Scientists believe the first complex conversation between humans took place around 50,000 to 100,000 years ago. Much of it, they say, involved cavemen grunting, or hunter-gatherers mumbling and pointing, before learning to speak in a detailed way. But in a new study, one linguist argues that human language developed rapidly with people quickly using complex sentences that sound like our own. Scientists believe the first complex conversation between humans gradually took place around 50,000 to 100,000 years ago. Much of it, they believe, still involved cavemen grunting, or hunter-gatherers mumbling and pointing, before learning to speak in a detailed way . 'The hierarchical complexity found in present-day language is likely to have been present in human language since its emergence,' says Shigeru Miyagawa, Professor of Linguistics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Most scholars believe that humans first started using a 'proto-language', which was a primitive kind of communication with only a gradual development of words and syntax. But according to Professor Miyagawa, single words bear traces of syntax showing that they must be descended from an older, syntax-laden system, rather than from simple, primal utterances. 'Since we can find syntax within words, there is no reason to consider them as 'linguistic fossils' of a prior, presyntax stage,' he adds. In a new study, one linguist argues that human language likely developed rapidly with people quickly using complex sentences that sound like our own. Pictured is a reconstruction of of Rhodesian Men. Remains from this species have been dated between 300,000 and 125,000 years ago . Professor Miyagawa has a different theory about what created human language. He says humans combined an 'expressive' layer of language, as seen in birdsong, with a 'lexical' layer, as seen in monkeys who utter isolated sounds, such as alarm calls. The 'integration hypothesis' suggests that whatever first caused them, these layers of language blended rapidly. In his paper, Professor Miyagawa writes that a single word today can be 'internally complex, often as complex as an entire phrase,' making it less likely that words we use today are descended from a presyntax mode of speech. 'Nationalisation' for example starts with 'nation,' a noun; adds '-al' to create an adjective; adds '-is(a)' to form a verb; and ends with '-tion,' to form another noun, albeit with a new meaning. 'Hierarchical structure is present not only in single words, but also in compounds, which, contrary to the claims of some, are not the structureless fossilised form of a prior stage,' he says. The researchers arrived at their conclusions by conducting a series of experiments in teaching students the art of 'Oldowan stone-knapping' The very first rudimentary communcation between our ancestors took place much earlier, say one group of scientists. Earlier this year, researchers argued that cavemen initially began communicating 2.5 to 1.8 million years ago - and they were talking about DIY. The international study found stone tool-making drove the evolution of language among our human ancestors in the African savannah. It suggests communication among our earliest ancestors may have been more complex than previously thought, and that tool-making helped

Summary: Complex human conversation began around 50,000 to 100,000 years ago . Professor Shigeru Miyagawa notes single words bear traces of syntax . He says this shows the words came from an older, syntax-laden system . He believes humans combined an 'expressive' layer of language, as seen in birdsong, with a 'lexical' layer, as seen in monkeys .


Selfie queen Karen Danczuk has revealed her ambition to be an MP – insisting she could relate to ordinary women unlike the current crop of female politicians. Mrs Danczuk said women were turned off politics because there was no-one in Parliament like them. The glamorous Labour councillor, who is married to the outspoken MP Simon Danczuk, said Parliament needed people like her ‘to bring it back down to reality’. Scroll down for video . Selfie queen Karen Danczuk told LBC's Nick Ferrari (pictured) in Liverpool today that she aspired to be an MP – insisting she could relate to ordinary women unlike the current crop of female politicians . Mrs Danczuk, 31, who revealed earlier this year that she had suffered sexual abuse, told LBC’s Nick Ferrari that she had rebuilt her life after being ‘shattered’ as a child. She said she used provocative selfie pictures on Twitter as a way of saying to others: ‘I will not be ashamed about who I am.’ Mrs Danczuk said she had rebuilt her life after the abuse, but now had the confidence to go into politics. She said: ‘There’s not many women that can relate to women. The women we do have in politics – and I’m not being rude to them because they’re really, really good – are they relating to ordinary women? I think they could relate a bit more.’ Mrs Danczuk became a hit on Twitter after posting a series of provocative photos of herself. She now describes herself as the 'selfie queen' Mrs Danczuk, 31, who revealed earlier this year that she had suffered sexual abuse, told LBC’s Nick Ferrari that she had rebuilt her life after being ‘shattered’ as a child . Ms Danczuk was asked if she would go into mainstream politics and replied: ‘Yeah, I would. I think in some ways women like me need to, to bring it back down to reality.’ The mother of two said she didn’t agree with the way women politicians always talked about female issue like childcare. She said: ‘I don’t necessarily think we should assume that because you’re a women, you should focus all your time and effort focussing on childcare. ‘Just speaking a language they understand – you know, dashing to do a school run, to then dash to the supermarket – just speaking about everyday problems.’ She said: ‘Women that I speak to, there’s just nothing there for them to relate to.’ Karen Danczuk, pictured outside Parliament last week, could find herself on the Commons benches with her husband . Mrs Danczuk, the Labour councillor and wife of MP Simon Danczuk, stopped for a drink at the Red Lion pub outside Parliament . Mrs Danczuk also spoke about the sex abuse abuse she suffered as a child and called for anyone who had gone through it to see a therapist. She said: ‘It shatters you – you trust no-one. You have nightmares. You can’t live a normal live.’ But she said therapy had helped. ‘I will not be ashamed about who I am. I used to be ashamed.

Summary: Karen Danczuk said MPs needed to speak in a language people understood . She said she would like to go into 'mainstream politics' in the future . Mrs Danczuk said women did not have anything to relate to this election . She also defended her infamous selfies: 'This is me, take me as I am'


A Texas university that booked Matthew McConaughey as its May commencement speaker has broken the silence on the Texas-born actor's speaking fee. The University of Houston said in a statement Tuesday that it was paying McConaughey speaking fees totaling $135,000 plus travel expenses, as well as a $20,250 commission to the Celebrity Talent International booking agency engaged by the university. Meanwhile, the statement says McConaughey is donating his fees to his jk livin Foundation, which the actor started to provide tools to help high school students lead active lives and make healthy choices for the future. Got $135,000: A Texas university that booked Matthew McConaughey as its May commencement speaker has broken the silence on the Texas-born actor's speaking fee . The university initially balked at revealing McConaughey's fee, citing a confidentiality agreement with the booking agency. However, the university says its business with the agency is now finished. 'The university has concluded its business with CTI and, therefore, is no longer bound by its confidentiality agreement with the agency,' the university said in a statement. It was CTI, however, that initially opposed the disclosure after the Houston Chronicle filed a FOIA request concerning the fee--which will be paid through taxes and tuition. The booking agency argued a 'reporter or someone' might create 'unfair negatives online,' the Chronicle reports. The university will also pay a 15 percent booking fee to CTI, or $20,250. The university did not divulge the fees it's paid to previous speakers, though it is not uncommon for schools to pay celebrities and other biog name speakers top dollar. According to the UH release, jk livin 'serves more than 2,000 students at 24 programs in California, Texas, Louisiana and Washington, D.C.' 'I've had the instincts to help since I was a kid,' McConaughey says. 'I was raised that way. As a kid I was pushed to go give time in my community, and it felt good. You learn as a kid.' The University of Houston is a public institution and one of Texas's largest colleges. Officials there initially balked at revealing McConaughey's salary but has since said a confidentiality agreement is no longer binding .

Summary: The public Texas university first balked at disclosing the actor's fee but has since caved, saying a confidentiality agreement is no longer binding . Actor's jk livin Foundation provides 'tools to help high school students lead active lives and make healthy choices for the future'


Emma Hannigan had her breasts and ovaries removed in 2006 to reduce her risk of cancer after she was diagnosed with the faulty BrCa1 gene . A mother-of-two has battled cancer nine times in the last seven years, despite having her breasts and ovaries removed to try and prevent the disease. Emma Hannigan was told in 2005 that she carried the faulty BRCA1 gene, which increases a woman's chance of getting breast cancer by 85 per cent, and ovarian cancer by 50 per cent. She opted to have a double mastectomy and oophorectomy the following year, to reduce her risk. But despite the drastic surgery, the 42-year-old received the diagnosis she had been dreading - she had breast cancer. Since that point, Mrs Hannigan has battled the disease a staggering nine times, including four bouts in the space of a year. She is now undergoing chemotherapy every three weeks as specialists try to keep the disease at bay. Mrs Hannigan, an author from Bray, near Dublin, said despite it failing to prevent cancer, she does not regret having preventative surgery. The Breast Cancer Campaign estimates preventative mastectomy is thought to reduce breast cancer risk in carriers of the BRCA gene, by 90 per cent. The odds reduce a woman's risk to lower than that of the average for women who do not carry the mutated gene. 'I didn't look at it like I was losing my ovaries or breasts,' Mrs Hannigan said. 'I looked at it like I was gaining my life. 'It wasn't a difficult decision. It was a no-brainer - I wanted to live.' But at the age of 33, Mrs Hannigan was devastated when she was told, just a year after having surgery, that she had cancer. 'I was tested because there was a family history of breast and ovarian cancer in my family,' she said. 'My aunt Helen died of breast cancer when she was 42. My other aunts, Ruth and Cathy, survived breast cancer in their 30s and 40s. My great aunt, Anneliese, died from ovarian cancer. 'When gene testing came in my family were invited to have tests. My mother, Cathy and Ruth were all diagnosed with the faulty gene. 'So I was tested and I was diagnosed too. Then I made the decision to reduce my risk of cancer and have surgery. 'It was not difficult. I had seen Helen die. 'I had two young children. I only had to look at them and know that I had made the right choice.' Following the mastectomy, her breast tissue was sent away for testing. The results showed early signs of cancer. But in 2007, the mother-of-two, from Bray near Dublin, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent treatment, including radiation, pictured, and within a few months doctors told her she was in remission . Since 2007, Mrs Hannigan, an author, has battled the disease nine times, including facing four bouts in one year. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy as specialists try to keep the disease at bay . But doctors said they were pre-cancerous cells, and

Summary: Emma Hannigan was diagnosed with the faulty BRCA1 gene in 2005 . A year later she had her breasts and ovaries removed to prevent cancer . But in 2007, despite the surgery, she was diagnosed with breast cancer . Since then she has battled the disease nine times - four times in one year .


Alex Rodriguez returned to the New York Yankees line-up for the baseball season's opening day following a 162-game suspension, batting seventh and serving as designated hitter. Rodriguez returned from a suspension that spanned all of the 2014 season for admitted to receiving and using performance-enhancing drugs from a Florida clinic. Yet A-Rod received a warm welcome on his comeback, with fans even holding up signs that read 'Forgive' in the crowd. Team-mates applaud as New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez takes to the field . New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (from left to right), Jacoby Ellsbury, and Brett Gardner greet designated hitter Rodriguez after he was introduced before the start of the opening day game . New York Yankees designated hitter Rodriguez (centre) stands in the dugout at the start of opening day . Signs in the stands encourages fans to forgive Rodriguez after his heavy suspension . As always, the baseball season got off with a bang. There were giant American flags, national anthems sang loud and proud, and grand entrances via parachutes. On the field, however, Atlanta Braves right-handed reliever Jason Grilli will take over as the closer following the trade of Craig Kimbrel. In a blockbuster trade on the eve of opening day, the San Diego Padres acquired Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr from the Braves on Sunday. Elsewhere, Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter John Jaso suffered a left wrist contusion sliding into second base in the first inning of Monday's season opener against the Baltimore Orioles. X-rays were negative, but Jaso left the game and was replaced by David DeJesus, who batted in the third inning. Chicago White Sox players and Kansas City Royals players line the field for the national anthem . A US Navy Leap Frog member parachutes into the stadium before Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies . The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds line up for the national anthem before their opening day tie . The Philadelphia Phillies march into the stadium before the game against the Boston Red Sox . Jay Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds tries to make a catch on the opening day of baseball season . Robinson Cano and Justin Ruggiano of the Seattle Mariners celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Angels . Two fans have matching shirts on opening day that read: 'Together since 1987' Cancer survivor Julie Kramer throws out an opening pitch before an opening day game .

Summary: A-Rod returned to the New York Yankees line-up for the opening day . Alex Rodriguez came back from a 162-game suspension for the Yankees . He received a warm welcome on his comeback, with fans even holding up signs that read 'Forgive' in the crowd .


Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final defeat has put the club under scrutiny and guaranteed this campaign will be judged a failure. The burning ambition at Anfield is for Liverpool to be Champions League regulars with the potential to win the Barclays Premier League. But, after a wretched day against Aston Villa, they are clearly some way from realising that dream. Are Liverpool heading for mediocrity? Or is there sufficient talent to ensure the mistakes are corrected and progress can be resumed? A huge summer beckons and there is no margin for error. Philippe Coutinho opens the scoring for Liverpool against Aston Villa with a smart chipped finish at Wembley . Christian Benteke (centre) scores for Aston Villa to make it 1-1 and start Tim Sherwood's side's recovery . England midfielder Fabian Delph fires in Villa's second goal to win the game and book a place in the Cup final . For all the praise that came Brendan Rodgers’ way last season, when he masterminded an unexpected and thrilling challenge for the title, the manager must accept criticism. Like his team, he has underperformed. Yes, he deserved credit for arresting a mid-winter slump. It was smart to change Liverpool’s formation to 3-4-3, sparking an impressive 13-game unbeaten run in the league. But he has not made a mark on the games that matter. At Wembley we saw a prime example. He switched systems (from 3-4-2-1 to 4-3-3 to 4-1-4-1) but Liverpool never found a rhythm. This was not an isolated case. Changes had to be made after a poor start during the 1-1 draw with Basle that led to Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League. There have been other issues. Picking an experimental line-up in the Bernabeu against Real Madrid last November was perplexing. He was outwitted by Louis van Gaal when Manchester United visited in March — it was a mistake not to start Steven Gerrard — and Mario Balotelli’s signing has given Rodgers a problem that he has not been able to solve all season. Rodgers is innovative, thorough and, crucially, still learning his trade. His teams can have style and he has absolute faith in his ability. So, too, do Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners. His future isn’t even up for consideration. But that doesn’t mean the pressure is off. Managing Liverpool comes with great expectation and Rodgers must provide the right answers come August. Then there are questions about the club’s transfer committee. It grates at Anfield how much focus is put on the committee, which comprises Rodgers, chief executive Ian Ayre, Dave Fallows, the head of recruitment, chief scout Barry Hunter, Michael Edwards, the director of technical performance, and FSG investor Mike Gordon. Yet of the 17 players they have bought at considerable cost over the last two summers, only three — Simon Mignolet, Mamadou Sakho and Emre Can — could be said to have delivered. Tiago Ilori and Divock Origi, on loan at Bordeaux and Lille respectively, remain unknown quantities but many have been duds, such as Iago Aspas, Luis Alberto, Balotelli and Lazar Markovic. Others — Dejan

Summary: Brendan Rodgers needs a positive summer to restore confidence at Anfield . Liverpool's transfer committee under pressure to sign better players . Rodgers now also under scrutiny after being exposed in big matches .


Indiana has seen a 'significant increase' in the number of cases of HIV more than two weeks into a short-term needle exchange program approved by Gov. Mike Pence, state health officials said on Friday. There are now 120 confirmed HIV cases and 10 preliminary positive cases tied to Scott County, about 30 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky. That's up from 106 last week, said the Indiana State Department of Health. Health officials who declared an epidemic last month have said they expect the number of cases to rise as more people are tested. But the growing number could put pressure on Pence to extend the 30-day needle exchange program that he approved on March 26. Scroll down for video . More than two weeks into a short-term needle exchange program approved by Gov. Mike Pence, there are now 120 confirmed HIV cases and 10 preliminary positive cases tied to Scott County, about 30 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky . Spokeswoman Kara Brooks said Pence is reviewing reports and recommendations from health officials and will make a decision early next week about extending the program beyond April 25. The Scott County outbreak has occurred among intravenous drug users and primarily involves the use of the high-powered painkiller Opana, health officials have said. The county typically sees about five HIV cases each year. Since Pence approved the temporary needle exchange, 5,322 clean syringes have been provided to 86 participants, health officials said Friday. About 1,400 used syringes have been returned. Brittany Combs, public health nurse for the Scott County Health Department, said the needle-exchange program had 'really picked up a lot this week,' in large part because a mobile unit has been traveling around neighborhoods seeking to get more IV drug users into the program. 'It's that trust factor. You have to gain that trust, and I think we're slowly starting to do that,' Combs said. But the future of the Scott County program, as well as the fate of legislation that would allow needle-exchange programs in other counties, isn't clear. The Scott County outbreak has occurred among intravenous drug users and primarily involves the use of the high-powered prescription painkiller Opana, health officials have said . Pence opposes needle exchanges as an anti-drug policy. Senate President Pro Tem David Long said on Thursday that the emergency exchange for Scott County was 'the right reaction' but wasn't sure if it is the correct approach long-term. Nor was he sure whether the Senate would support legislation sponsored by House Public Health Committee Chairman Ed Clere, R-New Albany, that would allow the 23 Indiana counties with the highest rate-per-population of hepatitis C to establish their own needle-exchange programs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that between 50 percent and 90 percent of people with hepatitis C are also infected with HIV. Health officials say because of this, high rates of hepatitis C are a key indicator of needle-sharing and a potential HIV outbreak. The House approved the bill on April 7 in a 54-39 vote, and the measure is scheduled for a hearing on

Summary: There are now 120 confirmed HIV cases and 10 preliminary positive cases tied to Scott County, about 30 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky . Outbreak has occurred among intravenous drug users and primarily involves the use of the high-powered prescription painkiller Opana . Health officials who declared an epidemic last month have said they expect the number of cases to rise as more people are tested . Gov. Mike Pence approved a short-term needle exchange program two weeks ago to help combat the problem .


It's a sugar-laden feast made from four seven-inch wide waffles, 12 scoops of thick ice-cream, four chocolate flakes and if that isn't sweet enough for you, it comes with a giant portion of whipped cream to top it off. The sickly sweet dessert - which contains an astonishing 5,000 calories - is on sale at The Wicked Waffle in North End, Portsmouth, for £25. However, for customers who can manage to clear their plate within 45 minutes, with no toilet breaks, they are awarded the meal for free and a winners' T-shirt. Scroll down for video . A diner takes on the challenge at The Wicked Waffle cafe in North End, Portsmouth . The unhealthy dessert contains four 7-inch wide waffles, 12 huge scoops of thick ice-cream, four flakes and a giant portion of whipped cream . In the last six months, dozens of ravenous diners have taken on The Wicked Waffle Challenge - and only two people have managed to finish it. The man behind The Wicked Waffle Challenge, cafe owner Harry Harrison, 46, said: 'Most of the customers manage to eat half of The Wacky Waffle but they're so stuffed after that, they completely give up! 'They also start to feel extremely cold and shiver from all the ice-cream they've had to eat.' 'We've had a complete range of people take on The Wicked Waffle Challenge from young women to bodybuilders. 'The only people who finished it were two bulky men - one of whom was legendary competitive eater, Randy Santel, who came to Portsmouth from America to try it. 'Randy completed it an amazing 13 minutes 11 seconds, and the other competitor Simon did it in 23 minutes 55 seconds. The giant waffles are made from four eggs, three cups of milk, a cup of butter and three cups of flour. Competitive eater Randy Santel and friend Simon about to take on the Wicked Waffle Challenge . Good attempt: Two female diners throw in the towel as they are unable to clean their plates . The over-the-top treat has created a real buzz around Portsmouth. Mr Harrison said: 'You come across lots of savoury eating challenges with burgers and steaks but you hardly ever see a sweet one. 'That's what inspired to create the Wicked Waffle Challenge. 'It's been very popular and lots of people have been talking about it on Facebook.'

Summary: Monster dessert served at The Wicked Waffle in North End, Portsmouth . Customers who clear their plate within 45 minutes get the pudding for free . So far only two people have managed to finish the enormous dish .


Giving away healthy lead is enough to send most managers into a fit of rage. There are many players out there that could vouch for that. On Saturday evening, NAC Breda manager Robert Maaskant let his fists do the talking as his side did just that against FC Dordrecht. After being two goals to the good at the interval thanks to goals from Dutch-Moroccan forward Adnane Tighadouini, relegation battlers NAC seemed to be heading towards three vital points against the team rooted to the bottom of the Eredivisie. NAC Breda manager Robert Maaskant takes out his anger on the substitutes bench on Saturday evening . After his side give up a two-goal lead the 46-year-old smashes through the plastic casing of the dugout . The livid NAC manager then turns to his bench to further express his dissatisfaction . However after the hour mark the home side appeared to crumble, letting the visitors claw themselves back into the game with two goals in as many minutes. Clearly incensed by his side's lack of concentration, Maaskant turned to his bench and threw a devastating right hook to the side of the dugout. The 46-year-old clearly packs a punch because his attack sent his fist clean through the plastic casing, cutting his hand. It goes without saying we wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of a Maaskant rant. It's lucky NAC's wobble didn't occur before they headed into the changing rooms at half time... with all those football boots lying around.

Summary: NAC Breda let slip a two-goal lead, sending boss Robert Maaskant wild . Their manager was so upset with what he'd seen he PUNCHED the dugout . The game on Saturday ended 2-2 against last-placed team FC Dordrecht .


Frankie Gavin is set to be handed a shot at Kell Brook’s IBF welterweight world title at The O2 on May 30. Talks have been held between the parties and even though an agreement has not yet been finalised, it is likely that the fight will happen. Sportsmail understands an announcement could be made as early as Friday. Gavin is the only Englishman to have won a world amateur title but lost his first fight as a professional last year when he attempted to win the European welterweight title from Leonard Bundu. Frankie Gavin (right) is set to be handed a shot at Kell Brook’s IBF welterweight world title at The O2 on May 30 . Sportsmail understands an announcement on the fight could be made as early as Friday . Eddie Hearn, who promotes both men, told Sportsmail on Tuesday that Gavin was under ‘strong consideration’. And Gavin said on Wednesday: ‘Nothing is signed or done yet but I know Eddie's spoken to Kell and Kell's up for it and I'm up for it. So we're going to sit down and have another chat in the next two days and hopefully get it done. ‘I think I've got the skills to upset Brook and take him out of his rhythm. It's easier said than done but I'm going to be 100 per cent ready, physically and mentally, and if I get that world title shot I'll be ready.’ Amir Khan hits Devon Alexander during their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas . Brook hopes to finally face Amir Khan next year having failed to lure him into a Wembley blockbuster this summer. Gavin, who has held the British and Commonwealth welterweight belts, has climbed to No 5 in the IBF rankings, though he has not fought at Brook's level. Gavin, 29, added: ‘I'm not stupid. I'm not delusional. I'm going to have to perform out of my skin. But I've definitely got it in me to do it. I'm very confident Kell can be beaten and hopefully it's someone with my skills who will do it.’ Brook is desperate to fight Khan but his fellow Brit rejected the chance to face him at Wembley in June .

Summary: Frankie Gavin is set to take on Kell Brook at The 02 on May 30 . Eddie Hearn says Brook is up for the IBF welterweight world title fight . Talks have been held between the parties, but decision yet to be reached . Sportsmail understands an announcement could be made on Friday .


A violent Jamaican drug dealer who evaded deportation for years before he launched a frenzied hammer and knife attack on a young woman in front of her six-year-old daughter could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Lloyd Byfield, 48, pursued a relationship with 26-year-old Leighann Duffy before he armed himself with a claw hammer and a large red handled kitchen knife and smashed his way into her flat in Walthamstow, east London, on September 1 last year. After pleading guilty to murder, he was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 26-and-a-half years by Judge Nicholas Cooke who told him he may never be released. Monster: Violent drug dealer Lloyd Byfield (left) who evaded deportation for years launched a brutal and frenzied knife and hammer attack on Leighann Duffy, 26, when he burst into her flat in Walthamstow, London . Judge Cooke told Byfield he must have had a 'heart of stone' to have killed Ms Duffy despite the presence of the young girl who was herself attacked when she tried to intervene. During the Old Bailey hearing, Judge Cooke also expressed his 'unhappiness' at the failure of authorities to deport Byfield back to Jamaica when he attacked another woman with a chisel and was jailed for burglary in 2005. He said the murder could have been prevented if he had been sent back to Jamaica then. Byfield came to the UK in 2000 and was granted indefinite leave to remain on June 29, 2004 after getting married to a British woman despite being in another relationship with the mother of his child, Patricia White. Nine days before leave was granted, he stabbed Ms White with a chisel. Two months later, he broke into her husband's home and ransacked it. In March 2005 he was jailed for 30 months after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and burglary. He was ordered to be deported on May 29, 2007. At the hearing, Judge Cooke said: 'I do not know whether when you were in custody any steps were taken to minimise the risk which was represented to women, particularly those with whom you had a relationship. 'It is on any view essential that when men are sentenced for crimes of domestic violence the underlying risk to women is addressed. If it was, it was not successfully addressed. 'You were to be deported but for reasons which cannot be explained to me that was never actioned with the result you were here and able to kill a woman.' Byfield claimed he was in love with Ms Duffy and that she was sleeping with other men. But Judge Cooke said: 'That is not love. Love is caring and cherishing. This was obsessive, possessive, brutality mirroring a wholly wrong attitude to women. 'This was the pinnacle of domestic violence, a scourge which effects the lives of women and children.' Byfield was arrested days after the knife attack when he stopped a PCSO in Walthamstow High Street (pictured) saying he was wanted by the police. He told the officer 'the devil came

Summary: Lloyd Byfield, 48, launched hammer and knife attack on Leighann Duffy, 26 . The drug dealer smashed into her flat when she did not answer his calls . Stabbed her 14 times before her six-year-old daughter, who tried to stop it . Court told how Byfield was ordered to be deported back to Jamaica in 2007 . Jailed in 2005 for attacking another woman with a chisel and for burglary .


The new Adam Sandler film ran into a huge problem on Wednesday when a group of extras stormed off the set. Native American actors appearing in The Ridiculous 6, a spoof of The Magnificent Seven that stars and was written by Sandler, left the set after they became offended by the script's jokes about their race and culture. It was so bad in fact that even the cultural adviser for the movie, which is filming in New Mexico, walked off the set. Scroll down for video . A dozen Native American extras and the cultural adviser walked off the set of Adam Sandler's (seated above in wig) new movie The Ridiculous 6 on Wednesday . The film stars Sandler (left), Taylor Lautner (right), Nick Nolte and Steve Buscemi . Loren Anthony (above with Nick Nolte in the background) was one of the extras who walked off set . Indian Country Today Media Network spoke to one of the actors who walked off, Navajo Nation tribal member Loren Anthony, about his issues with the script. 'I was asked a long time ago to do some work on this and I wasn't down for it. Then they told me it was going to be a comedy, but it would not be racist,' said Anthony. 'So I agreed to it but on Monday things started getting weird on the set.' Among the many problems he cited were the costumes that were being used, the way the hair was being styled, and the film's treatment of women. 'We were supposed to be Apache, but it was really stereotypical and we did not look Apache at all. We looked more like Comanche,' he explained. 'One thing that really offended a lot of people was that there was a female character called Beaver's breath. One character says "Hey, Beaver's Breath." And the Native woman says, "How did you know my name?'" In another scene, an Apache woman is seen squatting and urinating while smoking a pipe. As for the dress, the Apache do not wear their hair in braids or chokers while that is common for Comache. Anthony (on right with actor Saginaw Grant) said the film was offensive towards Native American women . Vanilla Ice (above as Mark Twain) with Sandler in the background in red bandanna were back to filming oin Thursday . Anthony said that though the film is about the Apache (traditionl dress on left) extras were dressed more like Comanche (traditional dress on right), with braids and chokers . Making matters worse says Anthony is that no one felt like they were being listened to by the production team. 'They just treated us as if we should just be on the side,' said Anthony. 'When we did speak with the main director, he was trying to say the disrespect was not intentional and this was a comedy.' The cultural adviser meanwhile asked to speak to Sandler according to one extra, but was refused, and when that extra, Goldie Tom, later complained, she was told; 'It's in the script and we are not going

Summary: A dozen Native American extras and the cultural adviser walked off the set of Adam Sandler's new movie on Wednesday . The film, The Ridiculous 6, is a spoof of The Magnificent Seven that is being made for Netflix . One extra who walked off claims that the production crew and director ignored their complaints about offensive jokes . This included inaccurate costumes and referring to one woman as 'Beaver's Breath' The film also stars Nick Nolte, Steve Buscemi, Blake Shelton and Taylor Lautner, who has previously said he has distant Native American ancestry . Netflix said in a statement; 'It is a broad satire of Western movies and the stereotypes they popularized, featuring a diverse cast that is not only part of - but in on - the joke'


Judge Mary Stacey admitted the victim had been 'scarred psychologically' by the sexual assault but freed Josh Sweet after serving just two months on remand . A burglar who broke into a young teacher's home and sexually assaulted her as she lay in bed has been freed by a judge who handed him a community sentence. The decision's been slammed by a Victim Support charity worker, who said that 'victims deserve justice', after the 24-year-old teacher was left traumatised by the ordeal. Judge Mary Stacey admitted the victim had been 'scarred psychologically' during the case at Birmingham Crown Court, which has left her 'petrified' and afraid to go out. But Joshua Sweet, 20, from Birmingham, was freed and given a three-year community order on account of an early plea and having spent just two months in jail awaiting his court appearance. Madhu Rai, prosecuting, said Sweet broke into the victim's home and took items including car keys and a mobile phone before making his way upstairs, where the victim was asleep. In the dead of night, she awoke to find the intruder 'standing beside her bed' and screamed, which is when the terrifying assault began. Sweet then rolled down her duvet and touched the defendant sexually, saying 'you're not going to make any noise are you?' Miss Rai said the woman was extremely frightened and tried to divert the defendant. Sweet touched the woman’s bottom and upper thigh but as he took hold of the waistband of her pyjama bottoms, her house-mate, the owner of the property, came into the room and he fled. The police were called and Sweet was arrested nearby, but the victim's ordeal continued. In a statement she said she had been 'petrified' at finding a stranger in her bedroom and that the incident, which had caused her to take time off work, had left her feeling vulnerable and unsafe. She said she had put a bolt on her bedroom door and had been reluctant to come out. Sentencing guidelines for sexual assaults range up to eight years for the most serious cases. And although the nature of this case falls in the lower end of the scale, the sentence angered a victim support charity that said offenders 'must be given a punishment that fits their crime'. Joshua Sweet, 20, admitted burglary and sexual assault and was given a three-year community order, ordered to do 150 hours unpaid work and must register as a sex offender for five years . Carolyn Hodrien, victim services director for Victim Support, said: 'From supporting thousands of victims of sexual assault, we know what a devastating impact it can have on people's lives. 'Victims deserve justice and for this to happen offenders must be given a punishment that fits their crime. Community orders can be a really effective way to manage some offenders, but should never be issued for a serious offence or as a quick-fix.' Sweet, 20, of Alwold Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, who admitted burglary and sexual assault, was also ordered to do 150 hours unpaid work and register as

Summary: Joshua Sweet, 20, broke into the house in the early hours of the morning . Victim was psychologically scarred after being assaulted in her own bed . Maximum sentence is 8 years but Sweet served just two months on remand . Support charity says 'victim's deserve justice' in reaction to lenient sentence .


This is the dramatic moment two Typhoons came into land above an astonished father and son. The video captured by William Bird while out with his seven-year-old stepson Alex shows the £126million jets approaching RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland. The first of the aircraft - which can reach 1,370mph - blasted them with the thrust from its engines, while as the second jet disappeared from view the video camera was knocked sideways. Scroll down for video . Incoming: The video shows two of the £126million jets approaching RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland . Overhead: As the second jet disappeared from view in the clip, the video camera was knocked sideways . The video was taken on the same day that Typhoons were deployed by the Royal Air Force as two Russian long-range Bear bombers, capable of carrying nuclear missiles, hugged British airspace. Mr Bird, who runs an aerial photography business in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, captured the video on Tuesday with a Go Pro 4 while on holiday with his family. The 41-year-old said that he was ‘as close to the action as you could get’, having gone to the area after hearing on the news that Nato exercises were taking place in the area. He said: ‘I went to see what I could capture. I wasn't really sure what I would get but it was fantastic watching the video back. ‘They came in very low and were preparing to land, but they were still under quite a lot of throttle. To see that much thrust is quite astonishing. My stepson is still making jet noises.’ He added: ‘It's the first time I've seen a Typhoon in flight and the noise was just incredible. Caught on camera: Mr Bird took the video on Tuesday with a Go Pro 4 while on holiday with his family . 'You can hear it approach from far away, but when it's above you have to fight every instinct not to duck or put your hands over your ears. ‘Shortly after taking this video we were actually told we should probably move a bit away since the planes were coming in to land.’ As well as the bombers on Tuesday, a Russian warship strayed close to UK territory in another apparent attempt to test Britain’s defences. A destroyer with missiles, anti-aircraft guns and torpedoes entered the English Channel with two other Russian ships. It forced the UK to send a heavily-armed frigate to monitor the vessels. Just a few hours later the Bear bombers hugged UK airspace. Sources claim both incidents may have been an attempt to ‘snoop’ on the Nato war games exercise taking place in Scotland. Even though Russian military inspectors were invited to attend the show of strength, the timing raised suspicions that Vladimir Putin was using access to the site to test UK reaction times. It later emerged that the Russians had actually been at the Typhoons’ base at RAF Lossiemouth when the warplanes were scrambled.

Summary: William Bird, 41, captured footage as jets approached RAF Lossiemouth . Stood underneath £126million aircraft with seven-year-old stepson Alex . Video camera knocked sideways as second jet disappeared from view . He says clip taken on Tuesday was 'as close to action as you could get'


The families of four Minnesota men charged with trying to join the Islamic State have accused the FBI of paying an informant to set them up. The suspects, all of Somali descent, were detained after months of being monitored by the government agency through one of their former allies. On Thursday, there were audible gasps in the court room as a government official revealed the informant, who once planned to travel to Syria himself, has been paid at least $13,000 for providing tip-offs. The suspects' families screamed from the packed public gallery as their lawyers questioned the reliability of the mole. However, U.S. Magistrate Judge Becky Thorson maintained there was probable cause to believe a crime was committed, and ordered the four men to remain in custody while the case proceeds. 'They came here for peace': Halima Yusuf, a friend of the family of one of the suspects Hanad Mustafe Musse, cries for the boys outside the United States Courthouse in St Paul, Minnesota . Charged: Hanad Mustafe Musse, 19, (left) and Adnan Abdihamid Farah, 19, (right) are among six Minnesota men of Somali descent that have been charged with traveling or attempting to travel to Syria to join ISIS . Families of the boys, including 19-year-old Zacharia Yusuf Abdurahman (pictured) claim they came to the country for peace and they were set up by their former friend, insisting he devised much of the alleged plot . They are among six men of Somali descent who were charged over the weekend with conspiracy to support a foreign terrorist organization and with attempting to support a foreign terrorist organization. Authorities allege some of the men made repeated attempts to get to Syria, and had developed a plot to get fake passports and travel overseas through Mexico. Slamming the allegations, local imam Hassan Mohamud told CBS: 'The majority of the community was expecting those young people would be released because they did not show any threat to the public safety while they were here.' Weeping, the grandmother of two of the suspects - who are brothers - told the station: 'We ran away from Somalia's problems. We come here and again we get a problem. We need peace.' According to an FBI affidavit, the government's months-long investigation was aided by recordings made by a man who once planned to travel to Syria himself, but then decided to cooperate. More than 200 people tried to get into the court room for Thursday's hearing which escalated into shouts . Emotional: Mohamed Jama, 19, (left) and Abdirahman Shiekh, 19, (right) - both friends of the suspects - wept outside court after hearing that the boys would all remain on jail suspected of trying to join the Islamic State . More than 200 people tried to get into the court room for Thursday's hearing, which was for Guled Omar, 20; Adnan Abdihamid Farah, 19; Zacharia Yusuf Abdurahman, 19; and Hanad Mustafe Musse, 19. Two other men, Mohamed Abdihamid Farah, 21, and Abdurahman Daud, 21, faced hearings in San Diego, where they were arrested. Daud's mother, Farhiyo Mohamed, told

Summary: FBI revealed it has paid $13,000 to a man who once tried to flee to Syria but was caught and agreed to cooperate . He has been protected from charges, six of his former allies are charged . Families screamed as lawyers questioned the mole's reliability . Judge overruled the appeals, ordered for 4 Minnesota men to stay in jail . The other two suspects were arrested in San Diego, remain in custody .


A couple from Texas who celebrated their wedding in 2012 claim their photographer wrote hurtful racial slurs on the bottom of photo booth snapshots from the event. The couple, who does not wish to be identified, hired attorney Cathy Hale to sue James Evans the owner of Premiere Photos for allegedly providing a photo booth that printed, 'Poor N***** Party' on the bottom of the pictures. The couple wasn't alerted of the photos until many months after the celebration when the bride's sister told the family about the racist incident at the photo booth the couple rented for the party. Scroll down for video . Racial slur: This racial slur was allegedly printed by Premiere Photos at the bottom of some of the photographs at their wedding event in 2012 . Denies allegations: James Evans who runs Premiere Photo allegedly didn't apologize for the racial slur and told the couple to 'sue' him . Attorney Cathy Hale who is representing the couple said that the sister of the bride waited to tell her about what happened until after the wedding because she didn't want to ruin her special day or upset her. 'She made the wise decision not to tell her and spoil that specific day,' Hale told Click2Houston. Hale says that when the husband heard about the photos at the wedding he was horrified and called James Evans of Premiere Photo. The groom claims Evans didn't even apologize. 'Sue me,' James Evan's reportedly replied. Hale told Click2Houston that her clients didn't want to file a lawsuit but they finally decided to press charges after Evans 'did nothing' about the racist comments. The couple is suing the company under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices act claiming that Premiere Photo practiced 'negligence and breach on contract.' When Eyewitness News reached out to Evans and his attorney, Christine Kirchner, they declined an on-camera interview but gave the same responses they gave in civil court. Venue: The couple had their wedding party at beautiful Bell Tower in northwest Houston, Texas . Evans has denied all allegations and claimed that at a party of 100 people, there is no evidence linking the company to the offensive caption. Evans also said the married couple gave 'no sign of any mental anguish.' Hale disagrees and says her clients want an apology at the very least. Mediation is scheduled for tomorrow morning but if the parties don't reach an agreement then the case is set for trial in July. They just want an apology: The couple's lawyer said that at the very least her client wants an apology from James Evans of Premiere Photos and that it isn't about money .

Summary: The couple, who does not wish to be identified, is suing Premiere Photos for allegedly printing the caption, 'Poor N***** Party' on the bottom of photos . The couple rented a photo booth for the wedding and the bride's sister noticed the racial slur but chose not to tell the couple on their special day . The couple allegedly called James Evans of Premiere Photos but he issued no apology and that is when they decided to sue .


The Church of Scientology is one on a long list of organisations that have been barred from using the Anzac brand by the Department of Veteran Affairs ahead of April 25. Out of 384 applications that have inundated the department over the past 12 months about 80 per cent have been approved to use the word Anzac, which stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp. Forty-four items were rejected for a range of reasons, including it was too commercial or its name was inappropriate. Scroll down for video . The Church of Scientology is one on a long list of organisations who have been reprimanded for using the word Anzac . An Anzac-branded port, an educational app for iPhones called ANZAPP and medallions with the word Anzac on them were among the list of denied products. Organisations such as the Church of Scientology, Woolworths, and online sites Teespring, Zazzle and Redbubble were reprimanded for using the word Anzac. The church used the brand in an attempt to raise $10,000 worth of donations to open new centre in Auckland in New Zealand, while Woolworths caused controversy for overlaying its logo and 'Fresh in our memories' on photographs of war veterans. A Scientology spokeswoman told Fairfax Media this was oversight made by someone who did not know expressed permission needed to be granted to use the word Anzac. Woolworths also caused social media controversy earlier this month for using Anzac to market itself . Victoria Bitter was one of the organisation who were allowed to use Anzac in its 'raise a glass' campaign . The AFL won the right to use Anzac to brand its games and merchandise as it donated to the RSL . 'No funds were raised from this action. Once the church was notified of the use of the term, an apology was sent forthwith and the term was never used again, nor will it be,' the spokeswoman said. 'We meant no disrespect to anyone, particularly those people who gave their lives for both countries.' Woolworths was also forced to apologise after its marketing campaign caused a social media storm, with people labelling it 'disrespectful'. The supermarket giant said in a statement it regretted the campaign had 'caused offence'. 'This was clearly never our intention. Like many heritage Australian companies, we were marking our respect for ANZAC and our veterans,' it said. On the other hand, the AFL was permitted to use Anzac at its football games and on its merchandise as it donated to the RSL and Victoria Bitter was given the green light to use the term in its 'raise a glass' campaign. The alcohol brand was allowed the right as it also contributed to the RSL and Legacy. Penalties for misuse include a maximum of 12 months imprisonment for serious breaches, a $10,200 fine for individuals and a $51,000 fine for organisations. Permission to use Anzac for commercial purposes can only be granted by the department's minister. It cannot be used to name a boat, house, building or a car without approval. An iPhone app called

Summary: Port, phone app and photo-sharing project were barred from using Anzac . The Church of Scientology and Woolworths used it without permission . They were reprimanded by the Department of Veteran Affairs for using it . But the AFL and Victoria Bitter were permitted as they donated to the RSL . Penalties for misuse include 12 months imprisonment for serious breaches . Individuals could be fined $10,200, while organisations face a $51,000 fine .


Controversial payday lender Wonga could change its name in a desperate attempt to regain credibility after a string of scandals caused the firm to lose £37.3million. The firm has been hit by new rules on payday lending, as well as being forced to pay compensation to customers who were sent fake legal letters. Wonga's revenues fell by nearly £100million last year to a total of £217.2million, it was announced today - months after the company wrote off the debts of 300,000 customers. Controversial: Wonga, whose puppet advert is shown here, has reported a loss of £37.3million . Now chairman Andy Haste says that the company might ditch its controversial brand in a bid to repair the company's reputation. 'We are not ruling it out or in,' he told Reuters today. 'The question comes down to whether it remains the only brand or one of many brands, and ultimately does it stay as a brand for the overall company?' Wonga's financial woes are expected to continue thanks to a new cap on the interest rates it can charge which was introduced at the start of this year. Announcing the firm's latest set of results today, Mr Haste said: 'We said Wonga would be smaller and less profitable in the near term as we focus on creating a sustainable business that lends responsibly and transparently to customers who can afford to borrow from us. Desperate measures: Chairman Andy Haste says that Wonga might change its name . 'We know it will take time to repair our reputation and gain an accepted place in the financial services industry, but we're determined to deliver on our plans and serve our customers in the right way.' He said that all credit providers have to 'put their customers first and lend responsibly', admitting: 'Regrettably, that has not always been the case at Wonga.' The firm's chairman insisted that Wonga would no longer lend to customers who cannot afford to repay their loans, and said that the company had 'grown too quickly' without putting in place the necessary management structure. The number of Wonga's customers in the UK fell by nearly half, to 575,000, with the company making 2.5million loans in the course of 2014 compared to 3.7million the year before. The total amount of money lent fell from £1.1billion to £732million - but the company said that just 6.6 per cent of loans were defaulted on, down from 6.9 per cent in 2013. Wonga has cut the proportion of loan application it accepts from 80 per cent to just half after toughening up the criteria which potential lenders must meet. However, Mr Haste admitted that it is likely to take another year to turn the company around, saying that 2016 would be when 'we will start to come back'. Last year, Wonga took a £35million hit from writing off 300,000 personal loans, and also faces a £20million bill over the bogus legal letters scandal. The company was ordered to compensate 45,000 customers who were sent official-looking letters demanding repayment from law firms which were actually just a front

Summary: The firm lost £37.3million after revenues fell by a third over the past year . Wonga has been hit by public controversy and forced to compensate customers over fake legal letters . New cap on payday loan interest rates is set to damage company further .


New mother Claire Sweeney has turned to a hypnotherapist in a bid to shed two stone. The former Brookside actress gave birth to son Jaxton in September and admits she has struggled to regain her pre-baby figure. Claire, 44, has now enlisted the help of Susan Hepburn, who famously helped Lily Allen slim form a size 14 to an 8. Scroll down for video . New mother Claire Sweeney has turned to hypnotherapist Susan Hepburn to help her shed two stone . As Claire takes to new motherhood, she has told Closer magazine that there is one pregnancy habit she's struggled to quit - her chocolate cravings. But instead of resorting to faddy diets, Claire, who is a size 12 to 14, has said that what she really needs is to sort her binge mentality. So the actress, who is currently starring in the play Sex In Suburbia, has sought the help of celebrity hypnotherapist Susan to curb her sweet tooth and quit her habit of snacking when she's bored. Claire said: 'I went to see a hypnotherapist last month for the first time and told her that I needed to sort out my binge mentality.' She admits she craved sugar throughout her pregnancy and couldn't kick the habit afterwards. 'I even went on a binge at a pal's birthday recently and made myself feel sick,' she said. Susan is also rumoured to have helped singer Adele quit smoking, according to the Express. She hypnotised Claire for 20 minutes, which Claire describes as 'a bit like having a good night's sleep - it was so relaxing.' Susan Hepburn (left), who famously helped Lily Allen slim form a size 14 to an 8 (seen in 2009, right) She's only had one session so far but Claire says she can already see results. 'I saw a girl eating doughnuts and I felt sick just looking at them. I know it will take more than one session but I already feel more disciplined.' Hepburn, based on London's Harley Street, helped Lily Allen not only lose weight but bring her bulimia under control back in 2009. Leslie Barker, of the British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists, says: 'In therapy, hypnosis involves the patient experiencing a sense of deep relaxation, with their attention focused on suggestions made by the therapist. 'These are aimed at helping people make positive changes.' Claire pictured pregnant (left) and at the Olivier Awards a couple of weeks ago (right)

Summary: Actress, 44, gave birth to son Jaxton in September and wants to shift 2st . Has sought the help of Susan Hepburn who helped Lily Allen slim 3 sizes . Claire says she wants to 'sort her binge mentality' Says she 'went on a binge at a pal's birthday and made herself feel sick' She has had one session so far and says she can already see results .


Tragic: Joshua Vaughan, 17, died in January this year when he was struck by a train . A teenage boy who had been having relationship problems with his 'on-off' girlfriend, died when he was struck by a train just minutes after he spoke to his mother on the phone, an inquest heard. Joshua Vaughan, 17, was last seen standing on a platform at Chapeltown, Sheffield, on January 7, an inquest heard. Shortly before his death, his girlfriend had sent his mother a message on Facebook, saying the teen was on a platform and that 'he was going to end it'. His mother Stacey Vaughan told the inquest how she had immediately phoned Joshua, an apprentice at an insurance firm, and found that he was crying. Mrs Vaughan said she had told her son to come home, and that she would come and fetch him at the station. Mrs Vaughan called the police, but by the time she got to the station, Joshua's body had already been found on the line, the inquest heard. Before his death, Joshua had been suffering relationship problems with his girlfriend, who was a few years younger, and his family had expressed concerns about the relationship. 'I was quite worried about Josh having to deal with this as he was just starting off in his working life,' she said. Her son had recently sought medical treatment after he seemed 'unhappy and wasn't eating as normal.' He said he didn't know why he was unhappy but his GP said 'they were due to relationship problems.' Mrs Vaughan said: 'The doctor was under the impression he didn't want to be in a relationship any more. She thought he was too young to go on medication and his problems were relationship related.' She said the couple broke up 'now and again' and her son had told her he had finished with the girl and had not been in contact with her. Mrs Vaughan said she had received a phone call from Joshua's superior a week before Christmas, where he said he had found the 17-year-old crying with marks on his wrists, and that Joshua had told him he 'did it to himself'. The teenager's parents decided to seek professional help but Joshua said he was not keen on going to the doctor's and after a 'fantastic' family Christmas he said he was thinking about patching it up with the girl. On the evening of the tragedy he went out with a male friend and seemed in a good mood. When she got to the station she said: 'I was stopped by the police. I was in a right state, panicking about what was happening. A female officer came and said a train had struck him. I was shocked and devastated. Everything after that was a blur.' British Transport Police Det Con Ian Grice said the train drivers saw something on the tracks as he approached the station. Heartbreaking: Minutes before Joshua died, his 'on-off' girlfriend had sent his mother a message on Facebook, saying the teen was on a platform at

Summary: Joshua Vaughan 'stepped in front of a train' in Sheffield in January . Joshua, 17, had suffered issues with 'on-off' girlfriend, inquest heard . His girlfriend messaged his mother that 'he was going to end it' For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details .


Big Brother star Pete Bennett, who won the TV programme in 2006, has revealed he is now homeless. The 33 year old from Brighton's life went rapidly downhill after he finished first in the seventh series of the Channel 4 show nine years ago. Despite being given £100,000 of prize money and releasing a successful autobiography, Pete is now broke and living off the charity of friends. Scroll down for video . Pete Bennett appeared on Jeremy Kyle today to reveal that he is now homeless . Speaking on the Jeremy Kyle show today, the star revealed that he doesn't have a roof over his head and spends each night sofa surfing. He believes that finding fame on Big Brother kick started a range of problems that led to a dependency on the Class B drug ketamine. He said:'I had all of that money and I didn't know what to do with it – I put it on the wrong things. 'The fame pushed me in a way that I didn't want to go.' Pete's entry picture for Big Brother . Pete continued: 'I first got into drugs 15 years ago, I've always been the last man standing at a party but then I became addicted to ketamine. 'I couldn’t go out without doing it. It became a habit and I did it every day. 'I couldn't go anywhere without getting given stuff. I don’t want to know how much I spent on it.' It is an issue that has also affected many of his friends - in the last nine years since becoming famous, seven of his friends have died from drug-related incidents. Pete's drug addiction wasn't his only problem though - he believes that his appearance on the reality show meant that he found it impossible to get a job or being taken seriously for his music after he left the house. He said: 'The work dried up pretty fast. No one would touch me with a barge pole because I was on Big Brother. 'When I left the house I was led down the garden path with a lot of things. 'I felt like I was not being allowed to do what I wanted - I was a puppet.' Pete Bennett leaves the Big Brother House as the winner during the final of Big Brother Seven on August 18, 2006 . Although Pete has had a tumultuous time since leaving the house, one area where he has made great strides is overcoming his Tourette's Syndrome. The star claims that when he was younger, he had one of the worst cases of the condition in Europe. On the show, he would involuntarily hit his throat, twitch and shout out swear words, particularly the word 'w*****s'. But during his appearance on Jeremy Kyle, Pete's behaviour was far more controlled. Although he had the occasional twitch and still appeared quite hyperactive, he held back from shouting out any unplanned words. Unfortunately, as well as he battle with drugs, Pete's personal life and career prospects have also been marred with difficulty over the

Summary: 2006 Big Brother winner Pete Bennett is currently homeless . The star squandered his prize money after becoming addicted to ketamine . He is now clean and wants to make his name as an actor .


They're national sweethearts and two of television's golden girls. And now, presenters Holly Willoughby and Davina McCall have joined forces in their first campaign together. The presenters star in the campaign, which celebrates finding their perfect hair shade with Garnier Nutrisse - and, of course, they show off their glossy locks in the shoot. Holly, 34, and 47-year-old Davina can be seen cuddling up to each other and larking around with their hair pulled over their mouths to resemble a moustache. Holly Willoughby and Davina McCall have joined forces in their first campaign together for Garnier Nutrisse . Speaking about the new campaign, This Morning presenter Holly said: ‘I absolutely loved shooting with Davina, she is such an iconic brunette. 'Davina and I have found our perfect colour matches. Now we’re joining forces together to help UK women find their prefect shade too. My chosen shade is 10.01 it is the perfect multi- tonal blonde that is just me.' Davina added: ‘I’ve worked with Garnier Nutrisse for over 10 years and it was brilliant to star alongside the beautiful blonde Holly in this campaign. My perfect match is Garnier Nutrisse 4.3. I’m 60 per cent grey and have to dye my hair every three to four weeks otherwise my roots grey.' It's been a busy month for Holly, who wakes up the nation on This Morning, has added another string to her bow by designing a range of vintage-inspired clothes for babies. Holly, 34, and 47-year-old Davina can be seen larking around with their hair pulled over their mouths to resemble a moustache . Speaking to FEMAIL about her latest project with BHS, Holly said: 'It’s something I have been passionate about for quite some time; this project has been about 18 months in the making. 'I have a style that I have tried to bring into this range, which I hope feels fresh and blends the modern with vintage.' The range has a strong vintage feel running throughout and each piece has an element that is reminiscent of a bygone era, from delicate frills to smart pinstripes. Holly, who is mother to Harry, Belle and Chester, certainly has experience when it comes to dressing little ones - and said she designed her new range with her own offspring in mind. 'I love the vintage florals, the soft tones and the fresh cotton dresses,' she said. Speaking about the new campaign, This Morning presenter Holly, left, said: 'I absolutely loved shooting with Davina, she is such an iconic brunette' If that wasn't keeping her busy enough, the presenter managed to find time to extend her home range with Sir Philip Green's high street store, too. Davina, meanwhile, reaffirmed her commitment to Matthew Robertson, her handsome spouse of 15 years, as the couple renewed their wedding vows in the desert gambling haven on Las Vegas last weekend. After the ceremony at the Little White Wedding Chapel, the mother-of-three took to Instagram to share a shot of herself dressed in a white sleeveless top and shorts as she posed beside her man. Davina also

Summary: Holly, 34, and 47-year-old Davina pose up for Garnier Nutrisse . Show off their glossy locks in the shoot as they cuddle up . Both are brand ambassadors and will star in a nationwide campaign .


Last week she was barely showing – but Demelza Poldark is now the proud mother to the show’s latest addition. Within ten minutes of tomorrow night’s episode, fans will see Aidan Turner’s dashing Ross Poldark gaze lovingly at his new baby daughter. As Sunday night’s latest heartthrob, women across the country have voiced their longing to settle down with the brooding Cornish gentleman – but unfortunately it seems as if his heart is well and truly off the market. Scroll down for video . Last week she was barely showing – but Demelza Poldark is now the proud mother to the show’s latest addition . He may have married his red-headed kitchen maid out of duty, but as he tells her that she makes him a better man, audiences can have little doubt about his feelings. What is rather less convincing, however, is the timeline of the pregnancy. With the climax of the previous episode being the announcement of the pregnancy, it is quite a jump to the start of tomorrow’s instalment where Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson, talks about being eight months pregnant. Just minutes after – once again without any nod to the passing of time – she is giving birth, with the last month of her pregnancy passing in less than the blink of an eye. With the climax of the previous episode being the announcement of the pregnancy, it is quite a jump to the start of tomorrow’s instalment where Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson, talks about being eight months pregnant . As Sunday night’s latest heartthrob, women across the country have voiced their longing to settle down with Poldark – but unfortunately it seems as if his heart is well and truly off the market . Their fast relationship didn't go unnoticed by fans. One posted on Twitter: ‘If you are pregnant in Poldark times expect to have it in the next 10 minutes’ It is reminiscent of the show’s previous pregnancy that saw Elizabeth, another contender for Ross’s affection, go to full term in the gap between two episodes. This didn’t go unnoticed by fans, who posted on Twitter: ‘Poldark is rather good, would watch the next one now. Though if you are pregnant in Poldark times expect to have it in the next 10 minutes.’

Summary: SPOILER ALERT: Maid gives birth to baby on Sunday's episode . Only announced she was pregnant with Poldark's baby last week .


The husband of missing woman Jessica Bialek has posted a heartfelt thank you on social media to everyone who helped bring his wife home. The Sydney photographer returned to her husband Sabino Matera and their daughter on Thursday evening after she vanished on the way to the bank around 8.30am on Wednesday morning. Confirming the 37-year-old was safe, Mr Matera wrote on Facebook: 'Dear world of friends and family, I am here to express my most sincere gratitude for the amazing support from all of you. 'The last 24hr have been hell for me and my family and you all made a huge positive impact on the great outcome: Jess safe back home.' Ms Bialek returned to her Coogee home, in Sydney's south-eastern suburbs, around 6.30pm on Thursday after police launched an investigation into her disappearance and the local community pulled together to find her. Scroll down for video . The father of missing Sydney woman Jessica Bialek (pictured) made a desperate plea for information about her whereabouts . Jessica's husband Sabino Matera issued a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped find his wife . 'Jessica is safe and at home. Found. Thank you,' Mr Matera posted on his Facebook account. He later wrote: 'Thank you for all your prays. Thank you for the search. Thank you Facebook. Thank you for showing me the greatest community i underestimated i had behind my family. Ms Bialek's husband, Sabino Matera, confirmed she was home with a post on his Facebook page . 'Thank you for the calls, messages. Thank you for the Food. Thanks you police workforce, you have been unbelievable! I am overwhelmed by the people that joined forces for this huge task: returning a mother at home safe.To all of you mothers: Thank you. 'Thank you to the Jewish community and its spirit of solidarity. All your words have a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten.Thank you GOD for bringing back Jessica home safely.THANK YOU.' Police have confirmed Ms Bialek returned home, and she is now speaking with officers about her disappearance. Police thanked the public and media for their help in locating the mother-of-one. Ms Bialek had last been seen by her family when she left home to walk to the bank. Her husband said he spoke to her that morning but she has been 'out of reach since then'. On Thursday afternoon Jessica's father Michael Bialek, who had just flown in from Melbourne, fronted media to appeal for information. 'We would obviously like to appeal to anyone who may have contacted or had contact with Jess,' Mr Bialek said. The mother-of-one was last seen leaving her home in Coogee on Wednesday morning, around 8.30am . Michael Bialek said he simply wants to know his daughter is safe and well, even if she wants to be alone . 'We are desperate to find out from her that she's safe and if there's a reason she wants to be on her own we just want to know she's safe, that's all we're concerned about,' he added with

Summary: Jessica Bialek found 'safe and well' after vanishing 36 hours earlier . Ms Bialek was last seen leaving her home at 8.30am on Wednesday . She was walking to the bank in Coogee, south-eastern Sydney . Ms Bialek's husband pleaded for help in finding his wife . On Thursday her father also made a plea for her to contact family . The mother-of-one is an accomplished arts photographer . She returned home on Thursday evening to her husband and daughter .


Tom Cleverley has hailed Tim Sherwood's style and insists Aston Villa's attacking gambles are paying off. The midfielder helped Villa reach the FA Cup final after their 2-1 last-four victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph scored to cancel out Philippe Coutinho's opener as Villa booked a final showdown with Arsenal on May 30. Tom Cleverley has lauded the impact of Tim Sherwood after reaching the FA Cup final with Aston Villa . Sherwood celebrates after Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday . Christian Benteke (second right) levelled for Villa after Liverpool took the lead through Philippe Coutinho . And Manchester United loanee Cleverley reckons boss Sherwood's gameplans are allowing Villa to express themselves and clinch results. 'He has brought an attacking style of football. At times we gamble, and it is a case of entertaining the fans and that's what was needed to bring back to the football club,' he said. 'Along with some fantastic defensive displays, we are good to watch and it's (a) great (team) to play in. 'I'm playing with four fantastic midfielders here in Westy (Ashley Westwood), Carlos (Sanchez) and Delphy, so it's an absolute pleasure to play with them every week and I'm really enjoying my football.' Holders Arsenal, who beat Hull 3-2 after extra-time last May, have thrashed Villa 3-0 and 5-0 in the Premier League this season and will go into the final as clear favourites. But Cleverley dismissed any suggestion the game is a foregone conclusion and believes Villa can stun the Gunners to win their first major trophy since 1996. Villa midfield player Fabian Delph (left) scored the winner for his side in the 54th minute . Cleverley (second right) celebrates Delph's goal with Villa team-mates and says they're confident for the final . 'I think The FA Cup final is a one-off day. Hull nearly managed to do it against them last year and we'll be going into the match in full confidence,' the 25-year-old told TheFA.com . 'When we have played Arsenal this year we have been in bad spells, but hopefully come Saturday, May 30, we will be right on form. 'It hasn't sunk in yet that we will be playing for a major trophy in a massive final - it's (a) hugely proud moment.'

Summary: Aston Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley . Midfielder Tom Cleverley praised Tim Sherwood's impact as Villa boss . Cleverley believes Villa can beat Arsenal in the final in a 'one-off match'


Chelsea Clinton is opening up about life in the public eye, being a new mother and whether or not she would like to see her own mother become president in a new interview. Clinton, whose mother Hillary is expected to formally announce her presidential campaign this Sunday, said it is time the United States had a female leader. 'One of our core values in this country is that we are the land of equal opportunity, but when equal hasn't yet included gender, there is a fundamental challenge there that, I believe, having our first woman president—whenever that is—will help resolve,' said Clinton. Scroll down for video . Chelsea Clinton is opening up about motherhood, life in the public eye and why the United States needs a female president in a new interview with Elle . Gucci Black Stretch Viscose Dress with Knot Detail . Get it now at Neiman's . Visit site . Chelsea Clinton has come a long way from being the adolescent that grew up in front of our eyes while her dad was POTUS. Yes, Chelsea is now a mom, wife, and advocate for women. Being the daughter of two of the most influential people on the planet doesn't seem to faze Chelsea. She gave a candid interview to Elle magazine this month about motherhood and talks of how her own mom should be the first female president of the United States. In between the interview she was able to take a few editorial shots in all black outfits. Her cover look is a fitted black dress with cut out detail by Gucci. We love the fitted silhouette and cut-out that takes a basic LBD to new stylish heights. You can get Chelsea's dress now at Neiman's for $1500. Not all of our pockets are that deep for a black dress, but you are in luck. Our team has picked our favorite LBD's that will not break the bank, but have you smiling with style. STRETCH RAYON PIQUÉ DRESS at Max Studio . Visit site . DON'T PANIC MIDI DRESS THE FIFTH LABEL at Revolve . Visit site . Velvet BY GRAHAM & SPENCER at Saks . Visit site . Metaphor Women's Fitted Knit Dress at Sears . Visit site . 'I now understand all of the enthusiastic, bombastically spectacular, wonderful things people say about their children,' says Clinton of her daughter (Above with her family shortly after the birth) In the interview with Elle, Clinton does not however say too much about her mother's campaign plans, and focuses instead on the general lack of female representation in politics. 'We've made real progress on legal protections for women, but in no way are women at parity to men in our country in the workplace,' she explains. 'And if we look in the political sphere, it is challenging to me that women comprising 20 percent of Congress is treated as a real success. Since when did 20 percent become the definition of equality?' She then adds; 'And so when you ask about the importance of having a woman president, absolutely

Summary: Chelsea Clinton is opening up about motherhood, life in the public eye and why the United States needs a female president in a new interview with Elle . Clinton says that though the US is the 'land of equal opportunity,' that is not true about gender, and a female president would change that . This just two days before her mother Hillary is expected to announce her presidential campaign . 'It is challenging to me that women comprising 20 percent of Congress is treated as a real success. Since when did 20 percent become the definition of equality?' says Clinton . Clinton, who is described in the magazine as 'innately regal, also appears in a fashion spread in which she looks almost unrecognizable .


In lederhosen and knee-high socks, Adolf Hitler lounges against a tree in a pose more twit than tyrant. It is little surprise the Fuhrer later banned the absurdly camp woodland snap, calling it ‘beneath one’s dignity’. But the rare archive photo, and several other portraits as comical as they are chilling, have been discovered in a Hitler ‘fan magazine’ from the Thirties. In lederhosen and knee-high socks, Adolf Hitler lounges against a tree. The Fuhrer later banned the absurdly camp woodland snap, calling it ‘beneath one’s dignity’ Hitler seems ill at ease with his hands, squeezing them into his tight lederhosen pockets in one photo, and perching them awkwardly on his hips in another. In one ridiculous picture, he tilts his head and tries a mean and moody stare to camera, topped off by a military cap. It must have felt better than it looked, for after seeing the portrait, he never wore the cap again. In another photo, Hitler tries to strike a casual-yet-serious pose as he balances on the edge of a log cabin veranda showing off his knobbly knees. A snap of him relaxing in a deckchair in a meadow is proof, were it needed, that in those days leaders did not have expert public relations advisers close at hand. The theatrical wartime leader’s personal photographer Heinrich Hoffmann took many of the black and white photos for Hitler’s own use. But they ended up in the Hitler fanzine - Deutschland Erwache (Germany Awaken) - full of hero worship and pin-up pictures of the Fuhrer, published by his fervent henchman Baldur von Shirach. A tattered copy of the magazine was found by a British soldier in a bombed German house after the war. Souvenir-hunting Pioneer Corps private Alf Roberts, from Barnsley, Yorkshire, brought it home along with a German medal and bayonet. Now, 70 years later, military historians have had it translated and are about to publish it in Britain. Von Shirach gushes: ‘We who have had the privilege of being able to work with him have come to worship and love him.’ He describes the mass-murdering monster as ‘honest, steadfast and modest’ displaying ‘strength and kindness’ and whose ‘soul brushed against the stars’. The theatrical wartime leader’s personal photographer Heinrich Hoffmann took many of the black and white photos for Hitler’s own use, but they ended up in the Hitler fanzine - Deutschland Erwache (Germany Awaken) His poetic fawning continues page after page, but the magazine is nonetheless a compelling read thanks to the ludicrous vanity of the Fuhrer photos. Von Shirach was only 18 when he met Hitler in Munich in 1925. He quickly moved up the National Socialist ranks through his leadership of the Nazi students association. In 1945 he was tried at Nuremberg and sentenced to 20 years in Berlin-Spandau prison. He died in 1974. Photographer Hoffmann died in 1957. He had also introduced Hitler to his assistant, Eva Braun, who became his lover and died with him in 1945. Translation of the ‘fanzine’ was made difficult by it having been buried in the rubble of

Summary: Hitler 'fan magazine' has been discovered and will be published in Britain . It was found by a British soldier in a bombed German house after the war . One propaganda photo shows him in lederhosen and knee-high socks . Military experts will this month publish book entitled The Rise of Hitler .


The ECB are to spread the net far wider than expected in their search for the director of cricket to replace the axed Paul Downton. It was widely believed that the new ECB regime led by chief executive Tom Harrison and chairman Colin Graves would waste little time in appointing from a short list of former England captains Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss and Alec Stewart. But instead the Board are going to instigate a recruitment process involving head hunters Sport Recruitment International, who would be expected to suggest some overseas candidates as well as the trio already in the frame. Alec Stewart admitted he has had no contact with the ECB over the role of England cricket director . Michael Vaughan has been among the leading candidates to take up the newly-created role with England . The main problem is that the job description has yet to be fixed. Crucial issues will be the amount of travel involved and how much power the new director will hold on selection and the hiring and firing of captains and coaches. The ECB are still finalising those parameters before the headhunters start preparing their recommendations. UKIP leader Nigel Farage was spotted in the Tory heartland that is the Halford Hewitt golf tournament played by public school old boys’ teams every April since 1925 at Royal Cinque Ports and Royal St George’s. However Farage, rather than electioneering, was cheering on his alma mater Dulwich College, for whom his son Sam was playing. England manager Roy Hodgson is keeping in with his boss, FA chairman Greg Dyke, by launching Roses 2015, the annual clash between York and Lancaster universities over 50 sports and 132 fixtures during three days of competition starting on April 24. Hodgson’s appearance at York’s Heslington campus is a favour to Dyke, the outgoing York University chancellor. But a new contract after Euro 2016 might be a bit much to ask in return. Roy Hodgson is launching Roses 2015, the annual clash between York and Lancaster universities . The severe cuts that Sky have been forced to make since agreeing their £11m-a-match Premier League deal is apparent even in the Caribbean. Last year the Sky cricket team stayed at Antigua’s luxury Curtain Bluff resort but are now in the cheaper St James’s Club. Their hotels in England aren’t as good as they’ve become accustomed to either. Meanwhile top Sky executive Andy Cairns, controller of Sky Sports News, has a bell on his desk at Isleworth, though a Sky spokesman insisted he doesn’t ring it to summon staff. Maybe he rings it every time one of his reporters refers to ‘Sky sources’, which would be often. Sofa so good for TMS . Test Match Special have relented over their fierce opposition to Test Match Sofa, who covered matches off the television, and have employed one of the Sofa’s main commentators Dan Norcross for their county cricket team. This would have been unthinkable three years ago when TMS’s Jon Agnew threatened to resign from the Cricketer magazine, who were funding the Sofa operation. And Agnew’s colleague,

Summary: The ECB were expected to appoint a former England captain for the role . The job description for the new cricket role has yet to be fixed . Sport Recruitment International expected to suggest overseas candidates .


Harry Kane and Eden Harzard lead the nominations as the Professional Footballers' Association announce their six-man shortlist for Young Player of the Year. Goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois and David de Gea and Liverpool midfielders Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho complete the list of players - all aged 23 or under at the start of this season. The winners, voted for by their fellow professionals, will be announced at the awards ceremony in central London on April 26. Harry Kane has scored 19 league goals this season and has been nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year . Last year's winner Eden Hazard has been nominated for the award again after impressing for Chelsea . Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been in fantastic form for Louis van Gaal's side this season . CLICK HERE to find out which six players have been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award. Tottenham striker Kane has proved a revelation this season and has netted 30 goals in all competitions for club and country this season. The 21-year-old's form for Spurs has earned him international recognition and the forward scored just 79 seconds into his England debut against Lithuania last month. Last year's winner Hazard has played an instrumental role for Premier League leaders Chelsea this term and has scored 17 goals in all competitions for the Blues. Meanwhile no player has typified Liverpool's resurgence this season more than Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian playmaker has been in inspired form for the Reds in the second half of the season. Raheem Sterling is Liverpool's leading goalscorer in the Premier League this season with seven . Thibaut Courtois has been superb for Chelsea during his first season in the Premier League . Playmaker Philippe Coutinho has been Liverpool's standout performer during second half of the season . Sterling, who has been caught up in controversy in recent days, has also been one of Liverpool's outstanding performers this season and is the club's leading scorer in the Premier League. De Gea and Courtois have earned many plaudits for their heroics in goal for respective clubs Manchester United and Chelsea this season. De Gea's performances for Louis van Gaal's side have led him to be linked with a move to Real Madrid, while Courtois has kept the experienced Petr Cech on the bench for most of the season.

Summary: PFA have announced their six-man shortlist for Young Player of the Year . Harry Kane and Eden Hazard will among the front runners for the award . Kane has scored 19 Premier League goals for Tottenham this season . Hazard has been instrumental for table-toppers Chelsea this campaign .


The FA Cup has been through a rollercoaster of emotions over the years - and now it is taking an actual rollercoaster ride. The famous trophy was on show at Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire ahead of this weekend's semi-finals at Wembley, nestled in between an Arsenal fan and Reading supporter. The Gunners head into Saturday's showdown as the favourites against the Championship side. But they almost suffered a huge upset at Wembley last year against Hull before coming from behind to win one of the most entertaining finals of all time. Arsenal supporter Max Benjamin (left) and Reading fan Richard Putterford (right) hold the FA Cup trophy . The pair shake hands as they accompany the cup on a rollercoaster at the Alton Towers amusement park . The trophy is treated to a series of dips and loops ahead of the FA Cup semi-final clashes this weekend . The 3-2 victory, inspired by Aaron Ramsey's late extra time winner, ended a nine-year trophy drought for manager Arsene Wenger and the Frenchman is desperate to keep Arsenal's red and white ribbon on the cup. Reading, meanwhile, have never won the FA Cup. The furthest the Royals have reached in the competition is the last four, where they lost 3-0 at Molineux to eventual winners Cardiff... in 1927. Victory for the current holders could prove to be a good omen. If Arsenal triumph at Wembley again this year they would become the most successful side in FA Cup history, surpassing the record of 11 wins they currently share with Manchester United. Reading, of course, will do their best to deny the north London club. And Liverpool or Aston Villa will be out to get their hands on the cup on May 30 too. Whatever happens, it's guaranteed to be a roller coaster of a ride. Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey (number 16) scores the winning foal against Hull in last year's FA Cup final . Ramsey celebrates scoring in extra time to help Arsenal end a nine-year trophy drought at Wembley . Manager Arsene Wenger (right) will be hoping that his side can retain the famous trophy this year .

Summary: The FA Cup is usually a rollercoaster of emotions . Fittingly, the famous trophy was taken on looping ride at Alton Towers . It was accompanied by an Arsenal and a Reading fan ahead of the pair's semi-final at Wembley on Saturday . Arsenal are the current holders of the competition and keen to retain it . Liverpool and Aston Villa will contest the other semi-final on Sunday .


It took a team of firefighters, police and engineers, but a house on Sydney's Northern Beaches tragically damaged in the this week's destructive storm in NSW has finally been demolished. The Narrabeen property began sliding down the hill it was built on after it was battered by the wild weather on Tuesday, endangering neighbouring houses and forcing locals to evacuate. 'I was thinking, god how is this thing not falling?' Fire and Rescue Superintendent Kel McNamara told The Brisbane Times. A house in Narrabeen has been demolished after it was damaged during this week's storm in Sydney . A tree stump on the hill prevented the house from falling further down, but authorities feared it was only a matter of time before it caused further damage to surrounding properties. A group of highly trained firefighters, police and engineers undertook the difficult task. 'We had to get it down,' Superintendent McNamara said. The demolition methods were slightly unusual, and Sup McNamara, a firefighter of 30 years, said they worked well, though he had never seen anything like it. A group of highly trained firefighters, police and engineers undertook the difficult task of pulling it down . A cherry picker was brought in to harness the house's weight, and pressurised fire hoses pushed it further down the hill as a thick cable was used control the direction it fell . A tree stump on the hill prevented the house from falling further down, but authorities feared it was only a matter of time before it caused further damage to surrounding properties . A cherry picker was brought in to harness the house's weight, and pressurised fire hoses pushed it further down the hill as a thick cable was used control the direction it fell. 'We did it in the safest possible measure and at the end of the day the best result,' Sup McNamara said. A firetruck had been brought in to dampen the house and the surrounding area as the property contained asbestos, which needs to be wet in order to prevent the toxic material becoming airborne. Locals celebrated the demolishing, clapping and cheering as their own properties were spared from the ticking time bomb. The consequences of the wild weather which battered the state's coast is still being felt by many families. The SES has had over 11,000 calls for assistance across the state, and insurance companies have received more than 19,500 claims, with losses estimated at $129 million, The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) said. A firetruck had been brought in to dampen the house and the surrounding area as the property contained asbestos, which needs to be wet in order to prevent the toxic material becoming airborne . Locals celebrated the demolishing, clapping and cheering as their own properties were spared from the ticking time bomb . But this figure is expected to climb, with comparable weather disasters in recent years resulting in damage costing in excess of $1 billion. ICA spokesman Campbell Fuller said it was impossible to estimate the level of destruction, with floods still impacting on properties

Summary: A Narrabeen house damaged in the Sydney storms has been demolished . It began sliding down the hill it was built on, endangering homes nearby . A team of firefighters, police, and engineers to bring the property down . A cherry picker, four pressurised hoses, and a thick cable were used . Neighbours clapped and cheered when it was destroyed .


When Catherine Gerhardt got her business of the ground, she chose to reach out to her competitors and ask them if they were interested in collaborating. While most ignored her offer, she did receive one response so nasty, that the thought of it still fires her up. 'I felt as though I had been punched in the gut,' Ms Gerhardt told Daily Mail Australia. After reaching out to competitors only to receive a nasty response, Catherine Gerhardt now uses her experiences to educate other adults and children on how to deal with online 'flamers' She teaches the children to follow ICE: Ignore, Communicate and Exit in order to deter bullies . 'He basically responded saying that I could never know as much as he knows, it was a total power play.' Ms Gerhardt chose to employ the same initiatives she teaches to young children through her Melbourne company, Kidproof Safety, and completely ignore the bully. 'When dealing with a 'flamer' or troll, all you want to do is respond to justify yourself,' she said. 'But I tell the children to instead follow 'ICE' and Ignore, Communicate and Exit.' Much like a Troller, a 'flamer' sends messages with the intention to hurt the recipient and get a reaction. An internet troll often trawls through social media, hunting for victims, while a 'flamer' (like in Ms Gerhardt's case) waits for the victim to contact them and unleashes a hateful response. Ms Gerhardt tells her students that by ignoring, the bully is being frozen in their tracks with nowhere to go. Then by communicating the incident to an adult and then exiting the situation, the behaviour is not escalated. She advises those experiencing this behaviour to try and not take it personally. Ms Gerhardt tells her students that by ignoring, the bully is being frozen in their tracks with nowhere to go . An internet troll often trawls through social media, hunting for victims, while a 'flamer' waits for the victim to contact them and unleashes a hateful response . Along with the ICE motto, Ms Gerhardt, in her early 40's, also advises adults and children who witness others being 'flamed,' to employ 'ACT.' 'Assess' the situation, 'Calm' yourself down before getting involved and 'Tell' someone about the bullying behaviour,' she said. 'Bullying-related suicides often happen because ICE and ACT haven't worked that well and the victim has had a difficult time exiting the situation.' If, for business purposes, the victim must respond to the 'flamer,' Ms Gerhardt has advised that via email is not ideal. 'With email, it's all about the tone,' she said. 'I would personally step up and attempt a person to person conversation rather than over email.' Ms Gerhardt believes that internet bullies are seeking a reaction from as many people as possible. 'They just want to stir the pot,' she said. 'I live by the mantra, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.'

Summary: Catherine Gerhardt reached out to competitors when she started business . She was ignored by most but received one nasty email from a 'flamer' Ms Gerhardt chose to employ 'ICE' and Ignore, Communicate and Exit . She teaches this same policy to children through her company Kidproof . A Flamer sends messages with intention to hurt the victim and get reaction .


A teenage girl has appeared in court accused of plotting to travel overseas to join Kurdish rebels in the fight against the Islamic State. Sixth-form student Silhan Ozcelik, 18, went missing from her Kurdish family’s home in north London last October, while she was still only 17. The Old Bailey head how Ozcelik travelled on the Eurostar with another man to Stuttgart, Germany, where the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) youth movement have its headquarters. Sixth-form student Silhan Ozcelik, 18, is accused of preparing to carry out a terrorist attack in October 2014 . The teenager, who is of Kurdish heritage, was then detained at Stansted Airport after she returned to the UK from Germany on January 16. Ozcelik, from Clissold Park, north London, has been charged with one count of engaging in preparation for terrorist activity in October 2014. As the hearing was taking place, protestors gathered outside the Old Bailey with banners and flags to voice their disapproval at the trial. The Kurdistan Workers’s Party (PKK) is a Kurdish rebel organisation founded in 1978, originally fighting for self-determination and political rights for Kurds in Turkey. As the hearing was taking place, protestors gathered outside the Old Bailey with banners and flags to voice their disapproval at the trial . More recently PKK have been fighting to relieve Kurdish enclaves, such as Kobani in Syria, which has come under attack from ISIS. PKK is listed as a terrorist organisation by NATO, the United States and the European Union. After appearing in court today via videolink, the teenager was again in remanded in custody by Mr Justice Sweeney. She is due to enter pleas to the allegations on June 12. Her trial date is set for September 7. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Silhan Ozcelik, 18, went missing from Kurdish family’s home last October . Court heard she travelled on Eurostar to Stuttgart, home of Kurdish Workers' Party youth movement . Ozcelik, from Clissold Park, north London, charged with one terror offence .