COASTLINES: THE STORY OF OUR SHORE . by Patrick Barkham . (Granta Books £20) We are an island race, — which means, in practice, we are a coastal people. No one in Britain lives as much as 70 miles from the sea. Our coastline of 10,800 miles is longer than India’s (Unbelievable? Try measuring the ins and outs of Scotland’s). Many people in the U.S., Russia or China never see the sea in their lives. But most of us are saturated with it in childhood — in holiday homes and beach huts with deckchairs and sandy sandwiches, shivering and occasionally baking in the capricious arms of the sea. People are drawn back to the sea in their retirement, staring once more and feeling as they did as children. Our attachment to the coast is strong. Popular television series explore it, gliding over the cliffs by helicopter as if in a dream. Coastal paths are never short of walkers. Barkham’s book is written to celebrate 50 years of Enterprise Neptune, the National Trust’s campaign to save our coastal beauties from being spoiled — by purchasing them. Beginning in 1965, the Trust has by now acquired 742 miles of coast. Our attachment to the coast is strong. Popular television series explore it, gliding over the cliffs by helicopter as if in a dream and coastal paths are never short of walkers . Naturally, the National Trust mainly bought up the wilder shores to preserve their wildness, which is why you won’t find any popular resorts among them. This suits Barkham’s taste, because his childhood holidays were partly spent on Scolt Head Island, off the emptiest part of the Norfolk coast — an island with only one hut, where his parents chose to stay. He goes back to stay on Scolt alone, evoking not only its emptiness, but also its dreamy union of sea and land — good for meditation for a night or two, though not for a fortnight’s holiday. He also waxes fondly on the loneliness of beaches and headlands. He even has a love affair with Orford Ness, Suffolk, a radar spying station kept top-secret and out of bounds by the Ministry of Defence for 80 years. He likes the spookiness of its decaying laboratories, toxic testing sites and the tales that were told about the secret base called Cobra Mist, which was rumoured to have housed the UFO that supposedly landed in nearby Rendlesham Forest in 1980. But who would want to visit the Ness now we can, heaven alone knows. Barkham sails keenly for two of the inhabited islands off the coast. Lindisfarne and its attendant islands were places of monkish contemplation for Saints Aidan and Cuthbert. Lundy, with a permanent population of 28 get-away-from-it enthusiasts, in summertime adds 60,000 visitors, who come to see the puffins. He loves the cliffs and chasms off Cornwall. Walking the tops of them is, he says, ‘the next best thing to flying’. When I was young, we stared with fascination at another mysterious island because no one was allowed to land on it.

Summary: As an island race, no one in Britain lives more than 70 miles from the sea . Enterprise Neptune is the National Trust's campaign to save the coastline . Since starting in 1965 the Trust has acquired 742 miles of the British coast .


Analysts employed at US intelligence agencies like the CIA, NSA, and National Counterterrorism Center who watch graphic videos all day receive treatment from specialist psychologists to help them deal with the emotional trauma they experience. The analysts watch clips of beheadings, violent attacks and hard core pornography which sometimes features children in an effort to gain clues about where terrorists are and what they have planned. Intelligence agencies employ special psychiatrists and therapists to help the analysts cope with the 'extraordinary toll' the work can have. The analysts watch graphic content and look at violent photos to gain clues about the actions of terrorists . Agencies like the CIA, NSA, and National Counterterrorism Center hire therapists to deal with analysts' trauma . A CIA physician said: 'They're being exposed to material that we're not exposed to broadly in America' In many cases, the therapists have watched the same material as their patients, five current and former intelligence officers told the Daily Beast. A senior physician with the CIA's Office of Medical Services said: 'They're being exposed to material that, day in and day out, we're not exposed to broadly in America. 'That has its own sort of impact and own sort of, for lack of a better term, shock value.' The content analysts watch is often violent, but it's 'mostly' pornography. Sometimes the graphic clips and photos contain encrypted messages and they must be checked to see if they hold useful information. The mental health professionals brief the analysts before they watch anything and remind them there are counseling resources which are available to them. Analysts often suffer sensations of sickness, bouts of grief, periods of depression and experience anger . Brendan Conlon, an ex-chief of the NSA's Tailored Access Operations group, said: 'You have to watch the video and do a forensic analysis to see if there's any lead to pass to along. 'The whole point is to make sure it doesn't happen again.' Analysts often suffer sensations of sickness, bouts of grief, and periods of depression. It is also common for analysts to feel angry or want to hold responsible parties accountable. NSA spokesperson Vanee Vines said in a statement: 'The Agency deeply values the health and wellness of our employees and provides a range of comprehensive services to address their needs. 'The NSA has long offered psychological consultation and intervention services to support our employees' important work against today's increasingly complex global threats.' Before they are hired, the NSA conducts extensive psychological testing on potential employees. At the very least, applicants take a written psychological examination and interview with an NSA psychologist before they are hired.

Summary: Intelligence agencies like the CIA, NSA, and National Counterterrorism Center employ therapists to help analysts deal with emotional trauma . Analysts watch graphic content to gain clues about actions of terrorists . At times terrorists will embed encrypted messages in photos and videos . Clips include violent beheadings and attacks but they are 'mostly' porn . Analysts often suffer feelings of sickness, grief, anger and depression .


It's a sport with a truly global reach as these images of children, amateurs and professional stars playing cricket show. The stunning shots make up the short-list for the Wisden–MCC Cricket Photograph of the Year 2014, which was won by Getty Images photographer Matthew Lewis. His image of Dwayne Bravo shows the player taking a breathtaking full-length catch for the West Indies to dismiss Australia’s James Faulkner during last year’s ICC World Twenty20 competition in Bangladesh. But portraits of ordinary players also make the list, from children on a Bangladesh rubbish tip to a club player attempting a catch in Kent. Children enjoy a game of cricket while their parents forage nearby on a rubbish tip in Dhaka, Bangladesh in an image by Abu Taher Khokon . The sun sets behind Mount Wellington in Hobart, Australia, as England's Danny Briggs bowls during a Twenty20 International match . Intrepid players take part in the 'world's highest game of cricket' in the icy summit crater of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania . The competition's winning image was taken by Matthew Lewis and captures an outrageous pouch by West Indies player Dwayne Bravo . England bowler Stuart Broad is hit in the face by the ball which breaks his nose after squeezing through the grille of his helmet . Bangladesh A's Nurul Hasan sees his stumps rearranged by South African fast bowler Dale Steyn during a limited overs game . Sri Lanka celebrate victory over England after devastated bowler Jimmy Anderson is dismissed by Shaminda Eranga . Joe Russell of Bexley Cricket Club in Kent makes an athletic but unsuccessful attempt at a catch on a boundary but the ball goes for six . England batsman Michael Carberry's defensive stroke sees his bat snap cleanly in two during a spell from Australia's Ryan Harris . Players leave the field at the end of the day's play amid long shadows during a test between South Africa and Australia . Philip Hughes, the Australian batsman who died after being struck by a ball, walks to the changing rooms during a game against Pakistan .

Summary: Images of cricket both on the pitch and in a rubbish dump in Dhaka, Bangladesh, among short-listed pictures . Winner of Wisden-MCC Cricket Photograph of the Year was Matthew Lewis' shot of Dwayne Bravo taking a catch .


A father falsely accused of abusing his own children and drinking the blood of babies wept today as he described his 'horrific' ordeal. Actor Ricky Dearman said his reputation was shattered after being branded the leader of a London satanic cult who trafficked of children into the UK to be tortured and killed on video. Scotland Yard investigated the 'baseless' claims but found they had been made by his children after they were tortured by their mother and her partner, who attacked them and fed them drugs. Police are now hunting for Ella Draper and Abraham Christie, who may have fled abroad, and Mr Dearman now hopes to win custody of his children, who are eight and nine and currently in care. Scroll down for video . Heartbroken: Ricky Dearman sobbed today as he revealed he was falsely branded the leader of a London satanic cult who masterminded the trafficking of children into the UK to be tortured and killed on video . Missing: A specialist police child abuse team is investigating Ella Draper (pictured left) and her partner Abraham Christie (right) after they forced her two children to lie about sexual abuse and ritual torture . Mr Dearman, who has appeared in films including the Hitman and on the stage, told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire TV show: 'They'd said we were killing babies, I was shipping them in, we would cut the babies' throats and drain their blood and then would drink the blood. It's just horrific upon horrific detail. Draper was in the middle of a battle with the children's father Ricky Dearman (pictured) over access arrangements when she accused him . 'Having to go and watch these videos when your own children say these things about you, imagine what the children must have had to do in their own psyche, their own minds, to eventually give up to beatings and stuff to say this stuff. 'I get death threats. Today, yesterday, still. Comments, 'paedo', whatever. I understand, I get it. What we have is a 77-page judgement totally clearing me 100 per cent.' It had been claimed that their father, who had separated from their mother, was the head of a cult which abused and sacrificed babies, slitting their throats and drinking their blood. More than 100 people, including a school head, a teacher, a priest, social workers and police, were said to have been part of the cult which had been 'doing sex' to the children. Rumours of the cult, said to be operating in north London, were posted online as part of an internet campaign which the judge said was likely to have 'devastating consequences' for the children. They were subjected to various forms of assault including being punched, pinched and kicked in order to get them to tell the made-up stories. Mrs Justice Pauffley said at a public hearing last month in the High Court's Family Division that the children, aged eight and nine, had suffered "incalculable" harm after their mother and her partner forced them to "provide concocted accounts of horrific events". She said: 'Torture

Summary: Ricky Dearman was branded cult leader in bitter battle over his children . He said: 'They'd said we were killing babies, I was shipping them in, we would cut the babies' throats and then would drink the blood. It's horrific' Judge found mother forced children to lie about sexual abuse and torture . Ella Draper and Abraham Christie wanted by police but have fled abroad .


Fresh from his Masters triumph, Jordan Spieth made a visit to the observation deck of the Empire State Building on Monday, and of course the Augusta record-equalling champion was still proudly sporting his green jacket. Spieth broke several scoring records on the way to his four-stroke victory, including equalling the 18-under total set by Tiger Woods in 1997 and becoming the championship's second-youngest winner of all time. And the magnitude of his achievement still didn't seem to have sunk in yet as Spieth took in the press attention which included his trip to the top of the 25th-tallest completed skyscraper in the world which was lit up in green and yellow later in the evening. Fresh from his Masters triumph, Jordan Spieth visited to the observation deck of the Empire State Building . The Augusta record-equalling champion was still proudly sporting his green jacket as he snapped a selfie . 'It's all run together. It all happened quickly,' Spieth said. 'Sometimes it feels like a long time ago. And sometimes it feels like yesterday. All in all, it's really cool.' It was the disappointment of last year that ultimately carried him to a four-shot victory Sunday. He watched Bubba Watson celebrate another Masters title, and all the perks and celebrity that came with it. He knew that could have been him. 'So you get reminded of it all the time, because when you're Masters champion, it's a different legacy,' Spieth said. 'And so that definitely left me hungry. And then also, having a chance to win the last couple of week and not pulling it off.' He was runner-up in the Texas Open and lost in a playoff at the Houston Open before arriving at Augusta. The world's media were keen to get even more footage of the Augusta champion after his big weekend . It was the disappointment of last year that ultimately carried Spieth to victory and the legacy he craved . 'So the combination of the two allowed me to keep my head down, not worry about anyone else in the field except myself and to play a golf course that is my favorite course in the world,' he said. The par-5 eighth hole is where it all started to go wrong last year. He had a two-shot lead and made bogey to Watson's birdie. On the ninth hole, Spieth's shot came up a fraction short and tumbled down the front of the green and back into the fairway, leading to another bogey. Watson birdied and suddenly was two shots ahead, and Spieth didn't have the power or the putting to catch up. This year was different. His lead down to three shots, Spieth made a simple birdie on the eighth hole. This time, his approach on the ninth was fraction long enough to land on the ridge and stay put. He made par, and Justin Rose had a three-putt bogey to fall five shots behind. He was runner-up in the Texas Open and lost in a playoff at the Houston Open before arriving at Augusta . Bubba Watson

Summary: Jordan Spieth won the Masters at Augusta in record fashion on Sunday . He was pictured at the top of the Empire State Building in his green jacket . Spieth spoke of the Masters legacy and how missing out drove him on .


Portsmouth have sacked manager Andy Awford following Saturday's 3-1 defeat by Morecambe. The League Two club parted company with Awford at a meeting at the club's Roko training ground this morning. Awford said his goodbyes to the Portsmouth players after he was informed of the news. Portsmouth have sacked manager Andy Awford following Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Morecambe . Awford's future had been in doubt as they slipped away from the play-off places and Saturday's result left them with an 11-point gap to the top seven with four games left. Assistant manager Gary Waddock is will take caretaker charge of the team ahead of the clash with Stevenage tomorrow. Awford, 42, has been in charge just over a year and won 20 of the 55 matches that he was in charge, Portsmouth are 14th in League Two. Portsmouth parted company with Awford at a meeting at the club's Roko training ground this morning . In a statement Pompey said: 'The club would like to place on record their sincere thanks for Andy's efforts - his service to Pompey is immeasurable. 'One of his most significant contributions was when he took charge of the team in March 2014 and steered the club to safety from the threat of relegation out of the Football League.'

Summary: Andy Awford has been sacked as manager of League Two Portsmouth . Decision comes after the Blues disappointing 3-1 defeat to Morecambe . Portsmouth were tipped for promotion, but have endured a poor campaign . Blues sit 11 points adrift of the play-off places with four games to play .


An assassin dubbed 'Skinny Girl' has allegedly been murdered just south of the Mexican border - the third woman with that nickname to suffer at the hands of a rival cartel. Joselyn Alejandra Niño is believed to have been killed, dismembered and stuffed in a beer cooler just over the Mexican border last Sunday. She achieved notoriety in January when a picture of her grasping a modified M4 assault rifle with an innocent smile on her face began circulating on social media. Scroll down for video . Joselyn Alejandra Niño is believed to have been found stuffed in a beer cooler just over the Mexican border last Sunday. She gained notoriety in January when this picture began circulating online . The woman, who looks like she is in her late teens or early 20s, began operating under the name Rio Bravo. Cutting a slim physique and an almost innocent smile, she also donned a Kevlar jacket beneath a gold necklace. In the comments next to the striking image, people urged her to sell the gun and buy another TV while others prayed for her. A picture of her body laying next to a dead man and another woman was taken before another image was posted showing her dismembered body in the cooler. A tattoo saying 'Nino', the same as the one seen on her right forearm, is also seen in the cooler. Alongside the photo was a message warning people to 'keep sending theses f****** a*** holes', insisting they will meet the same fate. Her two predecessors also ran into bad luck during confrontations with law enforcement. The first of the three 'Skinny Girls' was Veronica Mireya Moreno. According to The Daily Beast she started out as a police officer and became a hero when she was wounded during a shootout. The first of the three 'Skinny Girls' was Veronica Mireya Moreno. She was arrested driving a stolen car with a revolver and six cellphones inside and was accused of being complicit in a number of murders and drug deals in 2011 . On Saturday violence erupted on the U.S border after security forces arrested one of the area's most influential drug dealers . She is then alleged to have signed with the Los Zetas cartel and was arrested in 2011 while driving a stolen car - with a revolver and six cellphones inside. She was subsequently arrested and charged with being complicit in a number of murders and drug deals. Months later Nancy Manriquez Quintanar was said to have taken part in a string of slayings, mainly from competing cartels. More than 100,000 people have died in gang-related violence in Mexico over the past eight years. On Saturday violence erupted on the U.S border after security forces arrested one of the area's most influential drug dealers.

Summary: Girl identified as Joselyn Alejandra Niño was stuffed in a beer cooler . Picture of her body was uploaded before it was dismembered . She gained notoriety when a an image of her holding a rifle circulated . Two assassins, or 'sicarias', before her are behind bars .


One of the best spells of spring weather in the last two decades is set to peak today with temperatures in England beating most of the Mediterranean. And keep those sunglasses at the ready – the sunshine is forecast to last until the middle of next week. The mercury is expected to reach 25C (77F) in the South East today. This will beat Marseille at 22C (72F), Athens at 21C (70F), Rome at 19C (66F) and Madrid at 18C (64F). Temperatures will drop slightly tomorrow as fresher weather arrives but the days will remain sunny until next week. Scroll down for videos . Messing about in boats: Young women on a pedalo yesterday in the Serpentine, which runs through Hyde Park in central London . Celebration: Sisters Isabella and Lola Ward play in a tulip field near King's Lynn in Norfolk during the sunshine . Laid-back: Londoners in St James's Park lying down and sunbathing as the heatwave continued . Fun in the sun: A woman is pictured enjoying the fine weather in St James Park in central London as temperatures climbed to more than 22C . Faiza Humayra, 10, from London (in pink) and her friend play on one of the fountains in Trafalgar Square in central London yesterday afternoon . Soaking up the rays: Three teenagers on the beach at Southsea, Hampshire, with temperatures set to reach a record for this year so far . Jog: A young woman running through Regent's Park and enjoying the heat . At ease: A woman strips off to take full advantage of the sunshine in Hyde Park . It will be chillier at night, with parts of the North dipping to 2C (36F) tonight with the threat of frost. The maximum temperature recorded by the Met Office yesterday was 22.7C (72.9F) in St James's Park in central London. Meanwhile 22.6C (72.7F) was seen at Shoeburyness in Essex and 22.4C (72.3F) at Manston, Kent. The hottest day of the year before Tuesday was last Friday, when a high of 21.9C (71.4F) was recorded in London. The South East and London were considerably hotter than the rest of the UK, with temperatures peaking around 18C (64.4F) in the Midlands. Similar temperatures were observed in the North, while most of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was no warmer than 14C (57.2F). Flowers: Two-year-old Abi Jones running in a meadow of tulips at Cardiff's Cathays Park . Beside the seaside: The beach at Southsea had dozens of people leaning against the sea wall enjoying the sunshine . Friends: Three young women taking a selfie on Southsea Common as they sat on a picnic blanket . Posing: A man takes a photograph on the beach at Southsea during the heatwave yesterday . While the record temperatures are only going to last two days, the weather is expected to remain warmer than the average April high of 14.2C (57.6F). 'It is staying sunny and getting warmer, so it will be a good week,' said Met Office forecaster Nicola Maxey. 'There will be plenty of sunshine around and it looks

Summary: Yesterday was officially hottest day of 2015 with a high of 22.7C - with temperatures rising to 25C today . Weather caused by warm air from Azores is creating conditions we might usually experience in July or August . It is set to get cooler later in the week but temperatures will remain higher than the average for this time of year . Families are warned to use suncream if they are relaxing outside while firefighters issue warning over fire risks .


LeBron James dealt his former team Miami's play-off hopes a major blow as he scored 23 points in the Cavaliers' win over the Heat on Thursday. The Cleveland forward, who won two NBA titles with Miami before moving back to Ohio, helped his team to a 114-88 win at the American Airlines Arena. Point guard Kyrie Irving also scored 23 points while the Heat saw Dwyane Wade go down with a knee injury in the first half. Brit Luol Deng scored 17 points for Miami, but they will be nervously looking over their shoulder in the Eastern Conference at ninth-placed Boston, with whom they share the same record. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving scored 23 points apiece as the Cleveland Cavaliers won in Miami . James' performance dealt his former team Miami's play-off hopes a massive blow . The 30-year-old also passed Patrick Ewing into 20th placed on the NBA's all-time scoring list . Dwayne Wade (left) hobbled off with a knee injury in a further blow to the Heat's play-off chances . James shakes hands with his former Miami Heat team-mate Mario Chalmers . James, meanwhile, passed Patrick Ewing (24,815) into 20th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. 'It's an honour,' James said. 'When I was growing up and seeing these guys and you hope that one day you could play in the NBA and seeing what Pat and those guys did in the '90s with that New York Knick team. He was the cornerstone of the whole thing.' Elsewhere, Golden State's Harrison Barnes hit a running shot in the lane with less than a second remaining, lifting the Warriors to a thrilling 107-106 win over Phoenix. Phoenix went ahead against Golden State when Eric Bledsoe broke free for a reverse layup with less than five seconds to play, shortly after Stephen Curry had hit a three-pointer to put the Warriors in front. Harrison Barnes (right) scored the game winning shot to extend Golden State's winning run to 11 games . Barnes drives to the basket to score the last second winning shot, much to the delight of the home fans . Barnes' team-mates run to congratulate him after his shot as they kept their impressive winning run going . There was still time for Barnes to hit the dramatic winner and extend Golden State's winning streak to 11 games. The Suns are now 4-1/2 games behind Oklahoma City, which is eighth in the Western Conference. Also on Thursday night, Houston won 108-101 at Dallas to move half a game ahead of Memphis in the fight for the No 2 seed in the West behind Golden State. James Harden (left) scored 24 points to help the Houston Rockets defeat Texan rivals the Dallas Mavericks . Harden scores a lay-up for the Rockets and move half a game ahead of Memphis in the race for second . James Harden scored 24 points and former Dallas guard Jason Terry hit a tiebreaking three-pointer for the Rockets. Dirk Nowitzki's 21 points led the Mavericks, who seem destined for seventh in the West, leading

Summary: LeBron James scored 23 points against his former side on Thursday . Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade injured his knee as his side lost to Cleveland . Golden State made it 11 straight wins after Harrison Barnes' late score . Houston beat Texas rivals Dallas thanks to 24 points from James Harden .


A contestant on The Price is Right has walked away with a $21,960 car for free courtesy of a dumb mistake by the model hired to reveal the answers on the daytime quiz show. Colombian-born Manuela Arbelaez's mind was clearly somewhere else when she removed the wrong price tag during Thursday's show. The model and host Drew Carey both gasped after she revealed the true price of the Hyundai Sonata SE before contestant Andrea had finished guessing. A contestant on The Price is Right has walked away with a $21,960 car for free courtesy of a dumb mistake by the model hired to reveal the answers on the daytime quiz show . Manuela Arbelaez's mind was clearly somewhere else when she removed the wrong price tag during Thursday's show . Model Manuela Arbelaez, left, can't hid her embarassment as contestant Andrea, right, celebrates her win . As the presenters realized what had happened, Andrea shouted out 'I win!' Big-hearted host Carey was left with little opinion but to tell the contestant, 'Congratulations! Manuela just gave you a car! The game is over, folks.' While Andrea jumps for joy, poor Manuela, 26 didn't know where to hid and she was eventually consoled by both Carey and the delighted contestant. Arbelaez later tweeted about her embarrassment at the heart-warming TV moment. 'I don't usually give expensive gifts, but when I do is a $21,960 CAR,' she tweeted, along with a clip from the show of her looking sheepish. She also tweeted that the producers on the show and Carey couldn't have been more supportive and understanding. 'I'm not in trouble :) phew!,' she wrote. Arbelaez joined the regular rotation of five models on The Price Is Right in April, 2009. Manuela was eventually consoled by both host Drew Carey and delighted contestant Andrea . Arbelaez later tweeted about her embarrassment. 'I don't usually give expensive gifts, but when I do is a $21,960 CAR,' she tweeted . Arbelaez joined the regular rotation of five models on The Price Is Right in April, 2009 .

Summary: Manuela Arbelaez handed The Price Is Right contestant Andrea a $21,960 Hyundai Sonata SE for free on Thursday's show . The absentminded model revealed the correct price of the car too early . Host Drew Carey was left with little opinion but to tell the contestant, 'Congratulations! Manuela just gave you a car! The game is over, folks'


Rajul Patel (pictured) has been jailed for stealing £30,000 worth of jewellery and valuables from members of gyms across London . A serial thief who stole £30,000 worth of irreplaceable Rolex watches, jewellery and iPhones from wealthy gym members has today been jailed for 32 months. Rajul Patel, 35, targeted wealthy victims as they worked out at Virgin Active health clubs across London after obtaining memberships using the stolen driving licence of a gym-going doctor. In one spree, Patel stole a man's platinum wedding ring, first-year anniversary ring, and a 40th birthday bracelet, Isleworth Crown Court was told. He was finally stopped when another gym member spotted him returning to the changing room lockers just five minutes after beginning his workout. When challenged about the items he was removing, he replied: 'Do you not trust me?' Patel tried to escape arrest by running from the gym into a nearby shop but was discovered hiding behind a clothes rack. Prosecutor Paul Casey said a conservative estimate of the goods stolen during the two-month spree, not taking into account the items unreturned, was 'between £25,000-£30,000.' Mr Casey told the court: 'The facts of these burglaries begin with the identity documents of a Doctor Ritesh Sharma being stolen from his gym that he attended on the 12th of September 2014. 'There followed a number of thefts with Dr Sharma's identity being used by this defendant. 'It seems they bore a physical resemblance and he was able to use that photo identity before he was eventually apprehended on the 8th of November. 'On that date he attended the Kensington Active gym using Dr Sharma's identity. 'It was shown to staff and he was told he would need to pay an additional £25, as this particular branch was a premiere gym.' Mr Casey told the court that Dr Sharma almost came under police suspicion in relation to the thefts - such was the use of his identity cards. Patel took a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone worth £200 and a pair of Bose headphones, also worth £200, belonging to Peter Culak, at Virgin Active in Wimbledon on September 13. At the Clapham branch Patel grabbed a brand-new iPhone six worth £600, a £1,500 ring, a Rolex Oyster watch worth £2,500, a £150 designer purse, three credit cards and £910 in cash belonging to Oliver Budworth. Indian-born Patel stole Horace Treviss's Cartier watch worth £6,000, his £1,200 Cartier ring and a second ring by Bvlgari worth £1,300, as well as £50 cash when he was working out at the chain's Wandsworth gym on October 24. Patel targeted the Virgin Active in Notting Hill on November 4, taking Nicholas Little's £500 iPhone as well as £50 cash. Hours later he went to the Mayfair branch, taking Robby Surya's £2,000 bag containing a £500 iPhone, and £8,000 Rolex watch, a £100 jacket, a driving licence and three credit cards. Patel struck again, shortly before he was arrested on November 8 when he raided the changing rooms at the Virgin Active Gym, in Old Court Place, Kensington. He took a £10,000 Rolex,

Summary: Rajul Patel stole £30,000 worth of valuables from London gym members . Today he was jailed for 32 months for carrying out eight burglaries in 2014 . The married father-of-one took wedding rings, phones and Rolex watches . He was caught when he returned to locker room just after starting workout . Patel tried to escape arrest by hiding behind a clothes rack in nearby shop .


South Korea's Kim Sei-young spectacularly eagled the par-five 18th to surge into a two-shot lead in the second round of the ANA Inspiration on Friday as Lydia Ko's record-equalling run came to an end. The 22-year-old Kim, who won her maiden LPGA Tour title at the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic in February, struck a superb second shot to six feet on her final hole and knocked in the putt to card a seven-under-par 65 at Mission Hills Country Club. That left the Korean at seven-under 137 in the first women's major of the season, two ahead of overnight leader Morgan Pressel, who followed her opening 67 with a 72. Lydia Ko looks for her ball in the water on the 18th hole during the second round . Long-hitting American Brittany Lincicome, the 2009 champion at Mission Hills, fired a 68 to finish at four under, level with Korean Jenny Shin (69) and Scotland's Catriona Matthew (69). Kim, who had returned a 72 in the first round, birdied four of her first nine holes to claw her way up the leaderboard. She picked up further shots at the 11th and 15th before making her only bogey of the day at the 16th, then ended her round in eagle style. 'I really hit the ball good and putted really good,' said Kim, who is playing in only her third major championship. 'I'm very happy. 'Yesterday I adjust a little bit my putting ... now I see the line better.' Ko missed out on recording her 30th successive under-par round . Pressel, who at 18 became the youngest winner of a women's major at the 2007 Kraft Nabisco Championship held at Mission Hills, was a frustrated figure after shooting a level-par 72. 'I had to fight a little bit harder today,' said the 26-year-old American. 'My swing wasn't quite as sharp as it was yesterday. I made some sloppy bogeys and some really good pars. But I give myself a chance for the weekend.' Ko's record-equalling run of 29 consecutive rounds under par on the LPGA Tour came to end when the world No 1 bogeyed two of her last four holes for a 73 and a level-par total of 144. The 17-year-old, who has already won six LPGA titles, had a chance to dip under par after hitting a perfect tee shot down the 18th but her attempt to lay up with a six-iron failed as her ball ran through the fairway into a pond in front of the green. Sei Young Kim of South Korea has a two-shot lead at the halfway point . Penalised a stroke, she hit her fourth shot to 12 feet above the hole from where she two-putted for a bogey six. 'It was 169 (yards) to the end of the fairway and it was still 20 yards after that with the rough so I thought a six-iron would be okay, even it flew out of there,' Ko told Golf Channel. 'Obviously it wasn't the right club. I would love to have had a birdie opportunity there.' However, Ko

Summary: Lydia Ko is seven shots behind leader Kim Sei-young . Ko had been aiming for a 30th consecutive under-par round . But the world No 1 could only finish on one-over par .


Binge drinking as a teenager can cause long-lasting damage to the brain well into adulthood, a new study has warned. This is because drinking excessive amounts of alcohol when young can damage the brain and cause permanent changes to DNA. This, in turn, can put teenagers at risk of anxiety disorders and alcoholism, researchers found. Alcohol changes genes in brain cells, which stop the cells developing connections between them, altering behaviour, they said. However, they discovered a cancer drug may reverse the damage. Binge drinking as a teenager can cause long-lasting damage into adulthood, putting young people at risk of anxiety disorders and alcoholism . Professor Subhash Pandey, of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, explained that binge drinking during the teenage years disrupts the brain's normal development. He said: 'Our study provides a mechanism for how binge-drinking during adolescence may lead to lasting changes that result in increased anxiety and alcoholism in adults.' Intermittent alcohol exposure 'degrades the ability of the brain to form the connections it needs to during adolescence, he explained. 'The brain doesn't develop as it should, and there are lasting behavioural changes associated with this,' he added. As part of the study, Professor Pandey and his team carried out lab experiments on 28-day-old rats to investigate how alcohol would affect their brain development. They were given alcohol for two days on, then two days off, which was repeated over 13 days. Rats exposed to alcohol showed changes in behaviour that lasted into adulthood, long after the exposure to alcohol ended. Alcohol causes changes in the DNA in brain cells. However, researchers discovered a cancer drug may be able to reverse the changes . They showed increased anxiety-like behaviours and drank more alcohol in adulthood. When brain tissue from the area of the brain called the amygdala was examined, rats given alcohol showed changes to their DNA, known as epigenetic changes. Professor Pandey explained that epigenetic changes are chemical modifications of DNA, or of the proteins around which DNA is wound, like thread on a spool. Modification of these proteins, which are called histones, can change how loosely or tightly the DNA is wound. Many of us enjoy a chilled glass of wine or a cold beer after a hard day at work. But while the majority of people believe their drinking habits are under control, one in five young professionals now considers themselves to have a problem with alcohol, a survey found. A new poll laying bare the public's attitudes to drinking found nearly half of young workers think it is acceptable to regularly get drunk on a night out, compared to a fifth of the general population. It also revealed the risky effects of drinking, as young people admitted to forgetting how they got home, driving themselves home drunk or getting in a car with someone they knew was intoxicated. Genes that lie within DNA that is tightly wrapped around the histones are less active than if the DNA is loosely wrapped. The looser the DNA is coiled, the more accessible the genes are to

Summary: Binge drinking when young can cause changes in DNA in brain cells . The changes mean connections do not form as normal between the cells . This alters the way genes are expressed and changes behaviour . However, experts discovered a cancer drug can reverse the changes .


Esteban Cambiasso has won all the major European competitions a player can during his illustrious career but revealed that keeping Leicester City in the Premier League would be up there with the best. The Foxes are currently seven points adrift at the bottom of the table, with only eight games remaining, knowing that time is running out to save themselves. Cambiasso refuses to give up and admits that keeping Leicester up will feel like winning a trophy. Esteban Cambiasso says that helping keep Leicester in the Premier League will feel like winning a trophy . 'For me, it's like another cup,' he told BBC East Midlands Today. 'When you start another season you have an objective, and this is the objective for us. 'For me, winning a cup or winning the league with another team is the same now as having the possibility to save Leicester in the Premier League.' The Argentinian midfielder poses with the trophy after his team won the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup . Cambiasso had an illustrious career at Inter Milan, winning an impressive 15 trophies during his stint . River Plate (2001-2002) Argentine Primera Division . Real Madrid (2002-2004) La Liga . Super Cup . Supercopa de Espana . Inter Milan (2004-2014) Champions League . Serie A (5) Coppa Italia (4) Supercoppa (4) FIFA Club World Cup . Having not won a game since January, Nigel Pearson's men face West Ham United on Saturday and Cambiasso is still convinced they can avoid the drop. 'I understood when I signed for Leicester it's not an easy job to stay in the Premier League,' he said. 'It's a difficult situation but I think we have our chances to win matches. There's a quarter of the Premier League left to finish. 'I think some people think for Leicester all is finished. But I'm sure, because I watch my team-mates every day, we can save Leicester and stay in the Premier League.' The former Inter Milan star signed for the Foxes in the summer, leaving Italy after ten years and embarking on a new challenge in England. After agreeing to a one-year-deal, Cambiasso has quickly established himself as a key player but it remains to be seen if he'll still be in the East Midlands at the start of next season. The former Real Madrid man was also successful during his short spell in Spain for Real Madrid . Cambiasso played during Real's 'Galatico' era, with Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and David Beckham . 'Leicester always wanted me,' he added. 'After these nine months or eight months, I'm very happy because my family is OK, and I'm good. 'I want a few more points, but all the rest is perfect.' Cambiasso is happy in the East Midlands and could stay beyond his current one-year-deal .

Summary: Esteban Cambiasso says saving Leicester will feel like winning a trophy . The Argentinian has become a key player for Nigel Pearson's side . Leicester are currently seven points adrift at the bottom of the table . CLICK HERE for all the latest Leicester City news .


Marcelo insists Real Madrid's this season's meetings with local rivals Atletico Madrid will have no bearing on the outcome of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The reigning champions face Diego Simeone's side at Vicente Calderon on Tuesday night in the first leg of the last eight clash having failed to beat their neighbours in six attempts this season. Carlo Ancelotti's side lost both La Liga matches against Atletico this season - 2-1 at the Bernabeu before a humiliating 4-0 away defeat - and have also been beaten twice and held to two draws in the Spanish Supper Cup and the Copa del Rey. Marcelo says Real Madrid's failure to beat Atletico in six attempts this season will have no affect on their Champions League quarter-final tie . Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo looked relaxed in training on Monday ahead of Tuesday's first leg . Brazil international Marcelo faces the media on Monday ahead of Tuesday's match at Vicente Calderon . But Brazil international Marcelo says he and his team-mates are not thinking about their recent form against Tuesday's opponents. 'We have played against Atletico a lot and something always changes,' Marcelo told reporters at a press conference on Monday. There are no favourites in a match like this. We will give everything on the pitch without thinking about previous games.' 'They are a great team. They never stop fighting and they are very intense. But we are not thinking about the last games against them. Now is completely different. We have two games to show that we can beat them.' Ronaldo and Bale leave the field dejected after Real Madrid were beaten 4-0 by Atletico in February . The last time Real Madrid beat their local rivals was in the Champions League final last season . Carlo Ancelotti and Marcelo task questions at the pre-match press conference . 'We have to go out and give everything on the pitch this time. We will have to be very intense. We will have to fight. These derbies are very difficult.' The last time Real beat Atletico was in last season's Champions League final when Sergio Ramos scored in the 93rd minute to take the game to extra-time, before Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo made it 4-1. 'I don't know how many times we have spoken about Ramos' Decima goal this week,' Marcelo added. 'I was available for the final and I never lost faith in helping the team. That's what happened and I was able to help the team win the Champions League. I consider myself very important in this team.'

Summary: Real Madrid haven't beaten local rivals Atletico in six attempts this season . They clash in the first leg of the Champions League last eight on Tuesday . Marcelo says the players are not thinking about their recent record .


Charlie Adam stunned the Premier League with a goal from his own half in Stoke's clash with Chelsea on Saturday evening. Here is a look back at some of the finest examples of the genre. Charlie Adam struck a stunning goal from inside his own half against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge . Thibaut Courtois was left helpless also his Chelsea side eventually went on to win 2-1 . DAVID BECKHAM . The midfielder would go on to be a world-renowned, generational talent - but was only an emerging figure when, on the first day of the 1996-97 season, he spotted Wimbledon goalkeeper Neil Sullivan off his line and arced the ball perfectly over him and into the net to round off a 3-0 win. David Beckham struck from inside his own half for Manchester United against Wimbledon in 1996 . Beckham celebrated the final goal in 3-0 win for United on the opening day of the 1996-97 season . JONE SAMUELSEN . An even greater rarity - a headed goal from a player in his own half. Samuelsen's Odd Grenland side were leading 2-1, Tromso's goalkeeper Andre Hansen was up for a corner and the ball was cleared towards Odd's centre forward. Defender Steffen Hagen nodded the ball away from him and just back across the halfway line, where Samuelsen met it with a powerful header which carried at least 30 yards and bounced into the unguarded net. Local police measured the goal at 58.13 metres, earning Samuelsen a spot in the Guinness Book of Records for the longest headed goal. XABI ALONSO . The Spanish midfielder actually achieved the feat twice in 2006 while with Liverpool - and once with each foot, for good measure. The left-footed effort was into an empty net, with Luton keeper Marlon Beresford up for a corner in injury time of an FA Cup tie the Reds won 5-3, but he then launched a flat lob over Newcastle keeper Steve Harper from the edge of the centre circle inside his own half in the Premier League. Xabi Alonso celebrates scoring from his own half for Liverpool against Newcastle in 2006 . Steve Harper was helplessly beaten in the Newcastle goal by the Spanish midfielder's superb effort . STEFAN ISHIZAKI . The Elfsborg forward was out on the right sideline, a couple of yards inside his own half, when Orebro keeper Tomer Chencinski's clearance dropped to him. Ishizaki simply swung a first-time right foot volley at the ball, which bounced once in the middle of the penalty area before finding the top corner perfectly. MAYNOR FIGUEROA . The then-Wigan defender displayed great quick thinking against Stoke in 2009 when his side were awarded a free-kick near the halfway line. Robert Huth fouled Scott Sinclair and, with most of the players napping, Figueroa ran straight on to the stationary ball to blaze a shot over Thomas Sorensen and in. Wigan Athletic's Maynor Figueroa (second left) struck from behind halfway against Stoke in 2009 . MORITZ STOPPELKAMP . Again, the Hannover goalkeeper was up for a free-kick, but that

Summary: Charlie Adam stunned the Premier League with a goal from his own half . Stoke midfielder struck the equaliser in a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea . David Beckham and Xabi Alonso have also hit famous wonder-strikes .


When Scottish student Caitlin McNeill, 21, posted a photo of a blue and black dress that looked white and gold from some angles, it sparked an internet debate so furious even A-listers couldn't resist getting involved. Now another internet dress furore has begun, this time over the colour of Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon's dress. The SNP stalwart, 44, wore the opinion-splitting ensemble, which has variously been described as blue, grey and green, for her appearance on the BBC contenders' debate last night. Scroll down for video . Was it grey, green or ice blue? Nicola Sturgeon's dress divided opinion on Twitter during last night's debate . Going for grey: A viewer takes to Twitter to insist the dress he saw was grey . Baffling: Another viewer says while he initially thought the dress was grey, he has concluded it was green . But while her policies - and the coalition invitation issued to Labour leader Ed Miliband - made headlines, on Twitter, it was all about the dress. While most plumped for grey, with some noting that she and Mr Miliband appeared intent on co-ordinating their look, others insisted that the colour was green. 'Wait, Nicola Sturgeon's dress in that debate was green?' wrote a viewer named Andy Dowling. 'Looked grey on my telly.' Another, using the name Suze, complained: 'Her dress was teal. Papers have changed the colour, giving a less flattering skin tone (making her look harsh)'. Sports journalist Patrick Kidd also chipped in, writing: 'Let's focus on the most important issue from the debate. Nicola Sturgeon's dress was clearly grey, not blue.' Grey: Many viewers watching the debate thought Miss Sturgeon's dress was grey . Different colour: In a photo taken as she left the studio, Miss Sturgeon's dress appeared to be blue . Going for green: Under the studio lights, Miss Sturgeon's get-up seemed to be green . Back to grey: In this photo of Miss Sturgeon with the Green's Natalie Bennett, it once again looks grey . Not everyone was interested in the change in colour, which is likely to have been the result of harsh studio lights producing a different hue to the one seen in natural daylight, however. One irate viewer tweeted that they were concerned that the frock frenzy might overshadow the SNP's manifesto launch today. Another, named Milly, said the focus on the dress missed the point. 'Are you telling me all people are worried about is Nicola Sturgeon's dress?' she wrote. 'It was a political debate dammit!' The furore over Miss Sturgeon's dress isn't the first time the SNP leader has made headlines for her sartorial nous. Not impressed: One viewer declared her concerns about the debate overshadowing the SNP manifesto . Be serious! Another said viewers debating the colour of the dress were missing the point of the evening . The original: This was the frock that sparked the original #thedress debate . Slick: Miss Sturgeon has been lauded for her dress sense and is seen here at the Scottish Leaders' Debate . Stylish: Miss Sturgeon claims to be

Summary: Viewers took to Twitter to argue over the colour of Nicola Sturgeon's dress . Miss Sturgeon's dress appeared blue in some lights and green in others . Others thought she was wearing a grey dress during last night's debate . The first #thedress debate was sparked by Scottish student Caitlin McNeill .


Tony Pulis insists West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has given him his word any takeover will not drag on. Owner Peace is open to offers for the Baggies and is understood to want between £150million and £200million for the club. There is interest from groups from America, Australia and China with Peace setting a June deadline to seal any deal. Tony Pulis insists he has been told by the West Brom chairman that any takeover will not drag on . The Baggies are currently fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League, and face Liverpool next . And, ahead of Saturday's visit of Liverpool, Pulis does not expect a long saga. He said: 'He's (Peace) given us that promise that he won't be hanging round, if there's an offer there and there's a deal to be done he'll want it done before a certain date and if that doesn't happen then he'll commit himself to the club again. 'I think he wants it to be with the right people. I don't think he wants to sell it to just anybody, they have to be the right people who are going to invest and look after the club. 'He's spent a lot of time here and invested a lot of money into the football club to put it where it is. If you look at the stadium, the academy set up, the training ground facilities and everything else. 'This club has moved on very well and they make a profit every year. So he hasn't done too bad a job.' West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace is open to offers for the Midlands club, but will not let a takeover drag on . Pulis praised West Brom forward Saido Berahino, who has recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons . Pulis also dismissed any worries over Saido Berahino after the striker was shown again inhaling nitrous oxide in a picture taken a year ago. The striker joined Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Liverpool's Raheem Sterling in having pictures or video of them taking the legal high emerge. Berahino was first shown last year taking the substance and a second picture appeared this week but the Baggies are understood to be happy with the striker's version of events. 'You would have to explain to me what they are doing because I haven't got a clue,' said Pulis. 'It looks like some balloon or something. 'That picture was a year ago. He has been fantastic since I came into the club. 'I've had no problems with him at all and he's played well, and fingers crossed he's going to go to the tournament in the summer with England Under-21s and he will be a big asset to that team. Berahino arrives at Selhurst Park ahead of West Brom's win over Crystal Palace last weekend . Berahino will this weekend come up against Raheem Sterling, who has also been in trouble off the pitch . 'If you watch us train, after every session there will be two or three out there and he will

Summary: West Brom owner Jeremy Peace is looking to sell the Midlands club . He is open to offers and is understood to want between £150m and £200m . Tony Pulis says Peace has given him his word that a takeover will not drag . Pulis also praised Saido Berahino's impact at the club this season .


Yorkshire have signed India international Cheteshwar Pujara until the end of May after cancelling the contract of Younis Khan. Younus was set to be Yorkshire's overseas signing for 2015, but the batsman is now looking to be part of Pakistan's potential touring party to Bangladesh, effectively ruling him out of any playing time in the LV= County Championship. Pujara will instead link up with the Division One champions - subject to receiving a work permit - having spent time at the back end of last season with Derbyshire, scoring 219 championship runs for them. Yorkshire director of cricket Martyn Moxon announced in a statement that Younus made his international intentions clear on Sunday, and added: 'We have moved quickly to bring in Pujara and he is a superb player. Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has joined Yorkshire on a deal until the end of May . 'He is an outstanding young Test cricketer, who is hungry to perform in the English game. In the brief conversations I have had with him, he is very much looking forward to be joining Yorkshire and being part of our plans.' Pujara, 27, made his international Test debut in 2010, and with six centuries in the five-day game is a highly rated part of India's squad with many seeing him as the natural successor to Rahul Dravid. Pujara, who boasts nearly 9,000 first-class runs, will turn out for Yorkshire until Australian Aaron Finch is free of Indian Premier League commitments with Mumbai Indians. 'I was looking to return to the UK after my previous experience of county cricket, which I greatly enjoyed, and when Yorkshire made the offer I didn't think twice,' Pujara said. 'To wear the same white rose Sachin Tendulkar did is going to be a great feeling for me. I hope I can contribute to further success.'

Summary: Indian batsman joins Division One champions until end of May . Yorkshire cancelled the contract to Pakistan batsman Younis Khan . Khan instead wants to be part of Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh . Aaron Finch will join Yorkshire after the Indian Premier League .


Swansea have made a contract offer to Marseille striker Andre Ayew. The 25-year-old Ghana international is out of contract in the summer and free to talk to foreign clubs. Ayew, who scored for Ghana against World champions Germany and USA in last summer's World Cup, has also attracted offers from Newcastle and Everton while Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund have expressed interest too. Andre Ayew is out of contract at Marseille this summer, and Swansea have joined the chase for his signature . Ayew has netted six times for Marseille this season, as well as scoring three during the Africa Cup of Nations . Ayew, son of former Ghana midfielder Abedi Pele, is keen to move to the Premier League but will discuss his options at the end of the season. Swansea, meanwhile, have expressed an interest in Schalke full-back Christian Fuchs. The 29-year-old is out of contract in the summer and is keen on a move to the Premier League. Austria international captain Fuchs is vastly experienced and renowned for his set-piece ability and crossing. He was outstanding in Schalke's 4-3 Champions League win over Real Madrid last month. The Swans are keeping track of Schalke's Christian Fuchs (right) as a potential replacement for Neil Taylor . Swansea have been looking at bringing in another left-back since the summer with West Bromwich Albion keen to sign Neil Taylor for around £4million. Fuchs has been discussing a new deal with Schalke but has also had interest in England from Sunderland, Hull and Fulham over the past year. Discussing new terms for Fuchs, Schalke director of football Horst Heldt said: 'We will make a decision only at the end of the season.'

Summary: Andre Ayew is free to talk to foreign clubs with his Marseille contract expiring at the end of the season . Ghana international has received offers from Swansea, Newcastle and Everton while Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund are interested . The Swans are also chasing Schalke defender Christian Fuchs .


An investigation has been launched at a £33,000-a-year school after students were taught the wrong exam text. Students at Wellington College, in Berkshire, spent the last year studying a different classic book for their imminent AS-level exam. The mistake only came to light when mock papers arrived and no exam questions related to the taught text. Prestigious: A spokeswoman for the school, which charges £33,000-a-year, said parents had been satisfied by the prompt actions of the school after staff discovered they had been teaching the wrong English text . Now pupils will have to cram their studying into just a few weeks with extra lessons put in place by the school. Sources close to the school, which proudly boasts to be the Best Public School in the Tatler Schools Guide 2014 on its website, said students were left devastated by the blunder. The mistake is believed to have occurred when a teacher changed a text on a spreadsheet without notifying other staff. According to The Sun, the college, whose alumni includes Will Young, Rory Bremner and Made in Chelsea's Caggie Dunlop, apologised for the error but would not name the works of literature involved. Stumped: Students at the posh school are said to be upset by the blunder which has seen nearly a year of hard work go to waste (file photo) A spokeswoman said: 'Only one AS-level English text was wrong out of several. This happened two months before the exam is due to take place. 'A programme of extra lessons was immediately put in place. Students and parents expressed satisfaction with the prompt way the school addressed this. 'The school is running an investigation to see what has happened. No teacher has been sacked. Wellington College is sorry this mistake happened.'

Summary: Teacher blunder revealed when mock exam arrived and text didn't feature . Students now having to cram to learn new text in a few weeks . Extra English lessons put on at Wellington College in Berkshire . School apologised and said investigation has been launched .


The couple that models designer clothes together stays together — or at least that's what one New York-based duo hope, having just inked a deal as the first openly gay couple with Fusion Models. John Tuite, 22, and Carlos Santolalla, 25, go by the Brangelina-like portmanteau Jarlos, and have already earned a following in the modeling world and on New York City's party scene. But while the male model It Couple have starred in a campaign together for DKNY and posed for big brands like Edun and DSquared2, they say it hasn't always been easy for them to work in the industry and be true to themselves. Model couple: Carlos Santolalla, 25, left, and John Tuite, 22, right, are the first openly gay couple to be signed together to a modeling agency . Though the fashion industry seems very accepting of gay people, the couple explains that models are still expected to appear masculine or androgynous. Both John and Carlos had to drop their old agencies after they were told to act straight and delete the Instagram account they share, where they often post loving images of themselves kissing and hugging. 'After coming out, I didn’t want to be weird about it again and act straight at castings,' John told The Cut in December. 'The weird thing about models — something that nobody really realizes — is that they’re all straight,' Carlos recently told Out magazine. Growing fan base: On Instagram, the couple goes by the joint nickname Jarlos, and they have over 22,500 followers . Facing obstacles: John and Carlos were told by their previous modeling agencies to act more 'butch' and delete their joint Instagram account, where they often pose kissing and holding hands . 'There is an unspoken rule of modeling, at least in NYC — even if you get signed as an out model — the first thing any agent tells you to do is to dress butch and talk about girls so no one "finds out",' John added. In fact, when the couple first got together over three years after meeting at a casting call, it was because Carlos became interested in John when he realized he might be gay — which he says was unusual. Soon the pair became well-known on the New York City party scene, getting snapped with celebrities like model Gigi Hadid and Paris Hilton, DJing at trendy clubs, and even curating art shows. 'We used to sneak into parties we weren’t invited to at all and try to take pictures of famous people,' John said. 'Now we’re invited and covering it and DJing.' Looking good: The couple explained that though the modeling industry is filled with well-groomed, well-dressed men, most male models are straight . Party hard: Jarlos is well known on the New York party circuit and has been pictured with Gigi Hadid, Paris Hilton, and Harry Styles . The fact that the pair has become so widely known as a couple made them even more appealing to Fusion Models. 'We signed them as a duo because they are both models

Summary: John Tuite, 22, and Carlos Santolalla, 25, share an Instagram account that their old agencies pressured them to delete . The couple claims that the world of male modeling isn't as gay-friendly as most people believe . The in-demand duo also DJs at hot New York City clubs and rubs shoulders with celebrities .


Bolton look to have secured their Sky Bet Championship status after shocking Cardiff to claim a 3-0 triumph in the Welsh capital. Craig Davies bagged a brace after Eidur Gudjohnsen hammered the Trotters in front, with 62-time England international Emile Heskey proving his worth by laying on two assists. Cardiff dominated possession, but were undone far too easily by Neil Lennon's clinical side, who now have a 13-point buffer on those in the relegation zone. Eidur Gudjohnsen, pictured with fellow goalscorer Craig Davies, celebrates after scoring against Cardiff . Craig Davies fired a double to ensure his side claimed all three points at the Cardiff City Stadium . CARDIFF (4-4-2): Marshall; Fabio, Ecuele Manga, Morrison; Malone; Noone, Whittingham, Gunnarsson (Kennedy 66mins), Ralls; Revell (Mason 38), Doyle (Harris 78) Subs not used: Peltier, Adeyemi, O'Keefe, Moore . BOLTON (5-3-2): Bogdan; Janko (Feeney 66), Mills, Dervite, Ream, Walker (Moxey 55); Vela, Gudjohnsen (Danns 74), Bannan; Davies, Heskey . Subs not used: Trotter, Rochinha, Lonergan, McCarthy . Goals: Gudjohnsen 55, Davies 59, 73 . Booked: Vela . Referee: Keith Stroud . Attendance: 20,219 . An early Heskey chance sparked a spell of Bluebirds dominance that saw Josh Vela booked for a late swipe at Peter Whittingham. The City playmaker soon had a chance of his own after sparking a move that saw Craig Noone find him on the edge of the box, but his low drive flew just wide. Noone cut in from his left flank and fired just wide before the Bluebirds had their best chance to open the scoring. A Whittingham corner landed at the feet of striker Eoin Doyle, who spun and shot, but he was denied by Barry Bannan on the Bolton line amid cries of handball. Just when the Trotters seemed to be pegged back, they had a chance of their own when Dorian Dervite rose highest to meet Bannan's corner, but Alex Revell was on hand to head away the goalbound effort. Cardiff midfielder Aron Gunnarsson looks dejected during his side's 3-0 home defeat . Dorian Dervitte is challenged by Joe Ralls during the Championship encounter at the Cardiff City Stadium . Joe Mason replaced the injured Revell before Gudjohnsen slipped in Davies who curled a clear-cut chance just wide. And they were almost made to pay after Gudjohnsen fouled his Iceland team-mate Aaron Gunnarson on the edge of the box, but Whittingham bent the free-kick inches past the post. The Cardiff City Stadium was shocked into silence in the 55th minute when Gudjohnsen put the below-par Wanderers ahead. Heskey took the sting out of a strong pass with his chest to set up the former Chelsea and Barcelona man inside the 18-yard box, and he lashed a left-footed strike into the top corner. And it was 2-0 less than five minutes later, with Heskey providing the scoring pass once more. His assist found Davies charging down the left wing, and the striker powered into the box and cracked a low shot through the legs of Marshall and into the bottom corner. Cardiff fans streamed out of the stands

Summary: Eidur Gudjohnsen rolled back the years to open the scoring . Craig Davies fired home a second-half brace to ensure his side claimed win . Cardiff and Bolton remain in mid-table with five games to go .


As any parent will know, children's feet will often grow faster than it is possible to buy them new shoes to keep them shod. However, one charity has come up with an innovative new type of shoe that grows with a child's feet. The Shoe that Grows uses adjustable buckles and a strap on the toe to expand by five sizes. Scroll down for video . The Shoe that Grows (pictured) has adjustable points at the front, sides and the back of the sandal to help it expand. Kenton Lee, from Nampa, Idaho, came up with the idea while working in Nairobi in Kenya after seeing children running around barefoot and in shoes several sizes too small . Kenton Lee, from Nampa, Idaho, came up with the idea while working in Nairobi in Kenya after seeing children running around barefoot and in shoes several sizes too small. He said: 'It got me asking questions and finally all these questions led to an idea - what if there were a shoe that could adjust and expand? Self-tying shoelaces could become a reality after engineers designed a shoe that can automatically lace up, adjusting itself to the shape of your foot. Pressure sensors in the shoe tell it when your foot is in position, triggering a tiny motor in the heel that pulls the laces tight. When you want to take off the shoes, click your heels together twice and the motor will release a spring in the shoe’s tongue, loosening the laces so the footwear can be slipped off. The ingenious invention even runs on power generated by the swing of your foot as you walk. 'What if we had a pair of shoes where they could just adjust their shoes any time their feet grow. 'That way they will always have a pair of shoes that always fit. 'I really feel that we have created something incredible.' Children's feet grow incredibly quickly with those aged between two and six years old going up a size almost every few months. For those living in the wealthy developed countries, this can be a burden on their parent's wallets. However, for those living in developing countries where buying new shoes every few months is not an option, the risk of running around barefoot can be severe. Children can cut their feet and get infections while they can also pick up parasites like worms through their skin. The Shoe that Grows, which resembles a typical sandal, has a tough compressed rubber sole to protect the wearer's feet, with a soft leather upper. The shoe can expand five sizes by adjusting the straps at the front and back and the poppers on the sides (pictured). It currently comes in two different size ranges - small and large and a single pair costs $30 (£20) but buying 100 pairs reduces the cost to $12 (£8) The shoe has a tough rubber sole and a leather upper that is designed to last five years, the maker say. Poppers on the side allow the width to be adjusted as the

Summary: Sandal uses adjustable buckles and a strap on the toe to expand in size . Kenton Lee dreamt up the shoe after seeing children in Kenya barefoot . He hopes the shoes will help children in orphanages in poorer countries . Children from one to six years old can go up a shoe size in a few months .


A 73-year-old councillor stabbed his wife eight times with a seven-inch kitchen knife after discovering she was having an affair with the postman, a court heard. Joseph O'Riordan was sitting on Polegate Town Council in East Sussex when he grew suspicious his wife, Amanda, 47, was having an alleged affair and hired a private investigator to follow her. Brighton Magistrates' Court heard they agreed to stay together but O'Riordan later attacked her - stabbing her in the chest, torso, arms and back. Joseph O'Riordan stabbed his wife of ten years Amanda (left) with a seven inch kitchen knife eight times . The couple had been married for ten years when O’Riordan, who was also the president of his local Royal British Legion and had attended the Queen’s garden party in 2013 for his work on the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, discovered his wife was in a relationship with a man named in court as Nicholas Gunn. Mr Gunn had been the postman in the couple's neighbourhood before moving away from the area. After becoming suspicious of Mrs O’Riordan, a jealous O’Riordan used a GPS tracking device to monitor her car journeys and hired a private investigator to follow her. On the day of the attack, in October last year, the couple were at Mrs O'Riordan's mother's house to help with the shopping when the councillor received a call, believed to be from Mr Gunn. Giving evidence in a pre-recorded interview, Mrs O'Riordan said: 'After the phone call he came back into the room and I could see a shift in his mood. 'We left my mother's to get some food at KFC, and in the car Joe said to me, "you can probably tell there is something wrong". 'He then told me he had hired a private investigator and told me I had lied to him about previous phone calls I had received.' On the journey home Mrs O'Riordan tried to get out of the car, but was dragged back in and held down by her husband so she could not to escape. When they got home she went straight to the bedroom to dump her handbag and O'Riordan asked why she had not removed her coat. Brighton Magistrates' Court heard he hired a private investigator to follow his wife and discovered she was having an affair with their postman, Nicholas Gunn . She replied: 'I'm not sure if I am going to stay here, I might go back to mum's for a cup of coffee.' O'Riordan then left the room before returning with the seven inch knife and allegedly cried out: 'You have made me do this. This is all your fault.' He stabbed his wife violently before calling her an ambulance and admitting to the call handler what he had done. The court heard an audio clip of the 999 phone call in which O'Riordan can be heard saying: 'My wife's been stabbed in the stomach. She's bleeding really badly, she could be dying. 'It was me who stabbed her. She's lost quite a lot of blood. I want to look

Summary: Joseph O'Riordan allegedly grew suspicious of wife and hired investigator . The town councillor found out Amanda had an alleged affair with postman . He's said to have knifed her chest, torso and back telling her 'it's your fault' Court heard 999 call where he admits attack but denied attempted murder .


A 14-year-old high school freshman has killed himself in a ditch after being bullied by older students, according to friends. Raymond Howell Jr.'s body was found near a culvert alongside a busy road in McKinney, Texas - around four miles from where he attended school at McKinney Boyd High - on Thursday. Police, who were on the scene at 7am, have not confirmed how he passed away but friends on social media reported that he had died from a bullet wound. After his body was found, friends said that he never would have taken his life, but McKinney police confirmed on Thursday that it was suicide. Loss: The body of Raymond Howell, Jr. was found early on Thursday morning a few miles from his school . Tribute: Friends paid tribute to the teenager on social media. Some friends reported that he had been bullied . Friends recalled him as a happy and friendly teenager, but said he had recently asked for a transfer after being bullied by older students, CBS reported. 'There were people who didn't like him, but it's life - there's always someone that won't like you,' family friend Aleena Rogers, 16, told the Dallas Morning News. 'But those were very few and far between for him. He was loved by most everyone.' She said he was always helping other people and called him 'an amazing guy with a huge heart'. Another friend wrote on Instagram that Howell had been found shot to death and called him 'a great, happy, awesome, and nice guy'. 'I am gonna miss you bro,' he wrote. School district officials have not yet responded to requests from DailyMail.com over whether they were aware of the bullying claims. Scene: His body was found near this culvert in McKinney, Texas. Friends say he died of a bullet wound . School: He was a freshman at McKinney Boyd High, pictured, but had reportedly asked for a transfer . Loved: Another friend posted pictures to Twitter showing him with Raymond when they were younger . But they released a statement on Thursday to say they would be providing counselors to help students and staff affected by the tragedy. 'It is with great sadness that we were informed this morning of the death of a McKinney Boyd High School student,' district spokesman Cody Cunningham said in the statement. 'We recognize there are a lot of unanswered questions at this time, and we ask for your patience as the McKinney Police Department investigates the situation.' • For confidential help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or click here . • For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here . See below for video .

Summary: Raymond Howell Jr.'s body was found in a culvert in McKinney, Texas early on Thursday, around four miles from his school . Police have not released his cause of death but friends on social media said he had died from a bullet wound . Friends said he had been bullied by older kids and had asked for a transfer .


Thousands of sobbing students and teachers prayed and comforted one another on Georgia Southern University's campus Thursday night during an emotional memorial service for five nursing students who were killed in a fiery crash. College juniors Emily Clark, 20, of Powder Springs, Morgan Bass, 20, of Leesburg, Abbie Deloach, 21, of Savannah, Catherine Pittman, 21, of Alpharetta and Caitlyn Baggett, 21, of Millen, perished early Wednesday morning on their way to school when a tractor-trailer plowed into traffic on Interstate 16, setting off a deadly chain reaction. Fellow students Brittney McDaniel, of Reidsville, and Megan Richards, of Loganville, survived the crash but were hospitalized with injuries. Scroll down for video . River of tears: Members of the Georgia Southern Nursing program console one each during a candlelight vigil and memorial service Thursday for five nursing students who were killed in a multi-vehicle accident . Overcome with emotion: Crystal Whitmire, right, comforts fellow student Layne Livingston . Sisters in mourning: Kappa Delta sorority members arrive arm-in-arm dressed in white for the Memorial Service on Sweetheart Circle at Georgia Southern University . Members of the Georgia Southern Nursing program walk to take their seats before a candlelight vigil . Thousands bow in an opening prayer gathering for the Memorial Service on Sweetheart Circle . Tragedy: A Georgia state trooper works the scene of a deadly crash in which five nursing students from Georgia Southern University died Wednesday morning . Victims: Abbie Deloach (left), of Savannah, and Emily Clark, of Powder Springs, (right) were among the five young women killed in the horrific crash . Sad: Caitlynn Baggett (left), of Millen, and Catherine McKay Pittman, of Alpharetta, (right) were also killed . Terrible loss: Leesburg woman Morgan Bass was also killed in the horrific crash . The driver of the tractor-trailer that caused the massive pileup reportedly said he wished he was also killed in the fiery wreck, but it was no consolation to the students' grief-stricken families, friends and classmates who converged on Sweetheart Circle on campus for a candlelight vigil. GSU nursing students were the first to arrive, wearing their signature white lab coats, reported Atlanta Journal Constitution. They were followed by members of sororities that had lost sisters in the wreck. University President Dr Brooks Keel fought back tears as he addressed the swelling crowd of mourners on a breezy Georgia evening. 'Eagle Nation is a family,' he said, imploring the audience to hold on to each other and the love they have for one another. The girls' friends in the nursing program shared their personal memories of the deceased, like Caitlyn's funny text messages, Morgan's penchant for pink outfits and Abbie's prowess on the basketball court. The touching memorial service lasted 45 minutes and included a reading of the Nightingale Pledge- a modified Hippocratic Oath named after Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing famed for her exploits in the Crimean War. The somber event concluded with a candle-lighting ceremony. As a thousand tiny flames danced in the evening breeze at sunset, a cello player performed a mournful piece of music

Summary: The women were traveling near Savannah in two vehicles when a tractor-trailer plowed into an SUV, then rolled over a small car . Killed were Emily Clark, Morgan Bass, Abbie Deloach, Catherine Pittman and Caitlyn Baggett - All juniors at Georgia Southern University . The Georgia State Patrol said three people also were injured and seven vehicles were damaged . It could take investigators months to determine whether to file criminal charges against trucker John Wayne Johnson . Johnson was employed by trucking company based out of Mississippi whose drivers have racked up 266 violations over past two years .


Anthony Davis had 31 points and 13 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans earned their first play-off berth since 2011 with a 108-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Davis, who'll make his play-off debut against the Golden State Warriors, came through in the waning minutes with two jumpers, two blocks and two rebounds to prevent the Spurs from pulling off a 23-point comeback. Tyreke Evans had 19 points and 11 assists, and Eric Gordon added 14 points for New Orleans, which had to win to make the post-season because Oklahoma City also won in Minnesota. The teams finished with identical records, but the Pelicans held the tiebreaker on head-to-head results. New Orleans Pelicans' playing and coaching staff celebrate after reaching the NBA play-offs on Wednesday . Anthony Davis (right) had 31 points and 13 rebounds as the Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 . Jrue Holiday added 11 points, capped by game-sealing free throws with 9.5 seconds left. Tony Parker had 23 points and Borris Diaw 20 for San Antonio, which needed to win to secure the second seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The loss ended the Spurs' 11-game winning streak. Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook scored 37 points in the Thunder's 138-113 victory over Minnesota that was rendered moot by New Orleans' play-off-clinching win over San Antonio. The Thunder needed to a win in the regular-season finale and a loss from the Pelicans to make the playoffs. Westbrook locked up his first scoring title to hold up his end of the bargain, but the Pelicans beat the Spurs. That means the Thunder will miss the playoffs for the first time since Westbrook's rookie season in 2008-09. Oklahoma City's Russell Westrbook (left) scored 37 points in their 138-113 win vs Minnesota Timberwolves . The Brooklyn Nets clinched the final Eastern Conference playoff spot, beating the Orlando Magic 101-88 and getting help when Memphis knocked off Indiana. Brooklyn earned the No 8 seed and will visit top-seeded Atlanta on Sunday for their play-off opener. If Indiana won, the Nets would have missed the post-season for the first time since moving to Brooklyn in 2012. In Memphis, Tennessee, Marc Gasol had 33 points and 13 rebounds as the Grizzlies downed the Pacers 95-83 to end Indiana's playoff hopes. Memphis earned the Western Conference's fifth seed with the victory and home-court advantage in a series with fourth-seeded Portland, winners of the Northwest Division. Over in the East, the Brooklyn Nets are through to the play-offs after beating the Orlando Magic 101-88 . Marc Gasol's (left) 33 points helped condemn the Indiana Pacers to a 95-83 defeat at the Memphis Grizzlies . The Golden State Warriors finished their best regular season in club history after Klay Thompson scored 25 points before resting in the second half of a 133-126 win over the Denver Nuggets. Starters on both sides rested most of the game, with the Warriors tuning up for the play-offs and Denver long out of contention. The biggest developments for Golden State, which secured home-court advantage throughout the play-offs a couple

Summary: New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 on Wednesday . Oklahoma City Thunder's defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 138-113 . New Orleans pipped Thunder to eighth seed in the West via tiebreaker . Brooklyn Nets beat the Orlando Magic 138-113 in the Eastern Conference . Indiana Pacers lost 95-83 to the Memphis Grizzlies . Results meant that Brooklyn took the No 8 seed via the better tiebreaker .


George Osborne was challenged 18 times yesterday to explain where the next Tory government would find the extra £8billion it has promised the NHS. During tense exchanges with the BBC’s Andrew Marr, the Chancellor repeatedly ducked questions about exactly how the massive cash boost would be paid for. Mr Osborne said it would come from the Conservatives’ ‘balanced plan’ for the economy, but declined to go into further detail. Scroll down for video . Chancellor George Osborne and Labour Deputy Leader Harriet Harman, appearing on BBC1's The Andrew Marr Show . In one exchange, Mr Marr said: ‘You’ve just found an extra £8billion. All I’m asking is where does it come from? No higher taxes, extra public spending cuts? Where?’ Mr Osborne replied: 'Well it’s part of our balanced plan. And if you look over the last five years …’ But Mr Marr interjected: ‘That’s not really an answer, Chancellor.’ Harriet Harman was left squirming yesterday after ‘posh’ George Osborne revealed on the Andrew Marr show that they had attended the same £21,000-a-year private school. She went to St Paul’s Girls’ school in West London while Mr Osborne attended the boys’ school. During tense exchanges with the BBC’s Andrew Marr, the Chancellor repeatedly ducked questions about exactly how the massive cash boost would be paid for . Mr Osborne insisted, however, that the Conservatives had shown in government that they were able to make the savings necessary to deliver additional funding for the NHS. Migrants will have to pay in more than £20,000 in taxes before they receive access to the benefits system under Tory plans. Home Secretary Theresa May said the new rules would end welfare tourism and make the UK less attractive to Eastern European migrants. New arrivals will be banned from claiming benefits until they have paid into the system for four years. The plan to ensure that they have to pay £22,600 in tax and national insurance before they can claim a penny will be part of the Tory manifesto. European job hunters would be denied unemployment benefits and forced to leave within six months if they do not find work. Those who get a job would be denied in-work benefits, including council housing, for four years. They will also be refused child benefit for offspring living anywhere else in Europe. ‘We have a balanced plan to grow our economy, to make savings in government including in welfare to fund our NHS each and every year,’ he said. ‘We have to make similar savings each year that we have made for five years of this parliament but for two years. ‘We have a track record in this parliament where we found almost £8billion extra in real terms for the National Health Service in very, very difficult economic circumstances so we have proved our mettle, we have proved our ability to stand behind the National Health Service in this parliament. We can do it in the next.’ Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman, who also appeared on the programme, said the promise was ‘illusory’ and that Tory spending plans represented

Summary: During exchanges with Marr, Chancellor repeatedly ducked questions . Mr Osborne only said it would come from Conservatives’ ‘balanced plan’ Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman said the promise was ‘illusory'


An engaged couple have joined forces and lost a combined weight of 11st in time for their big day after the bride-to-be was bullied about her size. Holly Beard, 24, and her fiance Steve Hancock, 27, from Adderley Green, Staffordshire, tipped the scales at over 41st between them when they set a date for their big day in January last year. But Holly decided to slim down when she was teased at the opticians where she worked after her boss brought in a cake as a treat. Scroll down for video . Holly Beard and Steve Hancock reached a combined weight of 41st after moving in together . Before she could tuck in, a member of the public shouted at her: 'She doesn't need a cake - look at the size of her.' Holly, who has since left her job, was left mortified and crying in the toilet after being humiliated in front of her colleagues last April. After vowing to lose weight for her wedding day this May, she joined Weight Watchers in June last year. She has since gone from 17st 8lb to a slim 11st 9lb in just nine months. Steve also began to shed the pounds after joining Holly on her diet plan and switching his meals to align with hers. The warehouse manager lost 5st and going from 23st 7lb to a healthier 18st 7lb since June last year. But after Holly received cruel taunts in her workplace the couple went on a joint diet losing 11st between them . Holly, who lives with Steve says that before she started her diet she would eat without thinking. 'I was getting comfortable with Steve after we moved in together and I didn't realise how to look after myself properly. 'It was just eating too much of everything, too many potatoes, too much lasagne and a pudding after even when I wasn't hungry.' But after her embarrassing incident at work Holly knew that something had to be done. 'In April last year the boss had brought a cake for everybody as a treat that day. 'He gave us the cake and there was a patient standing next to me who shouted: "She doesn't need a cake - look at the size of her." 'It was awful. I cried in the toilets and cried the rest of the day. When other people lost weight, I would find myself defending my own weight. It was a horrible way to live. 'When I went to have a wedding dress fitted in June last year it was a size 22. I decided to join Weight Watchers that month and haven't looked back since.' The dramatic weight loss has also seen Holly slim down from a size 22 to a ten to 12 which has proven to be a nightmare for her wedding dress fitter. Holly went from 17st 8lb to a slim 11st 9lb in just nine months after joining Weight Watchers . 'I've had to have my dress fitted every two months because I am down to a size ten to 12

Summary: Holly Beard and Steve Hancock tipped the scales at 41st between them . After being humiliated at work Holly joined Weight Watchers . Steve switched his eating habits too and the couple lost a combined 11st .


Inspired by the post-impressionistic era of the Belle Epoque, the newly-opened Maison Souquet may just be the most provocative hotel in Paris. Considered by many to be the most romantic city in the world, the City of Lights' latest overnight offering takes a page from the Maisons Closes, the turn-of-the-century pleasures houses that were frequented by socialites and aesthetes. Situated just steps from the famed Moulin Rouge, this Pigalle haunt is the perfect blend of opulent and edginess. The newly-opened Parisian hotel, Maison Souquet, may just be the more provocative hotel in the entire City of Lights . The property may be difficult to find, tucked away behind an unmarked facade, and signalled only by two red lanterns and a matching awning, but it's worth the hunt. Whether grabbing a drink in the lounge or hidden champagne bar or checking in to the one of the property's extravagant suites, the plush velvet and gold-accented interiors, designed by Jacques Garcia, are not to be missed. There are three categories of rooms in the hotel: deluxe, junior suites and two stunning apartments. But no matter which room you choose, all guests will see Hermes bath products, plenty of silk draping and have the option to rent out the spa and swimming pool for a private dip under the starry ceiling. Located steps from the famed Moulin Rouge theatre, the hotel is situated in the once tawdy, but now trendy Pigalle district . All of the dark, mysterious interiors were designed by Jacques Garcia and feature plenty of plush velvet and opulent gold accents . It may be difficult to first spot the property, as the outside facade is understated and marked only by two red lanterns and a canopy . The five-star hotel is described as the point where culture and 'haute-couture' meet and is meant to represent the luxe Parisian lifestyle . The Celestial Spa boasts a swimming pool beneath a shimmering ceiling of 'stars' and can be booked out for private use . The 20-room hotel describes itself as a 'temple to hedonism,' and the property's butlers are on hand to assist guests with everything and anything they desire. If the library-inspired bar, simply called The Bar, isn't doing it for you, the hotel is happy to make a reservation at any of Pigalle's most exclusive restaurants and clubs - most just a stone's throw from the hotel. However, should you care to stay in, The Bar's signature cocktail, Secrets of the Unicorn, is a mulled wine-based beverage served in a smoked wood glass and peppered with chai spices. It's also home to an afternoon tea service with options harvested specially from a Chinese garden. Of the hotel's 20 rooms, 14 are deluxe offerings and 6 - including two especially lavish apartments - are suites . At Maison Souquet, Arbaian style meets Napoleon III in an eclectic collection of furniture and artwork that is both magical and enchanting . All of the rooms are meant to pay homage to the beauty of the courtesans for whom they are named . The 20-room

Summary: Inspired by the aesthetic of the Belle Epoque era, the Jacques Garcia designed hotel is both opulent and edgy . A mix of Arabian and Napoleon III decor, the Pigalle haunt harkens back to the city's pleasure houses of yesteryear . Also available for guest use: a charming conservatory, library bar and celestial spa available for private rental .


Two Las Vegas parents have been arrested after a child's corpse was discovered in a car, a baby was found with severe malnutrition and a sheltered teenager was impregnated by her stepfather. Jondrew Lachaux, 39, and Kellie Phillips, 38, turned themselves in after the three children were found, North Las Vegas police said. They have been arrested and face child abuse charges, while Lachaux is also charged with concealing evidence after the toddler's badly decomposed body was found in the garage. A teenager is also being held on a child abuse charge. Arrested: Jondrew Lachaux (left) and Kellie Phillips (right) turned themselves in after the children were found . According to court documents, the man and woman took five of their children on a trip to Oakland, California, eight months ago. The couple left behind two daughters - a teen who is Phillips' biological child and Lachaux's stepdaughter and a sickly three-year-old toddler - in their suburban Las Vegas home because the rental vehicle was full. Authorities say Lachaux reportedly impregnated the teen, who gave birth at home without any medical care to a now four-month-old girl. She struggled to care for herself and her three-year-old sister who had medical problems while pregnant and home alone. But the teen said she was too scared to call for help even after the food and medication left by their mother ran out. 'The totality of evidence is leading investigators to believe she was almost a prisoner in her home, police Sergeant Chrissie Coon said. 'Fugitives can psychologically confine their victims without physically being present.' The case first unraveled on April 1 when the teen was seen at McCarran International Airport with a very sick baby. The infant was hospitalised in an extremely critical condition for severe malnutrition and hypothermia resulting from surviving on watered-down baby formula. In an interview with police, the teenager described the abuse at home in detail, claiming Lachaux raped her without her mother knowing. For the past five years, the family had lived in North Las Vegas, but the children rarely went outside and were home-schooled. The teen told police she has had braces on her teeth from five years ago but hadn't seen a dentist since. Jondrew Lachaux faces child abuse charges and concealing evidence after the toddler's badly decomposed body was found in the garage . The teen said her three-year-old sister apparently had trouble breathing and died. She called her parents for two weeks before Lachaux called back to learn of the death. She said in late March her stepfather came home to hide her sister's corpse and then kicked her out of the house in fear that her mother would find out about the pregnancy. Lachaux and the teen apparently hid the badly decomposed body in the back seat of a broken-down Mercedes in the garage. The corpse was concealed in a box surrounded by blankets, plastic bags and pizza boxes, according to court records. The coroner's office said it has not yet positively identified the body or the cause of death. The teenager was homeless

Summary: Jondrew Lachaux, 39, and Kellie Phillips, 38, face child abuse charges . Pair decided to turn themselves in after the discovery of three children . Decomposed body of a three-year-old found in a broken-down Mercedes . A baby had to be admitted to hospital suffering from severe malnutrition .


Bruce Jenner revealed he is a Republican and a Christian during the much-anticipated interview in which he revealed he is transitioning to be a woman. Interviewer Diane Sawyer looked shocked when he made the revelation on her ABC 20/20 special last night. Jenner said 'I've always been on the more conservative side' when he was asked about LGBT issues - and replied 'yes' when asked if he was a Republican. Sawyer had mentioned President's decision to identify trans citizens in his most recent State of The Union address. Jenner said: “He actually was the first one to say the actual word transgender, I will certainly give him credit for that.' 'But not to get political, I’ve just never been a big fan — I’m kind of more on the conservative side.' Scroll down for video . Republican: Bruce Jenner told Diane Sawyer he is a Republican as he announced his transition to a woman on Friday night . Jenner added that neither the Republicans nor Democrats had a 'monopoly on understanding' and said he would lobby the GOP over LGBT rights. 'I would do that, yeah, in a heartbeat,' he said. He also said in the interview that he still considers himself a heterosexual, discussed his faith and said he was a Christian. 'I would sit in church and always wonder, "In God’s eyes, how does he see me?"' he said. 'Maybe this is my cause in life.' His remarks came in the Friday night interview in which Jenner revealed that he identifies as a woman - his 'true self' and a childhood dream - in an explosive ABC interview with Diane Sawyer. The 65-year-old Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star sparked rumors about his gender identity last year after visibly altering his appearance. And last night, he confirmed that he is reinventing himself physically in a bid to transition from male to female in the highly-anticipated, intimate sit-down. Speaking in front of millions of viewers, including Kim Kardashian and her family, Bruce tearfully revealed: 'For all intents and purposes, I am a woman. Christian: Jenner also said that he is a Christian and wondered whether transitioning to a woman was his cause in life . 'My brain is much more female than it is male. That's what my soul is. Bruce lives a lie. She is not a lie.' He firmly added: 'I can't do it anymore.' During the interview, Bruce also admitted that he has been regularly taking female hormones - and plans to completely transform into a woman. But he said he was still attracted to females. 'I was never attracted to the guys,' he told Diane, explaining how he has always enjoyed a good sex life. And he denied that his revelations were for publicity purposes. Instead, he made them due to his inability to continue to 'pull the curtain', he said. Indeed, hiding his identity was so painful for Bruce that it once left him contemplating suicide to escape from the never-ending scrutiny, he revealed. Many viewers and celebrities were taking to social media last night

Summary: Former Olympian said he has 'always been on the conservative side' of LGBT issues . Said: 'I would sit in church and always wonder, "In God’s eyes, how does he see me?"'