) and wife Daniella (centre) applaud Jimmy after he broke Botham's record . BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James (right) was also in attendance to watch his friend make history in Antigua . Previous holder of the record Botham applauds Anderson from the commentary box in Antigua . Botham was watching the Test while on media duties with Sky Sports, where he is commentating . Botham gives his seal of approval to Anderson after he took the all-important 384th wicket . Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Anderson admitted: 'I'm hugely proud. It is great to have my family here as well and taking over from an English legend is a hugely proud moment for me. 'My immediate emotion was that we were back in the game. We opened up an end and were hoping to get the win. 'I know my game now. When I started I didn't have a clue. I ran up, shut my eyes and just bowled as fast as I could. I've developed skills over the years that stood me in good stead. 'It's not been a target, I love taking wickets and playing for England and that's all I'm worried about. You pick up milestones along the way. It's a huge moment for me as well playing in my 100th Test this week. It's a

Summary: Jimmy Anderson becomes England's leading Test match wicket-taker . The 32-year-old surpassed the record held by Sir Ian Botham (383) Anderson picked up his 384th wicket during first Test against West Indies . He took the wicket of Denesh Ramdin, caught behind by Alastair Cook . He drew level with Botham on 383 when Marlon Samuels edged to gully .


Lindsay Jo Rimer went missing from Hebden Bridge and her body was found in a canal five months later . The sister of murdered schoolgirl Lindsay Jo Rimer has spoken of her family's agony as they still hope to find her killer 20 years after her death. Lindsay Jo was 13 when she went missing after going to the shops in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Her body was discovered in Rochdale canal five months later, weighed down with a 20lb rock. The teenager's sister Kate described her family's struggle since Lindsay Jo's death as a 'life sentence'. She has spoken out for the first time as detectives launch a new bid to find Lindsay Jo's killer as they admit they are still searching for the 'golden nugget' to bring justice to her family. Ms Rimer said: 'I was 20 at the time and still remember when mum called me to say my little sister was missing. I felt instantly that something was wrong. 'And then five months later she was found. 'From the beginning we have been filled with grief and we cannot stop the grief and instead remember her with love until this comes to an end. 'We miss her so much but every memory of her is tainted - it is so painful and bleeds into everything we do.' Ms Rimer, who now lives on the south coast, decided to speak out in a video as the 20th anniversary of when her sister's body was found approaches this Sunday. She added: 'It is about time this came to an end - it is a life sentence for this family. Ms Rimer said when her own daughter started school a teacher, who had also moved to the south from Bradford, asked if she had any connection to the Lindsay Jo case because of her surname. Scroll down for video . 'She had to say that Lindsay would have been her auntie,' said Ms Rimer. Lindsay Jo was last seen in Hebden Bridge on November 7 1994. She left her home on Cambridge Street to go to the shops and paused briefly at the Trades Club on Holme Street where she met her mother before buying cornflakes at the Spar shop. As the 20th anniversary of her sister's body being found approaches, Kate Rimer speaks about the struggle the family have faced as Lindsay Jo's killer has not been found for two decades . CCTV from the shop on Crown Street shows her buying the cornflakes at 10.22pm. It is not known what happened to her then. Her body was found in the Rochdale Canal on April 12 1995. Detective Superintendent Simon Atkinson, from West Yorkshire Police, said previous publicity has helped generate new leads and they are hopeful that they may be able to find fresh clues as to the identity of her killer. But he said: 'We are, however, still waiting for that one 'golden nugget' of information that will finally crack the case and bring closure to Lindsay's grieving family. 'Anyone who watches the clip of Kate's interview will

Summary: Lindsay Jo Rimer, 13, went missing from Hebden Bridge 20 years ago . Her body was found five months later, weighed down in Rochdale canal . Kate, her sister, has spoken out as 20th anniversary of her death approaches in a bid to try and trace Lindsay Jo's murderer . Ms Rimer said the last 20 years have been like a 'life sentence' for family .


A 17-year-old boy who was shot dead from behind by a police officer had just stolen a handgun, according to the police department in question. Justus Howell was gunned down from behind by an officer in Zion, Illinois on Saturday afternoon after officers were called to reports of an argument. The chief of the Zion Police Department has now said that the argument was in fact a scuffle over a handgun - during which the firearm went off and Howell allegedly pointed it at another teenager. Killed: Justus Howell, 17, was shot twice in the back by police in Zion, Illinois, on Saturday afternoon . 'Stole a handgun': Police say that Howell had just taken a weapon from Tramond Peet, 18, who was trying to sell it to him . Steve Dumyahn said Howell was struggling over a gun with Tramond Peet, 18, and started running when police showed up. Peet told officers he met Howell with the intention of selling him the gun - but Howell tried to snatch it without paying. He then claimed the two tussled over the weapon, which was fired into the ground. At one point, he said, Howell was pointing it at him. Peet told investigators that he let go of the gun when he heard sirens. He said Howell ran and that he heard officers shouting instructions, then opening fire. An autopsy on Howell revealed that he was hit by two bullets, both from behind. Aftermath: Investigators are pictured above at the scene of the shooting, which took place around 2pm . One his his left side and penetrated his heart, spleen and liver. The second hit him on the right side of his back. Tests to see whether there were drugs in Howell's body are not finished yet. In the wake of his death, Howell's mother LaToya told Fox News her son 'couldn't have been a threat'. She said: 'Justus was a young man murdered by Zion police'. 'As he was fleeing from police, they killed my son. He couldn't have been a threat if he was running.' Peet appeared in court Monday on two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held on a $15,000 bond. Dumyahn said the Zion Police Department was releasing the narrative from the shooting because media outlets had linked Peet's case to the shooting. He said the department has 'no desire to defame the deceased'. Courts: Peet appeared in court Monday charged with two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon . Claim: Zion Police chief Steve Dumyahn said the department had 'no desire to defame' Howell, but released the details because media outlets realized his case and Peet's are connected . Dumyahn said the officer who shot Howell is a nine-year veteran, and is now on administrative leave. He did not release the officer's name or any additional information about him, including his race. Lake County NAACP president Jennifer Witherspoon said his relatives have asked her organization to speak on their behalf. Witherspoon said authorities told the NAACP that they have videotape

Summary: Justus Howell was shot dead on Saturday afternoon in Zion, Illinois . Police now claim he was fleeing after trying to steal a handgun . Tramond Peet, 18, said he met Howell in Zion in order to sell him the firearm . But claims Howell tried to take it, and pointed weapon at him during scuffle .


Binge drinking might seem like a uniquely modern phenomenon - but in fact it is a time-honoured tradition, according to health experts. Ancient civilisations such as the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians have had to deal with rowdy, drunken behaviour in public for thousands of years. Now one academic suggests that modern authorities should take a lead from their forebears as they attempt to mitigate the impact of our boozy culture. Party: This relief from Herculaneum shows Bacchus, the god of wine, with followers at a frenzied gathering . Contrast: Health experts have compared ancient nights out to modern drinking spots such as Magaluf . Mark Bellis, who is honorary professor of public health at Bangor University, is giving a talk at a conference in Las Vegas this week about the history of binge drinking. In his lecture, entitled 'Lessons from the history of nightlife - 10,000 years from Mesopotamia to Vegas', he will examine how our distant ancestors balanced freedom with responsiblity in regulating nightlife. He told the Independent: 'We think we're discovering the problems of nightlife for the first time, but these have been with us for a long time. 'There's always been a tension in history: people want a safe night out, but they also demand freedom and an element of anonymity.' Vessel: A Greek amphora which could have been used for holding the wine which was drunk in large quantities at feasts . Many of the concerns of the ancient authorities were strikingly similar to ours, according to Dr Bellis. In Pompeii - where one of the best-preserved buildings after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is a tavern - city officials installed street lights, only to face opposition from drinkers who were worried about sacrificing their privacy. The Greeks launched wide-scale campaigns to dissuade drunkenness, with playwrights using gods in their productions to warn against alcohol abuse. And in Egypt, one of the major concerns was mixing drink and drugs, as many locals would consume a narcotic flower called 'blue lotus' while knocking back beer, Dr Bellis says. He told the Independent: 'People look for an escape from the social and behavioural constraints of the day. That's what night has always been about.' The official preview of his talk, set to take place tomorrow, reads: 'The foundations of modern nightlife go back thousands of years to when people first abandoned nomadic lives to build and live in cities. 'Since then, countless cultures have added their own innovations and regulations in attempts to balance safety and security with excitement and anonymity. 'Looking back at how nightlife developed over the past 10,000 years, we can learn from history's successes and failures and develop a greater insight into the challenges posed by nightlife today.' The use of alcohol goes back to the Stone Age, and almost all societies around the world have made some sort of drink - despite the problems that come with a booze culture. Some of the earliest written texts, from Mesopotamia, make reference to alcohol - the law code of Hammurabi, from 1750 BC, contains regulations stopping tavern

Summary: Health expert Mark Bellis says alcohol abuse goes back as far as ancient civilisations such as the Greeks and Mesopotamians . The Egyptians used to warn against mixing alcoholic drinks with drugs . Authorities tackled public drunkenness with street lights and advertising .


They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but that will not be the case on Virgin Australia domestic flights as it will now serve complimentary food on all its flights. On Wednesday Virgin Australia launched complimentary food on all flights across the Australian domestic network. The latest introduction of free food will be part of a package that will also include free checked baggage on all domestic flights, which will complement the free in-flight entertainment on offer already. Scroll down for video . Virgin Australia domestic flights it will now serve complimentary food on all its flights . Virgin Australia hailed the move as further proof as another step in its transformation into a premium, contemporary, full service airline. Virgin Australia Chief Customer Officer, Mark Hassell confirmed this saying Virgin Australia was committed to maintaining an excellent service and to continue to put customers first. ‘We’re delighted to announce that the Virgin Australia product offering now includes complimentary food and drink, checked baggage on all flights as well as entertainment across our domestic network,’ Mark Hassell said. The Virgin Australia package will also include free checked baggage on all domestic flights . ‘The roll out of free food and checked baggage, to complement our wireless in-flight entertainment, is an important part of our ability to deliver a consistent, premium service across our network,’ Mr Hassell said. The food and beverage service has been tailored to the time of day and the duration of the journey -Virgin Australia hopes this approach will underpin all of the initiatives that have shaped the airline in to what it is today. These selections of foods will now be available for free on all Virgin Australia flights . ‘Today’s announcement, coupled with our exceptional service and leadership in on-time performance, puts us in a strong position to continue to grow our loyal customer base,’ Mr Hassell said. Virgin Australia continues to offer complimentary tea, coffee, juice and water on all flights, complimentary wine, beer and soft drink served in ‘Happy Hour’ between 5 and 7pm Monday to Friday as well as alternative food and beverage options through the popular on-board Retail Menu. Virgin's food and beverage service has been tailored to the time of day and the duration of the journey .

Summary: Virgin Australia launches complimentary food on all domestic flights . Package will also include free checked baggage on all local flights . Food and beverage service tailored to time of day and duration of journey . Move also includes free checked baggage on all domestic flights .


A young woman has managed to find her doppelgänger after launching a campaign on Facebook as a social experiment - and their likeness is mind-blowing. Niamh Geaney, a 26-year-old TV presenter from Dublin, teamed up with two male friends on a project they dubbed Twin Strangers to see who could find their closest lookalike within 28 days, and were soon inundated with submissions from all over the world. Incredibly, Niamh found her match in Karen Branigan, 29, a fellow Ireland native who lives just an hour down the road, making it easy for the pair to meet in real life and take some eerily twin-like photos together. Scroll down for video . Uncanny: Niamh Geaney, a 26-year-old student from Dublin (left), found her 'twin stranger' in Karen Branigan (right), through a social media campaign she launched with friends . Speaking to MailOnline about her first meeting with Karen, Niamh said: I was ridiculously nervous about how I would react to meeting someone who looks like me. 'For the entire duration of our encounter I pretty much stared at her. I couldn’t get over her face, and some of the expressions she would pull I would think to myself or say aloud, "Oh my God that’s my face." 'I can’t remember the number of times I said "this is so freaky". It was truly amazing.' Karen, who is currently in between jobs, has five sisters and a brother. Niamh has a brother and two sisters, and both girls agree that none of their siblings look anywhere near as similar to them as they do to one another. Niamh said the pair got on 'very well' as they both applied make-up before the shoot, swapping beauty tips and marvelling at their similarities. 'For the entire duration of our encounter I pretty much stared at her. I couldn’t get over her face,' said Niamh (left) They meet! 'I was ridiculously nervous about how I would react to meeting someone who looks like me' Niamh (right) said about Karen (left) Niamh added, 'I can’t remember the number of times I said "this is so freaky". It was truly amazing' 'I would say Karen is the shyer of the two of us,' Niamh remarked. 'But then you have to remember this was an even more surreal experience for her than it was for me. 'I knew what search I was embarking on. I’m the weirdo that contacted Karen out of the blue and asked her to meet me in person.' Since meeting, Niamh and Karen - who are both single - say they've been chatting on Facebook 'constantly'. Karen (right) turned out to be a fellow Ireland native who lived just an hour down the road from Niamh (left), making it easy for the pair to meet in real life and take some eerily twin-like photos together . She added, 'Some of the expressions she would pull I would think to myself or say aloud, "Oh my God that’s my face"' While Niamh appears to have beaten her fellow Twin Strangers participants, 21-year-old Harry and 22-year-old Terence,

Summary: Niamh Geaney, 26, found her doppelgänger through social media . Her lookalike, Karen Branigan, lives only a hour away in Ireland . The pair met in real life and although it was 'freaky', they got on very well . Both have sisters, and say they don't look similar to either of them .


It is still Der Klassiker - but not quite as we know it. The fierce rivalry between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund has dominated German football for much of the past decade, reaching its crescendo when the two titans met in the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley. For a while, Der Klassiker represented the pinnacle of European football. Briefly, it carried as much relevance on the continental stage as El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid - maybe even more. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Borussia Dortmund looks dejected after Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich scored an equaliser during Der Klassiker between the teams at the Allianz Arena in November . Arjen Robben eventually grabbed the winner five minutes from time as Bayern defeated Dortmund 2-1 . Former Dortmund striker Lewandowski (left) battles with defender Mats Hummels during the recent Bundesliga clash at the Allianz Arena . But as these two prepare to meet in front of an 80,000 audience at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday evening, some of that lustre has been lost. There is something unsettling about Bayern and Borussia being separated by nine Bundesliga places and a whopping 31 points. It just doesn't seem right, they should be No 1 and No 2. It feels very weird that nothing is riding on the outcome, at least so far as the title race is concerned. A Bayern win will confirm what we already know, that they will be champions for a third successive season. Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores past Borussia Dortmund's goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller during the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley Stadium . Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at Wembley to win the Champions League - a period in which Der Klassiker was one of the highlights on the European football calendar . A Dortmund win would make a little dent in Bayern's 10-point lead but isn't likely to derail their serene progress to retaining the shield. It would, however, boost their hopes of qualifying for Europe. Therein lies the problem - these two have experienced contrasting seasons in the extreme, to the point where the transferable Klassiker tag could soon be applied to another fixture - perhaps Bayern vs Wolfsburg or Bayern vs Monchengladbach. Having been rock-bottom at the beginning of February, Jurgen Klopp's Dortmund embarked on a seven-match unbeaten run, winning five, and could salvage a modicum of respectability from a disastrous season - and perhaps offset a summer exodus of their best players - by finishing in the top six. Mario Gotze celebrates scoring for Borussia Dortmund with Robert Lewandowski in their 1-0 win at Bayern Munich in November 2011 - both have since joined Bayern as Dortmund have slipped down the table . For Klopp, whose reputation around Europe has taken a battering this season, insists that Der Klassiker is still as significant as ever. 'We've got to try to beat Bayern and where that can take us in the league is secondary,' he said. Gotze refuses to celebrate after scoring for Bayern Munich against Dortmund in November 2013 . 'Although we're 10th,

Summary: Borussia Dortmund host Bayern Munich on Saturday at Signal Iduna Park . Teams contest Germany's biggest domestic game, Der Klassiker . But little is riding on it with Bayern Munich cruising to Bundesliga title . Dortmund hope home win will keep them in shout of Europa League spot .


Commonplace they may be, but there's nothing ordinary about camellias. Polished evergreen foliage provides a great contrast with brightly coloured flowers and brings life to dull winter gardens. And when the flowers open their 'alabaster petals' — as the novelist Balzac put it — camellias are positively regal. They are easy to grow, but picky about soil. If yours is acid, free-draining and nutritious, they'll thrive, but they mope in alkaline or neutral ground. So, if your soil doesn't suit, plant in containers in ericaceous compost. The polished evergreen foliage of Camellias makes for a great contrast to the brightly coloured flowers . Camellias are amazingly versatile. You can give them free rein or prune to keep them compact. I've seen them trained on walls, bent over arches and even grown as hedging. Tender kinds such as C. reticulata make outstanding conservatory plants. Camellias are happy in sun or shade and grow as readily among other shrubs as in isolation. Though frost will damage open flowers, the buds and plants of most are bone hardy. And unlike other spring shrubs, camellias stagger their flowering over a long time. PERFECT FOR POTS . Potted camellias won't last as long as those in the ground. They tend to lose their youthful charm after five or six years, but are not difficult to propagate. If you don't want to buy new, take root cuttings and bring them on as replacements. The best time to take cuttings is between September and February, but you can try it now. Select healthy young shoots for leaf bud cuttings. Snip out sections, each with a single leaf and a little bud by the leaf stalk. Sever each stem just above that bud and again an inch below the leaf. Put the cutting in a mix of potting compost and grit or Perlite and place in a cold frame or propagator. This is also a good time to buy camellia plants. You can see them in flower, select your favourites and enjoy this year's display. The choice is vast, with 250 wild species and hundreds more garden varieties. Camellia japonica — native to cooler regions of China, Japan and Korea — has given rise to the hardiest and prettiest. I grow sumptuous red semidouble Adolphe Audusson and single white Alba Simplex, which thrive in containers in our bracing Lincolnshire climate. The Williamsii hybrids are also gorgeous. Developed in the Twenties by J. C. Williams, the former owner of Caerhays Castle in Cornwall, they have a greatly extended flowering season. I grow the first-named of his progeny, St Ewe. If the weather is mild, the single pink flowers appear in midwinter and continue until April. PINK AND PERKY . You may not have heard of St Ewe, but you're likely to know Donation, Britain's most popular Camellia variety. The semi-double, subtly veined pink flowers have a translucent alabaster gleam and it never stints on flower numbers. If your soil is borderline acid, Williamsii camellias, such as Donation, seem to do best. Each spring, work sulphur powder into the ground round the

Summary: The Camellias evergreen foliage provides a contrast to the bright flowers . They are easy to grow and like acid, free-draining and nutritious soil . Camellias are happy in sun or shade and grow readily among other shrubs .


An unknown Englishman playing in his first PGA Tour event will have the chance to complete an unbelievable fairytale at the Shell Houston Open on Sunday and earn the most unlikely invitation to the Masters. Surrey-born Kelvin Day has only played a handful of events on the subsidiary circuit, the Web.com Tour but decided to enter qualifying for the Houston event. This is a real 36 hole lottery where 131 players were fighting for the final four spots. With two excellent rounds of 64, the 27-year-old finished tied first to earn his place – and how he has taken advantage. It was a decent achievement in itself to make the halfway cut, and it earned him a third round draw alongside two rather more famous Englishmen in Paul Casey and Justin Rose. Kelvin Day is three shots behind the leaders and remains in with a chance of making the Masters . Day, however, refused to be overawed as he put together a tidy, bogey-free scorecard to match the 68 shot by Casey and upstage Rose, who shot 72. Incredibly, that has left Day alongside Casey in tied sixth place, just three shots off the lead held, almost inevitably, by the remarkably consistent young American, Jordan Spieth. Realistically, a top ten finish would be a fine achievement for Day, which would earn him a place in the field for the tournament after the Masters, the Heritage in South Carolina. But it is worth bearing in mind that a victory would not only earn him a PGA Tour card but the last spot in the field for Augusta. Wouldn’t that be some story? Casey only learned he was in the field for the Masters himself last Sunday, and is continuing his welcome revival this season with another good showing. He is a former winner of this event and again showed his liking for the course. Record crowds descended on the Houston suburb of Humble to watch the great crowd pleaser Phil Mickelson, who began one off the halfway lead and the newest Texan golfing hero, Spieth. Jordan Spieth leads the way in Houston . But while the latter delivered with a 67 to lead the way on 14 under, Mickelson could only muster a 75 to tumble down the leaderboard. It’s amazing to think it’s only 18 months since Spieth was attracting heavy criticism for dropping out of college to take his place on the PGA Tour as the 809th ranked player in the world. While his former university classmates are studying hard for their final exams, 21 year old Spieth might be said to have passed his own particular exam with flying colours, since he has risen to fourth in the world and will go second behind Rory McIlroy should he claim this title on Sunday. He would also take his earnings over those 18 months to almost $12 million. Funnily enough, he’s not attracting criticism anymore. Spieth, watched by his parents and younger sister Ellie, hass a one stroke advantage over a trio of lesser-known countrymen – Scott Piercy, former Houston champion

Summary: Kelvin Day, from Surrey, has played a handful of events on Web.com Tour . He entered the qualifying for the Houston Open and finished tied first . He then made the cut and is now three shots off the lead . Victory for Day would earn him a place in the Masters field .


Jordan Henderson has provided Liverpool with a lift after their FA Cup heartache by agreeing a new long-term contract. The club's vice-captain had 14 months remaining on his current contract and his advisors had been in talks with Liverpool since the beginning of this season. They have now reached a resolution and Henderson is expected to put pen-to-paper on improved terms that are likely be worth in the region of £100,000. His new deal will run to 2020. Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to sign a new long-term contract at Anfield . Henderson chases down Aston Villa's Jack Grealish during Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final defeat at Wembley . Henderson's new deal is worth around £100,000-a-week and will run until the summer of 2020 . Henderson, 24, is the third big player in Brendan Rodgers' squad to agree a contract extension, following on from Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho. The England international, who was signed by Kenny Dalglish in June 2011 for £16million from Sunderland, has been one of the most improved players under Rodgers' watch. His form this season has been excellent and he has contributed 13 assists as well as seven goals from midfield; he will be considered for the role of club captain when Steven Gerrard moves to LA Galaxy. Talks with Raheem Sterling are not expected to resume until the end of the season but Ian Ayre, Liverpool's Chief Executive, last week said he expected the England forward to be at Anfield for 'a long time'. Henderson could replace Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain when the 34-year-old departs this summer . Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers (right) is keen to tie-down Henderson with up to 10 players set to leave . Raheem Sterling has rejected a new deal at Liverpool but talks are expected to resume in the summer .

Summary: Jordan Henderson is set to sign an improved deal with Liverpool . The 24-year-old midfielder has 14 months left on his current contract . Henderson could replace Steven Gerrard as club captain this summer . Liverpool will resume talks with Raheem Sterling at the end of the season . READ: Liverpool launch bid to rival Man Utd for PSV's Memphis Depay .


If you had planned to jet off today to catch the end of the Easter school break, you may just wish you had stayed at home. In a double hit for thousands of holidaymakers trying to leave Britain today, strikes by French air traffic controllers and new border control checks threaten severe delays. Air passengers face up to three days of disruption, with British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and Flybe among the airlines forced to cancel dozens of flights. Scroll down for video . Delays: easyJet is one of many airlines set to cancel flights over a strike by French air traffic controllers over the next three days (file photo) Chaos: New passport regulations could cause queues on roads leading to Dover and Folkestone (file photo) And those travelling abroad by ferry or Eurotunnel face queues as exit checks are introduced at Britain’s ports. The change, which takes effect from today, means every passenger in a car or coach will have their passport scanned. The walkout by France’s biggest air traffic controllers’ union SNCTA will begin at 5am today and run until 5am on Friday – with vast knock-on disruption expected. Last night, easyJet, which flies to more than a dozen French cities, said it was cancelling 118 flights, including ten directly affecting the UK. BA warned of ‘significant disruption’ and apologised for the cancellation of around a dozen return flights from Britain. Flybe said it was cancelling 16 of today’s flights including services to Paris from Manchester, Birmingham and Exeter as well as some flights from Southampton. Crush: Passengers travelling on the Channel Tunnel or on cross-Channel ferries are likely to see the worst of the disruption (file photo) Ryanair said it was cancelling 250 of today’s flights, with more likely, branding the strike ‘grossly unfair’. Nearly a third involve the UK, although many are destinations outside of France hit by the knock-on effect. A Ryanair spokesman said all affected customers have been contacted by email and text message and advised of their options – full refund, free transfer on to the next available flight or free transfer on to an alternatively routed flight. The Civil Aviation Authority said passengers affected by the strike would not receive compensation because industrial action is classed as an ‘unforeseen circumstance’ outside the control of airlines. But they will be entitled to food, drink and, if necessary, hotel accommodation. In response to dire warnings that the introduction of border control checks would cause chaos, ministers have tried to lessen the impact by phasing the new rules in. For the first month, all passports will be scanned but only a quarter of passport holders will have to have their details verified. By June, this will rise to 100 per cent . Forget Rome or Athens, the best place to bask in spring sunshine this week will be Britain. The glorious weather is set to stretch out for the rest of the week – with hotter temperatures here than in many Mediterranean destinations. The mercury is set to rise steadily until Friday, when southern parts of England are

Summary: Strikes by French air traffic controllers will affect thousands of Brits today . New border control checks may also mean major delays for holidaymakers . BA, easyJet, Flybe and Ryanair among airlines forced to cancel flights . Three days of disruption start today at 5am and end on Friday morning .


An 84-year-old man has died in hospital from severe burns to his upper body - nearly a month after he accidentally set himself on fire with a cigarette while driving along a suburban New York road. Christopher Flowers was traveling down Chili Avenue, near Route 390, in Rochester on March 9 when he dropped a lit cigarette into his shirt, causing several layers of clothing to burst into flames. He immediately pulled over and tried to extract the burning cigarette from his top. But the windy conditions at the time seemingly fanned the flames so much that they engulfed his entire torso. As the flames surrounded the pensioner's head, three Good Samaritans pulled over and frantically tried to extinguish the blaze - at first, using their hands, then by hurling the man into a snow bank. Burned alive: Christopher Flowers, 84, has died in hospital nearly a month after he accidentally set himself on fire with a cigarette while driving along a suburban New York road. Above, the interior of Flowers's vehicle . Flammable: Flowers was driving down Chili Avenue near Route 390 in Rochester on March 9 when he dropped a lit cigarette into his shirt, causing several layers of his clothing (pictured at the time) to burst into flames . Hospital: Flowers, of Chili, was rushed to Strong Memorial Hospital (pictured), where he was listed in guarded condition with severe burns to his torso and neck. But on Sunday, hospital officals announced he has died . Emergency crews arrived at the scene and Flowers, from Chili, was rushed to Strong Memorial Hospital, where he was listed in guarded condition with severe burns to his torso and neck. But on Sunday, hospital officials told The Democrat and Chronicle that the retired marine had passed away. Additional details of Flowers's death, including the date, have not been released. Last month, Flowers's wife of over 56 years, Flora, spoke of her wish for him to regain his health, saying: 'He has bandages all over him. Just covered up with bandages and you can't touch him.' Speaking to WHEC, she added: 'It was terrifying. We're hoping and praying that he'll get better.' Flowers was wearing several layers of clothing at the time of the incident, including two or three flannel shirts and a couple of T-Shirts topped by a hooded sweatshirt, witnesses told reporters. Widow: Last month, Flowers's wife of over 56 years, Flora (pictured before her husband's death), spoke of her wish for Flowers- who was rushed to hospital with severe burns to his upper body - to regain his health . Retired marine: Mrs Flowers holds a photo of her husband during his time as a marine, many decades ago . Some of his attire was made out of polyester, which is highly flammable. As the flames spread across his clothing and body shortly before 9am on March 9, one man and two women pulled over to help. Mike Peters was heading to his job driving veterans to and from outpatient services when he saw Flowers standing at the side of the

Summary: Christopher Flowers, 84, was driving on Rochester, NY, street on March 9 . Dropped lit cigarette, causing several layers of clothes to burst into flames . Three drivers stopped to help as fire engulfed pensioner's torso and head . One tried to put out flames with hands; another threw him into snow bank . Flowers, from Chili, rushed to Strong Memorial Hospital with severe burns . On Sunday, hospitals officials announced retired marine has passed away .