That's not a light lunch, it's just bad lighting, say administrators at a Virginia School standing up for their FLOTUS approved school meals. A concerned mother took a photo of her child's lunch consisting of a dull looking fish fillet, a whole wheat bun, and corn and then posted it to social media this week. Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools say that their lunches are in compliance with Michelle Obama's federal lunch rules. Scroll down for video . Look appetizing?: A corned mother took a photo of her child's lunch, a dull looking fish fillet, a whole wheat bun, and corn and then posted it to social media this week . Reasoning: Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools say that their lunches are in compliance with Michelle Obama's federal lunch rules . After the photo began circulating the web, Food Service Coordinator Jim Gehlhoff said the lunch was 'concerning' but that it may not actually be as bad as it looks, reports EAG News. 'Poor lighting and food presentation make this lunch unappealing,' he said in a statement released to the media. 'The meal in this photo and other meals served by Portsmouth Public Schools meet nutritional and USDA requirements,' said Gelhoff. According to the school district's lunch menu from their website, Tuesday’s lunch options included spicy Cajun fish with brown rice, a cold cut turkey sandwich, a chef's salad, fresh orange or canned fruit, and 1 per cent skim milk. Wavy took a poll asking people if the though the lunch seemed acceptable and 92.3 per cent of people who voted didn't believe that the lunch looked palatable. 'No child should go to school hungry – it’s that simple,' committee chair Rep. John Kline said at a House Education and Workforce Committee this week. 'Today’s discussion is not about whether we agree on this basic principle; I am confident we all do. Instead, our discussion today is about beginning a larger effort we will continue in the coming months to ensure the best policies are in place to help reach this goal,' he continued. Another paltry lunch: This lunch posted in October shows another American student's dissatisfaction with the school meal . Squeamish: This school lunch allegedly shows a maggot found in a child's green beans . The School Nutrition association doesn’t think Michelle Obama's lunch regulations are to blame but they think a funding increase is needed for the National School Lunch Program. ‘That will help school food authorities afford the foods that we must serve, but unfortunately that won’t make students consume it,’ SNA President Julia Bauscher said during testimony. ‘And that’s what we’re also focused on…finding ways to ensure students will eat the healthy foods that we’re making available to them and not throw it in the trash.’ Two months ago Michelle Obama again came under fire for the 'shortcomings' of her Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act scheme. Students and parents posted photos of Michelle Obama's 'measly' school lunches in February and in October of last year. The images, which were all posted on Twitter with the hashtag #ThanksMichelleObama, range from a

Summary: A concerned mother took a photo of her child's lunch consisting of a dull looking fish fillet, a whole wheat bun, and corn and then posted it online . 'Poor lighting and food presentation make this lunch unappealing,'Food Service Coordinator Jim Gehlhoff said . The School Nutrition association doesn't think Michelle Obama's lunch regulations are to blame but they think a funding increase is needed .


For two hours at the start of a Test match that England cannot afford to lose it was possible to believe that Colin Graves’ description of West Indies as ‘mediocre’ would have the same motivating effect as Tony Greig saying he would make them grovel. Certainly the comments of the ECB’s outspoken new chairman were not looking very accurate when England’s new top three had all succumbed to a West Indies pace attack seemingly inspired by bowling coach Curtly Ambrose. That England averted disaster was down to their middle order. Ian Bell, with his 22nd Test century, Joe Root and, thrillingly, the rejuvenated Ben Stokes had restored order in this crucial first Test. Tony Cozier, the most respected of Caribbean broadcasters, had said ahead of this series that Graves’ words might well inspire the home side, just as Greig did all those years ago in 1976 when West Indies were approaching their peak. And it looked that way when the West Indies pace trio of Jerome Taylor, Kemar Roach and Jason Holder had all bowled with a discipline and skill in the opening session worthy of their great mentor Ambrose himself. The last time England played a Test at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium, in 2009, it was abandoned after 10 balls because of an unplayable outfield, and for a while it looked like West Indies were going to kick sand in their faces again. What a terrible start this was for England and a captain in Alastair Cook, who desperately needs both runs and victories here if he is to avoid being swept out along with managing director Paul Downton by the mood for seismic change. Cook, still steaming about his sacking as one-day captain ahead of the World Cup, has been working hard on his batting with his old mentor and the man he sacked himself as England batting coach in Graham Gooch. Ian Bell hit his 22nd Test match century to rescue England after a top-order collapse in the first Test . Bell is congratulated by Ben Stokes on reaching his ton and leading England out of trouble . Bell and Joe Root put on 177 for the fourth wicket after England's top order collapsed in Antigua . Alastair Cook - 25 . Kevin Pietersen - 23 . Wally Hammond - 22 . Colin Cowdrey - 22 . Geoff Boycott - 22 . Ian Bell - 22 . Yet a slightly altered technique that worked so well against hapless St Kitts last week did not pass its examination against a much better attack here, notably Roach, who took advantage of Cook’s old failing against the full ball. By that stage the remarkable comeback of Jonathan Trott, making his 50th Test appearance 18 months after his traumatic 49th, had been nipped in the bud in the first over of the day when he fended his third ball to slip. The decision to prefer the proven quality of Trott as Cook’s new opening partner to the county form horse in Adam Lyth had not found universal approval but it would be

Summary: England close day one of first Test against West Indies on 341 for five . Ian Bell scored his 22nd Test match century to lead the recovery . England fell to 34 for three having lost the toss and been put into bat . Jonathan Trott fell for a duck on his return to the England team . Alastair Cook and Gary Ballance also fell cheaply in Antigua . Bell put on 177 for the fourth wicket with Joe Root (83) Ben Stokes unbeaten on 71 after 130-run fifth-wicket stand with Bell . Bell edged behind off Kemar Roach late in the day and was out for 143 .


Sofia Vergara's ex-fiancé has hit out at the Modern Family star, claiming that she wants to destroy two fertilized embryos that the couple created together. 'I have always strongly believed that life begins at conception and that every embryo is life on the journey towards birth,' businessman Nick Loeb, said in a statement. 'I created these two female embryos with the purpose of taking them to term and not destruction, because I have always dreamed of being a father.' Scroll down for video... Drama: Sofia Vergara's ex Nick Loeb (pictured here together in May last year) says he's always 'dreamed' of being a father ...as he defends lawsuit to keep frozen embryos . The 39-year-old filed a lawsuit last August over the two embryos. On Monday he implied that he wants to use them to have children of his own - either with the involvement of his 42-year-old ex or without her. 'I have previously offered to waive any parental or financial responsibilities or obligations on the part of my ex, and to even give her the opportunity to be involved with the child in the future, should she change her mind,' his statement, released through his lawyer Mark J. Heller, said. 'I take the responsibility and obligation of being a parent very seriously.' In a full statement to UsWeekly Loeb added: 'Where a man does want to become a father, and wants to impose no obligations on the other party, he should have that corresponding right.' Loeb is a a scion of the Loeb and Lehman families and his father ran the prestigious Wall Street investment firm Loeb, Rhoades & Co. before becoming US Ambassador to Denmark and a delegate to the United Nations. Loeb and Vergara created the embryos through in vitro fertilization in November 2013 and they remain frozen at a Beverly Hills clinic. In a full statement released to UsWeekly Nick said: 'I have always strongly believed that life begins at fertilization and that every embryo is a life on the journey towards birth. I created these two female embryos with the purpose of taking them to term and not destruction, because I have always dreamed of being a father. I have previously offered to waive any parental or financial responsibilities or obligations on the part of my ex, and to even give her the opportunity to be involved with the child in the future, should she change her mind. I take the responsibility and obligation of being a parent very seriously. Creating an embryo in the natural way can lead to parenthood obligations, even where a man doesn’t want to become a father. Where a man does want to become a father, and wants to impose no obligations on the other party, he should have that corresponding right. However life comes to be created, it should have no determination on either the rights of wanting to be or the requirements of having to be a parent.' Vergara, TV's highest paid actress and one of Hollywood's hottest stars, denies that she wants to destroy the embryos - but

Summary: Nick Loeb and Sofia Vergara froze fertilized embryos in November 2013 but then broke up in May 2014 . Implied he wants to use the embryos to have children and says he should be allowed to - whether Vergara is involved or not . Filed lawsuit claiming Vergara wants to destroy the two female embryos . Vergara denies this but says she doesn't want to use them, either .


Tottenham have been encouraged to make a bid for Marseille midfielder Florian Thauvin after the French club decided to listen to offers. The 22-year-old winger, who can also play behind the striker, was the subject of enquiries from Tottenham earlier in the year and has also been watched by Chelsea and Valencia. Marseille will listen to offers for highly-rated midfielder Florian Thauvin in the summer . Tottenham want to offload their fringe players first but are looking for attacking options. They are unlikely to pursue Everton's Kevin Mirallas though. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed the prospect of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris seeking a move if Spurs miss out on the top four this term. 'Hugo wants to play the Champions League here for Tottenham and I think this is a rumour and nothing true,' added the Spurs boss, whose only definite absentee is Kyle Walker. 'Hugo is very happy here and wants to reach the Champions League with Tottenham. This is his dream.' Valencia and Chelsea have also watched the France Under 21 international in action .

Summary: Marseille will listen to offers for midfielder Florian Thauvin in the summer . Tottenham have been keeping tabs on the France Under 21 international . Thauvin has also been watched by Chelsea and Valencia .


Faris Al-Khori, 62, was found with a hoard of explosive ingredients and recipes for bombs in his flats . A former Syrian doctor has been jailed after police discovered a hoard of explosive ingredients and bomb-making instructions at his home. Faris Al-Khori had dozens of chemicals, poisonous materials, bolts and handwritten notes on how to make a bomb, a court heard. The equipment was found purely by chance in April last year after a fire at a block of flats in the Muirhouse area of Edinburgh. Firefighters, who were responding to a 999 call over a fire within a rubbish chute on the 11th floor, had forced entry to a flat registered to Al-Khori and found jars containing various powders. Castor beans, which can be used to make ricin, were also found. The building was evacuated while the police and army Explosive Ordnance Device (EOD) experts were called in to test the substances - some of which were years old. Al-Khori also had a small amount of a highly volatile explosive lead picrate which was so dangerous that the Forensic Explosives Laboratory refused to take delivery of it and it was destroyed. A search was carried out at a further block where the 62-year-old lived with his wife in Leith and a further haul of material was recovered. Both blocks of flats were evacuated and the areas around them sealed off. Al-Khori said the materials were used for cleaning and as fertiliser but in February he pleaded guilty to a breach of the 1883 Explosive Substances Act. Police seized bomb-making instructions and equipment including a bag containing an electrical circuit (pictured) from the properties . Two Coleman's Mustard jars were found being used to store a small amount of a highly volatile explosive, lead picrate . Sentencing him to three years and four months in prison, Judge Lady Wolffe said: 'You assembled large quantities without lawful purpose and some were stored in a high rise flat in a densely populated area. 'The number and nature of the explosive substances and the places you chose to store them lead me to conclude there is no alternative to a custodial sentence.' The court heard that much of the bomb-making equipment, which also included electrical circuits, had been ordered from online retailers. Defence QC Brian McConnachie said: 'What seems to be clear from the narrative and material is that it has been directly ordered from legitimate companies, mainly through Amazon. 'The material has always been delivered to domestic addresses and paid for by genuine credit cards registered to Mr al-Khori. 'It has always been done in the open and over a period of time. Many of the items have never been opened. Al-Khori pleaded guilty to a breach of the 1883 Explosive Substances Act after officers seized dozens of explosive ingredients . 'It is difficult to understand the hoarding of this material but it does appear that he is someone who has some kind of academic interest in the materials. 'It seems he has accumulated materials with some kind of peculiar interest in the subject

Summary: Faris Al-Khori, 62, was found with dozens of bomb-making ingredients . Police found chemicals, nails, ball bearings, toxic beans and instructions . Discovery made during a fire at his block of flats in Edinburgh last year . He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years and four months in jail .


It's T20 season on the sub-continent and the world's best players are about the pad up for the latest edition of the Indian Premier League, cricket's most exciting and richest domestic tournament. Eight teams will play a total of 60 games over almost seven weeks across 12 venues all round India in a battle to be crowned champions of the tournament's eighth edition, with the final taking place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 24. Can Kolkata Knight Riders retain their title? Will Virat Kohli lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore to their first title? Can MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings win their third crown? And who are the players to watch out for? Sportsmail tells you all you need to know in our guide to the 2015 Indian Premier League as India prepares for the spectacular cricket roadshow. MS Dhoni, pictured in the 2011 Champions League, is looking to guide Chennai Super Kings to a third title . CHENNAI SUPER KINGS . The bright yellow jerseys of the Super Kings are one of the iconic sights of the Indian Premier League. Led by the superstar Indian duo of MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina, Chennai are the most successful team in IPL history. As well as their back-to-back victories in 2010 and 2011, CSK have been losing finalists three times and never failed to reach the last four. In international players Dhoni, Raina, Ravi Ashwin, Ravi Jadeja and Mohit Sharma, the Super Kings have probably the best pool of Indian talent in the tournament, which is key given that seven of the starting XI have to be domestic players. The foreign talent is also strong, though, and includes New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, South African Faf du Plessis and West Indian all-rounder Dwyane Bravo. ONE TO WATCH: There are so many. Dhoni needs no introduction, Raina is the top scorer in IPL history, but MCCULLUM is one of the most exciting players in world cricket at the moment. He hit the first ever IPL century in 2008 and will be looking to build on a brilliant World Cup campaign. Brendon McCullum's aggressive brand of cricket led New Zealand to the World Cup final . £1,740,000 - Yuvraj Singh's salary, the highest in the 2015 tournament after he was picked up by Delhi Daredevils in the auction. 3325 - runs Suresh Raina has scored, the most in tournament history. 2008 - Year the IPL was first played. 119 - wickets taken by Lasith Malinga, the most in the history of the tournament. 60 - matches in the 2015 tournament. 46 - days the tournament lasts, beginning on April 8 and ending on May 24. 12 - venues to be used in 2015. 8 - teams in 2015 edition of the IPL. 3 - English players in the tournament - Eoin Morgan, Ravi Bopara and Kevin Pietersen. DELHI DAREDEVILS . The side from the capital are out to prove a point having never won the tournament and never even reached the final. The Daredevils have missed out on the semi-finals the last two seasons

Summary: IPL 2015 to begin in Kolkata on Wednesday, April 8 . Kolkata Knight Riders looking to retain the title they won last year . Eighth edition of the tournament features eight teams and 60 matches . Eoin Morgan, Ravi Bopara and Kevin Pietersen lead English charge . Final takes place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, May 24 .


A federal judge on Thursday ordered California's corrections department to provide a transsexual convicted murderer with sex change surgery, the first time such an operation has been ordered in the state. According to the spokeswoman for the federal receiver, who controls California prison medical care, the surgery could cost taxpayers as much as $100,000. U.S. District Court Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco ruled that denying sex reassignment surgery to 51-year-old Michelle-Lael Norsworthy violates her constitutional rights. Right to be a woman: U.S. District Court Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco ruled that denying sex reassignment surgery to Michelle-Lael Norsworthy, 51, pictured last year, violates her constitutional rights . Her birth name is Jeffrey Bryan Norsworthy. Norsworthy has been in prison since 1987, serving a life sentence for second-degree murder. She has twice delayed her scheduled parole hearings in recent months. The ruling says it would be the second time nationwide that such a surgery has been performed on an inmate, an apparent reference to an inmate who castrated himself in Texas then was given the surgery out of necessity. Norsworthy has lived as a woman since the 1990s and has what Tigar termed severe gender dysphoria. 'The weight of the evidence demonstrates that for Norsworthy, the only adequate medical treatment for her gender dysphoria is SRS,' Tigar wrote, referring to sex reassignment surgery. He found that the decision by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to deny the procedure was medically unacceptable under the circumstances. Corrections officials said they are considering whether to appeal the ruling. Attorneys for Norsworthy did immediately comment. Paid surgery: Michelle-Lael Norsworthy has been living as a woman since the 1990s and her birth name is Jeffrey Bryan Norsworthy. 'This would be a first for California, said Joyce Hayhoe, a spokeswoman for the federal receiver who controls California prison medical care. The cost to taxpayers for such surgery is uncertain, she said. 'It's several tens of thousands of dollars, possibly close to $100,000, depending on the circumstances. But It's hard to estimate,' Hayhoe said. Corrections officials, in previous court filings, argued that Norsworthy has received proper medical and mental health care for more than 15 years and is in no immediate medical danger if the surgery is not performed. Her care has included counseling, mental health treatment and hormone therapy that the department said 'has changed her physical appearance and voice to that of a woman' while helping her find her gender identity. That care is consistent with what other judges nationwide have found to be appropriate for transgender inmates, the department said. She currently is housed at Mule Creek State Prison, an all-male prison in Ione, 40 miles southeast of Sacramento. The sex change surgery will prompt practical problems, the department said. The department also said keeping Norsworthy in a men's prison could invite violence, including possible assault and rape. But she could also face danger at a women's prison — or pose a threat herself — because she had a history of domestic violence before her murder conviction, the department said. Possible danger of

Summary: Judge ruled that denying sex reassignment surgery to Michelle-Lael Norsworthy violates her constitutional rights . The inmate's birth name is Jeffrey Bryan Norsworthy . Surgery could cost taxpayers up to $100,000 and is the first time such an operation has been ordered in California . Norsworthy has been in prison since 1987, serving a life sentence for second-degree murder .


Juventus and Inter Milan are among clubs showing interest in Robin van Persie's situation at Old Trafford. The Manchester United striker has been out of the picture during the club's rise up the table with an ankle ligament injury ruling him out for the past six weeks. He has still managed 10 goals this season but his performances have been under par. United want to liven up their strikeforce in the summer and are looking to bring in two new forwards with Radamel Falcao expected to return to Monaco and Van Persie in danger of becoming a more peripheral figure. Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is a target for Serie A sides Juventus and Inter Milan this summer . Van Persie has been out injured for six weeks after damaging ankle ligaments against Swansea in February . The Dutchman scores United's opening goal in their win against Leicester City at Old Trafford in January . The Holland international turns 32 in August and will have one year left on his contract at the end of this season. United will talk to him in the summer but would listen to what other clubs have to offer. Juventus and Inter are admirers and know he could give them a short-term quality option. Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are also in the market for back-up strikers of his level, although Barca remain under a transfer embargo until January. Van Persie, pictured celebrating a goal against Liverpool, has struck 10 times for United this season . Radamel Falcao is expected to leave United at the end of his loan spell after failing to make an impact . United have an interest in PSG striker Edinson Cavani, a player David Moyes tried to sign a year ago, and he was unhappy after being substituted at the weekend. PSG, though, also have doubts about the future of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and should he leave they would prefer to keep Cavani. The Uruguayan joined the French champions in a £50million deal from Napoli in the summer of 2013. United could make a move for PSG striker Edinson Cavani (right) when the transfer window reopens . Cavani, pictured celebrating a goal against Chelsea, was also a target for ex-United boss David Moyes .

Summary: Manchester United hope to sign two new strikers this summer . Robin van Persie has been disappointing for much of this season . Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan are both keen on the Dutchman . United are interested in Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani . Adrian Durham: Rooney and Carrick are the only Man Utd players with the 'football intelligence' demanded by Louis van Gaal . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


A Texas school worker is facing an animal cruelty charge after police say he was caught on tape tossing five puppies over a six-foot fence at the Humane Society on Saturday. Paul Warren Smith, 61, was identified as the man in a white Marshall Independent School District van seen in surveillance video tossing five, 3-week-old puppies over a chain-link fence just before noon on Saturday at the The Humane Society of Harrison County's The Pet Place in Marshall. 'It appears the man was trying to do the right thing, of getting the animals to the proper place to take care of them,' Captain John Best with the Marshall Police Department told KSLA. 'But the manner he went about it was wrong.' Scroll down for video . Charges: Paul Warren Smith, 61 (photographed), is facing an animal cruelty charge after police say he was caught on tape tossing five puppies over a six-foot fence at the Humane Society on Saturday . Uninjured: All five puppies are healthy and uninjured; each will be put up for adoption when they are at least 8 weeks old . In the video, the man is seen pulling the five puppies from a cardboard box recovered from the back of the van and flinging them over the fence in a manner that makes it unlikely that they landed on their feet. 'Luckily he didn't break their legs, or concussion, break a neck,' Kay Hill, director for The Pet Place, told KSLA. Hill said all five of the puppies are healthy and were not injured. Although the puppies are not available for adoption for another month -- when they are 8 weeks old -- the Society is taking applications for the pups. Van: In the video, the man is seen pulling the five puppies from a cardboard box recovered from the back of the van . Flinging: Smith is seen in the video flinging a puppy over the fence in a manner that makes it unlikely that the pup landed on its feet . Smith, an employee of the MISD, has been placed on administrative leave.and the district issued a statement announcing the status of Smith's employment. 'MISD officials are aware of the incident. MISD will provide full cooperation with the Marshall Police Department,' the district said in a statement. Hill posted the surveillance video to Facebook with hopes that someone would be able to identify the man. A commenter quickly identified the man as Smith, an MISD maintenance worker, KSLA reports. Discovered: A Humane Society employee discovered four of the puppies in the yard Saturday afternoon and the fifth Monday after review of the tape showed five of the puppies being dropped into the yard . Thunderstorms: The fifth was found underneath a porch, most likely seeking shelter from the weekend's thunderstorms . Labrador: The puppies, which all appear to be a Labrador mix, are in the care of a Marshall High School employee . Smith was taken into custody Monday morning after speaking with investigators. He has since been taken to the Harrison County Jail and charged

Summary: Paul Smith, 61, is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly tossing five, 3-week-old puppies over a chain-link fence in Marshall, Texas . The man was identified after a Humane Society worker posted a surveillance video of the incident on Facebook . All five puppies are healthy and uninjured; Smith is being held at the Harrison County Jail .


Manchester Airport bosses are investigating after passengers on a Ryanair flight were allowed to walk through a deserted passport control unchecked. Holidaymakers onboard the delayed flight from Madrid to Manchester had been due to land at 11.25pm on Friday. But by the time they finally arrived three hours later, they disembarked to find an empty arrivals hall at Terminal 3. Scroll down for video . Passengers from the delayed Ryanair flight from Madrid to Manchester were able to simply walk past empty security cubicles . Passengers claim they were not asked for their passport or any other documents but were able to simply stroll past the empty security cubicles. Schoolteacher Clinton Lakin, 46, told the Daily Mirror: 'Every passenger on that plane walked through without a passport check in Britain. 'The only passport check was done at Madrid Airport. 'My concern is we still have the Ebola crisis in Africa and any one of those people who were coming in via Madrid could have been travelling from places where potentially Ebola could have been passed on,' he added. 'And also there is the fact that anybody is walking into the country. You are told that your taxes go to protecting UK borders.' Border Force claim that a number of passengers were checked by officers on their arrival into Manchester Airport. The agency said that anyone not assessed at the airport had been subsequently checked on their systems. Far from being a one-off, a former airport worker, who would not be named, claimed arriving passengers are frequently unchecked. He even claimed that on one occasion,the border agent manning the passport kiosk and making decisions on passenger entry was actually an illegal immigrant. Holidaymakers were not asked for documents but were allowed to walk through a deserted passport control unchecked . Schoolteacher Clinton Lakin, 46, called the lack of security ludicrous and said 'Every passenger on that plane walked through without a passport check in Britain.'The only passport check was done at Madrid Airport' Mr Lakin, from Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, called the lack of security 'ludicrous.' 'If your plane is delayed and it is that time of night and the airport is closed, then you can just walk into the country, anybody, 130 people. 'Nobody was there, no checks were made. It just seems ludicrous.' 'I did not see a single member of airport staff once we got into the building until we got through to where Costa Coffee is in the arrivals. 'I wanted to report to somebody in the airport that there had been this breach of security.' Manchester Airport said it was down to the airline or its handling agent to inform UK Border Force of their arrivals. But Ryanair said the airline had attempted to update security at the airport of the plane's arrival at its usual 30-minute intervals but had been unable to do so due to a malfunction of the airport's operating systems. Deserted: Passengers are left to make their own way out of the empty terminal at Manchester Airport . Mr Lakin claimed he did not

Summary: Holidaymakers had arrived to a deserted terminal at Manchester Airport . They walked past empty security cubicles without showing documents . Manchester Airport investigating why Border Force officers weren't on duty . Were you one of the passengers on the Ryanair flight? Call us on 0203 615 3423 or email hannah.parry@mailonline.co.uk . Were you one of the passengers on the Ryanair flight? Call us on 0203 615 3423 or email hannah.parry@mailonline.co.uk .


The incredible moment over 1000 spider crabs formed a pyramid during their pre-migration has been caught on camera by an underwater photographer. The creatures were discovered at Blairgowrie Pier but are fast on the move to their proper migration at Rye Pier in a few weeks time. Spider crabs migrate once a year in the Port Phillip Bay area in Southern Victoria, piling on top of each other to create a moving mound. 1000 spider crabs were spotted by underwater divers in a moving migrating pyramid . The creatures were found at Blairgowrie Pier but are fast on the move to their proper migration spot . The crabs seemed unperturbed by the divers getting up close and personal with the moving mound . The video shows the creatures crawling in an upwards direction, presumably to get higher up. The crabs seem unperturbed as the two experienced divers get up close and personal during their filming. On closer inspection, some of the crabs seem to be holding chunks of food and shells in their pincers. These mobile mounds gather annually from April to July during what is thought to be their mating practice. These mobile mounds gather annually from April to July during what is thought to be their mating practice . On closer inspection, some of the crabs seem to be holding chunks of food and shells in their pincers . Spider crabs are easy to find during their migration as they are usually present in shallow water . The full migration is expected to occur in two to five weeks when the water temperature will drop to 14 degrees . Spider crabs are easy to find during their migration as they are usually present in shallow water of two metres or more. The diver had spotted the same creatures a month ago in larger masses in Blairgowrie. The full migration is expected to occur in two to five weeks when the water temperature will drop to 14 degrees Celsius. This will see tens of thousands of crabs flood the ocean floor.

Summary: The amazing moment over 1000 spider crabs formed a migrating pyramid has been caught on camera by an underwater photographer . The creatures were spotted at Blairgowrie Pier but are fast on the move . The video shows creatures crawling over each other in upward direction . They are expected to start their proper migration at Rye Pier in a few weeks .


Stretch marks are something that most women of all shapes, sizes and ages have. But this week model and chef Chrissy Teigen bought them to the fore after she posted a picture of her legs to Instagram. The 29-year-old Sports Illustrated star is seen cross-legged after an all-day cooking session and says: 'Bruises from bumping kitchen drawer handles for a week. Stretchies say hi!' Women have been taken to Instagram to share pictures of their stretch marks after the body Chrissy Teigen posted an image of hers to the social networking site . Since then hundreds of other women have rushed to join the wife of John Legend, proudly posting photographs of their own stretch marks to the social media site. User @saraelizabef wrote: 'Love it! Real women have stretch marks #respect.' Another follower @emmalittle5 commented: 'I have so much respect for you! I have stretchies too and I appreciate someone being real about them and acknowledging them thanks.' Another wrote: 'If there ever was a role model on this planet Chrissie,...it was you [sic]' Chrissy posted a picture of her stretch marks to Instagram also showing off the bruises that she had got whilst opening her kitchen cupboards . This woman posted pictures of her stretch marks running along her side - she said that she had got them whilst pregnant with her daughter . And since Chrissy shared her picture hundreds of other women have decided to do the same, posting their images along with the hashtag #loveyourlines. Some have shared pictures of their stomachs whilst others have showed their legs and bums. Chrissy's image has given a major boost to the campaign, which started last year. This woman showed off the stretch marks on her leg (left) saying she was proud of them and her body, whilst another shared a snap of the marks on her stomach (right) This lady said she shared her picture because she had hated her stretch marks for a long time . Stretch marks are thin lines that appear on the surface of the skin - they are usually purple in colour at first before they fade to a silver shade. They mostly effect the stomach, bottom or leg areas and can occur at any point in a woman's life - often they can be spurred on by weight gain or pregnancy. Often, once you have stretch marks, they can be hard to get rid of. One user who shared her picture said: 'I struggle with my body. It isn't what it used to be, but I'm learning that it's OK.' This lady commented that her pregnant belly looks like an orange as she proudly showed off her body . This Instagram user revealed that her stretch marks had come after having three children (left) while another said that she had learned to love the marks on her body (right) Stretch marks can start off as red or blue but they eventually turn silvery in colour . Another said: 'I have had these since I was 12 years old. I love my lines. Proud

Summary: Chrissy Teigen shared a picture of her stretch marks this week . The model was praised by those calling her a role model . Now hundreds of women have taken to Instagram to share their pictures .


'The General': Mohammed Suleman Khan, 43, was sent to prison for four years last April but faces ten more years if he does not pay back £2.2m . A jailed tax fraudster who hid his wealth in the UK while building an estate in Pakistan modelled on Buckingham Palace must pay back £2.2million within six months or face a ten more years in jail. Mohammed Suleman Khan, 43, was sent to prison for four years last April after defrauding the taxman of £450,000. His nine-year scam was exposed after police raided his Birmingham home and discovered plans for his own mansion in Pakistan, complete with library, cinema and servant quarters. Serving inmate Khan faced a proceeds of crime hearing at Liverpool Crown Court last week and was ordered to pay £2.2million within six months. If he fails to hand over the cash he faces a further ten years in prison. The tax fraudster had contested the order, brought by West Midlands Police and prosecuted at court by Andrew Smith QC. Judge Andrew Menary QC presided over the week-long case, which heard details of Khan's complicated financial affairs. The original tax fraud court case heard how he had lived in a gated £500,000 house in Moseley and drove a BMW, but had no obvious job. His family home belonged to relatives and only small amounts of money went through his bank accounts. Yet while he was careful to avoid showing trappings of wealth in the UK, detectives from West Midlands Police's Force CID discovered he had secretly paid for the £2.3million mansion to be built in Pakistan. In court his defence team portrayed him as a legitimate businessman who had earned around £400,000 over the nine-year period from debt collecting and other business interests in the UK and abroad. But police found no evidence of a legitimate debt collecting company and their investigation proved he had netted more than £1million during that period, without paying the required tax and National Insurance. Inspiration: Khan built himself a vast estate in Pakistan, left, inspired by Buckingham Palace, right . A search of Khan's Birmingham home after his arrest uncovered plans for the 'palace' in the Attock region of Pakistan. The outer shell and roof of the building had been completed by Khan at a cost of £893,000. Once finished, the property would have been valued at £2.3 million. Khan was known in criminal circles as 'The General' and his prosecution sent shockwaves around Birmingham's criminal fraternity, who had held him up to near 'mythical' status. One gangland source said: 'In recent years he was said to have turned religious but this man was still feared and his dealings and movements were shrouded in mystery. 'Not many people had even ever set eyes on him. He had this kind of mythical status where people only spoke his name in hushed tones. Most people referred to him simply as 'The General' which gave an indication of the kind of status he had in the community.' A police source close to the investigation into the unsolved murder of

Summary: Mohammed Suleman Khan lived extravagant lifestyle without a job . Police found he was building his own Buckingham Palace in Pakistan . Known as 'The General' in UK gangland and jailed for four years last year . Judge orders him to pay back £2.2m or face another ten years in jail .


Stoke City are challenging West Ham for Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang. Chief executive Tony Scholes was understood to be in the stands as Sampdoria played out a 1-1 draw with Verona on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old Spaniard, who started out at Atletico Madrid, is available for around £6million. Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang (right) celebrates scoring for the Serie A club against Udinese . Obiang was capped for Spain at youth levels, representing their Under 17, 19 and 21 teams, but is yet to feature at senior level. The towering midfielder has become an integral part of Sampdoria's side, with 84 appearances since arriving from Atletico Madrid's youth set-up in 2010. Sampdoria are chasing Europe in Serie A this season, currently fifth placed in the league table, but could be tempted by a move to the Premier League. The 23-year-old (left) has been capped at youth level by Spain, having started out at Atletico Madrid . Pedro Obiang (right) has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer .

Summary: Chief executive Tony Scholes apparently watched Sampdoria this week . Stoke City are said to be monitoring Sampdoria's Pedro Obiang . West Ham are also interested in the midfielder, available for about £6m .


Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has revealed he has dreams of winning the Ballon d'Or. Zouma has impressed at the heart of the Chelsea defence this season and proved his versatility by seemlessly switching into a holding midfield role when called upon this term. And while his career remains firmly in its infancy, he hopes he can emulate the likes of his compatriot, World Cup winner Marcel Desailly. Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma (right) has revealed he hopes to one day win the Ballon d'Or . Zouma challenges Marouane Fellaini during Chelsea's 1-0 Premier League win against Manchester United . Speaking to Canal+, he said: 'I think about it. It is a dream for me. I am somebody who dreams. ‘I am often compared with Marcel Desailly, but he, he made a great career. ‘He is a football legend. He did a lot of big games. I have only just arrived on the scene and I have a lot to prove.’ The French defender has been learning his trade alongside Gary Cahill (left) and John Terry (centre) Zouma is hoping to emulate legendary Blues defender and former club captain Marcel Desailly (right) Zouma, 20, joined the Blues in January 2014 after making 73 appearances for Ligue 1 outfit Saint-Etienne. But he claims he has no regrets over leaving his native France so early in his career. He said: 'I do not regret it at all, because it is the club that I always liked. I did not play a lot at the start but now, it is starting to go better and I am very happy.' Zouma and his Chelsea team-mates celebrate their 1-0 Premier League victory against United on Saturday .

Summary: Kurt Zouma reveals he has an ambition to win the Ballon d'Or . Chelsea youngster has had an impressive first season at Stamford Bridge . 20-year-old has been compared to Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly .


Ben Flower does not believe he deserved the standing ovation which greeted his return from suspension on Thursday night. As his Wigan side beat Warrington 30-20, the Wales forward made his first appearance since he punched St Helens' Lance Hohaia in the opening moments of last season's Grand Final, earning a six-month ban. The 27-year-old, who came on as a substitute in the 23rd minute of Thursday's match, told the Daily Star Sunday: 'I was surprised how calm I was, with everything going through my head about doing the right things. Ben Flower does not believe he deserved the standing ovation which greeted his return from suspension . 'But I didn't expect such a big loud roar and a standing ovation. For the fans to stick by me like that is a credit to them. 'It was lovely for them to do that but at the end of the day I do not deserve that because I let the club down massively.' Ahead of Flower's return, coach Shaun Wane had said he wanted to see him come back an even more aggressive player, but Flower said he needed to learn how to manage his emotions. 'I will get back to being a more aggressive player as I get fitter but aggressive does not mean that I am going to be a dirty player,' he said. 'What happened in the Grand Final was a massive mistake.' The Wales forward in action during Wigan Warriors' 30-20 victory against Warrington last Thursday . Flower struggles to control the ball as Warrington forward Ben Currie lines him up the for hit .

Summary: Ben Flower returned from his six-month ban on Thursday night . Wales forward made first appearance since he punched St Helens' Lance Hohaia in the opening moments of last season's Grand Final . 27-year-old received a brilliant reception during's Wigan's 30-20 victory against Warrington .


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's wine from their French vineyard has gone on sale in a British supermarket for the first time after winning rave reviews from critics. Marks and Spencer is stocking a limited supply of the 2014 Miraval Rose and has urged those seeking a taste of the superstars' Provence vineyard to 'get in quick'. The £18-a-bottle wine is produced at the couple's Chateau Miraval estate, where they married in August last year after having purchased it for £41million in 2012. Brad and Angelina's 2014 Miraval Rose wine (pictured) right has finally reached the High street after receiving rave reviews from wine critics . The wine is produced at the couple's Chateau Miraval estate (pictured), where they married in August last year . Wine Spectator ranked the first vintage at number 84 in its list of the top 100 wines of 2013, making it the only rose to be included, while Decanter magazine described it as having 'a sense of power alongside the elegance ... with a delicious mouth-watering finish'. The wine has sold previously in the UK through specialist wine merchants but M&S is the first to offer it up on the High street. The retailer describes it as an 'intriguing pale pink rose with strawberry, white pear and floral aromas' with summer berry, wild herb and tangy tangerine flavours balanced by a refreshing acidity.' Helping Pitt and Jolie take over the vineyard was Marc Perrin, a famous Provence winemaker who was introduced to the Hollywood stars by friends last year. According to Perrin, his family and the famous couple came together with the business venture over a few bottles of wine when the stars invited him over to the Chateau in June 2012. M&S drinks buyer Emma Dawson said: 'We're excited to be launching what could well be the most famous rose in the world. 'Not only does Miraval boast A-lister owners, it's a really lovely crisp rose, perfect for summer drinking.' She added: 'This rose is best enjoyed lightly chilled, while young and fresh, and makes an excellent aperitif or matches with many Provencal style dishes such as fish, vegetables and salads.' The 2014 Miraval Rose is available in selected M&S stores now. Helping Pitt and Jolie take over the vineyard (pictured) was Marc Perrin, a famous Provence winemaker . Perrin said his family and the stars came together with the business venture over a few bottles of wine .

Summary: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie bought the French wine making estate in 2012 . They enlisted the help of famous winemaker Marc Perrin and his family . Their Miraval Rose has received rave reviews from leading wine critics . It is now available to buy from Marks and Spencer for £18 a bottle .


A 60-stone woman once dubbed 'Britain's fattest teenager' has been dramatically lifted out of her home by a crane during a seven-hour emergency operation to take her to hospital. A number of roads had to be closed in the neighbourhood as firefighters worked to remove Georgia Davis, 22, from her specially-adapted flat in Aberdare, south Wales. At the height of the operation yesterday, neighbours said there were 12 fire, police and ambulance vehicles at the property. Scroll down for video . Georgia Davis, 22 (pictured) has been lifted from her home in Aberdare, south Wales, by a crane during a seven-hour emergency operation to take her to hospital . The young woman has previously had to be removed from another property in 2012. At the height of today's operation, neighbours said there were 12 fire, police and ambulance vehicles at the property . French doors at the front of the property were reportedly removed to allow crews to winch the morbidly obese woman out of her home using the crane. It is the second time Ms Davis has had to be rescued in such a way. An eye-witness, who asked not to be named, told the Daily Mirror: 'It's absolute chaos. There's 999 vehicles everywhere and dozens of emergency service workers. 'All the roads are shut down and parents and school transport can't get to the nearby schools and colleges, it's been complete lock down all day.' Retired Margaret Evans, 79, who also lives on the road, said she believed that Ms Davis fell and was unable to get back up again. She told MailOnline: ‘There was loads of traffic here. They had the crane and they shut all the roads. I don’t think they could get her out of the house. ‘They were here for ages, all afternoon. There were police cars in the middle of the road and no one could get in or out. ‘They tried to get her out and they had to take out the French windows eventually. There were so many people crowded watching. ‘Somebody said she fell, if she did I expect she couldn’t get back up again. ‘It’s not very nice, it was quite a disturbance.’ Ms Evans said she had a stint in hospital at the same time as Ms Davis a few years ago. She said: ‘They had to put three hospital beds together for her and she had her own room. ‘Somebody said she’s 50 stone now. I know she was 30 stone in hospital.’ French doors at the front of the property were reportedly removed to allow crews to lift the young woman out using the crane. Today's operation (left and right) took seven hours . An eye-witness, who asked not to be named, said it was 'absolute chaos'. Several roads had to be closed . Neighbour Janice Love described Ms Davis as a ‘lovely’ person and said she always gives her a wave when she passes her house. She said: ‘I’ve spoken to her a lot of times and she’s so nice. I’ve got daughters that age and it’s

Summary: Georgia Davis lifted from specially-adapted flat in Aberdare, South Wales . Twelve emergency vehicles were at the scene and roads had to be closed . French doors had to be removed to allow crews to winch the 22-year-old . 60-stone Ms Davis also had to be lifted from different home in 2012 by 40-strong team of builders, scaffolders and emergency services workers .


This week the world has been amazed by the story of a German pensioner who is pregnant with quadruplets at the age of 65. Annegret Raunigk, from Berlin, is already a mother of 13 but decided to expand her family further after her youngest child told her: 'I want to have a little brother or sister.' Someone who understands Annegret's position well is Britain's older mother, Sue Tollefsen, from Essex. Scroll down for video . Sue Tollefsen on today's This Morning where she revealed what it's like being a mother to seven-year-old when she is now aged 64 . She gave birth to her only child, Freya, in 2008 when she was aged 57. Now seven, Freya has often asked her mother if she could have a brother or sister and as a result, Sue revealed that she did consider it. 'Freya went through a period of wanting a sibling and I looked into fertility treatment to have another child but because I've had health issues I decided not to push my luck,' she said on today's This Morning. The retired special needs teacher said 'in a way' she thinks Annegret is 'selfish' for having more babies at her age - despite leaving motherhood till late in life herself. She said: 'She has 13 children already, in my case I hadn't had any. But if she has thought about it and weighed up the positive and negative and said "this is the right thing for me" then that's her decision. I don't sit in judgement of anyone else.' Now aged 64, Sue told presenters Phillip Schofield and Amanda Holden that she never intended to leave parenthood so late. Sue, left, became pregnant thanks to IVF when she was 57. Annegret Raunigk, right, is expecting at 65 . But after her father passed away, she became a carer for her poorly mother until her death in 2002, while juggling her challenging job. 'I had other things in my life, looking after my mum and having a responsible job, I didn't think I could handle being mum then,' she explained. 'I always hoped when I was younger I would have a child but thought I had missed boat.' Then Sue met Nick, a warehouse manager, when she was 51 and he was 11 years her junior. She warned him she was menopausal and they would be unlikely to start a family together. But after researching fertility treatments, they were able to conceive on their third IVF attempt after getting a donor egg fertilised with Nick's sperm and implanted in Sue's womb. Sue was delighted when daughter Freya was born although she admits she now wishes she could have had her sooner. She said: 'I don't regret having her but I do regret not having her when I was younger. 'The journey I have taken with her over the last seven years has been fantastic but what saddens me sometimes is when I look at her and look at myself I wonder how much time I have left with her. 'I'm hoping I can make

Summary: German pensioner is pregnant with quadruplets at the age of 65 . Britain's older mother, Sue Tollefsen, thinks decision is 'selfish in a way' She had daughter Freya, now seven, when she was 57 . Regrets that she may not have as much time with her daughter .


Google claims to have cracked a problem that has flummoxed anyone who has tried to read a doctor's note - how to read anyone's handwriting. The firm claims the latest update to its Android handsets can under 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts, and works with both printed and cursive writing input with or without a stylus. It even allows users to simply draw emoji they want to send. Scroll down for video . The California search giant claims the latest update to its Android handsets can understand handwriting in 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts. Google says its handwriting recognition works by 'building on large-scale language modeling, robust multi-language OCR, and incorporating large-scale neural-networks and approximate nearest neighbour search for character classification.' 'Entering text on mobile devices is still considered inconvenient by many; touchscreen keyboards, although much improved over the years, require a lot of attention to hit the right buttons,' Google said. 'Voice input is an option, but there are situations where it is not feasible, such as in a noisy environment or during a meeting. 'Using handwriting as an input method can allow for natural and intuitive input method for text entry which complements typing and speech input methods.' Google Handwriting Input is now available on Android phones, and the firm said it took 'many years' to perfect. 'Google Handwriting Input is the result of many years of research at Google. 'Until recently there have been many languages where enabling this functionality presented significant challenges. Google also today launched a new feature allowing users who have lost their phone to simply Google it. It works with all Android phones that have the latest Google app installed, and it appears to only work when you're signed into your Google account on Chrome - although this hasn't been confirmed. The same Google account must be signed into on the phone. The Californian firm announced the tool on its Google+ page. It said: 'We’ve all been there - you’ve searched under your car seat, tossed around the sofa cushions and you still can’t find your phone. Android handsets can understand handwriting in 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts . 'If you know where your computer is you can now ask Google to find your Android phone from your desktop. 'If the pesky phone is hiding nearby, Google can ring it for you - or you can see it on the map if you, say, forgot it at the bar. 'Just make sure you’ve got the latest version of the Google app!' Google's latest tool can't lock the missing phone, or erase its data. Users will need to install the Android Device Manager (ADM) app (pictured) if they want these features. Both tools override the selected sound profile, too, meaning that even if a phone is on silent it will still ring at full volume for five minutes . To locate a lost phone, sign into a Google account on Chrome via the menu in the top right-hand corner. Type 'find my phone' either into the address bar - if Google is set

Summary: Google Handwriting Input works on Android phones and tablets . Handsets can under 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts . Works with both printed and cursive writing input with or without a stylus .


An unnamed hit band from the 1960s attended the same paedophile brothel as shamed BBC star Jimmy Savile. The group were identified in a secret police intelligence report from 1964 in a four-page document. The document related to a notorious flat in Battersea, South West London which was used by paedophiles. Scroll down for video . Top of the Pops star Jimmy Savile, pictured, was known to frequent a paedophile brothel in Battersea . It is not clear whether the band and Savile attended the brothel at the same time, but they have all been linked to the property. Savile was known to be a regular visitor in the 1970s. The senior officer responsible for Operation Yewtree , Detective Superintendent David Grey began investigating the brothel in 2013 when it was mentioned in another police report. Det Supt Grey said a woman came forward in 2003 and reported that Savile had abused her during the 1970s following an appearance on Top of the Pops. The DJ died in 2011 when his terrible secret life became public knowledge. Details of the alleged assault were never put on the police computer. Det Supt Grey told the Daily Mirror: 'Although Savile and a pop group were known to frequent, that does not in itself show linkage or grounds to investigate further except with the benefit of hindsight.' The Metropolitan Police had intelligence that a 1960s band attended the same brothel as Savile, pictured .

Summary: Police collated the four-page dossier following an investigation in 1964 . The band were linked to the paedophile brothel in Battersea, London . Jimmy Savile was known to attend the same London brothel in the 1970s . Operation Yewtree detectives have been busy examining the old files .


Qatar's grip on London’s real estate tightened this week when it agreed to buy a majority share in the company behind the iconic Claridge’s hotel. The Gulf state's Constellation Hotels bought the 64 per cent stake in hotel company Coroin - which owns five-star offerings Claridge's, The Berkeley and The Connaught - from billionaire brothers Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay. It is not known how much the deal is worth, but some have reported it could be as much as £1.6billion. The hotels are the latest in an impressive list of high-profile acquisitions for the country, whose investment arm has been snapping up a number of the city's landmark buildings including The Shard, Harrods and One Canada Tower - the centrepiece of the Canary Wharf financial district. Constellation also recently bought London Park Lane Hotel, and owns Le Grand hotel in Paris. Qatar’s royal family, which owns more of London than the Crown Estate, is also planning their own British palace in the capital. Last December, the rulers submitted plans to convert three prime properties in London’s Regent’s Park into a huge mansion, set to become the UK’s first £200million home. The country also hold stakes in flagship British companies including Barclays Bank, Sainsbury's and British Airways owner IAG. Portfolio: Qatar's investment arm has been snapping up a number of the city's landmark buildings, illustrated on the map of London above . Iconic: Qatar's grip on London tightened this week when it agreed to buy a majority stake in the company behind Claridge’s hotel, pictured . Landmark: Qatar Holding bought luxury department store Harrods from businessman Mohamed Al Fayed for a reported £1.4billion in 2010 . Prized: The Shard, pictured centre, western Europe's tallest skyscraper, is one of a string of high profile developments Qatar owns in the city . Deal: Qatari Diar, the state's investment arm, teamed up with UK property developer Delancey Estates to buy the athletes' village for £557m . Five-star: The luxury Connaught Hotel in Mayfair, pictured, is owned by hotel company Coroin, in which Qatar now holds a majority stake . Taking over: Qatar become a major shareholder of Camden Market, pictured, when it bought 20 per cent stake in property group Chelsfield . Trophy asset: In January, Qatar bought the 97-acre financial district Canary Wharf, seen in background, with a Canadian partner for £2.6 billion . Investment: Qatar Holding, which also has shares in Barclays and Sainsbury's, owns a 10 per cent stake in the London Stock Exchange, above . Plans to develop: Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment bought the US Embassy building in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, pictured, in 2009 . Luxury: The Qatari royal family bought 1, 2, and 3 Cornwall Terrace (pictured) in 2013 and is converting the three into a £200million palace . Exclusive: Qatar’s prime minister owns 50 per cent of One Hyde Park, pictured, through his property development company Waterknights . High-end: The Berkeley Hotel, in London's upmarket Knightsbridge, pictured, was added to Qatar's impressive property portfolio this week . Residential development: Qatari Diar bought the site of the Chelsea

Summary: Qatar's Constellation Hotels bought majority share in company behind Claridge's, The Berkeley and The Connaught . Five-star hotels latest in impressive list of high-profile acquisitions, including The Shard, Harrods and Canary Wharf . Gulf state's royal family also planning their own British palace - converting three properties into a £200m mansion .


A 69-year-old mentally impaired man from Connecticut celebrated walking free from jail today after spending more than two decades behind bars for the rape and murder of his wife's grandmother. Last month a court ruled Richard Lapointe, a former dishwasher, was deprived of a fair trial for the 1987 killing and on Friday, a judge ordered him to be freed on $25,000 cash bail. The former inmate was photographed walking out of the hearing alongside his attorney and another supporter with his arms weakly raised in the air.In lieu of his prison jumpsuit, . Lapointe opted for a dark T-shirt over a dress shirt emblazoned with the words 'I didn't do it'. He later described his release as 'wonderful' and during a press conference he said he'd always dreamed of going home. His attorney said he will stay under a 7pm to 7am curfew with a couple in East Hartford. Last month a court ruled Richard Lapointe, a former dishwasher, was deprived of a fair trial for the 1987 killing and on Friday, a judge ordered him to be freed on $25,000 cash bail . One of his first requests Friday was for a steak dinner. He also expressed fascination with the smartphones reporters were using during the news conference. Lapointe confessed to raping, strangling and stabbing 88-year-old Bernice Martin at her Manchester apartment in 1989 and was sentenced in 1992 to life in prison without parole. Lapointe's lawyer and supporters said the evidence showed he could not have committed the crimes and his mental disability made him vulnerable to giving a false confession. His case became a cause celebre, receiving widespread publicity as advocates for the mentally disabled and other supporters - including writers Arthur Miller and William Styron - rallied to prove his innocence. Finally, last month the state Supreme Court ruled that Lapointe was deprived of a fair trial because prosecutors failed to disclose notes by a police officer that may have supported an alibi defense. The former inmate was photographed walking out of the hearing alongside his attorney and another supporter with his weakly arms raised in the air . In lieu of his prison jumpsuit, Lapointe opted for a dark T-shirt over a dress shirt emblazoned with the words 'I didn't do it'. The decision upheld an earlier ruling by the state Appellate Court, which in 2012 overturned Lapointe's convictions for capital felony murder, sexual assault and other crimes. The court ruled that Lapointe be released or given a new trial. Murder charges have been refiled but the prosecutor, Gail Hardy, said the state needs to review the evidence before deciding whether it can go forward with another trial. Lapointe is due back in court on May 15. On Friday Lapointe, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, shackles and thick glasses, was hunched over and visibly shaking as he sipped from a cup of water in court. His supporters and attorneys say Lapointe could not have committed the crime due to his disabilities. One of his first requests Friday was for a steak dinner - he also expressed

Summary: Richard Lapointe, a former dishwasher, confessed to raping and stabbing 88-year-old Bernice Martin at her Manchester apartment in 1989 . He was sentenced in 1992 to life in prison without parole . Lapointe's supporters said evidence showed he could not have committed the crimes and his disability made him vulnerable to a false confession . Last month a court ruled Lapointe was deprived of a fair trial and on Friday, a judge ordered him to be freed on $25,000 cash bail .


A photographer who fell on a stone in the graveyard ahead of Andy Murray's wedding rehearsal as the tennis star was greeted by a media scrum has died. Gordon Jack, 47, was taken to hospital when emergency services were called to Dunblane Cathedral, where Murray married long-term girlfriend Kim Sears today. He was taken to hospital shortly before 5pm yesterday, but died this afternoon. Mr Jack, a father-of-three, collapsed while covering the dress rehearsal of Andy Murray’s wedding yesterday . This is the last picture taken by photographer Gordon Jack, which he tweeted - he became unwell as press and the public gathered outside Dunblane Cathedral for Andy Murray's wedding rehearsal and died later . Murray was feet away from the photographer yesterday when he lost his balance while taking pictures of the event. The 27-year-old former Wimbledon champion leant towards the photographer with visible concern after the incident, until he was ushered away by his security team. Mr Jack was found to be unconscious and was taken to Forth Valley Hospital, in Larbert, near Falkirk, where he is understood to have been placed in a medically induced coma. He died from complications following a heart attack. Mr Jack ran the Scotimage agency in Linlithgow, West Lothian and did freelance newspaper and public relations work. He is survived by his wife Gilly and three children Megan, Sam and Emily. Tonight, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sent her condolences to Mr Jack's family. She tweeted: 'Totally devastated to hear about the death of Gordon Jack. A lovely man and a great photographer. My thoughts with his family & colleagues.' The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Scotland tweeted: 'Our condolences to the wife and children of Gordon Jack who has died after a fall at Dunblane Cathedral covering Andy Murray's wedding.' British tennis number one Andy Murray and Kim Sears married today and were greeted by joyous crowds . Murray was feet away from Mr Jack yesterday when he lost his balance while taking pictures of the event . The 47-year-old photographer was taken to hospital when emergency services were called to Dunblane Cathedral (pictured) The tragic news has cast a shadow over today's wedding where hundreds of people lined the streets of Dunblane to congratulate the couple. The couple, both 27, met at the US Open in 2005 when they were both aged 17, and became engaged in November. They are believed to have asked guests to make a donation to charities rather than buy wedding presents. The couple exchanged vows at the 12th Century cathedral before a reception at Cromlix House, the hotel Murray bought in 2013 and converted into a luxury hotel.

Summary: Gordon Jack, 47, was taken to hospital yesterday after falling at rehearsal . Murray was feet away from the photographer when he lost his balance . First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was 'totally devastated' by the news . Tennis star Andy Murray and fiance Kim Sears tied the knot this afternoon .


Darren Bent could still return to Aston Villa in the summer even after his contract is allowed to run down at the club which cast him aside, but his focus for now is helping Derby get promoted. Bent was out of favour with sacked manager Paul Lambert and Rams boss Steve McClaren took the chance to add the experienced striker to his line-up on loan until the end of the campaign. But with Tim Sherwood now in charge at Villa Park the 31-year-old is keeping his options open. Darren Bent has scored nine goals in 13 games for Derby since going on loan from Aston Villa in January . Bent scores Derby 's form has been impressive for Derby since joining the Championship promotion hopefuls . 'I wouldn't rule anything out,' he told TalkSport. 'I will have to wait until the end of the season to make that decision. 'It will be nice to have the option. But I don't want to look too far ahead because I'm enjoying playing for Derby County and I don't want to take my eye off the ball.' Sherwood's side take on QPR on Tuesday night in a crucial relegation clash - a loss could see Villa fall below the line and Chris Ramsey's men enjoy a sniff of safety. Bent has nine goals in 13 appearances for the Rams and is focussed on their push for the Premier League . Bent's form has no doubt caught the attention with new Villa boss Tim Sherwood while at the Rams . While on the books at Villa, the end of the campaign for Bent - whether it be at the regular season's end or with a playoff triumph with the Rams - will also see him become a free agent. And with nine goals in 13 games since arriving at Derby in January, after stays at Fulham and Brighton, he may have some bargaining power. Bent has previously praised Sherwood, who he knows from his time at Tottenham, as an 'unbelievable motivator', saying Villa is 'the perfect job for him.’ He previously told the Telegraph that ‘There have been conversations' with his parent club. Sherwood has also bemoaned the absence of Bent as his side struggles for goals. 'I’d like to have him here now. You can’t have enough goalscorers in your building,’ he said.

Summary: Darren Bent said he'll wait until the season's end to decide on his future . Villa striker becomes a free agent at the end of this campaign with Derby . Bent's been on loan with Brighton, Fulham and Derby most recently . He was out of favour with Paul Lambert but could return for Tim Sherwood . CLICK HERE for all the latest Aston Villa news .


There are few things more beautiful - or terrifying - than the menacing flash of lightning bolts within a volcanic ash cloud. The latests picture, captured by an amateur photographer as the Colima volcano in Mexico spews out a plume of ash and lava, reveals the raw power of a volcanic eruption. Hernando Rivera Cervantes took the pictures as local authorities warned those living around the volcano, which is also known as the Fire volcano, to prepare for a possible evacuation. Lightning strikes inside the enormous ash cloud thrown into the air by the Colima volcano (above) in Mexico . The 12,400 feet (3,800 metre) high volcano, which first erupted in 1576, is one of the most active volcanoes in Mexico. Mr Cervantes spent eight hours watching the volcano as it threw ash up to 1.8 miles (three kilometres) into the atmosphere before managing to capture the rare picture. He said: 'I waited for eight hours, knowing something was going to happen. When the lightning arrived it was magical. An unforgettable experience.' These blots of lightning are thought to occur due to the build up of electric charge in the ash cloud as the particles rub against each other. Just like in a thunder cloud, this charge eventually builds up until it seeks a path through to the ground as lightning. This sequence of images captured by photographer Hernando Rivera Cervantes show the lightning flashes as the Colima volcano erupted . Mr Cervantes also managed to capture this night-time image above of lava spilling from the erupting volcano . Small volcanic eruptions over the past 20 years have been protecting the Earth from global warming, according to a recent study. Scientists have confirmed that droplets of sulphur-rich aerosols spewed into the upper atmosphere by volcanoes have been reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Until recently it was thought that only particularly large eruptions had any noticeable affect on the climate. However, a study published earlier this year has confirmed results from the end of last year that showed these small eruptions can have an accumulative impact on global temperature. This could have helped decrease the global temperatures by between 0.05°C to 0.12°C over the past 15 years. Earlier this month scientists discovered that it is this lightning that is responsible for making the glass spheres that can appear in volcanic rocks. They found that the intense heat generated by the lightning bolts causes the ash to melt into spherules of smooth glass. A bolt of volcanic lighting can heat the surrounding air to more than 3,000°C, according to the researchers from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Dr Kimberly Genareau, a volcanologist at the University of Alabama, said their findings suggested that the role lightning plays in volcanic eruptions may be under reported. Writing in the journal Geology, she said: 'We refer to this new morphological classification of ash grains as lightning-induced volcanic spherules (LIVS). 'Observation of LIVS in tephras (volcanic rocks) will provide evidence of lightning occurrence during eruptions where lightning was not directly observed or documented.' The Colima volcano is

Summary: Lightning flash spotted in the ash cloud of the Colima Volcano which is 301 miles west of Mexico City . Strikes caused by high levels of electric charge building up as ash particles rub together . Bolts can heat surrounding air to 3,000°C and melt ash in the cloud into glassy spheres, scientists discovered .


The time is around 9pm on a Thursday and 7,000 people are chanting ‘YES! YES! YES!’ in a pitch-black car park in London’s Docklands. It’s been raining and the ground is damp, but we are all in our bare feet, which are going numb on the cold, hard concrete. Undeterred, we keep going. There’s a drum pounding in the distance and we keep step with its beat. Marianne Power attended Robbins’ Unleash The Power Within seminarwhich claims to ‘discover how to identify what it is you really want' The mood is tribal. I feel as if we’re on our way to a ritual killing. Maybe our own. We’ve already signed waivers warning us that what we are about to take part in could result in ‘physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death . . .’ and we’ve spent the past half-an-hour being told what we need to do to avoid hospitalisation. I feel sick with anticipation, but there’s no way out — the huge crowd keeps pushing me forward. Then, the chanting stops and a hush fills the air. We are faced with our fate. It glimmers grey and red in the darkness: lanes of burning hot coals, which we are to walk over. Yes, actually walk over — with our bare feet. We have spent the past two hours preparing for this moment — being whipped into something called ‘peak state’, a place where you are so mentally strong that you can do anything. The idea is that, once you overcome the fear of walking on coals of between 1,200 and 2,000 Fahrenheit, you can ‘conquer the other fires of your life with ease’. But I don’t conquer anything with ease. It’s not in my nature. ‘Am I really doing this?’ is all I can think. But yes, I am. For the past year, I’ve been on a self-improvement mission. Fed up with a life spent worrying, single and broke, I’ve set myself a bizarre challenge to live by the rules of a different self-help guru each month. Marianne (pictured) has set herself a bizarre challenge to live by the rules of a different self-help guru each month and this month she chose that of Anthony Robbins . And, when it comes to the self-improvement world, Anthony Robbins is the king. Everyone from world leaders — Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, Mikhail Gorbachev — to athletes such as Serena Williams and actors including Hugh Jackman seek his counsel. He even helped Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher. His IS a classic rags-to-riches story. Determined to transcend his poor childhood, he became obsessed with self-improvement. He’d listen to motivational tapes on his way to his job as a janitor, before going on to give motivational talks himself. Fast forward to today and he is a bestselling author and hugely successful business man, whose net worth is in the region of half a billion dollars. He charges $1 million to coach private clients — which is why the rest of us have to settle for listening to him in a concert hall. Anthony Robbins (pictured in

Summary: Marianne Power decided to live by a different self-help guru each month . Marianne attended Robbins’ Unleash The Power Within seminar . Robbins has counselled Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and more .


Violent: But Samuel Tushingham has been spared jail for attacking his girlfriend . A thug who repeatedly attacked his girlfriend and dragged her by the hair has been spared jail after a judge told him he was 'almost too dangerous' for prison. Samuel Tushingham dragged his partner out of bed, slapped her around the head and threw a toaster at her, a court was told. District judge Bridget Knight described the 26-year-old as a 'caveman' - but despite this ordered him to go on a relationship course instead of sentencing him to jail. After a trial at Halton Magistrates' Court, she told him: 'You acted like a caveman, dragging the victim by her hair and assaulting her over a period of months between April and September. 'You are almost too dangerous for me to send you to prison because you need work done on you. 'You will be on the course with other men and I hope you find it quite repulsive the excuses people give for beating a woman because there is no excuse for acting like this.' Tushingham, an advertising salesman from Wigan, was given a 26-week sentence suspended for 12 months, and ordered to attend a course called 'improving relations supporting change'. He must also carry out 80 hours of unpaid work and pay more than £1,300 in costs and fines, and is banned from contacting his victim. The judge who spared him jail previously told footballer Carlos Tevez it would be 'overly punitive' for him to hand over his £55,000 Porsche after he was convicted of a driving offence, and fined him £3,000 instead. Ms Knight also made headlines when she criticised Coronation Street star Barbara Knox for wasting court time by pleading not guilty to drink-driving and then admitting the offence at the last minute. Tushingham pleaded guilty to one charge of assault by beating, which took place in April last year when he kicked his then-partner in the thigh, causing a large bruise and knocking her off her feet at her home in Warrington, Cheshire. He was found guilty of another three assault charges which took place later in 2014. In June, Tushingham punched the victim twice in the leg, grabbed her hair and slapped her, causing her to fall over on an upturned plug and resulting in her having difficulty walking and sitting for several weeks. Court: Tushingham was given a suspended sentence at Halton Magistrates' Court, pictured . He also grabbed her by the hair and threw a toaster which hit her on the hip in a separate incident in July. In September, they travelled to stay with Tushingham's sister in Cambridge when the pair argued and he repeatedly slapped her round the head then dragged her out of bed by her hair, hitting her head against a radiator. Wendy Newton, prosecuting, said: 'The victim said that the reason she had not reported the incidents earlier was because she didn't think they were serious enough to waste police time with. 'But after speaking to her mother, she realised that the violence was getting worse.'

Summary: Samuel Tushingham, 26, pulled his girlfriend by the hair and kicked her . Judge Bridget Knight says he is 'almost too dangerous to send to prison' Thug is given a suspended sentence and told to go on relationship course .


Jimmy Butler set a play-off career-high for the second straight game with 31 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-82 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round NBA play-offs series. After scoring 25 points in Game 1, Butler was at his best down the stretch, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter. Chicago's Derrick Rose scored all of his 15 points in the second half after dominating in the series opener. Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler managed 31 points during his side's 91-82 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks . Butler chest bumps team-mate Joakim Noah during the Bulls' second play-off series win against the Bucks . Pau Gasol added 11 points and 16 rebounds and Mike Dunleavy Jr. scored 12 points for the third-seeded Bulls. Khris Middleton led the sixth-seeded Bucks with 22 points, and Michael Carter-Williams scored 12. Game three is Thursday at Milwaukee. In Oakland, California, Klay Thompson scored 26 points and Stephen Curry had 22 points and six assists as the Golden State Warriors regrouped from an early deficit to down the New Orleans Pelicans 97-87 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. The top-seeded Warriors fell behind by 13 points in the first quarter after a strong start by the Pelicans' Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon. A big burst before halftime pushed the Warriors ahead, and they did just enough in the closing moments to put away the pesky Pelicans. Game three is Thursday in New Orleans. Davis had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Gordon scored 23 points for the Pelicans. Klay Thompson slam dunks the ball on his way to 26 points in the Golden State Warriors' win on Monday . Stephen Curry drives forward with the ball during the Warriors' 97-87 win against the New Orleans Pelicans .

Summary: The Chicago Bulls defeated Milwaukee Bucks 91-82 on Monday night . Jimmy Butler managed 31 points as the Bulls took a 2-0 series lead . The Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 97-87 . Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry both starred for the Warriors .


Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes insists he has no intention of leaving the club this summer. The 21-year-old has been linked with Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea in some quarters but he says remaining at the Mestalla is his preferred option. He said: 'I'm not worried about what the future holds. I am convinced that I will stay in Valencia because I am very happy here.' Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes (right), pictured in action against Villarreal, says he wants to stay at the club . Reports have linked Gomes with a move to Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea . The Portuguese midfielder has netted four times in 25 La Liga appearances since leaving Benfica last summer, helping Valencia to fourth place in the table. His form has reportedly led to interest from abroad but Gomes has denied being contacted by Premier League leaders Chelsea. 'I just think about spending the next season in Spain,' said Gomes. 'Chelsea? I do not know anything and also my agent is not aware of any opportunity.' The 21-year-old midfielder insists he is happy to stay with Valencia and ply his trade in La Liga . Former Benfica man Gomes puts in a tackle on Villarreal's Manu Trigueros at the Mestalla on Sunday .

Summary: Reports have linked Chelsea with a move for Valencia's Andre Gomes . But the midfielder says wants to stay with the La Liga side next season . Gomes has scored four league goals in 25 appearances this term .


A 24-year-old widow from Virginia has been charged with first-degree murder after police say she killed her former father-in-law because she blamed him for introducing her husband to drugs at a young age and driving him to suicide. Amanda Taylor, of Blacksburg, was apprehended in North Carolina last Sunday following a multi-state manhunt sparked by the murder of her former relative by marriage, 59-year-old Charles Taylor, who was discovered stabbed to death at his home near Ellet April 4. Taylor's suspected partner in crime, 32-year-old Sean Ball, was found wounded on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina after the 24-year-old woman allegedly tried to kill him. Widow's rampage: Amanda Taylor (left), 24, has been charged with murder after she allegedly stabbed her former father-in-law Charles Taylor (right), 59, in retaliation for last year's suicide of her husband, Rex (pictured right) 'Accomplice' turned victim: Sean Ball, 32, who is also facing charges in Charles Taylor's death, was seriously wounded when police say Amanda Taylor turned on him as the two were fleeing police . Confession: While out on a lam, Taylor took to Facebook apparently confessing to the deadly stabbing . The young widow, who had an apparent fascination with serial killers and violence, has made multiple confessions on social media before she was ultimately apprehended following a brief police pursuit. Initially, Taylor was charged with second-degree murder, but on Monday the charge was upgraded to first-degree murder carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years to life, reported the local station WDBJ7. The mother of two, who is currently being held in Western Virginia Regional Jail, also faces federal attempted murder, assault and weapons charges in North Carolina for allegedly trying to kill Sean Ball as the two were fleeing police. The 32-year-old man, who remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Charles Taylor. According to friends and family, Amanda Taylor was devastated when her husband, Rex Taylor, hanged himself last August. The 24-year-old reportedly believed that her father-in-law was to blame for Rex's suicide because he was the one who had introduced the young man to drugs at age 15. Blame game: The 24-year-old mother of two reportedly blamed her father-in-law for introducing Rex to drugs at age 15 . Chilling post: The fugitive uploaded a photo of a silver revolved resting in her lap, accompanied by a message suggesting that Taylor was planning to take her own life . Left for dead: Sean Ball (left) was discovered unresponsive on the side of a North Carolina highway after police say Taylor (right) shot him . In her own defense: Sometime before her arrest, Amanda Taylor again took to Instagram to defend her violent actions . Rex Taylor's addiction presumably triggered his depression, which ultimately led to a suicide by hanging last summer. Seven months later, in late March, Amanda voluntarily checked into Saint Albans Hospital following an incident at her husband's gravesite, where her friends feared she was going to take her own life on the day of their shared birthday, reported Roanoke

Summary: Amanda Taylor, 24, charged with first-degree murder in stabbing of her former father-in-law Charles Taylor . Taylor blamed 59-year-old victim for introducing her late husband, Rex Taylor, to drugs at age 15 . Rex Taylor committed suicide by hanging last August, leaving Amanda alone with two children . Ms Taylor allegedly committed stabbing with friend Sean Ball, but then turned on him as the two were fleeing police . She has confessed to the crimes on Facebook and Instagram . Friend Mariah Roebuck said Taylor had checked herself into hospital in late March but was released three days before her father-in-law's killing .


Derby are targeting Real Madrid coach Paul Clement to replace current boss Steve McClaren. The Rams, who are hoping to be clinch promotion into the Premier League via the play-offs, have begun the process of identifying candidates for McClaren's job. The former England manager is Newcastle's first choice to replace caretaker boss John Carver ahead of next season. Paul Clement (right) is a leading candidate to replace Steve McClaren at Derby County should he leave . Clement is currently a Real Madrid coach and works next to Carlo Ancelotti alongside the biggest stars . McClaren's potential switch to St James' Park is one of the worst kept secrets in English football, and Derby chiefs are fully aware that they are likely to be searching for a new manager this summer. And Clement is a leading candidate to replace McClaren if, as expected, he leaves for Tyneside. Sportsmail understands Clement is aware of Derby's interest; and the Championship club will make formal contact with Real once McClaren's future is settled. The 42-year-old has established a reputation as one of European football's leading coaches in recent years, working mainly under Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Paris St Germain and now Real. Steve McClaren's future will be decided at the end of the season with Newcastle United interested . And Derby are ready to offer Clement the opportunity to cut his managerial teeth at Pride Park. It remains to be seen whether Clement would leave Bernabeu to replace McClaren, but with Ancelotti's future unclear, this summer could provide suitable circumstances for the duo to part ways. McClaren could yet decide to stay at Derby should he lead them into the top-flight next season. Nevertheless, the Rams have begun planning for life without their current boss. Derby County are play-off contenders in the Championship and are looking to secure promotion .

Summary: Steve McClaren is expected to take Newcastle job if Derby don't go up . Rams are currently battling for Championship promotion via the play-offs . Paul Clement is a leading candidate for job . Derby will make formal contact with Real Madrid if McClaren leaves .


Hannover fired coach Tayfun Korkut on Monday after a run of 13 games without a win left the club close to the Bundesliga's relegation zone. Michael Frontzek has been named as his successor, signing a contract valid for the remaining five matches of the season. The 51-year-old Frontzek worked as an assistant at Hannover from 2004 to 2005. Tayfun Korkut has been sacked by Hannover after a long winless run saw the club fall down the league table . Michael Frontzek will take over at Hannover and has five games left this season to avoid relegation . He is returning to the Bundesliga as coach for the first time since 2011, when he was fired by Borussia Moenchengladbach. Korkut's departure follows a 4-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. Hannover are now only one place and two points above Paderborn, who currently occupies the relegation play-off place. The Bundesliga's bottom two clubs are relegated automatically. The team that finishes third from last has a two-leg play-off against the second division's third-place team to try to salvage its status. Bayer Leverkusen's Hakan Calhanoglu strikes a free-kick at goal during the 4-0 win over Hannover . Hannover's Manuel Schmiedebach (right) tussles for the ball with Leverkusen's Omer Toprak (left)

Summary: Tayfun Korkut was fired by Hannover after the 4-0 defeat by Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday left the club near the relegation zone . Michael Frontzek will take charge of Hannover for the rest of the season . Hannover are currently 15th in the Bundesliga table and are on a torrid run of 13 games without a win .


With its carefully controlled, stage managed events and blandly repetitive slogans, the election campaign so far has been just a little bit boring. But not if you are on Nick Clegg's tour, where the Lib Dem leader has boarded his bright yellow 'fun bus' for a series of bizarre and unlikely photo opportunities which today saw him try his hand at ten-pin bowling. Aides say it is part of a deliberate strategy to get the Deputy Prime Minister out of London to meet normal people as they go about their daily lives. And if that means pulling pints, sipping cocktails, hurtling down a zipwire or chatting to Joey Essex or a hedgehog with a brain injury, Mr Clegg seems only to happy to oblige. Scroll down for video . Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg appears determined to enjoy the election campaign, spending his Sunday afternoon ten-pin bowling . The visit to the bowling alley in Colchester, Essex delighted local people, and the press pack who have complained that the campaign so far has been boring . Aides say it is part of a deliberate strategy to get the Deputy Prime Minister out of London to meet normal people as they go about their daily lives . The Lib Dem leader is touring the country in a bright yellow election battlebus fitted out with a radio studio to allow him to continue his regular broadcasts designed to drum up support before May 7. While strategists admit they struggle to compete in the 'air war' as Labour and the Tories dominate the TV and radio bulletins, they believe Mr Clegg's enthusiasm for getting out and meeting people is paying off. On the first day of the election campaign, he rushed from a meeting with the Queen at Buckingham Palace to a wildlife sanctuary in Solihull. There he was introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles. Mr Clegg was told the animals have a lifespan of just five years, which he might be able to relate to as his party faces the prospect of being booted out of government for the first time since 2010. Nick Clegg and Lib Dem candidate Lorely Burt were introduced to Humpty, a hedgehog with a head injury which means he keeps walking round in circles . He took a short break from campaigning to take part in Go Ape Haldon Forest Park near Exeter on Wednesday . The Deputy Prime Minister tested the water, but declined to take a dip, during a visit to Bath Spa on April 6 . Mr Clegg faced a grilling from TOWIE star Joey Essex, who seemed a little confused about the Liberal Democrats’ name . Since then he has flown down a zipwire at a Go Ape park, tested the water at Bath Spa, planted flowers in Newtown, painted a picture at a nursery in Sheffield and watched racing wheels coming off the production in Chippenham. Food and drink has played a big part in the campaign too, from pulling pints in a

Summary: Lib Dem leader embarks on bizarre photo opportunities to stay in the news . Aides say it is part of strategy to meet voters where they work and play . He has met a hedgehog and Joey Essex, pulled a pint and visited a spa .


A Chinese-born American geologist was deported and returned to his Texas home following his release from prison in China after serving nearly eight years on charges of 'illegally procuring state secrets'. Xue Feng returned to his family in Houston on Friday following his release from Beijing's No. 2 Prison. He served all but ten months of his eight year sentence after getting it reduced for good behavior. Xue Feng returned to his family in Houston, Texas, on Friday following his release from Beijing's No. 2 Prison . The 50-year-old doctor served all but ten months of his eight year sentence at the Chinese prison (pictured) Xue Min (right) waits with daughter Guo Jie (left) for the trial of her brother outside a Chinese court in 2010 . At the time of his release, Xue was the only American citizen serving a sentence in a Chinese prison for the crime of endangering state security, according to the Dui Hua foundation. The foundation has long advocated on Xue's behalf. Executive director John Kamm said: 'Dui Hua is delighted that Dr Xue has finally been reunited with his family in America after a terrible ordeal,' 'The foundation wishes him every success as he rebuilds his life.' The 50-year-old Xue was detained in November of 2007 and sentenced in 2010 on charges of illegally gathering information on China's oil industry. His case raised questions about whether normal business activities elsewhere might conflict with China's vague state security laws. Supporters also said Xue was physically abused in detention and denied proper legal rights. American diplomats had lobbied hard for Xue's release, saying his alleged crimes didn't warrant the harshness of his sentence. Tong Wei, the lawyer for the jailed American geologist, seen leaving Beijing High People's Court in 2011 . President Obama personally lobbied for Xue's release during a visit to Beijing in November of 2009, the New York Times reported. After a court upheld Xue's conviction in February of 2011, American ambassador Jon Huntsman said: 'This has been a long, difficult and painful ordeal for Xue Feng, but not only for Xue but also for his wife, Nan, and his two kids. 'We ask the Chinese government to consider an immediate humanitarian parole of Xue Feng, thereby allowing him to get back to his family and his way of life.' Xue was born in China and earned a doctorate at the University of Chicago, where he was praised by his advisers for his thoroughness and hard work. After becoming a United States citizen, he returned to his native country to work for US consultancy IHS Energy, now known as IHS Inc. In pronouncing him guilty, the Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People's Court said his actions 'endangered our country's national security'. The verdict said Xue received documents on geological conditions of onshore oil wells and a database that gave the coordinates of more than 30,000 oil and gas wells belonging to China National Petroleum Corp. and listed subsidiary PetroChina Ltd.

Summary: US citizen Xue Feng returned to his family in Houston, Texas, on Friday . Detained in November 2007 on charges of 'illegally procuring state secrets' Convicted in 2010 of illegally gathering information on China's oil industry . 50-year-old doctor served all but ten months of his eight year sentence . President Obama personally lobbied for release during 2009 Beijing visit .