Sim Bhullar and the Sacramento Kings are about to make NBA history. The Kings are signing Bhullar to a 10-day contract that will make him the league's first player of Indian descent, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Wednesday. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Kings are not expected to announce Bhullar's deal until Thursday, when David Wear's 10-day contract expires and a roster spot opens up. Sim Bhullar is set to become the NBA's first player of Indian descent with the Sacramento Kings . The 7-foot-5, 360-pound Bhullar is being called up from the team's NBA Development League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns. The 22-year-old centre will be on the roster on Friday when the Kings host the New Orleans Pelicans. Bhullar (right) in action for New Mexico State Aggies during a match in Washington last year .

Summary: Sim Bhullar is set to sign a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings . The 22-year-old will become the NBA's first player of Indian descent . Bhullar will be on the roster when the Kings host New Orleans Pelicans .


Tesco is close to ditching the last of the private jets used by its top executives after an accounting scandal that sparked the biggest crisis in its 95-year history. Britain’s biggest grocer operated a multimillion-pound fleet of five aircraft for its bosses, but after a disastrous year new chief executive Dave Lewis admitted the planes gave the wrong image and put them up for sale. Four have been sold and the final one, a Hawker 800, will be gone by the end of next month. A similar plane can cost up to £67,000 to charter. Tesco's old Gulfstream 550, worth around £30 million, that was capable of flying 14 executives at a time . Just days ago, Tesco managed to sell its seven-year-old, Gulfstream 550, worth around £30million new. It was capable of flying 14 executives at a time. With a top speed of 580mph, powered by two Rolls-Royce engines, it was the height of luxury, kitted out with DVD players, widescreen TVs and a bar . It even had cabins allowing executives to sleep in full-sized beds on longer journeys to America and Asia. Mr Lewis hopes the sale of the fleet will draw a line under a difficult year in which Tesco lurched from crisis to crisis, including a fraud investigation into after a £263million black hole emerged in its accounts. The supermarket haemorrhaged senior staff losing its chairman, chief executive and finance director while being hit hard by competition from German discounters Aldi and Lidl, who have stolen customers. In September Lewis was parachuted in from consumer goods giant Unilever. However less than four weeks after informing the City he no longer wanted to maintain the fleet, Lewis could not resist hopping onto a private jet to visit seven locations in Asia in four days. A spokesman said: ‘In October we said we would dispose of the five aircraft we operated. The last aircraft will be handed back by the end of May at the latest. Tesco spent nearly £29 million flying executives to different parts of the world between 2005 and 2012 . ‘The aircraft have not been used by Tesco since December. In future we will use chartered aircraft only if there is a compelling business justification and travel cannot be completed by scheduled airline.’ Between 2005 and 2012 the firm has spent nearly £29 million flying executives to different parts of the world. Previous chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has been reported as saying he preferred flights with EasyJet than flying on private jets but still managed to spend £2.3 million on the planes in 2009. The bill increased dramatically under the management of former boss Phil Clarke. In February 2011 under the tenure of Clarke it had jumped to £8.9 million. A brand new Gulfstream was delivered and sold almost immediately in November along with a Cessna Citation and another Hawker.

Summary: Tesco operated multimillion-pound a fleet of five aircraft for its bosses . Four of the private jets have been sold after they were put up for sale . Sale comes after grocer embroiled in £263million fraud investigation . Over a seven year period firm spent £29million flying executives across the world .


Daniel Sturridge's status as Liverpool’s No 1 striker is under threat after Brendan Rodgers revealed his intention to sign a top forward who can “play every week”. The England international will be absent once again on Saturday at The Hawthorns, as he continues to be plagued by a hip problem and Rodgers admitted he is “unsure” as to whether Sturridge will play for Liverpool again this season. It has been a nightmare year for Liverpool in terms of goals. They had 88 after 32 matches last season but now, at the same stage, their total is 47 and not one of their players feature in the top 25 leading scorers in the Barclays Premier League. Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is in danger of falling down the pecking order due to his poor injury record . Sturridge (left, pictured with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard) has played just 12 league games this season . England international Sturridge has been hampered by injuries during the course of the campaign . Sturridge has also endured a nightmare campaign. He missed five months due to calf and thigh issues and has struggled for consistency in the games he has managed to play. His length of time out has been extreme but history shows absences are not uncommon in his career. If Liverpool are to get back to where Rodgers wants them to be, they need goals. Divock Origi will arrive this summer, while they are trying to sign Danny Ings from Burnley and have registered a firm interest in PSV Eindhoven’s Memphis Depay. But they are not going to be the peak of Liverpool’s ambitions and Rodgers is searching for a proven attacker who will be able to call on consistently. When asked how many strikers he wanted to sign, Rodgers said: ‘I’m not sure but I need one that is going to be playing at a top level every week. It can make a huge difference. If you look at teams who are successful they have that – a consistent striker. ‘What that gives the rest of team is crucial. You saw it here with Suarez, the impact that kind of striker can have. But it is something that is not easy to find. We have to find a way to attract them here. We will fight hard to do in the summer. We are on course to be 60 goals down on last year.’ Sturridge picked up this latest injury on March 22 against Manchester United. England manager Roy Hodgson described it as “a small tear” after he was ruled out of games against Lithuania and Italy and it was a source of frustration to Liverpool that he missed last Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final. Liverpool boss Rodgers is keen on signing Burnley striker Danny Ings (left) and PSV's Memphis Depay (right) Belgium striker Divock Origi, pictured during his loan spell at Lille, will return to Liverpool in the summer . Rodgers was asked if he felt the stage had been reached where he no longer considers Sturridge to be his first choice striker and he

Summary: Brendan Rodgers has stated his intent on purchasing a forward . The Liverpool boss wants a top forward who can 'play every week' Daniel Sturridge has made just 12 Premier League appearances . Rodgers is keen on signing Danny Ings and Memphis Depay .


Borussia Dortmund have offered a contract extension to Mats Hummels as he contemplates whether it is time to leave the club. The Germany international has been on Manchester United's list of targets for some time but insists he has yet to make a decision. Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke is optimistic about extending his stay. 'We continue to plan with him,' Zorc told German magazine kicker. 'We will continue our dialogue with Mats regarding our collaboration.' Mats Hummels (centre) congratulates his team-mates after they beat Hoffenheim 3-2 in the German Cup . Hummels (top right) watches on from the stands as Dortmund reach the German Cup semi-finals . Hummels sat out Dortmund's 3-2 defeat of Hoffenheim in the German Cup on Tuesday night as Jurgen Klopp's side booked a place in the semi finals. The 26-year-old has two years left on his contract but revealed earlier in the week that he is still undecided over his future. 'There's no particular tendency one way or the other. It's just thoughts going through my mind. It will all become clearer in the coming weeks,' he told Sky. United are reportedly willing to offer Dortmund up to £30million to sign Hummels, who may be tempted to move in search of Champions League football. Mats Hummels (right) has admitted he is considering his future at Borussia Dortmund . The Germany defender has consistently been linked with a big-money move to Manchester United .

Summary: Mats Hummels has two years left on deal but is considering his future . Manchester United reportedly ready to pay £30million to sign defender . Hummels missed Dortmund's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim on Tuesday . Franz Beckenbauer: Hummels is the perfect age to join Manchester United . CLICK HERE to watch highlights of Dortmund's win over Hoffenheim .


Sir Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas avoided being caught up in a major crash in the final kilometre of Scheldeprijs on Wednesday, but their Team Sky team-mate Elia Viviani was not so fortunate. The Italian, who was vying for position ahead of the expected sprint finish in the cobbled classic, hit the barriers in a crash which sent around 50 riders to the ground, and went to hospital for x-rays. Wiggins and Thomas were part of a strong Team Sky line-up in the race; Wiggins' penultimate outing for the team ahead of Sunday's Paris-Roubaix. Team Sky cyclist Elia Viviani lies on the ground following a major crash in the one-day Scheldeprijs race . Sports director Servais Knaven told Team Sky's website: 'Elia had a lot of pain in his arm and ribs, but that's all we know at the moment. It was fortunate that none of our other riders were involved. It was a nasty crash and everything had been going well for us before it. 'Obviously, it's a shame for Elia, but the rest of the guys are in good shape for Paris-Roubaix on Sunday.' After the crash, Katusha's Alexander Kristoff took the win with only 14 riders contesting the sprint. Sir Bradley Wiggins (left) and Geraint Thomas watch on prior to Wednesday's race in Belgium .

Summary: Sir Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas avoided the crash . But their Sky team-mate Elia Viviani was not so fortunate . Viviani hit the barriers in the final kilometre of the race .


Everton striker Romelu Lukaku dealt with racism as a youngster by using it as an added motivation to score goals. The Belgium international revealed he encountered abuse playing in youth teams back in his homeland but found the perfect response. 'I didn't suffer too much but when you hear it for the first time you are like 'Oh my God',' said the 21-year-old, speaking at a Kick It Out session at a school in Liverpool. Romelu Lukaku applauds the Everton fans after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Goodison Park . Lukaku hailed the work rate of strike partner Arouna Kone, who allows him to focus on scoring more goals . 'But I just responded by scoring goals. I used it as motivation. 'I remember one game for Anderlecht under-15s, a parent said something but we ended up winning 7-1 and I scored four, so it doesn't matter. 'I've not experienced it (racism) like other players but it is still out there, we all know that.' Lukaku is Everton's top scorer this season with 18 goals. Most have come playing as a lone front man but he said he likes having someone alongside him and is hoping to strike up a partnership with Arouna Kone, who has managed just one goal in 21 starts over almost two injury-ravaged seasons. Lukaku signs autographs for fans ahead of a Barclays Premier League match at Goodison Park . 'There were some games where I used to play down the sides, it didn't work out for me,' Lukaku told the Liverpool Echo. 'In all the games when I've played as a striker I have scored goals so when the manager switched over with two strikers with Arouna, that was heaven for me because I could do whatever I wanted because there was somebody next to me who had a work ethic the same as me. It was very pleasing. 'The manager knew that if I had that type of distraction next to me on the pitch then I would be much more free to score and create goals. 'Now, when you play with somebody next to you, you always know you are in a one v one situation.'

Summary: Romelu Lukaku has opened up about receiving racist abuse when just 15 . Lukaku spoke on Thursday at a Kick It Out session in a Liverpool school . Former Chelsea front man admits racism still exists in modern football . Lukaku reveals 'heavenly' feeling of playing alongside Arouna Kone .


Doctors have been accused of letting a woman die after wrongly concluding she had terminal cancer. Medics told the family of Margaret Hesketh that there was little they could do for the 70-year-old because she was riddled with tumours, her children will claim at an inquest this week. The family claim she was then put on a discredited Liverpool Care Pathway-style treatment for the dying – having fluid and nutrition drips removed six days before she passed away. Medics told the family of Margaret Hesketh there was little they could do for the 70-year-old because she was riddled with tumours . But they claim a post-mortem found no sign of cancer in the grandmother-of-six, and that she died of pneumonia while malnourished. Daughter Karen Masters, 45, said: ‘I want a criminal investigation. I want somebody to tell me why a 70-year-old died in this way.’ Mrs Hesketh went in to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan on October 28 last year with an infected bed sore and suspected pneumonia. Her medical notes reported that the former factory worker was in ‘poor general health’: she was a smoker who suffered from lung disease and had a heart attack 12 years ago. Doctors ruled out surgery to remove pressure sores because they feared she would not survive the operation. About ten days after she was admitted a consultant summoned the family to tell them a scan had revealed cancer. A Macmillan nurse allegedly told the family Mrs Hesketh probably had less than three months to live. Mrs Hesketh went in to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan, above, on October 28 last year with an infected bed sore and suspected pneumonia . On November 19, the family say they noticed that Mrs Hesketh’s feeding tubes had been removed and asked for them to be put back. But, they claim, they were told it would cause unnecessary distress. She died six days later. Mrs Masters said: ‘The doctors have destroyed us. We have had to sit there and watch her die, not knowing that she didn’t actually have terminal cancer.’ Hospitals were instructed to phase out the Liverpool Care Pathway in 2013 after a review uncovered ‘heartbreaking’ cases in which patients suffered days of dehydration before their deaths. The hospital said: ‘Due to patient confidentiality, we are unable to give any more details but more information will emerge at the public inquest where a more balanced view of events will emerge. ‘We can confirm that since July 2014, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust decided to disregard the Liverpool Care Pathway with regard to patients.’

Summary: Medics told the family of Margaret Hesketh she was riddled with tumours . Relatives say she was then put on discredited treatment for the dying . Had fluid and nutrition drips removed six days before she passed away . Family say post-mortem exam found no sign of cancer in the grandmother .


Detectives investigating the Hatton Garden gem heist missed the most crucial CCTV footage so far until it was flagged up by a shocked worker more than one week later, it is claimed. The 'crystal clear' footage - said to be of a significantly higher quality than the video currently in the public domain - was handed into the Metropolitan Police by a worker based 50ft from the crime scene. The worker had reportedly contacted 101 - the police non-emergency number - on Monday last week, believing detectives would already have similar images of the £60m raid. Scroll down for video . Detectives investigating the Hatton Garden gem heist missed the most crucial CCTV footage so far until it was flagged up by a shocked worker more than one week later, it is claimed . But, even though police raced to obtain the CCTV once the report was made, the force has refused to make the images public – despite claims it is the best footage yet. It comes after the force was criticised for ignoring an alarm that went off just after midnight on Good Friday - four days before the raid was discovered. A veteran trader in the London jewellery quarter told The Sunday Mirror: 'It is unreal it took this employee to bring these images to the attention of the police. The footage could be crucial in collaring the crooks. 'You would assume the officers had done everything to get CCTV footage.' Scotland Yard has already come under fire for its handling of the heist, with the ex-head of the Flying Squad John O’Connor criticising the decision to ignore the alarm as 'totally incompetent'. The Southern Monitoring Alarm Company had contacted the Metropolitan Police’s Central Communications Command after the robbers set off the alarm on Good Friday. But although police recorded the call, it was graded so that ‘no police response was deemed to be required’. It was not until Tuesday morning that detectives realised what had happened. When asked why the new footage had not been released, a police spokesman said the force would not discuss 'specifics' of CCTV being examined and would release appropriate footage when needed for a public appeal. The 'crystal clear' footage is said to be of a significantly higher quality than the video currently in the public domain, which was released last week (pictured) Last week, questioned were raised over the police's handling of the case after CCTV footage showing the robbers at work was published in The Daily Mirror - 21 hours before they were released by Scotland Yard . They said: 'The Metropolitan Police has obtained and is examining a substantial amount of CCTV footage in relation to the burglary at Hatton Garden Safe Deposit. 'This footage has come from many different places. We will not discuss the specifics of the CCTV we are examining and will release information in a timely manner for appeal purposes only. 'Police continue to seize CCTV with assistance from members of the public as the investigation progresses.' Last week, questioned were raised over the police's handling

Summary: 'Crystal clear' footage was found by worker based 50ft away from scene . Police reportedly only knew about video when worker flagged it up to them . Met refused to release CCTV, despite claims it's better than existing video . Last week, Scotland Yard released CCTV a day after images were revealed in the media .


Spring is in the air which means the football season has reached the business end of the campaign across the country. So whether your side is competing to win the Barclays Premier League or scrapping to stay in the Vanarama Conference, Sportsmail has produced a guide to let you know all the key positions in the top five leagues as they are confirmed. BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE . Champions: Chelsea . Champions League qualification: Chelsea . Europa League qualification: TBD . Relegated: TBD . Chelsea captain John Terry (right) celebrates with Cesar Azpilicueta after the Blues defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to clinch the Barclays Premier League title . Manchester City, the Gunners and Manchester United are likely to join league champions Chelsea in the Champions League, with only Liverpool, Tottenham and Southampton still within a mathematical chance of breaking the top four. The outside trio are set to secure the Europa League places but only if Arsenal win the FA Cup. Should Villa claim victory at Wembley then only two Europa League places will be available to fifth and sixth place. Burnley and QPR are losing pace down at the bottom in a scrap against relegation which still involves the entire bottom half of the table. SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP . Champions: Bournemouth . Automatic promotion: Bournemouth, Watford . Play-off qualification: Norwich City, Middlesbrough, Brentford, Ipswich Town . Relegated: Millwall, Wigan Athletic, Blackpool . Bournemouth players celebrate winning the Championship on the final day of the season at Charltom . SKY BET LEAGUE ONE . Champions: Bristol City . Automatic promotion: Bristol City, MK Dons . Play-off qualification: Preston North End, Swindon Town, Sheffield United and Chesterfield . Relegated: Notts County, Crawley Town, Leyton Orient and Yeovil Town . Bristol City celebrate being crowned League One champions after goalless draw against Coventry . SKY BET LEAGUE TWO . Champions: Burton Albion . Automatic promotion: Burton Albion, Shrewsbury Town, Bury . Play-off qualification: Wycombe Wanderers, Southend United, Stevenage Borough, Plymouth Argyle . Relegated: Cheltenham Town and Tranmere Rovers . Shrewsbury players celebrate promotion at Cheltenham on a day which also saw the home side relegated . VANARAMA CONFERENCE . Champions: Barnet . Play-off qualification: Bristol Rovers, Grimsby Town, Eastleigh and Forest Green Rovers . Relegated: Alfreton, Telford United, Dartford, Nuneaton . Mauro Vilhete of Barnet (right) celebrates with Curtis Weston after scoring against Gateshead in a 2-0 win which saw the Bees crowned Conference champions and secure a return to League football .

Summary: Chelsea win Barclays Premier League and reach Champions League . Bounemouth promoted to Premier League for first time in their history . Watford make first return to top flight since 2007 . Bristol City crowned League One champions with two games to play . Burton Albion promoted from League Two with Shrewsbury . Tranmere Rovers and Cheltenham Town relegated from League Two . Barnet win Conference to earn promotion back to Football League .


Measuring 30cm high and made entirely from cake, these amazing hand-crafted designs are a luxury alternative to traditional Easter eggs. The incredibly detailed works of art were inspired by Faberge's famous jewelled eggs, and painstakingly created by 14 of the UK's top cake artists. Each of the intricate treats is entirely edible and were made using a range of decorating techniques and sugar work. Scroll down for video . Yellow Bee Cake Company's amazing violet and gold carousel which features cakes as rides instead of the usual animals . Purple cake with gold detailing and purple roses by Rose Marie's cake (left) and Zee Chik Cakes' peephole egg with sugar work figurine (right) The eggs were created as part of a feature for Cake Masters Magazine - and feature in this month's edition, with Easter just around the corner. Rosie Mazumder, editor of Cake Masters Magazine, said: 'The eggs that have been created for this feature are just fantastic. 'The attention to detail and the hours spent working on the eggs shows in the presentation of each individual one. 'The eggs were on display at Cake International in London last weekend, and it was great to get a closer look at them all.' The creations take their inspiration from the iconic Russian eggs created by jeweller Peter Carl Faberge which were famously gifted to figures including the Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II. Textured masterpiece: Cakeium's frosted blue base is decorated with gold icing and beading as is the egg itself . A fairy sits on a pedestal in the middle of this cake made by by Suzanne Thorp of The Frostery which also features clover leaves and a hand-painted plaque of Mary Berry . Laura Jane Cake Design's egg features hand painting and brush embroidery (left). Laura Loukaides, from Laura Loukaides Cakes was inspired by the 1914 mosaic egg created for Nicholas II of Russia for her black, gold and white cake (right) The extremely detailed cakes are individually designed, including a British themed Union Jack egg and one dedicated to master baker Mary Berry from The Great British Bake Off. Jacqui Kelly from Totally Sugar, who created the patriotic Union Jack egg, said: 'I am a Scots girl at heart but London is my adopted home. 'And when I drive along the river in the evenings, the lights of the London skyline take my breath away every time. So it was easy to draw inspiration when I knew the eggs would be displayed at the ExCeL in London.' Laura Loukaides, from Laura Loukaides Cakes, said: 'My egg is inspired by one of my favourite Fabergé designs - the 1914 Mosaic egg created for Nicholas II of Russia. Cupcake Oven's pink, green and gold cake was made using a special cake enamelling technique, royal icing piping, and golden sugar roses . Totally Sugar's cake features the Union Jack and London landmarks including the Millennium Dome, London Eye and Tower Bridge . Bella Baking's egg cake is covered in sugarpaste and all the decoration is piped in royal icing . 'The craftsmanship

Summary: Stunning creations made by UK's top cake artists and shown at the Cake International exhibition in London . Bakers used a range of decorating techniques and detailed sugar work to make the stunning cakes . Every part of the ornate bakes is edible from the hand moulded sugar beads to sugar-work figurines . Each cake egg measures 30cm high and was created as part of a feature for Cake Masters Magazine .


The Conservative know that they need to turn large parts of the country blue on May 7. And the Camerons seemed to have taken it rather too literally, with both David and Samantha getting stuck in with blue paint while on the campaign trail. While Mr Cameron was messing about with Boris Johnson in Surbiton, his wife was 200 miles away in West Yorkshire giving a lick of paint to a charity project. Scroll down for video . Samantha Cameron picked up a paintbrush to help at The Growing Zone allotment project, a community project for children and adults with special needs . The Prime Minister's wife was campaigning with Conservative candidate Alec Shelbrooke (centre) in the seat of Elmet and Rothwell . Mrs Cameron has made several solo appearances during the election campaign in key seats, today supporting Tory candidate Alec Shelbrooke in Elmet and Rothwell. She visited the Growing Zone, an allotment garden project for adults and children with special needs in Kippax, West Yorkshire. She was introduced to various activities by June Perkin, who founded the scheme seven years ago after getting disillusioned by aimless families and youngsters she watched in a Leeds shopping centre one afternoon. Mrs Cameron was even persuaded to help paint a wooden plant stand, which is being reconditioned and brought back into use by the volunteers and children. Mrs Cameron was introduced to various activities by June Perkin, who founded the scheme seven years ago after getting disillusioned by aimless families and youngsters she watched in a Leeds shopping centre one afternoon . Mrs Cameron said the best thing about campaigning was 'getting out and about - meeting amazing people like June' 'It's great to be in Yorkshire,' Mrs Cameron said. 'The best thing about a campaign is getting out and about - meeting amazing people like June. 'The Growing Zone is an inspiration. It's been lovely meeting everybody here today and seeing what an amazing job they do changing the lives of so many people with disabilities.' Mrs Cameron made her first appearance of the campaign in Rochester and Strood, which was won in a by-election by Ukip's Mark Reckless after he defected from the Tories last year. She joined her husband on a whistlestop tour of the UK, visiting Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland in a single day, and at the weekend the couple visited a Sikh temple in Gravesend. Mrs Perkin said of Mrs Cameron's visit: 'It was absolutely brill. Using the words the kids here use, it was cool. She had a good look round and she was very, very interested. 'She understood everything we're doing and what we're about. And the kids loved it. Do you see their faces?' After taking nine minutes to complete a puzzle, Boris Johnson and David Cameron were relieved to try their hand at hand painting, which they found much easier . The pair were at the nursery in Surbiton to promote a Tory pledge to double free childcare for working parents of three and four-year-olds to 30 hours a week . Describing

Summary: Samantha Cameron makes solo campaign visit to a charity project . Growing Zone project helps children and adults with special needs . Says the best part of campaigning is 'getting out to meet amazing people'


After a weekend when special goals were the norm in the Premier League, it's not an easy task to pick the best of the bunch. From Jermain Defoe's match-winning volley in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday, to Charlie Adam's audacious long-range effort against Chelsea on Saturday evening, there's plenty to choose from. Here, Sportsmail's Jamie Redknapp picks his top five goals of the weekend and explains why they've made his list. 5. Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) vs Liverpool . I can't believe I have to make this goal No 5 in my list. It just shows the calibre of the goals scored this weekend. The Chilean took a brilliant first touch before spinning to lash it home and cap a fine Arsenal move — and a breathless first half. Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez puts the Gunners 3-0 up against Liverpool at the Emirates on Saturday . The Chilean runs off to celebrate after beating Simon Mignolet from outside the Liverpool area . Click here to see how Sportsmail rated the weekend's Premier League goals . 4. Bobby Zamora (QPR) vs West Brom . This was a beautiful, controlled finish from Bobby with the outside of his foot (right). He showed incredible awareness to see the chance was on but was even quicker to sort out his feet and lift it over Boaz Myhill. Like Defoe's, it was a hugely important goal for his team and part of a superb performance. QPR's Bobby Zamora (left) gets in front of Joleon Lescott to score his side's third goal against West Brom . Charlie Austin congratulates his strike partner on his goal during QPR's 4-1 victory at the Hawthorns . 3. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) vs Aston Villa . Any other week and this would be being talked about in the same breath as Wayne's overhead kick against City. To flick it up with one foot, pivot and then hit it with your other is as difficult a skill as you could wish to see, but he made it look effortless. Wayne Rooney swivels to blast a right-footed shot into the top corner of Aston Villa's net on Saturday . The Man United captain's effort flies past Nathan Baker (left) and Fabian Delph on its way towards goal . 2. Jermain Defoe (Sunderland) vs Newcastle United . To hit that kind of volley on your wrong foot shows unbelievable technique. When the ball drops like that it's so hard to put the power in but keep control. And the fact it was a vital derby winner is why I put it ahead of Wayne Rooney's. Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe (left) smashes a volley into the top corner against Newcastle on Sunday . Defoe celebrates his stunning goal which earned the Black Cats a valuable three points on Sunday . 1. Charlie Adam (Stoke) vs Chelsea . The best long-range strike I've ever seen. He hit the ball so hard and from so far out — it was an incredible goal. He showed fantastic vision and imagination to pull it off and he left Thibaut Courtois in

Summary: Premier League fans saw a number of brilliant goals scored this weekend . Jermain Defoe finished things off with a fantastic volley on Sunday . Alexis Sanchez and Bobby Zamora also netted memorable goals . Sportsmail's Jamie Redknapp picks his top five strikes from the weekend .


While the 3pm slump has most of us reaching for a chocolate bar, the sugar crash that comes afterwards, and the guilt, can ruin the enjoyment. But chocoholics can now get their fix guilt-free, as a raw foodie has developed healthy spins on all the classic chocolate bars. Taline Gabrielian, 33, of Sydney's Northern Beaches has recreated the entire range of chocolate bar favourites, including Mars Bars, Snickers, Bounty, Twix and Cherry Ripe, and published the recipes through her best-selling food app, Hippie Lane. Scroll down for the recipe . Mars mania: Fans of the Mars Bar can now enjoy the guilt-free version, with raw recipes by Taline Gabrielian . Choc-full of goodness: No need to count calories or sneaky this Mars Bar, it's sugar-free, vegan and dairy-free . With 129,000 Instagram followers and the Hippie Lane app consistently sitting in the top three of 'most popular food and drink' apps on iTunes since its release in January, Gabrielian attributes all her success to the re-imagining of sweet tooth favourites. 'It was definitely my tactic. I thought the best way to grow the business and inspire a healthy lifestyle was to offer people something they understand, that looks and tastes like the real deal,' the mother of two told Daily Mail Australia. Gabrielian, who began stocking raw treats in local cafes and photographing them, only realised the serious demand for her sweet treats when she reached 80,000 followers within a year. Healthy hippy: Taline Gabrielian said her choc bars satisfy her, even though she grew up on Nutella and Milo . Twix treats: 'I always crave something after dinner, so these Twix bars still give me the same satisfaction' 'They just loved that I was portraying healthy versions of the chocolates they knew and loved. They were commenting saying "does it really taste like a Mars Bar?," and basically just wanted a piece of the pie,' she said. While her app has 50 recipes in total, the classic top five favourite bars are by far her most popular, according to Gabriel. But she says her mint slice, caramel and choc cheesecake are also go down a treat too. While the chocolates are all classified as raw, vegan, refined sugar-free and dairy-free, Gabriel assured DMA that this in no way means 'fun or taste-free', people are sold by her recipes. Cherry on top: Gabriel recreated the classic cherry ripe bar for those who like a fruity take on chocolate . 'I began competitions early on (on her Instagram) to remake my treats and convince them it's the real deal and the recipes work. And they loved them, saying 'this is the best peppermint slice I've ever tried and knocking on my door wanting more.' Gabriel shares her top substitutes to eat healthy sweet treats... 1. Swap sugar for... rice malt syrup . 'It's derived from brown rice and is milled down until it becomes syrup.' 2. Swap caramel for... nut butters . 'I will mix almond butter with tahini, coconut oil and dates.' 3. Swap flour for... nut meal . 'When making a

Summary: Taline Gabrielian, founder of Hippie Lane app has recreated all the classics . Created raw versions of Mars Bars, Twix, Cherry Ripe, Snickers and Bounty . Gabrielian shares her recipe for raw Bounty Bars with FEMAIL . The Sydney mother of two has 129k Instagram followers . Hippie Lane app was released on iTunes in January .


A ‘unique and beautiful’ teenage girl was killed by a driver who crashed a stolen car while drunk and high on cocaine and cannabis. Xana Doyle, 19, was a passenger in the Toyota Avensis, which flipped and landed on its roof in an accident in the early hours of the morning. Driver Sakhawat Ali, 23, was more than twice the drink-drive limit and had been taking class A and B drugs before getting behind the wheel. Xana Doyle (pictured) was killed after driver Sakhawat Ali crashed a stolen car while high on drugs . The Toyota Avensis flipped and landed on its roof after the crash in the early hours of the morning in January . A court heard he was driving at ‘excessive speed’ in the moments before the crash, which did not involve any other vehicle. Miss Doyle, who suffered a ‘blunt head injury’, was pronounced dead at the scene in Newport, South Wales. Ali admitted causing death by dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking when he appeared at Cardiff Crown Court yesterday. Judge Neil Bidder QC told the court: ‘The driver was well over twice the drink-drive limit and it is accepted there was excessive speed.’ The judge said he wanted more information on how much cocaine and cannabis the driver had taken on the night of the smash before sentencing. Ali, of Newport, was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing in July. Sakhawat Ali (pictured right) admitted causing death by dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking . The driver’s cousin, Shabaz Ali, 21, admitted allowing himself to be carried in a stolen car following the smash in January this year. The July hearing will decide whether he ‘contributed’ to the accident by pulling the handbrake from the back seat. Floral tributes were left at the scene of the accident and hundreds of people attended the funeral of Miss Doyle, a former Duffryn High School student, in January. In a tribute, her mother Emma O’Donoghue wrote that Xana was an ‘unusual name for a unique and beautiful girl’. Before the crash, Miss Doyle, from Newport, had recently begun working at Wetherspoons as a cook and was also a trained beautician after completing an apprenticeship. Ms O’Donoghue said yesterday: ‘No sentence will ever give me back my daughter or my children their sister. She is dearly missed and this terribly traumatic experience will remain with us for ever. ‘I am pleased that Sakhawat Ali has pleaded guilty, not that he could dispute any of the evidence presented. Miss Doyle suffered a 'blunt head injury' and was pronounced dead at the scene in Newport, South Wales . Ali was remanded in custody and a hearing in July will determine if his cousin also contributed to the crash . ‘Xana was a beautiful, funny and loving girl and every day is a struggle to live on without her in our lives, we can only hope that justice is served and those responsible are held accountable.’ Paying tribute to Miss Doyle at her funeral, her mother said: ‘You had a smile that

Summary: Xana Doyle was killed after Toyota Avensis flipped and landed on its roof . Driver Sakhawat Ali took class A and B drugs before crashing stolen car . Court heard the 23-year-old was driving the vehicle at 'excessive speed' Admits death by dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking .


We take more photos of ourselves than ever - but it seems selfies are doing little for our self-confidence. Women typically take and delete five pictures before settling on a selfie they feel comfortable posting online, a survey found. And men are happy only on their fourth try. The new survey found women typically take and delete five pictures before they decide they like a selfie . UKIP leader Nigel Farage poses with some young voters while out canvasing in Broadstairs. The survey, carried out by OnePoll, found men are also guilty of taking multiple selfies before they post one they like . Two in three women (64 per cent) feel anxious just having their photo taken, while looking at snaps on social media made 41 per cent feel bad about themselves, according to a survey of 5,000 people by market researchers OnePoll. Of the children who were also questioned, which included 58 per cent who took selfies, 79 per cent said they were happy with the way they looked, 67 per cent thought they needed to look good. ITV's Good Morning Britain show, which commissioned the research, is encouraging viewers to share the first selfie they take on social media under the hashtag #SelfieEsteem. Jamelia, Nicky Byrne, Beth Tweddle, Richard Madeley, Piers Morgan, Nancy Dell’Olio, Rebecca Ferguson are among the celebrities backing the campaign. Piers Morgan appears on Good Morning Britain along with presenter Susanna Reid. The ITV show commissioned the survey and is encouraging viewers to share the first selfie they take on social media . The survey also found a third of women were worried they were passing on body confidence issues to their children and 41 per cent of children did not think their mother was happy with the way she looked. It also found 15 per cent of women and 19 per cent of men had cropped, filtered, or retouched pictures of their children.

Summary: Survey finds women rule out five photos before posting a selfie online . Two in three women anxious about having their photo taken, OnePoll found . ITV show launching campaign to get people to share their first selfie online .


A Pennsylvania math teacher was called 'dangling candy' by the judge who sentenced her to 30 days in jail for having sex with a 17-year-old student. Erica Ann Ginneti, 35, a married mother of three from Philadelphia, pleaded guilty in December to institutional sexual assault and disseminating sexually explicit materials to a minor. During her sentencing, Montgomery County Court Judge Garrett D. Page reportedly asked 'What young man would not jump on that candy?' Erica Ginnetti, 35, was referred to as 'dangling candy' by Montgomery County Court Judge Garrett D. Page, who also reportedly asked 'What young man would not jump on that candy?' before sentencing her to 30 days in jail for having sex with a 17-year-old student . Page made the 'dangling candy' comment as he chastised Ginneti for sending the student explicit photos and videos of herself, according to Huffington Post. The former math and calculus teacher at Lower Moreland Township School District had been facing seven to 14 years in prison, but on Friday Judge Page sentenced her to 3-23 months, including the first 30 days in jail and the next 60 on house arrest. Page's comments drew criticism from many people, who were also outraged at what they said was a lenient sentencing. Ginnetti, pictured above with her husband, first approached her victim in May 2013 when she chaperoned the senior prom and invited him to come work out at her gym . Ginneti will also face three years’ probation, 100 hours of community service and will have to register as a sex offender for the next 25 years, according to The Intelligencer. In court Friday, Ginneti wept as she read a letter of apology in hopes of offering the victim 'closure for this nightmare.' Prosecutors said the boy had seen his grades drop in his senior year and has been struggling with social interactions. The former educator described for the court how she has reconciled with her family and embarked on a new career as a fitness instructor. In her time off, she volunteers at a church, reported Philadelphia Inquirer. Page told Ginneti he was certain she would continue to turn her life around, but he reminded her that her ill-thought actions had had devastating consequences. 'One bad day because of sexual hunger has resulted in all this avalanche of harm,' Page stated. Two months after Ginnetti first met her 17-year-old victim at his prom in May 2013 they drove to an industrial park and had sex in her car . The judge later clarified that he does not think the defendant is a 'bad human being,' but stated she must be punished for her ‘bad act.’ Ginneti's attorney asked the judge to spare her jail time so she could care for her small children. She was fired by Lower Moreland Township School District after her arrest in January. According to investigators, the teacher first approached the victim in May 2013 when she chaperoned the senior prom and invited him to come work out at her gym. A few days later the 17-year-old responded to Ginnetti

Summary: Erica Ginnetti, 35, must also serve 60 days under house arrest, 100 hours of community service and three years' probation . Judge Garrett Page reportedly asked 'What young man would not jump on that candy?' Ginnetti pleaded guilty in a Pennsylvania court in December to having sex with a 17-year-old student . Page told Ginneti her 'sexual hunger' had devastating consequences for two families . Married mother of three said she has mended fences with her family and became a fitness instructor . She first approached her victim in May 2013 when she chaperoned the senior prom and invited him to come work out at her gym .


A Sicilian Mafia fugitive dubbed the Godfather of Uxbridge who was set to be extradited to Italy will be allowed to remain in the UK after his sentence was dropped. Domenico Rancadore, who has lived in Britain for more than 20 years, was given a seven-year sentence by an Italian court in 1999 for being a member of the Cosa Nostra. In February he lost his year-and-a-half battle against extradition and was told he must return to Italy to serve his sentence. But today it emerged that the 65-year-old's case expired last October and his European Arrest Warrant is to be withdrawn. Sentence dropped: Domenico Rancadore (right and left) fled to Britain in the 1990s and was convicted in his absence in Italy for his role as a 'man of honour' Although his conviction remains intact, Italian law states that a sentence is extinguished once a period of more than double the time of the penalty has passed. The case will still have to be heard by the Italian Supreme Court, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Rancadore's solicitor, Karen Todner said: 'Yesterday the Italian Court of Appeal agreed to extinguish the conviction of Domenico Rancadore on the basis that the conviction is too old to sustain a prison sentence. 'I am therefore confident that the Italian government will now withdraw their application for a European Arrest Warrant and that Mr Rancadore will be discharged from these proceedings. 'There has been a long and unhappy history of these proceedings and I am delighted Mr Rancadore will now be able to live in peace in England with his wife and family.' Ms Todner said she was waiting for the CPS to sign a consent order so that the court could discharge Rancadore. Once the paperwork is in order, the matter will be listed at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London and a judge will then have to approve it. The Italian mobster does not have to be present when the matter is dealt with in court. Domenico Rancadore, pictured with hiswife Ann last year, will be allowed to remain in the UK after his sentence dropped . Rancadore was first arrested on a European arrest warrant at his semi-detached London home in August 2013. Although he was never convicted of murder, the Italian authorities wanted him to be returned to the country after he fled in 1995. Known as the Professor, Rancadore was tried in absentia and handed a seven-year prison term for his 'Mafia association'. He was convicted for his role as a 'man of honour', taking bribes from builders in Palermo. During protracted extradition proceedings at Westminster Magistrates' Court, District Judge Howard Riddle reversed his initial decision over concerns that Italian prison conditions would breach his human rights because he has a serious heart condition. In his judgment, Judge Riddle said: 'I am satisfied that, even without the assurance, there is no real risk that by returning this defendant to Italy he will suffer inhuman or degrading treatment.' Before his arrest in 2013, the Mafia don spent two decades living under

Summary: Domenico Rancadore given a seven-year sentence by Italian court in 1999 . He was convicted for role as a 'man of honour', taking bribes from builders . In February the Sicilian Mafia fugitive lost battle against extradition to Italy . Today it emerged that the 65-year-old's case expired in October last year .


The house where Tia Sharp was sexually assaulted and then brutally murdered before her body was hidden in the loft has finally been erased from a community. Pictures show the aerial view of the new buildings which have been built following the discovery of the 12-year-old's body in the in 2013. The two-bedroomed terraced house - Number 20 The Lindens in New Addington, near Croydon south London - was bulldozed in June 2013 along with the two neighbouring properties. 19a and 19b The Lindens in New Addington, near Croydon - the previous address, where Tia Sharp was sexually assaulted and then brutally murdered has been completely wiped off the map . 20 The Lindens as it was before: Neighbours say the old house was a constant reminder of the evil that happened there . In its place, two new houses have been built, which will be numbered 19a and 19b, completely wiping number 20 from the map. The two identical houses come with a garden, shed and new solar panels on the roof. The properties are clearly noticeable next to the old houses in the street. One local resident who did not want to be named said: 'We are so relieved that it has gone. It was a constant reminder of the evil that took place there. 'It has been raised to the ground and erased from our memories. 'The new homes are lovely.' The former home was where evil killer Stuart Hazell, 39, murdered the schoolgirl and dumped her body in the loft. Twelve-year-old Tia Sharp (left) was sexually assaulted and then brutally murdered by Hazell (right) before her body was hidden in the loft . He was living there with his partner, 49-year-old Christine Bicknell, Tia's grandmother. Twisted Hazell was one of the 'heartbroken' family members who 'searched' for Tia during a national manhunt in August 2012 after she disappeared. As the distraught and desperate family members comforted each other in the house, they were unaware that missing Tia was just feet away from them, wrapped in bin-liners in the loft. Father-of-one Hazell suffocated Tia during a sex attack after months of trawling vile internet pornography sites and filming her as she slept. Hazell was living there with his partner, 49-year-old Christine Bicknell, (pictured) Tia's grandmother . Her body was not found for over a week by police - even though it just feet away from where they had been searching. The property, which is owned by Croydon Council, was demolished to avoid it becoming a sick tourist attraction. Two adjoining houses were also demolished by the council and now building work has been going to replace the three bulldozed properties with two new ones. A Croydon Council spokesman confirmed the homes are near completion and the number 20 will not be used. Hazell, who lied that Tia spent the night at home before heading to a shopping centre in nearby Croydon, was jailed for life in May last year. He pleaded not guilty before changing his plea to guilty on the fifth day of his trial at the Old

Summary: Two houses built over the site of former home so address no longer exists . Place of 12-year-old's brutal murder was reminder of evil to its neighbours . Stuart Hazell abused young Tia there before dumping her body in the loft . Council feared New Addington house would become sick tourist attraction .


Poppy Smart complained to police after accusing builders of sexual harassment for wolf-whistling . When Poppy Smart was wolf-whistled at by builders on her walk to work, she at first tried to ignore it. But as the whistles and accompanying sexist comments turned into a daily ritual, the 23-year-old began to get upset. Finally, after a month of unwanted attention from the men on the building site, the marketing co-ordinator decided she'd had enough – and called the police. Miss Smart, who recorded the constant whistling using her smartphone's video function, also contacted one of the construction companies working at the site to complain of sexual harassment. She compared the wolf-whistling to racial discrimination and said it made her walk to work in Worcester city centre an 'awful experience'. One of the workers even approached her on the pavement, blocking her way, before saying 'Morning love' after she had ignored a cacophony of whistling, Miss Smart said. 'He was probably 18 or 19 and got right in my face, standing next to an older man. He didn't touch me but they were in my personal space in the pavement, in my way, even though I literally blanked him. It is incredibly intimidating. I'm quite a nervous person and this has made my anxiety worse. 'The whistling went on for a month. I eventually contacted the building company and the police on the same day when it got so bad. I even considered changing my route to work but thought, 'Why should I do that?' West Mercia police confirmed they had followed up Miss Smart's complaint as a possible incident of anti-social behaviour but had not taken further action. A spokesman said: 'After consultation with the woman who reported the behaviour it was decided that the employers would deal with those said to be responsible.' Although wolf-whistling is not a specific offence, workmen who repeatedly make obscene comments to passers-by could be convicted of a breach of the peace. Miss Smart, from Worcester, was first whistled at in the middle of February when she started a new job. Ms Smart recorded one of the occasions she walked past the building site. There is no suggestion any of the men pictured in the mobile phone footage (shown left and right) were involved in the alleged wolf-whistling . The builders concerned were working on the expansion of the Bolero restaurant. Miss Smart said she had not seen the men responsible since she complained to the building company, Fimeca. The firm's boss was 'shocked and annoyed' at his staff's behaviour and asked her to contact him if there was a repeat, she said. Fimeca Building and Maintenance, of Pershore, Worcestershire, said the matter was being dealt with by the firm's solicitors but refused to comment further. Miss Smart said she had been targeted on other occasions in Worcester, not just near the building site. The building yard in Worcester where Ms Smart alleges workman wolf-whistled at her while on her way to work . 'Disrespectful': The 23-year-old marketing co-ordinator (pictured) claimed builders at a construction site

Summary: Poppy Smart, 23, accused builders of sexual harassment for wolf-whistling . Compared it to racial discrimination and asked other women to speak out . Building firm claims CCTV footage proves it was not one of their workers . Police investigated Ms Smart's complaint but took no further action .


A monster 50-foot sperm whale found washed ashore in California is attracting dozens of camera-wielding tourists while experts decide what to do with the carcass. The marine mammal was discovered bleeding from its head along the south end of Sharp Park State Beach in Pacifica on Tuesday. On Wednesday scientists and biologists sought to determine how the massive animal died. It is the seventeenth dead sperm whale to beach along the North Coast of California in over the 40 years, a spokeswoman for the Marine Mammal Center said. Officials say it's not immediately clear would be done with the decomposing carcass after the examination. In the meantime, people have been spotted photographing the animal and even stopping to touch it. Scroll down for video . Unexpected arrival: The carcass of a 50-foot sperm whale has washed ashore at a beach just south of San Francisco . Local attraction: Biologists and veterinarians arrived to the beach in Pacifica to examine the decomposing remains, believed to be an emaciated adult male, early Wednesday . Rare occurrence: The animal is one of 17 dead sperm whales to beach along the North Coast of California over the 40 years that the California Academy of Sciences, has been handling such cases, a spokeswoman said . In January, a rare pygmy sperm whale died after beaching itself in Point Reyes. Investigators said it had likely gotten sick and was too weak to swim. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the decomposing carcass, believed to be an emaciated adult male, washed up sometime Tuesday. Whales, in general, are at risk in the waters where they live. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has asked San Francisco Bay Area boaters to watch out for and steer clear of whales, which migrate into the San Francisco Bay Area in large numbers during the spring and summer. Gray whales are at a particularly high risk of collisions with ships and boats, as they often travel near shore and may even wander into the bay this time of year, the administration reports. Boaters should not approach within 100 yards of any whale, cut across a whale's path, make sudden speed or directional changes or get between a whale cow and her calf. Aerial view: People have been spotted photographing the animal and even stopping to touch it . All hands on deck: Officials say it's not immediately clear would be done with the carcass after the examination . Potential hazard: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has asked San Francisco Bay Area boaters to watch out for and steer clear of whales, which migrate into the San Francisco Bay Area in large numbers during the spring and summer . Tough-skinned: Gray whales are at a particularly high risk of collisions with ships and boats, as they often travel near shore and may even wander into the bay this time of year, the administration reports .

Summary: Scientists and biologists arrived Wednesday to determine how the massive mammal died . The animal is one of 17 dead sperm whales to beach along the North Coast of California in over 40 years . Officials say it's not immediately clear would be done with the carcass after the examination .


Michael Phelps is entered in five events at this week's Arena Pro Swim Series in Mesa, Arizona, which will be his first meet since serving a six-month ban following a drunk-driving conviction. Phelps, who was suspended last year by USA Swimming after his arrest on drunk driving charges, is entered in the 100-meter butterfly on Thursday, 100m backstroke and 400m freestyle on Friday and 200m individual medley and 100m freestyle on Saturday. The April 15-18 meet has attracted some of the top U.S. swimmers, including Phelps's chief rival Ryan Lochte, who is entered in the same five events. Michael Phelps is entered in five events in Arizona this week having served his six month suspension . It will be familiar surroundings for Phelps, an 18-time Olympic gold medallist who ended his two-year retirement in 2014 at Mesa, sparking speculation that he is considering an Olympic comeback at the 2016 Rio Games. Following his arrest last September, the 29-year-old swimmer entered a rehabilitation program and in February announced his engagement to Nicole Johnson, a former Miss California USA. Phelps has won 22 Olympic medals, 18 golds, but was banned from swimming in September .

Summary: Michael Phelps was suspended by USA swimming following arrest . American is entered in five events at this week's Arena Pro Swim Series . Phelps' rival Ryan Lochte has entered into the same five events .


Aston Villa match-winner Fabian Delph was left pinching himself after booking his side's place in the FA Cup final at the expense of Liverpool. Villa skipper Delph set up Christian Benteke's equaliser after Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring for the Reds and then rounded off a superb afternoon by sweeping home nine minutes into the second half to secure a 2-1 victory. Delph's strike means that Tim Sherwood's charges will return to Wembley to face holders Arsenal in next month's showpiece and the former Leeds midfielder says it will be a dream come true. Fabian Delph fires past Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet to book Aston Villa's place in the FA Cup final . Delph celebrates with team-mate Ashley Westwood after his 54th minute strike . Delph (left), Gabriel Agbonlahor (centre) and Grealish savour the winning feeling in the Villa dressing room . 'I can't wait for the final. To walk out as captain is going to be the highlight of my career. So happy days, I'm happy for the boys,' he told BT Sport 1. The 25-year-old England international reserved special praise for Sherwood for the job he has done since taking over in February when the club looked to be in deep trouble in the drop zone. Big wins over West Brom, Sunderland and Tottenham in the league, as well as the cup run, since then have lifted the mood around Villa Park and Delph feels Sherwood deserves a lot of credit for the remarkable turnaround. Christian Benteke, who struck the equaliser for Villa in the 36th minute, salutes the Villa fans after the game . 'The gaffer (Sherwood) is brilliant. He's positive with everybody. He doesn't panic. He's got a game plan and we stuck to it and there were a lot of young lads in the team,' he said. 'Young Jack (Grealish) has come in today and done fantastic and we're just happy. We're thrilled for the fans.' Delph now feels they can use their cup run as a springboard to secure Barclays Premier League survival and is not worried the final will become a distraction. Young Villa midfielder Grealish showed maturity beyond his years during the contest at Wembley . 'We're confident we'll come through it. We'll put that aside for today and honestly the next game we've got to think about is one in the Premier League,' he added. Jack Grealish, who only made his first Premier League start 12 days ago, impressed throughout the contest. The young Villa midfielder tweeted after the match: 'Best feeling off my life!! So happy for all the fans!! What a game, can't even express how much this means to me.' Sherwood was understandably in bullish mood after the landmark victory in only his 10th match as Villa boss and when asked how much he is enjoying life in the Midlands he replied: "Well it's going all right at the moment. The victorious Villa side celebrate their FA Cup semi-final triumph at the final whistle . "We're delighted with that obviously. We were the underdogs today but we believed in there

Summary: Aston Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley to book their FA Cup final place . Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 30th minute . Fabian Delph set up Christian Benteke for Villa's equaliser . Delph then swept home the winner nine minutes into the second-half . Tim Sherwood's side will return to Wembley to face Arsenal in the final .


After suffering a blow in the September referendum, Nicola Sturgeon has steadily set about boosting her political profile. In spite of the defeat which prompted her predecessor's resignation, the SNP leader has racked up support across Scotland since, with some fans even hopeful of a victory on May 7. But weeks after having to deny allegations of back-room plotting against Ed Miliband, Mrs Sturgeon has been rocked by more smearing claims yet. For with just two weeks to go until she canvasses polling station queues, the 44-year-old has been accused of savage violence. The SNP leader (pictured right, aged 14) has denied her sister's claims she used to shave the heads off her sister's Barbie dolls . According to her sister, Gillian Owens, the politician was prone to hacking the hair of from dolls as a child. 'She once cut the hair off my Sindy doll, just for fun,' Gillian Owens, a part-time actress, said. Rebutting the claims, the politician told the BBC: 'I deny the allegations levelled at me by my sister. 'I'm sure I didn't cut the hair off her Barbie doll. 'But if I did it - and it's an "if" - then there would have been provocation involved, I'm sure of it.' Later posting on Twitter, she added: 'For the record I think my sister is misremembering. I'm sure it was a Sindy doll. #dollgate.' Poking fun at the tale, she told one follower: 'I'm not proud of it... but I've changed. My niece's have never come to any harm.' The accusations sparked a Twitter trend with internet users sharing mocking photographs of beheaded Barbie dolls on Saturday afternoon. The politician poked fun at her sister's claims which sparked a Twitter trend on Saturday afternoon . Twitter users were quick to join in on the joke, sharing photographs of beheaded dolls on the social network . One user shared this photograph of the SNP leader as a murderous doll herself, holding a pair of scissors . A joke Twitter account was set up in the name Barbie Sturgeon in the wake of the claims this weekend . In an interview with The Sun, Mrs Sturgeon's sister told of how they were 'like chalk and cheese' growing up. 'I was into dolls and everything girly. Nicola was into sitting reading. She was a very strong-minded wee girl.' Polls suggest the SNP is on the brink of a landslide on a scale unprecedented in modern British politics, winning as many as 50 of Scotland’s 59 Commons seats. That would be all but certain to leave it holding the balance of power at Westminster for the first time. Mrs Sturgeon did not attend a ceremony at the Cenotaph this morning with other party leaders to commemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli Landings. Laying a wreath a Scottish memorial site instead she later attended an SNP women's rally in Glasgow City Centre. The SNP leader skipped the Cenotaph ceremony to join female voters in central Glasgow at a women's rally .

Summary: SNP leader denied claims she shaved the heads of sister's dolls as a child . Bizarre accusations have since sparked the #dollgate social media trend . Politician was into 'sitting reading' when she was a girl, her sister claimed . Sturgeon today attended aN SNP women's rally in Glasgow City Centre .


Manchester City are keen to sign Anderlecht teenager Evangelos Patoulidis. The 14-year-old playmaker is regarded as one of the best talents to emerge from Anderlecht's youth set-up and has also attracted attention from Arsenal and Barcelona. The Belgian starlet rejected a move to Barcelona's La Masia academy when he was 12 as his family wanted him to continue his studies. He has continued to impress and City have held discussions with Anderlecht chairman Roger Vanden Stock in the hope of agreeing a compensation package. Manuel Pellegrini is looked to build for the future by snapping up hot property Evangelos Patoulidis .

Summary: Evangelos Patoulidis also attracted interest from Barcelona and Arsenal . Anderlecht rejected a move to Barcelona when he was 12 . City in talks with Anderlecht chief Roger Vanden Stock to complete a deal .


Police in Houston say a 34-year-old man got behind the wheel of his car while under the influence Sunday, leaving a path of destruction in his wake and killing two people, one of them a 6-year-old boy. Blaine Boudreaux has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, intoxicated assault and failure to stop and render aid involving death in connection to at least three separate DUI collisions that took place within three hours in Houston. Boudreaux, who also has an extensive DUI record in his native Louisiana, was allegedly drunk when he ran a red light on Lockwood Drive at around 6.3opm and slammed his Dodge pickup truck into a Honda Civic. Path of destruction: Blaine Boudreaux (left), 34, has been charged in connection to three separate DUI crashes in Houston that killed 6-year-old Josh Medrano, injured his mother and led to the death of a homeless man . Heartbroken: The family of 6-year-old Joshua Medrano are seen Wednesday leaving the courtroom where Blaine Boudreaux made an appearance on charges stemming from a trio of accidents in Houston. On of the boy's relatives screamed at the suspect: 'I hope you die!' Joshua Medrano, 6, who was a passenger in the sedan, was fatally injured. His mother, Cynthia, was hospitalized with a punctured lung and broken bones. Boudreaux was arrested at the scene after failing a field sobriety test. Three wrecks: The 34-year-old, who has a history of DUIs in Louisiana, is also accused of crashing into another car carrying a woman and a toddler . Several hours earlier, according to police, the 34-year-old man struck and killed 61-year-old vagrant Leonard Batiste walking along Texas 5 Spur near the University of Houston. Investigators say the homeless man was mowed down at around 5.15pm Sunday but his body was not discovered until Monday afternoon. Boudreaux’s entire bumper, complete with his license plate, was found nearby. Blaine Boudreaux also has been linked to a third collision that occurred about two hours before Batiste's death. The two-car crash took place in the 6600 block of Fannin Street and involved a mother and her 2-year-old child, who were taken to a hospital and later released. In that case, Boudreaux was issued a ticket by a police officer and allowed to leave the scene. After slamming into the elderly man on Texas 5 Spur, Boudreaux allegedly dozed off behind the wheel and didn't wake up until another driver honked at him to get his attention. That is when he ran the red light at the intersection of Lockwood and the East Freeway and slammed into Cynthia Medrano's black Honda, killing her son, according to officials. Joseph Rodriguez, the boy's stepfather, said little Joshua wanted to become a firefighter when he grew up. Rodriguez said the officer who stopped Boudreaux after the first accident involving the mother and toddler should have detained him instead of letting the man go. Prosecutor Alison Baimbridge told the Houston Chronicle investigators are now looking into that collision and resulting citation in light of Boudreaux's apparent intoxication about two hours. Cynthia Medrano, pictured here with her

Summary: Blaine Boudreaux, 34, charged with intoxication manslaughter, intoxicated assault and failure to stop and render aid involving death . Accused of killing 6-year-old Joshua Medrano, injuring his mother, mowing down 61-year-old Leonard Batiste and slamming into into another vehicle . He was stopped by police after first crash involving mother and toddler but was let go with a ticket . Batiste, a homeless man, was found dead in a ditch a day later . One of Joshua Medrano's relatives screamed at Boudreaux in court: 'I hope you die!'


Lindsey Vonn has lifted the lid on her relationship with golf superstar Tiger Woods during a US chat show interview on the Late Night With Seth Meyers. The most successful US Alpine skier in history, who has an Olympic gold medal and several world championship titles to her name, arrived at the chat show looking stunning in a white dress that showed off her athletic legs. The 30-year-old has been dating Woods since 2013 and the pair's relationship has obviously grown stronger since Vonn was pictured accompanying the former No 1 golfer's children around the Masters at Augusta. Scroll down for video . Lindsey Vonn spoke about her relationship with Tiger Woods on the Late Night With Seth Meyers . The 30-year-old has been dating golf's former No 1 since 2013 and has become close with his children . Seth Meyers listens intently as the US skier speaks about Woods and his family . Vonn poses near Times Square on a visit to 'Extra' at their New York offices . Vonn dropped a few details about life with her boyfriend, crediting him with hitting the gym with her and helping her to overcome a knee injury that ruled her out of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. She spoke of her relationship with Woods' daughter Sam, seven, and son Charlie, six, from his previous marriage to Elin Nordegren, . 'They’re great. They’re amazing kids, and he’s an amazing father,' Lindsey said. 'You know, I feel privileged to be along for the ride, and I help as much as I can. They’re great kids — I love ’em.' Vonn accompanied Woods' two children during the Par 3 contest ahead of the Masters . Vonn says daughter Sam and son Charlie are 'great kids' and that Woods is a 'great father' Vonn has credited Tiger with helping her recovery from injury that kept her out of 2014 World Championships . The 30-year-old celebrates winning bronze at the Alpine Ski World Cup Finals in March . Meanwhile, the Minnesota native aims to return to compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeong Chang, South Korea. 'It’s been a long road, but I’m really proud of where I’ve come and how far I’ve gotten. My knee’s really good; I’m finally healthy,' she explained. 'I’m just trying to ski, and we’ve got three more years until the next Olympics, so I’m getting ready for those.' Vonn was on the show to talk about her Lindsey Vonn Foundation, which she launched in February to empower girls to grow and learn in all walks of life.

Summary: Tiger Woods has been dating US Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn since 2013 . The former Olympic gold medalist spoke on Late Night With Seth Meyers . Vonn revealed details of her relationship with Woods and his two children .


Technology: A study found that the majority of older workers did not believe better computer skills would help them in their current job . A generation of older workers are risking redundancy and long-term unemployment because of poor technology skills, it is claimed. Experts said training was ‘heavily geared’ towards young people, meaning many older workers were left behind in the workplace. This left them vulnerable when companies start ‘shedding’ jobs. While older generations often pride themselves on their numeracy and literacy skills, even these could ‘go stale’ with age, a study warned. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) said research showed that over-55s had the same literacy and numeracy skills as those aged 16 to 24 – and were worse at these skills than colleagues in their 30s and 40s. The AAT said the death of a ‘job for life’ meant workers could no longer rely on loyalty to their company and experience to take them through to retirement with the same employer. Instead, older workers could not become complacent and must constantly ‘reskill’ and retrain to boost their job security, it said. In a new report on the value of training for older workers, it said: ‘The old model of training in youth and a "career for life" thereafter no longer applies’. A survey by the AAT found that, while people in their twenties, thirties and forties aspired to take a master’s degree in the future or a vocational qualification, this stopped at 55, when most respondents said they were unlikely to undertake a formal qualification. A third of over-55s cited their age as the reason for not wanting to take a new qualification. The majority of older workers did not believe better computer skills would help them in their current job, while an astonishing one in 10 have never used a computer. But the AAT said the reality was they may have a ‘lack of knowledge of what modern and technological tools there are available which could assist them carrying out their tasks’. Education: A third of over-55s cited their age as the reason for not wanting to take a new qualification . Mark Farrar, of the AAT, said: ‘Older generations are faced with the greatest barriers when it comes to reskilling. ‘Given rapid economic and technological changes, many traditional jobs are less secure than in the past and older workers are increasingly facing the threat of redundancy. ‘The UK’s ageing population is growing and the increased retirement age means people are working for longer. ‘The challenge is therefore to ensure people can continue to participate in the labour market at the later stage of their working lives.’ According to the Office for National Statistics, workers aged 55 and over are less likely to be unemployed than younger workers. But older unemployed people are more likely to have been out of work for 12 months or longer, suggesting they find it harder to find a new job if they do find themselves out of work. The accountancy body said older men were particularly vulnerable to job losses in the

Summary: Experts say older workers are left behind in workplace because of training . This left them vulnerable when companies start ‘shedding’ jobs, they claim . The Association of Accounting Technicians say older workers must ‘reskill’


The Duke of York has made his first public appearance since lurid sex claims made about him were struck off the public record by a Florida judge. A visibly relieved Andrew was visiting the offices of AkzoNobel, a paint firm based in Slough, and smiled broadly as he chatted to employees. The 55-year-old, who was at the factory as part of his work with the Outward Bound Trust, has always denied that he had any sort of relationship with Virginia Roberts. Relieved: The Duke of York made his first public appearance since sex claims against him were thrown out . Today, it was business as usual for the royal, who arrived in a chauffeur-driven racing green Bentley and was shown products from AkzoNobel's best-known range, Dulux Paints. The Duke also spent 40 minutes in a private meeting with Matt Pullen, the company's UK managing director, and other senior staff members. The trip to Slough comes less than five days after claims that Andrew had sex with an under-age teenager were removed from civil court records following a federal judge’s ruling. The allegations were made by Miss Roberts, now 31, who had claimed she was the sex slave of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein - a former friend of Andrew's. Prince Andrew has always vehemently denied the claims - as has Buckingham Palace which took the unprecedented step of issuing a denial shortly after the allegations came to light. Smiling: A visibly relieved Andrew could barely keep the smile off his face during the visit to Slough . Denied: The Duke has always denied the lurid accusations made by Virginia Roberts, now 31 . Speaking after his meeting with the Duke, Mr Pullen brushed off suggestions that his company might by tarnished by association with Andrew and instead emphasised the 'fantastic relationship' between the two. 'To be honest this is a long-standing engagement and he’s the patron of the Outward Bound Trust, who we have a fantastic relationship with,' said Mr Pullen, adding: 'It's great to have him here.' The allegations were part of submissions made by lawyers acting for Miss Roberts, who wanted to join an existing civil lawsuit. It was launched by two women, also alleged Epstein victims, against US federal prosecutors’ handling of the financier’s conviction for a sex offence. He was sentenced to 18 months in 2008 for soliciting a minor for prostitution but lawyers for the women claim a secret plea deal he struck with prosecutors, granting him and any potential co-conspirators immunity from further prosecution, violated their clients’ rights. Listening in: Prince Andrew used the visit to meet senior staff at paint firm AkzoNobel . Shown around: Andrew was shown many of the firm's products, including their Dulux paint range . Speaking out: Andrew used the occasion to make a speech about the Outward Bound Trust . US District Judge Kenneth Marra refused Ms Roberts permission to join the lawsuit, and said in his written judgement that the sex abuse details had no bearing on the lawsuit’s goal of reopening the Epstein non-prosecution agreement. During the visit to

Summary: Andrew has made his first official visit since sex claims were thrown out . The Duke visited the AkzoNobel paint factory in Slough, Berkshire . Appeared visibly relieved and was on noticeably cheerful form . Claims were thrown out by judge Kenneth Marra last Wednesday . Virginia Roberts claimed she had been forced to have sex with the Duke . Andrew has always vehemently denied the allegations are true .


The federal government has pledged to scrap the religious exemption from welfare benefits in an attempt to crackdown on parents who choose not to vaccinate their children. Under the tough new 'no jab, no pay' laws, Social Services Minister Scott Morrison has announced on Sunday that parents will no longer be able to access childcare benefits simply by signing a form that says they object to immunisation based on 'personal, philosophical or religious' reasons. Parents who refuse to immunised their children are set to lose up to $15,000 a year for every child when the changes come into force from January 1, 2016. Meanwhile, families who do vaccinate their kids are eligible for the $7,500-a-year childcare rebate, $200-a-week childcare benefit and the $726 Family Tax Benefit Part A end of year supplement. Scroll down for video . The government has announced they will strip parents of welfare benefits if they don't immunise their kids . The 'conscientious objector' exemption on children's vaccination has been effective since the Howard Government, but after meeting with religious organisations, Mr Morrison said payments will be cut off if parents don't immunise their kids. 'We have had discussions with the Church of Christ, Scientist and have formed the view that this exemption is no longer current or necessary and will therefore be removed,' Minister Morrison said. 'Having been informed the religion is not advising members to avoid vaccinating their children and following engagement with members, the government no longer sees that the exemption is current and the authorisation for this exemption has been withdrawn. 'Having resolved this outstanding matter the government will not be receiving nor authorising any further vaccination exemption applications from religious organisations. 'The only authorised exemption from being required to have children immunised in order to receive benefits is on medical grounds. 'While parents have the right to decide to not vaccinate their children, if they are doing so as a vaccination objector, they are no longer eligible for assistance from the Australian Government.' Minister for Social Services Scott Morrison has announced the end to religious exemption on children’s vaccinations for access to childcare benefits . Parents who refuse to immunised their children are set to lose up to $15,000 a year for every child . The announcement comes after Mr Morrison said while immunising children against deadly diseases protects the wider society, it should be a prerequisite to receive tax payer money. 'We've got to think about the health and well-being of all the other children that are put at risk, and it's their health that also matters,' he said. 'And in fact, you know, those parents have taken decisions to immunise their children, and that's obviously the sensible thing to do. We're a free country, and we're for free society, but that doesn't mean you get to take taxpayers' money if you don't want to go along with the rules.' While doctors and pro-vaccination groups are tipped to welcome the reforms as a way to increase the number of children being vaccinated, some immunisation experts are worried the move won't bolster immunisation

Summary: The government will scrap the religious exemption from welfare benefits . Scott Morrison has announced parents will be cut from childcare benefits if they don't immunise their children . The welfare ban comes into force from January 1, 2016 . Parents who refuse to immunised their kids are set to lose up to $15,000 . These include Family Tax Benefit A as well as childcare assistance . Scott Morrison said rules around welfare payments need to be 'tightened'


A husband accused of trying to murder his cheating wife wrote her an extraordinary letter while remanded in prison asking her to send him a suit for his trial, a court heard yesterday. Joseph O'Riordan, 73, stabbed his 47-year-old wife Amanda eight times after he discovered she had been having an affair with a postman. She was left with life-threatening injuries to her torso, chest, arms and back. Joseph O'Riordan stabbed his wife of ten years Amanda (left) with a seven inch kitchen knife eight times . O'Riordan, who was a councillor at the time, rang an ambulance after the attack in October last year and admitted what he had done during the 999 call. Yesterday it emerged that four months later, while on remand, O'Riordan wrote to his wife from jail asking her to 'get my things together' before for his trial. Meanwhile Mrs O'Riordan, during questioning by her husband's defence team in court yesterday, sobbed: 'I did not want to hurt Joe. I never wanted to hurt him… even now. All of this is my fault because I had an affair.' In the letter, which was posted from prison on February 4 this year, O'Riordan asked his wife to gather some of his belongings and give them to his son, including a 'decent jumper' and his 'beige casual jacket'. He also asked for his 'blue suit' and 'three ties that will go with the suit', which he said he needed for the trial. His letter went on: 'You will be fully aware that I cannot make any mention of the case. 'I hope and pray that your recovery continues to progress and you will always remain in my heart – God bless, Joe.' O'Riordan sobbed as the letter was read out at Brighton Crown Court yesterday. His wife also broke down in the witness box as she gave evidence from behind a screen. The case was adjourned for 90 minutes to give Mrs O'Riordan time to regain her composure. Prosecutor Dale Sullivan asked if she had been expecting the letter and she replied: 'No – I wasn't expecting anything from him.' Earlier, video footage of a pre-recorded police interview with Mrs O'Riordan was played to the court, in which she described her husband as 'passionate and vocally volatile' but said he had never 'laid a finger on her before.' She said she thought he might have suffered from 'mild depression' because he could be 'up one minute and down the next'. During later questioning by O'Riordan's defence counsel Peter Doyle QC, she said she and her husband were 'soulmates'. The couple, from Polegate, East Sussex, met in 1991 and had been married for ten years at the time of the attack, the court heard. Brighton Magistrates' Court heard that four months after attack, while on remand, O'Riordan wrote to his wife from jail asking her to 'get my things together' before for his trial . But Mrs O'Riordan said that last year she felt 'smothered' by her husband and wanted 'more me time.' This was the 'trigger' for her brief

Summary: Joseph O'Riordan, 73, stabbed wife eight times after discovering her affair . She was left with life-threatening injuries to her torso, chest, arms and back . O'Riordan rang ambulance for Amanda and admitted attack in the 999 call . Court heard while on remand he asked her to 'get things together' for trial .


Successive last-gasp victories have reignited struggling Leicester City's Premier League survival bid and manager Nigel Pearson said his side's fate is back in their own hands. Late goals from Robert Huth and Jamie Vardy sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, a week after Andy King's late goal secured a 2-1 win against West Ham United. The Foxes had look buried two weeks ago, seven points adrift of the relative safety of 17th place, but are now just three points behind Hull City, the side immediately above the relegation trapdoor. Jamie Vardy scored an late winner against West Brom on Saturday to improve Leicester's chances of survival . Vardy struck past West Brom goalkeeper Boaz Myhill during the closing stages of the game at The Hawthorns . Robert Huth nodded home with 10 minutes left on the clock to help his side launch an emphatic comeback . Foxes boss Nigel Pearson (left) believes Premier League survival is still firmly placed in his side's hands . Crucially Leicester, who have discovered an attacking potency with eight goals in three games, have a game in hand over their survival rivals and play five of their final seven fixtures at home. 'One thing we've spoken about recently is we want to keep (our fate) in our own hands for as long as possible,' Pearson told the BBC. 'While it's in our own hands you know that the responsibility is solely with ourselves. In many ways that's the driving force for us but we've still got an awful lot to do. 'It's more congested (at the bottom of the table) but because of the gap there has been for such a long time we don't have any chances of getting away with a disappointing result. Leicester's Esteban Cambiasso opened the scoring against West Ham with a spectacular effort last Saturday . However the Foxes were instantly punished when West Ham midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate netted immediately . But Andy King (left) was the hero as the Premier League strugglers struck late on at the King Power Stadium . 'We've got to try and force the issue between now and the end of the season.' Leicester have been rooted to the foot of the table since November but are slowly building much-needed momentum as the battle to avoid the drop intensifies. 'I hope (we've got momentum). Back-to-back wins are difficult to achieve, especially for a side like ourselves who have been struggling for vast parts of the season in terms of results,' he said. 'It's going to be tough but we'll give it a good shot.' Leicester have a relatively manageable run-in and play host to Swansea City in their next game on Saturday.

Summary: Leicester looked to be on the brink of relegation just two weeks ago . But a freshly discovered attacking potency has given them hope of survival . However manager Nigel Pearson believes there is 'still an awful lot to do'


Arsenal supremo Dick Law has flown to Argentina in an attempt to rubber-stamp the capture of Maxi Romero. The club's chief negotiator has jetted to South America to finalise a deal for the 16-year-old forward - who has been compared to Lionel Messi. The Gunners are in advanced talks with Velez Sarsfield over a £4.5million swoop for the teenage sensation. Arsenal are close to signing 16-year-old Maxi Romero from Velez Sarsfield for £4.5million . But the deal has been held up by red-tape over the make-up of Romero's ownership rights - and Law has travelled to Argentina to resolve the issues. Romero's agents and his club Velez both own stakes in the player, which is causing complications for Arsenal. The Premier League have strict rules regarding third-party ownership and the issue must be settled before he can play for the Gunners. Romero is expected to remain with Velez, on loan, for at least two more seasons before coming to England to begin his career with Arsenal. The youngster is yet to make his senior debut for Velez, but has trained regularly with the first team . The Argentine wonderkid has been dubbed the next Lionel Messi and would stay at Velez on loan .

Summary: Arsenal are in advanced talks with Velez Sarsfield over a £4.5million swoop . Maxi Romero, 16, has been compared to Barcelona star Lionel Messi . Deal has been held up by red-tape over the make-up of ownership rights . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


A mysterious sinkhole spewing fire and incredible heat has appeared in a Chinese hillside. Geologists and media have flocked to the desolate mountain on the outskirts of Urumqi, in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in north-western China, since it appeared a few weeks ago. Scroll down for video . The hole appeared recently after locals noticed the ground nearby getting warmer . The heat blasting from the 'ring of fire' has been measured at 792C (1457F) from two metres away, reports People's Daily Online, and is so intense that experts can't get close enough to determine how deep the hole is. Video footage of the 3ft-wide hole shows locals igniting branches and grass by pushing it to the rim. Some Chinese internet users have branded it a 'gateway to hell' after viewing the pictures. Experts can't get close enough to determine how deep the mysterious hole is . The temperature has been measured at 792C - but that was from two metres away . Locals told Chinese media that they had noticed the ground in the area had been warm underfoot for some time. The hill is not in a volcanic area, and experts from Xinjiang Meitian Geological Bureau think the hole is caused by the layer of spontaneously combusted coal underneath the ground, which leads the surface layer to collapse. ‘The phenomenon has existed in the area for a few decades,’ Huang Wei, an engineer from the bureau told China Central TV Station. He added that smoke often comes from under the ground on this hill in the spring and autumn. Branches and grass that are held near the hole immediately catch fire from the intense heat . Experts think a coal seam may have spontaneously combusted below ground . Chen Long, a supervisor from Xinjiang Meitian Fire Engineering Bureau, said there used to be more than a dozen of small coal mines in the area in the 1970s. ‘Primitive mining and extinguishing techniques caused coal to burn deep under the ground,’ said Mr Chen in the same interview. ‘Operators didn’t seal the mines properly after business discontinued and this leads the underground fire to burn towards the surface of the earth.’ The local authorities have started drawing plans to put out the underground fire.

Summary: Locals had noticed the ground in the area was warmer than usual . Experts can't get close enough to determine how deep the hole is . Temperature measured at 792C from two metres away . Thought to be caused by a coal seam spontaneously combusting .


Zara Phillips has revealed how she got her fitness back after the birth of her first child Mia - by hitting the exercise bike every morning before her daughter even woke up. The 33-year-old, who is vying for a place on Team GB at the Rio Olympics, welcomed Mia Grace with husband Mike Tindall last year. But after finding herself 'surprised' by how her fitness dropped during pregnancy, the Queen's granddaughter has committed to a strict exercise and diet regime to get back in shape. Scroll down for video . Zara Phillips has told of how she was surprised at how difficult it was to regain her fitness after the birth of her daughter, Mia, one (pictured left in January and right, last July when Mia was six months old) 'What surprised me about having a baby is losing all your fitness and how tough it is to get it back to that level again,' she said in an interview with The Sunday Time Magazine. Starting her morning at 7am, Zara has a breakfast of Greek yogurt and honey and tries to get in a stint on the exercise bike at her home, Gatcombe Park, before Mia wakes at 8am. Her day is then typically spent with the horses kept at her mother, Princess Anne's stables, before squeezing in another workout. 'Lunch is quick and simple, like soup and a sandwich or eggs and toast. I don't diet but I try to eat well and not to eat too many carbohydrates or sugary things. Zara (pictured competing in the 2012 London Games) said she is keen to win a place on Team GB in 2016 . The 33-year-old (pictured with Jessica Ennis-Hill with their medals in 2012) is yet to qualify for the forthcoming Olympics . 'In the afternoon I'll do extra exercise like swimming or cycling.' Zara helped take home team silver at the 2012 London Olympics and is keen to compete int he 2016 games. The Queen's granddaughter when she was pregnant in 2013 . 'I hope to be part of the eventing team that goes to the Olympics in Rio, but first I need to qualify.' A keen eventer, she said she is eager for daughter Mia to spend time around horses as she grows up. 'I expect Mia will grow up with horses all around her, just like her mum did,' she added. The one-year-old's father previously revealed the couple had 'three Shetland ponies waiting for her'. Speaking in an interview in January, Mr Tindall, who has recently taken part in the reality skiing show The Jump, said: 'Eventing children have to be very relaxed. 'You are going to travel around a lot.' Earlier this year Zara told of how little Mia enjoyed playing with her royal relatives Prince George and her cousins, Savannah and Isla. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia at Magic Millions Race Day in January she said of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: 'We've all got small ones now so it's great fun.' Prince William and his wife are expecting their second child this

Summary: The Queen's granddaughter is vying for a spot on Team GB in 2016 . She gave birth to her daughter, Mia Grace, in January last year . To regain her fitness Zara, 33, uses an exercise bike every morning . She sticks to a healthy diet and also goes swimming and cycling .


The girlfriend of a hitman who killed a mother of five as she tended her horses in a New Forest field was freed from jail today. Lian Doyle agreed to hide the trainers worn by Justin Robertson when he murdered Pennie Davis because he had been paid £1,500 by the son of the victim's ex-lover. She was today sentenced to 10 months in prison, but was released immediately because she has already spent six months on remand. Killing: Lian Doyle, left, helped to cover up the murder of Pennie Davis, right, in September last year . Doyle, 24, pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice after she admitted disposing of her boyfriend's shoes, thinking he had worn them to commit a burglary. Robertson was jailed for life yesterday after being convicted of murder, while Benjamin Carr also received a life sentence for paying the killer to murder Mrs Davis, 47. Winchester Crown Court heard that Carr wanted the victim dead because she was planning to tell police that he had sexually assaulted someone. Today the court was told that Robertson convinced Doyle to hide his trainers, making her think that he had carried out a burglary while wearing them. She lied to police on his behalf - but when she realised that the trainers were evidence in a murder inquiry, she confessed to what she had done. Boyfriend: Doyle was manipulated by Justin Robertson, left, who was paid to kill Mrs Davis by Benjamin Carr, right . Victim: Mrs Davis was found dead in a paddock in the New Forest in September 2014 . Mr Justice Popplewell told Doyle, from Hythe in Hampshire: 'On September 2 last year, after Pennie Davis had been killed, Justin Robertson had given the trainers he had been wearing that afternoon to a neighbour to put them in the rubbish. 'Two days later he asked you to retrieve them and burn them but rather than burning them you gave them to somebody else to dispose of. 'You didn't know they had been worn to commit a murder and you thought Justin Robertson had been wearing them for a burglary.' He added that following her initial arrest, Doyle was interviewed but failed to inform police about dumping the trainers, which 'impeded' their investigation. The judge said: 'I'm satisfied that Justin Robertson was a dominant character and he is likely to have manipulated you.' Couple: The victim's body was discovered by her new husband Peter, pictured . Family: Mrs Davis' relatives are pictured outside Winchester Crown Court yesterday . Doyle's lawyer Charlie Gabb said in mitigation that she was reliant on Robertson, and would stay with him in friends' houses because she did not have a home of her own. 'She must have been somewhat in awe of him in light of her own vulnerability,' he said. 'For a young lady who has never had any experience of the criminal justice system it's been a considerable shock. 'There is a stark reality that she is on her own and Mr Robertson can no longer provide for her.' Mrs

Summary: Lian Doyle, 24, hid a pair of trainers belonging to Justin Robertson . She thought he wore them to carry out a burglary but confessed to police when she realised he had murdered Pennie Davis . Robertson was paid £1,500 by Benjamin Carr to kill the keen horsewoman . Doyle was given a 10-month jail sentence but has been released because of the time she has already served .