Patrick Vieira's Manchester City Elite Development Squad saw their Barclays Under 21 Premier League title hopes take a hit as an own goal gifted West Ham a deserved victory over them at Upton Park. A Dan Potts header and Adam Drury's own goal gave West Ham a two-goal lead before Olivier Ntcham pulled back a goal for City, but it was not enough. Patrick Vieira's side were missing a number of players who were busy preparing for Monday night's FA Youth Cup final second leg against Chelsea, when they will be looking to overturn a 3-1 deficit at Stamford Bridge. Dan Potts scored the opener to set West Ham on their way before an own goal doubled their lead . Patrick Vieira witnessed his Manchester City Under 21s side lose to West Ham at Upton Park on Friday . West Ham United: Spiegel, Knoyle, Page (c), Nasha (Mavila 80), Pask, Potts, Ward (Pike 72), Makasi, Brown, Diangana, Parfitt-Williams. Unused subs: Bogard, Westley, Hector-Ingram. Manchester City: Gunn, Drury, Oliver, Smith-Brown, Horsfield, Holland, Intima, Ntcham, Pozo, Glendon (c), Dilrosum (Nuttall 60). Unused subs: Tattum, O'Brien, Bullock, Fernandes. Under the Upton Park lights, the hosts took the lead inside just 11 minutes. A Djair Parfitt-Williams cross came in from the right and full back Potts was the surprise recipient, popping up to head past Angus Gunn at the far post. City rallied and Potts proved his worth at the other end, clearing Jorge Intima's strike off the line following a corner. The visitors were in the ascendency going into half-time but within nine minutes of the restart West Ham had doubled their lead and this time it was a gift. Jordan Brown fired in a teasing cross and Drury could only stab into his own net in an attempt to clear. Olivier Ntcham, pictured playing against Roma earlier this season, pulled one back but it was in vain . City finally pulled one back with 14 minutes to go when Ntcham rounded goalkeeper Raphael Spiegel to half the deficit. Tom Holland and Jose Pozo both went close to levelling matters and substitute Fernandes shot wide when he maybe should have scored. But the Hammers held on for three points as City's title hopes at Under 21 level took a hit.

Summary: Manchester City lost in the Under 21 Premier League at Upton Park . Dan Potts gave the home side the lead with a header after 11 minutes . Adam Drury put the ball past his own goalkeeper to double the lead . Olivier Ntcham pulled a goal back for Patrick Vieira's side but they lost out .


Victoria Beckham might be one of the world's most successful fashion designers, but she still can't seem to pip her husband at the style stakes. A new poll of the most fashionable Brits puts David at number three, with Victoria trailing behind at number nine. Movie great Audrey Hepburn beat stiff competition from members of the Royal Family and the Beckhams to be voted the most stylish Brit of all time, according to the poll. David Beckham and his wife Victoria both . Victoria Beckham strapless dress . Show off your figure . Visit site . Victoria Beckham as always, looking sleek and sophisticated wearing one of her own designs to the Vanity Fair Oscar party in February 2014. And while this dress might have been from VB's AW'13 collection, a year later it just goes to show how timeless Victoria Beckham's designs really are - they look better if anything. A bit like David Beckham, really. Show off your shoulders and look effortlessly stylish in a long figure hugging shape, so simple you barely need accessories, if anything a hint of red lipstick to add a pop of colour. Although this dress is skintight, it’s extremely flattering for curves and will emulate an hourglass shape. Accentuate your waist by adding a belt and add a slick of black nail polish like Victoria to complete the outfit. Sadly this dress is no longer available but check out her current designs at Neiman Marcus or check out our favourites from the high street that will be perfect for party season. Coast Ciella silk maxi dress . Visit site . Line & Dot grey back line dress from Shoptiques . Visit site . Dessy Collection strapless crepe dress in dove grey at Nordstrom . Visit site . Topshop mesh skater dress . Visit site . The survey of 2000 people revealed that 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' star Audrey Hepburn is Britain's number one style icon with over a quarter of the vote. Princess Diana came second just ahead of former England captain David Beckham, who was the highest placed male in the list. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton came fourth in the British style stakes with 1960's fashion icon Twiggy completing the top five. The poll, which was commissioned for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6, saw a major victory for the women in the style stakes as they take seven spots in the top ten. Audrey Hepburn won the poll, while supermodel Kate Moss came in at number 10 . 1. Audrey Hepburn (27 per cent) 2. Princess Diana (23 per cent) 3. David Beckham (17 per cent) 4. Kate Middleton (15 per cent) 5. Twiggy (10 per cent) 6. Queen Elizabeth I (10 per cent) 7. Sean Connery (9 per cent) 8. David Bowie (8 per cent) 9. Victoria Beckham (8 per cent) 10. Kate Moss (8 per cent) Bizarrely, just outside the top five was Queen Elizabeth I, with James Bond actor Sean Connery coming seventh in the poll. Music legend David Bowie came in eighth place, just beating former

Summary: David Beckham has come third in a poll of most stylish Brits . Audrey Hepburn scooped the top prize and Princess Diana came second . Bizarrely, Queen Elizabeth I featured at number six .


David Cameron this afternoon hit back at growing criticism over his election campaign – vowing to carry on warning about Labour's threat to the economy. The Prime Minister this morning faced the first serious criticism of the campaign so far, as Tory donors rounded on the party's lacklustre message and failure to pull away in the polls. But a defiant Mr Cameron this afternoon pledged to continue focussing on bread-and-butter issues like jobs, business and childcare. Scroll down for video . David Cameron this afternoon hit back at growing criticism over his election campaign – vowing to carry on warning about Labour's threat to the economy . He told supporters in Somerset: 'If you want political excitement. Go to Greece. If you want more showbiz in this election. Go to Hollywood. 'But here and now in the UK I'm focused on something real – a stronger economy.' Mr Cameron insisted the economy 'excites' millions of people. He said he would campaign on 'more jobs, more homes, more business, more childcare, more security in retirement'. He said: 'I make no apologies for focusing hard on that which is central to everything. When you get a new job, a new home, get a new childcare place or start a new business… now that's truly exiting. 'And you only get these things with a strong and stable government - not one held to ransom. That's not the excitement 'Britain needs. That's not a risk Britain should take.' Mr Cameron's remarks comes amid claims senior Tory figures are already planning to make Boris Johnson the next leader. Some MPs are prepared to engineer a coup against Mr Cameron in the days after May 7 by submitting letters of no-confidence in him and planning a 'mass show of support' for the London Mayor if the Tories lose, the Sunday Times reported. One major donor, who declined to be named, told the newspaper: 'Boris is the only one who can win. Everyone knows what is going to happen in 10 days' time. If Dave doesn't make it we'll get rid of him.' The Tories have nudged ahead in the polls with less than two weeks to go until polling day, but Tories are increasingly concerned it may be too little too late . London Mayor Boris Johnson - appearing on the BBC's Andrew Marr show this morning, has distanced himself from claims that he is being lined up to replace David Cameron as Tory leader . Multimillionaire Tory donor Peter Hall, who has given almost £600,000 to the Tory party since 2005, meanwhile has criticised Mr Cameron's 'curious lack of energy and belief in his campaign.' He said the PM needs to raise his game and 'unleash visceral passion and belief in his vision of the future', 'get down and dirty', as well as showing 'he cares', if he is to win on May 7. 'If we don't have a Conservative government after May 7 it will be because of David Cameron. His decision not to keep those Ukip people in the Tory tribe was a key error.

Summary: Prime Minister insists he will carry on focussing on economic message . Mr Cameron has been criticised for running a lacklustre campaign . Tory donors have backed Boris Johnson to take over if the PM falls short .


Dementia could soon be treated with a 'brain pacemaker' inserted directly into the skull, according to new research. Scientists have shown that using deep brain stimulation (DBS), a technique already used to treat Parkinson's disease, can boost memory by causing new brain cells to be formed. A 'pacemaker' fitted with electrodes is inserted into the brain through holes drilled in the skull. Deep brain stimulation is already used to treat Parkinson's, but now researchers now believe it could be used to improve brain function and ward off diseases such as dementia (file image) Experiments on rats found the therapy improved their powers of recall, and it is hoped the same will apply to humans. The device sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain and has also been shown to provide benefits for a range of conditions including chronic pain, major depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. The device was implanted into middle aged rats, sending out minute electrical impulses, and the study found the animals performed better in memory tests compared to those who had not been stimulated, even after 24 hours. Professor Ajai Vyas, of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, said: 'Extensive studies have shown that rats' brains and memory systems are very similar to humans. 'The electrodes are harmless to the rats, as they go on to live normally and fulfil their regular adult lifespan of around 22 months.' DBS is a surgical procedure that has become an established NHS treatment for Parkinson's sufferers whose condition does not respond to drugs. Tests on lab mice showed improved memory within just 24 hours, while the rodents' life-spans were unaffected (file image) Now the new research, published in the journal eLife, has discovered it could also be used to enhance the growth of brain cells which relieves the harmful effects of dementia related conditions and improves short and long term memory. It found new brain cells, or neurons, can be formed by stimulating the front part of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex which is involved in memory retention using minute amounts of electricity. The increase in brain cells reduces anxiety and depression, promotes improved learning, and boosts overall memory formation and retention. Prof Vyas said: 'The findings from the research clearly show the potential of enhancing the growth of brain cells using deep brain stimulation. 'Around 60 per cent of patients do not respond to regular anti depressant treatments and our research opens new doors for more effective treatment options.' Prof Lim Lee Wei, of Sunway University, Malaysia, who worked on the project while he was at Nanyang Technological University, said DBS brings multiple benefits. He said: 'No negative effects have been reported in such prefrontal cortex stimulation in humans and studies have shown that stimulation also produces anti depression effects and reduces anxiety. 'Memory loss in older people is not only a serious and widespread problem, but signifies a key symptom of dementia. 'At least one in 10 people aged 60 and above in Singapore suffer from dementia and this breakthrough could pave the way towards improved treatments for

Summary: Deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes inside the skull . Technique is already used to help treat diseases such as Parkinson's . Scientists think it could help delay dementia by replenishing brain cells .


Charlie Austin has revealed how his good mate Joey Barton ignored him on his first day at Queens Park Rangers before realising his mistake - with the duo then becoming good friends. The striker has had a Premier League debut season to remember and is being touted as a possible England debutant in the future after scoring 15 goals in the competition. His close friendship with club captain Barton is well publicised but they're first encounter is one Austin is unlikely to forget. Charlie Austin (left) and Joey Barton have become good friends despite their very early setback . Speaking to The Guardian he said: 'My first day, I came to the training ground within 45 minutes of signing and I was waiting for the security barrier to lift when he came out. I thought: 'That's Joey Barton.' 'He looked at me, just got in his car and drove off. 'I thought: 'Brilliant, here we go!' To be fair to him, he came in the next day, shook my hand and said it wasn't until he got home that he knew I had signed. The following day he invited me and Bianca, my wife-to-be, out to dinner and from then until now we've been close mates.' QPR take on West Brom, on Saturday before travelling to fellow strugglers Aston Villa on Tuesday, and Austin knows his side can't afford to lose. The 25-year-old says QPR can't afford to lose their next two games and must pick up at least four points . Club captain Barton (centre) has been relegated with the club before and will want to avoid the drop . He said: 'You look at those two games and you think we need to get four to six points.' Austin's first season has been somewhat spectacular and he's currently fourth in the highest goalscoring charts behind Harry Kane, Diego Costa and Sergio Aguero and the striker his humbled to be in the same mix as them. 'It's quite surreal because I couldn't have dreamed to be in the mix with people like that.,' he says. Austin (centre) scores against Aston Villa and he'll look to do the same when they play on Tuesday .

Summary: Charlie Austin revealed that Joey Barton ignored him on his first day . The pair are good friends now following the hilarious incident . The 25-year-old says QPR can't afford to lose in their double header . Austin is delighted and humbled to be fourth in the goalscoring charts . CLICK HERE for all the latest Queens Park Rangers news .


Pep Guardiola hit his critics for six as Bayern Munich trounced Porto to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night. It was an emphatic statement of intent: the German juggernaught is steaming towards the final in Berlin on June 6. The six goals smashed past the hapless Portuguese pretenders in the quarter-final second leg at the Allianz Arena now takes Bayern's goals total for the season to a spectacular and barely believable 115. And they're not done yet, not by a long way. Bayern still have five Bundesliga matches to play as they march towards a third consecutive title, the German Cup semi-final against Borussia Dortmund on April 28, and potentially three Champions League matches, should they reach the final. If Guardiola's goalscoring machine churns them out at their current rate of 2.61 per game, that would mean an eyewatering total of 141 goals for the season. It isn't Guardiola who should be feeling the pressure - it's the rest of Europe. Here is a breakdown of Bayern's staggering goalscoring so far this season . Bayern Munich celebrated a 6-1 Champions League victory over Porto to continue their incredible scoring . Thiago Alcantara (left) heads in the opening goal of Bayern's rout against Porto . Robert Lewandowski (centre) scores his team's third goal against Porto at Allianz Arena on Tuesday . Sebastian Rode (left) scores his side's opening goal against Hoffenheim last Saturday . Robert Lewandowski (second left) scores past Joe Hart during Bayern's win at Manchester City in November . Mario Gotze (left) celebrates his goal after slotting past Hamburg goalkeeper Jaroslav Drobny (right) Thomas Muller slots home a penalty against Shakhtar Donetsk at Allianz Arena in March . Arjen Robben celebrates scoring Bayern's third goal against Cologne in February . Jerome Boateng (17) slots home unmarked against Shakhtar Donetsk in February . Holger Badstuber (28) heads in Bayern's fifth goal against the Ukrainian side during another emphatic victory .

Summary: Bayern Munich beat Porto 6-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday . Pep Guardiola's team have now scored 115 goals this season . Robert Lewandowski scored twice and is their top marksman . Hamburg are Bayern's favourite opposition with 11 strikes against them .


Britain is looking forward to another week of glorious weather as bookmakers revealed this spring is now odds-on to be the warmest on record. On what is expected to be another unseasonably warm week, forecasters say temperatures in the South could reach 23C (73F) by Wednesday. People have made the most of the sunny weather this weekend by heading to beaches and parks across the UK, with Brighton particularly busy. The best temperatures at 2pm today were 16.2C (61.2F) at Achnagart in the Scottish Highlands, followed by 14.5C (58.1F) in Plymouth, Devon. Scroll down for video . On the water: Friends Katherine Salsbury and Jess Girling go paddle-boarding on the Solent off Hampshire in the warm sunshine today . Flower girl: Six-year-old Freya Burgess lies a field of cowslips today near Shepton Mallet in Somerset today . First steps: Lamborghini (left) walks at the Cattle Country Adventure Park in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, after receiving specialist care . But incoming high tides and strong winds have prompted five flood alerts to be in place today - for Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol and Cumbria. Meanwhile Ladbrokes has cut its odds on this spring being the warmest on record to 4/6, while it is offering 2/1 on this summer being the hottest ever. Punters can also get 5/1 that the mercury will hit 100F (37.8C) in 2015, or 4/1 that the April record of 29.4C (84.9F) set in 1949 will be broken this year. Today will bring cloudy weather for central and eastern Britain with sunny spells and the chance of light showers, but it will be dry and bright elsewhere. And tonight will be fairly cloudy for the centre of the country with the possibility of showers, while most other areas of the UK will be dry with clear spells. Three-day forecast: Today will bring cloudy weather for central and eastern Britain with sunny spells and the chance of light showers . Absolutely soaking wet: Daniel Willcox cools down in a fountain at Southsea Splash Pool in Hampshire today . Jogging: A man and woman run through an avenue of cherry trees coming into blossom at Greenwich Park in south-east London today . Forecasters expect the South to reach 17C (63F) tomorrow, 21C (70F) on Tuesday, 23C (73F) on Wednesday and 20C (68F) on Thursday. Tomorrow will see mist and low cloud disperse from most parts of Britain in the morning to leave a bright day with sunny spells and patchy cloud. Met Office meteorologist Emma Sillitoe said yesterday: 'It is definitely very warm for this time of year as it should be around 12C (54F).' The South East and South West are already on course for their sixth hottest April since records began in 1910, according to Met Office figures. Surface chart: This Met Office graphic shows how high pressure is dominating this weekend in Britain with temperatures in the mid teens . Incoming high tides and strong winds: Five flood alerts are in place today - for Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol and Cumbria . Some 93 hours of sunshine - up 20 hours

Summary: Ladbrokes offering 4/6 on spring 2015 being warmest on record and 2/1 on this summer being the hottest ever . Today will be cloudy in central and eastern UK with chance of showers, but it will be dry and bright elsewhere . Forecasters say temperatures in the South could reach 17C tomorrow, 21C on Tuesday and 23C on Wednesday . But five Environment Agency flood alerts are in place for Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol and Lancashire .


There was poetic symmetry in Glenn Murray's humbling of Vincent Kompany at Selhurst Park on Monday night. Ten years ago this month, the Crystal Palace striker humiliated another of the world's best defenders, World Cup and Champions League winner Gerard Pique. Sure, Pique was just 18 at the time and playing for Manchester United's reserves but he, like Kompany, is all too aware of Murray's talents after the Cumbrian scored a hat-trick against him in Carlisle colours. Glenn Murray jumps for joy after putting Crystal Palace 1-0 up against Manchester City on Monday night . Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique once conceded three against Murray in a reserve match in 2005 . Their careers have taken wholly different paths in the last decade but after a man-of-the-match display which all but ended the Premier League champions' title defence in a match viewed by millions around the world, Murray now gets a little taste of the limelight that Pique has basked in at Barcelona for years. His poachers' effort on Monday was his fifth goal in his last five games. Murray now boasts the fifth-best goals-per-minute ratio in Europe's top five leagues. He may lack pace but Murray's speed of thought is rapid and you will struggle to find a frontman in the land with a better ability to win the ball in the air, bring others in to play and generally unsettle defenders. Just look at how troubled the vastly experienced and physically powerfully Manchester City pair of Kompany and Martin Demichelis were on Monday night. Much of Murray's success comes from his cunning, a nous to win duels and subtly influence referees no doubt enhanced by years playing at the lower levels. Murray holds off a challenge from Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany . Kompany looks inconsolable at the end of the game after Manchester City were beaten 2-1 . And we're not just talking Leagues One and Two here, where Murray first began to shine with Rochdale and Brighton. Before then he had turned out in non-league for Workington, Barrow, Carlisle and even had a spell at Wilmington Hammerheads in America’s third tier. Footballers just don't take that sort of path to the top anymore, but there is no doubt Murray, now 31, deserves his chance. His telepathic understanding with flying wingers Wilfried Zaha and Yannick Bolasie brought him 30 goals in 2012-13 and with it Crystal Palace's promotion. Cruelly, he ruptured his cruciate knee ligament in the play-off semi-final victory over Brighton that year and missed the majority of last season recovering. He had notched up 14 appearances by the end of the campaign, mostly off the bench, but looked a shadow of his former self under Tony Pulis, with the exception of a typically bullying display in Liverpool's famous implosion at Selhurst last May. Murray celebrates scoring at Old Trafford as Palace beat Manchester United in December 2011 . Murray scores against Manchester City for Brighton in the League Cup back in September 2008 . Despite his rugged style Murray, like most players, needs a proverbial arm

Summary: Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Monday night . Glenn Murray netted his fifth goal in five games to open the scoring . Murray now has best goals-per-minute ratio of anyone in Premier League .


Steven Gerrard looked glum at Boujis nightclub in Kensington after being knocked out of the FA Cup on Sunday - and his Liverpool farewell tour is unlikely to have him breaking into a grin either. The Liverpool captain spent the evening in the VIP room with friends, knowing full well that defeat by Aston Villa at Wembley confirmed what he had feared all season: he would end his final year at Anfield without a trophy. Sunday's loss means there will be no birthday FA Cup final for him on May 30, while Chelsea's victory over Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League made it mathematically impossible for Liverpool to catch the league leaders. Steven Gerrard is seen at Boujis nightclub in Kensington Sunday night after being knocked out of the FA Cup . Gerrard looked glum after it was confirmed he would end the season without a trophy before moving on . Gerrard climbs into a car outside the club in London as his Liverpool career winds down to a poor ending . Aston Villa's players celebrate their victory at Wembley while Gerrard reflects on the pitch in defeat . Sunday April 25: West Bromwich Albion (A) Tuesday April 28: Hull City (A) Saturday May 2: Queens Park Rangers (H) Sunday May 10: Chelsea (A) Saturday May 16: Crystal Palace (H) Sunday May 24: Stoke City (A) As the curtain comes down on his 17 years in the Liverpool first-team, Gerrard has just six games left to play in a red shirt with little to play for and a fixture list that seem unlikely to bring his smile back. Among the opponents that late April and May bring are four teams in the bottom half of the Premier League table: West Bromwich Albion, Hull City, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace. Towards the end of that run, a trip to champions-elect Chelsea beckons and then Gerrard is set to play his final game in England at the Britannia Stadium against Stoke City on May 24, a dead-rubber that is unlikely to even be shown on television. While the supporters from the Kop will undoubtedly give their Champions League-winning captain a huge send off at Anfield against Palace on May 16, it does give a sense of anti-climax after one of the finest careers seen in the Premier League era. Anything but a defeat against Arsenal for Chelsea would likely see them likely to be confirmed as champions before Gerrard comes to Stamford Bridge, and with a title party ongoing he will be reminded of the one prize that has eluded him throughout his career in England. Liverpool's players, including their captain, were outclassed by Villa at Wembley and deservedly lost . Wembley, where Gerrard has captained his country on many occasions, now has a final bad memory for him . Liverpool fans show their support for Gerrard - his latest Anfield appearance is against Crystal Palace . It will also bring back memories of his slip to let in Demba Ba at Anfield, almost a year ago to the day, a fatal

Summary: Steven Gerrard's hopes of a trophy ended with Liverpool's FA Cup exit . He was pictured at Boujis nightclub in Kensington on Sunday evening . Liverpool captain is moving on to LA Galaxy at the end of the season . He now has a six-game farewell tour of uninspiring matches to play . Gerrard will go to champions-elect Chelsea in the midst of a title party . A trip to Stoke City on May 24 will be Gerrard's last game for Liverpool .


An independent panel of concussion experts formed by the Football Association will meet for the first time in May. The panel of eight medical professionals will advise the FA on what can be done to make the game safer. Head injuries have been under greater scrutiny since Hugo Lloris refused to be substituted following a clash with Romelu Lukaku in 2013, with new rules introduced at the start of the current Barclays Premier League season stating a player suffering a head injury must leave the pitch and only be allowed to return if cleared by a club doctor. The FA have formed a concussion experts panel to help figure out how to make the game safer for players . Recently, the Jeff Astle Foundation has been raising awareness of the danger of long-term head injuries from playing football, with former West Brom player Astle having died in 2002 of a brain trauma caused by heading heavy leather footballs during his career. This weekend saw West Brom wear retro kits against Leicester on Saturday as the foundation was officially launched on Jeff Astle Day at The Hawthorns. The FA's head of performance services Dave Reddin believes the panel will help take safety in the sport to the next level. Jeff Astle died in 2002 after suffering a number of heavy blows to his head during his footballing career . 'The role of the expert panel is to monitor and advise the FA and other football bodies on the appropriate guidelines for all levels of the game,' he told www.thefa.com. 'We have seen an improvement in guidance and communication in this area of sports medicine but we are conscious there is potentially much more to do. 'The group will also be asked to help advise on how football's world governing body should examine and research any long-term effects on the brain through head injury or repeated concussion episodes. George North has been under the spotlight in recent months after suffering a number of concussions . 'I genuinely believe we now have the right people on board to be able to provide the right level of insight for such an important issue.' Reddin, the FA's head of medical services Dr Ian Beasley and representatives of the Premier League, Football League and Professional Footballers' Association will all observe the panel.

Summary: Football Association have created a panel made up of concussion experts . The eight medical professionals will meet in May to discuss future plans . Game has been criticised for not dealing with head injuries properly .


Sir James Munby says parents should use the 'carrot and the stick' approach to getting their children to do things they don't want to do . The job of parents is to make their children do the things they do not want to do, the country’s most senior family law judge said yesterday. Mothers and fathers should use the ‘carrot and the stick’ approach to make children do the things they find boring or difficult – from going to the dentist to doing their homework, Sir James Munby said. He suggested confiscating mobiles and electronic gadgets, grounding teenagers, and ‘threats falling short of brute force’ as suitable methods for parents to get their way. The price of failure, the judge suggested, could be lifelong pain for the parents or even, if the children’s education or health was at stake, their removal by social workers to grow up in state care. Sir James, who is President of the Family Division, gave his advice in a case in which two teenage girls have refused to see their father for more than six years. Sir James, sitting in the Appeal Court with Lady Justice Black and Lord Justice Vos, said there would be no winners if the girls, aged 14 and 16, were not persuaded to restore their relationship with their father. Sir James said being a parent was tough. But he added: ‘That is what parenting is all about. ‘There are many things which they ought to do that children may not want to do or even refuse to do: going to the dentist, going to visit some “boring” elderly relative, going to school, doing homework or sitting an examination, the list is endless. ‘The parents’ job, exercising all their parental skills, techniques and stratagems – which may include use of both the carrot and the stick and, in the case of the older child, reason and argument, is to get the child to do what it does not want to do.’ Sir James said dealing with strong-willed teenagers could be taxing and demanding. Being a parent is tough, Sir James said - but he added: 'That is what parenting is all about'. (Stock image) ‘But parental responsibility does not shrivel away, merely because the child is 14 or even 16,’ he said, ‘nor does the parental obligation to take all reasonable steps to ensure that a child of that age does what it ought to be doing, and does not do what it ought not to be doing. ‘What one can reasonably demand, not merely as a matter of law but also and much more fundamentally as a matter of natural parental obligation, is that the parent, by argument, persuasion, cajolement, blandishments, inducements, sanctions – for example, “grounding” or the confiscation of mobile phones, computers or other electronic equipment – or threats falling short of brute force, or by a combination of them, does their level best to ensure compliance.’ He added: ‘That is what one would expect of a parent whose rebellious teenage child is foolishly refusing to do GCSEs or A-levels

Summary: Sir James Munby made comments during ruling over family dispute . Presiding over case where teenagers had refused to see father in six years . Says 'carrot and stick' method helps parents get their children to behave .


Luca Railton, 11, was told he would never walk - but has now taken his first steps unaided . An 11-year-old boy told he would never walk has taken his first steps unaided thanks to pioneering treatment in the US. Luca Railton was born with bones missing from his legs, due to the rare condition bilateral tibial hemimelia. Doctors said the condition - which affects just one in three million people - meant he would to have his right leg amputated or fused straight. But his loved ones refused to accept these grim prospects, which would have left Luca severely disabled for life. Instead, they began desperately trying to find other suitable treatments, and eventually found an American surgeon called Dr Dror Paley, who assured Luca's parents his leg could be saved. Through tireless fundraising, Mr and Mrs Railton managed to raise £135,000 to take their son to the US for surgery. He underwent a series of operations – including one to break his right leg and start lengthening his femur (thigh bone). Now, Luca is walking unaided – without the stints he formerly needed - and can even play cricket and tennis. His mother, Teresa, 43, said: 'From the moment he was born our goal in life has been for him to keep his legs. 'We knew we would do everything in our power for him. Before we went to America, Luca was getting worse. 'He was in pain and reliant on his crutches. It was awful to see. 'We knew we had to raise £135,000 and our friends have been brilliant. We have had amazing donations. But if we hadn't our plan B was to re-mortgage the house.' Luca was born with no shin bone (tibia) and no knee in his right leg, and only a partial shin bone in his left leg. For the first year of his life, every doctor said that his leg would eventually be amputated. But his family discovered a German surgeon called Professor Weber who had been working on Luca's rare problem, and he agreed to come to England to perform a pioneering 10 hour operation on Luca's legs. The surgery was hugely successful and for the next few years, Luca was able to walk on his own and play with other children. Throughout his childhood years, Luca underwent over 60 hours of surgery as doctors tried to rebuild his legs over and over again as he has grew. But in February last year, when Luca was 10, NHS doctors told his parents there was nothing more they could do for him, and recommended he have his leg amputated, or fused straight. But his family refused to give up and combed the medical literature for alternatives, eventually coming across Dr Dror Paley, an orthopaedic surgeon in Florida. He claims to be the most experienced limb lengthening and deformity correction surgeon in the United States as well as internationally. Luca was born with bones missing from his legs, due to the rare condition bilateral tibial hemimelia. At 10-years-old doctors said nothing more could be done

Summary: Luca Railton was born with leg bones missing due to a medical condition . In February 2014, doctors said he would need to have his leg amputated . But his family raised £135k to take him to the US for surgery instead . Now, he is able to walk unaided and is happy he can wear skinny jeans .


Jason Cotterill sent revenge porn to his jilted lover's daughter and threatened to post a sex video on the mother's Facebook page . A mother whose jilted lover sent revenge porn to her 18-year-old daughter has spoken of the 'absolute nightmare' her life became as he bombarded her with abusive messages. Jason Cotterill, 42, plagued his victim with messages over the internet, even threatening to post a sex video of her on her Facebook page. The terrified woman said her life became a living 'hell' when Cotterill, who was jailed last week, sent an explicit photo of her to her own daughter. 'It got so bad I considered suicide,' the mother said. 'If it hadn't have been for some great friends I would have gone through with it.' 'It wasn't nice for my daughter. It was my past - years ago. My kids didn't need to know about that. 'I was trying to move on with my life. It's part of my life I want to totally erase. 'I know I'm not blameless because I shouldn't have slept with him. It was a stupid, stupid thing to do, it was a drunken thing. But it made my life an absolute nightmare.' Cotterill knew his victim from childhood and knew that she had been previously involved in making sex tapes, Birmingham Magistrates' Court heard. He and the victim had attended the same school when they were children but got back in contact through Facebook in 2013. They met up for three dates between January and September 2013 but had sex on just one occasion. The court was told that the mother - a former sex worker - immediately regretted the liaison and told her lover she did not want to see him again. Soon afterwards she began receiving 'creepy' messages from the defendant, saying he loved her and wanted to be with her. As a result, she 'unfriended' him on Facebook and changed her mobile phone number. During the trial the woman told the court he set up 67 different Facebook accounts in an attempt to contact her after she blocked him on the social networking site. The victim said: 'My life was made hell. I became depressed, anxious and scared to leave the house. Cotterill was jailed for 12 weeks and ordered to not contact woman again following a trial at Birmingham Magistrates' Court (pictured) 'He didn't know where I lived but I thought "What if he finds out?" It got me worried to go out, I was constantly looking over my shoulder. I became very depressed, and the fact that he was sending pictures to my daughter was the final straw. 'It was just constant. There was no let-up. He kept sending messages. Some people said "Oh it's only messages", but it consumes your life. 'They say you should delete your Facebook account but it's a way of keeping in touch with my friends and family, especially friends I don't get to see. I blocked him but each time he set up new profiles to get past it... There was no

Summary: Jason Cotterill bombarded his victim with abuse and threatening messages . He sent an explicit picture of the terrified woman to her own daughter . Mother says her life became a living 'hell' as he plagued her with abuse . Cotterill was jailed for 12 weeks and ordered to not contact woman again .


Cristiano Ronaldo looked in formidable form as he showed off his array of skills ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final against city rivals Atletico. The World Player of the Year pulled off a selection of back-heels and fancy flicks during Monday's training session, wowing forward partner Karim Benzema and sending Luka Modric to the floor. Real looked in good spirits after a successful weekend, during which they cut the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to just two points, and the European Champions were further boosted by the return from injury of Wales winger Gareth Bale. Cristiano Ronaldo pulls a face at Brazilian left back Marcelo during Real Madrid training on Monday morning . Ronaldo nonchalantly controls the ball with his heel as Karim Benzema looks on impressed . The Portuguese star was in the mood to show off his stunning skills as Real prepared for the Madrid derby . Ronaldo applauds a team-mate as Luka Modric watches on ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash . Portuguese defender Pepe claimed the success in the league will give Real a boost ahead of Tuesday's first leg, a repeat of last year's Champions League final. 'The two point [gap] gives us a lift,' he told AS ahead of the game. 'We will fight until the end, because that's just what we did to win La Decima. 'We must play against [Atletico Madrid] with intensity and humility, which is how we are playing now and how we did before the international break. We have to learn from our mistakes.' The Ballon d'Or winner keeps the ball away from James Rodriguez during a drill in Real Madrid training . Carlo Ancelotti is likely to call on his forward trio of Ronaldo, Benzema and Gareth Bale against Atletico . Bale missed out on Saturday's win over Eibar with an injury, but was back in training on Monday . Ronaldo jokes with compatriot Pepe as the Real Madrid stars looked to be enjoying themselves in training . Ronaldo controls the ball as Modric topples over backwards after doing the splits during the session . The two Madrid sides have already met six times this season, with Real yet to record a victory, losing both league matches, and twice being defeated on aggregate in cup competitions. However, Real are seven points clear of their rivals in the La Liga table, and will be confident ahead of their trip to the Vicente Calderon. Real will hope Bale, Benzema and Ronaldo can help reverse their shocking run against their rivals this year . James Rodriguez and Pepe are put through their paces as Real prepared for Tuesday's crucial showdown . Sergio Ramos hugs Fabio Coentrao as their team-mates watch on during Monday's session in Madrid .

Summary: Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in Champions League clash on Tuesday . Madrid closed gap on league leaders Barcelona over the weekend . Gareth Bale returns to training ahead of crucial Madrid derby . Cristiano Ronaldo looking to add to his eight Champions League goals . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


A furious row erupted today between the Lib Dems and Conservatives over claims David Cameron is plotting to 'slash support for families'. Lib Dem minister Danny Alexander released details of what he claimed are secret plans drawn up in the last government to cut Child Benefit and Child Tax Credits. The Prime Minister 'flatly rejected' the plans, claiming they were drawn up by civil servants on the orders of Mr Alexander. But the Lib Dems hit back, claiming Mr Cameron himself had asked officials to examine ways to curb access to benefits. David Cameron, campaigning in Wetherby, West Yorkshire today, has hit back at claims the Tories have a secret plan to cut child benefit . Conservatives angrily denied the specific proposals set out in the document revealed by the Lib Dems but they remain under pressure to spell out how they will making savings from the benefits bill. According to Danny Alexander, the unimplemented Tory proposals included: . The clash is the worst row between the two former coalition partners and will raise serious doubts about whether they could work together again, if the Tories fall short of a majority. Conservatives angrily denied the specific proposals set out in the document revealed by Mr Alexander. But they remain under pressure to spell out how they will making savings from the benefits bill. Tory Chancellor George Osborne has promised to cut £12billion from the welfare bill after the election, but has repeatedly refused to say where the axe will fall. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg expressed outrage that the Tories could not be 'bothered' to come clean about their plans. The Lib Dems have vowed to block the plan as the price of any future coalition deal after May 7. Mr Alexander, who served as Chief Secretary for the Treasury, has now released details of benefit cuts put to the Quad of senior ministers, which included him, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg, Prime Minister David Cameron and Mr Osborne. He said he was lifting the lid on the internal coalition discussions because his former government colleagues were 'trying to con the British people by keeping their planned cuts secret until after the election'. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg told LBC's Nick Ferrari that he backed Mr Alexander's decision to disclose details of confidential coalition discussions . Vince Cable has claimed the Tories have a 'nasty streak' as he warned workers had been hit hard by the coalition he served in. The Business Secretary claimed the Conservatives would resurrect plans to allow bosses to 'fire at will'. He told The Independent: 'They have an unfinished agenda. 'There is a very nasty streak [in the Conservative Party]. They are not all nasty as individuals. 'I have worked with them for five years. Some of them are perfectly decent, moderate people.' But he warned the Tories would 'chisel away' at workers' rights. The Lib Dems revealed that in June 2012, the Quad was sent a document called 'Welfare Reform Quad Summer Reading Pack' produced by officials working for Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith.

Summary: Danny Alexander exposes 'secret' plans by Tories for £8billion welfare cuts . Accuses Conservatives a 'con' by keeping cuts secret until after election . Tories hit back and brand their former coalition partners 'desperate' Growing dissent in Lib Dem ranks over a second coaliton with Tories . No income tax on earnings less than £12,500 . Cut £12billion from the welfare bill . Introduce a new law to ensure those working up to 30 hours a week on the minimum wage are never subject to income tax . Raise the 40p Income Tax threshold to £50,000 . Guarantee not to raise VAT, National Insurance contributions or Income Tax . Cap benefits at £23,000 a year . Increase the Inheritance Tax threshold for married couples and civil partners to £1million . Abolish the Bedroom Tax . Re-introduce the 50p top rate of tax on those earning more than £150,000 . Guarantee not to increase the basic 20p or higher 40p Income Tax rate . Guarantee not to raise VAT, National Insurance contributions or Income Tax . Introduce a new 10p tax rate for the first £1,000 of taxable income . Abolish 'non dom' status . Cut and then freeze business rates . Increase corporation tax by 1 per cent . Increase working tax credits . Halt and review Universal Credit . No income tax on earnings less than £12,500 . Consider raising the employee National Insurance threshold to the Income Tax threshold . 'Limit' welfare reductions . Introduce a mansion tax on properties worth over £2million . Cut £3billion from the welfare bill . Cap increases in working-age benefits to 1 per cent until 2017/18 (not including disability or parental leave benefits) Increase benefits in line with inflation once the deficit has been cut . No income tax on earnings less than £13,000 . Raise the threshold for paying 40 per cent income tax to £55,000 . Abolish inheritance tax . Introduce a new tax rate of 30 per cent on incomes ranging between £43,500 and £55,000 . Remove VAT completely from repairs to listed buildings . Reduce the annual cap on benefits . Scrap the 'bedroom tax' Increase taxes by £200billion by 2019 . Introduce a wealth tax of 2 per cent on people worth £3m or more . Bring in a new 60 per cent income tax rate on earnings over £150,000 . Double child benefit .


No gilet; no problem for Tim Sherwood. Make no bones about it, the Aston Villa manager enjoyed this victory. Beating the club who ruthlessly relieved him of his duties last summer, on their home patch, as his side took a giant step towards Premier League survival — it does not get much better than that. He knew it, too, ecstatically saluting the Villa faithful with both fists clenched at the final whistle before shaking Mauricio Pochettino’s hand. Christian Benteke heads Aston Villa into the lead against Tottenham in the 35th minute of the game . Benteke celebrates the goal that gave Tim Sherwood's team the advantage at the end of the first half . Benteke continued his fine form for Villa from Tuesday, where he scored a hat-trick in the 3-3 draw with Queens Park Rangers . Benteke (second left) is mobbed by his Villa team-mates after scoring the opening goal against Tottenham . Benteke points to the sky as he led the Villa attack against Tottenham in the Premier League . Tottenham Hotspur: Vorm 6; Chriches 4.5 (Yedlin 79), Dier 6, Fazio 6.5, Rose 6.5, Mason 6.5, Bentaleb 6.5; Townsend 5.5 (Lamela 79), Eriksen 6, Chadli 5.5 (Soldado 62, 5); Kane 6.5. Subs not used: Paulinho, Friedel, Stambouli, Davies. Booked: Bentaleb, Rose, Lamela . Aston Villa: Guzan 7.5; Bacuna 7.5, Clark 6 (Baker 18, 7.5), Vlaar 8, Richardson 7; Sanchez 7, Cleverley 7, Delph 8; Agbonlahor 7 (Cole 70, 6.5), Benteke 8.5, Grealish 7 (Weimann 63, 6.5). Subs not used: Okore, N'Zogbia, Given, Lowton. Booked: Benteke, Richardson . Sent-off: Sanchez . Goal: Benteke, 35 . Referee: Lee Probert . Att: 35,687 . MOM: Benteke . The Premier League standings after Villa's victory over Totteham . Sportsmail's Match Zone shows the pattern of play which led to Benteke's goal . Sherwood went back for more, striding on to the pitch he called home last season for another double-fisted celebration as Villa supporters cheered wildly. All this without his trademark body-warmer on a mild day in north London. ‘This is my most satisfying victory as a manager, because it’s at such an important stage of the season and no-one gave us a chance,’ said Sherwood. ‘This week I’ve had so many people tell me, “You can’t win at White Hart Lane, Villa never win there”. ‘I’ve been in the pressure of a title race as a player, but this is worse. When you’re a player you only think about yourself. As a manager you’ve got the expectations of the whole club — and this isn’t a little club, it’s massive.’ Villa manager Sherwood was visibly ecstatic at recording the win and getting three points upon the final whistle . Leandro Bacuna (centre) of Villa reacts to missing a chance to get on the scoresheet against Tottenham . Sherwood (left) greets Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino before the start of the Premier League encounter . Villa midfield player Tom Cleverley (left) takes the ball past Tottenham's Christian Eriksen . Nabil Bentaleb (left) of Tottenham challenges Jack Grealish of Villa for possession in the first half

Summary: Christian Benteke headed Aston Villa into the lead in the 35th minute against Tottenham at White Hart Lane . Tottenham had Harry Kane as captain for the second consecutive Premier League game . Villa held on for three points to considerably boost their survival hopes but Carlos Sanchez was sent off .


Archaeologists have uncovered the complete skeleton of a 17th-century camel that was likely used in the second Ottoman-Habsburg war. They believe the camel - the first intact camel skeleton found in central Europe - may have been left in the town of Tulln for trading after the siege of Vienna in 1683. In a country where cows dominate the rural landscape, the discovery in an Austrian cellar shocked scientists. The researchers described it as a 'sunken ship in the desert'. Archaeologists have uncovered the complete skeleton of an 'alien' 17th-century camel that was likely used in the second Ottoman-Habsburg war. They believe the camel - the first intact camel skeleton found in central Europe - may have been left in the town of Tulln for trading after the siege of Vienna in 1683 . Genetic analysis of the beast show that it was a Bactrian-dromedary hybrid – a breed popular in the Ottoman army at the time. 'The partly excavated skeleton was at first suspected to be a large horse or cattle,' said Alfred Galik, a researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. 'But one look at the cervical vertebrae, the lower jaw and the metacarpal bones immediately revealed that this was a camel.' The camel was male, around seven years old and most likely castrated. The camel was male, around seven years old and most likely castrated. Along with DNA evidence, the shape of the animal's skull indicated it was a hybrid . The cross-breed camel had been most likely used as a riding and transport animal by the Ottoman army during the Siege of Vienna in 1683. Pictured are various views of the camel's metacarpus, which is part of its legs . The battle that took place on 11 September 1683 after Vienna had been seiged by the Ottoman Empire for two months. It was won by the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation against the invading Ottoman Empire. Historians claim the battle marked the turning-point in the Ottoman–Habsburg wars, a 300-year struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire . The loot that fell into the hands of the Holy League troops and the Viennese was large. King John Sobieski vividly described in a letter to his wife a few days after the battle: . 'Ours are treasures unheard of... tents, sheep, cattle and no small number of camels... it is victory as nobody ever knew before.' Galik and his team also said the cross-breed camel had been most likely used as a riding and transport animal by the Ottoman army during the Siege of Vienna in 1683. The remarkable find was made during an archaeological dig that took place amid preparations for a new shopping centre in the town. If modern-day scientists were stumped by the find, it would have been an even greater shock for residents of 17th-century Tulln. 'The animal was certainly exotic for the people of Tulln. They probably didn't know what to feed it or whether one could eat it,' Galik said. While Roman-era camel bones occasionally surface in Austria,

Summary: Scientists say camel was left in Tulln after the 1683 siege of Vienna . It would have shocked residents as camels were an alien species . 'They didn't know what to feed it or whether one could eat it,' study said . Ottoman army used camels for transportation and as riding animals .


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepted his side were 'a bit lucky' after a fumble from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici handed them a 2-1 extra-time victory and a place in the FA Cup final. The Gunners will head back to Wembley on May 30 aiming to defend the trophy after edging past the Sky Bet Championship side, who had rallied after going behind just before half-time to a fine goal from Alexis Sanchez. Reading drew level on 54 minutes when Garath McCleary's volley was deflected past goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who could only palm the ball back over the line. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepted his side were 'a bit lucky' to beat Reading on Saturday . Wenger's side failed to hit the level seen in recent games against Reading at Wembley . Although Arsenal did twice hit the woodwork through a header from defender Gabriel, which was touched onto the crossbar by Federici at full stretch, and a close-range shot by Aaron Ramsey, the Barclays Premier League side could not find a winner in normal time. In the end, an error from Australian Federici proved so costly, the keeper allowing a low, angled shot from Sanchez to slip through his legs and roll over the line on 115 minutes. 'It was a difficult game against a well organised, resilient, committed and physically strong Reading team,' Wenger said. 'They really wanted it Reading, they were willing to die on the pitch to go to the final and you have to congratulate them for the effort they put in. 'In the end, we were a bit lucky because their keeper made a mistake and I can understand that he is distraught, but as well he kept them in the game for long periods.' Wenger added: 'What was missing was a bit of speed of combination and sharpness in the final third maybe, but overall the concentration was there. Alexis Sanchez's low shot squirmed agonisingly through the legs of Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici in extra time . It was a routine shot from Sanchez but the Reading stopper failed to collect it properly in his grasp - an embarrassing gaffe . The ball rolled through his legs and slowly towards the goal line in the 106th minute of the game . Federici tries desperately to stop the ball going over the line after it rolled through his legs and out of his grasp . 'I don't think we switched off (for the goal), but after half-time we did not come on with the same intensity. We started to suffer and we paid for that.' Wenger refused to single out Szczesny for blame on the Reading goal. 'I would have to see it again,' he said. 'At first I thought it was not in because it took some time for the referee to give the goal, so I thought 'okay, we escaped'. Federici lies slumped on the ground as the impact of his error hits him in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal . 'But on slow motion maybe he goes back a bit to save the

Summary: Arsenal reached the FA Cup final despite failing to live up to recent form . Adam Federici's gaffe was only difference between the sides at Wembley . He let a soft Alexis Sanchez effort squirm through his grasp in extra time . Wenger felt Federici kept Reading in the game with numerous top saves .


Liverpool's sponsorship agreement with Standard Chartered Bank has been extended for three years. It was announced on Tuesday that the partnership will now run through to the end of the 2018-19 season. Standard Chartered signed up as the Reds' main sponsor in July 2010, with this being the fifth season the company's logo has appeared on the team's shirts. Liverpool have agreed a new three-year kit sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered Bank . Club ambassadors and executives pose with Standard Chartered chairman Sir John Peace on Tuesday . Liverpool chief commercial officer Billy Hogan said: "This extension further demonstrates the great strength of our long term relationship and the success of our partnership with Standard Chartered. "The sponsorship of the Liverpool shirt is extremely prestigious and only five brands will have adorned the shirt in the 40 years since we created the sponsorship opportunity. "At the end of this term we will have been working in partnership with Standard Charted for almost a decade and we continue to collaborate on our shared values, passion and commitment to the community." Peter Sands, group chief executive of Standard Chartered PLC, said: "Liverpool Football Club is a fantastic club and hugely popular across our global footprint. Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling (right) takes on Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna in the FA Cup semi-final . Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers (right) is still in search of his first trophy with the club . "Over the last five years our partnership has allowed us to deepen our engagement with our customers, clients and staff, and has provided valuable support to the charitable initiatives close to our hearts. "We are very pleased to be able to continue this collaboration, and look forward to what we can achieve together in the future." The joint statement announcing the news said the financial terms of the agreement remained confidential. Reports have suggested the current deal is worth around £20million a season.

Summary: Liverpool have agreed to a contract extension with their shirt sponsors . Standard Chartered's logo has appeared on Liverpool shirts since 2010 . During their sponsorship, Liverpool have only won one trophy .


The time is right for Manchester United target Mats Hummels to make the switch to the Premier League, according to Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer. The World Cup winning defender has been consistently linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent seasons and with Dortmund likely to miss out on European football next season, Hummels is considering his future. Beckenbauer, who won 103 caps for West Germany, can believes Hummels is at the perfect point in his career to leave Jurgen Klopp's side. Mats Hummels has admitted he is considering his future at Borussia Dortmund . The Germany defender has consistently been linked with a big-money move to Manchester United . 'At 26, Hummels is at the best age to make the move to England,' he told Bild. 'I can understand his thinking well.' Hummels gave an interview in Kicker magazine last week in which he demanded a stronger Dortmund team for next season, otherwise he may consider his own future. And Hummels reiterated that he was weighing up his options after Dortmund's defeat by Bayern at the weekend. Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer believes Hummels is at the right age to leave Dortmund . Hummels closes down Mario Gotze during Dortmund's 1-0 defeat by Bayern Munich on Saturday . 'That doesn't mean that I am leaving, it just means I'm reflecting,' he told Sky television following a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at the weekend. 'There's no particular tendency one way or the other. It's just thoughts going through my mind. It will all become clearer in the coming weeks.'

Summary: Mats Hummels admits he is considering his Borussia Dortmund future . Germany defender is being linked with a move to Manchester United . Franz Beckenbauer says he is at perfect age to move to Premier League .


Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul can understand Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz's frustrations and has vowed there will be 'no surrender' in a bid to right their current wretched wrongs. In Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, Renault suffered two blown engines as first Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat was forced out of the race, followed late on by Toro Rosso's Max Verstappen. It was yet further embarrassment for Renault who are under pressure to perform after Red Bull's billionaire benefactor Mateschitz threatened to pull out of Formula One unless the French manufacturer raised their game. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been critical of Renault this season . The fact Renault powered Red Bull to four consecutive drivers' and constructors' championships from 2010-2013 is a thing of the past. Instead, the focus is now on their problems, leading to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner hauling in Abiteboul to explain the woes in a post-race media debrief normally solely reserved for him. Asked about Mateschitz's threat, Abiteboul said: 'I understand his position and frustration, and to a certain degree I'm sure Renault's board could share the same frustration. 'We understand we have issues. Those issues are supposed to be addressed by some of the many things going on at Renault Sport. Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo squabble with the McLarens of Fernando Alonso (left) and Jenson Button . 'There are things waiting to happen. There is a plan, and we need to understand if that plan is commensurate with the issues we've seen on track. 'This plan was more focused on power because we saw that was where we were missing. We've got all the driveability issues completely out of the way. 'Now we need to understand the reliability issues because a problem with reliability is bad for PR. 'Also when you have to address reliability issues you're not necessarily in a position to address power, which is also still missing.' Ricciardo (left) and Kvyat jostle for position - the latter was forced to retire after an engine failure . It means Red Bull's problems seem to continue in the short term, leaving Horner to state: 'The solution is we get our heads down and we work hard. 'From Red Bull's point of view, we'll offer as much support in the relevant areas as we can. 'It's a s****y position to be, but we've just got to engineer our way out of it.' Abiteboul is aware the two failures at the Shanghai International Circuit will be addressed, adding: 'We've just got to analyse what happened a little bit. 'It looks like the two issues are similar. We need to have a clear understanding. 'But we knew we had this reliability risk above our heads. Obviously it struck today, not the best day. It's a tough business. But we will not surrender. We are in this together and we will hopefully fight back.'

Summary: Daniel Ricciardo finished 9th while Daniil Kvyat retired with engine failure . Red Bull on the backfoot this season after troubled opening three races . Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has vowed engine supplier will improve . Red Bull chief Dietrich Mateschitz has threatened to pull team out of F1 .


Trailing Birmingham City by two goals, Bournemouth were down to fourth in the Championship at one stage in the afternoon but a thrilling four-goal turnaround moved them back to the top. ‘That’s the madness of it,’ manager Eddie Howe said in the aftermath. ‘I couldn't believe in one game we dropped to fourth. It’s great for the neutral, but not so great for us.’ The south coast club had not conceded the first goal at Dean Court this campaign and have struggled to get anything from losing positions, but comebacks rarely come better than being two behind after 21 minutes. Charlie Daniels (right) fires home from the edge of the box to seal the win and make it 4-2 to Bournemouth . Yann Kermorgant slots home a penalty to cap a remarkable comeback and make it 3-2 to Bournemouth . BOURNEMOUTH (4-4-2): Boruc; Francis, Cook, Elphick, Daniels; Ritchie, Surman, Arter, Fraser (Smith 56); Kermorgant (Pitman 87), Wilson (Jones 88). Subs not used: Camp, Ward, Gosling, Stanislas. Goals: Cook 39, Wilson 45, Kermorgant 48 (pen), Daniels 74 . Manager: Eddie Howe . Booked: Wilson, Francis, Smith . BIRMINGHAM (4-2-3-1): Randolph; Caddis, Morrison, Robinson, Grounds; Davis, Tesche; Cotterill, Shinnie (Thomas 75), Dyer (Gray 69); Donaldson (Kiernan 79). Subs not used: Novak, Doyle, Zigic, Brown. Goals: Donaldson 18, Cotterill 21 . Manager: Gary Rowett . Booked: Davis, Ground, . Sent off: Robinson (straight red) Referee: Andy Woolmer . Stadium: The Goldsands Stadium . Attendance: 11,084 . Watford temporarily moved top by beating Middlesbrough, who started the day as leaders, in the lunch-time kick-off and Norwich then went above them with victory against Sheffield Wednesday. But Bournemouth have been this season’s pacesetters and clearly have no intention of stepping aside for the final sprint to the finish line. It did not feel like that, however, when the visitors stunned them with two goals in three minutes. A straightforward ball was played over the top from central midfield by Andrew Shinnie, on 18 minutes, and Clayton Donaldson burst through on goal. Bournemouth goalkeeper Artur Boruc started to come from his line then hesitated and before he knew it the striker had sent the ball over him and in. ‘We want eight,’ the travelling Birmingham supporters chanted in jest, demanding vengeance for Bournemouth thrashing them 8-0 in the reverse of this fixture back in October. That scoreline became less fantastical when they added a second in the 21st minute. Birmingham winger David Cotterill made a strong run down the right and with a defender backing off he buried a strike across goal into the bottom left corner. ‘That didn’t feel too good,’ Howe admitted. ‘I’d be lying if I said nerves won’ t come into it, it’s only natural considering what’s at stake.’ But Bournemouth have not got around the automatic qualification places by buckling under pressure and they scored twice before the break. Callum Wilson rounds Birmingham keeper Darren Randolph to draw Bournemouth level . Wilson celebrates his 17th league goal of the season as Bournemouth fight back from two goals down . Steve Cook (centre) battles

Summary: Bournemouth are now one point clear of Norwich at the top of the table . Birmingham took the lead through Clayton Donaldson and David Cotterill . Steve Cook and Callum Wilson drew Bournemouth level before Yann Kermorgant and Charlie Daniels sealed the three points .


Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton haven't always seen eye-to-eye in the past 12 months but the pair appeared to be singing from the same hymn sheet on Thursday. Fresh from being beaten by Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel at the Malaysian Grand Prix on March 29, the Mercedes team-mates have been collaborating with their team to ensure the prancing horse doesn't gallop to victory at the next race in China. The duo attended Mercedes' Brackley base in the hope to find a winning formula come race weekend in Shanghai on April 10-12. Nico Rosberg (left) and Lewis Hamilton visited Mercedes' Brackley base on Thursday . Sebastian Vettel celebrates emerging victorious at the Malaysian Grand Prix with Ferrari on March 29 . Vettel (right) finished 8.5 seconds ahead of Hamilton and 12.5 seconds ahead of Nico Rosberg (left) Accompanied with the caption: 'Good team factory visit today. Coming up with a plan to beat the red cars in shanghai! @MercedesAMGF1 @LewisHamilton,' Rosberg took to Twitter to upload a picture of he and Hamilton on a flight back from Brackley. Speaking after the race in Malaysia, Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff conceded that he was a worried man following the manner of Vettel's victory. Suggestions of another season of Mercedes domination in the wake of a comfortable one-two in the season-opening race in Australia were blown apart by Ferrari and Vettel. The four-time world champion beat Hamilton by 8.5 seconds, with team-mate Nico Rosberg a further four seconds adrift in third. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff (right) was surprised by Sebastian Vettel's Malaysian Grand Prix victory . Wolff admitted that the German driver deserved to win and Ferrari got their tactics spot-on in the soaring heat . Despite searing heat of more than 30 degrees, Vettel's Ferrari was kinder on its tyres, stopping just twice compared to three for both Hamilton and Rosberg. And afterwards Wolff admitted: 'We were pretty sure the three-stop strategy would work for us. 'We probably went a bit too aggressive on set-up, which pushed us into a direction of a three-stop. 'But in the circumstances, with the high temperatures, they were able to go at a faster pace over long runs than us. 'We need to analyse why that was the case, and it clearly shows it's not going to be an easy one. 'It is clear they won the race, which is worrying. It wouldn't be right to say we lost it.' Hamilton (pictured) had to pit three times in the race compared to Vettel's two - in what proved a key factor .

Summary: Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix on March 29 . Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg came second and third . Chinese Grand Prix takes place on April 12 in Shanghai .


Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim was furious after his side lost 1-0 to what he described as a 'non-existent penalty' in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Juventus on Tuesday. The controversial decision will add to calls for the use of video replays as it was still not fully clear what happened, even after several repeats of the incident in slow motion. The spot kick was awarded after Juve's Alvaro Morata got clear of Monaco's Portuguese defender Ricardo Carvalho as the striker chased a long ball forward from Andrea Pirlo. Ricardo's Carvalho's initial contact on Alvaro Morata appeared to come from outside the area . The Juventus striker went down under Carvalho's challenge and the referee pointed to the penalty spot . Monaco defender Carvalho and Spanish forward Morata crash to the ground in the penalty area . Replays showed that Carvalho nudged Morata just outside the area but the Spaniard's fall took him inside the box and it was not clear whether there was further contact. Czech referee Pavel Kralovec hesitated slightly, possibly consulting his goal line assistant, before pointing to the spot, while Carvalho was booked. 'It's a huge injustice, there was no penalty,' Jardim told reporters. 'We put Juventus in difficulties, but the result was based on a non-existent situation in an evenly-balanced match. 'The result was created by an incorrect decision by the team (of officials) that referees,' he added. 'This result is not a fair reflection of what happened on the field.' 'All teams should have the same duties and rights,' said the Portuguese coach, who has been widely praised for taking an apparently limited team so far. Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim claimed the penalty decision against his side was a 'huge injustice' Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri said Carvalho was 'the last man', but otherwise preferred not to get involved. 'I didn't see it, so I couldn't judge. It seems he was the last man,' said the phlegmatic coach. 'Whether it was inside or outside, I don't know.' There was a further surprise when midfielder Arturo Vidal, rather than forward Carlos Tevez, stepped up to take the kick. Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal steps up to score from the spot against Monaco during Tuesday's clash . Vidal celebrates what turned out to be the winning strike after scoring for Juventus against Monaco in Turin . Vidal has already missed two penalties this season, one in the 3-2 group stage win over Olympiakos Piraeus, and another in the 2-2 draw at Cesena in Serie A, when he could have scored a late winner. Tevez and Vidal had wasted good first-half chances in Tuesday's game but the Chilean said he was still confident. 'We don't have a first-choice penalty-taker, it's a case of whoever has more faith at that moment,' said Vidal. 'I felt I should take it and Carlitos agreed.'

Summary: Juventus were awarded penalty fouling foul on striker Alvaro Morata . However, replays suggest Ricardo Carvalho fouled striker outside the area . The Serie A champions claimed a 1-0 win thanks to Arturo Vidal's penalty .


A South American president appears to have fallen for the oldest trick in the book after unwittingly posing for a photo next to a child wearing an 'I'm With Stupid' T-shirt. Ecuador's leader Rafael Correa was pictured with his arm around the boy - seemingly oblivious to the message on the shirt and the large arrow that was pointing in his direction. The casually-dressed 52-year-old is said to be able to speak fluent English - but seemingly failed to pick up the meaning of the T-shirt. Ecuador's leader Rafael Correa (right) posed for a picture next to a boy wearing an 'I'm With Stupid' T-shirt . The picture was shared thousands of times on social media networks in the country. It is now trending with the hashtag #IAmWithStupidMashi, referring to the official Twitter account of the president @MashiRafael. It also prompted thousands of comments including the suggestion that the child was a CIA agent brought in to damage the president's reputation. The phjoto was shared thousands of times and prompted a series of fake pictures, including the one above . However, his supporters quickly rallied behind him and used the hashtag #WeAreWithYouMashi to fight back. According to the BBC, the boy's mother said that her son had not known the meaning of the T-shirt himself and she is quoted as saying: 'We don't want to shame the president'. Correa, who was first elected in 2006, is popular among Ecuadorians for his government's social spending but has also faced criticism for intolerance of dissent.

Summary: Rafael Correa, who claims to speak English, pictured with arm around boy . But apparently failed to pick up meaning of the message on child's T-shirt . Picture shared thousands of times on social media networks in Ecuador .


A handwritten note delivered to the pilots by a plane passenger thanking them for 'taking her home safely' has gone viral, just a week after the Germanwings tragedy that claimed 150 lives. A screenshot of the letter was shared on Twitter, and in a matter of minutes amassed more than 2,000 shares. The heartfelt message was posted by airline pilot Jai Dillon, who was shown the A4 by a colleague in the industry. A heartfelt letter left by passenger 'Bethanie' to the pilot who 'got her home safely,' has been shared on Twitter . He wrote on Twitter: 'A letter given to a colleague from a passenger onboard his aircraft.. Providing proof that we're all in this together,' alongside the touching note. In it, a passenger known only as 'Bethanie' writes how, in light of the recent Alps plane crash, she feels the need to 'reach out' and 'extend a compassionate hand.' The woman thanks the pilot and the airline, which is not mentioned, for 'allowing her' to live her life in Spain, while splitting the time with family in England too. There was an outpouring of emotion on Twitter after the letter was posted by pilot Jai Dillon . The terrible scene of the Germanwings plane crash in the French Alps, where pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately crashed the plane . She writes that she hopes the letter can create 'a ripple effect and spread some compassion and understanding,' among those who have such responsibilities. She signs off by saying: 'You're making a massive difference and you're the reason I can smile tonight. 'Take care and spread love.' The photo currently has over 3,700 shares and has been favourited almost 3,000 times. Mr Dillon did take to Twitter to say that he was not able to reveal the airline or flight number due to security reasons. The role of the pilot was praised by many on Twitter following the letter being posted . Cheshire-based Mr Dillon said he happy to share the 'positive message,' according to the Evening Standard. Investigations are continuing in the events of that fateful day last week over the French Alps. German prosecutors said Andreas Lubitz, 27, who they believe deliberately caused the crash, had therapy for suicidal tendencies some time before getting his pilot's licence. The sharing of the letter led to thousands of shares and 'favourites' on Twitter . And he was being treated by a psychotherapist, Dusseldorf prosecutor's office spokesman Christoph Kumpa said. Cockpit voice recorder evidence has indicated that Lubitz deliberately put the Airbus A320 into a descent after locking out the captain. All 150 people on board, including three Britons, were killed in the crash last Tuesday.

Summary: 'Bethanie's' heartfelt message to airline and pilots shared on Twitter . Female writes how she wants to 'extend a compassionate hand' Thanks the pilots for allowing her to travel between Spain and England . Says that they are 'the reason I can smile tonight' Letter shared on Twitter by Jai Dillon, colleague of pilots who received the handwritten note . Emotional message comes a week after Germanwings disaster that saw Andreas Lubitz deliberately crash plane killing 150 people .


Despite being paraded as a prominent backer of Mr Miliband hours earlier, throughout the television debate on Thursday night she instead tweeted praise for Green Party leader Natalie Bennett . Ed Miliband faced yet more humiliation today as he lost the support of a plus-sized blogger just hours after she signed a high-profile letter backing him. Campaign chiefs had attempted to rebuff a letter from 100 business leaders that criticised the party by publishing its own message calling for a Labour government signed by people ‘from all walks of life’. But the plan quickly unravelled as it was revealed the 100 'working people' supporting Mr Miliband included a benefit fraudster, a boss who has used zero-hours workers, affluent students and a string of union and party activists. Today the move continued to backfire spectacularly as another of the signatories appeared to switch her allegiance to Green Party leader Natalie Bennett. Callie Thorpe was listed on the letter supporting Mr Miliband as a receptionist, but online she also describes herself as a 'plus size style and lifestyle blogger, fan of lipsticks, food, travel and self love'. Despite being paraded as a prominent backer of Mr Miliband hours earlier, throughout the television debate on Thursday night she instead tweeted praise for Miss Bennett. She posted: 'I really like Natalie Bennett', before later writing: 'I honestly believe that Natalie Bennett was wonderful.' In a further snub to Mr Miliband, who she failed to tweet about, she added: 'The female party members were incredible.' The 25-year-old, who signed the letter saying the country needs 'a better plan for prosperity', has boasted on her blog about her exotic holidays. She wrote: ‘Travelling the world has always been a passion of mine, especially Thailand and I thought I would share with you the best five weeks of my life hoping that I can impart some knowledge if you too, are looking to travel around Thailand or Cambodia.’ Labour leader Ed Miliband (left) has faced further embarrassment today after plus-sized blogger Callie Thorpe Right) withdrew her support of a high-profile letter backing him . The party had revealed a letter signed by 100 people ‘from all walks of life' including Ms Thorpe who describes herself as a 'plus size style and lifestyle blogger, fan of lipsticks, food, travel and self love' She has also posted photographs of trips to Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam. She is a size 18 to 20. The signatories of the letter supporting Mr Miliband said they were ‘all working people’. They warned about the ‘proliferation of zero-hours contracts’, which they claimed were ‘letting down Britain’ and showed that ‘we need a Labour Government to put working people first’. But Labour removed the name of one of the signatories after she was exposed as Nigerian woman convicted of a £27,000 benefit fraud. The blogger posted during the election debate (pictured) that she 'really liked Natalie Bennett', before later writing: 'I honestly believe that Natalie Bennett was wonderful' Others included 21-year-old Manchester University students John-Jo Pierce and Rory Somerville, who were pictured on their Facebook pages smoking

Summary: Ed Miliband lost one of the backers of his high profile support letter . Blogger Callie Thorpe was one of the 'ordinary workers' who signed it . Just hours later she tweeted her support for Greens leader Natalie Bennett .


The collapse in Roberto Mancini's relationship with Manchester City was rooted in his dismay at the quality of English players signed by the club. When names like Scott Sinclair, Jack Rodwell and to a lesser extent Adam Johnson were signed, he could barely disguise his contempt, feeling none of them would help him take on Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Champions League. 'Ask Marwood,' he would spit out when asked about the club's transfer policy, referring to the club's then-football administrator Brian Marwood who was responsible at the time for buying players. Tottenham defender Danny Rose has been linked with a move to Manchester City . Mancini was sacked in 2013 and nearly two years on, Marwood has a new role at the academy with a Spaniard, Txiki Begiristain, in his old job with the title director of football. And yet the dilemma remains the same: How do City buy enough top English players to fulfil quotas for homegrown players without breaking FPP (financial fair play) regulations again? It won't be easy and could explain why City – who have slumped to fourth in the league – are being linked with less glamorous names like Danny Rose and Aaron Cresswell. Good players certainly, but good enough? Probably not. It's a sobering thought that Rodwell made only seven Premier League starts in two seasons for City after a £12million move from Everton. Sinclair started just twice after signing from Swansea and is currently on loan at Aston Villa. Plenty of things at City have been carefully planned and executed well since the club's owners from Abu Dhabi took over in 2008. (From left) Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain, assistant manager Brian Kidd, manager Manuel Pellegrini and former football administrator Brian Marwood . The Etihad Campus is a glittering monument to football development and helping the community, while two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and Capital One Cup is an excellent trophy haul considering where the club have come from. But one weakness has been in their approach to having enough homegrown players, lagging behind most of their rivals. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger signed Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Calum Chambers and Manchester United bought Wayne Rooney, Phil Jones and Luke Shaw as teenagers. Most spectacularly, Liverpool bought players like Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling and invested in making them better. Spurs have brought through Harry Kane and Ryan Mason from their academy. Only Chelsea face similar issues to City. Homegrown rules are complicated and differ slightly between competitions. Scott Sinclair (left) and Jack Rodwell are two English players who were bought by Manchester City . In the Premier League, you must have eight homegrown players if you fill your squad of 25. Homegrown players can be born overseas as long as they have been at a club's academy three years before the age of 21. If clubs can't find eight, they have to reduce their squad accordingly, as Chelsea have had to this season. Under 21 players can be named in the squad in addition to the

Summary: Scott Sinclair and Jack Rodwell are two who have failed to make it at City . Danny Rose and Aaron Cresswell are the latest English players to be linked . Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool have more success recruiting English .


Model and actress Sulinh Lafontaine is not a daredevil stunt driver who raced in Furious 7 - she just plays one on TV. In the run-up to the premiere of the latest installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, the athletic, petite brunette gained notice with her claims she was the sole female stunt driver in the action flick starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Dwayne Johnson. But as the car blog Jalopnik reported Thursday, Lafontaine has been brazenly misrepresenting herself as a member of the film's crew. Scroll down for video . Pump the brakes: Model and actress Sulinh Lafontaine has repeatedly said in interviews that she worked as a stunt driver on Furious 7, but this week she was unmasked as a fraud . Need for speed: The 5-foot-5, 95-pound actress told a blogger during the Furious 7 premiere in LA Friday that she raced at speeds reaching 140mph on set . At a Furious 7 premiere in Los Angeles last week, Lafontaine posed with a lime-green Challenger used in the movie and was interviewed by a blogger for a segment that was later featured on CNN's iReport. In the interview, which has since been taken down, the 5-foot-5, 95-pound actress gushed about how thrilling it was for her to join a major franchise like Fast & Furious. 'Being both an actress and stunt driver, there is no better film to be involved in,' she told her interviewer. When asked what it was like being the only female stunt car driver, Lafontaine addressed some of the challenges of working in a male dominated-industry. 'Female stunt drivers are far and few in between,' she lamented, without missing a beat. 'It’s hard to break into the stunt industry, even harder if you are a female. 'But to be the only female stunt driver on a set of this magnitude was absolutely mind blowing! I feel very honored. And blessed.' Ms Lafontaine then talked about the filming process, saying she did most of her driving in the desert and that her record speed on the shoot was 140mph. Joel Kramer, the supervising stuntman for Furious 7, told Jalopnik that his drivers usually don't go above 50mph for safety reasons. Nice try: Lafontaine even Photoshopped herself into a poster of the film, wedging her picture between Michelle Rodriguez and the late Paul Walker . Cog in a machine: A stunt supervisor on Furious 7 said Lafontaine worked as an extra on the set (pictured) - one among some 1,500 people . More lies: During an interview with New York Fashion Times, Lafontaine said she became licensed with the International Stunt Association in Europe and later got certified as a stunt driver in California . When asked about the passing of Fast & Furious franchise stalwart Paul Walker, who was killed in a car crash last year, Lafontaine said that he was sorely missed on the set, where she described the mood as very somber. 'But the job had to be done. The film had to be complete. It definitely was not an easy task,'

Summary: Sulinh Lafontaine presented herself as a daredevil stunt driver who appeared in newly released blockbuster . Said in interview on CNN iReport at Furious 7 premiere in Hollywood that she was the only female stuntwoman driving cars . The production, in fact, employed seven or eight female stunt drivers, but Lafontaine was not one of them . She only appeared as extra on the set in a crowd of 1,500 .


Most teens would be mortified to have a parent chaperone their prom - let alone take one of them as a date. But not Joy Webb. The 17-year-old Albertville, Alabama high school junior was proud to be escorted by her grandfather to the annual end-of-year dance this weekend. Webb told Daily Mail Online that she asked her 80-year-old 'Poppa' James Drain to prom because he never got to attend the dance himself. Drain dropped out of school after the eighth grade and then enlisted in the Navy in 1951 at age 17 - just in time to be shipped off to serve in the Korea War. Scroll down for video . Not your typical prom date: Joy Webb (left) took her 80-year-old grandfather James Drain as her date to prom this past Saturday night . Celebrating their first prom together: Webb (left) told Daily Mail Online that she decided to bring her grandfather since he never got to attend his own prom. Drain (right) enlisted in the Navy in 1951 at the age of 17 and would have been serving in the Korean War when his own prom happened . 'I think prom is kind of a big thing for everybody. Most everybody remembers going to their prom and I wanted him to have that experience too,' Joy told Daily Mail Online. So Joy asked her principal for permission, and he agreed to make an exception for the 21 age limit. About a month ago, when her grandfather was over for dinner, Joy asked if he would be her date and he agreed. 'She said "I would love that! You’re the one I wanted! Hey, will you come to the prom with me and be my beau?" And I said I sure will!' Drain told WHNT about the sweet promposal. Like most prom nights, the festivities kicked off at Joy's house where she pinned a boutonniere on her Poppa and he wrapped a corsage around her wrist. They then took pictures in front of the house in their evening wear, marking another first for Drain who has never worn a tuxedo. Getting ready: On Saturday night, Drain came over to his granddaughter's house and the two swapped a boutonniere and corsage for the event . Prom pictures: Then, like typical prom dates, the two posted for pictures outside Joy's house in their evening wear . Family photo: After having a pre-prom dinner, Joy and her grandfather went on a horse and carriage ride around town . Drain then escorted his granddaughter to Mater's restaurant for prom dinner, where he had a special surprise waiting for the granddaughter he calls 'Princess'. After finishing their meal, the two took a horse and carriage ride around the town before dropping them off at the school for the dance. 'We were the first ones on the dance floor because my poppa loves to dance,' Joy said. Joy says her grandfather and grandmother used to go dancing all the time, but that they had to stop a few years ago when her grandmother got sick. Her grandmother

Summary: Albertville, Alabama high school junior Joy Webb, 17, took her grandfather James Drain, 80, as her date to prom last Saturday . The teen says she asked her grandfather to be her date because he never got to attend his own prom . Drain was 17 when he enlisted in the Navy to serve in the Korean War, so missed his own high school dance .


A 23-year-old mother-of-two is at risk of being banned from seeing her own children - because she refuses to stop drinking and partying. The woman, named only as Gemma, has two children under five by two different fathers and handed both infants over to her 52-year-old mother Debbie when they were four months old. Now Debbie is threatening to ban Gemma from seeing the children at all, after discovering her daughter's penchant for legal high, MKat, and because she suspects her of stealing. Scroll down for video . Feckless: 23-year-old Gemma faces being prevented from seeing her children by her own mother . 'I love them,' says Debbie of the two children. 'She [Gemma] isn't fit enough to have them. She doesn't care.' Debbie, who stepped in to care for the children after social services threatened to take them away, says her daughter's constant drinking and partying is getting out of hand. She also claims that Gemma, who is unemployed, stole an iPad from one of the children and sold it to fund her party lifestyle. Although Gemma says she did not steal the device, she admits to stealing money and other items from her mother in the past. 'From around the age of 13, she went off the rails,' says Debbie. 'She was drinking beer and having underage sex. Upset: Debbie reacts after hearing the results of Gemma's lie detector test - which revealed she did steal . Furious: Debbie, who has looked after Gemma's children all their lives, says she will ban her from the house . 'With the children, she was excited about being pregnant but gave up about four months after having them and then dumped the babies on me.' As a result, Debbie, who appeared alongside her daughter on The Jeremy Kyle Show, has been left to bring both children up alone. Now at the end of her tether, Debbie says she is preparing to ban Gemma from her home and from seeing the children - because she can't trust her not pinch their possessions. Upset: According to her mother, Gemma prefers drinking and parties to work and motherhood . 'I don't know how you could do that to your own kid,' adds Debbie, who also revealed that Gemma's children call her mum and not grandma. 'She doesn't care. She doesn't care at all and I feel awful about it because at the end of the day, they're my grandchildren and I love them. 'She's missed out from day one. She doesn't put them first. She knows she needs to grow up and stop drinking and taking drugs and partying.'

Summary: Gemma, 23, has left her children to be raised by her mother . Handed them to her 52-year-old parent when they were four months old . Spends her time partying and has 'missed out' on seeing them grow up . Is now at risk of being banned from seeing them thanks to feckless ways . Mother Debbie also says the unemployed 23-year-old has stolen from them . The Jeremy Kyle Show, weekdays at 9.25am on ITV .


A Montana judge who was censured by the state's high court for his comments about a 14-year-old rape victim has been chosen for a lifetime achievement award by his local bar association. Yellowstone Area Bar Association President Jessica Fehr said Thursday that former state District Judge G. Todd Baugh of Billings was chosen for the award by the group's board of directors. Baugh, 73, sparked widespread outrage in 2013 over comments suggesting that 14-year-old Cherice Moralez shared some responsibility for her rape by a teacher. Baugh sentenced former teacher Stacey Rambold to just one month in prison in the case. At Rambold's August 2013 sentencing, Baugh said Moralez was 'as much in control of the situation' as Rambold, the Billings Gazette reported at the time. Baugh, per the newspaper, described the teenage girl as 'older than her chronological age' and called her a troubled youth. Moralez killed herself before the case went to trial. Scroll down for video . Selected: Former District Judge G. Todd Baugh has been chosen for a lifetime achievement award by his local bar association. He sparked widespread outrage in 2013 over comments suggesting that a 14-year-old girl shared some responsibility for her rape by a teacher . Victim: Cherice Moralez killed herself before the case went to trial. At former teacher Stacey Rambold's sentencing, Baugh said that Moralez was 'as much in control of the situation' as Rambold . The judge told the Billings Gazette in August 2013 'Obviously, a 14-year-old can't consent. I think that people have in mind that this was some violent, forcible, horrible rape. 'It was horrible enough as it is just given her age, but it wasn't this forcible beat-up rape.' Baugh later apologized in regards to the comments concerning Moralez, telling the Gazette that month 'I don't know what I was thinking or trying to say. It was just stupid and wrong.' In an August 2013 letter to the newspaper, Baugh said 'In the Rambold sentencing, I made references to the victim's age and control. I'm not sure just what I was attempting to say, but it did not come out correct. 'What I said is demeaning of all women, not what I believe and irrelevant to the sentencing. My apologies to all my fellow citizens.' After prosecutors appealed, Rambold was re-sentenced in September and is serving 10 years in Montana State Prison. Rambold is appealing the sentence. Legal case: Baugh, 73, sparked widespread outrage in 2013 over comments suggesting that 14-year-old Cherice Moralez (right) shared some responsibility for her rape by teacher Stacey Rambold (left) Baugh, who served almost 30 years as a state judge, stepped down last year after being censured by the Montana Supreme Court for his comments and suspended from the bench for 31 days. He told The Associated Press on Thursday that he didn't know who nominated him for the achievement award. He also repeated his assertion that media reports about the rape case had not told the whole story. 'I'm not trying to say I didn't make any mistakes. If you go into all the

Summary: Former District Judge G. Todd Baugh has been chosen for a lifetime achievement award by his local bar association . Yellowstone Area Bar Association President Jessica Fehr said Thursday that Baugh was chosen for the award by the group's board of directors . Baugh, 73, sparked widespread outrage in 2013 over comments suggesting that 14-year-old girl shared some responsibility for her rape by a teacher . He sentenced Stacey Rambold to just one month in prison in the case . At the sentencing, Baugh said 14-year-old Cherice Moralez was 'as much in control of the situation' as Rambold . He also described Moralez as 'older than her chronological age' and called her a troubled youth . Moralez killed herself before the case went to trial . After prosecutors appealed, Rambold was re-sentenced in September and is serving 10 years in Montana State Prison. He is appealing the sentence .