Robert Knowles, 68, is a serial shoplifter who has clocked up nearly 350 offences since 1959 . Britain's most persistent crook with a criminal career spanning 50 years has been jailed again after his 190th court appearance. Robert Knowles, 68, from Plymouth, Devon, is a serial shoplifter who first broke the law when he was 13 and has been in court at least once a year since 1959. The pensioner has broken the law so many times that prosecutors have lost track of his expansive record, which includes 200 thefts and dozens more for other dishonest offences. It is believed Knowles has now clocked up in the region of 350 offences over his lifetime. He pleaded guilty to stealing a watch and a pair of cuff links worth £50 from H Samuel in the city centre at Plymouth Magistrates Court in his most recent offence and jailed for 16 weeks. The court heard he had only recently been released from a six week jail sentence imposed by the same court and was told he must pay an £80 victim surcharge. Knowles, who has spent most of his adult life in prison, had been living briefly in a hostel in Plymouth before the thefts on March 14. Defence lawyers say the pensioner only goes between 24 and 72 hours before he is rearrested after each court appearance. 'Nobody knows why he does it,' his long-term solicitor Alan Harris said. 'Nobody knows whether he is effectively waiting to die in prison.' At a previous court hearing, Mr Harris told magistrates Knowles is an alcoholic who 'recognises himself as institutionalised' and steals to go back to jail. In 2013 he was caught stealing two boxes of chocolate from Thorntons but despite eating the £13 chocolates in the street, a security guard let him off with a warning. He then went to a nearby Tesco Metro and walked out with £26 of food - prompting staff to call police. And in 2011, Knowles admitted stealing two bottles of whiskey, watches and socks worth £279 from Marks and Spencer. During that hearing at the same court, Mr Harris said: ‘He can cope very easily with prison but cannot cope very well with the world outside. 'This is as bleak a plea and mitigation as this court can ever wish to hear.’ Knowles left prison six months later and committed another shoplifting offence within a week, this time stealing a watch, sunglasses, underwear and socks worth £79. He pleaded guilty to stealing a watch and a pair of cuff links worth £50 from H Samuel in the city centre at Plymouth Magistrates Court in his most recent offence and jailed for 16 weeks . The Crown Prosecution Service cannot give a full breakdown of his offences because so many of them they pre-date its creation in 1986. Knowles, who was sent to a correctional school in 1959, has been one of several criminals to win the dubious honour of being named 'Britain's most prolific thief'. Those with an even worse record include Bolton kleptomaniac Harry Hankinson, 64 -

Summary: Robert Knowles, 68, from Plymouth, first broke the law when he was just 13 . He was jailed for 16 weeks for stealing watch and cuff links in recent crime . Pensioner has broken law so many times prosecutors lost track of record . Knowles has now clocked up nearly 350 offences in his lifetime .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Burnley's home clash with Arsenal... Burnley vs Arsenal (Turf Moor) Team news . Burnley . Burnley midfielder Matt Taylor could make his return from a seven-and-a-half month achilles injury lay-off against Arsenal on Saturday. Midfielder Dean Marney and defender Kevin Long (both cruciate ligament) remain on the long-term absentee list. Matt Taylor (left) attempts to track Chelsea's Eden Hazard in the sides' opening game of the season. Taylor hasn't featured for the Clarets since August due to a long term achilles injury . However, winger Ross Wallace (knee) and right-back Steven Reid (calf) could return for the Barclays Premier League contest. Provisional squad: Heaton, Gilks, Mee, Duff, Shackell, Keane, Reid, Ward, Trippier, Barnes, Wallace, Arfield, Jones, Taylor, Boyd, Kightly, Vokes, Jutkiewicz, Ings, Sordell. Arsenal . Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny (groin) and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (rib) face fitness tests ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League match at Burnley. Midfielders Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby are all back in contention following injury lay-offs, as is France defender Mathieu Debuchy. England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (groin) continues his rehabilitation. Laurent Koscielny is hoping to pass a fitness test and feature in the Gunners defence at Burnley . Provisional squad: Ospina, Monreal, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Bellerin, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ozil, Sanchez, Ramsey, Giroud, Szczesny, Walcott, Rosicky, Welbeck, Chambers, Gibbs, Flamini, Koscielny, Wilshere, Arteta, Diaby, Debuchy. Kick-off: Saturday, 5.30pm - Sky Sports 1 . Odds (subject to change): . Burnley 11/2 . Draw 13/5 . Arsenal 4/7 . Referee: Mike Dean . Managers: Sean Dyche (Burnley), Arsene Wenger (Arsenal) Head-to-head league record: Burnley wins 30, draws 20, Arsenal wins 39 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Burnley have let in 10 goals in their last four matches against Arsenal in all competitions (average of 2.5 per game). Arsenal have won each of their last seven Premier League games, the best current run in the division. No side has won eight in a row at any point this season. Arsenal have exactly the same record after 31 games as they did last season (W19 D6 L6). Santi Cazorla should make his 100th Premier League appearance in this game, while Aaron Ramsey could clock up 150. There have been fewer goals in the final 15 minutes at Turf Moor this season (3) than any other Premier League ground. Burnley's Graham Alexander cancels out a Cesc Fabregas strike from the penalty spot which helped the Clarets towards a 1-1 draw when they last faced the Gunners at Turf Moor in December 2009 . Danny Ings has scored (9) or assisted (4) half of Burnley’s 26 goals this season. Olivier Giroud has scored 10 goals in his last 10 matches for Arsenal in all competitions. Giroud is the first player to score in six consecutive PL appearances for Arsenal since Emmanuel Adebayor in 2008. No side have scored more set piece goals

Summary: Matty Taylor could make first Burnley appearance since August . But Dean Marney and Kevin Long both remain long term absentees . Laurent Koscielny and Wojciech Szczesny face fitness tests for Arsenal . Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta & Abou Diaby back in contention for Gunners .


Work has started on repairing the roof of the Silverstone motor racing circuit which was damaged by high winds during the last couple of days. Part of the 'Wing' - the $40million (£27m), three-story corporate building at the host venue of Formula One's British Grand Prix - was affected by the winds on late Sunday and Monday. Images on social media appeared to show a section of the roof had been removed. A section of Silverstone's motor racing circuit roof was damaged on Sunday and Monday due to high winds . Silverstone sporting director Stuart Pringle insists upcoming events will not be affected by recent damage . Silverstone's sporting director, Stuart Pringle, says in a statement that the site 'looks a bit of a mess at the moment' but 'the damage is largely cosmetic, and the structural and functional integrity of the roof remains completely intact.' Pringle says upcoming races will not be affected. Silverstone officials say engineers began assessing the damage on Wednesday.

Summary: Roof of Silverstone race track was damaged by high winds . A section of the £27m building was affected by weather earlier this week . Upcoming races and events at Silverstone will not be affected .


Stephanie Scott has been remembered as a 'beautiful friend' who brought laughter to her loved ones, in a touching funeral service on Wednesday. Hundreds of people gathered at Eat Your Greens, just outside Eugowra in NSW's central west, to pay their respects to the beloved teacher who was allegedly murdered on Easter Sunday, just days before her wedding. Among the mourners were her fiance and partner of five years Aaron Leeson-Woolley, who was dressed in a black bow tie with a yellow flower pinned to his shirt, her mother Merrilyn, father Robert, and her siblings. Scroll down for video . Stephanie Scott's fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley was sitting between Ms Scott's parents Merrilyn and Robert, wearing a yellow flower pinned to his shirt . The teacher's mother and father are pictured here, remembering their daughter's life and how much laughter she had brought to them . Hundreds of yellow balloons were released by those attending Stephanie Scott's funeral in central-west NSW on Wednesday . The funeral for the murdered Leeton school teacher was held in Eugowra, where hundreds gathered to farewell the teacher . Her sister, Kim, shared humorous childhood memories of Ms Scott with the crowd and painted a picture of someone with a strong sense of who she was. 'Steph never cared what anyone thought of her,' Kim said. 'She had an easy way about her that meant she could get along with anyone.' Leeton Shire Mayor Paul Maytom said Ms Scott's mother spoke about her daughter's life and what a big part of the family she was. 'She brought laughter to the family [by playing tricks and telling jokes],' he said. One of the beloved teacher's students, Leeton High School vice captain Grace Green, said Ms Scott - an English and Drama teacher - was an inspiration to her students. Grace, who had been taught by the 26-year-old since Year 8, said she enjoyed her excursions with her teacher, remembering 'fish and chips at Circular Quay' fondly. Ms Scott's fiance, Aaron Leeson-Woolley (pictured) later took his place as pall bearer . Friends and family wore a touch of yellow to remember Ms Scott, here parents are awaiting the pall bearers . Ms Scott's coffin was carried to the hearse before it pulled away from the venue she was supposed to get married at . Police escorted the young teacher as her casket left the venue . 'Ms Scott always knew how to brighten a day,' she said. The ceremony ended with mourners releasing hundreds of yellow balloons into the air as the song 'Home' by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros played. Ms Scott's fiance, Aaron Leeson-Woolley, appeared visibly distressed as he took his place as pall bearer. A piano version of Train's 'Hey Soul Sister' added to the sombre moment her casket was carried away from the service. Other songs played were The Killers' 'Be Still' and Keith Urban's 'Making Memories of Us'. Mourners filled the white chairs put out for the outdoor funeral service at Eat Your Greens, where the bride-to-be was meant to marry fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley

Summary: Funeral for murdered school teacher Stephanie Scott was held outside Eugowra in central-west NSW on Wednesday . Fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley sat between Ms Scott's parents Merrilyn and Robert during the service . Her sister Kim, parents, and Leeton High School vice captain Grace Green spoke at the funeral . Hundreds of yellow balloons were released following her funeral service to the tune of 'Home' Earlier in the day people in Eugowra and Canowindra painted the town yellow with balloons and streamers .


Few people would describe an 11 hour flight as calming, but British Airways' new Mindfulness Programme is attempting to make long-haul air travel as relaxing and refreshing as possible. The Mindfulness for Travel series was developed for launch of the airline's new Airbus A380 service between London and San Francisco, known for its laid-back California vibes. Providing fliers with meditation techniques, as well as additional healthy flying tips, the programme hopes to inspire a relaxed, positive state of mind for all travellers - even if the journey doesn't go exactly according to plan. To celebrate British Airways' new A380 service between London and San Francisco, the airline has launched a mindfulness programme . The airline consulted with mindfulness expert Mark Coleman, also the Founder of the Mindfulness Institute, to develop the recommended practices. Coleman and British Airways created several videos - tailored to pre-flight, mid-flight, and pre-arrival exercises - which will be available on board for all fliers to view. He recommends wearing comfortable clothing, choosing lighter meals on board, moderating alcohol, coffee and tea intake and 'gentle exercising,' such as stretching, during the flight. Coleman also advocates strategic napping to help travellers adjust to a different time zone and feel revitalised upon landing. Along with healthier meal options, the Mindfulness for Travel series is full of tips to ensure a worry-free flight . The brand also tapped mindfulness expert Mark Coleman to develop a series of meditation videos . Coleman recommends 'gently exercising' on board, eating lighter meals and wearing comfortable clothes . 'Embracing the spirit of travel involves living fully in the moment, which can be cultivated through mindful practice,' Coleman said in a statement. 'The video series I created in partnership with British Airways will help travellers develop the clarity, calm and focus necessary to get the most out of their travel experiences.' While undoubtedly it's a bit easier to stretch out and find your inner zen if you're flying in Club World or First class, we'll try just about anything to help us feel refreshed after long-distance travel.

Summary: Mindfulness for Travel series includes meditative videos and other tips . For the programme, British Airways teamed up with expert Mark Coleman . The endeavour is in celebration of the new London to San Francisco route .


The body of an autistic 20-year-old who left his home 44 days ago and never returned has been found floating in a creek near a golf course. Eagle Scout Brian Gewirtz told his family he was going for a walk near his Brooklyn, New York, home on February 17, but didn't come back. His family started a frantic search in the local community, warning people of his disability which made it hard for him to understand spoken language. Eagle Scout Brian Gewirtz told his family he was going for a walk near is Brooklyn, New York, home on February 17, but didn't come back . But police said Friday his body had been discovered at Marine Park Golf Club, just two miles from his home. Laura Rivera, Brian's godmother, told ABC 7: 'He was so thoughtful, and if you were sad he would sit with you for hours just hugging you and saying I love you. 'He was over 18 yes, but he had the mind of a very much younger person because of his disability, and lots of people didn't understand that and there really needs to be a law just like an amber alert. Police suspect he wandered into Marine Park back in mid-February and got disoriented. The freezing temperatures at the time mean hypothermia could also have contributed to his death. A worker in the pro shop told The New York Post the body was found near the eight hole and came up with the tide. Gewirtz’s family and friends offered a $5,000 reward if he was found alive. His family started a frantic search in the local community, warning people of his disability which made it hard for him to understand spoken language . Police said his body had been discovered at Marine Park Golf Club (pictured), just two miles from his home .

Summary: Brian Gewirtz, 20, left his home in Brooklyn, New York, on February 17 . He didn't return, sparking a frantic search from his family . His body was found in a creek near the Marine Park Golf Club . Police said he may have walked into the park and got disorientated .


Cuts and wounds in the skin heal in much the same way as a zip being fastened, new microscopic images have revealed. Biologists have studied the healing process at a molecular level using electron microscopes to examine skin as it repairs itself. They found skin cells appear to attach to each other using tiny tubes that then pull them together so they interlock like a zip. This image on the left taken of skin cells healing a wound using an electron microscope show how cells on opposing sides (coloured green and brown) interlock together in a similar way to a zipper used on clothes. The image on the right shows how the would looks on the surface at this stage in the healing process . The researchers hope their findings could help in the development of new treatments for wounds that could speed up this process. Dr Mikhail Eltsov, one of the scientists behind the study at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, said: 'When we look at it from a distance, it appears as if skin cells simply fuse to each other, but if we zoom in, it becomes clear that membranes, molecular machines, and other cellular components are involved. 'Our electron microscope allows us to distinguish the molecular components in the cell that act like small machines to fuse the skin. 'In order to visualize this orchestra of healing, a very high-resolution picture of the process is needed. 'For this purpose we have recorded an enormous amount of data that surpasses all previous studies of this kind.' Dr Eltsov and his colleagues used cells from fruit fly embryos to study the healing processes that take place in skin. The study, which is published in the journal Nature Cell Biology, found that the skin cells on either side of the wound begin by 'sniffing' each other out to find their opposing partners. They then develop adhesive like structure made of microscopic tubes, called microtubules, that pulls them closer together. These attachments work a like velcro and pulls the skin cells towards the opening. Once the cells meet, they use these microtubules as a scaffolding to interlock together like a zip. Professor Achilleas Frangakis, a microscopy expert at Goethe University Frankfurt who led the study, said: 'What was also amazing was the tremendous plasticity of the membranes in this process which managed to close the skin opening in a very short space of time. 'When five to ten cells have found their respective neighbors, the skin already appears normal.' Skin taken from the dead could soon be used to treat wounds in the living. Researchers have found that skin taken from cadavers that is stripped of its cells is effective in healing acute wounds, such as burns, as well as painful ulcers. They believe the new treatment could be used to treat wounds that do not easily heal by themselves, which cost the US alone more than $25 billion (£17 billion) a year. The scientists stripped out the skin’s inner layer – the dermis – which contains blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles and

Summary: Biologists at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, studied skin healing in fruit fly embryos using an electron microscope to watch what happened . Skin cells use microscopic tubes to pull towards each other and interlock . Researchers hope it may help develop new treatments to speed up healing .


When the first pictures of Kim Sears in her wedding dress surfaced yesterday, they got a mixed reaction. The Jenny Packham chiffon gown with jewelled-detailing on the arms has split opinion, with some on Twitter raving about the garment and others claiming it swamped her. Over the last few years, wedding dress choices have become so varied that they fall into very distinct camps - short, boho, quirky traditional and more. Scroll down for video . Andy Murray and Kim Sears leave Dunblane cathedral after getting married this weekend . Zeenat Sabvur from the wedding planning website Ready or Knot believes brides are thinking outside the box a lot more when it comes to their wedding dresses nowadays, instead of having their choices dictated by tradition. She said: 'Brides don't go for what they think they should go for anymore,they choose their dress more on what their personalities are like. 'Angelina always said that her children were the reason for her getting married, so she made the day very much based around them and that included the dress. 'Keira Knightley's was quirkier - she wore a dress that had worn before and that had a lot of stories to it. 'The change of attitude towards dresses is the same as with the wedding cake, brides don't necessarily get cake anymore, they might get cheese, profiteroles or cupcake. 'Weddings are now about personalities and celebrating their relationships, which makes it more fun.' Read on to discover the different types of wedding dresses that brides are opting for nowadays... The Traditional Dress . Prince William and Kate Middleton get married in 2011 at Westminster Abbey . Many brides still opt for the traditional white gown when it comes to their wedding outfit. When Kate Middleton married Prince William in 2011, she opted for an elegant lace gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The intricate lace appliqué bodice and sleeves of Catherine's dress mirrored those on the wedding gown of Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco when she married Ranier III, Prince of Monaco, in 1956. Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeldsaid of the dress:' Alexander McQueen's dresses are always very elegant. 'It's very pretty, and relatively classic, but that goes with the decor, with a little touch of the 1950s that recalls Marilyn Monroe or Queen Elizabeth's dress.' The non-dress wedding dress . Solange Knowles and Alan Ferguson on their wedding day . When Solange Knowles arrived at her wedding to her video director boyfriend Alan Ferguson last November, she looked stunning in a cream jumpsuit, complete with a matching cape. Solange is known for her bold style, so she was unlikely to have opted for a traditional gown. She wore a long caped gown by Humberto Leon for Kenzo for the nuptials but arrived at the ceremony in a Stephane Rolland cream jump suit, having travelled there on a white-painted bicycle decorated with cream roses. The theme of the bash was a stylish, if unconventional affair, with all guests encouraged to wear white, including her sister Beyoncé and mother Tina. More and

Summary: Kim Sears married Andy Murray yesterday in a Jenny Packham gown . She opted for a traditional style for her wedding dress . Increasingly, celebrities are shying away from traditional gowns . Keira Knightley wore a prom dress and Angelia Jolie's kids decorated hers .


It was a fishing trip with a very big catch – namely the £9 homemade rowing boat in which the two anglers ventured out on to the open sea. Built with discarded scraps from house conversions including loft insulation board and polystyrene, it was glued together with silicone sealant. Amazingly, the 6ft vessel held together long enough for the men to set up their rods and haul in some fish. But they were scuppered when an oar snapped 200 yards off Jaywick, Essex, and they had to call 999. The bungling fishermen who had to be rescued from their DIY boat, who have been named as Aaron Jones, right, and Jamie Toms, left . The DIY boat used by a pair of fisherman, who had to be rescued by a lifeboat crew. The men cobbled it together using insulation boards, scrap plywood, laminate flooring, coat hangers and silicone glue . The anglers had already taken the boat out to sea the day before their rescue without any problems. They got the materials to build the boat for free and spent £9 on silicone glue to hold the boat together . A lifeboat crew arrived to find neither man wearing a lifejacket, and one unable to swim. Despite the experience, one of the men yesterday pledged to return to the water with another homemade boat. Jamie Toms, 27, a self-employed builder, said: ‘I’m already thinking about doing it again but next time I’ll get a little engine instead of oars. ‘The boat itself was solid – it was waterproof. We took it out the day before and we were in it for two or three hours and it floated, no problem. The long and the short of it is that this time one of the oars snapped. They were proper oars but one snapped at the join so we were stranded with only one oar. ‘I only called 999 as I was worried for my mate as he can’t swim. He was panicking and shaking because it was cold, so I was more concerned for his safety than my own. ‘If it was just me out there I would have tried to swim to shore. What’s the worst that could happen? I would have drowned.’ The boat was put together by Mr Toms’s friend Aaron Jones, who scavenged 4in-thick insulation board, polystyrene and scrap wood. The DIY boat during its construction. The pair used scrap wood that they had found and spent just £9 buying silicone adhesive . As well as using scraps of wood, the pair also made a DIY anchor using a 15 metre rope and a lump of scrap iron . After rescuing the men, who were found without lifejackets the RNLI crew had to bring the boat to the shore . After the rescue, Clacton RNLI returned the fishing equipment to the pair before they destroyed the unseaworthy boat . One of the men, named as Jamie Toms, who had to be rescued . Coathanger wire was used to make the rowlocks, the rings on either side of the

Summary: Two men had made the DIY boat at their home using scrap wood and glue . But the pair became stranded from the shore after their oars snapped . Rescuers were stunned to see a homemade boat being taken out to sea .


A would-be cage fighter accused of beheading a great-grandmother in her garden has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Appearing briefly at London's Old Bailey, Nicholas Salvador, nicknamed 'Fat Nick', spoke only to issue his plea. Dressed in black and flanked by three security guards, he also pleaded not guilty to a separate assault charge, giving the same reason. Nicholas Salvador (right) is accused of killing Palmira Silva (left) in her garden in September last year . The widow ran a successful cafe, Silva's Cafe, in Church Street, Edmonton - where members of the public laid floral tributes after her murder on September 4 last year . Salvador, 25, is accused of killing Palmira Silva, 82, with a machete. She was found dead in a garden in Nightingale Road, Edmonton, north London, in September 2014. The suburban street became the scene of a major police operation after officers were called to apprehend the alleged killer. Happy family: Palmira and her late husband Domenico with their now grown-up children, Celestina and Rino . Mrs Silva moved to London from her native southern Italy with her husband Domenico six decades ago . Several of the victim's relatives, including her daughter Celestina, were in the courtroom to witness the plea. Mrs Silva moved to London from her native southern Italy with her husband Domenico six decades ago. They married and had a daughter, Celestina, and a son, Rino. The widow ran a successful cafe, Silva's Cafe, in Church Street, Edmonton - where members of the public laid floral tributes after her murder on September 4 last year. Mr Silva died in 2008 but the family continued the business. Mrs Silva had only recently stopped working full time at the cafe that she and her son ran. Salvador, an only child, is thought to have left home at the age of around 13 or 14 after arriving in the UK from Nigeria with his parents. Police were forced to stage a dramatic evacuation operation to save neighbours during the incident, and an armed squad Tasered the suspect. The house in the busy street where the Italian widow's body was found was the scene of a major police operation after officers were called initially to reports that a man had beheaded an animal. Scotland Yard said that its officers distracted a man after he was seen going through back gardens in Nightingale Road while they evacuated people from nearby homes. Judge Hilliard set a trial date of June 22 at the Old Bailey and Salvador was then escorted out of the dock. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Nicholas Salvador accused of beheading Palmira Silva in her garden . He pleaded not guilty on grounds of insanity at London's Old Bailey today . Also pleaded not guilty to a separate assault charge, citing same reason . Mrs Silva was found dead in a garden in Edmonton in September 2014 .


A woman who was left with a broken nose after she was attacked on the street while walking her dog said she doesn't believe she would have been able to fight off her violent assailant had she not learned self-defence. Clare Verrall, 31, was out with her french bulldog Dutchy on Wednesday evening near her home in Prahran, in Melbourne, when a man jumped out at her from behind some bins. He attacked her and she was left with a black eye, broken nose and broken toe from the altercation. During the fight she kneed the man in the groin and kicked him before she fled. 'I was walking my dog about two streets down for where I live, and it’s on the way to the dog park I go to every day,' Ms Verrall told Daily Mail Australia. Scroll down for video . Melbourne woman Clare Verrall was randomly attacked while walking her dog on Wednesday night . She was just a few streets away from her home in Prahran with her french bulldog Dutchy when a man jumped out from an apartment complex . She said kickboxing classes she had taken at the gym helped her respond to the situation confidently . 'This guy stepped out from this apartment complex and it just happened really quickly... He just grabbed me and threw me back against the wall,' she continued. The attacker then threatened her life, saying 'something along the lines of "make a noise or scream and I’ll kill you".' 'It all happened so quickly and I just kneed him straight in the nuts,' Ms Verrall revealed. 'He went down and he was sort of groaning and cursing me and calling me the c-word so I just kicked him as hard as I could twice in the kidneys.' She then grabbed her dog and ran home as fast as she could. Victoria Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia they are still searching for Ms Verrall's attacker, who is described as 'Caucasian, aged in his late 20s, approximately 180cm tall with a slim build'. He was wearing a jeans and a black hoodie at the time of the incident and officers have released an image of what they believe he looks like. Following the random attack Ms Verrall has also taken to social media to share her story of survival, and encourage other women to take part in self-defence and kickboxing classes. She was left with a broken nose, broken toe, and many other bruises and scratches . Ms Verrall has opened up about her experience and said kickboxing classes she had taken at the gym helped her defend herself . In a video posted to her Facebook page - which has so far garnered more than 735,000 views, 27,000 likes and almost 12,000 shares - the Melbourne woman opened up about the incident. 'They can try to beat you, they can try to intimidate you, they can try to make you feel like you’re nothing but women, we are all something,' Ms Verall, who is sporting a painful-looking black eye

Summary: Clare Verrall was randomly attacked while walking her dog on Wednesday . The Melbourne woman was just streets from her Prahan home . She suffered a black eye, broken nose, broken toe, and other injuries . Ms Verrall managed to get away by kneeing her attacker in the groin . She credits the kickboxing and self-defence classes for her escape .


Hundreds of explorers, theorists and fantasists have spent their lives searching for the infamous 'big-foot'. But a leading geneticist believes he has found evidence to prove that it - or rather she - could have been more than a myth. Professor Bryan Sykes of the University of Oxford claims a towering woman named Zana who lived in 19th Century Russia - and appeared to be 'half human, half ape' - could have been the fabled yeti. Witnesses described the six-foot, six-inches tall woman discovered in the Caucasus mountains between Georgia and Russia as having 'all the characteristics of a wild animal' - and covered in thick auburn hair. Scroll down for video . Historic: A leading genetecist claims a towering woman named Zana (artist's representation) who lived in 19th Century Russia - and appeared to be 'half human, half ape' - could have been the fabled yeti . Proof: DNA evidence from Zana's granddaughter (left) and the remains of her son Khwit (right) seemed proved that Zana was of African descent even though she lived in the wild Caucusus . Wild: Zana was discovered and trapped by a local merchant who hired a group of hunters to hunt her down in the region of Ochamchir - and she was eventually tamed by a nobleman on his estate in Tkhina . Treacherous: It is thought Zana roamed the remote Caucusus mountains, where Sykes says her African ancestors lived for many generations . Trapped: A merchant found Zana in the Ochamchir region of western Georgia and after hunters caught her, they placed her in a ditch surrounded by sharp spikes . Mythical: Witnesses described the six-foot, six-inches tall woman as having 'all the characteristics of a wild animal' (fabled 'big-foot' pictured) Experts believe the wandering 'Wild Woman' was found lurking in the remote region of Ochamchir in the Republic of Abkhazia. She was captured by a local merchant in the 1850s who hired a group of hunters to subdue and shackle her in the mountainous terrain. Professor Sykes claims Zana was kept in a 'ditch surrounded by sharpened spikes' and sold from owner to owner until she came to serve nobleman Edgi Genaba as a servant. Famously known as the ape woman, Zana had at least four children by local men and some of her descendants still live in the region, the Times reported. Sykes made an astonishing discovery when he carried out saliva tests on six of her living relatives and the tooth of her deceased son Khwit. The DNA analysis revealed that they all contained the right amount of African DNA for Zana the ape woman to be '100 per cent African' but remarkably she did not resemble any known group. Discovery: Professor Bryan Sykes of the University of Oxford analysed the DNA of her living relatives in the Caucuses region and found west-African genes . Myth? The first accounts of the Yeti emerged before the 19th century from Buddhists who believed that the creature inhabited the Himalayas . Her resemblance was that of a wild beast - 'the most frightening feature

Summary: Witnesses said Zana the apewoman had the 'characteristics of a wild animal' She was allegedly trapped in Caucusus mountains and covered in thick hair . Had 'enormous athletic power' and she could infamously outrun a horse . A genetics professor has analysed DNA of six of her living descendants .


An Italian ice cream man pursued his older rival in his van and then punched him through the driver's window in a turf war over 'stealing' customers from a new housing development. The row broke out between Andrea Trunfio, 36, and Mario Bretti, 64, after the former allegedly tried to muscle in on Mr Bretti's patch. A court heard how the pair clashed as they drove their vans away from the site on a scorching day in July last year. Mr Bretti said his competitor chased him along a busy road before cutting him off at a junction and blocking him with his van. He then got out and threw a flurry of punches at the 64-year-old through the driver's window. Pursued: Mr Bretti, 64, was chased by his younger rival Andrea Trunfio over an argument over a disputed site . The incident took place around the new Ridgeway Farm housing development on July 22 last year, when temperatures reached 25 degrees during a spell of sunny weather. Describing what happened, Mr Bretti said: 'I have been doing this for 45 years, since I was just 18 years old. On July 22, I got beaten up by another ice cream man. 'He decided to follow me on Thamesdown Drive in the middle of the road. He was going fast through the traffic lights, and when they went red I had to stop. He blocked me with his van so I couldn’t get away. 'He came up to the van and punching me threatened to kill me, saying he had claimed the building site as his area. 'I was selling there because Sparcells is my area. He was very aggressive and started punching me several times and said he would come to my home. In the end I drove away to get away from him.' Mr Bretti said he felt very dizzy and frightened after the altercation and went straight to the police station, while Trunfio did a U-turn and sped off. Dispute: Mr Bretti said he felt very dizzy and frightened after the altercation and went straight to the police . Trunfio denied common assault and claimed Mr Bretti had threatened to kill his family and burn his van if he went back to the disputed site. Speaking through an intepreter, he claimed he had seen Mr Bretti at the site that day and his older rival had beckoned him to follow afterwards. He said when they pulled up at the traffic lights, Mr Bretti grabbed his arm before rolling up the window to trap it. He also told the court had sold ice creams in Swindon for ten years and had been at the housing development for two or three months before the incident. He also claimed there had been prior arrangements which meant Mr Bretti would no longer sell at the building site. Trunfio, from Swindon, told the magistrates' court in Chippenham, Wiltshire: 'In our community, usually each person has an area. There is no law to say you can't go to certain places. 'I am not a violent person,

Summary: Row broke out between Andrea Trunfio, 36, and Mario Bretti, 64, last July . Argument was over ownership of a new housing development in Wiltshire . Mr Bretti said rival cut him off and then punched him through window . Trunfio was handed a 12 month community order at magistrates' court .


Manchester United climbed above rivals Manchester City on Saturday night into third place in the Premier League table after a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa. Ander Herrera opened the scoring before half time and Wayne Rooney made it two after the interval with a superb second before Christian Benteke pulled one back for Tim Sherwood's side. But midfielder Herrera added his second and United's third late on to secure the three points for Manchester United. Here, Sportsmail's Dominic King gives his player ratings from Old Trafford. Manchester United (4-3-3) David de Gea – One of the quietest afternoons he has had all season; perhaps that explained his aberration for Aston Villa’s goal – 6 . Antonio Valencia – Industrious down the right flank, almost created a goal for Rooney with one surge; not tested defensively – 7.5 . Manchester United pair Phil Jones (left) and Antonio Valencia (right) battle Christian Benteke for the ball . Phil Jones – With Villa offering no threat, the England international was able to engage cruise control. Had Benteke under-wraps – 7 . Marcus Rojo – Elegant on the ball, passed it well and came close to opening the scoring with a 30-yard drive that fizzed over the bar – 7 . Daley Blind – Always looks comfortable regardless of the position he plays; a professional job in a professional performance – 6.5 . Ander Herrera – To think there was a time when he couldn’t get a game. Passing was excellent and his two goals were thoroughly deserved – 8.5 . Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera celebrates opening the scoring against Aston Villa . Michael Carrick – Having a renaissance this season after disappearing under David Moyes; kept things simple and smooth – 7 . Marouane Fellaini – He bullied Liverpool in his last performance but wasn’t so aggressive here; could have scored with a second half header – 6.5 . Juan Mata – No repeat of his Anfield heroics. Flitted in and out of the game, some nice moments but times when he disappeared – 6.5 . Juan Mata in action for Manchester United against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Saturday . Ashley Young – Had the bit between his teeth against his old club; came close to a goal with a flashing drive in the second half – 7.5 . Wayne Rooney – Captain led by example and scored a quite magnificent half-volley to give United an unassailable lead – 7 . Wayne Rooney (centre) celebrates his goal with team-mates Radamel Falcao (left) and Herrera . SUBS . Di Maria (for Young) 70mins . Falcao (for Fellaini) 77mins . UNUSED . Valdes (GK), Rafael Di Silva, Di Maria, Falcao, Januzaj, McNair, Pereira . Aston Villa (4-4-2) Brad Guzan – Earned his keep with saves from Rojo, Blind, Rooney and Fellaini; couldn’t do anything about Herrera’s goal – 7 . Alan Hutton – Substituted at half-time with an injury. Had previously found it hard work trying to contain Young – 5.5 . Jores Okore – Powerless to stop Rooney scoring a magnificent second; not

Summary: Ander Herrera impresses with two goals for Manchester United in victory . Wayne Rooney also finds the back of the net against Aston Villa in 3-1 win . Brad Guzan the best performer for Tim Sherwood's side at Old Trafford .


Candle entrepreneur Jo Malone has joined 5,000 small business bosses praising the Tories' as the 'only people' who can keep the economy secure . Perfume entrepreneur Jo Malone has joined 5,000 small business bosses praising the Tories as the 'only people' who can keep the economy secure. In a major boost to the Conservatives' lacklustre campaign, the signatories - who together employ nearly 100,000 people - said they 'would like to see David Cameron and George Osborne given the chance to finish what they have started'. Ms Malone, one of the most high-profile names to sign the letter, this morning claimed a Labour government would 'jeopardise' the economic recovery. Appearing on Sky News, Ms Malone said she had sold her business to cosmetics giant Estee Lauder in 2006, but had 'started all over again' by setting up a new business three years ago. The new candle and fragrance business, called Jo Love, now employs 14 people she said. But Ms Malone claimed Labour were a risk to all small businesses like hers. She said: 'The world is looking at us as a really strong economy again. Its working, and people's lives are coming back together and jobs are being created, why would we jeopardise that? 'I've never put my head above the parapet in politics but I feel so passionately and so strongly this time that I do have to say something. And this is my voice I'm not representing anyone but myself and my business. 'With 10 days to go and from what I've seen I'm afraid my vote is not going to go to Ed Miliband it's going to David Cameron and I'm going to support them and I'm going to speak out because I believe this economy is on a very secure footing.' It comes as Mr Cameron attempts to move the arguments of the election campaign onto Britain's economic recovery. In a major boost to the Prime Minister - pictured in central London this morning - 5,000 businesses said they 'would like to see David Cameron and George Osborne given the chance to finish what they have started' Mr Cameron launched the Conservatives' small business manifesto this morning - promising to make Britain the best place in Europe to set up a company . The Tories' small business launch suffered an embarrassing blow this morning after one of the firms which apparently put its name to a letter in support of David Cameron withdrew its support – claiming it never signed it. Aurum Solutions has been removed from the letter after saying its sales director did not sign it and that the company's policy is to remain 'politically unaligned'. The company asked for its name to be taken off the letter, tweeting: 'Our Sales Director did not sign the letter in support of the Conservative Party. Please remove signatory 413 immediately.' Aurum Solutions managing director Helen Belcher claimed that sales director Steve O'Hehir was sent an email by the Tories, then clicked on a link within it, but did not enter any details. But the Tories said all

Summary: Bosses of over 5,000 small businesses sign a letter praising the Tories . Self-made candle entrepreneur Jo Malone among the bosses to sign . The signatories together employ nearly 100,000 people across the UK . A change to a Labour government the letter warns 'would be far too risky'


President Barack Obama staunchly defended a framework nuclear agreement with Iran as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' to prevent a bomb and bring longer-term stability to the Middle East. He insisted the U.S. would stand by Israel if it were to come under attack, but acknowledged that his pursuit of diplomacy with Tehran has caused strain with the close ally. 'It's been a hard period,' Obama said in a weekend interview with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman. He added that it is 'personally difficult' for him to hear his administration accused of not looking out for Israel's interests. Scroll down for video . On the back foot: Barack Obama phrased his actions in negotiations with Iran as an attempt to 'take the nuclear issue off the table'. Iran has agreed to restrict its nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions . Now in his seventh year in office, Obama cast the Iran talks as part of a broader foreign policy doctrine that sees American power as a safeguard that gives him the ability to take calculated risks. 'We are powerful enough to be able to test these propositions without putting ourselves at risk,' he said, citing his overtures to Cuba and Myanmar as other examples of his approach. The president's comments come days after the U.S. and other world powers reached a tentative agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. The framework cleared the way for negotiators to hammer out technical details ahead of a June 30 deadline for a final deal. Negotiations: Secretary of State John Kerry, right with Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, was involved in the nuclear talks in Lausanne, Switzerland . Obama argued that successful negotiations presented the most effective way to keep Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but insisted he would keep all options on the table if Tehran were to violate the terms. 'I've been very clear that Iran will not get a nuclear weapon on my watch, and I think they should understand that we mean it,' Obama said in the interview published Sunday. 'But I say that hoping that we can conclude this diplomatic arrangement — and that it ushers a new era in U.S.-Iranian relations — and, just as importantly, over time, a new era in Iranian relations with its neighbors.' The president said there are many details that still need to be worked out with the Iranians and cautioned that there would be 'real political difficulties' in implementing an agreement in both countries. He reiterated his opposition to a legislation that would give the U.S. Congress final say in approving or rejecting a deal, but said he hoped to find a path to allow Congress to 'express itself.' Victory? Obama looked forward to 'a new era' of relations with Iran. Pictured above is the nation's president, Hassan Rouhani . The White House plans an aggressive campaign to sell the deal to Congress, as well as to skeptical Arab allies who worry about Iran's destabilizing activity in the region. The president has invited leaders of six Gulf

Summary: President defended negotiations that will lift sanctions on Iran . Claimed measures will make it less likely for Iran to acquire nuclear bomb . Admitted that the discussions had taken a toll on U.S.-Israeli ties .


Security officers were out in force at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday, allegedly after officials found out ISIS called for attacks on uniformed personnel as part of a possible terror plot. The FBI is investigating and security is being increased at other airports in Southern California because of a 'known threat' to LAX from ISIS, according to a federal law enforcement official. The investigation and security increase started after intercepted communication and other intelligence information led officials to believe that a plot could be under way. Scroll down for video . Security is being increased at airports in Southern California because of a 'known threat' from ISIS at LAX . Officials found out earlier that ISIS called for attacks on uniformed personnel as part of a possible terror plot . The federal law enforcement official did not say whether this was a new threat. The Transportation Security Administration alerted local law enforcement agencies responsible for security at the other airports, although the possible threat was not necessarily related to aviation, CNN reported. It added that some US cities had increased their security, but gave no further details. Officials are concerned about threats to uniformed personnel or locations that lone wolves may want to target, US officials told NBC News on Friday. Despite the new security increase, officials said the possible threat was not necessarily related to aviation . Los Angeles World Airports said: 'We are constantly adjusting our deployment strategies, and as a precaution, have increased the visibility of airport police.' LAWA is the airport oversight and operations department for the City of Los Angeles, according to the Orange County Register. A Department of Homeland Security spokesman would not comment on the specific intelligence. The spokesman did say: 'Over the last few months, we have made a number of security adjustments, including enhanced screening at select overseas airports and increasing random searches of passengers and carry-on luggage on flights inbound to the US, reflecting an evolving threat picture.' No one at the FBI was immediately available to comment. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson also declined to comment on the reported threat to LAX. No arrests have been made.

Summary: FBI investigating after intelligence information indicated possible terror plot . TSA involved although possible threat not necessarily related to aviation . No arrests have been made and it is unclear whether this is a new threat . In addition to Los Angles, some other US cities have increased security .


It's the ultimate treat for Benedict Cumberbatch fans and stands an imposing 6ft tall - just like the man himself. But shoppers at London's Westfield Stratford City shopping centre looked more than a little surprised to discover a chocolate sculpture of Benedict Cumberbatch in their midst. One lady was spotted cautiously approaching the edible artwork before quickly backing off, while another couldn't quite hide their smile of surprise. Scroll down for video . Finishing touches: The sculpture is readied for its big unveiling at Westfield Stratford City shopping centre . Oh dear: Reaction to the sculpture was mixed, with some shoppers bursting into laughter . Even less impressed was the shopper who stood stony-faced in front of the creation for several moments, while another burst into laughter as soon as she spotted it. It did, however, prove an immediate hit with a pair of police sniffer dogs who wagged their tails as they gave it a thorough sniffing down. The artwork, which has been given pride of place in the shopping mall's atrium, was commissioned by UKTV to mark celebrate its screening of the third series of Sherlock. It took a crew of eight people to complete the sculpture, which took over 250 man hours to create and weighs 40kg . Does it look like me? Benedict Cumberbatch strikes a pose with James Corden during an Oscars party . Mixed reaction: A pair of police sniffer dogs loved the sculpture but shoppers looked baffled . Hilarious: A lady bursts into laughter after spotting the 6ft homage to Mr Cumberbatch . Not amused: A shopper looks thoroughly unimpressed as she contemplates the artwork . Luckily for Cumberbatch, who usually enjoys a considerably more complimentary response to projects he's involved in, the piece will only be in residence temporarily. The 38-year-old actor, who is currently expecting his first child with wife Sophie Hunter, 37, isn't the only famous face to have found himself the subject of an edible artwork. In the run up to the release of 50 Shades of Grey, bakers created not one but two 6ft gateaux paying homage to Jamie Dornan. One depicted the actor in the grey suit beloved of his 50 Shades character Christian Grey, while the other showed him topless and came complete with an edible six-pack. Award-winning: Both Jennifer Lawrence and her cake alter-ego have won awards . Homage: The cake, which triumphed at a show last November, was inspired by the Hunger Games . Actress Jennifer Lawrence has also been immortalised in cake, with baker Lara Clarke creating a sweet treat designed to resemble the 24-year-old's Hunger Games alter-ego, Katniss Everdeen. The confection, which was baked ahead of the release of Mockingjay Part One in November, met with the approval of Lawrence herself, who, when asked about it, said Ms Clarke was 'incredibly talented'. Other A-listers to get the culinary treatment include Kevin Bacon, whose likeness was made from bacon, and Taylor Swift who featured on a cake. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were turned into a tasty-looking pizza, while President Barack Obama had his

Summary: A 6ft chocolate sculpture of Benedict Cumberbatch has been unveiled . Toothsome statue has been placed inside a London shopping centre . But shoppers reactions to the creations were decidedly unenthusiastic . One woman glared at it while others just looked thoroughly baffled . It did manage to win the approval of pair of police sniffer dogs . It weighs 40kg and took eight people 250 man hours to create . Other celebrities to get culinary tributes include Jennifer Lawrence . Her 6ft cake won an award - and the 24-year-old's approval . Actor Kevin Bacon has also been immortalised - in bacon .


Usain Bolt will compete at the IAAF/BTC World Relays in the Bahamas next month, the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association has announced. The six-time Olympic gold medallist will compete at the relay championship on May 2 and 3 as part of the Jamaican team. 'I'm happy to be part of the Jamaican team for the IAAF / BTC World Relays in the Bahamas. I am fit, healthy and ready to run,' said Bolt. Usain Bolt has confirmed he will be part of Jamaica's team at the World Relays in the Bahamas . Bolt reacts as he wins 4x100m gold at the London Olympic Games in 2012 . 'I hear the meet was a lot of fun last year and there was a great atmosphere. Jamaica has a long and successful tradition in relays and when we put on the national colours we always do our best to make the country proud,' he added. JAAA General Secretary Garth Gayle commented, 'We were extremely pleased that Usain was available for selection and that the world's fastest man will be running for Jamaica. We can expect some sprint magic on the track in the Bahamas on 2nd and 3rd May.' The full Jamaican team list for the competition will be announced shortly. Bolt insists he always does 'his best to make his country proud' while wearing Jamaica colours .

Summary: Usain Bolt will compete at the IAAF/BTC World Relays on May 2-3 . Six-time Olympic gold medalist says he's 'fit, healthy and ready to run' Bolt was part of the Jamaica team that won gold at London 2012 .


Stuart Broad backed Alastair Cook to hit the Test century that has eluded him for 33 innings on Thursday and put England in a winning position in the second Test. Broad produced his best and quickest bowling since knee surgery last year to take three wickets for 19 here in Grenada before a defiant last wicket stand of 52 from Devendra Bishoo and Shannon Gabriel lifted West Indies to 299. Then Cook, fighting for his captaincy in this series, and the under pressure Jonathan Trott joined forces to hit their first half-century partnership as an opening pair and reach 74 without loss by the close of a rain-affected second day. Stuart Broad produced his best and quickest bowling since knee surgery last year on day two in Grenada . Quick Broad took three wickets on day two as England bowled West Indies out for 299 . Captain Alastair Cook, who won the toss and chose to bowl, worked his way to 37 not out at stumps . Broad backs Cook to go onto a big hundred and get his side in a winning position with three days left . When Cook reached 17 of his unbeaten 37 he went past Alec Stewart to become the second highest run-scorer in England's Test history and now only his mentor in Graham Gooch stands ahead of him. 'He's been an amazing performer for eight or nine years now,' said Broad. 'And he's such a level headed character that you never know whether he's got nought or 200 if you bumped into him in the evening. 'Cooky won't be thinking about personal landmarks now. He knows if he gets a big hundred tomorrow he will set his team up with a fantastic chance of getting a result and it was great to see Cook and Trott back together again. Hopefully they can score a lot more runs tomorrow.' Broad revealed that a chat with new bowling coach Ottis Gibson and a change of technique led him to add 10 miles per hour to his bowling overnight and look back to his best. Cook plays a shot to the legside as he found some form on a rain-interrupted day two at St George's . Broad celebrates the wicket of West indies captain Denesh Ramdin, who was caught behind on 31 . 'I made a slight change overnight after watching quite a lot of footage of how I got my wickets and I was a bit wider on the crease which allowed my momentum to go straight through,' said Broad, who touched 91 miles per hour when bowling a beauty to take Denesh Ramdin's wicket. 'It seemed to work and I was really pleased with how I bowled today.' Despite some momentum in the favour of Cook's side, Broad admits England are battling both the weather and an at time defiant West Indies as they look to force victory. With unpredictable forecasts around, Broad knows only full days of cricket and a sizeable first-innings lead will leave the tourists on track. Broad celebrates after reaching 91 miles per

Summary: England captain Alastair Cook hasn't scored a Test century for 33 inning . Cook became England's second highest Test run scorer on Wednesday . Stuart Broad said his skipper can put England in a winning position . Cook (37) and Jonathan Trott (32) were not out at stumps after day two . England are 74-0, 225 runs behind, after bowling West Indies out for 299 . Broad said an action change overnight gave his bowling an added 10mph .


Peerless champion jockey AP McCoy described the final day of his record-breaking career as ‘the hardest day’ of his life as he left Sandown on Saturday night and headed into retirement. And he also predicted someone will ultimately break his multitude of records. McCoy said: ‘Someone will break my records. All records are broken. I just hope I am dead when they do.’ McCoy, the iron-man of jump racing, shed tears as he paraded in front of the grandstand after finishing third on Box Office in the Bet365 Handicap Hurdle, his last-ever ride. AP McCoy was reduced to tears as he competed as a professional jockey for the last-ever time on Saturday . An emotional McCoy couldn't contain his emotions as he waved to the crowd after his last race . After finishing third on Box Office in last-ever race, McCoy was reduced to tears at Sandown Park . The retiring jocket was overcome with emotion after coming third on Box Office . McCoy had much to celebrate on Saturday despite his third-place finish in the bet365 Handicap Hurdle . Princess Anne, a renown horseman herself, told the Racing Post newspaper: 'I can only add my admiration to the epitome of a professional sportsman. Admiration that is heightened by my own, all too brief, experience of National Hunt Racing. 'To win 20 championships is an exceptional achievement, perhaps unmatched in any other sporting discipline, and he has done it in a tough, exhilarating and often dangerous sport. He has been a credit to horseracing and he goes out still at the top of his profession.' Arsene Wenger, manager of McCoy's beloved Arsenal, told Channel Four's The Morning Line: 'I would like to congratulate you for your outstanding career. It's absolutely exceptional what you have done. At Arsenal, we are inspired by that kind of dedication and quality and consistency you have shown in your career.' Sebastian Coe, double Olympic champion and organiser of the 2012 Olympics, said: 'Great is an overused word in sport - get a couple of England caps and you're suddenly a great player. Genius is probably a word less used but I think A.P McCoy is both. 'The guy is a genius in the saddle. It's just an extraordinary period of time that he has spanned - John Major still had two more years to run as Prime Minister! Put it in that context, you tell me anybody or anything that has maintained that level of market dominance. I think he's unique.' Steve Redgrave, Britain's greatest Olympian, summed it up. 'A.P has touched all our hearts. Truly a great to be remembered.' The race was ironically won by Brother Tedd, ridden by McCoy’s great rival and 15-time runner-up in the jockeys’ championship, Richard Johnson. McCoy had earlier also finished third on Mr Mole in the Celebration Chase named in his honour and won by Irish-trained favourite Special Tiara. The 20-time champion jockey said: ‘When I went back in front of the stands and heard all the people clapping, there was a lot of emotion. I was trying my

Summary: Ian Wright presented Tony McCoy with champion jockey trophy . McCoy finished third on Box Office in last-ever race on Saturday . The 40-year-old also finished third on Mr Mole in penultimate race . McCoy was reduced to tears as he competed professionally for last time . Racing legend has been champion jockey 20 times . Sandown filled with punters to bid McCoy farewell .


Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has tipped compatriot Jurgen Klopp to make his mark in the Barclays Premier League if he opts to continue his career in England. Klopp, 47, announced earlier this week that he would end his seven-year stint at Borussia Dortmund when the current season draws to a close, prompting fresh speculation that he could head for the Premier League. Manchester City have already indicated that a man who has also been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal in the past, is not in their sights, but Germany international Mertesacker insists Klopp would be a good fit in the English top flight. Jurgen Klopp has revealed he will be vacating his role as Borussia Dortmund boss at the end of the season . Arsenal vice-captain Per Mertesacker says Klopp would be a top manager in the Premier League . Klopp chats with Dortmund defender Erik Durm during a training session in Dortmund on Wednesday . He said: 'I've got some nice experiences in the Premier League and of course it would be nice if a German coach would take the challenge of working in the Premier League. 'It's not so good for Dortmund that he is leaving but hopefully one day he will manage abroad. I think his passion would fit and to see him in England would be very interesting. 'Everyone has their philosophy and I think Jurgen Klopp has proved that he's top-level and can teach a lot.' However, Mertesacker insisted Klopp, whose side are 10th in the Bundesliga table, will need time to decide on his future after a largely successful spell in Dortmund which has brought two league titles and a Champions League final appearance. He said: 'I think he should just finish the season with Dortmund and then he should be given time. 'We'll see what he does next, but I think he's fought his way out of all situations and I think that this time he will find a path that gives him a new challenge. 'But firstly, I wish him all the best and time to think about his achievements. Sometimes you can underestimate what it's like going straight into a new job. I think you should give him time - and I wish him all the best.' Klopp waves to the fans after Dortmund's Champions League game against Arsenal in November . The German boss has enjoyed a huge amount of success at Dortmund and won the Bundesliga title twice . But for all that a new challenge lies ahead for Klopp, Mertesacker admits he cannot work out what has gone wrong to prompt his exit from Borussia. He said: 'It is obviously sad news for Borussia Dortmund, [he was] such a passionate successful and passionate manager for them. He was the guy who turned it around at Dortmund. 'The whole situation there - he built the squad on young players and they improved so much in the seven years he was in charge. It is a sad situation. 'But in the summer, it will be a new situation for him. Maybe

Summary: Jurgen Klopp will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season . German boss has enjoyed success with club during seven-year stint . He has been linked with Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal . Per Mertesacker says he would like to see Klopp in the Premier League .


A Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate is bidding to become Britain's first transgender MP. Zoe O'Connell lives in a three-way lesbian relationship with her two canvassers Sarah Brown and Sylvia Knight. The 37-year-old, who used to be a man, is standing for the Lib Dems in Maldon, Essex, and is using her complex personal life at the forefront of her campaign. Three way: Candidate Zoe O'Connell (left) used to be man, Sarah Brown (centre) used to be a man married to Sylvia Knight (right). They now all live together in a three-bedroom home in Cambridge . Her two lovers, Ms Brown, 41, and Ms Knight, 39, were once a straight married couple – when Ms Brown was a man. The two are now in a civil partnership. Miss O'Connell told the Mirror: 'We're content together…that is what matters to us. I'm running for office to change things. Twenty years ago this would never have happened. 'I'm standing up because I don't think anyone should be treated differently because of gender or sexuality or the way they choose to live…we live together. We're in a relationship and we're not ashamed of that.' When the former IT worker and father of three was a man, he split from his wife in 2005. Doubts about sexuality that he had as a child re-emerged and he realised he was a woman trapped in a man's body. Miss O'Connell met transsexual Ms Brown, a former computer technician, online later that year and struck up a friendship. After marrying when she was a man, Ms Brown's sex change had forced her to divorce Ms Knight – because the law then prevented marriage between two women. But the couple were still in a relationship and living together. Ms Brown eventually told Ms Knight about Miss O'Connell – and was amazed when her partner welcomed the idea of a three-way relationship. The women have lived in a three-bedroom home in Cambridge for the past seven years. The 37-year-old, who used to be a man, is standing for the Liberal Democrats in Maldon, Essex . Miss O'Connell was a bridesmaid when Ms Knight and Ms Brown took their vows for a second time in a civil partnership six years ago. The Lib Dem candidate said: 'It just works. There's more often someone there to be supportive. If one person's off doing something else then the other partner is still there…you can just keep each other company. It's given me strength since I underwent my transition.' She says her relationship with her children – an 11-year-old boy and two girls, 13 and 14 – is 'no different' to what it would be if she was still a divorced father. She spends weekends with them, but they call her 'Zoe' instead of 'Dad'. 'The kids were three, four and five when we separated,' she said, adding: 'Over the course of about four to six months I was spending more and more time in girl mode … They kind of gradually got used to it. 'There wasn't much in the way of verbal explanation. Since

Summary: Zoe O'Connell, 37, is bidding to become Britain's first transgender MP . Lives in a three-way lesbian relationship with her two canvassers, Sarah Brown and Sylvia Knight . Ms Brown, 41, and Ms Knight, 39, were once a straight married couple - when Ms Brown was a man . Parliamentary candidate for Maldon, Essex, said: 'We're in a relationship and we're not ashamed of that'


They took to Reddit in their millions in the hope of pinpointing the suspect or suspects behind the Boston Marathon bombings, which killed two women and a young boy, and injured a further 264. But in the days after the 2013 attack, the users of the subreddit, Find Boston Bombers, hurled false accusations at countless spectators who had been wearing backpacks at the high-profile event. Their claims - based on the analysis of photos and videos of the marathon - even led to 22-year-old Sunil Tripathi, a Brown University student who was missing, being wrongly identified as the bomber. Now, the moderator of the subreddit, Chris Ryves, has told of his regrets about the thread - which he says nearly became 'its own beast' in the wake of the April 15 bombings - in a new documentary. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Regret: The moderator of the Reddit thread, Find Boston Bombers, Chris Ryves (pictured), has told of his regrets about the subreddit - which he set up after the Boston Marathon Bombings - in a new documentary . Theories: Millions of users took to Ryves's thread on the day of the bombings, and following days, highlighting spectators whom they believed looked suspicious based on their demographics and whether they had been wearing a backpack at the event. Above, a still from a trailer for the documentary, released on Monday . Detailed analysis: 'They were just analyzing the same pictures, like it was a Where's Waldo? game,' one journalist says in the trailer. Another adds: 'They would draw a circle around the guy or around the backpack' Wrong man: The Redditors' accusations even led to 22-year-old Sunil Tripathi (left), a Brown University student who was missing, being wrongly identified as the bomber. Right, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was actually responsible . In the documentary, The Thread, which will be released on iTunes on Monday, Ryves explains how Redditors took it upon themselves to theorize about the suspect/suspects' identities on his thread. These theories, which may have appeared harmless at first, then spread into the public domain, sparking the widespread rumor that Tripathi was behind the homemade pressure-cooker bombs. 'People like to make theories,' Ryves says in a trailer for the documentary, explaining how he had initially set several ground rules - such as 'No Racism' - for the thread in a bid to ensure fairness. However, as a staggering three million users took to the subreddit to join in the hunt for the killer or killers, he Ryves soon lost control of it. 'It became almost its own beast', he admits in the film. The documentary, which was directed by Greg Barker and executive produced by Jonathan Chinn and Simon Chinn, looks at impact that amateur social media writers are having on journalism. In particular, it focus on the Internet frenzy in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, which Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was this week found guilty of carrying out by a Boston, Massachusetts, jury. Explosion: In the documentary, The Thread, which will be released on iTunes on Monday, Ryves explains how Redditors took

Summary: Chris Ryves set up Find Boston Bombers thread after the 2013 bombings . Within hours, millions of users had taken to subreddit to identify bomber . They analysed photos and videos of spectators at marathon on April 15 . Slung false accusations at those wearing backpacks or acting strangely . Claims led to Sunil Tripathi, 22, being wrongly identified as the suspect . Frenzy only halted after Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev were named . Now, Ryves has told of regrets about Reddit thread in new documentary . In film, The Thread, he says the subreddit 'became almost its own beast'


A pregnant Texas woman has been killed after she was run over by her husband during an argument - but doctors managed to save her baby. The couple, who have not been named, were arguing in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 9800 block of South Kirkwood Road, South West Houston. Her husband admitted to police that during the heat of the argument he tried to drive off in his green Chevrolet pickup truck when she grabbed the door handle, slipped and he ran her over. Police say that they questioned the husband extensively but believe his story and have not filed charges against him. Pictured: The husband of a Texas woman who was killed after he accidentally ran her over talks to police about the accident . Pickup: During the heat of the argument the man tried to drive off in his green Chevrolet pickup truck when his wife grabbed the door handle, slipped, and he ran her over . Houston police investigator Rolando Saenz told KPRC News: 'As he was leaving, she came to the driver's door, held onto the door, the husband drives away, she slips and falls, and the husband runs over her. 'The witnesses at the scene did say he was crying, and he was calling 911 for help.' Houston police spent several hours questioning the man about the tragic events that unfolded Monday. But no charges have been filed against him. Paramedics rushed the woman to Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest where doctors successfully delivered her baby by Cesarean section. Investigation: Houston Police, seen here, spent several hours questioning the man about the tragic events Monday. But no charges have been filed against him . Baby: The woman was rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest by paramedics where doctors successfully delivered her baby by Cesarean section . The baby was then transported via Life Flight Helicopter to Memorial Hermann Hospital for observation. There is no word on the baby's condition at this time, according to KPRC News. The woman's 17-year-old son was told of his mother's death during a phone call at school. Justin Martinez, a friend of the woman's 17-year-old son told KPRC News: 'She was a really nice person to me and everybody, and she loved her children.'

Summary: Her husband admits the pair had been arguing minutes before the accident . She came to the driver's door while her husband drove away and she fell . Police say they believe the husband's story and have not charged him . Doctors were able to deliver her 36-week-old baby in Houston, Texas . The pregnant woman, who has not been named, died later in hospital .


When she appeared on the first Australian series of Big Brother in 2001, she was known as the 'lipgloss queen'. But 14 years later Jemma Gawned, 40, is the 'polar opposite' of the person she was in her teens and early twenties. The Byron Bay-based woman now runs a wildly successful raw food empire, and insists that 'spreading the vibration of love through food' is the key to her success. Scroll down for video . Jemma Gawned, who appeared on the first season of the Australian Big Brother in 2001, now runs a wildly successful raw food empire called Naked Treaties . Based in Byron Bay the Naked Treaties brand sells products out of its juice bar while supplying to hundreds of other stores . Jemma Gawned was one of the housemates on the first Australian Big Brother in 2001 (above) 'It’s interesting because I’m probably the polar opposite these days as what I was a teenager,' Ms Gawned told Daily Mail Australia. The 40-year-old runs Naked Treaties, which started off as something she was simply creating in her own kitchen to share with those around her. 'Naked Treaties started because I wanted to share this food with my friends and family,' Ms Gawned revealed. 'There was a shop next to my yoga studio and I'd just talk to them about nutrition, what I was making, and they said "oh, can you please bring some in",' she continued, admitting she was initially skeptical about turning it into a business. Ms Gawned had spent the previous ten years trying to get Jemma Cosmetics off the ground, but hit serious financial trouble and had to fold. What started as something to share with friends and family, quickly turned into a successful business . All the ingredients in her products are raw, vegan, organic and ethically sourced . For ten years she tried to get Jemma Cosmetics off the ground, but hit financial trouble and had to fold . '(But) then something just dawned on me one day and I thought this is just the way of spreading this vibration of love through food,' Ms Gawned said of her decision to go ahead with Naked Treaties. Now she supplies hundreds of stores in Melbourne with her raw treats, as well as running a juice bar in the heart of Byron Bay. Describing Jemma Cosmetics as an 'apprenticeship' in running a business, she said it 'taught me to trust my intuition, and trust the feminine way of doing business.' 'We’re not a profit-drive business we’re purpose driven. We really care more about our customers and staff more than our bank accounts. 'We run it like a community, like a family,' Ms Gawned revealed. The entrepreneur also opened up about her time on Australia's first series of Big Brother, how she was portrayed, and the lack of support for contestants once they leave the show. The 40-year-old says the secret to her success is 'spreading the vibration of love through food' 'We run it (Naked Treaties) like a community, like a family,' Ms Gawned revealed . The

Summary: Jemma Gawned was on Australia's first season of reality show Big Brother . Now runs a raw food empire called Naked Treaties based in Byron Bay . Insists secret to her success 'spreading the vibration of love through food' The 40-year-old tried for ten years to get Jemma Cosmetics off the ground . She described that experience as an 'apprenticeship' for current business .


Remember Chip 'n' Dale's bizarre high-pitched babbles? Well now there's a cat with vocal abilities to match Disney's famed chipmunks. YouTube user Serpentor filmed his feline friend in action. Footage shows the tabby producing a range of unusual gurgling noises as she is petted. When her back is rubbed, she lets out a string of gobbledygook sounds. Her owners are heard laughing in the background as they watch her in action. In between her vocal outbursts, the cat manically licks her furry body. To date the clip of her singing has been watched more than 17,000 times. Many viewers have applauded the animal's skills with one fan deeming her 'characterful'. Vocal session: YouTube user Serpentor filmed his feline friend in action - footage shows the tabby producing bizarre gurgling noises as she is petted . Gibberish: When her back is rubbed, she lets out a string of gobbledygook sounds .

Summary: YouTube user Serpentor filmed his feline friend in action . Footage shows the tabby producing bizarre noises as she is petted .


Rickie Fowler has earned extra brownie points with his growing legion of fans after calling out an online hater who accused his girlfriend of being a 'gold digger.' The golfer's girlfriend, bikini model Alexis Randock, had posted a photo on her Instagram account of her and sister Nicole on the beach last week. The photo was shared with her 25,000 followers, which included an abusive commenter known as 'fatalsplash' who was quick to judge and accused Alexis of being a 'gold digger.' Rickie Fowler's girlfriend and bikini model Alexis Randock poses for a picture with her sister Nicole . Randock (centre) was criticised by an online troll for not working due to her relationship with Fowler (right) Fowler has earned extra brownie points with his growing legion of fans after calling out an online hater . A troll called 'fatalsplash' then accused Alexis of being a 'gold digger' who didn't have to work . 'Must be nice getting s*** free in life and not have to work for it,' he posted. It wasn't long before Fowler came to his girlfriend's defence and responded to the troll that he 'might want to get your facts straight before you talk to my girl friend like that', reports the Golf Channel. Alexis also wasn't shy about standing up for herself. 'That's hilarious. I work my butt off to be able to fully support myself in NYC, I'm out here grinding to live a nice life,' she posted. Fowler received a number of positive comments from other posters who commended him on standing up for his girlfriend. 'Fatalsplash' - who has since changed his user name to - '@dont_hava_usename' - was roundly criticised, being called a moron and accused of working at McDonald's. The troll even attempted to backtrack by offering Alexis congratulations for supporting herself. Fowler told the hater to 'get your facts straight', while Alexis informed him that she worked her 'butt off' Fowler received a number of comments from posters who commended him on standing up for his girlfriend .

Summary: Rickie Fowler responded to online troll who abused his girlfriend . Bikini model Alexis Randock had posted a photo on her Instagram account . Randock was pictured on the beach alongside her sister Nicole . A troll called 'fatalsplash' then accused Alexis of being a 'gold digger' Fowler told the hater to 'get your facts straight' following comment .


Mamadou Sakho limped off early on in Liverpool's 1-0 FA Cup sixth round replay win over Blackburn Rovers to leave Brendan Rodgers with just two available first-team centre backs. The French defender was limping heavily and clutching his hamstring after a clearance on the edge of his own penalty area before being withdrawn after just 28 minutes at Ewood Park. Sakho was replaced by Kolo Toure, who partnered Dejan Lovren in a threadbare four-man defence with Emre Can and Martin Skrtel already unavailable. Mamadou Sakho limped off early on in Liverpool's 1-0 FA Cup sixth round replay win over Blackburn Rovers . Frenchman was limping heavily and clutching his hamstring after a clearance on the edge of his penalty area . German midfielder-cum-defender Can was serving a one match ban for a red card against Arsenal on Sunday, while Skrtel still has one game left of his three-game suspension for stamping on Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea last month. Sakho will undergo scans on Thursday to determine the extent of the injury but he is already a doubt for Liverpool's Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle United on Monday. Rodgers, who has tended to select three central defenders before the FA Cup replay, will be hoping the 25-year-old can return to action as soon as possible. Brendan Rodgers who has tended to select three central defenders, will be hoping for a quick recovery . Martin Skrtel (left), pictured on international duty, is still missing with a suspension picked up for a stamp .

Summary: Mamadou Sakho limped off in Liverpool's win over Blackburn Rovers . French defender looked to be suffering with hamstring trouble in first half . Brendan Rodgers forced to use pairing of Dejan Lovren and Kolo Toure .


A Georgia man who went missing in early January and was discovered dead in a lake a month later suffered a gunshot wound and drowned, it has been revealed. Kelly Nash, 25, was last seen alive in the early hours of January 5 when he woke up coughing and sneezing, and told his girlfriend, Jessica Sexton, he was not feeling well. By the time Sexton got up at 7.30am, the man was gone. He left the house without his wallet, ID card or the keys to his truck. Sad end: Kelly Nash (left), 25, went missing from his Georgia home January 5. Following an exhaustive search, he was found drowned in a lake a month later . Last sighting: Nash's girlfriend, Jessica Sexton (right), last spoke to him hours before he went missing when he awakened in the middle of the night coughing and sneezing . Grisly find: A fisherman came upon Kelly Nash's decomposed body in Lake Lanier in early February . WSB-TV reported the only thing missing from Nash's home was a 9mm handgun with a single clip. On February 8, a man fishing at Lake Lanier discovered Kelly Nash's badly decomposed. The gruesome find came after a month-long exhaustive search conducted by the missing man's family and friends accompanied by cadaver dogs. A $50,000 reward was being offered for information on Nash's whereabouts. Nash was discovered in the water wearing the same pajama pants and dark shirt he had on when he stopped by a convenience store to pick up some items just hours before he went missing. Sexton, his girlfriend of three years, said she had seen the 25-year-old play video games before they turned in. At 4am, he awakened suffering from cold or flu symptoms, and sometime before 7.30am he walked out of his home on Jimmy Dodd Road, never to return, reported 11Alive. 'Cause of death': The 25-year-old suffered a gunshot wound and drowned, according to officials . What went wrong? Nash, pictured left with his husky dog and right with his girlfriend, left the house without his wallet, car keys or ID. The only thing missing from Nash's home was a 9mm handgun . Results pending: Officials are awaiting he official report from the medical examiner before releasing the cause and manner of death . The tattoos on the body of the 6-foot-2 former college basketball player helped police positively identify the victim as Nash, but because of the deteriorated state of the corpse officials did not immediately observe any signs of trauma. Hall County sheriff's officials declined to comment on whether foul play is now suspected in the case. They're awaiting the official report from the medical examiner before releasing the cause and manner of death. ‘We do feel that he went into the water in close proximity to where he was found,' said Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicole Bailes. According to his family, Nash was about to graduate with a degree in accounting from Georgia Gwinnett College, and he was also employed at his father Alan's construction company, reported NBC News. So much

Summary: Kelly Nash, 25, went missing from his Buford, Georgia home January 5 . Nash left the house without his wallet, car keys or ID, but a 9mm handgun went missing from his house that night . A fisherman came upon Kelly Nash's decomposed body in Lake Lanier in early February . Sheriff's officials said the 25-year-old accounting student suffered a gunshot wound and drowned .


The husband of a woman who bravely battled cancer only to die of a deadly bug after being left in a filthy hospital room has spoken of his heartbreak. Retired chief executive René Dee watched as his wife Eileen, 68, slipped away just days after catching the infection and before the couple's son had a chance to say goodbye. The 69-year-old said: 'It was such a shock, one minute everyone was telling her how well she was doing and the next moment I am watching her struggling to breathe. It happened so quickly.' René Dee had to watch as his wife Eileen, 68, died just days after catching a lethal infection. She had been battling cancer when she caught the bug while undergoing treatment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital . Eileen had received a positive prognosis while being treated for her cancer but died because of an infection at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Several hospital rooms, including Eileen's, were found to have traces of the drug-resistant bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water running from the tap and in the shower drain. Raw sewage was also discovered coming up from the shower drain in the room next door to Eileen. Doctors, concerned for her health, transferred Eileen to another hospital while an exploration of drains and an intensive clean of all side rooms, including the one the retired NHS information manager was in, was carried out. The infection was specifically detected in Eileen's room but there were no notes accompanying her transfer to say that she had been exposed to the potentially lethal infection. She died five days later. The Royal Sussex had put new measures in place after an outbreak of the same infection in 2010, it has also emerged. These included a thorough review of cleaning rounds. But it was revealed following an internal Serious Incident Investigation that only about a third of hospital housekeepers were cleaning to the required standard when Eileen died. Initially, Eileen, who was diagnosed with acute myloid leukaemia, had been intent on just receiving palliative care because she had watched her mother die of cancer. But when she was told she would respond well to chemotherapy and had a good prospect of survival, she changed her mind. Mr Dee said: 'She was very scared and very worried about going through the process of what her mother went through, which was a very long, drawn-out process and very unpleasant. Legal action: Mr Dee is now suing the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust for clinical negligence . ‘They were just about to introduce her to another lady, of a similar age, who had been through the same condition and had successfully come out the other side. ‘That was just about to happen and then suddenly she was gone.’ He added: ‘Eileen has missed out on the prospect of being a grandmother, which is something she would have loved. ‘One of the most difficult decisions I have had to make was when to get my son, Matthew, home from overseas. But by the time I

Summary: Eileen Dee was being treated for cancer when she caught the lethal bug . Her husband René has spoken of watching her die just five days later . Several hospital rooms, including Eileen's, found to have traces of bacteria . Mr Dee is now suing the hospital trust in Brighton for clinical negligence .


Ask Manny Pacquiao why he believes boxing to be the greatest sport of all and there is no mention of the $120 million or more he will be paid for going toe-to-toe with Floyd Mayweather in the most lucrative fist fight in history. Rather, his mind goes back to when the PacMan was the PacKid, a 12-year-old urchin in the mud of the Philippines whose mother was eking out the food for the family. ‘Somebody told me and my friends some fights were being put on in the town,’ he recalls. ‘I did not know what boxing was but they said they you got a prize whatever the result. Two hundred pesos (two dollars) to win, a hundred to lose.’ Manny Pacquiao was the star attraction as he held an open workout in Los Angeles on Wednesday . Pacquiao was in good spirits as he showed off his skills for the gathered crowd at the Wild Card gym . Pacquiao addressed gathered media and talked about his upcoming May 2 fight with Floyd Mayweather . Pacquaio opened up about his motivation, his belief in God and journey to the top in boxing . Pacquaio works out in the ring in front of the world's media . Pacquiao does some pad work with trainer Freddie Roach . Pacquiao held an open training session at the Wild Card gym in Hollywood . The Filipino star works on his body shots with Roach . 'So we went and I won. I took the two dollars home and gave them to my mother so she could put more food on the table. But when she asked where I got the money I didn’t tell her it was for fighting. ‘We went back every Sunday and I kept winning the two dollars. Then my uncle came with a stack of videos and I watched Ali and Foreman and Holyfield and so many others.’ And so it began. ‘Boxing is the best sport because it teaches you about life,’ he says. ‘It taught me you will receive if you give back.’ It is a lesson he wants to pass on to Mayweather. ‘When this fight is finished I would like us to sit down quietly together to talk,’ says Pacquiao. ‘I want to speak to him about the Gospel of the Lord and how everything we get is a gift from God. How we are the stewards of this blessing and should use it for good.’ Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach (right) do some padwork as the media gather to watch . Pacquiao showed off his impressive speed - which he will hope will trouble Mayweather . Pacquiao looked calm and content as he went through his stretching and warm-up routine . Pacquiao and Roach take a break from the workout as they prepare for the biggest fight of their lives . Twenty-four hours earlier the equivalent story told by Mayweather was of how he told those close to him that he would become the first boxer to earn more than a hundred million bucks in a

Summary: Manny Pacquiao held a media workout at the famous Wild Card Gym . He is just over two weeks away from facing Floyd Mayweather on May 2 . Pacquiao will earn more than $120m from the richest fight in boxing . But Pacquiao says he is not materialistic and fights to please the fans . Ricky Hatton: Pacquiao has style but Mayweather 'will find a way to win'


Janet Faal, who has suffered from agoraphobia for a decade, fell down an uncovered manhole . An agoraphobic grandmother who conquered her fear of open spaces and left home for the third time in 10 years only to fall down a manhole. Janet Faal, 57, was out with a friend in Crawley, West Sussex, as part of her rehabilitation when she moved a wooden pallet to help them reverse and plunged down into the open gap. She now has two black eyes and a suspected fractured leg after smashing her face on the pallet and was left in a 'splits' position as only one of her legs went down the hole when she slipped. The grandmother-of-four said: 'I was with a friend helping her reverse out of a car park, and there was this wooden pallet in the way. 'I moved the pallet out of the way with my foot and I was going to turn around to my friend say "is that far enough?". 'I took a step over - never in my life did I think there was a hole underneath, I thought it had just fallen over. The next thing I remember is the pain. It was awful. 'I fell and smashed my face on the pallet, and I was in the hole with blood all over me and I couldn't move.' She reckons she has been set back 'years' in her battle with the debilitating condition, which has left her housebound for a decade, and fears she'll never leave her home again. Miss Faal, who lives in Crawley, said: 'It's hard for me to go anywhere, but I was getting better. Now I'm not so sure.' She spent nearly an hour waiting in agony on the forecourt of Complete Tyre Services on Friday, April 10, before a paramedic arrived to take her to East Surrey hospital. Scroll down for video . Her son Andy MacDonald, 39, a painter and decorator, said: 'I'm absolutely livid. Whoever owns that manhole should get it fixed and get it fixed right now. 'It's ruined my mother's recovery. I can't believe it. Whoever owns that manhole has something serious to answer for. Miss Faal was trying to move a wooden pallet when she fell down the gap, smashing her face and trapping her leg on the way down. She's been left with two black eyes and bruising . 'I'm self-employed, and I have to take time off work to care for my disabled mum, who has been knocked for six by negligence. 'If she was smaller she would have gone all of the way down - a slender woman or child could have been very seriously hurt.' An employee at the company, where Miss Faal's friend had driven her to get a new tyre for her car, claimed the holes have been reported 'loads of times' to the owner of the site. The manhole (pictured) at Complete Tyre Services in Crawley had been covered by a wooden pallet . The site is leased from the owner of JP Supplies, which sells safety clothing

Summary: Janet Faal, 57, was out with a friend as part of her rehabilitation in Crawley . She moved wooden pallet with foot to help friend reverse and slipped down . Grandmother-of-two smashed face on pallet and left doing 'splits' in hole . Miss Faal says it has set her back in battle with debilitating agoraphobia .


Standing at 174 centimetres at just 12 years old, Venessa Harris looked destined to be a model. But just months after winning a modelling contest that would take her overseas, the 12-year-old's lofty plans to make it to the runway hit a snag. Venessa was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer on January 5 after a nasty fall, which left her with pains in her leg. Aspiring model Venessa Harris, 12, was diagnosed with bone cancer just months after she won a talent search . Venessa is pictured with her proud mother, Karen Monaghan, and grandmother, Lyn Harris . At first doctors dismissed it as growing pains but shortly after discovered she had Ewing’s sarcoma as her discomfort continued. Venessa's parents Kelly Harris and Karen Monaghan found out that their daughter could have cancer on Christmas Eve, but her condition wasn't confirmed until the new year. Mr Harris and Ms Monaghan spent Christmas at the family's Windorah home, in central west Queensland, with a dark cloud hanging over their head. 'It was really hard, extremely hard. We'd gone home Christmas Eve,' Ms Monaghan told Daily Mail Australia. The 12-year-old was the international winner in the Tamblyn Young Model Discovery contest . Venessa, whose family live in Windorah, gained self-confidence from the competition after struggling with low self-esteem . Her family have been a constant support for Venessa who is currently undergoing chemotherapy in Brisbane . 'It was a very scary at that time. We were given clear instructions for her not to use her leg.' Then days later at Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in South Brisbane, a doctor told the family what they had feared after Venessa underwent medical scans. The cancer was located in the neck of Venessa's right femur and she was told it had eaten away so much of her bone that it had the thickness of an egg shell. 'The first few weeks were really chaotic and extremely stressful, as Kelly and I went through that uncontrollable fear stage,' Ms Monaghan said. The family's mood was in stark contrast to what it had been just months earlier, when Venessa was named international winner in the Tamblyn Young Model Discovery contest in September. Ms Monaghan said the contest had lifted Venessa's spirits and boosted her self esteem. 'She was feeling pretty down with her self-esteem. You don't get to do many girly things out west,' the 45-year-old said. She hopes to pursue a career in modelling after she recovers. Tamblyn Models have started a fundraising campaign for their rising star . Venessa had suffered a fall and her leg started to hurt. It was after this she discovered she had cancer . 'We had entered her in the quest when her self-esteem was taking a hard battering at the time. 'It was an emotional night and a great thing for Venessa to participate in and to bring that self-esteem in her up again.' The win meant Venessa was signed by Tamblyn Models who would help her learn how to succeed in her chosen career. 'They teach Venessa

Summary: Venessa Harris was diagnosed with rare bone cancer at the age of 12 years . She found out about illness just months after she won modelling contest . Mum Karen Monaghan said daughter was determined to become a model . Venessa's modelling agency started a fundraising campaign to support her . It comes as new research shows more young people are surviving cancer . Childhood cancer survival rate has risen by six per cent over past decades .