A couple who lost their homes and were almost killed in Hurricane Sandy are celebrating a whirlwind of good fortune after winning more than $250,000 in the lottery. Mary Ann Diano was left homeless when the storms hit Staten Island, New York, in October 2012 - but now says because of Hurricane Sandy she has met the love of her life and they are buying their dream home together. The 62-year-old's home has lived in a trailer park in Connecticut every since the disaster where she met her partner Dennis Krauss, whose home in Brooklyn, New York, was also destroyed. Dennis Krauss and Mary Ann Diano said they plan to spend their winning on a new house. Both of them were left homeless when Hurricane Sandy wrecked havoc on the east coast of the US in October 2012 . The loving couple met after they separately moved from New York to a trailer park in Connecticut, after they lost their homes. During the storms Ms Diano had been swept away by the waves and clung to a tree for safety . The 62-year-old didn't evacuate during Hurricane Sandy because there was nowhere where she could bring her cats. She lost everything in the storm - but in its aftermath she met the love of her life and won the lottery . ‘Sandy left me homeless and alone and now because of Sandy I met the love of my life, I hit the lottery and we’re shopping for the house of our dreams’, the thrilled woman told the New York Daily News after she won $255,555 (£174,000). Ms Diano’s troubles first began when she stayed at home with her five cats during the storm brought on by Hurricane Sandy, which caused chaos when it hit 24 states in the US. As the water began to fill her house she stepped outside and was swept away by a huge wave before landing in the high branches of a tree – saying she feared she was going to die. She was hauled to safety by a kind stranger, who saw she was about to touch a live wire and risk being electrocuted. The loving couple said they don't consider the winnings as money - but as the chance for a new start and home . Sandy left Ms Diano homeless and alone, she said - but it also brought her the love of her life and a lottery wn . Ms Diano was reunited with her cats but lost her home, and went to live in a Connecticut trailer park after winning a year’s rent-free accommodation in a church raffle. There she met Mr Krauss, who had also lost his home in Brooklyn, New York, in the storms, and the homeless pair began a relationship. She won the lottery last October after buying it from a gas station, but decided not to cash it in until April 6 – the day after Easter – as a symbolic sign of a new beginning. Reliving the moment she knew her life had changed, she told the Daily

Summary: Pair were left homeless after storms and met in Connecticut trailer park . Won lottery last year but only cashed prize in after Easter to mark new start . 'Because of Sandy I met the love of my life', said thrilled lottery winner .


A 10 tonne 'fatberg' made up of congealed waste has been removed from a sewer underneath one of London's most exclusive streets. The enormous lump, which was 40 metres long and made up of fat and wet wipes, was so heavy that it caused the 1940s sewer in Chelsea to break. Utility companies, including Thames Water, discovered the fatberg when local residents and businesses on Draycott Avenue and Walton Street started to complain about the rancid smell coming from the sewer. Scroll down for video . The 10 tonne fatberg, which was discovered beneath one of Chelsea's most exclusive streets after residents complained of a rancid smell . So far the waste removed from the sewer is the equivalent weight of about five Porsche 911s, which weigh 1.9 tonnes each. Now a £400,000 repair is being carried out to repair the broken sewer and already 22 metres of new piping has been replaced with another 17 metres left to go. Stephen Hunt, project manager for Thames Water said: 'The amount of fat we've had to remove has been staggering. 'Cheslea has done itself proud here - we see blockages all the time on household sewer pipes, which are about big enough for a cricket ball to pass through - but to have this much damage on a sewer almost a metre in diameter is mind-boggling. Thames Water, have now been forced to repair the old brick sewer, left, at a cost of £400,000 after it became damaged due to the fatberg . 'The original sewer has been so badly abused by fat being chucked down the plughole we've had to opt for the time consuming and disruptive option of replacing many metres of pipe. 'I'd urge the residents of Chelsea to consider what lurks beneath their feet - and when it comes to getting rid of fat - bin it, don't block it. Fatbergs – congealed fat which clumps together with other waste products to form concrete-style blocks – are becoming increasingly problematic for the capital's sewers. The enormous lump, which was 40 metres long and made up of fat and wet wipes, was found beneath Draycott Avenue and Walton Street in West London, pictured . London's largest ever recorded fatberg, weighing in at 15 tonnes, was found in Kingston in August 2013. And last year workers spent four days removing a fatberg the length of a jumbo jet from a sewer in Shepherd's Bush. Among the most common causes of drain blockages are make-up and nappy wipes, fat and grease, chewing gum, dental floss, plasters and building debris. Staff from Thames Water usually use powerful suction equipment to break down the blockages and then high-powered water jets to clear the tunnels.

Summary: Residents in two exclusive Chelsea streets complained of a rancid smell . Thames Water investigated and discovered a 10 tonne fatberg in the sewer . The sewer which is 40 metres long was made up of fat and used wet wipes . A £400,000 repair is being carried out to rectify the damage underground .


Chelsea are interested in Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli. Manager Jose Mourinho was in the crowd at Craven Cottage last Wednesday to watch the 22-year-old in Fulham's 1-1 draw against Rotherham United. Bettinelli only made his debut for Fulham this season and has one more year left on his contract. Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has caught the eye of Chelsea and Jose Mourinho who watched him play in a 1-1 draw against Rotherham . Chelsea are braced for the departure of second choice goalkeeper Petr Cech (right) in the summer . The club will sit down with him to discuss a new contract but Fulham are anticipating an offer from Chelsea over the coming weeks. He is an England Under-21 international after playing against the Czech Republic last month. Mourinho sees him as potential back-up to Thibaut Courtois and Petr Cech is expected to move on in the summer with Paris Saint-Germain favourites to sign him. Bettinelli, who made his first-team debut for Fulham only last August, is the son of Fulham academy goalkeeping coach Vic Bettinelli, who also coaches Mourinho's son, Jose Mario. Chelsea manager Mourinho (left) believes Bettinelli could potentially provide back-up for Thibaut Courtois .

Summary: Jose Mourinho watched Marcus Bettinelli when Fulham played Rotherham . Bettinelli made his Fulham debut this season and has one year left on his deal . Mourinho reportedly sees him as a potential No 2 to Thibaut Courtois .


There's no surer sign that winter is coming than the end of daylight saving. But it's not all bad news. The four-day Easter long weekend will be extended by an hour when clocks go back an hour at 3am on Sunday. The four-day Easter long weekend will be extended by an hour when clocks go back an hour at 3am on Sunday - including Australian states such as NSW . Changing the clock is also a reminder for people to change their smoke alarm batteries, fire services around Australia say. Pictured is the sunrise over Melbourne CBD . For some that will mean an extra hour of sleep, while others will enjoy an extra hour to party. The time change affects all states except Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, where daylight saving is not observed. Changing the clock is also a reminder for people to change their smoke alarm batteries, fire services around Australia say. Clocks will spring forward again on October 4. For some for end of daylight savings will mean an extra hour of sleep, while others will enjoy an extra hour to party . The time change affects all states including the nation's capital Canberra (pictured) The time change affects all states except Queensland (pictured), the Northern Territory and Western Australia, where daylight saving is not observed .

Summary: Clocks go back an hour at 3am on Sunday, April 5 in all states except Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia . Daylight savings will begin again on October 4 this year . Changing the clock is also a reminder for people to change their smoke alarm batteries, Australian fire services say .


Daniel Sturridge is well-known for showing off his dance moves, but the striker's shapes were no match for a young Liverpool fan. The Reds frontman was challenged to a dance-off by Kop Kids presenter Paisley back in February and duly obliged only to be left red-faced by the talented youngster. Before the pair showed each other their moves, Paisley sat down with the former Chelsea man to ask him how important dancing and music is in his lift. Daniel Sturridge poses with Kop Kids presenter Paisley ahead of their dance-off in February . The pair shake hands before sitting down for a quick interview before showing off their moves . 'Dancing is more from my childhood,' said Sturridge. 'I always used to dance. Where I grew up was a Caribbean area, so dancing was a huge part of my upbringing and music was exactly the same. 'I listen to music before every game but it's the dependent on the mood I'm in and what kind of vibe i want to get into. The 25-year-old then revealed that he wasn't a fan of pop group One Direction despite posting a picture of himself with band member Louis Tomlinson in March. He added: 'I'm not a 1D kind of guy. I'm not a fan of them, I'm a fan of their story. It shows anything in life is possible.' The Liverpool frontman throws some shapes after being challenged by the young Liverpool fans . The 25-year-old tried his best but looked slightly less confident away from the Anfield pitch . The former Chelsea striker hinted that this move called 'feed the ducks' could be his next celebration . Renowned for being one of the world's best young hip-hop dancers, Paisley wasted no time in showing off her trademark moves while Sturridge attempted a few of his own including his signature goal celebration moves. Despite failing to get the better of Paisley, Sturridge did hint that his next goal celebration would be a new move called 'Feed the Ducks'. He joked: 'This is my next thing. You're going to see this. It's called feed the ducks.' Kop Kids presenter and renowned hip-hop dance Paisley shows Sturridge how it's done . Sturridge looks concerned as he realises his moves don't quite match up to Paisley's . Sturridge has played only twice since suffering a hip injury against Manchester United on March 22 .

Summary: Daniel Sturridge has dance-off with Kop Kids presenter Paisley . Liverpool striker shows off new dance move called 'Feed the Ducks' 25-year-old reveals his passion for music and dancing . READ: Sturridge fitness our main concern says Liverpool boss Rodgers . READ: Sturridge heads back to the US to see specialist .


Last weekend, after a sunny day in the Borders, I posted this picture of myself on Twitter with the caption ‘Just met Nicola Sturgeon lookalike out canvassing!’ I admit, it wasn’t a particularly funny joke, but I had no idea of the outrage my light-hearted comment would provoke from the devoted followers of Scotland’s First Minister and the leader of the SNP. I was called ugly, vile, ‘someone who deserves to die’, and one wit even ‘hoped I would catch malaria’. In all, I’ve probably received more than 600 insults, and two days later they’re still coming. Luckily, I’ve got a thick skin, but whatever happened to free speech? In the knockabout atmosphere of an election campaign, everything is up for debate. Scroll down for video . Janet Street-Porter posted this picture on Twitter with the caption ‘Just met Nicola Sturgeon lookalike out canvassing!’ Both the Press and the public routinely talk about politicians in less-than-flattering terms, mocking their trendy (or spartan) kitchens, their silly casual clothes and their strange hairstyles, not to mention their attempts to eat a bacon sandwich, hug babies, cook a casual lunch or chuck a bowling ball — all in the name of a photo opportunity. The UK is home to a rich and raucous tradition of political satire, from 19th century caricaturists such as George Cruikshank and James Gillray, to more recent cartoonists Gerald Scarfe, Ralph Steadman and those in Private Eye magazine, as well as TV series such as Spitting Image, Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You. Most of our most successful comedians sneer at the party leaders. So you might imagine that the Scots could cope with a few harmless jibes about their own First Minister. Wrong, wrong, wrong. All the pollsters agree that the SNP is destined to win the vast majority of the seats (up to 50) North of the Border in the General Election, crushing the Tories and trouncing Labour. They already control the majority of votes in the Scottish Assembly. Could this surge of nationalism mean that Scotland is in danger of becoming another North Korea, a land where the ‘dear leader’ is sacrosanct, a figure on a pedestal, to be worshipped and admired — but never criticised? At the weekend, one commentator announced that ‘Scotland has fallen in love with Nicola — she is adored’. Indeed last night Ms Sturgeon was as feisty as ever in the leaders’ debate. My goodness, you certainly couldn’t say that about any party leader South of the Border, or in Wales. Despite all the photo calls at factories, in schools and cafes and villages halls, poll after poll shows that the public find most British politicians ‘out of touch’. Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg have ‘minus’ personal ratings, while even Ukip’s Nigel Farage, once the poster boy for the disaffected, could be in danger of losing his bid to become an MP in South Thanet. Janet Street-Porter said she had no idea of the outrage her 'light-hearted comment' would provoke from Nicola Sturgeon's (pictured) supporters . So how has

Summary: Janet Street-Porter joked about SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon on Twitter . The journalist was called ugly, vile and 'someone who deserves to die' Says worrying questions remain about some of the SNP leader's followers .


Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm could make his first Bundesliga start since returning from an ankle injury by appearing against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Midfielders Franck Ribery (ankle), Arjen Robben (stomach) and Javi Martinez (knee), and defender David Alaba (knee) are all out, coach Pep Guardiola added on Friday. He was not yet sure about defender Holger Badstuber (hip), while midfielder Thiago Alcantara could play 'maybe a few minutes' as he recovers from long-standing knee injuries. Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has made a full recovery from a broken ankle . Pep Guardiola will be without a number of his first-team stars for his side's match against Dortmund . Lahm has made only two substitute appearances for Bayern since breaking his ankle in training on November 18, and Guardiola attempted to take some pressure off his captain by warning that the whole team has to work together to compensate for missing players. 'Robben is great in one on ones, also coming in, scoring goals from the side. Ribery too. Without them, we don't have players for one on ones, so we have to pass the ball,' Guardiola said. 'The players have to know, we need more, more, more. We need 100 per cent.' Alaba became the latest on Bayern's injury list when he tore a left knee ligament while on duty for Austria. The left back is expected to miss the rest of the season. 'It's not good news for anyone,' said Guardiola. 'Up to now, we've coped, and carried on. And we have to do that now.' Arjen Robben (centre) and Franck Ribery (right) have been ruled out of Bayern's upcoming match . David Alaba is likely to be out for the rest of the season after sustaining a knee injury . While at pains to state the injuries were not an excuse, he pointed out that they were mounting at a crucial point of the season with Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League games coming up. Bayern has seven games in the next 22 days. 'The squad Bayern have put together is there to fight for all the titles. No excuses. If we don't win, it's our fault,' Guardiola said. 'We're happy to play in April with all the (title) possibilities still open. Now every game is a final. Earlier in the season if you don't win you carry on. Now if you lose, that's it. We don't want any more injuries.' When asked if this was the most difficult time he had faced in his second season at Bayern, Guardiola replied, 'Yes, definitely.' He was nonetheless looking forward to Saturday's visit to Dortmund, which has struggled this season and was bottom at the beginning of February. 'The quality of the side, the coach, the team, is higher than (indicated) by their table position. The quality is still there,' Guardiola said. 'The game is like a final. It's not a final, but we're fighting to defend our title, and Dortmund are fighting for the Champions League or Europa League.' He added: 'My experience with Dortmund and (coach Jurgen) Klopp is

Summary: Philipp Lahm is expected to start against Dortmund at the weekend . Lahm has made two substitute appearances since his injury comeback . Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and Javi Martinez will miss Dortmund clash . David Alaba is expected to be out for the rest of the season .


If you decided to stay in Britain for the school holidays rather than jetting off abroad, you may have made a wise decision. Because the glorious spring weather is set to stretch out for the rest of the week - and the weather will be warmer here than in many Mediterranean sun spots. The mercury is set to rise steadily until Friday, when southern parts of England are forecast to hit 21C (70F) or higher - which would be the hottest this year so far. Scroll down for video . Nice day for it: Adults and children cross stepping stones into the water garden at Cliveden House in Maidenhead, Berkshire, yesterday . Lying back: A young man enjoys the sun in St James's Park in central London as people in the capital make the most of the warm weather . Enjoying the sun: Holidaymakers head to the beach of Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire as temperatures stay high after the bank holiday weekend . Sunny sight: Visitors walk through a corridor of flowers yesterday as they enjoy the warm weather at Cliveden House in Maidenhead . It's a beautiful day: The Palm House at Kew Gardens in south-west London pictured yesterday as the warm weather continues across the UK . Say cheese: Tourists from Mexico take a family selfie photograph in front of Big Ben using a selfie stick yesterday . That would put many holiday resorts in the shade - with Rome expected to peak at 16C (61F), Athens at 16C (61F) and Marseille at 18C (65F). Dan Williams, spokesman for the Met Office, said: ‘We are looking at high temperatures for most days until the weekend.’ Clear skies, lengthening days and a warm mass of air from southern Europe will coincide to create some glorious weather as the sun shines through. It comes after the washout weather of last week gave way to a spectacular Easter weekend. Temperatures hit 20.7C (69F) in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire on Sunday and 19.5C (67F) in Astwood Bank, Worcestershire on Monday. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each recorded their warmest days of the year. A week of sunshine: Forecasters say a band of high pressure will keep conditions settled until late on Friday, when April showers could return . Al fresco dining: People eat their lunch next to a fountain near Paddington train station in central London yesterday . On the run: Children at Kew Gardens in south-west London, next to a field of glory-of-the-snow flowers as the warm weather continues . Day visit: Josie, Masie and Alfie Luff (from left to right) walk through a glade of magnolia trees at Kew Gardens in London . Afternoon treat: Three women take off their coats as they enjoy ice creams in the sunshine in Salisbury yesterday . Beautiful: Commuters at Putney, south-west London, enjoyed this stunning sunset this evening after a lovely spring day in the capital . Those records could all be broken again by the end of the week. Mr Williams said: ‘We might see 20C (68F) here and there, with the hottest spots moving around

Summary: High temperatures forecast for this week thanks to Spanish Plume - before familiar showers could return . Sunny spells for South West and south Wales as temperatures could hit 21C in South East later this week . 9C higher than normal for month - and a few degrees warmer than current temperatures in Mallorca, Spain . Mercury set to rise steadily until Friday - and Rome is expected to hit 16C, Athens 16C and Marseille 18C .


Sometimes a shrill alarm tone isn't enough to get you out of bed. And for one lazy dog, even a constant head-pounding couldn't rouse her from sleep. Lori Smith filmed her pooch Boomer being repeatedly hit as she lay with her head resting on the ledge of her electronic dog door. With the door jammed, it is seen constantly moving up and down hitting her skull each time. 'She just sits here all day and doesn't even care,' Smith is heard saying as she watches the scene play out. 'That's awful!' a man in the background adds. However, he can't help but giggle as he observes Boomer refusing to budge. After more than 20 seconds and numerous head taps, Boomer appears resting in the same position. One viewer said that perhaps the canine saw it as a type of head massage. Caught on camera: Lori Smith filmed her pooch Boomer being repeatedly hit as she lay with her head resting on the ledge of her electronic dog door . Nightmare: With the door jammed, it is seen constantly moving up and down hitting her skull each time .

Summary: Lori Smith filmed her pooch Boomer being repeatedly hit as she lay with her head resting on the ledge of her electronic dog door . After more than 20 seconds and numerous head taps Boomer appears resting in the same position .


Former world champion Ken Doherty is on the brink of exiting the Betfred World Snooker Championships in the final qualifying round. Doherty, who lifted the title in 1997, trails Mark Davis 8-1 after the first session of their third-round qualifier at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. The 45-year-old faces an uphill battle to avoid becoming the third Crucible winner to crash out this week, with Peter Ebdon and Steve Davis having lost in the second round. Ken Doherty is just two frames away from going out of World Championships qualifying in Sheffield . Doherty enjoys a pint of Guinness after winning the World Championships in 1997 . Graeme Dott, another former champion, must come from behind on Wednesday to book his place in the main draw as he trails world number 52 Yu Delu 5-4. Elsewhere, former world championship runner-up Matthew Stevens leads Joe Swail 5-4 as he bids for a first Crucible appearance since 2013. Graeme Dott is a former world champion, winning the showpiece event at the Crucible in 2006 .

Summary: Ken Doherty is struggling in his final World Championships qualifier . The 1997 world champion trails Mark Davis 8-1 after the first session . Graeme Dott must also spark a comeback at 5-4 down to Yu Delu .


These incredible images capture the moment a fearless lion tried and failed to bring down a hippo calf. The big cat was seen at Kruger National Park in South Africa attempting to tackle the hefty mammal when it became temporarily separated from its herd after emerging from the water. Accompanied by a hunting partner, the lion leaps on to the hippo in a ferocious display of power and tries to take a bite out if its back - but ends up being chased away by the infant's angry mother. Scroll down for video . Ferocious attempt: A fearless lion leaps on to a hippo calf's back in Kruger National Park in South Africa . The feline and one of its companions were left hungry and with dented pride as the young hippo escaped from the incident unscathed. Photographer Duncan Fraser captured the encounter at Sunset Dam on his way back to camp at dusk. Mr Fraser, 23, from Action Photography, said: 'The bigger male lion was in front and crouching ready for action. 'Suddenly he pounced up and the surprise caused the adult hippo to split away from the baby. Sizing up their prey: Two lionesses become aware of the calf after it becomes seperated from its mother . 'Seeing this opportunity he swung around and pounced onto the baby - trying to get a grip and take the baby down. 'The adult hippo swung around and came back charging at the lion. The lion quickly released its grip and decided that it was time to exit the scene. 'The baby hippo and its mother moved off away from the lions into the bushes - it did not appear to have suffered any major injuries from the attack.' Preparing to attack: One of the lionesses lies in the dust just moments before launching her attack . The chase: The predator bounds towards the hippo calf, who desperately attempts to flee its attacker . Going for the kill: The big cat seizes the opportunity and mounts the hippo's back in a fierce display of power . Ferocious: The lion tries to puncture the hippo's tough skin with a bite as the calf cries out for its mother . Touch and go: With the hippo calf desperate and tiring, the lioness appears to be winning the epic battle . Chased away: But the calf's angry mother charges on to the scene and is too much of a threat for the lion . Still hungry: With their pride dented after the unsuccessful attack, the two lionesses make a hasty retreat . Unscathed: The hippo calf was not injured in the clash, according to photographer Duncan Fraser .

Summary: Predator seen attacking hippo calf in Kruger National Park, South Africa . As the hippo emerges from the water it becomes separated from its mother . Lion seizes opportunity and leaps on to animal attempting to land killer bite . But the hippo's mother charges on to scene forcing the big cat to retreat .


It's not cheap at £7million but whoever buys this exclusive Georgian mansion is buying more than just a home - they're buying the exact same view depicted in John Constable's £23million painting Salisbury Cathedral From The Meadows. The Grade I listed Walton Canonry is on the south side of Cathedral Close boasts a view of the River Avon, backing onto the meadow where John Constable took studies for his famous 1831 painting of the cathedral. The property agents say they'll need to find someone with deep pockets to buy the 8,147 square foot mansion with 1.6 acres, on the market now for £6.95million. But it's nothing compared to the £23.1million that the Tate paid in 2013 for the painting, inspired by oils he painted on many visits to the exclusive area in the 1820s, now on show at The National Museum of Wales, Cardiff. Expensive taste: This historic house in one of Britain's most exclusive postcodes is up for sale for £6.95million. Walton Canonry has been home to prominent figures of the church and the arts for nearly 300 years but is now on the market with property agent Savills . Inspiring view: The incredible view of Salisbury Cathedral from the front of the 18th century home that comes complete with 1.6 acres . Work of art: The painting inspired by a view from the meadow that was bought by The Tate for 23.1million in May 2013 . Built around 1720, it was named after Isaac Walton, son of the writer Izaak who wrote The Compleat Angler and lived in the medieval house that occupied the site beforehand. Cathedral Close was frequented by Constable in the 1820s after his close personal friend, the Bishop of Salisbury, commissioned him for another painting, Salisbury Cathedral From The Bishop's Grounds. But he later created the more dramatic painting from the meadow with an ominous sky that many art experts believe reflected the turbulent state of his life at the time. Walton Canonry is also known as Whistler's House, because it was home to the prominent 20th century painter Rex Whistler, who leased the home and featured many local landmarks in his work. The first freehold owner was Lesley MacDonagh, one of the City's top legal figures, who bought it in 2007 for £3.7million and after a painstaking renovation, made a £2.55million profit when she sold it for £6.3million to the current owners who run a charitable foundation. Through the keyhole: This is one of the luxurious rooms in Walton Cannonry, stylishly decorated in off-white with gold and wood trim . The wood-panelled walls are an insight into the tastes of the wealthy and powerful people throughout history who have lived in this classic home. Among the previous owners are artist Rex Whistler and author Leslie Thomas . Pristine gardens from the back of the property. With a water feature, perfectly trimmed hedges and paths arched with brick and trellis, the garden is one of the luxurious home's best features . The house, which is 8,147 sq ft, has six bedrooms, two kitchens, a drawing room,

Summary: Walton Canonry has view of Salisbury Cathedral enjoyed by John Constable while taking studies for famous painting . 300-year-old home with six bedrooms and views of Salisbury Cathedral and Avon has gone on the market for £7million . Constable painting Salisbury Cathedral From The Meadows was bought by the Tate for £23.1million in 2013 .


No-fly list: Chris Roberts, a computer security researcher on his way to give a talk about computer security vulnerabilities at a major conference was told he couldn't fly on United Airlines Saturday, due to comments he'd made on Twitter . United Airlines stopped a prominent security researcher from boarding a California-bound flight late Saturday, following a social media post by the researcher days earlier suggesting the airline's onboard systems could be hacked. The researcher, Chris Roberts, attempted to board a United flight from Colorado to San Francisco to speak at a major security conference there this week, but was stopped by the airline's corporate security at the gate. Roberts founded One World Labs, which tries to discover security risks before they are exploited. Roberts had been removed from a United flight on Wednesday by the FBI after landing in Syracuse, New York, and was questioned for four hours after jokingly suggesting on Twitter he could get the oxygen masks on the plane to deploy. Authorities also seized Roberts' laptop and other electronics, although his lawyer says he hasn't seen a search warrant. A lawyer for Roberts said United gave him no detailed explanation on Saturday why he wasn't allowed on the plane, saying instead the airline would be sending Roberts a letter within two weeks stating why they wouldn't let him fly on their aircraft. 'Given Mr. Roberts' claims regarding manipulating aircraft systems, we've decided it's in the best interest of our customers and crew members that he not be allowed to fly United,' airline spokesman Rahsaan Johnson told The Associated Press. 'However, we are confident our flight control systems could not be accessed through techniques he described.' When asked what threat Roberts posed if United's systems couldn't be compromised, Johnson said Sunday: 'We made this decision because Mr. Roberts has made comments about having tampered with aircraft equipment, which is a violation of United policy and something customers and crews shouldn't have to deal with.' Grounded: United made the decision not to allow Roberts to fly on United 'because he had made public statements about having manipulated airfare equipment and aircraft systems'. In this Tweet, Roberts speculates on whether he should give the command to drop a 737's oxygen masks . Hacking: Once onboard, he pondered on Twitter whether he would be able to hack into the flight's onboard computer settings. In a previous Tweet (seen here) he posted pictures containing details of aircraft data . Concern: Roberts was questioned by FBI agents for four hours. All of his computer equipment, including an iPad, a MacBook Pro, several hard drives and several USB memory sticks were confiscated . Johnson said the airline reached Roberts several hours before his flight to tell him he couldn't fly. But a lawyer for Roberts said Sunday that when his client received that call, the caller would only say he or she was from United, and wouldn't give Roberts a name or callback number. When Roberts then tried calling the number back from his phone's caller ID, it rang instead to a resort hotel, and Roberts

Summary: Chris Roberts says he sent his tweet because he's frustrated that a security flaw isn't being addressed . The FBI pulled him from a United Airlines Boeing 737 . Roberts said FBI agents detained and questioned him for four hours . Clams anyone can plug a laptop into the box underneath their seat and reach key controls in the plane, such as engines and cabin lighting .


Alan Pardew will target a marquee signing this summer so his Crystal Palace side are taken seriously next season. Pardew has transformed Palace into relegation candidates to a club pushing for a top-half finish since taking charge in January. He will be active in the transfer market come the end of the season in an attempt to take the club to the next level and is keen to bring in a big name to declare the club’s intentions. Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is keen on bringing in a star name to boost the club's profile . Eagles boss Pardew slapped a '40 to 60 million pounds' price-tag on Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie . ‘That is a solution to not just give us a better media standing than we have, but to also give everybody else here the recognition in terms of their value that we could attract a player of that type,’ Pardew said. ‘That is something I have thought about.’ Pardew is prepared to let star winger Yannick Bolasie leave for ‘between 40 and 60 million pounds’ and would use the money to build a formidable squad. But even if that does not happen, Pardew, whose side host relegation strugglers Hull City on Saturday, is adamant that he will be backed by chairman Steve Parish. The former Newcastle boss was able to make five permanent signings in January and will look to add several more when the transfer window re-opens. Pardew added: ’To be honest, the chairman is as much banging on my door as I am his. The most important thing is we get good value.’ While Palace may seek to break the £7million club transfer record set with the September 2014 arrival of James McArthur from Wigan, Pardew is loath to do so lightly. Palace broke their club transfer record in September 2014 when they splashed out £7m on James McArthur . 'It isn't just about the money and isn't just about the figure that you pay,' said Pardew. 'It really is about are they better than what you have. 'Therefore what is their value? And that is what you have to gauge. 'I have to say this club has done very well in the transfer market prior to me coming in. I think in that window just passed we bought really well, but really we haven't seen them. 'I haven't had to lean on Shola Ameobi, Jordon Mutch, Chungy (Lee Chung-yong) too much really. 'And I really did think, particularly in Shola, that he was going to be a massive player for us if it got close. 'In a way the team have taken that equation away.' Pardew has guided Palace out of the relegation mire since his January arrival, with the Eagles fifth in the Premier League standings on 2015's fixtures alone. Victory over Hull in Saturday's Selhurst Park clash would rubber-stamp Palace's top-flight safety, and Pardew admitted he is eager to make what experiments he can with next term in mind. 'There could be an opportunity to look for next year and that is

Summary: Alan Pardew believes high-profile signing will send out statement of intent . The Crystal Palace manager is keen on bringing the club to next level . Pardew has warned potential suitors off of star winger Yannick Bolasie .


As a wealth management consultant for a prestigious London firm, Craig Lister is used to keeping his cool. But lately, that's become rather more difficult. Craig, 54, is on hormone therapy for prostate cancer, which starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body - and has the side-effect of hot flushes. 'I have about ten to 12 flushes a day, and six to eight at night,' says Craig, a Yorkshireman who lives in Watford, Hertfordshire, with wife Sue, a teacher, 52, and their three children, George, 22, Evie, 20, and Joseph, 18. Craig, 54, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. He is now well and his tumours have shrunk . 'I know when one's coming. The feeling suddenly builds up as if you've gone into a sauna. Within minutes I'm in full sweat. Five or ten minutes later, it's gone.' Craig has taken to carrying a spare shirt in his briefcase when he goes to meet clients. 'I'll turn up to a lunch and suddenly have a hot sweat and my shirt will be soaked,' he says. 'I nip off to the loos and have a wash and change.' Hormone therapy, usually given in the form of regular injections or implants, is the first treatment offered to men with advanced prostate cancer - where the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. It can't cure the cancer, but can help keep it under control. Hormone therapy is also given alongside radiotherapy to some men with localised prostate cancer to shrink the cancer and make it easier to treat. The jabs typically contain drugs called luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) blockers. These act on the pituitary gland in the brain, to stop the production of hormones which are released into the bloodstream and bind with cells in the testicles to make testosterone. Even though the cancer is now microscopic he is still taking hormone treatment . The majority of prostate cancers rely on the hormone to grow. Lowering the amount in the body means it's less able to spread. In England alone, 13,000 men receive the treatment every year - in the form of jabs given monthly or every three months according to the charity Prostate Cancer UK. However, blocking testosterone can cause a variety of side-effects, explains Ali Rooke, a specialist nurse at the charity. 'Testosterone is a man's natural source of energy, so along with hot flushes we often see fatigue. It also has an important role in sexual function, so there can be a loss of libido,' she says. 'There can be mood swings and depression; some men also report breast swelling, nipple tenderness and weight gain around the middle. All of these are similar to what women go through during the menopause, when levels of their equivalent hormone, oestrogen, start to fall.' Hormone therapy also raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and can cause bone thinning, because testosterone is important for bone density. Studies by Prostate Cancer UK have found that 80 per cent of men having hormone therapy will suffer hot flushes,

Summary: Craig Lister, 54, from Watford, is on hormone therapy for prostate cancer . This starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body . One side-effect is hot flushes: 'I have about ten to 12 flushes a day'


You might think opting for a salad or sandwich for lunch will see you on your way to a healthy lifestyle. But in fact sandwiches and pasta salads can contain more fat, calories and sugar than burgers and pizzas. Some apparently healthy meals are worse for you than demonised junk foods from the likes of McDonald’s, Burger King and Pizza Express, researchers have found. Scroll down for video . Some apparently healthy meals are worse for you than demonised junk foods from the likes of McDonald’s, Burger King and Pizza Express, researchers have found . For example, Asda’s Piri Piri Chicken Pasta Salad contains 46.5g of fat – two thirds of the recommended daily intake for an adult – which is more than the 43.3g found in a Burger King Bacon and Cheese Whopper. Meanwhile a Marks & Spencer Chicken and Smoked Bacon Salad sandwich contains 694 calories and 37.1g of fat – but a Pizza Express Classic Margherita pizza has 683 calories and contains only 22.5g of fat. And a 624-calorie Brie and Bacon Panini from Caffè Nero comes in at more than 100 calories higher than a 518-calorie McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Consumer group Which?, which conducted the research, said it was surprised to find that three of the sandwiches it surveyed contained more than three teaspoons of sugar. These included Pret’s Posh Cheddar and Pickle on Artisan, which contains 17.6g of sugar – equivalent to more than four teaspoons. Which? added it was easy for customers to overeat at lunchtime, with dishes such as Morrisons’ Tomato and Basil Chicken Pasta, which states it contains seven servings, often eaten by one person – meaning they consume 683 calories and 38.6g of fat in one sitting. This is more than Burger King’s Chicken Royale with Cheese, which has 648 calories and 37.2g of fat. Which? said its research proves all food suppliers need to adopt the traffic light labelling system, which flags up levels of calories, fat, sugar and salt, to help consumers cut through the confusion and find healthy lunch options. A 624-calorie Brie and Bacon Panini from Caffè Nero comes in at more than 100 calories higher than a 518-calorie McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese . The system is voluntary and many stores opt not to use it. A Which? spokesman said: ‘We’ve uncovered sandwiches and salads that contain more calories and fat than a Big Mac. ‘Given our research, it’s perhaps not surprising that two thirds of UK adults and a third of children are classed as overweight or obese. Overconsumption of foods high in calories, sugar and fat is fuelling our obesity crisis.’

Summary: Some apparently healthy meals worse for you than demonised junk foods . Asda’s Piri Piri Chicken Pasta Salad contains a surprising 46.5g of fat . This exceeds the 43.3g found in a Burger King Bacon and Cheese Whopper . Caffè Nero has more fat than McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese .


A bomb technician has used his expertise to create an Easter egg hunt for blind children - using beeping eggs. David Hyche, now a special agent at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), developed the technology nine years ago when his four-month-old daughter turned blind. A transmitter is placed inside plastic eggs that let off a high-pitched beeping sound. Now Hyche has passed on the idea to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind in Birmingham. Festive invention: Blind children in Birmingham, Alabama, have celebrated Easter early by hunting for plastic eggs that let of a beeping sound. They trade the eggs in for candy . The device: Bomb expert David Hyche put a transmitter in a plastic egg so his daughter could join the fun . 'With my daughter, one of her first phrases was, 'I do it myself.' She wants to do it by herself and most of these kids want to do that too,' he told WBRC. 'It's logical for people who are explosives investigators. It's just a battery, beeper and a switch... pretty simple.' Giggling and running around the play area at Brimingham's regional center, the blind children filled baskets with the beeping eggs, before trading them in for candy. 'We love to give the opportunity for our children with disabilities and their families to come out and have the same opportunity as everybody else does,' said Tamara Harrison with the Alabama Institute. Hyche (pictured) came up with the device when his daughter turned blind nine years ago . The father has shared his idea with the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (pictured) this year .

Summary: Bomb expert David Hyche created the eggs when his daughter turned blind . The children follow sound of a beeper in a plastic egg, trade it for candy . He has now passed on the idea to Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind .


The ex of a woman convicted of killing their five-year-old son by poisoning him with salt has lashed out on Facebook just days after she was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. Lacey Spears of Scottsville, Kentucky, who was spared the maximum 25 years to life, appeared emotionless as the verdict was read in the death of her son Garnett-Paul Spears. The boy's father, Chris Hill, was not emotionless however and wrote of his wife's sentence; 'Please put her in general population! Thats all im asking for! Because she wont make it.' Scroll down for video . Garnett-Paul Spears' (left) father Chris Hill (right) lashed at his ex and the boy's mother on Facebook this week expressing his hope that she would die in prison . Lacey Spears of Scottsville, Kentucky, was found guilty last month of second-degree murder in the death of her son at a suburban New York hospital (pictured Wednesday) She was spared the maximum 25 years to life and instead received 20, showing no emotion when she was sentenced . As the conversation continued on his Facebook page the father, who said he was tired of crying over the loss of his boy, stated; 'Crazy a** woman needs to be beat to death in prison.' He also noted his ex's complete lack of emotion at her sentencing, writing; 'No emotion what so ever. What the hell!??' The New York judge who sentenced Spears on Wednesday said she suffers from a mental illness and said the crime was still 'unfathomable in its cruelty.' Prosecutors asked for the maximum sentence, saying Spears made her son ill because she had a bizarre need for attention. Spears' lawyer requested the minimum 15 years to life - he called her a hardworking single mother who gave her son unconditional love. Prosecutors said Spears loaded the hospitalized boy's . feeding tube with a lethal amount of salt and kept on blogging. Poignant: Spears is seen here with her son Garnett. Prosecutors said Spears loaded the hospitalized boy's feeding tube with a lethal amount of salt and kept on blogging . Spears' lawyer Stephen Riebling said she was innocent and blamed the hospital for negligence as he revealed plans to appeal . the verdict. While awaiting sentencing, she was being held at Westchester . County jail in Valhalla, said a spokesman for Westchester . District Attorney Janet DiFiore. Prosecutors blamed Spears, who lived in Chestnut Ridge, . about 32 miles north of New York City, for her son's . short and tormented life. Prosecutors blamed Spears, who lived in Chestnut Ridge,about 32 miles (51 km) north of New York City, for her son'sshort and tormented life . 'Throughout his five years, Garnett Spears was forced to . suffer through repeated hospitalizations, unneeded surgical . procedures and ultimately poisoning with salt, all at the hands . of the one person who should have been his ultimate protector: . his mother,' DiFiore said after Spears was convicted. 'Using the child's 'illnesses' to self aggrandize herself, . her actions directly lead to her son's tortured death,'

Summary: Lacey Spears of Scottsville, Kentucky, was found guilty last month of second-degree murder in the death of Garnett-Paul Spears . The 27-year-old Spears force-fed heavy concentrations of sodium through the boy's stomach tube . Judge who sentenced Spears on Wednesday said she suffers from a mental illness and said the crime was still 'unfathomable in its cruelty' She showed no emotion when she was sentenced to 20 years in prison . The boy's father Chris Hill wrote on his Facebook account of Spears: 'Crazy a** woman needs to be beat to death in prison'


Tiger Woods is in it to win it — but it would be a ‘disaster for everyone’ if he limps out of the Masters this week. That is the view of Colin Montgomerie after Woods confirmed his return to competitive golf for the first time since early February, when he withdrew with a back injury in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Having plummeted to 104 in the world rankings and with no kind of competitive action under his belt, beyond the rounds he has amassed in practice in Florida and at Augusta during the past few days, his form is a mystery. Former world No 1 Tiger Woods confirmed earlier this week that he will play at the Masters . Woods has dropped out of the world's top 100 for the first time in almost 19 years . Watch live coverage of all four days of The Masters only on Sky Sports (from 7pm) and from Friday on BBC2 (7pm). But Montgomerie, who will be at the Masters in Augusta commentating for Sky Sports, the only place to watch all four days live, said: ‘He hasn’t entered to make up the numbers, I can guarantee that. Imagine Tiger coming here to the Masters and scoring 69 or 68 in the first day? Suddenly the whole place is alive. It’s a buzz. ‘If Rory McIlroy starts with a 69, 68, so does Tiger, marvellous. ‘It would be fantastic, it would be a buzz around the place, some sort of electricity that we have missed without him. ‘Whether he can win again, who knows? Hey, never mind a major, can he win another event ever again? But let’s hope that it’s not one of these 75, 76, I’ve hurt my back, and goes home. That would be a disaster for everybody.’ Woods has won the Masters on four separate occasions with his last win coming in 2005 . Colin Montgomerie has said it would be fantastic to see a fully fit Woods go up against Rory McIlroy . McIlroy can match Woods in winning the grand slam if he wins the Masters. But 51-year-old Montgomerie believes the man from Northern Ireland will never hold the same dominance over golf that Woods achieved in his prime in 2000. He said: ‘I don’t think we’ll ever see the dominance that Tiger had in that year,’ he said. ‘The golf that was played and the way that it was done, in winning majors by eight and 15 shots, it was just incredible stuff. ‘At this moment in time, the competition is now so severe that any lapse at all, and there is someone willing to take up that baton. ‘And that wasn’t the case with Tiger. Tiger had this dominance that Rory hasn’t got yet.’

Summary: Tiger Woods has confirmed he will compete in the upcoming Masters . Woods goes into the Masters after plummeting to 104 in world rankings . Colin Montgomerie believes it is important for Woods to impress .


For some expectant mothers, giving up alcohol or coffee for the duration of their pregnancy can feel a hardship. But one mother-to-be had to give up much more than that for the sake of her unborn daughter. Lynn, from Chippenham, had to stop taking medication that enables her to move without pain as she suffers from a painful and crippling condition callled hip displasia. Lynn and husband Liam tried for a baby for three years so when she fell pregnant, she didn't want to take any risks so stopped taking pain relief for her scoliosis and hip dysplasia symptoms . The condition means the ball and socket joint of her hip has not formed properly, which causes pain when she moves. She also has scoliosis (curvature of the spine). Due to her disabilities, Lynn has to walk with a crutch around the home and uses a wheelchair when out and about. She also needs to take painkillers to give her some respite from the daily discomfort. But after becoming pregnant with a baby girl after three years of trying to conceive with husband, Liam, Lynn chose to stop taking the drugs for the time she carried their baby. She made the brave decision even though the weight of her baby bump put extra strain on her joints. 'I decided I would stop taking my painkillers when pregnant as there wasn't 100 per cent proof it would all be okay for baby so I stopped to be on the safe side,' she explained on My Extraordinary Pregnancy, which airs tonight on TLC. Lynn explains when pregnant that she's prepared to forgo pain relief for the sake of her baby . Healthy Libby was then delivered via caesarean section but Lynn had hoped for a natural birth . 'She's so special and it took such a long time to get her, I don't want to do anything to risk the pregnancy.' Husband Liam, an IT consultant, said he understood Lynn's decision but he said he found it hard to see her suffering. 'She wants to be a normal mother and do everything normally but because of her condition she's not always able to,' he said. 'My admiration for her has grown, the pain she goes through daily has increased and got worse every day. Coping with that without pain killers is a big thing.' 'The pain she's going through on a daily basis has increased.' Lynn, who has only 30 per cent mobility with her hips, said her problems began when she was a small child. 'The pain started when I was quite young and I had the first surgery when I was five. 'Growing up I had a lot of hip pain and back pain and initially I didn't know what it was. As a teenager I had to wear a body brace which was difficult.' Her mother Jennifer said: 'As a child she would never show when things hurt. You'd ask how she was feeling and she'd say "I'm fine", she would always cover everything up and tell you what you wanted

Summary: Lynn, from Chippenham, has scoliosis and hip dysplasia . With 305 mobility in her hips, moving hurts and she uses a wheelchair . Tried for three years to conceive baby daughter Libby .


A filthy pub where 24 customers were struck down with food poisoning was found with mouse droppings on the floor and rotting meat in the kitchen. Environmental health were called to The Sutton Arms, in Elton, Stockton last year after two dozen people suffered gastroenteritis after eating at the pub on Easter Sunday. Inspectors discovered evidence of a rodent infestation in the food storage area which was littered with droppings and food past its sell-by date. A box of meat with a broken lid is kept at the pub where 24 customers were struck down with gastroenteritis . The Sutton Arms where two dozen people suffered gastroenteritis and six of them had Clostridium perfringens - a common cause of food poisoning . Owner Michael Alan Flegg, 68, pleaded guilty to nine food hygiene offences when he appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court yesterday. The court heard that Stockton Council's environmental health department investigated the pub after receiving a complaint from a member of the public saying they had food poisoning. Six specimen samples from people who visited the pub on April 20 last year were taken - all from six different households. Michelle Stowe, representing Stockton Council, said 24 people suffered gastroenteritis and six of them had Clostridium perfringens - a common cause of food poisoning. Gastroenteritis is a condition where the stomach and intestines become inflamed, and symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting, and abdominal pain and cramping. Ms Stowe told the court that the common source between the people sampled was the Sutton Arms. Filthy: Evidence of a rodent infestation were found at the pub in Stockton-on-Tees with mouse droppings discovered on the floor . A dirty bucket at The Sutton Arms, in Elton, which has admitted a string of food hygiene offences . The owner of the pub where inspectors found food past its sell-by-date and rotting meat, Michael Alan Flegg, 68, has admitted nine food hygiene offences . A visit was made and it was found to have unsatisfactory food hygiene standards, including food that was past its sell-by date and food storage containers not kept in good order and condition. There was also evidence of rodent activity in an external food storage shed, where officers found mouse droppings. Following the initial complaint, 14 visits by environmental health officers were made to the pub and 13 of those were non-compliant with food hygiene regulations. Ms Stowe said that food including chicken, milk and beef were found out of date. On one occasion, three pieces of braising steak were found sticky, smelling and decomposing. Flegg has since sacked the two managers who were working at the time of the breach. After the hearing he said: 'I have taken a back seat for some years due to my age and I put trust in my management team. 'I was devastated to find out what had happened. I was on holiday at the time when the investigation started. We had two managers in place at the time, who were sacked and have now been replaced. We have also replaced the kitchen staff. 'It has

Summary: Environmental health found mice droppings and rotting meat in the pub . Investigation came after 24 customers suffered food poisoning last year . Owner of The Sutton Arms admitted breaching food hygiene regulations . Were you affected by the food at The Sutton Arms? Call us on 0203 615 3423 or email hannah.parry@mailonline.co.uk . Were you affected by the food at the Sutton Arms? Call us on 0203 615 3423 or email hannah.parry@mailonline.co.uk .


Nick Scholfield is lined up to ride Spring Heeled in the Grand National at Aintree on April 11 . Nick Scholfield has been lined up to ride Jim Culloty’s Spring Heeled in the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week. Scholfield had been expected to partner Paul Nicholls-trained Sam Winner, who was pulled up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, in the £1million race. But the champion trainer said on Wednesday it was unfair to tie Scholfield down to a gelding which is far from certain to run when the mount on another leading definite contender is being offered. Scholfield, who has ridden in six Nationals and finished third in 2013 on Teaforthree, will travel to Ireland to sit on Spring Heeled at Culloty’s County Cork stable on Friday. Nicholls said: ‘I have not made up my mind if I am going to run Sam Winner yet and Nick needed a decision. ‘I did not want to get into a situation next week when I had to say "sorry mate, he is not running" and did not want to stop him getting a good ride. ‘I have not pressed any buttons on any of the horses who ran at Cheltenham. That will happen over the weekend and early next week. I don’t want to run unless I am really happy. ‘I have plenty of other lads who could ride Sam Winner if he runs and would not be afraid to use Will Biddick or Harry Skelton.’ Spring Heeled (right) wins the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup at Cheltenham last year . Spring Heeled, winner of Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup at last season’s Cheltenham Festival, has been given a National preparation. The eight-year-old has run only once since finishing fourth to Road To Riches in the Galway Plate in July when he was fourth of five in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse in February. Racemail revealed on Wednesday that Culloty would have two runners in the National. Robbie McNamara will ride his 2014 Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere. Scholfield rides Teaforthree (front) as the horse jumps the last fence at Aintree in the 2013 Grand National . McNamara said: ‘It's a great ride to get and I'm looking forward to it. I've ridden him before in a Grade One in Leopardstown and I was supposed to ride him in the Hennessy there as well, but I broke my collarbone the day before. I'm delighted to get back on him.’ With Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Double Ross another confirmed non runner, David Pipe’s well supported Soll appears guaranteed a run at the bottom of the weights. Luke Morris became the first jockey to ride 100 winners during an All Weather Flat racing season when a double at Chelmsford on Wednesday aboard Giantouch and Middle East Pearl carried him to 101 successes for the campaign.

Summary: Nick Scholfield is lined up to ride Spring Heeled in the Grand National . The famous race takes place at Aintree on April 11 . Scholfield travels to Ireland to sit on Spring Heeled on Friday .


A lot of the attention on Sunday was aimed in the direction of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods who were paired up in the final round. McIlroy did his level best to repair the damage of a tentative opening 27 holes by shooting 31 for the back nine on Friday and following it with scores of 68 and 66 over the weekend. The world No 1 finished strongly, but the battle came too late to challenge long-time leader Jordan Spieth for the green jacket. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were paired together for the final day, but neither could mount a challenge . McIlroy is yet to win The Masters but his birdie at the last gave him a final round of 66 and elevated him into a fourth-place finish. Not what he was hoping for but a performance that suggests it won't be long until he adds a green jacket to his major collection. McIlroy, speaking on BBC Two after finishing 12 under: 'I played well. I've played well over the entire weekend, a disappointing finish yesterday... but there are a lot of positives to take from it. 'I didn't quite have enough and it doesn't look like anyone could have kept up with Jordan this week. Woods and McIlroy shake hands after playing their final round together at the Augusta National Golf Club . Woods and McIlroy share a joke during the final round of the 2015 Masters at Augusta . McIlroy hit a final round of 66 to finish on 12 under par in fourth place, six shots behind the eventual winner . Spieth rounded off a record-breaking week by winning the first major of his career with a four-shot victory in the Masters at Augusta. The 21-year-old American, who finished in a tie for second in 2014, held a four-shot lead heading into Sunday and never looked in trouble despite the efforts of the chasing pack led by Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose. Spieth led all week at Augusta, becoming the first man ever to reach 19 under par in the Masters before bogeying the 18th hole, and proudly collected the green jacket for the first time in his young career. Jordan Spieth won his first ever major title with victory at the Masters at Augusta on Sunday . His final round of 70 went along with his first three scores this week of 64, 66 and 70 to round off a stunning performance. And McIlroy admits he was beaten by the better man this week. 'If someone had told me I would finish 12 under at the start of the week I would have taken it and sat back and seen where I finished,' he said. 'Jordan started fantastically well and has kept his foot down and been really impressive.' The 21-year-old won the coveted green jacket for the first time in his career having finished runner up in 2014 .

Summary: Rory McIlroy finished strongly to finish an impressive fourth in Augusta . McIlroy did his best to repair the damage of a tentative opening 27 holes . But the battle came too late to challenge long-time leader Jordan Spieth . Spieth rounded off a record-breaking week by winning first major of career . READ: McIIroy and Justin Rose lead tributes to Spieth after Masters win .


Another man was in the car with Walter Scott when he was pulled over for having a broken tail light on his Mercedes, it has been revealed. Police have not disclosed his identity and family do not know who he is, but a police report confirmed the man was detained with Scott and put in the back of a police car, according to CNN. The man, who is not a relative, could be able to shed light on what happened between Officer Michael Slager pulling the pair over - and the beginning of the bystander video which shows Scott being shot dead. The 33-year-old patrolman has been charged with murder after 50-year-old Walter Scott was gunned down last Saturday in North Charleston, South Carolina. It has also been revealed that the officer was allowed to stay with the force, despite being the subject of a complaint that alleged he used excessive force on an unarmed man. Police are now reviewing the earlier case in light of the shooting of Mr Scott. Patrolman Michael Slager calling colleagues on his radio after shooting dead the unarmed father-of-four Walter Scott . Officer Michael Slager, pictured left in his police mugshot, has been charged with the murder of 50-year-old Walter Scott, right . Eyewitness accounts said Scott was involved in a brief scuffle on the ground with the officer who pulled his car over for having a broken tail light. Mr Scott can be seen being shot five times in the back as he ran away from the armed officer in video footage that was captured on a mobile phone at the scene. The incident started at 9.53am when officer Slager radioed into his control saying that he was pulling over a grey coloured Mercedes. Minutes later he appears out of breath as he describes chasing a suspect on foot, who he says is black and wearing a green t-shirt. This is followed by a period of no contact from the patrolmen, despite colleagues en-route to assist asking for his location. Slager then makes a further frantic call to dispatchers at 9.38am after firing eight shots at Mr Scott. 'Shots fired. Subject is down. He grabbed my Taser,' After shooting Mr Scott, Slager can be heard telling his control: 'I need to secure my vehicle.' A second officer, named as Clarence Habersham, then uses his radio to report that the victim has gunshot wounds to his chest, right side, and backside. Slager, 33, who is white, initially defended his actions, saying he feared for his life after he alleged Mr Scott had wrestled his Taser from him during a scuffle. But four days later, anonymous cellphone footage emerged that contradicted his account of events. The video showed the officer firing eight shots at Mr Scott from around 20 feet away while he had his back turned and was fleeing. The officer draws his weapon as Mr Scott, 50, breaks free and starts to flee from the scene . The officer fires off eight shots hitting the fleeing father in the back five times . Mr Scott

Summary: Mystery passenger was detained when he and Scott were pulled over for missing tail light . Recording of patrolman Michael Slager's radio call to colleagues released . Officer shot dead unarmed 50-year-old black father Walter Lamer Scott . Slager can be heard telling dispatcher 'he grabbed my Taser' after shooting . No indication Scott had ever had the officer's Taser or used it against him .


Letting the Scottish Nationalists dictate the direction of the UK government would be like getting King Herod to 'run a baby farm', Boris Johnson warned today in an escalation of Tory attacks on the SNP. The Tory London Mayor warned against allowing Nicola Sturgeon's SNP to dominate the government of the UK, 'an entity that they are sworn to destroy'. He likened it to 'asking a fox to look after the henhouse or a temperance campaigner to run a brewery'. Tory London Mayor Boris Johnson warned against allowing Nicola Sturgeon's SNP to dominate the government of the UK 'an entity that they are sworn to destroy' Ms Sturgeon launched her SNP manifesto today, boasting that she can 'lead the UK' with polices on British foreign policy, benefits, energy bills and English university tuition fees. The SNP leader vowed to use a surge in support for her party to dictate the direction of the UK government, calling for an end to austerity, rising benefits payments and the abolition of Trident as the price Ed Miliband would have to pay for propping up a weak Labour government. Ms Sturgeon set out a 'programme for delivery on a UK-wide basis', raising the prospect of Scottish nationalist MPs calling the shots on policies which apply only in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Polls suggest up to half of Scots are planning to vote SNP, handing the party dozens of seats and leaving Labour's Ed Miliband unable to secure a majority. The SNP has claimed that it will be 'entitled to vote against any bit of legislation' and 'any bit of spending' it does not agree with. Mr Johnson, who is expected to play a more high profile role in the Tory campaign from this week, issued a blunt warning about allowing an anti-Union party to dictate policy in Westminster. 'You wouldn't get Herod to run a baby farm, would you?,' he wrote in the Daily Telegraph. 'It would not normally occur to you to interview a convicted jewel thief for the post of custodian of the Tower of London. 'You would not dream of asking a fox to look after the henhouse or a temperance campaigner to run a brewery or Attila the Hun to work as a doorkeeper for the Roman senate. 'Any such course of action would be totally nuts. So can someone tell me why in the name of all that is holy there are some apparently rational people who are even contemplating the elevation of the Scottish Nationalist Party to a position of effective dominance in the government of the United Kingdom - an entity that they are sworn to destroy?' He said the SNP want to 'end Britain, to decapitate Britannia' but Mr Miliband has no chance of entering Number 10 without their support. Nicola Sturgeon today demanded an end to austerity as the price for propping up a Labour government in what was quickly dubbed a £140billion 'ransom note' for Britain . The SNP want higher taxes, to scrap Trident and end efforts to reform the welfare system, Mr Johnson

Summary: London Mayor warns the SNP want to 'end Britain, to decapitate Britannia' Says Scottish Nationalists want higher taxes and welfare payments . David Cameron warns England, Wales and Northern Ireland would suffer . Nicola Sturgeon launches manifesto with vow to 'lead' the United Kingdom .


Currently showing in cinemas, the new documentary Montage of Heck claims to offer the most intimate glimpse yet into the life of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. But one Los Angeles resident can offer fans an even more intense taste of the singer's life, by letting them sleep in his house. Cobain lived in this two bedroom apartment on Spaulding Avenue in L.A.'s Fairfax district during the height of Nirvana-mania. Scroll down for video . The two-bedroom apartment is inside a 1920's building on Spaulding Avenue L.A.'s Fairfax district. A picture taken of Kurt Cobain in the early 90s, sitting on the end of the double bed he shared with Courtney Love. And with a parrot resting on his head, of course. The graffiti, however, has long since disappeared . Now its current owner, Brandon Kleinman, 31, has listed it on Airbnb. He wrote on the page advertising it: 'The place is the perfect combination of comfort, style, location and...rock n' roll history. 'Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love lived in the home during the height of Nirvana's musical influence 91-92 to be specific. 'At the time, Kurt was focused on song writing and his artwork, much of which was created in the apartment. 'He (Cobain) was particularly into painting during this time and even decorated the walls in the living room and bedroom.' 'His favourite spot in the house: the bathtub. In it, he wrote the song 'Heart-Shaped Box.' The couple lived in the apartment in 1991 and 1992, just before Frances Bean Cobain was born . It is described as 'beautiful, decorated and clean' - a far cry from the squalor revealed in photographs taken when Cobain moved out in 1992 . According to Charles R. Cross's 2001 Cobain biography Heavier Than Heaven, the singer and his wife rented the unit for $1,100 (£727) a month. During the time they lived there, Love was pregnant with Frances Bean Cobain, while Cobain was focusing on song writing and his artwork, much of which was created in the apartment. Current guests will have to pay a little more to enjoy the central LA location, with Mr Kleinman offering the apartment for $4,5654 (£3,016) a month, or $1,142 (£754) a week (which works out at about $163/£108 per night). Current guests will have to pay a little more to enjoy the central LA location, with Mr Kleinman offering the apartment for £3016 a month, or £108 a night . Up to three guests can stay in one bedroom of the 1,500-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath flat. One of four homes inside a 1920's building, it offers a large living room with seating, a dining area and a small but fully stocked kitchen. It is described as 'beautiful, decorated and clean' - a far cry from the squalor revealed in photographs taken when Cobain moved out in 1992, which showed graffiti on the walls and rubbish scattering every available surface. The rooms where Cobain stayed have undergone a full renovation since he lived there . Cobain moved out when Love was eight months pregnant after a leak in

Summary: Cobain lived with Courtney Love in the two bedroom apartment on Spaulding Avenue in L.A.'s Fairfax district . The Nirvana frontman lived here in 1991 and 1992 . Currently owned by Brandon Kleinman . Heart-Shaped Box was supposedly written in its bathtub .


When it comes to travel, there are a lot of things that affect the trips we book - and one of them could be the way we vote. While Conservative supporters love a good trashy plane read, it seems Liberal Democrats prefer to opt for the window seat for flights, while UKIP supporters are the most likely to want to save money on holiday. The unusual statistics were revealed as part of a Travelzoo survey into voters and their holiday habits, revealing the Greens love a long-haul trip and Labour are the most likely to try out their dance moves on holiday. Conservative Party supporters are more likely to take on some light reading such as Fifty Shades of Grey rather than some more refined reading (file photo) Voters for the Scottish National Party are more likely to bring out the Speedo swimming trunks . Interestingly despite their belief that pulling out of the EU is necessary, UKIP supporters still have a lot of love left for warmer climates as they are the biggest sun lovers of all the parties with 90 per cent requiring this as standard. Cutting down on emissions and pollution is a mainstay of the Green Party's manifesto, however almost half of their supporters (49 per cent) are likely to travel on long haul destinations, preferring an aisle seat on the plane. They are also most likely to rent a car on holiday, with 60 per cent voting to do so. Green Party supporters are also most likely to take the toiletries home with them, while UKIP are the least likely to swoop for the free shampoo and shower gel in hotel rooms. The Scottish National Party are the most likely to pack the speedos on holiday, while they are also the most likely to watch English TV. Thirty-four per cent of those who vote Liberal Democrat love cruise holidays, according to the statistics . Conservatives . Second most likely to opt for a light reading option (a la 50 Shades of Grey) instead of something more highbrow. They are the most organized holiday makers with 71% saying they planned well ahead instead of last minute. They’re the most likely to check work emails when away (17%) and are the most likely to have their phone on (49%). Labour . Labour are most likely to get up and dance whilst on holiday rather than sit back and watch others (39%). They also like holidaying with the kids – they’re the second most likely to take children with them (19%). They are the least inclined to book a romantic break with their partner and most likely to choose a low floor over high floor in a hotel. Liberal Democrats . Most likely to request a window seat on the plane and are the most likely to eat airline food rather than bring their own meal (45%). Like the high seas, and are the group most likely to opt for a cruise holiday (34%). They are the second most likely group to try the local cuisine (92%) and also to

Summary: Labour Party supporters most likely to get up and show off their moves . Voters for the Liberal Democrats prefer a window seat on a plane . Green Party fans more likely to take home the toiletries than others .


Chelsea captain John Terry has revealed his picks for the PFA Player and Team of the Year with Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho getting his nod as the Premier League's finest. Although the former England captain has not been on the losing side to Liverpool in three games this season, Terry has obviously been impressed by the young Brazilian's skills - despite him only scoring four league goals. Less surprising is Terry's choice of Tottenham scoring sensation Harry Kane as Young Player of the Year- with the 21-year-old's rise from obscurity to scoring 19 league goals for Spurs making him almost certain to take home the award. Chelsea captain John Terry revealed his PFA Team of the Year on Instagram . The Blues legend named Phillipe Coutinho as his Player of the Year and Harry Kane as his Young Player . Liverpool's Brazilian playmaker, scoring the winner in the FA Cup, has hit form in second half of the season . Keeper: David de Gea . Defenders: Ryan Bertrand, Jose Fonte, Laurent Koscielny, Nathanial Clyne . Midfielders: Philippe Coutinho, Raheem Sterling, Juan Mata, Sadio mane . Strikers: Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero . As a defender, Terry has acknowledged Southampton's miserly record this season by including no less than three of their backline - Jose Fonte, Nathaniel Clyne and former Chelsea full-back Ryan Bertrand who left Stamford Bridge for St Mary's in the summer. Manchester United's outstanding keeper David de Gea and Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny complete Terry's defence. In midfield, Coutinho is joined by Raheem Sterling, Sadio Mane and another player former Blue Juan Mata who has endured a difficult time under Louis van Gaal before making his mark at Old Trafford. Despite not finding the net in his last five league games, Sergio Aguero takes his place alongside Kane in Terry's attack in a classic 'big man/small man' combination. Kane has scored 19 league goals, although he was mistakenly named best player by Youssouf Mulumbu . Former Chelsea stars Juan Mata (left) and Ryan Bertrand (right) were also named in Terry's XI . Meanwhile, West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu was left red-faced after posting his own PFA Team of the Year selections on Twitter - only to realise he had got his Players of the Year mixed up. The Baggies star had named Kane as Player of the Year and Chelsea's Eden Hazard as Young Player of the Year before later realising his mistake and tweeting: ‘I get it wrong Hazard player of the year And young player Kane!!’

Summary: Chelsea captain John Terry has revealed his PFA Team of the Year . Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho gets nod as Player of the Year . Tottenham scoring sensation Harry Kane is his Young Player of the Year . Former Blues Juan Mata and Ryan Bertrand are in his best XI picks .


When it comes to DIY stereotypes suggest that men are more adept than women. But new research has revealed that females may actually be better at mastering the use of tools - at least among chimpanzees. Researchers have found that female chimps are more likely to use the tools to help them hunt for food while males tend to prefer capturing prey with their hands. Scroll down for video . Primatologists at Iowa State University recorded 300 hunts by chimps in Fongoli, Sénégal, and found female chimps were using tools to capture prey in 60 per cent of the observations. This female chimp has stripped a stick of leaves and uses it to flush out a bush baby from a hollow tree trunk . While the findings may provoke some to reassess their view of the opposite sex, the research may also provide tantalising hints at how humans first learned to use weapons to hunt. It suggests that early female humans were perhaps the first to begin fashioning simple tools to help them catch prey. It has been known that chimpanzees use tools like humans for more than 50 years. In 1960, Jane Goodall witnessed two chimps using twigs to fish for termites in the ground. This was the first time that an animal was observed to make a tool and use it for a specific purpose, other than humans. It was later found that the Gombe chimps use twigs, leaves and rocks in nine different ways to feed, drink, clean themselves, reach other objects and to fashion weapons. In communities outside Gombe National Park, communities make different tools. Chimpanzees make sponges by chewing leaves and dipping them into puddles of water so they can use them as drinking vessels. They have been observed using sticks and rocks to smash fruit and shells. Adult males sometimes hurl rocks and sticks like make-shift spears to intimidate rivals. This study said that chimps use shoots from Alchornea hirtella to hunt aggressive army ants in a specific way. It is thought that the behaviour is passed from one generation to the next and is learned by young chimpanzees. Writing in the journal Royal Society Open Science, Dr Jill Pruetz, a primatologist at Iowa State University said: 'Savannah-dwelling chimpanzees at Fongoli, Sénégal, are the only non-human population known to systematically hunt vertebrate prey with tools. 'Acquiring vertebrate prey via tool use at Fongoli supports the hypothesis that early hominins intensified their tool technology to overcome environmental pressures and that even the earliest hominins were probably sophisticated enough to fashion tools for hunting. 'The behaviour of these chimpanzees demonstrates that hunting is less adult male-biased among our closest living relatives than previously believed when tools are used. 'If tool use enabled early hominins to reduce the need for physical characteristics (i.e. greater size, strength) to achieve hunting efficiency, such sexual dimorphism ultimately becomes less important regarding prey acquisition.' Scientists first reported chimps using spear-like sticks to hunt prey at Fongoli in Senegal in 2007, and it was later filmed by the BBC in their hugely successful natural

Summary: Researchers recorded chimps hunting with tools at Fongoli in Sénégal . Tool use was spotted on 300 occasions and 60% was by females . Male chimps did more hunting but tended to capture prey with their hands . The findings may provide clues as to how humans first learned to use tools .


South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday indicted a man who slashed the U.S. ambassador in Seoul last month on charges of attempted murder. Kim Ki-jong, 55, was also indicted Wednesday on charges of assaulting a foreign envoy and obstruction, according to an official at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, who did not want to be named, citing department rules. On Monday, the recovering diplomat, Mark Lippert, was pictured out on the streets of Seoul flanked by five bodyguards. His left hand is still in a cast from the attack. South Korean law requires the trial to start within 14 days, and there is a possibility that it could start as early as next week, according to an official at the Seoul Central District Court, who didn't want to be named, citing office rules. He said it was too early to comment on the potential penalties Kim could face. US Ambassador Mark Lippert was pictured with five bodyguards on Wednesday, following the attack that left his arm in a cast . Lippert required 80 stitches to close up the wounds on his hand, arm and face that he sustained from the anti-US activist . Victim: U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert, pictured on March 10, was allegedly slashed by Kim KI-jong at a breakfast forum on March 5 . Charged: South Korean maverick political activist Kim Ki-Jong, who faces possible attempted murder charges after slashing US Ambassador Mark Lippert, as he leaves a police station for a court in Seoul on March 6 . Alleged attacker: Kim Ki-jong is pictured being arrested at the site where U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert was attacked on March 5, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea . Prosecutors have also been investigating whether Kim violated a controversial law that bans praise or assistance for North Korea. The court official said it was possible prosecutors may add such charges against Kim during the trial. Police say Kim attacked Ambassador Mark Lippert with a knife during a breakfast forum on March 5. He suffered deep gashes on his face and arm and was treated at a Seoul hospital for five days. Lippert, 42, was bleeding from deep wounds to his face and wrist but was able to walk after the attack. Doctors said later his condition was stable after 'very successful' surgery that required 80 stitches in his face as the White House expressed optimism for his quick return to his duties. Police say Kim chose Lippert as a target to highlight his opposition to ongoing U.S.-South Korean military drills. North Korea has angrily reacted to the drills, calling them an invasion rehearsal. Anti-U.S. activists such as Kim have long blamed the presence of 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in the South as a deterrent to the North for the continuing split of the Korean Peninsula. In 2010, Kim tried to attack the Japanese ambassador to South Korea by throwing a piece of concrete and was given a suspended jail term, according to police. After the attack: Kim Ki-jong during his arrest after he allegedly attacked Ambassador Lippert

Summary: Kim Ki-jong, 55, was indicted on charges of attempted murder for allegedly slashing U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert with a razor at a breakfast forum . Prosecutors have also been investigating whether Kim violated a controversial law that bans praise or assistance for North Korea . Activist Kim blames the presence of 28,500 U.S. troops in the South as a deterrent to the North for the continuing split of the Korean Peninsula .


Gene Sarazen did it with the shot heard round the world. Ben Hogan did it with his one and only appearance at the Open Championship. Tiger Woods achieved it at the Home of Golf. When it comes to the career Grand Slam the stars align it seems, and it is completed with wondrous deeds on fitting stages. And now Rory McIlroy has the chance to join the exalted company of just five men at Augusta National, of all places. As Woods put it: 'Where better could you ask for than to complete it here?' Rory McIlroy tees off on the first during his practice round ahead of the 2015 Masters on Thursday . McIlroy is targeting his third major title and the completion of his career Grand Slam at Augusta . McIlroy (left) chats with Tiger Woods, who is ranked 111th in the world at present, at the course on Wednesday . And so, 155 years after the first major championship, another season opens with a potentially epochal event. A campaign that will take us to uncharted territory near Seattle for the United States Open and St Andrews for The Open; to the whispering wilds of Wisconsin for the PGA. But it is here, where more majors have been held than any other venue, where we begin with the most exciting storylines of all. This 79th Masters was set up beautifully as it was, with McIlroy's bid to win a third straight major, but Tiger's return has elevated it to another plane. Love him or not, there's no denying the frisson of added excitement he brings. Noticeably thinner and brimming with health, how good to see him walking around with a smile on his face as well and signing autographs, clearly thrilled to be showing his kids the place where he has left an indelible mark. Is this Scrooge-like conversion a sign he doesn't think he can win any more, or is he just a man whose heart has grown fonder through absence? Whatever the answer, it will make for compelling viewing over the next few days as the man who won 11 of his 14 majors ranked No 1 in the world tries to win one ranked 111th. And here's a nice little omen to send him on his way: Darren Clarke was ranked 111th when he won The Open Championship at Royal St George's in 2011. World No 1 McIlroy signs autographs for a host of young fans following his practice round on Wednesday . In the press room on Tuesday it was as if Rory and Tiger had switched personalities, with the former the subdued, somewhat reluctant one. To be fair to McIlroy, he's been answering the same questions for eight long months. He's talked out about the Grand Slam. Now he gets the chance to enter the blessed sanctuary that inside the ropes provides and finally seize his opportunity to set a new benchmark for European golf rather than talk about it. For two of his four major championship victories, McIlroy got a huge helping hand from Mother

Summary: The 79th Masters kicks off in Augusta on Thursday . Rory McIlroy is bidding to land a third straight major title . Tiger Woods arrives to the competition ranked 111th in the world .


Aussie the dog had always been very protective of his owners Kai, seven, and Sophie, 10. But now their beloved pet is being remembered as a hero after he saved the two children from being electrocuted to death in a puddle in the aftermath of the New South Wales storms. Their family home at Caves Beach, near Lake Macqurie, had lost power so on Wednesday the children's mother Natalie Crane-Hayes decided take Kai, Sophie and Aussie for a walk in a nearby park. Scroll down for video . Aussie the dog (centre) saved his owners Kai (left) and Sophie (right) from being electrocuted in a puddle . The family were walking near their home at Caves Beach, near Lake Macquarie, when he was killed suddenly in a puddle that was connected to a fallen live electrical wire . Aussie – who the kids brought home on Australia Day this year - was always protective of the children . The park was full of large puddles and they didn't know it at the time, but the wild weather had caused a power line to fall down into one of the puddles meaning all the water in the park was live with electrical current. Five-month-old Aussie was walking just ahead of the kids and when he stepped into the first puddle he was electrocuted and died instantly. 'Honestly those kids were only a metre away,' their grandmother Deanna Addicoat told Daily Mail Australia. 'It would have been both of them because they would have followed the other one in. 'Aussie's our hero, he saved their lives.' Ms Addicoat said the kids were traumatised. Their grandmother Deanna Addicoat said the children were traumatised after seeing their dog die . Kai and Aussie shared a special bond and he is buried under a tree outside Kai's bedroom window . 'It wasn't something nice to see… Seeing an animal killed is not nice but for him to be electrified in front of them,' she said. They had to wait for emergency services to come and cut the wire before they could move Aussie from the puddle. 'The SES were excellent because they've got so much work on up here,' Ms Addicoat said. 'Once they knew there was a live wire and danger, Ausgrid came out and they were just so compassionate.' Ms Addicoat said the family hoped the tragedy would remind people about the danger of fallen power lines. Ms Addicoat said Sophie (pictured) was too devastated to watch Aussie be taken away but Kai wanted to be there to take him home . The kids' father Brendon Crane-Hayes (right) with Aussie, who is being remembered by the family as a hero . She added Sophie was too devastated to watch Aussie be taken away but Kai wanted to be there to take his dog home. 'Kai wanted to be with Aussie and stay in the car next to him on the way home,' she said. 'He helped his daddy dig a hole and they buried him in his favourite spot under the banana tree outside Kai's

Summary: Aussie the dog saved the lives of his owners Kai, seven, and Sophie, 10 . He stepped into a puddle that was live with electrical current in the aftermath of the wild NSW storms at Caves Beach, near Lake Macquarie . The cattle dog puppy is being remembered as a hero by the family .


Technology may have advanced in leaps and bounds, but when it comes to our most precious papers, it turns out many of us remain creatures of habit. A third of adults shun the storage possibilities of the internet and still keep their most important papers in a shoebox, a poll has found. Ten per cent are even more relaxed about treasured photos, letters and mementos – leaving them lying around in piles of paperwork. A third of adults shun the storage possibilities of the internet and still keep their most important papers in a shoebox,the poll by online file-sharing service Lifetile found . From a marriage certificate to deeds to a house, only six per cent keep a back-up copy of vital paperwork online, while just 13 per cent bother to scan it to a computer, the poll by online file-sharing service Lifetile found. The survey of more than 2,000 Britons found almost half (45 per cent) rely on a safe or filing cabinet to store documents, from personal to official ones. While 32 per cent keep their possessions in a shoebox, the box itself is then filed away to a loft, cupboard or garage. The contents can include love letters and old photos before the age of digital cameras to a will or deeds to property, for instance, the children's old school reports and mementos. The survey also found 10 per cent of Brits ignore all the other available options and simply keep physical documents stacked in piles at various places around the home. An ultra cautious 4 per cent have safety deposit boxes, said the survey. Lifetile is a service offering an online site to keep private documents, photos and other memories to build up a family history to share with children and others online. It allows users to import digital photos, social media updates and entries and uploaded paperwork. Men are almost twice as likely women to keep such documents either online or on a computer, and younger adults more likely than older ones to do so, the research showed. Just 13 per cent bother to scan it to a computer, while almost half (45 per cent) rely on a safe or filing cabinet to store documents . Founder Richard Grant said: 'The old shoebox represents a comforting place for people to keep their important documents and treasured memories. 'They can return time and again to look at photos of their children growing up, love letters, marriage certificates and much more. 'It's the story of your life in its simplest form. But the internet has opened up the possibility of immortalising our life story, by making it digital.' It is harder to lose documents and memories kept online, easier to share them with others and easier to find them in a hurry than if they were stored out of the way at home. Grant added: 'We spend so much of our life online, using the web to learn, shop and socialise and yet when it comes to the big life events and our important documents, all of which define

Summary: Ten per cent leave their documents, letters and mementos around in piles . Survey of 2,000 Britons found that only six per cent back up papers online . Just under half asked said they used filing cabinets or safes for documents .


A lonely man has taken his search for love - or lust - online, posting an advertisement complete with his desires, or 'requirements'. The outback Casanova, who lives in Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, detailed his dream girl on Gumtree. 'WANTED!!!!! girlfriend/wife, must love pets... Accomodation available, position MAY offer company car, phone and laptop, to the 'successful candidate',' it reads. Scroll down for video . 'Rich' who lives in Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, detailed his dream girl on Gumtree . 'Prefer NON drinker and smoker (i know i'm dreamin), fit attractive, will get free gym membership, to a gym of there choice, phone of there choice, must be reliable, honest, and loyal, good around th house, be good with their hands, good cook, great in bed.' The advertisement outlined how the successful applicant must enjoy the outdoors, but is also 'also a princess when need to be'. For his part, the 31-year-old only identified as Rich, described himself as: 'athletic build, white, heavily tattoo'd brown hair, brown eyes, don't drink, don't smoke, DON'T do drugs, like travelling, love the outdoors, sports, fishing, camping blah blah blah.' The post continues: '175cm tall, WELL Endowed, own my own property(s) make great money, succesful, love cars, bikes, very independant.' The 31-year-old's advertisement included a list of requirements in his potential partner, and personal details about himself . The advertisement outlined how the successful applicant must enjoy the outdoors, but is also 'also a princess when need to be' Rich also said he is 'not shy of blowin cash on my woman', and his potential partner would 'receive lots of benefits'. And, there's no reason to be shy ladies, 'Rich' promised 'all reasonable offers will be considered'. The hopeless romantic also stated former partners need not apply. Daily Mail Australia unsuccessfully attempted to contact the man behind the commercial.

Summary: Man posted advertisement seeking 'girlfriend/wife' on Gumtree . Rich, 31, says potential partner would be showered with gifts and benefits . Post says the lucky girl would a gym membership, phone, laptop and car . 'Previous applicants need NOT apply (NO exs)' the advertisement says .