Lady Penelope (left) and her faithful chauffeur Aloysius Parker (right) have been given slight tweaks for the 2015 remake of Thunderbirds . FIVE. FOUR. THREE. TWO. ONE. Thunderbirds are Go! Again! Yes, 50 years after the futuristic puppet show launched and landed all over the world, ITV is bringing it back. However, the jerky puppets that rescued the world from all kinds of disaster have been replaced by computer-generated figures. In a nod to 21st-century political correctness, there are also more women and several multicultural characters have been added. Geeky scientist Brains has lost his bow tie for an open-neck shirt and has been given an Indian accent. Even Lady Penelope and her faithful chauffeur Aloysius Parker have been given slight tweaks for 2015. Lady Penelope is this time voiced by Gone Girl actress Rosamund Pike. She has also lost the twin-set and pearls and looks a much more modern, dressed down lady secret agent. Parker, meanwhile, returns with his original voice, that of 89-year-old David Graham, but has dropped his chauffeur uniform and sports a roll-neck sweater. His new look is completed by swept-back, grey-streaked hair. Thunderbirds aired here between 1964 and 1966 and repeated in 1992 and 2002. There were 32 50-minute episodes over two series, shown in 66 countries. The show spawned a merchandising frenzy, with more than 3,000 Thunderbirds products, from puppets and lunchboxes to T-shirts, so much so that December 1966 was dubbed Thunderbirds Christmas. This is not, however the first attempt at a remake. Thunderbirds, a 2004 Working Title film with real actors (including Ben Kingsley as arch-villain The Hood), was an unmitigated disaster, losing almost £20 million at the box office. Even Gerry Anderson, the show’s co-creator, called it ‘the biggest load of c**p’ he had seen and rejected an offer of £400,000 for just going to the premiere. ‘Remaking something as iconic as Thunderbirds means that your feelings of excitement are mixed with apprehension because you don’t want to do anything to tarnish it,’ says Giles Ridge, the show’s executive producer. ‘We didn’t want to mess too much with Thunderbirds but needed to make it in a way that would excite 21st-century children.’ In a nod to 21st-century political correctness, there are also more women and several multicultural characters have been added . As with the original, at the heart of Thunderbirds are the five gung-ho Tracy brothers, all named after real astronauts on America’s Mercury space mission in the early 1960s: Scott (Carpenter), John (Glenn), Virgil (Grissom), Gordon (Cooper) and Alan (Shephard). Their mission is to save the world through their secret organisation International Rescue. Inspired by their widower billionaire father Jeff, (a stalwart of the original series but missing in this) they live on Tracy Island in the middle of the South Pacific in 2065. Lady Penelope (pictured as a puppet) has lost the twin-set and pearls and looks a much more modern, dressed down lady secret agent in the new remake . When they hear of trouble anywhere on the planet their swimming pool slides open to allow a rocket (Thunderbird

Summary: Fifty years after the futuristic puppet show launched ITV is bringing it back . It is computer-generated with more women and multicultural characters . Lady Penelope lost twin-set and pearls and looks like a lady secret agent . Parker has dropped his chauffeur uniform and sports a roll-neck sweater . Thunderbirds, ITV1 tomorrow at 5pm.


Brentford manager Mark Warburton was delighted to see his side triumph 4-1 against Fulham in a hard-fought west London derby at Craven Cottage. Stuart Dallas fired home two superb strikes while a sublime free-kick from second-half substitute Alan Judge and a late fourth from Jota ensured all three points. Brentford moved to fifth in the table on 69 points with six games left to play and remain firmly in play-off contention. Brentford boss Mark Warburton was delighted with his Brentford side's win over local rivals Fulham . Stuart Dallas scored twice to put the Bees in a commanding lead at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon . Warburton said: 'I'm really pleased. The first 10-15 minutes we were, not slow but it was a big local derby, the atmosphere was electric, but after that 15-minute spell I thought we were very good. 'I like the way we moved the ball and maintained pace and we were good for our lead at half-time. They were great strikes from Stuart Dallas but what disappointed me was their penalty, I thought it was as soft as they come and it changed the game. 'For the next 10 minutes the Fulham crowd were up and their players were naturally up as well and we had to defend stoutly. 'But then Judgey hit a tremendous free-kick and Jota got an outstanding fourth goal. It keeps us going. We are in contention, be that for top or the play-offs, we are still in with a chance. Brentford players celebrate after Jota put the result beyond doubt in injury time to make it 1-4 . Alan Judge scored Brentford's third goal, helping the Bees move up to fifth in the Championship . 'We can't worry about what other teams do. I don't know how many points we will need. We can only worry about ourselves and make sure we do all the things we need to do.' Striker Ross McCormack fired home a 67th-minute penalty for Fulham, who remain 20th - seven points above the drop zone. Fulham manager Kit Symons added: 'It is a little bit of a recurring theme which is very frustrating. We are playing good football, creating chances, we are on top in games but are not making it count. 'When you get those situations in football you need to make it count, you need to get a goal. A lot of the time we are chasing at the moment. You saw it at the Leeds game. Brentford goalkeeper David Button lifts his arms to the sky in celebration at his side's fourth goal . Fulham boss Kit Symons admits his team aren't yet safe from relegation in the Championship . 'Ultimately people just look at the score line at the end of the game and 4-1 looks like a hammering but the actual fact of the matter is that it wasn't. 'We were well in the game but obviously we didn't get anything out of it. We shot ourselves in the foot for the first two goals. 'You need to get and press the ball,

Summary: Brentford beat local rivals Fulham 4-1 in the Championship . Mark Warburton's side moved up to fifth in the table with their win . The Bees boss admitted he is 'really pleased' with the result . Fulham manager Kit Symons says his team are not safe from relegation .


Leeds president Massimo Cellino insists he had nothing to do with the events that led to six players pulling out of Saturday's match against Charlton. Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario Del Fabro, Marco Silvestri, Souleymane Doukara and Edgar Cani withdrew from the squad on the eve of the trip to The Valley citing injuries, prompting some accusations that the players had gone 'on strike'. The club released a statement on Sunday evening looking to draw a line under the controversy which read: 'Leeds United Football Club wants to clarify that during the days leading up to the away Championship fixture at Charlton Athletic on Saturday April 17 that six first-team players suffered injuries.' Massimo Cellino insists he had nothing to do with the events that led to players pulling out of Saturday's match against Charlton . Mirco Antenucci was among the six players to withdraw from the squad ahead of the defeat by Charlton . And Cellino, who has been banned since January after being found guilty of not paying tax on a yacht in Italy, has now also distanced himself from any possible conspiracy theory, telling the Sun: 'I am not a coward and not the sort of guy who tells his players to go on strike. 'I only found out on Friday evening. I admit it looks weird. But if the players were injured, why didn't the manager inform the chairman? 'This looks like a fight between manager Neil Redfearn and the ownership of the club, which is not good.' Cellino's ban and the injury controversy are just two of a string of chaotic events that have plagued Leeds recently with Redfearn's position increasingly threatened over recent weeks . Giuseppe Bellusci, Antenucci and two other Italians were among those who made themselves unavailable . Redfearn has led the club to safety after taking over from ill-fated predecessors David Hockaday and Darko Milanic, but he saw assistant Steve Thompson lose his job without warning on April 2 and his own deal, which expires at the end of the season, looks increasingly unlikely to be renewed under the club's current regime. The state of flux at Elland Road has led many fans to call for Cellino to leave the club altogether but the Italian insists he still wishes to take the Whites forward. 'From day one I felt I was at the right club, because I am more f****d up than the fans,' he said. 'I am 58 and my dream is still for us to do something big here. I have asked permission to go to our last game of the season against Rotherham, a day before my ban ends. Yoni Buyens celebrates scoring Charlton's second goal during his side's 2-1 victory against Leeds . The withdrawals, including Souleymane Doukara's, are the latest incident in another turbulent period at Leeds . 'If the fans want to kick me and shout at me, fine. I am used to it.' Striker Antenucci used Twitter to defend himself, as did goalkeeper Silvestri who posted a picture of a cut on his back suffered against

Summary: Six Leeds players withdrew from squad for Saturday's match with Charlton . Manager Neil Redfearn described the events as 'freakish' ahead of defeat . Former Leeds captain Trevor Cherry says it is 'disgraceful' behaviour . Club president Massimo Cellino insists he had nothing to do with the events . Redfearn's side suffered a 2-1 Championship defeat to Charlton .


Police in Texas unleashed their cowboy skills this week after a pony broke loose on the highway. Officers were seen running around armed with lassos as they attempted to catch the stray Shetland foal. The incident took place around 10am on Tuesday along Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, with traffic backed up as a result. Action shot: Police in Texas unleashed their cowboy skills this week after a pony broke loose on the highway . Sheriffs were eventually able to corral the pony and return him to his owner. Video footage of the event shows the hooved-animal cantering along the tarmac with police cars following behind. In the end it was steered into a clear space, allowing authorities to get close. The Fort Worth Police Officers Association later posted a photograph of the animal encounter on its official Facebook page, captioned: 'Just horsin' around.' To date the photo has garnered more than 400 'Likes' with one commenter musing: 'Only in Texas.' No accidents or injuries were reported and the equine is said to be fine. On the run: The incident took place around 10am on Tuesday along Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, with traffic backed up as a result . Close encounter: Sheriffs were eventually able to corral the pony and return him to his owner . Caught on camera: Video footage of the event shows the hooved-animal cantering along the tarmac with police cars following behind . Quick thinking: In the end it was steered into a clear space, allowing authorities to get close .

Summary: Officers were seen running around as they attempted to catch the foal . The incident took place around 10am on Tuesday along Interstate 35W . Traffic was backed up as a result . Sheriffs eventually caught the pony and returned him to his owner .


An 18-month-old toddler was left covered in blood after being dragged face first for 3ft along a pavement by a hit-and-run cyclist. Young Harry was out with his parents in Cambridge on Bank Holiday Monday when he was caught under a cyclist's wheel and dragged along the path. Angela Buckler, 34, said the female cyclist rode off without showing any remorse, despite leaving Harry with blood pouring from her face and inside his mouth. An 18-month-old toddler, Harry, was dragged along the path (pictured) by a cyclist after getting caught under her wheel while he was out in Cambridge with his parents . The incident took place while the family were parking up to go shopping on a path which is used by both cyclists and walkers. Police have now urged the cyclist to contact officers over the incident. Ms Buckler a project manager for a Cambridgeshire biologics firm, told the Cambridge News that the cyclist, thought to be in her 20s - who was also wearing headphones - was not paying attention and was 'not bothered' by what she had done. She said: 'He was caught on his front and his face was dragged along the pavement. She then ran over one of his legs with her bike wheel – there was a big bruise and welt there.' She added: 'I had this feeling of horror. I scooped him up and there was blood everywhere. 'But she was not remorseful in the slightest. She just said he was on the cycle path. She stayed for a couple of minutes while I called the ambulance and then said something like "well there's nothing else I can do here" and went off. She could see him bleeding.' The incident took place on a path which is used by both cyclists and walkers on Monday (file picture) Harry had to be treated at Addenbrooke's hospital in Cambridge for cuts and bruises to his face, head and legs. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said they received a call just before 11.30am to a report of a child being hit by a bicycle. They said: 'An ambulance crew and paramedic in a rapid response vehicle attended to the patient who was conscious and breathing, but was not completely alert. 'The child was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital for further treatment.' A Cambridgeshire police spokesman said they were also called to the incident. They said: 'We were called by the ambulance service just before 11.30am. The 18-month-old boy was taken to hospital but did not suffer serious injuries. 'The cyclist did not stop at the scene and officers would like to contact them.'

Summary: Harry was with his parents in Cambridge when he was caught under wheel . He was dragged along path with blood pouring from his face and mouth . Mother Angela Buckler said cyclist rode off without showing any remorse . Police said female cyclist did not stop and urged her to contact officers .


'My, my! At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender,’ sang Sweden’s fab four in their famous Eurovision Song Contest winner. Now this may come as a surprise, but you would be well advised not to rely on Abba to help with your history homework. If Benny and Bjorn actually laboured under this surrendering misapprehension when they wrote their song (songwriters are not hot on facts – happy to say anything as long as it rhymes), they would have discovered the truth when they subsequently paid a visit to the Wellington Museum in Waterloo, just south of Brussels in Belgium. View of Hougoumont farmhouse from The Lion's Mound or Butte du Lion on the battlefield of Waterloo, Belgium . Judging by the photo of Abba’s visit, prominently on view in the museum, the group seems to have been treated to a rapturous limousine procession through the town. My, my: the people of Waterloo must have been delighted. Napoleon certainly didn’t surrender at Waterloo. There was a long day’s fighting on that June day in 1815 and a very shaky start for the UK team, but thanks to some late-arriving Prussian assistance, the boy Wellington eventually done good. When Napoleon saw that things were going badly, he hot-footed it to Paris, where he later abdicated. Shortly afterwards, Boney was taken by the British to the remote Atlantic isle of St Helena, where he died six years later in circumstances that merited the forensic attentions of a Miss Marple. ‘Waterloo’ quickly entered the English language as a synonym for ‘a decisive defeat’. But while the British know what happened when Napoleon met his Waterloo, the French-speaking world is less convinced. Battle of Waterloo reenactors stand in historic costume, with rifles and flags . Belgium is divided into two halves: Flemish-speaking and French-speaking. It is unfortunate for anniversary-celebrating purposes that Waterloo lies in the French half where the locals are preparing to mark the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo – with Napoleon as the unchallenged star of the show. Local Anglo-Belgian entrepreneur Anthony Martin has invested a substantial financial stake in plans for marking the anniversary by turning a Templar hospice on the edge of the battlefield into a magnificent restaurant-cum-brewery (where he brews Waterloo beer, of course) and a museum looking at the surgical side of the battle (not for the squeamish). It would be fair to say that Mr Martin is not best pleased by the outbreak of Napoleon-worship. He points to the poster advertising the re-enactment event which will be taking place this summer over four days from June 18 to 21; the photograph shows a giant, heroic Napoleon towering over the smaller, less impressive figures of Wellington and Prussian leader Blucher. ‘It’s ridiculous,’ says Mr Martin. ‘The French-speaking world refuses to believe Napoleon lost the battle. A painting of the Battle of Waterloo; 2015 marks the 200th anniversary of the battle . As far as they’re concerned, he scored some sort of moral victory. He lost. But they won’t accept it.’ However, the French-speaking world – and especially the French – don’t figure

Summary: Contrary to the Abba song, Napoleon did not surrender at Waterloo . Templar hospice is being turned into a restaurant-cum-brewery, museum . May sees the 75th anniversary of 'glorious failure' of Operation Dynamo .


As the final episodes of Poldark approach, men across the nation have longed for respite from the hysteria over heartthrob Aidan Turner. But the bad news – for them, at least – is that any well-earned break won’t last for long. TV chiefs yesterday announced the Cornwall-set drama will be coming back for eight more episodes after it helped BBC1 deliver its strongest start to a year for a decade. Scroll down for video . Fans, rejoice! Aidan Turner has been signed up for a second series of BBC period drama Poldark . BBC1 boss Charlotte Moore confirmed that Turner’s broody Ross would return for another series, alongside actress Eleanor Tomlinson, who plays love interest – and now wife – Demelza. ‘I can exclusively announce that Sunday night’s new phenomenon Poldark that has captured the nation’s hearts has been commissioned for a second series,’ Mrs Moore said, adding that the series had helped BBC1 to an ‘outstanding start’ this year. About 8.1million people on average have watched each episode, helping the flagship BBC channel attract more than a quarter of television viewers in evenings, when the battle for attention is most competitive. The series, based on Winston Graham’s novels, follows Ross Poldark after he returns from the American War of Independence only to find that his father has died and his former fiancée, Elizabeth, has married another man. There are 12 Poldark books in total, seven of which are set in the 18th century. The other five then follow Poldark’s children through the 19th century. The first series of Poldark, written by Debbie Horsfield, covers the first of Mr Graham’s two novels, named after Ross Poldark and Demelza. Successful role: Aidan has won legions of dedicated fans since stripping off as the swoon-worthy Captain Ross Poldark in the revival of the 1970s TV show . The second series will move on to the third and fourth books, named after their child, Jeremy, and scheming banker George Warleggan. Women up and down the country watched on tenterhooks as Poldark’s affections shifted to his kitchen maid Demelza. But it is the scenes featuring Turner in a state of undress which sent them into the biggest frenzy. Many have taken to Twitter to express their approval whenever he appears without his shirt – working with a scythe in the fields or swimming naked in the sea. ‘If Poldark gets any hotter we’ll have to call the fire brigade,’ one viewer commented. The current show, with the sixth episode of eight this weekend, has not reached the popularity of the 1970s adaptation, which brought in 15million viewers. Hard worker: The 31-year-old actor recently admitted that working on his honed physique came as a challenge to him, so he'll have to get back to the gym ahead of the second series . Popular: Poldark has garnered audiences of around 8m every Sunday night .

Summary: TV chiefs have announced drama Poldark will return for second season . About 8.1million people on average tuned in to watch each episode . Second series will be based on Winston Graham's third and fourth books .


Many of us may not have the billionaire lifestyle or scientific prowess of Marvel's Tony Stark, but we can now at least get his trademark hi-tech gloves at home. Laser expert Patrick Priebe created a working Iron Man-style arm and hand that fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm. And in a video, the contraption is shown popping balloons and lighting matches from feet away. Scroll down for video . Laser expert Patrick Priebe built a working Iron Man-style arm and hand that fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm (pictured lighting a match) The gadget was created by Wuppertal-based Mr Priebe, who designs and builds metal laser gadgets to order online. He posts videos to YouTube as AnselmoFanZero. His Laser Gloves and Laser Gauntlet/Arm are available to order in varying wavelengths. Earlier this year, Mr Priebe built a laser weapon, inspired by the Gatling gun. The gun is made from aluminium and shoots rounds of 1.4-watt Class 4 blue lasers. The inventor said, although it is only strong enough to pop balloons, it is still too dangerous to be used outside . A video shows the rapid-fire weapon popping 26 balloons mounted on a wall. Eight AA batteries power the laser motor and the gun's turret is powered by four ball bearings controlled by a mechanism under the gun. As the barrel spins, the lasers - powered by lithium-ion batteries - are shot out. These range from the blue 405nm-type laser model to one fitted with 445nm, or 650nm. He also offers a 'low power green' version on his website. The gadgets are powered by Lithium-ion cells and output ranges between 0.2W and 1.2W. Prices are not known. The Laser Glove can be fired continuously for up to three minutes before the batteries need to be replaced and can be made for either the left or right hand, or both. He has previously built a Spiderman-style web shooter and Cyclops style laser glasses. Other inventions include the Bond-inspired LaserWatch, consisting of a metal case, screws, and a built-in laser pointer. The rechargeable watch has an LED watch module and 1,500-milliwatt laser. Earlier this year, the same German inventor built a laser weapon, inspired by the Gatling gun. The gun is made from aluminium and shoots rounds of 1.4-watt Class 4 blue lasers. The inventor said that although it is only strong enough to pop balloons, it is still too dangerous to be used outside. A video shows the rapid-fire weapon popping 26 balloons mounted on a wall. The gadget (pictured) is powered by Lithium-ion cells and output ranges between 0.2W and 1.2W. Prices are not known. The Laser Glove can be fired continuously for up to three minutes before the batteries need to be replaced and it can be made for either the left or right hand, or both . The glove was inspired by Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jnr (pictured) Eight AA batteries power the laser motor and the gun's turret

Summary: Iron Man-style arm and hand was built by laser expert Patrick Priebe . It fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm . In a video, the contraption is shown popping balloons and lighting matches . Gadget is powered by Lithium-ion cells and can be ordered from Mr Priebe .


Bikini-clad models needed a head for heights as they took to this catwalk in China - 2,000 metres high on a mountainside. The girls put aside their fear of heights as they paraded along the narrow footpath in red bikinis and black high heels in a 'test of their composure' as part of a Chinese beauty pageant. The challenge was part of the central China stage of the annual Miss Bikini of the Universe contest, which has been running since 2005, according to the People's Daily Online. Don't look down: Models at a beauty pageant look a little unsure as they stand on a glass walkway, 2,000 metres up in Luoyang . Holding on: Many of the models held onto the safety railings as they made their way up the cliff pathway to take part in the competition . 'First of all, it allowed us to become more courageous, and second it allowed us to practice our most fundamental skills,' said contestant, Yang Ningqing. 'This catwalk, even though it was a very crude catwalk, allowed us to show off our most beautiful posture.' Another contestant, Wang Linwei, said: 'I have never done training on a cliff, I'm not going to lie, it is a little scary.' The uneven footpath along the side of the Luanchuan Laojun mountain in Henan Province, central China, is only one-metre wide, which did little to ease nerves. Stunning scenery: The girls strike a pose for the beauty pageant which was held amid a stunning backdrop in Luoyang, in the Henan province of China . Treading carefully: The high-heeled beauty pageant models make careful steps up the cliff pathway, which is 2,000 metres up . Strike a pose: Judges at the contest said they wanted to make sure the contestants could keep their cool under pressure . Some models decided to kick off their heels and walk bare-footed to negotiate the potholes. While the girls seemed to enjoy themselves, some Chinese social media users criticised organisers for making them strut along the side of a mountain. One user wrote: 'Who is it that came up with such a bad idea to torture the beauties? It is so windy on the mountains. Try getting your daughter up on the cliff with bikinis on.' The girls were competing to get to the national final in Beijing. It is not the first the time that organisers have pushed their contestants to their limit. Last year, models in north east China were made to parade in bikinis despite it being -16 degrees Celsius. Climbing legs: The beauty pageant models strike a pose as they get to the top of a 2,000ft climb up a cliff pathway in the Henan province of China . Tough trek: The mountainous scenery provides a breathtaking backdrop as the models make their way to the viewing platform at the top . Grin and bare it: The girls were pushed to extreme heights as they climbed up the mountain path in central China while wearing high heels .

Summary: Models put aside their fear of heights to strut along a mountain path in central China . The challenge was part of the annual Miss Bikini of the Universe contest, which has been running since 2005 . Competition tests if people can 'keep their cool' and has previously seen contestants parade in -16 degrees Celsius .


A man who was unemployed and getting Centrelink payments was able to splash out more than $2 million on luxury cars, a boat and celebrity memorabilia due to a banking loophole. Luke Brett Moore was found guilty of knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime and dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception in Goulburn District Court. Opening a freedom saving account with St George Bank in 2010, Moore was able to overdraw $2.189 million over three years, The Courier Mail reported. NSW Police found Luke Brett Moore's haul after raiding his house back in December 2012 . The 27-year-old Goulburn man was able to overdraw $2.189 million over three years from his St George Bank . Luke Brett Moore, 27, managed to live a life of excess despite being on social security because of a bank fault . He dipped into the account 48 times and spent the money on a number of expensive items. Moore's luxury haul included a Maserati, an Alfa Romeo, a power boat, a Michael Jackson autograph, a signed photograph of the Top Gear hosts and numerous paintings. To avoid being caught, the 27-year-old moved the funds to PayPal and National Australia Bank accounts. While Moore was spending up big, he was also receiving Centrelink payments between March and July in 2010, according to Fairfax Media. Police seized a red Alfa Romeo. Moore was receiving Centrelink payments while he was overdrawing his account . To conceal his exploits, Moore moved the money into his PayPal account as well as into his National Australia Bank account . A framed Michael Jackson autograph with the late singer's photo and music CD was found in Moore's West Goulburn home . This is signed photograph of Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond . It has been more than two years since New South Wales police raided his West Goulburn home on December 12, 2012. There officers seized hundreds-of-thousands of dollars that the prosecutors said were funded by his exploits. Moore was soon charged but it took more than 26 months for him to be finally found guilty of the two offences. When the jury delivered their verdict, a family member who had come to support the 27-year-old broke down and had to be escorted from the court room. Sports memorabilia, including this Chicago Bulls jersey signed by former basketballer Michael Jordan, was also found in Moore's home . A power boat was also found among his luxury haul. Moore will be sentenced on Friday in a Sydney court . Moore was taken into custody on February 19 this year after he had been allowed out on bail . He was found guilty of knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime and dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception . Moore was taken into custody after he had been allowed out on bail. He is set to be sentenced in Sydney's Downing Centre District Court on Friday. Daily Mail Australia has contacted St George Bank for a comment on the matter. A bank spokeswoman told News Corp that incidents like Moore's were

Summary: Luke Brett Moore overdrew $2 million he did not have from a bank account . The Goulburn man was found guilty of exploiting the loophole in February . He spent money on buying a Maserati, an Alfa Romeo and a power boat . Police raided his home in December 2012 and he will be sentenced Friday .


Jailed for life: Naunihal Singh woke up his daughter-in-law’s father and slashed him with a kitchen knife . A Sikh optician who slit the throat of his daughter-in-law’s father who was in bed after a drunken family row has been jailed for life. Naunihal Singh, 54, woke up great-grandfather Ujjal Singh, 63, and slashed him with a kitchen knife at his son and daughter-in-law’s home. The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children - with Ujjal accusing Naunihal's son Yawinder-Pal ‘Monty’, 37, of 'firing blanks'. Today, Naunihal was jailed at Manchester Crown Court for at least 17 years and 39 days after admitting murder. The court was told that at the time of the killing last November, Naunihal and his wife Jaswant, who live in India, were paying a visit to Monty, and their daughter-in-law Balvinder, 42. Also there were Balvinder’s parents Jaginder and Ujjal from Ipswich, Suffolk - and the latter became angry at Monty for the couple’s failure to have children - accusing him of ‘firing blanks’. After an afternoon in the pub and an evening meal, Ujjal went to bed - but tensions escalated and Monty smashed a photo frame with his hand, which saw relatives take him to hospital. As Ujjal lay in bed, Naunihal sat at the kitchen table drinking vodka before taking a kitchen knife from a drawer. He then went into the bedroom, grabbed Ujjal’s jaw and slit his throat. When the family returned from the hospital and found Ujjal’s blood-soaked body, an ambulance was called where one paramedic noticed Monty move the knife and told police. Monty was soon arrested on suspicion of murder. Great-grandfather: Murder victim Ujjal Singh (front right) with his daughters (back row, from left) Tipta Kaur-Singh, Shakuntla Kaur-Singh, Piaro Kaur-Singh, Sindy Kaur-Singh, and (front left) his son Amolak Singh . Naunihal had already fled with his passport and tickets to fly back to India from Birmingham Airport - and got all the way to the terminal where he asked about changing his flights. It is believed he was then told of Monty's arrest and later handed himself in. Two days after the killing, he walked into a Manchester police station, where he said: ‘My son is innocent, I’m guilty.’ While demonstrating a ‘slashing’ motion, he added: ‘I’m guilty, I got the knife and I cut him like this... you let my son go. I love my son.’ Mark Kellet, prosecuting, said: ‘During the evening, Monty and Balvinder cooked dinner for the family. Monty, the defendant and Ujjal continued to drink. ‘(That) evening, the atmosphere became more argumentative. They argued about money and the fact that Monty and Balvinder did not have any children, with Ujjal blaming Monty for this. ‘As the argument developed, the exchanges became heated. Jaswant and Jaginder tried to calm Ujjal down and he was taken to bed. Jaginder went upstairs and put him into his pyjamas. Scene: The attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after a heated argument over the couple's lack of children . ‘Monty then smashed a

Summary: Naunihal Singh stabbed great-grandfather Ujjal Singh with kitchen knife . Came after argument over his son and daughter-in-law's lack of children . Was visiting son Monty, 37, and daughter-in-law Balvinder, 42, last year . Naunihal jailed for at least 17 years in Manchester after admitting murder .


Real Sociedad midfielder Gonzalo Castro scored one of the goals of the season but it wasn't enough as David Moyes' side had to settle for a share of the spoils in San Sebastian. After an evenly-contested opening half hour, Sociedad took the lead through a Xabi Prieto penalty strike in the 31st minute. Deportivo midfielder Jose Rodríguez appeared to handle the ball in the box with referee Pedro Jesus Perez Montero pointing to the spot. Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Lucas Perez celebrates his 40th minute equaliser . Real Sociedad midfielder Sergio Canales (right) contests possession with Juan Francisco Moreno . Real Sociedad defender Yuri Berchiche (left) shields the ball from Perez . Sociedad captain Prieto duly stepped up to convert to fire his team into the lead at the Anoeta Stadium. The home side's lead did not last long, however, as Deportivo were awarded a penalty of their own in the 38th minute. Sociedad goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli did brilliantly to save Lucas Perez's penalty effort but the Deportivo striker followed up his shot and fired home at the second time of asking to even up the scores. Real Sociedad manager David Moyes (left) shakes hands with Deportivo's head coach Victor Sanchez . Sociedad seized the lead once more in the 57th minute with a goal of the highest quality when Gonzalo Castro volleyed home Sergio Canales' cross. But Deportivo came roaring back once more as Verdu Nicolas capitised on some poor defending to head home with 12 minutes of the contest remaining.

Summary: Xabi Prieto struck a 33rd-minute penalty to give Real Sociedad the lead . Perez Martínez equalised for Deportivo five minutes before the break . Gonzalo Castro restored Sociedad's lead with a stunning volley . But Verdu Nicolas rescued a point for the visitors late on .


A quadriplegic, former Indy Racing League driver got a chance to drive on the Long Beach Grand Prix road course track Sunday thanks to the creators of a modified 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray. When Sam Schmidt became paralyzed from the neck down after crashing during testing in Orlando in 2000, his team thought he would never walk, let alone, drive again, according to ESPN. Although he defied the odds last spring, driving on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Schmidt conquered a trickier task Sunday: navigating the twists and sharp turns of the famous street course in Long Beach. Overcoming: Sam Schmidt (photographed) drove a sports car on the Long Beach Grand Prix road course Sunday despite being paralyzed from the neck down . Independent: Schmidt conquered a the 11-turn circuit Sunday in a modified 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray -- a vehicle which allowed Schmidt to navigate the car independently using only his head and mouth . Schmidt took to the course about an hour before the Grand Prix and did nearly two laps around the 11-turn circuit in the modified Corvette. He said it was an 'unbelievable experience.' 'Coming here for 25 years with my parents, I always wanted to race here, but never had the opportunity so it's a really, really special day,' he said. 'It's a totally different experience sitting here. There's bumps you don't see from the TV and video games don't do it justice.' SAM Car: Schmidt completed the difficult task with the help of a semi-autonomous motorcar, or SAM car (photographed) Racetrack: The modified car includes integrated advanced electronics and a human-to-machine interface which allows quadriplegics -- like Schmidt -- to safely operate the vehicle under 'racetrack conditions' Schmidt completed the difficult task with the help of a semi-autonomous motorcar, or SAM car. The SAM car is a collaborative venture between Arrow Electronics, Inc., Freescale® Semiconductor, Schmidt Peterson Motorsports and Conquer Paralysis Now, according to Business Wire. Arrow leads the development. The modified car includes integrated advanced electronics and a human-to-machine interface which allows quadriplegics -- like Schmidt -- to safely operate the vehicle under 'racetrack conditions,' according to Arrow's website. *Based on reports from Arrow. The car includes an infrared camera system, a sip/puff system, a computer system, GPS technology, and a safety system. 'This is probably the most fun and less stress that I'll see all day,' Schmidt said. 'Being on the stand is not as fun as this...In the IndyCar Series it's a team effort and this is a team effort with this group of engineers. It's pretty nice to being to drive this car again.' Drive: When Sam Schmidt (photographed before the accident) became paralyzed from the neck down after crashing during testing in Orlando in 2000, his team thought he would never walk, let alone, drive again . Schmidt reached a top speed of 80 mph at the track, which was less than what he reached at Indianapolis last spring. But this feat involved the tricky turns around Long Beach streets. Just one year after the life-changing crash, he founded Sam Schmidt Motorsports

Summary: Sam Schmidt drove a sports car on the Long Beach Grand Prix road course Sunday despite being paralyzed from the neck down . The modified car allowed him to navigate the vehicle independently using his head and mouth . In 2000, Schmidt suffered a spinal injury while testing in Florida, his team thought he would never drive again .


A North Korean propaganda unit said the U.S. ambassador to South Korea could face a 'bigger mishap' than the knife attack to his face last month if he does not stop insulting North Korea with 'laughable' accusations. U.S. envoy Mark Lippert said in a speech on Wednesday that if North Korea improves its human rights record and takes steps to end its nuclear program, it will be rewarded with prosperity and better ties with the outside world, including the United States. The North's Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea said Lippert's remarks were proof that Washington was intent on hostility. Scroll Down for Video . US Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert (center) looks on as US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter (R) shakes hands with 7th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy (L) and US Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti (2nd L), commander of the United Nations Command, South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea last week . 'Lippert needs to drop the bad habit of rashly engaging in scheming chatter distorting the truth and instigating war by taking issue with us,' the committee said in a commentary published on Thursday on the Uriminzokkiri propaganda web site. 'Otherwise, next time, he could face a bigger mishap than getting cut in the cheek by a South Korean citizen,' it said. The North frequently rails at the United States, the South's biggest ally, accusing it of preparing for imminent invasion. The U.S. Embassy in Seoul did not have any immediate comment. US ambassador Mark Lippert, 42, on his discharge from hospital after being attacked by a knife-wielding activist in March . Lippert was slashed in the face with a fruit knife by a South Korean man with a history of erratic behaviour at a breakfast forum in central Seoul that left a gash that required 80 stitches. He also suffered injuries to his arm. 'It is unbearable insult and mockery against us and a laughable and brazen charge that cannot be overlooked,' the North's agency said. South Korean police charged Lippert's attacker with attempted murder. He was not charged with any North Korea-related crime after being questioned over his multiple visits. North and South Korea are technically still at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty. Mark Lippert suffered a deep facial gash and stab wound to his wrist after being attacked by a knife wielding pro-North Korean during a breakfast forum in Seoul in March . The 42-year-old needed 80 stitches to the deep knife wound to his face after the attack . North Korea previously called the attack 'deserved punishment' but denied any role in it. In March, Lipper said that he was pretty darn good' as he was released from hospital. Mark Lippert suffered a deep facial gash and stab wound to his wrist after being attacked by a knife-wielding pro-North Korean activist during a breakfast forum in Seoul last week. Speaking as he left Seoul's Severance Hospital the ambassador said he felt 'pretty darned good, all things considered,' after the

Summary: Mark Lippert was attacked in early March by a knife-wielding pro-North Korean activist . Needed 80 stitches and may have suffered nerve damage as a result .


A married software executive who drugged a female employee in order to take naked pictures of her on a business trip has been jailed. Sexual predator Henri Morris was told he would serve 10 years behind bars for his 'calculated and choreographed' crime. The 67-year-old was caught in an FBI sting after investigators were approached by one of his victims in 2012. Henri Morris, 67, was jailed for 10 years after admitting drugging a female employee during a business trip in order to take naked photos of her . She told them that her drink was spiked by the married businessman after they traveled together from Houston, Texas, to New Jersey for work. The woman said when she woke up she was naked and her boss was standing over her and taking pictures on his mobile phone. The FBI arrested Morris at Bush County Airport after the woman, who has not been named, covertly worked with them. When his bags were search they found his 'kit,' which included strong sedatives and Viagra. A task force was set up to probe Morris and in total they found eight female employees who claimed to have been abused by him. His defense team initially tried to argue that the women all willingly drank to excess with clients and that no abuse had ever occurred. Ahead of his trial Morris pleaded guilty to a single charge of drugging and abusing a female employee, in exchange for prosecutors dropping other abuse charges. MarriedMorris of Houston, Texas, was the president of Edible Software Solutions . 'There is no way to adequately express my remorse and my abject humiliation,' Morris said during a 10 minute address at his sentencing hearing, according to the Houston Chronicle. 'I apologize to anyone who I have hurt and beg for their forgiveness.' US District Judge Melinda Harmon sentenced him to 10 years in federal prison without the possibility of parole. She also reportedly ordered that he spend the rest of his life under the supervision of the US Bureau of Prisons, according to the newspaper.

Summary: Henri Morris, 67, was the president of Edible Software Solutions . Jailed for 10 years for 'calculated' and 'choreographed' abuse . Caught in an FBI sting after one of his victims approached investigators .


A mother has voiced her fear after scientific tests have failed to explain why oranges are turning an inexplicable tone of purple in her house. Angela Postle, from Maroochydore in southeast Queensland, stumbled upon the bizarre spectacle last month after slicing some oranges she bought from a local supermarket. The mother-of-five sent the fruit of to Queensland Environmental Health Branch for testing, but their first round of scientific tests were to no avail. 'I'm very worried because I feed my kids a lot of oranges and fruit. We need answers because this could be a more widespread problem,' Ms Postle told Daily Mail Australia . The oranges that turned an inexplicable hue of purple in Queensland mother Angela Postle's house . She first stumbled upon the uncanny phenomenon after buying the oranges from her local Woolworths. 'I cut them up up for my children but ended up making something else and forgetting about them. The next morning I noticed the purple colouring, and it got progressively worse over the coming days.' Ms Postle took the oranges back to the supermarket and was offered a refund but no explanation. She resolved to send them to the health authorities in a bid to find out what had happened. But to her horror, the phenomenon unfolded a second time with oranges from a different supermarket, suggesting the problem is coming from within her own house. 'We need answers, this isn't normal or natural. I am not going to feed my kids something like that. I think it's awful they haven't come up with any answers.' Angela Postle with four of her five children, Jaspa, Marlah, Makali and Ceejay . The mother has voiced her fear over the strange phenomenon: I am not going to feed my kids something like that. I think it's awful they haven't come up with any answers' A spokesperson from the to Queensland Environmental Health Branch told Daily Mail Australia the following. 'Preliminary testing on a sample of oranges which had shown purple discolouration has been completed by the Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services. 'Testing was carried out to determine the presence of commonly used synthetic food colourings. The oranges showed no indication of the presence of any artificial colours. 'Testing was also undertaken to determine the presence of iodine. No evidence of iodine was found. They said a sample of the the oranges has been sent to a molecular biology laboratory for further analysis. Ms Postle said the discolouration grew worse over the coming days until it encompassed the entire fruit . After the first round of tests were completed last week, a sample of the the oranges has been sent to a molecular biology laboratory for further analysis . Mrs Postle said the second round of tests could take a whole month, a period when she will be avoiding oranges and being dildigent with her food choices. 'We're not eating oranges and being very careful with our food choices until then.' Experts have voiced their bewilderment at the images of the discoloured fruit. Andrew Harty from Citrus Australia

Summary: Queensland mother Angela Postle discovered the phenomenon last month . She sliced some oranges and found they turned purple in her kitchen . Ms Postle sent them to health authorities but they have failed to explain it . The samples have been sent to a molecular laboratory for further tests . Food experts have voiced their bewilderment at the images of the fruit .


The family of the seven-year-old British boy killed in the French Alps say his death has left a ‘vast void in their hearts’. Carwyn Scott-Howell was described as a ‘daring, outgoing and determined’ youngster whose ‘handsome smile lit up any room’. The schoolboy was skiing with his family when he became separated from his mother and headed into dense woodland where he fell over a 164ft drop. Tragedy: Carwyn Scott-Howell (left; right) fell to his death while on holiday with his mother Ceri, nine-year-old sister Antonia and brother Gerwyn, 19, in the Alps . Footprints in the snow eventually led police to his body, investigators revealed last night. They also described how the boy’s mother Cari, 44, desperately tried to find her missing son. In a moving tribute, Carwyn’s family described how he ‘made life full of laughter with never a dull moment’. ‘Seven years is too short a time to be an angel in the sky,’ they added. ‘Carwyn was an adorable, caring person who gave so much love. The family cannot explain their feeling of utter devastation with a vast void in their hearts.’ Carwyn, from Talybont-on-Usk in Wales, was said to have been a ‘very competent skier and snowboarder’ who had started skiing at the age of three. The family said they had spent ‘the most happy ski holiday together’ in the resort of Flaine in the days before the tragedy stuck. They were enjoying their last run of the day when the boy’s sister Antonia, nine, lost her ski on a jump and Carwyn pressed on ahead. His mother stopped to help her daughter and continued to the bottom of the piste. But Carwyn – who modelled himself on the TV adventurer Bear Grylls – was nowhere to be seen. Mrs Scott-Howell returned to their hotel believing her son had made his own way back, but returned to the mountain when she found he wasn’t there. Pierre-Yves Michau, the judge heading the investigation, said yesterday: ‘She asked everyone if they had seen him.’ It is believed Carwyn left the piste and entered woodland because he had spotted the resort through the trees. Taking off his skis, he continued on foot as he hurried to get there. Police chief Michel Ollagnon confirmed that officers had been led to the boy’s body by footprints in the snow. He said the final steps were broken up by ‘sliding marks’ where Carwyn had tackled the sharper inclines on his backside. Scene: Carwyn's family are believed to be staying in this hotel, close to the slopes where the seven-year-old died . Tragic trail: Search teams said they followed the little boy's footprints and found his final steps broken up by ‘sliding marks’ Accident: The Welsh schoolboy is believed to have got lost in the woods pictured above . Carwyn, who friends say modelled himself on survival specialist and TV presenter Bear Grylls, is believed to have taken the chance to go skiing in woodland to get back to Flaine, pictured . Mr Ollagnon said: ‘We think he was attracted by the ski station

Summary: Carwyn Scott-Howell died on a family holiday in Flaine in French Alps . He went ahead alone when sister fell and his mother stopped to help . Skied into dense woodland before sliding towards a 164-foot cliff . Thought he may have entered woodland as thought it was shortcut to hotel . Family described him as a 'very daring, outgoing, determined little boy'


A bowel cancer patient told he had just 18 months to live claims he has been cured by cannabis oil. David Hibbitt, 33, was diagnosed with the disease in July 2012 and underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery to remove his large bowel. Doctors told him the cancer was terminal - so he decided to try cannabis oil as a last resort and bought it from a local dealer for £50 a gram. Now the father-of-one says he has been cancer-free since his last scan in January - and puts the class-B drug down to his miracle recovery. David Hibbitt, 33, claims doctors said he had between 18 months and five years to live after being diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer. In desperation, he tried cannabis oil, which he now credits with his recovery . He is now looking forward to the future after tying the knot with his partner of six years Heather Martin, 26, at a registry office today. Mr Hibbitt, from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, said: 'Friends had told me about cannabis oil and I dismissed it at first. I've never been into drugs. 'But in February last year I was told I only had 18 months to five years to live, and I felt I had to try everything I could. 'I felt like the chemo was killing me and I had nothing to lose. I couldn't accept I was going to die.' After going online to research his options, he discovered a lot of information about cannabis oil - and decided to try it. 'I pay around £50 for a gram from a bloke I know who makes it,' he said. 'That lasts me about a month usually. 'It gets your pretty high and knocks you for six, but it's nowhere near as bad as chemotherapy. 'The pain just seemed to disappear and it seems to have done the job. 'I just want to make other people aware that there are other options out there.' Mr Hibbitt was diagnosed with stage-three bowel cancer after initially being told he was suffering from piles. Mr Hibbitt, with fiance Heather, said: 'I felt like the chemo was killing me and I had nothing to lose. I couldn't accept I was going to die' After undergoing treatment at the Christie Hospital, in Manchester, the cancer returned and he had another operation in July 2013 followed by more chemotherapy. He was given the all-clear before Christmas that year, but a month later he found a lump, and was told the cancer was in the lymph nodes in his groin. Dr Kat Arney, from Cancer Research UK, said: 'We know that cannabinoids - the active chemicals found in cannabis - can have a range of different effects on cancer cells grown in the lab and animal tumours. 'But at the moment there isn't good evidence from clinical trials to prove that they can safely and effectively treat cancer in patients. 'Despite this, some cancer patients do choose to treat themselves with cannabis extracts. 'Researchers are collecting patients' experiences to build a picture of whether these treatments

Summary: David Hibbitt was diagnosed in 2012 after initially being told he had piles . Underwent chemo, radiotherapy and surgery but was told he was terminal . Desperate, he researched online and bought cannabis oil, at £50 a month . Credits it with his remarkable recovery and is now cancer-free .


Ahead of another weekend in the Barclays Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks. Simply click on your team in the fixture list below to find out who is ruled out and who is making a return as well as all the key statistics surrounding your club's fixture. In or out? Keep up-to-date with all the latest team news and stats ahead of the Premier League weekend . SATURDAY . Arsenal vs Liverpool (12.45pm) Everton vs Southampton (3pm) Leicester City vs West Ham United (3pm) Manchester United vs Aston Villa (3pm) Swansea City vs Hull City (3pm) West Bromwich Albion vs QPR (3pm) Chelsea vs Stoke (5.30pm) SUNDAY . Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur (1.30pm) Sunderland vs Newcastle United (4pm) MONDAY . Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (8pm)

Summary: Arsenal host Liverpool in explosive return from international football . Manchester United feature at Saturday 3pm when they take on Aston Villa . League leaders Chelsea welcome Stoke City in Saturday evening kick off . Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace for Monday Night Football . Sunderland and Newcastle United clash in Wear-Tyne derby on Sunday .


An African-American woman fired from a Maryland Hooters in 2013 sued the 'breastaurant' - and is now set to receive thousands of dollars from an arbitration ruling. Plaintiff Farryn Johnson has said the Baltimore restaurant where she worked had an issue with her blonde highlights. Johnson claimed in an interview with WBAL, 'I decided to put highlights in my hair, blonde in particular. And when I came in to work, management was not happy about the highlights being added to my hair.' Scroll down for video . Waitress: Farryn Johnson was fired from a Maryland Hooters in 2013 sued the breastaurant - and is now set to receive thousands of dollars from an arbitration ruling . Workplace issues: Johnson has claimed a supervisor at the Hooters where she worked (pictured) had an issue with her getting blonde highlights . Johnson continued 'And the manager at the time literally said "You can't have blonde, cause black people don't have blonde hair."' Johnson told the television station she was given reduced shifts, written warnings, and later terminated. An arbitrator determined Johnson was let go illegally and as a result of racial discrimination, WBAL reported. He also reportedly said Hooters violated state civil rights laws, as well as federal ones. According to WBAL, Johnson has been awarded $250,000 for both her legal fees and lost wages. Ruling: An arbitrator recently ruled in Johnson's favor. She is seen here in 2013 . Johnson's attorney Andrew Levy told the television station 'I hope that Hooters sees this as an opportunity to make improvements in the way they train their managers and they way they deal with their employees.' In a statement, Hooters said '[Johnson] claimed that Hooters actions were discriminatory and that the company does not allow African-American women to wear colors in their hair that are not natural for their ethnicity. Nothing could be further from the truth.' 'Ms. Johnson's claims of discrimination are simply without merit,' the company said. The arbitrator's decision in the case was 'adverse and flawed,' Hooters said. 'Contrary to exaggerated reports, Ms. Johnson did not receive $250,000 in back pay, but rather only $11,886.40, while her attorneys on the other hand received approximately $244,000 in attorneys’ fees,' the restaurant chain's statement said.

Summary: Farryn Johnson was fired from a Hooters in 2013 . She has claimed that a supervisor at the time had an issue with her getting blonde highlights . Johnson has alleged she was given reduced shifts, written warnings and later terminated . She is now set to receive $250,000 covering both legal fees and lost wages from an arbitration ruling . Hooters has said her 'claims of discrimination are simply without merit' The company has said Johnson's lawyers are actually getting $244,000, while Johnson herself is getting around $12,000 .


The ethnic minority population in Britain will more than double by the middle of this century, meaning one in four Britons will be from black or minority groups by 2051, research shows. The huge rise will be due to a baby boom among Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and African immigrants who usually come to this country during their young, child bearing years. Campaigners fear that this sudden increase will put pressure on housing, schools and the NHS, and worsen the quality of life in Britain as a whole. A baby boom among ethnic minorities in the UK will see numbers rocket by the middle of the century, according to new data, with a quarter of Britons coming from a minority background by 2051 . The research, carried out by Leeds University and reported in The Times, shows that overall, between 2011 and 2051, the UK's population will rise from 63.4 million to 77.4 million. While the number of white Britons will increase over that time, by almost three million, the minority population will increase more than three times faster, by 10 million. By the midpoint of the 21st century, minority ethnic communities will make up 24.3 per cent of the total population, compared with 12.8 per cent during the 2011 census. In contrast the proportion of whites will drop from 87.2 per cent in 2011 to 75.7 per cent in 2015. The sudden rise in the ethnic minority population marks an increase on predictions from the same university just five years ago. In an almost identical study, published in July 2010, professors at Leeds University predicted that ethnic minorities would make up around a fifth of the total population by 2051. In the same study they also predicted that British society would become much more integrated, with those from ethnic minorities moving into more affluent areas. Professor Philip Rees, who led the project, said: 'The ethnic makeup of UK's population is evolving significantly. 'Groups outside the White British majority are increasing in size and share, not just in the areas of initial migration, but throughout the country and our projections suggest that this trend is set to continue through to 2051. While the white British population will increase between now and 2051, the minority population will increase nearly three times as fast, meaning they will make up a greater share of the population . 'At a regional level, ethnic minorities will shift out of deprived inner city areas to more affluent areas, which echoes the way white groups have migrated in the past. 'In particular black and Asian populations in the least deprived local authorities will increase significantly.' The new research is likely to cause anxiety for those pushing for greater control of British borders, including an in-out referendum on the EU, or a renegotiation of the open borders treaty. While the Conservatives pledged at the last election to cut net migration from 'the hundreds of thousands to tens of thousands', it now stands at just under 300,000 per year. While Cameron has promised a renegotiation of EU laws if reelected, followed by a

Summary: Fastest growing groups will be from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Africa . Minority population will increase three times faster than whites to 2051 . Between 2011 and 2051 total population will increase from 63.4m to 77.4m . Campaigners warn this will put strain on housing, schools and the NHS .


A footballer died in a freak accident when he slid off the pitch after being tackled and slammed his head on the clubhouse wall. Ben Hiscox, 30, was playing a home game for Stoke Gifford United in Bristol on Saturday when he slipped on the wet ground following the tackle and crashed into the building. The striker was knocked unconscious and rushed to intensive care for urgent treatment. But, three days later, he suffered two seizures and died in hospital. Tragic: Ben Hiscox, 30, (pictured left and right with a teammate) died yesterday, three days after hitting his head on the clubhouse wall during a home football match at Stoke Gifford United in Bristol . His team-mates had gone to secure a 4-1 victory against Mangotsfields Sports, not realising their fellow player had been fatally injured. The defender involved in the tackle was too shaken to carry on playing, the club said. Tributes have since flooded in for Mr Hiscox, who was described by his club as a 'total legend'. Close friend and club vice-chairman Ben Bennett said: 'No one is blaming anyone. It was just a tragic accident.' The incident unfolded about 55 minutes into the game as Mr Hiscox and his opponent both charged down the right wing towards the ball. As Mr Hiscox crossed the ball into the box, he was tackled by the defender and hit the floor. He then slid into the clubhouse, where his head which thrown backwards against the wall. Mr Bennett said Mr Hiscox was knocked unconscious for five minutes but managed to move himself away from the pitch. Four ambulances then rushed to the scene to take him to Southmead hospital, Bristol. In hospital, Mr Hiscox was given medication to sedate him and, by Monday, was showing signs of improvement. He was moved out of intensive care but died the next day. Mr Hiscox, who worked in insurance, leaves behind a partner and six-year-old step-daughter. 'Total legend': Mr Hiscox (pictured left and right with who is believed to be his partner), who worked in insurance, leaves behind a partner and six-year-old step-daughter . Last night, around 100 people gathered at the ground to pay tribute to Mr Hiscox. The player had been part of the amateur club since he was a teenager. Mr Bennett, 33, said: 'He was a big part of the club and the team here. 'He had been part of the club for a long time, since he was about 16. He was a total legend and one of the nicest guys I have ever met. 'Everyone that met him liked him. He was one of the nicest blokes you could know. No one had a bad word to say about him. 'He just got on with everyone. It is a sad day for the club and we're all thinking of him and his family.' Speaking about the incident, he added: 'He was running towards the byline and he went to cross the ball into the box. Collision: The striker was knocked unconscious after hitting the wall (pictured above) and

Summary: Ben Hiscox, 30, was playing for Stoke Gifford United in Bristol on Saturday . He slid on wet ground and ploughed into the building after going for a ball . Striker was rushed to intensive care but died three days later from seizures . Club spokesman said: 'No one is blaming anyone. It was a tragic accident'


John Carver is threatening changes when Newcastle face Liverpool on Monday night as he admits concerns remain over the character of his players. It is no secret United are planning a major overhaul of their squad this summer and 'personality' will rank high when it comes to identifying transfer targets. The trip to Anfield is Newcastle's first outing since losing a fifth straight Tyne-Wear derby and they have now won just twice in 2015. John Carver says his Newcastle players have a point to prove when they face Liverpool on Monday . Newcastle in training earlier this week for their game against Liverpool on Monday in the Premier League . Moussa Sissoko (left), Vurnon Anita (centre) and Massadio Haidara (right) take a break during the session . And Carver said: 'Maybe I need to change the team and hope that sparks something. 'We are going to need characters and I want to see some energy. I didn't see energy last weekend. We talked about out-working the opposition but they out-worked us again. 'So there's something not right within their DNA when it comes to a derby game. 'There's something not right within their make-up. No matter how hard you try and no matter what you try and do, it's an issue.' Carver has now seen his Newcastle team lose four in a row and fall into relegation danger . Newcastle were beaten in last weekend's Tyne/Wear derby by Jermain Defoe's stunning volley . That being the case, Carver says close-season recruitment will focus on mental attributes as much as physical. 'You've got to try and do as much homework as you can to find out about their personality,' he said. 'But with the amount of foreign players coming in now it's a tougher situation. 'I've done this in the past when I've gone to watch a player and sat with their fans. You can actually start having a conversation about them and try to find out a little bit about their character. What's he like? Does he get many red cards? Is he aggressive? Has he got a bit of a problem socially? All those little things help to build a bigger picture. 'But for now it is about finishing our season with pride and the players proving a point to themselves, because some of them are playing for their future.'

Summary: Newcastle have lost their last four Premier League games . John Carver's side lost 1-0 to Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby . The Magpies have won just twice in 2015 ahead of their Anfield trip .


Ondrej Duda scored after the interval to lead Slovakia to a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic on Tuesday in a friendly between the two teams that once represented Czechoslovakia. The 20-year-old midfielder struck with a low shot from outside the penalty area in the 49th minute for his second international goal. It was the third victory for Slovakia in the 10th match against the Czechs since Czechoslovakia's split in 1993. The Czechs have won five games. Martin Skrtel catches Daniel Kolar in the face with a high boot during Slovakia's 1-0 win over Czech Republic . Slovakia celebrate their 1-0 win over the Czechs which continues their excellent recent form . Ondrej Duda (right) celebrates with team-mate Robert Mak after scoring the winning goal in Zilina . 'We had more chances in the first half, we scored in the second and didn't allow the opponent anything, so I think we deserved to win,' Slovakia coach Jan Kozak said. Slovakia was more dangerous on a rain-soaked pitch. They've made a perfect start to 2016 European Championship qualifying, winning their first five matches to sit top of their group and on course for a first Euro finals. The hosts allowed the Czechs to enjoy more possession in the early stages but they were harmless in attack. Michal Duris (right) of Slovakia and Marek Suchy of the Czech Republic contest a header . Jan Durica (left) shakes hands with Tomas Necid at the end of the friendly match . A header by Slovakia's Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, who also caught Daniel Kolar with a boot, flew just wide of Tomas Vaclik's goal in the 33rd minute while another defender, Peter Pekarik, beat the Czech goalkeeper a minute later but Theodor Gebre Selassie managed to block his deflected shot on the line. Slovak goalkeeper Jan Mucha saved the only Czech scoring opportunity, a header from substitute Ladislav Krejci from close range in the 65th minute.

Summary: Martin Skrtel caught Daniel Kolar in the face with a raised boot . Slovakia continued their good recent form thanks to Ondrej Duda's goal . It was third win over Czech Republic since break-up of Czechoslovakia .


Ed Balls has been accused of treating the public with 'contempt' after dismissing as a 'joke' the infamous Labour note admitting the party had blown the nation's finances. The shadow chancellor said the letter, left in the Treasury by the former Labour minister Liam Byrne in 2010, was just a 'jokey note'. Mr Byrne's glib note to his successor as Treasury Secretary stated: 'Dear Chief Secretary, I'm afraid there is no money. Kind regards – and good luck! Liam.' Scroll down for video . Damaging: Labour's Liam Byrne sent left this handwritten note to his successor before he left the Treasury in 2010 . The note has become emblematic of Labour's fiscal irresponsibility in office and was used by David Cameron in the seven-way leaders' debate earlier this month. When the Coalition took office in 2010 the budget deficit had reached more than £150billion – more than 10 per cent of the entire size of the economy. But Mr Ball insisted the note admitting that Labour had blown the nation's finances should not be taken seriously. He told BBC West Midlands: 'Liam Byrne's note was a jokey note… of the course the money hadn't run out.' Mr Balls said Labour would cut the deficit – still running at £90billion a year – every year. He said: 'Nothing in our manifesto is going to require additional borrowing. I think in tough times, people want a government which will make tough decisions, and will make the sums add up, and that is what we're saying very clearly today.' But he was asked if Labour was 'credible' and could be trusted with the economy. Mr Balls said: 'I think people want to know the sums add up. People know that the global financial crisis wasn't caused by Labour's spending – it wasn't Labour's spending on nurses and doctors which meant the Lehman Brothers investment bank went bankrupt in New York. 'Liam Byrne's note was a jokey note, of course the money hadn't run out.' Ed Balls, pictured in Birmingham today, said the letter, left in the Treasury by the former Labour minister Liam Byrne in 2010, was just a 'jokey note' Mr Balls blamed the Lib Dem minister David Laws for leaking the note. He said it was supposed to be a private note, adding: 'It was supposed to be a piece of humour. In fact, in that year, the government spend hundreds of billions of pounds, so of course the money hadn't run out, but there was a large deficit, and we had to get it down, and we needed to get it down in a fair way. 'The reason why we're more credible than the Tories now is that they're not people who understand the need for change in the economy, it's not been all in it together, they've not even balanced the books – it's going to take a Labour government to do it.' Former Treasury Secretary Liam Byrne left the note to his successor David Laws in 2010 . The Tories this morning slammed Mr Balls's remarks – claiming they showed

Summary: Letter was left in the Treasury by the former minister Liam Byrne in 2010 . It said: 'Dear Chief Secretary, I'm afraid there is no money. Good luck' Balls insists it was just a 'jokey note' that should not be taken seriously . The Tories this morning accused him of treating the public with 'contempt'


Lib Dem Danny Alexander could be given a peerage in a bid to keep him in his Treasury post in a second Coalition, it emerged today. The high-flyer and close ally of Nick Clegg, who has won praise as George Osborne’s second-in-command, is on course to lose his seat to the Scottish nationalists. He would be one of the highest-profile casualties of the SNP surge which is set to take the seats of many of Scotland 40 Labour and 11 Lib Dem MPs on May 7. Scroll down for video . Lib Dem Danny Alexander could be given a peerage in a bid to keep him in his Treasury post in a second Coalition . But one plan said to be under consideration by the party, is to keep the 42-year-old MP Inverness MP as Chief Secretary to the Treasury by giving him a lifetime sinecure in the House of Lords. Other party stalwarts likely to be ennobled after the election are former leaders Charles Kennedy who may lose his seat of Ross, Skye and Lochaber, and Sir Menzies Campbell who is standing down. The Lib Dems believe in ultimately tearing up the current House of Lords and making it a fully elected chamber. Their interim plan is to cut the number of peers to 450. However while they wait for support from other parties for Lords reform, they are likely to continue adding to the ranks of their 99 appointed and four hereditary Lib Dem peers. Nick Clegg, pictured in Portsmouth today, has claimed the Lib Dems would serve as the ‘heart’ of a Tory-led government, opposing welfare cuts, or the ‘brains’ of a Labour one – reining in borrowing . If made a peer, Mr Alexander could serve as a minister in a second coalition particularly with the Tories who he has worked closely with as a member of the ‘quad’ which approved coalition policy. According to party rules, a coalition with either the Tories or Labour would have to be voted on by Lib Dem members, who may oppose it, in the belief that the party needs a spell in opposition. But schools minister David Laws made clear last week that many of the frontbench are keen for another term, saying the party still have an ‘appetite for power’. A spokesman for Mr Alexander refused to rule out that he would ever take a peerage, but said no such plans were under consideration and that he believed he would retain his seat. The Treasury chief, who is said to have ambitions for the party leadership, is likely to have no difficulty finding a role in the City or a global financial institution. If a second coalition were formed, Nick Clegg has claimed the Lib Dems would serve as the ‘heart’ of a Tory-led government, opposing welfare cuts, or the ‘brains’ of a Labour one – reining in borrowing. Mr Clegg has appeared in public several times in recent weeks to make economic announcement with David Laws, who held the Treasury job before Mr Alexander . Mr Alexander has attacked

Summary: Plan hatched for Chief Secretary to the Treasury to go to House of Lords . Polls suggest he is on course to lose his seat to the Scottish nationalists . But he is a close ally of Nick Clegg and worked well with George Osborne .


As eight teams prepare to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals of this season's European Rugby Champions Cup, Sportsmail's Nik Simon gives us a run-down of each of the sides left in the competition. LEINSTER VS BATH . STRENGTHS . Fronted by captain Jamie Heaslip, Leinster are armed with international experience and had 11 players in the Ireland squad who beat England last month. Bath's qualities are channeled through their attack, with Mike Ford giving the likes of England backs George Ford, Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson a licence to play with flair. WEAKNESSES . Poor league form has stunted Leinster's season, with the Dublin side currently fifth in the Pro12 competition after winning just one of their last five fixtures. Bath are short of experience in some key positions, particularly their up and coming backline. DANGERMEN . Leinster: Sean O'Brien Bath: Jonathan Joseph . RECORD . Leinster: Champions 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12 Bath: Champions 1997-98 . Leinster's Jamie Heaslip is tackled by Wasps' Sailosi Tagicakibau at the RDS Arena in October 2014 . Bath's Jonathan Joseph runs with the ball during an open training session at the Farleigh House complex . CLERMONT VS NORTHAMPTON . STRENGTHS . The Stade Marcel Michelin is a fortress, with Clermont not having lost a European game in the Massif Central since a 32-15 defeat by Sale in 2008. Saints' Jim Mallinder has one of the most settled groups in the Aviva Premiership, boasting a strong core of squad players who maintain consistently high standards. WEAKNESSES . The Top 14 side were left with a worrying injury list after the Six Nations, with France backs Morgan Parra, Camille Lopez and Wesley Fofana among those missing. Saints try to play on the edge with enforcers such as Dylan Hartley and Calum Clarke, however discipline has previously tipped over the edge in big games. DANGERMEN . Clermont: Napolioni Nalaga Northampton: Courtney Lawes . RECORD . Clermont: Runners-up 2012-13 Northampton: Champions 1999-00, runners-up 2010-11 . Forward Courtney Lawes passes the ball during a training session for Nothampton on Wednesday . Clermont's Fiji winger Napolioni Nalaga charges forward with the ball for Clermont at the Michelin Stadium . RACING METRO VS SARACENS . STRENGTHS . Racing are flush with money, investing heavily in overseas players such as Jonathan Sexton, Jamie Roberts and, as of next season, Dan Carter. As well as their famous 'Wolf Pack' defence, Saracens pride themselves on the set-piece and use the scrum and line-out as dangerous attacking weapons. WEAKNESSES . The nouveau-riche Parisian outfit are inexperienced at knockout European rugby, having never progressed from the group stages before this season. Mark McCall's suffered heartbreak against Toulon last season and must show more mental fortitude to better their defeat in last season's final. DANGERMEN . Racing Metro: Jamie Roberts Saracens: Billy Vunipola . RECORD . Racing: First time in knockout Saracens: Runners-up 2013-14 . Saracens' Billy Vunipola releases the ball during the Aviva Premiership match against Harlequins at Wembley . TOULON VS WASPS . STRENGTHS . Funded by tycoon Mourad Boudjellal, the Cote d'Azur club

Summary: Eight teams are left to battle for a place in the semi-finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup . Sportsmail takes a look at their strengths, weaknesses, key players and record in the competition up until now . The quarter-finals will be played over Saturday and Sunday April 4-5 .


Turkey has lifted a block on social media sites in the country after Twitter, Facebook and YouTube agreed to remove chilling images of a prosecutor being held at gunpoint by left wing extremists. A Turkish court imposed the blocks yesterday because photographs of the deadly siege in which Mehmet Selim Kiraz was killed were being widely shared on social media. The 46-year-old Turkish prosecutor died in hospital when two members of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C) stormed a courthouse and took him hostage - uploading the photographs of Kiraz with a gun pointed at his head to social media in the process. Turkey initially demanded domestic newspapers stop running the 'terrorist propaganda' images, before going on to block access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube yesterday when requests to remove the photographs were ignored. Scroll down for video . Chilling: Mehmet Selim Kiraz died after two members of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front stormed a courthouse in Istanbul and took him hostage - uploading these photographs of Kiraz with a gun pointed at his head to social media in the process . Shocking: A Turkish court had imposed the blocks because photographs of the deadly siege were being shared on social media and 'deeply upset' the wife and children of Mehmet Selim Kiraz. Access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube was re-established after the social media sites agreed to remove photographs of the deadly siege, which Turkey has branded 'anti-government propaganda'. However Turkey has since threatened to block access to Google unless images of the siege are removed from its search function. The journalists group, Turkish Press Council, said that while it understood the authorities concerns over the publication of the prosecutors' photographs, it said banning social media websites was in conflict with democracy. 'It is meaningless to totally shut down social platforms - which contain billions of useful information - to the use of the Turkish people because of some unsuitable content,' the group said. Users meanwhile were sharing information on how to get around the ban on the Internet. Kiraz and both of his captors were killed when Turkish security forces took back the building where the far-left group was holding him. Gunshots were heard and smoke could be seen rising from the scene at the end of the six-hour stand-off. Grief: The family of Mehmet Selim Kiraz grieve over his coffin during his funeral at Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. He died in hospital after he was taken hostage by the far-left organisation . Gathering: Prosecutors, lawyers and judges stand near a statue of Lady Justice during the funeral ceremony . Before imposing the blocks on the websites, Turkish authorities had tried to prevent newspapers printing images taken during the siege last week. The newspapers were accused by the government of 'spreading terrorist propaganda' in sharing the images of the hostage-taking. A British national, of Polish origin but who has not been named, was arrested on Saturday as part of an operation against the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front, according to reports. A Foreign Office spokeswoman said this morning: 'I

Summary: Court imposed social media blocks after images of siege were shared . Militants stormed an Istanbul courthouse last week, taking him hostage . Both he and his captors were killed during the subsequent rescue effort . Blocks were lifted today after Twitter, Facebook and YouTube agreed to remove images of the deadly siege from their sites .


Vulnerable boys were trafficked from a children’s home before being abused by ‘very powerful’ figures in a Westminster paedophile ring, a victim has claimed. Richard Kerr, 53, said he was one of three youngsters who were taken from the home in Belfast to London in the 1970s. Once in the capital, they were allegedly molested by politicians and other Establishment figures at Dolphin Square and Elm Guest House – which are now under investigation by Scotland Yard. Claims: Richard Kerr, 53, said he was abused by ‘powerful people’ in a Westminster paedophile ring . His account provides the first clear link between three alleged major VIP paedophile rings that operated in London and Northern Ireland. And the claims will add weight to calls for the allegations about the Irish children’s home to be covered by the official abuse inquiry now being chaired by judge Lowell Goddard. Mr Kerr told how he suffered abuse at Kincora children’s home in Belfast, where victims have accused MI5 of blocking police inquiries. He said he and two other boys were then trafficked to London in 1977, where they suffered further abuse in two locations. He said he endured his most violent ordeal at Elm Guest House in Barnes, south-west London. Boys – many in local authority care – are alleged to have been abused by figures including the late Liberal MP Cyril Smith, Cabinet ministers, clergymen, pop stars, spies, judges and members of the royal household. Site 1: The Kincora children’s home in Belfast. Mr Kerr said he was one of three youngsters who were taken from the home to London in the 1970s . ‘I was tied up here. I do remember that. I don’t know why I was tied up, but I was tied up with my hands behind my back,’ he told Channel 4 News. ‘They took photographs. Other men were there. Other men came into the room. It wasn’t just this one man.’ Site 2: Location of the former Elm Guest House in Barnes, south-west London . Mr Kerr, who now lives in Dallas, Texas, made a highly emotional return to London last month to visit the scenes of his alleged abuse for the first time in over three decades. He claimed he was also taken to the exclusive Dolphin Square apartment complex in Pimlico, where police are investigating allegations that a Conservative MP murdered a young boy. He said: ‘I remember going in with this guy. He told me to sit down and relax and explained about his [drinking] glasses. ‘He had Waterford Crystal and he wanted me to have a brandy, and we had a small one. And then we had a sexual encounter.’ Scotland Yard has said allegations surrounding the murder of three boys by a VIP paedophile ring linked to Dolphin Square are ‘credible and true’. One alleged victim, known only as Nick, has already claimed he saw a Conservative MP strangle a 12-year-old boy around 1980 and that a Tory Cabinet minister watched as another boy was murdered the following year. Mr Kerr, whose full interview will

Summary: Richard Kerr says he was taken from the Belfast home to London in 1970s . Claims he and two other youngsters were abused by ‘very powerful’ figures . Mr Kerr, who now lives in Dallas, Texas, made a highly emotional return to London last month to visit the scenes of his alleged abuse . Account provides the first clear link between three alleged major VIP paedophile rings that operated in London and Northern Ireland .


The married manager of a limousine company fired an employee for refusing to have sex with him, and even said as much in a text he sent her. Raymond Townsend, a manager at US Limousine on Long Island, New York, was found liable for sexual harassment against his dispatcher Geralyn Ganci, now 32, after more than a year of lurid messages. The woman, who sat near his wife in their office, repeatedly refused Townsend's requests for sex, but kept a text from her boss where he said that she lost her job because she 'refused to have sex with the General Manager'. Limousine company manager Raymond Townsend (right) was ordered to pay compensation to his employee Geralyn Ganci, (left) 32, after telling her she was fired because she would not have sex with him . He also sent her texts saying that he 'had to pull over to the side of the road and masturbate thinking about me', Ganci said in court papers. Other messages allegedly asked her to come over to his house because his wife was visiting her mother for he evening or contained pictures of his 'lap'. Ganci said that she had attended the wedding of Townsend and his wife. The original sexual harassment complaint against Townsend, filed in 2010, said that the manager would call Ganci 'at all hours of the day and night, during the work day and after the work day to convey disgusting, sexually suggestive, erotic and vile messages of a sexual nature'. Messages, which were aimed at making the woman have sex with him, continued for more than a year. She was fired after the boss allegedly forced Ganci into a bathroom and put his hand up her shirt in 2009 on a day when his wife was not at work. Townsend sent texts to Ganci including one where he claimed that he'had to pull over to the side of the road and masturbate thinking about me', the employee said. A judge has settled the final amount owed by US Limousine and Townsend at more than $700,000. Above, the company's various white vehicles . Ganci's complaint said that Townsend then offered to fire someone in the limousine company's 'wedding department' to bring her back in a different position. Townsend and US Limousine are now liable for more than $700,000 in damages and fees after losing a civil rights suit where the message was used as evidence, according to the New York Post. Though a federal jury found Townsend and his company liable in 2010, a federal judge in New York just finished finalizing the legal fees awarded to Ganci at just more than $170,000. She will also be awarded $550,000 in damages and compensation from US Limousine and her former boss. She had originally asked for $5million. Ganci said Townsend's behavior caused her emotional distress that landed her in the hospital, but that he called her while she was in the facility and asked about her breasts. Last year a jury found Townsend liable for creating a sexual harassment and creating a hostile work

Summary: Gerlayn Ganci, 32, repeatedly asked for sex by boss Raymond Townsend . Long Island's US Limousine and manager to pay $700,000 after firing . Townsend sent text explaining reason was 'refused to have sex' with him . Married manager told her to come over when his wife was away .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Leicester's home clash with West Ham... Leicester City vs West Ham United (King Power Stadium) Team news . Leicester City . Matt Upson is out of Leicester's clash with West Ham as the rock-bottom Foxes continue their fight for survival. The defender limped off in their 4-3 defeat by Tottenham before the international break with an achilles problem and will not be risked. Jeff Schlupp (right) trains with Leicester team-mate Wes Morgan on Thursday but could be rested by the Foxes . Dean Hammond (calf) is out and Jeff Schlupp will be assessed after he played in Ghana's 1-1 draw with Mali on Tuesday with boss Nigel Pearson admitting the winger is tired, while Liam Moore has returned from a loan at Brentford. Provisional squad: Schmeichel, Schwarzer, Hamer, Simpson, Moore, Wasilewski, Morgan, Huth, De Laet, Konchesky, King, Knockaert, Albrighton, Schlupp, Cambiasso, James, Mahrez, Nugent, Kramaric, Vardy, Ulloa. West Ham United . West Ham will welcome Winston Reid back from injury for Saturday's Premier League trip to bottom side Leicester. The New Zealand defender has been struggling with a hamstring problem but worked on his fitness over the international break and is now in contention to face the Foxes. West Ham United's Winston Reid tackles Tottenham Hotspur's Mousa Dembele during a 2-2 Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in February . Hammers' boss Sam Allardyce believes the game will come too soon for Enner Valencia (toe) but the Ecuadorian is back in training whilst Andy Carroll (knee), James Tomkins (shoulder) and Doneil Henry (hamstring) all miss out. Provisional squad: Adrian, Jaaskelainen, Cresswell, Jenkinson, Reid, Collins, O'Brien, Noble, Poyet, Song, Amalfitano, Kouyate, Nolan, Downing, Jarvis, Nene, Sakho, Valencia, Cole. Kick-off: Saturday, 3pm . Odds (subject to change): . Leicester 7/5 . Draw 11/5 . West Ham 2/1 . Referee: Mark Clattenburg . Managers: Nigel Pearson (Leicester), Sam Allardyce (West Ham) Head-to-head league record: Leicester wins 39, draws 29, West Ham wins 51 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Leicester have won just one of their last 10 Premier League home matches (W1 D3 L6). West Ham United are unbeaten in their last seven league games against Leicester City (W4 D3 L0). The Hammers scored with their only two shots on target in their 2-0 win in the reverse fixture against the Foxes back in December. Sam Allardyce’s team have won none of their last seven Barclays Premier League away matches (W0 D4 L3). West Ham have kept just one clean sheet in their last 20 Premier League games on the road. Andy Carroll will not feature for West Ham United at Leicester City but he did score in the Hammers' 2-0 victory over the Foxes back in December . Nigel Pearson’s side have scored just three goals in their last nine Premier League games at the King Power Stadium and have gone five

Summary: Leicester defender Matthew Upson will miss out against former club . Dean Hammond and Jeff Schlupp to be given fitness tests by Foxes . Winston Reid returns from hamstring injury for West Ham United . Hammers without Enner Valencia who is back in training . Andy Carroll, James Tomkins and Doneil Henry also missing for West Ham .


Colin Shearing, 70, fled across the Channel to Paris to avoid being jailed for a sex attack. File photo . A paedophile author has fled to France to avoid being jailed for a sex attack on a six-year-old girl. A European arrest warrant has been issued for Colin Shearing, 70, who failed to turn up to court yesterday to be sentenced. He was convicted of indecent assault and had been given a week on bail to 'put his personal matters in order.' But Swansea Crown Court heard that he had crossed the Channel and booked a room at the Hotel des Nation in Paris. He then moved to a second hotel and then to a third in a bid to stay one step ahead of the police, who are hunting him across the continent. Judge Huw Davies issued a European-wide warrant for Shearing's arrest. The court heard he twice assaulted the girl more than 20 years ago and was sentenced to three years prison in his absence. But he will now also receive an additional sentence for absconding once he has been found. Judge Davies said Shearing, of Chichester, Sussex, had shown 'absolutely no remorse' for what he had done. Shearing, who is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, agreed that among his books, which are published under the name Colin King, there was a passage dealing with children having sex together. The court heard that Shearing booked himself into the Hotel des Nations in Paris (pictured) before moving to a second and third hotel to evade police . He agreed that among his books, published under the name Colin King, there was a passage dealing with children having sex together - but he insisted that it was a work of pure fiction. The writer twice assaulted the girl in the 1980s. She revealed that memories of the assault came back to her years later and she was driven to complain when she discovered Shearing had become involved with a youth theatre. Shearing has been ordered to register as a sex offender. Shearing was convicted of indecent assault and sentenced to three years in jail at Swansea Crown Court (pictured) and now faces an additional sentence for absconding .

Summary: Judge issued European arrest warrant for Colin Shearing, of Chichester . Shearing, published as Colin King, was convicted of indecent assault . He was released on bail and given a week to 'put personal matters in order . Sentenced to three years in jail in his absence and faces additional sentence for absconding .


A restaurant customer in the Mexican border town of Tijuana was left horrified after witnessing staff butchering a dog to be served up as a pork dish on the menu. The authorities have closed a total of six Chinese restaurants in the local area since police raided the Lo Yen City restaurant in southern Tijuana following a tip-off from the disgusted client. The customer called in the cops after witnessing kitchen staff killing the dog, later intended to be served up masquerading as pork in the next chow mein. Scroll down for video . Disgusted: A restaurant customer in Tijuana was left horrified after witnessing staff butchering a dog to be served up as a pork dish on the menu. Pictured is a dead dog police recovered at the establishment . The authorities have closed a total of six Chinese restaurants in the local area since local police raided the Lo Yen City restaurant (pictured) in southern Tijuana . Officers conducting a raid of the restaurant on Wednesday morning discovered caged dogs in the kitchen, a decapitated puppy in the trash and the owner himself in the process of decapitating and butchering a canine carcass, putting the meat in a cooking pot. Owner Yu Yu Chou told local newspaper reporters: 'I admit to killing the dog, but the meat is for my own personal use, not for my customers.' Police received a tip-off from a restaurant client who heard the sounds of a howling dog at the back of the establishment. After peeking over the back fence to investigate, the horrified client witnessed two cooks in the act of killing the defenceless animal. In total five arrests were made at Mr Yu Yu Chou's restaurant, including three workers of Chinese nationality . An official was filmed pulling a beheaded dog from a storage barrel during the raid . Boast: The restaurant advertises the quality of its 'home-style food' but has had complaints from customers before about flies and cockroaches in their food . Rescued: Some dogs were found alive at the restaurant and were taken away by a local vet . Lucky: This dog was saved from the owner's knives by the police. The picture is a grab from a local news agency video of the property . Upon arrival at the scene, police officers said they witnessed the cooks hurriedly throw a decapitated dog carcass in a kitchen waste bin. Officers later saw the owner decapitating and butchering a dog in the back alley. The restaurant, which advertises the quality of its 'home-style food' claims never to have received complaints of using dog meat before. The owner, while handcuffed in the back of a police vehicle, said: 'We've had complaints from customers who have found hair, flies or cockroaches in their food, but never anything this serious.' The AFN news agency took video evidence of the police bust. It contains footage of a hair-strewn alley where the dogs were seen being butchered, a terrified dog chained to the wall and a forensics officer pulling a decapitated canine carcass – stiffened by

Summary: Customer witnessed dog being butchered at Lo Yen City restaurant . It was killed to be served as a pork dish, it has been alleged . Police raided the restaurant and arrested five people, including the owner . Officials on the scene discovered a decapitated puppy in a rubbish bin .