The Queen has dropped out of the list of the 300 richest people in Britain for the first time, it emerged yesterday. Although her wealth has increased year-on-year, her assets have been dwarfed by hundreds of financiers and businessmen. Britain’s super-rich are now more than twice as rich as they were in 2009, despite the catastrophic economic crisis. Queen Elizabeth II, pictured at Westminster Abbey yesterday. She placed 302nd on the Sunday Times Rich List with a wealth of £340m, compared with 285th last year and putting her outside of the top 300 for the first time . Len Blavatnick, pictured left with his wife Emily, topped the Sunday Times Rich List with a fortune of £13.2bn. Brothers Sri and Gopi Hinduja were pushed into second placed as their wealth was valued at £13bn . 1. Len Blavatnik £13.17billion (Investment, music and media) 2. Sri and Gopi Hinduja: £13billion (Industry and finance) 3. Galena and George Weston and family: £11billion (Retailing) 4. Alisher Usmanov: £9.8billion (Mining and investment) 5. David and Simon Reubeb: £9.7billion (Property and internet) Today the wealthiest 1,000 people based in Britain are collectively worth £547billion, up from £258billion in 2009, an increase of 112 per cent. Those placed lowest on the 1,000 rankings have around £100million – £45million more than in 2009 and £15million more than last year, the biggest annual leap in 18 years. The findings are revealed in this year’s Sunday Times Rich List, which consists of people who are British, who live and work in the UK, or who have ‘strong links’ to this country. The Queen’s wealth grew modestly in the last year by £10million to £340million, leaving her at number 302 – down from 285 in 2014. Almost three decades ago, when the list was first compiled, the Queen was placed at the top, with £5.2billion. However, the rules of the list have changed to stop counting the value of assets such as the royal art collection, which could not be described as her personal wealth. Much of the rise in her income recently is down a record year for the Crown Estate in 2013-14, with profits of £267million. Under new financing rules, the 89-year-old monarch receives 15 per cent of the Crown Estate profits via the Sovereign Grant. Lord Alan Sugar is a billionaire for the first time, according to The Sunday Times Rich List, while JK Rowling continues to earn from the Harry Potter franchise as well as her adult bestseller The Casual Vacancy . George Clooney's marriage to human rights lawyer Amal means the couple's wealth also features at no. 790 . Roman Abramovich, the seventh wealthiest person in the UK according to the Rich List (right) speaks to Jose Mourinho, manager of Chelsea FC which he owns. Abramovich made his wealth through oil and industry . Among the new entries are Hollywood actor George Clooney and his lawyer wife Amal, who married in September. Worth an estimated £121million, the pair are listed at number 790 above a number of super-wealthy businessmen and aristocrats. Other celebrities on the list include

Summary: Monarch ranked 302 on Sunday Times Rich List - slipping from 285 in 2014 . Ukrainain oligarch Len Blavatnik tops the roll with a £13.17billion fortune . The wealthiest 1,000 individuals have a combined wealth of almost £550bn . High-rollers include JK Rowling worth £570m and billionaire Lord Sugar .


They are a stunning visualisation of the art - and how it is orange. A programmer has created these stunning graphs to reveal the dominant colour of artworks through history . They show Orange has always been the most popular colour - although in recent years blue has begun to catch up. The software extracts the relevant colour information from images or artworks found online. The plot above is based on 94,526 images for the years 1800-2000. The graph shows a clear trend toward more blue paintings toward the end of the 20th Century, with all colours increasing except for orange. 'I made a visualization of the change in colors of paintings over time,' said Martin Bellander, a PhD student in psychology at the Karolinska Institute who created the graph. To do this, he wrote software first to scrape the images of the paintings from sites where they were available for free download - BBC, Google Art Project, Wikiart, Wikimedia commons, and various museums. Then, the software extract the relevant colour information from them, and plots it in a nice way. He found the paintings change over time - from orange to blue. 'The changes in color might be a results of a combination of factor,' he wrote. 'One of these could of course be trends in the use of colour. 'If we assume a smooth linear deterioration of certain colours in oil paintings, it would be possible to subtract that change and study the short term fluctuation in colour use. 'For example the marked increase of blue at the time of the First World War, might actually reflect a true trend in colour use.' Two versions of Van Gogh's Sunflowers painting on show at the National Gallery in in London, England: Yellow and orange are the most popular colours in artworks from 1800, it has been found. Bellander used freely available images for the project. 'There are a bunch of different sites where you can access (photos of) paintings, for instance the BBC, Google Art Project, Wikiart, Wikimedia commons, and various museums. .'One of my favorites is the BBC's site where you can browse through over 200K of well organized paintings - an amazing resource. 'For many of these there is also information on the year they were painted, the artist, etc.' He believes that some experts who have claimed perhaps the change is due top the price of paint are wrong. 'I haven’t found any data on the prices of blue, so that explanation is hard to elaborate on. 'However, it is not only blue that increases but all colors except orange, which might speak against the pigment prices explanation. ' The same graph, but with only oil paintings . 'UnTrou sur l'Orange' by Jesus Rafael Soto: Researcher have found orange is by far the most common colour in art.

Summary: Graph show dominant colours of 94,526 artworks from 1800 to 2000 . Orange and yellow have always been the most popular colour . In recent years blue has begun to catch up - and nobody is sure why .


Will Hatton hasn't been able to keep his feet firmly in one place since the age of 18. The 26-year-old British backpacker has only once tried to conform to a regular nine-to-five desk job at a travel agency - an endeavour that failed within six months. Instead, Mr Hatton has made a career out of travelling the globe as The Broke Backpacker, recording his adventures in his blog, making money through any random odd job he can find in foreign lands and spending only $100 each week on all of his expenses. Will Hatton has made a career out of travelling the globe as The Broke Backpacker while spending only US$100 a week . 'When I first started travelling seven years ago I really didn't have any money whatsoever, so I became a bit of a whizz at hitching, couch surfing and dumpster-diving,' he said . 'Venezuela is definitely one of the cheapest countries I have ever been to. You can fill up a car for under 2 cents and get 12 beers for a dollar!' For just $100 Mr Hatton received a stack of money totalling over 1000 bills . 'When I first started travelling seven years ago I really didn't have any money whatsoever, so I became a bit of a whizz at hitching, couch surfing and dumpster-diving. All of this helped me save money and spend my budget on what really mattered - having a good time,' Mr Hatton told Daily Mail Australia. 'Now I tend to purposefully pick extremely cheap countries such as Nepal, Venezuela or Cambodia in order to help stretch my money as far a possible. 'Venezuela is definitely one of the cheapest countries I have ever been to. You can fill up a car for under 2 cents and get 12 beers for a dollar! 'Sometimes, I pick up casual work on the road. I've herded goats in the Middle East, run beer-pong tables in Laos and done more than my fair share of flyering in Cambodia. In general, I'm very good at budgeting and I am now making enough money from my travel writing to help fund my lifestyle. Pictured laying a water pipe, the 26-year-old picks up odd jobs wherever he travels . 'I've herded goats in the Middle East, run beer-pong tables in Laos and done more than my fair share of flyering in Cambodia'. Pictured: Mr Hatton at the highest mountina pass in the world at Annapurna Himal, central Nepal . 'I've shared smokes with wandering holy men in India (pictured) and drank tea with rebels in Myanmar,' he said . 'I'm still very proud to be British, but ultimately I'm not sure if I will end up in the UK or not because I can afford a much better standard of living whilst travelling and eventually I hope to open a string of hostels.' The keen traveller, who is currently making his way through the Philippines, has visited nearly 50 countries over the last seven years and aims to reach 100 by the time he turns 30. 'I spent over

Summary: Will Hatton has travelled to about 50 countries in seven years and plans to make it to 100 by the time he is 30 . The 26-year-old backpacks, hitch-hikes and dumpster-dives in order to keep to his budget of US$100 each week . He picks up odd jobs as he goes, including goat herding in the Middle East . His adventures have led him into tricky situations, including being robbed at knife point and strip searched at gun point .


Australia’s very own nocturnal, rabbit-eared Easter mascot is under threat with bilby numbers becoming dangerously low. The native Australian marsupial once occupied more than 70 per cent of the Australian mainland while now it’s disappeared from around 80 per cent of that area with small populations remaining in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Kevin Bradley, CEO of Save the Bilby Fund told Daily Mail Australia that it’s very difficult to pin point the exact number of bilbies left in Australia because of their ‘cryptic’ nocturnal habits. Scroll down for video . The native Australian marsupial once occupied more than 70 per cent of the Australian mainland while now it’s disappeared from around 80 per cent of that area . ‘We know they are extinct in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia with very few bilbies left in Queensland and scattered populations in the Northern Territory and Western Australia’ 'Things aren’t looking great and their future in the wild is very tenuous.’ In recent years the bilby has become an important part of the Australian Easter tradition however, its ties with our Indigenous community dates back much further with bilbies making their way into dream time stories. Mr Bradley said the critters were of 'high significance to traditional land owners' with record of bilby populations dating back '15 million years'. Until recently, Australia had two species of Bilbies- the Greater Bilby and the Lesser Bilby. The Lesser Bilby is already believed to be extinct while the Greater Bilby is classed as ‘endangered’ in Queensland and ‘vulnerable’ nationally. In recent years the bilby has become an important part of the Australian Easter tradition however, its ties with our Indigenous community dates back much further with bilbies making their way into dream time stories. Predators like feral cats and foxes are the biggest threat to the bilby populations while other contributing factors include farm animals destroying bilby habitat and introduced species like rabbits competing with them for food and burrows. Mr Bradley said foxes and feral cats are ‘desimating the population.’ The Australian Wildlife Conservancy said feral cats are the driving force behind the dramatic decline of wildlife across the country with the feral felines killing an estimated 75 million native animals every night. 'I think people are starting to recognise that these animals are having such a devastating effect on many native animal populations.' Mr Bradley said the Federal Government has committed to a National Feral Animal Summit this year that will focus on creating a plan to address the feral cat issue. In the mean time, the Save the Bilby Fund have developed a captive breeding program and believe that continuing breeding efforts in controlled environments could be they key to saving the endangered marsupial. The Greater Bilby is a nocturnal marsupial with a silky grey and white coat and a long black and white tail. Bilbies have large ears, a long snouts and a great sense of smell that helps them locate food. The bilby is omnivorous and eats bulbs, fruit, seeds, fungi, insects, worms, termintes and even small

Summary: Bilby numbers are dropping with only around 600 left in Queensland . The native marsupial once occupied 70 per cent of the Australian mainland . Now, they have disappeared from around 80 per cent of that area . Introduced predators like feral cats and foxes are their biggest threat . Controlled breeding programs are in place to try and save the Easter icon .


Although Hillary Clinton boasts a robust 3.6 million Twitter followers, not even a vast right-wing conspiracy would be able to interact with 2 million of them. According to two popular online measuring tools, no more than 44 per cent of her Twitter fan base consists of real people who are active in using the social media platform. And at least 15 per cent – more than 544,000 – are completely fake. StatusPeople.com, the oldest publicly available Twitter-auditing tool, reports that 44 per cent of the former secretary of state's followers are 'good'; 15 per cent are 'fake'; and 41 per cent are 'inactive,' meaning that they never tweet or reply to any tweets. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . FAKERS: According to one popular online audit tool, only 44 per cent of Hillary Clinton's Twitter followers are real people who participate on the social media platform . 'I'M RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT': Clinton has cast herself as a champion of 'everyday Americans' Another Twitter sleuthing website sampled more than 320,000 of Clinton's followers and found that a much larger number of them were 'fake' Just 4 per cent of President Barack Obama's Twitter followers, by comparison, are considered fake. The White House worked overtime to purge most of them after a September 2013 report found that more than half of his followers didn't really exist. Michelle Obama's Twitter audience is 25 per cent fake, according to StatusPeople, along with 21 per cent of Vice President Joe Biden's. Another tool, TwitterAudit.com, sampled 320,000 of Mrs. Clinton's followers and found that 18 per cent were fake. The new measurements will add to the Clinton presidential campaign's embarrassment following news on Tuesday that a large number of her Facebook fans may represent 'likes' that were purchased rather than earned. REALLY? Hillary Clinton's Twitter follower-count appears to be significantly inflated . FACEBOOK FAKERY: Clinton boasts two-thirds of a million Facebook 'likes,' but more than 46,000 of them list 'Baghdad' as their hometown . Vocativ reported that at least 7 per cent of them listed Baghdad, Iraq as their hometown, a larger number than any U.S. city. That would represent more than 46,000 people. Additional evidence of digital astroturfing is that while most of her U.S. Facebook fans are older than 55, most of the Baghdad contingent is in the 18-34 age range. While Clinton was America's top diplomat, her State Department was buying Facebook 'likes,' according to an Associated Press report from last year. 'In 2013, the State Department, which has more than 400,000 likes and was recently most popular in Cairo, said it would stop buying Facebook fans after its inspector general criticized the agency for spending $630,000 to boost the numbers,' the wire service reported. Clinton left the agency while the inspector general was investigating. ASTROTURF? A woman cast as a kindly, gardening grandma in Clinton's campaign launch video is actually a former abortion lobbyist who once helmed a campaign for Texas state Senator Wendy Davis . WHERE'S SCOOBY? Clinton's caravan was spotted in Maumee, Ohio on Monday when she lunched at Chipotle, but no one

Summary: Two different online audit tools say no more than 44 per cent of Hillary's 3.6 million Twitter fans are real people who participate in the platform . The newly minted presidential candidate is fending off accusations that her Facebook page is full of fake 'likes' Her Facebook fan base includes more people from Baghdad, Iraq than any US city . When she was secretary of state, her agency paid $630,000 to bulk up its Facebook likes, but pledged to stop after she left .


The Residence: Inside The Private World Of The White House . by Kate Andersen Brower . (Harper £18.99) For Americans, the White House is as iconic and royal a palace as you can get. For non-Americans, it is a respected power symbol,but not one to be especially loved. Kate Brower, an American journalist assigned to cover the Obama White House, became intrigued by the workings of the mansion after watching Downton Abbey.She set about interviewing the staff, who number at least 100, to build up a comparable picture of the American version of Upstairs, Downstairs. The staff all live out in Washington and commute in. The hours are long. Those on duty cannot go home until the President retires and goes to bed. So they see little of their families and are often divorced as a result. The pay is not great, but the job is prestigious and passed by personal recommendation among friends. Most of them have stayed there for 20 years or more. Ronald Reagan (pictured with his wife, Nancu) , on the other hand, was over-chummy, so eager to talk to them that servants actually tried to dodge him in order not to get caught for hours . The West Wing is the President’s office quarters; the East Wing belongs to the First Lady and her office staff. ‘The Residence’, as the living quarters are called, really begins on the second floor and is kept hidden from the hundreds of tourists who parade through the state rooms every afternoon. Keeping the organisation running smoothly, from the workshops in the basement to the snipers on the roof, is a complex operation. It costs money — $13 million a year from government funds, plus a hefty contribution from the First Family itself. Presidents and their wives have to pay for their own food and drink and that of their personal guests. They are also charged for dry-cleaning. Even well-heeled First Ladies are always appealing to keep the bills down, especially in the kitchens where top chefs are above such considerations as cost. Jackie Kennedy was heard to complain: ‘We haven’t nearly as much money as you read in the papers’; while the Carters even asked the kitchen to serve them leftovers for their personal meals. The White House is never untenanted. The changeover of President takes place at 12 noon on Inauguration Day. Between then and 5pm, the entire moving out and in of the two families and their respective belongings has to be completed. The staff include ushers, chefs, maids, doormen, engineers, plumbers, full-time florists (the flower bill is enormous), even calligraphers who are kept busy writing invitations in fine script. But the glory of the place is its corps of butlers — six of them full-time, plus dozens more called in for big receptions, parties and dinners. Even well-heeled First Ladies are always appealing to keep the bills down, Jackie Kennedy (pictured with her John F Kennedy) was heard to complain: ‘We haven’t nearly as much money as you read in the papers’ Most, by tradition, are black. There

Summary: For non-Americans the White House it is a respected power symbol . A journalist assigned to cover the Obama White House became intrigued . She interviewed staff to get an insight into the inner workings of the house .


Barry Hawkins kept his nerve to clinch a final frame decider over Matthew Selt in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. The 2013 finalist looked set to ease through to the last 16 after resuming on Monday with a 7-2 overnight lead which he extended to 9-4 to move within one frame of victory. But Selt responded by reeling off five frames in a row - including back-to-back centuries - before a cool clearance from Hawkins saw him into the second round with a 10-9 win. Barry Hawkins celebrates after qualifying for the second round of the World Snooker Championship . Hawkins kept his composure to win 10-9 after Matthew Selt's impressive comeback at the Crucible . Selt won five frames in a row to launch a comeback, however he was unable to progress to the second round . Hawkins said: 'I can't keep putting myself through that. There's nothing worse than when someone is coming back at you like that and you can see your lead disappearing. 'You're telling yourself it's only one frame but you can see him growing in confidence and potting long balls so it is a horrible place to be.' Hawkins, who will play either Mark Allen or Ryan Day in the second round, is no stranger to Crucible drama having fended off a famous comeback from Dominic Dale in last year's quarter-finals. And the 35-year-old from Kent believes his close call against Selt will help give him the impetus he needs after a largely frustrating season by his own standards. Hawkins added: 'It's not been the best season but it's partly my own fault because I had a bad attitude in the middle of the season and I wasn't enjoying it. 'I've played a lot of snooker over the last couple of years and I think I just got fed up with it and my attitude stunk, I suppose. 'But there's nothing like getting kicked up the backside a few times and getting beaten to get the motivation back.' Former champion Neil Robertson wasted no time wrapping up victory over Jamie Jones to move into the last 16. Resuming like Hawkins with a 7-2 overnight advantage, Robertson did things the easy way with an opening break of 133 setting him up to reel off the three frames required for a 10-2 win. World number 10 Stuart Bingham trails Robbie Williams of the Wirral 5-4 after the opening session of their first-round match.

Summary: Barry Hawkins qualified for next round with 10-9 win over Matthew Selt . The 2013 finalist led 7-2 overnight however Selt launched comeback . Hawkins held on to win after Selt reeled off five frames in a row .


Spain's 2-0 defeat by Holland on Tuesday brought back bitter memories of their disastrous 2014 World Cup, but coach Vicente del Bosque will not be too worried about a third straight friendly defeat, insists Gerard Pique. Holland, whose 5-1 drubbing of Spain in the group stage in Brazil last year marked the end of the Iberian nation's six-year domination of the world game, scored two early goals at the Amsterdam Arena and held on against some determined Spain pressure in the second half for a 2-0 success. They became the first team to inflict two defeats on Del Bosque since he took over in 2008 but the gruff 64-year-old had used the match to try out several new faces and he fielded a largely experimental, second-string team. Stefan de Vrij (right) headed Holland in front against Spain at the Amsterdam Arena on Tuesday . Gerard Pique (left) could do nothing to stop Davy Klaassen doubling the Dutch advantage . Malaga forward Juanmi and Sevilla midfielder Vitolo became the 55th and 56th players to debut under Del Bosque, while the likes of goalkeeper David de Gea, defenders Raul Albiol, Juan Bernat and Dani Carvajal and midfielder Mario Suarez all started the game. 'The national team's state of health is good,' centre back Gerard Pique told reporters. 'We are in a process where players are coming into the team and gathering experience,' added the Barcelona defender. 'We are second in qualifying (for Euro 2016) and these friendly games are for experimenting. 'I am not that worried about this match because we lost friendlies in previous years and then ended up winning titles.' David de Gea was given a start by Vicente del Bosque but could not keep out De Vrij's header here . Dani Carvajal (centre) was another squad player given a chance to impress against Holland . Del Bosque will be confident he can find the right mix of players to secure Spain's berth at Euro 2016 in France next year, when they will be chasing an unprecedented third straight title. Slovakia are the surprise leaders in qualifying Group C thanks to a 2-1 win over Spain in Zilina in October and have a maximum 15 points from five of 10 matches. Spain are second on 12 points, three ahead of Ukraine, who they beat 1-0 in Seville on Friday. Del Bosque's side host Slovakia in September in a match that could decide who goes through to the finals as group winners. 'The team is in good shape,' forward Pedro told reporters. 'We have a very clear idea of our playing style and we are able to count on people who are gradually making a place for themselves in the team.'

Summary: Holland beat Spain 2-0 at the Amsterdam Arena on Tuesday night . Stefan de Vrij and Davy Klaassen scored goals for Holland . Defeat recalls horror 5-1 defeat by Holland at the World Cup . Vicente del Bosque used game to give younger Spain players a chance .


On Friday night I’ll be wearing Bath’s No 6 shirt for the second time in a Premiership game. The switch from midfield has worked for myself and the team, so I’m hoping I can carry on playing in the back row for the rest of this season. The change of position was a decision my head coach, Mike Ford, made after the Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster. He phoned me a day after that game to discuss playing me in the back row to maximize my on-field minutes in our run home, to what I call ‘the big dance’: that’s the finals. He thought No 6 would suit the way we are trying to play as a team and also suit my personal strengths and I agreed. Sam Burgess is set to start at blindside flanker for the second time for Bath on Friday night . Bath head coach Mike Ford believes Burgess will make a bigger impact on the game from the backrow . Burgess is still adapting to the 15-man code with his ball-carrying technique coming under scrutiny . In league, for nine years, my game has been about taking short balls and looking for holes. At Bath, that is what our forwards do, so moving into the pack makes sense and allows me more time on the field, which is what I need to keep improving my union brain. We’ve got, hopefully, five weeks left in the Premiership and if all goes well I will stay at six, but I don’t want to be pigeon-holed. I’ve found that has happened a lot since I switched codes. Whether I’m playing at 12, playing at 13 or playing at six, to me, it doesn’t make much difference to my attitude. I’ve found only subtle differences between the positions. Despite enjoying playing at flanker, I have not given up on a centre spot in my future in the game. I had a go at six earlier in the season in a couple of A-league games, but obviously that is not the same standard. Now, I feel more comfortable at the breakdown than I did a few months ago and I’m even getting to grips with the line-out. Burgess began his union career in the centre but is set to finish the season as a back rower . I find myself on the ball more, but I was disappointed by a few dropped balls. I never seemed to drop the ball as much in league! We’re addressing that now — my technique going into contact can improve. In union, you can contest for the ball more in the tackle than you can in league, so I’ve had to adapt a bit. I was maybe leading with the ball a bit too much. Another subtle difference between the codes is that in union players throw spin passes whereas in league, I was used to end-over-end passes. Now I’ve played in two positions, it is interesting to compare them. When I was in midfield, I thought that being a back was tougher and now I

Summary: Bath face London Irish at the Rec in the Aviva Premiership on Friday night . Sam Burgess is set to play his second game at blindside flanker . Bath coach Mike Ford reckons Burgess is more suited to the forwards .


A replica of the warship that carried France's Marquis de Lafayette to help American colonists in their war of independence sets sail for the United States on Saturday, symbolic of a historic moment that binds the two nations. Lafayette crossed the Atlantic on the original Hermione in 1780 to tell his friend George Washington, commander of the American insurgents against British imperial rule, that France was sending a strong military force to help them. The replica fired its cannons as it sailed up the French river Charente on Saturday to the military shipyards of Rochefort, where both vessels were built. French President Francois Hollande paid a brief visit to the warship, which was due to set sail later in the day. Scroll down for video . The replica of an 18th Century French navy frigate L'Hermione,set sail on its maiden voyage to the United States off the coast of Fouras, southwestern France on Saturday . The ship will leave towards the United States with several stopovers, including Philadelphia, New York and Boston. The real version carried France's Marquis de Lafayette to help American colonists in their war of independence . Lafayette crossed the Atlantic on the original Hermione in 1780 to tell his friend George Washington, commander of the American insurgents against British imperial rule. The replica is pictured on Saturday leaving Southwestern France . The new Hermione has been under construction since 1997 and cost 25 million euros ($27 million) to build. It will head for Yorktown, Virginia, where Lafayette and his forces played a critical part in a decisive battle against the British. 'I feel it's important that this boat is remembered as more than just a modern recreation, that it represents the historical boat as well,' said Adam Hodges-LeClaire, a U.S. citizen, history student and one of the 80-strong crew aboard the 1.2 tonne warship. Hodges-LeClaire had made his own period costume to wear during the voyage. The frigate is due to arrive in Yorktown on June 5 for a two-month tour of key locations in the American Revolution, including Annapolis, Boston, Philadelphia and New York City. A number of smaller boards surround the replica near Fouras, southwest France . French President Francois Hollande (right) and the captain of the Hermione, Yann Cariou attend the ceremony of departure of the frigate 'L'Hermione'. The French helped the Red Coats during the War of Independence . Hollande took a short trip on the boat before it left on it's voyage across the Atlantic . To the American independence movement of the time, Lafayette - whose full name was Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert de Motier de Lafayette - was 'our Marquis'. Although an aristocrat who persuaded King Louis XVI into sending military help to Washington's men, Lafayette also maintained a civic role after the king and much of the French nobility had been executed in France's own revolution, which began in 1789, less than a decade after his voyage. The two countries sealed their friendship almost a century after Lafayette's voyage with the 1876 inauguration of the Statue of Liberty at

Summary: The Hermione carried France's Marquis de Lafayette to America in 1780 . Was sent to warn George Washington French troops were being sent . They were being deployed to help the revolutionaries defeat Red Coats . The replica set sail on Saturday for it's maiden voyage across the Atlantic .


Boris Johnson was accused of ‘breath-taking cheek’ after he set out his vision of ‘moral purpose’ in business and politics. The London Mayor praised the Coalition for having kept down unemployment and not returning to the dole queues of 1980s Britain. He said the fact that more jobs were being created was ‘one of the absolute moral triumphs’ of the government. Boris Johnson, who is standing to be a Tory MP in a west London constituency, has set out his vision of ‘moral purpose’ in business and politics . The comments by Mr Johnson, who is standing to be a Tory MP in a west London constituency, will be seen as an attempt to position himself as a future party leader. Labour’s Stephen Pound accused the London Mayor of 'breath-taking cheek' Last night Labour’s Stephen Pound, who is fighting to defend a nearby seat, said: ‘I’m thinking of a sentence with the words pot, kettle and black in it.’ ‘It seems that Boris’s motto is “do as I say, not as I do”. It really is breath-taking cheek. He obviously has a different definition of “moral” to most of my constituents.’ In 2004, Mr Johnson admitted a four-year affair with the journalist Petronella Wyatt while he was married to his second wife Marina, with whom he has four children. Five years later he fathered a child by Helen Macintyre, an unpaid adviser in the London Assembly. Mr Johnson spoke about morality in an interview with the London Evening Standard, saying he believed wealth creation was there to fund public services such as schools and hospitals. He said: ‘I think this country was harrowed by the experience of mass unemployment in the early Eighties. ‘One of the absolute moral triumphs of this Coalition government has been to get us through the worst recession for 50 years without seeing a return to those levels of unemployment.’

Summary: London Mayor praised the Coalition for having kept down unemployment . He said creation of more jobs was ‘one of moral triumphs’ of government . Comments will be seen as attempt to position himself as future party leader .


It's not just UV rays that suncreams now protect against - some new products claim to stop the damage from infra-red A rays, too. Meanwhile others say they protect the skin from the inside. But are any of these high-tech suncreams worth buying? Here, Dr Bav Shergill, a consultant dermatologist at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, offers his verdict. And we rate them... A new generation of suncreams promise to protect against the damage from infra-red A rays and others say they protect the skin from the inside. Here, consultant dermatologist Bav Shergill gives his verdict . Dr Skin's Suncare Lotion And Sun Drink . £11.90 for five 60ml shots and 100ml lotion, dr-skins.com . CLAIMS: SPF 30 suncream containing UVA and UVB protection, plus pack of five 60ml liquid food supplement shots - these contain vitamin E, lycopene, vitamin C, beta-carotene and other nutrients for skin health. EXPERT VERDICT: 'A bit of a gimmick - the concept is you are protecting the skin from the inside out with antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables. 'There's no evidence that drinking this would stop sun damage. 'The suncream is ok, but it's pretty standard.' 5/10 . Ladival Sun Protection, SPF 30 . £19.99 for 150ml spray, from Boots and supermarkets . CLAIMS: First mainstream product to protect against infra-red A rays as well as UVA and UVB. Also has antioxidants. Offers 'protection against four times more of the sun's rays'. EXPERT VERDICT: 'The effects of infra-red A rays on the skin is an emerging field of research. 'A recent study suggests antioxidants may stop damage from infra-red A. 'I'd plump for Factor 50 rather than Factor 30 - although some argue this only improves protection by 3 per cent. 'You can get the same UVA and UVB protection from cheaper products.' 6/10 . Dr Skin's lotion and sun drink comes with liquid food supplement shots, while Ladival is the first product to protect against infra-red A rays as well as UVA and UVB . Goldfaden MD Sun Visor Oil Free Spray, SPF 30 . £40 for 80ml, Space NK stores . CLAIMS: This protects against UVA/UVB rays - it contains titanium oxide, oxtinoxate, benzophenone and organic red tea extract. Developed by a U.S. dermatologist, it is said to be the first over-the-counter sunscreen that is 'physician strength'. EXPERT VERDICT: 'Titanium oxide reflects UVA and UVB rays off the skin, while oxtinoxate absorbs UV rays and converts them to heat, so it doesn't damage DNA - most good suncreams should contain these. 'Physician strength' sounds impressive, but I'm not sure what it means. 'Organic red tea might help mop up the harmful molecules produced as a result of UV exposure. 'It's expensive and I'd opt for a Factor 50 product.' 6/10 . Mustela is made from a avocado based ingredient, which 'aids development of the skin's barrier . Mustela Very High Protection Sun Lotion SPF 50+ . £14.95 for 100ml, from independent pharmacies . CLAIMS: Avocado Perseose (a patented ingredient based on avocados, which have a high vitamin E content), aids development of

Summary: New range of suncreams claim to stop damage from infra-red A rays too . Some even say they protect the skin from the inside, but what's the truth? Consultant dermatologist Bav Shergill offers his expert verdict .


A Roman Catholic school attended by Nick Clegg’s eldest son and two of Tony Blair’s has been cleared of discriminating against the poor. The Office of the Schools Adjudicator criticised the Oratory School in London for engaging in ‘social selection’, saying it had broken the rules in 105 different ways. The state-funded school in Fulham, West London, was ordered to revise its admissions policy last year after the watchdog decided it was biased against working-class and non-Catholic children. The Oratory School in London was cleared of discriminating against the poor and non-Catholic children . The watchdog accused the school of cherry-picking privileged white children using its strict faith-based entry requirements. But yesterday, this was overturned by a High Court judge who said this decision was ‘flawed’ and ‘unreasonable’. Mr Justice Cobb said: ‘The adjudicator’s conclusion that the governing body of the school had operated an admissions system which was socially selective, discriminatory, and unfairly disadvantageous to children from less well-off families was flawed and was reached by a process which was procedurally unfair to the school.’ The original case followed a complaint by the British Humanist Association in the spring of 2013. The school, founded in 1863, has prioritised pupils based on whether they sing in the choir, arrange flowers in church, serve at the altar or assist in pastoral work. In its ruling, the watchdog said the school must not grant places ‘on the basis of any practical or financial support parents may give to the school’ - nor should children be favoured on the basis of their hobbies and activities. It said the ratio of children receiving free school meals - used as an indicator of poverty - was only 6-7 per cent compared with the local average of 25.1 per cent. Mr Clegg’s eldest son Antonio, 12, attends, while Mr Blair sent his two eldest sons, Nicky and Euan, to the school with daughter Kathryn believed to have joined in the sixth form. The boys’ school, which admits girls to the sixth form, also counts deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman among its alumni. A High Court Judge branded the decision by the watchdog 'flawed' It is one of the most popular in the country and is always oversubscribed. In a reserved judgment after a hearing last month Mr Justice Cobb ordered the adjudicator to think again after remitting the case to be heard by a fresh adjudicator. He said: ‘I am satisfied that the adjudicator reaches this conclusion by a mix of flawed reasoning and unfair process. In the circumstances I am satisfied that this finding must be quashed.’ He ordered the adjudicator to pay 80 per cent of the school’s £155,000 costs with £60,000 on account. Ane Vernon, solicitor for the school, said: ‘The allegation that the school was socially selective and discriminating against less well-off families has been hurtful to staff, pupils and parents. ‘This damaging allegation has been found by the judge to be wrong and unfair, and the finding vindicates the robust approach the school has had to take against the Office of the Schools

Summary: The Oratory School was ordered to revise its admissions policy last year . Came after watchdog found it was biased against poor and non-Catholics . High Court overturned decision of The Office of the Schools Adjudicator . Judge said the decision was 'flawed' and 'unreasonable'


Barcelona forward Pedro's decision to consider his Camp Nou future at the end of the season could see him end up at Anfield if Liverpool sell Raheem Sterling. The 27-year-old World Cup winner would command £90,000-a-week wages – £10,000 less than Liverpool have offered their 20-year-old winger. Pedro would also cost considerably less than Sterling – understood to be available for £50million - would sell for. Barcelona forward Pedro could join Liverpool this summer if Raheem Sterling leaves Anfield . Sterling, pictured in action against Arsenal, has rejected a new £100,000-a-week deal with Liverpool . Pedro, pictured celebrating a goal against Elche, would command wages of £90,000-a-week . If that price does not deter Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal or Real Madrid then Pedro, who has been looked at before by Brendan Rodgers, would become a realistic target for Liverpool. The two-times Champions League winner is set to start for Barcelona on Wednesday night against Almeria but only so that Neymar or Luis Suarez can be rested ahead of a vital away trip to Sevilla at the weekend. Pedro is believed to be tired of being the fourth man in Barcelona's all-star three-man attack and Inter Milan and Bayern Munich have also shown an interest in him. Joining his former manager Pep Guardiola at Bayern would leave Pedro with the same difficulty when it came to getting into the first team that he encounters at Barcelona, while Inter would not be able to match Liverpool in terms of wages. Sterling has attracted interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich . Pedro has spent much of the season on the bench with Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez starting games . Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has scouted Pedro and could make a move for the Spain international . Rodgers admitted at the weekend that finishing outside the Champions League creates a problem when trying to sign top players but a regular starting place in Liverpool's XI could be just as important for Pedro. Barcelona cannot sign players until January 2016 but that will not stop them selling this summer if the price is right. Alex Song will also be allowed to leave the club. Two men the Catalans want to keep are Xavi Hernandez and Dani Alves. Xavi looks set to move to Qatar where he was pictured recently meeting representatives of Al Saad and touring the Aspire Academy. He does however want to delay a formal announcement until the end of the season. Alves has offers from several big European clubs but has not ruled out staying at Barcelona if they improve on the one-year contract extension they have so far offered him. Dani Alves has been offered a new one-year contract at Barcelona but he is hoping for a longer deal .

Summary: Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers has scouted Pedro . Barcelona forward Pedro is considering his future at the Nou Camp . Raheem Sterling could leave Liverpool after rejecting £100,000-a-week deal . Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are keen on the Liverpool star . Adrian Durham: The real problem with Sterling contract saga at Liverpool . READ: Real Madrid ARE monitoring Raheem Sterling, reveals Zidane . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


He may not be playing much at Manchester United but Anders Lindegaard certainly has a lot to smile about off the pitch as he enjoyed a spot of sunshine with stunning wife Misse Beqiri. Lindegaard tied the knot with the Swedish model last year in a romantic beach wedding in Mauritius. And the United goalkeeper, who has struggled for minutes throughout his career in Manchester, was keen to remind fans via his Instagram page of his marriage to stunning Beqiri. Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard made the most of the English weather with Misse Beqiri . Lindegaard tied the knot with the stunning model last year and the couple have a son together . Danish international Lindegaard posted a link to Beqiri's Instagram account with the message: 'Day off with my sunshine @missebeqiri #cheshire #manchester' The Swedish beauty, who has Albanian roots, likes to flaunt her good looks on Instagram and regularly posts pictures while she's modelling at work. Lindegaard and Beqiri, who have a son together, have been dating since 2012. The 31-year-old moved to the Premier League in 2010 after signing from Norwegian side Aalesunds but has failed to make an impact. Beqiri, who is Swedish but has Albanian roots, regularly posts modelling photos on her Instagram page . With over 17,000 followers on Instagram, Beqiri made sure she showed her new haircut to her legion of fans . Lindegaard and Beqiri have been dating since 2012 and they married in a romantic Mauritius beach wedding . In five seasons, he has made just 19 league appearances and has been restricted to cup matches during his time in Manchester. With David de Gea in exceptional form under Louis van Gaal and Victor Valdes signing for the Red Devils in January, Lindegaard is now third-choice at Old Trafford. Lindergaard, who has been told he can leave United, was linked with a move to FC Midtjylland in January but the two clubs could not agree on a price. But despite his failure on the pitch, he's definitely winning away from it. The Denmark international (right) has struggled for regular football at Old Trafford since arriving in 2010 .

Summary: Anders Lindegaard posted Instagram photo with model wife Misse Beqiri . The Man Utd goalkeeper tied the knot with Beqiri last year . Lindegaard is third-choice keeper at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal .


Breathing in second-hand cigarette smoke has been shown to increase the risk of cancer in humans. Now, researchers have shown that passive smoking affects plants too, which can take up nicotine from contaminated soil and plumes of smoke. The finding may explain why some spices, herbal teas and medicinal plants have high concentrations of nicotine in them, despite none being allowed in insecticides. Researchers have shown that passive smoking affects plants too, which can take up nicotine from contaminated soil and plumes of smoke (illustrated with a stock image) Nicotine was frequently used as an insecticide until it was banned by the European Union in 2009 because of its toxicity. But a surprisingly large number of food crops and plant-derived products still contain very high levels of nicotine. Dirk Selmar and his colleagues at the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany, set out to uncover whether there are reasons for this beyond the use of illegal insecticides. They used peppermint plants, which contain minimal traces of nicotine, in a series of mulching and fumigation experiments. He said: ‘Tremendously elevated nicotine levels were detected after fumigation with cigarette smoke.’ The researchers showed for the that that peppermint plants (a stock image is shown) can take up high concentrations of nicotine from contaminated soils, as well as taking in the drug from smoke . Cats and dogs whose owners smoke are twice as likely to develop some types of cancer as those whose owners do not. Dogs that are exposed to tobacco smoke are much more likely to develop nose and lung cancers than dogs not exposed to smoke. Smaller pets and birds can also be affected as they are very sensitive to the effects of smoke. Previous research, by Tufts University, near Boston, US, also found that cats that live with smokers are twice as likely to develop Feline Lymphoma, a serious cancer of the blood and immune system. It is believed that when cats groom themselves they ingest contaminated dust, soot, ash and nicotine which was caught in their fur. They also showed for the first time that that peppermint plants can take up high concentrations of nicotine from contaminated soils. The team analysed plants in soil mulched with cigarette tobacco for more than nine days to find that the resulting nicotine concentrations in them were several times higher than the maximum residue level set by European authorities. The study, published in Springer’s journal Agronomy for Sustainable Development, suggests that the reported high levels of this substance may indeed originate from tobacco. The researchers found a drastic decrease in nicotine concentration in plants as time progressed. This is likely because nicotine was taken up by the roots of the peppermint plants and processed in their leaves. ‘Our results suggest that the widespread occurrence of nicotine in medicinal, spice and food plants may, at least in part, be due to other nicotine sources apart from the illegal use of insecticides,’ Dr Selmar said. As well as being interesting to the food industry, the findings prove that substances such as alkaloids, can be transferred from

Summary: Technical University of Braunschweig researchers analysed peppermint . Found raised nicotine levels in plants subjected to cigarette smoke . Also showed peppermint plants take up nicotine from contaminated soils . Findings could explain high nicotine levels in some spices and teas .


The U.S Surgeon General has enlisted Elmo to urge American children to get vaccinated in the wake of recent national debate over the right to refuse immunization. A campaign video sees Dr Vivek Murthy and the Sesame Street favourite go through the process of getting vaccinated and explaining to children (and parents) why it is so important. In what appears to be a direct response to anti-vaccination campaigners, Elmo and Dr Murthy questions why everybody does not get a shot. Scroll down for video . Campaign: Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Elmo explain why getting vaccinated is crucial to keep other children safe and healthy . As Dr Murthy visits Sesame Street, Elmo tells him he is 'worried about getting a shot,' asking the Surgeon General: 'Why does everyone need a vaccination, anyway?' In response Dr Murthy compares getting vaccinated to using an umbrella when it rains and wearing a helmet on a bike. This calms Elmo who gets the shot he needs, and after realising how quick and painless it is to get a shot, he asks Dr Murthy whey everybody doesn't get a vaccination? 'That's a good question, Elmo,' Murthy says, looking at the camera. 'That's a good question.' The video, produced by the Daily Dot, is accompanied by a shorter 30-second video of Elmo and the Surgeon General released by the Department of Health and Human Services. Important message: Dr Murthy explains that the best way Elmo can help him to do his job and keeping Americans healthy, is by getting 'all his Sesame Street friends' vaccinated too . It sees Dr Murthy explains that the best way Elmo can help him to do his job and keeping Americans healthy, is by getting 'all his Sesame Street friends' vaccinated too. The campaign videos have been released in the wake of a measles outbreak that started at Disneyland in December, sickened 147 people in the U.S., which has seen the debate over vaccination flare up. Officials at the California Department of Public Health said no new infections have been reported for the past 42 days — or two incubation periods — meaning the outbreak is over in the U.S. Many who fell ill in the Disneyland episode were not immunized against measles. Some cited personal reasons for refusing shots, and others were too young to get the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. In California, where 131 of the 147 measles cases could be found, a vaccination bill has generated intense debates pitting personal rights against public health. The campaign videos have been released amidst debate across the United States over whether vaccines should be compulsory in the wake of a measles outbreak that started at Disneyland in December . The measure would bar parents from seeking vaccine exemptions for their children because of religious or personal beliefs, joining California with Mississippi and West Virginia in such strict requirements. Medical waivers would only be available for children with health problems, forcing unvaccinated children to be homeschooled. California lawmakers were set to vote on the bill last week, but this was postponed by supporters postponed

Summary: Surgeon General Vivek Murthy enlists Elmo for pro-vaccine campaign . Video sees Dr Murthy explain to Elmo why vaccines are important . Released in the wake of recent measles outbreak in North America . Started at Disneyland in California, and sickened 147 people in the U.S.


Best-selling author Sarah Wilson has hit out at a woman’s website after they published her photograph alongside a story about an apparent eating disorder. The journalist and lifestyle guru behind the ‘I Quit Sugar’ book and website complained to Mamamia after her image was used to illustrate a story about orthorexia nervosa – a condition defined by an obsession for eating ‘healthily’. Wilson’s face was plastered on the article alongside controversial wellness blogger Belle Gibson, who has been accused of faking terminal cancer, and Paleo diet preacher Pete Evans. Celebrity chef Evans' cookbook, Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way, was recently dropped by its publisher after the Public Health Association of Australia found that 'a baby may die' if they consumed one of its particular recipes. Former Cosmopolitan editor Wilson fumed on Monday: ‘Is this how such things should be done?.’ Sarah Wilson hit out at the Mamamia website after it published her photograph alongside a story on an eating disorder . The I Quit Sugar author was pictured (centre, right) alongside Paleo chef Pete Evans (left) and controversial wellness blogger Belle Gibson (centre, left) ‘Take a sound, evidence-based article on orthorexia nervosa written by an academic and published on The Conversation, republish it (without attributing author) and then festoon it with images of people not mentioned in the article so as to implicate that they have an eating disorder!? S**t, I hope not,’ Wilson said. Also used in the article was a photo of a green smoothie – a much loved favourite of those involved in the ‘clean living’ movement. The Conversation article, which was seemingly republished on Mamamia by way of a content sharing agreement, said: ‘There is a blurry line separating “normal” healthy eating and orthorexia nervosa, but one way to define the condition is when eating “healthily” causes significant distress or negative consequences in a person’s life.’ Mamamia founder Mia Freedman and Wilson are said to have had a long-running feud . Wilson, who has an autoimmune disease, quit sugar in 2011 ‘as an experiment’ but liked the results – including increased energy, better skin and wellness – so much that she continued her sugar ban and wrote a best-selling book in the process. Wilson complained to Mamamia and they agreed to remove her image from the article. ‘UPDATE: Mamamia has pulled my image and updated their post after I flagged the issue,’ she wrote on Facebook. Editor-in-chief of the Mamamia network, Jamela Rizvi, told Daily Mail Australia: 'I agree that the choice of images originally used to illustrate this story weren't ideal. Ms Wilson complained to Mamamia and the site agreed to remove her image from the article . 'While the intention was to examine the idea of extremely strict diets masking potential eating disorders amongst devotees; that is not what was achieved. 'Once the issue was drawn to my attention, the images were immediately changed and I emailed Sarah to apologise. 'I'm glad that Sarah has accepted that apology.' In 2013, Mamamia’s founder Mia Freedman blasted Wilson over her anti-sugar stance and called her ‘obsessed’. Wilson

Summary: Mamamia used a photo of Wilson on a story about orthorexia nervosa . The I Quit Sugar author and wellness blogger complained to the website . They have apologised and removed her photo from the story . 'The choice of images originally used to illustrate this story weren't ideal,' Mamamia said . Wilson was pictured alongside controversial blogger Belle Gibson . Paleo preacher Pete Evans's photo was also used in the article . In 2013 Mamamia's founder Mia Freedman called Wilson 'obsessed'


Dele Alli is excited by the prospect of playing under Mauricio Pochettino next season and believes Tottenham are the 'perfect' club for him. This has been a whirlwind season for the 19-year-old, with his exceptional performances for MK Dons earning a £5million move to White Hart Lane in February. Alli has yet to feature for Spurs having been immediately loaned back to his boyhood club, where he has continued to impress - so much so that on Sunday he was crowned the Football League Young Player of the Year. MK Dons teenager Dele Alli picked up the Young Player of the Year award on Sunday night . The midfielder was quick to credit MK Dons upon picking up the award and is determined to repay their faith by helping them secure promotion to the Championship. 'MK has got a special place in my heart but obviously I have signed to Tottenham,' Alli said. 'Whilst I am at MK, I am just going to be focused on them, right until the end of the season. 'To get promotion would be the perfect ending to a fairytale, really. 'Obviously, being from MK and playing for MK my whole life, to get us promoted would be a dream come true.' The talented midfielder's performances led to Tottenham signing him for £5million in January transfer window . The Dons sit third in League One and have three matches to make up the one-point gap Preston hold in the final automatic promotion spot. Alli has been key to Karl Robinson's side, scoring 16 goals in 41 appearances, but admits it has not always been easy to concentrate as the speculation mounted. 'I am not going to lie and say it hasn't been hard because it has,' he said. 'For a few years now there have been rumours of me going places. I've been speaking to my agent to see what it is all about. 'Obviously the last year really it has picked up a bit and there has been a lot more speculation about me going other places. Alli paid tribute to Tottenham boss Pochettino for trusting young players . 'In this transfer window, towards the end, it was a bit of a rollercoaster, to be fair. 'When it came that I could come to Tottenham, obviously I had a look and I spoke to my agent. We had to think about the manager and all the pros and cons about it. 'We couldn't think of anything wrong, really, about it - it is the perfect club for me, hopefully. I am just going to do the best I can.' The chance to work with Pochettino is clearly one of the positives for Alli, given the former Argentina international's willingness to give young players a chance. 'That's the big thing for youngsters,' he said. 'When you go, you don't want a manager that's not going to have any trust in young players. 'I think with him you can see already that he has a lot of faith in youngsters and I think as a young player you

Summary: Dele Alli signed for Tottenham in the January transfer window for £5million . Midfielder was loaned straight back to MK Dons for the rest of the season . The 19-year-old was crowned Football League Young Player of the Year . Alli wants to help get MK Dons promoted to the Championship . England Under 19 international says Spurs are the perfect club for him . Alli is excited by the prospect of working under Mauricio Pochettino .


When James Bowen wrote a heart-warming memoir about a stray cat rescuing him from homelessness and heroin addiction, it became an overnight bestseller. The former Big Issue salesman and busker has sold more than four million copies of A Street Cat Named Bob and churned out multiple spin offs – earning £500,000 in just three years. But the Daily Mail can reveal that despite his ample fortune, Bowen, 36, continued to have his rent paid for by housing benefit. Since 2012 the taxpayer has forked out £15,500 for Bowen – who has a personal accountant – to live in his housing association flat in Haringey, North London. Scroll down for video . The former Big Issue salesman has sold more than four million copies of A Street Cat Named Bob and has also churned out multiple spin offs – earning £500,000 in just three years . And while Bowen and his famous cat stay in the social housing flat he was granted in 2010, the many homeless people he talks of helping remain desperate for a roof over their heads. A former friend of Bowen said: ‘He was fully aware he should not have been getting housing benefit, but failed to stop it. He hasn’t been hurrying to buy his own house either.’ Failing to tell your local council you are no longer entitled to housing benefit can result in criminal prosecution for fraud and jail time. A Haringey Council spokesman said it was the responsibility of claimants to contact them within one month of their income increasing, adding: ‘In this case, we were first informed of a change in circumstances in February 2015.’ Born in Surrey, Bowen was raised in Australia. He returned to England in 1997, becoming a heroin addict and sleeping rough for ten years. He said his life only changed when he found a stray cat on a doorstep in 2007. The Daily Mail can reveal that despite earning an ample fortune from the book (left with Bob; cover right), Bowen, 36, continued to have his rent paid for by housing benefit . Bowen’s account of rescuing Bob, and in turn being rescued by the cat’s loyalty and trust, was published in 2012, spending two years in the UK Top 10 bestseller list. In an interview two years ago Bowen said he was off benefits and saving up to get a mortgage. He added he would use his newfound wealth to help drug and homelessness rehabilitation programmes. Last night Bowen’s spokesman said he was unaware housing benefit was still paying his rent until December, when it came up in a mortgage application, and has since paid up. He added housing benefit was still being paid last week despite requests for it to stop. Speaking to the Mail yesterday, Bowen denied responsibility, claiming he told the council about his change of fortunes – but could not say if he had followed the correct procedure. ‘In 2013 I did make calls to the Peabody Trust housing association, the council, and social security and haven’t received benefits since,’ he said. ‘I

Summary: Since 2012 taxpayer has forked out £15,500 for James Bowen's flat . 36-year-old denied responsibility and claimed he told the council .


Renee Somerfield, the genetically-blessed Australian Model starring in a controversial new weight loss advert, has responded to the backlash against the campaign. The yellow Protein World ad, currently plastered all over billboards around the London Underground, features a bikini-clad Renee next to text reading 'ARE YOU BEACH BODY READY?' The sight of the 24-year-old's toned figure towering above train platforms has caused a stir among some feminists and body image campaigners, with a change.org petition started, general social media outrage and defacing of the posters by bloggers, angry at the perceived insinuation that only women who look like Renee are ready to go to the beach. Renee Somerfield, the genetically-blessed Australian Model starring in a controversial new weight loss advert, has responded to the backlash against the campaign . The sight of the 24-year-old's curves towering above train platforms caused a stir among some feminists and body image campaigners . Online fitness store Protein World, who claim that the image is entirely unPhotoshopped, have been actively engaging in the furore on social media, strongly defending their campaign with some biting responses to aggrieved Tweeters. 'We are a nation of sympathisers for fatties,' a spokesperson for Protein World tweeted to one user after she signed the change.org petition calling for the removal of the advert. 'Why make your insecurities our problem?' One critic of the ad has inspired her own hashtag - #growupharriet - as the company responded to her request about whether she, as a normal woman, was allowed on the beach with a collage of fitness magazine covers and the cheeky hashtag. And now the blonde at the centre of the summer body storm has responded to the 'contradictory' drama, with a very level-headed argument citing the irony of people getting angry about body shaming, whilst body shaming her. The vegan fitness fanatic told Huffington Post: 'I think nearly every ad campaign you have ever seen is open to interpretation. But saying the ad is body shaming by body shaming the image is very contradictory. Two wrongs don't make a right.' The blonde at the centre of the summer body storm has responded to the 'contradictory' drama with a very level-headed argument citing the irony of people getting angry about body shaming, whilst body shaming her . Renee, who is a strict vegan, said: 'I am a real person behind the image. I work very hard and live a healthy and active lifestyle which is why Protein World chose me for their campaign.' Renee, who is a strict vegan, said: 'I am a real person behind the image. I work very hard and live a healthy and active lifestyle which is why Protein World chose me for their campaign. I couldn't work every day as a full time model by starving myself, dieting or not looking after my body. Nourish your body, be kind to it and it will love you right back, no matter your size. 'I agree that ALL bodies are 'beach body ready'. Skinny, curvy, muscular, petite, tall, short, young and old. Confidence is beautiful no matter what

Summary: Australian model Renee Somerfield wears bikini in new Protein World ad . Campaign pushing weight loss blasted by some body image campaigners . Fitness model calls the backlash 'contradictory' Protein World have defended campaign and refuse to remove the advert .


Moors murderer Ian Brady has revealed he is a Ukip supporter and thinks David Dimbleby is an 'establishment dumpling'. The 77-year-old wrote the letters from his bed at Ashworth psychiatric hospital in Merseyside. Brady was jailed for life in 1966 after torturing and killing five children with his then-girlfriend Myra Hindley. Scroll down for video . Moors murderer Ian Brady, pictured (left) from Ashworth psychiatric hospital and (right) in a court sketch in 2013, has revealed that he is a Ukip supporter and thinks David Dimbleby is an 'establishment dumpling' in a series of letters . In a series of rambling letters, he wrote: . It comes four months after Brady - who has to use a Zimmer frame to move around - wrote a letter to a Channel 5 News correspondent, in which he expressed no remorse for his killings. Instead he complained he is 'bedridden and worsening' after breaking his hip and arm in fall a year ago. Brady (left) was jailed for life in 1966 after torturing and killing five children with his then-girlfriend Myra Hindley (right) The victims were lured to their deaths, sexually tortured then buried on Saddleworth Moor above Manchester. Above, police search the area for the bodies . In the December letter he wrote: 'This cell block is described as a "discharge ward"; I've been sitting here 30 years... and there's no turnaround of inmates unless in a coffin.' Brady murdered five children between 1963 and 1965 along with accomplice Hindley, who died aged 60 in 2002. The victims were lured to their deaths, sexually tortured then buried on Saddleworth Moor above Manchester. Pauline Reade, 16, disappeared on her way to a disco on July 12, 1963, and John Kilbride, 12, was snatched in November the same year. Keith Bennett was taken on June 16, 1964, after he left home to visit his grandmother. Lesley Ann Downey, 10, was lured away from a funfair on Boxing Day, 1964, and Edward Evans, 17, was killed in October 1965. His letter reads: . Politicians of today? Compared to the only truly democratic and altruistic peoples’ government ever elected, Labour 1945, the UK corrupt, greedmotivated (sic) political vermin of today, aren’t worth even assassination, all being Tory clerks/lackeys. However, I hope that UKIP not only wipes out the Lib-Dems but also decimates the Tory and Labour vote, and that the SNP achieves the same in Scotland. In addition, I hope the IRA is reactivated, as promised for a united Ireland. [...] . The corporate controlled (including the BBC) lower middle class, collusive, servile media generate a false appearance if of democracy and free speech, in a now spineless population constantly asking, "am I allowed to say (this and that)?" (sic) Where the voters now have the choice between a coalition of public school millionaires or a refugee privileged German Jew. Absurdity! Incidentally, the Scottish dictionary definition of "Cleg" (sic) is, aptly, "a course grey bloodsucking horsefly". Cleg (sic), like his US lickspittle Blair, would form a coalition with literally anyone, just to retain his public image of secondhand

Summary: 77-year-old wrote letters from his bed at Ashworth hospital in Merseyside . Hopes Ukip will 'decimate' the other political parties in general election . Branded David Dimbleby an 'establishment dumpling' in the rant . Murdered five children in 1960s and buried bodies on Saddleworth Moor . He hopes that Ukip will 'decimate' the other political parties in the general election, describing David Cameron's views as 'the usual mob-pleasing PR drivel expected from such bovines'. The political leaders are unworthy of 'even being assassinated'. Voters must choose between 'public school millionaires' or a 'refugee, privileged German Jew' - an offensive and inaccurate reference to Ed Miliband, whose Belgian father fled the Nazis. After 'half-a-century’s imprisonment', he believes most professional criminals are Tory voters. He also scoffs at the PM’s 'disgust' over the possibility of convicted killers getting the vote by saying he 'couldn’t care less about voting'. Branded Question Time 'for the dumb' with the 'same old party hacks' and labelled host David Dimbleby an 'establishment dumpling'. Claims he does not like the BBC and stopped reading newspapers in 1998 - instead getting his information from Al Jazeera.


Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has ruled out the notion of the club selling Gareth Bale to Manchester United this summer. After a scintillating debut campaign in the Spanish capital, Bale has endured a difficult second season at Real - with fans attacking his car after their El Clasico loss at Barcelona last month just the tip of the iceberg. Bale, who joined the Santiago Bernabeu outfit for a world record £86million from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013, has been linked with a move to United in recent weeks with Real reportedly keen on Red Devils' goalkeeper David de Gea. Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane insists that Gareth Bale will not joining Manchester United this summer . Zidane (right) says Bale was a big part in Real's success last year and would 'improve any squad in the world' But Zidane, who is in charge of Real's B team, insists that the 25-year-old Wales international will not be returning to the Premier League anytime soon. 'Real Madrid buy the best players in the world. They don't sell them,' Zidane told the Daily Mirror. 'Of course other clubs will be interested in him, he would improve any squad in the world, but the president has said he is not for sale and that is because he is not for sale. 'That will be the answer to Manchester United or any other club that asks the question. 'He was a big part of our success last season especially in the Champions League, and as we look to defend our title I am sure he will play a successful part again.' Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been linked with a summer move to Real .

Summary: Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for £86million from Tottenham in 2013 . Bale the won Copa del Rey and Champions League in first season at Real . 25-year-old's car was attacked by fans after losing to Barcelona last month . SEE where Cristiano Ronaldo and Bale unwind after Madrid training .


Relief: Chrystie Crownover told GMA on Monday that she watched her ex-husband, Bruce Jenner's dramatic ABC Diane Sawyer interview with the Olympic athlete and their children . Bruce Jenner's first wife has shared the emotional moment her ex-husband told her he wanted to be a woman and how she kept his secret for 43-years. Speaking to GMA in a tearful interview, Chrystie Crownover, the daughter of a Mormon minister, told how the Olympic champion first opened up to her when they married in 1972. 'I cant remember the exact words because it was such a shock to me,' said Chrystie, 63, who revealed she watched Friday's Diane Sawyer interview together with Bruce. 'He opened up his heart and confessed he had to share this deep dark secret. He had to be a woman. 'I was speechless, I didnt really know what to say. I was pleased that he shared that intimacy with me. 'It was hard to wrap your head around, he was such a manly man. He never indicated anything feminine in his demeanor. 'It didnt threaten me or our marriage. It wasnt really a threat, or a problem.' Crownover told GMA that she was 'so relieved' the world finally knows Bruce's 'big, big, big dark secret'. Bruce, who has a son Burt, 36 and a daughter Cassandra, 34, with Chrystie, revealed he identified as a woman during a prime time interview with Diane Sawyer on Friday night. The 65-year-old told Sawyer that 'for all intents and purposes I am a woman' and 'can't live a lie any longer.' The decathlete, who has been married three times and who has six biological children, married Chrystie straight out of school and told Sawyer she was the first person he trusted about his gender issues and his cross-dressing. First love: Bruce married his college sweetheart Chrystie Crownover in 1972. The couple, who had a son Burt and a daughter Cassandra, separated when she was pregnant with their second child and later divorced. Chrystie was the first to learn about Bruce's gender confusion and has kept his secret. They are seen here at a gala event in New York City in May 1977 (left, and at home in 1977) Sharing: Bruce Jenner sat down with ABC's Diane Sawyer to explain his decisions and to talk about the road he's traveled in his personal journey to live the way he believes he was born to do . When asked by GMA how she felt when Bruce introduce his 'real self' to the world on Friday night, Chrystie broke down in tears as she described watching the Diane Sawyer interview with Bruce and their children. 'That was kind of surreal. It was great because the family was together,' said a relieved Chrystie. 'I know its been painful for him. 'He was in pain, He was tearful at times, it broke my heart for him. 'I think it was cathartic to watch it together.' Indeed, Crownover revealed to Access Hollywood that she, Bruce and his second wife Linda and all the Jenner kids (including Kendall and Kylie),

Summary: Chrystie Crownover told GMA that Bruce revealed his 'true self' the year they were married in 1972 . Chrystie told GMA that she has kept his secret for the past 43-years . Revealed she was shocked at first but was pleased he told her and 'never felt threatened' Told GMA that she watched Friday's Diane Sawyer interview with Bruce . The Olympic champion and Chrystie have two children together and are grandparents .


Kyrie Irving scored 30 points in his playoff debut and LeBron James added 20 in his first post-season game with Cleveland in five years as the Cavaliers opened a run towards a NBA title with a 113-100 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Irving made five three-pointers and Kevin Love, another post-season rookie, had 19 points and 12 rebounds. It was Cleveland's first home playoff game since May 11, 2010, when the Celtics won Game 5 and James left the floor to some boos from Cavaliers fans. He departed for Miami two months later, but he's home now, all is forgiven and Cleveland are aiming to end a championship drought dating to 1964. Kyrie Irving scored 30 points in his playoff debut as Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston Celtics 113-100 . LeBron James (left) chipped in with 20 points as the Cavs took a 1-0 lead in their best of seven-game series . Isaiah Thomas scored 22 points to lead the seventh-seeded Celtics. They will try to even the best-of-seven series in Game 2 on Tuesday night. Clippers point guard Chris Paul scored 32 points, and Blake Griffin added 26 points and 12 rebounds, as Los Angeles surged in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-92 in their first-round playoff series opener. Jamal Crawford added 17 points for the Clippers, who met the defending NBA champions' challenge in a difficult post-season-opening match-up of two powers. Griffin threw down his usual array of roof-raising dunks, while Paul quarter-backed Los Angeles to an 18-point lead in the third quarter. Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points for the Spurs, who had won the opening game in their previous 11 playoff series. Tim Duncan had 11 points and 11 rebounds, but the Spurs couldn't rally from their hefty second-half deficit. Game 2 is on Wednesday night. Los Angeles Clippers' point guard Chris Paul (left) scored 32 points as they beat San Antonio Spurs . Blake Griffin (centre) added 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers in their 102-97 win . In Atlanta, Kyle Korver scored 21 points, including five three-pointers, as the top-seeded Hawks held off the Brooklyn Nets 99-92 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoff series. The Hawks led nearly the entire game and pushed the margin as high as 16 points, but the Nets kept coming back. Finally, Jeff Teague dropped in a floater coming off the left wing, giving Atlanta a 95-89 lead. Joe Johnson missed a 3-pointer from the corner for Brooklyn, and Teague made a pair of free throws with just under a minute remaining to essentially seal it. Teague and DeMarre Carroll scored 17 points apiece. Game 2 is Wednesday night in Atlanta. Kyle Korver scored 21 points as Atlanta Hawks defeated Brooklyn Nets 99-92 on Sunday evening . The Memphis Grizzlies downed the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 after reserve Beno Udrih scored 20 points in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. Zach Randolph had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Marc Gasol added 15 points and 11 rebounds. Mike Conley finished with

Summary: Kyrie Irving scored 30 points and LeBron James had 20 for the Cavaliers . Chris Paul scored 32 points for the Clippers as they beat the Spurs . Kyle Korver had 21 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat Brooklyn Nets 99-92 . Memphis Grizzlies defeated Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 on Sunday night .


Children as young as three are being asked to sign a contract pledging not to use transphobic language at school. The pledge is contained in a ‘home-school agreement’ which all children must sign before they start at Turnham Primary School in September. The infants must also promise to refrain from using homophobic and racist phrases and to be tolerant of people with different sexual orientations and lifestyles. Each child must print their name and provide a signature to confirm that they understand their ‘responsibilities’ while attending the school. Anti-bullying: Turnham Primary School - led by executive headteacher Selina Sharpe - sent out an agreement for all new children to sign before they start in the new academic year . Tick-box bureaucracy: But parents were dumbfounded when it included a demand not to use 'transphobic language', as it would mean explaining something many three-year-olds are not even aware exists . It is understood that teachers at the South-East London school introduced the document to help stamp out playground prejudice against transgender people and a wide range of disabilities and cultures. But yesterday the chairman of governors said that they knew nothing about the change to the contract, which was also dismissed as ‘bonkers’ by parents who said pre-school children could not be expected to understand such complex issues. The contract was sent to parents last week along with the letters offering a place at the school. It reads: ‘We believe that every child can and should reach their full potential. This is achieved when all staff, parents and children understand their responsibilities and work together towards the same goals, as detailed in our home-school agreement.’ In a list of responsibilities for pupils to sign is a clause which states pupils will be tolerant of ‘sexual orientation or lifestyle and refrain from using racist or homophobic or transphobic language in school’. The contract does not say what will happen to pupils who disobey the clauses. Yesterday, one mother said: ‘My son is three yet he is meant to pledge not to use “transphobic” language. ‘How am I meant to explain it to my three-year-old that he must sign on the dotted line not to do something which he is not even aware exists when he can barely hold a crayon? This just fills me with dread about what sort of politically correct, tick-box bureaucracy runs this school. ‘I agree that teachers need to be made aware of transgender issues as it affects a number of children who suffer in silence, but to make three-year-olds sign up to something they do not even know exists is bonkers.’ Sorry: The school's chair of governors has apologised for any offence or distress caused to parents or pupils . Turnham Primary is a foundation school, which means it is funded by the Government through Labour-run Lewisham Council, which yesterday refused to comment on the matter. The school, led by executive head teacher Selina Sharpe, also declined to comment. Yesterday, Robert Mapp, chairman of governors, said he was not aware of ‘the change in format’ to the home-school agreement.

Summary: Turnham Primary School demands pupils sign 'agreement' before starting . Includes line asking children to 'refrain from using...transphobic language' Shocked parents say asking three-year-olds to sign agreement is 'bonkers' Chairman of school's governing body apologised for any offence caused .


They spent the weekend larking around enjoying Easter together. But new reports have suggested that all is not as rosy as it might seem when it comes to Katie Price and Kieran Hayler's marriage. Indeed, it was reported today in Closer magazine that Katie still regularly checks Kieran's phone and makes him tell her whenever she is going out, following his cheating scandal last year. It was also claimed that she no longer allows him to go to the gym as Katie worries that Kieran's obsession with his looks could feed into his sex addiction. Scroll down for video . It has been reported today that Katie Price still hasn't forgiven her cheating husband Kieran Hayler . The singer Sam Bailey, who is a close friend of Katie's and attended her recent wedding, told Closer: 'Katie panics if she sees Kieran hanging around any women. She's scared he's going to run off with them.' Kieran famously cheated on Katie with not one, but two of her best friends, Jane Poultney and Chrissy Thomas in 2014. At the time, Katie, who was pregnant with her daughter Bunny, slammed both women saying: 'I would not wish it on anyone. It's actually disgusting what those two human beings have done to me and it's cruel.' But the former glamour model - who now has two children with the 28-year-old - decided to stick by her man and Kieran underwent sex addiction therapy for his problems. Kieran cheated on Katie with two of her best friends Chrissy Thomas (left) and Jane Poultney (right) However, the road to relationship recovery has not been an easy one for the pair. Indeed when the couple recently renewed their vows Katie didn't hold back in her wedding speech. She told OK! that she went to town on Keiran: 'It was quite dramatic!,' she said, 'My speech started by saying, "Some of you are probably wondering why we're sitting here about to renew our vows after only being married two years". 'Then I said, "This is why", and I basically summarised everything that's happened, him sleeping with my best mates when I was pregnant ... I didn't hold back! 'Afterwards everyone was saying to me that it was so hard-hitting they thought I was suddenly going to announce that I didn't want to be with him anymore. 'Then his speech played where he apologised for everything he's done. Then he met me at the end of the aisle and walked me down it.' Katie decided to forgive her husband for cheating, however, relationship expert Tracey Cox has revealed it can be hard for people to move on . Tracey Cox, relationship expert, says that it is possible to forgive someone for cheating but you have to be very clear about where you see your relationship going and how you want it to be. Here's her top tips for getting over an infidelity. 1. Spell Out What You Want Tracey says: 'You must make it abundantly clear what you will and won't put up with in the future. Spell it out as

Summary: Katie Price's husband Kieran Hayler cheated on her twice . The former stripped slept with two of her best friends . It has today been reported that she still checks his phone . Sam Bailey, a friend of Katie's, says star 'panics' when he's with women .


Roman Abramovich has never spoken in public since buying Chelsea, nor is there any expectation that he will. So the nearest to that happening could be a landmark event at Stamford Bridge next month. Marina Granovskaia is a Chelsea director and arguably the most powerful woman in English football as the club’s transfer and contract negotiator. She is also Abramovich’s day-to-day link with his football team. She is confirmed to speak — at least according to the organisers — for the first time publicly to an audience of 300 senior sports industry figures at a women in sport conference planned by the Leaders brand on May 21. Marina Granovskaia poses with Eden Hazard as the Chelsea playmaker signs his new contract in February . Roman Abramovich has never spoken in public since buying Chelsea, nor is there any expectation that he will . Granovskaia is confirmed to speak at a Leaders conference at Stamford Bridge, her first public appearance . Granovskaia, who sold David Luiz for a remarkable £50million, is understood to regard the occasion as an appropriate platform to reveal more about her work in sport, although Chelsea said last night that her appearance is ‘still under discussion’. The club are known to be keen for a fresh voice to be heard from their hierarchy following the departure last October of CEO Ron Gourlay, whom Granovskaia has effectively replaced. She has worked for Abramovich since graduating from Moscow State University in 1997. Her hard negotiating style is such that she allegedly told captain John Terry to ‘take it or f****** leave it’ before he signed his one-year contract extension. Chelsea deny that the Terry exchange took place, describing it as an 'urban myth'. Granovskaia sold defender David Luiz for a remarkable £50million last summer to Paris Saint-Germain . She allegedly told captain John Terry to ‘take it or f****** leave it’ over a contract extension that he signed . The ridiculous saga of Greg Dyke’s £16,400 Parmigiani watch was finally concluded on Tuesday when the adjudicatory chamber of FIFA’s ethics committee closed fanciful proceedings against Dyke after the watch was returned to Zurich. Dyke, who received it as a gift from the Brazilian football federation at the FIFA Congress in Sao Paulo 10 months ago, had wanted to donate the proceeds from its sale to the FA cancer charity. But after months of legal wrangling, Breast Cancer Care gave the watch back. No wonder the Garcia report into World Cup bid corruption is still under wraps when FIFA spend nearly a year dealing with utter irrelevancies. FIFA’s ethics committee closed proceedings against Greg Dyke after a £16,400 watch was returned to Zurich . Graeme Swann has shown his upset at having his F-type Jaguar stolen in Nottingham by asking nearly 700,000 Twitter followers to call the police if it is seen. Two-Jags Swann, who also had an XKR in the garage when he was an England player, did extra promotional work with Jimmy Anderson to qualify for the F-type. However, there will not be such a clamour for cars next season

Summary: Roman Abramovich has never spoken in public since buying Chelsea . But Marina Granovskaia, Chelsea director, is set to speak next month . She is among speakers at a conference to be held at Stamford Bridge . Greg Dyke finally handed back the £16,400 watch given to him by FIFA . Graeme Swann has asked Twitter followers to help find his Jaguar car . Channel 4 have been let off by sponsors 32Red after an ad-break gaffe . C4 special, My Big Fat Gypsy Grand National, included an Aintree hen party . Sepp Blatter's rivals' FIFA bids look doomed after Africa pledge .


Lydia Ko tied Annika Sorenstam's LPGA Tour record with her 29th consecutive round under par, shooting a 1-under 71 on Thursday at the ANA Inspiration. The 17-year-old Ko saved par on the par-4 seventh - her 16th hole - after hitting an approach shot through a gap in the trees. She hit a 6-iron to 18 inches to set up a birdie on the 158-yard, par-3 eighth and closed with a par on the par-5 ninth. The top-ranked New Zealander started the streak in the first round of her victory in the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship last year. Her worldwide streak is 32, counting the three rounds she played in her victory in the Ladies European Tour's New Zealand Women's Open this year. Teenage sensation Lydia Ko acknowledges the crowd after finishing the first round at the ANA Inspiration . The 17-year-old equalled former world No 1 Annika Sorenstam's record of 29 under par rounds in a row . The New Zealand world No 1 tees off at the par 3 eighth hole at the event in California . Sorenstam set the LPGA Tour mark in 2004. Ko also won the Women's Australian Open winner in February the week before her New Zealand victory, she was a stroke behind leaders Charley Hull, Na Yeon Choi and Austin Ernst halfway through the first round in the first major championship of the season. Opening in strong morning wind at tree-lined Mission Hills, Ko made a 14-foot birdie putt on her first hole and got to 2 under with an 8-footer on the 12th. She bogeyed the par-4 13th, hitting into the front right bunker and leaving herself a 25-foot par putt. After playing partner Lexi Thompson hit into the water in front of the green on the 133-yard 14th with the wind gusting to 25-30 mph, Ko hit pin-high to the right and made the 15-footer for birdie. Former world No 1 Sorenstam set her LPGA tour record of consecutive rounds under par in 2004 . Defending champion Lexi Thomas could only manage a round of 72 on her opener . Ko bogeyed three of the next four holes to make the turn at 1 over. Playing into a right-to-left crosswind on the par-4 15th, she drove into the front of the left fairway bunker. Close to the lip of the bunker, she chipped 30 yards to the fairway and hit her third to 35 feet. On the par-4 16th, she drove to the left, with the ball stopping in rough on the front edge of a bunker. Her fairway wood with the ball below her feet ended up short of the green in the left rough and she hit her third to 20 feet. Michelle Wie watches on after making a shot on the 12th of the Mission Hills tournament . The US superstar dropped two shots on the final hole to card a 72 for her first round . She was fortunate to only drop one shot on the par-5 18th. After driving into the right rough, hitting a fairway wood

Summary: Lydia Ko posted a round of 71 in first round of the ANA Inspiration . The 17-year-old equalled Annika Sorenstam's LPGA record of 29 successive rounds under par . Michelle Wie stumbled with a double bogey at the 18th for a score of 73 .


A Florida mother has accused a school of threatening to suspend her five-year-old autistic son because of 'essential oils' he wears to help combat his illness. Jessica Kemp from Eustis says teachers at Seminole County Elementary warned they would remove kindergartner Logan from class because the products, manufactured by Doterra, smell and are a distraction to youngsters around him. The 32-year-old says she applies the liquid to his head and neck as it helps him keep calm and focused. Scroll down for video . Jessica Kemp from Eustis says teachers at Seminole County Elementary threaten to remove kindergartner Logan from class because the oils smelled and were a distraction to youngsters around him . The 32-year-old puts the oil on his neck as she believes it keeps him calm and focused . She claims her boy has been using them all year, but then a teacher's aide complained. Speaking to Click Orlando, she said: 'Why is it not OK? Nobody is telling me. I'm just being told that he smells. 'I haven't been told that anybody's been switched out of the room . Kemp said she received a letter from the local school board stating the oils had created a 'problem' for staff and students. 'I could put chemicals in his body, but I can't put anything natural on him that has some kind of smell?' she added. Despite the threat of punishment, Mrs Kemp has said she will continue to fight the decision and insists the use of the oils has a positive impact on her son. However, on Thursday, Lake County school district told the station they would not suspend Logan , saying it was a 'health issue'. The Daily Mail Online has contacted Doterra for comment. The family uses oils with scents such as lavender, chamomile and sandalwood. The company who describes their products as being 'beautifully and powerfully fragrant. The family uses Detorra oils with scents such as lavender, chamomile and sandalwood .

Summary: Jessica Kemp, 32, has slammed Seminole County Elementary in Eustis . Faculty have threatened to remove her kindergartner son Logan . Claims the oils aide him and haven't caused problems before . School district have said they will not suspend him as it's a 'health issue'


A local council has been criticised for banning an Indian food stall from a St George's Day event because it 'only wanted English food'. British-born stall-holder Tania Rahman, 27, was asked by Salisbury City Council if she wanted to run a stand at the celebration later this month. But when she asked to be counted in she was told her stall, Chit Chaat Chai, would not be allowed because it is not 'English-themed'. 'Discriminatory': Tania Rahman received a letter from Salisbury City Council telling her it would not accept her offer to run a food stall at a St George's Day event because it 'only wanted English food' The council has now apologised after their response sparked a backlash from locals - who pointed out that chicken tikka masala is a British-made dish. Ms Rahman, of Andover, Hampshire, was one of many food stall-holders who applied to take part in the event planned for Sunday, April 26. When her application was rejected, she was sent a response she has branded 'discriminatory'. It read: 'It has been decided that St Georges day will be English themed food only. Many Thanks, Salisbury City Council.' Ms Rahman said: 'When I received the email my initial reaction was 'am I reading this right?'. I couldn't believe it. I was hugely disappointed. 'I consider myself to be English - I was born in this country. How far does it go? Can only English people attend the event? U-turn: The council has since apologised for the letter and reversed their decision by inviting Ms Rahman to run a stand on the day . 'It is the utter ignorance of it all that makes me most upset. Why should I not be allowed to trade on St George's Day? 'It is a day celebrated all over the world. The whole thing has been very upsetting.' Questioning the wording of the letter, she added: 'In all respect, with English cuisine in modern day England what can we actually define to be English food? 'To say that one food is English cuisine and another isn't, I beg to differ. To think Indian food itself plays a huge part in English day food, it seems silly not to have it there. 'Chicken Tikka Masala is the nation's favourite dish and St George himself was born in Palestine. I just thought they cannot be serious.' She added: 'Salisbury is one of the most multi-cultural towns in Wiltshire. For them to turn around and say they don't want my food there because it isn't English enough is discriminatory.' Miss Rahman posted the council's email on her Facebook page, which was criticised by her followers and friends. Street party: An image captured at last year's St George's Day Festival in Salisbury. The annual festival takes place in Salisbury city centre on Sunday . Friend Jordan Harris said: 'I wonder if they'll be checking passports and heritage on the day to make sure the crowd is positively English.' A spokeswoman for Salisbury City Council said the authority 'never intended to be racist'. Annie Child, deputy city

Summary: Stall-owner Tania Rahman, 27, was invited to take part in the celebrations . But then Salisbury Council told her food wasn't English enough for event . She called move 'discriminatory' and said St George was born in Palestine . And locals were also left furious forcing council to do embarasing U-turn .


Graeme McDowell insisted he would never consider not playing the Masters despite another frustrating experience at Augusta National. McDowell carded a final round of 73 on Sunday to finish six over par and is now a combined 24 over for his eight appearances in the year's first major championship. 'I can't imagine not coming here,' the former US Open champion said. 'It would be sacrilege not to play here no matter how much it frustrates you as you have to enjoy it for what it is. Graeme McDowell tees off on the third hole during the third round at Augusta on Saturday . 'It is a celebration of golf on my favourite golf course in the world. It is. I love it. But it's unrequited. 'Once I feel like I have got one up on this course it takes two back. I walk away still disappointed a little that I can't score as well as I feel I should round this course. I threw away shots like confetti all week. 'I think it's a puzzle you can solve. I realised my style of putting is not suited to Augusta. I'm going to have to work on a type of speed putting that's going to be suitable. McDowell carded a final round of 73 on Sunday to finish six over par for the tournament . 'You have to be a 'front-edge' putter like Bubba (Watson), I've never seen anyone roll in putts from six feet slower than Bubba. You have to drop them in and I have to adapt to do that round here.' McDowell's score could have been even worse after he was initially given a one-shot penalty for moving his marker as he attempted to swat a bee away from his ball on the third green. However, European Tour chief referee John Paramor rescinded the penalty a few holes later and McDowell added: 'I said could he follow me the rest of the day because he was the first guy who has saved me a shot in a while.' It would be sacrilege not to play here no matter how much it frustrates you,' McDowell said on Sunday .

Summary: Graeme McDowell carded a final round of 73 on Sunday . McDowell thinks his style of putting is not suited to Augusta . The former US Open could have had a worse score . McDowell was initally give a one-shot penalty for moving his marker as he was attempting to swap a bee away from his ball on the third green . But the penalty was rescinded later in the day .