The Zulu king blamed for sparking the violence against foreigners which has seen South Africa's streets turn into battlefields running with blood over the past two weeks is no stranger to scandal. It was just a couple of years ago that King Goodwill Zwelithini - who last month said foreigners should 'pack their belongings' and leave - labelled homosexuals as 'rotten'. The dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist has also courted the wrath of women's rights and HIV/Aids campaigners for his hardline stance on controversial traditional virginity testing. Scroll down for video . Controversial: King Goodwill Zwelithini (pictured) has been blamed for sparking the xenophobic riots which has left at least seven dead in the last couple of weeks as it spreads from Durban to Johannesburg . Horrific: The brutal murder of Mozambican man Emmanuel Sithole in a township near Johannesburg was captured on camera. Zwelithini has been blamed for sparking outbursts of xenophobic violence like this . Xenophobia: The King is said to have told followers in a speech that foreigners were 'lice' and 'ants' and should be expelled from South Africa - a charge he denies, saying it was bad translation . Frenzy: A burnt-out car in the Jeppestown area of Johannesburg. King Zwelithini recently told a crowd of 10,000 that if he had really ordered people to be killed 'this country would be reduced to ashes' Obscene: Zola Mafu arrives at the Ondini Sports Complex in Ulundi in a Rolls Royce for her wedding to King Zwelithini in July. She became his sixth wife at the lavish ceremony . King Zwelithini resurrected the outdated custom, in the face of widespread opposition, by claiming it helped the country's fight against HIV/Aids. But more recently, there was the revelation that he was bankrupt - despite the 54million rand (£3million) handed to him from the South African government to keep the 67-year-old, his six wives and 28 children in the style to which they are accustomed. And, as a man who likes to spend more on his birthday cake than many of his subjects earn in a lifetime, it is quite some lifestyle. While King Zwelithini continues to enjoy all the trappings of his royal status, South African authorities arrested 11 men in Johannesburg late on Tuesday suspected of involvement in violence against immigrants, local television news reported. The men were held during a joint raid by the police and army on a Johannesburg hostel. A wave of anti-immigrant violence has so far claimed seven lives in trouble spots in Durban and Johannesburg, to where the government announced the deployment of defence forces on Tuesday. A speech given by the King in Durban last month, denouncing foreigners as 'ants' and 'lice' who should leave the country, has been blamed for sparking the violence. The hellish scenes across townships in South Africa are a far cry from King Zwelithini's opulent marriage to his sixth wife Zola Mafu, a 28-year-old princess from the neighbouring kingdom of Swaziland, in July, which included a marquee, catering and flowers for 5,000 invited guests. According to South Africa's Sunday Times, the monarch

Summary: King Goodwill Zwelithini allegedly compared foreigners to 'ants' and 'lice' Back in 2012 the 67-year-old told followers homosexuals were 'rotten' But father-of-28's lavish lifestyle with his six wives is equally controversial . Last year he declared himself bankrupt having spent £250,000 on wedding . Yet just last month he bought a Mercedes for each wife - plus a spare .


A dramatic road rage incident between a truck driver and two young men has been caught on camera. The footage, which was taken last Monday in Forrestville in northern Sydney shows a driver behind the wheel of an AC & S truck tailgating, yelling and flashing his lights aggressively, nearly crashing into the back of a small Subaru car. The incident started on Warringah Road and continued on for 8.5km, with the passenger in the car claiming the truck driver was laughing and even spit on their car. Scroll down for video . A dramatic road rage incident between a truck driver and two young men has been caught on camera . Friends Cameron Rose and Bo Honna were the occupants of the Subaru and said they were perturbed when the truck driver crossed into their lane without using any indication. While Mr Honna was driving the car, his mate Mr Rose was filming the menacing incident on his phone. After Mr Rose put his arm out the window in a gesture to show the truck driver that he was not happy with his action, an onslaught of terror began. First the truck driver drove up right behind the men, almost touching their bumper. Then he began laughing and sticking his head out the window, shouting abuse at the men, beeping his horn and flashing his lights to put them off their driving. According to Mr Honna, the truckie got about two centimetres from the back of his car. The incident, which started on Warringah Road apparently continued for 8.5km until both the car and the truck were forced to stop at a red light. The footage, which was taken last Monday in Forrestville in northern Sydney shows a driver behind the wheel of an AC & S truck tailgating, yelling and flashing his lights aggressively, nearly crashing into the back of a small Subaru car . Friends Cameron Rose (pictured) and Bo Honna were the occupants of the Subaru and said they were perturbed when the truck driver crossed into their lane without using any indication . The road rage began at about 2:10pm when both vehicles were heading north over the Roseville Bridge. During the terrorising journey, Mr Rose told 9News that the truck driver spat out the window at the men, however he did not manage to catch it on camera. ‘It was just disgusting behaviour I couldn't believe it,' Mr Rose said. The men also filmed the truckie tailgating a blue Ute before swerving into their lane and in front of their car with no indication. The road rage began at about 2:10pm when both vehicles were heading north over the Roseville Bridge . Subaru driver Mr Honna (pictured) told 9News that he thinks the truck driver's licence should be confiscated due to his feckless driving . They said they believed this was an attempt to cut them off but it didn't stop them lodging a complaint about their horrific ordeal. They believe that the truck driver put their lives at risk with his erratic driving and could

Summary: A truck driver has been caught on camera intimidating road drivers . The driver was laughing while tailgating the men and flashing his lights . The incident started on Warringah Road and continued for 8.5km . Truck company AC & S say they have disciplined the driver .


Ed Miliband this morning launched a furious attack on David Cameron and other EU leaders for leaving refugees to drown by stopping search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean. The Labour leader said it was unacceptable to abandon thousands of immigrants boarding makeshift boats in Africa in the hope of making it to Europe. He also called on the UK to take a 'fare share' of refugees fleeing civil war. Mr Miliband's remarks came amid growing alarm over the number of desperate families risking their lives to escape the raging civil wars in the Middle East and North Africa. Scroll down for video . The Labour leader said it was unacceptable to abandon thousands of immigrants boarding makeshift boats in Africa in the hope of making it to Europe . Around 1,300 people are believed to have drowned in the past two weeks while trying to reach Europe in boats launched from Libya. Speaking in Manchester this morning, Mr Miliband attacked the decision to abandon European rescue missions. He said: 'The original decision was a mistake and it should be reversed.' Mr Miliband said: 'The logic is we are leaving people to die because it is a pull factor. We are better than that. We can't be leaving people to drown.' Earlier, he said: 'We cannot stand by as people drown in European waters simply to escape conflict in Libya and Syria. If I was prime minister, I would be working with other European leaders to act.' Local residents and rescue workers help a migrant woman after a boat carrying migrants sank off the island of Rhodes, southeastern Greece, yesterday . Around 1,300 people are believed to have drowned in the past two weeks while trying to reach Europe in boats launched from Libya . But senior Conservative minister William Hague insisted that the rescue missions had not helped. He also defended the Government's intervention in Libya in Libya 2011, helping to overthrow Colonel Gaddafi. He said it would be 'wrong to think that whatever's happened in Libya in the last few years is the cause of this'. Tunisian Mohammed Ali Malek, 27, was arrested when in Sicily last night some 24 hours after his overcrowded boat capsized in the Mediterranean killing hundreds of migrants . He added on BBC Radio 5live: 'Let me remind you of something as well, which is that when Colonel Gaddafi was still in power, there were periods when he simply allowed people to do exactly this, to get into boats and try to go to Europe – that was one of the ways in which he put pressure on Europe. 'So I don't think that is the change in this situation; I think this is a problem that goes well beyond Libya.' The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, said the priority for stopping the migrant crisis had to be to stop people boarding boats rather than stepping up patrols in the Mediterranean. He said: '[It is] the human traffickers and smugglers who are peddling this terrible trade which is leading to so many people dying in

Summary: Around 1,300 people have drowned fleeing to Europe in the past two weeks . Ed Miliband called on the UK to take a 'fare share' of refugees fleeing Africa . He said it was unacceptable to abandon immigrants on makeshift boats . Ministers claim rescue missions encourage migrants to attempt the journey .


Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum has revealed that the contracts for his fight against Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas in just 10 days have yet to be signed. With the pair finalising their preparations for the fight at the MGM Grand on May 2, Top Rank promoter Arum told ESPN that the contracts have still not been finalised. Tickets for the bout have also yet to go on sale and Arum claimed that the draft contract he received on April 15 was not what he agreed with Mayweather Promotions and MGM when the term sheet was signed a few months ago. Bob Arum has revealed that the contracts for the mega fight next weekend have yet to be signed . Top Rank boss Arum is promoter for Manny Pacquiao and he said the contract hasn't yet been signed . 'We agreed that we would all be signatories on the final contract and then they sent us a draft of the agreement and it excluded us,' Arum said. Not being a signatory would mean that Top Rank wouldn't have control of decisions such as video content and music during the fight. 'They don't want us to have any say,' Arum added. 'That's what we're enmeshed in.' Pacquiao in training for the fight in Los Angeles on Tuesday on his morning run and workout . The Filipino's promoter says that the draft contract he received is different to the terms that were agreed . Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe said that Arum 'isn't willing to live with the agreement' But Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, disagreed with Arum. He said: 'The bottom line is that Bob isn't willing to live with the agreement signed a couple months ago, which doesn't allow him to be in control. 'The only conspiracy, in my opinion, exists with him trying to conspire with his lawyers to change the terms of the agreement. I assure you that nothing underhanded is going on and the reference to this back alley stuff is ridiculous.'

Summary: Floyd Mayweather is set to take on Manny Pacquiao on May 2 . Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum says contracts haven't been signed . Arum says the draft he received is different from the agreed terms . Tickets for the fight at MGM Grand have yet to go on sale . Mayweather vs Pacquiao: WBC unveil $1m emerald green belt . Mayweather 'is a control freak', says Pacquiao's promoter .


President Barack Obama invited the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots to the White House on Thursday - but couldn't help but get one last deflategate joke in. The president opened his speech on the South Lawn by remarking 'that whole (deflategate) story got blown out of proportion,' referring to an investigation that 11 out of 12 footballs used in the AFC Championship game were under-inflated. But then came the zinger: 'I usually tell a bunch of jokes at these events, but with the Patriots in town I was worried that 11 out of 12 of them would fall flat.' Scroll down for video . Boo! Hiss! President Barack Obama elicited groans and a thumbs down from head coach Bill Belichick after cracking a deflategate joke while honoring the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots . Obama also quipped that he wished Chicago could learn something from Boston's championship-winning ways . Disapproval rating: Head coach Bill Belichick gives the thumbs down after Obama cracked a de-flate gate joke that left the whole team groaning . Obama received a custom jersey and a custom football from the team at the White House on Thursday . The Patriots assembled behind him groaned. Coach Bill Belichick, who is notoriously humorless, responded by giving the president a thumbs down. Obama was flanked by Belichick and billionaire Patriots owner Bob Kraft. Missing from the occasion, though was the Super Bowl MVP and the team's biggest star - Tom Brady. A spokesman for the team cited 'prior family commitments' as the reason Brady, 37, didn't attend the ceremony. Sports commentators, including retired football great Boomer Esiason, speculated that Brady snubbed Obama because he's from the 'wrong political party.' The superstar athlete has been to the White House before. He does have three other Super Bowl rings, afterall. But all the prior championships were under the Bush Administration. February's win was the first for the Patriots since Obama took office. Brady has also met Obama at least once before, as well. He was pictured with the then-US Senator at the 2005 White House Correspondents dinner. Showoffs: The New England Patriots gathered the team's four Super Bowl trophies won under Coach Bill Belichick (right, next to President Barack Obama). Brady won his fourth Super Bowl ring in February - and his first since President Obama took office . Tom Brady met President Barack Obama at least once. He is pictured here with the then-US Senator and rival quarterback Donovan McNabb in 2005 . It's not clear what Brady's prior commitment was. His supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen, usually active on social media, gives no hint where the family is today if not in Washington. Brady led the Patriots to his fourth Super Bowl victory in February after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. Despite his arm and movement being somewhat diminished by age, Brady's leadership and calm under pressure also won him Super Bowl MVP - his third. Whatever is taking up Brady's time this week, he made time next week to be ringside at the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight in

Summary: Brady cited 'prior family commitments' in bowing out of meeting with Obama . Has been to the White House to meet President George W. Bush for previous Super Bowl wins .


Police in upstate New York determined that a suspicious package that sparked an hours-long lockdown Monday at Hamilton College did not pose any threat. The liberal arts college in Clinton sent out four alerts in the span of an hour urging students and staff to shelter in place, lock doors, draw curtains and stay away from windows. Campus officials said a bomb threat and the threat of a shooting at the recently renovated Kirner-Johnson Building were received by phone at 9.45am. On lockown: Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, was placed on lockdown this morning in response to a bomb threat and reports of a possible shooter on campus . Red flag: Campus officials said someone called in a bomb threat and the threat of a shooting at Kirner-Johnson Building before 10am Monday . Exodus: Police evacuated McEwen, Milbank, Babbitt, Cafe Opus and Schambach buildings . A suspicious package was found in the Kirner-Johnson building, and K-9 dogs were on scene . Students and staff were being asked not to use Martin's Way, but to leave campus via Green Apple Way to the Field House . Initially, only a part of the campus was placed on lockdown, but it was later extended to the entire school. A bomb squad from Albany arrived on campus at around 2.30pm to investigate a suspicious package that has been discovered at the Kirner-Johnson building. Katey Hopper, a student at Hamilton who is the sister of a Daily Mail Online manager, said in an email that the person who called in the threat this morning mentioned multiple bombs. The college senior told Daily Mail that police have located one suspicious package that was described as being 'larger than a purse.' By 3.30pm, officers examined the item found at the Kirner-Johnson building and found it to be harmless. They also investigated another item discovered nearby as a precaution and were conducting a second security sweep. Ms Hopper, a field hockey player at Hamilton, said the unidentified suspect allegedly told school officials he or she would shoot any student seen walking around campus, but no gunman has been seen. Police evacuated McEwen, Milbank, Babbitt, Cafe Opus and Schambach buildings while K-9 units were brought it to search the campus. Students and staff were being asked not to use Martin's Way, but to leave campus via Green Apple Way to the Field House. Ms Hopper, who has been on lockdown on the north side of the campus for more than four hours, said her fellow students and staff were 'on edge' but did not feel an imminent threat. At around 12.40am, Trooper Jack Keller said no one has been injured and there was no active shooter on campus, reported Syracuse.com. Emergency updates: College officials have been keeping the Hamilton community abreast with the developing situations through emergency notifications . Insititution: the private liberal arts college located 40 miles east of Syracuse, which was founded in 1793 as a boys' school, currently has 1,929 students . Shortly before 2pm, the college announced that all classes were cancelled for the day citing

Summary: Hamilton College in Clinton received bomb threat and threat of shooting at 9.45am . Students and staff were urged to shelter in place, lock doors, draw curtains and stay away from windows . Suspicious package found in Kirner-Johnson Building; bomb squad arrived from Albany to investigate . A state trooper announced just before 12.40pm there was no active shooter . All classes at Hamilton were canceled for the day . Suspicious package at Kirner-Johnson Building was found to be harmless .


A mother who is accused of killing her children and then stuffing their bodies in a freezer was removed from court after confronting the father during a parental rights termination hearing. Mitchelle Blair, 35, from Michigan, is charged with with felony murder, premeditated murder and torture. Court officers carrying out a March 24 eviction at the family's apartment found the frozen corpses of 13-year-old Stoni Ann Blair and 9-year-old Stephen Gage Berry. Blair used an expletive Wednesday in juvenile court as visitation between her two living children and their fathers was discussed. Blair also said Alexander Dorsey was 'never there' for his children. Scroll down for video . A mother who is accused of killing her children and then stuffing their bodies in a freezer was removed from court on Wednesday after she started shouting about her one of their father's had not helped her enough . During the parental rights termination hearing at Lincoln Hall of Justice in Detroit, Mich., Blair yelled at Alex Dorsey, father of one of the children found dead in the Detroit home (both pictured) Mitchelle Blair looks at Alex Dorsey, father of one of the children found dead in a freezer of her home . Dorsey is the father of Blair's 17-year-old daughter and was the father of 13-year-old Stoni Blair who was found dead in a freezer. Dorsey, did not respond to her yelling and sat with his hands clasped and stared silently ahead. 'How many birthdays did you miss?' Blair said. 'Never. Never. You understand what I'm saying.' She was removed from the court when she failed to stop shouting, although she returned silently 13 minutes later, reports the Detroit Free Press. State officials are seeking to terminate Blair's parental rights to her other two children, as well as the parental rights of her children's fathers. Blair's two surviving children have been placed into a relative's care. Steven Berry, the father of deceased Stephen and Blair's eight-year-old son, only turned up at towards the end. Both fathers owe thousands of dollars in child support, according to a court document. Wayne County Circuit Judge Edward Joseph required supervised visitation for the fathers, denying a request from attorneys for unsupervised visits with their children because previously each of them had only had visit with their child. Judge Edward J. Joseph presides over a parental rights termination hearing for Mitchell Blair in court . Detroit Free Press reported that after the hearing, Berry declined to comment. Dorsey said Blair had always wanted to see his children and tried to develop a relationship, but Blair would not let him. 'I don't hate her,' he said. 'She's the mother of my children.' Blair initially was charged with child abuse, but more charges had been expected after autopsies revealed the siblings were beaten to death. Investigators believe Stephen died in August 2012 and Stoni died the following May. In a court filing, the state said her daughter described a home where she and her surviving brother were beaten with an extension cord and piece of wood and hit and burned

Summary: Mitchelle Blair, 35, is charged with with felony murder, premeditated murder and torture . In court she shouted: 'He's never given a (expletive) about my daughter,' about the father of two of her children' Accused of killing Stoni Blair, 13 and Stephen, eight, at home in Michigan . Blair's two surviving children have been placed into a relative's care . State officials are seeking to terminate Blair's parental rights to her two children, as well as the parental rights of her children's fathers .


Council chiefs were left red-faced after a leaflet promoting recycling... could not itself be recycled. The leaflet – attached to green bins – told Stratford-upon-Avon residents what items could go in them. But a footnote said: 'This is not recyclable.' Earlier this year, residents in the Stratford district were named as among the best recyclers in England, the Stratford Observer reported. Council chiefs in Stratford-upon-Avon were left red-faced after a leaflet promoting recycling... could not itself be recycled (file photo) According to official government figures, Stratford District Council was in the top ten councils for recycling and composting for the second year running. The recycling rate of just over 59 per cent for 2013/14 put Stratford eighth out of 352 authorities nationwide. District spokesman Councillor Mike Brain said: 'This is great news and it's thanks to our residents that we've been able to achieve this result with their commitment and support for recycling. 'The service we provide is designed to make recycling easy and our residents have responded to that by ensuring they recycle as much rubbish as possible and by limiting the amount of other waste that is produced. 'It is important that residents continue to recycle and one of the reasons why we are performing so high is because more residents are regularly putting food in the green bin and the weekly collection of electric / electronic goods, textiles and batteries is still proving very popular.' The leaflet – attached to green bins – told Stratford-upon-Avon residents what items could go in them but a footnote said: 'This is not recyclable' (file photo)

Summary: Council chiefs attached the leaflets which promoted recycling to green bins . It told Stratford-upon-Avon residents what could and could not go in them . But embarrassingly, a footnote on the poster read: 'This is not recyclable'


A Facebook page mocking returned Australian servicemen and women has sparked outrage on social media for it's description of diggers as 'dole bludgers', rapists and terrorists. 'The Diggers are Dole Bludgers' has attracted more than 360 likes since the page started in late January, and claims that the Australian armed services promotes the thoughtless killing of innocent civilians. The administrator of the page claims that those in the armed forces are 'being paid with money stolen from the taxpayer to do a job that is unnecessary'. 'The Diggers are Dole Bludgers' has attracted more than 360 likes since the page started in late January . 'The diggers live off the taxpayer, and provide a service that is harmful to the welfare of Australian civilians.' One meme posted to the page features the iconic 'handsome soldier' photograph with the words 'You have freedom of speech thanks to us. Stop talking sh*t or we'll f***ing rape you c**t'. 'Hey remember the time that the diggers invaded a country on the other side of the world, one that posed precisely zero threat to Australia, and Australians decided to celebrate their heroism in doing so every single year?' said a post to the page. The admin of the page also claims that if the ANZAC's fought for freedom then the page exercises the right to freedom of speech. The page claims that the Australian armed services promotes the thoughtless killing of innocent civilians . The page claims that if the ANZAC's fought for freedom then the page exercises the right to freedom of speech . 'It seems that this page's detractors can't even work out whether the diggers fought for our freedom of speech, or whether the government that employs the diggers is going to shut down this page and charge the admins for offending people.' Despite multiple reports to Facebook as 'hate speech', the page remains live. A protest page called 'Remove the Diggers are Dole Bludgers' was created to petition Facebook to take the page down, and has garnered over 3000 likes. 'The site is a insult to every soldier who served his country, some who have never come back others who suffer daily from the trauma, just so people like this have the freedom of speech,' said one Facebook user. Despite multiple reports to Facebook as 'hate speech', the page remains live . 'The site is a insult to every soldier who served his country, some who have never come back,' said one Facebook user . 'I have never heard anything so ridiculous in my life what are the Australian people thinking these people put there lives on the line for people and country and this is what they are calling them shame shame shame on you people bow your heads in shame lest we forget,' said another. The admin of the protest page said that the counter-page was started to send a message to 'all diggers don't let the page "The Diggers are Dole Bludgers" make you think your work in current and past wars was not appreciated that is simply the

Summary: Facebook page 'The Diggers are Dole Bludgers' was created in January . The page claims returned Australian servicemen are rapists and terrorists . One post says ''You have freedom of speech thanks to us. Stop talking sh*t or we'll f***ing rape you c**t' Social media users have criticised the page as shameful and insulting . A protest page demanding the removal of the page has been set up .


West Ham manager Sam Allardyce conceded that his side are suffering from a psychological problem after Marko Arnautovic's 95th-minute equaliser saw the Hammers drop points for the second game in a row. Allardyce's side had been on track for their first back-to-back home wins in almost four months but having already had two goals ruled out for offside, Arnautovic eventually punished the fading hosts to earn a draw. Aaron Cresswell had given the home side an early lead at Upton Park but after a strong start it was Stoke who ended up dominating and they left with a deserved point. Marko Arnautovic (second left) is mobbed by his Stoke City team-mates after scoring a 95th minute equaliser at West Ham United . West Ham (4-1-2-1-2): Adrian 6.5; Jenkinson 6.5, Collins 7, Reid 6, Cresswell 7; Song 7 (Nolan 67 mins, 6); Noble 6, Kouyate 7; Downing 5.5; Valencia 7.5 (Amalfitano 78), Sakho 6.5 (Cole 59, 5.5). Subs not used: Jaaskelainen, Jarvis, Nene, O'Brien. Booked: Collins, Nolan. Manager: Sam Allardyce 6.5. Stoke City (4-2-3-1): Begovic 6.5; Cameron 6, Shawcross 6, Wollscheid 5.5, Wilson 6 (Pieters 49, 5.5); Whelan 6 (Ireland 67), Nzonzi 6; Moses 6.5 (Diouf 44, 7), Adam 6.5, Arnautovic 7; Walters 6.5. Subs not used: Butland, Bardlsey, Sidwell, Crouch. Booked: Pieters . Manager: Mark Hughes 6.5. Referee: Roger East 7. Man of the match: Marko Arnautovic. Attendance: 34,946. CLICK HERE to view our brilliant Match Zone including the move for Marko Arnautovic's 95th minute equaliser for Stoke City . It is the fourth time this year that a late goal has cost the ninth-placed Hammers after draws at Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and the defeat at Leicester City last week. Without the late goals they could be above Swansea City and sitting on a club-record 50 points. 'We can't find the right key elements to see that game out. We leave ourselves on a nervous edge,' Allardyce said. 'We are very nervous at that stage over what's happened before and we should be on 50 points now. We've thrown away seven points in two minutes or less in four games. 'If we had concentrated better in those (last) minutes, we would be sitting on our greatest total and finish ever in the (Premier) League. Instead we are scratching our heads on when are we going to finish a game out again. I thought we were going to do it today, but it finished miserably in the end over just a few seconds.' West Ham's performances have dipped since a strong start to the season but there was no sign of any supposed complacency early on against Stoke, and the reawakening coincided with the return of Enner Valencia. It was Stoke's inability to deal with him led to the opening goal after seven minutes. Glenn Whelan tripped Valencia five yards outside the penalty area to give West Ham an opportunity to shoot from the dead ball. Mark Noble looked the most likely candidate and when he stepped over the ball it seemed to leave goalkeeper Asmir Begovic confused. Instead, unlikely scorer Cresswell

Summary: Aaron Cresswell gave West Ham United an early lead with a stunning 25-yard free kick on seven minutes . Hosts were denied all three points after Marko Arnautovic equalised for Stoke City in the 95th minute . Arnautovic had earlier seen two goals disallowed for offside during the Upton Park encounter .


The parents of an 11-year-old autistic boy who miraculously survived four-and-a-half-days alone in the bush after he vanished from their favourite campground have vowed to continue holidaying at the camping spot. Luke Shambrook, who went without food or water since Good Friday, has been going to the Candlebark Campground at Lake Eildon National Park, northeast of Melbourne, since he was just one year old, his parents Rachel and Tim Shambrook revealed in an emotional press conference on Thursday. A desperate search for Luke in the park was mounted after he disappeared from the campground on Friday. The hunt ended on Tuesday when a police helicopter guided on-ground searchers to Luke's location. ‘One thing in his favour is he has been going there since he was one-year-old, every year he’s been up and down the hills and visiting the lake,’ Luke’s father Tim said. Scroll down for video . Rachel and Tim Shambrook thanked everyone for their efforts in helping to find their son Luke . Luke Shambrook's doctors are amazed he is in such a good condition considering he was missing without food and water for so long . His relieved mother Rachel added: ‘He has a real sense of belonging there. I guess that gave him lots of confidence but ultimately that place gives him lots of pleasure and that’s what we are on about regarding spending time there.’ His parents believe the communities prayers and Luke’s own resilience is what saw him survive the terrifying ordeal. ‘Sometimes we don’t give our kids enough credit for their resilience - but he sure showed us,’ Rachel said. The moment Luke was found was captured on video, he was seen peering out from behind trees before a uniformed police officer reached him and took his hand to reassure him he was finally safe. Tim said: ‘We admire everyone’s professionalism, determination and commitment to finding Luke.’ The 11-year-old autistic boy was found just three kilometres away from where went missing at Lake Eildon National Park - north-east of Melbourne . The Shambrook family with (left to right) Luke, 11, Lauren, 7, and Matthew, 10 and parents Rachel and Tim . Luke's parents revealed he has been going to the Candlebark Campground at Lake Eildon National Park, where he went missing, since he was just one year old . The couple vowed to take him back to the campground for more holidays. ‘He has a real sense of belonging there,' Rachel said . ‘We were acutely aware of the thousands of prayers… we felt them,’ Rachel said. The mother-of-three admitted: ‘We found it difficult to keep our hopes up.’ ‘He’s showed a side of him that we knew was there but his resilience has just blown us away,’ Rachel said. ‘To have such an amazing outcome it’s hard to express it in words.’ The parents are still at a loss to know how their son spent his long days alone in the Victorian bushland. ‘If only we could have a snapshot of what his time out there in the bush was like… the concept of

Summary: Luke Shambrook, 11, was found after he went missing on Good Friday . He went missing in Lake Eildon National Park - north-east of Melbourne . His family had taken him to the park since he was just one year old . 'Every year he's been up and down the hills,' his dad Tim said . The autistic boy was found on Tuesday by a police helicopter . Doctors are amazed at how well he is doing considering his four-day ordeal . The boy was suffering from dehydration, hypothermia and exhaustion .


One season soon, there will be more people watching each Premier League match live in the USA than in Britain. That is the confident expectation of broadcasting titan NBC, who hold the live rights to show matches Stateside and have more than doubled US interest in England’s elite division in the past two years. In 2012-13, some 13 million different Americans watched at least one top-flight English game live. Last season that was 32 million — or more than one in 10 people in the US. This weekend, for the first time, reflecting their boom product, NBC have transported their entire Premier League production from their HQ in Stamford, Connecticut, to England. NBC host Rebecca Lowe has helped to improve coverage of the Premier League in America . Star anchor Lowe was at Turf Moor to present Burnley's Premier League match against Arsenal . Lowe was joined by former Wimbledon midfielder Robbie Earle and retired MLS star Kyle Martino . Lifelong Crystal Palace fan Lowe is married to former Cheltenham manager Paul Buckle . Star anchor Rebecca Lowe was at Turf Moor for Burnley against Arsenal, joined by former USA midfielder Kyle Martino — a pin-up at LA Galaxy just before David Beckham — and fellow pundit Robbie Earle, now based in Los Angeles. The trio, plus pitchside analysts Lee Dixon and Robbie Mustoe, will also be at the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday and at Anfield for Liverpool-Newcastle on Monday. ‘The Premier League sells itself with its drama,’ says Lowe, 34, a former BBC and ESPN journalist snapped up to be the face of the PL in the USA by NBC two years ago. ‘But you can always enhance your coverage and that’s why we’re here this weekend.’ Lowe herself is a lifelong Crystal Palace fan, and had one eye on their stunning 4-1 win at Sunderland. As she told the LA Times recently, tongue in cheek, her support of Palace is not a sign that she can’t recognise good football. ‘I hope that people look at me and say she actually knows football because to be a Crystal Palace fan, you have to really want to be in football,’ she said. ‘It’s not easy being a Crystal Palace fan. I could pick United or City or Chelsea or Arsenal and I probably would have had a much happier childhood.’ Lowe now finds herself helping to influence the footballing choices of young Americans. ‘When I first moved to the States two years ago I hardly saw a [replica] Premier League shirt,’ she says. ‘Now they’re all over the place, and not just the big teams.’ Lowe was at Turf Moor to see Arsenal claim all three points thanks to a goal by Aaron Ramsey . Lee Dixon provided pitchside analysis for NBC as his former side defeated relegation candidates Burnley . NBC transported their entire Premier League production from their HQ in Stamford, Connecticut, to England for this weekend's round of matches . Every match is shown live in the USA. At 7am eastern time on Saturday, midday in

Summary: Rebecca Lowe has helped to enhance Premier League coverage in the US . The NBC anchor insists 'the Premier League sells itself with its drama' Manchester United recent win over Liverpool was the most-watched Premier League game screened before 10am in US history . Man United's 2-1 win at Anfield had an average audience of 1.2 million on NBC cable and Spanish partner UNIVERSO combined .


Master patissier Eric Lanlard is on-stage recalling how he once refused to bake a 'very rude' cake for Naomi Campbell. 'Her PA said: "But it's for Naomi!" I told her that I didn't care if it was for the Queen,' says Eric. Learning from the master: Tamara shows off the cooking skills she has picked up from Eric Lanlard . As it happens, when HM toured the cruise ship Britannia after the naming ceremony last month, one of the areas she was most impressed with was Eric's atrium-based Market Café, where the centrepiece is a beautiful, mouth-watering display: dainty, neon-hued raspberry macaroons, Eton Mess served with popping candy and chocolate salted caramel mille-feuilles. Atul Kochhar and Mary Berry are some of the other foodies Britannia's owners, P&O, have enlisted. At a dinner hosted by Eric in the Cookery Club, I watch my canard à l'orange being prepared on a screen while Eric reels off anecdotes about baking one-ton cakes for sheikhs and having his bottom pinched by Mary Berry. Then I sign up for a cookery lesson with him in the Cookery Club, where wall-mounted screens are connected to cameras positioned over Eric's workspace, allowing us to follow his every move. I whip up a chocolate soufflé, although sadly, I later drop it face-down on the floor of my cabin. The 3,600-passenger, Union Jack-adorned Britannia is the largest ship built for the UK market. My shore excursions on a dash around the Mediterranean include a coach tour through Corsica's snowy mountains above Ajaccio, where we sample wild boar meat. All aboard: With a 3600 capacity, Britannia is the biggest cruise ship built for the British market . In Cartagena in Spain, guide Pedro teaches us about traditional Spanish cuisine on a wine and tapas tour, then shows us around the city's Roman theatre. Britannia basks in its Britishness. In Brodie's, the pub, there are beers from 56 UK counties and in the library an entire shelf is dedicated to the British monarchy. A handful of guests bemoan the lack of a wrap-around prom deck (to walk off some of those calories) but the intimate Limelight Club, where you dine to a soundtrack of performances by singers such as Kiki Dee, and the Oasis spa, with its hydrotherapy centre and fruit-scented showers, are hugely popular. I love the wood-panelled Crow's Nest, with its sumptuous armchairs and tinkling piano music. Put through her paces: Tamara's gourmet tuition continues as Britannia sails the Mediterranean . Passengers can sample gins from 20 British counties. When sugar cravings strike, I head for the quirky afternoon teas in Epicurean. Dinners there are just as much fun - my palette cleanser is a lipstick-shaped sorbet which the elderly passenger next to me mistakes for actual make-up. The entertainment is as varied as the cuisine: I cringe at the jokes by mononymous comedian Tucker, whose opener mocks his 'half-Taliban' neighbour, but love Dickie Arbiter's talk about life as the Queen's press secretary. The final stop is the Spanish port of Cadiz, where boats spouting water fountains accompany our arrival. That

Summary: With room for 3600, Britannia is the largest ship built for the UK market . P&O's new ship has a gourmet edge, with a host of restaurants on board . Top chefs working with the ship include Eric Lanlard and Mary Berry .


Michael Buckley, 60, from Forest Hill, south east London, died after being hit by a shopping trolley as he bought festive groceries at Marks & Spencer . A shopper caused the death of a frail widower by 'deliberately ramming' him with her trolley, a court heard yesterday. Melanie Buck is said to have become frustrated because the food aisles in Marks & Spencer were gridlocked by Christmas shoppers. When she could not get past 60-year-old Michael Buckley she exchanged heated words with him before knocking him over with her trolley, it was alleged. Mr Buckley – who suffered from diabetes and weighed only 8st – fell to the floor in the M&S aisle and broke his thighbone and wrist. When a shop assistant rushed to help him, he allegedly told her: 'She rammed me.' The following day, an operation under general anaesthetic to repair 5ft 5in Mr Buckley's injuries appeared to go well. But on Christmas Day his condition worsened after he suffered what doctors believe was a heart attack. He was taken into intensive care and put on a life- support machine. Two months later, the decision was taken to turn off the machine and he was pronounced dead. Prosecuting at Croydon Crown Court yesterday, David Howker QC said Miss Buck, 33, was out shopping with her mother on December 22, 2012. She arrived at the store in The Glades shopping centre, in Bromley, south-east London, at about 1pm. Mr Buckley, who wore a hearing aid and was described as 'frail', arrived after her and the pair bumped into each other in a food aisle. Mr Howker said: 'It appears there was something of a gridlock in the aisle and the defendant could not get past him. 'There may have been a clash between his basket and her trolley and a few words exchanged. 'But the upshot was that Miss Buck, perhaps out of a sense of frustration, deliberately rammed Mr Buckley with her trolley and the result was to knock him to the floor.' He added: 'Miss Buck assaulted Mr Buckley causing him to fall to the floor and injure himself and cause the chain of events that led to his death. She is responsible for that death.' As she made her way out of the store, the defendant was followed by a shop worker who told her she could not leave, the court heard. Melanie Serita Buck, 33, from Bromley (pictured outside Croydon Crown Court) is accused of killing the frail widower during the alleged trolley rage incident . Buck (left) has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter as well as an alternative charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm . Miss Buck, of Bromley, told her it was an accident, but the assistant 'disagreed' and said she would call security if Miss Buck tried to leave. The court heard Mr Buckley lived alone in Forest Hill, south-east London, following the death of his wife in 2010. Following his death, Miss Buck was charged with manslaughter and an alternative charge of grievous bodily harm. She denies both charges. When interviewed by

Summary: Melanie Serita Buck, 33, accused of 'deliberately' knocking Michael Buckley . There was 'altercation' before she 'rammed him out of frustration', jury told . 60-year-old fell to floor, breaking two bones, and died three months later . Buck, from Bromley, denies manslaughter and GBH - the case continues .


Top Gear has helped steer the BBC’s iPlayer to record levels after four episodes shown in February notched up nine million views alone. The long-running motoring show took up first, second, third and fifth spots in the catch-up service's top five for the month as fans used it to take one last look at their favourite show. The viewing figures come a week after presenter Jeremy Clarkson was dismissed from the BBC for punching Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon. Scroll down for video . Top Gear star James May was spotted out and about in central London today with an iPad as it emerged the motoring show has helped steer the BBC’s iPlayer to record levels, notching up nine million views alone . Popular: Top Gear has helped steer the BBC’s iPlayer to record levels after four episodes shown in February notched up nine million views . According to the Daily Telegraph the four episodes in February were watched a total of 9,047,000 times while episode two alone was watched 2,645,000 times. The service received 299million requests for streaming or downloading television and radio programmes during the month. Statistics published by the BBC show there were an average of 10.7million daily requests overall and it was the best month ever for requests to television programmes, with an average of 8.6m requests a day. Live episodes of EastEnders and The Comic Relief Bake Off also featured in the top 20 programmes this month along with dramas such as Waterloo Road, Silent Witness, The Casual Vacancy and Wolf Hall. The four episodes in February were watched a total of 9,047,000 times while episode two alone was watched 2,645,000 times . Figures for March are expected to see a sharp decline, the Telegraph reports, since only two episodes of Top Gear were shown before Clarkson’s dramatic suspension. On Tuesday, the BBC confirmed Top Gear's £10million live world tour will go ahead with Jeremy Clarkson at the helm alongside fellow presenters James May and Richard Hammond. A BBC Worldwide spokesman said they will fulfil the series of live shows which have already sold 200,000 tickets worldwide - but added that the events will be stripped of all BBC branding and content and billed as Clarkson, Hammond and May Live. That means the shows, which will take place in venues as far afield as Australia, Norway, and South Africa as well as the UK, will not be able to use clips from the show or feature The Stig. Record: The long-running motoring show took up first, second, third and fifth spots in the catch-up service's top five for the month (file picture) The tour starts in Australia and fans have paid between £35 and £200 for tickets to the live shows. The BBC suspended Clarkson when it emerged he had been involved in what was initially described as 'a fracas' with producer Oisin Tymon. Last Wednesday, BBC director-general Tony Hall announced that Clarkson, a popular but divisive figure during his time at the hugely successful BBC2 motoring show, would not be retained, saying 'a line has been

Summary: Figures come a week after Jeremy Clarkson was dismissed from the BBC . Top Gear took up first, third and fifth spots in iPlayer top five for February . Episode two of the BB2 show's last series was watched 2,645,000 times .


The last two weeks have showcased all that is best about Lewis Hamilton. He has driven supremely well, gaining the congratulations of the man he hopes to emulate as a triple world champion, Sir Jackie Stewart. But seeing the two men on the podium – one as the winner of the Bahrain Grand Prix, the other conducting the post-race interviews – was a reminder of what differentiates them as individuals as well as what binds them together as exceptional grand prix drivers. Hamilton could do considerably worse than learn a few things from and about Sir Jackie. Lewis Hamilton is interviewed by three-time world champion Sir Jackie Stewart after the Bahrain Grand Prix . Hamilton crosses the line in Bahrain ahead of Kimi Raikkonen to claim his third win from four races this term . Lewis probably will not want to hear it, judging by how he has previously dismissed Stewart’s opinions, honestly given when sought as a pundit who speaks with all the authority of the most successful British Formula One driver in history. Hamilton said grouchily, that he was disappointed ex-drivers were not being more supportive, as if blind adoration was his birthright. Here are just a few reasons why Hamilton should listen to Sir Jackie. He drove in an era when a driver racing for five years had a two in three chance of dying. He changed that through tireless campaigning for safety measures to save not only drivers but spectators from preventable injuries. And then there is his charitable work for a children’s club in the east end of London, for mechanics fallen on hard times, and dyslexia societies. There is also his considerable contribution to British industry over more than 40 years. A perfectionist, he will quietly remove a hair of your lapel as he speaks to you. He is not without ego, but conducts himself with decorum. The 30-year-old Briton celebrates his second straight win in Bahrain to extend his lead in the championship . Hamilton finished ahead of Raikkonen (centre) and Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in the Gulf Kingdom . I wish Hamilton could show a little bit humility towards the past. That he could see that Formula One history did not start with Ayrton Senna. If he could start to appreciate some of the wider picture he might find himself more widely liked. He might not spray champagne into the face of a girl on the podium as he did in China last week – hardly a hanging offence but, given that she could not respond, an inconsiderate act and an ungallant one. He might not gracelessly sulk, as he did most memorably at Monaco last year to Stewart’s stated chagrin, when he is beaten. He might not be as surly as he can be at press conferences. He might not turn up rudely late to engineering meetings. He might not shun advice freely given by greats of his sport who speak candidly and without malice. Bernie snaps up PR veteran . Bernie Ecclestone is hiring a public relations veteran to help promote Formula

Summary: Lewis Hamilton roared to victory in Bahrain to extend his lead in title race . It marked the world champion's third victory from four races this season . He was interviewed on the podium by the legendary Sir Jackie Stewart . And Hamilton could do worse than learn a few things from the great Scot .


The front row at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia were given an eyeful during the St George New Generation show on Thursday. Models strut down the runway in delicate sheer creations by Marriam Seddiq, and a few stood out for being particularly eyebrow-raising. One model paraded in a completely see-through mesh dress that left little to the imagination. Scroll down for video . Cheeky: Models give the front row an eyeful in sheer dresses and pants by Marriam Seddiq during the St George New Generation show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia . Leather and straps: A model at the Raffles International Showcase wore a dress by Any Step constructed of leather straps and buckles . Another wore an unusual skirt and pants creation that appeared demure front-on, but as the model walked was revealed to be a printed panel that viewed from the side revealed entirely sheer pants, showing off her derrière. No less demure was the model in a long waistcoat worn open to reveal her chest and stomach. Sex appeal played a major role in the show, whether through the sheer mesh fabrics or racily cut gowns with thigh-high slits. Suddenly shy: The model was slightly more conservative backstage, covering herself up for photographers . Chesty: And yet another wore a waistcoat open to reveal her front . Flashing the flesh: Whether through sheer fabric (left) or thigh-high slits (left and right), Marriam Seddiq ensured her models were working the sex factor at all times . Similarly, the Raffles International Showcase held later in the day at Carriageworks was awash with racy creations. Designer Any Step sent a model down the runway wearing a dress constructed of just purple leather straps connected in a criss-cross design, leaving much of her body on display. The creation was held to her model with buckles on her arms, around her torso, and legs, while an intricate cuff necklace was the only accessory. The model's modesty was protected by high-waisted black underwear and black pasties over her nipples. Peekaboo: The same model from the Any Step show was less demure in a completely see-through blouse walking for Cynthia Francisca . The same model wasn't quite so demure in another outfit when walking for a different designer in the showcase. She reappeared wearing a sheer black blouse by Cynthia Francisca that showed off her breasts, teamed with an intricate body piece and voluminous cream pants. The Raffles International Showcase featured seven emerging designers from the Raffles College of Design and Commerce. The talent included 580, Any Step, Asanovski, Cynthia Francisca, De Le Motte, Iven Teh, and Sara Aljaism.

Summary: Marriam Seddiq ensured models were turning heads on the catwalk . Part of the St George New Gen show of six up and coming designers . Collection featured sheer fabric and racily cut designs . The Raffles International Showcase also caused a stir with racy designs . Any Step showed a dress made of just leather straps and buckles .


Given the inexorable march of the past 12 months in one direction, perhaps it is only appropriate that Rory McIlroy should spend the eve of the Masters on Wednesday with a member of the celebrated boy band of that name. But it is not lookalike Harry Styles who will carry the Northern Irishman's bag in the par-three tournament but keen golfer Niall Horan as McIlroy looks for a little light relief before his first attempt to complete a career Grand Slam. One Direction released their debut album in 2011, the same year McIlroy won his first major, so you could say they have mirrored each other, hit for greatest hit. Rory McIlroy watches a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 2015 Masters Tournament . McIlroy alongside his caddie Caroline Wozniacki during the 2014 Par 3 Contest in Augusta . McIlroy celebrates with his Wozniacki on the 9th hole during the Par 3 contest at Augusta National Golf Club . At last year's Masters, McIlroy piqued the interest of one or two photographers when then fiancee Caroline Wozniacki donned the caddie's famous white boiler suit. He might find the curiosity levels are even greater this time, for One Direction are even more popular in the US than in Britain. Between them, Niall, an honorary member at Mullingar, Westmeath, and Rory might do more to stir up interest in golf among the young than any number of 'old fogey' initiatives. 'We met in Australia at the end of last year and he was saying he had never been to The Masters,' said McIlroy. 'I said if you're available on the Wednesday you're more than welcome to carry the bag. Niall's really excited.' Niall Horan will swap girls screams for Augusta greens as he caddies for golfer McIlroy . McIlroy hits a putt in the rain during a practice round prior to the start of the 2015 Masters Tournament . McIlroy looked more subdued than excited at his press conference yesterday, possibly because he knew what was coming. On the one hand, he feels as ready as he ever will for his tilt at history. On the other, he had to spend 30 minutes with journalists wanting to trawl over his poor record at Augusta. Here is a sample: Why is your record so bad on the par fives, Rory? Why have you never birdied either the first or the 10th holes? Why have you left here for the past five years with at least one 77 on your score card? What the hell's wrong given all the advantages offered by your length off the tee? McIlroy walks over the Nelson Bridge with caddie J.P. Fitzgerald during a practice round . To be fair, he answered them all with politeness. After all, there was nothing there he had not analysed and dissected countless times himself. McIlroy knows better than anyone he has no chance unless he does better on the long holes. He brought up the point raised in the Sportsmail graphic from last Saturday, which compared his record

Summary: One Direction star Niall Horan will caddie for Rory McIlroy on Wednesday . 1D released their debut album in 2011, same year McIlroy won first major . Niall is an honorary member at both Mullingar and Westmeath golf club . Caroline Wozniacki caddied for the Northern Ireland ace at 2014 Masters . CLICK HERE for all the latest news from the Masters 2015 .


Adnan Januzaj swapped the lush turf of Old Trafford for the green baize at Sheffield when he turned up at the snooker World Championships on Wednesday. The Manchester United winger, who has endured a frustrating season under Louis van Gaal, had turned out for the Under 21 side at Fulham on Tuesday night amid reports he could be farmed out on loan next season. But Januzaj may want to consider trying his hand at another sport after displaying his silky skillls on a mini pool table. Adnan Januzaj (left) cheered on Shaun Murphy (right) at the World Championship in Sheffield . Januzaj shows off his potting skills on a mini pool table at the Crucible on Wednesday . The 20-year-old Belgium international was at the Crucible to cheer on his friend Shaun Murphy in his quarter-final against Anthony McGill. The 2005 winner moved a step closer to an elusive second title in Sheffield with a 13-8 victory, sealed with a 67 break. Three centuries in the match, and the way he accelerated away from 6-6, showed Murphy is a man to fear, and next for him will be Neil Robertson or Barry Hawkins. Januzaj turned out for Under 21s in the 4-1 victory at Fulham on Tuesday night .

Summary: Adnan Januzaj turned up at the snooker World Championship in Sheffield . The Manchester United winger cheered on Shaun Murphy in last eight . Murphy beat Anthony McGill to reach the semi finals at the Crucible .


Mad Men star Jon Hamm's secret college bullying shame has been exposed by court documents unearthed from the actor's time at the University of Texas at Austin. According to shocking arrest warrants and summons seen by Star magazine, the 44-year-old Golden Globe winner allegedly set fire to one pledge after viciously beating him and using a claw hammer to drag him by his genitals during a hazing ritual gone wrong. The documents claim that Hamm, 44, was eventually charged with assault in connection with the sadistic November 1990 initiation, but he managed to get the charges dismissed before he began his ascent to superstardom. Scroll down for video . College student: Jon Hamm is pictured here in the University of Texas at Austin yearbook for 1990 (left) - the same year he was allegedly involved in a hazing scandal at the Sigma Nu fraternity. The actor is pictured (right) this week . According to the explosive court documents, Hamm was in his sophomore year at UT-Austin when a prospective 21-year-old pledge was called to the Sigma Nu house at 2.30am. When he got there, according to Travis County Court documents, Hamm - who was then aged 20 - and other frat brothers ominously told him, 'It's going to be a long night!' The unidentified junior was then allegedly subjected to two hours of brutal physical attacks as part of his fiery baptism into the fraternity. The alleged victim told police that Hamm and other members hit him with a paddle 30 times and then lifted the pledge off the floor by his underwear, 'pulling it back and forth in a sawing motion', causing 'great pain'. The pledged then claimed that Hamm led him to a basement 'Pit' where he slammed the junior's face into the ground while he was doing push-ups and then allegedly stood on his spine with his full weight. Shockingly, after this, Hamm is then supposed to have set fire to the pledge's pants and refused to let him pat the flames down, but instead made him blow them out. Shame: The allegedly assault saw Hamm and seven other frat brothers set fire to a 21-year-old pledge and beat him with a paddle . At the end of the vicious hazing ritual, the pledge was taken to a part of the frat house called the 'Party Room' where Hamm 'hooked the claw of a hammer underneath his genitals and led him by the hammer around the room'. Allegedly not content with this, Hamm then went onto to break into another potential pledge's room that night and subjected him to a similar torturous initiation. However, the morning after, the mother of the first pledge was called to his room to find him 'hiding in a closet at his apartment, his buttocks and legs black with brusises.' Despit pleading with his mother not to go public, saying 'They'll come kill me!', she reported the incident to the police. High school senior: These pictures of Jon Hamm are from 1989, the year he graduated from John Burroughs School in Ladue, Missouri and

Summary: Mad Men star was charged with assault for November 1990 hazing incident . Allegedly viciously beat pledge for the Sigma Nu fraternity at UT-Austin . Hamm and other frat brothers put pledge through humiliating initiation . Allegedly struck him with a paddle 30-times and set fire to his pants . The alleged victim's mother called the police and arrest warrants issued . Hamm had a summons issued to him after he left UT-Austin in 1992 . The incident led to the permanent closure of the Sigma Nu fraternity .


The family of a charity worker who drowned while volunteering to help youngsters in one of South Africa's poorest townships have paid tribute to their 'bubbly tomboy'. Summer Robertson from Shrewsbury died after being overpowered by fierce currents off a picturesque beach in December near Kenton-on-Sea, a small town on the country's south-eastern coast. Miss Robertson was with three other British members of a team that had completed a 10-week charity adventure together with the Latitude youth volunteering group, at a remote camping resort. Summer Robertson, 21, who died after drowning off the coast of South Africa, where she had been helping youngsters in one of the country's poorest townships . Miss Robertson's parents Sarah and John have been remembering their daughter who they described as a 'bubbly tomboy' But she soon got into difficulties in the water and died before she was brought to shore. Another volunteer, 19-year-old Alice Barnett, from Canterbury in Kent also passed away after her body was washed up on the beach a day later. Now four months after the incident, her parents John and Sarah, who also have two sons Michael and Sam, have been remembering their daughter, who died while on a trip of a lifetime working with deprived youngsters. Her father Mr Robertson, a 51-year-old works foreman, said he spoke to his daughter on the day she died. He explained: 'I spoke to her that Thursday morning. Summer pictured volunteering in South Africa. The 21-year-old had spoken to her father John just hours before she had died . Miss Robertson, left, died alongside fellow volunteer Alice Barnett, right, after they went for a celebratory swim after finishing their volunteering course . 'She said everything was great, they had finished their work and were having a few days relaxing before they came home. 'I was due to pick her up on the Tuesday. She contacted us at least once a week and said she was living the dream.' Her mother says she had no worries about her daughter taking part in the trip, but Mr Robertson added he did warn her to stay out of the sea, as she was not a confident swimmer. He added: 'She was only paddling in shallow waters. It's just horribly sad. 'On the night of her death, two policemen came to the door at 11.30, and I knew straight away. 'I knew it was either Summer or our son Sam, who was living in digs in Birmingham at the time while at university. 'As soon as they said Summer's name, I knew something had happened.' Miss Robertson's death came soon after she landed her dream job as an apprentice in the parts department at Hatfield Jaguar in her hometown. Summer, fourth from left helping to deliver Christmas presents. death came just after she landed her dream job as an apprentice in the parts department at Hatfield Jaguar in her hometown . Summer, pictured as a youngster at school, left, and celebrating her birthday. Her family have now launched an appeal to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind

Summary: Summer Robertson, 21, drowned after being overcome by strong waves . She had been completing a 10-week volunteering course in South Africa . Four months on, her parents Sarah and John have paid tribute to her . They say they take great comfort knowing she died doing something she loved .


The military mistress is back in the game. Bobbi Ann House, 39, who hit headlines in 2010 for marrying at least 14 servicemen and then draining their bank accounts - with one spouse losing $100,000 to her - is again wanted by police after getting out of prison and remarrying. However this time it is both House and her new husband, Zackerie House, 27, who police are after, accusing the couple of writing a series of bad checks worth at least $13,500. The purchases started in western Oregon in early March, then moved through Oregon coastal towns and into Colorado and Oklahoma. Wanted: Bobbi Ann House, 39, who became known as the 'military mistress' around 2010 for conning over a dozen servicemen, is now wanted again, this time for check fraud, along with her husband Zacherie House, 27 . Military mistress: Bobbi Ann Finley, also known as Bobbi Ann House, hit national headlines in 2010 when allegations surfaced that she hopped from one military base to the next, marrying service members to gain access to their bank accounts . The two are now believed to be hiding out camping, with their last fraudulent transaction for a 'large quantity' of outdoors supplies and groceries at Atwoods, a farm and ranch chain store in Checotah, Oklahoma, on March 30, Oregon Live reported. Officials released photos of a car the pair are believed to be driving - a blue 2005 Cadillac Escalade - which they bought by a fraudulent $1,500 down payment at Universal Auto Sales in Salem on March 14. The car, which they took possession of March 14 and has the license plate 535BWP, has been listed as stolen. While investigators believe the two are camping, they do not know where, and have asked anyone with information to come forward. Marion County deputies said they have probable cause to arrest Finley and House for their use of fraudulent checks in Marion County. Captured: Surveillance image of Bobbi Ann Finley and Zackerie House released by Marion County Sheriff's Office. This is one of the last times the couple were seen in March . Wanted: The two were last seen making a fraudulent transaction for a 'large quantity' of outdoors supplies and groceries at Atwoods, a farm and ranch chain store in Checotah, Oklahoma, on March 30 . On-the-run: fficials released photos of a car the pair are believed to be driving - a blue 2005 Cadillac Escalade - which they bought by a fraudulent $1,500 down payment at Universal Auto Sales in Salem on March 14 . The car, which they took possession of March 14 and has the license plate 535BWP, has been listed as stolen . Bobbi Ann, previously known as Bobbi Anne Finley, has had numerous run-ins with the law. She became infamous for targeting military personnel before allegedly taking their money and leaving them in financial ruin. In a jailhouse interview in 2011, the woman admitted that she may have destroyed lives, but she claimed she is a victim who has had a hard upbringing. 'I wasn't running a con,'

Summary: Bobbi Ann House, 39, is currently on-the-run for check fraud . Her and husband Zackerie House, 27, believed to be camping in Oklahoma . Allegedly used bad checks worth $13,500 in Oregon, Colorado and Oklahoma . Bobbi Ann hit headlines in 2010 for marrying at 14 servicemen . She would move around different military bases stealing money . Spent at least seven months in prison but was recently released .


One of Suge Knight's alleged victims claims the rap mogul growled 'I'm going to kill you' then 'everything went black'. In his newly-released police interview obtained by TMZ, Cle 'Bone' Sloan tells officers Knight uttered the threat then yanked on the gear stick. Police say that was the moment before Knight killed Terry Carter and tried to Sloan by ramming over them in his pick-up truck. Knight, the co-founder of Death Row Records, has denied killing Terry Carter and trying to kill Cle 'Bone' Sloan in a parking lot in Compton on January 18. Scroll down for video . Cle 'Bone' Sloan (left) told police Suge Knight (right) growled 'I'll kill you' before 'everything went black'. Police say that was the moment before Knight killed Terry Carter and tried to kill Sloan by running over them . Terry Carter (pictured) was killed, allegedly by Knight, in the Compton parking lot on January 18 . Sloan describes how the pair exchanged blows at the scene in January. 'He's mixing it up, he's f***ing with us and I caught him real good. Then he said, "I'll kill you". 'That's when everything when black.' Speaking to an LAPD officer, he claims Knight appeared to be reaching for a gun on the passenger seat while moving the gear stick. 'I don't if he was trying to put it in park or if he was trying to leave... I don't know. 'He started really reaching... when he said "I'm gona kill you", I thought "oh sh** he's got a gun". 'After that that's when everything kind of turned into a dream. I don't know what happened after that.' The audio release comes after pictures emerged of Suge Knight showing he had virtually no facial injuries when he was arrested. Knight was punched a number of times during the deadly confrontation, but close-ups taken by detectives show he only had a slight black eye. The images were released along with a number of key pieces of evidence as the court was shown footage of the deadly incident in Compton on January 18 for the first time. The footage, which was played by the prosecutor for the first time, shows Suge Knight's pickup truck (top left) pulling up to the driveway of a burger stand in Compton on January 29 . Just seconds later, there is a confrontation between Knight Cle 'Bone' Sloan and Terry Carter. Knight runs over Sloan's leg and then plows into Carter . Sloan is then seen lying on the ground in the aftermath. A bystander then runs over to help . Los Angeles Superior Court also released an image of the truck the rap mogul was driving when he ran over the two men . Superior Court Judge Ronald Coen reviewed the items before determining Knight, 49, should stand trial on murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run charges. The video shows Knight's pickup truck pulling up to the driveway of the burger stand and Cle 'Bone' Sloan approaching the driver's side window. Sloan then approaches the driver's side window and punches the 49-year-old in response

Summary: WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Footage was released along with other key pieces of evidence . Video played in court shows truck pulling up to driveway of burger stand . His pickup then backs up after a struggle and runs over Sloan's leg . The vehicle is then seen plowing over Carter, killing him . Other pieces of evidence included an hour-long interview with Cle 'Bone' Sloan, who survived being run over by the Death Row Records co-founder . A number of images taken immediately after his arrest were also released . Close-ups of his face were intended to show injuries he sustained after being punched by Sloan .


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 Chelsea's home clash with Stoke... Chelsea vs Stoke City (Stamford Bridge) Team news . Chelsea . Chelsea will make a late decision on whether Diego Costa will play in Saturday's match with Stoke. The striker suffered a hamstring injury in the Premier League leaders' win at Hull last time out and withdrew from Spain duty, but may not be risked despite being passed fit following the international break. Chelsea's Diego Costa may not be risked against Stoke following a hamstring injury . Midfielder John Obi Mikel will not be considered despite recovering from his knee problem. Provisional squad: Courtois, Cech, Ivanovic, Luis, Fabregas, Zouma, Ake, Ramires, Oscar, Hazard, Drogba, Remy, Costa, Matic, Willian, Cuadrado, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Blackman, Loftus-Cheek. Stoke . Stoke forward Jonathan Walters is expected to shake off a calf knock in time to be available for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to leaders Chelsea. Defender Marc Muniesa is set to return to the matchday squad after missing five games because of a hamstring problem. Stoke's Jonathan Walters (14) challenges Poland's Jakub Wawrzyniak for the ball as the striker featured in Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw at the Aviva Stadium during last week's Euro 2016 qualifier . The Potters also have Victor Moses fit again - but he will not be able to feature this weekend as the opposition is the on-loan winger's parent club. Provisional squad: Begovic, Butland, Shawcross, Wilson, Wollscheid, Muniesa, Bardsley, Pieters, Teixeira, Cameron, Whelan, Adam, Nzonzi, Sidwell, Ireland, Arnautovic, Diouf, Walters, Crouch. Kick-off: Saturday, 5.30pm - Sky Sports 1 . Odds (subject to change): . Chelsea 2/7 . Draw 9/2 . Stoke 10/1 . Referee: Jonathan Moss . Managers: Jose Mourinho (Chelsea), Mark Hughes (Stoke) Head-to-head league record: Chelsea wins 40, draws 18, Stoke wins 23 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Chelsea are the only team in the four divisions of English football who have not lost a home match in the league this season. The Potters have failed to score in six of the last seven Premier League games against Chelsea. Chelsea have won 10 and lost just one of the 13 Premier League meetings with Stoke City. Stoke City have scored 97 goals away from home in Premier League history. After winning 10 straight Premier League home matches, Chelsea have scored only once in each of their last four and drawn three of them (W1). Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring late on in Chelsea's 2-0 win at Stoke back in December . The Blues have conceded just eight goals in their last 22 Premier League matches at Stamford Bridge, keeping 16 clean sheets in that run. Chelsea have kept five clean sheets in a row against Stoke at Stamford Bridge and overall they have kept nine shut outs in 13 Premier League meetings. Peter Crouch has scored just seven Premier League goals this season,

Summary: Diego Costa to be given late fitness test following hamstring injury . John Obi Mikel will not be included despite recovering from knee injury . Jon Walters expected to shake off a calk knock for Stoke City . Marc Muniesa expected back after five games out with hamstring problem .


Ben Thurlow, who has been spared jail after drunkenly attacking a female paramedic who tried to treat him after he sustained a head injury in a fight . A jilted lover who drunkenly assaulted a female paramedic as she tried a treat a head injury that he sustained has been spared jail. Ben Thurlow attacked emergency worker Rebecca Hudson while she tended to his wound that he had picked up after being assaulted on a night out in Driffield, East Yorkshire. The 23-year-old, who was suffering from a suspected concussion, shoved Ms Hudson as he tried to get out of the stationary ambulance where he was being treated. Emergency crews even called called Thurlow's friends and family in an attempt to calm him down. Police were then called and two officers were forced to escort Thurlow in the ambulance while he was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary. But on the journey to the hospital he once again attacked Ms Hudson by knocking her over. At Beverley Magistrates Court, Thurlow of Druffield who had pleaded guilty to common assault, was given a four month sentence, suspended for 12 months. At a previous hearing, the court heard how Thurlow has been drinking heavily in pubs in Driffield town centre after splitting up with his girlfriend. He had planned to propose to her before discovering she had been unfaithful, the court was told. Colette Dixon, prosecuting, told the court: 'When paramedics arrived it was 50 minutes before they had some sort of control over the defendant.' She added that he has caused 'suffering and obvious pain' to Ms Hudson. In a victim statement read out to the court, the paramedic said: 'NHS staff should be able to provide care in a safe environment, free from violence and physical assault. Since the incident, I have been off work sick for weeks. I returned to light duties, but found these too painful and went off sick again. 'I have always been very active with my children, so it has affected my family life an I have found these things difficult.' Rachael Davis, mitigating, said that Thurlow had written a letter of apology to Ms Hudson, expressing remorse at his actions. She said: 'This lady did receive a number of injuries. That is absolutely clear. 'The defendant at the time was in a state of emotional stress as well as being the victim of a very nasty assault and had a nasty head injury as a result. Thurlow had been drinking in pubs in Driffield town centre, pictured, when he was attacked and need treatment for a head injury . 'He was suffering from concussion and didn’t know what was going on. It is completely clear he was not in control of his actions. 'When the evidence was put to him he fully accepted what he has done. 'There was a lack of pre-meditation with this case and a demonstration of remorse that goes above and beyond the normal course. 'He has found himself in a situation that he never wants to find himself in again. 'Because of

Summary: Ben Thurlow attacked paramedic Rebecca Hudson while in an ambulance . The drunk 23-year-old was being treated after receiving a head injury . He shoved the emergency worker twice forcing crew to call the police . He was spared jail after admitting assault at Beverley Magistrates Court .


A senior Labour MP has admitted that the party would look to 'forge a common alliance' with the SNP to ensure Ed Miliband becomes Prime Minister. David Lammy, who is standing for London Mayor, said the SNP was a party Labour could 'do business with' in the event of another hung Parliament. The admission comes amid increasingly stark warnings from the Tories that the SNP will hold Labour to 'ransom' if it holds the balance of power in Parliament next month. Scroll down for video . David Lammy, appearing on ITV News last night, said the SNP was a party Labour could 'do business with' in the event of another hung Parliament . Polls suggest Nicola Sturgeon's party are on course to win up to 50 seats on May 7 – wiping out any hopes of a Labour majority. But the Scottish First Minister has vowed to work with Mr Miliband to 'lock out' David Cameron from Number 10 in exchange for higher government spending, more taxes and increased borrowing. Former prime minister John Major will today warn that Britain faces a 'daily dose of blackmail' from the SNP if they have the power to bring down a Labour government. With 16 days to polling on May 7, Sir John will say that a Labour-SNP administration would lead to 'weak and unstable' government and wreck Britain's economic recovery. Mr Miliband has ruled out joining a formal coalition with the SNP but has refused to be drawn on whether he could work with them on a vote-by-vote basis. However, speaking on ITV News last night, Mr Lammy went further – insisting that a deal with the SNP could be struck. Mr Miliband meanwhile has accused the Prime Minister of 'threatening the integrity of the United Kingdom' by talking up the prospects of Scottish nationalists in the May 7 General Election . Speaking on Newsnight last night Mr Miliband insisted he would not form a Coalition with the SNP after the election . He said: 'We are fighting for a victory. I think we can win this election. But clearly, after the general election, you would forge common alliance with parties that you can actually do business with, and the SNP must be part of that story.' It comes after Labour's shadow House of Commons leader Angela Eagle said in the event of a hung parliament Labour 'would speak to any party that has got representation in the House of Commons in order to try to build a majority for a Queen's Speech that the country desperately needs'. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the admission exposed the threat posed by an SNP-Labour alliance. He told MailOnline: 'One of Ed Miliband's most senior MPs is openly talking about forming a 'common alliance' with the SNP. Nicola Sturgeon has called on Ed Miliband to forge an 'anti Tory' alliance . 'The British public will pay through their noses for the higher taxes, the higher debt and the higher benefit payments an SNP-Miliband government will rack up.' 'There's only one guaranteed way to stop this – vote

Summary: David Lammy said the SNP was a party Labour could 'do business with' Admission comes amid increasingly stark warnings over threat of SNP . Polls suggest the party is on course to win up to 50 seats on May 7 . John Major will today warn that Britain faces a 'daily dose of blackmail'


Manchester City have already met Jurgen Klopp to assess him for the manager’s job – but it was back in 2013 when they were seeking a replacement for Roberto Mancini. Txiki Begiristain, City’s director of football met the Borussia Dortmund manager and concluded that he was not the right fit for City – and the club went on to appoint Manuel Pellegrini. Begiristain’s meeting and rejection of Klopp back in 2013 adds weight to the growing evidence that Klopp will not get the Manchester City job even though the Borussia Dortmund manager quit this week, fuelling a wave of speculation about which Premier League clubs might want to appoint him this summer. Manchester City have already met Jurgen Klopp to assess him for the manager’s job – but it was back in 2013 . The Dortmund boss will leave the club at the end of this season, with suggestions he could take over at City . Pellegrini’s position is clearly vulnerable given City’s failures this year on all fronts – in the Champions League, which was the principal target, the Premier League and the domestic cups. However, there is an insistence at the club that it should be not be automatically assumed that Pellegrini will be dismissed as, unlike when Mancini went, the club is running smoothly off the pitch without the internal tensions and disagreements which characterised Mancini’s last days. There will be the usual end-of-season review of the manager’s performance but this would take place every season, whatever success or not had been achieved. Pellegrini will clearly have to answer difficult questions about the team’s under performance, especially as they have sunk to fourth place and run the risk of being overhauled by Liverpool for the Champions League. However, Begiristain would also expect to answer questions about the recruitment of players last summer such as Eliaquim Mangala for £35million and Fernando for £13m, neither of whom has made an impact. On the plus side for Pellegrini, his style of play is seen as compatible with the type of club Begiristain and his colleague, chief executive Ferran Soriano, are attempting to create. City opted for Manuel Pellegrini after holding talks with both the Chilean and Klopp two years ago . Roberto Mancini left the Etihad Stadium in 2013 after failing to defend his Premier League crown . Director of football Txiki Begiristain will have questions to answer after signing Eliaquim Mangala (left) Both are former executives at Barcelona, where possession football and a strong academy were integral to the Catalan club and are now central to their vision City. Klopp’s counter attacking football does not fit their philosophy and there was also a sense that his exuberant personality would not be the type of manager for which City were looking in 2013. However, despite the club’s reassurances about Pellegrini, it is clear that his position will be under threat if not this summer then certainly next year, when Pep Guardiola’s three-year deal with Bayern runs out. If City do decide to make the change this summer, Rafa Benitez will be avaible

Summary: Manuel Pellegrini's job at Manchester City is precarious . The Premier League champions have struggled this season . City met with Jurgen Klopp two years ago but opted for Pellegrini . The Dortmund manager will leave the club at the end of this campaign .


Ferrari technical director James Allison believes Mercedes are again likely to lead the way in China this weekend. Fears of another season of domination from Mercedes were blown away by a shock, yet deserved victory for Sebastian Vettel last time out in Malaysia. It was the Maranello marque's first success for almost two years and at least offered hope to neutrals that reigning champion Lewis Hamilton and team-mate Nico Rosberg will not have it all their own way. Sebastian Vettel won the second race of the season with victory in Malaysia last month . Vettel saw off the challenge from Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in Malaysia . In searing heat and high track temperatures the Ferraris of Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen were far kinder on their tyres, stopping only twice compared to the three trips to the pits for Hamilton and Rosberg. This weekend's race at the Shanghai International Circuit, however, should favour Mercedes given the cooler climes than that of Sepang. Allison is certainly not expecting back-to-back Ferrari wins and said: 'Our car has a pretty decent cooling package. 'That allowed us to operate in the fierce temperatures like we experienced in Malaysia without having to open up the car. 'The track was also rough and hot, which is hard for tyres, and we're fortunate the car goes well on its tyres. Hamilton celebrates his win in Australia . 'Quite what problems were going on in Merc-land I don't know. 'But I'm fairly sure we will have our work cut out in China to do as impressive a job as we did in Malaysia.' As to whether Ferrari can stay the course with Mercedes and provide a season-long challenge, for now that is too difficult to determine. 'I don't know about that. I'll tell you at the end of the season,' remarked Allison with a smile. 'In Melbourne (the season-opening Australian Grand Prix) Mercedes were very, very dominant, and we were better than we looked. 'Even in free air we wouldn't have held a candle to them there. 'There is a lot of work for us to do before we can head into every race weekend confident we can hunt for the victory from the first session of that weekend. 'But we do have a fairly exciting development plan, and we've a lot of performance to bring. 'It should at least be an interesting season to see if we can close that gap so we are genuine contenders at any weekend.' Crucially, and what may yet be a determining factor, Allison added: 'Normally over the course of a season being kind to your tyres is the best thing you can be.'

Summary: Ferrari won the second grand prix of the season in Malaysia . Sebastian Vettel's victory was a shock given Mercedes' strong start . But Ferrari's technical director believes Mercedes will be strong in China . The cooler climate should suit Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg . CLICK HERE for the latest F1 news ahead of the 2015 Chinese Grand Prix .


Rating: . What on earth makes us think the French do off-beat restaurants with rooms better than us? They don't. We are streets ahead when it comes to fetching up at a place like Mistley and hoping to find somewhere decent to eat and sleep. Very decent, in fact, here at The Mistley Thorn. And outstanding value. Happiness on a plate: The Mistley Thorn has been around for ten years, and revels in an understated luxury . We are paying £100 for two people, dinner, bed and breakfast. Do the sums. Dinner alone would usually be about £60; breakfast at least a tenner each. So that means the room costs a mere £20. I am almost embarrassed and seek clarification from a friendly young man called Rowan, who shows us to our room on the top floor with wonderful views across the Stour Estuary, where swans preen themselves as the sun sets and the tide recedes. We are in Essex, just down the road from Manningtree. Seafood dining: Mersea oysters are available year-round - as are Colchester natives, when in season . Connected: The hotel is a two-minute walk from Mistley station which has services to London Liverpool Street . I had never heard of Mistley, but what a fascinating spot, with a grand twin-towered church (designed by Robert Adam) that originally was meant to be a spa, gorgeous terraces of Georgian houses, industrial buildings near the quay that have not yet been dolled up, a Post Office. The Mistley Thorn has been around for ten years, in the capable hands of Californian Sherri Singleton. 'A bit of understated luxury,' is what it says in the directory. Bang on. Decent baths, powerful showers, Ren potions and lotions, muted colours, tongue-and-groove, real ale and terrific nosh. Well set: Built as a coaching inn circa 1723, The Mistley Thorn offers award-winning dining and accommodation . Weekends too: The Sunday lunch menu features roast Red Poll beef and local Sutton Hoo chicken . It is a Sunday evening, and plenty are in for dinner - unless they are still here from lunch. We kick off with nibbles that include a stupendous olive tapenade. Then I'm on to six Mersea Island oysters followed by superb sea bass, while my wife raves about her chowder, followed by moules with chips. Everything feels relaxed because it is so well-organised, unpretentious and welcoming. Rowan rushes around purposely, and is still doing so in the morning, putting tables and chairs outside in the spring sunshine, papers in the rack, milk in the jug, and arranging eggs from 'happy hens' owned by one of the managers. And there you have it. The Mistley Thorn is happiness on a plate. The Mistley Thorn . High Street . Mistley . Essex . CO11 1HE . 01206 392821 . www.mistleythorn.co.uk . Doubles from £85 B&B . Rating: .

Summary: The Mistley Thorn in Essex is set in the heart of a historic coastal village . Built as a coaching inn circa 1723, the hotel offers award-winning dining . It has 11 bedrooms - four with panoramic views along the Stour Estuary .


The new Marvels movie, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, is sure to wow the crowds at the cinema but the exclusive clothing line produced by a little-known Brisbane is already lining the owner's pockets. Wade Lange and his team Living Dead Clothing, have been over-run by orders and enquiries since launching their new line this week - so massive has the interest been, that the company's website has crashed due to the demand from around the world. 'It’s so hard to put a dollar figure on what’s been sold, as it’s only been available for a few days but we’ve seen massive sales,' Mr Lange told Daily Mail Australia. With a range of almost 50 garments dedicated to the movie, ranging in price from $45 to $100, estimates from industry insiders suggest the coup by the Queensland clothes-horse last year to win the lucrative Marvels contract, will be worth tens of millions of dollars to the one-time backyard operation. Scroll down for videos . The Brisbane designer is already raking in millions on the back of Hollywood's blockbuster moving 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron'. There are almost 50 types of garments to choose from featuring the film motifs . Swimwear and t-shirts have been very popular, the release of their new line caused the website to crash . Some of the men's items sold out in minutes when launched this week, including the rainmaker t-shirts pictured here . Living Dead Enterprises has begun producing Avengers character garments for women, from bodysuits to leggings and bikinis too. The small Brisbane based company beat some of the world's biggest names to snare the licence from Disney's Marvel range . 'The sheer popularity of the Marvels characters, particularly in the United States but also Asia and Europe, means they might be lucky to keep up with demand,' one envious competitor suggested on Thursday. And he would appear to be right on the money. There was an overwhelming response to the announcement of the Age Of Ultron collection,' Mr Lange added. 'Our loyal customers knew this was coming and with so much world-wide hype surrounding the movie, people were absolutely dying to get their hands on it. 'We thought there would be a lot of excitement around the collection but we were completely blown away by how much there actually was.' Fans of the film series are buying up big to wear the clothing at the early screenings. And the website warns: 'Please note any orders made after the 15th of April may not have their orders before the movie release'. The most popular items have been both the men's and women's rainmaker shirts and singlets, at $85 each and all but every design is all but sold out. The cheapest item on the page is the bikini - starting at $45, while, at the other end of the price range, the Iron Buster dress and Thunder God equivalent both sell for $100. Fans of the series are buying up big hoping to wear the outfits at early screenings . The most expensive items are the

Summary: Brisbane designer raking in millions on the back of Hollywood's blockbuster moving 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron' Release of their new line caused the website to crash . Some items sold out in minutes when launched this week . Most expensive items are Thor and Iron Man dresses at $100 . Swimwear is among the cheapest to buy at $45 . Fans of the series are buying up big because 'they are hoping to wear the outfits at early screenings of the movie'


She was the pregnant teenager who horrifically murdered her American socialite mother in a wealthy Balinese resort and heartlessly stuffed the half-naked body in a suitcase. Heather Mack, 19, brutally killed Sheila von Wiese-Mack with the help of her boyfriend in August and dumped the bloody suitcase in a taxi outside the upscale St. Regis Bali Resort. Mack avoided the death penalty last week when a judge sentenced her to 10 years, a relatively light sentence that took into consideration her need to care for her newborn. Mack was photographed after her sentencing celebrating in her jail cell by getting drunk off alcohol smuggled to her in a Sprite bottle. In contrast, Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have spent the past decade on death row after they were convicted of trying to smuggle heroin from Bali to Australia in 2005. Scroll down for video . Heather Mack, 19, avoided the death penalty last week after brutally killing her mother with the help of her boyfriend in August and dumped the bloody suitcase in a taxi outside the upscale St. Regis Bali Resort . Meanwhile Muyran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan were executed on Wednesday after they were convicted of trying to smuggle heroin from Bali to Australia back in 2005 . The Bali Nine ringleaders spent 10 years in Kerobokan Prison working to reform themselves with Chan now an ordained Christian minister and Sukumaran being an accomplished artist. Despite their clear rehabilitation, Chan and Sukumaran were shot dead by a firing squad early on Wednesday morning. The differences in the sentences in the two cases left many people wondering about the fairness of the decisions. 'Outcomes of the criminal justice system must reflect the seriousness of the case,' barrister and president of the Australian Bar Association, Fiona McLeod, told Daily Mail Australia. Photographers say 19-year-old Heather Mack was drinking alcohol from a Sprite bottle behind bars in Bali immediately after her sentence was handed down . The 19-year-old brutally killed Sheila von Wiese-Mack with the help of her boyfriend in August and dumped the bloody suitcase (pictured) in a taxi outside the upscale St. Regis Bali Resort . Should Australia respect Indonesia's decision to execute Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan? Should Australia respect Indonesia's decision to execute Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan? Now share your opinion . 'In all cases the outcome in terms of punishment should reflect the seriousness of the crime.' Speaking ahead of the executions, Ms McLeod said Indonesia had issued a blanket statement about executing all drug smugglers on death row without considering individual circumstances. 'It’s such a sledgehammer. The death penalty is cruel and excessive in all circumstances,' she said. 'We know that these two Australians have reformed and are excellent examples of what is possible with appropriate terms of imprisonment and rehabilitation. 'These are two different men today, 10 years after they entered prison in Indonesia. They are living examples of what rehabilitation and hope can achieve. 'Imprisonment commensurate with the crime is an appropriate response. We remain firmly opposed to the death penalty in any

Summary: Heather Mack avoided the death penalty last week for murdering her mother and stuffing body in suitcase at Bali hotel in August . The 19-year-old got 10 years because she needs to take care of daughter . Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were executed for attempting to smuggle drugs to Australia . The penalty came a decade after their convictions . In that time, Chan became a Christian pastor and Sukumaran an accomplished artist . Australian barrister says sentences should reflect the seriousness of the crime .