Dzhokhar Tsarnaev murdered their 8-year-old son and permanently maimed their 7-year-old daughter, but Bill and Denise Richard do not want to see him executed. In a moving op-ed for the Boston Globe, published just a day after the two-year anniversary of their son Martin's death, the Richards have asked that Tsarnaev be spared the death penalty so that they can finally get closure on the darkest chapter of their lives. Last week a jury found Tsarnaev guilty on all counts related to the April 15, 2013 attack on the Boston Marathon finish line. The penalty phase of the trial starts next week, in which the jury will decide whether to sentence Tsarnaev to death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. Scroll down for video . No to execution: The family of Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard wrote an op-ed in the Boston Globe, saying they oppose the death penalty for convicted terrorist Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The family pictured above on Tuesday, the two-year anniversary of the attack. Clockwise from top left: Denise Richard, Bill Richard, Henry Richard and Jane Richard . Victim: Martin Richard died at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, after the Tsarnaev brothers set off twin pressure cooker bombs . While the Richards say they are thankful to the government prosecutors for their 'tireless and committed' work to bring justice, they are now asking them to drop the fight for execution and sign a plea deal to send the 21-year-old to jail for the rest of his life. 'We know that the government has its reasons for seeking the death penalty, but the continued pursuit of that punishment could bring years of appeals and prolong reliving the most painful day of our lives,' the Richards wrote. 'We hope our two remaining children do not have to grow up with the lingering, painful reminder of what the defendant took from them, which years of appeals would undoubtedly bring.' They say sentencing Tsarnaev to death will only bring continued pain for themselves and the other hundreds of bombing victims. 'As long as the defendant is in the spotlight, we have no choice but to live a story told on his terms, not ours. The minute the defendant fades from our newspapers and TV screens is the minute we begin the process of rebuilding our lives and our family,' they wrote. The Richards brought their three kids out to watch the Marathon two years ago, and were standing just steps away from where Tsarnaev and his brother Tamerlan (who died in a shootout with police a few days later) dropped off two pressure cooker bombs. Little Martin died in the blasts and his sister Jane lost a leg. Death or prison? Last week, a jury found Tsarnaev (center) guilty on all charges related to the attack. Next week marks the beginning of the penalty phase of the trial in which the jury will decide whether to sentence Tsarnaev to death or life in prison. Tsarnaev pictured above in a court sketch from April 6

Summary: Bill and Denise Richard wrote an op-ed opposing the death penalty for Tsarnaev in the Boston Globe on Thursday . The parents of 8-year-old Martin Richard, the youngest bombing victim, say they can only begin to move on once Tsarnaev's legal battle is over . They want prosecutors to sign a plea deal, sending Tsarnaev to prison for the rest of his life and forfeiting his right to appeal . Last week, Tsarnaev was found guilty on all counts related to the April 15, 2013 bombing at the Boston Marathon finish line . Next week starts the penalty phase of the trial, in which jurors will decide Tsarnaev's sentence .


Roberto Martinez will hold talks with Romelu Lukaku after the striker’s new agent suggested he could leave Everton as soon as this summer. Mino Raiola, who has brokered big-money deals for Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Mario Balotelli, said he would have never sanctioned Lukaku’s £28million move to Goodison Park last summer. It has left the 21-year-old’s future on Merseyside up in the air, even though he is only one season into a five-year contract. Roberto Martinez will hold talks with Romelu Lukaku after the striker’s agent suggested he could leave Everton . Agent Mino Raiola said he would have never sanctioned Lukaku’s £28million move to Goodison Park . ‘He is an agent that for whatever reason needs to do those comments,’ Martinez said. ‘I always speak with Romelu and all the players about those situations. Romelu made the decision of changing his agent. He is entitled to do that. It is a personal decision. ‘Romelu is a very important player for us. As a football club we showed an incredible respect and integrity in the way we conducted our decisions about him and his career and we will carry on doing that.’ The Belgian international is just is one season into a five-year contract following his move from Chelsea .

Summary: Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will hold talks with Romelu Lukaku . Striker Lukaku has been linked with a move away by new agent Mino Raiola . Raiola said he would have never sanctioned Lukaku’s £28million move . Belgian international is one year into a five-year-deal at Goodison Park .


Taken at the dawn of photography, these unique pictures are some of the first ever taken of the city of Bristol, nearly 100 years before much of its historic centre was destroyed by Nazi bombing. The images, captured between 1850 and 1855 by photographer Hugh Owen, have surfaced after being put up for auction - and could fetch up to £30,000. Everything from the waterfront, city centre and St Mary Redcliffe church can be seen in the shots, as well as The Fourteen Stars Tavern building which was pulled down in 1857. It became part of the site for The Bristol Brewery Georges before that was closed in 1999 and later turned into a block of flats. Many of the buildings pictured have changed dramatically between the 19th century and today, particularly the area of High Street. Other shots are almost identical, including the one of St John's Gate at the Church of St John the Baptist, which shows that little is different in certain areas that escaped the heavy bombing during the Second World War. The albumen prints were made in the 1870s from the original paper negatives of the early 1850s. They are due to go up for auction in Cirencester tomorrow. Stepping back in time: The Fourteen Stars Tavern (pictured left) can be seen in a photo believed to have been taken shortly before it was knocked down. It was replaced by The Bristol Brewery Georges, which has since closed and been converted into flats. As it is today (right) Many uses: There was a builder, undertaker and joiner stationed at Broad Quay Bristol when this photo was taken between 1850 and 1855 . How Broad Quay Bristol looks now. It has become restaurants but retained some of its old character for people to enjoy while they eat . Little difference: The view through St John's Gate at the Church of St John the Baptist has not changed much between 1850 and today - apart from the road works . High Street in Bristol (left in 1850) is one of the areas where the buildings have changed quite dramatically over the past 160 years. The structure was overhauled in 1962 to make way for what is the former Norwich Union building. Today it stands defunct and boarded up (right) This fascinating picture shows Sleep Street in Bristol at the dawn of photography, believed to have been taken between 1850 and 1855 . St Mary Redcliffe church was constructed from the 12th to the 15th centuries and has been a place of Christian worship for over 900 years. Pictured left is what the towering structure looked like in the 19th century after being snapped by Hugh Owen and, right, how it appears now . Hugh Owen's photograph shows St Peter's Hospital, which was destroyed in the Bristol Blitz in 1940. Built as a merchant's house, it had been a showcase of Jacobean architecture before it was bombed . Not much change: The church is renowned for the beauty of its Gothic architecture and is classed as a Grade I listed

Summary: Images were taken at the dawn of photography by Hugh Owen and give a glimpse of how the city looked in 1850 . They are being put up for auction in Cirencester tomorrow and are expected to fetch between £20,000-£30,000 . The unique pictures provide a rare chance to see what Bristol looked like before it was heavily bombed in the war .


Zoe Gregory (pictured) pleaded guilty to sending an email hoax to blow up the school where she worked . A schoolgirl was branded ‘Holly bin Laden’ by other pupils after a teaching assistant framed her for a bomb hoax, a court heard yesterday. Holly Littlefield, 16, was arrested and held in a police cell for 14 hours after Zoe Gregory, 26, hijacked her email account to issue the threat to blow up the school. She was too scared to return to school for two days and when she did she was taunted by classmates. The teenager told the court how after she was arrested she was ‘crying and distressed’ and struggled to sleep in the cell surrounded by ‘people on drugs or drunk’. Even after she was released on bail, she remained under suspicion for nearly three weeks until checks revealed Gregory was responsible. Another pupil, Vicky Francis, 15, was also arrested after police were told she had access to Holly’s email account. Gregory, a married mother-of-two who said she was suffering from depression at the time of the offence and could not face work, is now likely to receive a lengthy jail term after admitting to communicating false information. Magistrate Jeanne Heal said the case was being referred to the Crown court for sentencing, telling the defendant: ‘What makes this a worse offence than you might imagine is that two young girls were in custody for more than ten hours and were interviewed by police. ‘They were also on bail and during that time they must have been under stress. You deserve a greater punishment than we can give.’ Speaking afterwards, Holly’s mother Lesley, 43, said: ‘We are pleased she has admitted it. ‘The girls have been through a horrible time at school and hopefully now their classmates will realise the truth.’ Vicky added: ‘I feel sorry for her children because they didn’t know what was going on but I think she should go to jail.’ Pupils Vicky Francis (pictured left) and Holly Littlefield (right) outside Norwich Magistrates' Court. The pair were arrested and held by police following the bomb threat sent from Miss Littlefield's account . Bomb threat: Ormiston Victory Academy in Costessey near Norwich (pictured) where the scare took place . The girls’ ordeal began on February 9, when police officers arrived at Ormiston Victory Academy in Costessey, near Norwich, to arrest them. Both were fingerprinted, had DNA samples taken and had to pose for mugshots before they interviewed. They denied any knowledge of the bomb scare and were released on police bail early the following day. Holly’s home was also searched and police seized the family’s computer and three iPhones. Prosecutor Lisa Britton told Norwich magistrates: ‘Holly was asked lots of questions about the email. She said in a statement she didn’t know what was going on.’ Vicky had also been left ‘scared and crying’ by the experience and suffered taunts at school, she added. Officers had acted after Gregory told the vice principal she had found an email in her inbox which warned: ‘There will be a

Summary: Zoe Gregory, 26, hijacked pupil's email and threatened to blow up school . Holly Littlefield, 16, was arrested and held in a police cell for 14 hours . Another pupil was arrested because she had access to the email account . Married mother-of-two Gregory is now likely to receive a lengthy jail term .


A 33-year-old Palestinian man says he has been 'duped' into selling a valuable work created by acclaimed British graffiti artist Banksy for less than £100. The popular street artist is believed to have ventured into Gaza earlier this year, leaving behind four murals - including an image depicting the Greek goddess Niobe cowering amid the rubble. That painting, titled 'Bomb Damage,' was drawn on the metal door that formed the last remaining part of a two-story house belonging to the Dardouna family in northern Gaza. But unaware that Banksy's works are usually valued at hundreds of thousands of pounds, Rabie Dardouna said he has been tricked into selling the door to a local artist for just £100. But having been told of its true value, Mr Dardouna is now demanding the decorated door is returned. In place: The painting, titled 'Bomb Damage,' was drawn on a metal door that formed the last remaining part of a two-story house belonging to the Dardouna family in northern Gaza . Unaware that Banksy's works have been valued for hundreds of thousands of pounds, Rabie Dardouna said he has been tricked into selling the door (left) for just £100. Pictured is how the door frame looks now . Speaking of the sale, Mr Dardouna said: 'I did not know that it was this valuable. I heard it can be sold for millions. Now I want the door back.' Artwork: Belal Khaled agreed to show reporters the mural on condition that its location not be revealed . He admitted, however, that he still has no idea who Banksy and struggles to pronounce his name. Meanwhile the Gaza artist who bought the door, Belal Khaled, said he did not mean to trick anyone, had no intention of profiting from the purchase and simply wanted to protect the painting. 'I bought the painting to protect its artistic value and preserve it from damage,' he said. 'Another reason is to display it in other places as well. I don't have any monetary interest in this.' Mr Khaled added that he has been in touch with Banksy's representatives, hoping to get a clearance to showcase the mural in Gaza art exhibits. The debate over the issue has heated up on Facebook, with Palestinian activists and journalists accusing the buyer of tricking the Dardounas family while others have defended him for buying it legally and not simply stealing it from the unguarded bomb site. Mr Khaled agreed to show reporters the mural on condition that its location not be revealed. The Dardouna home was one of 18,000 destroyed in the 50-day war between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers last summer. Vacant: A Palestinian school girl walks past the now empty door frame, which is still seen standing amid the rubble of a destroyed Dardouna family in northern Gaza . Banksy is a critic of Israel and he has created works in Gaza and the West Bank meant to draw attention to the plight of the Palestinians. Other Banksy works spotted in Gaza after the mystery visit were a mural of a playful

Summary: British graffiti artist painted mural on metal door of Dardouna family home . It was the only part of the two-storey building to survive bombing last year . Local artist Belal Khaled convinced homeowner to sell door for just £100 . But now that he knows Banksy murals are valued at hundreds of thousands of pounds, Rabie Dardouna is demanding the door is returned .


For those who like their plot lines thick and brimming with intrigue, steering clear of Paisley last night seemed the judicious option. A Celtic side with the scent of the Treble in their nostrils facing a St Mirren outfit badly in danger of entering free-fall scarcely looked like a recipe for a Friday-night thriller. And yet, for all Ronny Deila’s side prevailed in the end, this scrap provided compelling evidence that they won’t simply be given a free ride towards a fourth successive title in the coming weeks. Celtic winger Kris Commons (right) has a shot on goal during the SPL match against St Mirren on Friday . St Mirren's Jim Goodwin slides in with a challenge on Celtic midfielder Stefan Johansen at St Mirren Park . St Mirren (4-4-2): Ridgers, Naismith, McAusland, Genev, Tesselaar, Goodwin, Dayton (Thompson 78), Mallan (Sonupe 77), McGinn, Sadlier (Morgan 73), Arquin . Subs not used: Kelly, Gow, Reilly, Wilks . Booked: Goodwin, Genev . Celtic (4-4-2): Gordon, Matthews (Ambrose Emuobo 65), Van Dijk, Denayer, Izaguirre, Brown, Johansen, Forrest, Commons (Mackay-Steven 72), Armstrong (Bitton 66), Stokes . Subs not used: Guidetti, Zaluska, Griffiths, McGregor . Scorers: Forrest 64 . Referee: Alan Muir . St Mirren may be at the bottom of the Premiership table and still four points from even a play-off spot but, on this showing, they aren’t out of it yet. They frustrated Celtic for the most part here, their energy and belief taking them so far — but not far enough. James Forrest was the man whose intervention broke Gary Teale’s heart with a second half tap-in while any realistic chance of an unlikely comeback was killed off when Stefan Johansen later converted from the penalty spot. Now eight points clear of Aberdeen, however, Deila’s misgivings about a far from perfect display will be tempered with a realisation that the title is edging ever closer to his grasp. The Celtic boss made four changes from the side which won the last of the four game-series with Dundee United before the international break. St Mirren goalkeeper Mark Ridgers (centre) comes out to punch the ball clear of the head of Jason Denayer . Commons (right) and Ste Mirren's John McGinn (left) tussle for the ball during the SPL match on Friday . St Mirren's Jason Naismtih (right) battles with Stuart Armstrong (left) during the SPL match in Paisley . Out went Efe Ambrose, Nir Bitton, Gary Mackay-Steven and John Guidetti with Adam Matthews, Anthony Stokes, Kris Commons and Forrest the beneficiaries. Surprisingly, given the poverty of his side’s display in the defeat to St Johnstone, Teale made only three alterations with Kieran Sadlier, Marc McAusland and Yoann Arquin restored to the side. St Mirren’s attempts to address the obvious quality gap with guts and industry bore early fruit. With next to no time on the ball, Celtic were unable to find their rhythm let alone a killer pass. Commons, typically, was the man who found the space others couldn’t in order to fashion the first chance. Dropping into a pocket of space behind the Saints

Summary: Celtic extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table . James Forrest scored the opener for the visitors before Stefan Johansen made sure of three points from the penalty spot . St Mirren remain bottom of the league table with 21 points .


President Barack Obama is calling for an end to psychiatric therapy treatments aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of gay, lesbian and transgender youth. The move comes in response to an online petition posted on the White House website following the death of 17-year-old Leelah Alcorn. The petition currently has over 120,000 signatures. The transgender teen committed suicide in December and left behind writings mentioning religious therapy. End to conversion therapy: President Barack Obama is calling for an end to psychiatric therapy treatments aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of gay, lesbian and transgender youth . The petition: The move comes in response to an online petition posted on the White House website following the death of 17-year-old Leelah Alcorn with over 120,000 signatures . In a statement late Wednesday, White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett said the administration supports banning so-called conversion therapy treatments for minors. 'We share your concern about its potentially devastating effects on the lives of transgender as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual and queer youth,' Jarrett said. 'The overwhelming scientific evidence demonstrates that conversion therapy, especially when it is practiced on young people, is neither medically nor ethically appropriate and can cause substantial harm.' The White House is not explicitly calling for Congressional legislation to ban the therapies nationwide. But Jarrett's statement highlighted states that have outlawed the practice and expressed hope that there will be broader action. The White House says lawmakers in 18 states have introduced legislation similar to measures already in place in California, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. The laws ban licensed professionals from using conversion therapy on minors. The American Psychiatric Association has long opposed conversion therapy, which the organization says is based on the assumption that homosexuality is a mental disorder. Suicide: Leelah Alcorn's (pictured) death spurred the White House petition with many signatures . Alcorn, the Ohio teen whose death spurred the White House petition, had gained an online following through her Tumblr posts. She wrote about depression and isolation, lamented that her life would only get worse, and expressed frustration that her parents wanted her to be 'their perfect little straight Christian boy.' She said she was taken to 'Christian therapists' who were 'very biased.' Mara Keisling, the executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, welcomed Obama's statement. 'Having President Obama and the weight of the White House behind efforts to ban conversion therapy is so critical in the fight for transgender and LGB young people,' Keisling said in a statement. 'My hope is that when a transgender person's struggle is acknowledged by one of the most recognizable figures in the world, it positively changes the way they view themselves. The pseudo-science that propels conversion therapy cannot match the self-acceptance that comes with this kind of change'

Summary: President Barack Obama is calling for an end to psychiatric therapy treatments aimed at turning gays into heterosexuals . The move comes in response to an online petition posted on the White House website following the death of 17-year-old Leelah Alcorn . The American Psychiatric Association has long opposed conversion therapy and says being gay is not a mental disorder .


Cosmetic surgery is often done in secret - patients hiding out at home until the bruising and swelling goes down while friends' suspicions are waylaid with a new haircut. But one Australian woman is making her nose job so public, it even has its own hashtag. Rhiannon Langley, from Melbourne, is sharing every step of the journey with hundreds of thousands of strangers, who can follow along on her social media accounts on the hashtag created just for the event, #RhiannonGetsRhino. Scroll down for video . Sharing is caring: Rhiannon Langley is posting her cosmetic surgery experience on social media through pictures and videos . Influencer: The 24-year-old from Melbourne has 189,000 followers on Instagram . The 24-year-old hairdresser has an almost 200,000-strong following on Instagram alone, and is keeping each of them updated while she undergoes Rhinoplasty in Thailand. Miss Langley is currently in Bangkok recovering at a hotel post-surgery, but has remained active on her social media accounts, posting videos on Snapchat and sharing snaps on Instagram. She informed her followers of her impending surgery via the latter one week ago. 'I've always wanted this since I was a lot younger, and I decided why not, if it makes me happy and improves my self esteem then I'm doing it!' she wrote. 'Yes plastic surgery is a controversial thing to do but this is my life and it's something I've wanted to do for so long and especially before my wedding.' Post-op selfie: Langley is currently in a Bangkok hotel recovering from surgery, but has remained active on social media . Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia from her hotel in Bangkok, Miss Langley explained her motivation for going public further. 'I have quite a big following on social media and I don't want to lie about it,' she said. 'I think people are more accepting of the decision if you own it. 'I've seen so many other girls on social media get things done and then try and hide it. 'I have been a bit scared about getting negative feedback,' Rhiannon added, revealing that she kept hitting 'refresh' on her phone to read the comments coming through after she posted the announcement on Instagram. A little off here, and here: Rhiannon revealed to Daily Mail Australia that her makeover will not be a subtle one, with changes being made to the shape and length of her nose . Holiday with a side of hospital: Rhiannon's $5,190 'Bangkok Nose Job' package included a stay in a Phuket beach hotel . Bedside view: Langley has been updating her followers with hospital snaps and post-op video messages . 'They've all been really positive and supportive though. Obviously you get a few weird comments, but it's been a lot better than I expected.' She also revealed to DMA that the results of the surgery will be 'quite drastic,' with changes made to the shape and length of her nose. But the true results won't show for another six months, when post-surgery swelling has gone down completely. Miss Langley wanted to share her experience

Summary: Rhiannon Langley, from Melbourne, is undergoing Rhinoplasty in Bangkok . The 24-year-old has 189,000 followers on Instagram alone . She is sharing pictures and videos of her experience on social media . Langley tells Daily Mail Australia that reaction so far has been positive .


Claims by the country's biggest food bank network that it served a million hungry people in a year were exposed as false yesterday. After the Labour Party and Trades Union Congress seized on the figure, with shadow work and pensions secretary Rachel Reeves describing it as 'shocking', the Trussell Trust admitted in a climbdown that 'these are not all unique users'. It emerged last night that its true number of users is likely to be no more than half a million – and possibly lower still. Scroll down for video . It emerged last night that the true number of food bank users is likely to be no more than half a million. File image used . The claim was widely reported by newspapers, while the BBC ran a headline on its website stating: 'Food banks used by "more than one million people".' But the Corporation also retreated yesterday, toning down its coverage as the one million figure unravelled. In the announcement of its food bank users, the Trussell Trust – which has 445 food banks run in its name – declared that 'more than one million people received three days' food'. However the Trust has now acknowledged that the claim was based on the number of food parcels given out, and not the number of individuals asking for help. It admitted that fewer than half its claimants come forward only once, and 15 per cent make more than three visits to a food bank in a year. It said that the average claimant uses two of the vouchers that entitle them to a food parcel in a year. The Trust, a charity which has expanded rapidly in recent years and which aspires to run a food bank in every town, found itself under fire from Tories over its claims. Claims by The Trussell Trust that it served a million hungry people in a year were exposed as false yesterday . Charlie Elphicke, the Conservative candidate for Dover and Deal, said: 'Their use of unverified figures is irresponsible and borders on scaremongering. Food bank usage is a serious issue – not something that should be used and misused for PR purposes. What the Trussell Trust would do better to highlight is that the best route out of poverty is to get a good job that gives you a regular pay packet.' One fact-checking think-tank, Full Fact, said last night: 'The claim that over a million people are using Trussell Trust food banks is inaccurate. 'It comes from confusing the number of different people using Trussell Trust food banks in a year with the number of times they use the food banks.' Full Fact said that even Trussell Trust's figures for the number of food parcels handed out – from 913,138 in the 2013/14 financial year to 1,084,604 in the financial year which ended in March – did not mean that demand for free food was going up. It said the increase may reflect that more people are becoming aware of food banks, or people who were already in need have taken advantage

Summary: The Trussell Trust admits that the one million were not all 'unique users' It had previously claimed that it served a million hungry people in a year . Labour Party and Trades Union Congress were quick to seize on the figure . Trust has said the figure was based on the number of parcels handed out .


Freddie Roach insisted on Saturday that Floyd Mayweather does not deserve to be ranked alongside Manny Pacquiao as the leading fighters of their generation as the two boxers put the finishing touches to their preparations for the Fight of the Century in Las Vegas a week on Saturday. Roach, Pacquiao’s trainer, said he rated super-middleweight star Andre Ward and middleweight sensation Gennady Golovkin above Mayweather despite the American’s unbeaten record and his status as hot favourite for the May 2 showdown against Pacquiao. ‘Mayweather is undefeated so you have to give him a little credit for that,’ said Roach, ‘but he has picked and chosen his opponents and I don’t think he’s fought enough competition to be considered the best. You have to fight the best to be the best, I feel. He’s ducked a lot of guys. Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach says that Floyd Mayweather cannot be considered best ever . Roach says that Mayweather has picked and chosen his fights during his career . ‘Manny has had some devastating losses in his career but he is a realist. He understands that losing is part of the game and if you don’t think you are going to get knocked out in this sport, you have picked the wrong sport. I’d put Ward and Triple G above Mayweather right now. They are very talented guys and very polished boxers.’ Roach has been vocal in an otherwise low-key and surprisingly respectful build-up to the welterweight showdown next month and knows that his tactics have made the stakes even higher for him. But he is adamant Pacquiao will spring a surprise in the most eagerly awaited fight for years. ‘The fight will be won and lost on the ropes,’ said Roach. ‘If Mayweather goes to the ropes and tries to rest his legs, he will get beat. If he has good movement the entire night and his legs don’t give out on him, he’ll probably win. It’s about outscoring him. If he sits on the ropes, we can outscore him. If he stays in the middle of the ring and boxes all the time he could possibly outscore us.’ Roach claimed Pacquiao is in the best shape of his life, moving faster and punching harder than ever before. ‘He trains harder than any fighter I have ever had in my life,’ said Roach. ‘I have had 33 world champions and nobody can touch him for his work ethic. His attitude is good. ‘This fight can send out a message about what we need to do in boxing. When the best fights the best, do you see how big this is? Someone needs to wake up and put the best with the best all the time. Because when that happens, we have the best sport in the world. I don’t care who likes who, you can still negotiate business. Roach rates super middleweight Andre Ward higher than he does undefeated Mayweather . Roach, who has trained Pacquiao for 15 years, says the Filipino is in the best shape of his life . ‘It’s a

Summary: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas on May 2 . Roach rates Andre Ward and Gennadiy Golovkin above Mayweather . Mayweather has not fought enough of the competition, says Roach . Roach says Pacquiao is in the best shape of his life ahead of fight .


An obese mother who enjoyed takeaways and boozy nights out has lost more than seven stone after a child on a bus pointed at her and asked whether she was pregnant. Lizzi Crawford, 32, tipped the scales at 20 stone when she overheard the young bus passenger ask his mum: 'Has she got a baby in her belly?' The embarrassing remark left the mother-of-six, from Stoke-on-Trent, mortified but inspired her to ditch her unhealthy lifestyle and shed the pounds, slimming down to a healthier 12.5st. Lizzi Crawford dropped over 7st after a stranger mistook her for being pregnant . Lizzi had reached a size 24 dress after living on a diet of burgers, pizzas and kebabs. But she also devoured liquid calories in the form of wine and spirits. However Lizzi never realised how big she had got until she heard the pregnancy remark on the bus. She said: 'It started when I was taking my kids to school and we were sitting on the bus. A kid then looked at me and said: "Has she got a baby in her belly?"' Lizzi now admits that she was living an extremely unhealthy lifestyle. She continued: 'It was terrible. I was being a slob to be honest. Lizzi piled on the pounds thanks to a boozy lifestyle and diet of takeaways, pizzas and kebabs . As well as her battle to lose weight Lizzi also won her battle against cervical cancer . 'I was eating burgers, takeaways, pizzas, kebabs and drinking - mainly wine and spirits mixed with Dr Pepper. 'I knew I had to do something about my weight for the sake of my children.' In a serious bid to slim down Lizzi began cooking healthier meals and joining fitness and self-defense classes which saw her lose over 7st. Incredibly, she achieved her goal despite suffering the set-back of being diagnosed with cervical cancer in October 2012. As well as winning her fight against the disease following a hysterectomy and cancer treatment she has now won her battle against the bulge. Lizzi, who works a cleaner, kept fit by attending self-defense classes at T6 Fight Club in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. She also discovered Hourglass training - a fitness programme designed to keep a woman's curves while she gets healthy. Lizzi says that having support from other women at her gym helped her to achieve her goal. Lizzi joined the gym and began hourglass training and says that she is now addicted to fitness . 'I began to build relationships with the people at the gym. The girls were egging me on to eat well - they all cheer each other on. 'I've got some of the best friends I've ever made there. They don't look down their noses at you and you're always made to feel welcome.' The slimmer says she is now 'addicted' to her fitness classes and goes five times every week. She added that losing the weight has helped her mental being as well as her physical being. 'I can do a lot more things now. I can walk more

Summary: Lizzi Crawford piled on the pounds after feasting on takeaways . She decided to make a change after a child mistook her for being pregnant . Lizzi went on to loose almost 8st slimming down to 12.5 st . She also fought off cervical cancer after she was diagnosed in 2012 .


As well as moving Aston Villa up one place in the Premier League table on Tuesday night, Christian Benteke's hat-trick against QPR was also a triumph for the top-flight's Belgian contingent. The 24-year-old's treble accounted for the 46th, 47th and 48th goals scored by players from Belgium this season, making them the third most prolific nation in the division. Benteke's goals - which arrived in a memorable 3-3 draw at Villa Park - moved Belgium above France (46 goals) and within 19 of second-placed Spain (67 goals). Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke celebrates after scoring his third goal against QPR on Tuesday . Benteke's hat-trick earned Villa a point and moved Belgium into third place for Premier League goals this term . Eden Hazard has helped Belgium's cause with with 12 goals for Chelsea - including this penalty against Stoke . Belgium's total has been aided by the form of Chelsea's Eden Hazard, who has struck 12 times in the Premier League to help Jose Mourinho's men to the top of the table. Tottenham winger Nacer Chadli and Everton striker Romelu Lukaku - both of whom are international team-mates of Benteke and Hazard - have also chipped in with eight goals apiece, while Kevin Mirallas, Marouane Fellaini, Mousa Dembele and Toby Alderweireld have also been on target. Spain have the likes of Chelsea's Diego Costa (19 goals) and Manchester City playmaker David Silva (11 goals) to thank for their tally, although they still sit miles behind runaway leaders England. Diego Costa scores one of the 67 goals scored by players with Spanish nationality against Southampton . Manchester City midfielder David Silva has netted 11 top-flight goals so far this season . A total of 255 goals have been scored by 81 different English players during the current campaign, with Tottenham's latest hero Harry Kane (19) and QPR hitman Charlie Austin (17) leading the way. Three Lions captain Wayne Rooney and Under 21 star Saido Berahino have both netted 12 goals this season, with Liverpool trio Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling pitching in with six goals each. France sit fourth on the list, boosted by 14 goals from Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud and five each from Swansea's Bafetimbi Gomis and Chelsea striker Loic Remy. Harry Kane has contributed to England's tally of 255 goals this season with 19 strikes for Tottenham . QPR striker Charlie Austin netted the most recent goal scored by an Englishman against Villa on Tuesday . Olivier Giroud, pictured celebrating a goal against Liverpool, is the top-scoring Frenchman so far this season . Argentina complete the top five on 37 goals, the vast majority of which have arrived from Manchester City's main man Sergio Aguero (17 goals). Senegal (35 goals), Scotland (28) and Ivory Coast (22) come next on the list, with Holland (19), Brazil (18), the Republic of Ireland (18) and Chile (17) - helped by the goalscoring form of Alexis Sanchez - further down. Players from 46 countries have found the back of the net this season, with a total of 800 goals scored so

Summary: Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke scored three against QPR on Tuesday . Players from Belgium have now netted 48 Premier League goals this term . English players have scored 255 goals - almost four times more than Spain . A total of nine nations have just a single top-flight goal this season . Players from 46 countries have scored a total of 800 goals during 2014-15 .


The Prime Minister was dramatically interrupted by a 'health and wellbeing' worker in the audience during the General Election TV debate last night, who shouted: ‘I have to speak out’. As David Cameron tried to answer a question Victoria Prosser, 33, stood up and heckled him about homeless people who had served in the armed forces. She was later removed from the studio. The mother told reporters afterwards that she challenged Mr Cameron because she wanted people to question ‘the 1 per cent at the top’ who she claimed were not working in the country's interests. Scroll down for video . 'I'm sorry': As David Cameron tried to answer a question Victoria Prosser, 33, stood up and heckled him about homeless people who had served in the armed forces . Outspoken: Ms Prosser later told reporters that she challenged Mr Cameron because she wanted people to question ‘the 1 per cent at the top’ who she claimed were not working in the country's interests . 'She makes an important point': The Prime Minister was interrupted by the audience member at the debate . Wearing a sheepskin-style gilet, Ms Prosser - who is from Salford, where the debate was held - stood up and heckled: ‘There’s homeless people on the streets that have been in the services.’ Debate moderator Julie Etchingham tried to stop Ms Prosser - who is reported to be a Green Party voter - and said: ‘Not from the audience, thank you.’ But she continued: ‘I’m sorry, but I have to speak out because I’m worried that at the end of the day there’s more of us than there is of them and they’re not listening to our concerns. It’s a real shame.’ Mr Cameron replied: ‘The lady makes an important point which is that there are people who come out of our armed services who do have difficulties and that’s why we should be putting money into the armed forces charities that help homeless people and people also with mental health problems when they come out of our armed services. She makes an important point.’ Ejected: Ms Prosser said she was ‘asked to leave, and they did it politely’ after the incident during the debate . Outside: Ms Prosser, pictured after the debate in Salford, said she works in 'health and wellbeing' Speaking to reporters outside the studio, Ms Prosser - who describes herself on Twitter as a 'mum, coach, artist, wellbeing guru' - said: ‘My cause is speaking the truth and making sure as many people as possible start questioning people at the top, the 1 per cent, who are not working in our best interests.’ She added: ‘I can't vote for anyone who I know is lying or omitting facts. That means I couldn't vote for any of the people that I saw tonight. Even though some of them had good ideas, I know that they are all out for the same cause.’ Ms Prosser has previously retweeted anti-Ukip and Conservative posts on her Twitter feed. Explaining her intervention, she said: ‘David Cameron mentioned giving a fair

Summary: Victoria Prosser, 33, stood up and heckled David Cameron during debate . She spoke about homeless people who had served in the armed forces . Claimed she heckled him because she wanted people to question 'the 1%' Ms Prosser is said to be a 'health and wellbeing' worker who votes Green .


Ronnie O'Sullivan has thrown his name into the mix to replace Jeremy Clarkson as host of Top Gear. The five-time world snooker champion has an affection for cars, and he admitted he would 'love' to be the presenter of the BBC show. O'Sullivan, who begins his second-round match at The Crucible against Matthew Stevens on Saturday, has appeared as a guest on the show in the past. Ronnie O'Sullivan has admitted he would love to be the presenter of Top Gear . The five-time world snooker champion is looking for another title this week at the Crucible . And when asked about replacing Clarkson, he told The Times: 'I'd love to have that job. But whether I'm equipped to do it, I don't know. 'Whether I could co-pilot with someone else, I'd definitely be up for it. I don't know if I'd want to follow in Jeremy's footsteps - I'll let someone else do that and get the sack and then I'll take it after them. I love my cars and that would be the dream job. 'I think Clarkson is brilliant. I'm sure some other TV company will pick him up. He's a bit like me really, if someone doesn't want me, there's always another door that opens. O'Sullivan had some problems with his shoes in the first round, and played for a while in his socks . O'Sullivan beat Craig Steadman 10-3 in the first round and will play Matthew Stevens in the last 16 . O'Sullivan appeared as a guest on the show during the 'star in a reasonably priced car' section . 'It was really good appearing on Top Gear and it's probably one of the best days I have ever had. Hopefully I'll be doing my own car show after this World Championship.' O'Sullivan is searching for his sixth world title this year at the Crucible and beat Craig Steadman 10-3 in the first round.

Summary: Ronnie O'Sullivan says he would love to be new Top Gear presenter . The five-time world snooker champion has an affection for cars . O'Sullivan has appeared as a guest on the show in the past . The 39-year-old plays Matthew Stevens in the second round .


The Queensland government has called a government decision to deport a single-mother and her son 'cold and heartless'. Townsville nurse Maria Sevilla and her son, Tyrone, will be forced out of the country within 28 days, after Ms Sevilla's appeal to the Immigration Department was unsuccessful. The single-mum initially had her visa application rejected because her son's autism would be a 'burden on the Australian health system', according to the Immigration Department. Scroll down for video . Tyrone (pictured) and his mother Maria Sevilla have had their visa application rejected and are facing deportation back to the Philippines . After Ms Sevilla's appeal was unsuccessful, her and her son will be deported within 28 days . Ms Sevilla said she did not want to be a burden, and was working in Australia in an effort to give her son the best possible 'future'. Queensland Disabilities Minister Coralee O'Rourke called it a 'cold, heartless decision' by the Federal Government. 'I call on them to reverse the decision,' she said, according to the ABC. Ms Sevilla said she hoped Immigration Minister Peter Dutton would exercise his ministerial power and allow them to stay. 'It's like, I'm pleading for our life, for Tyrone's future,' she said. A spokeswoman for Minister Dutton said the Migration Review Tribunal had reviewed the case and affirmed the original decision. 'Most visas for Australia require applicants to meet the health requirements set out in Australian migration law,' the spokeswoman said. 'The health requirements are an objective assessment to determine whether the care of an individual during their stay in Australia would likely result in significant costs on the Australian community. 'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement.' Ms Sevilla, a single mum and nurse in the Queensland town of Townsville, has lived in Australia with her son since 2007. She says it is the only place he knows, and he only knows English . Maria Sevilla has lived in Australia since 2007, when she arrived in the Queensland town of Townsville - a single mother wanting to become a nurse, in the hope of finding a better life for herself and for her baby. Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, six months after they arrived in Australia. Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia the new life in Australia 'changed everything' for her and her son, and she was able to fulfill her 'dream' of working as a nurse. It was not possible for Ms Sevilla to work as a nurse in the Philippines, where she said university is only possible for 'well-off families'. 'Coming here and becoming a nurse has given me assurance for our future and a sense of fulfilment,' she said. Ms Sevilla also rejected claims her son will be a burden on the country. 'All of it could be taken away because the government thinks that children with autism are going to be more of a cost to Australian society than a benefit – but that's just not true,' she said. Ms Sevilla has made a

Summary: Mother and autistic son to be deported to Philippines within 28 days . Maria Sevilla and her son, Tyrone, have lived in Australia since 2007 . Appeal rejected because son's autism could be a burden on government . Their family is in Queensland, Sevilla is a nurse at Townsville Hospital . Queensland Disabilities Minister says decision is 'cold and heartless' Immigration Department says child does not meet visa health requirements .


A former air stewardess who was struck down by a devastating illness is making her catwalk debut today in a wheelchair. Gemma Flanagan, 31, from Liverpool, was left paralysed after suddenly being hit by Guillain Barre Syndrome, a rare condition which attacks the nervous system. The aspiring model was working for British Airways when the condition first struck. But the aspiring model, 31, isn't letting that hold her back as she makes her catwalk debut today . Air hostess Gemma Flanagan, pictured strengthening her legs, left, and in a wheelchair, right, was left paralysed after being hit by Guillain Barre Syndrome . She said: 'I had just come back from Las Vegas and felt odd, like I was jet-lagged. My legs were heavy and I had pins and needles.' Gemma assumed partying in six-inch heels during her stopover was the cause of the pain in her legs. But for seven months her family watched on as she was left frozen in her own body, unable to move, speak or even swallow as the illness - which affects only one in 50,000 people in the UK - took hold. She assumed partying during a stop over was the cause of her pain - but she had Guillain-Barre Syndrome . After returning from a flight she felt jet-lagged; her legs were heavy and she had pins and needles . Gemma was used to getting sore feet from partying in heels and never thought she might end up paralysed . Tests in October 2011 confirmed the diagnosis which led to Gemma first having to use crutches - and now a wheelchair. She spent seven months in the specialist Walton Neuro Rehabilitation Unit in Merseyside where she learned to talk, write and even partly walk again. Today, the aspiring model is taking part in a show called 'The Beauty Within' by Models of Diversity at London's Olympia. It is designed to show anyone can be beautiful, whatever their age, size or disability. Gemma said: 'People think sexy and disability don't go together, that you can't be sexy in a wheelchair, that you can't be glamorous, but I want to show that you can. 'It is more difficult because when you are walking you can maybe do a little dance but, in a wheelchair, you're a little more limited. After tests confirmed her diagnosis, Gemma spent months in the specialist Walton Neuro Rehabilitation Unit . 'But I'm looking forward to it - and I just hope I don't roll off the end!' Gemma will soon move to a bungalow with her boyfriend because she finds it increasingly difficult to get upstairs. And she admits having to use her wheelchair more frequently has previously left her in tears. She added: 'It's about seeing beyond the metal and the rubber, the wheelchair, to see the person behind it or in it.' Today, the aspiring model is taking part in a show called The Beauty Within, showing anyone can be beautiful . The aspiring model - seen here at the races - wants to show that you can be glamorous

Summary: Gemma Flanagan, 31, from Liverpool, was hit by Guillain Barre Syndrome . She was working for BA when rare illness left her paralysed . But today the aspiring model makes catwalk debut in her wheelchair . She is taking part in a Models of Diversity show at London's Olympia .


A sprawling rural estate - complete with a Grade II-listed manor house and five cottages - is on the market for £6million. Set in 200 acres of land near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, the Chyknell Hall Estate also boasts a swimming pool, tennis court, stables - and even its own cricket green. Its centrepiece, the 11-bedroom Chyknell Hall, was built in 1814 and has only changed hands twice since. It is thought the Regency home could now attract A-list buyers as the secluded grounds offer residents complete privacy. Sprawling: Chyknell Hall Estate, which comes complete with a Grade II-listed house (pictured) and five cottages, is on the market for £6million . Grand: A sumptuous sitting room in the nine-bedroom Chyknell Hall, which was built in 1814 and has only changed hands twice since . Outdoor living: The property also boasts a large outdoor swimming pool and pool house (pictured), library, wine cellar and billiard room . Sports day: The current owner installed a cricket green, pictured, on the estate, and bought all the maintanence equipment needed . The owner will also be set up for entertaining with a wine cellar, four-oven Aga, loggia, library and billiard room. And a number of compartment gardens means guests will never be bored by the same view. The estate, described as the 'pinnicle of the residential tree', offers 57 acres of woodland and more than 500 acres of adjoining sporting rights, including game shooting. The land also planning permission for five more properties, should the new owner wish to expand. The ownership of Chyknell Hall Estate can be traced back to medieval times and this is only the third time in its history it has been on the market. It remained in the same family for generations before it was sold to a family in the 1930s. The current owners bought it four years ago. The estate is now being sold by estate agents Knight Frank for offers over £6million. Clive Hopkins, head of estates at Knight Frank, said: 'This estate is a package that ticks most boxes. 'You've got a listed Regency house that has been refurbished to a high standard but kept traditional features, set in some wonderful compartmentalised gardens which means as you walk round the house you get a different type of garden depending on what window you look out. Bright and airy: The Regency home has been refurbished to a high standard, but has kept original features. Above, one of the dining areas . Grand hallway: The ownership of Chyknell Hall Estate can be traced to medieval times and this is only the third time it has been on the market . Opulent: A roll-top bathtub takes centre stage in one of the 10 bathrooms in Chyknell Hall, which also boasts 11 bedrooms . Secluded: The sprawling manor, pictured, is set in traditional parkland which has no footpaths through it - offering complete privacy . 'That's then set in traditional parkland which is very private and secluded. There's no rights of way or footpaths through it, which is very rare for a house

Summary: Set on 200 acres near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, the Chyknell Hall Estate also boasts a tennis court and wine cellar . The Grade II-listed Regency home at the centre of the property offers 11 bedrooms, a library and a billiard room . It is thought it could attract A-list buyers as the secluded grounds and gardens offer residents complete privacy .


If the general election were confined to voting by football fans, it looks like Labour might win by a landslide. Red is the overwhelming colour across the Football League in terms of the party that governs clubs' constituencies. The Conservatives trail some way behind, while the Liberal Democrats have only seven clubs in constituencies where they hold power. So if May's vote goes the same way as the one in 2010, Labour would leave their rivals trailing in this alternative election. The Football League's political colours, based on the party holding each club's constituency . Ed Miliband (left) can claim that 18 of the 20 Premier League clubs are in Labour consituencies; but Prime Minister David Cameron may be concerned at the Conservatives' lack of Blues in the top flight . Football has long been hailed as the game the working man enjoys watching from the terraces . Overall, Ed Miliband’s party has MPs in constituencies housing 55 of the 92 clubs in England’s top four divisions. David Cameron’s Tories have 29. Only one club falls into independent hands: Bradford West, which holds Valley Parade, voted Respect leader George Galloway as their MP in a 2012 by-election. At the top table, 18 of the 20 Premier League grounds are in constituencies held by Labour. Only Chelsea, who voted Tory, fittingly blue, and Burnley, where Lib Dems hold sway, are any different. The research, undertaken by Philip Cowley, Professor of Parliamentary Government at Nottingham University, suggests football remains the working man’s game, so long as Labour is the working man’s party. Both Manchester clubs, Liverpool and Arsenal are all located in solid Labour seats. Kate Green, MP for Stretford and Urmston holding Old Trafford, has nearly a 9,000 majority, while Lucy Powell, MP for Manchester Central, the constituency housing the Etihad Stadium, has around a 10,000 majority. Liverpool Walton, encompassing Anfield, is represented by Steve Rotherham, who gained 20,000 more votes than anyone else at the 2010 general election. Steve Rotheram MP (left), of Liverpool Walton, the constituency that contains Liverpool and Raheem Sterling . Chelsea are one of just two Premier League clubs whose constituencies do not fall under Labour control. Greg Hands (right), Conservative MP for Hammersmith and Fulham, is the only Tory MP in a top-flight team's area . Kate Green (left), MP for Stretford and Urmston, which holds Manchester United's Old Trafford ground, where Wayne Rooney is captain of the Premier League's biggest and most successful football club . Five years ago Jeremy Corbyn won Islington North, where the Emirates Stadium is located, with a majority of 12,400. Chelsea and Fulham, holding both Stamford Bridge and Craven Cottage, voted in Tory Greg Hands with a 16,700 majority. Birmingham Ladywood is the only other constituency home to two clubs, both Birmingham City and Aston Villa. The residents voted Labour by a 10,000 majority in 2010. Alexis Sanchez (left) is the brightest star at Arsenal. Labour's Jeremy Corbyn is the MP for Islington North . Lucy Powell (left), Labour MP for Manchester Central, can boast that Manchester City is in her

Summary: Premier League clubs are overwhelmingly in Labour constituencies . Labour hold seats in the majority of Football League clubs' constituencies . The traditional view is that football is the working man's game, while Labour is the party that was established to fight for the working man . Just one Football League club, Bradford, is in an independent constituency . Football clubs are found in only seven Liberal Democrat constituencies .


Brendan Rodgers conceded defeat in his quest for the top four and admitted this slide out of the elite will damage Liverpool in the transfer market. Rodgers knows he must work harder to sell Anfield as a destination for ambitious players without the lure of a Champions League campaign — and to keep those who might be hankering after a move, such as Raheem Sterling. ‘It makes it difficult, there’s no doubt about that,’ said the Liverpool manager. ‘Most players want to be in the Champions League. They want to play at the top level of the game and if you’re not in the Champions League it makes it difficult for you. We know that. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has conceded defeat in his quest for the top four . Liverpool players leave the pitch after the 4-1 defeat against Arsenal on Saturday afternoon . Arsenal have won 17 of their 20 games since Christmas in all competitions. That includes 12 Premier League wins, one in the Champions League and four FA Cup victories. ‘It’s going to be a little like this until we become more stable. We’ve got young players who are growing, getting more experience and then hopefully there will be a period where we qualify again. We want to be in the Champions League. That’s important and it is key for us. ‘It’s highly unlikely this year. But Liverpool is a great club. I said that before I came into it. It’s a phenomenal club that players want to play for.’ Rodgers starts the week seven points adrift of the Champions League places with fourth-placed Manchester City playing tonight at Crystal Palace. Successive defeats against direct rivals Manchester United and Arsenal have seen him write off his top-four hopes. ‘I’m a realist,’ said the Liverpool boss. ‘We needed to take something from Arsenal. If we’d done that then our chances would have been greater. I wouldn’t expect the others to slip up, particularly Arsenal or Manchester United. I don’t expect them to do that. Add to that, the sort of growing number we’ve got unavailable I think it will make it very, very difficult with only seven games to go.’ Rodgers will instead prioritise the FA Cup. It is nine years since Liverpool won the trophy but indiscipline is eating away at his options ahead of Wednesday’s quarter-final replay against Blackburn. Anthony Taylor had no choice but to send Emre Can off after he committed a poor tackle on Danny Welbeck . Jordan Henderson tried to argue Can's case after the defender saw red for a second bookable offence . Centre halves Emre Can and Martin Skrtel are suspended, which will not help solve the defensive shambles which unfolded at the Emirates Stadium. Steven Gerrard is also banned after being sent off against United. Mario Balotelli ruled himself out of the 4-1 defeat at Arsenal, complaining of an unspecified knee injury after training on the eve of the game, while Daniel Sturridge played and did not look confident about his own fitness after pulling out of England duty with

Summary: Liverpool suffered 4-1 Premier League defeat by rivals Arsenal . The defeat greatly reduced Liverpool's chances of top four finish . Brendan Rodgers admits top players want Champions League football .


Despite only occupying 1 per cent of the Earth's land mass, Indonesia's rainforests are home to 12 per cent of mammal species in the world including the Sumatran rhino and the Talaud fruit bat. The region tops the list of countries with the most threatened mammals, according to maps based on data from the World Bank. And Madagascar is second, with 114 endangered mammals, while Mexico sits in third with 101. The Eco Experts has created maps plotting which countries have the most threatened mammals. The firm used the World Bank's World Development Indicator for Deforestation and biodiversity figures . The maps were designed by London-based The Eco Experts using the World Bank's World Development Indicator for deforestation and biodiversity figures. Indonesia sits at the top of the list because deforestation in the region is leaving many species at risk, including orangutans and critically endangered Sumatran tigers and rhinos. 1. Indonesia - 184 . 2. Madagascar - 114 . 3. Mexico - 101 . 4. India - 94 . 5. Brazil - 82 . 6. China - 73 . 7. Malaysia - 70 . 8. Thailand - 55 . 9. Australia - 55 . 10. Peru - 54 . In Madagascar, lemurs are one of the most at risk species, as are shrew tenrecs. There are 105 recognised species of lemur, of which 24 are critically endangered, 49 are endangered, 20 are vulnerable and three are near-threatened. In Mexico, the loss of habitat as a result of agriculture and fishing has already driven many species close to extinction. For example, vaquita is the world’s rarest marine mammal. The small porpoise wasn't discovered until 1958 but there are now said to be fewer than 100 in the wild. In Brazil there are 82 endangered mammals. Experts from Lancaster University recently surveyed households in the cities of Borba and Novo Aripuanã to find out which animals they hunt and eat from the rainforest. The UK has five endangered mammals, but these are almost exclusively marine mammals such as seals and whales that have come under threat from over fishing, including the blue whale, the fin whale, the sei whale and the North Atlantic right whale . Despite only occupying 1% of the Earth's land mass, Indonesia's rainforests are home to 12% of mammal species in the world. These include the Sumatran Rhinoceros, the Talaud Fruit Bat and the Sea Otter . Indonesia sits at the top of the list because deforestation in the region is leaving many species at risk including orangutans and critically endangered Sumatran tigers (pictured) and rhinos . They found that virtually all of the 153 households - 99 per cent - eat fish found in the jungle at least once a month, while 79 per cent eat bushmeat made up of both mammals and birds. Nearly half of the households surveyed - 48 per cent - said they eat turtles and tortoises, with 28 per cent feasting on caimans. And some of the species being eaten are classed as endangered, vulnerable and threatened. Madagascar is second on the list with

Summary: Maps were created by the Eco Experts based on data from the World Bank . Indonesia topped the list with a total of 184 endangered mammals . Second was Madagascar with 114 and third was Mexico with 101 . Species include lemurs, Sumatra tigers, blue whale and the red wolf .


A bathing box by the beach, a 100-year-old mechanic’s garage and an 1850’s goal are just some of the unique spaces selling for top dollar around Australia. As the property boom continues to show no signs of slowing down, a kitsch blue and yellow bathing box on Brighton’s Dendy Street Beach in Melbourne has sold for a staggering $276,000. The sale is a record amount for the bathing boxes in Brighton since they were first constructed in 1862. It came after five bidders battled it out at auction for the 2.4m x 2.0m x 2.0m size box. The winning bidder paid $150,000 over the original asking price for the slice of postcard history, on Saturday. This blue and yellow bathing box on Brighton beach in Melbourne has sold for a staggering $276,000 . The winning bidder paid a record price for a bathing box and $150,000 over the original asking price . The bathing boxes were first constructed in 1862 and are part of Melbourne's tourism history . Meanwhile, in Sydney another historic building was snapped up to be converted into a home after being used as a mechanic’s garage for three generations. The grey-fronted building, which was built as a fire station complete with horses and water-laden carts in 1917, was sold in Paddington, in Sydney’s inner city for $1.2 million. Keeping the heritage listed façade, the building is now expected to be turned into a three-bedroom, four-storey house. ‘This site offers a five-star location, situated a heartbeat away from Oxford Street and Five Ways. It's walking distance to the city and a bus-hop away from Bondi Beach, with good public schools and trendy eateries all a stone's throw away,’ Goodyer real estate said in their advertisement. A mechanic’s garage in Paddington Sydney has sold for $1.2 million so it can be converted into a home . The grey-fronted building was first built as a fire station complete with horses and water-laden carts in 1917 . For those who like their homes closed off from the outside world, a spare $2 million can get you your very own ancient maximum security goal. A couple have put the Old Kilmore Gaol in Victoria up for sell after renovating the 1850s lock-up into a cosy home 18 years ago. The goal has 6m bluestone walls surrounding it and operated as maximum security prison until 1891. Although it’s meant to be haunted, owner Glend Deschamp told News Corp she had ‘never seen’ a ghost. A couple have put the Old Kilmore Gaol in Victoria up for sell for $2 million . The former maximum security goal is said to be haunted by the owners promise they've never seen a ghost . Kilmore, where the old prison is located, is 60 kilometres north of Melbourne . The couple are selling up after living in the prison for 18 years . During the Gold Rush years, Kilmore where the old prison is located 60 kilometres north of Melbourne, was a major stop over for those coming from the ports and town of Melbourne to the gold

Summary: A bathing box sold in Brighton, Melbourne, for a record $276,000 . A Sydney garage was snapped up to be turned into a home for $1.2 million . An old maximum security prison in Victoria is on the market for $2 million . And Australia's priciest parking space at $330,000 suggests even your car can't find a cheap home in the current property boom .


THE SECOND I SAW YOU . by Lorna C. Beckett . (British Library £16.99) During his Easter sermon of 1915, the Dean of St Paul’s read out Rupert Brooke’s poem The Soldier, which begins: ‘If I should die, think only this of me: / That there’s some corner of a foreign field / That is forever England.’ Rupert Brooke's (pictured) poem The Soldier made him famous outside of literary circles . Before then, Brooke was known only in literary circles. But when the newspapers reprinted The Soldier the following day, he became properly famous for the rest of his life — which, as it turned out, lasted just over a fortnight. Brooke’s death at 27 from blood poisoning en route to Gallipoli duly cemented his image as the poster-boy of heroic self-sacrifice. Yet, as The Second I Saw You richly confirms, he was a lot more interesting than that. The love story it tells was unknown until 2000, when a British Library curator made a thrilling discovery: more than 100 letters exchanged between Brooke and an art student called Phyllis Gardner, together with her secret memoir of their relationship, written in 1918. Now Lorna C. Beckett, chair of the Rupert Brooke Society, has turned them into a chronological narrative, adding the background information we need, plus her own comments. At times, admittedly, those comments do smack of chick- lit clichés (including Brooke’s unwillingness ‘to commit’ and Phyllis’s need to ‘move on’.) But then again so does the story itself. The 21-year-old Phyllis first saw Brooke on the London to Cambridge train in November 1911. Like everyone else who ever set eyes on him, it seems, she was overwhelmed by his beauty and spent the journey sketching him with her handy chalks. S he then carried the sketch around Cambridge, showing it to anyone who might be able to identify him. Luckily, the two moved in similar circles, with Brooke studying at King’s College and Phyllis’s father an archaeology professor. Eventually, having tracked him down, she got her parents to invite him to lunch where, according to her memoir, the effect of his arrival was ‘as though the sun had suddenly risen’. Not all his chat-up lines would work today, though: ‘Your palms sweat,’ he once told her. ‘The Elizabethans said that was a sign of a passionate disposition.’ Nonetheless, Phyllis was smitten, not least after, while on a walk together, the two took off their clothes to wade through a river and she dried him afterwards with her hair. ‘Who was I,’ she wondered, ‘that God should give me such piercing joy?’ The trouble was that Brooke appeared to have accepted such adoration as essentially his due — and not just from Phyllis. (During their time together, the only time he didn’t have one other woman on the go was when he had two). Nor was he entirely satisfied by being dried with hair. In 2000, love letters between Rupert Brooke and Phyllis Gardner were discovered as well as her secret memoir of their relationship which was written in 1918 . When,

Summary: Rupert Brooke's poem The Soldier made him famous throughout England . He died aged 27 from blood poisoning while en route to Gallipoli . In 2000, love letters between Brookes and Phyllis Gardner were discovered . It was then, 85 years after his death, that their love affair was revealed .


Single-serve coffee capsules in 2014 hit over $3 billion in US sales, it's been revealed. The finding was unveiled in a CBS News report by Susan Spencer on one such company that manufactures them, the Vermont-based Keurig Green Mountain. Speaking to Spencer, Keurig's chief technology officer Kevin Sullivan explained the appeal of his company's single-serve coffee machine is that users can 'Just close the handle and touch a button, and away it goes.' Scroll down for video . Success: Keurig's chief technology officer Kevin Sullivan has said that single-serve coffee has 'found the hidden need - the need that people didn't know they had' Keurig Green Mountain's single-serve capsules in 2014 hit over $3 billion in US sales . CBS News revealed that Keurig Green Mountain has proved highly successfully and made $4.7 billion in revenue. Among its many coffee flavors available, Keurig sells on its website Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, Folgers, Dunkin Donuts and Kahlua options. Prices vary, but 24-counts of single-serve coffee capsules - often simply referred to as K-Cups - usually have list prices between $15.49 and $17.99, with members paying slightly less. 'Single serve, I think, found the hidden need - the need that people didn't know they had,' Sullivan said during the interview. 1/3 of homes in the United States now feature single-serve coffee machines, CBS News reported. Spencer said in the interview 'A cup of coffee made this way is not necessarily cheap.' Sullivan answered 'It's less expensive than if you go to a coffee shop, but it's more expensive than if you bought a pound of coffee and did your drip grind.' Big hit: Keurig Green Mountain has also made $4.7 billion in revenue, and 1/3 of homes in the US reportedly feature single-serve coffee machines . Science: Keurig employees are seen with coffee equipment at the company's offices . At one point in the interview, Spencer posed the question 'So where is Keurig now in terms of making these things recyclable?' 'We've been hard at work to solve that problem,' Sullivan answered. 'We introduced a system called Vue that has cups that are, in fact, recyclable. 'We have a company objective that everything will be recyclable by the year 2020. We certainly aren't going to wait that long. I think we're going to start that much sooner, and hopefully convert sooner than that.' Keurig has said on its website that a new type of K-Cup is being created, and that 'we intend to move toward polypropylene (#5) plastic for the cup itself — a material often used in common household items, such as yogurt and butter containers.' The company said the material 'is [...] accepted by recyclers in approximately 60% of communities in the United States and 93% of communities in Canada.' According to Keurig, the company is 'working with the recycling community and other partners to develop a more robust recycling infrastructure that accepts #5 plastics in even more communities and that can consistently capture small items, such as our portion packs.'

Summary: Keurig Green Mountain's single-serve capsules in 2014 hit over $3 billion in US sales, it's been revealed . The company has also made $4.7 billion in revenue . 1/3 of homes in the US reportedly feature single-serve coffee machines . Keurig's chief technology officer Kevin Sullivan has said 'Single serve, I think, found the hidden need - the need that people didn't know they had'


Nine British Muslims caught trying to cross into Syria are no longer welcome in England and should find a new country to live, Labour's Simon Danczuk has said. The outspoken Rochdale candidate said it was 'unacceptable' that people who were prepared to join ISIS should be free to come home. It comes after nine members of the same family were arrested in Turkey – including the 21-year-old son of a Labour councillor in Rochdale. Scroll down for video . Waheed Ahmed (right) - the son of Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed - and his cousins walk into the Turkish Police Department's Foreigners' office today after being caught trying to cross into Syria . The family – including Councillor Shakil Ahmed's son Waheed, his cousins, aunt and four children – are expected return to the UK from Turkey this week. Coun Ahmed, 45 – who was photographed with Labour leader Ed Miliband just weeks ago – served alongside Mr Danczuk's wife Karen on the Town Council until her resignation in January. But Mr Danczuk today lashed out at suggestions that the family could be allowed to return to Britain without facing any terror charges. Speaking to MailOnline Mr Danczuk said: 'I think I speak for the vast majority of people in Rochdale in saying that this family will not be welcome back in Rochdale.' Mr Danczuk added: 'The Islamic State in Syria are carrying out sickening and barbaric acts of inhumanity and anyone who pledges their allegiance to this cruel and twisted ideology will rightly be seen as an enemy of the UK. 'Waheed and his family were apprehended trying to get into Syria and had they been allowed to cross the border then I've been given to believe Waheed would now be getting trained up to fight for ISIS. Mr Danczuk said they were not welcome back in Rochdale . 'The police have to recognize this, because the idea that someone who was prepared to join a terrorist outfit like ISIS could be allowed to return to civilian life in Rochdale and carry on as though nothing has happened is unacceptable.' It shares a border with part of Syria controlled by rebel factions including those linked to Al Qaeda and ISIS. The Rochdale nine are the biggest family group caught attempting to enter the unstable territory. The three men and two women, aged between 21 and 47, were taken to a hospital with their children, aged one, three, eight and 11 after being apprehended last week. Photographs showed Waheed Ahmed, dressed in traditional robes and wearing heavy boots, leading the group from a minibus into a police station. Several women, all wearing headscarfs which covered their faces, could be seen carrying children. Most of the party were wearing walking boots, perfect for trekking across the rugged region. Turkey is a key staging ground for foreign fighters and others hoping to reach Islamic State-held areas of Syria and Iraq. The Ahmed family are originally from Kashmir but settled in Rochdale in the 1980s and have lived in their current home since 2006. Coun Ahmed

Summary: EXCLUSIVE: Danczuk says those who try to join ISIS 'enemies' of Britain . Nine members of the same Rochdale family were arrested in Turkey . They are expected return to the UK from Turkey later this week . Mr Danczuk said it was 'unacceptable' for them to be free to live in the UK .


A young mother will spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair after catching a serious infection from using her best friend's make up brush on a pimple. Jo Gilchrist, 27, was left writhing in pain on Valentine's Day when a staph infection invaded her body and eventually attacked her spine. She has been in Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital ever since and doctors are still desperately trying to rid her body of the bacteria. Jo Gilchrist, 27, will spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair caring for son Tommy after catching a serious infection from using her best friend's make up brush . 'It started as a little ache in my back and I thought it was my bad posture, but it kept getting worse and worse,' Ms Gilchrist told Daily Mail Australia. 'I was in incredible pain and nothing would work. I honestly thought I was going to die - the pain was worse than childbirth.' The mother of one says it took doctors a long time to work out what was wrong and her body started to go numb and she lost feeling in her legs. 'They said (the numbness) would go all the way up my arms and into my chest and when that happened I'd have to be put in an induced coma and learn to breathe again,' she said. Ms Gilchrist was airlifted from her country hometown of Warwick to Brisbane where she underwent emergency surgery. The 27-year-old mother of one was left writhing in pain on Valentine's Day when a staph infection invaded her body and eventually attacked her spine . When she woke she learned she had contracted community-associated MRSA - an antibiotic-resistant form of golden staph. 'The only thing we can put it down to is the make up brush,' Ms Gilchrist said. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (commonly known as staph) are common bacteria. Staph are usually harmless and many healthy people carry these bacteria on their skin or in their nose. However, sometimes it can cause skin and other more serious infections. It can spread from person to person via direct contact, hands, towels and personal grooming items. MRSA can get into the body through broken skin or sores, resulting in redness, pimples, swelling, tenderness or boils. 'My friend did have a staph infection on her face and I was using her brush just before. I had no idea that could even happen, I used to share with my friends all the time. 'My best friend feels horrible, but it's not her fault at all. I just had a low immune system and it was the perfect breeding ground for the bacteria.' Ms Gilchrist was told the infection had damaged her spine so severely she would never walk again and would be confined to a wheelchair. 'They told me at my bedside that I'd never walk again and I just felt numb and I had tears rolling down my cheeks,' she said. 'But I'm fighting this with all I've got and I'm starting to learn to walk again. Two weeks

Summary: Jo Gilchrist left writhing in pain when staph infection attacked her spine . The 27-year-old mother was rushed to Brisbane hospital in February . Doctors are still administering strong antibiotics to rid her body of bacteria . She says her friend was carrying bacteria on her face and she used the same make up brush on her pimple . She'll be confined to a wheelchair and has no feeling below belly button .


ISIS militants besieging a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria's capital have savagely beheaded the leaders of a Hamas-linked group opposed to President Bashar Assad, it has been claimed. Having seized control of up to 90 per cent of the Yarmouk camp in south Damascus, the jihadis posted gruesome images showing the severed heads of two alleged members of Aknaf Beit al-Maqdis online. Like ISIS, the Palestinian group has declared Israel its sworn enemy, although its presence in Yarmouk has until now been to defend the camp's 18,000 residents from a crippling two year siege carried out by the Assad regime. ISIS' decision to publicly execute the men - as well as reports of the deaths of dozens more Palestinians during clashes inside Yarmouk - has prompted outrage in Gaza, where hundreds of furious Hamas supporters swore bloody revenge on the terror group during a march yesterday. Scroll down for video . Savages: ISIS militants (pictured) stormed the Yarmouk camp in south Damascus last Wednesday. 100 civilians were either killed or kidnapped by the jihadis in the subsequent days . Killers: Islamic State militants are seen storming the Yarmouk camp in Damascus last week . Hundreds of residents of the Yarmouk camp fled yesterday amid shelling by government forces and clashes between ISIS fighters and Palestinian militants, activists said. An activist based in an area just south of Damascus, Hatem al-Dimashqi, said many residents started fleeing the camp after midnight as the fighting let up. The camp has been subjected to intense shelling and airstrikes by government warplanes allegedly carrying barrel bombs. This morning activists said shelling and sporadic clashes are striking the Palestinian refugee camp in the Syrian capital, a situation a U.N. official describes as 'beyond inhumane.' Hatem al-Dimashqi, an activist based in an area just south of Damascus, said the Yarmouk camp witnessed sporadic clashes and shelling earlier today. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and al-Dimashqi said the refugees who have fled the camp have reached the southern Damascus suburbs of Yalda, Babila and Beit Sahem, which are under the control of anti-Assad rebels. Al-Dimashqi and Syrian state TV said as many as 2,000 people have left the camp. The activist said that many of those who fled the camp are staying in schools or abandoned homes. Roaming the streets: ISIS stormed the camp last Wednesday, marking the terrorist's deepest foray yet into Damascus - the Syrian capital and base of President Assad's government . Power: Palestinian officials and Syrian activists said ISIS have been working with rivals from the Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria, Nusra Front and have taken control of up to 90 per cent of Yarmouk . Chris Gunness, a spokesman for the U.N. agency that supports Palestinian refugees known as UNRWA, last night said that the agency has not been able to send any food nor any convoys into the camp since the current round of fighting started. 'That means that there is no food, there is no water and there is very little medicine,' he added. ISIS stormed the camp on Wednesday, marking

Summary: Rampaging ISIS militants have seized up to 90 per cent of Yarmouk camp . 100 Palestinian refugees have been killed or kidnapped since Wednesday . Two members of a Hamas-linked group were beheaded, witnesses said . Now Gaza-based leaders have sworn bloody revenge on ISIS terrorists .


Juventus defender Patrice Evra has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson told him he would make a great coach one day during his time at Manchester United. The French left back, 33, enjoyed eight years at Old Trafford, claiming five Premier League titles as well as a Champions League winners' medal. And Evra says that before the legendary Scottish boss left in 2013 he told him, as well as Ryan Giggs, that he had the potential to become a fine manager. Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra says Sir Alex Ferguson told him he would be a great coach . Evra is now at Juventus but says he has already taken some of his coaching badges . Giggs is currently Louis van Gaal's assistant at Man United, while Evra says he got passed some of his coaching badges before leaving for Juventus on a free last summer. 'Before he left, Ferguson called me into his office,' the Frenchman told Canal Plus. 'He said to me, 'Pat, I'm going to tell you something very important. There are two players in this team that are going to become great trainers: Ryan Giggs and you.' 'So, I got some of my coaching credentials while still in Manchester. Now I want to get my coaching diploma and then we'll see.' Evra left Manchester United on a free transfer in 2014 after eight years at the club .

Summary: Patrice Evra enjoyed eight years at Old Trafford before joining Juventus . Claims Sir Alex Ferguson spoke to him before leaving in 2013 . Ferguson said him and Ryan Giggs would make great coaches one day . Giggs is currently Louis van Gaal's assistant at Manchester United . Evra says he has already taken some of his coaching badges .


Tony Pulis believes Joey Barton 'probably had a point' when claiming West Bromwich Albion's players 's*** themselves' during defeat to Queens Park Rangers earlier this season. In December West Brom were two goals up but lost to a Charlie Austin hat-trick, leading to Barton's scathing judgement and plunging Alan Irvine to the brink of the sack. Barton said then: 'West Brom went 2-0 up and I turned to Dunney (Richard Dunne) and said, 'they've scored too early.' They don't know how to get over the finishing line.' Tony Pulis has admitted that Joey Barton 'probably had a point' about West Brom losing their cool . The outspoken midfielder (right) was commenting after West Brom surrendered a two-goal lead . The teams meet again at the Hawthorns on Saturday with Pulis having instilled a solid core to the point Albion have not conceded after scoring first in a game. 'Whatever Joey says or whatever he does he's entitled to hid views and his opinions,' Pulis said. 'The club were 2-0 up and lost 3-2 so he most probably had a point, or he felt he had a point to say something on that subject.' Pulis recalled his own misfortune from leading 2-0 and losing as Gillingham manager in the Second Division play-off final of 1999. 'I've managed teams that have been 2-0 up with only for or five minutes to go and ended up drawing then losing on penalties. 1999 Man City Wembley,' he added. 'So I can't talk about being indestructible in respect to leads. 'We've played really well I don't think they've just been good results. The performances have been really, really good. We're hoping we'll continue that now.' QPR striker Charlie Austin scores a header to seal a hat-trick and a comeback win against West Brom . Austin claims the match ball after helping QPR to comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 in December .

Summary: West Brom lost 3-2 to QPR earlier in the season having led the game 2-0 . Hoops midfielder Joey Barton accused the Baggies of losing their cool in a result that would contribute to former manager Alan Irvine's sacking . New boss Tony Pulis has admitted that Barton 'probably had a point' The two teams meet in the Premier League on Saturday at The Hawthorns . Pulis has steadied the ship at West Brom since taking over in January and the club looks unlikely to be relegated this term .


KFC has been forced to apologize to a shocked family after a restaurant broadcast a steamy sex scene while they were tucking into their dinner. Gerald Whalen has visited the fast food outlet with his wife April and their two young children at around 9.30pm last Thursday. But the family meal was interrupted by sounds of what appeared to be a pornographic film, being broadcast on the restaurant's television. Scroll down for video . Awkward: Gerald Whalen has visited the fast food outlet with his wife April (pictured) and their two young children at around 9.30pm last Thursday . The sex scene, which featured full nudity and strong sexual content, was screened in front of the appalled couple's 6-year-old twins. Mrs Whalen told News 9 Oklahoma: 'Mommy mode kicked in. I don't think they need to be seeing this. The scene was from risque Stars network show 'Outlander' - a British-American drama about a married World War II nurse who time travels back to 18th-century Scotland which has become renowned for its no-holds-barred steamy scenes. 'I'm really shocked that they actually had Stars at KFC,' she added. Dinner and a movie: KFC has been forced to apologize to a shocked family after one of its restaurants in Oklahoma broadcast a steamy sex scene while they were tucking into their dinner . Apology: KFC has pledged to ensure certain channels will no longer be able to be accessed . Her husband was able to capture the action on his phone and the footage has since been viewed 75,000 times. 'Then the sounds started and everyone in the while place could absolutely hear it,' added Mr Whalen who was seen in the footage laughing through the incident. KFC has since apologized for the incident and pledged to ensure that certain channels will no longer be able to be accessed. In a statement, the fast food chain said: 'We apologize for any negative dining experience that may have occurred as a result of the restaurant's TV being changed without awareness or permission to a station showing inappropriate content.'

Summary: Whalen family's dinner at KFC was interrupted by sounds of a sex scene . Gerald and April were with two young children at the Oklahoma restaurant . Scene from risque show Outlander was broadcast on KFC's television set .


The founder of Poundland who grew up with the family motto 'if you don't work you don't eat' has revealed how he gave his parents £25million when he sold the company – but still relies on pocket money from his wife. Steve Smith, 52, grew up helping his father run a stall at Bilston market in the West Midlands, and opened his first Poundland shop in Burton-upon-Trent at the age of 18 in 1990. The venture was an overnight success and he became a self-made millionaire when he sold the company for a staggering £50million 10 years later. Scroll down for video . Steve Smith, 52, (pictured outside his £6.5million Shropshire mansion) opened his first Poundland shop in Burton-upon-Trent at the age of 18 in 1990 and sold the firm 10 years later for a staggering £50million . When he sold Poundland (pictured) in 2000, Mr Smith gave half of his profits - £25million - to his parents. He said he wanted to repay his father's initial loan of £50,000 which helped him start the company at just 18 . Today, Mr Smith lives in a 13-bedroom mansion in Shropshire, which comes complete with its own swimming pool, snooker room and pub, having successfully launched poundshop.com - an online version of Poundland. Yet, he still receives 'pocket money' from his wife Tracy, with whom he has three children: Joe, Ashley and Katie. He told The Telegraph: 'On a day-to-day basis my wife gives me a little pocket money. The problem with me is that if I have any cash on me I spend it, so she'll give me about £10 or £20 a day.' His daily hand-out is a fraction of his estimated £40million worth, having successfully invested his money in other business ventures and property since making his fortune in the 1990s. With more than 500 stores in the UK - more than double the number it had five years ago – Poundland has gone from strength-to-strength selling everything from toys to toiletries, stationery to shampoo and bread to biscuits. But Mr Smith decided to sell his firm in 2000 and gave his parents half of the profit from the sale when he did so. He said he wanted to repay his father's initial loan of £50,000 which helped him start the company. He told the newspaper: 'The first thing I did was give my mum and dad half of it. My dad had lent me £50,000 to start the company so I suppose it was a good return for him. 'If it weren't for my dad learning the trade and passing it on to me then it wouldn't have happened.' He previously said he knew Poundland would be a success because 'people love a bargain'. He said: 'They love the unknown. They liked to rummage. 'In Poundland, we bought stock from all over the world — golf clubs, fantastic products. It was great value for money, and that is what motivates me. I love giving the public value for money.' As well as sharing his wealth among his family, Mr

Summary: Steve Smith became a self-made multi-millionaire with birth of Poundland . 52-year-old started life in business on his parents' Saturday market stall . He opened first Poundland shop in 1990 when he was just 18-years-old . Sold the firm for £50million in 2000 and gave half the profits to his parents . Despite his wealth, his wife Tracy gives him '£10 - £20 pocket money daily'


A photographer has captured dozens of Elvis impersonators as they gathered at some of Europe's biggest tributes to The King. Graeme Oxby documented the dedicated fans at events including Europe's Tribute to Elvis in Blackpool, The Elvis Weekender in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorskshire, and The European Elvis Championships in Birmingham. The 50-year-old, from East Yorkshire, even visited their homes to capture images for his photo series, called 'The Kings of England'. He said: 'Elvis was a unique phenomenon, the prototype superstar and his influence has spread far and wide. 'Britain is the European centre for Elvis tribute activity and hosts of the biggest and best contests in the world. The fans I met were in mainly quite old although, there's a new generation of people discovering the music of the King. 'I hope to show the colour, the razzmatazz and the fun of the Elvis Tribute world. Elvis was a one off but all around Europe, and to varying degrees of success, men women and even children are paying tribute to a remarkable performer and cultural phenomenon, having a good time in the process.' A selection of his work is on a UK gallery tour until 2017, ans is currently on show at The Cooper in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Mr Oxby has also set up aKickstarter page to help fund 'The Kings of England' book - a tribute to the fans and impersonators he has met. Graeme Oxby documented the dedicated impersonators at events across Britain as part of his series called 'The Kings of England' Three men, all with Elvis' trademark sideburns and hairstyle, sip drinks as they attend the Elvis Weekender in Bridlington in 2013 . Elvis impersonator Gary Graceland in Birmingham 2014 (left) and Polk Salad Annie at Bridlington Elvis Competition 2013 (right) Mr Oxby said most of the impersonators were older, but some children were also involved. Above, Elvis Boy in Birmingham, 2014 . These two fans were photographed at the Elvis Weekender in Bridlington, 2013 (left) and French Elvis, Elvis Gourdon performs in 2014 . Impersonator Rob Willis, dressed in a dazzling gold, spangly suit, reclines on a lavish armchair at an event in Birmingham 2014 . An Elvis fan at Europe's tribute to Elvis in Blackpool, 2014, left, and impersonator Fisher Stevens performs in Birmingham 2014, right) A four-year-old Elvis impersonator performs in Bridlington, 2014, where fans gathered to share in their love of The King . Impersonator Dean Mack at Europe's Tribute To Elvis in Blackpool, 2014, left, and s Bobby Diamond, the self-described Black Elvis from Hull . Elvis impersonators wait backstage as they prepare for their performances at the Elvis Weekender in Bridlington, 2013 . Dressed in a vibrant paisley-print shirt, Elias Boswell, known as Little Elvis, relaxes on a chair in this photograph taken in 2014 . Ben Thompson is pictured backstage at the Elvis Weekender in Bridlington 2013 (left) and Italian Elvis Emanuel Febbo in 2014 . The photo shows John James Hindle, known as Elvis On Wheels, dressed in a signature Elvis jumpsuit, in Accrington, 2014 . German Elvis,

Summary: Photographer Graeme Oxby documented dedicated impersonators at a number of Elvis tribute events across Britain . The 50-year-old from East Yorkshire also visited fans' homes for his photo series, called 'The Kings of England' Mr Oxby said most of the fans are old, but that there is a new generation of people discovering Elvis' music .


Attempted murder: Porche Wright is accused of setting her seven-year-old daughter on fire . A California mother has been accused of setting her seven-year-old daughter on fire this weekend. Porche Wright, 27, was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday afternoon on attempted murder charges. According to a news release from the Sacramento Police Department, Porche was arrested on Saturday after the suspect's friend and neighbors reported seeing Wright pour gasoline on her daughter then light her with a match. When paramedics arrived at the Sacramento home, the seven-year-old girl was covered in serious burns. The girl is expected to survive but she is suffering from severe wounds. KTLA spoke to Wrights' neighbors who described their horror at seeing the child burn. 'She put gas on her and put a match on her,' Mike Davis said. Neighbor Frank Taylor says he saw the victim suffering. 'She was burned so bad the skin was peeling off her face and everything … it was really, really severe,' Taylor said. 'People are saying that she wasn’t really a good mom, that she was really always on her verbally abusing them, ‘Taylor added. Wright has a criminal history with charges that include prostitution, disorderly conduct, and domestic violence. It is unknown who will get custody of the girl at this time or if she has any other family members. Witness: 'She put gas on her and put a match on her,' horrified neighbor Mike Davis said . The home: When paramedics arrived at Wright's Sacramento home, the seven-year-old girl was covered in serious burns and was rushed to the hospital .

Summary: Porche Wright, 27, is accused of setting her seven-year-old daughter on fire over the weekend . The child survived but suffers from serious burns . Wright was charged with attempted murder and in the past has been charged with prostitution, disorderly conduct, and domestic violence . Neighbors say they often heard Wright yelling at her daughter .