Armenia is a country in Eurasia's South Caucasus region famous for its mountainous landscapes and rich history ... but mainly, right now at least, for the fact Kim Kardashian and her posse are there. Kim Kardashian, her husband Kanye West, their daughter North and Kim's sister Khloe arrived in the capital Yerevan on Wednesday to a rock star welcome and over eight days are checking out a plethora of local landmarks. The visit is their first to the country their late father, Robert Kardashian, fled for America and both Kim and Khloe have expressed their excitement at the chance to explore his homeland. Kim Kardashian is in Armenia with her husband Kanye West and their daughter North on an eight-day visit to the country of her dad's birth . The celebrity visitors are in the capital Yerevan, a culturally rich city where the Opera House (centre) is among its most notable landmarks . The Yerevan Opera House is a must-visit place in the Armenian capital where local music and dance performances are highly regarded . Kim, Kanye and Khloe Kardashian are staying at the Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan which is on Republic Square, formerly Lenin Square . Republic Square is a tourist attraction in itself, with its combination of Soviet-era architecture and Neo-Classical official buildings . And from what Lonely Planet says of the city, it's made for the icons of modern-day entertainment. 'While it's the undeniable cultural, economic and political heart of the nation, Yerevan can at times feel like a city on permanent holiday,' Lonely Planet's introduction to its guide of the city. 'All summer long, Yerevanites saunter up and down the main boulevards, preening in high fashion and fast cars while occasionally popping into a parkside cafe to schmooze over a drink or two.' Sounds familiar... While there, the Kardashian-West crew are staying in the capital's finest digs, the Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan, which frames Republic Square at the heart of the city, and have the burliest of bodyguards and police in tow as they take in the sights. But what would we, the mere mortals not of reality TV fame, see and do if we followed in their footsteps? Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport is well connected to major centres throughout Europe although cheaper flights (upwards of £300 during summer and less in colder months) from London require a transfer somewhere like Moscow, Kiev or Vienna. Without the need to book out the two executive floors of the hotel for our entourage and filming crew, as the Kardashian crew have, a standard room from 67,150 Armenian Drams is good value (sounds like a lot but works out at about £96). A smartphone view of the Katoghiken church in the World Heritage-listed Geghard Monastery, where Kim, Kanye and North visited . The monastery is a medieval set of structures which have in part been carved out of the mountain and date back to the fourth century . Documenting every moment: Camera crews followed the family as they took a tour of historical sites . Outside the Monastery of Geghard women

Summary: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, along with their daughter North and sister Khloe, are visiting Armenia . The trip is the famous reality TV stars' first to the nation of their late father Robert's birth . Their visit coincides with the lead-up to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24 . In their eight-day trip, filmed for TV, they are visiting a host of historical sites in the culturally rich city .


The girlfriend of an Australian baseball player who was shot in back while jogging in Oklahoma appeared in court on Thursday and faced his suspected killer as the prosecution rested their case. Sarah Harper was in a relationship with Christopher Lane, 22, when he was gunned down while visiting in the city of Duncan in August 2013. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, but was in the United States on a baseball scholarship when 17-year-old Chancey Allen Luna allegedly murdered him. The couple had returned from a trip to Australia just two days earlier. Scroll down for video . Sarah Harper (pictured left walking into court on Thursday) was in a relationship with Christopher Lane, 22, when he was gunned down while visiting in the city of Duncan in August 2013 . The couple had returned from a trip to Australia just two days before he was gunned down while out jogging . Harper sat and listened to the forensic pathologist who performed the autopsy on him, claiming that only a 'miracle' would have saved the talented sportsman. Lane's mother Donna Lane, wiped tears from her face when prosecutors showed jurors a photo of the bloody T-shirt her son was wearing. Prosecutors told the court that 104 bullets were found in the car involved in the drive-by shooting. All of them were live rounds. According to The Oklahoman Yacoub testified in the first-degree murder trial that the bullet fired at Lane was small, but caused severe damage. He said: 'Despite being small, it damaged vital structures and caused significant bleeding,' Yacoub told jurors, striking two major blood vessels, puncturing both lungs and breaking two ribs. The prosecution rested following Yacoub's testimony. Defense attorneys acknowledge that Luna fired the fatal shot but say he was only trying to scare Lane, a native of Melbourne, Australia, who was in Oklahoma on a college baseball scholarship. Lane was about to start his senior year at East Central University in Ada and was in Duncan visiting his girlfriend. Luna is not expected to testify and the defense indicated it may call just one witness, Luna's mother, Jennifer. She took to the stand and was asked only one question by defense attorneys: 'Do you love your son?' To which she replied: 'Yes.' He was born in Melbourne, Australia, but was in the United States on a baseball scholarship when 17-year-old Chancey Allen Luna (pictured walking into court on Thursday) allegedly murdered him . Donna Lane (left) and her husband, Peter (right), parents of Australian baseball player Chris Lane walk into court. Mrs Lane broke down in tears when the court was shown images of the bloody t-shirt her son was wearing when he was shot dead . Outside court she said that she doesn't believe her son is guilty, despite his attorneys' comments to the jury. 'Those are court-appointed lawyers. If I had the money to get a real lawyer, it wouldn't go this way,' Jennifer Luna sad. 'If my son did it, it wasn't on purpose. It wasn't meant to be. My son would never intentionally

Summary: Sarah Harper was dating Christopher Lane, 22, when he was gunned down . Chancey Allen Luna has been accused of killing sportsman in August 2013 . He was visiting Harper in the city of Duncan when he was slain . The Melbourne, Australia, native was on a baseball scholarship at the time . Prosecutors also said 104 bullets were discovered in the drive-by car .


It's that time of the season when Premier League footballers cast their vote for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year. Last year’s winner Luis Suarez now resides in Spain, so, too, does 2013 victor Gareth Bale. It means we’re almost certain to see a new name on the trophy come May. Here, Sportsmail runs you through the six leading contenders… . Name: Harry Kane . Club: Tottenham . Age: 21 . Stats: Apps 44, Goals 29 . Striker Harry Kane has hit an astonishing 29 goals in 44 games for Tottenham so far this season . Kane (second right) has twice been named Player of the Month during his breakthrough campaign . Kane (left) broke into the England squad and scored 79 seconds into his debut against Lithuania . Reasons he deserves it: Very few would have predicted Kane would plunder an incredible 29 goals by early April in what is essentially his breakthrough season. His has been the name on everyone’s lips since the turn of the year and last month’s England call-up was thoroughly deserved. In an age where diving, spitting, lying and cheating too often dominate our news agenda, Kane’s goal-laden arrival has been a joy to witness. Reasons he doesn’t: Are there any? You could argue it took him until November to score two Premier League goals but that was as much to do with a lack of opportunities. Previous (individual) Premier League honours: Player of the Month (2) Name: Eden Hazard . Club: Chelsea . Age: 24 . Stats: Apps 44, Goals 17 . Eden Hazard has been Chelsea's outstanding performer, scoring 17 times in 44 games . Hazard (left) has been a menace to opponents all season with his trickery and high workrate . Hazard (centre) is the odds-on favourite to be named PFA Players' Player of the Year . Reasons he deserves it: He’s running back into form at just the right time and his goals look like they’ll edge Chelsea towards the title. Hazard, under the instruction of Jose Mourinho, has married graft to his craft and has been his side’s outstanding player this season. The fact he works so hard in addition to his creativity is sure to earn the respect of fellow pros and it’s no surprise he is the odds-on favourite for the prize. Reasons he doesn’t: Like Kane, it is hard to make an argument against a player who has performed at such a high level on a consistent basis. It did, however, take the Belgian a little while to find his scoring stride and he netted just once in the opening nine matches of the campaign. Previous honours: PFA Young Player of the Year 2014, PFA Team of the Year 2013 & 2014 . Name: Diego Costa . Club: Chelsea . Age: 26 . Stats: Apps 30, Goals 18 . Reasons he deserves it: His immediate impact was sensational, smashing seven goals in his first four outings. His presence as the spearhead of Chelsea’s attack has turned them into title winners and he isn’t afraid to put in

Summary: Premier League footballers are voting for PFA Players' Player of the Year . Eden Hazard and Harry Kane are the leading candidates for the award . Sergio Aguero, Alexis Sanchez and David de Gea are also contenders . Luis Suarez won last year with Gareth Bale taking the prize the year before .


When pretty much any vehicle is rear ended by a tank...there is only going to be one outcome - and a very costly insurance bill. And that's exactly what happened when this poor truck driver had a nasty prang with the huge armoured vehicle during rush hour in Changchun city, China, on Thursday April 16. The dramatic collision is being dubbed the 'craziest rear-end collision in the country', reports the People's Daily Online. Pictures and videos of the scene were posted to Weibo, China's equivalent of Twitter, and quickly went viral. According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened on the Rainbow Plaza roundabout. It's unclear whether or not this is a military tank serving the state army, but footage shows people inside the vehicle were wearing camouflage uniforms. No comments have been given by the authorities regarding the cause of the incident. Chinese internet users however take great interests in the unusual collision. In addition to calling it 'craziest', many are concerned over the insurance compensation. 'How does compensation work? Is the police going to pay that? How about the government?' Asked one user named 'The Sun is shining on America'. Other users point out tanks are not allowed to be on the road in China and wondered how this particular vehicle had ended up in a residential area. Crazy collision: Pictures of this unusual traffic accident have grabbed the attention of Chinese internet users . Aftermath: It's unclear if this is a military tank but people inside the vehicle wear camouflage uniforms .

Summary: Chinese internet users have dubbed it the 'craziest rear-end collision' A white truck is struck by the turret of the tank driving behind it . Crash took place on a roundabout near a residential area yesterday . No comments have been given regarding the cause of the incident .


Real Madrid have appealed against the yellow card shown to Cristiano Ronaldo for diving in the penalty area during their 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, and hope to have his suspension revoked. Ronaldo appeared to be unfairly cautioned by referee Mario Melero Lopez after he was chopped down by defender Antonio Amaya inside the box. The decision means Ronaldo is suspended for the game against Eibar in La Liga on Saturday — along with Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez, who were also booked — but Real are appealing the yellow card for their star forward. Ronaldo appeared to be unfairly cautioned by the referee after he was chopped down by Antonio Amaya . The decision means Ronaldo could be suspended for the game against Eibar in La Liga on Saturday . Real Madrid want the yellow card shown to their star forward Ronaldo to be rescinded and have appealed . A statement from Real Madrid read: 'Real Madrid will appeal the yellow card that Cristiano Ronaldo received in yesterday's game against Rayo in Vallecas.' 'I told the referee that everyone saw it was a penalty,' manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the game. 'I told him it was incredible that he didn't award a penalty and that he showed Cristiano the yellow card. We will appeal.' It did not stop Ronaldo scoring his 300th goal for the club, however, as he reached the landmark previously achieved by Bernabeu greats Alfredo Di Stefano and Raul. Ronaldo remained angry with the officials, however, continuing his protests at full-time. Real Madrid manager Ancelotti laid out his plans to appeal the yellow card shown to Ronaldo on Wednesday .

Summary: Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 in La Liga on Wednesday night . Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 300th goal for the Spanish giants . Ronaldo was also booked for diving in the area but it appeared unfair . Now the European champions are appealing the decision . If appeal is unsuccessful the Ballon d'Or winner will face one-match ban . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


Motherwell have vowed to go to battle with the SPFL over the issue of free entry to the Premiership play-offs for season-ticket holders. And the Fir Park side are set to win powerful backing for their revolt from Championship promotion challengers Rangers and Hibernian. Under existing rules, the SPFL are entitled to take 50 per cent of the gate proceeds from the six play-off ties for redistribution among the clubs. But a bid by the league board to force play-off finalists to charge all fans a minimum price of Â£15 for the play-off ties was withdrawn at a meeting last Thursday. Motherwell will go to battle with the SPFL over free entry to the Premiership play-offs for season-ticket holders . Motherwell general manager Alan Burrows told Sportsmail his club will make a stand if they finish 11th . Expressing unease among the play-off finalists that the SPFL might be using the ties to milk supporters, Motherwell general manager Alan Burrows told Sportsmail his club will make a stand if they finish in the Premiership play-off place. 'All our focus at Motherwell in the next four games is fully on avoiding the play-offs altogether,' said Burrows. 'We fully accept and appreciate that there are rules on this in place. 'But, in the eventuality that we are in 11th place come the play-offs, then it is not our intention to charge our season-ticket holders for the play-off final at Fir Park. 'We believe we have sold them tickets which entitle them to the full story of the season.' Rangers sources said last night that the club have yet to reach a final decision on whether to seek an SPFL exemption which would allow them to let their 25,000 season ticket holders into play-off games for free. The SPFL are entitled to take 50 per cent of the gate proceeds but Motherwell want to offer free tickets . Hibs gained a one-off dispensation to give their most loyal fans free admission to last season's home play-off clash with Hamilton. Sportsmail understands, however, that SPFL lawyers have already warned clubs that attempts to do the same this season will be strongly resisted as it would constitute a breach of league rules. Last week, a resolution by Hibs and Motherwell to have the 50-per-cent levy on play-off gates cut in half was defeated. Hibs argue their main concern is that fans are being fleeced to atone for the absence of a league sponsor . Accused of a cash grab to keep more of the play-off cash, Hibs argue their main concern is that fans are being fleeced to atone for the absence of a league sponsor for the last two seasons. Asked if he expects a fight on the matter from league chiefs, Burrows admitted: 'Based on what has gone previously, then yes.' Â .

Summary: Motherwell will offer free entry to their regular fans if they end up in play-off . But SPFL are entitled to 50 per cent of gate proceeds from the games . Motherwell will make stand and offer free tickets in event of finishing 11th . Rangers and Hibernian will back the club's stance against the SPFLÂ .


Scotland's Bradley Neil has received the backing of world No 1 Rory McIlroy as he ponders when to turn professional. Winning the Amateur championship at Royal Portrush last year secured Neil invites to the Masters and US Open in 2015, with the Walker Cup another important date on the calendar. However, the 19-year-old Scot admits he may turn professional before September's clash with the United States at Royal Lytham and impressed McIlroy during their practice round together at Augusta on Monday. Rory McIlroy (left) accompanies Bradley Neil (centre) during practice ahead of the Masters . The world No 1 congratulates the amateur champion after chipping in at the second hole . The Scot pens his scorecard as McIlroy practices his putting ahead of his grand slam bid . 'I rate his game really highly,' said McIlroy, who was on the losing side in the 2007 Walker Cup. 'He looks ready. He's very impressive. Hits it a long way, doesn't seem to be in awe of anything. 'So I just told him to go out there and enjoy it. Don't second guess yourself, commit to your shots, be decisive, all the things I tell myself. McIlroy has tipped the youngster to be a success when he decides to turn professional . 'If he feels ready (to turn professional), then he should go ahead and do it. He's definitely got the game. Even though he grew up playing links golf he hits it quite high and he can flight it; I can see him one day coming over here and doing well on the PGA Tour. He has the game for the style of golf to suit playing over here.'

Summary: Rory McIlroy heads to Masters hoping to complete a career grand slam . World No 1 backs Scotland's Bradley Neil to succeed as a professional . Winner of last year's Amateur championship has been invited to Augusta, US Open and the Walker Cup . CLICK HERE for all the latest news from the 2015 Masters .


Chelsea are the worst behaved team in the Premier League when it comes to respecting referees, according to official figures. The data, compiled by Football Association Fair Play delegates who attend every top-flight match and assess team behaviour towards match officials, show Jose Mourinho's team are the most likely to protest decisions. They have faced criticism for surrounding referees this season, while Mourinho's back room staff are rated second-worst for their behaviour on the touchline. Chelsea players protest a decision made by referee Roger East during a home match with Newcastle United . Chelsea are the worst behaved team in the Premier League when it comes to respecting referees . Nemanja Matic is held back by team-mates Kurt Zouma and John Terry after a red card against Burnley . The table is compiled by Football Association delegates who attend each match and give ratings out of seven . Jose Mourinho and his back room staff ranked second-worst in the respect assessment . Referee Phil Dowd is surrounded by Chelsea players during their match with Tottenham . The Fair Play figures, reported by the Daily Telegraph, show that Liverpool show the greatest respect towards officials, followed by Burnley and West Brom. Sunderland, Arsenal and Stoke City rank poorly in the assessment, which involve delegates rating each team out of seven for their conduct towards referees and their assistants. Premier League guidelines on the practice state: 'A positive attitude, including the acceptance of doubtful decision without protest, will be rewarded with high marks. Chelsea captain John Terry remonstrates with referee Jon Moss during a match with Everton . Chelsea assistant manager Rui Faria has been criticised for his behaviour on the touchline this season . Liverpool shows the greatest respect towards match officials, according to the figures . Liverpool players, including Philippe Coutinho, Joe Allen, Mario Balotelli and Steven Gerrard speak to referee Andre Marriner during their match with Newcastle United at St James' Park last November . Manchester United players argue with referee Lee Mason - they came in the middle of the Respect Table . 'Normal behaviour without any particular positive attitudes or gestures towards match officials is likely to receive a score of six rather than seven.' Managers and their back room staff are assessed on how they react to decisions and whether they intervene to calm down angry players. The overall Fair Play League is currently headed by West Ham. The Football Association sends delegates to every Premier League fixture and they awards points based on six different categories: red and yellow cards awarded, positive play, respect towards opponents, respect towards the referee, behaviour of the team officials and behaviour of the public. It works as follows: . RED AND YELLOW CARDS . Starting on a maximum possible score of 10, teams are deducated one point for a yellow card and three points for a red card. There is no minimum score. POSITIVE PLAY . A maximum score of 10 is awarded for attractive, attacking football with intent to score more goals, even when in a winning position. Points are

Summary: Official figures show Chelsea show the least respect to match officials . Team behaviour is ranked out of seven by FA delegates at each match . Liverpool were shown to have the greatest respect towards referees . Chelsea's back room staff were ranked second-worst in the figures .


Paul McShane has told his Hull team-mates it’s time they woke up and realised they are in a relegation battle. It might have been handy if someone had shared the message before they got off their bus in Swansea on Saturday. If Hull do go down, and their final fixtures suggest it is a distinct possibility, then this will be among the missed opportunities they regret the most. What a curious sight to see Steve Bruce’s players so lethargic, disinterested almost, in the first half against a side with nothing tangible to play for. Paul McShane scores against Swansea but Hull still fell to a 3-1 defeat at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday . Hull defender McShane is keeping faith that the Tigers will avoid relegation despite a tough run of games . Hull have only scored twice in their last six away games in the league. Stranger still when you consider their final seven games include fixtures against Southampton, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United. They didn’t manage a shot on target until they were two goals behind and, as they did against Chelsea a fortnight ago, they waited until the game was almost out of sight before stringing a few passes together. That won’t cut it on this run-in and McShane, whose goal briefly had Hull in the game at 2-1, knows it. He said: ‘It’s like we need to go 2-0 down to get going and that’s not great from our point of view. Bafetimbi Gomis lifts the ball over Hull goalkeeper Allan McGregor to seal a 3-1 victory for Swansea . Gomis celebrates his second goal of the afternoon to push Hull close towards the relegation zone . ‘The situation is worrying. It’s always worrying when you are down there because there are always twists and turns in the last few weeks. ‘This has got to be a massive wake-up call because it’s all right when you are a few places above the relegation zone but you look at the points difference and it’s nothing really, a weekend can change it. ‘We are definitely bang in it. It’s always the same, every year there are teams that put runs together and others who get dragged into it. Gomis unleashed a thunderous overhead kick before half-time to capitalise on some poor Hull defending . David Meyler's red card left Hull in a difficult position, when they were threatening to get back into it . ‘We have to realise that we are fighting for every point. We need to sort it out.’ Ki Sung-Yueng put Swansea ahead and Bafetimbi Gomis scored a brilliant bicycle kick for 2-0. McShane got Hull back in the game before David Meyler was sent off and Gomis finished the job in stoppage time. The Frenchman has now scored eight times this season but it remains to be seen if he stays beyond the summer following his agitations for a move in January. Garry Monk said: ‘We cannot afford to lose any quality players and Bafe is a quality player. We are only looking to add

Summary: Hull lost 3-1 to Swansea to slip towards relegation zone . Bafetimbi Gomis double does the damage as Tigers struggle . David Meyler was sent off, and Hull have a very tough run-in .


Many rejoiced yesterday as Hillary Clinton finally announced her long-awaited campaign to be President of the United States, marking the start of her fight 'to earn your vote'. But this political operator was less than impressed with the news, bursting into tears and complaining that the former First Lady and Secretary of State had stolen his thunder. Zeke Celello, who appears to be around two years old, was overcome with emotion when Clinton declared her second presidential bid, and insisted to his mother that 2016 is his year to shine. Devastated: Zeke Celello burst into tears when Hillary Clinton announced that she was running . More experience: Clinton, 67, pictured above declaring her intention to run, has better Washington connections than Zeke . The video, uploaded by his mother Erin to Facebook in the wake of the announcement, sees the would-be candidate repeatedly state his ambition to ascend to the nation's highest office so he could 'play... with toys'. He eventually concedes that playtime is not the top priority of a Commander-in-Chief, but is still adamant that he is up to the task. Unfortunately, Zeke appears not to have realized that the U.S. Constitution prohibits anybody from holding the presidency until they are 35. However, unperturbed, he eventually takes his mother's advice and decides to run for presidency anyway. Zeke admittedly lacks the campaigning experience of Clinton, who already has to her name a period as Secretary of State, a spell in the U.S. Senate and eight years as First Lady. But he does have the advantage of youth over 67-year-old Clinton, and, unlike his more experienced rival, will not be perceived as a political insider. Accepting Ms Celello's campaign advice, he repeats: 'I'm Zeke and I'm running for president.' While he has yet to articulate a policy platform, the youngster is clearly not short on ambition.

Summary: Zeke Celello was devastated by Clinton campaign and burst into tears . Zeke, who appears to be around two, insists he would be better candidate . His mother, Erin, eventually persuades him to go ahead with the run anyway . Policies are unclear, but he'd like win the White House to 'play... with toys' Unfortunately, U.S. Constitution states that presidents must be at least 35 .


A state prosecutor in Detroit made the ill-advised suggestion that Baltimore police should respond to protests gripping the city by shooting everyone involved. Teana Walsh, who is paid by Michigan taxpayers to pursue justice, wrote an unhinged post on her Facebook urging a deadly response to violence in the troubled Maryland city. Walsh an assistant prosecutor in Wayne County, which includes Detroit, aired her point of view late Monday night, Fox2 Detroit reported. Scroll down for video . Controversial: Teana Walsh, pictured above plying her trade in court, made the objectionable post . Kill 'em all: Teana Walsh, an assistant prosecutor in Detroit, Michigan, posted the above to Facebook . 'Flipping disgusting'? Walsh suggested deadly force should be used against the violent protesters . She said: 'So I am watching the news in Baltimore and see large swarms of people throwing bricks, etc at police who are fleeing from their assaults ... 15 in the hospital already. 'Solution. Simple. Shoot 'em. Period. End of discussion. 'I don't care what causes the protestors to turn violent...what the "they did it because" reason is... no way is this acceptable. Flipping disgusting.' At least 15 people voiced their approval by 'liking' the comment. She later changed her mind about the post and deleted it - but not before enraged local attorneys recorded and shared the post. Regret? Walsh delete the post after seeing the riots in Baltimore, Maryland, on television . Anger: Walsh said that seeing protesters throwing rocks led her to the conclusion they should be shot . The outrage prompted Walsh's bosses to issue a statement defending her, claiming the post was 'completely out of character'. It said: 'APA Teana Walsh is known for her great work ethic and her compassion for victims of crime and their families. Her post was up on line briefly and she immediately took it down. 'The post was completely out of character for her and certainly does not reflect the person that we know.'

Summary: Teana Walsh, assistant prosecutor in Wayne County, Michigan, wrote Facebook post . Said she watched violent rioters in Baltimore and found them 'disgusting' Suggested that shooting them was the only solution - then deleted post . Her bosses were forced to issue statement defending her .


I see Usain Bolt on the circuit and he’s always good fun. He likes to make jokes of me! I remember in Moscow, at the last World Championships, when I was competing in the 200m when most people saw me as a 100m runner, he killed me in the warmup. ‘What are you doing?’ he asked me. ‘This is for the 200m runners – the 100m was a few days ago. You missed it.’ I told him I was doing the 200m. ‘Why? he asked again. I said I wanted to try it. He was winding me up. It was helping me relax, actually. It was very nice. Adam Gemili says Usain Bolt is a joker on the circuit and gives him great advice . The young British athlete says he is nowhere near Bolt's standard at the moment but it could be his time soon . Gemili has announced his participation in the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games this summer . It obviously worked, as I then ran sub-20 and he was praising me a lot and saying great things about me. Bolt gave me some great advice to really enjoy athletics and have fun with it. He told me to have patience with it, make sure you keep enjoying it and you will get serious when you get a bit older and start to take it more seriously but don’t put pressure on yourself to perform. No matter whatever anyone says or writes, make sure you’re always having a good time. He’s good like that. I can take that into this year. I like to think I always have a great time when I go to compete. I always give a big smile before races because you never get bored of that feeling; people cheering for you and making you feel like ‘wow’ all this training you’ve done in the winter and throwing up on the track, all the hard slog is worth it. It’s a brilliant feeling. Hopefully I can get a bit more serious, now that I’ve just finished uni and I will start to get a bit more competitive with those guys. I don’t think Bolt will be too worried about me at the moment, he’s something special when he gets himself into shape and competing. I’m very lucky to be around at this time when he’s at his peak and running. To be in the mix and be a part of these guys is nice. Bolt has been beaten before, which shows he is only human. After those guys have retired — sprinters like Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin — it’ s quite open for people to step in and take the mantle. Obviously the American and Jamaican sprinters have always been the top dogs, they are very powerful nations and hard guys to beat. In Britain and Europe we have some great young names coming through that can go on and push the performances up. I’d like to think there is a chance for British sprinters to step into the void. We don’t do the sport to

Summary: British sprinter Adam Gemili blogs about his preparations for Rio 2016 . Gemili says Usain Bolt is great at the circuit as he is often joking around . Admits Bolt gives great advice and he will try to take that into this season .


A recruiting army sergeant raped a female cadet after telling her cousin 'I hope she is as sweet as she looks', a court heard today. Edwin 'Jock' Mee, 46, who now lives in Scotland, allegedly targeted 11 cadets, aged between 15 and 25, many of whom were young black women, on a military base in south London, during the army interview and screening process. It is claimed that the divorced father-of-five went on to rape one of the cadets at the Mitcham Barracks Army Careers and Information Office in Croydon. Edwin 'Jock' Mee arriving at Southwark Crown Court, where he is facing 16 counts of sexual assault and two rapes. It is claimed that he hold the cousin of his alleged victim 'I hope she is as sweet as she looks' Today, the cousin of Mee's alleged rape victim told jurors at Southwark Crown Court that she called the sergeant after becoming concerned he wanted to start a sexual relationship with the cadet. She told the court: 'What he said was "don't worry, I will take care of her, I hope she is as sweet as she looks".' But when she asked Mee to repeat what he has said she explained how he went quiet and then hung up. Lisa Wilding QC, for Mee, then asked the witness: 'In light of what she had told you about her concerns about him wanting a relationship, if that was said it must have made you quite concerned?' Mee, formerly of south London, but who now lives in Scotland, has denied all the charges against him . She replied: 'Obviously... it came across as inappropriate to me and the meaning I get from that was it had some sexual undertones.' The witness also claimed that during the phone call, Mee told her 'I will give it to her hard or rough.' Ms Wilding then asked: 'The man you have concerns about has just told you he is going to have rough sex with your cousin, what did you do about that?' The witness replied: 'After our conversation I did tell her that I want to talk it over based on the conversation I had with the gentleman and she said to me it will hamper her application. 'I asked her if he had threatened her and she said “just leave it, I’m not going to encourage him”. 'I said, well, it was dangerous,’ she told the court. 'Culturally there are certain things, especially when it involves my younger relative - culturally and religiously... it was very difficult for me to report that. ‘Those things, to say them for me, I am religious, it was difficult.’ Ms Wilding then asked: ‘Why did you not immediately ring the Army officer and ask to speak to one of his superiors - did you think that was appropriate, that way to speak?’ She replied: ‘Of course, hence my visit there but I was in the middle of going against what she was preventing me to do and so at the same time how was I going to complain without

Summary: Edwin 'Jock' Mee, 45, allegedly targeted 11 cadets aged between 15 and 25 . Alleged he raped one of the cadets at the Mitcham Army Careers Office . Cousin of the alleged victim rang Mee to voice her concerns about him . He is said to have told her he hoped her cousin was 'as sweet as she looks'


All well and good having Brazilians in your team but they have to be the right ones – Barcelona reached the Champions League semi-finals at the Nou Camp at Paris Saint Germain’s expense and Neymar tied David Luiz in knots in the process. There were no Luis Suarez nutmegs this time but the former Chelsea defender found himself backpedaling hopelessly on the quarter hour as Neymar scooted past him for Barcelona’s opener. Neymar (top) celebrates with Brazilian compatriot Dani Alves after scoring his and Barcelona's second goal of the night . Neymar accelerates past another Brazil teammate, David Luiz, before opening the scoring for Barcelona on Tuesday night . Barcelona: Ter Stegen 6.5; Dani Alves 7.5, Pique 5, Mascherano 6, Jordi Alba 6; Rakitic 7.5, Busquets 7 (Sergi Roberto 55, 6), Iniesta 9 (Xavi 45, 6.5); Messi 6.5, Suarez 6.5 (Pedro 75, 6), Neymar 9. Subs not used: Bravo, Bartra, Adriano, Rafinha. Goals: Neymar 14, 34. PSG: Sirigu 6; Van der Wiel 3.5, Marquinhos 4.5, Luiz 5, Maxwell 6; Verratti 6, Cabaye 4 (Lucas Moura 66, 6.5), Matuidi 6 (Rabiot 80, 6); Cavani 4 (Lavezzi 80, 6.5), Ibrahimovic 4.5, Pastore 3. Subs not used: Douchez, Camara, Digne, Bahebeck. Booked: Luiz. Referee: Svein Oddvar Moen (Norway) He was then a spectator on the half hour when his international team-mate got the second climbing unmarked to head Dani Alves’ cross past Salvatore Sirigu to make it 5-1 on aggregate. PSG’s soft centre cost them in the first leg and it was cruelly exposed again. Luiz was also booked inside the first five minutes for a foul on Andres Iniesta, who ran the first half. The man who won the World Cup for Spain but is these days criticised for neither scoring nor assisting went on a sublime run for the first goal, pulling away from Edinson Cavani and swerving past Marco Verratti before releasing Neymar. The French champions thought they were back in the game between the two Barcelona goals when on 17 minutes Zlatan Ibrahimovic had the ball in the net but he was a yard offside when Blaise Matuidi slipped him through and the flag was raised to rule out the goal. The Swede was jeered by Barcelona supporters in the early stages as was former Barcelona defender Maxwell but such was Barca’s dominance that home fans eased up on the light-hearted abuse. Suarez and Messi were also impressive in the first half and Alves looked like a man trying to impress a potential employer. PSG could still be a possible destination for him beyond the end of this season. He tested Sirigu from distance before his assist for Neymar’s second. With Suarez and Alves snapping into challenges and Iniesta and Neymar providing the finesse Barcelona were completely dominant – to the extent that for once Messi was not their most impressive performer. The home side eased up after the break and PSG breathed more easily without ever threatening to get back into the tie. Rakitic saw his shot saved and Messi went close with chip that Sirigu gathered. Barcelona star Lionel

Summary: Barcelona through to Champions League semi-finals after 5-1 aggregate win over Paris Saint-Germain . Damage was done in first leg as Barcelona scored three away goals to take a healthy lead back to the Nou Camp . Neymar scored twice in the first half to put result beyond any doubt on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return to Barca .


The new Honda Civic which the Japanese car firm’s UK factory in Swindon will be exporting to the world – including Japan and the USA – was unveiled in America tonight. The wraps came off the prototype of the new 10th generation car at the New York International motor show. It came just a day after it was announced that Swindon in Wiltshire will become the global production hub for the next generation five door Civic, supported by a new £200million investment. The ultra-sporty Honda Civic Concept car is presented at the New York International Auto Show, Wednesday . Although the dramatic Kermit green prototype seen in New York is a three-door version, the Swindon factory will be exporting the five-door hatchback version around the globe. A Honda spokesman said: ‘With more focus on sporty, fun-to-drive dynamics the new U.S. Civic line-up will include Civic saloon, Coupé and Si models, along with the return of the Civic five-door hatchback to the U.S. market. ‘ . These will be followed by the launch of a next generation Civic Type R in the U.S. market, as the ‘performance flagship’ of the Civic line-up. Currently, just over half of the vehicles produced at Swindon are exported to the Continent. But when the factory moves to dedicated Civic production next year, about 50 per cent of production will be exported to key markets outside of Europe, including Japan and now the USA. The Swindon factory will be exporting the five-door hatchback version of the Honda Civic around the globe . John Mendel, senior vice president, automobile operations of American Honda Motor Co., introduce the ultra-sporty Civic Concept car . Currently, just over half of the vehicles produced at Swindon are exported to the Continent . Philip Crossman, managing director of Honda UK said: ’This is significant announcement demonstrates the opportunity available to the Swindon operation and reinforces the quality and reliability of the product coming from our UK facility.’ Honda designer Guy Melville-Brown, a who worked on the new Civic’s exterior styling said: ‘This is the first time the Civic has been born in America. He promised the new Civic will have sporty proportions, with the windshield moved toward the rear, a shorter front overhang and longer rear overhang than the current Civic. The car will get new engines and transmissions, including a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder motor in higher-end models, Honda says. The sedan version will be in showrooms this fall, with a coupe and a high-performance R-Type coming later. Honda last rolled out an all-new Civic in 2011, and it was widely panned for bland styling, cabin noise and pedestrian handling. The Japanese car-maker was forced to quickly make improvements to the car at the end of 2012. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: New Honda Civic was unveiled at New York Auto Show tonight . Swindon factory will be exporting the five-door version of the car .


These incredible photographs appear to capture a fire-breathing dragon in the sky - just in time for St George's Day. With its large snout and blackened eyes, the furious-looking beast appeared to breath fire as it stared down from the sky in the bizarre cloud formation. Captured at dusk the red sky adds a fiery hue behind the clouded creature giving it an uncanny likeness to the legend of the fire breathing dragon slain by St George - ahead of the patron Saint of England's day tomorrow. The cloud dragon appears to breathe fire in these incredible images captured by amateur photographer Nicolas Locatelli . Amateur photographer Nicolas Locatelli, 20, snapped the unusual cloud in the sky above Briones Regional Park, in California on a Nikon D7100. The student, from San Francisco said he didn't even notice the striking formation until he checked his camera when he got home. The image went viral on Reddit after his friends suggested he upload it to the social network. He only noticed that the red sky at dawn appeared to give a fiery hue behind the cloud formation after he got home and checked the pictures . The pictures, which create an uncanny likeness to the fire breathing dragon slain by St George, the patron Saint of England, were captured at dusk above Briones Regional Park, in California . Nicolas said: 'When I saw the image I was pretty intrigued. 'The way the sunset lit up the cloud at the mouth of the dragon made it look like flames were coming out of its mouth. 'The image was timed perfectly too. The image was taken with a zoom lens on a stormy day so the clouds were in the distance and moving quickly so I got really lucky taking this picture. 'The image was received very positively on Reddit. 'When my friends saw the image, I asked, 'what do you see in this picture?' and they said 'definitely a dragon breathing fire' and 'it's the dragon slain by St George.' 'I got a lot of positive and jovial feedback on the image.' A picture of the legend of St George and the Dragon . The medieval legend of St George and the dragon is over a thousand years old. St George travelled to Libya, where he met an old hermit who told him a dragon had long ravaged the country, demanding the sacrifice of a beautiful maiden every day. With the population of young girls decimated, the king's daughter alone remained to be sacrificed, unless a knight could slay the dragon. Determined to save the princess, he set out to slay the dragon, luring it from its cave upon his arrival. But after falling from his horse, St George evaded the dragon's attack by hiding under an enchanted orange tree before recovering his strength and killing the beast with his sword. The slaying of the dragon by St George, a brave Roman soldier who protested against the Romans' torture of Christians, was first credited to him in the twelfth century, long after his death. The

Summary: Cloud formation before the red dusk sky resembles a fire breathing dragon . It was captured by amateur photographer Nicolas Locatelli, 20, in California . The patron Saint of England St George slayed a dragon in famous legend .


It's a dilemma many of us have faced - whether to call in sick to the office when you wake up feeling under the weather, or brave heading in and spreading your germs. However, for one man - whose company requires a sick note even for a single day off - he handed his bosses more than just the usual doctor's letter. The unnamed worker, from Alberta, Canada, instead came armed with with a scathing note from his GP, giving the firm - believed to be Pizza Hut - a ticking off for its office policy 'wasting his time'. A man said to be an employee of Pizza Hut shared his doctor's sicknote with a friend, who posted it on Reddit . A friend of the employee posted the letter on Reddit under the title, 'my friends work requires a doctors note if you call in sick', and it has now be shared thousands of time online. Clearly annoyed at having their time 'wasted' writing sick notes for common colds, the unnamed Canadian doctor opens the letter praising their patient for 'sensibly staying home from work'. The GP writes that the patient, 'has had, by their own report, a cold today and sensibly stayed home from work rather than spreading this to his colleagues/customers. 'I have no test for the common cold and therefore believe him/her, however you feel his time and mine should be wasted by making him sit in the walk in clinic for hours and me spending time writing a sick note that I could be spending on people who genuinely need my attention. 'Please reconsider your policy on this - there are surely better ways of wasting your tax dollars.' The note posted on the social media site has had 4,340 comments and the poster, who goes by the name eaglel66 only reveals that the employee is a friend of his. Employers sick policies vary around the world but this doctors' note sparked a lively debate on Reddit . Commenters were outraged, with one posting: 'I'm sorry, but any workplace that requires a note for sickness is ridiculous. We're grown a** people.' But some Redditors defended the doctor's note system. One commenter, dyakies wrote: 'I'm a waitress and I have to provide a doctor's note. I get people abuse the system but I'M DEALING WITH FOOD AND THE PUBLIC.' Although one, more cynical, person added: 'Is your friend "sick" a lot? I never required any documentation, until I noticed one of my guys has "allergies" mostly on Mondays.' On Imgur, JohnnieTheShrubber wrote: 'Does he also have to raise his hand to use the loo?'

Summary: Pizza Hut worker from Alberta, Canada, got a cold and called their GP . Doctor wrote letter to their employer saying they don't need a sick note . Opens the letter praising patient for 'sensibly staying home from work'


They will come up against each other in the year's first major on Thursday, but it wasn't that long ago that Rory McIlroy was looking up to Tiger Woods. The world No 1 - now 103 places above Woods in the world rankings - is the favourite to win the Masters next week and claim his first green jacket, thus completing a career Grand Slam. Woods, who has confirmed he is ready to play at Augusta after spell working on his game, is one of only five players to win the Masters, The Open, the US PGA Championship and the US Open - and it's that success which led to a young McIlroy aiming to emulate him. Scroll down for video . A young Rory McIlroy is portrayed by an actor in the film as it charts his progress in the sport . McIlroy played golf from a young age and always admired Woods as he grew up in Northern Ireland . McIlroy grew up watching Woods and is now on his way to emulating his hero . McIlroy revealed recently that he sent Tiger a letter saying he was 'coming to get' him . Rory's rise from child prodigy to the world's best - along with his fascination with Woods' stellar career - has now been beautifully told in a new two-minute video created by their sponsors Nike. Entitled 'Ripple', the clip features a number of young actors portraying McIlroy as a kid and into his teenage years - from hitting plastic balls around his parents' living room, to practising relentlessly in his hometown of Holywood, Northern Ireland. A common theme runs through the video as McIlroy and his father keep a close eye on Tiger's progress on both the PGA Tour and at the major championships. Speaking about 'Ripple', McIlroy said: 'As a kid, I looked up to Tiger. When I first saw him on TV, I remember being completely enamored by the energy he brought to the sport. His will to win. His determination. His fight.' McIlroy and Woods will line up at Augusta for the Masters this week but in contrasting form . Woods with McIlroy at the tee of the 12th hole final round of the Memorial Tournament in 2013 . 'I've been in that same situation,' said Woods. 'Growing up, Jack (Nicklaus) was my idol. My first recollection of the Masters was 1986, when Jack won. 'I remember him making a putt at 17 and lifting that putter up. Fourteen years later at the 2000 PGA Championship, I got to play with and against him – someone I looked up to.' It remains to be seen whether Woods will be at the business end of the Masters come Sunday but McIlroy relishes playing with his idol. 'It's been an incredible journey for me, going from massive fan to competitor,' he added. 'To think that not too long ago I was that little boy watching him on TV to where I am now. 'It's been a cool journey and I'm very lucky I get to compete with

Summary: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will both play at next week's Masters . Augusta favourite McIlroy looked up to Woods when he was a child . New Nike advert shows portrays a young McIlroy's rise to the top . Woods has won four green jackets, the last of which came in 2005 . McIlroy is looking for his fifth major win to complete a career Grand Slam .


Passengers hoping to make a short domestic flight Friday were trapped on the tarmac at an airport for six hours with only one bathroom between them. Men, women and children who boarded a United Express flight from Kansas City, Missouri, to Denver, Colorado, were instead diverted to Colorado Springs due to bad weather. The 6am flight took just an hour and a half to get to the unscheduled stop at Colorado Springs - but then languished for another six hours, before everybody was ordered off anyway. Scroll down for video . Stuck: Passengers headed from Kansas City to Denver were rerouted due to bad weather - and left sat on the tarmac for six hours at Colorado Springs airport . Stuck: The flight was stuck on the tarmac from early Friday morning until after lunchtime. Pictured above are several United Express planes waiting . The 6am flight took just an hour and a half to get to the unscheduled stop at Colorado Springs - but then languished for another six hours, before everybody was ordered off anyway. According to local news station KOAA, those aboard Flight 4934, which was being operated by Republic Airlines, were finally taken to their destination by bus. In accordance with federal law the airline gave people the chance to get off the plane after it had been stuck for three hours. But passengers were told that if they got off, that would be the end of their trip and they would have to give up on connecting flights and make their own way from Colorado Springs. Trapped: Pictured is Kathie Ridings, one of the passengers who was stuck at Colorado Springs . According to those on board, virtually everyone chose to stay on the plane. In the mean time, passengers told how the short-haul flight's meager supplies of crackers and water dwindled, while the single bathroom became 'foul' and ran out of necessary supplies. A Republic spokesman told DailyMail.com: 'Passengers were offered the opportunity to deplane, despite several erroneous media reports. 'Republic eventually cancelled the flight, and the Company repositioned another aircraft so passengers could continue on to their destination. 'Further, United was reaching out to customers to offer compensation. Republic apologizes for the inconvenience, but as always, the safety of our customers and crew is always our number one priority'.

Summary: Flight from Kansas City, Missouri to Denver, Colorado, was diverted Friday . Landed at Colorado Springs at 7.30am - beginning six-hour ordeal . After three hours passengers could go - but would have had to pay for new connecting flights and transport . During long wait airplane ran low on water, food and bathroom supplies . Airline has denied it was feasible to get passengers off the flight .


Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott are the sixth English pair to score more than 100 runs together on 10 occasions, and the England captain is part of three of them. They follow: . 1. Hobbs and Sutcliffe (1924-30) — 15 . 2. Cook and Strauss (2006-12) — 14 . 3. Cook and Pietersen (2006-13) — 13 . 4. Trescothick and Vaughan (2000-05) — 10 . 5. Bell and Pietersen (2005-14) — 10 . 6. Cook and Trott (2009-15) — 10 . Jonathan Trott (left) and Alastair Cook shake hands after reaching their 10th hundred partnership . STANDING TALL . Remarkably, their opening-stand century was England’s first in Test cricket for more than two years — since March 2013 when Cook and Nick Compton scored an impressive 231 against New Zealand in Dunedin. KIWI BLOW . News comes from the Indian Premier League that New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson is a doubt for next month’s series in England after breaking a finger. New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson (right) could miss the Test series in England with a broken finger . BLACKWOOD BRUISED . Jermaine Blackwood was in the wars on Thursday, twice being hit in the body by Cook shots after spinner Devindra Bishoo dragged down a couple of long hops. The second blow was a hefty one, Cook pulling the ball into the hip of the turning fielder. Cook 9centre) checks on Jermaine Blackwood after he is hit by a pull shot in Grenada on Thursday . BLISTERING SHANNON . West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel picked up where he left off after reaching 93mph on Wednesday. Jonathan Trott was ducking away from balls just like on the last Ashes tour against Mitchell Johnson, but it was Alastair Cook and Ian Bell who fell to Gabriel, whose fastest delivery was 94.3mph. West indies bowler Shannon Gabriel kept England's batsmen on their toes with speeds reaching 94.3mph . YORKSHIRE UNREST . There has been some disquiet from Yorkshire that four of their players are in England’s squad but not in the team and they are keen to get Adil Rashid back soon. But it’s not football. Country comes first. And England are working with Rashid to try to make him a top-class bowler.

Summary: Alastair Cook has been part of three of the six ten-century partnerships . Day three's effort with Trott is England's first since March 2013 . Then it was Cook with Nick Compton against New Zealand in Dunedin . West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel hit 94.3mph on Thursday .


Zoe Hadley, also known as Zoe Hommel, who hanged herself in a hotel room after suffering a mystery illness . The teenage daughter of a leading solicitor hanged herself in a hotel room after years of suffering a mystery illness that left her unable to eat, walk or open her eyes for long periods, an inquest has heard. Zoe Hadley, 19, also known as Zoe Hommel, had been battling an undiagnosed illness since the age of 13 and was found dead at a hotel in Putney, south west London last year. An inquest at Westminster Coroners Court heard how her parents, solicitor Lisa Hommel and her GP father Laurence, struggled to treat her condition. The inquest heard how doctors could find no physical cause for her illness and that the teenager refused to accept she had mental health problems. She insisted on having a series of operations, including the removal of her healthy appendix and accused her father of conspiring to fake an operation to make her believe she'd had a surgery for a prolapse. The inquest also heard that Miss Hadley suffered from psychosis but hid the condition from doctors, making them think she was not a suicide risk. After her death, notes she had written saying she was 'tormented by voices' indicating she might have been suffering from schizophrenia, the hearing was told. A statement read to the hearing on behalf of her father, Dr Hommel, described how he and his wife fought to cope with their daughter’s illness and their vain attempts to help her. He said: 'She was a beautiful, intelligent, loving daughter. 'Up until the age of 13 she excelled at school. In 2009 she started to suffer terrible headaches and no physical causes were found. 'She was not eating, drinking or opening her eyes. It took her three months of treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital to open her eyes and look at us, four months to eat solid food, six months before she could get into a wheelchair. The cause of the illness was never found.' He said she recovered quickly and was 'so determined' to catch up with her friends after missing nine months of school she did a year’s work in just one month, later coming top of her class. However, she relapsed in April 2011 and became convinced she could not use her legs. Her parents tended to her while trying to convince her she was perfectly fit. Dr Hommel added: 'From the age of 16 she started to go to the doctors to seek diagnoses for a neurological disease she believed she suffered from and seek a cure for her paralysis. 'In September 2011 she cut off all her school friends and never spoke to them again.' During that time she was bedbound for 18 months in hospital, but decided one day she was better and started getting involved as an actress and planning to go to America to finish her studies, the inquest heard. When she was 18 she had her appendix removed without telling her parents. In May 2014,

Summary: Zoe Hadley, 19, was found dead in a hotel in Putney, south west London . Teenager had been battling an undiagnosed illness since she was 13 . Her parents, a leading solicitor and a GP, struggled to treat her condition . Inquest heard how she refused to accept she had mental health problems . For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here.


Sprinkles the 33-pound cat is so fat she can't even roll over and she's comparatively as obese as a 700-pound human, say rescue workers. The neglected cat from Sea Isle City in New Jersey was handed over to the rescue agency S.O.S Sea Isle Cats by a family facing a foreclosure on their home. Luckily for Sprinkles who is too fat to even groom herself, she is being cared for by pet rescue volunteer Stacy Jones Olandt. Fat cat: Sprinkles the 33-pound cat is so fat she can't even roll over and she's equally as fat as a 700-pound human, say rescue workers . 'Whatever position she’s in, she’s stuck. She can barely move,' said Olandt, a helper at the non-profit S.O.S. Sea Isle City Cats. When coming to collect Sprinkles, the volunteers at S.O.S were unable to carry her. They had to put her in a crate and get a man to carry her up the stairs, reports Press of Atlantic City. 'We’re a bunch of old ladies. We had to get a young man to get her up the steps,' said Olandt. Sprinkles is a four-year-old spotted black and white cat who won the affection of the women working at S.O.S. Not only is Sprinkles overweight but when she was rescues she had an awful flea infestation, ear mites, and an ear infection. A healthy weight for Sprinkles would be 10 pounds which is 20 pounds less than she currently weighs. Olandt said that Sprinkles heavy weight can be compared to a person weighing 700 pounds. New hope: Cat rescuer Stacy Olandt, of Sea Isle City, plays with Sprinkles, a 33-pound female domestic short-haired cat on Thursday following her rescue . 'We’ve seen fat cats at 20 to 25 pounds but this is just obscene. Cats, by and large, don’t overfeed themselves. This is similar to a 600 or 700 pound human that should weigh 180 pounds,' said Olandt. Luckily for Sprinkles, she is expected to survive. Her fleas and mites are gone and her ear infection is being treated with antibiotics. She will hopefully lose a pound a month after being placed on a special diet. The next move is to find Sprinkles a loving home. 'She’s sweet, sweet, sweet. I’ve never seen so many people broken-hearted and hopeful at the same time,' said Olandt. Olandt told Phillymag.com that Sprinkles has a beautiful face, 'like a pretty fat girl.' 'She's letting us clean the red, raw spots, and she's so sweet. The lovingest, most precious cat. She's happy now. And she has a beautiful face, which I guess is what they say about fat girls,' said Olandt. She also said that when Sprinkles loses the weight she will need a tummy tuck so that her skin doesn't drag on the floor. Those who wish to adopt Sprinkles the cat can apply here.

Summary: Sprinkles the 33-pound cat is so fat she can't even roll over and she's equally as fat as a 700-pound human, say rescue workers . The neglected cat from New Jersey was handed over to the rescue agency S.O.S Sea Isle Cats by a family facing a foreclosure on their home . Sprinkles will hopefully lose a pound a month and when she does she will be placed in a loving home . A healthy weight for Sprinkles is around 10 pounds .


Forget sober black and charcoal grey. Pink is the new colour of choice for high-achieving women in the world of politics and showbusiness and the style is now spreading to the high street. Those championing pink include Christine Lagarde, the first female chief executive of the International Monetary Fund, and Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood, who chose a bright shade of the colour for her live election debate last Thursday. The pair are among a host of powerful women reaching for different shades of pink, according to The Sunday Times newspaper. Scroll down for video . Christine Lagarde, the first female chief executive of the International Monetary Fund, left, in a pink Chanel suit and Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood, right, chose hot pink for her live election debate last Thursday . The sudden rise in use among powerful women is said to be down to the way that the colour is perceived - it used to be a girly but is now considered an appropriate shade to wear to a business meeting. In an interview with the newspaper the managing director of image consultants Colour Me Beautiful, Veronique Henderson, said: 'Pink was for a long time viewed as a girlie colour. It was seen as romantic, not serious in business, but that has changed.' Style icon Samantha Cameron is also a big fan of the colour - she chose a pale dusty pink silk top on the campaign trail for the local and European elections last May. Meanwhile, on daytime television both Lorraine Kelly and Ruth Langsford can regularly be seen in pink dresses while presenting their ITV TV shows. Samantha Cameron opted for a pale dusty pink silk top on the campaign trail last May . ITV presenters Lorraine Kelly (left) and Ruth Langsford (right) have both been seen wearing different shades of pink . From left: Holly Willoughby, Katherine Jenkins and actress Scarlett Johansson are among the latest celebs sporting pink . Last month Holly Willoughby was pictured arriving for a recording of the TV show Celebrity Juice in a pastel pink knee length coat, and both Katherine Jenkins and Scarlett Johansson have favoured hot pink for recent appearances - Katherine for a recording at ITV's studios in December and Scarlett at the MTV movie awards last week. The high street is responding to the demand for pink with Topshop, Next, H&M and Marks & Spencer all featuring pink in their spring and summer collections. Belinda Earl, M&S creative director told the Sunday Times: 'Pink can create a powerful daytime to evening look and can be styled in multiple ways to remain feminine without being overly girlie.'

Summary: Holly Willoughby, Katherine Jenkins and Samantha Cameron all wear pink . Spring/summer collections are awash with different shades of the colour . According to experts, stronger pinks show confidence, energy and power .


Ben Stokes thought he had claimed his 23rd Test wicket when Jermaine Blackwood slashed his short delivery straight to Alastair Cook at slip. But the Durham all-rounder’s front foot had crossed the line and the batsman earned a reprieve. It’s not the first time this has happened to Stokes, of course — a similar error saw him denied his first Test wicket against Australia in Adelaide in 2013. Ben Stokes was denied the wicket of Jermaine Blackwood after overstepping the crease . Stokes overstepped the line when he thought he had England's fifth wicket of the day in Antigua . Stokes celebrated wildly when Brad Haddin was caught behind on that occasion, and the pair clashed when the decision was overturned. Michael Vaughan, while commentating on BBC’s Test Match Special, thinks the 23-year-old should return to his natural style of bowling. ‘Stokes is trying to be a very English-type bowler,’ Vaughan said. ‘But when I’ve seen him bowl really well, I’ve seen him bowl short spells: really fast, with lots of bouncers.’ England gather in celebration of Stokes' wicket, only for it to be overturned by the umpire . Vaughan’s BBC colleague, Jonathan Agnew, thinks England will rue Tuesday’s showing. ‘England will look back on today as a missed opportunity in terms of batting,’ he said. ‘They still have the advantage, they’ve kept chipping away with wickets and they’ve kept things very tight, but they could have done with that Blackwood wicket.’

Summary: Ben Stokes was denied a wicket after bowling a no-ball . The Durham all-rounder thought he had dismissed Jermaine Blackwood . Replays showed that Stokes had overstepped the crease .


Burnley manager Sean Dyche has attempted to protect out-of-sorts striker Danny Ings by calling on the rest of his team-mates to share the goalscoring burden to keep the team in the Premier League. Ings, strongly linked with a move to Manchester United or Liverpool when his contract at Turf Moor runs out in the summer, hasn't scored since February 11 — a run of eight matches — and missed his side's best chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Everton that left Burnley bottom. As a team, they have scored just one goal in their last seven matches and while Dyche needs 23-year-old Ings to rediscover his mojo quickly, starting with the critical home game against relegation rivals Leicester City, he insists it's unfair to pin the club's survival hopes on one man. Burnley striker Danny Ings is struggling for form at the moment and hasn't scored since February 11 . Everton full-back Seamus Coleman (right) comes forward with the ball as Ings (left) gives chase on Saturday . Ings runs away in celebration after scoring for Burnley against Manchester United at Old Trafford in February . Burnley manager Sean Dyche insists that the rest of his players must help to relieve the pressure on Ings . 'Yes, Danny needs to find his goal touch but it's not just him. You want everyone and anyone to score. Boydy (George Boyde) has got goals, Scott Arfield's chipped in. David Jones had a great chance against Everton so the whole team has to step up to the plate. 'I'd be questioning us more if we weren't creating chances but we have been creating. It's rare at this level that you see a whole plethora of chances, say 15 or 20 like you see in other leagues, so when your chances come you have to take them.' Ings was mentioned in the same breath as Harry Kane not so long ago but you could see a lack of confidence as he misdirected a header from a Kieran Trippier cross in the closing minutes. It is 43 months since Everton last lost a 3pm Saturday home game, a 1-0 defeat against QPR which marked Tony Fernandes' first match in charge as the visitors' new owner. Everton won the game with a first-half goal from Kevin Mirallas who was later fortunate not to become the second player to be dismissed by referee Mike Jones when he caught Boyd on the shin. Burnley's Ashley Barnes had earlier been sent off for two bookable challenges, a decision Dyche had no complaints about. Everton's stand-out performer was winger Aaron Lennon who has impressed since a January loan move from Tottenham. Even so, manager Roberto Martinez insists there are no plans at this stage to sign him on a permanent basis. 'With all honesty, we are not going to think about that situation until the season is over,' said Martinez. 'When you have a loan player it is always a three-way conversation. The player is the first one that needs to make a decision and the parent club has a big say.

Summary: Burnley manager Sean Dyche is keen to protect striker Danny Ings . Ings has not scored since February as Burnley battle relegation . Although Dyche would like Ings to return to form as soon as possible, he has made it clear other Burnley players must step up to the plate as well . The 1-0 defeat by Everton last time out has left Burnley bottom of the Premier League table with 26 points from 33 games .


Gone are the days when Eileen Dover was considered an unfortunate name, with celebrity culture booming like never before, sharing a name with a star can be pretty unlucky, too. Something that New York resident Beyoncé knows about all too well. No, not the legendary singer but another woman who says having the same name as the wife of Jay-Z has caused her grief her entire life. Humans of New York photographer shared this image of a NY resident whose name is Beyoncé. The photo was accompanied by a statement from her describing the inconvenience of sharing a celebrity name . In a post that has now gone viral on Facebook, Beyonce says: 'Sometimes I hate my name because it always draws attention to me, and I'm not a very social person. 'My family moved this year from Pennsylvania. I was so scared the first day of school that someone would notice me. I wouldn't even adjust my seat because I thought it would make a noise. One time I really had to cough, but I held it in. This was followed with thousands of Facebook comments from users who suffer from the very same problem . All expressed their shared pain with Beyoncé after living with unfortunate name clashes . Although this Kaity Perry has inherited an extra 'i' it hasn't prevented her from being the butt of the jokes . 'When the teacher started calling attendance, I got really nervous, because every time people learn my name is Beyoncé, somebody starts singing Single Ladies. And some did, of course. But the second day of school wasn't too bad. Because everyone knew my name.' Her photo was posted on Facebook accompanied with this statement as part of the Humans of New York project. The photo series was created by photographer Brandon Stanton who travels around the city capturing images of its residents and sharing their stories. As well as joint celebrity names users expressed their annoyance at sharing names with famous songs . And then there was gaining an embarrassing name through marriage . Tanya's name became slightly more awkward after her career saw her gain a new title . His photos are picking up a lot of interest with his Facebook page already receiving more than 12 million likes, however his photo of Beyoncé has encouraged the biggest reaction. Following its upload the photo has received almost 300,000 shares as well as thousands of comments from people with equally if not more unfortunate names showing their support for Beyoncé. Bridgett Jones wrote: 'If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me about my diary...' referring to the famous chick flick character. People can't resist but turn Abeer's name into an inanimate object . The parents of Merry have no excuse as Christmas was definitely around when she was born . For Jane she received twice as many jibes as bad names run in the family . MaryKate Olsen added: 'Believe me I understand, my name really is Mary Kate Olsen. I get all the Olsen twin jokes you

Summary: Humans of New York shared a picture of a girl called Beyoncé . She expressed her annoyance of sharing a name with a celebrity . The photo encouraged thousands of Facebook users to comment . Each shared their experiences of having an embarrassing name .


A New Jersey high school teacher who was indicted last month on charges that she had sex with one student and engaged in improper relationships with two others is now trying to avoid prison time by entering a diversion program. Nicole McDonough, 32, of Mount Olive, was arrested in December on suspicion of having sex with an 18-year-old student while employed as a teacher at Mendham High School. A subsequent investigation revealed that the married educator also allegedly engaged in improper 'communication' and 'fraternization' with two other 18-year-old male students. Looking for redemption: High school English teacher Nicole McDonough - seen here at her first court appearance in January - has applied for a Pre-Trial Intervention program in hopes of having the charges against her dropped . On Monday, McDonough applied for Morris County's Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) program, which provides first-time, non-violent offenders with alternatives to traditional prosecution. The program requires a probationary period of one to three years and comes with a list of conditions that must be met. If McDonough is allowed to enter the PTI, she may have to undergo random urine testing, pay restitution, and submit to psychological, drug and alcohol evaluations. If she meets all the conditions and successfully completes the diversion program, all charges against McDonough would be dropped and her criminal record would be expunged, reported NJ.com. If she flunks out of the program, her case will be returned to the court docket. Denise Arsenault, with the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, argued that the disgraced teacher would likely be ineligible for the program because of the trio of charges against her. It will be up to a judge to decide on McDonough's application upon hearing arguments from prosecutors and the defendant's attorney. Strings attached: If McDonough, pictured in court in January, is allowed to enter the PTI, she may have to undergo random urine testing, pay restitution, and submit to psychological, drug and alcohol evaluations . Charged: Nicole McDonough (above) was arrested in December after reportedly having sex with an 18-year-old student. An investigation found she had 'improper relations' with two others, police say . According to The Daily Record, the alleged sexual relationship between the married mother of two and an 18-year-old boy occurred in April, May, and June of 2013. The relationships with the other two students then allegedly occurred in April, May, and June of 2014. Additionally, NJ.com have reported that McDonough does not face any sex charges because all three alleged victims were 18. The prosecution made it clear they believe she was only sexual with one of the boys. The indictment outlined that McDonough committed second-degree official misconduct because she 'did commit acts relating to her office, but constitutionally unauthorized exercises of her official functions'. McDonough did so 'with the purpose to obtain a benefit for herself, specifically emotional, mental and/or physical sexual gratification', the indictment said. Timothy Smith, McDonough's attorney, said Friday he would seek to have the indictment dismissed and called it a 'rogue prosecution' that incorrectly applies official misconduct laws. The 32-year-old pleaded not guilty to the

Summary: Nicole McDonough, of Mount Olive, New Jersey, was indicted on three counts of official misconduct in March . The 32-year-old married mother of two and English teacher at West Morris Mendham High School was arrested December 30 . Allegedly had improper relations with two 18-year-old male students and a 'physical sexual relationship' with a third . McDonough pleaded not guilty at her first court appearance in January . She is now applying for Pre-Trail Intervention program in hopes of having her criminal record expunged .


A British grandmother on death row in Bali for smuggling cocaine has condemned the execution of the Australian Bali Nine duo as 'senseless and brutal'. Lindsay Sandiford, 58, from Cheltenham, now fears she will be the next to face the firing squad and said she 'feels like giving up' and 'just wants to get it over with'. Australians Andrew Chan, 31, and Myuran Sukumaran, 33, were executed along with six other prisoners by an Indonesian firing squad. Scroll down for videos . Lindsay Sandiford, pictured, believes that she will be executed by the end of the year for smuggling drugs . She was sentenced to death after Indonesian police linked her to almost five kilograms of cocaine . One of ambulances carrying the bodies of Australian death-row prisoners Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran arrives at a funeral home in Jakarta, Indonesia . An ambulance carrying the coffin of one of eight executed drug convicts seen as it exits Nusakambangan port . Ambulances with the bodies of the eight men executed by Indonesia overnight, including Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, were pictured arriving at Cilacap port from the prison island . The grandmother told a friend she was 'utterly heartbroken' at the news about Chan, who she had befriended in Bali's squalid Kerobokan prison. The Australian pair were the first to die in the latest round of executions after a final KFC bucket meal. She said: 'The men shot dead were reformed men – good men who transformed the lives of people around them. Their senseless, brutal deaths leave the world a poorer place.If they kill someone as good as Andrew, what hope is there for me? 'I just want to get it over with. I feel like just giving up.' Andrew Chan (right), who befriended Sandiford in prison, and Myuran Sukumaran (left) were killed by firing squad . At Cilacap port, anti-death penalty protesters began playing 'Hallelujah' just prior to news of the deaths . A group of Christians pray and hold a candlelight vigil to protest against the death penalty at Nusakambangan port . Sandiford says Chan – who was sentenced to death in 2005 for masterminding the so-called Bali Nine heroin smuggling plot – helped her cope in jail after she was given her death penalty two years ago. She said: 'I really admire Andrew. He's been an incredible help to me and he would be there for anyone who genuinely needed help inside the prison. 'The heart of the prison has gone since they left. They organised rehabilitation projects. If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have running water on the blocks, or the classes in painting, cookery and computers. I would like to send my deepest condolences to their families and loved ones. 'Many things have been said about whether Andrew and Myuran deserved to die for their crimes. I didn’t know those men at the time they committed those crimes 10 years ago. What I can say is that the Andrew and Myuran I knew were men who did good and touched the lives of a

Summary: Lindsay Sandiford fears she will be next to face the firing squad . Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran killed after a final KFC bucket meal . The 58-year-old has been on death row in Bali since 2012 . She was convicted of attempting to smuggle £1.6million of cocaine in 2012 .


Sexting is 'not advised for politicians', says Ed Miliband - and 'risky if you are young, dodgy if you are older' in the words of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. Both men were asked their opinion on the practice of sending sexy text messages in a quiz for fashion magazine Cosmopolitan's website. Green Party leader Natalie Bennett responded that it is 'OK for other adults but not for me'. And Education Secretary Nicky Morgan answered: 'A bit too risky, thank you very much!' The verdict: Politicians should not sext, says Ed Miliband (right) and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg (left) says it is 'risky' for youngsters and 'dodgy' if you are older . Their responses are hardly surprisingly considering the downfalls of fellow politicians when salacious messages are revealed in the press - including those sent by former MP Brooks Newmark and Tory official Iain Corby. The quiz, which was answered by hand, included a question on the worst thing about politics, which Mr Miliband said was Prime Minister's Questions - 'a bad advert for all of us'. Ms Bennett ticked 'not being able to make the changes you want to', while Ms Morgan opted for people thinking she is boring. Mr Clegg wrote: 'Sitting through 30 minutes of Cameron and Miliband yelling persistently at each other every Wednesday!' The four were also asked about what they would be if not politicians. Green Party leader Natalie Bennett responded that sexting is 'OK for other adults but not for me' Mr Clegg said a wildlife film-maker, while the Labour leader wrote: 'Trying to change the world somehow.' Ms Bennett said she would be an author and Ms Morgan a solicitor. Asked to describe their favourite hangover cure, Mr Miliband said: 'Drinking lots of water but it's been a long time since I had one...' Mr Clegg said: 'Three young boys running around usually does the trick.' Ms Morgan chose a bacon sandwich, while Ms Bennett responded: 'Home-baked gluten-free bread with butter and honey.' In another question, the politicians had to reveal the most hurtful thing they had read about themselves. The Labour leader offered: 'Where do I start?!' and Ms Bennett said a claim that she was trying to be cool, something she says she gave up at the age of 16. The Deputy Prime Minister replied: 'Not hurtful, just absurd - that I have a personal chef! Of course I don't.' Ms Morgan said it was generally people making assumptions about her motives when they have never met her. Another question asked what would be worse than joining the opposition. Mr Clegg said joining Ukip, while Ms Morgan said she would rather join the opposition than do a bungee jump. Ms Bennett and Mr Miliband responded 'none of the above' and 'no way' respectively. It's not difficult to see why the leaders believe politicians should steer clear of sexting as they have plenty of cautionary tales to learn from. Tory MP Brooks Newmark is standing down in May's election after becoming embroiled in a humiliating sexting scandal last year. It was revealed

Summary: Sexting is 'not advised for politicians', says Labour leader Ed Miliband . And Nick Clegg adds it's 'risky if you are young, dodgy if you are older' Green Party leader Natalie Bennett says it is 'not for her' and Education Secretary Nicky Morgan adds it's 'too risky' Politicians were asked what they thought of the practice by Cosmpolitan .


A professor testifying in a cold-case trial in Southern California said Thursday that she was intimidated into identifying her rapist to the man now charged with killing him in 1995. Norma Esparza, who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the case and agreed to testify, said from the stand that her ex-boyfriend, Gianni Van, now 45, was outraged when he heard about the assault and demanded that she find and point out Gonzalo Ramirez at the bar where she met him. Van is now charged with the murder of Ramirez. Prosecutors allege Van and friends kidnapped and beat Ramirez and left him by the roadside. 'I was intimidated': Norma Esparza, pictured here during a press conference in 2013, testified Thursday at the murder trial of ex-boyfriend, Gianni Van, 45, who is charged with killing a man in 1995 she claims raped her. She says Van intimidated her into identifying the murder victim, Gonzalo Ramirez . Accused: Gianni Van, 45, (left) is accused of the 1995 murder of Gonzalo Ramirez (right), whose blindfolded, bloodied body was found on the side of an Irvine, California road having suffered 30 blows with a cleaver . 'We were sitting around a booth next to an entrance or exit, and at some point I see Gonzalo Ramirez walk by,' Esparza said of the night in 1995, according to the Orange County Register. 'When I see him, I cringe,' she said, showing how she reacted by bending her head down and putting her face in her hands. 'I didn't want to see him again.' Esparza, testifying in the trial's second day, said she was 'broken' by the assault, that Van was directing his anger not just at her attacker but at her, and that she did not know what Van and his friends would do once she pointed out Ramirez. 'He would just insult me,' she said. 'He would rant and just be explosive.' Revenge? Prosecutors say Van killed Ramirez as revenge for raping his on-and-off girlfriend Norma Esparza (pictured). They divorced and Esparza went on to become a psychology professor in Europe and the mother of a little girl (left). Esparza is pictured right upon her arrest while re-entering the U.S. in 2012 . Van's lawyer, Jeremy Dolnick, said his client had no role in the murder and knew nothing of any plans to kidnap or kill Ramirez. The case has drawn international attention since Esparza — who went on to become a psychology professor and moved to France — was arrested in 2012, provoking an outcry from advocates for sexual assault victims who say the case sends a chilling message to rape survivors. Esparza, 40, is expected to receive a six-year sentence in exchange for testifying at the trials of Van and another defendant. During opening statements this week, Senior Deputy District Attorney Mike Murray showed graphic photos of Ramirez's blindfolded, mangled body lying on the side of the road in a pool of blood. 'Gonzalo Ramirez was targeted, and he was targeted by somebody who was going to make sure he suffered,' Murray said. 'Whether

Summary: Norma Esparza, 40, is facing six years in state prison after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of voluntary manslaughter . She is one of four people accused of the 1995 killing of Gonzalo Ramirez, 24, who she claims raped her . A professor in Geneva, she was arrested in the cold case murder tin 2012 when she re-entered the U.S. for an academic conference . She says her ex-boyfriend, Gianni Van, forced her to identify Ramirez and then coerced her to keep the murder secret for almost two decades . Esparza is now testifying at Van's murder trial, which is in its second day .


It's the festival that fashion forgot - and this weekend celebrities were leading the bad-taste brigade at Coachella. Revellers at the arts and music extravaganza in the Californian desert are known for their 'out there' outfit choices but this year festival-goers wore ever more outlandish looks. Yet even among the acres of exposed flesh, lame pieces, mesh maxi dresses, skintight patterned leggings and leotards, a few stars' dubious style still managed to stand out. Scroll down for video . Another pair are trussed up in neon tutus and floral-adorned bras . One man decided to ditch all the outfit-choosing hassle and simply dressed up as a mummy, wearing a full bodysuit in the scorching sun . Neon swimming hats were among some of the colourful outfits on display at Coachella this weekend . Jaden Smith, 16, wore a floral-print tunic that seemed to resemble a tiered dress . Will Smith's son Jaden Smith, 16, was spotted in a floral-print tunic worn over, what looked like a wrap around skirt. Later he swapped it for another all-black tunic, which he teamed with a bright red floral headband and retro silver-framed round sunglasses. While pal Kylie Jenner was photographed in nude-coloured hot pants - which looked like they came from brother-in-law Kanye West's latest catwalk show - and hiking boots, and later a bizarre black lace body stocking, with festival-inappropriate lace-up heels. The teen also sported an array of out-there hair choices: first opting for a shocking cotton-candy shade, and later her signature jet-black hair in sections of gothic silver plaits. Reality star Kylie Jenner, 17, shared a picture of herself wearing nude hotpants and hiking boots on Instagram... ...and was later pictured wearing see-through black body stocking with festival-inappropriate lace-up heels (right), with boyfriend Tyga (middle) and sister Khloe (left) Double offender! Jaden Smith was pictured later on in the second weekend of Coachella sporting bright floral headgear and odd eyewear . Paris Hilton, who is often pictured wearing a maxi dress, went for a busy blue version with a deep V-neck that almost dipped to her navel. But her accessories were the real fashion faux pas and included sunglasses with rose gold details at each corner and a pair of embellished cat ears. Khloe Kardashian showed her commitment to the new fringing trend in an an all-white skin-tight dress with a dangerously high thigh-split and matching jacket with heavily fringed sleeves. Singer Katy Perry went for a demure look in a tent-like rose coloured layered dress, which she wore with a thick tribal neckpiece. Paris Hilton, 34, sports bizarre rose-petal cat ears at the second weekend of the Coachella festival in Indio, California . Fringing queen: Khloe Kardashian, 30, threw some shapes in a fringed coat and a dress with a dangerously high thigh-split . Katy Perry, 30, and posse opted for a mix of boho and pastel prints, but the real eye-catcher was Perry's alarmingly chunky tribal necklace . But while most of the famous festival-goers committed crimes to fashion, they looked positively demure compared with their fellow merrymakers. It seemed

Summary: Various fashion faux pas committed at the arts and music festival . Jaden Smith wore a tunic dress, Paris Hilton donned cat-ear headband . Revellers wore neon swimsuits, a Peter Pan costume and garish leggings .


Crash investigators have released a photo that reveals the aftermath of a plane’s dramatic landing at East Midlands Airport. A set of wheels broke off the Boeing 737 moments after it touched down at the airport, near Derby, causing the cargo plane to skid along the runway for 380ft before coming to a stop. It happened as the plane delivered 10 tonnes of freight, including dangerous goods, on an Air Contractors flight that originated in Athens and included a stopover at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The cargo planes left main landing gear detached due to heat damage to chrome plating, a report said . The plane’s 38-year-old captain and co-pilot escaped injury, and there were no passengers on board when the left main landing gear detached. The plane, manufactured in 1990, suffered significant damage to its left wing and engine as it slid along the runway in darkness on the morning of April 29, 2014, according to an Air Accidents Investigation Branch report. As the plane landed its speed was reduced and the co-pilot handed control to the captain, who pressed on the brakes twice to disengage the autobrake system. The touchdown was ‘unremarkable’ and the autobrake functioned normally, according to the report, but the left main landing gear came off when an inner cylinder, just above the axle, fractured as a result of heat damage to chrome plating. The report stated: ‘The aircraft shuddered and rolled slightly left-wing-low as the lower part of the main landing gear detached.’ It said that the source of the heat could not be determined. The report cited concerns about communications between air traffic control and other agencies . As the plane came to a stop its flight crew feared that it would burst into flames, with the co-pilot and the pilot of a different plane reporting smoke to air traffic control. The report stated: ‘The co-pilot saw some smoke drift past the aircraft as it came to a halt. The commander … had reached the conclusion that one of the main landing gear legs had failed, but as a result of the other pilot’s transmission, he was also concerned that the aircraft might be on fire.’ The captain shut down the engines and switched off the battery as firefighters attended the scene, but the plane did not catch fire. Firefighters placed a ladder against the door to allow the captain and co-pilot to disembark, and they sprayed foam around the landing gear and engine as a precaution. The report cited concerns about communications between air traffic control and other agencies, and said the airport operator issued a safety bulletin with a reminder of emergency protocols and procedures. The landing gear overhaul company carried out a review as a precaution, as it was not clear how or when the chrome plating damage occurred.

Summary: Boeing 737 cargo plane was carrying 10 tonnes of freight when it landed . Left main landing gear detached due to heat damage to chrome plating . Report said 'the aircraft shuddered and rolled slightly' to the left . Co-pilot and the captain of a different team reported smoke . Firefighters sprayed the landing gear and engine as a precaution .


The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham wants dog owners to pick up their pets' droppings and use bins provided (pictured) A London council is to introduce CSI-style DNA testing for dogs so it can track and fine owners who don't clean up after their animals. The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham wants dog owners to submit a DNA sample from the inside of the animal's cheek so it is registered on a database. The council would then use stored information to match the animal responsible with any errant mess found on the streets - and issue the owner an £80 fine. The laboratory testing is believed to be 99.9 per cent accurate. The council hopes that the collection of DNA samples would fit well with new national laws requiring all owners in Britain to microchip their dogs by April next year. And while it will mean an expense for the council, they believe it will represent value for money for residents as similar schemes in the US have reduced dog fouling by up to 90 per cent. The move is part of efforts from the council to reduce its £2.3million annual street cleansing bill. Although the methods may seem extreme, Council leader Councillor Darren Rodwell claims they are necessary to clean up the borough. He said: 'We are the first Council in the country to get really tough on dog mess and pet owners who do not act in a socially responsible way. 'The vast majority of dog owners in Barking and Dagenham are socially responsible but unfortunately a selfish few think it's ok to not clean up after their pet. 'Dog mess not only spoils our streets – it's also a health hazard and especially to young children which is why we are using this innovative approach.' The scheme is currently being discussed under the tagline Leading A New Way - but there are no plans as yet to make it mandatory. The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Civic Centre pictured, will become the first in the UK to introduce the plans which will allow them to match dog mess to owners and issue fines . They're currently in discussion with stakeholders including the Kennel Club, Keep Britain Tidy and Streetkleen, the company which will run the DNA testing, on how owners can be encouraged to submit the samples. Streetkleen managing director Gary Downie said: 'I believe the combination of DNA testing and enforcement could be the most effective means of ensuring owners are held accountable for their dog's actions. 'In the US, we have experienced reductions in dog fouling by as much as 90 per cent after introducing the programme. 'For the vast majority of responsible dog owners this should pose no problem at all. 'In fact, we believe that the minimal cost involved in the DNA testing will pose value for money when the selfish minority of dog owners are brought to task.'

Summary: Barking and Dagenham to become first council to DNA test dog mess . Council could match DNA with sample from mess and fine owners £80 . Wants to 'encourage' swab registration - which would not be mandatory . Schemes in the US have reduced dog fouling as much as 90 per cent .


A frustrated Arsenal fan who jumped over a barrier and ran towards the manager during an away match at Southampton has been banned from going to games for three years. Luke Bryant, 25, was sat with Southampton fans when he ran onto the sidelines of the football pitch during a game at St Mary's stadium, where Arsenal were losing 2-0. Bryant admitted 'going onto an area adjacent to a playing area' of the Football Act 1991, where he shrugged his shoulders at Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. The fan, who Arsene Wenger thought was from the Southampton end, runs to the dugout and gestures . Stewards quickly led the man away as Arsenal manager Wenger shows little reaction to the confrontation . Wenger was confronted by an angry fan during the poor performance at St Mary's on New Year's Day . The father-of-two, who works in retail, said in court that he was frustrated with his club and 'just wanted his voice heard'. Bryant, who has been a football fan since he was six years old, said he went over an advertising board - which stood at around two feet - to get onto the side of the pitch. He said: 'It was sheer frustration at how the club was doing. I just wanted my voice heard.' Bryant told Southampton Magistrates Court he put his arms out and shrugged at Arsenal manager Wenger before being taken away by the stewards during the match on January 1. He said: 'I got to the front of the subs stand. I was there for a few seconds. 'I stood there and shrugged my shoulders. I pointed towards the pitch to say it was not good enough and that was it.' Bryant, who has no previous convictions, said he had been contacted by 'unhappy' Southampton fans who made threats and which made his partner fearful for them and their two children and that he had reported the incidents to police. He added that he had his car keyed and was due to promotion to supervisor but was unsuccessful as a result of the incident. Bryant, a 'fully fledged' Arsenal fan of Lymington, Hants,, said: 'This experience has not been a pleasant one. 'The moment I stepped onto that pitch and saw the Arsenal manager, I felt guilty. 'It was stupid - five minutes of madness.' Wenger feels the strain as Arsenal succumbed to a two-goal defeat against Southampton . Wenger gestures towards the fourth official on the touchline during a frustrating afternoon for Arsenal . Prosecuting Simon Jones said: 'If Mr Bryant's frustration is with the way the club is being run then the court have to decide about further behaviour, as he said himself there is not going to be a change in management for the foreseeable future.' Defending Stephen Tricker said: 'He is saying 'I have learnt my lesson.' 'Mr Bryants says 'the mere experience of everything that is happening is significantly terrible for me not to make the same mistake twice'.' Judge Anthony Carloway said: 'In the case of Bryant it is common ground,

Summary: Arsenal fan Luke Bryant confronted Arsene Wenger during 2-0 defeat . Bryant admitted charge of 'going onto an area adjacent to a playing area' The lifelong Arsenal fan is not allowed to attend games for three years . He was also ordered to pay £200 court costs and fined £500 .