Michael Vaughan, Alec Stewart and Andrew Strauss are three former captains bidding to lead England's reform after Paul Downton was sacked as managing director. All three achieved a great deal while playing for England and are well-respected figures within the game. Sportsmail takes a closer look at the trio battling to become the most powerful man in English cricket. Alec Stewart (Age 52) CURRENT JOB: Director of cricket at Surrey. SHOW US YOUR MEDALS: Played 133 Tests, more than any England cricketer. PLAYERS HE LIKES: Has established a rapport at Surrey with the out-of-favour Kevin Pietersen — says English cricket needs to be bold. REASON IT MIGHT HAPPEN: Stewart has added his name to the ring of potential candidates, and knows the job of director of cricket inside out. REASON IT MIGHT NOT: He’s only interested if there’s a clear line of accountability. May demand a say in selection. Alec Stewart during Surrey's media day at The Oval ahead of the new county cricket season . Stewart is hoisted into the air on his team-mate's shoulders after beating South Africa at The Oval in 2003 . Andrew Strauss (Age 38) CURRENT JOB: Sky commentator. SHOW US YOUR MEDALS: Captained England to home-and-away Ashes triumphs. PLAYERS HE LIKES: A big fan of his former opening partner Alastair Cook, who he insists will score plenty of Test runs this summer. REASON IT MIGHT HAPPEN: Widely respected within English cricket for taking the team to the top of the Test rankings. REASON IT MIGHT NOT: Strauss is still in the early days of his career as a commentator – and is enjoying it. Andrew Strauss captained England to Ashes triumphs both home and away and now works for Sky Sports . Strauss in action for England at the 2011 Cricket World Cup against India in Bangalore . Michael Vaughan (Age 40) CURRENT JOB: Broadcaster and columnist. SHOW US YOUR MEDALS: Famously led England to the 2005 Ashes — and 26 Test wins overall, a national record. PLAYERS HE LIKES: Joe Root is a particular favourite — he is next in line to replace Alastair Cook as Test captain. REASON IT MIGHT HAPPEN: Vaughan is interested in the job in principle, and is close to incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves. REASON IT MIGHT NOT: He may decide he’s enjoying his media career too much to risk entering firing line. Michael Vaughan led England to the famous 2005 Ashes win and 26 Test match victories in all . Vaughan now works in the media as an analyst for BBC Test Match Special and Channel 5 among others .

Summary: Three former captains in the frame to lead English cricket . Paul Downton was sacked as managing director on Wednesday . Michael Vaughan has emerged as a leading candidate for the role . Alec Stewart said he would consider taking up the position . Andrew Strauss is also well respected within the game of cricket .


Intel has shown of a terrifying glimpse of the future - a swarm of robot spiders that can be controlled with a flick of the wrist. At the chip giant's developers forum in China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich revealed the demonstration to show off the firm's button sized computed and controller wristband. He was able to cause lights on the robots to change shape, and control their movement from the bans. Scroll down for video . Intel CEO Brian Krzanich controlling the four spiderbots with a smart wristband . The robots were powered by Curie, a computer the size of a button developed by Intel. 'Today, I want to show you another example of Curie,' he explained. 'We put together a small wristband that can be used and has Curie on it. 'We connected Curie to these robots, spiderbots we call them, and they are talking to each other. 'My motions will control them. To wake the robots, he lifted his hand. 'They're excited to be here today'. 'Here's my favourite bit, I've got make sure I do this right', he said, before fistbumping - with the spiders following. He was then able to put the spiderbots to 'sleep' with another gesture. 'This is just the beginning our work with Curie, he said. 'The curie wristband can understand motion, and actually interpret if you're running, walking of swimming,' said Krzanich . 'The Intel Curie module is a tiny hardware product based on the Intel Quark SE system chip, which is the company's first purpose-built system on a chip for wearable devices,' the firm said. It contains Bluetooth low-energy radio, sensors and battery charging technologies. Krzanich said that there's a dedicated sensor hub processor and pattern classification engine that allows it, for example, to identify different sporting activities quickly and precisely. Intel also unveiled a tiny wearable computer, called Curie, that is the size of a small button. While the Curie hardware is based on Intel's first purpose-built system-on-chip (SoC) for wearable devices and is expected to ship to manufacturing partners in the second half of this year. Packed into the tiny computer is Bluetooth, sensors and battery charging capabilities. It will help firms make smaller smartwatches and other wearables. 'The curie wristband can understand motion, and actually interpret if you're running, walking of swimming,' said Krzanich. At the annual event, Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). The robots are controlled by a wristband containing Intel's Curie computer the size of a button. Lowering his hand caused to robots to 'sleep'. He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions. 'The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore's Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,' said Krzanich. 'Intel remains focused on delivering

Summary: Firm previously revealed smart cocktail dress that can repel people . Is also developing wrist mounted drones . Intel also showed off button sized computer and wrist mounted drone .


For the parents of children living with cancer, there is often so little hope. And for those facing the bleakest of prognoses – that, barring a miracle, the disease will cut short their young lives – the agony is almost indescribable. So the decision to enrol such a child on to a trial for largely untested treatments that may save them, but may make them suffer far more, is another kind of mental anguish altogether. Now, a ground-breaking television documentary filmed over two years follows three children and their families through such a situation. Battler: Chloe Ballouqui during her treatment. She is one of three children featured in a ground-breaking TV documentary . In the film they reveal with heroic honesty why they are willing to risk their lives as they become the first children in the world to go through a pioneering treatment called immunotherapy. Shocking as it might seem, this kind of ‘experimentation’ happens in Britain. And it is a necessary part of the process that discovers new treatments that ultimately offer hope to other young cancer patients. Sophie Ryan-Palmer, 12, Fabian Bates, nine, and Chloe Balloqui, three, are patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, the leading British centre for treatment of child cancers, and are the youngsters featured in the documentary. Tragically, although for one of them, treatment is successful, two do not survive the radical procedure. Immunotherapy involves powerful drugs being given to kill off all a patient’s cancer cells and destroy their bone marrow. Loving life: Sophie Ryan-Palmer enjoying a party. The 12-year-old was two when she was diagnosed with leukaemia and entered the immunotherapy trial after her fourth relapse . This allows a transplant of new bone marrow containing immune system cells, harvested either from the patient or a donor. These cells are genetically modified in a laboratory so they are better at attacking cancer. Similar treatments have been carried out in America, and although the early results look hopeful, the risks are huge and many of the terminally ill young patients die from complications. The toxicity of the immunotherapy means children often have to be sedated and given strong painkillers such as morphine, to cope with the treatment, and many end up in intensive care. When presented with these facts, some parents decide the risks are simply to great, yet others choose to go ahead. Fabian’s father, Darrell, describes the anger and devastation after being told of his son’s diagnosis but also the optimism they had about the outcome of the trial. Chloe, pictured with her mother Karen Kallaste, has neuroblastoma . He says: ‘There were no patients who had gone through it, no evidence it would work, which was a little bit frightening. You tend to grab these things as a ray of hope.’ Some 30 children a week are diagnosed with cancer – that’s more than 1,500 a year – and 250 of them will die every year. Child leukaemia has a high survival rate, with four out of five youngsters being cured completely. But for some, standard treatment doesn’t work and

Summary: Ground-breaking TV documentary followed three children in medical trials . They were the first in world to have pioneering treatment immunotherapy . It uses powerful drugs to kill off cancer cells and destroy bone marrow . Toxicity of immunotherapy means children often need to be sedated . In the film, the children's parents reveal why they decided to take part . The documentary, Raining In My Heart, will be shown on ITV on April 15 . Raining In My Heart will be shown on ITV on April 15.


A female cyclist was killed in a rush-hour accident with a lorry in central London today. Witnesses reported seeing the front wheel of her bike 'completely squashed' under the lorry following the accident close to Lambeth Bridge near the Houses of Parliament at about 9.30am. Today's incident was the fifth death of a cyclist in the capital this year - all involving lorries - prompting cycle campaigners to organise a 'vigil and die-in' at the site. Accident: Witnesses reported seeing the front wheel of her bike 'completely squashed' under the lorry . Police response: Today's incident was the fifth death of a cyclist in the capital this year - all involving lorries . One witness told the London Evening Standard: 'The front wheel of the bike was completely squashed under the front wheels of the lorry.' Another said: 'The lorry was stopped on the roundabout at the junction of the bridge and Millbank, and the bike was under the front left wheel. The front wheel was trapped under the lorry.' And marketer Katherine Jacques tweeted: 'Just walking over Lambeth Bridge and finding roads shut. Another cyclist killed this morning. Lorry still there. Horrible, eerie silence.' Metropolitan Police said officers were called by paramedics at about 9.33am and the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene at the junction between Millbank and Horseferry Road at 10.03am. A Westminster City Council spokesman said: 'We are shocked and saddened by the tragic incident at Lambeth Bridge and our deepest condolences go out to the cyclist's family and friends.' Councillor Heather Acton, the council's cabinet member for sustainability and parking, said: 'I am shocked and saddened by the tragic death of a cyclist, who was someone I knew. 'As with any death on our roads, I shall be making sure that all steps are taken to investigate what happened, and to continue to assess and pursue what can be done to protect all cyclists in the city. 'My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the cyclist. The council will continue working with TfL and the Metropolitan Police to support the investigation into the incident.' The action group Stop Killing Cyclists has organised a protest at the scene on April 20 at 6pm. Memorial: The incident has prompted cycle campaigners to organise a 'vigil and die-in' at the site . Scene: The cyclist was died at the scene at the junction between Millbank and Horseferry Road (pictured) One of the cyclists killed earlier this year was mother-of-two Claire Hitier-Abadie, 36, who was riding a cycle hire 'Boris bike' when she had an accident with a Crossrail lorry in Victoria in February. Transport for London (TfL) drew up improvement plans for the Lambeth Bridge northern roundabout which it put out for consultation in 2012. But TfL's report on the consultation said: 'Having considered responses to consultation, and following concerns voiced by Westminster City Council, we have decided not to proceed with these planned initial improvements at Lambeth Bridge northern roundabout. 'Instead, we will concentrate our resources on developing more substantial improvements that meet the

Summary: Her bike's front wheel was 'completely squashed' under lorry in incident . Was pronounced dead at scene near Houses of Parliament this morning . Today's incident follows four other deaths of cyclists in capital this year . Cycle campaigners have organised 'vigil and die-in' at site on April 20 .


Dozens of staff at Manchester United's Megastore, including mascot Fred the Red, are sweating over their futures with the club's world-record £750m kit deal about to kick in. On July 31 Nike, who employ Fred and a number of other workers at the Old Trafford shop, will see their agreement with the club expire. Some claim they are being kept in the dark over whether they will be re-employed, blaming the US sportswear giants for the issue. Manchester United mascot Fred the Red is among club megastore staff sweating over their jobs . A Manchester United fan wearing an Eric Cantona shirt outside the Old Trafford megastore on Sunday . However, Nike say they are in constant communication with the club and have entered into a consultation process with the staff. A United source told Sportsmail: 'All the staff are all worried sick about it. Some have left already because they can't wait. It's out of order. They are all good people who work in there, and a lot of them don't make much more than the minimum wage, and they can do without this. 'It seems as though Nike are using them as scapegoats because they have lost the rights to adidas. You would think someone could just tell them they are going to be alright.' United are yet to make an official announcement about the Megastore after they kept hold of the rights as part of their huge deal with adidas. Fred the Red, who has been United's official mascot since 1994, with former manager Sir Alex Ferguson . The popular Old Trafford mascot poses with former defender Nemanja Vidic in May 2014 . Fred the Red has been Manchester United's official mascot since 1994 and represents the club's nickname, The Red Devils. He wears the No 55 shirt and entertains the crowd at Old Trafford before matches. It could prove to be a shrewd move given that they will not have to pay royalties on any items sold within the facility, which is based the East Stand and attracts visitors from all over the globe. Most staff work in the store itself, although many work in the warehouse behind it. A Nike spokesman revealed that talks were ongoing but failed to give any assurances. 'Nike is in constant communication with Manchester United on the transition of the store management to the club,' they said. 'We are actively engaged in a consultation process with the store employees and have created an employee representation group for this specific purpose.' United will head to the US for a summer tour and are expected to have to wear their existing Nike kit. No agreement has been reached to end the deal early and manager Louis van Gaal is unlikely to want to see his side in action after August 1 - so close to the start of the new Premier League season on August 8.

Summary: Mascot among dozen of staff concerned about their jobs . From August, adidas will replace Nike as United's kit supplier . Workers at Old Trafford megastore offered no assurances about jobs . Nike say they have entered into a consultation process with staff .


Two chapters of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity are under investigation after they allegedly disrespected disabled veterans by spitting on them, shouting verbal abuse and urinating on the American flag during a charity weekend. Students from Zeta Beta Tau at both the University of Florida and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, have been accused of the deplorable behavior against the ex-servicemen during the Warrior Beach Retreat in Panama City on April 17. The event is designed to give those who have sacrificed their lives for their country a relaxing break with their families at the luxurious Lakedown Wharf Resort. But instead of being acknowledged for their service, some of the attendees claim they were subjected to taunts and watched as the drunk youngsters, who were attending a formal, threw beer off the balcony. Scroll down for video . Allegations: Students from Zeta Beta Tau at both the University of Florida (pictured) and Emory University have been accused of disrespecting the ex-servicemen during the Warrior Beach Retreat in Panama City on April 17. It is not know whether anyone in this picture was involved . According to reports the police were called and the hotel security responded. They managed to get the situation under control and some of the students involved were thrown out of the hotel, but no arrests were made. Nicholas Connole, who served 18 months in Afghanistan and nine months in Iraq told WJHG the students spat at him and his service dog. 'That's just so disrespectful and it hurts,' he said. 'I come and I feel honored and I feel safe and that I belong, but now I feel like I'm defending myself.' Haley Riley, who was attending the event with her wounded husband, said beer bottles were thrown at them and students threw up in the elevators. Linda Cope, founder of the Warrior Beach Retreat, told the station she's never seen such disgusting acts. Around 60 veterans from both Iraq and Afghanistan attended with their families. She set up the event in to honor her son Joshua - an army sergeant who lost both of his legs. She described how the students were urinating off of the hotel balcony and onto an American flag. 'I have not stood up and said anything about spring break because we constantly want to get the support of the community, but if this is at all indicative of what these college students do we need to get rid of it,' she said. They also ripped a flag to shreds and were trying to run around with it in front of the wounded veterans. Zeta Beta Tau International confirmed that three members of the University of Florida chapter have been expelled from the fraternity and both university chapters have suspended all activities. However they are still investigating what has happened. The branch at the campus in Gainsville, Florida, is already under 'conduct probation' following an alleged hazing incident. A spokesman representing the nationwide fraternity said: 'Early this week our Fraternity was made aware of reports regarding an incident between several members of two

Summary: Zeta Beta Tau students are being investigated for the 'disgusting' acts . Have been accused of the deplorable acts at the Warrior Beach Retreat . Is designed to give ex-servicemen a relaxing break in Panama City, Florida . University of Florida and Emory University branches were there at the time . They allegedly ripped flags off cars and threw items off balconies . Three students from University of Florida have been expelled . Both fraternities have suspended all of their university activities .


Maate, it's the biggest bogan in Straya! This is the image of the Big Bogan statue that the Bogan Shire Council is aiming to erect in the town of Nyngan to honour the Aussie icon - and hopefully draw in the crowds. The man behind it all is Graeme Burke who is the manager of engineering services for the council and this is his design for the statue. This is how Graeme Burke envisages the 'Big Bogan' statue will look like . Pass us a smoke mate: The term 'bogan' has a number of negative connotations for Australians but has become a character part of popular folklore, being depicted here by actor Eric Bana . Mr Burke said the 3.6-metre statue would show a 'bloke' wearing shorts, thongs and a singlet with a fishing rod and a tuckerbox. Locals and visitors would also be able to sit on it and take photographs. 'Graham McCleod of the Anglican Church suggestion to me some time ago that Nyngan would benefit froma “Big Bogan” sculpture as a tourist attraction so I have been considering various designs for its construction,' Mr Burke told Daily Mail Australia. 'Although I do not like the way a 'bogan' is depicted and I do not want Nyngan to be thought of as being a town full of “bogans”, it is a term that is widely used and well known in Australia and New Zealand. 'Where better in Australia could we have “The Big Bogan” than on the banks of the Bogan River, in Bogan Shire?' Bogan Shire Council, in western New South Wales, wants to erect a 'big bogan' statue . The 'big bogan' statue could prove as popular as the Big Banana which is a tourist attraction in Coffs Harbour . Mr Burke's proposal is for a 3.6m tall steel figure cut out of 5mm steel plate. The figure is wearing a singlet, has a handlebar moustache and is holding a fishing rod. The esky in the original drawing would be constructed as a three dimensional steel box fixed to the sculpture to allow tourists to sit on to have their photo taken. 'I would like the sculpture to be related to Nyngan on the Bogan River, I have used the fishing theme and I would like to see it located on the eastern side of the Peter Sinclair Bridge opposite the Tritton Mine Village,' Mr Bourke said. 'In this location it would be on the highway, at the river, and visible from both directions.' The traditional bogan image has include a 'mullett' style haircut, singlet and thongs, and beer . Could the 'big bogan' rival this? Nicknamed 'Rambo', The Big Merino is a 15.2 metres tall concrete merino ram, located in Goulburn, New South Wales . The Big Prawn in Ballina has become famous in the region . He estimated the construction and installation of the 'Big Bogan' would be a total cost of $8,000. The 'big bogan' statue could prove as popular as the Big Banana which is a tourist attraction in Coffs Harbour, the The Big

Summary: Bogan Shire Council in NSW is planning a statue to honour its namesake . It would depict a 'bloke' in shorts and singlet carrying a rod and tuckerbox . Mayor Ray Donald said the statue could have tourism benefits . Would join the trend for 'big' things in country towns . Existing icons include the big Merino, the big banana and the big pineapple .


For a safari lodge it's tourism gold dust to have regular visits from non-violent wildlife to give guests a feeling of being up close and personal with nature. But for one luxury South African resort, Etali Safari Lodge, which offers game drives and walks to see the continent's Big Five, one of the animals is often ticked off the list before leaving the hotel. One African elephant has take a particular liking to resort's pool and deck area - so much so staff have nicknamed the elephant Troublesome. This elephant has taken such a liking to the Etali Safari Lodge's pools he has been nicknamed Troublesome . The cheeky African elephant has subverted the resort's efforts to keep him from emptying their pools . Troublesome isn't shy of the resort staff and has no problem spraying them with water from his trunk . Troublesome is a regular visitor to Etali in the Madikwe Game Reserve and has become a regular visitor to the splash pools there over the past four years, much to guests' amusement. Video footage shows the cheeky African elephant wandering into the complex as if he owns the joint - he certainly knows his way around - before seeking refreshment from the splash pools. Troublesome likes to dip his trunk into the pools for a drink, but also enjoys having some fun with the humans and has no problem spraying them with water - or maybe he's reminding them who's boss. While sundowners on the deck overlooking a herd of local elephants is a regular feature for Etali guests, having an elephant joining them for a drink isn't part of the plan. Troublesome has been a regular visitor to Etali in the Madikwe Game Reserve for the past four years . A guest watches on as Troublesome wanders around the deck and pool area as if he owns the joint . Safety concerns and the fact he is emptying out the pools with his antics have led resort staff to take action and try to keep their four-legged friend out of the grounds, but it appears Troublesome is living up to his name and keeps out-witting them. Etali Safari Lodge's manager Kristoff Potgieter said efforts to deter him have fallen on deaf ears. 'After our previous incidents with Troublesome and the other elephants around the lodge, we have tried to deter them from emptying out the splash pools,' he said. The more conventional interaction with the elephants (centre) is with a sundowner on the deck by the pool . The splash pool at the luxury safari resort is regularly emptied out by the visiting elephant . Troublesome has thwarted attempts to deter him because he likes the clear water offers by the resort . 'However Troublesome is no ordinary elephant, he wandered around the pathways of the lodge looking for his gap, and keeping our staff and guests on their toes! 'Finally he figured out that he could make it to the edge of our main pool at the edge of the main lodge wooden deck. 'He just cannot

Summary: African elephant has regularly visited Etali Safari Lodge for four years . He's earned the nickname Troublesome for his regular poolside antics . Troublesome empties the pools with drinking, playing and spraying . Lodge manager said Kristoff Potgieter said they've tried to deter him . But he said they've been out-witted: 'Troublesome is no ordinary elephant'


MINI TEST . Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI S line Quattro (230PS) Price as driven: £54,180 . Evolution: The new 2.0 TFSI S line Quattro (pictured) is fun to drive with lively acceleration that takes it from rest to 62 mph in just 6.1 . GOOD . The interior of a manual version of the Audi soft-top can be seen here . BAD .

Summary: We've enjoyed some of the highest temperatures of the year this week . The range starts at £31,995 and the Audi can cost as much as £50,000 . No matter how good, the new Audi TT still has nothing on the 1999 model . With the sunshine beaming this week and some of the highest temperatures recorded so far this year, what better moment to splash out on the new third-generation Audi TT Roadster. It goes on sale this month. Just the time to get the roof off on this softtop German sports car, which has established itself as a firm favourite in the 16 years it has been on the road. I drove the fully stocked four-wheel-drive 2-litre TFSI in S-line quattro trim with 230 bhp, which was adept at whipping around the Cotswolds in style. Sure-footed and fun to drive with lively acceleration that takes it from rest to 62 mph in just 6.1 seconds up to a top speed electronically limited to 155 mph. CO2 emissions are a fair 154g/km. Supportively cossetting sports seats leave you sitting comfortably at the wheel. A nicely tuned exhaust pipe gives the TT Roadster a most satisfying 'brrrm brrrm'. You won't break the bank at the filling station. Even with the satisfying performance you'll average 43.5mpg, rising to 52.3mpg when cruising and still managing a respectable 33.6 mpg around town. Great wind-in-the-hair motoring with a top that will come down in ten seconds at speeds of up to 31mph, and a more streamlined body. It's easy to make a hands-free phone call with the automatic three-layer fabric hood down because microphones are embedded in the safety belt. Auto-dim LED headlights have been transferred across from the flagship Audi A8 saloon. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Though this version is on an allnew platform, the progression is evolution, not revolution. The car I drove cost well in excess of £50,000. The range starts from £31,995 for the 2-litre TDi Sport in six-speed manual. The optional open-top driving package includes head-level heating to keep your bonce from getting chilly, an electrically operated wind deflector, which stops parky draughts whistling behind your neck, and handily heated super sports seats. No matter how good, nothing will have the jaw-dropping impact on the car market as the original Audi TT of 1999. It was dubbed the 'Bauhaus Bullet' because of its clean, minimalist lines reminiscent of the German art movement of the Twenties and early Thirties. Hefty prestige price tag. The base price of the car I drove was £41,630. But it was loaded up with extras adding another £13,000 — or the price of a half-decent family runaround. These include an open-top driving package (£1,000), rotorgrey fine Nappa leather and super-sports seats (£1,390), a comfort and sound package (£1,590), technology package (£1,795), electric front seats (£995), 19 in twin-spoke alloy wheels (£450), metallic paint (£545), and LED headlights (£945).


President Barack Obama took a break from being the real president on April Fools' Day to impersonate a fictional one, House of Cards' conniving Frank Underwood. 'Hello everybody. This is not Frank Underwood,' the president said after turning his head Underwood, who is played by Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey and frequently speaks Shakespearean-style monologues to the audience. 'This is Barack Obama. Happy April Fools' Day. Frank learned it from me,' he said. Scroll down for video . President Barack Obama impersonated House of Cards's fictional president Frank Underwood by dipping into a southern drawl . Obama attempted to copy the deep voice and South Carolina accent of the fictional Commander-in-Chief, who is known for scheming his way into the nation's highest office through deceit and violence. The real president slipped into his normal voice by the end of 12-second impersonation. He has previously admitted to watching the Netflix show, though he says that life in Washington is not as dramatic as portrayed by Kevin Spacey and others. 'I wish things were that ruthlessly efficient,' he said in 2013. The short clip in front of a portrait of Abraham Lincoln begins with a statement of the time and date, a commonly used scene entry device in House of Cards. Underwood, portrayed in the Netflix series by Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey, frequently speaks in asides to the camera as he crafts his political machinations . Obama was also asked to cameo on the show by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, according to Deadline. His April Fools' joke was filmed as part of the West Wing Week YouTube series, which chronicled the presidents' week. The clip for this week also included outtakes from the five previous years of Obama's presidency, which featured the president making funny faces and practicing speeches. On Thursday House of Cards was renewed for a fourth season.

Summary: President spoke to the camera for 12 seconds, beginning in southern drawl . Obama has previously said he is a fan of the show and its ruthless efficiency .


A Utah father's 'awesome fun zone' for his children will be forced down by city officials who didn't appreciate his out-of-the-box thinking and called the cardboard castle in his front yard 'junk'. Jeremy Trentelman, 36, of Ogden, last week built a giant box fort for his three-year-old son Max and two-year-old daughter Story, that included trap doors and a small slide. The father, who works as a florist arranging intricate displays, was greeted with a letter from code enforcement city officials one day later saying that his creation must be scrapped. Scroll down for video . City code enforcement officials in Ogden, Utah, have told resident Jeremy Trentelman to take down the elaborate box fort he built for his son and daughter in his front yard . The family said it will leave the box fort, which includes a slide and trampoline, up for 14 days, the maximum allowed before a fine . Trentelman was only planning on leaving the fort in his yard for a few days, but now has decided to leave it up for the maximum two weeks before he receives a $125 fine. 'We've had so much fun with it that I really don't want to turn it into something's that's just stupid,' Mr Trentelman told KUTV, adding that he would not pay the $25 to contest the letter. 'So we'll enjoy it and take it down when we need to'. The city's letter said that 'waste material or junk' such as tires or furniture in a front yard violates ordinance's 'designed to protect property values, citizens' rights, neighborhood aesthetics and public safety'. Fines could be taken as a lien against the family's house, Mr Trentelman said. Mr Trentelman built the castle last week, though he quickly received a letter saying that his creation was classified as 'waste material or junk' The father, who works as a florist creating intricate flower displays, says he will not contest the ordinance because he does not want to turn the castle into something negative . The Trentelman children Max, (left) 3, and Story, (right) 2, have enjoyed playing in the fort and drawing on its cardboard walls with chalk. The family says that none of their neighbors have complained about the fort. 'It’s great what they’re doing for their kids. I think they should add on to it,' Curtis Price, who lives across the street, said. Mr Trentelman said that code enforcement's Gordon Sant often drives through the neighborhood. He has invited his neighbors to join them in the cardboard playhouse, which includes a trampoline and walls covered with his children's chalk drawings. One Ogden resident has created a Facebook event asking homeowners to build their own cardboard castles and leave them up for 14 days in solidarity.

Summary: Jeremy Trentelman, 36, of Ogden, built fort for young son and daughter . He received letter one day later saying it violated ordinance against waste . Father plans on keeping castle up for 14 days before he receives fine .


To celebrate the 10th birthday of the Football League Awards, a team celebrating the best players from below England's top tier during that decade has been put together, including a host of stars. The world's most expensive footballer and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale heads the list of those who have spent time in anywhere between the second and fourth tier of English football. He is joined by seven current Barclays Premier League players as well as three outfielders and a manager still plugging away in the Football League. Here's the team in full: . GOALKEEPER . Kasper Schmeichel (Darlington, Bury, Cardiff City, Coventry City, Notts County, Leeds United, Leicester City) Now with Leicester in the Premier League, Schmeichel has been named in as part of three Football League Team(s) of the Season and has promotions from League Two and the Championship on his CV. Now with Leicester in the Premier League, Kasper Schmeichel has been named in three Team(s) of the Season . DEFENCE . Angel Rangel (Swansea City) Classy right back has risen from League One to the Premier League with Swansea, impressing in his four seasons in the Football League after moving from Spain. Classy right back Angel Rangel has risen from League One to the Premier League with Swansea City . Ashley Williams (Swansea City) Another player to be promoted twice with Swansea, Williams is now an established top-flight international centre back and captains his club and country. Ashley Williams is now an established top-flight international centre back and captains his club and country . Wes Morgan (Nottingham Forest, Leicester City) Always commanding in the centre of defence, Morgan has made over 400 Football League appearances across successful spells with Forest and Leicester. West Morgan has made over 400 Football League appearances with Nottingham Forest and Leicester City . Gareth Bale (Southampton) He only spent full one season in the lower divisions, but it would seem strange to leave Bale out of this team. He scored five goals from left back in the Championship back in 2006-07. Gareth Bale only spent full one season in the lower divisions, but it would seem strange to leave him out . MIDFIELD . Wes Hoolahan (Blackpool, Norwich City) One of the Football League's best midfielders consistently, Hoolahan has sandwiched three years in the top flight with time in the lower leagues and could be in line for a fourth promotion this season. Wes Hoolahan has been one of the Football League's best midfielders consistently with Blackpool and Norwich . Adam Lallana (Southampton, Bournemouth) Now at Liverpool, Lallana rose through the ranks with Southampton and moved from League One to the Premier League with back-to-back promotions in 2011 and 2012. Adam Lallana rose through the ranks with Southampton and moved from League One to the Premier League . Peter Whittingham (Derby County, Cardiff City) The only non-striker to top the scoring charts, in the 2009-10 season, Whittingham has been a constant presence for Cardiff since moving from Aston Villa in 2007. Peter Whittingham has been a constant presence for Cardiff since moving

Summary: Gareth Bale has been chosen in the Football League Team of the Decade . Eleven players and one manager picked as part of Awards 10th anniversary . Ashley Williams, Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana are all included . Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is picked as the manager of the side .


Sebastian Kehl fired a spectacular long-distance volley in extra time to give Borussia Dortmund a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim on Tuesday and a place in the semi-finals of the German Cup. Earlier, Ricardo Rodriguez converted a second-half penalty to allow Wolfsburg to advance with a 1-0 victory over Freiburg. Dortmund played without central defender Mats Hummels and forward star Marco Reus, both injured, but took the lead in the 19th through defender Neven Subotic. Hoffenheim's Andreas Beck (left) challenges Borussia Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan (right) Erik Durm (left) and Hoffenehim forward Kevin Volland (right) both jump for the ball on Tuesday night . Dortmund's Serbian defender Neven Subotic loses his man to give his side the lead 1-0 against Hoffenheim . Subotic jumps in the air and celebrates scoring for Dortmund in the quarter-finals of the German Cup . Volland runs with the ball for Hoffenheim and equalises for his side soon after against Dortmund . Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino chips Dortmund goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak to make it 2-1 . Kevin Volland's volley from a corner in the 21st and Roberto Firmino's chip in the 29th after being gifted the ball by Subotic turned the game to Hoffenheim's favor but Dortmund came out stronger after the break. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finally notched the equalizer for Dortmund with a powerful header from a cross by Eric Durm. Both teams missed chances to win it within 90 minutes, before second-half substitute Kehl fired in the winner from 25 meters (yards) in the 107th. Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan (left) tussles for the ball with Firmino during the German Cup quarter-final clash . Firmino rises highest to win the ball ahead of the oncoming Gundogan during the German Cup quarter-final . Dortumind's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos (left) hassles Volland (right) for the ball on Tuesday . Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang heads home a goal to bring the scores level at 2-2 on Tuesday night . Aubameyang celebrates scoring his side's equalising goal in the German Cup tie against Hoffenheim . Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp (left) punches the air in celebration after Aubameyang's equalising goal . Dortmund's Marcel Schmelzer (left) and Hoffenheim's Volland (right) compete for the ball on Tuesday night . 'I just blasted it. It was a drop kick and I was fortunate that it bounced inside off the post,' Kehl said. With the win, Dortmund retained its hopes of rescuing an otherwise poor season. Rodriguez drilled a left-footed shot from the spot inside the post in the 72nd minute, beating his Switzerland teammate and Freiburg goalkeeper Roman Buerki. Buerki had managed to get his fingers on a shot by Vieirinha to turn the ball onto the crossbar late in the first half. Rodriguez also made a vital late clearance when he blocked a shot by Freiburg's Mike Frantz that was heading for an empty net. On Wednesday, Arminia Bielefeld hosts Borussia Moenchengladbach and Bayern Munich travels to Bayer Leverkusen. Veteran midfielder Sebastian Kehl, on as a substitute, celebrates scoring a stunning volley on Tuesday . Kehl is mobbed by his Dortmund team-mates after scoring the winning goal

Summary: Sebastian Kehl scored in extra time to edge Borussia Dortmund past Hoffenheim 3-2 in the German Cup quarter-finals . Dortmund had taken an early lead in the 19th minute through Neven Subotic's goal before Kevin Volland equalised for the visitors . Roberto Firmino then gave Hoffenheim the lead with a superb chipped shot before Patrick Aubameyang pulled Dortmund level . In extra time, Kehl hit a wonderful volleyed effort from outside the box .


Paris Saint-Germain have opened primary discussions with Paul Pogba over a possible move from Juventus. The Italian champions were kept informed even though no formal offer has yet been made to the club for the France international. Pogba and his representatives are understood to have met PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi in Monte Carlo on Tuesday. When asked the president replied told French press: 'Why did I meet with Pogba? Because he’s a great talent, he’s French and he’s from Paris. That said, all the big clubs want him.' Barcelona have also shown an intention to bid for Pogba. Their transfer embargo however means a deal would be agreed where the player remains in Turin until next January. Paris Saint-Germain have opened primary discussions with Paul Pogba over a possible move from Juventus . PSG striker Edinson Cavani has a meeting scheduled with his brother and agent on Wednesday as he discusses his options. PSG do not wish to sell the striker but Cavani is intrigued by calls from Juventus. Atletico Madrid have also expressed an interest with Mario Mandzukic weighing up offers from England. PSG striker Edinson Cavani is considering his options and could be set for a move away from Paris . Sevilla are weighing up a return for Manchester City winger Jesus Navas. The 29-year-old has had a decent run in City's first team of late but overall has been disappointing since his £15million transfer from Sevilla in 2013. Navas has had his family around him in Manchester, including his brother Marco playing briefly for Bury, yet he is understood to be interested in a return to Spain. Finance will be a stumbling block even though Sevilla are challenging to qualify for the Champions League. They will not be able to match Navas's wages and would offer around £7million. Sevilla are weighing up a move for Manchester City's 29-year-old winger Jesus Navas . Yaya Toure remains Inter Milan's main transfer target for the summer despite the obvious financial difficulties of signing a 31-year-old player on £200,000 a week. They have drawn up a provisional back-up list which as reported previously in Sportsmail includes Alex Song of Barcelona and Lucas Leiva of Liverpool. Another player who has come into their reckoning though is Udinese's Allan Marques Loureiro. The 24-year-old Brazilian is a box to box midfielder and also has a Portuguese passport. Song, on loan at West Ham, also has interest from AC Milan. The Rossoneri could be in new ownership soon as Silvio Berlusconi will meet with prospective buyer Bee Taechaubol tonight. Inter are continuing to work on a loan deal for Stevan Jovetic at City too. City midfielder Yaya Toure (left) remains Inter Milan's main transfer target for the summer . Stoke have made an enquiry about Dnipro flyer Yevhen Konoplyanka. The Ukraine winger was the subject of a failed bid from Liverpool over a year ago but will be out of contract in the summer. Tottenham had a deal in place earlier this year but that has now been shelved while Everton also wanted to sign him.

Summary: Paris Saint-Germain begin early discussion with Paul Pogba . French champions have been tracking Pogba's availability . Real Madrid may have to pay Iker Casillas £10million to leave the club . Yaya Toure remains Inter Milan's main summer transfer target .


Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola, Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage and Clermont full back Nick Abendanon have all been shortlisted for the European Player of the Year award following their superb performances in this season's European Champions Cup. Vunipola starred for Mark McCall's side throughout the pool stages and was named man-of-the-match following his side's 33-10 demolition of Munster in round five. Armitage, who was named European Player of the Year last season, has made the most turnovers (19) during this season's tournament. Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola is tackled by Julien Bardy during his side's 13-9 defeat by Clermont . Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage is stopped in his tracks by Leinster loosehead Cian Healy . Billy Vunipola (Saracens) Steffon Armitage (Toulon) Fritz Lee (Clermont) Jamie Heaslip (Leinster) Nick Abendanon (Clermont) The Toulon back rower was named on the bench for last Sunday's quarter-final against Leinster. Armitage, however, made a huge contribution when he replaced Juan Smith in the 35th minute as Bernard Larporte's side secured their place in this year's final. Former Bath full back Abendanon has been rewarded for his stellar form with Les Jaunards during the current campaign. The English trio are joined on the shortlist by Leinster captain Jamie Heaslip and Clermont No 8 Fritz Lee. Clermont full back Nick Abendanon has his progress halted by Saracens centre Brad Barritt .

Summary: Steffon Armitage was named European Player of the Year last season . Billy Vunipola was superb for Saracens during his season's tournament . Nick Abendanon has starred for 2015 finalists Clermont .


If you struggle to get your child to go to school in the morning, don’t blame them - it could be your fault. Our willingness to learn - or lack thereof - is significantly influenced by our genes, according to a large study. The researchers found that 40 to 50 per cent of the differences in children’s motivation to learn could be explained by their genetic inheritance from their parents. Our willingness to learn is significantly influence by our genes, according to a study by Goldsmiths University in London and Ohio State University. More than 13,000 twins aged nine to 16 took part in the research (stock image shown) Psychologists from Goldsmiths University of London, and Ohio State University in the US studied more than 13,000 twins aged nine to 16 from six countries, including the UK, Canada, Japan, Germany, Russia and the US. The researchers said they were surprised by the results, believing that the twins’ shared environment - elements such as the teachers and the family that they had in common - would be a larger factor than genetics. Instead, genetics and non-shared-environment factors had the largest effect on the children’s motivation to learn, whereas the shared environment had negligible impact. Genetics and non-shared-environment factors were found to have the largest effect on the children’s motivation to learn, whereas the shared environment had negligible impact (stock image shown) A review of 308 studies involving more than 1.1 million children has now completely overturned this long-held stereotype. The study, which looked at data from 1914 to 2011, suggests that girls do better in school than boys - and have been doing so for at least 100 years. The research also claims that girls do better at all ages, in all subjects and all over the world. According to the data, compiled by the University of New Brunswick in Canada, girls have been outperforming boys throughout their academic careers, from infant school to secondary school. Accordingly, we should not jump to conclusions that a poor teacher or the child themselves is to blame for a lack of motivation in the classroom, the researchers said. ‘We had pretty consistent findings across these different countries with their different educational systems and different cultures,’ said Professor Stephen Petrill, of Ohio State University. ‘It was surprising. The knee-jerk reaction is to say someone is not properly motivating the student, or the child himself is responsible. ‘We found that there are personality differences that people inherit that have a major impact on motivation. ‘That doesn’t mean we don’t try to encourage and inspire students, but we have to deal with the reality of why they are different.’ The results don’t mean there is a specific gene for how much children enjoy learning, he added, but they suggest a complex process, involving many genes and gene-environment interactions that help influence a child’s motivation to learn. The study will be published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.

Summary: Willingness to learn is significantly influence by our genes . Study was by Goldsmiths University in London and Ohio State University . More than 13,000 twins aged nine to 16 took part in the research . but there is no specific gene for how much children enjoy learning .


The New Horizons spacecraft has taken its first colour image of Pluto and its largest moon Charon ahead of its arrival in three months. Taken from a distance of 71 million miles (115 million km), the blurry image doesn’t reveal a huge amount of detail - but it is a sign of things to come. As the spacecraft gets closer and closer, the images will continue to improve until it flies by on 14 July - humanity’s first ever visit to Pluto. Nearly there: After more than nine years, the New Horizons spacecraft is now just three months away from its historic encounter with Pluto. And now the spacecraft has taken its first colour image, shown, revealing the dwarf planet (the bigger blob) and its moon Charon . After a journey of more than nine years, Nasa’s New Horizons spacecraft is now reaching the climax of its thrilling mission. It has traveled longer than any space mission in history to reach its primary target - with its pedometer measuring more than three billion miles (4.8 billion km). Its arrival at Pluto will be the last world in the ‘classical solar system’ to be explored. In July this year New Horizons will become the first spacecraft ever to visit Pluto. It was launched on 19 January 2006 at a speed of 36,373 mph (58,536 km/h) - the fastest spacecraft ever to leave Earth orbit, 100 times faster than a jetliner . After passing the orbits of all the major planets from Earth to Neptune, New Horizons is now beginning its final leg of its 3 billion-mile (4.8 billion km) journey. On 14 July 2015 the flyby of Pluto will begin. Using a suite of instruments, the spacecraft will map the surface of Pluto and its moon Charon to a resolution of 25 miles (40km) - far better than anything possible before. This will reveal the surface features of Pluto - which may include ice. As it flies past, it will also look back at the two bodies against the sun, to look for telltale signs of an atmosphere. Despite the long journey, New Horizons will be travelling at such a speed that the flyby will last only around two hours - beginning at 11.49am GMT (06.49am EST) on 14 July and ending just after 2.15pm GMT (9.15am EST). After passing Pluto, New Horizons will flyby one or several Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs), other bodies beyond the orbit of Pluto. The mission will officially end in 2026. Pluto was demoted from a ‘planet’ to a ‘dwarf planet’ in 2006 when other objects of a similar or greater size were found. But regardless, the mission is of huge importance for our understanding of how bodies form even at great distances from their host star. ‘New Horizons is one of the great explorations of our time,’ said New Horizons Project Scientist Hal Weaver at the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland. ‘There’s so much we don’t know, not just about Pluto, but other worlds like it. ‘We’re not rewriting textbooks with this historic

Summary: Nasa scientists in Maryland are preparing for historic mission on 14 July . This is when New Horizons will arrive at Pluto after a journey of nine years . And it has now released its first colour image - from 71 million miles away . The mission will be humanity's first ever visit to the dwarf planet .


Laos is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful scenery and ornate temples, however not many people venture below the surface and discover that what is underground is perhaps even more spectacular. The wondrous Tham Khoun Ex caves are so exquisite they don't look real at first, which is perhaps why locals believe that spirits inhabit the underground wonderland. Cave photographer, John Spies, 59, captured the sheer magnificence of the vast, yet intricate, underground wonderland. Enormous banks of terraced flowstone decorate the walls of the cave in many places. This slowly growing mound of white and orange calcite is one of the larger deposits along the river passage . Rippling reflections: A blue-tinted glow from outside illuminates the entrance chamber of the cave . Not your usual day out! Floating on clear deep water and reflections near the cave entrance, visitors can either bring their own kayaks or rent boats from the local community to paddle deep inside the cave and marvel at its wonders . Tham Khoun Ex caves, commonly known as Xe Bang Fai River caves, feature imposing stalagmitemade of mineral deposits. With over 15km (nine miles) of awe-inspiring passages and wide expanses of water, it really is one of Laos' hidden treasures. There is even a vibrant forest thriving at the upstream entrance to the caves, the lush green colour contrasting with the enormous white and orange banks of terraces flowstone that decorates the walls. Visitors are able to kayak through the waters, or explore adjacent chambers on foot. The cave is only able to be safely accessed during the dry season from November to April and during this time the water is clear and deep with a rich green hue. For some of the grander shots, a team of four equipped with powerful LED lights and walkie-talkies helped to light-paint this enormous cavern for this long exposure shot. In 2008, an expedition, co-led by veteran caver John Pollack lead to the mysterious caves being mapped and photographed for the first time. What the explorers discovered about the little-known cavern was a vast river cave, which means a cavern with an active water source flowing through it. 'Everything about the cave is big-from its towering entrances to its phobia-inducing spiders, which can be 10inches across,' Pollack told National Geographic. Nature at its best! The upstream inflow entrance of Tham Khoun Xe has a verdant forest inside a huge collapsed doline. It is possible to kayak from the resurgence to here and back in one full day . Hidden secrets! Massive formations abound in a newly discovered fossil section of the cave, 50 metres above the river level. This section, encrusted with delicate formations and not yet open to tourists, is one of several higher passages that lead to jungle shrouded entrances on . Gigantic! The Giant Gour in the Oxbow area of the cave is 60 metres long and is probably one of the worldís largest rimstone basins . American cave explorer Dave Pierce marvels at giant cave pearls which grow like pearls in an oyster with concentric

Summary: The Tham Khoun Ex cave has 15km of spectacular caves waiting to be explore by kayak . Explorers can witness the incredible caverns, lake and even the vibrant forest at the entrance . Cave photographer John Spies captured the labyrinthine chambers to unfold the mystery .


A mother has revealed her addiction to alcohol has cost the NHS more than £100,000. Julie Merner's heavy drinking has resulted in her being admitted to hospital 13 times in the last six years. In January, following her latest admission, the 39-year-old vowed to quit the habit, which has ravaged her liver, causing her to suffer severe cirrhosis. 'I know if I carry on, I will end up dead - they say one more drop will kill me,' said the mother-of-three, who has been left with 'luminous' jaundiced skin. Not a drop of alcohol has passed Ms Merner's lips since January - marking her longest spell of abstinence. Scroll down for video . Julie Merner, 39, has revealed her alcoholism has cost the NHS £100,000. In the last six years, the mother-of-three, who suffers severe liver cirrhosis, has been admitted to hospital 13 times . But the damage to her health is severe. She can barely manage to speak as she struggles for breath. And her stomach regularly bloats with liquid, which is no longer being processed by her liver. Regularly, up to 18 litres of fluid has to be drained away via a tube. Admitting she only has herself to blame, Ms Merner added she does not feel any shame in needing treatment. 'I don't see it as a waste of money, they are helping with a problem I have - an addiction,' she said. Ms Merner, from Bootle, Merseyside, hopes her story will push the Government and society to do more to prevent Britain's killer drinking epidemic. Taxpayers pay up £3.5 billion a year to treat alcohol-related problems, and that figure is set to rise. In the last 20 years, the number of alcohol-related deaths has doubled. While smoking, drug-taking and obesity are increasingly frowned upon, drinking is still socially acceptable, Ms Merner highlighted. After her latest hospital stay in January, Ms Merner vowed to quit her habit, and hasn't touched a drop of alcohol since - her longest spell of abstinence . Taxpayers pay up £3.5 billion a year to treat alcohol-related problems, and that figure is set to rise. In the last 20 years, the number of alcohol-related deaths has doubled. At the peak of her addiction, Ms Merner was drinking a bottle of vodka a day. More than 6 standard drinks per day for men, and 4 standard drinks for women, is known to cause harm. Long term effects of alcohol on the liver include impaired liver functioning, severe pain, inflammation (hepatitis) and cirrhosis. Research published late last month revealed that binge drinking is costing Britain a staggering £4.9bn every year - or £550,000 an hour. This is because it triggers, for example, a 45 per cent increase in arrests and a 17 per cent rise in road accidents, economists from Bath University calculated. The figures also took into account A&E admissions, police time and court cases. But Marco Francesconi, head of the Department of Economics at the University of Essex, explained his calculations hadn't included costs associated with absenteeism, lost employment, reduced productivity, and long-term health

Summary: At the height of her addiction Julie Merner drank a bottle of vodka a day . 39-year-old has been admitted to hospital 13 times in six years . Mother-of-three has been told one more drop of alcohol will kill her . Admits she is to blame but does not feel bad about £100,000 NHS care bill .


A family have claimed the body of an infant who was discovered deceased and buried on a Sydney beach last year, in order to give her a proper funeral. On November 30, 2014, two young boys were playing on Maroubra Beach when they uncovered the body of a baby girl buried under 30 centimetres of sand. Now locals Filomena D'Alessandro and Bill Green have claimed the infant's body in order to provide her with a fitting farewell. 'We’re local and my husband is a police officer and he’s worked with many of the officers investigating it,' Ms D'Alessandro told Daily Mail Australia. Scroll down for video . A Sydney family have claimed the body of a baby girl who was found buried on Maroubra Beach (pictured) on November 30, 2014 . Filomena D'Alessandro and Bill Green have claimed the infant's remains, who they have named Lily Grace, in order to provide her with a fitting farewell . 'Above all as a mother I wanted to do something for that little girl,' she added. Since January the couple, who were married last year and have three children between them, have been trying to claim the baby after they heard police were going to give her a 'destitute burial'. 'The most frustrating part has been the wait and we didn't know when it was going to happen.' With the help of the local community they managed to raise enough funds to provide the baby girl, who they have named Lily Grace, with a funeral, even though they were 'prepared to pay for the funeral on our own'. Ms D'Alessandro said the Maroubra community were rocked by the discovery of the little girl's body last year. 'It’s terrible, we had just heard about the other baby who had been dumped the week before in Quakers Hill. Despite a lengthy investigation NSW Police were unable to locate the family of the abandoned baby . The 'very small' infant was dug up about 50 metres away from the closest footpath leading off the beach . Lifeguards assisted police at the crime scene: Officers dressed in full protective gear and masks removed the body at about 1pm . 'And to have it happen in Maroubra, it was just so shocking,' she said. A service will be held for Lily Grace on Wednesday at the South Chapel at the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, and Ms D'Alessandro and Mr Green have asked anyone still wishing to donate to instead give money to the Royal Women’s Hospital. They will also be collecting funds from the Maroubra woman's workplace at Raine and Horne, and at the service this week to go towards the hospital. 'I think it’s going to be very lovely, everyone’s come together to put it together,' Ms D'Alessandro said of the upcoming funeral. The body of the baby girl, whose mother was never found, was discovered by two boys aged six and seven who were playing in the sand after their Nippers session. Aged six and seven, the two boys found the 'very small' infant while digging in the

Summary: Sydney family claimed the remains of a baby found on Maroubra Beach . Filomena D'Alessandro and Bill Green have vowed to give her a funeral . The baby's body was found by two boys, buried in sand on November 30 . The infant was found about 20-30 metres from the water's edge . Police were unable to identify the baby girl or her parents .


These are the shocking scenes as a cyclist in Russia narrowly escapes death when a HGV knocks him from his bicycle following a reckless overtaking manoeuvre on a motorway. The cyclist is pedaling in front of his friend past a junction when the truck comes speeding along the inside, clipping the rider and throwing him clear of his bike. The second cyclist does not have any time to react to his friend's accident and is knocked to the ground after careering into the stricken bicycle. This is the moment a Russian truck flies past a cyclist, pictured, on the outskirts of St Petersberg . The truck continued along the road for 100 metres before it was stopped by the driver on the hard shoulder . Marathon rider Ruslan Bazarov, 28, suffered pelvic injuries and a broken leg when the truck overtook him on the St Petersburg ring road. Bazarov was taking part in the first 100 kilometre ride of the season of the Baltic Star club when the incident happened. Moments before the accident, Bazarov made a hand signal to indicate that he was moving into the right hand lane, but the truck, which was carrying flour, sounded its horn and flashed by. Bazarov was sucked in towards the truck's trailer and knocked to the ground. The riders had planned to ride from Poklonnaya Hill, across the Vyborg, Primorsk and Zelenogorsk highways with the planned finish at Savushkina street in the city. The truck driver braked heavily as Bazorov tumbled along the tarmac where he suffered fractrues . Bazorov suffered two fractures to his legs and a pelvic area after the collision in St Petersberg . The cyclist cried out in pain due to the serious nature of his injuries suffered during the collision. Luckily Bazorov bounced clear of the truck's massive wheels although his bike was badly bent. The video, which has since gone viral on the internet has prompted members of Russia's cycling community to demand the creation of safe areas to ride. Bazorov suffered a double fracture to his leg as a result of his accident. The truck's driver pulled over to the side of the road after 100 metres and blamed Bazarov for causing the incident. The driver can be heard on the video remarking: 'Don't complain, it's your own fault. I was driving normally, bro!' Fellow rider Paul Gavrilov, 35, said: 'This accident should have been avoided because he could have been killed. If there were better cycle ways and proper access to the ones that exist it would make it safer.'

Summary: Ruslan Bazarov was on a 100km cycle ride when he was struck by the truck . The truck passed Barazov on the inside sucking him towards the trailer . The 28-year-old cyclist suffered two fractures to his leg and a pelvic injury . The driver stopped soon after the incident road and blamed Bazarov .


All of a sudden, it seems that everywhere we turn there are suncream ads and the shops are filled with offers on summer essentials. So should we be making the most of the bargains to restock the bathroom cabinet — or can we ignore the marketing ploys and dig out supplies that have been lurking at the back for years? Alice Smellie asked industry experts to find out if it’s really vital to buy new supplies for summer . . . Scroll down for video . Out-of-date sun lotions may separate and not spread evenly, say experts, meaning you may not be completely covered with vital UV filters, even if the active ingredients in the sun cream remain stable . SUNSCREEN . There can be few of us who haven’t dug out half-full bottles of SPF30 from the previous year or, indeed, many years past, and wondered whether it’s still OK to slather on. But a recent survey revealed that almost three-quarters of UK holidaymakers are at risk of UV exposure because they use out-of-date sun cream. Many experts recommend that we wear sunscreen every day all year round for anti-ageing purposes. Certainly now the weather is heating up, damaging UVA and UVB rays will be stronger. So, can we use old suncreams? ‘Sun cream contains UV filters which fall into two main categories: synthetic or organic filters, which absorb UV light; and mineral or inorganic filters, such as titanium dioxide, which mainly reflect UV light. Frequently, both types are used in combination,’ says Dr Chris Flower of the CTPA (Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association). The issue is that out-of-date lotions may separate and not spread evenly, meaning you may not be completely covered with those vital UV filters, even if the active ingredients remain stable. When it comes to sun cream, experts advise playing it safe and restocking your supllies to ensure skin is properly protected from damaging damaging UVA and UVB rays . Out-of-date lotions are also more likely to cause skin irritations. Ingredient specialist and product developer Tammy Hollis says: ‘Look at how we treat our suncreams — carrying them from sandy beach to sunny bar and air-conditioned hotels. This gives plenty of opportunity for bacteria to breed.’ So experts recommend you don’t use a sun cream beyond the recommended period after opening. This is represented on the packaging with a picture of an open jar and a number of months (usually 12) in most popular brands of sunscreen. Meanwhile, Dr Flower advocates: ‘Chances are it will probably be OK if it’s just over a year old, although older bottles should definitely be binned.’ VERDICT: Play it safe. Restock. AFTER-SUN . In an ideal world none of us would get sunburn, but occasionally we underestimate the heat of the sun. While it can’t reverse the damaging effects of the sun, after-sun contains soothing ingredients such as water, aloe vera and silicones, which evaporate quickly from the skin and cool it down. Dr Flower says: ‘The main effect is to cool and reduce the effect of over-heating and to help

Summary: Will out-of-date sun lotion protect your skin from sun damage? Can you keep using last summer's bite cream? Alice Smellie finds out which summer supplies we need to restock .


The England cricket team's involvement with multi-billion-pound fraudster Allen Stanford — an all-time low point — has been defended by West Indies cricket legend Sir Curtly Ambrose. Great fast bowler Ambrose never spoke to the media during his playing career but launched his aptly titled autobiography Time to Talk on the eve of the West Indies-England series. Ambrose was one of the West Indies stars, along with Sir Viv Richards and Richie Richardson, who accompanied Stanford when he flew by helicopter to the Lord's nursery ground in 2008 to launch his five-year deal with England that ended with his arrest and subsequent 110-year jail sentence, just one $20million T20 game into the contract. The England cricket team's involvement with Allen Stanford has been defended by Sir Curtly Ambrose . Stanford's deal with England England ended with his arrest and subsequent 110-year jail sentence . Ambrose wrote: 'I wasn't surprised the England Cricket Board officials were taken in by him. We all were. His vision to improve West Indies cricket by using England seemed a hard one to argue with. But we felt that having England as the same opponents over that period would turn things stale.' Richardson said: 'He employed a lot of people in several businesses and built a stadium. He did a lot of good. We thought what he was doing was legitimate.' Richards added: 'To a lot of fellers here, he did well.' Ambrose accompanied Stanford when he flew to the Lord's nursery ground in 2008 to launch the deal . The new ECB president Giles Clarke did not want to discuss the Stanford legacy saying it was a long time ago . However, the new ECB president Giles Clarke, who negotiated the doomed deal and greeted Stanford on his arrival at Lord's with a bear hug, did not want to discuss the Stanford legacy. Before the Wisden launch last week at which he made a fool of himself by haranguing both the guest speaker and Wisden editor Lawrence Booth, Clarke would only say of Stanford: 'That was all a long time ago.' Perhaps it's no surprise, with Stanford's decaying cricket stadium just outside Antigua's airport there for all visitors to see, that Clarke is swerving today's first Test on the island. Michael Vaughan might still be a long way from agreeing terms and working patterns to become England's director of cricket. But he is staying at England's luxury Sugar Ridge Hotel in Antigua, so he's right in the middle of any politics going on over the appointment of a director and ideally placed to judge the mood music of players and management. Director of cricket hopeful Michael Vaughan is staying at England's luxury Sugar Ridge Hotel in Antigua . England rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster seems unperturbed by criticism that after four successive second places in the Six Nations, he's been talking the talk, rather than walking the walk. Lancaster has a speaking engagement a week today in aid of the Dallaglio Foundation along with Sir Clive Woodward, Lawrence Dallaglio and captain Chris Robshaw at a £225-a-head function.

Summary: The ECB's involvement with fraudster Allen Stanford has been defended . Sir Curtly Ambrose said he thought Stanford did 'a lot of good' in deal . Michael Vaughan is staying at England's Sugar Ridge Hotel in Antigua . Stuart Lancaster is unperturbed by claims that he hasn't walked the walk . The Grand National peak viewing of 8.8million was good for Channel 4 . Jimmy Anderson said he would tell young bowlers to: 'Ignore the media' Graeme Swann and Kevin Pietersen's feud seems to have ended .


The stray dog was hit by a car, clubbed in the head and left for dead in a ditch in Washington state. Days later, the one-year-old bully breed mix showed up sickly and covered in dirt at a nearby farm. Now, the dog that defied death is recovering with the help of good Samaritans and veterinarians at Washington State University. Scroll down for video . Survivor: Ryann Simmons sits with the dog his girlfriend is fostering at their home in Moses Lake, Wash. The dog, Theia, survived being run over, beaten with a hammer and buried, and now needs surgery . Heroic: Theia, a 1-year-old bully breed mix was hit by a car and then struck in the head with a hammer and buried, but she managed to dig herself out . Hanging on: A driver hit the dog with a car -- and that person proceeded to strike the dog. The dog appeared to be hit with hammer in a mercy killing. The dog used to roam the streets getting scraps of food from people in Moses Lake, a farm town about 100 miles west of Spokane. About a month ago, she was struck by a car. Then things got worse: Someone cracked her in the head with a hammer and placed her in a box in a farm field. But the dog somehow survived and was discovered at a nearby farm with a dislocated jaw, leg injuries and a caved-in sinus cavity. The wounds helped veterinarians piece together what happened, including the hammer blow. 'I'm assuming that the person who did this meant to put her out of her misery,' said Sara Mellado, who learned about the dog's plight on Facebook and took the animal into her Moses Lake home. She named the dog Theia. Recover: Theia is scheduled to go into surgery in a few weeks time after raising money through crowdfunding . New lease of life: Theia, who truly rose from the grave, rarely stops wagging her tail . Back on all fours! Theia's injuries include a dislocated jaw and multiple bone fractures around her nasal cavity, which makes it difficult for her to eat and breathe but it looks as though she is truly on the mend . 'Considering everything that she's been through, she's incredibly gentle and loving,' Mellado told The Associated Press. 'She's a true miracle dog, and she deserves a good life.' Theia is receiving care at WSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman. A CT scan of her skull revealed a condition that constricts the nasal passages, restricting air flow into the lungs, said veterinary resident Andrea Sundholm, who's assisting with Theia's treatment. It was caused by multiple nasal bone fractures. When Theia tries to draw air in through her nose, she's forced to open her mouth to breathe instead. But with a dislocated jaw, that is challenging as well. Theia's jaw is healing on its own, but the nasal-bone fractures have caused lasting problems, Sundholm said. Fixing that will require surgery to insert a stent, she said. Help out: Mellado has raised more

Summary: A beloved dog was believed to be killed by a driver, but days later, she showed up . Left injured after being run over, someone attempted a misguided mercy killing and beat the dog in the head with a hammer . Now named Theia, her surgery will cost upward of $9,000 .


The Manchester derby will be more like El Clasico, with 14 native Spanish-speaking players due to be involved. Eight of United’s first-team squad and six from City are from Spain or Spanish-speaking countries. They are David de Gea, Victor Valdes, Juan Mata, Ander Herrera (all Spain), Marcos Rojo, Angel di Maria (both Argentina), Antonio Valencia (Ecuador) and Falcao (Colombia) at United, and Willy Caballero, Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Demichelis, Sergio Aguero (all Argentina), Jesus Navas and David Silva (both Spain) at City. Sergio Aguero will be one of 14 native Spanish-speaking players to feature in the Manchester derby on Sunday . United captain Wayne Rooney (centre) is likely to be just one of nine English-speakers to feature on Sunday . Nine English-speakers are expected to be in the two sides’ respective 18-man squads including England internationals Phil Jones, Michael Carrick, Ashley Young, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, James Milner as well as Frank Lampard. Both clubs pride themselves on bringing through their own products. However, when Sir Alex arrived at Old Trafford he was disgusted to learn that City scooped the cream of Manchester's talent and quickly (and successfully) set about putting that right. A generation such as the Class of '92 is unlikely to be seen again, but the derby could see no Mancunians in either squad for the second time in a row. Sir Alex Ferguson was disgusted that City's youth academy was more profitable on arrival at United . Along with Ferguson, Eric Harrison (left) brought through the Class of 92, to include Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, David Beckham, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes and Terry Cooke . For three years, after the departure of Wes Brown to Sunderland, Danny Welbeck flew the Manchester flag. But following the Longsight lad's move to Arsenal, November's first instalment at the Etihad Stadium saw not one hometown native in either squad for the first time in living memory. Rooney was only born 30 miles down the road but he may as well be from another planet as far as many from this neck of the woods are concerned. Unless Tyler Blackett can stun the football world and force his way into Louis van Gaal's United line-up, it will be a Manc-free derby. Unless Tyler Blackett (centre) makes a comeback for United there won't be any local lads in the two XIs .

Summary: Manchester United face rivals Manchester City in the league on Sunday . Eight of United's first-team squad are native Spanish-speaking players . Six City players are from Spain or Spanish-speaking countries .


The parents of a five-year-old transgender boy are sharing their son’s story with the world in a bid to prove that there is no such thing as being ‘too young’ to identify as transgender. Massachusetts couple Mimi and Joe Lemay's son Jacob wasn't always a boy. The five-year-old was born Mia, the second of three sisters. But from a very early age, Jacob began rejecting his gender. And after years of questioning how to handle his preferences, before finally coming to terms with what their son wanted, the Lemays explained to NBC News that they decided to let their child assume the identity of a boy. Scroll down for video. Boys will be boys: Mimi and Joe Lemay's five-year-old son Jacob was born a girl named Mia, but the couple has now accepted that their child is a boy . Mimi and Joe began to notice that Jacob was having difficulties when he was a toddler. Then named Mia, he would insist on changing his clothes 10 to 12 times a day, in an attempt to find something he felt comfortable in, before his parents bought him a blue 'doggy sweater' that he wore for six months straight - often over girlier dresses and tutus. The couple assumed they were just raising a tomboy. 'She would take on "boy" personas, and just always want to play with boy things,' said Joe. 'Her need to play boy roles, and her need to be seen or spoken to as a boy at home became very persistent,' added Mimi. Then, shortly before he turned three, Jacob declared himself a boy. Happy family: Jacob was born the second of three daughters in the Massachusetts-based Lemay family . Finding the right wardrobe: From a young age, Jacob (R) preferred to wear boy clothes; when his parents still dressed him as a girl, the frustrated toddler would change outfits up to 12 times a day . Mimi said that she was worried that Jacob's behavior would make it harder for him to build relationships - already, he had trouble relating to his peers - and she hoped her child's desire to be a boy would go away. In the meantime, she and Joe made allowances while Jacob wasn't in public. Home became a 'battleground over gender', Mimi wrote in a letter to Jacob on his fifth birthday, which was published by The Synapse, continuing that they decided to let Jacob cut his hair, wear boy clothes, and assume aspects of his male identity at home. While this made things easier when just family was around - his older sister eventually stopped teasing him about not being a 'real boy' - things were still hard at school, where Jacob didn't engage with his classmates. Jacob's parents explained that their son's behavior wasn't just that of a typical tomboy. Not content to just 'pretend' to be a boy, Jacob, then still called Mia, hated her body and would say things like: 'Why did god make me this way? Why did god make me wrong?' Trying to fit in: While he

Summary: Mimi and Joe Lemay of Massachusetts say their son Jacob was never happy as a girl, adding that he has called himself a boy since he was two . It took years and many emotional ups and downs before the couple finally decided to let him transition . Now attending a school where everyone knows him as a boy, Jacob is the happiest and most outgoing he has ever been .


Breakthrough?: Early tests carried out on cancer cells (like the one pictured) have shown survival rates in mice were boosted by more than 50 per cent . A new technique that effectively gives a personal treatment for cancer has been found by scientists. It harnesses the power of the body’s immune system and targets it at tumours. Early experiments have demonstrated that the new method could revolutionise cancer care. Scientists have found a system of priming the body’s immune system to recognise, attack and kill off cancerous cells in lung, skin and bowel tumours. The team which carried out the research found that early trials ‘profoundly retarded’ tumour growth in mice. Survival rates were boosted by more than 50 per cent, according to results published in the journal Nature last night. The scientists are now recruiting patients with skin cancer for the first clinical trial on humans. British experts said it is the most promising sign yet that ‘personal’ treatments may be effective in treating a wide range of cancers. Until now most cancer drugs have been designed according to the type of tumour they are attacking – a broad-brush approach in which the type of drug is selected depending on the body part in which the tumour is sited. But the new focus on personal cancer therapy instead aims to harness each individual’s immune system and give it a boost depending on the genetic make-up of the tumour itself. The ground-breaking technique may provide a universal blueprint for vaccines that can target a wide range of human cancers. And it overcomes the problem of cancer presenting an ever-moving target that constantly evolves to evade the immune system. Scientists last night welcomed the German team’s breakthrough. Professor Kevin Harrington, from the Institute of Cancer Research, London, said: ‘This study provides the first evidence that we may be on the threshold of being able to produce individualised vaccines directed against specific mutations present in a patient’s tumour. Advances: People with skin cancer are now being recruited for the first human trial . ‘Rapid production of purpose-built vaccines appears possible and can now be tested in carefully designed clinical trials. ‘As yet, this approach must be seen as experimental but it potentially represents a new way of harnessing the power of the immune system against cancer.’ The scientists, led by Dr Ugur Sahin, of Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, identified tumour-specific mutations linked to the different cancers and showed that many of them could be recognised by the body’s immune system. They then created vaccines based on the body’s own RNA – a genetic messenger – which encouraged the immune system to direct itself towards the weakest part of the tumour. The treatment was shown to boost the body’s T-cells, which detect, hunt down and destroy cancer cells. Of the mice treated, two-thirds were alive after 100 days. Of those that did not receive treatment all died within 65 days. When repeated vaccinations were administered, ‘tumour growth was profoundly retarded’, the authors wrote. Professor Peter Johnson, from the Cancer Research UK Centre at Southampton

Summary: German team has developed new technique giving 'personalised treatment' Tests carried out on cancerous cells in lung, skin and bowel tumours . Survival rates boosted by more than 50 per cent during animal trials . Patients with skin cancer now being recruited for the first human trials .


It turns out it's the little things that can really make Brits' blood pressure levels soar. Running out of phone battery when out and about, lack of parking spaces and losing an important document are all among the most stressful everyday incidents that Brits encounter. But it seems we all need our kip, with half saying a sleepless night is the most stressful thing they experience on a daily basis. Scroll down for video . In a survey conducted by Direct Line, adults in the UK cited not being able to sleep as the thing that stressed them out the most . In a survey conducted by Direct Line, 2,005 adults in the UK were questioned on what common events make them feel stressed. It seems Brits are all plagued by the same frustrations, and the incidents tend to be daily inconveniences. Not being able to sleep, losing your keys, and being stuck in traffic ranked as the top three emergencies that Brits find most straining. In fact, sleepless night were the top occurrence, with almost half (46%) of Brits citing that this causes anxiety. Some of the statistics point at universally embarrassing situations that most people would have had to deal with at one point in time. Other stressful everyday emergencies included losing your keys (left) and being stuck in traffic when already late (right) Other reasons for everyday anxiety for Brits linked to inconvenient situations, like realising there's no toilet roll when already on the toilet . These include running out of toilet paper when already on the toilet (30%) and forgetting your bank card when paying for an item (25%). Interestingly, several of the causes of worry directly stem from work-related situations. These include being stuck in traffic when already late (35%), losing an important document (33%) and printer not working (31%). 1. Not being able to sleep (46 per cent) 2. Losing your keys (37 per cent) 3. Being stuck in traffic when already late (35 per cent) 4. Losing an important paper or document (33 per cent) 5. Nowhere to park (32 per cent) 6. Printer not working when you need to print something (31 per cent) 7. Running out of battery on your phone whilst out (31 per cent) 8. Discovering you are out of toilet roll whilst on the loo (30 per cent) 9. Dealing with machine operated customer service (26 per cent) 10. Forgetting your bank card when paying for an item (25 per cent)

Summary: In a survey conducted by Direct Line, 2,025 adults in UK were questioned . Nearly half (46%) of people get anxiety from not being able to sleep . Many of the worries come from work-related situations .


On a fenced-in artificial pitch, on the edge of one of Salford's most notorious estates, a group of men with what you could call lived-in faces are finishing a game of football. Some are dressed in jeans and shoes - they have no kit or boots. Stories of strife are swapped. 'I'm only here so I can get a shower,' says one as he rolls a cigarette. 'The wife booted me out a week ago and I've been on a settee since.' Jesper Blomqvist helped coach youngsters from Manchester United Foundation's Street Red project . Another is reflecting on how this kickabout, for those who may have suffered from mental health issues, is the latest tentative step on a long journey back from the brink. 'I was on a bridge over a motorway,' he says as he looks into the distance. 'They sectioned me for five years.' Into this environment walks a man who knows all about adversity. Jesper Blomqvist, he of hand in sleeve and knee often in cast, is back in Manchester. The Swede, now 41, was a key cog in Sir Alex Ferguson's treble-winning machine, making 38 appearances in that memorable season following a £4.4m switch from Parma. The midfielder (left) was a crucial player in Manchester United's treble winning season of 1998-99 . But his 67 minutes in the late, late Champions League Final win over Bayern Munich in Barcelona would be his last in a red shirt. Three operations and two gruelling years of rehab later he was on his way to Everton but would continue to be haunted by injury before eventual retirement. He is here on Sunday to coach youngsters from the Manchester United Foundation's Street Reds project, but given his background he may also be well suited to having a word with those vacating the pitch. Blomqvist now helps his brother lecture people on how to handle setbacks using his previous experiences . The years have been kind. Blomqvist's long hair remains and is now accompanied by a beard which makes him look suited to the role he currently performs. 'I lecture with my brother,' he explains. 'He's a psychologist so he talks about how to handle setbacks and how to keep on performing. I can relate to that and give some real life examples from my career both good times and bad times. We speak to people from companies who have team building days.' Blomqvist celebrates their semi-final win over Juventus with Steve McClaren (centre) and Dwight Yorke . Blomqvist had the world at his tricky feet when he signed for United in 1998. He was one of few players Sir Alex Ferguson had to try more than once to convince to move to the club, after he spurned the Scotsman's advances to sign for Parma and Carlo Ancelotti after a frustrating year on AC Milan's bench. 'I liked Italy,' he explains, apologetically. 'It was nothing to do with Manchester. I had learned the language and I had settled in. I enjoyed the life and I enjoyed Parma, but then Carlo Ancelotti left.'

Summary: Jesper Blomqvist was part of Manchester United's treble winning side . The midfielder rejected Sir Alex Feruguson's first approach before signing . The Swede spent two years out injured before moving to Everton . Blomqvist now lectures with his brother to help people handle setbacks . The 41-year-old is playing for United's legends against Bayern Munich's at Old Trafford on June 14 in a charity match for the club foundation . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


An elderly man has been bitten by a crocodile at one of politician Clive Palmer's golf course. The 75-year-old man reportedly believes he accidentally stood on the saltwater crocodile while looking from his golf ball near the 11th hole at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course at Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. The elderly man drove himself back to the clubhouse in a buggy after the 1.2 metre reptile 'nipped' him, according to The Courier Mail. The victim received a deep laceration to his shin and puncture wounds to his calf. The 70-year-old man was playing golf on Monday at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, owned by Clive Palmer . Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer, who owns the golf course, gave the victim some potentially unwelcome advice on how to avoid a similar injury in future. “I’d advise people not to step on crocodiles,” he said. “I suppose you can understand how it would respond to having someone step on its back.” He also took to his Twitter account following the incident to send his well wishes to the injured man. 'I would like to wish the well-known local man who was attacked by a crocodile in Port Douglas this afternoon a speedy recovery,' Mr Palmer tweeted. But hours later, the billionaire posted a bizarre joke: 'Crocodile has been removed from all menus at Palmer properties following today's incident with a member of our Port Douglas Golf Course.' The tweets followed after emergency services were called to the course after reports of a man being bitten on the leg shortly after 4pm. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia the man suffered puncture wounds on his left calf. The man, who was a member at the golf course, was treated by paramedics at the scene before he was taken to Mossman District Hospital in a stable condition. Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer posted his well wishes to the injured man on his Twitter account . Mr Palmer took to his Twitter account to send his well wishes to the man following the incident . A Department of Environment and Heritage Protection spokesperson told ABC News it was not unusual to see crocodiles in the area. 'Crocodiles are known to be in the area and access the golf course via creeks, and as such, warning signs are in place,' the spokesperson said. 'It is not the first time a crocodile has been removed from a golf course in the region.' Queensland Ambulance has confirmed an elderly man was bitten on the leg by a crocodile on Monday . An elderly man has reportedly been attacked by a crocodile while he was playing golf in Queensland . Emergency services were called about 4pm and treated the man at the scene before taking him to hospital .

Summary: An elderly man has reportedly been attacked by a crocodile in Queensland . The man was playing golf at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course on Monday . Golf owner Clive Palmer sent his well wishes to the man after the attack . Paramedics treated the man who suffered a bite wound to his lower leg . He has been taken to Mossiman District Hospital in a stable condition .


Sheriff Mbye, who died in hospital after receiving multiple stab wounds outside a KFC on Friday evening . A second 18-year-old has been arrested today on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death outside a KFC restaurant. Sheriff Mbye, also 18, died in hospital after receiving multiple stab wounds in a scuffle outside the restaurant in Northfield, Birmingham on Friday afternoon. Today an 18-year-old from the Birmingham area was arrested at his home address on suspicion of murder. It comes after officers arrested another 18-year-old on suspicion of murder on Friday, with officers being granted more time to question the teenager. Police were called to Bristol Road South in Birmingham just before 5pm on Friday to reports of a stabbing outside a KFC restaurant. Officers found a 19-year-old man who has also suffered serious stab wounds being treated by customers at a nearby barbershop. Police then received reports that victim Mr Mbye had been dropped off at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham in a white Audi, which then sped off. But despite the best efforts of doctors, the 18-year-old died in hospital two hours later. Detectives launched a major murder investigation and the Audi was found abandoned in Ladywood, Birmingham, late on Friday night. Bristol Road South was reopened today but a scene is being preserved at the barber shop where the 19-year-old victim was treated by members of the public. Officers are also carrying out forensic examinations on the white Audi and trawling CCTV from the area. Police were called to a KFC restaurant (pictured) in Northfield, Birmingham, shortly after 5pm yesterday after reports of a stabbing . Today police appealed for eyewitnesses to come forward and confirmed they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder. Detective Inspector Harry Harrison, from West Midlands Police, said: 'Our investigation is moving swiftly and we have received immense support from the public. 'However I would still ask anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn't spoken to police to come forward. When officers arrived they found a 19-year-old with stab wounds in a barber shop being tended to by customers . Detectives believe a group of other men were involved and are currently trying to identify them . 'In particular I would like to speak to a young woman who was nearby pushing a pram as the incident happened and was clearly distressed by what she saw. 'I would like to reassure the community that we are building a very clear picture of what happened on Friday evening and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with Sheriff Mybe’s murder. 'Our thoughts remain with his family as they continue to come to terms with his death.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Sheriff Mbye died in hospital after being stabbed to death outside a KFC . Today a second 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with his death . Another 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday . Officers have now been granted more time to question the man arrested .