While having six toes on the same foot would have once guaranteed you a place in a travelling circus, it seems polydactylism does have its bonuses in the sporting arena. Unbeaten boxer Danny Garcia, who defeated Amir Khan in four rounds in 2012, revealed he will carry an unusual advantage when he steps into the ring to face Lamont Peterson on Saturday. When asked by entertainment channel TMZ to reveal something embarrassing about himself, the US boxer explained he has an extra toe on his right foot before promptly removing his sock to show off his secret weapon. Danny Garcia (2nd left) is set to fight Lamont Peterson (2nd right) in a non-title fight on Saturday . Garcia (2nd right) poses with (L-R) Andy Lee, Peterson and Peter Quillin ahead of their New York showdown . Garcia and Lamont were all smiles as they faced each other in the kitchens ahead of their fight . 'That's why I'm never off balance and I've never been down,' he commented. The Puerto Rican-born fighter, who has a 29-0 (17 KOs) record and currently holds the Ring Magazine, WBC and WBA (Super) Light Welterweight titles, insists his New York showdown with Peterson is important despite it being a non-title catchweight bout. Speaking to Sporting Life, the 27-year-old said: 'It's a big fight and it's the fight that the fans wanted. We're going to give the fans a great night of boxing,' he said. The Puerto Rican-born fighter has revealed his special weapon, which has seen him never knocked down . The light welterweight champion stripped off his sock to show his six toes in an interview with TMZ . Garcia knocked out Rod Salka in his last fight to take his professional record to 29-0 with 17 KOs . Garcia walks away after putting Salka on the canvas and insists he will 'kick butt' against Peterson . 'I'm ready for whatever Peterson brings. If he tries to box then I'm going to go with that and if he wants to fight, I'll be ready. I'm not going to go in and just try to knock his head off, I'm going to be Danny Garcia. 'We have common opponents like [Amir] Khan and [Lucas Martin] Matthysse and we've had different results. They say styles make fights so those results don't matter. Well, my style is to kick his butt. 'I'd love to be fighting on the biggest stage in boxing against the Mayweather and Pacquiaos, but for now it's just about taking it one fight at a time, this is history in the making.' Garcia knocked out Amir Khan inside four rounds to unify the light welterweight division in 2012 .

Summary: Danny Garcia is set to face Lamont Peterson in Las Vegas on Saturday . The unbeaten light welterweight champion defeated Amir Khan in 2012 . The US fighter revealed he always stays on his feet because of an extra toe .


Tragic: John Suchet (right) is in mourning after losing his wife Bonnie following her decade-long battle with dementia . Their relationship, he once said, was 'made in heaven'. Yesterday John Suchet was in mourning after losing his wife Bonnie following her decade-long battle with dementia. A death notice in a national newspaper read: 'Bonnie died peacefully on April 15 2015 aged 73. Adored wife of John, devoted mother of Alec and Hereward, mother-in-law of Peta-Jane, grandmother of Finn and Alexa.' The broadcaster declined to comment, stating it was a 'private family matter', but fans took to social networking site Twitter to offer their condolences. Classic FM presenter Suchet, now 71, has spoken openly about his wife's diagnosis and the toll it took on their relationship, writing a book and becoming honorary president of the Dementia UK charity. In an interview with the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine in September, Suchet appeared to confirm he was in a new relationship with a woman called Nula, who has featured in posts and holiday photographs he has shared on Twitter. Asked about the saddest time that shook his world, he replied: 'Watching my wife Bonnie suffer from dementia. Nula and I both have spouses in end-of-life care with dementia. They have no recognition, no bodily control, no dignity left, yet the priority is to keep them alive. We are kinder to animals. The Bonnie I remember no longer exists.' In 2009, he broke down on air on BBC Breakfast as he gave an account of his wife's battle. He told presenters she was unaware she had the illness, or that he was on TV talking about it. He added that he sometimes had to beat up a cushion to deal with his frustration at the loss of their relationship. He has also said in the past that he wished she had been diagnosed with cancer rather than dementia, adding: 'I cannot believe I'm saying these words but it will give you some idea of how cruel this illness is.' Bonnie Suchet (pictured with John) was described by her husband as 'the love of my life' Suchet began to notice a difference in his wife's behaviour in March 2004, and she was diagnosed with dementia in February 2006. In recent years Suchet, pictured with Bonnie (left) and (right) in 2013, has been extremely open about his wife's diagnosis, writing a book and becoming honorary president of the Dementia UK charity . For three years he cared for her by himself, keeping her condition secret from all but family and close friends. In one interview he admitted having 'suicidal moments', saying: 'There are times when I want to bury my head in my hands. When I persuade myself she would be better off without me.' Suchet was married with children when he and Bonnie – a glamorous American who reminded him of Grace Kelly – became neighbours in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. She was also married with children. But the pair were unable to resist their mutual attraction, and while Suchet was working as US correspondent for ITN, Bonnie flew

Summary: Suchet, 71, said his marriage to his Bonnie had been 'made in heaven' Had been open about Bonnie's dementia and even wrote a book about it . She died 'peacefully' on April 15, according to a notice in a newspaper .


Weight gain: Pope Francis has been told to cut down on the pasta by doctors . The Pope has been told by doctors that he must lose weight, it has been reported. Vatican medics told Francis to cut his pasta intake to two servings a week and take a daily walk, like his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI did. They are concerned about the sedentary lifestyle of the 78-year-old Catholic leader – who spends much of his time hard at work at his desk or in meetings – as well as his considerable weight gain since he took office two years ago, sources told Italian news agency ANSA. The Pope’s weight is thought to be aggravating his sciatica, a nerve condition which causes back pain. Francis himself has suggested that he does not expect to live to an old age. Two weeks ago he told Mexican TV he did not think his papacy would last long. And on a plane back from South Korea last summer he said that his reign would only last ‘a short time, two or three years and then… to the house of the Father.’ Now doctors have told the Catholic leader that he must shed a few pounds as the extra weight is making his sciatica worse, especially when combined with his intense travel schedule. But the pope who reacted by joking refers to himself as ‘the undisciplined one’ is taking little heed of their warning, continuing to tuck into a bowl of pasta every day. More walks: The Pope arrived on his popemobile at St Peter's Square for his general audience yesterday. He is being encouraged to take more walks in a bid to improve health .

Summary: Pope's sedentary lifestyle said to be aggravating nerve condition . Francis is said to have piled weight on since taking papacy . He has suggested he does not expect to live to a very old age .


Candice Swanepoel has appeared in Max Factor's latest beauty campaign as none other than silver screen legend Marilyn Monroe. The 26-year-old South African bombshell oozes old Hollywood glamour in the series of shots, which see her don a platinum blonde wig, a crimson pout and a dramatic cat-eye flick. Max Factor, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, is the brand widely accredited for transforming Monroe from a mousy brunette to a knockout blonde back in 1935, and delivering her with the iconic look showcased by Candice today. Scroll down for video . Bombshell: Candice Swanepoel has appeared in Max Factor's latest beauty campaign as none other than silver screen legend Marilyn Monroe . 'Adored for her impeccably glamorous beauty and her striking ruby red pout, Marilyn always completed her look with dark lined eyes that were framed with thick and volumised lashes,' states Max Factor's creative director Pat McGrath. 'This was a look she wore consistently throughout the 1950s and 1960s. It’s a timeless beauty look that evokes a sense of eternal glamour and style, no matter the occasion.' Using Candice as her muse, Ms McGrath - who was recently awarded an MBE for her services to the fashion - recreated the look with one of Monroe's signature lipstick shades, Ruby Tuesday. Candice gave fans a sneak peek of her dramatic look back in January when she shared an Instagram snap of herself on the shoot. The 26-year-old South African bombshell oozes old Hollywood glamour in the series of shots, which see her don a platinum blonde wig, a crimson pout and a dramatic cat-eye flick . Max Factor is the brand widely accredited for transforming Monroe from a mousey brunette to a knockout blonde back in 1935, and delivering her with the iconic look showcased by Candice today . 'Adored for her impeccably glamorous beauty and her striking ruby red pout, Marilyn (right) always completed her look with dark lined eyes that were framed with thick and volumised lashes,' states Max Factor . The brand continued, 'This was a look she wore consistently throughout the 1950s and 1960s. It’s a timeless beauty look that evokes a sense of eternal glamour and style, no matter the occasion' On the Instagram snaps posted on her profile page, she wrote: ‘Through my work with @maxfactor I'm lucky to be able to transform through make-up. 'Here @patmcgrathreal and @shayashual transformed me into Marilyn.’ She continued by encouraging her fans to be more ‘adventurous’ with their own cosmetics. She added: ‘Fact is Mr Max factor was originally responsible for making Norma Jean into Marilyn all those years ago... 'It's the perfect time of year to give yourself a dramatic new look or be more adventurous with your makeup. #glamjan #maxfactor.' Candice gave fans a sneak peek of her dramatic look back in January when she shared an Instagram snap of herself on the shoot . Recent snap: Candice may radiate confidence these days, but it wasn't always so. In a recent interview with Maxim, the lingerie model admitted it had taken her quite some time

Summary: The 26-year-old Victoria's Secret Angel is Max Factor's latest face . Campaign celebrates Max Factor's former allegiance with Marilyn Monroe . The make-up brand is credited with transforming her look in the 30s .


A deskbound worker has used a GoPro camera to capture a unique view of his boring office job, turning even the most mundane day-to-day tasks into a high octane activities. Daniel Williams, from Toronto, filmed himself doing everything from sealing envelopes and sending emails to making cups and coffee and going to the bathroom, before editing all of the clips together to offer an action-packed perspective of his regular daily life. The video, which is titled 'Boring Office Job GoPro Commercial', has clearly struck a chord with people working in similar jobs around the globe, with the video already attracting an impressive three million views since being uploaded to YouTube last week. Office space: Daniel Williams, an office worker from Toronto, captured his entire day with a GoPro camera . Bright idea: Mr Williams came up with the idea after seeing other breathtaking GoPro videos online . The 90-second video makes a change from the usual, dramatic content normally caught by such cameras which, thanks to their durability, are often used to film some of the most breathtaking moments in life from base jumps to shark encounters. This time, however, viewers are treated to Mr WIlliams removing staples, photocopying, stuffing envelopes, drinking coffee, and even going to the bathroom. All set to a techno beat, the pacey clip turns a regular 9-to-5 office job into something far more exhilarating. Button pusher: In the 90-second video, Mr Williams filmed himself stapling, photocopying (pictured) and stuffing envelopes . Downtime: There are also shots of Mr Williams drinking coffee and going to the toilet - all set to a techno beat soundtrack . Stuffed: 'I wore my GoPro to work one day and decided to edit the footage to the style of a GoPro Commercial,' Mr Williams wrote . Alongside the video, the Toronto filmmaker wrote in the description: 'I wore my GoPro to work one day and decided to edit the footage to the style of a GoPro commercial.' He said that he decided to take on office temp work in order to pay the bills between documentary projects. And it was whilst he was working for a real estate company for six months that he came up with the idea for the unique video. 'The job was a lot of very mundane repetitive tasks. For a creative guy like me it kind of killed me,' Mr Williams told the New York Daily News.. Doodling: In between films and documentaries Mr Williams takes on temporary office jobs. It was during one such clerical job that he came up with the idea . Ready for launch! Mr Williams says he thought it would be a funny idea to record everything he does during the day including playing with his pen . ‘[People always use GoPro cameras to film] these action videos, but the reality is the people who buy these cameras have everyday jobs,’ he added. The video has thus far earned a huge amount of praise from viewers on YouTube, many of whom have been quick to comment about how well Mr Williams has

Summary: Daniel Williams’ video shows a every aspect of a day in the life of an office worker . The 90 second clip has been viewed three million times on YouTube . GoPros are often used by adrenaline junkies to capture once-in-a-lifetime experiences .


Arsenal legend Paul Merson has been forced into an embarrassing climbdown and admitted he was wrong to criticise the England call up for Andros Townsend. The Tottenham winger came off the bench to score the equaliser with a stunning strike in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin. It was the perfect riposte after Merson said in his Sky Sports column: 'If Andros Townsend can get in (the England squad) then it opens it up for anybody.' Andros Townsend scores England's equaliser in their 1-1 friendly draw with Italy in Turin on Tuesday night . Townsend celebrates his strike with Tottenham Hotspur team-mates Ryan Mason (left) and Kyle Walker . In his column for skysports.com, Merson wrote: 'If Andros Townsend can get in then it opens it up for anybody. We are not picking players who are playing well for their clubs – he got taken off after 30 minutes the other week against United. 'The England manager is there watching the game and he still gets picked. Townsend and Kyle Walker were the worst two players on the pitch. 'How can you tell me that a manager goes and watches Man United against Tottenham, the winger gets taken off after 30 minutes, the winger from the other team absolutely rinses the full-back for England and Ashley Young doesn't get in the squad?' Townsend later tweeted to his 285,000 followers: 'Not bad for a player that should be 'nowhere near the squad' ay @PaulMerse?' And Merson insisted on Wednesday he was pleased to be proven wrong by the 23-year-old. Merson told Sky Sports: 'It's just a matter of opinion, and my opinion was that he got pulled off after half an hour at Manchester United in front of Roy Hodgson, so he shouldn't have been in the squad. 'But fair play to him, I only give my opinion, and sometimes I'm wrong, other times I'm right. 'When I'm wrong, I hold my hands up. I don't have a problem with doing that - I'll always be the first to admit when I'm wrong. 'It's not as though I was watching hoping he wouldn't score for England, I'm genuinely pleased for him and fair play to him – it was a great goal. 'But I don't feel as though I need to defend myself – it's my job to give my opinion – and I'm just glad people actually take notice of what I'm saying!' Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson (centre) criticised Townsend's call-up to the England squad last week . Harry Kane congratulates his Tottenham team-mate Townsend after the final whistle in Turin . Roy Hodgson was also impressed with Townsend after the Tottenham winger's fine goal after the break .

Summary: Paul Merson had questioned England selection of Andros Townsend . Tottenham winger scored equaliser in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Italy . Merson admitted Townsend had proved him wrong with 'great goal'


The search for missing woman Jessica Bialek is over after she returned to her home this evening. The 37-year-old had been missing since about 8:30am on Wednesday morning. She returned to her home near Sydney on Thursday evening, and is 'safe and well' with loved ones. Ms Bialek's husband, Sabino Matera, confirmed she was home shortly after 6:30pm on Thursday. Scroll down for video . The father of missing Sydney woman Jessica Bialek (pictured) has made a desperate plea for information about her whereabouts . 'Jessica is safe and at home. Found. Thank you,' Mr Matera posted on his Facebook account. Police have confirmed Ms Bialek returned home, and she is now speaking with officers about her disappearance. Ms Bialek's husband, Sabino Matera, confirmed she was home with a post on his Facebook page . Police thanked the public and media for their help in locating the mother-of-one. Ms Bialek had last been seen by her family when she left home to walk to the bank. The family of a photographer who vanished had earlier made a desperate plea for her to come home. Ms Bialek was last seen leaving her home on Dudley Street, in the south-eastern Sydney suburb of Coogee, about 8.30am on Wednesday. Her husband said he spoke to her thatmorning but she has been 'out of reach since then'. On Thursday afternoon Jessica's father Michael Bialek, who had just flown in from Melbourne, fronted media to appeal for information. 'We would obviously like to appeal to anyone who may have contacted or had contact with Jess,' Mr Bialek said. Michael Bialek said he simply wants to know his daughter is safe and well, even if she wants to be alone . The search for her started after her husband posted a Facebook plea on Wednesday evening . 'We are desperate to find out from her that she's safe and if there's a reason she wants to be on her own we just want to know she's safe, that's all we're concerned about,' he added with emotion in his voice. Mr Bialek said Jessica, her husband and daughter had been visiting family in Melbourne during the Easter break before returning to Sydney on Tuesday. 'Tuesday morning was the last time.. I walked down to the lobby of our apartment building and that was the last time I saw Jess,' her distraught father revealed. Michael Bialek also described as a 'complex character as many young people are today' but added she was a loving mother, daughter and wife and he simply wanted her home. Detective Superintendent Gavin Dengate said the reason police were involved shortly after Jessica's disappearance was due to how 'out of character' it was. 'The reason is it's out of character, totally out of character for Jessica to go missing,' he said on Thursday. Police are currently working through phone records, social media, CCTV, and financial records to try and locate the woman, Detective Superintendent Dengate said. The mother-of-one was last seen leaving her home in Coogee on Wednesday morning, around 8.30am . Her husband Sabino Matera

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


The prison guard who allegedly had an affair with the man convicted of killing one-punch victim Thomas King has been identified as a 30-year-old ironwoman competitor. It was revealed last month Kieran Loveridge, who brutally attacked Mr Kelly at Kings Cross, was moved to Goulburn Supermax prison because he had an 'improper relationship' with a female officer. The 21-year-old is thought to have had a relationship with Port Macquarie woman Jody Marson, The Daily Telegraph reported. Scroll down for video . Jody Marson (left and right) has been named as the prison guard who had an affair with Kieran Loveridge . Kieran Loveridge, who killed Thomas Kelly in a brutal one punch attack in 2012, allegedly had an affair with Ms Marson . Corrective Services NSW has since launched an investigation into the matter after Loveridge was moved from the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre. The alleged relationship took place inside the the correctional centre where two inmates share one cell. Ms Marson was suspended after other staff members claimed they had witness the alleged affair inside the Kempsey prison. She is now under investigation. Her Facebook reveals she is a fitness enthusiast, with photos showing her cycling in ironwoman competitions. The social media page also shows renovations she has carried out on a house she recently bought in Port Macquarie on the NSW north coast. When approached by The Daily Telegraph for comment, the 30-year-old did not wish to speak about the matter. Ms Marson (right) was suspended after other staff members claimed they had witness the alleged affair inside the Kempsey prison . Corrective Services NSW Commisioner Peter Severin confirmed they were looking at 'electronic prison records and CCTV footage'. He told the Daily Telegraph employees were expected to stick with the department's 'strict and very clear policies and procedures governing how correctional staff should interact with inmates'. Mr Severin added they would 'fully investigate' any breaches in behaviour and would enforce suitable penalties, which included dismissal. Loveridge was moved to the higher security prison after he stomped on a fellow inmate's head along with a 22-year-old prisoner. Thomas Kelly died after he was punched in the head by Loveridge on July 7, 2012 . A NSW police spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia a 21-year-old man was charged with reckless grievous bodily harm following an assault inside a west Kempsey correctional facility. She said police were told 'possibly two or three inmates assaulted another inmate' who was left with head injuries. Loveridge will appear in Goulburn Local Court on Wednesday, May 27. The 21-year-old is serving 14 years for Mr Kelly's manslaughter. Mr Kelly suffered catastrophic head injuries after Loveridge punched him once in an unprovoked attack at Kings Cross, in Sydney's inner-city, on July 7, 2012. The 18-year-old's life support was turned off two days later. Initially, Loveridge was jailed in November 2013 for just four years for manslaughter, which prompted wide-spread public anger. The Deparment PP launched an appeal against the leniency of the decision, which was upheld and in July 2014 he was handed a lengthier jail

Summary: Jody Marson is prison guard who had alleged affair with Kieran Loveridge . Ms Marson is from Port Macquarie on New South Wales' mid-north coast . The 30-year-old was suspended when alleged relationship was discovered . Ms Marson is a fitness enthusiastic who competes in ironwoman events . Loveridge is serving 12 years for killing Thomas King in Sydney in 2012 . He was moved to Goulburn Supermax prison when he assaulted an inmate .


Nasa has released incredible point-of-view footage taken by astronauts on spacewalks of the International Space Station. Expedition 42 commander Barry Wilmore and flight engineer Terry Virts recorded three spacewalks, known as Extra Vehicular Activities, on GoPro cameras outside the ISS on February 25 and March 1. The spacewalks were in preparation for the arrival of multibillion pound commercial spacecraft, which Nasa hope will be in operation by 2017. Expedition 42 commander Barry Wilmore and flight engineer Terry Virts recorded three spacewalks on GroPro cameras . Nasa recently signed a contract with commercial spaceflight companies SpaceX and Boeing with the intention to produce craft capable of transporting astronauts to the ISS. The clip was recorded to give the future ISS workers an idea of what they can expect when they go into space to maintain the commercial spacecraft. In the footage Virts and Wilmore can be seen repairing the robotic arm of the space station and installing a new communication system for the future docking spacecraft. The spacewalks were in preparation for the arrival of 2017's multibillion pound commercial spacecraft . The astronauts can be seen repairing the robotic arm of the space station and installing a new communication system . Construction of the ISS began on 20 November 1998. It supports a crew of up to six, with crews split into groups of three. The station orbits at a height of about 255 miles (410km). It has a total mass of about 990,000 pounds (450,000kg) and has living space roughly equivalent to a five-bedroom house. It completes an orbit of Earth every 92.91 minutes and moves at 17,100 miles (27,600km) per hour. The two men also set up antennas and routed 4000 feet (1219m) of power and data cables. The video captures breathtakingly clear images of earth as astronauts work from a distance of 250 miles. Nasa has recently relied on Russian Soyuz capsules taking astronauts to ISS to carry out maintenance work since its space shuttle fleet was retired in 2011 after 30 years’ service. But at a cost of nearly £50 million per seat, it has not been a financially viable solution. Nasa now hope that their deals with SpaceX and Boeing can cut the cost of their future transportation fees. The International Space Station is a habitable artificial satellite in low earth orbit. It is now the largest artificial body in orbit, since its first component was launched in 1998, and is often visible to the naked eye from earth. Astronauts Virts and Wilmore set up antennas and route 4000 feet of power and data cables . The video captures breathtakingly clear images of earth as astronauts work from a distance of 250 miles .

Summary: Barry Wilmore and Terry Virts captured the footage on spacewalks . The astronauts were carrying out repair work on the space station . Video captures incredibly clear images of the earth from 250 miles . Spacewalks were in preparation for commercial spacecraft arrival .


John Mayer, Russell Brand - there are certain types of men women know are bad bets but fall for anyway and even bright women like Katy Perry and Jennifer Aniston aren't immune. But while no one's perfect and some troubled souls are worth saving, others are just trouble. All of the behavioural traits below are danger signs, offering six crucial clues to spot the dysfunctional people most likely to break your heart. Scroll down for video . Tracey Cox provides advice on whether he loves you or will break your heart . 1. How 'in touch' with themselves are they? Are they aware of their character and personality faults? Do they know their strengths? They don't have to have spent the last decade on a therapist's couch to have done some soul-searching. Have they sorted out the emotional baggage from childhood and past relationships or are they trailing it along behind them? Find out: Ask questions. What are your family like? Are you close to them? Are you friends with your exes? Why did you split up? Did it hurt? How do you stay positive? 2. Are they affectionate and able to express their feelings? Yes, yes, we all know men like to disappear into their caves. But the person who knows what they're feeling and shares their feelings with you is going to be a lot easier to share a bathroom with than the person who locks themselves in it. Find out: Ask them anything to see if they will open up. You seem a bit distant tonight, anything bothering you? Do they grab your arm, kiss you spontaneously, say nice things – or does hugging them feel like you're cuddling an ironing board? 3. Are they honest? Are they a 'good' person? Can you count on them to do the right thing by you and others? Do they treat their friends and family well? Do the right thing in business? Whatever your partner does to other people, they're more than capable of doing to you. Find out: Do they have lots of friends, or have much contact with their family? Are they generally popular, or do people seem a little distrustful of them and stand-offish? Are they well liked at work? 4. Are they an adult? Sounds like a stupid question but some people simply don't grow up. Does this person know how to cook, clean, look after themselves, pay bills on time and manage their money? Are they mature enough to know they can't afford a Lamborghini when they're barely covering the rent? Tracey says that if he doesn't like himself then it will be difficult to form a happy relationship . Find out: Does their home look like a bomb's hit it? Is there lots of unopened mail (unpaid bills) stacked up on the side? Do they seem to be living beyond their means for the job they have? Do they ever ask you to lend them cash or bail them out? 5. Do they like themselves? The more they like who they are, the healthier your relationship

Summary: Tracey says there are certain things that give away a heart-breaker . She lists the six behavioural traits that will give him away . Tracey says that honesty and maturity are signs of a keeper .


It was, as so often this season, the story of two Chelsea rising stars in the form of their young lives. They have rampaged through opposition defences both at home and abroad all season. They have already been crowned kings of Europe in the UEFA Youth League. And here, with yet another devastating performance, they put Chelsea within touching distance of retaining the FA Youth Cup, in the process further augmenting their remarkable goalscoring tallies and enhancing their growing reputations. Tammy Abraham wheels away in celebration as he notches for Chelsea away at Manchester City in the FA Youth Cup final first leg . Chelsea striker Abraham opens the scoring against Manchester with an impressive right-footed shot into the far corner . Isaac Buckley-Ricketts is mobbed by his Manchester City team-mates following his equaliser against Chelsea in the Youth Cup . Abraham is congratulated by his Chelsea team-mates as his acrobatic effort regained their advantage against Manchester City . Abraham is congratulated by his Chelsea team-mates having given the west London side the lead against Manchester City . After Manchester City were put to the sword in this first leg on Monday night, the pair’s records for the season stand like this: Tammy Abraham - 36 goals; Dominic Solanke - 35 goals. That’s one hell of a return. Both are in that special moment of form where it is nigh on impossible to miss and that was the case here as the dark Blues from London established a healthy advantage to take into the second leg at Stamford Bridge in seven days’ time. When Solanke had raced through to make it 3-1 just before the end, you sensed it was a fatal blow. Of course there is a chance City may fight back - nothing is out of the question in youth football - but there was something about Chelsea’s dominance here that suggests it is unlikely. This was the most high-profile meeting yet of England’s two most ambitious and well-resourced academies and, for the moment, it is definitely Chelsea who are on top. Another tickertape parade surely awaits for this group of players next week. ‘Obviously it’s a daunting place to come,’ said Chelsea coach Joe Edwards. ‘But we wanted to make sure we did what we do best, dominate possession, get right up against them and press hard. The way the lads implemented what we spoke about before the game was outstanding.’ Indeed it was and the unfailing right boot of Abraham provided a moment to savour after just seven minutes. Even the technically fiendish chances are flying in for the unstoppable England under 18 forward at the moment and that was proven when he controlled Charlie Colkett’s laser-guided cross-field pass and sent the ball arrowing beyond goalkeeper Christian Haug into the top corner. Within minutes, Abraham was trending on Twitter, clips of his immaculate hit racking up the retweets the world over. By half-time, his name was attracting more interest in the UK than any other subject. By then he had a second, restoring Chelsea’s lead on 20 minutes

Summary: Tammy Abraham opened the scoring for Chelsea with a fine strike with just seven minutes of the game played . But, Chelsea's lead didn't last long as the hosts levelled the scores two minutes later via Isaac Buckley . Some poor defending from Manchester City allowed Abraham to grab an acrobatic second to restore their lead . Chelsea wrapped up the win in the closing stages when Dominic Solanke broke free and slotted an effort home .


It's Hot or Not time again as Ian Ladyman reveals what's been making him feel warm this week and what's been leaving him cold inside. Italians embrace the Cricket World Cup (yes, really), a Neville takes charge of England and it's not looking good for the Rickies. HOT . CRICKET WORLD CUP . A spellbinding tournament that reached in to places we couldn’t have imagined, last weekend’s Gazzetta dello Sport magazine in Italy even carried a centre spread photograph of Australia’s David Warner. Imagine how good the whole thing would have been had England been playing. From Melbourne to Milan... they all knew about Australia's triumph in the Cricket World Cup . COLIN GRAVES . Much disdain from the establishment for the new ECB chief’s talk of four-day Test matches but at least he’s thinking. If the long format of the game isn’t quite dying then it’s certainly withering. The future of Test cricket could be in line for a change now Colin Graves is the new ECB chief . TRACEY NEVILLE . It’s tough to dedicate a life to sport when you know that the world isn’t really watching but Neville’s appointment as England netball coach follows an 81-cap international career, five years of domestic coaching and the establishment of an academy. The Nevilles, still busy. Tracey Neville has played and worked her way to the very top of her sport and is now in charge of England . KEVIN SINFIELD . The Leeds Rhinos half-back has all his dental work done without anaesthetic ‘because it’s quicker’ but he may find his late career switch from League to Union a rather more taxing challenge. Many – on both sides of the divide – will hope he fails but the chances are that he won’t. It's all change for Kevin Sinfield as he switches codes from League to Union . NOT . ROBERTO MANCINI . His Inter team sit ninth in that forgotten small-time squabble that is Serie A and the Italian press have called for Mancini to destroy his squad and rebuild it. ‘Yaya Toure will be the first piece in the new Inter Frankenstein’, predicted Gazetta. The monster will need cake, though. This better be good, Roberto! Mancini's Inter Milan are way off the pace in Serie A . RICKIE LAMBERT . Liverpool have injury problems up front but a certainty is that Lambert will not play at Arsenal. Lambert’s move to his boyhood club has ruined him and if Brendan Rodgers had no intention of devising a Plan B at Anfield, why on earth did he buy him? This goal against Aston Villa was one of only three Rickie Lambert has scored for Liverpool this season . Lambert celebrates after scoring during Liverpool's victory at Villa Park in January . PHIL JONES . Further evidence that moving to a big club doesn’t always work, Jones needs to improve quickly at Manchester United. It would, however, help if Louis van Gaal could become the first Old Trafford manager of three to decide where exactly he wishes to play him. Phil

Summary: Rickie Lambert is likely to miss out when Liverpool play Arsenal . Rickie Fowler has been urged to develop a nasty streak at Augusta . Phil Jones - can Louis van Gaal find his perfect position? Roberto Mancini has a huge Italian job on his hands at Inter Milan . But he probably enjoyed coverage of the Cricket World Cup in the paper .


Raheem Sterling is earning less than Mario Balotelli. In fact he's earning less than half of what Balotelli is on at Liverpool. Puts a few things into perspective doesn't it? Liverpool Football Club have made some poor decisions in terms of signings and contracts since Luis Suarez departed, and those mistakes look set to cost them their place in the top four. For Brendan Rodgers' sake whoever is in charge of sorting out Sterling's new contract this summer needs to get it right. If they think they can afford to lose Suarez, Gerrard and Sterling in the space of 12 months they are very much mistaken. Raheem Sterling's contract negotiations have dominated the headlines in the past fortnight . Sterling shares a laugh in training ahead of Liverpool's FA Cup replay with Blackburn on Wednesday . Mario Balotelli earns more than double Sterling at present despite failing to perform in a Liverpool shirt . Sterling's agent has been accused of giving him bad advice. Apparently what people want his agent to tell him is that he's not particularly good, he's too young to earn big money, and he should sign whatever contract Liverpool offer him because he should be grateful just to even be there. The advice the agent gave was to turn down the contract offer and focus on football until the summer. Sounds reasonable to me. The big problem here is not the tired old narrative of a young greedy footballer. It's that Liverpool, through Rodgers, have repeatedly told the press and the fans that there would be no problem and Sterling would sign the new deal. In the middle of December, Rodgers described Sterling as 'a talisman' and told us he was confident he would stay. At the end of January, Rodgers told us the contract would be 'concluded imminently'. Last month he described the new offer to Sterling as 'incredible'. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has always insisted that the Sterling talks would be concluded soon . Sterling has been linked with a move to Arsenal, admitting he was 'flattered' by their interest . Rodgers has repeatedly insisted that Sterling will not be moving anywhere this summer . Liverpool find themselves seven points adrift in the race for the Champions League places . Rodgers has said things there he had no right to say, but those assurances he gave have now served to make Sterling and his agent out to be the bad guys. The astonished response of hypocritical ex-pros and pundits stuck in an era where the maximum wage still exists was blown up beyond proportion. 'How dare this greedy young man who's won nothing, scored less goals than Jon Walters (who thought that one up?) turn down this incredible offer from this great club. He should be grateful to be at such a club.' This was the standard response from people out of touch with the modern game. The 'incredible' deal was actually an offer which put Sterling on a par with Balotelli. Liverpool Football Club should be embarrassed by that offer to Raheem Sterling, a player

Summary: Raheem Sterling is currently earning less than half Mario Balotelli's salary . Even signing new £100,000-a-week deal would only take him to parity . Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has insisted Sterling will put pen to paper . But he has assumed he'll stay at Liverpool when he has other ambitions . Sterling should be playing in the Champions League . And Liverpool, seven points off fourth place, may not be able to offer that . Adrian Durham: Arsenal only turn it on when the pressure is off . Durham: Rooney and Carrick are Man Utd's only players with the 'football intelligence' demanded by Louis van Gaal . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news . Raheem Sterling is a very good player . He's been performing at a high level consistently for two seasons . If a club is prepared to pay £50m he would play regularly for them . There would be no shortage of clubs wanting to sign him – Real Madrid have already said they are monitoring his situation . Rodgers says they won't sell this summer, but it's more bluster I'm afraid. Common sense dictates they can't afford to let his contract run down to its final year. The situation needs to be addressed . Sterling wants to play Champions League football. What's so wrong with that?


A Philadelphia woman lost her leg and her home went up in flames, all because a neighbor believed she was trying to steal her boyfriend and ran her down in her SUV, family members say. Precious Richardson Coleman, 29, turned herself in to police Saturday and awaits two charges of attempted murder after running down 24-year-old Beatrice 'Dee Dee' Spence and her uncle in her 2004 white Dodge Durango. WPVI reports that Coleman had shown up on Spence's block in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia, before Spence went out to confront her. Struck down: 'Dee Dee' Spence, 24, lost her leg in an intentional hit and run by 29-year-old Precious Richardson Coleman, who believed Spence was trying to steal her boyfriend, according to family members . That's when Coleman sped forward, hopping the curb and striking both Spence and her uncle, 37-year-old Damon Watson, who was standing alongside his niece. 'She jumped up on the pavement,' Watson told the Daily News. 'I turned, and the car threw me. She hit me on the side. I bounced off the car.' 'I turned and saw Dee Dee. Her whole leg was flying off,' Watson continued. 'It was hanging off. She was screaming in pain.' Family members said the SUV briefly pinned Spence against the porch, before Coleman reversed and sped away. Paramedics arrived and transported Spence to Temple University Hospital in critical condition, where she had to have her right leg amputated below the knee. Spence's mother, Danika, had been frying chicken and cooking macaroni and cheese, but left the kitchen in a rush to help her daughter. Charged: Coleman turned herself in to police Saturday morning and is held on $750,000 for attempted murder and related charges . Hit and run: A security camera caught Coleman's SUV speeding away from the scene. The vehicle was later found by police with significant damage to the front bumper . Double tragedy: Spence's mother, Danika, ran out of the house to help her daughter, leaving unattended food cooking on the stove, which triggered a housefire . The unattended stove went up in flames, causing a housefire that consumed both the Spences' home and a neighbor's, before firefighters extinguished the blaze. The hit and run was the climax of a simmering feud between the two women over Coleman's current boyfriend, whom Spence had reportedly dated in the past. 'She thought Dee Dee was with him,' Spence's sister Alissa, 14, told the Daily News. 'She wasn't at all. That was her ex. They weren't seeing each other anymore. She had moved on.' At 5 a.m. on the morning of the incident, relatives say, Coleman showed up at the front of the home that Spence shared with her mother and two younger sisters. 'It's Precious,' Ameria Spence, 9, recalled hearing Coleman saying. 'Tell your daughter to stop f****** blocking me on Instagram!' 'Then she picked up a brick and threw it through the window,' Ameria added. Danika Spence filed a police report, family members said, but Coleman phoned Dee Dee Spence a few hours later to say she was

Summary: Precious Richard Coleman turned herself in to police Saturday after running down Beatrice 'Dee Dee' Spence and her uncle . Coleman believed Spence was going after her boyfriend, family members say . Spence had her leg amputated after the hit and run, and the home caught fire while Spence's mother Danika accompanied her daughter to the hospital . Coleman is being held on $750,000 on attempted murder charges .


Leigh Griffiths sure knows how to finish. And, in passing, how to make a point. Left on the bench for Wednesday night’s home clash with Kilmarnock, perhaps uncertain over his place in the starting XI for Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Inverness, the Celtic striker scored a 19-minute hat-trick to guide his team to a handsome 4-1 victory. The Treble-chasing reigning champions came from a goal down, inspired by Kris Commons and the second-half introduction of Griffiths, to record a win that takes them eight points clear at the top of the Premiership – and lifts confidence ahead of their trip to Hampden. Hat-trick hero Leigh Griffiths with signed match ball and man of the match award . Darryl Westlake’s wickedly deflected strike early in the second half had given the visitors a shock lead completely against the run of play – only for Commons to equalise in spectacular, if contested, fashion eight minutes later. As good and important as Commons was for Celtic, though, even his performance was overshadowed by the arrival of Griffiths, who simply exploded on to the scene with three goals of supreme quality in less time than it takes for the average warm down. Rightly named Man of the Match despite playing for just over half an hour, the former Hibs front man eased all the frets and fears of home fans on a night that had looked to be slipping away from their team. Celtic's Leigh Griffiths (right) completes his hat-trick against Kilmarnock . Celtic had begun the night with a starting XI looking very much like the team Deila might have been thinking about for Hampden, all things being equal; leaving Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven, both suspended for the semi-final, on the bench suggested that he was giving his Cup formation a gentle run out. Against a Kilmarnock team whose ambition rarely threatened to over-reach their ability, there were certainly passages of play that resembled nothing so uncompetitive as a training session. With Lee Miller plodding along on his lonesome up front and only the pace of left winger Tope Obadeyi carrying even the hint of a threat to the home side, the visitors – doughty in defence but reliably clumsy on the ball – were obviously intent on playing a containing game. Griffiths collects the match ball after his second-half hat trick on Wednesday night . Maybe, just maybe, they’d catch Celtic sleeping and grab a surprise goal. And, if not, well, a nil-nil at Parkhead is never a disgrace, right? The problem for those who turned up in anticipation of a football match was that, however well Celtic played, attack against defence boasts only so much in the way of entertainment value. James Forrest looked the most obvious outlet for a Celtic breakthrough, the winger scampering down the left and finding space where none should have existed, though too often making the wrong call. The former Scotland regular might have scored himself with seven minutes on the clock, tearing into the box and receiving an Emilio Izaguirre pass at pace, yet Forrest’s

Summary: Defender Darryl Westlake fired Kilmarnock ahead in the 50th minute . Midfielder Kris Commons levelled for the home side eight minutes later . Sub Leigh Griffiths netted three goals in a remarkable 19-minute spell . Celtic moved eight points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership .


Manchester City will assess in the next few days whether playmaker David Silva has a chance of playing at the weekend. Tests have confirmed the Spain international suffered no fractures after being caught in the face by an elbow from Cheikhou Kouyate in Sunday's Barclays Premier League defeat of West Ham. But the club say the player will still need careful monitoring this week as they wait to learn the full extent of the problem. David Silva (left) receives an elbow to the face by Cheikhou Kouyate during Man City's win over West Ham . The Spaniard was caught right on the cheekbone and taken to hospital to be assessed . Silva turns around in pain before receiving several minutes treatment and being given oxygen . Silva was carried off on a stretcher after receiving around eight minutes of treatment on the field following the incident, which occurred in the second half of City's 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium. He was then taken to hospital but the club allayed fears over his condition on Monday by confirming nothing had been broken. 'Tests confirm @21LVA did not suffer a fracture against £WHUFC, he'll be monitored closely this week,' a tweet read. Silva also tweeted: ‘Many thanks to all the messages of support, all the tests have gone well and I’m already home. The three points is what was important!’ The positive update will be a boost for under-pressure manager Manuel Pellegrini given his already lengthy injury list. Captain Vincent Kompany, midfielder James Milner, defender Gael Clichy and strikers Stevan Jovetic and Wilfried Bony are all currently sidelined. City's season is set to end in under-achievement following the collapse of their title defence but beating West Ham at least gave them some respite from the growing pressure. Pellegrini's men, joint top of the table on New Year's Day, have slumped to fourth place and could yet face a battle to retain a Champions League spot. They face their next test as FA Cup finalists Aston Villa visit Eastlands next Saturday evening. Midfielder Fernando said: "We always want to win the big matches, so it was really important to get a victory, and now we want to keep form and make sure we try to win the last five matches." Silva was given put in a neck brace and given oxygen as his concerned team-mates looked on . Silva was taken off on a stretcher before being rushed to hospital as Manuel Pellegrini has a nervous wait .

Summary: Manchester City defeated West Ham 2-0 in their Premier League clash . David Silva was taken to hospital after a challenge by Chiekhou Kouyate . Spain international has allayed fans' fears with a Twitter message .


Mexican prosecutors have launched an investigation of possible criminal conduct in the case of a 14-year-old girl mistakenly sent to the U.S. to live with a woman who claimed to be her mother, authorities said Friday. Alondra Luna Nunez was mistakenly flown to Texas on April 16 after a judge in the western state of Michoacan ruled in favor of a Houston woman who believed she was her daughter. She was returned to her family in Mexico on Wednesday after DNA testing in the United States showed she was not the long-missing daughter of Houston resident Dorotea Garcia. Scroll down for video . Reunited: Alondra Luna Nunez (pictured) was mistakenly flown to Texas on April 16 after a judge in the western state of Michoacan ruled in favor of a Houston woman named Dorotea Garcia who believed she was her daughter . The Prosecutor's Office in the southwestern state of Michoacan said in a statement that it is looking into the case involving a civil court judge in Los Reyes, including media reports and videos that 'suggest probable acts against the child's best interests and could constitute an illegal action'. Video footage of Alondra being taken screaming by police circulated widely and attracted national and international attention to the case. The National Human Rights Commission has launched its own investigation, which its president Luis Raul Gonzalez said would seek to ensure that there is 'no impunity' in the case. After landing home on Wednesday, Alondra seemed to hold no grudge, saying she hoped Garcia, ended up finding her daughter. They spoke by phone. Taken: Alondra Luna Nunez's case drew international attention after a video of her being forced into a police vehicle last week appeared online . Struggle: Alondra used every ounce of her energy to fight Mexican federal police officers, who were working for Interpol on the orders of a Texas judge . 'She told me to forgive her for everything she had done to us,' Alondra told reporters. Alondra had asked for DNA tests in Mexico before she was sent to the United States, and her parents presented more than a dozen documents including her baptismal records, family photographs and a copy of her birth certificate. But Judge Cinthia Elodia Mercado ruled Alondra was in fact Alondra Diaz Garcia, who was taken from Texas by her father in 2007. Garcia thought Luna was her daughter because they share a similar scar between their eyebrows. The other girl remains missing and the father's whereabouts are also unknown. Elodia Mercado said this week that it was not within her authority to order DNA testing, and she was obligated to ensure Mexico followed international conventions on child abductions. 'We, as judges, are only responsible to resolve the case with respect to recovering the minor,' she said. 'We don't do investigations or make inquiries.' Mexico's National Human Rights Commission also announced it had requested reports from a half dozen government entities to conduct its own inquiry into whether Alondra's human rights were violated. Reunited: Alondra is seen with her father, little brother and mother

Summary: Mexican prosecutors are looking into possible criminal conduct . Alondra Luna Nunez was flown to Texas on April 16 after a judge ruled in favor of a Houston woman who believed Alondra was her daughter . DNA testing in Texas showed that she was not Dorotea Garcia's daughter . The 14-year-old was returned to her family in Mexico on Wednesday . Alondra's case drew international attention after a video of her being forced into a police vehicle last week appeared online .


Bobby Flay is said to be offering his soon-to-be ex-wife just $5,000 a month - despite a personal worth of more than $20million. According to TMZ, the prenup between the Food Network star and the Law And Order: SVU actress provides her with the relatively meager sum for five years. The report also claims that the prenup contains a clause that allows the chef buy her out of the $8million marital home for just $1million - with an extra $50,000 to pack and move her stuff. Unhappy: Stephanie March is unhappy with the $5,000 a month she has been offered by Bobby Flay as per their prenup, according to TMZ; He filed for divorce on Friday (pictured in June 2013) Flay filed for divorce on Friday, just one day after it emerged he had separated from his wife of ten years. TMZ claimed the 50-year-old was 'heartbroken' about the split - while his wife is 'mighty unhappy' with the prenup. Also on Friday the New York Daily News claimed the actress questioned her spouse about rumours he was romantically involved with Mad Men star January Jones in 2010. 'I know Stephanie basically asked him after January Jones, "Did you f*** her?"' an insider told the site. March was said to be suspicious after her husband happened to be on the scene when single mother Jones got into a car accident in LA in 2010. The source added that he denied any romance. There was concern about this woman: The New York Daily News on Friday claimed that March asked her spouse if he had any romantic liaisons with January Jones - he allegedly said no; here Jones is pictured in March . Her love interest these days: Jones is now dating Will Forte, who she was seen with in February at the premiere of The Last Man On Earth . Jones is now dating Will Forte, who she was seen with in February at the premiere of The Last Man On Earth. Legal documents obtained by TMZ state that the marriage has 'broken down irretrievably.' It has been reported they separated three weeks ago. And because they have no children together there is no issue about child support but they are fighting over property already, it was alleged on Friday. Flay has already moved out of their New York City apartment. The couple has secured their own attorneys and are discussing the terms of divorce, according to the news site. Once so close: Flay and March, who reportedly separated three weeks ago, pictured in January 2013 . TMZ went on to report that the marriage began to unravel over the past year and a half. Sources told TMZ that the union crumbled when Stephanie's appendix burst and Bobby didn't come to the hospital until the next day. Stephanie claimed Bobby said 'he was busy with work' and instead sent his assistants to help her. Moved out: The Iron Chef Of America star - pictured in 2013 - is said to have moved out of the couple's New York City apartment . Boiling

Summary: Bobby and Stephanie separated three weeks ago after 10 years of marriage . On Friday the 50-year-old Food Network star filed for divorce . His actress spouse is said to be not happy with the prenup in place . They have no children and are 'fighting over property' It was also claimed she questioned him about romancing January Jones .


Mothers across the globe have been left outraged by an alleged religious community that is criticizing moms for having cesarean sections instead of natural childbirths – creating a series of insulting campaign images, or memes, that claim they 'didn't really give birth'. The Facebook page of the so-called Disciples of the New Dawn has sparked an internet firestorm as thousands of mothers share, and comment on, the group's anti-cesarean memes, expressing their disgust at the outrageous messages they express; the community, led by Father Patrick Embry, is using the images to encourage fellow Christians to shame 'lazy' and 'negligent' mothers who have elected to undergo C-sections. 'Face the facts: You didn't really give birth. You caught a lucky break. Please show respect to superior women who actually had what it took to get the job done,' reads one of the group's Facebook memes, which has been shared nearly 80,000 times since it was posted on Sunday. Alarming message: This controversial anti-cesarean meme posted on the Disciples of the New Dawn's Facebook page on Sunday has been shared nearly 80,000 times . Propaganda: The religious community claims women will be 'cast into the lake of fire' if they undergo a C-section . 'Good advice from Matriarch Graber on behalf of The Circle of Matriarchs,' the Disciples of the New Dawn captioned the controversial image featuring a woman's C-section scar. The post continued: 'They have delivered many babies over the years, NATURALLY and not once has needed a C-Section or pharmaceutical toxins. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing as it is the zenith of a woman's role in a moral Christian society. If God has decided to call you home, it is not up to you or a doctor to reject Him. You may find yourself cast into the lake of fire for doing so. God's Peace [sic].' Although some reporters claimed to have spoken with Mr Embry, many question the existence of the extreme religious community and the validity of its messages. And while it remains unclear as to whether or not the page was created with the sole intention of inciting fury, its most recent postings have taken the internet by storm. Not scientific: This meme alleges that women who avoid vaccination are 'more likely' to have a natural vaginal birth . Public shaming: This meme featuring a mom in a bikini states that women shouldn't flaunt their stomachs after having cesarean sections because they didn't take care of themselves while they were pregnant . Scare tactics: The community added this picture caption to the meme to remind women that God is always 'watching' and 'judging' Thousands of women are sharing their stories and reasons for undergoing C-sections in the comment sections of the images, which claim there is 'no medical need' for cesareans. 'I am proud to have had a C-section! I was in labor for 3 days,' Barri Lynne Thomas wrote today. 'We found out my baby was stuck on my pelvis face up! If they would have simply moved her giving birth naturally I could have killed her! [sic]' Sara

Summary: One of the images posted on the Disciples of the New Dawn Facebook page has been shared nearly 80,000 times since it was posted on Sunday . While it is unclear if the group is genuine - or a satire - its messages have prompted thousands of women to share their own C-section stories . Others are committing their support to past petitions to have the community's page removed from Facebook .


Chatting happily and smiling during a peaceful walk in the grounds of their Scottish country home, they could be any long-married couple enjoying a stroll. But this is the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and the intimate shot marks not 40 years of marriage but 10. The couple, who married a decade ago at the Windsor Guildhall, are spending their anniversary privately at Birkhall in Deeside. Scroll down for video . Portrait of a happy marriage: Charles and Camilla in the new photo released to mark their 10th anniversary . Big day: The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall on their wedding day a decade ago . Birkhall, which sits on the Queen's Balmoral estate, was the location for their honeymoon and was also the venue for their first anniversary celebrations. The new image, which is the work of top photographer Oliver Dann, was taken in the run-up to last month's visit to the U.S but was released by Clarence House today. In it, Charles wears a country coat made from Inveravon Estate Tweed and a matching hat by Lock & Co, while Camilla sports a hat by the same firm and a coat by Moncler. Charles and Camilla finally married following a relationship spanning 35 years in a relatively quiet civil ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall on the 9th April 2005. Despite fears that the couple would be booed - Camilla was reportedly so nervous that she had to be dragged out of bed - the ceremony went off without a hitch. Since then, the Duchess of Cornwall as she is now known, has become an integral part of the Royal Family - and would be cheerfully accepted as Charles' queen by 50 per cent of Britons. That marks a significant turnaround from the Duchess' earliest days as a royal, with Camilla following Charles' lead and often appearing nervous in front of photographers. But her enthusiastic championing of causes ranging from osteoporosis to sexual abuse survivors has not gone unnoticed and her relationship with the Queen is now said to be close. 'Her role has changed dramatically,' explains royal biographer Penny Junor. 'One minute she was a mistress and then she was an HRH. 'When she first married Charles she was very nervous. On her wedding day, she was terrified. She had no idea if she would be booed in the street. 'In fact, there was a very warm reception. The streets were packed in Windsor. She has slowly gained courage and confidence. Initially she was very much in the background, supporting the Prince and she still does that. 'She's never had any ambition for herself. She didn't want to be a princess or a duchess. She just happened to love a man who was the Prince of Wales and look at the fuss that caused. She doesn't want to be a star or be curtseyed to. Happy: The pair are all smiles as they arrive at the British ambassador's residence in Washington last month . Cheers! Charles and Camilla pictured enjoying a dram during a

Summary: Clarence House has released a new photo to mark 10th anniversary . The snap was taken last month at the couple's Scottish home, Birkhall . Camilla Parker-Bowles became the Duchess of Cornwall a decade ago . Since then, she has become an increasingly popular figure . Camilla also enjoys a close relationship with the Queen and her stepsons .


'Screaming in agony': UPS driver Tom Ryan (pictured) lost a leg after getting crushed against his own truck by a car swerving to miss a jaywalker . A UPS driver had one of his legs ripped off after being crushed against his own truck by a car which swerved to avoid a jaywalker. Tom Ryan, 40, was struck by a Toyota while making deliveries on Staten Island, leaving the hanging by a thread. Onlookers used a shirt as a tourniquet in a desperate attempt to stop the bleeding. Witness Moe Sattar, a mechanic at the tyre store on Hylan Boulevard, said: 'Tom was screaming. 'One of his legs was laying next to him under the truck. Then he got quiet when he was bleeding out.' Mr Ryan, a married father-of-two, was taken to Staten Island University before being transferred by air ambulance to the trauma unit at Belleview hospital, FDNY sources told the New York Post. He has lost one leg, but is expected to live, a UPS representative said. The driver of the Toyota, which had North Carolina licence plates, told officers he swerved to avoid a pedestrian, according to law enforcement sources. Mr Sattar backed up this account, adding that the driver was believed to be a teenager. The NYPD said no charges were filed against the driver. He said the jaywalker stopped to rubberneck but left before emergency services reached the scene. According to Mr Ryan's Facebook page, his son, Malachy, believed to be aged eight or nine, was hit by a bus around four years ago while walking home from school. Malachy was a 'bloody mess' and needed a neck brace, but doctors said 'he would be OK', he wrote. Scene: Mr Ryan was struck by this black Toyota while making deliveries on Staten Island, leaving his other leg hanging by a thread. Onlookers used a shirt as a tourniquet in a desperate attempt to stop the bleeding .

Summary: Tom Ryan, 40, had one leg ripped off and the other left hanging by a thread . Onlookers used shirt as a tourniquet in desperate bid to stop the bleeding . Witness: 'Tom was screaming. One leg was laying next to him under truck'


Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists he is not concerned that Romelu Lukaku has joined forces with high-powered agent Mino Raiola ahead of a potential summer of transfer speculation surrounding the striker. Raiola, steeped in Italian and Dutch football, is one of the most influential agents in the game, with Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba and Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli among his high-profile clients. The Italian middleman has been involved in transfer deals worth over £400million and Lukaku’s decision to sever his links with Christophe Henrotay, who oversaw his Everton club record £28m move from Chelsea last summer, adds a possible new dimension to his career. Romelu Lukaku (left) poses alongside his new agent Mino Raiola in an Instagram picture . The appointment of Raiola as agent fuels speculation Lukaku (left) could be set for a move away from Everton . Roberto Martinez, the Everton manager, is unconcerned by Lukaku joining Raiola . The Belgium striker, 21, has scored only eight times in the Premier League so far this season compared with 15 last term. But he has netted 18 in total, including eight in the Europa League which spearheaded Everton’s run to the last 16. With Everton 13th in the Barclays Premier League there will be no European adventure next season but Martinez, who persuaded Lukaku to turn a season-long loan into a permanent five-year deal last summer, is adamant that the player’s switch of agents has not set the alarm bells ringing. Martinez said: ‘He has changed his agent, yes, but we are not concerned, no. Rom is entitled to do that. ‘Everyone speaks about the colourful character that Mino Raiola is but he has a lot of players who are very much people who are happy to stay at one club. ‘I dealt with Mino Raiola at Wigan and not many people know that he had Danny de Ridder or Vladimir Weiss, players who have been happy to stay at a club. I don’t think there is anything to read into that.’ Martinez does not expect a summer of upheaval at Goodison Park, despite the team’s disappointing campaign. Veteran defender Sylvain Distin, 37, who has not featured in the league since late December, will leave at the end of his contract but, according to Martinez, fellow centre back Antolin Alcaraz still has a chance to earn a new deal during the closing weeks of the season. Meanwhile, the manager insists 21-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley can build on his performances from the bench for England against Lithuania and Italy to finish an indifferent season on a high. ‘He will benefit from the experiences of this difficult season,’ added Martinez, whose side entertain Southampton on Saturday. Raiola has engineered big money moves for players such as Mario Balotelli at Liverpool . Martinez believes that Ross Barkley (left) will benefit from the difficult season that he has endured . ‘This is his second full season in an important role in the squad. ‘He enjoys that responsibility and taking responsibility in big games. ‘He has an incredible technical ability and, with

Summary: Roberto Martinez unconcerned by Romelu Lukaku's link with Mino Raiola . Raiola has been involved in transfer deals worth over £400million . Martinez backs Ross Barkley to learn from his difficult season .


After nearly two years of jockeying with Congress over the IRS's history of discriminating against conservative nonprofit groups, former official Lois Lerner won't be charged with a crime for defying a congressional subpoena and refusing to answer questions. U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen, on his last day in office, told House Speaker John Boehner in a seven-page letter that Lerner could wrap herself in the U.S. Constitution's Fifth Amendment, even though she offered a self-serving opening statement before clamming up during a May 22, 2013 hearing. Lerner has long been in the GOP's crosshairs because she led the IRS department tasked with approving nonprofit groups' applications for tax-exempt status. Beginning in 2010, the department gave conservative groups with words like 'patriots' or 'tea party' in their names extra scrutiny, slow-walking their applications and keping many in limbo for years. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee had subpoenaed Lerner after she refused to testify voluntarily about her role in the scandal. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS AND THE DOJ'S LETTER TO BOEHNER . I'LL TELL THE TRUTH ... UNLESS I'M TAKING THE FIFTH: Former IRS official Lois Lerner insisted on her innocence in an opening statement during a 2013 congressional hearing, and then refused to answer lawmakers' questions – a choice that the Obama administration now says was perfectly legal . U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ronald Machen (left) dropped his bomb on Congress just one day before leaving office to return to private legal practice . Emailed? Machen's letter was addressed to House Speaker John Boehner (left), who was in Jerusalem visiting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) When she refused again to answer questions during a second hearing on March 5, 2014, House Republicans prepared a criminal contempt citation and referred the case to the Justice Department once it was approved. California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, then the Oversight committee's chairman, told Lerner in one hearing that she had 'effectively waived your rights' by defending herself under oath. 'I have not done anything wrong,' Lerner had said in the 2013 hearing. 'I have not broken any laws, I have not violated any IRS rules or regulations, and I have not provided false information to this or any other congressional committee.' Machen told Boehner on Tuesday that since Lerner had only made 'general claims of innocence,' she was within her rights to refuse to answer questions. 'Ms. Lemer's general denials of wrongdoing did not amount to "testimony" about the actual facts under the Committee's review,' he said. 'The Fiflh Amendment to the Constitution would provide Ms. Lerner with an absolute defense, should she be prosecuted ,,, for her refusal to testify.' Machen's March 31 letter arrived on Capitol Hill just a day before his resignation took effect after a five-year stint as Washington, D.C.'s top federal prosecutor inside the Justice Department. President Barack Obama named him to his post in December 2009. Reactions swept through the nation's capital as word spread that Lerner was, legally, in the clear. 'Once again, the Obama administration has tried to sweep IRS targeting of

Summary: Justice Dept. sent 7-page letter to House Speaker John Boehner explaining why the former IRS official was allowed to plead the Fifth Amendment . Federal prosecutor in charge of the case sent his decision to Capitol Hill on the last day before his own resignation took effect . Lerner offered a self-serving opening statement during a 2013 hearing, but refused to take questions even though she was under subpoena . Hearing focused on the IRS's habit of targeting conservative groups with special scrutiny based on words like 'patriots' or 'tea party' in their names . The DOJ says she can't be prosecuted for defying the subpoena 'because she made only general claims of innocence' and offered few details .


Crown Princess Mary attended an Anzac Day ceremony in Denmark over the weekend. The Australian-born Royal cut a solemn figure as she placed a wreath at a memorial in Copenhagen. The 43-year-old chose a dark ensemble for the event, wearing a knee-length purple dress beneath a black jacket and striking black millinery and gloves. Striking: Crown Princess Mary attended an Anzac Day ceremony in Copenhagen over the weekend . Commemoration: The Australian-born Royal stood with Australian ambassador to Denmark Damien Miller (second left) and Turkey's ambassador to Denmark, Mehmet Donmez (far left) during the ceremony . Mary's attendance at the Anzac Day commemorations came days after her comments in a televised interview about dealing with loneliness. Appearing on Danish show Aftenshowet, she spoke of the grief she endured after losing her mother when she was 25. 'It felt like I was all alone with my grief,' she said. 'That no one understood me and that I stood still while everyone around me moved on. Striking: Mary wore a purple knee-length dress beneath a black jacket and black millinery for the event, where she accepted a bouquet from a young girl . Gracious: The Crown Princess smiled after receiving the arrangement of yellow roses . Paying respects: The 43-year-old placed a wreath at a memorial . 'It felt like I was all alone with my grief': Mary spoke of feeling alone and misunderstood after losing her mother, Henrietta Donaldson, at 25 in a new TV interview . 'I would have liked to have spent more time with her,' she added. The Crown Princess' mother Henrietta Donaldson died in 1997 from a heart condition. Mary discussed the theme of loneliness with the programme and said, 'It's a real and big problem that's gone unnoticed, so I'm glad that it's drawing some attention now. 'There's still a lot of taboo around it, it's an issue we have to talk about.' Earlier in the week, Mary stepped out in an eye-catching fuchsia dress for the official opening of a research festival in the city of Lyngby on Thursday. Cause: Mary discussed the theme of loneliness with the programme and said, 'It's a real and big problem that's gone unnoticed, so I'm glad that it's drawing some attention now' Pretty in pink: Earlier in the week, Mary looked beautiful in fuchsia while attending the opening of a research festival at the Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby on Thursday . Going for a colour block look, Mary teamed the bright dress with a snake-skin patterned clutch in the same shade, and keeping her collar free of bling, opted for a pair of hanging pearl earrings instead. To finish things off the mother-of-four's brunette locks were tousled into undone waves that wouldn't have gone astray on a red carpet. She needed to compete with a little wild weather however, and looked quite windswept before she was ushered indoors. Standout: The seemingly ageless beauty had heads turning a bright pink dress that hugged her petite frame . Popular: A host of university students and younger children cam out to

Summary: Australian-born Royal placed a wreath at a memorial in Copenhagen . Anzac Day appearance came days after TV interview discussing loneliness . Mary said she felt alone and misunderstood after losing her mother at 25 .


A chocolate bunny worth $64,000 (£33,000) made headlines this week for being the world's most expensive Easter treat. The five kilogram sculpture is made from 75 per cent Tanzania Origin chocolate, contains a staggering 548,000 calories... and has two solitaire diamonds for eyes (which account for over $48,000 of the price tag) Unfortunately for Australian chocolate lovers the decadent dessert, created by former Chef Décor of Harrods Martin Chiffers, is located in the United Kingdom. So what is available to chocoholics Down Under this week, for when a regular supermarket Easter Egg just won't cut it? According to new research conducted by Colgate, Australian families will consumer 124.3million Easter treats this year over the holiday period. Scroll down for video . Edible artwork: Victorian chocolatier Xocolate have created chocolate masterpieces inspired by renowned artists including Jackson Pollock (left) and Banksy (right) using Fairtrade chocolate . While Cadbury and Lindt remain the most popular household chocolate, some retailers are going above and beyond to create something truly spectacular... and mouth-watering. From eggs turned into masterpieces by renowned artists, to bunnies weighing a whopping three kilograms, chocolate that packs an alcoholic punch, and entirely raw offerings... We round up the most unusual, extravagant, and eggs-cellent Easter treats on sale in Australia. Victorian chocolatier Xocolate have created chocolate masterpieces inspired by renowned artists that look too good to eat. The Art Series collection features eggs boasting designs by Jackson Pollock and Banksy that come in a range of sizes starting at $15.95. The eggs are available at Xocolate's Kew East and Canterbury stores, and online. Punky dessert: Pâtissier Adriano Zumbo is selling dark and white chocolate eggs called 'The Chocolate Pistols' in their NSW and Victorian stores . Pâtissier Adriano Zumbo, who has stores in several New South Wales and Victoria locations, is selling punk-inspired eggs for $60 each. For those who want to funk up their Easter Sunday, 'The Chocolate Pistols' are make from couverture French chocolate and available in both dark and white chocolate versions in store and online until stocks last. Melbourne-based Gânache Chocolate are once again selling their enormous chocolate eggs, which weigh in around the 2.2kg mark and cost $132. Good egg: Melbourne-based Gânache Chocolate are selling a 2.2kg chocolate ganache egg costing $132 . For those who think a hollow egg is a waste of potential chocolate-filled space, their 100-piece version is crammed with pralines in every flavour you could think of. The decadent treat (designed to share) costs $250. Master Chocolatier Arno Backes explained to Daily Mail Australia how a trip around South America inspired his gigantic chocolate masterpiece. 'Whilst travelling through South America discovering the regions coffee and chocolate, I found this giant egg mould and thought it would be fantastic to use it to make a distinctive chocolate showpiece sometime. Pick'n'mix: Not stopping there, Gânache's Master Chocolatier Arno Backes also created an egg filled with 100 pralines (right) that costs $250 . 'For the first Easter at Ganache I made the showpiece and was surprised by how many customers were asking to buy it. The following

Summary: Australian families will consume 124.3 MILLION chocolate treats this Easter . Some of the quirkiest desserts on sale include a $275 chocolate bunny and a 'topiary tree' made up of 85 solid chocolate eggs . Most expensive treat in the world is a $64k bunny with diamond eyes in UK .


Twenty people have been injured after a plane made a crash landing and skidded off the runway at Hiroshima Airport in Japan. There were believed to be 74 passengers and seven crew members on board Asiana Airlines flight OZ162 when it was reported to have made a tailstrike and skidded off the runway. Japanese media are reporting that the plane spun 180 degrees after impact to be left facing the wrong way on the runway. Local media were on the scene to report on a plane that crash landed and skidded off the runway in Japan . Twenty people are believed to have been injured after the plane had a tailstrike at Hiroshima . The airport has been closed as a result of the crash, and emergency services are at the scene, with injured passengers being taken to hospital. The Airbus A320 had set off from Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea to Hiroshima, when it is believed to have missed the landing point on the runway. Local television footage appeared to show evidence of a hard landing and no sign of the landing gear, along with images of evacuation slides that were deployed. NHK, the national public broadcaster in Japan, described it as a crash landing and reported that the plane overran the runway at 8pm local time. Television footage appeared to show evidence of a hard landing and no sign of the landing gear (file photo of different plane model) Asiana Airlines Inc, based in Seoul, is one of South Korea's two major airlines, along with Korean Air. An Asiana Airlines flight crashed two years ago as it approached San Francisco's airport in an accident that left three teenagers dead and nearly 200 other passengers injured.

Summary: Local media reports of Airbus A320 making a tailstrike on landing . Plane left facing the wrong way after spinning 180 degrees . Airport has been closed as investigators and emergency services attend .


A young Irish rugby star escaped serious injury when his home was targeted by a gunman who fired multiple bullets through his windows. Adam McBurney, who has been capped for the Ireland Under-20s and recently played in their Six Nations campaign, was not at his home in Cromkill in County Antrim, Northern Ireland when it was targeted on Easter Sunday. Shocked neighbours said he could have been killed if he was in the property, after bullets tore through the windows and ended up embedded in the kitchen and bathroom walls. Adam McBurney, who has been capped for the Ireland Under-20s (left), was not at home when a gunman fired multiple bullets through the windows of his property in County Antrim, Northern Ireland (right) on Sunday . Mr McBurney, who lives at the home with his brother Shane, 20, and is deemed a bright prospect for Irish rugby, is said to have returned to the house following the attack but is yet to speak about the incident. Photographs from the scene today show at least 12 bullet holes still visible in a living room window of the property, which is situated on a small housing estate alongside just seven other homes. Police Service of Northern Ireland said a number of shots were fired at the windows of the unoccupied house at 2.20am on Sunday. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses and said the incident had 'criminal elements'. Officers also said a red Honda Accord car, which is believed to have been involved in the incident, was found burnt-out in a nearby road shortly after the attack. Chief inspector Natalie Wilson said: 'This type of attack is totally unacceptable and there is no place for this type of activity in a civilised society. I know that the vast majority of people in Ballymena do not support those responsible. 'I want to reassure the Ballymena community that we are determined to tackle these criminal elements and as such we are committing additional resources over the next few nights. 'We will not accept this type of behaviour and I would ask for community support and information as we work to identify those responsible.' Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which occurred when the house was unoccupied in the early hours of Easter Sunday. Investigators' markings showed at least 12 bullets hit one window of the house . Mr McBurney, who lives at the home on a quiet residental street in County Antrim with his brother Shane, 20, is deemed a bright prospect for Irish rugby and played in Ireland U20's game vs France U20's (pictured above) One neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, described the incident as 'very worrying'. He told Belfast Live: 'It is fortunate the boys were not at home when these shots were fired into the living room because with that amount of shots flying about we very well could be talking about the death of one or two brothers, one of whom is one of the best young rugby stars in Ireland.' Adam McBurney is deemed one of the best

Summary: Adam McBurney's home targeted by gunman who fired through windows . Young Irish rugby star was not at County Antrim property during attack . At least 12 bullet holes counted at scene of home he shares with brother . McBurney deemed bright prospect for Irish rugby and plays for Under-20s .


A decorated Marine has been considered 'unfit' to re-enlist after getting a rifle tattoo on his forearm to commemorate his previous deployment. Sgt. Daniel Knapp from Jacksonville, North Carolina, received combat medals after serving in Afghanistan, but has been denied re-enlistment due to the service's strict policy on body ink. While the Army has recently updated its policy, the Marine Corps introduced more stringent rules in 2010 concerning the size and placement of tattoos that Knapp has fallen foul of. Despite having several tattoos while he was in the Marines, Sgt. Daniel Knapp has been denied re-enlistment after getting a tattoo on his forearm – a pair of crossed rifles and 0311 designation for Marine riflemen, right – to commemorate his previous deployment . Despite having several tattoos while he was in the Marines, it is the one he got on his forearm after he left – a pair of crossed rifles and 0311 designation for Marine riflemen – that has cost him his chance at reenlisting. 'When I was in Afghanistan,' Knapp told Marine Corps Times, 'my tattoos never stopped me from shooting anyone, and they never made me more of a target. They never stopped me from keeping Marines safe. On patrol nothing ever happened because of my tattoos.' Knapp is considered a Tier 1 Marine, scoring in the top 10 percent in fitness, marksmanship, and job performance. Despite serving two deployments, earning promotions, a valor award and a waiver endorsed by his command, Knapp has been denied re-enlistment by Marine Corps headquarters. So while members of his unit - Camp Lejeune's 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines – are being deployed to Europe as part of a crisis-response force, he is being left behind. Knapp's predicament highlights a generational disconnect on attitudes towards ink and what marines say is the need for lax regulations that reflect changing societal perceptions of tattoos, writes the Marine Corps Times. Despite serving two deployments, earning promotions, a valor award and a waiver endorsed by his command, Knapp has been denied re-enlistment by Marine Corps headquarters . Otherwise-good marines, such as Knapp, are being lost because of a widespread lack of understanding among the rank-and-file of the organization's lengthy tattoo regulations. Senior officials maintain that tattoos detract from the military bearing and threaten the ability of troops to find work in the civilian sector after their time in the military ends. While the Marine Corps has maintained strict rules, Army officials have become more accepting. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Ray Odierno stated earlier this month that while offensive tattoos are still forbidden, other restrictions as to the size, shape and location of the ink have been removed. 'Society is changing its view of tattoos,' Odierno said, 'and we have to change along with that. It makes sense. 'My tattoos never stopped me from shooting anyone': Knapp is now considering joining the Army which has less stringent rules about body ink . 'Soldiers have grown up in an era when tattoos are much more acceptable and we have to change along with that.' Commandant General Joseph

Summary: Despite having several tattoos while in the Marines, Sgt. Daniel Knapp has been denied re-enlistment because of his ink . After leaving he got a pair of crossed rifles and 0311 designation for Marine riflemen on his forearm . The tattoo contravenes the organization's strict policy concerning size and placement . 'My tattoos never stopped me from shooting anyone,' said Knapp of Jacksonville, North Carolina . He is now considering joining the Army which has less stringent rules about body ink .


Karim Benzema showed his talents aren't just limited to the football pitch as the Real Madrid star posted a video showcasing his rapping skills while cruising along in his Bugatti Veyron. As Real Madrid prepare for their La Liga clash against Granada at the Bernabeu on Sunday, Benzema shared a video of him singing along to Tupac's classic track 'Check Out Time'. Tupac's track 'All Eyez on me' might have been a more suitable choice for the Los Blancos star, however, as Benzema looks to add to his goal tally of 20 goals in all competitions so far this season. Real Madrid and France forward Karim Benzema sings along to Tupac in his Bugatti Veyron . Benzema boldly stated earlier this week that he can win the Ballon d'Or award during his career. The France international is confident his club success at the Bernabeu can force his way into contention for the prestigious award. However, Benzema's Real team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has picked up the last two accolades for the world's best footballer whereas Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi prevailed between 2009-12. Benzema vents his frustration during France's recent 3-1 loss to Brazil at the Stade de France in Paris . Despite the duo's dominance, Benzema is adamant he can compete for the title if he continues to perform for Real Madrid and at international level. 'If I keep winning titles then I can win this award in future,' he told Le Parisien. 'We have Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, the two best players. We know I won't reach 80 or 100 goals in a season. They can do that.' Benzema (right) has scored 20 goals, in all competitions, for Real Madrid this season .

Summary: Karim Benzema has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season . Real Madrid face Granada in a crucial La Liga clash on Sunday . Benzema is targeting a Ballon d'Or award in the near future .


Pretty spot: Queen Victoria spent her holidays in Osborne House on the Isle of Wight . 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot,’ Queen Victoria said of her holiday residence, Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. It was at the beach there that she would take to the sea in her wooden bathing machine, and that all of her children learned to swim. But, however pleasing her days at Osborne House, Victoria’s journeys there were never easy. She would travel to Portsmouth by train and then by ferry to Ryde. From Ryde there was a railway line that passed not far from Osborne House but the nearest station was at Wootton, more than two miles from the property. So, in 1875, a station was built at Whippingham, the closest point on the line to Osborne House – just to serve the Royal residence. Accommodation was built for the stationmaster, as well as waiting rooms with toilets for both ladies and gentlemen. The building is now a five-bedroom family home, currently on the market for £625,000, while the track has become a cycle path. Victoria died in 1901 and the station went into public use in 1903. However, services ended in 1966, after which the station was converted into a home. The current owners, retired electrician Tony Vickers, 69, and his 70-year-old wife Sue, a retired hairdresser, are selling because they want to move to a smaller bungalow. ‘We were very excited when we knew we would be able to own the station that was built for Queen Victoria, and we have maintained many of the original features and some of the fireplaces,’ says Sue. Royal connection: The home that was once a railway station built to serve the monarch . ‘We are very sad to leave our unique home and its gardens, which have given us many years of pleasure. It’s been a lovely family home.’ It is thought that Queen Victoria, who, famously, would not allow herself to be conveyed at more than 40 miles per hour, would wait at Whippingham station in the room that is now used as a sitting room. Victoria, and those who visited her on the Isle of Wight, would be taken by horse and carriage from Whippingham station to Osborne House. In 1900, Whippingham station made another piece of history, with the appointment of a stationmistress, rather than master – almost unheard of at the time. Emily Merwood took over the role from her father-in-law. Immensely proud of being in sole charge of the station, she would dress in a white starched apron over a black dress, and would sport a straw boater hat. Spacious: The large, open-plan kitchen in the Isle of Wight property, which has five bedrooms . The part of the house now used as a sitting room used to be the station’s waiting room, while the main bedroom used to be the points room, where the signalman would pull levers to control trains on the track. Where the main platform once stood there is now a lawn that leads

Summary: Queen Victoria's holiday residence was Osborne House on the Isle of Wight . But her journeys there involved train and ferry ride and then another train ride to a station more than two miles from the property . In 1875, a station was built at Whippingham just to serve Royal residence . Building is now a five-bedroom home, currently on the market for £625,000 .


The Queen had her fingers firmly crossed but luck was not on her side as he annual visit to Newbury’s opening ended with two near-misses. Capel Path, ridden by Ryan Moore and trained by Sir Michael Stoute, finished third to Richard Hannon’s Desert Force in the Dubai Duty Free Full of Surprises Handicap but it was the Queen’s Hannon-trained two-year-old Ring of Truth who looked the one who got away. The 7-1 shot, making her debut in the five furlong Al Basti Equiworld Maiden Stakes, took time to understand what was required of her as she showed understandable signs of inexperience but the Richard Hughes-ridden daughter of Royal Applause was closing hard on winner Harvard Man at the line and was only touched off by short head. The Queen crossed her fingers for the race but only managed to come close with two near-misses at Newbury . The Queen looked like she was enjoying her day out at Newbury despite not backing a winner at the races . The Queen pictured in the parade ring with jockey Richard Hughes at Newbury racecourse on Friday . The Queen's Ring of Truth (left) pictured making her debut in the five furlong Al Basti Equiworld Maiden Stakes . It was a performance, which if built upon, could make Ring Of Truth worthy of a potential tilt at a race at Royal Ascot. Hannon said: ’It was a nice run and she will be better at six furlongs.’ The royal meeting is the likely destination of Brian Meehan-trained Harvard Man, a fourth winner from seven rides in Britain this season for Italian jockey Antonio Fresu. Meehan said: ‘I think this fellow will go places. All spring he has shown to be a really nice colt. I took him to Kempton for a day out three or four weeks ago for a little school and he was very impressive.’ The Queen's horse was closing hard on winner Harvard Man at the line and was only touched off by short head . The Queen had her fingers firmly crossed on her day out but luck was not on her side at Newbury .

Summary: The Queen was pictured on her annual visit to Newbury's opening . Her Richard Hannon-trained two-year-old Ring of Truth went close to a win . The 7-1 shot was making her debut in the Al Basti Equiworld Maiden Stakes .


Sydney-bound winger Joe Burgess scored his first Super League hat-trick as Wigan secured their first away win of the season, but they were made to work hard by struggling Wakefield in an error-strewn game at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium. Burgess, who is joining Sydney Roosters at the end of the year, scored three of the Warriors' seven tries in a 40-22 victory - their first Super League success in West Yorkshire for 18 months - to help his side climb above St Helens into second place in the table, at least for 24 hours. It was a third consecutive win for Shaun Wane's men and a fifth from their last six matches but their hard-to-please coach will be far from happy with their performance and his mood will have worsened by a hamstring injury to centre Anthony Gelling. Joe Burgess (left) was in fine form for Wigan with his first Super League hat-trick . It was a ninth successive defeat for the Wildcats, who remain rooted to the foot of the table, but a vast improvement on their 80-0 rout by Warrington in their previous league game. Still without seven senior players through injury, Wakefield gave a debut to Widnes loanee prop Ben Kavanagh, a first start to young loose forward Jordan Crowther and a first Super League outing for former Leeds prop Ian Kirke. And their problems worsened when Kirke sustained a broken thumb and loose forward Danny Washbrook damaged a rib to leave coach James Webster cursing his luck. Yet the Wildcats made the best possible start, with makeshift centre Matt Ryan breaking clear from his own half to create a try for full-back Craig Hall, who kicked the first of his three goals. Wigan looked to have gained control, however, when prop Dom Crosby took Michael McIlorum's pass to crash over for his first try for more than two years and scrum-half Matty Smith skipped through Wildcats defence for a solo score. Flying wingers Burgess and Dom Manfredi both produced clinical finishes to double the Warriors' try tally before half-time but the gritty Yorkshiremen would not lie down as the game opened up after Sam Powell (Wigan) and Tim Smith (Wakefield) were despatched to the sin bin following a skirmish. Daniel Smith got skipper Danny Kirmond through a chink in the visitors' defence for one try and stand-off Pita Godinet added another on the stroke of half-time, darting over from dummy half, as Wakefield eyed a repeat of last year's shock win over Wane's men. Burgess scorched over for his second try within two minutes of the re-start following more smart work from his centre partner Dan Sarginson as Wigan established a 12-point lead for the third time. But Godinet pounced on a stray pass from former Wigan's Wakefield forward Taulima Tautai to get winger Chris Riley over for a fourth Wildcats try to cut the deficit to 30-22. However, the game always looked to be within Wigan's grasp and they opened up a three-score lead on 57 minutes when prop Lee Mossop proved unstoppable from 10 metres out.

Summary: Wigan secured their first away win of the Super League season . Joe Burgess scored three of the Warriors' seven tries . Wigan climb above St Helens into second place, at least for 24 hours .