Hull, Leicester and Swansea City are following Poland international winger Maciej Rybus. Stan Ternent, Hull's chief scout has watched the 25-year-old playing for Russian side Terek Grozny. He has one year left on his current deal and has a get-out clause for £3.2million. Poland international Maciej Rybus (right) is being followed by Hull, Leicester and Swansea . Rybus impressed during Poland's 1-1 draw with Republic of Ireland last month. The former Legia Warsaw player made his debut for his country in Franciszek Smuda's first match in charge, a friendly versus Romania in November 2009, but has been used predominately as a substitute. He then scored his first goal for Poland four days later in a match against Canada. In 27 appearances for club and country this season, Rybus has scored three goals. Rybus impressed during Poland's 1-1 draw with Republic of Ireland in Dublin last month .

Summary: Hull's chief scout Stan Ternent has watched Maciej Rybus in Russia . Rybus is a Poland international and plays for Terek Grozny . Premier League rivals Leicester and Swansea are also interested . The 25-year-old has one year left on contract and has £3.2m release clause .


Plagued by a feeling something wasn't right, student Yamini Karanam sought medical help. She was struggling to understand things she had read, and felt lost in conversations. But the Indiana University PhD student could never have comprehended the source of the problem - an 'evil twin sister growing' in her brain. Surgeons operating to extract what they believed to be a tumour in her brain, were shocked to discover the growth was in fact an embryonic twin, complete with bone, hair and teeth. Yamini Karanam, 26, a student at Indiana University, was diagnosed with a pineal tumour in her brain after noticing she was struggling to comprehend things she had read, and felt lost in conversations . Known by its medical name, a brain teratoma, the growth is very rare. Indeed, Dr Hrayr Shahinian, the expert at the Skullbase Institute in Los Angeles who operated on Miss Karanam, has removed around 7,000 brain tumours and has seen just two teratomas. In the past, teratomas have been reported to contain hair, teeth, bone and rarely more complex organs including eyes, hands, feet and limbs. And in some cases they have been found to resemble a foetus. Miss Karanam first noticed something wasn't right last September, when she struggled to register things in her mind, NBC reported. 'If a couple of people were talking in a room, I wouldn't understand what was happening,' she said. Frustrated at doctors' apparent inability to find an answer, the 26-year-old launched her own search for answers online. It led her to the Skullbase Institute and Dr Shahinian, who has developed a minimally-invasive way of reaching deep into a person's brain to extract tumours. The procedure, he said, is a type of keyhole surgery rather than traditional brain surgery, which involves opening the skull and using metal retractors to allow him to insert a microscope deep into the brain. Instead, Dr Shahinian makes a half-inch incision in the brain to use fibre-optic technology and digital imagery to gently chisel away at the tumour. Shocked when she woke to learn of Dr Shahinian's discovery, Miss Karanam branded the tumour her 'evil twin sister who's been torturing me for the past 26 years'. Dr Shahinian said he feared the tumour could be cancerous. But surgeons operating on the 26-year-old discovered the growth, indicated just above the red dot above, was in fact a teratoma - a growth containing bone, hair and teeth . WHAT ARE TERATOMAS? A teratoma is a tumour with tissue or organ components from more than one different part of the body. They have been reported to contain hair, teeth, bone and rarely more complex organs including eyes, hands, feet and limbs. In some cases a teratoma has been found to resemble a foetus. They are usually benign masses, though some cancerous forms of teratoma are known to exist. Mature teratomas, which are typically benign, are more commonly found in women. Immature teratoma, which are typically cancerous, are more often found in men. They are thought to be present at birth, but are often not discovered until later

Summary: Yamini Karanam, 26, was diagnosed with a pineal brain tumour . Surgeons operating to extract the growth made a startling discovery . They found a teratoma - an embryonic twin with bone, hair and teeth . Teratomas are often found in ovaries, testes but more rarely in the brain .


A Russian woman indundated with vicious and homophobic messages for running a support group for LGBT teenagers, has publicly shamed her trolls by posting their identities online. Elena Klimova, 26, who runs Children 404 - an online support group for young people about coming out and dealing with discrimination - regularly receives obscene hate-filled rants from strangers telling her she's 'disgusting' and should kill herself. The activist fought back by publishing the messages on VKontakte, the Russian equivalent of Facebook, under the title: 'Beautiful People And The Things They Say To Me'. Elena Klimova managed to track down the social media accounts of many of her trolls, and has posted their vile messages along with candid photos of each sender (pictured) to a Russian website called VKontakte . Comments include one from a man who told her: You f****** animal, delete your f****** LGBT group.' A woman named Yulia sent Elena a particularly vitriolic message. 'Hello, Lena. My f*g brother... is one of your friends online, so I have a request for you, teach him not to show his f***** tendencies when he comes to family gatherings. 'He will never be accepted by anyone in our family as a f**, so he can sit and shut up.' Elena posted this message along with a photo of Yulia grinning and posing with a bunch of wild flowers. While Elena has revealed the faces of the people her trolls, MailOnline has blurred them. Elena Klimova (pictured) is a Russian activist for the LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) community who receives a vast volume of hate mail . 'You f*****g animal, delete your f*****g LGBT group,' one man wrote to Elena, which she rather poignantly posted with a photo of said man holding an outstretched cat (pictured) 'As beautiful people write to me often, this album will be continually updated,' Klimova wrote on her VKontakte page, according to Buzzfeed. 'It was created for the enjoyment of contrasts and the diversity of life.' The name of Elena's group, Children 404, is a reference to the 'page not found' online error notice and Russia’s law banning 'gay propaganda' among minors. One of the website's slogans is 'LGBT Teens: We Exist.' Another message, this time from a man named Dmitry, referred to homosexuals as 'libidinous f****** perverts'. In Dmitry's photo, he is seen with his arm affectionately around the shoulders of a female companion. This woman (pictured) wrote, 'Hello, Lena. My f*g brother... is one of your friends online. He will never be accepted by anyone in our family as a f*g, so he can sit and shut up' Elena dubbed the album, 'Beautiful People And The Things They Say To Me' Another message (pictured), this time from a man named Dmitry (right), referred to homosexuals as 'libidinous f****** perverts' Another troll wrote: 'You think you’re helping anything with this holy crusade?? Go and f****** kill yourself before they come for you!!! People like you should be locked up!' Several people called Elena 'disgusting' and said she would 'burn in hell' for supporting the rights of the LGBT

Summary: Russian LGBT activist Elena Klimova found her trolls on social media . She posted candid photos of them along with their hate-filled messages . MailOnline has chosen to blur the faces of those exposed .


It is just 12 weeks since bold claims were emanating from an ultra-confident Dundee United dressing room that this season could yield an unprecedented domestic Treble. ‘I believe we can win all three trophies,’ trumpeted goalkeeper Radoslaw Cierzniak. ‘People might laugh at me but maybe in May we will have won the league and cups and I will be laughing.’ On Wednesday night against Dundee at Dens Park, however, those carefree early January days seemed so long ago as Cierzniak’s grip of the ball for Greg Stewart’s opening goal proved as tight as his grasp on footballing reality. Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara is under pressure following his side's recent slump . Dundee United failed to get their hands on the Scottish League Cup as they fell to a 2-0 defeat by Celtic . Scottish Premiership outfit Dundee United have failed to win any of their last 10 games . As United slumped to a first derby defeat in 11 years, the loss at Dens Park saw Jackie McNamara’s team make it 10 matches without a win. It’s not yet May but nobody is laughing at Tannadice as the club gets to grips with an implosion of cataclysmic proportions both on and off the park. It does seem a touch bizarre that all is not well at a club that has reached back-to-back domestic cup finals for the first time in 29 years; qualified for European competition in three of the last four years; finished in the Premiership top six in every one of the last seven years and won the Scottish Cup in 2010. Yet as United have dropped like a stone from early-season table-toppers to potentially even missing out on Europe, the fallout has come amid an increasingly acrid war of words surrounding revelations about McNamara’s entitlement to a cut from outgoing player sales. Those close to Tannadice speak of a series of damaging schisms developing on all sides between fans, board and manager; cumulatively casting increased uncertainty over McNamara’s future. Ahead of the annual general meeting of influential supporters’ group ArabTRUST, one leading fan told Sportsmail of ‘overwhelming unhappiness’ with McNamara’s bonus, while his recruitment and tactical nous are also being questioned. There is, he added, a growing belief among fans that the manager’s position is ‘untenable’. But this has been a slow-burning civil war. The seeds of the crisis that appear to have taken place at almost every level of the club were first sown at the end of the winter transfer window when chairman Stephen Thompson took the unpopular decision to sell star players Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven to Celtic. As furious fans pointed out, hadn’t Thomson used the eve of last May’s Scottish Cup Final defeat by St Johnstone to declare Tannadice finances to be their finest since 1986 and vow there would be no player exodus, as occurred after the Scottish Cup win in 2010 under Peter Houston? Dundee United sold Stuart Armstrong (left) to Celtic during the January transfer window . Gary Mackay-Steven also sealed a winter move to Celtic on transfer deadline

Summary: Jackie McNamara's Dundee United have lost their last five games . United's last defeat came against rivals Dundee on Wednesday . Goalkeeper Radoslaw Cierzniak tipped his side to win treble in January . Fans believe McNamara's position at the club is ‘untenable’


A fully grown New Yorker has filed a lawsuit claiming he got seriously injured playing a popular children's game. Amol Gupta, from Manhattan, is suing ZogSports kickball league claiming that during a match two years ago he ran into a brick wall, breaking his nose and elbow, and also injuring his spine. Kickball is a popular American schoolyard game akin to baseball where players kick the ball to bat instead of using bats. Dropped the ball: Amol Gupta (not pictured), from Manhattan, is suing ZogSports kickball league claiming that during a match two years ago he ran into a brick wall, breaking his nose and elbow . Filed of dreams: The match at the center of the lawsuit took place April 27, 2013, on Roosevelt Island . Child's play: Kickball is a popular schoolyard game similar to baseball where players kick the ball to bat instead of using bats . According to court papers filed in Amol Gupta's lawsuit, the young professional joined ZogSports' kickball league in April 2013. On April 27, Gupta attended a match on Roosevelt Island, during which he slipped on a patch of grass and slammed his body against the retaining wall. In his lawsuit, cited by New York Post, Gupta accuses the organizers of the match of setting the foul and base lines too close to the brick wall. On its website, ZogSports is described as a co-ed social sports league for young professionals in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Besides kickback, the league offers a variety of throwback, schoolyard-themed games, including dodge ball, wiffle ball, ultimate Frisbee and bocce ball. ZogSpots also has a philanthropic component to its business model, donating money to the winning team's favorite charity each season. According to its site, the league has contributed more than $2.6million to teams' charities to date. Amol Gupta's lawsuit alleges that officials with ZogSports acted in a negligent, careless and reckless manner by 'failing to lay out, set up, operate, manage, maintain and inspect, design, and control' the layout of the kickball field. Famous player: In October 2012, actor Bill Murray (center) caused a stir when he stumbled upon a ZogSports kickball match on Roosevelt Island and joined in the fun . Documents filed in court detail Gupta's injuries, which are said to have been 'severe, protracted and incapacitating.’ As a result of his fall, the kickball enthusiast allegedly required surgery on his broken elbow that involved the installation of a rod with screws and braces. Doctors also inserted plates and screws in his damaged wrist. Gupta's lawyer said in a statement that ZogSports 'dropped the ball' in providing a safe environment for its players on April 27. The plaintiff is suing for unspecified damages. In October 2012, eccentric actor and comedian Bill Murray made headlines when he stumbled upon a ZogSports kickball match on Roosevelt Island and joined in the fun. After playing about 10 minutes with a group of 20-somethings, Murray's team lost but he happily posed for pictures with his new pals.

Summary: Amol Gupta was playing in a match on Roosevelt Island in April 2013 when he injured himself . Gupta suffered a broke nose and elbow, and damaged his spine when he slammed into retaining wall . Kickball game was organized by ZogSports league .


Kell Brook has finally landed the Battle of Britain he craved, but will take on Frankie Gavin rather than bitter rival Amir Khan. Just sixty four days after the first defence of his IBF belt against Jo Jo Dan, Brook will return to action on a packed pay-per-view show on May 30 at the O2 in London. The welterweight bout has been added to a card that includes world title challenges for Kevin Mitchell and Lee Selby while Anthony Joshua faces his toughest test to date against Kevin Johnson. Kell Brook poses outside London's 02 Arena where he will fight Frankie Gavin on May 30 . Brook posing on the train as he headed to London for the announcement of his fight . Brook (left) was back in action as he beat Jo Jo Dan for the IBF World Welterweight title in Sheffield last month . Brook poses with Gavin inside the O2 arena after announcing their world title fight . Brook had been desperate to face Khan at Wembley in June but his compatriot ruled out a fight until at least later in the year. Such was the Sheffield welterweight’s desire not to rest on his laurels however, that he demanded a quick turnaround. 'I never expected to be out again so quickly but I can't wait,' Brook said. 'I respect Frankie for stepping up, he has called for this fight for a long time. I feel like I'm unbeatable right now and Gavin isn’t going to be able to cope with my speed and power on fight night. The O2 is one of the best arenas in the world and it’s an honour to headline a card like this.' Gavin had been due to face South African Chris van Heerden in Birmingham on May 9 but has jumped at the chance to fight for a world title. Brook will fight Gavin (pictured) during an action-packed pay-per-view show in London next month . Gavin (right) beat Bogdan Mitic of Serbia on the same night in Sheffield as Brook's return last month . The 29-year-old switched to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom outfit earlier this year, making his debut on Brook’s undercard in March. He was previously with Frank Warren who guided him to the British and Commonwealth titles but he came unstuck when suffering his first defeat against European champion Leonard Bundu last August. 'These are the fights you want to be part of and are where I belong,' Gavin said. 'I’ve dreamt of a world title and I will be 100 per cent ready physically and mentally for Kell Brook. 'Of course it’s going to be tough but I believe Kell is beatable and I've always felt that I have got the skills and the team to cause an upset.'

Summary: Kell Brook will make the second defence of his title in just over two months . He will take on fellow Brit Frankie Gavin at the O2 Arena on May 30 . Brook stopped Jo Jo Dan in the fourth round in Sheffield last month . Anthony Joshua, Lee Selby and Kevin Mitchell will also be on the card . CLICK HERE for all the latest boxing news .


Pamela Anderson has come in for criticism for her very public show of support for an Arizona sheriff notorious for his controversial opinions and racial profiling of Latinos. Joe Arpaio, who calls himself ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’, and the former Baywatch star appeared odd soul-mates as they joined together at the Maricopa County Jail on Wednesday to promote the benefits of an all-vegetarian diet. Arpaio says cutting meat from the meals served to the more than 8,000 inmates has saved an estimated $200,000 per year. The jail has been serving vegetarian meals for 16 months now. Scroll down for video . The odd couple: PETA spokesperson Pamela Anderson joined forced with controversial Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio on Wednesday to promote the benefits of a vegetarian diet for prison inmates . Pamela Anderson was all smiles as she joined Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to serve vegetarian meals to inmates at the Maricopa County Jail, making it the first jail in the country to go entirely vegetarian . Inmates are served a peanut butter sandwich with oranges and some crackers for brunch and a hot meal comprised of different vegetable and soy dishes for dinner. Anderson, a longtime vegan and a spokeswoman for the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said she hopes the meal initiative stands as a model for prisons and jails across the country. Anderson and PETA have came under fire for their association with the polarizing Arpaio, who has long faced criticism that he unfairly targets minorities for law enforcement. He has described himself as an 'equal opportunity guy, I lock up everybody.' PETA’s Senior Vice President Dan Mathews told ThinkProgress that the food he saw and tasted during a tour of the food factory plant last month was healthy. 'I was incredibly impressed to see the fresh produce,' he said. But a Fox News affiliate reporter who visited in 2013 commented that the carrots in the stew were brown and that the soy looked like 'wood chips.' Anderson and PETA have came under fire for their association with the polarizing Arpaio, who has long faced criticism that he unfairly targets minorities for law enforcement . Anderson, dressed in a red and black stripped top, signed autographs for inmates as she toured the prison which includes an outdoor area known as Tent City . Arpaio responded, 'Oh, that’s probably just dirt. Don’t worry about that.' Inmates, who receive just two meals a day, have previously called the food being served as 'slop.' The stunt at Maricopa County Jail on Wednesday as described as 'a new low for PETA' by ThinkProgress. Anderson, dressed in a red and black stripped top, signed autographs for inmates as she toured the prison which includes an outdoor area known as Tent City. An outdoor jail with electric fencing, Tent City can hold more than two thousand immigrant detainees. Because the heat can rise to 137 degrees during the summer months, the tent structure serves primarily as brutal physical punishment. 'We're saving a lot of lives and I think it's very helpful

Summary: PETA spokesperson Pamela Anderson joined forces with Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio to promote the benefits of a vegetarian diet for prisoners . Arpaio says cutting meat from the meals served to the more than 8,000 inmates has saved an estimated $200,000 per year . Reporters on a previous visit to the prison discovered the carrots in the stew were brown and that the soy looked like 'wood chips' The PR stunt at Maricopa County Jail on Wednesday has been described as 'a new low for PETA' Arpaio is better known for his controversial opinions and racial profiling of Latinos, than his dedication to a vegetarian diet .


Police in Florida were forced to restrain a 20-year-old woman in the early hours of Saturday after a fight broke out involving 'multiple individuals'. The fight is believed to have started inside a bar before spilling out onto the streets in downtown Orlando. The incident occurred at East Pine Street and South Court Avenue around 2.40 am. Britney E. Montenegro was arrested covered in blood, however police say it was not her own. Extremely intoxicated: Britney E. Montenegro, 20, was charged with disorderly conduct in Orlando, Florida, early Saturday after getting involved in a fight . Composed: Montenegro, seen here in a photo from her Facebook page, is originally from Queens, New York . 'I took control of her (Montenegro's) arm and conducted an arm-bar takedown technique by controlling her left elbow and her wrist,' an officer wrote in the police report, according to The Orlando Sentinel. Police say the fight involved 'multiple individuals'. Montenegro allegedly tried to attack another woman, 'running at her with her fists raised'. She was handcuffed and taken away. Montenegro has been charged with disorderly conduct. She was relatively unscathed, the report noted, despite being covered in blood. Scene: The fight broke out about 2.40am Saturday at East Pine Street and South Court Avenue in Orlando . Student: Montenegro, who was charged with disorderly conduct, attends Valencia Community College . 'The defendant had a minor abrasion on her fight shoulder. However she was unable to tell me how she sustained the injury,' the officer wrote in the report. 'She also had another individual's blood on her from the initial fight.' According to her Facebook page, Montenegro is from Queens, New York, and studies at Valencia Community College. She works at Bayhill Eyecare and Eyewear.

Summary: Britney E. Montenegro was charged with disorderly conduct . She got into a fight in downtown Orlando about 2.40am Saturday . Police say she charged at another woman 'with her fists raised' She had a minor cut on her shoulder and blood all over her face . Montenegro is a college student and originally from Queens, New York .


The story was written by Queen Victoria when she was just 10. Pictured: The monarch's illustrations to go with the book which is to be published in June . A children's story written by Queen Victoria when she was just 10 years old is to be published for the first time. The short story was penned by the future monarch and tells the story of a 12-year-old girl, Alice Laselles, who was sent away to boarding school after her mother died and her father remarried. Alice befriends a host of characters, including a 'poor little French orphan' who has been half-blinded by small pox, and is falsely accused of smuggling a cat into the school but clears her name and eventually triumphs as 'one of the best learners in the school'. Princess Victoria's story was written in her 'Composition' notebook as part of her studies with her governess, Baroness Louise Lehzen, and kept in the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle. It bore the inscription: 'To my dear Mamma, this my first attempt at composition is affectionately and dutifully inscribed by her affectionate daughter, Victoria.' In one passage, where Alice is told she is to be sent to boarding school, Victoria wrote: '"Oh do not send me away dear Pappa", exclaimed Alice Laselles, as she threw her arms around her Pappa's neck; "don't send me away, O let me stay with you." And she sobbed bitterly.' The tale will be published in June as 'The Adventures of Alice Laselles by Alexandrina Victoria, Aged 10 and ¾'. Alexandrina was the young princess' first name but she became known as Victoria, her second name, when she was still a child. The original red notebook (pictured) in which Princess (later Queen) Victoria wrote her story as part of her studies with her governess, Baroness Louise Lehzen, has been kept in the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle . The tale will be published in June as 'The Adventures of Alice Laselles by Alexandrina Victoria, Aged 10 and ¾'. Pictured: Scribblings in Queen Victoria's 'Composition' notebook in which she wrote the short story . The book has been illustrated with new pictures which feature her collection of paper dolls, which she made with her governess at Kensington Palace. Jacqueline Wilson, author of the popular Tracy Beaker children's books, praised the future monarch's imagination and writing style. In her introduction to the book, she said: 'If Victoria hadn't been destined to be Queen, I think she might have made a remarkable novelist.' Victoria's adult journals were published during her lifetime but it is the first time her childhood story has been made public. The book will be published by the Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The book (left) has been illustrated with new images which feature the monarch's collection of paper dolls, which she made with her governess at Kensington Palace. Right: The inscription featured in her original pad . Jacqueline Wilson, author of the Tracy Beaker books, praised the future monarch's imagination and writing .

Summary: Children's story written by Queen Victoria aged 10 now set to be published . Short story tells tale of girl sent to boarding school after her mother died . Story written in monarch's 'Composition' notebook as part of her studies .


Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Liverpool contract rebel Raheem Sterling. Bernabeu legend Zinedine Zidane, now managing the Spanish giants' Castilla B-Team but long tipped for the No 1 role, insists the club are looking for the world's best youngsters to add to their squad. Sterling would certainly fit the bill. The England winger, who has netted six times in the Premier League this season, is at loggerheads with the Anfield hierarchy over a new deal. Zinedine Zidane has revealed La Liga giants Real Madrid are keen on signing Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling . Zidane (left, pictured with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti) has said Real are monitoring Sterling . Liverpool starlet Sterling has rejected an offer of £100,000 a week to extend his stay at Anfield . He rejected the most recent offer of £100,000 a week and has attracted interest from Liverpool's Premier League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea. But Zidane has revealed that the European Champions are also after Sterling, pointing to recent Real captures like Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane as proof of their commitment to snapping up the continent's premier young talent. 'We know who Raheem Sterling is, and of course we are monitoring him as a player,' Zidane said. 'There are very few players in the world who can improve the Real Madrid squad, so it is going to make sense we monitor the progress of the best young players in the world. 'We monitored Bale for over a year, the same with Isco and also Varane. 'We monitor many of the best young players in Europe, then if we feel they have something to offer Real Madrid we will contact their club and try and make the next step.' Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted Liverpool may struggle to attract top players . Real Madrid have the splashed the cash on the likes of Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane in recent years . La Liga giants broke the world transfer record in August 2013 by forking out £86million on Bale . Sterling's boss Brendan Rodgers admitted after his side's dismal 4-1 defeat at Arsenal that Liverpool will have trouble attracting top players without Champions League football. He said: ‘It makes it difficult, there’s no doubt about that. Most players want to be in the Champions League. They want to play at the top level of the game and if you’re not in the Champions League it makes it difficult for you. We know that. ‘It’s going to be a little like this until we become more stable. We’ve got young players who are growing, getting more experience and then hopefully there will be a period where we qualify again. We want to be in the Champions League. That’s important and it is key for us. ‘It’s highly unlikely this year. But Liverpool is a great club. I said that before I came into it. It’s a phenomenal club that players want to play for.’

Summary: Exclusive: Zinedine Zidane has confirmed Real Madrid are keen on signing Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling . Sterling has rejected the chance of signing a £100,000 a week deal . Zidane has revealed Real have been 'monitoring' England ace Sterling . Real monitored the likes of Gareth Bale and Isco before completing deals . READ: Liverpool may struggle to sign big names, says Brendan Rodgers .


Until now, Tom Sturridge has been best known as the long-haired hipster who finally tamed Sienna Miller. Yet this year it looks as though the 29-year-old actor, who counts Robert Pattinson and Andrew Garfield among his best friends, could be set to become more famous than his A-list fiancee. Not only is the London-born actor wowing the West End in American Buffalo, he's about to step into the costume drama void left by Aidan Turner's Poldark, when he plays Sergeant Troy to Carey Mulligan's Bathsheba in the hotly-anticipated new adaptation of Far From The Madding Crowd. Scroll down for video . Tom Sturridge the fiance of Sienna Miller could be set to overtake his partner in the fame stakes this year as he stars in the West End play American Buffalo and is set to release a film with Ryan Gosling . And the classically tall, dark and handsome thesp will no doubt earn himself a legion of female fans as the red-coated miliary man who courts Bathsheba Everdene. However up until now it was his relationship with Sienna Miller - which began in March 2011 - which had everyone talking. Those who have met the actor say he is shy and reserved - a far cry from Sienna's previous conquests Jude Law and Daniel Craig. But despite his laid back demeanor Tom - described by Richard Curtis as 'handsome, but also quirky and charming - is slowly but surely making a name for himself as a talented young actor. His first big film break came in 2013 when he starred in the movie adaptation of Jack Kerouac's On The Road alongside Kristen Stewart and Garrett Hedlund. And he is currently treading the boards in the West End, starring alongside Damian Lewis and John Goodman in the David Mamet play American Buffalo which opened this month. And later this year he will feature alongside Ryan Gosling, Rooney Mara and Natalie Portman in the new film Weightless. Sienna and Tom have been dating since 2011, the pair got together in 2011 shortly after she split from the actor Jude Law for a second time . However he says he is careful not to spread himself to thin when it comes to his work: 'I choose carefully,' he said, 'I'm not afraid of not working.' And it is this slow and steady approach that seems to be making him the critics' favourite. In 2013 when he starred in the Broadway play Orphans he was nominated for a prestigious Tony Award. The reviewer for the Hollywood Reporter, David Rooney, singled out Tom's 'killer Broadway debut' performance, writing: 'He shows astonishing athleticism and expressive physicality, leaping from one surface to another with simian agility or shrinking into a huddled ball. 'But he also conveys the alert mind ticking away behind the stuttering words and the twitchy, obsessive behaviour. 'There's a distinct sense here of a docile but unpredictable caged animal, literally about to burst with pent-up energy.' Tom counts Andrew Garfield (left) and Robert Pattinson (right) among his close friends . In 2012 Tom starred alongside

Summary: Tom Sturridge, 29, will star in American Buffalo alongside Damian Lewis . He is fast becoming a critics' favourite but is picky about his work . Engaged to Sienna Miller, the mother of daughter Marlowe . Born into an acting family, he's best friends with Robert Pattinson .


A restaurant manager feared huge debts after forking out £2,000 on a bizarre addiction which meant he had to wear new underpants every day. Curt Almond, 26, from Bristol, spent at least £40 a week buying new Calvin Klein boxers so that he could slip into a new 'crisp pair' every day of the week. But after wiping out most of his savings, Mr Almond realised that it was 'bankruptcy or boxers' - and that he needed to wean himself off his addiction. Scroll down for video . Addicted: Nando's manager Curt Almond almost landed himself in debt after forking out £2,000 on a bizarre addiction which meant he had to wear new underpants every day . Obsession: The 26-year-old, from Bristol (pictured left and right) spent at least £40 a week buying new Calvin Klein boxers so that he could slip into a brand new 'crisp pair' every day of the week . He has now reverted back to the normal routine of wearing and washing his boxers several times over - and has saved himself thousands in the process. He said: 'When I first started wearing new boxers every day, I loved it. I treated myself to really nice Calvin Klein ones. It always felt great to slip into a crisp pair. 'It got to the point where I didn't feel comfortable unless I was wearing a new pair. 'But, eventually, my money started to run out and I had to buy budget ones instead. Finally, when a huge bill came in one day, I looked at finances and realised that I was spending all my savings on underpants. So I managed to wean myself off the compulsion.' During his year-long addiction, Mr Almond bought 365 pairs of new boxers - which were then thrown into the bin after just one wear. He said his bizarre habit began after the breakdown of a relationship. 'Crisp pair': During his year-long addiction, Mr Almond bought some 365 pairs of new boxers - and threw most pairs into the bin after just one wear . Whenever they stayed over, they would wear the same underwear for several days running, which he thought was 'disgusting'. So, in a bid to get over his former partner, Mr Almond started wearing a fresh pair every day. He also moved back in with his mother, meaning he had extra money to spend on his obsession. He said: 'I did all my own washing and that meant that my mum never found out about my addiction to clean boxers. 'Luckily she never looked through my bin - it was full of boxers that I had only worn for one day at a time and then just thrown away. 'The way I saw it was that people spend so much money on cigarettes and alcohol. For me, this was just how I chose to spend my money.' Mr Almond eventually began feeling the squeeze when his mother increased his rent by £100. But, as his budget grew tighter, he simply reverted to budget boxers instead. 'At Christmas, when the

Summary: Curt Almond, from Bristol, spent £40 per week on new Calvin Klein boxers . During a year-long addiction, Mr Almond forked out £2,000 on 365 pairs . He threw them away after one wear so he could enjoy 'crisp pair' each day . Mr Almond, 26, forced to curb habit after craze almost landed him in debt .


A father cheated death by just millimetres when his car ploughed into the back of a lorry - yet he walked away with just cuts and bruises. Marcin Wasniewski, 34, from Foleshill, Coventry, escaped death by millimetres after the car he was driving crashed into the back of a lorry on the A444 in Coventry. At the time, emergency services workers greeted by the twisted metal and scattered debris at the scene said it was incredible the driver was even alive. Merge: An ambulance spokeswoman said the car 'literally embedded' itself into the back of the lorry . Father Marcin Wasniewski is volunteering at a Christian centre until he can return to work when he has recovered from his injuries. He believes he was saved by Jesus Christ watching over him . Paramedics saw the scene and feared the worst. Ambulance staff and firefighters were working to release him and were shocked to see the driver emerge from the wreckage and walk away unaided . Yet as paramedics and firefighters worked to release him, they were shocked to see him emerge from the wreckage and walk away unaided. Since then, paramedics have said the crash would certainly have been fatal if the impact had been just a couple of inches closer to the driver. Now the dad-of-one has said he believes someone was watching over him that day. 'It was not luck. It was definitely Jesus Christ, son of God, that saved me,' he said. Marcin suffered a serious injury to the left side of his face, which has left him with a deep scar, and injured his left arm. He's currently unable to work because of his injuries but he is volunteering for the Christ Celebration Centre in Lockhurst Lane, Foleshill, while he recovers. He also spoke of what he remembers about the night that nearly claimed his life. Father of one Mr Wasniewski said: 'Before the accident I remember everything. I can remember driving along. 'I don't remember the accident though - when the crash happened everything just went blank. 'The next thing I remembered was waking up in hospital. I left hospital after five days.' Road to recovery: There's barely a scratch on Marcin Wasniewski who walked away from the dramatic crash scenes, picture below, after driving into the back of a lorry on the A444 in Coventry . Twisted metal: Paramedics say that the outcome would've 'certainly been fatal' if the impact had been just a couple of inches closer to the driver's side or if a passenger had been in the car . After the crash on March 8, it was reported how ambulance staff were stunned that Marcin had escaped life-threatening injuries. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman had described how thetrailer had 'literally embedded' itself into the windscreen of the car. She added that while paramedics and firefighters worked to release him, the driver 'got out of the badly damaged car unaided'. She said: 'Whilst being assessed in the back of the ambulance, paramedics discovered that he had escaped the serious injuries often expected in

Summary: Trailer 'embedded' into car windscreen in smash on A444 in Coventry . Impact would have 'certainly been fatal' if a couple of inches closer to driver . Paramedics were shocked when Marcin Wasniewski walked out unaided .


A series of earthquakes that rattled a small Texan community have been linked to nearby oil and gas operations. In 84 days from November 2013 to January 2014, the area around Azle, Texas, shook with 27 magnitude two or greater earthquakes. Now scientists believe these earthquakes were the result of high-pressure injection of drilling wastewater into the ground. A series of earthquakes that rattled a small Texan community have been linked to nearby oil and gas operations. In this image red squares are injector locations; pink arrows, approximate location of two large brine production wells that are located both near the faults and near reported earthquakes swarms . The oil and gas industry uses injection wells to get rid of wastewater, which can have chemicals, heavy metals, salt and radioactive material. The scientists determined this based on where and when the earthquakes happened; computer models that track pressure changes; and company data from nearby wells. Matthew Hornbach, a Southern Methodist University geophysicist, said the timing and location of the quakes correlates better to the drilling and injection than any other possible reason. 'There appears to be little doubt about the conclusion that the earthquakes were in fact induced,' USGS seismologist Susan Hough, who wasn't part of the study team, said in an email. 'There's almost an abundance of smoking guns in this case.' This adds to other studies that linked injecting wastewater from energy wells to a tremendous jump in earthquakes in Oklahoma and southern Kansas. The map shows inferred faults (dashed) at the top of the Blenburger formation, injection wells (red squares), two production wells (API 36734045 and 36734139) with significant brine production near the faults (pink arrows) and earthquake epicentres (coloured circles) recorded by the temporary seismic network (triangles) In these areas, there have been more than 950 magnitude 2 or higher quakes so far this year, according to the USGS. Earlier today, the Oklahoma Geological Society said it is 'very likely' that most of the earthquakes that have shaken the state in recent years have been triggered by the subsurface injection of wastewater from oil and natural gas drilling operations. The society released a statement following an investigation into dozens of earthquakes recorded in central and north-central Oklahoma. The fluid pressure in the pores and fractures of the rocks is called the 'pore pressure.' The pore pressure acts against the weight of the rock and the forces holding the rock together. If the pore pressures are low - especially compared to the forces holding the rock together - then only the imbalance of natural in situ earth stresses will cause an occasional earthquake. If, however, pore pressures increase, then it would take less of an imbalance of in situ stresses to cause an earthquake. This type of failure is called shear failure. Injecting fluids into the subsurface is one way of increasing the pore pressure and causing faults and fractures to 'fail' more easily. Earthquakes can be caused by injecting fluid into the subsurface or by extracting fluids at a rate that causes subsidence and slippage along planes of

Summary: Azle has recently been shaken by 27 quakes with magnitude two or greater . Scientists say this is the result of injecting wastewater into the ground . This increases pore pressure in the rock causing faults to 'fail' more easily .


SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon today left the door open to a second referendum on Scottish independence before 2020. Before last year's historic vote, Scottish nationalists insisted it was a once-in-a-generation chance to decided on the future of the 300-year-old Union. But Ms Sturgeon today refused to rule out demanding a re-run within the next five years, prompting opponents to claim she had 'broken a promise the size of Ben Nevis'. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon today refused to rule out demanding a re-run within the next five years, prompting opponents to claim she had 'broken a promise the size of Ben Nevis' In September's vote, 55 per cent of Scots backed the idea of remaining in the United Kingdom. Alex Salmond said the vote was an 'opportunity of a lifetime' and two years ago, Miss Sturgeon said of the independence vote: 'We have always said it's a once in a generation thing.' But in a series of TV election debates between Scottish leaders, Ms Sturgeon has shifted her position and today left open the possibility that the promise of another vote could be included in a future SNP manifesto. Under pressure she said that 'something would have to change' before she promised a referendum, and people would have to vote for it. She said: 'I am not planning another referendum right now, there is not another referendum on the cards. 'In order for another referendum to be in an SNP manifesto in future, something significant would have to change from the situation we had last year in the referendum.' Ms Sturgeon, who was campaigning in Paisley today, left open the idea of demanding a referendum in next year's Scottish Parliament elections . Opponents claim Ms Sturgeon had 'broken a promise the size of Ben Nevis' on a referendum, after insisting last year's vote was a once in a generation event . During a fractious and at times shouty debate on BBC Sunday Politics Scotland, Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson challenged her to rule out another vote. Ms Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, added: 'You clearly don't want to tell people before they vote in this election, what will happen in the next election. 'You have a conference coming up in September, you have 80,000 new members who might be popping along, are you going to put a motion at your conference on this to put a referendum into your next manifesto?' Ms Sturgeon said: 'I am not planning another referendum right now, I haven't published the 2016 manifesto. It will be this time next year before we publish the 2016 one.' Mr Rennie said the SNP leader had 'broken a promise the size of Ben Nevis' on another referendum. He said: 'People need to know whether their vote for the SNP this time round will trigger a referendum in the SNP's manifesto in 2016. Nicola Sturgeon's refusal to answer this basic question makes clear that Scotland faces neverendum. 'It matters because during the referendum we know the SNP took their eye off the ball. As a result, public services were neglected. 'We

Summary: SNP leader refuses to rule out calling for another vote on independence . Nationalists had called last year's referendum 'once in a generation' Opponents accuse Sturgeon of breaking a 'promise the size of Ben Nevis'


Pep Guardiola believes he has one of the world's best central defenders in Jerome Boateng as he faces up to an injury crisis ahead of Wednesday's German Cup quarter-final. Bayern Munich take on Bayer Leverkusen in the last eight on Wednesday and Guardiola will be without Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, David Alaba, Javi Martinez and Tom Starke, while Bastian Schweinsteiger has also now been ruled out of the BayArena clash. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said: 'Schweinsteiger will not be match fit in time. Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola shouts instructions to his players against Borussia Dortmund . Bastian Schweinsteiger is one of a number of players ruled out of Bayern's German Cup clash . 'We only have 16 players available for Wednesday's game. But this is part of the game. It's my job to find a solution. 'Holger Badstuber is doubtful. I think he can train normally again and we will then have to wait and see how his body reacts. 'We are not looking for excuses, though. It will be a huge challenge for Bayern.' Despite concerns over the fitness of his squad, Guardiola was keen to praise the recent performances of Germany international Boateng . 'Boateng is incredibly important to us,' he said. I think he is one of the three best centre backs in the world at the moment.' Guardiola believes Jerome Boateng (left) is one of the top three centre backs in world football . Bayern's players celebrate after the final whistle following their 1-0 win against Borussia Dortmund . The Bayern boss also offered an apology to midfielder Mario Gotze, who was left on the bench for Saturday's 1-0 victory against rivals Borussia Dortmund. He said: 'I know that it was a sad moment for Gotze that he did not start against Dortmund. He is a great guy, though. Football is his life. 'He is one of the best players I have ever worked with and I am sorry that he could not play. But that was my decision.'

Summary: Bayern Munich face Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup quarter-finals . Pep Guardiola has just 16 fit players to pick from on Wednesday night . Bastian Schweinsteiger, Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery all ruled out . Guardiola believes Jerome Boateng is one of the world's best defenders .


It’s a shame to see another talented young player being photographed taking ‘hippy crack.’ It might be legal but it’s still a drug. If you want to be a top athlete you don’t want that in your body. In a strange way, maybe this story will actually help keep Jack Grealish’s feet on the ground. He was outstanding against Liverpool but it was one game — he has not made it yet. Jack Grealish (left) has become the third top flight starlet caught on camera inhaling nitrous oxide . Grealish starred for Aston Villa in their FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool on Sunday at Wembley . At Arsenal, Arsene Wenger changed the attitude completely. He said as professional athletes we had a duty to look after our bodies. Alcohol was described as poison — it slows down your body when it needs to be perfectly tuned. You eat what’s required to refuel, not for pleasure. Of course you still get players who want to enjoy themselves but there has to be a cut-off point. When I see Jack play it’s no surprise that he is full of confidence. He has a big future but he has to make the right choices. That’s how you make sure you are on the back pages, not the front. Emre Can of Liverpool tries to tackle Grealish during their FA Cup tie with Aston Villa at Wembley .

Summary: Aston Villa teenager Jack Grealish was pictured taking 'hippy crack' Grealish was in impressive form in Aston Villa's win over Liverpool . Villa boss Tim Sherwood has warned Grealish over his future behaviour .


A mother-of-four whose addiction to Red Bull saw her drinking 24 cans of a day claims she has been cured of her habit by hypnosis. Sarah Weatherill, 31, became so dependent on the energy drink she was told if she cut down too quickly she could suffer a seizure as her body was so used to the caffeine. The law student spent a staggering £5,460 every year on the popular energy drink since she became hooked in 2009. Scroll down for video . Sarah Weatherill, 31, was so addicted to Red Bull she drank 24 cans a day leaving her lethargic, depressed, suffering heart palpitations and constantly anxious . Her habit was at its worst the following year when she was studying for a law degree and wanted to stay awake to revise for exams. She soon became dependent on the drink and couldn't get out of bed unless she knew she had some in the fridge. She also became lethargic, depressed, had heart palpitations and was constantly feeling anxious as her £105-a-week habit spiralled out of control. She finally decided to do something about the problem after she realised the constant need for the Red Bull was severely damaging her health. And after seeing hypnotherapist earlier this month, she claims she has been cured of her addiction thanks to just one 50-minute session. Her habit had been so dangerous she needed to cut down to eight cans a day in the run up to the hypnosis - as coming off so much caffeine abruptly could have caused a seizure. A 250ml can of Red Bull contains: . 80mg of caffeine - the same amount as in an espresso. 27.5g sucrose and glucose combined - the equivalent of almost seven teaspoons of sugar. 10g Taurine (an amino acid that is thought to boost athletic performance). B vitamins. Ms Weatherill's 24-a-day habit meant she was drinking 1.92g of caffeine every day. A 2005 study into caffeine-related deaths said a person would need to ingest 5g to overdose, suggesting she was taking nearly half the potentially lethal dose. Ms Weatherill, from Coventry, said: 'I was studying for a Higher National Certificate in law in 2005 and used to have the odd Red Bull for a pick me up. 'It is hard to say when it became every day but I remember that by 2009 I was definitely hooked. 'Whenever I felt tired having a Red Bull would be the first thing I would do. 'It was worst in 2010 when I was doing law exams at university and my children were off school. 'Sometimes I would have exams day after day - and with the stress of revising I was having 24 cans a day. 'I was pulling all-nighters and using the drinks to stay awake. In the end, it got to the point where I just needed Red Bull to function. 'I used to get my shopping delivered and used to have four or five crates and that only lasted for a week - it got out of hand. 'There would be times

Summary: Sarah Weatherill, 31, spent £5, 460 every year on the popular energy drink . Her 24-a-day habit left her lethargic, depressed and with heart palpitations . If she cut down too quickly she was told she risked suffering a seizure . Claims her addiction was cured by one 50 minute hypnosis session .


Tom Wood jokingly thanked Clermont for inviting Northampton to an open training session after the English champions were thrashed 37-5 in the Champions Cup. The Saints, who sit 10 points clear at the summit of the Aviva Premiership, exited Europe at the quarter-final stage after being routed four tries to one at the Stade Marcel-Michelin. The result had been decided by half-time as Clermont, employing a mixture of forward supremacy and three-quarter devilry, amassed an unassailable 27-0 lead. Calum Clark and Tom Wood walk off the pitch after their 37-5 defeat against Clermont . Northampton captain Dylan Hartley leads his team off the pitch after crushing defeat . Clermont winger Napolioni Nalaga runs with the ball during the match against Northampton . And Wood tweeted: 'Thanks to Clermont for inviting us to their open training session today. We've left our non-contact bibs in the changing rooms #humbled.' Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder, meanwhile, admitted defeat was among the most distressing nights of his career. 'It's one of the worst defeats I've experienced. We've had a few shockers and that's definitely one of them,' he said. Nick Abendanon of Clermont dives over to score a try at the Stade Marcel-Michelin . Abendanon cast his magic over the saints defence to inspire comprehensive victory . Clermont's Wesley Fofana runs with the ball during the European Rugby Champions Cup match . 'We're disappointed because clearly we wanted to progress and have the chance of a home semi-final. We have to take this on the chin. 'We were well beaten. We came up against a very, very good side. Clermont played very well and we didn't. When you're losing 27-0 at half-time, that's basically game over. 'You come into these games knowing you have a chance, but that you'll have to play to your very best. Clermont winger Noa Nakaitaci (right) scores his second try against Northampton . Fofana is tackled during the European Rugby Champions Cup match between Clermont and Northampton . Lee Dickson kicks the ball out of a scrum during the match between Clermont and Northampton . 'We didn't do that and so were well beaten. Now our focus has to be on retaining the Premiership, it's as simple as that.' Wing Noa Nakaitaci claimed two tries and his France team-mate Wesley Fofana and former Bath full-back Nick Abendanon also crossed as England's strongest club was put to the sword. It took until the 68th minute for Northampton to register their first and only points through a try by Alex Waller. Nalaga runs with the ball during the European Rugby Champions Cup match at the Michelin stadium . 'We talked about needing to make a good start and shutting the crowd up, but completely the opposite happened,' Mallinder said. 'Clermont made a cracking start, put us under pressure and we clearly didn't compete in the first half in any of the areas. 'The set piece didn't function. The physicality wasn't there. We couldn't keep hold of the ball, spilling it too often. Our kicking and kick chase were also poor.' Clermont and

Summary: Tom Wood took to Twitter to jokingly thank Clermont for training session . Tweet came after Northampton were thrashed 37-5 in the Champions Cup . Hosts amassed an unassailable 27-0 lead by half-time in France . Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder admitted defeat was among the most distressing nights of his career .


Paris St Germain coach Laurent Blanc accepts his side face an almost impossible mission trying to turn around their Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Tuesday. The Ligue 1 champions were swept aside in their own stadium last week by a dominant Barca led by a lethal Luis Suarez who grabbed a brace in the 3-1 defeat. They have Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti back from suspension for the second leg but Thiago Silva joins Thiago Motta among the injured and David Luiz is also a fitness doubt. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be available again when PSG meet Barcelona on Tuesday, after missing the first leg . The PSG players train on the Nou Camp pitch, ahead of a task their manager called 'practically impossible' 'We have to think that we have to score and I am sure that we will but we have only a small chance to go through,' Blanc told a news conference in Barcelona on Monday. 'We cannot afford to concede goals and this here is practically impossible.' 'All the teams that play here in Europe concede at least one. They (Barca) have attacking players with incredible talent,' Blanc added. Marco Verratti will also be fit having missed the defeat to Barcelona in the first leg in Paris . Blanc was pessimistic about his side's chances, but says they must play as if they have nothing to lose . He said that whatever fate awaits his team he will not make excuses about players missing. 'Those who are not here were not fit for the game and I wish I could have had them but it is not possible and it is no point feeling sorry about it,' said Blanc. 'We have to show that we want to win, show that we are capable of doing it and give a better account of ourselves than in the first match.' Blanc has demanded that his PSG side give a better account of themselves than they showed in the first leg . Two goals from Luis Suarez have put the French champions in a commanding position at the half-way stage . Ibrahimovic, currently serving a ban domestically for abusive comments to a referee, returns to the club where he played during the 2009-10 season and coach Blanc hopes it will give him a lift. 'Ibra likes these these kinds of games when there is nothing to lose,' he said. 'He will help us and I am looking forward to seeing him play. 'He is very important for us and is training hard each day. He is in good form.'

Summary: PSG travel to Nou Camp on Tuesday with Barcelona in command of the tie . Luis Suarez inspired Barca to 3-1 win in Paris . But Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return for second leg in Spain . Blanc says Barca have 'incredible talent' but his side have nothing to lose . READ: Egotistic Ibrahimovic will believe Barcelona will be in awe of him .


When young school students perform poorly in their classes, the usual antidote is more study, but desperate parents are instead opting for potentially dangerous DIY brain stimulation kits to motivate their child. The ABC have reported that for a few hundred dollars, you can purchase your own kit on the web, and nothing is stopping buyers from using it on their children. Online advertisements have promised immediate results, but have not made the potential dangerous side effects clear. Experts have voiced concerns over DIY brain stimulation kits for children that are being sold online . For a few hundred dollars, one can be purchased online from various sites and delivered to your door . Professor Colleen Loo from the Black Dog Institute has been researching transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for 20 years and strongly believes that the equipment poses a danger to amateurs and children. 'I certainly wouldn't recommend doing it to yourself at home,' she said. Professor Loo's colleague, Dr Donel Martin is worried by the advertisements claiming to improve attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 'There is some evidence to suggest maths ability and learning may be improved, but in order to do this we must stimulate certain parts of the brain in a certain way,' Dr Martin said. 'Devices like this where you just plonk it on your head, it's really unclear what areas of the brain are being targeted.' Websites like Brain Simulator advertise the simulators for $55 US and explain how to make your own electrode . Brain stimulation equipment still remains relatively new and experimental and Dr Martin warns parents against using it on their children . Brain stimulation equipment still remains relatively new and experimental and Dr Martin warns parents against using it on their children. 'There's been very little research conducted in using these devices on children,' he said. 'Without medical supervision there could be unwanted and unexpected side effects.' When placed on the head, the devices stimulates the brain by applying electrical currents to a small region of the scalp. It is currently being used at Oxford University to improve speaking in those who suffer from speech production problems. Websites that sell these devices sells entire kits for as little as $55 US. One site even advertises how to make your own electrodes using a household sponge. 'There's definitely a risk with people pushing the boundaries of what's shown to be safe,' Dr Martin said. 'If you push beyond those limits, we don't know what the consequences are.'

Summary: Experts have voiced concerns over DIY brain stimulation kits for children . For a few hundred dollars, one can be purchased online from various sites . It promises to help children with math homework and claims to help ADHD . Professor Colleen Loo from the Black Dog Institute strongly believes that the equipment poses a danger to amateurs and children . The equipment is currently being used to treat people with speech impediments but is still very much in trial stages .


When the Queen, then aged 86, was filmed 'jumping out of a plane' during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, no one was more surprised than her grandson, Prince William. Describing her as an 'unbelievably good sport', he added: 'Harry got a sniff of a rumour on the night and the rumour mill was going into overdrive. 'But, in fact, she did such a good performance that she's been asked to star in the next Bond film. I'm thrilled for her.' Scroll down for video . Birthday: The Queen, pictured at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, is celebrating her 89th birthday today . While the Queen's cameo role as a Bond girl came as a surprise to her grandsons, her still-sharp sense of fun did not and, as she turns 89, it's one that shows no sign of diminishing. Just last week, she was spotted looking animated and crossing her fingers at the Newbury Races while cheering on her filly, Ring of Truth. Although the two-year-old bay only managed second place, the Queen, who still goes to the races whenever she can, clearly enjoyed herself. Her Majesty is also a regular rider and is frequently spotted riding out in Windsor Great Park on her black Fell pony Carltonlima Emma - despite, as she turns 89, reaching an age where most other riders have hung up their hats for good. Sense of humour: The Queen proved her sense of humour remains undiminished with her James Bond spoof . Active: The Queen still rides regularly and is pictured out in Windsor Great Park last week . Long-standing love: The Queen, pictured in 1968 and 1972, has long adored all things equestrian . But the Queen is an expert when it comes to defying her advancing years and, along with maintaining a schedule that would leave people a third of her age exhausted, continues to enjoy herself much as she always has. Although recent years have seen her cut down on the amount of time she spends in the saddle - the result of a niggling knee injury that also forced her to give up presiding over Trooping the Colour on horseback - the Queen remains an enthusiastic equestrienne and, according to sources, is a familiar sight at her Windsor stables. She is said to take a keen interest in all her horses and ponies, some of whom are now ridden by her grandchildren, notably Prince Edward's children, Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn. Her Majesty also puts in regular appearances at the Windsor Horse Show and is frequently seen watching the action during the Cartier Polo Cup - a tournament that takes place at the Guards' Polo Club in Windsor. Although, unlike her grandsons William and Harry, the Queen has never played polo herself, she has long been a fan of the sport. Showing her nerves: The Queen grimaces while watching her filly Ring of Truth last week . Shared love: The Duke of Edinburgh also shares her love of racing and polo . Popular: While the Queen cannot ride as much as

Summary: The Queen is celebrating her 89th birthday today at home at Windsor . She is spending the day privately with Prince Philip and her family . Her Majesty is enjoying renewed popularity, especially on social media . A snap of the Queen photo-bombing a hockey player went viral last year . She is set to welcome her fifth great-grandchild within days .


The world's biggest bunny is preparing to see his heavyweight title challenged - by his giant son. Darius, who measures over four feet long and weighs in at a whopping three and a half stone, is officially the world's biggest rabbit. But his title is now being contended by his son Jeff, who already measures 3ft 8in - with six months left of growing to do. Scroll down for video . New contender: Jeff the rabbit, pictured with his owner Annette Edwards, measures 3ft 8in long and is set to challenge for the title of the world's biggest bunny . The rabbits' owner, Annette Edwards, 63, from Bromsgrove, says she looks forward to the day when Jeff dwarfs his father. It costs her £5,000 a year to feed her giant bunnies as they munch their way through 2,000 carrots and 700 apples. The pair both also eat a huge dog bowl full of specialist rabbit food every day, and a bale of hay a week. Ms Edwards said: 'Although the pair of them are huge, they're the best animal friends I could ask for. Giant genes: Jeff, left, is pictured with his giant father Darius, who currently holds the record for being the world's largest rabbit . Rabbit fan: Ava Johnson, seven, struggles to pick up the monstrous Jeff as he is almost as large as her . 'They are both very laid back and chilled out - Jeff really takes after his Dad. Most rabbits like lots of attention and get on well with children and these two are no exception. 'They're even friendly to other animals! Jeff's best friend is my other pet, a boxer dog called Kay.' Continental Giants are the largest breed of rabbit and can grow to around 4ft when fully grown but Darius - who is officially four foot four inches long - and Jeff come from a bumper crop. Jeff was born after Ms Edwards introduced Darius to one of her other rabbits Sally - another Continental Giant who measures 3ft 5 inches. The family all live in her back garden but they are so big that they each require a dog crate that would normally house a pet as large as German shepherd. Annette added: 'Darius was always big but Jeff is huge considering he's still a baby. I'm expecting him to grow much bigger than his dad. Competition: Darius the rabbit measures 4ft 4in long while 3ft 8in Jeff still has six months of growing to do . Big breed: Continental Giants are the largest breed of rabbit and usually grow to around 4ft at their biggest . 'As soon as I think he's made it, he'll be measured by his vet and then Guinness will certify that he is the biggest rabbit in the world. 'Even though they're so big, they are very low upkeep. They really do look after themselves most of the time. 'They run free in the garden during the day and at night go to sleep in their cosy crates. They never make a mess and actually would

Summary: Darius is world's largest rabbit at 4ft 4in, weighing three and a half stone . But his son Jeff is 3ft 8in and still has six months left of growing to do . The monstrous pair are owned by Annette Edwards, of Worcestershire . Both munch through 2,000 carrots and 700 apples per year, costing £5,000 .


Inter Milan are prepared to offer Yaya Toure a five-year contract to lure him away from Manchester City this summer. Despite the fact Toure turns 32 next month, Roberto Mancini is so desperate to sign the powerful midfielder that he's ready to give the Ivory Coast midfielder a deal that will see him play beyond his 37th birthday. Mancini, who signed Toure for Manchester City in 2010, is working hard behind the scenes to bring Toure to Serie A next season. Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure remains a top target for Serie A giants Inter Milan . Toure, pictured with Vincent Kompany, will be offered a new deal by Manchester City in the summer . Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is keen on bringing Toure to the San Siro . The Italian believes Toure has the capacity to dominate games in Serie A well into his mid-30s, like Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has. The midfielder's representatives are fully aware of Inter's interest and are keeping their options open going into the summer. City want to keep Toure, who currently earns £220,000-per-week, and will offer him a new contract at the end of the season, which will also include the opportunity to take up an ambassadorial role at the club when his playing days are over. But Inter will test City's resolve to keep Toure this summer and hope the prospect of a long-term deal will be enough to persuade the former Barcelona to leave England. The 31-year-old scored a consolation goal in Manchester City's surprise 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace . Toure walks off the Selhurst Park pitch following his side's Premier League defeat at Selhurst Park .

Summary: Serie A giants Inter Milan are stepping up their efforts to sign Yaya Toure . Roberto Mancini is keen on working with the midfielder once again . Manchester City will offer Toure new deal at the end of the season . Toure scored in Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at Selhurst Park . READ: Toure accused by Carragher of ducking out of the way of Puncheon's free-kick . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .


On first glance they appear to simply be bland, bleach-white seashells, but when viewed under ultraviolet light they are transformed. Scientists have used a new technique to reconstrcut the colourful patterns on 28 fossilised cone snail shells that are up to 6.6 million years old. The technique has allowed researchers to look millions of years into the past to see how these once elaborately decorated shells would have once looked. The fossilised cone snail shells have bleached over time, like the one labelled A, but under ultraviolet light traces of pigment still in the shells are revealed, labelled B, allowing their colours to be reconstrcuted (C) Instead of being a simple white colour, they were infact covered in streaks of orange, purple, blue and even large pokadots. The scientists now believe the cone snail shells, which come from the northern Dominican Republic, include 13 entirely new species. A deadly tropical sea snail uses a super-potent form of insulin to subdue its fish prey, scientists have discovered. The geographic cone snail (Conus geographus) uses the chemical to cause a plunge in blood sugar, leaving the fish sluggish and unable to swim to safety. In this way the snail is able to entrap whole schools of small fish. C. geographus is one of the most venomous creatures on Earth, and known to have killed dozens of people in accidental encounters. It hunts in two ways, both by releasing toxins into the water and by firing a harpoon-like poison-tipped tooth into its prey.No antidote exists for a cone snail sting, which contains a mixture of nerve agents. The new research has uncovered one highly unusual ingredient in the cone snail's venom cocktail - weaponised insulin. In tests, a synthetic version of the hormone - made from shorter protein chains than normal insulin - lowered the blood sugar levels of adult zebrafish. Injected into water, it also reduced the movements of fish larvae. There are about 30 recorded instances of people being killed by cone snails, some of which have attractive and collectible shells. Dr Jonathan Hendricks, a paleontologist at the San Jose State University who led the research, said that the lack of colouration in many fosisilised cone snail shells made them difficult to identify. He said: 'Original coloration patterns — if not the actual colors themselves —sometimes become visible when fossil shells are illuminated with ultraviolet light, which causes formerly pigmented regions of the shell to fluoresce. 'Once a specimen has been photographed under UV light, it is possible to use photoediting software to reconstruct the original shell coloration pattern. 'This is done by creating a reversed, negative image, which causes bright, fluorescing markings to become darkened, corresponding with regions that were once pigmented.' Dr Hendricks used the ultraviolet technique to examine a range of fossilised shells that were discovered in the Cibao Valley of the northern Dominican Republic. Although it is now a rich and fertile inland valley, millions of years ago during the Neogene it was covered by ocean. All cone snails are venomous and predatory, with many species still around today.

Summary: Fossilised cone snail shells found in Cibao Valley of Dominican Republic . In visible light they appear to be a plain white colour as the pigments faded . Under ultraviolet light, however, the vivid patterns and colours fluoresce . Scientists were able to reconstruct how the ancient species once looked .


Honesty is key in any relationship – but almost half of us lie to our partners about our finances, a study has revealed. Forty-five per cent of Britons have lied about their earnings, spending, bills or credit cards. And 41 per cent said they were in the dark about their partner's finances. Around one in five have lied to a partner about what they earn, with 10 per cent of those surveyed having understated their salary, four per cent having overstated it and another four per cent admitting to lying in both ways. The survey by financial guide Money Advice Service found 45 per cent of Brion have lied about their earnings, spending and credit cars, and 41 per cent of people surveyed din't know how much their partner earned . Of those who downplayed their wages, the main reason was to spare the feelings of a partner who earned less. However some said they lied to make sure their partner was with them for the right reasons – and not because of their bank account. The majority of insecure workers who exaggerated their salary to a partner because they didn't think they would stand a chance otherwise. Not wanting a partner to think they earned more came in second. The research by financial guide Money Advice Service also found that 24 per cent lied to their partners about what they spend on themselves. For women clothes were the biggest reason for lying, with 66 per cent fibbing about the cost of their wardrobe, while for men, technology purchases had caused 27 per cent to lie. The main reason for lying, the survey found, was to spare the feelings of a partner who earned less . Of the women who lied about how much they spend on themselves, two-thirds weren't honest with their partners about how much they spent on clothes and shoes. One in four men lied about technology purchases . Nick Hill, from Money Advice Service, says: 'For many couples, honesty is key to their relationship, but our research shows that many people hide the truth from their other half. 'Some people are comfortable telling their partner the truth about their finances, while others opt to hide their income or spending in order to avoid having a difficult conversation. 'The important thing to take away from this research is that money should not be a taboo subject within a relationship. 'It is vital to know where you stand in order to protect your finances both during a relationship and when coming out of one and you'll feel much more positive, open and honest about your relationship as a result.'

Summary: Poll found 45 per cent of Briton lied about their spending to their partner . One in four people don't admit how much they really spend on themselves . Finances 'should not be a taboo subject' urges Money Advice Service .


UFC light-heavyweight Jon Jones is currently wanted as a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run accident on Sunday morning, amid reports police found marijuana in his car. The 27-year-old is facing a misdemeanour hit-and-run charge related to an accident involving a pregnant woman, according to Albuquerque PD spokesman Simon Drobik. The pregnant woman was sent to hospital with ‘non life-threatening injuries’, Drobnik said following a collision with another vehicle. If Jones is found to have caused the accident, he would be liable for damages to the vehicles involved and medical costs of the 20-something woman. Today it emerged police investigating the crash discovered marijuana and a pipe to smoke the drug in the fighter's car, according to TMZ. UFC light-heavyweight Jon Jones is currently wanted as a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run accident . Jones (left), pictured against Daniel Cormier in January, is facing a misdemeanour hit-and-run charge related to an accident involving a pregnant woman - according to Albuquerque Police Department . If Jones (left) is found to have caused the accident, he would be liable for damages to the vehicles involved and medical costs of the pregnant woman after she was taken to hospital with 'non life-threatening injuries' ‘The case has progressed and he [Jones] is now our suspect in the the hit and run that happened earlier this morning involving a pregnant female,’ Drobik said. ‘We are now definitely looking at him as a suspect.’ Jones has a history of drugs usage after he tested positive for cocaine metabolites ahead of his fight against Daniel Cormier in January. The 27-year-old underwent treatment at a drug facility as a result of testing positive for benzoylecgonine in the out-of-competition test but the substance is not on the banned list. Jones passed a similar test a week later. The UFC released a statement Sunday night that read: ‘We are aware that the Albuquerque Police Department is interested in speaking to Jon Jones regarding his possible involvement in a motor vehicle accident. ‘We are in the process of gathering facts and will reserve further comment until more information is available.’ Jones (left) is scheduled to defend his light-heavyweight title against contender Anthony Johnson on May 23 . Earlier on Sunday, the Albuquerque PD posted on social media it could not confirm Jones’ involvement in a hit-and-run incident, but stated an investigation was ongoing. Jones is currently scheduled to defend his 205-pound title against Anthony Johnson next month at UFC 187. At present the UFC has not announced any change to their card for the Las Vegas bout on May 23 - with Johnson’s manager, Glenn Robinson, telling ESPN.com that the 31-year-old has not been informed of any opponent alteration. Jones (left) poses with Johnson as he attempts to mount his ninth successful defence of a title .

Summary: Jon Jones is wanted as a suspect in connection with Sunday's accident . A pregnant woman was sent to hospital with 'non life-threatening injuries', according to Albuquerque Police Department spokesman Simon Drobik . Marijuana and a pipe reportedly found in star's car by police . Jones would be liable for damages to the vehicles involved and medical costs of the 20-something woman if he was found to have caused crash . 27-year-old is set to defend his light-heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson in Las Vegas at UFC 187 next month . CLICK HERE for all the latest UFC news .


Dogs are usually maestros when it comes to games of throw and catch - especially when there's food involved. But Fritz the Golden Retriever from California appears to lack any eye-mouth co-ordination skills, as a new video shows. The pooch was filmed wearing bunny ears this Easter trying - and miserably failing - to catch a hard-boiled egg between his teeth. Slow-motion footage shows him licking his lips and enthusiastically leaping up to catch the treat. However, despite his best efforts, the egg narrowly misses his jaw, bounces off his chest and hits the grass instead. A defeated Fritz is then seen hanging his head low, with his bunny ears falling to the ground. The pup has made quite a name for himself with his poor catching skills. Indeed, his YouTube channel boasts more than five million hits. Other videos show him being thrown steak, tacos, bread rolls, pizza and donuts, with misses every time. Fritz's owner, Evan Ball, hopes that one day the dog will be able to achieve the 'paw-fect' catch. He added: 'While we all intently anticipate the day when Fritz masters the skill of catching food in his mouth, we also patiently embrace the journey.' Ready, set, go: Fritz the Golden Retriever from California appears to lack any eye-mouth co-ordination skills, as a new video shows . Good effort: The pooch was filmed wearing bunny ears this Easter trying, and miserably failing, to catch a hard-boiled egg between his teeth . Not-so-paw-fect catch: Slow-motion footage shows him licking his lips and enthusiastically leaping up to catch the treat . Defeated: However, despite his best efforts, the egg narrowly misses his jaw, bounces off his chest and hits the grass instead .

Summary: Fritz the Golden Retriever from California has made quite a name for himself with his inability to catch . His YouTube channel boasts more than five million hits . Other videos show him being thrown steak, tacos, bread rolls, pizza and donuts, with misses every time .


Former sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe says new allegations surrounding the Bradford City fire in 1985 which claimed 56 lives do not justify a new inquiry into the disaster. A new book claims that the fire at Valley Parade was just one of at least nine fires at businesses owned by or associated with the club's then chairman Stafford Heginbotham, who died in 1995. Sutcliffe, MP for Bradford South and deputy leader of Bradford City council at the time of the tragedy, says he knew Heginbotham 'flew by the seat of his pants' in terms of the finances of the club but remains convinced by the conclusion of the inquiry by high court judge Mr Justice Popplewell that the fire was an accident. A memorial to the people who dies in the 1985 fire at Valley Parade . The judge ruled the fire was started by a spectator dropping a cigarette into the rubbish that had accumulated under an old timber stand. Sutcliffe said: 'The inquiry by Mr Justice Popplewell concluded that it was caused by a discarded cigarette in what was an old wooden stand and I have not heard anything to convince me that that was not the case. 'Stafford Heginbotham was one of those football club chairmen of which there were many at the time who flew by the seat of his pants. I was deputy leader of the city council at the time and he was did fly by the seat of his pants when it came to paying the bill for the police and so on. The fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade claimed 56 victims and injured 265 on May 11, 1985 . 'But I think the inquiry was very thorough at the time and I don't think there needs to be another because of this. I do not believe there was any sort of cover-up and in fact the inquiry led to a lot of recommendations on stadiums that together with the Taylor report came up with the right answers for football. 'There will always be speculation but I just think it was a tragedy that cost the lives of 56 people and injured many more, and has scarred the city for many years.' The new claims are contained in the book 'Fifty-Six - The Story of the Bradford Fire' by Martin Fletcher, who was 12 at the time and escaped with his life from the blaze but lost three generations of his family including his father and brother. The book, published on Thursday and being serialised in The Guardian, does not make any direct allegations but Fletcher says Heginbotham's history with fires, which he claims resulted in payouts totalling around £27million in today's terms, warranted further investigation. Then-Bradford chairman Stafford Heginbotham (left) with Mr Justice Popplewell in front of the burned stand . Gerry Sutcliffe does not believe a new inquiry into the Bradford fire is justified . 'Could any man really be as unlucky as Heginbotham had been?' he asks. West Yorkshire Police said the force would consider any new evidence about the fire.

Summary: Gerry Sutcliffe does not believe there should be a fresh inquiry into the fire . The inquiry at the time concluded the fire was started by a discarded cigarette in an old wooden stand . A new book claims former Bradford chairman Stafford Heginbotham was linked to previous fires before the disaster .


The sister of a hairdresser who was stabbed to death with a pair of scissors, has revealed Leila Alavi was on a desperate mission to find a women's refuge to escape her estranged husband. The 26-year-old apprentice hairdresser had taken out an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order against 33-year-old Mokthar Hosseiniamraei after years of turmoil. But Ms Alavi reportedly agreed to meet him on the day she was found dead inside her vehicle in an underground car park at Auburn Shopping Village in Sydney's west. Mitra Alavi has told Sydney Morning Herald her little sister had moved into her apartment in a desperate move after being refused from several women's shelters. 'Leila goes to a women's place with me but every day they say we don't have a room,' she said. Scroll down for video . Leila Alavi had taken out an apprehended violence order against her ex-husband Mokthar Hosseiniamraei . Her body was found by a distressed colleague inside her Holden Astra with initial examination suggesting Ms Alavi had suffered a knife wound to the throat. A spokeswoman for the advocacy group SOS Women's Services, Roxanne McMurray, told the Sydney Morning Herald that Ms Alavi would likely have been able to survive the violence if she was given access to a refuge at the time of her search. Police alleged that a history of domestic violence was inflicted on Ms Alavi. Her ex-partner, Mokthar Hosseiniamraei, stood accused of murder during a hearing at Parramatta Local Court in January. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia in January, Ms Alavi's distressed co-worker at the Benjamin Hair Studio, said she didn't know 'how or why this happened.' Another colleague revealed it was not unusual for Ms Alavi to meet her estranged husband. ‘I’ve seen him over 10,000 times,’ Meneske Cinar told the Daily Telegraph. Ms Alavi had moved to Australia from Iran and was studying at Granville TAFE for her future . Apprentice hairdresser Leila Alavi was working when she reportedly received a phone call and left . Flemington local police were called to the Auburn shopping centre in Sydney where Leila Alavi was found stabbed inside a vehicle . Hosseiniamraei was taken to Auburn Police Station for questioning and was charged with murder and breaching an AVO. Court documents opposing Hosseiniamraei’s bail depicted a turbulent relationship between the pair who reportedly married in 2011 in Sydney. ‘The accused has shown a propensity for anger and being unable to control that anger,’ police alleged. Police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old woman after she was found 'stabbed to death' in her car . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: The sister of murdered hairdresser said her sibling visited several women's shelters every day but was refused a room . Leila Alavi was found in dead in a car at a Sydney shopping centre carpark . She was working when she reportedly received a phone call and left . A colleague found the 26-year-old stabbed to death on Saturday morning . Court papers allege she was killed with a pair of scissors . Her estranged husband was charged with murder and refused bail .


Rangers top scorer Nicky Law has emerged as a £500,000 target for a trio of English Championship clubs. Sportsmail understands Law's representatives have fielded calls from no fewer than ten English clubs. But Brighton, Birmingham and Reading are showing the strongest interest in a player who also the target of January interest from Bolton boss Neil Lennon and Huddersfield Town. Rangers Nicky Law (right) scores one of his two goals against Raith Rovers on Sunday . Law scored twice in Sunday's 4-0 rout of Raith Rovers to take his tally for the season to 12 and has been a rejuvenated figure under interim manager Stuart McCall, his former Motherwell boss. McCall has been in charge for seven games, winning four, and would like to keep Law - but has yet to discover if he will be handed the Rangers job on a permanent basis. Pushing for promotion to the Premiership via the play-offs the Ibrox club face Livingston tomorrow night with final decisions yet to be reached a dozen players out of contract in the summer. Law (left) celebrates after scoring for Rangers in their 4-0 win against the Kirkcaldy club at Ibrox . Midfielder Ian Black is one of those likely to leave and is attracting interest from new Wigan boss Gary Caldwell. Veteran striker Kenny Miller, in his third spell at the club, remains non-committal saying: 'I can only speak for myself but I have put talks about contracts and the likes on hold because it's more important we get back to where we belong – which is the Premiership. 'I'm not really worried or thinking about it too much because a big part of it will come down to whether or not we are successful. 'After that, if we've done that, then there is probably a better chance of people getting contracts.' Rangers pair Ian Black (left) and Kris Boyd take part in a training session at Ibrox last week . Meanwhile, former Rangers starlet Lewis Macleod will almost certainly not kick a ball for Brentford this season after his £850,000 January move. The Scotland Under 21 star was expected to make a big impact as the Griffin Park side battled for a shock place in the English Premier League for the first time. Macleod suffered a hamstring injury in his final game for Rangers at Alloa's Indodrill Stadium in December. He's suffered further setbacks at the London club and has so far only managed to play 45 minutes for Brentford reserves since his move. Kenny Millar (right) challenges Raith Rovers' Martin Scott for the ball during the Championship clash . Now Brentford manager Mark Warburton - who is leaving the club at the end of the season - has admitted he doesn't want to risk the 20-year-old and may not even get to see the youngster play this season. He explained: 'He's coming along. We have to be fair to the player. I want him to be involved. 'He's been out for three or four months and he's got to be comfortable that he can commit 100 per

Summary: No fewer than ten English clubs have shown interest in Nicky Law . Brighton, Birmingham and Reading are showing the strongest interest . Midfielder Law is Rangers' top scorer with 12 goals this season .


The huge build-up to England women's Under 19 replay against Norway was truly bizarre and unprecedented. And it was a game only supposed to last for 18 seconds. Leah Williamson held incredible nerve to retake a penalty which she ought to have taken on Saturday, were it not for German referee Marjia Kurtes' terrific blunder. Kurtes disallowed Williamson's penalty for encroachment from England players at the weekend, but instead of ordering her back to the spot, awarded a free-kick to Norway. Leah Williamson (centre) stepped up again to take the penalty during the 18-second rematch against Norway . Williamson went the same way as her successful spot-kick last Saturday and found the net once again . Norwegian goalkeeper Oda Marie Hove Bogstad was unable to stop Williamson's brilliant effort . The England captain wheels away in celebration after handing her side a crucial 2-2 draw . But England were given a lifeline when UEFA chiefs ruled it should be replayed. All match details from Saturday, including the time of day the penalty was awarded, the venue, the players who were on the pitch, were ticked off by the Swiss blazers and the game was restarted at 9.45pm. And that was a whole FIVE hours after both had played their final Elite Round games in Northern Ireland. Only Kurtes was replaced, by referee Kateryna Zora. It began in what would have been the 96th minute, and ended 65 seconds later. Leah said: 'They were the longest 24 hours of my life, I hadn't slept. I think I was just excited, I went through so many emotions and just felt excitement, so I thought 'yep, that's how I am going to feel'! 'We had a conversation just before I came out which was quite emotional, we have been through a bigger journey than some people go through in their whole careers because of what happened, it was never about me, it was about the team. The England players celebrate Williamson's penalty which earned them a 2-2 draw in Belfast . England held on in the final moments to secure the draw and, with it, a place in this summer's finals in Israel . Williamson blows a kiss to the crowd as Mo Marley's side look ahead to this summer's tournament . Number of seconds played: 65.18 after the players returned to the centre circle . Number of England players on the pitch: Norway were already down to 10 outfield players, but England brought on a sub to replace one injured in the game vs Switzerland . Days between spot-kicks: Five days between Saturday's clash and the controversial rematch . Number of goals scored: 1 - the infamous penalty . 'When something is taken away from you like that, you realise just how much you want it, and that's what happened. Qualifying is such a huge deal for us, it's massive.' Norway discovered minutes before the penalty was retaken they would qualify for the July finals in Israel, as best runners-up across all Elite Round groups. Had the penalty been missed, Norway would have finished

Summary: Leah Williamson reveals she couldn't sleep ahead of crucial penalty retake as England earn 2-2 against Norway . Mo Marley's side qualify for European Championships in Israel . UEFA ordered the final 18 seconds of the qualifier to be replayed after a refereeing mistake . Referee Marija Kurtes incorrectly awarded an indirect free-kick to Norway for encroachment after disallowing England's penalty on Saturday . England were 2-1 down to Norway at the time in the 96th minute . German Kurtes, 28, has been sent home following her error . It is the first time ever that a decision like this has been taken by UEFA . Watch VIDEO below of the controversial penalty incident . READ: Graham Poll's expert verdict on UEFA's bizarre decision .


Quick-thinking: Brady Olson, a teacher at North Thurston High, took down a gunman on Monday . A Washington high school teacher is being hailed a hero for tackling a 16-year-old student to the ground after he opened fire on Monday morning. No one was injured after the boy shot twice toward the ceiling in the school commons before classes began at North Thurston High School in Lacey, about 60 miles southwest of Seattle, authorities said. Brady Olson, who teaches Advanced Placement government and civics at the school, knocked the armed student to the ground and kept him pinned down until authorities arrived, witnesses said. The shooter is in custody at the Lacey Police Station. The teenager, who has not been identified, only transferred to the high school a month ago, according to authorities. He later told police he shot into the air because he didn't want to hurt anyone. A search warrant is being carried out at his home, police said. School district spokesperson Courtney Schrieve confirmed that the 43-year-old teacher had been responsible for helping apprehend the student. 'He is a very brave man who probably saved a lot of people today,' Schrieve told KCPQ. Both students and staff said they were not surprised that Olson, who has taught at the school for nine years, was the one to stop the shooter. 'If anyone in the school were to do something like he did, I would think it would be him,' said student Teia Patan, 17, who is in one of Olson's classes. 'He's one of those people who watch over kids.' Scene: A 16-year-old student walked into the commons, pictured, on Monday with a gun and cigarette and fired two shots at the ceiling, according to witnesses. Mr Olson then tackled the boy to the ground . Fears: Parents and students walk away from North Thurston High School on Monday after a 16-year-old student opened fire before classes at the school and was stopped by a teacher . Patan was swept into a classroom and then escorted out of the building after the shooting. He described his high school as a nice, calm school, with no bullying. 'When it was happening, I first thought it has to be fake,' he added. Another student, 16-year-old Anthony Rybalkin, told the News Tribune that he was in the commons area when the shots were fired. 'I saw (the student) walking down the stairs with a cigarette and gun in his hand,' Rybalkin said. 'I was like, "This is actually happening".' He watched as Olson tackled the boy to the ground. He said that another teacher then helped him hold the teenager down. Olson, who is married to an elementary teacher in the school district, Shara Olson, has been teaching for nearly 20 years and has also worked as a former assistant football coach. Scene: No one at the school (pictured) was injured thanks to the quick-thinking of the popular teacher . Safe: Parents hold on to their children after they were released from school on Monday morning . Following his brave efforts at

Summary: A student walked into North Thurston High School in Lacey on Monday morning with a gun and fired twice at the ceiling . Brady Olson, a government teacher, tackled the teenager to the ground and kept him pinned on the floor until authorities came and arrested the boy . The unidentified shooter only transferred to the school a month ago . Students praised the popular teacher for his quick-thinking and said they were not surprised that he had come to their rescue .