Brian O'Driscoll won't be thanking whoever snapped him crowd surfing at a party in Hong Kong any time soon after the picture went viral. To make matters worse the Irish rugby legend's wife Amy Huberman caught wind of the picture on social media, with hilarious consequences. O'Driscoll has been in Hong Kong this week working as an ambassador for HSBC ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens and clearly found time to unwind away from his commitments. Amy Huberman shares a joke with her husband in the Royal Box at Wimbledon last summer . The couple are pictured attending a Downing Street reception following the victorious 2013 Lions tour . On Monday, at home in Ireland, actress Huberman posted the picture of O'Driscoll and wrote: 'You know when your husband is away in Hong Kong on a very important business trip...' This was followed by a that read: 'I better get a giant Toblerone from the duty free.' Sure enough, O'Driscoll returned on Tuesday, tail between his legs with the requested Toblerone. Clearly taking some joy in her husband's embarrassment, Huberman later posted a picture of O'Driscoll holding the chocolate bar, declaring: 'He's home.' O'Driscoll may think twice before crowd surfing in future. The couple celebrates Ireland's Six Nations success in O'Driscoll's final international match in March 2014 .

Summary: Brian O'Driscoll pictured crowd surfing in Hong Kong earlier this week . Former Ireland captain was away working as an HSBC ambassador . O'Driscoll's wife Amy Huberman posted the picture on Twitter .


Nicola Sturgeon today faced claims she would 'paralyse' the UK economy with her demand for another referendum on Scottish independence. The SNP leader, who has spent the day campaigning in a nursery in Loanhead, sparked outrage with her suggestion by refusing to rule out a second vote on breaking up the Union. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg warned the entire country would suffer if the SNP chose to 'constantly ask everybody the same question until they get an answer they want'. Scroll down for video . Nicola Sturgeon today faced claims she would 'paralyse' the UK economy with her demand for another referendum on Scottish independence . The SNP leader has spent the day campaigning in a nursery in Loanhead, where she set out her 'triple lock' for a second referendum . The First Minister took a shot on the pool table as she played a game against children at the after-school club and community nursery . Ms Sturgeon was booed after saying on a TV debate this week that Scots should be given another say on breaking away from the rest of the UK. In September's referendum, 55 per cent voted in favour of staying in the UK, but the SNP has seen a surge in support since then and is set to take dozens of seats from Labour in the general election on May 7. Speaking during an election campaign visit to a nursery in Loanhead near Edinburgh, Ms Sturgeon set out details of what she called a 'triple lock' that exists on independence. She said: 'Firstly, there would have to be a change of circumstances from the referendum last year for a proposal for another referendum to be in an SNP manifesto in future. 'Secondly, people would then have to vote for that manifesto ... thirdly, people would then have to vote for independence. The point I am making is that this is a decision that lies in the hands of the people.' But the prospect of another referendum has been condemned by rival parties. Ms Sturgeon was booed after saying on a TV debate this week that Scots should be given another say on breaking away from the rest of the UK . Ms Sturgeon said next month's General Election is not a 're-run' of the referendum, but is buoyed by a surge in support for the SNP which suggests she could hold the balance of power after May 7 . Ms Sturgeon later escorted children to a bus, as she continued to set the political pace north of the border . Mr Clegg today warned of the impact on Scotland and the whole of the UK. Campaigning in Cornwall, he said: 'It is of huge significance that despite their protestations that they have got no plans to keep constantly asking everybody the same question until they get an answer they want, actually that is precisely what they intend to do. 'I think that would have a paralysing effect on the Scottish economy and would have a paralysing effect on the UK economy as a whole if we're

Summary: SNP leader sparked outrage after refusing to rule out another vote . Clegg says SNP would keep asking the question until they get right answer . Warns demands for another vote will destabilise economy across UK .


A police officer in Toronto, Ontario, has dyed his hair hot pink in order to protest against homophobia, discrimination and any acts of bullying towards LGBT people. In celebration of Canada’s Day of Pink, an annual event aimed at raising more awareness and understanding about the LGBT community, police officer Ryan Willmer posted a picture of his fellow police officer Luke Watson on Twitter, promising that a series of images of Luke with pink hair would follow, if the first image was retweeted 500 times. 560 retweets later and Luke arrived at the station to the news that he would have to dye his blonde locks a bright and bold shade of pink, all in the name of spreading a message of tolerance and acceptance to the community. Tickled: Toronto officer Luke Watson was more than happy to sport his new hot pink hair in support of the Day of Pink event held on April 8 across Canada . Luckily for Ryan, Luke was more than pleased to undergo the transformation for the cause. A friend used spray-in hair color to transform his blonde locks to a shocking shade of fuchsia, and within no time Luke was ready to show off his new hairdo at the Day of Pink rally at Forest Hills Collegiate Institute in Toronto, where he arrived in a pink cruiser with his fellow police officers, who all wore pink shirts. The Day of Pink was born in Nova Scotia after two high school students intervened when a gay classmate, who was wearing a pink shirt, was being bullied. The pair of teenagers subsequently rallied with other members of the student body and donned pink in the days to come as an act of solidarity against bullying. Luke told Yahoo Beauty Luke said the response to his new hair color has been 'overwhelming'. Preparation: Luke donned a pink cape and held a can of spray-in hair color while awaiting his transformation . Quick work: Within moments, Luke's hair was a nearly-neon shade of pink . A prank gone pink: Ryan Willmer (left) received an overwhelming response after he volunteered his fellow officer Luke up for the makeover without him knowing . As for why Luke was the only one sporting the rosy locks, he explained that Ryan 'lacks in the hair department, so I am the guinea pig'. After Twitter lit up over the pics of Luke and his new do, the officers tried to keep the hype going with a new promise: to keep Luke's hair pink for seven days if they reach 1,000 retweets with an additional day for every 100 retweets on top of that. The numbers have already passed 3,600. 'I'll be keeping my hair pink for quite some time,' says Luke. 'I didn't think such a simple gesture would become such a big thing, but it has brought awareness and opens up discussion.' Result: Officer Ryan shared the photo of Luke on the left saying that 500 retweets would see his hair go pink, 1000 to keep it for a week and an extra

Summary: Canadian policeman Luke Watson had his hair dyed as part of the Day of Pink event to fight against bullying in schools . The event was started after two students stopped bullies from harassing a gay classmate in Nova Scotia .


Justin Rose will make his first appearance since finishing second in the Masters in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, an event where he has an impressive recent record. Former US Open champion Rose, who was joint second with Phil Mickelson behind Jordan Spieth at Augusta National, has not been outside the top 15 on his last three outings at TPC Louisiana. Since missing the cut in 2011, the 34-year-old Ryder Cup star has finished 10th, 15th and eighth and is a total of 38 under par, with his last 12 rounds all at par or better. Justin Rose finished joint second in The Masters at Augusta National earlier this month . Rose returns to action at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana this week . Rose will play alongside two other players who performed well in the Masters for the first two rounds, world number 13 Rickie Fowler finishing 12th and Steve Stricker - 28th in his first tournament of 2015. Stricker underwent back surgery in December last year and will continue to play a limited schedule as he works his way back to full fitness, but the 48-year-old has not given up hope of another Ryder Cup appearance even though the Seniors Tour looms when he turns 50. 'No matter what tournament I go to I want to be prepared and to play well and this is no different,' Stricker told a pre-tournament press conference. 'Even though it's only my second event, I have high expectations of what I can do and what I should do. So I come here thinking that I can play well, but deep down I know it's a process and I've got some work to do. Rose looks on as Jordan Spieth celebrates becoming Masters champion earlier this month . 'I'm probably a little more relaxed with things now than I was say 10 years ago when I was trying to find my game. I would say that I'm more comfortable in my own skin and what I do out here on tour is just kind of bonus. 'I've kind of relaxed my schedule the last few years, so that's probably why I have this attitude about playing. I'm much more excited to play when I do come to an event because I'm not playing as much. I enjoy my time at home probably more so because I'm spending bigger blocks of time at home. Steve Stricker (right) is making his way back to full fitness after back surgery last December and will also play in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans . 'So right now I have really the best of both worlds and that's what I'll continue to do all the way up to the senior tour when I start playing some of that. 'I'm still very competitive though. I say I'm pretty relaxed and casual with things. But when it comes down to it, I really still want to win again and play well and maybe make another team event before all is said and done. So I still

Summary: Justin Rose finished runner-up in The Masters earlier this month . Rose was joint-second with Phil Mickelson behind Jordan Spieth . Brit will play at TPC Louisiana in the Zurich Classic this week .


The party-loving girlfriend of footballer Johnny Manziel has come under fire on social media for refusing to give up on going out and enjoying herself now her boyfriend is out of rehab. Manziel and Colleen Crowley were spotted together in public for the first time since he entered rehab when they attended Tuesday night's Texas Rangers game. The pair appear to remain very much an item, but Crowley has been taking heat on Instagram for refusing to give up her wild ways while Manziel was being treated for his unspecified problems. Scroll down for video . Johnny Manziel was spotted at a Texas Rangers game Tuesday night days after leaving rehab . On Tuesday, Crowley posted a video on her Instagram page of the Texan socialite enjoying a drunken night out with friends . Manziel finally re-emerged on the weekend after checking into a facility on January 28 stating that he wanted to 'be a better family member, friend and teammates.' On Tuesday, Crowley - who has amassed more than 130,000 followers since becoming Johnny Football’s girlfriend - posted a video on her Instagram page of the Texan socialite enjoying a drunken night out with friends. The video seemed to enrage a number of followers who voiced their unhappiness that the undergrad at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas may not be setting the best example to someone straight out of rehab. 'F*** you for putting this up after the money man (Manziel) got out of rehab,' commented one follower. Another concerned commenter added some words of warning. 'Significant others are the #1 reason that people fail outside rehab. If you are in rehab, then you have an addictive personality and the drug councilors will atest that one addiction is as good as another for triggering an addict into relapsing.' Crowley has been taking heat on Instagram for refusing to give up her wild ways while Manziel was being treated for his unspecified problems . The party-loving girlfriend of footballer Johnny Manziel has come under fire on social media for refusing to give up on going out and enjoying herself now her boyfriend is out of rehab . Some other commenters on Crowley’s Instagram page are more forgiving. 'It's your life, keep doin you and forget the haters,' writers one supporter. The Cleveland Browns quarterback stayed away from the booze on Tuesday night and was seen sipping nothing stronger than water throughout the game. Manziel's partying had been a topic of conversation since his rookie season began last July, with some worried his drinking was a priority . According to ESPN, Manziel was 'doing great' in rehab, and had the full support of his team. Now comes the real test as offseason workouts with the team will begin next Monday, April 20. Manziel will be forced to compete with Josh McCown for the starting quarterback position, who just signed a $14 million contract with the team that covers the next three seasons. Manziel was joined by his girlfriend Colleen Crowley and sipped water throughout Tuesday night . This after a rookie

Summary: Colleen Crowley, the party-loving girlfriend of footballer Johnny Manziel, has come under fire on social media for refusing to give up going out . The Cleveland Browns quarterback entered rehab in January and only left on Saturday . On Tuesday, Crowley posted a video on her Instagram page of the Texan socialite enjoying a drunken night out with friends . 'Significant others are the #1 reason that people fail outside rehab,' warned one commenter offering some words of wisdom .


A man has been arrested after the body of a 22-year-old missing Indiana University student was found more than 20 miles from campus. Police confirmed that Hannah Wilson's body was found on Friday in the rural area of Needmore, Indiana, which is about an hour drive outside Bloomington, where she attended school, police said. Daniel Messel, 49, of Bloomington, was arrested after a police investigation and he is facing a preliminary charge of murder. Brown County Coroner Earl Piper told the Herald Times that Wilson was struck three or four times in the back of the head with an unknown object, which was not found at the scene. Scroll down for video . Indiana University student Hannah Wilson, 22, was last seen at about 1am on Friday. Her body later turned up in a rural area of Brown County in Needmore, which is more than 20 miles from the Bloomington campus . A photo circulated social media on Friday in hopes of finding the Gamma Phi Beta sorority sister who was studying psychology . Piper said Wilson was found fully clothed and there was no sign of sexual assault, according to Sky News. Piper said that Wilson would have been dead four to seven hours when police were notified that she was missing on Friday, the Indy Star reported. With that being the timeline, Wilson, a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority at IU, would have died sometime between 1.30am and 4.30am. The connection between Messel and Wilson is unclear, police said. The young woman was last seen at around 1am on Friday, according to the Crimson Quarry. Toxicology reports for the woman will not be available for ten to 14 days. Information surrounding Wilson's disappearance has not been released, but she went missing on the same weekend of celebrations for the Little 500, an annual bicycle race held on campus that is known for its party atmosphere. Though rumors circulated on Twitter that Wilson was last seen getting into an Uber car - creating a possible connection to Messel being a driver - an Uber spokesperson told a Herald Times reporter that he was not a driver with the company. Daniel Messel, 49, of Bloomington, was arrested in connection to the case and faces a preliminary murder charge . Wilson, originally from Fishers, Indiana, was a senior studying psychology at the university. 'I can't even stop crying,' a friend of Wilson told WTHR. 'I keep expecting her to text me back or to wake up and this all be a horrible nightmare.' A friend of Wilson's, Matt Molewyk, posted a tribute to his 'best friend' on his Facebook fan page along with the pair of them together standing behind DJ equipment. He wrote: 'She was always there when I needed to talk and complain about trivial things. She could always get me to laugh when I was down. 'She's the rare type of person that really makes an impact on you. She was so loving and down to earth. She cared about everyone and she was a genuine person, which

Summary: Hannah Wilson, 22, was last seen in Bloomington at about 1am on Friday . A missing persons report regarding the Gamma Phi Beta sorority member was filed Friday afternoon . Police found Wilson's body in Needmore, more than 20 miles from campus . She died after being struck in the back of the head multiple times by an unknown object . Daniel Messel, 49, of Bloomington was arrested and is facing a preliminary charge of murder . The connection between Messel and Wilson has not been revealed by police .


A Chinese hospital is being painstakingly moved just eight metres a day on 1,000 metal rollers to prevent it from being demolished to make way for a new road. The building, which was built in the 1960s and belongs to Zheng Gong Hospital in Henan Province, was under threat of demolition as it is situated in the path of a road expansion project, reports People's Daily Online. But hospital bosses decided to save time and money - and avoid paying for a new building - and employed a team of engineers to put 'wheels' on the building. The two-storey brick hospital outpatient building in China is being rolled every day on giant metal 'wheels' The large brick building is 1,700 square metres in size and needs more than 1,000 wheels to 'roll' it . Now, the two-storey hospital outpatient building in the city of Zhengzhou, in central China, is being slowly and carefully pushed just a few metres a day on the giant cylinder-shaped rollers. The engineers aim to 'push' the entire structure south by 17.5 metres to its new, designated spot, away from the demolition zone. The 'wheels' the building is being moved on are large, cylinder-shaped metal rollers. The People's Daily reports the large brick building is 1,700 square metres in size and requires more than 1,000 wheels to make the daily 'walk' possible. One of the engineers working on the project secures the metal sheeting and rollers which are being used . It will take three days of careful and slow rolling to move the hospital building 17.5m to its new, safe spot . While it should only take three days to move the building to its newly assigned spot, engineers say the preparation has taken over a month. The entire building was initially placed on metal plates, which then had the cylinder-shaped rollers wedged between them. The ambitious project is expected to be completed in the next couple of days. It is not the first time engineers in China have carried out such a move. In November 2013 a six-storey building in Shanghai which weighed 12,000 tonnes was moved 38 metres with the help of 18 lifting jacks. And according to the Guinness Book of Records the largest building to have ever been moved in this way is another Chinese achievement - in 2004 the Fu gang Building in Guangxi Province was moved 36 metres and took 11 days to complete. The building was 111 feet tall and weighed 15,140 tonnes. The building has been placed on metal plates which have cylinder-shaped rollers wedged between them .

Summary: Chinese hospital marked for demolition because of road expansion project . Bosses asked team of engineers to put two-storey building on 'wheels' More than 1,000 rollers have been placed under the large brick building . It is pushed 8 metres a day on giant metal rollers out of the demolition zone .


President Barack Obama announced today $200 million in additional U.S. humanitarian aid to Iraq, but declined to say whether Washington would provide Apache helicopters, drones and other arms to Baghdad to help with the ongoing fight against ISIS. 'I think this is why we are having this meeting: to make sure that we are continually improving our coordination to make sure that Iraqi security forces are in a position to succeed in our common mission,' he told a reporter questioning him about military support following his Oval Office discussion with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. Mr. Abadi had been expected to seek billions of dollars in drones and other U.S. weapons during his visit. But White House spokesman Josh Earnest later said the Iraqi leader did not make a specific request for additional military support during the meeting. President Barack Obama announced today $200 million in additional U.S. humanitarian aid to Iraq, but declined to say whether Washington would provide Apache helicopters, drones and other arms to Baghdad to help with the ongoing fight against ISIS . 'I think this is why we are having this meeting: to make sure that we are continually improving our coordination to make sure that Iraqi security forces are in a position to succeed in our common mission,' he told a reporter questioning him about military support following his Oval Office discussion with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi, left . Abadi is on his first trip to Washington since becoming prime minister last September. His meeting with Obama is meant to convey a U.S. stamp of approval for a leader who has sought to be more inclusive than his predecessor in governing Iraq. The Obama administration, which welcomed Abadi's ascension after a tricky relationship with former Prime Minister Nurial-Maliki, may not agree to provide significant additional support. Obama, who was elected on the back of a promise to end the war in Iraq, is limited by public aversion to U.S. entanglement in another regional conflict and congressional constraints on his budget authority. In August, Obama authorized the first U.S. air strikes on Iraq since the 2011 withdrawal of American troops. He has also deployed about 3,000 American military forces to train and advise Iraqi and Kurdish forces to fight Islamic State. Abadi said after the meeting that Iraq would respect other countries' sovereignty and expected the same. He also said he was eager to bring all of the fighters in Iraq under state control. 'I am aware that regional countries have their own interests and I respect these interests, but I also welcome any assistance that they would provide, and I would like to thank them,' Abadi said through a translator. 'However, we do not accept any intervention in Iraq or any transgression on Iraqi sovereignty. This is a war that is fought with Iraqi blood with help from the coalition forces and regional countries.' The U.S. president in turn warned Iran that its fighters must respect Iraq's sovereignty and answer to the government in Baghdad in the battle against ISIS. Abadi is on his first

Summary: Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi had been expected to seek billions of dollars in drones and other U.S. weapons during his visit to the Oval Office . But White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the Iraqi leader did not make a specific request for additional military support during the meeting . Asked about military aid by a reporter after his discussion with Mr. Abadi, Obama hedged and said: 'I think this is why we are having this meeting'


A lonely pensioner left half a million pounds to a builder who once agreed to clean out his gutters for free - but the bequest is now at the centre of a High Court legal battle. Ronald Butcher, a 'private and quiet man', bequeathed his entire £500,000 fortune to Daniel Sharp after he died in March 2013. But his relatives and family friends insist that the will, made just two months before his death, is invalid and say that the builder is lying about his friendship with Mr Butcher. Bequest: Ronald Butcher, pictured, left his £500,000 fortune to a builder when he died in 2013 . Lucky: Daniel Sharp was given £500,000 by Mr Butcher after doing building work for him free . After the pensioner died at home in Enfield, north London aged 75, his body was not discovered for almost two months, the High Court heard. Judge Leslie Anderson QC was told that Mr Butcher's 'family' consisted his elderly cousin, Joyce Gilkerson, plus Evelyn Hutchins and Peter Rogers, the children of a close school friend, who regarded him as their 'uncle Ron'. The three were the equal beneficiaries of a will drawn up by Mr Butcher in December 2011, but after his death they discovered that they had been disinherited. Araba Taylor, for Mrs Hutchins, told the court that the 'odd' nature of Mr Butcher's bequest to Mr Sharp should 'excite suspicion' that he did not fully understand what he was doing. But Jennifer Seaman, for Mr Sharp, said: 'Mr Butcher was a lonely man who found a friend in Mr Sharp. Mr Butcher knew what he was doing when he made the 2013 will and what its effect would be. 'He found a male friend in Mr Sharp, somebody he could chat to. They had a shared interest in DIY and he liked to hear about Mr Sharp's son. That is an explanation why he wanted to make the 2013 will.' Cut out: Evelyn Hutchins, left, and Peter Rogers, right, expected to inherit the bulk of Mr Butcher's fortune . Home: Mr Butcher became friends with Mr Sharp after the builder cleared the gutters of his home in Enfield, pictured, six years before his death . Close: Mr Butcher, left, pictured with members of Mr Rogers and Mrs Hutchins' family . Giving evidence, Mr Sharp described the start of his friendship with Mr Butcher six years before his death, saying: 'When I first cleaned out his gutter he offered me a tenner or twenty quid for it, but I said no, I wouldn't take it. It was a nothing job that took seconds.' Talking of his feelings on learning of his surprise inheritance, he added: 'At the time I was shocked to be given something like that. It's life changing. Nobody gives you nothing in life. 'I didn't think he had people to give it to, or obviously they had had an argument. Something happened and he gave it to me. I can't say the reason why he gave it to me. 'But if I'm the only one who

Summary: Ronald Butcher, 75, left his entire life savings to builder Daniel Sharp . He cut out his cousin and two family friends who were expecting to inherit . But they are now challenging the will in the High Court saying the pensioner did not know what he was doing .


A rescued baby orangutan whose heartbreaking plight captured the hearts of thousands, has gone on to find love. Budi - who spent the first year of his life trapped in a chicken coup - was introduced to Jemmi less than a month ago and now the two apes appear to be inseparable. Indeed, video footage captured at the International Animal Rescue's orangutan center in Indonesia, shows the duo throwing adoring glances at each other as they share a dinner of fruit. At one point Jemmi nuzzles Budi's side and purses her lips, as if she is blowing him a kiss. He then promptly performs the same gesture back at her. Love at first sight: Budi - who spent the first year of his life trapped in a chicken coup - was introduced to Jemmi less than a month ago and now the two apes appear to be inseparable. Two peas in a pod: Indeed, video footage captured at the International Animal Rescue's Orangutan Rescue Centre in Indonesia, shows the duo throwing adoring glances at each other as they share a dinner of fruit . Mimicking: At one point Jemmi nuzzles Budi's side and purses her lips, as if she is blowing him a kiss - he then promptly performs the same gesture back at her . Carers at the rescue center say that 15-month-old Budi and Jemmi have developed a 'beautiful friendship'. Along with eating meals together, they apparently enjoy playing around on the ropes and branches of their enclosure. A spokesperson added: 'If Budi is taken into the day enclosure first he will keep looking back for Jemmi and, if left on his own, will cry until his new friend joins him. 'At the end of the day they both make their way back to their shared hammock where they spend the night together.' Budi was dying from malnutrition and too weak to move when the International Animal Rescue discovered him in Borneo, Indonesia, last December. Rescued: Budi also had a tough start to life Budi the orangutan and was found (pictured) lying on his back in a wire chicken coop without the strength to sit up . Tragedy: This photo, taken at the time of his rescue, shows the 10-month-old with a thin blanket in his cage for comfort . Along with being kept in a confined space, his owner had never given him a single mouthful of solid food for fear it would be bad for him - leaving his tiny limbs swollen and bent. Earlier footage showed him crying in pain when one of his carers gently turned his body or lifted him to sit up. But thanks to intensive treatment and care from International Animal Rescue's veterinary team, he made a remarkable recovery. Meanwhile, eight-month-old Jemmi was orphaned when her mother was killed and then illegally sold as a pet. Despite their rough beginnings, the wonderful new footage shows the orangutans' transformation from frail and helpless babies into inquisitive animals, now strong enough to swing from trees. They look extremely comfortable in each other's company as they

Summary: Budi was introduced to Jemmi less than a month ago and now the two apes appear to be inseparable . Indeed, video from the International Animal Rescue's orangutan center in Indonesia, shows the duo throwing adoring glances at each other . Budi was dying from malnutrition and too weak to move when he was discovered in Borneo, Indonesia, last December . Meanwhile, eight-month-old Jemmi was orphaned when her mother was killed and then illegally sold as a pet .


Stoke City manager Mark Hughes plans to make the Britannia Stadium pitch bigger to suit his side's passing style of play. The Potters' current playing surface is the joint smallest in the Premier League - along with QPR's Loftus Road and Tottenham's White Hart Lane - but Hughes is keen to extend its current 100m x 66m parameter. The Premier League wish to standardise pitch sizes at 105m x 68m. Ten clubs currently meet the regulation size. Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is planning to extend the pitch at the Britannia Stadium for next season . The Potters boss is keen for the Britannia Stadium playing area to be extend to suit his side's playing style . The Britannia Stadium pitch is the joint smallest along with the Loftus Road and White Hart Lane playing area's . Stoke have enjoyed an impressive season under Hughes and play much less direct than past Potters sides . Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle all currently comply with the regulations and have pitch sizes of 105m x 68m. However, exceptions are allowed 'if it is impossible to comply with rule K21 due to the ground's construction.' Everton, Liverpool and Chelsea are three of the ten clubs who do not currently comply with the regulated size. Queens Park Rangers' Loftus Road pitch is the smallest pitch in the Premier League this season . Tottenham's White Hart Lane is also one of the smallest pitches in the top-flight with parameters of 100m x67m . Former Stoke boss Tony Pulis insisted on using the minimum measurements allowed when the Potters were promoted to the Premier League back in 2008 in order to contain the opposition. The smaller pitch also benefited former midfielder Rory Delap, whose launched throws into the area led to a number of Stoke goals during the club's formative years in the top-flight. Back in 2011, Stoke were actually forced to extend the width and length of the pitch after qualifying for the Europa League. However, Hughes has completely overhauled the club's playing philosophy since taking over the Britannia Stadium hotseat in 2013 - the club are much less direct now - and is set to expand the pitch by at least 15ft for next season. Former Stoke boss Tony Pulis insisted on using the minimum pitch size allowed when the club were promoted . Stoke were famed for their direct style of play and scored plenty of goals from Rory Delap's long throws .

Summary: Stoke currently have the joint smallest pitch in the Premier League . Mark Hughes plans to extend the playing area to benefit his team's style . Tony Pulis used small pitch when the club were promoted in 2008 .


The Duchess of Cambridge's baby is due as early as today, it has been revealed. According to one well-placed source, Kate's real due date is today or tomorrow - which would tie in with comments made by the Duchess herself. Speaking during an engagement in London last month, she said that her second child is due 'mid to late April'. Scroll down for video . Due today? The Duchess of Cambridge revealed her baby is due 'mid to late April' during a visit last month . Kate, 33, who was touring the Stephen Lawrence Centre in Deptford with Prince William, added: 'Not long to go now.' Although April 25 is widely thought to be the Duchess' due date, royal sources point out that it has never been officially confirmed as such. 'We haven't ever confirmed a due date,' a Kensington Palace source told MailOnline. 'The Duchess herself said mid to late April and there have been plenty of dates bandied around in the media but we've never confirmed anything and we never will.' However, the 25th remains a favourite with punters according to bookmakers Ladbrokes, although tomorrow and Friday are also popular and are priced at just 6/1. The Duchess is currently thought to be staying at Kensington Palace, a short drive from the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital where she is due to give birth. Popular: The 25th is the favourite but the Palace says neither that date or any other has been confirmed . Preparations: The police were seen making final checks ahead of the birth outside the Lindo Wing yesterday . Yesterday, police could be seen searching the area in preparation for the Duchess' arrival and were seen peering under traffic cones and taking lamp posts apart. According to a statement released by Kensington Palace the same day, the new baby's father, Prince William, has finished his Air Ambulance training early and will now avoid the two-hour dash from Norfolk that some had predicted. 'The Duke of Cambridge has completed the first phase of his in-work air ambulance helicopter pilot training with Bond Air Services earlier than anticipated,' the statement read. 'This is due to a combination of The Duke performing well in the various modules and having very good flying conditions that allowed flight training and assessment to progress more quickly than had been planned. 'As he now will not have any further training to complete after returning from paternity leave, he will not return to duties with Bond until that time, and will remain on unpaid leave until then.' Fans: Royal fans have also set up camp outside the hospital, among them Terry Hut, 71 . Ready to go: The scenes outside the hospital are reminiscent of those seen for Prince George in 2013 . Back in town: The Palace has said Prince Harry will be in London this weekend before returning to Australia . But concerns have been raised about the possibility of the royal birth clashing with official events to mark the centenary of the Dardanelles campaign, with Prince William due to attend a

Summary: Sources have hinted that the Duchess' real due date is today or tomorrow . The Duchess herself has said that her due date is 'mid to late April' Although the 25th is favourite, the Palace says no date has been confirmed . Prince William is due to be at the Cenotaph for ANZAC Day on Saturday . Prince Harry will also be in London this weekend for the London Marathon .


Four tries and a total of 30 points from goalkicking winger Josh Mantellato broke brave Bradford's hearts as Hull KR avoided a potential Ladbrokes Challenge Cup banana skin with a 50-30 victory at the Odsal Stadium. Rovers twice came came from behind, trailing 12-0 in the early stages to the Kingstone Press Championship heavyweights, before easing clear with five tries in the final 18 minutes. Amid a pulsating and sometimes controversial cup tie, the hosts ultimately had no answer to Italian international Mantellato, whose last three tries came within the space of seven decisive minutes. It was only the East Yorkshire side's second cup tie success since reaching the quarter-finals in 2011 and their first Challenge Cup victory at Bradford since 1926, albeit only the third time the clubs had met in the competition since then. Winger Josh Mantellato scored four tries and kicked 14 points for Hull KR against Bradford Bulls . Having forced several errors from the Super League side in the opening exchanges, it took a fired-up Bulls less than six minutes to go ahead as Adam O'Brien barged his way through and under the posts. Ryan Shaw converted on his way to a tally of five goals. The Bulls struck again when O'Brien and Etu Uaisele put Dale Ferguson over, although Shaw got a fortuitous bounce off the upright in adding the extras this time. Rovers bounced back, capitalising on an unforced error from Shaw to halve the early deficit when winger Mantellato dived over in the corner then converted his own try. Rovers lost forward Greg Burke to a clash of heads midway through the half but they levelled when an Albert Kelly cross-field kick was tapped back by Mantellato for Kris Welham to touchdown with Mantellato again stroking over the extras. A scintillating weaving solo run by Kelly gave the visitors the led for the first time and Mantellato's conversion sent the Robins in at half time with an 18-12 advantage. A minute before the interval the temperature was cranked up a notch when, out of the blue, Rovers Adam Walker launched a blatant punch at O'Brien and was sin-binned, along with the Bulls Adam Sidlow, who also gained a yellow card after following in with his version of justice. Less than a minute into the second half the Bulls gave notice that they were not finished when Danny Addy completed a stirring break from Alex Mellor to score and Shaw levelled matters. The home joy was short-lived as Kieran Dixon broke clear, only to be stopped by a superb tackle from Uaisele, but Graeme Horne then strode through the regrouping defence to edge Rovers in front again. Mantellato's kick bounced back off of the upright and Bradford nearly responded when Uaisele crossed but the final pass was deemed forward. Sidlow and Addy went close and O'Brien was held up before the home crowd were up in arms again as Kevin Larroyer stole the ball from Addy in what looked to many like a two-man tackle and ran unopposed over 25 metres to score a controversial

Summary: Goalkicking winger Josh Mantellato dominated the scoring in Bradford . Rovers twice came came from behind against the Championship side . Hull KR blew out the scoreline with five tries in the final 18 minutes .


Celtic's ambitions of persuading Manchester City to release Jason Denayer for another loan deal at Parkhead next season are well documented. But what you wish for and what you get are often oceans apart and so may be the case regarding Denayer after the pronouncements from City on Thursday. Put simply, manager Manuel Pellegrini has confessed that his club's young Academy players are not yet ready to step into his first-team squad. Therefore the likes of Denayer may soon find themselves returning from loan deals to fill the gap. Jason Denayer has impressed while playing for Celtic on loan this season from Manchester City . Celtic are keen to retain the services of the 19-year-old Belgian defender, but face an uphill struggle to do so . City manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that the club are looking to invest in homegrown talent . Pellegrini's comments confirm that City will be required to invest heavily in 'homegrown' talent this summer. Current Premier League regulations require clubs to carry a minimum eight homegrown players, a group which can include youngsters who have spent three of their formative years at an English club. Denayer falls into this category despite hailing from Belgium - making him all the more attractive to City next season. Pellegrini said: 'I think about the Academy, we must be patient. This club build all these things because young players are important. 'Maybe it's not so easy for young players, especially at big clubs, to play in the first team, with the professional squad. 'I'm sure in the future we will have very important players coming from the Academy, they will be part of the squad. 'But it's important to be patient, important to have years of working the same way. But you never know. Maybe some talented young players can do it before.' Denayer would obviously fit the bill. A number of young City professionals, including PSV's Karim Rekik and Marcos Lopes with Lille, are on loan and may be brought back to plug some of the holes next season. Celtic pair Virgil van Dijk (left) and Jason Denayer (right) arrive in Milan ahead of the Europa League tie .

Summary: Jason Denayer has impressed for Celtic while on loan this season . The Parkhead outfit are keen to keen to sign the youngster permanently and hope that parent club Manchester City will release him . However, City boss Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that the club are looking to strengthen their homegrown talent pool . Denayer, 19, entered City's youth academy in 2013 and fits the bill .


Liverpool are showing interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Ciro Immobile. The Italy international has not had the best of times in the Bundesliga following his move from Torino last summer and Dortmund are willing to sell. Immobile fits the profile of player Liverpool want. He has pace and is a busy forward who can chase down the opposition. His goals ratio has dropped at Dortmund but he has still managed nine goals in a troubled season for the team. Ciro Immobile (left) of Dortmund has struggled in Germany and is wanted by Liverpool to boost their attack . Immobile (left) was signed by Jurgen Klopp (centre) from Torino but could be on the move again . Liverpool have made contact with Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc to sound out the figures. Dortmund are expecting further departures with Manchester United keen on Mats Hummels and Ilkay Gundogan while Real Madrid have expressed interest once again in Marco Reus. Liverpool are also continuing to check on Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia but their lack of Champions League football could prove crucial in their pursuit of certain players as well as their budget. Arsenal have also considered reviving interest in France international Kondogbia. Arsene Wenger enquired after the 22-year-old while he was at Sevilla. Geoffrey Kondogbia (left) of Monaco is also wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal have a long standing interest . Spartak Moscow want to rescue Nemanja Vidic from his nightmare spell at Inter Milan. The former Manchester United captain, now 33, has failed to settle under Roberto Mancini and has been criticised for some of his performances. Spartak have reportedly offered a one year deal worth around £35,000 a week but Vidic wants two years if he leaves Italy. Vidic played for Spartak between 2004 and 2006. Nemanja Vidic (right) has struggled since moving to Italy with Inter Milan and is attracting interest in Russia . Tottenham sent a scout to watch Lille against Bordeaux last weekend where Lille won 2-0 and midfielders Sofiane Boufal and Idrissa Gueye impressed. Tottenham were also represented last week as Club Brugge played out a 0-0 draw with Dnipro in the Europa League. Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka was understood to be the object of Tottenham's attentions with Chelsea and West Ham also represented at the game. Chelsea have checked on Standard Liege left-back Damien Dussaut. The 20-year-old Frenchman has only started five games in the Belgian league this season but is seen as a bright prospect. Paris Saint Germain remain keen on Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech with Liverpool looking unlikely to match the financial package required to prise him out of Stamford Bridge. PSG also like Tottenham's Hugo Lloris but Daniel Levy is no mood to sell the France goalkeeper. Damien Dussaut (left) has impressed for Standard Liege despite only starting five games this season . Manchester City are considering the merits of QPR goalkeeper Alex McCarthy. The 25-year-old has had to take a back seat this season while in-form Robert Green held down the No 1 spot. However, the England U21 international is still recognised as one

Summary: Liverpool have made contact with Dortmund over fee for Ciro Immobile . Liverpool's lack of Champions League football may hamper thier plans . Man City need homegrown players and QPR's Alex McCarthy could fit bill . West Ham have revived interest in Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang . Chelsea have checked on Standard Liege left-back Damien Dussaut .


Danny Alexander has finally replied to the infamous note left in the Treasury by a Labour predecessor, saying there was 'no money' left. Liam Byrne, who was Chief Secretary to the Treasury under Gordon Brown, left a memo on his desk after Labour's election defeat in 2010. The memo, found by his Liberal Democrat successor David Laws, said: 'Dear Chief Secretary, I'm afraid that there is no money. Kind regards and good luck.' Mr Alexander, the present Chief Secretary, today finally got round to sending a letter to Mr Byrne apologising for the late reply – saying it was because he had been 'fixing the economy'. It said: 'The deficit halved. Jobs up. Growth up. That's the Liberal Democrat record,' he wrote. 'We won't let you – or the Tories – screw it up!' Scroll down for video . Danny Alexander tweeted a picture of himself with his response to the infamous note left in the Treasury by his Labour predecessor Liam Byrne, saying there was 'no money' left . Mr Alexander, the present Chief Secretary, today sent a letter (left) to Mr Byrne apologising for the late reply to his original note (right) – saying it was because he had been 'fixing the economy' The original note has haunted Labour since it was first published in the days after Coalition was formed in 2010. Ed Balls sparked a furious response from David Cameron earlier this month after he dismissed the letter as a 'jokey note'. The note has become emblematic of Labour's fiscal irresponsibility in office and was used by Mr Cameron in the seven-way leaders' debate earlier this month. When the Coalition took office in 2010 the budget deficit had reached more than £150billion – more than 10 per cent of the entire size of the economy. But Mr Ball insisted the note admitting that Labour had blown the nation's finances should not be taken seriously. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg is joined by his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez at The Devonshire Arms in Sheffield today . The Deputy Prime Minister is hoping his message that the Lib Dems can be trusted with the economy will help turn around his party's dire position in the polls . He told BBC West Midlands: 'Liam Byrne's note was a jokey note… of the course the money hadn't run out.' Mr Balls said Labour would cut the deficit – still running at £90billion a year – every year. He said: 'Nothing in our manifesto is going to require additional borrowing. I think in tough times, people want a government which will make tough decisions, and will make the sums add up, and that is what we're saying very clearly today.' But he was asked if Labour was 'credible' and could be trusted with the economy. Liam Byrne, who was Chief Secretary to the Treasury under Gordon Brown, left the original memo on his desk after Labour's election defeat . Mr Balls said: 'I think people want to know the sums add up. People know that the global financial crisis wasn't caused by Labour's

Summary: Labour's Liam Byrne left a memo for the incoming Coalition government . The letter, left on Mr Byrne's desk, read: 'I'm afraid there is no money' Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander has finally responded to the note . Mr Alexander wrote: 'Sorry for the late reply, I've been fixing the economy'


Fired: Stephen Hogger, pictured, was sacked after apparently falling out with senior church figures . As the congregation of St Peter and St Paul Church filed in for the Easter Sunday service, thoughts naturally turned to the meaning of sacrifice. But little did they know it would be put into action by the entire choir moments later. A letter handed out to the stunned churchgoers revealed the 13 choristers were quitting en masse in ‘solidarity’ over the sacking of music director Stephen Hogger. The walkout means it will be the first time in 200 years that the church, which is famed for its timber-framed Tudor buildings, will be without a choir. The 55-year-old, who had been at the 14th century church in Lavenham, Suffolk, for 17 years, was given notice to leave following an apparent falling out with senior figures. A villager, who asked not to be named, said: ‘It seems to be down to a clash of personalities. Some people at the church feel that Mr Hogger can come across as abrasive and even rude on occasion. ‘There have been comments about him being dismissive and offhand to members of the public, like couples who are planning on getting married and are not regular members of the congregation. ‘He has also not turned up to some meetings and has failed to keep arrangements to talk to people.’ ‘It was felt that his behaviour was out of line with how the church wanted to be seen but members of the choir have always had a great respect for him. They admire him because he is very gifted musically.’ Church organist Mr Hogger, who is a Fellow of the Guild of Musicians and Singers and Associate of the London College of Music, said: ‘Obviously it is all a bit difficult. There is nothing more I can tell you. ‘There was nothing about my behaviour mentioned in the letter I received and I was not at the parochial church council meeting so I do not know what was said.’ Solidarity: All 13 of his choristers at St Peter and St Paul Church have now resigned over his sacking . Quiet: The 14th century Suffolk church will now be without a choir for the first time in 200 years . The letter handed to worshippers said: ‘Following the announcement last week of Stephen Hogger’s dismissal, it is with huge sadness and after a great deal of thought and discussion that the current members of the choir have decided to leave. ‘This decision follows a long period of unhappiness and lack of understanding between the choir and the leadership of Lavenham Church. Today (Easter Sunday) will be our last service.’ On holiday: Stephen Earl, the rector of the church, was away and unavailable to comment yesterday . Mr Hogger was given three months’ notice to terminate the contract on his part-time paid post on March 29 by the PCC. Chorister Gillian Smith, 67, who has sung at the church for 30 years, said: ‘All I want to say is that we resigned to show solidarity with

Summary: Easter Sunday congregation handed a letter explaining choir had quit . They left in a show of solidarity with music director Stephen Hogger . Mr Hogger had been sacked after apparently falling out with senior figures . Means Suffolk church will be without a choir for the first time in 200 years .


While young children must be shown the highway code to cross roads safely, it seems chimpanzees have taught themselves. Researchers studying chimps in Uganda say the apes are having to adapt to cope with increasingly busy roads cutting across their territory. They found at a busy asphalted road through the Sebitoli area of Kibale National Park in Uganda, the chimps have learned to look both ways before crossing. Chimpanzees crossing a busy road in Kibale National Park in Uganda (above) have learned to look for traffic . Scientists discovered the chimps will also often run across roads, while dominant males will wait to ensure younger chimps cross safely. It is the first time chimpanzees have been seen to change their behaviour to adapt to busy roads. Chimpanzees appear to flavour their food with herbs, researchers have suggested. Dr Sabrina Krief, a lecturer at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, and her colleagues have found that wild chimpanzees in Uganda eat three different types of leaf while consuming meat they had caught. They reason that if this was for medicinal purposes, different animals would eat different plants depending on their ailments. However, the animals in each group all tended to eat the same plants with their meat, suggesting they were eating them for flavour instead. Dr Krief and her team found that separate groups of chimpanzees at Budongo Forest Reserve and Kibale National Park ate plants while chewing meat. Marie Cibot, a biologist at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, who led the work, said the spread of road infrastructure in Africa was posing a growing threat to wildlife in many countries. She said: 'Although the asphalted road represents a substantial threat to crossing animals, chimpanzees took into account this risk. 'More than 90 per cent of the individuals looked right and left before and while crossing. 'Chimpanzees crossed in small subgroups. Whole parties crossed more rapidly when chimpanzees were more numerous in the crossing groups.' The researchers say the road in Sebitoli sees around 89 motor vehicles an hour racing down it at speeds of between 40mph and 60mph. The researchers said they saw several different primates killed on the roads in the past year. However, chimpanzees living in the surrounding forests appear to have learned about the danger it poses. They watched 122 chimps cross the road over the course of two and half years. They found most of the chimps looked for traffic before crossing and as they crossed. Adult chimps, like this one, tended to wait for younger chimps to cross and checked they got over safely . Females with young and injured adults tended to cross less frequently. Around 20 per cent of the chimps that crossed would turn to check on other members of the group to ensure they were crossing safely. They also tended to form small groups of between two to three chimpanzees that crossed at a time. Chimps have been noticed to cross in similar ways on other non-asphalted roads. However, on quieter roads, adults tend to lead the group

Summary: Chimps were observed crossing busy road in Kibale National Park, Uganda . Most of the chimps looked left, right or both ways before crossing the road . The chimps crossed in small groups, often running to get across quickly . Scientists want to test underpasses and bridges to let chimps cross safely .


It probably won't be enough to surpass Bill Buckner in Boston sports lore, but it's close. A wicked mistake in the men's college hockey title game on Saturday by Boston University's goalie allowed Providence to tie in the third period and paved the way for the Friars to win their first title. The NCAA championship game, which ended 4-3 and was played at the TD Garden in Boston, will always be remembered for the game-tying goal allowed by BU's Matt O’Connor, not the winner. Scroll down for video . Matt O’Connor's own-goal turned his team's 3-2 lead into a 3-3 tie and led to their defeat in Boston on Saturday . O’Connor lost track of a puck in his glove after it was dumped towards his net and managed to kick it in the net . Brandon Tanev scored with 6:17 remaining to give the Friars the 4-3 lead and led to the teams's eventual win . With a little more than eight minutes remaining in the game and his team down a goal, Providence defenseman Tom Parisi dumped the puck towards the BU goal from near center ice. The puck flew through the air and appeared to float easily into O’Connor's glove. He somehow lost track of the puck and it dropped to the ice and rolled between his legs. The junior player attempted to pick it up, but somehow skated back and kicked it into his own net. O’Connor's own-goal turned his team's 3-2 lead into a 3-3 tie. A few minutes later, Brandon Tanev scored with 6:17 remaining to give the Friars the lead and the eventual win. It was the school's first NCAA hockey title and third straight year a first-time champion has won it all. O’Connor said: 'I couldn’t really see it in my glove. I thought it rolled out of it. I tried to drop and throw it to Jack and it was too late. 'Everyone in this locker room deserves a lot better. 'They deserve to be hoisting the national championship right now.' BU players skated slowly over to O’Connor to console him after the loss. Providence players also tried to lift his spirits in the handshake line after icing their title . The Terriers came into Saturday night with a 42-22-0 record at the TD Garden since it opened in 1995. It was the Providence's first NCAA hockey title and third straight year a first-time champion has won it all . After collapsing to the ice, BU players did skate slowly over to O’Connor to console him after the tough loss . O’Connor wasn't the only one to have a bad miscue on Saturday night. The NCAA representative tasked with presenting the Friars with their trophy was apparently a little bit off his game as well. During the presentation ceremony, the man congratulated the Providence College Terriers, while handing over the trophy. Despite the mistake, the Friars took the trophy.

Summary: Goalie Matt O’Connor knocked the puck into his own goal in third period . Mistake blew Boston University’s 3-2 lead on Providence in NCAA game . After Terrier let in tying goal, Friars got winning goal from Brandon Tanev . Providence won the national championship 4-3, the school's first title .


West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is not bothered by how Manchester City will react to their slump, only that his own players produce the goods at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. A terrible run of form has seen City slip down into fourth place, their 4-2 loss to rivals Manchester United leaving Manuel Pellegrini's side well adrift of leaders Chelsea and now in a battle to stay ahead of Liverpool in the race for Champions League qualification. However, West Ham are also in need of some consistency, with a stoppage-time goal conceded at home to Stoke denying them what would have been only a third league win of 2015. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce will hope for a strong end to the season, but it has threatened to tail off . Allardyce reacts on the touchline during the Hammers' match with Stoke City at Upton Park last weekend . 'I am more concerned about getting the best out of my team,' said Allardyce, whose side are now in 10th place, having once looked set for a European qualification challenge themselves. 'Maybe City are a wounded animal and they might come out all guns blazing or they might be tentative. We won't know until the match starts. 'We are expecting them to put in a determined performance in front of their own fans.' Allardyce added: 'The motivation for our players should be that they have let themselves down by not achieving the results that they should have done from the positions we have been in. 'We want to get the feel-good factor back by winning a few games and getting the confidence back up.' Allardyce believes the Irons can yet go on to secure their best finish since winning promotion back to the top flight. 'At the moment we want to reach the 50-point mark or higher, that will make sure we finish higher than we have done in the three years we have been back,' he said. Enner Valencia (left) is expected to return at the Etihad Stadium, but a thigh strain has ruled out Diafra Sakho . West Ham will be without Senegal forward Diafra Sakho because of a thigh strain, but Enner Valencia has recovered from a foot problem and so will lead the front line alongside veteran striker Carlton Cole. Allardyce said: 'Those two guys have to perform to the very best and find the goals we need to try to win the game. 'Playing at our top level is our aim on Sunday. Whether that gets us the result or not we will have to wait and see based on the quality of the opposition we are against, because when you play Manchester City all of your players have to be on top form in all areas. 'If our lads have their shooting boots on, which we need, then you never know.'

Summary: West Ham manager Sam Allardyce wants more consistency from his side . Allardyce expects Manchester City to put in a 'determined' performance . The Hammers are 10th having won just one of their last 10 league matches . City have lost one more league game in 2015 than in the whole of last year . West Ham will be without Diafra Sakho but Enner Valencia is due to return .


Scottish Nationalists threatened to paralyse the UK government by blocking ‘any bit of spending’ they do not agree with. The threat came as Angela Eagle, Labour’s shadow leader of the Commons, revealed it was prepared to speak to any other party in a hung Parliament – including the SNP – to ‘try to build a majority’. But the SNP, forecast to hold the balance of power with 50 or more MPs, suggested it would hold Ed Miliband to ransom if he refuses to scrap the Trident nuclear defence programme. The Scottish Nationalists, led by Nicola Sturgeon, have threatened to paralyse the UK government by blocking ‘any bit of spending’ they do not agree with . The SNP’s deputy leader Stewart Hosie told the BBC’s Daily Politics that in the absence of a formal deal with Labour, the SNP would be ‘entitled to vote against any bit of legislation’ and ‘any bit of spending’ it does not agree with. He said that the SNP could vote against so-called ‘Parliamentary estimates’, which authorise Government departments’ spending commitments. ‘If we didn’t agree with a bit of spending then of course we could vote against that. I certainly wouldn’t be happy if Trident was renewed,’ he said. Senior Conservatives warned that the SNP’s threat to veto public spending across entire departments unless it gets its way could even lead to a US-style government shutdown. The threat came as Angela Eagle, Labour’s shadow leader of the Commons, revealed it was prepared to speak to any other party in a hung Parliament – including the SNP – to ‘try to build a majority’ As Scotland moved to the centre of the election campaign: . ■ Mr Cameron pledged a controversial annual review of the fairness of Scottish government policies on the rest of the UK. ■ Nick Clegg questioned the ‘legitimacy’ of a government led by a party that finishes second. ■ Tory HQ prepared to deploy Boris Johnson and Sir John Major to energise its campaign. ■ George Osborne unveiled plans for a £10billion shares bonanza by selling off discounted shares in Lloyds Bank. ■ Ed Balls prompted fears of tax increases on businesses and middle earners if Labour regains power. ■ Labour prepared to step up warnings about Tory ‘privatisation’ of the NHS. David Cameron warned the idea of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon holding sway over a ‘weak’ Labour leader in a hung Parliament was a ‘frightening prospect’. The Prime Minister insisted the SNP ‘wouldn’t care’ about slashing services for voters in England and Wales – and insisted the only way to stop the party was to return a Conservative government. He issued a plea to Ukip and Lib Dem voters to lend their support to the Tories to prevent ‘Ed Miliband, propped up by Nicola Sturgeon, demanding ever more borrowing and more taxes’. David Cameron warned the idea of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon holding sway over a ‘weak’ Labour leader in a hung Parliament was a ‘frightening prospect’ ‘A group of nationalists from one part of our country would be involved in altering

Summary: SNP will vote against 'any bit of spending' it disagrees with after election . Nationalist MPs could paralyse the UK government by blocking legislation . Threat came as Labour's Angela Eagle said they would speak to any party . SNP suggests it would hold Ed Miliband to ransom over Trident if he is PM .


New York City police have released the image of a tattoo found on the body of a woman in hopes of identifying her nearly a month after she died on a Brooklyn street. The unnamed woman, believed to be between 25 and 45 years old, was discovered lying unconscious March 22 in the area near Shore Parkway and 26th Avenue in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn. Paramedics who responded to the scene were unable to revive her and she was pronounced dead that evening. Distinctive: NYPD has released images of a heart tattoo with the name 'Monique' found on an unnamed woman who died in Brooklyn last month. To the left is the body art as it appears on her leg. To the right is a tattoo artist's rendering of how the actual tattoo may have appeared originally . The deceased woman had no identification on her, but she sported a distinctive tattoo on her right leg. Investigators believe the faded body art was the name 'Monique' etched across a tattooed ribbon within a heart topped with a rose. NBC New York reported that police are still awaiting a medical examiner's report to find out the cause of the woman's death. Anyone with information about the unidentified woman is being asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. Death in the street: The unnamed woman, believed to be 25 to 45 years old, was discovered lying unconscious March 22 in the area near Shore Parkway and 26th Avenue in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn .

Summary: Woman believed to be 25 to 45 years old was found March 22 near Shore Parkway and 26th Avenue in Gravesend . Had name 'Monique' tattooed on right leg within a heart and rose .


Saudi Arabian footballer Emad Sahabi suffered a gruesome broken ankle while playing for his club Al Orubah against Al Shoalah. The match came to halt on 19 minutes when the midfielder's ankle appeared to have twisted 180 degrees after chasing down the ball - much to the horror of his team-mates. It seemed innocuous, as he tumbled over under pressure before his joint snapped and appeared to dislocate, leaving it hanging off the end of his leg. Emad Sahabi writhes in pain after suffering an horrific ankle break while playing for Al Orubah . Al Orubah went on to win the game 2-0 but the result was overshadowed by Sahabi's horror injury. The break brings back the nightmare injuries suffered by Arsenal duo Eduardo and Aaron Ramsey a few years ago. Both men were out for over a year and it would appear Sahabi has a long road to recovery ahead of him. The midfielder suffered the injury while chasing a ball down after just 19 minutes into the game .

Summary: Emad Sahabi suffered the terrible injury while playing for Al Orubah . They had been playing Al Shoalah in the Saudi Arabia Premier League . Sahabi tumbled over before his ankle was left hanging off his leg .


Jimmy White's bid to play in the World Snooker Championship for the first time since 2006 ended on Monday as he crashed to defeat by Matthew Selt. White had defeated James Wattana in his qualifying opener on Saturday and needed two more wins to to reach the main event at the Crucible. But it wasn't to be for 'The Whirlwind' as he lost 10-8 to world No 30 Selt in a tense battle on Monday night. Jimmy White's bid to qualify for this year's World Snooker Championship at the Crucible ended on Monday . Matthew Selt fought back from 7-2 down to beat White 10-8 in qualifying in Sheffield . White, the 52-year-old who lost all six World Championship finals he played, had looked good for the win after taking a 7-2 lead after the opening session in the morning. But Selt came storming back in the evening session and reeled off eight off the next nine frames to go through to Wednesday's final qualifiers. Six-time world champions Steve Davis, 57, was also knocked out as he slumped to a 10-1 defeat by Kurt Maflin. Six-time world champion Steve Davis suffered a heavy defeat by Kurt Maflin in his qualifier .

Summary: Jimmy White lost 10-8 to Matthew Selt in World Championship qualifying . The Whirlwind had been up 7-2 after the morning session . But Selt reeled off eight off the evening's nine frames to go through . Six-time world champion Steve Davis lost 10-1 to Kurt Maflin .


The new YouTube Kids mobile app targets young children with unfair and deceptive advertising and should be investigated, a group of consumer advocates told the Federal Trade Commission in a letter Tuesday. Google introduced the app in February as a 'safer' place for kids to explore videos because it was restricted to 'family-focused content.' But the consumer activists say the app is so stuffed with advertisements and product placements that it's hard to tell the difference between entertainment and commercials. Scroll down for video . The home screen comprises eight tiles showing different videos as well as four icons (pictured): a TV set for popular TV shows such as Yo Gabba Gabba, a light bulb for educational programmes, a radio for pop songs and a light bulb for popular videos . Along with favorites from DreamWorksTV, Jim Henson TV, Mother Goose Club, Talking Tom and Friends and more, your kids can watch new series from YouTube channels they already like. National Geographic Kids; Reading Rainbow; and Thomas the Tank Engine leave the world of Sodor for the first time in 70 years to travel the globe. One example is a 7-minute video of Disney's 'Frozen' characters who appear as dolls inside a toy McDonald's, eating ice cream and drinking Sprite. The activists say digital media should be subject to the same rules as television, which limits commercial content on kids' programming. 'As a consumer, you should have the right to know who is trying to persuade you,' said Angela Campbell with the Institute for Public Representation at Georgetown Law, who provided legal counsel to the coalition. In young children especially, 'it takes unfair advantage of their trusting nature and lack of experience,' she added. In a statement early Tuesday, YouTube said: 'We worked with numerous partners and child advocacy groups when developing YouTube Kids. 'While we are always open to feedback on ways to improve the app, we were not contacted directly by the signers of this letter and strongly disagree with their contentions, including the suggestion that no free, ad-supported experience for kids will ever be acceptable. ' We disagree and think that great content shouldn't be reserved for only those families who can afford it.' Since its inception in 2005, YouTube has become the world's most popular online video site, with more than 1 billion users. For parents, it's become an easy way to find Elmo song clips or full episodes of 'Barney & Friends.' But when searching for Elmo or Barney, it's easy to pull up other user-generated content aimed at adults, such as the two puppets cursing or waving guns. 'Now, parents can rest a little easier knowing that videos in the YouTube Kids app are narrowed down to content appropriate for kids,' wrote Shimrit Ben-Yair, the app's product manager, in a February blog post. According to the consumer groups' letter, the videos mingle commercial and entertainment content in ways that wouldn't be allowed on television. Search for 'My Little Pony,' for example, and the first several options are lengthy advertisements for My Little Pony Play-Doh and toy

Summary: App collate child-friendly videos, songs and educational resources . Content by DreamWorks, National Geographic and YouTubers . Claims the app has too many advertisements and product placements .


The rogue trader facing charges he manipulated the share market and helped trigger a trillion dollar Wall Street crash will remain in jail for the weekend after failing to pay his £5million bail. Navinder Singh Sarao, 37, is facing extradition and is wanted by American prosecutors after allegedly causing the 2010 Wall Street 'flash crash' and making more than £26 million using a fraudulent trading technique. Sarao, of Hounslow, west London, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and was bailed with a surety of £5 million. Suspected rogue trader Navinder Sarao (circled) lived in his parents' modest home because it gave him a split-second advantage worth millions of pounds . Sarao (pictured in court) spent a third night in custody last night after failing to pay the £5million surety demanded by the courts to grant him bail . However, he has remained behind bars since his brief appearance, and will remain there over the weekend after an official from the magistrates' court today said it had not received the money. The spokeswoman said: 'It hasn't been paid and it can't be paid over the weekend. He will therefore remain in custody until at least Monday when he is able to pay the money.' The former Brunel University student allegedly made £550,000 in five minutes on the day of the 'Flash Crash', the biggest one-day collapse in Wall Street history. He is accused of using computer programs to create 'spoof' transactions on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and faces charges which could carry a 380-year prison sentence. It's claimed he did all this from his parents' semi-detached home in Hounslow, west London, where he ran his one man trading company. He was arrested at the address on Tuesday afternoon at the request of American prosecutors. Under bail conditions he will be tagged and he has surrendered his passport and must live at the family home - keeping to a curfew of between 11pm and 4am at that address. His parents have also agreed to surrender their passports as part of the bail conditions. A full extradition hearing for Sarao has been set for August 18th and 19th, with a preliminary hearing on May 26th. Sarao's family's semi-detached house in suburban west London (pictured), from where he traded . After his arrest earlier this week made headlines across the world, details of his life have been revealed by former colleagues. One of which told MailOnline today: 'He was a super human trader - we were in awe of his ability to make money. When he left Futex he took £2.5million from his account with him. That was unheard of. 'We were all encouraged to set up offshore accounts. If he has as much money as people think then that's where it'll be.' He is said to have 'loved making money, not spending it', and friend told MailOnline he would make £250,000 a day trading. Despite his alleged wealth he would travel to work late so he could buy off-peak tickets, only have lunch if he could find cut price sandwiches and shunned drinking in

Summary: Navinder Singh Sarao is facing extradition and wanted by US authorities . He is alleged to have helped trigger a trillion dollar Wall Street 'flash crash' Sarao will spend the weekend in jail after failing to pay his £5m bail .


Would-be drug smugglers were roasted when police discovered marijuana hidden within a leg of lamb. The slab of meat and its unusual herb accompaniment was found by police in the Northern Territory, after something smelled suspicious to the Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk. Officers then decided to x-ray the lamb, which revealed the 20g bag of marijuana. Scroll down for video . Police discovered 20 grams of marijuana hidden within a leg of lamb in the Northern Territory . It is believed the lamb had been shipped to a company at Darwin Airport, and would then be sent on to the Tiwi Islands 100kms to the north. The stash would have been worth $2000 if it had been sold, which is about four times the normal price of the drug in suburban Australia. 'In an Indigenous community you're looking at $100 for 1 gram,' Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Malogorski told the ABC. In a statement released on Thursday, police said the sender would be 'feeling a little sheepish' after their attempt to smuggle the marijuana was sniffed out. It is believed the lamb had been shipped to a company at Darwin Airport, and would then be sent on to the Tiwi Islands 100kms to the north . Northern Territory Police said the stash would have been worth $2000 if it had been sold . 'Officers became suspicious while checking a consignment of meat and a quick x-ray revealed seasoning of a completely illegal nature.' 'The lamb was subjected to an autopsy where 20 grams of cannabis was removed. In a statement released on Thursday, police said the sender would be 'feeling a little sheepish' after their attempt to smuggle the marijuana was sniffed out . 'Investigations into this attempted smuggling are ongoing and police will continue to target the possession and distribution of drugs and alcohol into remote communities. Offenders are warned that they face serious charges when they are caught.'

Summary: Police found 20 grams of marijuana buried within a leg of lamb . Northern Territory Police made find after officers smelled something suspicious . The stash is believed to be worth $2000 - $100 per gram - because it was to be sold in remote communities in the Australian Outback . Police said they will continue to crack down on sale of illegal drugs .


He's a sexy, single surfer who also happens to know his way around the kitchen, and now Sydney's Dan Churchill, 25, has the US eating out of his hands - literally. But there was one Hollywood starlet in particular who was won over by his 'Bro Burgers' and cheeky Aussie charm - blonde bombshell Blake Lively. Appearing as a guest star alongside Lively on Good Morning America (GMA) on Tuesday, Churchill appeared to be living the ultimate Aussie dude's dream - touring the US to promote his cook book 'Dude Food' and flirting over food and Ryan Reynolds with Gossip Girl glamazon Blake Lively. 'I was told it was time to do my teaser with Blake and I was like, "Wow! This doesn't happen every day" At that moment I realised I was representing a lot of fellas throughout the world,' Churchill told Daily Mail Australia. Scroll down for video . Burger for Blake: Dan Churchill whips up a 'Bro Burger' on Good Morning America, meeting Blake Lively too . Bye Blake: Churchill admitted to Hollywood star Blake Lively that he crushes more on hubby Ryan Reynolds . New kid on the block: Sydney's Dan Churchill takes on New York with live cooking segment at Times Square . Ahead of the GMA segment, Churchill had taken to Instagram with a post revealing Blake Lively was on the call sheet that same day, in a post that read: . 'Just on a real quiet note... I will do my best to honour every little boys dream tomorrow...,' a cheeky insinuation of what he hoped was to come. Adding '#IDontKnowWhatToDoWithMyhands #ThisGotReal.' While Lively, married to Ryan Reynolds remained above board friendly, Churchill was able to live out one dream, getting a photo with the star and even mentioning his crush on husband Ryan Reynolds to the star. 'I am not one to go all fan-boy like so I kept my cool but there was one thing I had to be honest about,' Churchill revealed. 'I said "Blake, I am a massive fan of your work (as are the rest of the legends in my country), however my brothers would not look me in the eye if I didn't admit how much of a massive fan we are of your man Ryan."' And just like that the bond was formed, according to Churchill. 'She absolutely loved it and couldn't stop smiling. I think she loved that I was real and could hold an honest conversation.' So long Sydney: Churchill hits the NYC sights, saying a temporary goodbye to Sydney while on US tour . Surfing the USA:Churchill makes waves with appearance on Good Morning America for 'Dude Food' cook book . The starlet also shared with Churchill that her neighbour was a good cook and that her and Ryan often will get into the kitchen. 'Blake is an absolutely amazing woman, very down to earth and obviously doesn't want to be seen as just a "star," he said. 'It was definitely a moment like this that showed me, no matter how different our lives are,

Summary: Sydney's 'Healthy Cook' Dan Churchill, 25, stars on Good Morning America . Former MasterChef contestant has released 'Dude Food' cook book in US . Churchill appeared on Good Morning America alongside Blake Lively . The surfer-turned-chef paid homage to Aussie roots with cheeky slang .


Nigel Farage has proclaimed that he will 'smash apart' Labour's 'one-party state' in the North at the election. The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats. He accused the party of making claims Ukip is racist because it is 'running scared'. . Mr Farage called on Conservative supporters to vote tactically to help Ukip beat Labour in its target seats. Scroll down for video . Up for it: The Ukip leader said that his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats . He said that traditional Labour voters also want to send a message to Ed Miliband, 'you don't represent us anymore'. In an article for MailOnline, he wrote: 'The truth is, Labour are running scared, and it's not the Conservative Party making great inroads into their vote. It's us. It's UKIP. 'You only have to look at last year's Heywood and Middleton by-election for proof of it. 'We came within 620 votes of taking a "safe" Labour seat, and actually, Mr Miliband would have had to resign as leader of his party if we had done it. The problem in that case was that the Conservative Party split the vote.' Mr Farage accused Labour of 'sneering' at people who raised issues about immigration and claimed Ukip has now 'emerged as the party of the working man'. He added: 'Across the North of England, UKIP are now the serious challengers to Labour.' Mr Farage accused Labour's shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna of making 'tired and old claims' after he said at the weekend that Ukip is infected with the 'virus of racism'. He wrote: 'While most people pay no heed when they hear these claims nowadays, it is interesting to think about why Labour chiefs are attacking UKIP, when they really should be focusing on Mr Cameron's Conservatives by this point in the campaign.' Mr Farage will on Tuesday campaign in Hartlepool, where he thinks the party has its best chance of winning in the North East at the election. The seat has been put on Ukip's list of top ten targets. Other seats outside of the south of England on the list are Great Grimsby, Boston & Skegness, Dudley North and Heywood & Middleton. Proud: Ukip's strategists believe the party could come second in at least 100 seats in the North . However, the party suffered a blow on Monday when a poll by Tory peer Lord Ashcroft showed the party was 17 points behind Labour in Great Grimsby. Ukip's strategists believe the party could come second in at least 100 seats in the North. In 2010 the party failed to achieve even a single second place. The Hartlepool constituency has been held by Labour since it was formed in 1974. In 2010, Ukip took just seven per cent of the vote and Labour's Iain Wright retained the seat with a 5,509 majority. He replaced Peter Mandelson as the MP in a by-election in 2004 after the Labour grandee stood down to become a European Commissioner. Mr Farage's

Summary: Farage accused Labour of claiming Ukip is racist as it is 'running scared' Attacked Labour of 'sneering' at people who raise issues on immigration . Accused Chuka Umunna of making 'tired and old claims' about his party . Ukip's strategists believe they could come second in 100 seats in the North .


A multi-millionaire property developer's son is being questioned over the disappearance of a blonde waitress from a celebrity club popular with Premiership footballers and soap stars. Privately-educated Westley Capper, 37, has already admitted driving Agnese Klavina, 30, away from the nightspot in the upmarket Costa del Sol resort of Puerto Banus. Police believe 5ft 7in Agnese was forced into the vehicle. And the overweight expat - who has never been publicly named - showed he was in little mood for co-operating by refusing to be questioned after being summonsed to court yesterday. Suspects Westley Capper (left) and co-accused Craig Porter outside court in Marbella yesterday after the hearing. They have both admitted being in the Mercedes with Agnese Klavina before she vanished . Agnese, 30, disappeared after a night out at glitzy Puerto Banus nightclub Aqwa Mist on September 6 . A Cessna private jet owned by John Capper, multi-millionaire father of accused son Westley Capper. The tail fin features his nickname Fred . Agnese with British boyfriend Michael Millis, who travelled to Spain to help the search for the 30-year-old . The Spanish judge investigating Agnese's disappearance from trendy Aqwa Mist, where footballer Ashley Cole, Hollywood star Eva Longoria and boxer Amir Khan have all partied, was last night expected to order a fresh round of DNA tests after his hopes of an early breakthrough in the case foundered. Capper, whose Essex-born dad John specialises in buying and selling luxury properties around the world, has had travel restrictions imposed on him while the investigation against him continues. Co-accused Craig Porter, 33, also declined to answer questions during a closed court hearing in Marbella. The two men left the hearing in an English-plated Range Rover they had left parked in a disabled bay near the court. Agnese, whose British boyfriend, Michael Millis, is a former owner of west London club Westbourne Studios, vanished on September 6 last year after leaving Aqwa Mist with the two Brits. She was spotted shortly before she left talking to a woman of Russian appearance and was wearing a multi-coloured halter neck dress and carrying a large white Louis Vuitton handbag. Friends reported her missing later the same week along with her mother and sister after they flew to Spain when she failed to respond to calls and messages. They discovered her clothes and bank cards were still at a nearby flat where she was staying. Her friends and relatives put up missing posters around Marbella and the neighbouring resort of Puerto Banus. They also set up the 'Find Agnese Klavina' Facebook page linked to a GoFundMe page to help raise funds for legal fees linked to the search. The waitress was spending the summer in Marbella after flying to the resort in May to start work as a receptionist at luxury beach club the Ocean Club. Capper has claimed he dropped her off near a flat she was staying at. The missing person notice for Agnese, who was spending the summer in Marbella before she vanished . Authorities are probing the possibility Agnese was killed and

Summary: Agnese Klavina, 30, vanished from Puerto Banus resort on September 6 . Had been on night out at Aqwa Mist nightclub popular with rich and famous . Westley Capper, 37, has already admitted driving her away in a Mercedes . He declined to answer questions in appearance before Spanish judge . Co-accused Craig Porter, 33, was in the car and also said nothing in court . Capper's dad John specialises in buying and selling luxury properties .


Films and TV shows depicting 'beautiful young vampires' have led to a surge of young people dabbling in occult forces, an exorcism expert says. Notable TV shows including True Blood and the Twilight film series - starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson - are said to be encouraging the surge and driving a new generation of what the Church considers demonic 'possessions'. Professor Giuseppe Ferrari, head of the Italian occult watchdog The Group on Research and Socio-Religious Information, made the revelation when speaking to a Vatican-backed exorcism course in Rome. Hollywood films portraying 'beautiful young vampires', such as Robert Pattinson in Twilight, are said to be driving an increase in young people dabbling in the occult . True Blood, featuring Anna Paquin (left) and Joe Manganiello (right), is another TV show which depicts vampires living in modern society . He told those in attendance: 'There are those who try to turn people into vampires and make them drink other people's blood, or encourage them to have special sexual relations to obtain special powers,' The Independent reported. 'These groups are attracted by the so-called beautiful young vampires that we've seen so much of in recent years.' Such incidents are considered a form of demonic possession by the Vatican. Although it continues to celebrate the role exorcisms play within the Church, it maintains strong guidelines on how and when they should be carried out. In 2013, Pope Francis appeared to cast out a demon from a wheelchair-bound man who said he was possessed by the devil. The Vatican insisted the pope 'didn't intend to perform any exorcism,' and it released a statement that said 'he simply intended to pray for someone who was suffering who was presented to him'. The man later said that Francis had failed to banish the demons from his body. However, after Francis placed his hands on him, he was able to walk again, he claimed. The ancient rite of casting out Satan and his demons from the souls of the possessed has been carried out in the Catholic Church for centuries. In 2013, Pope Francis appeared to cast out a demon from a wheelchair-bound man who said he was possessed by the devil . But the practice of exorcism saw a revival of interest following the 1973 film The Exorcist and other popular film and literature references. Speaking to Vatican Radio, Dr Valter Cascioli, a psychiatrist and spokesman for the International Association of Exorcists, last year warned of 'an extraordinary increase in demonic activity'. He said that this makes it even more worrying that 'the number of people who are turning to these practices, which are damaging psychologically, spiritually and morally, is constantly growing'. The Association, which brings together Catholic priests and psychiatrists, was founded in 1990 and given formal recognition by the Vatican in June. Dr Cascioli said that too many people today undervalue the temptation to engage in 'ordinary demonic activity', which leaves them unprepared to fight off greater attacks by the devil. In societies marked by 'rushing, superficiality, exaggerated individualism and secularization,' he added, 'the battle

Summary: Films and movies are said to be driving a growing interest in occult forces . An exorcism expert claims youngsters are inspired by 'beautiful vampires' Such shows include the hugely successful True Blood series and Twilight .


Eric Cantona claimed Manchester United are ‘kings of the city’ again after their derby victory on Sunday and the club legend believes they have found the right man in Louis van Gaal to drive them to the Premier League title next year. The former United striker made a rare foray into football matters at the Laureus Sports Awards in Shanghai and spoke about diverse subjects, ranging from soft porn – in defence of his latest film – to his old side’s changing fortunes. Cantona once professed his desire to be the manager at Old Trafford but has changed his mind, predicting United would recapture their old dominance under Van Gaal. He also said the onus they put on developing young players in their academy gives them the edge over City in the long run. Manchester United legend Eric Cantona believes they are 'kings of the city' after beating Manchester City . The former United captain believes the Red Devils can win the league next year too under Louis van Gaal . Cantona was speaking at the Laureus Sports Awards in Shanghai on Tuesday . Cantona was in Shanghai with Carles Puyol (back row, centre left) and Fabio Capello (back row, centre right) Puyol (left) and Capello (right) talk to with Louis Saha during the Laureus Shanghai Football Campus Tour . Former Holland and AC Milan star Ruud Gullit shows off his skills during Tuesday's Campus Tour . CLICK HERE to read Sportsmail's Neil Ashton's piece on how Eric Cantona turned his back on football to preach about Islamophobia... and star in soft porn films. ‘The derby's a special game, so it's great to win the derby. I was proud and very glad. It's good because now they are the kings of the city again,’ said Cantona, ‘City have won the league twice, so they have been successful but they cannot win every year because the Premier League is so strong, it has so many clubs, so many rich clubs. ‘Some of them work on the young players and can buy the best players in the world, like United. I prefer this kind of club, who are rich enough to buy the best players they want, and also works on young players. ‘United is a great club, so sometimes you have a season when you have to lose games and you finish fourth, fifth. But they came back and next year they can win the league. With a manager from Holland, it seems to be important for Manchester United because it's the same kind of philosophy for the game: Holland and Manchester United.’ Cantona famously turned his back on football aged 30 having made 185 appearances in the red shirt of United and has forged a successful acting career. His latest film You And The Night was dubbed ‘soft porn’ because of explicit sex scenes but Cantona defended his role. The former France international believes Van Gaal's philosophy is a perfect fit for Old Trafford . Marouane Fellaini (left) scored United's second goal in their 4-2 win over City on Sunday afternoon .

Summary: Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City 4-2 in the league on Sunday . Victory moves third-placed United four points clear of City in the table . Eric Cantona adds Man Utd are more dedicated to youth than City . Gary Neville: Louis van Gaal has worked wonders with Wayne Rooney . Rooney: Marouane Fellaini one of the most dangerous forwards in Europe .


Everton manager Roberto Martinez has not ruled out the prospect of Antolin Alcaraz or Sylvain Distin earning new contracts but stressed they need to prove they can still be important figures in the club's future. Both centre-backs' current deals expire this summer and it seems highly unlikely Distin, who is 38 in December and has played more for the under-21s in the last month than he has the first team, will be retained. Alcaraz, 33 in July, has more of a chance of securing a short-term extension as Martinez looks to strengthen and restructure his defence in the summer. Roberto Martinez insists 37-year-old defender Sylvain Distin still has time to prove he deserves a new deal . Antolin Alcaraz, who joined Everton from Wigan where he played under Martinez, could get a new deal . While the Toffees boss is keen to advance the talents of younger players - Tyias Browning and Brendan Galloway the two most likely to benefit - he has not ruled out retaining existing senior players. 'There are only two players out of contract and we have two loan players (Aaron Lennon and Christian Atsu) and those decisions will be made when we have finished the season,' said Martinez. 'The next six games could have a massive bearing on that. Ninety minutes is a big opportunity to change people's views. 'All individuals will be judged over that period. In football it does not matter if you have a contract or not, you always need to improve and show the right attitude and show you are ready to be part of the future of the club. 'But when you get players at the end of their contract there are decisions to be made and it is not just the club, it is the player as well.' Roberto Martinez says his club's recruitment team have been searching for targets for six months . Distin has played more for Everton's youth team than the first XI in the past month, and could be on his way . Martinez said they have established a list of transfer targets for the summer and, while he would not confirm publicly, Aston Villa's on-loan Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, out of contract at the end of the season, is believed to be one of them. 'The recruitment department has been working really hard over the last six months and we need to assemble a really strong squad,' Martinez said. 'First and foremost it is an opportunity for young players to show they are ready for big important roles for next campaign and everyone else providing strong competition to be important figures for the future. Tom Cleverley, who is on loan at Aston Villa, is a target, with Martinez having worked with him before . 'The dressing room is very strong as it is now, so we need to make sure whatever we do in the summer is to get us in a better place. 'We know the situation with Tom. He is a player that I know well having worked with him (in a previous

Summary: Antolin Alcaraz and Sylvain Distin are out of contract in the summer . Neither player has been a first-team regular in recent weeks . But manager Roberto Martinez insists both can force a new deal . Everton have identified targets for the summer, including Tom Cleverley .