Adam Johnson has been charged with three offences of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl and one of grooming. The 27-year-old – who answered bail at Peterlee police station in County Durham on Thursday – will now appear at Peterlee Magistrates Court on May 20. A statement from Durham Police said: ‘Adam Johnson, a professional footballer aged 27 from Castle Eden, County Durham has this afternoon been charged with three offences of sexual activity with a child under 16 years old, plus one offence of grooming. Adam Johnson leaves Peterlee police station after being charged with three offences of sexual activity . Johnson leaves the Peterlee police station after learning of the charges against him . Johnson will now appear at Peterlee Magistrates Court on May 20 . The 27-year-old looks on during Sunderland's 1-0 Premier League win against Newcastle earlier this month . ‘Johnson was initially arrested on Monday, 2nd March and was charged after he answered his police bail today (Thursday) at Peterlee police station. ‘He will appear at the magistrates court in Peterlee on the morning of Wednesday, May 20th.’ Gerry Wareham, CPS Chief Crown Prosecutor for the North East, said he believed there was a realistic prospect of conviction and it was in the public interest for him to be charged. 'Following an investigation by Durham Police, I have today authorised police to charge Adam Johnson, aged 27, with four offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The offences are alleged to have been committed on one girl aged 15 at the time,' he said. 'Adam Johnson was arrested on 2 March this year. 'We have reviewed the available evidence in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors and concluded that there is a realistic prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest to charge Adam Johnson with one offence of meeting a child following sexual grooming, contrary to Section 15 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and three offences of sexual activity with a child, contrary to Section 9 of the Sexual Offence Act 2003. The alleged offences date from 30 December 2014 to 26 February 2015. Johnson was accompanied by his lawyer as the Sunderland winger arrived at the police station on Thursday . He was driven to the police station in a silver 4x4 before entering to answer his bail . The England international (right) was wearing a black tracksuit as he attended the hearing in County Durham . 'Durham Police have charged the defendant accordingly and he is due to appear before Peterlee Magistrates on 20 May. 'May I remind all concerned that the defendant has a right to a fair trial. It is very important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings. 'I would also remind people that the complainant in this case is entitled to lifelong anonymity under the law. For these reasons, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.' The former England international was suspended by Sunderland pending the outcome of the police investigation

Summary: Adam Johnson charged with three counts of sexual activity . Johnson also formally accused of grooming a 15-year-old girl . He was previously arrested on suspicion of sex with underage girl . 27-year-old has made three appearances for Sunderland since his arrest . Johnson will now appear at Peterlee Magistrates Court on May 20 . CLICK HERE for all the latest Sunderland news .


When keen runner Julie Creffield was training for a marathon when she was a size 18, she was often heckled with taunts of 'Oi, fatty!' as she ran. Even her doctor told her she was too big to contemplate running 26.2 miles and should give up on her goal. With stories like this, it is perhaps no surprise that a new survey has found two thirds of women believe they can't run - despite being desperate to be fitter and healthier. Scroll down for video . When she was a size 18, Julie was told she was too fat to run but she completed a marathon, left, and has done numerous races since, including one at the London 2012 Olympic park, right . Julie, 37, from Stratford in East London, didn't let her critics stop her from running. She completed a marathon in 2012 - and has done numerous other races since. Now through her website, The Fat Girl's Guide To Running, she's encouraging other women to take up the sport regardless of their size and ability. She appeared on today's This Morning with sub-three hour marathoner Nell McAndrew to launch the ITV show's Run For Your Life campaign. Julie said: 'Two million more men than women in the UK play sport because women are often too worried about what they look like and fear they will be judged by others, this has to stop. 'Run For Your Life will show that anyone can find success with running, and show that women of all shapes and sizes that running can be fun and can be a great way of improving physical and mental health. And if enough women get involved and give it a go, we can really start tackling negative perceptions in our own communities. 'I was told by a doctor I was too fat to run, and just three weeks later I proved him wrong by running the Brighton Marathon, but you don't have to be able to run far or even fast to benefit from the joys of running, its all about taking part and being inspired…even if you are still a little bit rubbish at it.' Julie, back right, appeared on today's This Morning with Nell McAndrew, back left, to encourage women to take up running. Front row from left: Francesca, Kerrie and Shirley are taking up the challenge . Marathon runner Nell McAndrew encouraged the women to believe in themselves . Nell, whose Guide To Running book was published by Bloomsbury this month, added: 'Break down that barrier of being embarrassed and you will meet like-minded people in the running community. 'There's lots of support on Twitter with groups such as UK Run Chat. 'When you start running, your confidence will soon grow. I just used to go to local park and could only manage short distances but I gradually built it up. Doing races is real confidence booster so believe in yourself as you can do it.' A This Morning poll of 1000 women found that 60 per cent think they can't run yet 88 per

Summary: Julie Creffield was told she was 'too fat to run' when she was a size 18 . But she still completed a marathon . Now encouraging other women to run whatever their size . Launched This Morning's Run For Your Life campaign with Nell McAndrew . Poll carried out by show found two thirds of women think they can't run .


Under legal pressure, the Obama administration will begin telling some suspected terrorists if and why they are on a list of tens of thousands of people banned from flying to, from or within the United States. The new policy allows for an American traveler who has been denied boarding a commercial airliner to petition the U.S. Transportation Security Administration once to find out whether he or she is on the no-fly list and a second time for an unclassified explanation of why he or she is on the list. In some cases, the government will not be able to provide an explanation because of national security concerns. The changes partially lift a veil of secrecy enshrouding a policy that has been a centerpiece of the government's counterterrorism efforts since the September 2001 terror attacks. Grounded or not grounded? Under legal pressure, the Obama administration will begin telling some suspected terrorists if and why they are on a list of tens of thousands of people banned from flying to, from or within the U.S. Above the security line at New York John F Kennedy International Airport in October . But the American Civil Liberties Union, which has been challenging the constitutionality of the no-fly list in an ongoing federal lawsuit, said the changes don't go far enough in giving travelers the legal due process they are entitled to, including seeing the evidence held against them and getting an opportunity to challenge it. The explanations provided to six travelers so far, which were mandated by a federal judge, have been inadequate, the ACLU said. For instance, in a letter to New Jersey resident Amir Meshal, the government's explanation for his inclusion on the list was based on information the FBI obtained from Meshal when he was detained in Africa in 2007, ACLU attorney Hina Shamsi said. The ACLU considers Meshal's detention to be unlawful and said he suffered abuse. 'From the face of the letter, a neutral decision-maker would have no idea whatsoever that any of that occurred,' said Shamsi. The Justice Department declined to comment on the specific constitutionality challenges because of the ongoing lawsuit. Justice Department spokeswoman Nicole Navas said, 'We are committed to a process that protects Americans from terrorist threats while respecting privacy and safeguarding civil liberties.' Last fall, there were about 64,000 people on the no-fly list, according to the government. Typically, less than 5 per cent of those on the list are Americans. The list fluctuates in size. Previously, the government's policy was never to confirm or deny that a person actually is on list, citing national security concerns. In most instances, travelers assume they are on the list because they are instructed to go through additional screening at airports or because they are told they can't board their flights. Travelers have been able to appeal their presumed placement on the list since 2007. Only a small percentage of appeals the government receives each year have been from travelers actually on the list, the government has said. The TSA gets between 15,000 and 20,000 requests a year, and

Summary: Previously, the U.S. did not disclose whether a stopped traveler was on the list or why . But facing legal pressure from the ACLU, the Obama administration has enacted a new policy to let Americans know if they are on the list . Grounded Americans are also now allowed to inquire about how they got on the list . However, the government has not promised to reveal why in all cases - citing possible national security threats . Last fall there were about 64,000 people on the no-fly list, and Americans made up approximately 5 per cent .


They share the same side-swept fair hair and cheeky smile … and when they’re perched on steps wearing knee socks and pullovers decorated with Grenadier Guards, it’s royally difficult to tell these two little boys apart. But one is HRH Prince George of Cambridge, third in line to the throne and born into a life of palaces and privilege – while the other is plain old Tommy Cox from Colchester, Essex. Two-year-old Tommy’s mother – whose name, as it happens, is Kate – and father Paul, 41, are regularly stopped by people who want to have their photograph taken with the prince’s lookalike. Scroll down for video . Spot the difference: Essex boy Tommy Cox (left) and Prince George of Cambridge (right) look very similar . Mrs Cox, 35, a sales and marketing manager, first noticed the similarities between Tommy and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son George when the prince was christened in October 2013. She said: ’Some of my friends who have little children had mentioned to me how Tommy looked like George and were saying how cute it was. ‘Then people started stopping me at the supermarket, and I realised it was more than just me being a biased mum.’ Keen royal watcher Mrs Cox is always keen to see each new photograph of George when it is released by his parents William and Kate to check if the two boys from very different worlds are continuing to grow up looking the same. She said: ‘They both have the same brown eyes and lovely, rosy, chubby cheeks and when Tommy's hair is in a side parting, it is uncanny how the two boys look so similar. ‘ . Tommy, who celebrated his second birthday on March 8, is slightly older than George, who will be two on July 22. Two-year-old Tommy’s mother – whose name is also Kate – is regularly stopped by people who want to have their photograph taken with the prince’s lookalike . A nation awaits: The real Prince George is due to become a big brother at any moment . Friends of Mrs Cox have suggested she should look into getting work for Tommy as a royal look-a-like, some of whom can earn up to £1,000 a day. But she is not keen - as she admits her son’s behaviour sometimes falls rather short of regal. She said: ‘I might look into it, but to be honest, Tommy does not follow orders too well. ‘I do call him my little prince sometimes but his behaviour is not that of a royal. ‘At nursery they describe him as 'busy' and he is always rushing around and exploring. He is very excitable.’ Mrs Cox added that her husband was not even aware of their son’s claim to fame. She said: ‘Paul is not a fan of the Royals so when his mum started telling him how Tommy looked like Prince George, he had to look for pictures of him to see what she was talking about.’ The real George, of course, is due to become a

Summary: Tommy Cox from Colchester looks just like Prince George of Cambridge . Both two-year-olds have the same rosy cheeks and a similar hairstyle . Even Tommy's mother - who is also called Kate - thinks they look alike . While he looks like George, Tommy's mother admits her son’s behaviour sometimes falls rather short of regal .


A grandmother held her daughter and two-year-old grandson hostage after abducting them with a Taser stun gun. An Amber Alert was issued after toddler Ronnie Tran and his mother were kidnapped by two women from their home in Des Moines, Washington, on Tuesday. Police say the 40-year-old mother was stunned with a Taser and bound with plastic ties before being driven with her son to a house in Fife. Abducted: Two-year-old Ronnie Tran (above) and his mother were held hostage by his grandmother who kidnapped the pair with a Taser from their home in Des Moines, Washington . The mother was then tied to a cupboard in the garage while the boy was taken inside the home. She managed to untie herself, but had to flee without her son, police said. The mother did not ring police but instead called a family member to collect her, only dialling 911 later that evening, it was reported by KIRO7. A neighbor, Tony Marta, told how he saw a woman run screaming from the garage next door. He said: 'She like stuttered, saying "they attacked me" in broken English.' Reunited: Ronnie with his parents after being located by police in Renton on Wednesday . Police said Ronnie was found safe and well in Renton at 9am yesterday and has been reunited with his parents. It is not clear exactly how or where he was located. Police have arrested one woman, named as Alyssa M Chang, but say the boy's paternal grandmother, 65-year-old Vien Nguyen, is still at large. Detectives have not revealed a motive.

Summary: Amber Alert issued after toddler and his mother were abducted from home . Pair driven to another house where mother was tied to cupboard in garage . Mother ran from garage screaming 'they attacked me' after untying herself . Toddler Ronnie Tran reunited with parents but grandmother is still at large .


The fatal shooting of an unarmed black man fleeing from a police officer has stirred outrage around the nation, but people in this South Carolina city aren't surprised. They call it inevitable in a police department they believe focuses on petty crimes and fails to keep its officers in check. There is almost nothing in Michael Thomas Slager's police personnel file to suggest that his bosses considered him a rogue officer capable of murdering a man he just pulled over for a broken tail light. People in the community he served say this reflects what's going wrong with policing today: Officers nearly always get the last word when citizens complain. Scroll down for video . Residents of the Charleston, South Carolina, have said the shooting of unarmed black driver Walter Scott was preceded by previous unheeded complaints about the police. Above, a friend of Scott's at a memorial . The officer who shot Scott, Michael Slager, had little in his file to suggest excessive force. Above, two men pray at the memorial . 'We've had through the years numerous similar complaints, and they all seem to be taken lightly and dismissed without any obvious investigation,' the Rev. Joseph Darby, vice president of the Charleston branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said Thursday. The mostly black neighborhood in North Charleston where Slager fired eight shots at the back of Walter Lamer Scott on Saturday is far from unique in this regard, said Melvin Tucker, a former FBI agent and police chief in four southern cities who often testifies in police misconduct cases. Nationwide, training that pushes pre-emptive action, military experience that creates a warzone mindset, and legal system favoring police in misconduct cases all lead to scenarios where officers see the people they serve as enemies, he said. 'It's not just training. It's not just unreasonable fear. It's not just the warrior mentality. It's not just court decisions that almost encourage the use of it. It is not just race,' Tucker said. 'It is all of that.' Both Slager, 33, and Scott, 55, were US Coast Guard veteran. Slager had the dismissed excessive force complaint and Scott had been jailed repeatedly for failing to pay child support, but neither man had a record of violence. Video captured by a bystander to the shooting showed Slager fire eight shots at the back of Scott as he ran away . Original statements from Slager said that he felt threatened by Scott, though video released appears to contradict the police account of the incident . A dash cam video from police shows Scott running away from his car during a traffic stop for a broken tail light . Slager consistently earned positive reviews in his five years with the North Charleston Police. His new attorney, Andy Savage, said Thursday that he's conducting his own investigation, and that it's 'far too early for us to be saying what we think.' Slager's first attorney said he followed all proper procedures before using deadly force, but swiftly dropped him after the dead man's family

Summary: Officer Michael Slager's file has little to suggest use of excessive force . South Carolina residents say complaints dismissed without investigation . Mario Givens accused Slager of excessive force in 2013 for Taser incident .


So it seems you are either with me or firmly against me: there doesn’t appear to be a middle ground after my comments about Tim Krul. It is a week since I criticised Newcastle United’s goalkeeper for appearing to congratulate Jermain Defoe at half-time during the Wear-Tyne derby after the Sunderland striker beat him with a brilliant volley. I’m still struggling to work out why Krul did what he did. I have nothing against Krul, personally or professionally. He’s been one of the few players who have performed consistently for Newcastle in recent seasons, which led to him being part of Holland’s World Cup squad last summer. Newcastle keeper Tim Krul congratulated Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe on his goal at half-time . Krul smiles at Defoe shortly after the striker's goal gave the Black Cats the lead in the Wear-Tyne derby . Sportsmail's Jamie Carragher criticised Krul for his half-time actions while speaking on Sky Sports . But coming together with an opponent and smiling after he’s scored against you in a match of such importance? No, I’m sorry. I can’t understand why any player would feel the need to do that. At the end of the game? That’s not an issue — there is no more appropriate place for sportsmanship. Think about the iconic image of Pele and Bobby Moore swapping shirts after Brazil had beaten England 1-0 at the 1970 World Cup or how two boxers will embrace after they have gone the distance — that is fantastic to see. When Liverpool beat Chelsea in the 2005 Champions League semi-final at Anfield, the first thing I did at the final whistle was go over to see John Terry to offer my respects for how well he’d played over the two legs. Would I have told him that at half-time with the game in the balance? No chance! We were talking about this subject at Sky on Monday morning. I bumped into former England rugby centre Will Greenwood and he told me a story about the end of the Rugby World Cup final in 2003, when Australia’s Elton Flatley scored a penalty with the last kick to take the game into extra-time. Pele (left) and Bobby Moore hug and swap shirts after the 1970 World Cup match between Brazil and England . Elton Flatley (left) levels the 2003 Rugby World Cup final with the last kick of normal time . Luis Garcia celebrates his winner for Liverpool against Chelsea in the 2005 Champions League semi-finals . Will said he went up to Flatley after that successful conversion and said to him: ‘Well done — you’ve got balls as big as houses for that.’ That is great sportsmanship but I’m not sure I could have done the same if I’d seen the World Cup ripped out of my hands. Andrew Flintoff, who famously went to console Brett Lee at the end of an Ashes Test in 2005, joined in the debate on Twitter. He clearly felt I had been harsh on Krul and he told me cricketers applaud the opposition batsman when

Summary: JAMIE CARRAGHER: Tim Krul was wrong to congratulate Jermain Defoe . That argument from Sportsmail's columnist has divided opinion this week . Carragher still cannot work out why the Newcastle keeper did what he did .


Tony Pulis has discussed pre-season plans with Saido Berahino in an indication he plans to keep the striker beyond the summer transfer window. Berahino is likely to be away with Gareth Southgate’s England under 21 side in the Czech Republic until late June so Pulis has begun his preparations early. West Bromwich Albion were open to bids of £20million for Berahino in January and the 21-year-old has said he would leave to fulfil his desire to play in Champions League football. West Brom manager Tony Pulis has talked pre-season plans with Saido Berahino in an indication the England under 21 striker will remain at The Hawthorns beyond the summer . Berahino has been linked with a move away from West Brom after saying he wants to play European football . Pulis said: ‘Hopefully he's away with the under 21s so I have had a chat with him about pre-season and the time he'll have off but I haven't spoken about anything else to him. ‘I think the kid is happy here, he has played that way and certainly worked that way. We're more than happy to have him here because he has been very good.’ Berahino shares the same agent as Raheem Sterling, Aidy Ward, who was criticised by Brendan Rodgers over the Liverpool player’s contract stand-off. Pulis said: ‘Agents can have a massive influence on players in lots of respects. My argument to that is in the same in life, you get good agents and you get bad agents. Berahino is likely to be included in the England under 21 squad for this summer's European Championships . Berahino scored a vital goal in England's under 21 play-off with Croatia back in October . 'Professional footballers have been given a gift and they have a lifespan of about 10-12 years. We should never forget that. To be the best is what they should be aiming for. ‘If I had an agent I'd just say, 'Look after the money, make sure when I finish this job I have enough to look after my family'. I wouldn't be talking to my agent about football.’ Pulis added: ‘I can’t speak for Sterling and I can't speak for the agent as I haven't dealt with that but the one thing I have said about Saido, he has been fantastic here. ‘There's been a real change in his attitude, his commitment to everything we've tried to do has been brilliant.’

Summary: Pulis has spoken with his striker about pre-season plans . Berahino is expected to be involved with England at under 21 Euros . 21-year-old has made no secret of desire to play in Champions League . Berahino shares same agent as Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling .


Children may be drawn to greasy fries and burgers, but fatty foods can reduce the speed at which their brains work, according to a new study. It found that children who ate a diet higher in saturated fats and cholesterol had slower reaction times and a poorer working memory. Children who ate the fatty diet performed worse when they were given a task-switching game to complete, the researchers said. A new study has found that children who ate a diet higher in saturated fats and cholesterol had slower reaction times and a poorer working memory. A stock image is pictured . For the study, scientists at the University of Illinois recruited 150 children aged between seven and 10 and gave them a game which involved learning a pattern between a set of shapes and colours. The game was designed to test cognitive flexibility, which is our ability to shift attention, select information and alter our response strategy to fit the changing demands of a task. Their performance was then compared with a food diary that the children had completed with the help of their parents, and which was overseen by a dietician. 'Children consuming diets higher in saturated fats exhibited longer reaction time during the task condition requiring greater amounts of cognitive flexibility,' the study says. A stock image of neurons is shown . Researchers at Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences claim that eating fatty food for just five days can change the body's metaboilsm for the worse. This is because it disrupts the way muscles break down sugar in the blood and potentially lead to long-term problems such as weight gain, obsesity and other health problems. 'Most people think they can indulge in high-fat foods for a few days and get away with it,' said Matt Hulver, an associate professor at the college. 'But all it takes is five days for your body's muscle to start to protest. 'This research shows that our bodies can respond dramatically to changes in diet in a shorter time frame than we have previously thought. Students were given a diet containing 55 per cent fat and after five days muscle samples were collected to see how they metablised sugar. Dr Hulver and his team found that after five days of eating lots of fat, the muscles' ability to oxidise glucose was disrupted, meaning that it wasn't broken down into energy as easily. Writing in the journal Appetite, the researchers said: ‘Cognitive flexibility is important because it comprises the ability to switch perspectives in daily life – for example, viewing a problem from the point of view of others or from a different direction, and involves being flexible enough to adjust to changing demands or priorities. ‘Following adjustment of confounding variables - age, sex, socioeconomic status, IQ, VO2max (the rate at which the body can use oxygen during exercise) and BMI, children consuming diets higher in saturated fats exhibited longer reaction time during the task condition requiring greater amounts of cognitive flexibility. ‘Further, increasing saturated fat intake and dietary cholesterol were correlated with

Summary: University of Illinois researchers gave 150 children a pattern game . It was designed to test cognitive flexibility, which is our ability to shift attention and select information to fit the changing demands of a task . They compared the results with the children's food diaries . Found those who ate fatty food had slower reaction times and worse working memories than children who ate healthier diets .


Most people would run away if they saw a pile of soil and rubble creeping towards them as if it had a life of its own. But one Russian YouTuber captured the terrifying moment a stream of soil flowed down a bank next to a main road, crushing trees in its powerful path and leaving toppled power lines in its wake. The eerie phenomenon is called an 'earthflow' and is a rare type of landslide. A Russian YouTuber has captured the terrifying moment a stream of soil flowed down a bank next to a main road (pictured), crushing trees in its powerful path and leaving toppled power lines in its wake . Alexander Giniyatullin kept a remarkably steady hand filming the scary scene in the Kemerovo Region of Russia, which is thought to have happened at around 1pm on April 1, according to a blog post on the American Geophysical Union’s website. In the video, snow-covered soil can be seen sliding down the bank at the side of a road, which is thought to run between Novokuznetsk and Bolshaya Talda. The earthflow also blocked nearby railroad tracks and caused power outages, but no one was hurt. Commenting on the post, a user called Michal said: ‘The landslide looks like it may have come from a large coal mine area.' Alexander Giniyatullin kept a remarkably steady hand filming the scary scene in the Kemerovo Region of Russia (shown by the red marker), which is thought to have happened at 1pm on April 1 . An earthflow is a type of landslide. It's a viscous flow of fine-grained materials, such as clay, sand and silt that have been saturated with water and moves downhill because of the pull of gravity. As the earthflow moves down a slope, it remains covered with any vegetation and typically leaves a bowl-shaped depression behind. Earthflows usually begin in a large basin on the upper part of a slope where debris and weathered material accumulate. They are usually triggered by heavy rainfall, so that when the debris becomes saturated with enough water, it starts flowing downhill. The speed of an earthflow can vary depending on the amount of water present and the angle of the slope and varies from 0.11 to 12.4 mph (0.17 to 20 km/h). As the earthflow gathers momentum, it can be seen crushing trees in its path, and the sound of crumbling soil and splintering wood can be heard in the video. The cameraman backs away as the material eerily creeps across the width of the road, where he was previously standing and it seems to spread along the bank at a walking pace. An earthflow is a viscous flow of fine-grained materials, such as clay, sand and silt that have been saturated with water and moves downhill because of the pull of gravity. As the earthflow runs down a slope, it remains covered with any vegetation and typically leaves a bowl-shaped depression behind. It is slower than a mud flow, which can cover villages beneath mud in minutes. Earthflows usually begin in a large

Summary: Eerie earthflow was captured in the Kemerovo Region of Russia . It left a wide path of destruction, toppling pylons and crushing trees . Earthflows can vary in speed from barely detectable to 12 mph (20km/h) They are a form of landslide where fine soil or sand becomes waterlogged .


A stunning convertible Ferrari which is almost identical to one that was famously destroyed in cult 1980s film Ferris Bueller's Day Off is expected to sell for £10million at auction. The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is widely regarded by many as the most beautiful convertible ever made. But it is best known for that infamous scene in the 1986 teen comedy starring Matthew Broderick. The car, in classic Ferrari red, was the pride and joy of the father of Ferris Bueller's best friend Cameron in the movie. That was until the friends take the model out for a spin which results in the convertible accidentally smashing through its glass showroom doors into the ravine below. A stunning Ferrari - which is almost identical to the model driven in cult eighties classic film Ferris Bueller's Day Off is up for auction . The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider (pictured) is regarded by many as the most beautiful convertible ever made . But its most famous moment came it was used as the car for the 1986 teen comedy Ferris Bueller, starring Matthew Broderick . In the movie, Ferris took best friend Cameron's dad's red model out without permission but the car eventually trashed . You killed the car: In one of the film world's best-known scenes, the beloved Ferrari crashes into the ravine below after Cameron accidentally knocks it off the jack . This car, however, is in significantly better condition and has recently undergone a full restoration by Ferrari in Maranello. One of just 16 in existence, it has a 3-litre V12 engine which develops around 280bhp. It will do 0-60mph in less than 7 seconds and hit a top speed of more than 150mph. It will be sold next month at RM Sotheby's auction in Villa Erba, Italy, and has a guide price of around £8 million. The Ferrari, featuring the distinctive logo on the steering wheel, will be sold next month at RM Sotheby's auction in Villa Erba, Italy, and has a guide price of around £8 million . This car, which has undergone a full restoration by Ferrari in Maranello in northern Italy, is expected to go for much more than its guide price . The convertible, which features luxury tan leather seats, is one of just 16 in existence and features a 3-litre V12 engine which develops around 280bhp . It will do 0-60mph in less than 7 seconds and hit a top speed of more than 150mph and in the auction catalogue, RM Sotheby's called it 'the most celebrated open-air Ferrari ever made' and 'an automobile with few peers' But it is expected to sell for significantly more after a model previously owned by the French actor Alain Delon and requiring a full restoration sold for £12.5 million earlier this year. Peter Wallman, car specialist at RM Sotheby's, said: 'Perhaps the most beautiful convertible car ever made, and featuring the powerful Colombo designed 3.0-litre V12 engine, this spacious and versatile two-seat sports car with race car performance is the ultimate road going

Summary: The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is regarded by many as the most beautiful convertible ever made . It is the same model that was famously crashed into a ravine in the 80s cult classic film Ferris Bueller's Day Off . Convertible - which does 0-60mph in less than 7 seconds - is going to auction and is expected to reach £10million .


Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon appeared to be struck by an object during his side's 2-1 over Manchester City. Puncheon, who scored what turned out to be the winning goal for the Eagles, appeared to be struck by a MAOAM sweet during Monday night's match at Selhurst Park. The 28-year-old was making his way to take a corner in front of the travelling Manchester City fans when he was hit by the flying object during the second half. Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon claps in the direction of Manchester City's travelling supporters . Puncheon sarcastically puts his thumbs up towards City fans after objects were thrown in his direction . A steward at Selhurst Park picks up the MAOAM after the sweet was aimed at Puncheon . Puncheon reacted by sarcastically clapping in the direction of the City supporters after referee Michael Oliver and his assistant Gary Beswick checked to see if the Palace playmaker was OK. The former Southampton man's decisive goal came in the 48th minute when he curled a free-kick past the diving Joe Hart. His impressive strike was sandwiched in between a controversial opener by Glenn Murray and Yaya Toure's 78th-minute consolation goal. Assistant referee Gary Beswick checks on Puncheon as the midfielder holds his face . Eagles goalscorer Puncheon wipes his eye during the second-half incident at Selhurst Park . Puncheon, pictured with Wilfried Zaha, scored what turned out to be the winning goal for Alan Pardew's side .

Summary: Sweets were aimed at Jason Puncheon during Crystal Palace's victory . Puncheon appeared to be struck while making his way to take a corner . The Eagles playmaker scored in his side's 2-1 home win at Selhurst Park .


Blackburn should brace themselves for interest in their players from top-flight clubs following their run to the FA Cup quarter-finals, manager Gary Bowyer has said. Sky Bet Championship side Rovers were eliminated from the competition on Wednesday night by Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool, who booked a semi-final date at Wembley at the second time of asking thanks to Philippe Coutinho's angled 70th-minute finish in an Ewood Park replay. It ended a memorable FA Cup journey for Rovers that had included resounding home victories over Barclays Premier League sides Swansea and Stoke in previous rounds. Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer believes the club should brace themselves for interest in their players . The manner in which they dispatched those two, coupled with the fact they frustrated Liverpool for the majority of the 180 minutes, is unlikely to have gone unnoticed by bigger clubs plotting their summer spending. Bowyer is no stranger to staving off interest in his prized assets, having rejected advances for Jordan Rhodes and Rudy Gestede in the past two transfer windows, and the Rovers boss expects overtures for more of his men in a few months' time. 'What the players have done is they've put themselves on a platform and shown that they can play in the Premier League,' he said. 'They've got to maintain that over the next six games and show the Premier League big boys. That's obviously the nature of the game that we're in, I'm not going to kid myself. 'It's the nature of business. If you look at all the clubs now, everybody sells. Liverpool sold (Luis) Suarez in the summer. 'You've seen over the two games against Liverpool and in previous games against Swansea and Stoke that we've got some very good young players. They're developing, they're growing and getting some real experience under their belts.' Blackburn strikers Jordan Rhodes and Rudy Gestede have both attrackted in the last two transfer windows . Blackburn's owners Venky's have previously adopted a strong stance on possible outgoings, telling Hull and Crystal Palace that Rhodes and Gestede would be remaining in east Lancashire. However, that position may have to soften if Rovers are to bring their mounting debts down as they look to adhere to the Financial Fair Play regulations. Their recent failure to do so caused the Football League to place them under a transfer embargo which Bowyer knows has left him restricted when injuries have hit. 'You always want to keep your players and we want to be in a position to add to it,' he added. 'We've got to try and do as much as we can with this embargo. The embargo's just caught up with us because we haven't been able to bring enough bodies in.' Bowyer shakes hands with Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup replay . Indeed, Bowyer's options are so stretched at the minute that he joked he is considering starting goalkeeper Simon Eastwood in attack against Reading this Saturday. The stopper almost produced a moment for the FA Cup annals on Wednesday when, after coming up for a

Summary: Blackburn's Jordan Rhodes and Rudy Gestede have both attracted interest . Gary Bowyer believes players will attract attention after FA Cup exploits . Blackburn lost 1-0 to Liverpool on Wednesday in quarter-final replay . READ: Bowyer shocked by keeper's late effort against Liverpool .


A few blocks from the finish line and even closer to the spot where the second bomb exploded during the 2013 Boston Marathon, race organizers are building a combination clubhouse, interactive museum and retail store that, for the first time, gives them a year-round, public presence. The Boston RunBase scheduled to open April 16 will allow visitors to learn about the world's most prestigious road race, run a replica of the course on a treadmill or see artifacts from its 118-year history. It will give runners a place to gather before going for a jog by the Charles River, and then shower and change before heading back to work or to the convention center across the street. Construction: Joe Clifford paints the ceiling of RunBase near the 26-mile mark of the Boston Marathon, in Boston on Wednesday . Champion: A gold laurel wreath, which is awarded to the winner of the Boston Marathon, is displayed at the Boston Athletic Association. The wreath, and other historic items from the race, will be on display when RunBase opens later in April . Location: RunBase is just a few blocks from the marathon finish line, and even nearer to the spot where the second bomb exploded during the 2013 race. Runners are seen here during the 2013 Boston Marathon . If they want to pick up a pair of shoes or a Boston Marathon jacket, they can do that, too. 'This RunBase is the front door,' Tom Grilk, the executive director of the Boston Athletic Association, said this week before checking in on the construction at the Boylston Street storefront. 'It is intended to be a place where the visitor can touch the history, the tradition of the Boston Marathon, and then get out and do something, go for a run themselves.' A combined effort between the B.A.A., Adidas and longtime shoe-seller Marathon Sports, which is providing the staff and retail know-how, the Boston RunBase is a shoeseum of sorts: part shoe store, part museum. It is the sixth RunBase for Adidas 0 the first in the U.S. But it will differ from locations from Tokyo to Prague, as well as the Nike store nearby, because of its association with the Boston Marathon. 'Not only is the Boston Marathon the Carnegie Hall of running, but Boston is an amazing running community,' said Mikal Peveto, Adidas' director of running innovation. And that became even more apparent after two bombs interrupted the 2013 race, attacks that galvanized runners and turned the Boston Marathon into a symbol of the city's resilience. 'It drew the global running community together over something that's kind of ours, as runners,' Peveto said. 'It changed everything. From something so tragic, it was incredibly powerful what came out of that ... realizing that we had something even more special than we had before.' A running club that had long been associated primarily with its flagship race, the B.A.A. had spent the last 15 years expanding its calendar to include a half-marathon in the fall and a 5K and 10K in the spring and summer.

Summary: The Boston RunBase is scheduled to open April 16 . It is a combined effort between the Boston Athletic Association, Adidas and longtime shoe-seller Marathon Sports . The space will allow visitors to learn about the Boston Marathon, run a replica of the course on a treadmill or see artifacts from its 118-year history . The B.A.A. plans to use the RunBase for special events, including clinics and meet-ups where recreational joggers can connect or get tips . RunBase is just a few blocks from the marathon finish line, and even nearer to the spot where the second bomb exploded during the 2013 race .


Kansas has become the first state to ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure that critics describe as dismembering a fetus. Republican Gov. Sam Brownback, a strong abortion opponent, signed the 'Kansas unborn child protection from dismemberment abortion act on Tuesday. It takes effect July 1. The law bans the so-called 'dilation and evacuation' procedure and redefines it as 'dismemberment abortion.' Sam Brownback, the governor of Kansas, tweeted a photo on Tuesday showing him signing the abortion-ban bill into law . Kansas abortion opponents have spent years pushing their state to the right on the contentious issue, including this 2013 rally at the steps of the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka . Drafted by the National Right to Life Committee, the measure also has been introduced in Missouri, Oklahoma and South Carolina, though only Kansas lawmakers have passed it. 'The Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act is the first of what we hope will be many state laws banning dismemberment abortions,' National Right to Life president Carol Tobias told The New York Times. 'This law has the power to transform the landscape of abortion policy in the United States,' she said. Julie Burkhart, the chief executive of the Trust Women Foundation, predicted that her group would challenge the law in court. 'We call it the "physician intimidation and criminalization act",' Burkhart told the Times. 'This is unconstitutional.' Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri is also considering a lawsuit. But the governor is holding firm. Brownback has presided over one of the nation's most aggressive pushes to limit abortions, resulting in at least 20 laws restricting the practice of medically terminating pregnancies. 'This is a horrific procedure,' Brownback spokesman Eileen Hawley said. 'He hopes the nation follows suit.' Brownback, a popular conservative governor, won a second term in November despite a bruising campaign largely centered on the state's economy – not social issues . Kansas state Rep. John Wilson, a Democratic lawmaker from Lawrence, Kansas, is an abortion-right proponent; he asked during a March debate why pro-life groups don't spend more time trying to prevent unwanted pregnancies . The procedure is banned except when necessary to save a woman's life or prevent irreversible damage to her physical health. There is no exception in the law for incest or victims of rape. The new Kansas law specifically explains in graphic language the procedure it bans: . Doctors cannot use forceps, clamps, scissors or similar instruments on a fetus to remove it from the womb in pieces. Abortion rights supporters said the procedure is often the safest for women seeking to terminate pregnancies during the second trimester. The procedure accounted for about 9 percent of abortions last year in Kansas, where most pregnancies are terminated in the first trimester and the state already bans most abortions at or after the 22nd week. 'This dangerous law dictates to qualified physicians how they can practice medicine and treat their patients,' Julie Burkhart, founder and CEO of Trust Women, said in a statement. Brownback signed the bill in a private ceremony at his official residence. His office said he

Summary: WARNING: GRAPHIC LANGUAGE . National Right to Life Committee wrote the legislation, which bans the use of medical instruments to remove a fetus from the uterus in pieces . Gov. Sam Brownback made so-called 'dismemberment' abortions illegal, beginning July 1 . Exceptions were made for situations where carrying a baby to term would irreversibly damage a woman's health or threaten her life . There are no exceptions for incest or rape . Governor's office calls procedure 'horrific'; abortion-rights groups are considering lawsuits against the state .


Saturday Night Live poked fun at Hillary Clinton just hours before she is set to announce she is running for president, by mocking her decision to tell the world via social media. The former Secretary of State, played by Kate McKinnon, and one of her advisers, played by Vanessa Bayer, discuss how she will declare her intentions at noon on Sunday following years of speculation. The pair decide to record a cellphone video of the Democrat for her campaign launch in a bid to make her come across as soft and approachable, following concerns she will not be able to relate to ordinary voters. During the scene, which includes a cameo from her husband Bill, they insist her second run at the White House will be about the people and not centered around her. But, despite desperate attempts to not be self-centered, Clinton seems incapable of talking about anyone but herself and brushes off her potential competitors. The show took aim at the 67-year-old as she is expected to reveal via video that she is taking another stab at what she believes is 'the highest and hardest glass ceiling'. Saturday Night Live skewered the news that Hillary Clinton would be announcing her presidential campaign on social media this week . The show portrayed the former Secretary of State as aggressive and driven, saying things like; 'Citizens, you will elect me' Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Barbra Streisand and Former US President Bill Clinton at a 2013 event. It is believed she will have a string of celebrity backers for her second White House bid . Barack Obama has already given her his backing by saying he believes she will be an 'excellent president', but the comedians on the NBC show latched onto a memo that was made public on Saturday, saying her campaign will be humble and about 'everyday Americans'. After decades in the public eye, and stints in political offices, she faces a challenge showing her more down-to-earth side. On her first try at recording the video she screams in a dictatorial manner: 'Citizens, you will elect me. I will be your leader.' For the second attempt, they try to get Clinton to stop saying 'I' or her name, but she also fails immediately. 'Hello, 'tis I, Hillary Clinton,' she says. The two women are then joined by Bill Clinton (Darrel Hammond), who sneaks up behind his wife as she is filming. He says how grateful he is that camera phones did not exist when he was president - because he would probably be in jail if they were. The former president tells America in his wife's video: 'Hillary would make a great president. And I would make an even greater first dude.' From there they decide to make talk about how difficult the election will be, and the tough challenges Clinton will face from other Democrats. She starts talking about potential rival Martin O'Malley, the former Maryland governor, but the starts laughing, saying: 'He sounds like a Simpsons character.' Her husband makes a second appearance at this point

Summary: Opening sketch had former First Lady and adviser discussing campaign . Politician, played by Kate McKinnon, tries to record a personable announcement video on her cellphone . Fails in her bid to come across as soft and approachable in the clip . Compares potential rival Martin O'Malley to a Simpsons character . Her husband Bill then enters the room much to Hillary's dismay . Says he is grateful camera phones weren't around when he was president . Sketch came hours before she's set to reveal she is running .


Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Geoffrey Rush and Joel Edgerton have all made significant contributions to Australia through film and television that will no doubt last a lifetime. But recently uncovered documents from Ancestry.com reveal their ancestors have also had a lasting impact on the country through their service and involvement in World War One. As Australia prepares to commemorate the Anzac Centenary on Saturday, the service records belonging to two of Edgerton's great grand-uncles show they were on the battlefield in Gallipoli 100 years ago. Scroll down for video . Actor Joel Edgerton's great grand-unclesSimon Phillip Comerford (left) and Laurence William Comerford (centre right), pictured here with comrades George (centre left) and Patrick (right), were on the battlefield in Gallipoli 100 years ago . Edgerton's great grand-uncles, Simon Phillip Comerford and Laurence William Comerford, both served in the same unit as transport drivers of the 18th Battalion in the 5th Brigade in Gallipoli in 1915. According to his service record, Simon fought in Gallipoli in August 1915. Documents show he fractured his left leg after he was kicked by a horse while on transport duty in January 1918. His brother Laurence was wounded in action in France in November 1914 and November 1917. Edgerton's (left) great grand-uncles, Simon Phillip Comerford (right) and Laurence William Comerford, both served in the same unit as transport drivers of the 18th Battalion in the 5th Brigade in Gallipoli in 1915 . According to his service record, Simon fought in Gallipoli in August 1915. Documents show he fractured his left leg after he was kicked by a horse while on transport duty in January 1918 . Soldiers are seen here attacking during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915 . The records belonging to relatives of the Great Gatsby star are among the 12 million WWI historical documents available in Australia. Service records reveal Nicole Kidman's great-grandfather, Edward Glenny, worked as a private in the military running the wireless communications during WWI. In November 1917 Edward became a sapper - or engineer - within the military. His role as a combat engineer included clearing minefields and bridge building. Service records reveal Nicole Kidman's great-grandfather, Edward Glenny, worked as a private in the military running the wireless communications during WWI . In November 1917 Edward became a sapper - or engineer - within the military. His role as a combat engineer included clearing minefields and bridge building . Geoffrey Rush's great uncle, James Thomas Rush, served in the 15th Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army. He was wounded in France in September 1918. The Pirates of the Caribbean star's grandfather, Baden Charles Rush, was just 18 when he enlisted for WWI. He served in Corps B of the Flying Corps but was never sent overseas to fight. Philip James Rolt, Naomi Watt's great-grandfather, served in the Indian Army as a captain in WWI. He entered the Egypt Theatre of War in November 1914. Geoffrey Rush's great uncle, James Thomas Rush, served in the 15th Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army. He was wounded in France in September 1918 . Geoffrey

Summary: Documents reveal relatives of Hollywood stars served during WWI . Service records include two of actor Joel Edgerton's great grand-uncles who fought in Gallipoli 100 years ago . It comes as Australia prepares to commemorate Anzac Centenary . Nicole Kidman's great-grandfather, Edward Glenny, worked as a private in the military running the wireless communications during WWI .


Politicians' living quarters are under close inspection in order to establish just how human and how like (or unlike) us they really are. It is the current Prime Minister's kitchen that has got everyone talking more than any of the other political leaders' – perhaps because he is a known 'toff', and Britain, despite protests from the left and now the right, really still are obsessed with class. Do you have as much cachet as Cameron? Perhaps you're more Onslow and Daisy than Hyacinth? Scroll down for video . Samantha and David Cameron's home has been put into the spotlight recently but do his belongings live up to etiquette expert William Hanson's expectations? Use my short household audit to see how many of the below items you own and discover how posh your pile really is. Score one point for each - the more points you get, the more upmarket your house must be. THE KITCHEN . A CAFETIERE . Those pesky middle-middle classes have fallen hook, line and capsule for these sleekly designed, all style and no substance coffee machines, but those of true upmarket stock know that you can't beat freshly ground coffee in a cafetiere. You will probably own a few of these, in different sizes, to cater for varying numbers of drinkers. A COOKERY BOOK SHELF OF LITTLE-KNOWN AUTHORS . If your kitchen shelves are teaming with works by Messers Oliver, Ramsay and Martin then you're in trouble. Those of better stock will stick to tired, faded old works – think Constance Spry, Mrs Beeton and Julia Child (the latter only if you have American blood the family). William says that there are several items that you are required to own for your home to be 'posh' Mary Berry's books are all right so long as they are the pre-Bake Off ones and you are able to talk at length about her terribly helpful cooking instructions for Agas alongside each recipe. AN AGA . A little hackneyed now but still a good sign that you're in a house of good standing. The older and rustier the Aga the better and preferably oil or gas. A bonus point for each dog found lolling in front of this classy cooker. A CLING FILM DISPENSER . Too many kitchen gadgets and you're on thin ice but one of these terribly clever dispensers for cling-film is a 'Godsend!' (shout this) and saves so much time as you're covering the leftovers of the pickled pears. Very few people know about them or have them and they always impress when friends use it. SMART BIN BAGS . Very few people will see these – but that doesn't matter as you're upper-middle class or above and so don't care whether people see it or not – but a good, solid bin bag is heavenly and you can't imagine going back to the cheap ones now. Deduct a point if you call them some lower-middle euphemistic name like 'refuse sack'. PROPER TEA AND COFFEE CUPS . No politician has been seen with anything but a mug

Summary: Etiquette expert and author William Hanson on what makes a home posh . Cafetiere in the kitchen, and classical books (not DVDs) in the sitting room . William reveals the items you should not own... such as napkin rings . Fun quiz revealed below... how many points do YOU score?


Legendary Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is believed to be training with a view to ending his retirement from football for a lucrative end-of-career spell in Qatar or the United States. Puyol won six La Liga titles and enjoyed three Champions League wins at Barca and is considered to be one of the finest defenders of his generation having been named in UEFA's European team of the year six times across a trophy-laden career. The 36-year-old retired last May after 15 years at his boyhood club having struggled to return from a persistent knee injury, but now reports claim he could be set for a return to playing with New York City or Al-Sadd after returning to training. Barcelona legend Carles Puyol is said to be training ahead of a return to playing in either the US or Qatar . The 36-year-old retired last May after struggling to return from a persistent knee injury that had troubled him . If the reports from Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo prove true, Puyol could join up with Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard in the States or with his former long-term team-mate Xavi, who is expected to move to Qatar with Al-Sadd. The curly-haired centre back had hinted on his retirement that he would consider a return to the game had it not been for the knee injury that plagued the tail-end of his career. 'I don't think I'll be a coach, it's not what I'd like most,' Puyol said in May. 'Maybe I'll change my mind but for now I want to do other things.' Puyol, seen here with Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar al-Baker, could move to the Middle East . Xavi, Puyol's former team-mate, is said to considering a move to Al-Sadd and Puyol could join him there . David Villa is now playing for New York City. Frank Lampard will join him soon and Puyol could be next . The former Barca skipper was named as the club's assistant director of football but he left that role in January when Andoni Zubizarreta, his senior, was fired. Xavi visited Qatar in the last international break ahead of a rumoured move at the end of his Barcelona contract which would see the midfield metronome earn around £7million-a-year, and Puyol could choose a similar route. Alternatively, a New York move would see Puyol join the City Football Group alongside Chelsea legend Lampard and another former team-mate of Puyol's, David Villa.

Summary: Former Barcelona centre back Carles Puyol retired in May last year . But he could now be in line for a return with New York City or Al-Sadd . Puyol is reported to be training ahead of a comeback from retirement .


A Vietnam War veteran in Utah has said he's surprised over the reason for the denial of his request for a personalized license plate commemorating the year he was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart. Arnold Breitenbach of St. George wanted to get 'CIB-69' put on a license plate, the Spectrum newspaper of St. George reported. That would have commemorated both Breitenbach getting the Purple Heart in 1969 and his Combat Infantryman's Badge, according to the newspaper. Service: Vietnam veteran Arnold Breitenbach of St. George wanted to get 'CIB-69' put on a license plate. The Utah DMV denied his request, citing state regulations prohibiting the use of the number 69 because of its sexual connotations . Breitenbach had been an armored personnel carrier's gunner during his time in the Army. He was inside the carrier's gun turret as rocket-propelled grenades stuck and was left wounded, suffering temporary blindness . The Utah Division of Motor Vehicles denied his request, citing state regulations prohibiting the use of the number 69 because of its sexual connotations, The Spectrum reported. 'While your intended meaning behind the requested plate, CIB-69, is honorable, the Division of Motor Vehicles is required to follow Utah law when approving personalized plates,' Division of Motor Vehicles audit manager Sherri Murray said in a letter to Breitenbach that was obtained by the newspaper. Murray's letter also reportedly said 'Administrative Rule R873-22M-34 is clear regarding the use of "69" on personalized plates – "69" formats are prohibited unless used in a combination with the vehicle make, model, style, type, or commonly used or readily understood abbreviations of those terms. Breitenbach had been an armored personnel carrier's gunner during his time in the Army, the Spectrum reported. He was inside the carrier's gun turret as rocket-propelled grenades struck and was left wounded, suffering temporary blindness, according to the newspaper. Process: Though Breitenbach appealed to get 'CIB-69' put on his license plate, the appeal was rejected . Honored: Breitenbach has both the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman's Badge . Breteinbach told the Spectum his hearing damage led to his Purple Heart. He also said: 'They've got Viagra (ads) all over the place. I can't imagine myself sitting on the sofa with my parents when I was a little kid having something like that on TV. 'In today's day and age, it seems like everything is out in the open.' The Spectrum reported that Breitenbach was directed to an established appeals process after he contacted Utah's Gov. Gary Herbert seeking assistance, before having his appeal denied in January. Breitenbach told the newspaper he chose not to appeal again and that it wasn't worth the amount of time and money. He ended up getting a Purple Heart logo on a license plate minus 'CIB-69,' according to the Spectrum. A message seeking comment from the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles wasn't immediately returned.

Summary: Arnold Breitenbach of St. George, Utah, wanted to get 'CIB-69' put on a license plate . That would have commemorated both Breitenbach getting the Purple Heart in 1969 and his Combat Infantryman's Badge . The Utah DMV denied his request, citing state regulations prohibiting the use of the number 69 because of its sexual connotations .


Sergeant Edwin Mee, 46, has been accused of raping and molesting 11 young women who wanted to join the forces . A war veteran who swapped the battlefield for a 'dull' job as an army recruiter 'raped young hopefuls because it made the job more exciting', a court heard today. Sergeant Edwin Mee, 46, is said to have abused his position of power while interviewing applicants by raping and molesting 11 young women who wanted to join the forces. The officer - known as 'Jock' - allegedly carried out the attacks on women aged from 15 to their early twenties between October 2010 and September 2011 at an Army careers centre in Croydon. The alleged victims, who were desperate for jobs, were often new to the country and unaware of their rights, Southwark Crown Court heard. Mee, who has served in war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, denies 17 counts of sexual assault, three counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration relating to 11 young cadets. Jurors were told earlier in the trial that one of the women, a virgin in her early 20s, fell pregnant after Mee raped her in a locked waiting room. An 18-year-old from Sierra Leone also claimed Mee raped her after saying he could help her get a visa. Prosecutor Rosina Cottage QC suggested 'risk taker' Mee who has fought in war zones across the world found interviewing recruits in Croydon 'dull'. 'But if he could use his position and manipulate it to take small risks at first and then bigger ones, it would make the job that much more exciting,' she said. 'Bullying, talking dirty to the young women, smacking bottoms and ultimately raping young women - he got away with it for a year or more. 'He obviously believed he would never get caught.' She said Mee believed he was the only 'real soldier' at the Mitcham Barracks Army Careers and Information Office in Croydon, south London. 'This case starts and finishes with Sergeant Jock, are you sure that he behaved the way the prosecution said or not - he is right at the centre of it all,' she said. He was British Army recruiting sergeant at Mitcham Barracks in Croydon (pictured) in the Careers and Information Office . 'He, of course, says he didn't do any of the violating, bullying and humiliating acts alleged against him. 'But there appears to be no good reason, or any reason, why any one of these women would lie - let alone 11 of them. 'What have you made of the evidence he gave and of the man whom you are going to be sitting in judgement? 'He is a man who is proud of his record in active service.' Jurors were told Mee thought little of his fellow recruiters, even if they were senior to him. 'He was the real soldier, he was the one who believed that he had the right to recruit those who would join the British Army,' said Ms Cottage. 'You may feel that was his attitude. With his promotion

Summary: Sergeant Edwin Mee, 46, is accused of raping and molesting 11 hopefuls . Army recruiter is said to have abused power while interviewing applicants . Court heard Mee abused young women to make his job more 'exciting' Sergeant denied 17 counts of sexual assault and three counts of rape .


If relations between Cuba and America have recently thawed, then there may well be a new battle between the two countries on the horizon. Cuban bikini babe Kathy Ferreiro, 21, is vying to steal Kim Kardashian's crown for having the curviest booty in America. The Miami-based Latina, who has already been dubbed the 'Cuban Kim Kardashian' by the city's fashion crowd, is well known for strutting her stuff on the region's balmy beaches. Scroll down for video . Cuban beauty Kathy Ferreiro has proved a hit on social media with fans loving photos of her curves, which the Miami-based bikini-loving babe says are 100 per cent natural . And she loves a selfie! The 21-year-old is being tipped by the Miami fashion crowd to rival Kim Kardashian . Pneumatic proportions...but nothing about her derrière has been photoshopped according to Kathy, who works for a skin cosmetics firm . And now she's hoping for international stardom. Her Instagram and Twitter accounts are attracting new followers daily with the hourglass-shaped Latina hoping that her seemingly never-ending stream of body shots will help her to emulate some of Kim's success. She describes herself as a 'mamasota', meaning 'hot' or 'sexy' in Spanish and is as fond of belfies and selfies as her idol. Her Instagram profile 'Kathyzworld' is awash with photos of her working out in the gym and posing next to expensive cars or on speed boats. The budding star has firmly denied that her bottom has been artificially altered, saying that her pictures are '100 percent real' without any photoshopping. Is Kim quaking in her booty? The would-be star is happy to pose for belfies at every available opportunity . Living the beach life: The aspiring celebrity showers her instagram account with photos of herself in glamorous locations . Landrovers and lycra: Kathy, who works in skincare, is partial to posing in tightly-fitting clothes . Fresh from the gym! The super-curvy Latina is hoping to be Cuba's answer to Kim Kardashian and has a huge following in Colombia and other Latin American countries . By day, Kathy works as a distributor for a skin cosmetics firm, but by night she can be found partying and socialising around Miami's most fashionable night spots. The star has a huge following in Colombia and other Latin American countries and her mantra is 'life is beautiful'. Her champion, PR Guru John Chant said: 'She really is the new kid on the block and has arrived with a big bang. 'The great thing is her body is all natural and that is why she is drawing so much attention. She's a gorgeous girl with curves in all the right places. 'In my opinion it won't be long before we see here face and butt plastered everywhere. All I can say is Kim Kardashian, look out!'

Summary: Cuban-born Kathy Ferreiro's curves have attracted fans on social media . Bikini-loving beach babe says photos of her booty are all natural . Miami-based party girl is hoping to become next Kim Kardashian . Has a huge following in Colombia and other Latin American countries .


Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding is arguably the most famous marital ceremony of the the 21st Century so far. So it is should be of little surprise that their choice of wedding decor has started to influence some of Britain's celebrities. As the preparations for Andy Murray and Kim Sears's nuptials reach the final few days, wedding planners for the couple have been seen carrying trees into Dunblane Cathedral ahead of Saturday's ceremony. Scroll down for video . Andy Murray and Kim Sears,pictured at the Wimbledon Champions Dinner 2013, are preparing to marry in his home town of Dunblane this weekend . The decoration was first seen at the royal wedding in 2011, when trees lined the aisle at the end of each pew in Westminster Abbey. There is less than 48 hours now until the Scottish tennis champion and his girlfriend exchange vows in his hometown. For the last week, the whole town have been getting involved in the celebrations. The inhabitants of the Dunblane have gone into overdrive for wedding of their most famous resident, lining the streets with bunting and creating special-themed produce in many of the stories. Trees were wheeled into Dunblane cathedral earlier today ahead of the nuptials . Trees lined the aisle at Prince Williams wedding to Kate Middleton . Am official portrait from the royal wedding in 2011 . Since the Wimbledon champion announced his plans to say 'I do' at the cathedral, there have also been plans to line the streets with well-wishers as the couple make their way to the venue. Messages to the happy couple are in many of the shop windows and several business owners have already sent gifts to either Andy, 27, or his bride-to-be ahead of the big day. Lesley Anderson, 52, who owns Point Nouveau Bridal shop in Dunblane, sent a crystal-covered garter to Kim Sears six weeks ago and received kind a thank you note which said it was 'gorgeous'. The ivory-coloured piece is hand-embroidered on the inside with the couple's initials and wedding date and was designed by Nicola Ure from K C Bridal specialists in Falkirk. A handmade card featuring Andy and Kim, 27, on the front drawn by local artist Lorna Brown accompanied the garter. Decorations feature in many of the shop windows in Dunblane . Messages and mascots also feature in the town's stores . The card shows Andy in his kilt holding a tennis racket and Kim in her dress along with their Border Terriers. Kim's reply to the gifts read: 'Dear Lesley and all at Point Nouveau Bridal. 'Just a little note to say a huge thank you for the gorgeous gift Nicola made for me. 'It was very kind of you and I hadn't found a garter yet so thanks ever so much. 'Also, that card of Lorna Brown's is absolutely fabulous! It really made us giggle, especially our two little dogs in the background! 'We are really excited for our big day in a month's time and are happy to be celebrating our wedding in Dunblane. 'Thank you

Summary: Andy Murray and Kim Sears are getting married in Dunblane this weekend . Preparations are underway for their nuptials at the town's cathedral . The decor echoes that of Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton .


A stern defensive line has twice helped Jose Mourinho and Chelsea to Premier League glory, with a third likely to follow upon the resolution of the 2014-15 campaign. Statistics show the Chelsea manager is the best in Premier League history at shutting out opponents, edging out the man he replaced upon returning to London for his second stint at Chelsea, Rafa Benitez. Of the 189 Premier League matches the Portuguese has overseen, he has an astounding 101 clean sheets, nullifying his rivals in 53.4 per cent of games. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has the best clean sheets percentage record in Premier League history . A stubborn defence has twice helped Mourinho win the league, with a third likely at the end of the season . Mourinho (left) beats Rafa Benitez in the clean sheets record and average of goals conceded . Benitez has 13 more, 114 from 254 matches with Liverpool and Chelsea, keeping out his opponents in 44.9 per cent of his games. From his 133 games at Manchester City, Roberto Mancini edged out Sir Alex Ferguson by 0.1 per cent. Ferguson retired at Old Trafford with 359 shut-outs and clean sheet percentage of 44.3, but Mancini had 44.4 per cent with 59 from 133. Mourinho also heads the list of managers with the lowest average of goals conceded per game, with 0.63. His Chelsea teams have collectively only conceded a stubborn 120 times under his guidance. Again, Benitez is second but with a much bigger difference, as the Spaniard averages 0.82 goals every Premier League encounter. Mancini is third, on 0.83 and Bruce Rioch fourth on 0.84, but the former Arsenal manager has taken charge of the lowest number of games (38) in the top 10. Carlo Ancelotti is fifth, averaging 0.86 goals a game from the two seasons he oversaw at Chelsea, where he also won the Premier League. Sir Alex Ferguson (right) celebrates winning the league with one of his best defenders, Rio Ferdinand . Arsene Wenger has also established an imposing defensive record from 708 games at Arsenal . Roberto Mancini (left) and Carlo Ancelotti have impressive defensive records from shorts spells in England . Ferguson, a 13-time league champion from his time at United, conceded 703 times and averaged 0.87 goals per game. Arsene Wenger, the second-longest serving manager in Premier League history with 708 games to date, has kept 277 clean sheets and conceded 672 goals. He ranks ninth in the list of clean-sheet percentages and eighth in the number of goals conceded per game, averaging 0.95.

Summary: Jose Mourinho has a stunning defensive record from his time at Chelsea . He has 101 clean sheets from 189 games, conceding only 120 goals . His record surpasses those of Rafa Benitez and Sir Alex Ferguson . Mourinho: I have a problem, I am getting better and better . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


Jack Wilshere continued his return from injury to captain Arsenal Under 21s, but could not prevent a 1-0 defeat by Reading's youngsters at the Emirates Stadium. Wilshere was joined by other injury plagued first team players including German forward Serge Gnabry and long-term absentee Abou Diaby who managed to last 56minutes as his own return gathered pace. However, it was the Royals who claimed victory after former Arsenal defender Martin Keown's son Niall scored the eventual winner with a header in the opening minutes. Jack Wilshere made his long-awaited comeback from injury in Arsenal U21's 1-0 defeat by Reading . Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown's son Niall celebrates after scoring the winner for the visitors . Another long-term Arsenal absentee Abou Diaby (left) continued his own return from injury . ARSENAL U21: Macey, Bielik (Dobson), Pleguezuelo, Ormonde-Ottewill, O'Connor, Diaby (Mavididi), Wilshere (Kamara), Maitland-Niles, Gnabri, Crowley, Iwobi . Subs: Iliev, Zelalem . Booked: Bielik . READING U21: Lincoln, Long, Keown, Griffin, Shaughnessy (Rinomhota), Owusu (Novaovich), Kelly (Fridjonsson), Kuhl, Sweeney, Cardwell, Fosu-Henry . Subs: Ward, Dickie . Scorer: Keown 8' This top-of-the-table Under 21s clash was supposed to showcase Arsenal's next generation of talent but it was a name from the past who stole the plaudits. Keown rose highest to head home Liam Kelly's corner past Gunners keeper Matt Macey after only eight minutes. The visitors were unfortunate not to double their lead through Tariqe Fosu only minutes later when his his curled effort skewed just wide. The Gunners pressed for an equaliser before the break with Gnabry slicing wide from 10yards out before Wilshere saw a decent strike saved by Reading keeper Daniel Lincoln. Wilshere became more and more influential when the game resumed after the interval - finding Alex Iwobi following a typical surge from midfield only for the forward's shot to be well saved. Daniel Crowley also impressed as Arsenal tried to get off the markt, he almost set up Wilshere in the latter stages but the England international's low strike could not find a way past the impressive Lincoln. England midfielder Wilshere presses during the first-half and managed to last 88minutes . German forward Serge Gnabry shoots at Reading's Daniel Lincoln (left) during the first half . Arsenal's new young signing Krystain Bielik receives the ball at the Emirates Stadium . Wilshere will be hoping to return to Arsenal's first team for the season run-in and FA Cup semi-final . Wilshere is left on the floor as the hosts chase the game without success in the second half . Gnarby takes on Keown (left) - who scored the opening goal for the Royals after eight minutes . The Gunners will be buoyed after both Wilshere and Diaby (right) came through the game unscathed . Wilshere smiles with referee Steve Plane ahead of the coin toss at the beginning of the match .

Summary: Jack Wilshere captained Arsenal Under 21s against Reading Under 21s . Gunners first team players Abou Diaby and Serge Gnabry also featured . Niall Keown scored with a header for the Royals after only eight minutes .


An app which allows users to superimpose images of gory injuries to photos of themselves has been slammed for 'making a mockery of violence'. Scar Booth, which is available from the Apple iTunes store for 79p, offers a gallery of 77 wounds - purportedly real ones - and its makers boast: 'Your friends and family will be convinced that you have suffered a painful beating.' Anti-violence charities have hit back at the disturbing app for trivialising, or 'glorifying' abuse and brutality. Scroll down for video . Disturbing: Scar Booth, which I tested out myself (pictured), offers a gallery of 77 wounds - purportedly real ones - which can be superimposes onto selfies so you can 'prank' friends and family, according to the app . BulliesOut, a Cardiff-based anti-bullying charity, hit out at Scar Booth via Facebook, stating: 'People have to live with real scars... from self-harming, and suffer cuts and bruises from being bullied. 'This app makes a mockery of their injuries and what they have been/are going through.' Adam Fouracre, founder of violence prevention charity Stand up to Violence, concurred. ‘It’s a very negative thing about the society we live in if people think this sort of thing is fun or funny,' he said. According to the app's description, issued by its developer Appdicated, its main purpose is to prank friends and family. 'Load any picture and add virtual wounds to the photo, adjust the transparency of the image to make it look like it is a real injury. [It] will FREAK out just about anyone who sees it.' Mr Fouracre, who launched Stand up to Violence in 2005 after his brother was beaten to death in a random, violent attack late at night, insists it 'glorifies violence'. He argues: 'When people see these pictures they are going to be heartbroken and thinking something really is wrong.' Not so hilarious: The app's description reads, 'Your friends and family will be convinced that you have suffered a painful beating' Backlash: Anti-violence charities have accused the app of 'making a mockery' of abuse and 'glorifying violence' Appdicated founder Rory Boyer defended the app, stating: ‘Scars and bruises do not have to come from violence and this app was created to prank friends and not to glorify violence.’ Although the app is not intended for use by those under the age of 17, photos exist on Twitter of at least one young boy posing in his pajamas with the app's injuries covering his face, captioned: 'My face has been injured. Help Me'. And one iTunes review reads: 'I had so much fun mutilating myself and the rest of my family. I sent them to fb & fooled everyone.' Mr Boyer insists that his company has not been contacted by a single anti-violence charity and says any concerns over the suitability of the app are 'very surprising to hear'.

Summary: Scar Booth allows users to superimpose cuts and bruises onto their selfies . App boasts that your friends will think you've suffered a 'painful beating' Anti-violence charities have slammed it for making a mockery of abuse .


Australia's World Cup-winning batsman Aaron Finch has had surgery on his left hamstring and will be sidelined for up to three months. The pugnacious opener, captain of Australia's Twenty20 team, sustained the injury playing for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League and returned to Melbourne to have the operation on Tuesday. 'Aaron had scans that confirmed a high grade hamstring injury,' Cricket Australia team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said on Wednesday . Australian batsman Aaron Finch faces three months out of action after surgery on his hamstring . Finch was part of Australia's World Cup-winning side and was injured while playing in the IPL . 'As such, Aaron was assessed by a surgeon who felt that he would have a better outcome with surgery. Aaron subsequently had surgery yesterday that has gone well. 'Aaron will now commence his rehabilitation and we expect that rehabilitation to take up to 12 weeks.' Finch has never played Test cricket and was not included in the Australia squad for June's series in West Indies or the Ashes tour which follows. The 28-year-old was scheduled to join English county side Yorkshire at the end of May.

Summary: Aaron Finch had surgery on his left hamstring in Melbourne . The Australian opener is set to be out for up to three months . Finch picked up the injury while playing in the Indian Premier League . The 28-year-old was due to join Yorkshire at the end of May . Finch not named in Australia squad for the Ashes this summer .


Though many consider it to be yesterday's problem, some 5,000 people still die from asbestos-related diseases each year, making it a bigger killer than road traffic accidents. With around 20 tradespeople dying each week as a result from past exposure to asbestos too, it's far from the rapidly dwindling issue many presume it to be. That's why award-winning artist Joe Joiner, from East London, whose great-grandmother died after being exposed to the substance, has created a moving new art installation in tribute. Over 5000 people die from asbestos-related diseases each year, making it a bigger killer than road accidents . Over 50 families, all grieving for a loved one lost to asbestos exposure, have contributed heartfelt messages to a new moving artwork to help raise awareness, unveiled this week in Covent Garden, London . Currently on display in Covent Garden, London, the installation is made up of heartfelt messages from people who have lost loved ones to asbestos-related diseases. Many are widows whose husbands were exposed during trade work, children who have lost fathers, and others mourning wives, mothers and grandparents. Over 50 families have contributed to the art project, with personal messages to their departed. Created as part of HSE’s Beware Asbestos campaign, the artwork is made up of two huge glass boxes, inside which the messages float around representing a breathing pair of lungs. Award-winning artist Joe Joiner, from East London, has created the art installation as part of HSE’s Beware Asbestos campaign. Joe, whose great-grandmother died after being exposed to asbestos while working at a factory, revealed he initially thought it was a last-century phenomenon. However, while talking about his project with friends and family, more and more cases made themselves known . The messages, written on pieces of paper, are symbolic of the microscopic asbestos fibres inhaled by those exposed. Causing deadly diseases including mesothelioma, an aggressive form of lung cancer, asbestos can be a deadly killer to those unaware of its presence. Among the contributors is Lauren Ross, 56, from Didsbury, Manchester, who lost her husband Frank in 2007. Lauren Ross, 56, from Didsbury, Manchester, lost her husband Frank, a shop fitter and joiner, in 2007 to mesothelioma, an aggressive form of lung cancer caused by exposure to microscopic asbestos fibres . Mrs Ross joined other widows and families who have lost loved ones to asbestos-related diseases at the unveiling of the art installation in Covent Garden, London. She has vowed to continue raising awareness . A shop fitter and joiner for most of his life, Frank died of mesothelioma aged 60, just a year after he was diagnosed with the condition. 'He first felt a pain in his side on holiday at the end of August 2005 and was treated at first for a pulled muscle,' recalls Mrs Ross. 'In January, he was sent for a chest X-ray due to the pain and some shortage of breath. Poignant: The messages in the installation are symbolic of the microscopic asbestos fibres inhaled by those exposed . 'He was told on 13 January what they thought he had

Summary: Award-winning artist has created tribute to loved ones killed by asbestos . The installation, unveiled in London, contains over 50 heartbreaking notes . More than 5000 people die from asbestos-related diseases each year .


A teenager who was dragged from a bus stop and brutally raped has broken her silence in a bid to catch the man who tried to murder her in the horrific attack. The 18-year-old was hit over the head 20 times with a rock and dragged into a garden where she was raped by the man and left for dead in the Beeston area of Leeds last month. The unidentified victim will speak out in tonight's episode of Crimewatch in which she tells reporters she is too scared to sleep for fear of reliving the ordeal in her dreams. West Yorkshire police have released a new e-fit of an attacker who left a teenager for dead after a savage attack at a bus stop. The unidentified victim will speak out in tonight's episode of Crimewatch in which she tells reporters she is too scared to sleep for fear of reliving the ordeal in her dreams . In the programme, she describes how she was waiting for the bus home in the Beeston area of Leeds last month. She was grabbed by the man, who is still at large, and pushed into the garden. There she was bludgeoned several times over the head with a large stone before being raped and left for dead . In the programme, she describes waiting for the bus home when she was grabbed by the man, who is still at large, and pushed into the garden. There she was bludgeoned several times over the head with a large stone before being raped and left for dead. The victim told Crimewatch: 'Then it was getting dark. I went to the bus stop. I was waiting for a bus to go home. 'I haven't been able to stop thinking about what happened. I've stopped sleeping because I can see what happened when I am trying to sleep.' He is described as being of Pakistani or Middle Eastern origin, in his early twenties and slim with a receding hairline. West Yorkshire Police are treating the crime as a rape and attempted murder, and are scouring the area for clues as to his whereabouts. This is the blood-stained rock used by a rapist to hit his 18-year-old victim over the head 20 times before sexually assaulting her in a harrowing attack . A map showing the areas of Leeds, where the rapist had been stalking women on the night of the attack . CCTV from earlier the same evening on March 6 shows a man of the same description stalking three other women elsewhere in the city. The force have since released a new e-fit of the attacker, based on the victim's description. The morphed image uses the previous e-fit and the description given by one of the women he was caught following. Detective Superintendent Nick Wallen said: 'We believe this new image is the most realistic likeness we have yet had of the man we are still working very hard to identify. 'It has been created from the victim's description of him and from the recollection of one of the

Summary: 18-year-old who had been waiting at a bus stop raped and left for dead . Attacker hit her on head with rock 20 times before dragging her into garden . The unidentified victim will speak in a Crimewatch documentary tonight . In it she tells reporters she is too scared to sleep for fear of reliving ordeal .


An estimated 957,000 shoppers in the US alone ordered Apple Watches on Friday and this popularity surpassed expectations - even Apple's. In a leaked memo from the firm's Angela Ahrendts, the retail chief said that customers won't be able to buy an Apple Watch in store 'through the month of May' due to 'high global interest combined with our initial supply.' It was expected to launch on 24 April. Ms Ahrendts added it had not been an easy decision and would provide more updates as the firm gets 'closer to in-store availability.' Scroll down for video . In a leaked memo from Apple's Angela Ahrendts the retail chief wrote: 'Due to high global interest combined with our initial supply, we are only taking orders online right now [and] we expect this to continue through the month of May.' It was expected to launch on 24 April . The memo was seen by Rhiannon Williams at The Telegraph. Pre-orders of the watch began on Friday at 12.01am PDT (8.01am BST) and within an hour many models in various regions had sold out including the most expensive 38mm gold Edition version in the US and Canada. Models were showing a shipping time of four to six weeks or, in some cases, June despite the watch going on general sale on 24 April. An estimated 957,000 American shoppers ordered Apple Watches on Friday. That estimate comes from Slice Intelligence, which measures digital commerce by tracking consumer e-receipts. Its data from online shoppers showed an average of 1.3 watches bought per customer, with $503.83 (£337) spent per item - although Apple has not officially confirmed any sales figures. In a recent Goldman Sachs survey, more than 10 per cent of iPhone owners say they will buy an Apple Watch, a new survey has found. Goldmach Sachs surveyed 1,000 people, and found 11% of people who own an iPhone are 'very likely' to buy the $349 smart timepiece this year. It said the demand for the Watch was 'encouraging', and says sales are likely to hit hit traditional watch firms. It was initially believed that those who were willing to queue on 24 April would be able to buy the Watch before people who had pre-ordered. But Ms Ahrendts memo has confirmed otherwise. 'It's important to remember that Apple Watch is not just a new product but an entirely new category for us,' the memo continued. 'There's never been anything quite like it. That's why, for the first time, we are previewing a new product in our stores before it has started shipping. 'Given the high interest and initial supply at launch, we will be able to get customers the model they want earlier and faster by taking orders online.' She added that this isn't the way Apple intends to launch all new products form now on and it loves 'those blockbuster Apple product launch days', but told store employees to be prepared for the changes. On Friday many buyers reported Apple's site was still down after the launch time, forcing them to order the device through

Summary: The leaked memo was written by Apple's retail chief Angela Ahrendts . She said she expects online orders 'to continue through the month of May' And added it had not been an easy decision and would provide more updates as the firm gets 'closer to in-store availability'


A giant turnip weighing a whopping 33lbs and measuring 4ft long across has been grown in China's Yunnan Province. The monster vegetable, which weighs more than a three-year-old child, is so big it had been nicknamed the 'fat little girl' in the village where it was grown, The People's Daily Online reported. Mr Li claimed the specimen, which had been grown naturally without the help of any fertilizers, had become a big attraction and pictures of it have even gone viral. The mammoth turnip which weighs 33lbs and measures 1.2 metres long is so large it hangs over the flower bed . It is not the first time these outsized vegetables have turned up in China but usually they are grown by farmers using commercial fertilizers. Mr Li, from Eshan in Yunnan, said he shocked with mammoth turnip which at 4ft (1.2m) long was the length of his flower bed. He explained he had just picked up some ordinary seeds from the local market and had not used any fertilizer but was careful to water it everyday. It was grown by keen gardener Mr Li who claimed the specimen had become a big attraction and pictures of it have even gone viral . He explained he had just picked up some ordinary seeds from the local market and had not used any fertilizer but was careful to water it everyday . After pictures of it were posted online, one commenter wrote: 'Radish, have you grown so big to become the King of Radish?' Earlier this year another giant vegetable was found growing in China's Guangdong province in a Shantou village. This radish was also 33lbs in weight and measured 2ft (60cm) in length. When asked about his secret to growing his prized specimens the farmer, Mr Chen, said: 'The most important elements for big radish is good quality fertilizer, good soil and not to grow them too tightly together and plenty of water.' Many people like to buy radish to take home during the Chinese Spring Festival as the Mandarin pronunciation of the nickname of this vegetable is 'Cai Tou' which sounds like 'Good Start'. The worlds's heaviest turnip was a Mammoth Purple Top and weighed 17.7 kg (39 lbs 3 oz). It was grown by Scott and Mardie Robb from the US who presented it the Alaska State Fair in 2004. It is not the first time these outsized vegetables have turned up in China but usually they are grown by farmers using commercial fertilizers .

Summary: Giant vegetable was grown in Yunnan Province by keen gardener Mr Li . The monster turnip measured an incredible 4ft long and weighed 33lbs . Mr Li said it was so big it had been nicknamed 'fat little girl' in his village .


Mo Farah will race over 1500 metres at the Sainsbury's Birmingham Grand Prix in June, organisers have announced. The double Olympic champion over 5,000m and 10,000m will step down in distance for the Diamond League event on June 7 as he looks to hone his finishing speed ahead of the World Championships in Beijing in August. Mo Farah will race in Birmingham in the first time he's competed in 1,500m since 2013 . The race will be the first time the 32-year-old has competed over 1500m since he broke the European record by clocking three minutes 28.81 seconds in Monaco two years ago. Farah, who is unbeaten at the Alexander Stadium for seven years, said: 'It will be good to step down to 1500m and test myself over a shorter distance. Some of the best middle distance runners in the world will be in the field so I will have to be at my best to compete with them.' Jessica Ennis-Hill became a national hero when she won heptathlon gold at the London 2012 Olympics . Farah and Greg Rutherford are set to compete at the Anniversary Games at the Olympic Stadium . Meanwhile, Farah will join a couple other Olympic gold medal winners from London's so-called 'Super Saturday' when he teams up with Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford to take part in the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games. All three won their gongs the same day three years ago in the 10,000 metres, heptathlon and long jump respectively. They return to the Olympic Stadium as part of a three-day extravaganza involving some of the world’s finest athletes.

Summary: Mo Farah will compete at the Birmingham Grand Prix in June . Olympic gold medalist wants to prepare for World Championships . Farah will join Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford for Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games .


As Gwyneth Paltrow files for divorce from Chris Martin, the couple whose split made them 'closer than they ever have been' are still confounding their critics by playing nicely. Even if you thought their 'conscious uncoupling' was a load of Goop from Gwyneth, it was a refreshing change from the vicious slanging matches other celebrities engage in after a split. There are lessons to be learnt from the couple on how to split amicably - and how to stay friends with an ex. Scroll down for video . Tracey Cox says that Gwyneth and Chris' amicable split is refreshing and something we can learn from . HOW THE COUPLE GOT IT RIGHT: . Put your kids needs first . Gwyneth and Chris are sharing equal custody of their two children and always maintained their first and foremost priority is to make Apple and Moses happy. No matter how acrimonious the split or how little you now have in common, if you have children together you will always have one shared goal: to bring your children up to be happy, functional adults. The more you both focus on that and think of what's best for the children, the more chance you have of forging a geniune friendship. If you're friendly enough to have 'family dates' where you all go out together now and then, do it. But only if you're both relaxed in each other's company. The point is to let the children see there are no hard feelings and that you both have their best interests at heart. If you spend the whole time sniping at each other with pasted, fake smiles, there is no point. Don't criticise their new partner . Gwyneth openly praised Jennifer Lawrence when he dated Chris and he's said to be supportive of her dating choices. Nothing looks more dignified or signals you really are moving on than giving your ex's new love the thumbs up. It instantly scores points with the new person in their life, making them feel less threatened and less likely to want to sabotage, and paints both of you in a good light. If you applaud their current choice in partner, you're effectively saying they had good taste in the past (when they chose you!). Focus on what you liked about your ex at the start, not what drove you apart at the end . Sure, Gwyneth posting a sweet picture of her and Chris in a field with a heartfelt explanation of why they were separating, did provoke a 'Seriously?' reaction. But the sentiment behind it sent a very clear signal: don't expect us to be bagging each other. 'Normal' couples can do the same by letting mutual friends and family know that there is no reason to take sides because you aren't interested in bad-mouthing each other. You might not want to swap 'parting gifts', like Chris and Gwyneth are rumoured to have, but a card expressing disappointment that it didn't work and wishing them well for the future is a nice gesture, if you really do mean it. Talk

Summary: Gwyneth Paltrow filed for divorce from Chris Martin a year after splitting . Our sexpert says there's much to applaud in their civilised separation . But says aspects of their 'conscious uncoupling' should be avoided .