A teenage driver who held her license for one day crashed into a wheelie bin before smashing into a brick wall and leaving five injured. The 17-year-old driver was travelling with four other passengers along Anderson Road in Glenning Valley on the Central Coast of NSW when she lost control over her vehicle on Thursday night. The group of five were travelling in a white Mitsubishi Lancer before it collided into a wheelie bin, crashed head-on into a solid brick wall before bouncing off and crashing into another part of the wall. Scroll down for video . A teenage driver who held her license for one day crashed into a brick wall on Thursday night . Photographs taken from the incident show debris and bricks scattered around the crashed vehicle while a young woman was seen being taken away on a stretcher by paramedics in a neck brace. White trail of skid marks were left on the road by the driver, who apparently received her P-plates on the same day her sedan left the road about 9.45pm. The 17-year-old driver sustained serious injuries to her limbs, forehead and abdomen. She was transported to Gosford District Hospital. The group were travelling when the car lost control, crashed into a wheelie bin and collided head-on into a wall . Debris, clothing and bricks were scattered around the crashed Mitsubishi Lancer after the incident . Emergency services were called to the scene after two were reported in a serious condition . The driver and a passenger were taken to hospital in a serious condition while the other three were stable . A 17-year-old female passenger, who was sitting in the rear seat, suffered multiple fractures to her limbs, ribs and serious injuries to her abdomen before being taken to John Hunter Hospital. Three other passengers were taken to Gosford District Hospital in a stable condition. Emergency services were called to the scene where police have established a crime scene, which has been examined by the Crash Investigation Unit. A young woman was seen being taken away on a stretcher by paramedics in a neck brace . Another young woman was seen being taken away by paramedics on Thursday night following the crash . Emergency services were called to the scene where police have established a crime scene . Emergency services were called to the scene where police have established a crime scene . White trail of skid marks were left on the road by the driver, who apparently received her P-plates on the same day her sedan left the road . A NSW police spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia four people were reported trapped inside the vehicle but could not comment further on the matter. 'Police are currently investigating the incident,' she said. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Tuggerah Lakes LAC police and Gosford District Hospital for comment.

Summary: Five people were hospitalised following a crash on the Central Coast, NSW . The 17-year-old driver was travelling with four other people on Thursday . Emergency services were called after a car collided head-on into a wall . The driver had apparently received her P's on the same day of the accident . It is understood five people were in the Mitsubishi Lancer sedan . The driver and a female were taken to hospital in a serious condition . While three other passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition .


Jessica Ennis-Hill has begun communication with the IAAF in the aim of being rewarded with World Championship gold from 2011 after champion Tatyana Chernova was exposed as a drug cheat. In January Chernova was found to have provided a positive sample for a prohibited steroid at the 2009 World Championships. The Russian anti-doping agency issued a backdated ban and annulled her records from 15 August 2009 to 14 August 2011 – just 16 days before she beat Ennis by 129 points in the heptathlon in Daegu, South Korea. Tatyana Chernova (left) failed a drugs test two years before beating Jessica Ennis-Hill in South Korea in 2011 . Ennis-Hill believes it is unfair that Chernova was banned but allowed to keep her world title . Ennis-Hil has written to the IAAF to ask shy Chernova has been allowed to keep her world title . Ennis-Hill, then the defending world champion, had to settle for silver. The following year the Brit took gold in memorable scenes at London 2012, with Chernova third. Chernova's ban is due to expire on June 21 – in time for this year’s World Championships in Beijing in August and, of course, the 2016 Olympics in Rio. ‘Obviously I'm not happy about how the ban has been handled,’ said Ennis-Hill. ‘I can’t really understand it myself. I've spoken to British Athletics and the IAAF and I am putting my faith to look into it a bit more. ‘I can't understand how that is fair. It's so frustrating – although frustration isn't a strong enough word, because you train hard for all those years and then people do things like that. It doesn't seem like she has served a ban. ‘I think we need to be strict and if you are cheating, you're out. I don't think you should be allowed to come back and keep your medals. It doesn't seem fair.’ Research carried out by the University of Oslo in October 2013 established that muscles can retain the advantages given by anabolic steroids for years, even decades after the moment at which they were taken. Ennis-Hill suggested she may have suspected Chernova but could not have allowed herself to think about anything other than her competition. ‘You might think things but you can't really say anything, you just get on with what you are doing and you can't cast aspersions until something comes out, really,’ she said. ‘That was a really funny competition for me because it was the year before the Olympics and I felt really ready. ‘I just thought I could win the gold medal, and I came away with a silver. So I was disappointed. I was thinking, “Is this how it will go into the Olympics?” ‘It gave me that extra push in a way, having that silver. But at the same time I could have been double world champion. It’s a weird one. But I definitely want that medal. We’ve had communications with the IAAF just to see how that ban works.’ Ennis-Hill praised the work done to uncover transgressions, such as the German documentary

Summary: Jessica Ennis-Hill second to Tatyana Chernova in 2011 Championships . Chernova has since been found to have failed a test in 2009 . She has been banned but her 2011 World Championship title still remains .


Dame Barbara Hakin, national director of commissioning operations for NHS England, is facing the threat of a new inquiry into claims she put patient safety at risk in a drive to meet targets . The most powerful woman in the NHS is facing the threat of a new inquiry into claims that she put patient safety at risk in a drive to meet targets, the Mail can reveal. Dame Barbara Hakin, national director of commissioning operations for NHS England, was accused of gagging a whistleblower who tried to warn about the impact of targets on ordinary patients. She was investigated by the General Medical Council, which concluded that there was no case to answer. However, it is now reviewing part of this decision and is appointing an independent expert to consider if the original investigation went ‘far enough’ in respect of patient safety. The GMC is concerned that there ‘may have been a material flaw’ in the previous decision, which could lead to the case being reopened. Dame Barbara, 57, a former Bradford GP who worked alongside Sir David Nicholson when he was NHS chief, was criticised for the gagging of whistleblower Gary Walker while she was in charge of East Midlands Strategic Health Authority. Mr Walker and other senior executives at the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) claim that they had raised concerns with her that the enforcement of targets – implemented by the last Labour government – was endangering lives. This, they alleged, contributed to the trust being in the bottom 25 of the Department of Health’s mortality league tables and being compared to the scandal-hit Mid Staffs. They took their allegations to the GMC, the regulatory body for doctors, who investigated but concluded that there was no case to answer. But following complaints to the watchdog about its review, it is calling for an independent report. The GMC said the absence of such a report ‘may amount to a material flaw in the investigation’ that may have affected the decision. ‘There are concerns that the evidence gathered in the initial investigation did not go far enough in relation to allegations surrounding patient safety,’ it said. The GMC concluded that the review is ‘necessary for the protection of the public’. Dame Barbara, 57, a former GP, was criticised for the gagging of whistleblower Gary Walker (above), who tried to warn about the impact of targets, while she was in charge of East Midlands Strategic Health Authority . It added: ‘The specific question here is whether Dr Hakin’s fitness to practise could be called into question on the basis of her insistence that ULHT met the NHS targets no matter what. Further evidence from an external independent expert would have been useful to consider whether Dr Hakin’s actions were reasonable in all of the circumstances.’ Dame Barbara, who earns around £205,000 in her current role and was referred to as the most powerful woman in the NHS by the Health Service Journal, said the original allegations were ‘spurious and vexatious’. She alleged they stemmed from the ‘failure’ of the ULHT

Summary: Dame Barbara Hakin, 57, facing threat of a new inquiry over patient safety . Calls for inquiry into claims she risked lives in a drive to meet set targets . Accused of gagging whistleblower Gary Walker who tried to warn of risks . General Medical Council said no case to answer but reviewing its decision .


Dozens of public servants were less than humoured when they were told their jobs would be lost in a cruel April Fools' Day prank. The Canberra based Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade workers were given an 'announcement' on a big TV screen that their workplace was being closed and moved to Melbourne. DFAT has since reprimanded the staff member responsible for the stunt, which saw 30 low-ranking employees told they needed to apply for expressions of interest if they wanted to keep their jobs by moving to Melbourne. The Canberra based Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade workers were met with this 'announcement' on a big TV screen . The message was displayed for five hours before one of the centre's supervisors told workers that it was an April Fools' Day prank. The workers had good cause to fear for their jobs: DFAT is planning to cut 500 jobs by June. The main role of the employees involved in the parnk is to ensure passport applicants meet the requirements in a process known as 'ELLO'. The announcement said the office was undergoing 'substantial' changes and would be moving all 'ELLO' roles to Melbourne as a result. It comes as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradeplans plans to cut 500 jobs by June this year . The Community and Public Sector Union's national secretary Nadine Flood said it was tasteless to joke about something perceived as a genuine fear, according to The Guardian. 'April Fool's jokes are supposed to be funny. There's nothing funny about fake job cuts when the Abbott government has cut 11,000 public service jobs for real in the last year,' she said.

Summary: The Canberra based DFAT workers got an 'announcement' on a screen . The message said their office was being closed and moved to Melbourne . The announcement was displayed for five hours before it was revealed . It comes as the department plans to cut 500 jobs by June this year .


An African American teenager who was shot by a police officer in the back because his friend was holding a toy gun is suing Los Angeles for $20 million. Jamar Nicholson, 15, and his friends were hanging out in an alleyway in South L.A. before school on February 10 when two police officers working for the LAPD's criminal gang-homicide unit approached the boys with their guns drawn. The LA Times reports that one of the teenagers was holding a toy gun that the officers thought was real and it prompted the officers to fire. Suing LA for millions: Jamar Nicholson (left) and his friend Jason Huerta (right), who stand solemnly in the alleyway where Nicholson was shot, are suing the city of Los Angeles for $20 million . Nicholson was shot in the back by officer Miguel Gutierrez and is in pain but he says he and his friends feel lucky to be alive. Nicholson was standing next to the unidentified teenager who was holding the replica of the gun. 'Jamar is really lucky to be alive. With respect to the other kids, they are lucky as well that they weren’t hit. It doesn’t appear that the officer who shot used a lot of discrimination with where he aimed the pistol,' Jamar's attorney Herbert Hayden told Yahoo News. The gun that officers thought was real had an orange tip indicating that it was fake. Another attorney John W. Harris who is representing Nicholson and his friend 17-year-old Jason Huerta is arguing that Nicholson and his friend posed no threat to police officers or themselves. 'The LAPD shot first and then asked questions later,' Harris said. The LAPD says that at 7.45am on February 10, officers saw a teen holding what appeared to be a gun and they claim they told him to drop it. Real or fake?: One of the teens present at the shooting was holding this fake gun with an orange tip that LAPD say they thought was real . 'Officers ordered him to drop the weapon multiple times. The individual ignored the officer's commands,' a police news release reads. Attorney Hayden said that had a camera been rolling, the LAPD's story may have been expressed differently. 'The police department’s officers have each other’s backs. If there is no camera rolling, they are free to construe the facts how they see fit,' Hayden said. 'It’s so bizarre in this incident that testimony of the people we interviewed is so drastically different from the story the LAPD has been pumping out since this first started,' he added. Hayden said that the officer who shot Nicholson, Miguel Gutierrez, also shot and killed a dog in 2008 when responding to a traffic collision. Both Nicholson and Huerta said they feel traumatized by what happened to them. Seeking justice: Jamar Nicholson, second from left, listens to his attorney John Harris speak during a press conference on Wednesday in South Los Angeles where he was shot on February 10 . Nicholson said he had to miss school as a result of the shooting and said

Summary: Jamar Nicholson, 15, was shot in the back by officer Miguel Gutierrez on February 10 because his friend was holding a toy gun . Nicholson and his friend Jason Huerta, 17, are suing the city of Los Angeles for $20m . Officer Miguel Gutierrez who shot Nicholson has returned to duty but the incident is under investigation .


Floyd Mayweather has a pop-up shop where he is selling T-shirts with a Philippines flag in the background. ‘I like that,’ says Pacquiao with chuckle and then tells the leader of the Money Team: ‘Welcome to the Manny team.’ We are accustomed to seeing boxers with grim expressions and gruff reactions - wearing what they call their fight face - in the last days before going into unarmed combat. Manny Pacquiao salutes the crowd as he makes his official arrival at the Mandalay Bay hotel . Pacquiao takes a selfie with his legendary trainer Freddie Roach as they greet the crowds . The Money Team t-shirts with the Philippines flag in the background on sale in Las Vegas . Pacquiao has a new camera which he points at everyone he comes across . Who do you think WILL win the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao? Who do you think WILL win the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao? Now share your opinion . The PacMan is the happiest soul in Las Vegas, smiling, cracking jokes, bidding everyone welcome. His latest toy is a camera which he points at whoever he comes across, saying: ‘I don’t know much about these things but I like taking portraits.' There is no hint of strain even as the conversation turns to the Fight of the Century. ‘OK, this is the most important fight for my boxing legacy but I know I am going to win,' he says. ‘We have several strategies for this fight. I’m very comfortable. ‘I can’t say Mayweather is the most dangerous opponent of my career because I haven’t fought him yet. ‘At the moment it’s Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez. ‘I can say he’s a difficult opponent but I’m comfortable and confident. My killer instinct is back. ‘I’m different from the 47 opponents he’s fought before. I’m faster than any of them. He will experience his first loss. ‘This is the right time for me to fight Floyd. I’m more experienced now than five years ago. The speed and power are still there. No age changes in me.' They have been accused of delaying this epic for five years too long but Pacquiao adds: ‘Now even people who don’t follow boxing want to watch this fight. ‘When I started in America in 2001 nobody knew who I was. Now a lot of people know Manny Pacquiao’ Roger Custodio (left) and Joann Ramirez, both of Hawaii, hold signs as they cheer for Pacquiao . Pacquiao was greeted by thousands of fans as fight week continues in Las Vegas . British fan Mick Solak takes a selfie with Tecate Girl Vanessa Golub during the Pacquiao fan rally . The ring card girls line up before Pacquiao makes his entrance at the Mandalay Bay . A few hours after Pacquiao arrived, Floyd Mayweather met fans at the MGM Grand. He has no qualms about being cheated by the judges, the way he was in his first fight with Tim Bradley here, even though Las Vegas enjoys huge

Summary: Manny Pacquiao made his arrival at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas . The Filipino takes on Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand on Saturday . The fight will be the richest of all time, grossing more than $300million . Pacquiao is confident he can end Mayweather's unbeaten record .


The 'campaign' continues against Chelsea when it comes to penalties – although in a first half with four penalty appeals it was clear that referee, Michael Oliver was only going to award what he felt was a stonewall spot kick and there was only one of those. The Blues had a good shout for an early penalty when Oscar was clipped by Bellerin but I agreed with Oliver that the contact was accidental and minimal - a penalty would have been very harsh. Oliver was more decisive when Cesc Fabregas went to ground after feeling contact from Santi Cazorla. The fall was exaggerated and theatrical and that might have influenced Oliver as he cautioned the Spaniard for simulation. Chelsea should have had a penalty when Brazilian forward Oscar nicked the ball past David Ospina . The Arsenal goalkeeper clattered Oscar, who was left with a possible concussion and replaced at half time . Replays proved that to be incorrect as they showed slight contact on Fabregas' knee - perhaps not enough for a penalty but certainly enough contact to make the caution incorrect. Arsenal had an appeal of their own when the ball span up and caught Gary Cahill on the arm but again I thought Oliver was right as Cahill was very close to the Arsenal player and his arm was not in an unnatural position. There was only one clear penalty for me when Oscar was played clean through on goal and lobbed David Ospina the Arsenal keeper clearly wiped Oscar out and Oliver should have given them a penalty. Oliver may well have been waiting to see if Oscar's lob went in the goal but once it was cleared he should have gone back, awards the penalty and cautioned Ospina. Oscar had gone down earlier in the half under the slightest of contact from Hector Bellerin . Cesc Fabregas was booked after appearing to kick his leg out to find contact from Santi Cazorla . Replays showed that there was some contact on Fabregas, and therefore the booking for diving was harsh . Santi Cazorla's shot hit Gary Cahill's arm, but the Chelsea man was too close to have deliberately handled .

Summary: Chelsea had three appeals for penalties turned down in first half . Cesc Fabregas was wrongly booked for diving, but no penalty was right . Oscar should have been given a penalty for foul by David Ospina .


Most mothers dream of their children's birthdays, graduations and weddings. But Jodie Barden has the heartbreaking task of arranging both her daughters' funerals, knowing that neither will make adulthood because of an incredibly rare illness. Mrs Barden, 28, is mother to eight-year-old Ella and one-year-old Chloe, who both suffer from Cockayne Syndrome and have a life expectancy of just 12. Cockayne Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, which is characterised by a failure to gain weight, premature ageing, an underdeveloped nervous system and a small head. Scroll down for video . Jodie Barden, 28, has been forced to plan her daughters Ella, eight (left) and Chloe, one (right)'s funerals as they have rare genetic disorder Cockayne Syndrome which gives them a life expectancy of just 12 . In 2013, Mrs Barden shaved her head in order to raise money for a Cockayne Syndrome charity. She is pictured here with daughter Ella, who ages prematurely due to the syndrome . Sufferers usually don't live to see their teenage years and usually die from pneumonia. Given her children's prognosis, Mrs Barden has already made arrangements for both daughters' funerals with her husband, Luke, who is also 28. The former graphic designer, who is now the girls' full-time carer, said: 'There's no cure for what they have and there's not much the doctors can say, so we just try and keep them comfortable while they're with us. 'They'll eventually lose their sight and hearing and, when that time comes, we want to be able to provide them with somewhere where they can still have fun.' The condition causes premature ageing, so despite the fact the girls are seven years apart, they look like they are a similar age. Ella currently has a tremor, which makes drinking from a beaker difficult, and she only says words like 'yes' and 'juice'. Chloe isn't walking yet and probably won't ever reach this milestone. But while they cannot speak, Mrs Barden said they do not fail to communicate their desires through gesturing. She said: 'They are both such good fun - real cheeky monkeys.' She describes the moment she was told her children had the disease as 'devastating'. Cockayne syndrome (CS) is very rare disease resulting in slow growth in babies as well as rapid aging (a form of progeria). People with this syndrome have smaller than normal head sizes, are of short stature, their eyes appear sunken, and they have an 'aged' look. It is estimated to affect one in 500,000 children but difficult to diagnose. For CS patients who are affected at birth, life expectancy is 3–7 years. Other patients only start to show symptoms in early childhood and their life expectancy tends to be under 20 years. However, some rare CS patients live significantly longer. Individuals with CS are extremely sensitive to the sunlight and sunburn easily so they mostly stay indoors during normal daylight hours. CS is often described as a 'progeria-like syndrome'. Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. One of the

Summary: Jodie Barden's daughters Ella, 8 and Chloe, 1, have Cockayne Syndrome . This rare genetic disorder means they are unlikely to live to be teenagers . Mrs Barden, 28, has faced heartbreak of planning her daughter's funerals . Family is now trying to make the most of the remaining time they have .


Amy Murray (pictured) assaulted a woman during a screening of Fifty Shades of Grey after people became annoyed with her for laughing at the sex scenes . A single mother was arrested during a screening of Fifty Shades of Grey and led from the cinema in handcuffs after drunkenly assaulting a fellow film-goer who was annoyed at her for laughing at the sex scenes. Amy Murray, 23, of Brightlingsea, Essex, rowed with fellow cinema-goers during a screening of the adult-only film after people sitting in the row in front of her and her friend became annoyed at them. An argument broke out and Murray hit Jessica Deadman, 23, while drunkenly gesturing with her hand. Police were called to the Century Cinema in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on February 18 just before the end of the film. Simon Bravery, prosecuting, said: 'The defendant was rude to people and appeared to be fairly threatening in her language towards them. 'In the end she was challenged and told she would be removed. 'This kind of behaviour continued for 20 minutes. Other people present were disturbed by her actions.' He said following an argument Murray swung her hand and hit Ms Deadman, who had been watching the film with friends. Paul Baker, defending, said: 'Miss Murray is a single parent of a four-year-old son and is someone who rarely goes out. 'A friend of hers bought a ticket to go to the cinema on this particular date. 'Miss Murray was reluctant to go but her friend persuaded her to. 'Her friend wanted to make an evening of it and they went to a local public house and alcohol was consumed by both parties. 'While in the cinema they continued to drink alcohol and by the time the incident happened she was in a pretty poor state of sobriety. 'She and her friends were finding the content of the film somewhat amusing but people sitting in the row in front of them took exception to the hilarity they were finding. 'At that point an argument broke out and there was a frank exchange of views.' Police were called to the Century Cinema (pictured) on February 18 just before the end of the erotic film after an argument broke out and Murray hit Jessica Deadman while drunkenly gesturing with her hand . Mr Baker said that Murray hit Mrs Deadman while drunkenly gesturing with her hand and that she accepts she was reckless. Speaking following the case, Miss Murray said: 'I'm remorseful and embarrassed. I'm a single mum and don't get out very much - and had drunk too much. 'I'm very sorry about what happened.' Murray admitted charges of assault and being drunk and disorderly when she appeared before magistrates in Colchester. She was given a 12 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £50 compensation and £100 in costs. Murray admitted charges of assault and being drunk and disorderly when she appeared before magistrates in Colchester. She had been watching blockbuster Fifty Shades of Grey (pictured) when the incident occured .

Summary: Mother Amy Murray, 23, was arrested in cinema after assaulting film-goer . She and friend were drunk when they went to see Fifty Shades of Grey . Row broke out when others became annoyed with pair for laughing . Murray has admitted charges of assault and being drunk and disorderly .


David Light, account director at The Data Partnership, revealed the underhand tactics used by his company to coax information from people . Data bosses have been caught boasting to the Mail of the underhand tactics they use to trick homeowners into giving away their secrets. In meetings with our undercover reporters, they admitted ignoring an official no-call list meant to protect the vulnerable. And they said they could never be honest with people about the consequences of passing on personal information because then no one would answer their calls. ‘We’re a business at the end of the day,’ one told the Mail. ‘If we was [sic] to then turn round and say, “You’re now going to get 30 calls from this company, that company”, most of the people will probably say, “I don’t want it”. Because they know it’s going to be a sales call.’ Various firms offered to sell personal information to the Mail’s undercover team using data from lifestyle surveys completed by people who had been cold-called from overseas. They claimed that calling offshore meant they could disregard the official Telephone Preference Service (TPS) – even though the Information Commissioner’s Office said this was not true. Once they get people on the phone, the call centre workers ask them to complete a lifestyle survey. They start with ‘soft’ questions that seem harmless before going into ones about personal finances. While a brief disclaimer is read, bosses admitted victims do not realise answering the questions will lead to dozens of calls from different companies. Scroll down for video . The questions are sponsored by firms looking to target people with specific interests, and answers are sold on. So even if a caller has signed up to the TPS, saying yes to a survey question is seen to override this, giving the companies the green light to cold call them again. An undercover reporter from the Mail met David Light, account director at The Data Partnership (TDP), which has a 60-seater call centre in the Philippines and calls hundreds of thousands in Britain every month. Mr Light's company has a 60-seater call centre in the Philippines and calls hundreds of thousands in Britain every month. He explained that their tactics include starting with warm questions before going more financial . Asked if he thought people doing surveys understood they would get sales calls as a result he said 'generally I don't think some people realise that they're going to get calls' For 8p a record, Mr Light offered to sell the Mail information on people with pensions who had completed a survey as long as four years ago . He said: ‘So at the top you have your typical questions which are nice and easy, warm questions to open up – what is the age of your TV. ‘When you start going more financial – how much you’re earning, would you like a [pension] review – [they say] “no I’m not interested. I don’t want any sales calls. No, I’m going, bye”.’ Mr Light said any answers given before the call ended

Summary: Data bosses were caught boasting their underhand tactics to reporters . They admitted ignoring and official no-call list meant to protect vulnerable . Said they couldn't be honest with people because they wouldn't answer . David Light of Data Partnership revealed tactics used to coax information . For 8p a record he also offered to sell information on people with pensions .


The company which owns the Hogwarts Express and offers steam train excursions across some of Britain’s most picturesque routes has been temporarily banned from operating following the ‘most serious’ case of a near collision so far this year. Services by West Coast Railways have been suspended following the incident on March 7 in which a train failed to stop at a signal. According to reports, a 100mph collision between a steam excursion and a First Great Western high speed train was missed by barely a minute. Scroll down for video . Fanfare: Actor Mark Williams aka Arthur Weasley in Harry Potter films, unveils the Hogwarts Express train at The Harry Potter Studio tour at Leavesden, where it is business as usual this Easter. But West Coast Railways, which own the train that was used in the films, have had services suspended after near miss . The nationwide ban by Network Rail is the first since privatisation, indicating the gravity of the incident. WCR, based in Carnforth, Lancashire, owns a fleet of steam locomotives including Olton Hall, the train used as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. The 78-year-old steam train that operated throughout the film franchise was installed at a new extension of the Harry Potter tour at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden last month. Platform 9 ¾, which gives Harry Potter fans the chance to climb aboard the train’s carriage and to pose with a luggage trolley as it disappears through the platform wall, is operating as normal. The Network Rail ban means chartered services, including those on the West Highland Line taking in Fort William, and Settle to Carlisle line in the Yorkshire Dales, cannot run until May 15. In the meantime WCR needs to take a number of steps to address Network Rail’s concerns. The suspension notice states: ‘Network Rail has had concerns about WCR’s performance of its safety obligations for some time, and recent events lead Network Rail to believe that the operations of WCR are a threat to the safe operation of the railway.’ Network Rail told RAIL magazine that WCR had ‘demonstrated that its controls, communication and commitment following the recent [incident] were inadequate’. 'This ranked as the most serious Signal Passed at Danger SPAD that has taken place this year when the industry risk ranking methodology was applied.'

Summary: West Coast Railways services suspended after train failed to stop at signal . 100mph collision with steam train missed by barely a minute . WCR must take steps to address Network Rail's concerns . The company owns the Hogwarts Express now at Warner Bros Studios .


What was supposed to be a gentle splash around in the shallows suddenly turned into a much scarier prospect when holiday-makers came face to face with a shark in New Zealand on Saturday. Papamoa Beach, a popular Bay of Plenty destination, was an idyllic haven for swimmers until a shark came into the shore, swimming around in only a few feet of water. Onlookers initially got out of the sea sharpish, but soon returned to take photographs and videos of the 2.5 metre bronze whaler as it eventually swam away. Scroll down for video . Once the the 2.5 metre bronze whaler appeared soon everyone was on the beach . Onlookers soon had their mobile phones out to take videos and photographs . 'Look at it, it's huge,' shouted one boy from the shore . All fears of an attack soon disappeared as children could be heard chatting and laughing happily on the shore as the fish swam around. 'Look at it, it's huge,' shouted a boy from the shore. But before long the shark had seen enough and turned back out to sea. The New Zealand Herald reports that shark sightings have become commonplace around the New Zealand coastline this summer, including close encounters with great white sharks in Auckland. Children could be heard chatting and laughing happily on the shore as the fish swam around . Two shark attacks left a surfer and fisherman with serious injuries. In February, a surfer was mauled by a shark off the Southland coast. Headlines were made around the world in December, when a junior Southland doctor ended up stitching up his own wound after being attacked by a shark while fishing near Cosy Nook, off the south coast. The shark soon had enough of all the attention and swam back out to sea . In the last fatal shark attack in New Zealand waters, Auckland film-maker Adam Strange, 47, was killed at Muriwai on Auckland's west coast in February 2013.

Summary: Paddlers get a fright when large shark swims into the shallows . Papamoa Beach is a popular Bay of Plenty destination in New Zealand . Holiday-makers were soon running for cover out of the sea . But before long they were back on the shore taking photographs of it . The last fatal shark attack in New Zealand waters was in 2013 .


This is the chilling moment a mysterious hairless creature chews its way through a steel cage. The description for the unsettling video - uploaded to YouTube last week by Raymond Yeung – claims it was captured in the Shenzhen Reservoir in China's Sand Bay. The clawed creature - which some say is a rare bear - can be seen aggressively biting through the cage with a visibly bleeding mouth before ripping the metal wire apart with its limbs. The vision has fuelled heated debates around the species of the ambiguous beast, with a string of different accounts coming to light. The dsiturbing video shows a mystery clawed creature biting through a steel cage with a visibly bleeding mouth . According to the video description, the animal was discovered swimming in Shenzhen Reservoir in China's Sand Bay. It was reportedly fished out of the water by workers from the Department of Drainage, who later captured the animal in a steel cage. The clip has sparked heated debates on Chinese social media site WeiBo, with some users claiming it depicts a 'water monster' from Chinese folklore. Other users alluded to the creature being impacted by pollution, with Shenzhen Reservoir being recently deluged with toxic sewerage that turned parts of the region blood red. Some claimed it was in fact a Malaysian Bear who was suffering from alopecia, a disease which causes baldness. The description for the unsettling video claims it was captured in the Shenzhen Reservoir in China's Sand Bay after local workers found the animal swimming . The video has been the subject of heated online debates over the species of the animal, with some users claiming it is a mythical 'water monster' and others that it's a diseased Malaysian Bear . A similar video surfaced in January of an ailing sun bear in Borneo island in Malaysia, which had been beaten by local plantation workers and driven into the bush. It was reported this month that the animal was discovered at another nearby plantation, where it is being nursed back to health. David Neal, the director of Animals Asia, told Daily Mail Australia the caged animal 'looks like a bear cub which is suffering from some medical condition which has caused it to loose all of its fur.' While he was unable to confirm if it was the same bear from the Borneo clip, he said he suspects it is and that the footage originates from Borneo not China. A heavily-polluted field in Shenzhen Reservoir, where the mystery beats was apparently captured, has fuelled accusations the animal may have been contaminated . Internet users have also claimed the animal in the clip is a Malaysian sun bear (pictured) which is suffering from alopecia, a disease which causes baldness .

Summary: The disturbing video was uploaded last week by Raymond Yeung . The description claims it was captured in China's Shenzhen Reservoir . The video has sparked online debates over the species of the creature . Some have claimed the hairless animal is a mythical 'water monster' Others believe it is a Malaysian bear suffering from a skin disease .


Until now, it has been a hidden world, protected by hundreds of feet of freezing water and 20 metres of ice. Now, researchers have created a special robo-explorer to borrow into the ice and record the first footage of what lies on the seabed below the Ross Ice Shelf. The icefin was deployed (and retrieved) the vehicle through a 12-inch diameter hole through 20 meters of ice and another 500 meters of water to the sea floor. Scroll down for video . One of the unique creatures spotted on the seabed.The icefin was deployed (and retrieved) the vehicle through a 12-inch diameter hole through 20 meters of ice and another 500 meters of water to the sea floor. A first-of-its-kind robotic vehicle recently dove to depths never before visited under Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf and brought back video of life on the seafloor. 'We built a vehicle that's a hybrid between the really small probes and the ocean-going vessels, and we can deploy it through bore holes on Antarctica,' said Britney Schmidt, an assistant professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Tech, and the principle investigator for the Icefin project. The technologies developed for Icefin will also help in the search for life on other planets, namely Europa, a moon of Jupiter. Antarctica's icy oceans are remarkably similar to Europa'sice-capped oceans. 'At the same time, we're advancing hypotheses that we need for Europa and understanding ocean systems here better. 'We're also developing and getting comfortable with technologies that make polar science -- and eventually Europa science - more realistic.' The robotic vehicle carried a scientific payload capable of measuring ocean conditions under the ice. Icefin's readings of the environment under Antarctica's ice shelves, and video of the life that thrives in these harsh conditions, will help understand how Antarctica's ice shelves are changing under warming conditions, and to understand how organisms thrive in cold and light-free environments. The icefin was deployed (and retrieved) the vehicle through a 12-inch diameter hole through 20 meters of ice and another 500 meters of water to the sea floor. A team of scientists and engineers from the Georgia Institute of Technology assembled the unmanned, underwater vehicle on Antarctica. Icefin was deployed as a part of the Sub Ice Marine and Planetary–analog Ecosystem (SIMPLE) program, funded by NASA and supported by NSF, with Schmidt as the principle investigator. The research team returned from Antarctica in December 2014. Icefin is planned to make its Arctic debut in summer 2016, with a return to Antarctica that fall, the team hopes . At McMurdo Station, Schmidt and a team including Georgia Tech scientists and engineers from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), led by principal research engineer Mick West, deployed Icefin to explore the underside of the ice shelves flowing off the continent. 'What truly separates Icefin from some of the other vehicles is that it's fairly slender, yet still has all of the sensors that the scientists like Britney need,' West said. The icefin was deployed (and retrieved) the vehicle through a 12-inch diameter

Summary: Footage reveals huge variety of life on the seabed . Sea stars, sponges and anemones can be seen at the ocean bottom . Probe could help in the search for life on Europa, a moon of Jupiter .


Real Madrid's last win against Atletico Madrid came in the Champions League final less than a year ago, but in the time since that memorable night in Lisbon Carlo Ancelotti's side have failed to win any of their last seven games against their city rivals. Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final second leg will be the eighth time the two teams have met since last season's final, with Diego Simeone's men emerging victorious on four occasions over the previous eight months. Real needed a late equaliser from Sergio Ramos and extra-time to beat Atleti at Benfica's Estadio da Luz in May last year but Los Rojiblancos have gained a measure of revenge since. Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't find the back of the net as Real Madrid drew 0-0 with Atletico Madrid last week . Gareth Bale scores in extra-time during Real's Champions League final win against Atletico last season . Real Madrid have not beaten rivals Atletico since victory in Lisbon, losing four games and drawing three . Real Madrid wins - 0 . Atletico Madrid wins - 4 . Draws - 3 . Real Madrid goals - 4 . Atletico Madrid goals - 12 . Atletico's dominance began with victory in the Spanish Super Cup, a two-legged tie played between the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey. A late equaliser from Raul Garcia cancelled out James Rodriguez's opener at the Bernabeu before Mario Manduzkic netted the only goal of the game at the Vicente Calderon to seal a 2-1 win on aggregate. Less than a month later and Simeone's men were at it again, this time defeating Los Blancos in their own backyard in La Liga. A penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo got the hosts level after Tiago's early header but Arda Turan popped up in the 76th minute to sweep the ball past Iker Casillas and secure a 2-1 triumph. Atletico's third win against Real this season arrived in January when the two sides met in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. With the first leg on home soil, Fernando Torres made a winning return to his boyhood club as he helped the hosts earn a 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Garcia and Jose Maria Gimenez. Arda Turan (left) and Raul Garcia (right) celebrate after scoring winning goals against Real Madrid . Fernando Torres scores his second goal during Atletico's 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey . Atleti finished the job at the Bernabeu with goals in the first minute of each half from Torres helping them to a 2-2 draw on the night and 4-2 victory on aggregate. Real's most humiliating result in their seven-game winless streak arrived at the Vicente Calderon on February 7 as Gareth Bale and Co suffered their heaviest defeat in over four years. Goals from Tiago, Saul Niguez, Antoine Griezmann and Mandzukic earned the reigning champions a 4-0 win to maintain their hopes of a second consecutive title. The two sides played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final last week,

Summary: Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals . The two sides drew 0-0 in the first leg at the Vicente Calderon last week . Real have not beaten Atletico since last season's Champions League final . Diego Simeone's men have won four of their seven meetings this season .


Marion 'Suge' Knight was chained down to a chair and wheeled into a California courtroom on Wednesday after he fell at a previous hearing while addressing murder charges levied against him. During his appearance in the Los Angeles courtroom, the Death Row Records co-founder complained to Judge Ronald Coen and said he could walk. Knight, a 49-year-old diabetic with a blood clot, fell and hit his head at a previous bail hearing. Scroll down for videos . Marion 'Suge' Knight was chained down to a chair and wheeled into a California courtroom on Wednesday . Death Row Records co-founder fell at a previous hearing while addressing murder charges levied against him . Knight, a 49-year-old diabetic with a blood clot, told the judge walking was not a problem despite the earlier fall . His lawyer, Matt Fletcher, said authorities put Knight in the chair and chained him down as part of a 'ploy' to 'humiliate' his client, according to TMZ. Knight told the judge: 'I'm being chained to some type of chair and their pushing me. 'It's making the situation even worse[er]. 'I walked perfectly fine from the county jail, to the bus, to the bus to here'. The judge told Knight if he could walk, that was fine and the chair will not be used again. Judge Coen is giving the former rap music mogul time to hire an attorney in a robbery case filed against him last year. A celebrity photographer accused Knight and comedian Katt Williams of taking her camera. The judge pressed Knight about whether he wanted a new attorney in the robbery case. His previous attorney, David Kenner, said in a filing he no longer wanted to represent Knight. Knight said he wanted to fire Kenner and has until May 27 to hire a new attorney. In this March 2015 file photo, Knight collapsed in court during a bail hearing about his hit-and-run case . Knight's lawyer Matt Fletcher said the chains and the wheelchair were part of a 'ploy' to 'humiliate' his client . The deadly hit-and-run murder Knight is accused of is a separate case, . Cle 'Bone' Sloan was hurt and Terry Carter died in the alleged hit-and-run in January. Knight has pleaded innocent and his lawyers have denied he intentionally tried to kill Carter and Sloan. Fletcher also says Knight is blind in his left eye and may not have seen clearly during the incident. Knight has previous convictions for assault with a deadly weapon and could face 25 years to life in prison under California's so-called three-strikes law if he is convicted at trial. His bail was set at $25million at the previous hearing.

Summary: Hit head on chair when he fell at previous bail hearing in Los Angeles . Knight, a diabetic with blood clot, said he hadn't received any medication . Lawyer said chains and wheelchair were a 'ploy' to 'humiliate' his client . Cle 'Bone' Sloan was hurt and Terry Carter died in the alleged hit-and-run . Knight, 49, charged with murder and attempted murder for January incident .


Passengers of an Icelandair flight to Denver on Tuesday were left in a bit of shock after their plane was struck by lightning shortly after takeoff. Though the Boeing 757 continued its 3,700-mile journey from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Denver, it wasn't until the plane landed that passengers and crew were aware of a gaping hole in the nose of the plane. The hole was at a point in the plane where weather radars are housed, but the plane landed safely in Denver and no one was injured. It is unknown how many people were on board. A plane was struck by lightning shortly after takeoff during a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Denver, Colorado on Tuesday . It wasn't until after landing that the passengers and crew found out the lightning strike caused a gaping hole at the nose of the plane . Passenger Kyle Hernandez, a member of the band The Bunny Gang, said that the lightning 'shook the plane and it was bright'. 'Everybody kind of got tense and we all jumped and looked at each other,' Hernandez told FOX31. His bandmate Nathen Maxwell told the Denver Post that it sounded like a 'bang and a pop'. 'At some point pretty soon after we left, we got hit. It wasn't at the halfway point,' Maxwell said. 'I thought we'd probably have to go for an emergency landing or turn around, detour or something.' Passenger Amanda Boldenow said everyone from the plane immediately walked to the terminal's windows when they arrived in Denver. 'We walked over and everyone is staring at this hole in the nose,' she said. 'Lighting had struck the plane. I had never been in a plane that had been struck by lightning, so I was really startled.' The journey from Reykjavik to Denver is about 3,740 miles. Passengers on the plane said the lightning struck shortly after takeoff . Pilots reported the lighting but continued on with the eight-hour flight to Denver. The plane landed safely and no one was injured . Aviation experts said that lightning strikes to commercial planes happen one to five times per year, according to 9News, and modern aircraft are equipped to handle these strikes. Metropolitan State University of Denver aviation professor Jeff Price said that lightning strikes that damage a plane, however, are rare. 'It could be one of those weird "acts of God" where it hit at the right point. The important thing is the plane landed safely,' Price said. A spokesman from Icelandair said that though people were concerned there was no detour, the pilots followed protocol in the situation. The spokesman said: 'During departure from Keflavik International Airport the Boeing 757 aircraft used for Icelandair flight 671 was struck by lightning. 'The aircraft handling characteristics and notification systems were unaffected and the flight continued. 'Lightning strikes are common and protocol was followed. There was no cause for further concern and the flight landed without issue. This aircraft was replaced upon landing and is being evaluated.' The plane has been removed from service and will be inspected and repaired

Summary: Flight was traveling from Reykjavik, Iceland to Denver when it was struck . Passengers said it was hit by lightning shortly after the plane took off . Pilots reported the lighting and continued eight-hour flight to Denver . It wasn't until they landed that pilots notice huge hole at the nose of plane . No one on board was injured and the plane landed safely in Denver .


Accused murderer Gable Tostee, who was involved in an alcohol-fuelled chase with police across state borders, will remain behind bars for dangerous driving charges after a judge dismissed his appeal for early release. Tostee, 29, was on bail for the alleged murder of New Zealand woman Warriena Tagpuno Wright when Tweed Heads magistrate sentenced him to 10 months behind bars for the driving offence that occurred in July. The 29-year-old was reportedly four times over the legal limit when he incited a high speed police chase as he drove two passengers home to the Gold Coast from Splendour in the Grass, a music festival at Byron Bay. Scroll down for video . Back behind bars: Accused balcony murderer Gable Tostee (pictured) was denied an early release for his drunken car chase with police across state lines after where he was found to be four times over the legal limit for drink driving . New South Wales police deployed road spikes in an effort to stop Tostee who was travelling at speeds of around 200 kilometres an hour. The accused murderer continued to drive on the car's rims until the chase came to an end, after he had crossed the Queensland border. Tostee admitted to police he was intoxicated and his vehicle was unregistered. The incident was two weeks before Wright fell to her death from the balcony of Tostee's 14th storey apartment in August last year. Police will allege Ms Wright fell after a struggle between the pair. During the appeal hearing, Judge Martin Blackmore heard that Tostee did not have access to his regular prescription medication which caused him to suffer episodes of anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, ABC reported. Dad's car: Tostee (pictured leaving prison last November) borrowed his father's car for a booze-fuelled rise across into northern NSW and then back over the border where he was booked by Queensland police just weeks before he allegedly murdered Warriena Wright on a Tinder date . Philip Crick, Tostee's solicitor, told the court his client's medical condition was exacerbated as he was required to share a cell during his time in protective custody. During his appeal, prosecutor Kate Brady told the court Tostee had an 'alcohol issue' and that the crime fit the 10 month sentence he was given. Judge Blackmore said as Tostee was heavily intoxicated, the sentence was justified and the appeal was dismissed. He will be eligible for parole on August 1. Tinder date: Gable Tostee (pictured) says he did not murder Warriena Wright,following their meeting via the mobile dating app Tinder in Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise, then on to his nearby high rise apartment . Tragic death: Warriena Wright (pictured) fell to her death from the 14th floor of Gable Tostee's Surfers Paradise apartment in the early hours of August 8 this year, just days before the 26-year-old was due to return home to New Zealand . Before Tostee was sent back to prison in February, his barrister Peter O’Connor argued he was 'terrified' of returning to prison as he was ‘brutalised’ in a Queensland jail

Summary: Gable Tostee will remain in jail for a drunken car chase involving police . The judge threw out his appeal hearing saying he should remain in jail . NSW and Gold Coast police chased Tostee at 3am across state borders . The accused balcony murder will be eligible for parole in August . The sentenced comes two months after he was released on bail . He was granted bail last year on charges of allegedly murdering Warriena Wright . He denies he murdered Warriena Tagpuno Wright on August 8 . Ms Wright fell to her death from his 14th floor Surfers Paradise apartment . The pair met via mobile dating app Tinder six hours before she died . He is due to face a murder trial by 2016 or 2017 in Brisbane .


Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea believes it is only a matter of time before Marland Yarde is restored to the England fold. Yarde excelled in Saturday's roller-coaster Aviva Premiership victory over Gloucester, scoring the crucial try in the 70th minute at The Stoop. The 22-year-old wing won the last of his seven caps as a replacement last autumn, but was overlooked by England throughout the RBS 6 Nations. Harlequins winger Charlie Walker crosses for his side's first try at the Stoop . ‘We’ve had a difficult year, but anyone who has watched him will know he’s been absolutely outstanding. When we get back to winning he will get recognition again,’ O'Shea said. Quins spent most of an uninspiring mid-table clash feeding off scraps due to the overwhelming superiority of the visiting scrum, only to produce the key drive in the 70th minute that was finished by Marland Yarde. As half time drew close, referee Luke Pearce had finally lost patience with Harlequins set-piece frailty and pointed the finger at Joe Marler by sending the club captain to the sin-bin. Gloucester only entered the interval 13-11 ahead - a poor return given their ascendency - and then moved 18-11 clear through a Charlie Sharples try with half an hour remaining to suggest their eighth win of the season was imminent. Quins centre Aseli Tikoirotuma puts in a strong fend on Gloucester lock James Hudson . The kicking of Nick Evans kept Quins in touch - the Kiwi fly-half finished with 14 points - before an eventful final quarter produced a flurry of yellow cards and three tries. Yarde seized the initiative for the London club and full-back Ollie Lindsay-Hague appeared to have sealed the victory, only for Dan Robson's try with a minute left to give Gloucester a faint glimmer of hope until they aimlessly kicked the ball away in the last act of the game. The opening 10 minutes were dominated by Gloucester's scrum, yet it was Quins who opened the scoring when outside centre Asaeli Tikoirotuma jinked into space before sending Charlie Walker over. Walker's try was the result of a clinical counter attack, but the 2012 Premiership champions were immediately back under pressure once play resumed with their set-piece targeted once more, conceding a penalty that Greig Laidlaw sent between the uprights. Gloucester No 8 Gareth Evans is hit hard by Quins flanker Jack Clifford . Laidlaw and Evans exchanged penalties and just as Quins began to attack with greater frequency, yet another retreating scrum gave Gloucester the platform to race into a 31st minute lead. Hook broke the gainline with a large dummy - his second of the afternoon - and found Bill Meakes in support, with the outside centre showing strength to force his way over from 10 yards out. Gloucester's set-piece dominance was rewarded when Pearce sent Marler to the sin bin, but they were unable to turn a push late in the first half into points. A big step and outside-break from full-back Lindsay-Hague created a half-chance for Yarde moments after the interval, but the

Summary: Gloucester led 13-11 at half-time thanks to a Billy Meakes try . A Charlie Walker try and two Nick Evans penalties kept Quins in the hunt . Charlie Sharples register another try for the Cheery and Whites . But two more Evans three-pointers kept the home side in front . Late tries from Marland Yarde and Ollie Lindsay-Hague secured the win .


A five-year-old boy who battled cancer has been given the all clear by doctors - after creating a superhero mask to help him through his treatment. Harley Renshaw was diagnosed with cancer in his kidney, neck, lungs and bones. But his Ninja Turtle mask helped him feel stronger while he was having radiotherapy. Hospital staff were amazed when the youngster, from Stretford, asked if he could decorate the protective mask that holds him still while having his treatment. Harley Renshaw has been told he is cancer-free after battling an aggressive form of the disease for a year. He donned a superhero costume during his radiotherapy treatment, to help him feel brave . Harley asked if he could decorate the protective mask that holds him still while having his radiotherapy treatment like a Ninja Turtle . After Harley's story made headlines around the world, staff at children's TV channel Nickelodeon even sent Harley a box full of Ninja Turtle presents for Christmas. And now doctors given Harley's parents Oliver, 25, and Stacey, 23, the news they had not dared to dream of - he is free of cancer. He will undergo regular check-ups over the coming years to make sure he stays free of the disease. Mr Renshaw said: 'We're chuffed to bits. Harley is doing great. It was just over a year ago that he was diagnosed and he has been through it. 'He's been running about everywhere and we're hoping that he will soon be back at school full time.' Mr and Mrs Renshaw were given Harley's devastating diagnosis after taking him to see a doctor when he complained of a pain in his stomach. He was diagnosed with neuroblastoma - a rare and aggressive childhood cancer which affects fewer than 100 children in the UK. Harley was diagnosed with cancer in his kidney, lung, bones and neck after mother Stacey took him to a doctor with a stomach pain . Harley's story became famous after it was reported in the local paper in December last year. The children's TV channel Nickelodean even sent him a whole box of Ninja Turtles presents for Christmas . Neuroblastoma is cancer of specialised nerve cells, which are involved in the development of the nervous system. The tumours usually start in one of the adrenal glands found above the kidneys, or in nerve tissues that run along the spinal cord, in the neck, chest, abdomen or pelvis. As in Harley's case, the cancer can also spread to other areas of the body. After doctors diagnosed his tumour, Harley faced 80 days of intensive chemotherapy and an operation to remove his kidney tumour. A month later, he was back at hospital for a stem cell transplant – also called a blood or marrow transplant - where healthy stem cells were injected into his body to replace damaged or diseased stem cells. He suffered complications as a result of the procedure, but battled through them to return home for his fifth birthday. He also had weeks of radiotherapy at The Christie clinic in Manchester. Finally, he and

Summary: Harley Renshaw has been given the all clear after battling cancer for a year . Disease was in his kidney and has spread to bones, neck and left lung . He underwent months of gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy . Made himself a superhero outfit to help him feel brave during treatment .


A make-up artist has applied her formidable skills to transform herself into a very seasonal figure - the Easter bunny. Maria Malone-Guerbaa, 41, from London, used nothing but paints to turn herself into an uncanny painting of a grey rabbit with blue eyes, wearing a red bow tie. The mother-of-two said she didn't use any prosthetics or special effects to achieve the amazing result. Scroll down for video . Make-up artist Maria Malone-Guerbaa (left) just used paints to transform herself into a bunny . The final result took three hours to achieve after Maria simply googled pictures of bunnies, picking one she liked best and replicating the image on her face. She used her own brushes and kryolan paint, special dense, long-lasting make-up used by professionals working with stage actors. Maria began her project by painting a white base layer to create the shape of the rabbit's face and ears, adding the animal's eyes (below her own) and nose and mouth (over her own). The sides of her face and forehead was then painted with black paint, to form the bunny's entire head. With grey paint, black dots stippled over the top and finally details like whiskers, and the bow tie that is drawn from Maria's neck up to her chin, the look was complete. Maria explained her inspiration for her rabbit scheme: 'My last couple of projects have been animal-themed so, with Easter coming up, it had to be a rabbit this time around. 'It takes me about three hours in total and I'll stop every 20 minutes or so to take a picture of my progress. 'I just went on my iPhone and searched for rabbits on Google Images. You get so many then that you can just form your own picture.' The final result has earned thousands of likes on Instagram, along with her other posts showing how she transformed her face into Jack Nicholson from The Shining, Stevie Wonder, a cougar and Freddie Mercury. Maria used only her brushes and professional kryolan paints to create bunny ears, bright eyes and a nose . She captioned the picture: 'I've got #hare in my face!' She said: 'It's amazing to see other people enjoying my work. I can't quite put into words how flattering it is and it makes the whole thing worthwhile. 'One lady even got in touch who'd been inspired to try it out herself. That was the pinnacle for me: it was so humbling to think that my work had inspired someone else to do the same thing.' Originally from Limerick, Maria says she's always had a passion for art but only began doing celebrity lookalikes after she started face painting for parties for her children Sophia, 14, and Adam, 11. She posted pictures online and added the caption, 'I've got hare in my face'

Summary: Maria Malone-Guerbaa, 41, used just brushes and paint to transform face . Posted pictures of the process ahead of the Easter weekend . London-based talent has also painted a cougar and owl on her features .


Rescuers were forced to abandon their efforts to save 149 dolphins that were stranded on a beach in Japan after working tirelessly all day to help the creatures. As darkness fell on the beach in Hokota, around 60 miles northeast of Tokyo, coastguards and officials called off the rescue operation after only managing to save three of the 149 melon-headed dolphins that had beached. The rest of the animals had either died or were dying, they said. Scroll down for video . Rescuers managed to save three dolphins, but the remaining of the beached pod are 'dead or dying' A volunteer pours water on a dolphin to stop its skin drying out. Others were being carried back to the ocean . Workers use a crane to remove one of the 146 melon-headed whales that died when beached in Hokota . 'It was becoming dark and too dangerous to continue the rescue work at this beach, where we could not bring heavy equipment,' a Hokota city official said. 'Many people volunteered to rescue them but the dolphins became very, very weak.' 'Only three of them have been successfully returned to the sea, as far as we can confirm,' he added. Volunteers from local communities had joined forces with coastguards to try and save the dolphins, pouring water on them to stop their skins drying out. They also used slings to carry some back into the water, after they were seen early on Friday morning on the beach writhing in pain. But despite desperate efforts to help the melon-headed whales, some were being pushed back onto the beach by the tide soon after being released. The creatures are usually found deep in the sea but have mysteriously beached about 60 miles northeast of Tokyo. Volunteers and residents living nearby used slings to carry the dolphins - but some were carried back to shore . Young children look at melon-headed whales beached on the shore of Hokota city, northeast of Tokyo. Scientists say they are not sure how the dolphins ended up on the beach but believe they might have got lost . The location of Hokota where the dolphins beached. It is now thought 150 creatures are on the beach in Japan . Television footage showed several animals had been badly cut, and many had deep gashes on their skin. Speaking earlier today a coastguard official said they are aware a number of the sea creatures have died. 'We see one or two whales washing ashore a year, but this may be the first time we have found over 100 of them on a beach,. he added. A Hokota city official said they had counted 149 dolphins, revising an earlier figure of 130. Three had been successfully returned to the sea by the late afternoon, he added. Coastguards covered the dolphins in blankets and put them on a boat so they could be put back in the sea . The Japanese Coast Guard worked nonestop to save the melon-headed whales, part of the dolpin family . The creatures usually live in the deep ocean,

Summary: Pod of melon-headed whales beached in Hokota, 60 miles from Tokyo . Rescuers worked tirelessly to save creatures, but only three survived . 146 helpless dolphins were 'dead or dying' as rescue operation called off . Scientists believe creatures ended up on shore after being disorientated .


The title race might be all but over but the fight for survival is only just beginning. At the end of March, Leicester were bottom of the table with 19 points, seven off safety. Win on Saturday and they will be out of the relegation zone. For Nigel Pearson and his men, their season starts now. When you’re facing relegation you are supposed to be dispirited and lacking in confidence. So how on earth have Leicester won three on the bounce? Only Arsenal (8) and Chelsea (4) can better that as a winning streak. Leicester players are full of confidence after three successive victories in the Premier League . It has been a superhuman effort and they have fought to get themselves in a position where they have something to play for. Leicester were bottom on Christmas Day but win at Burnley and they will give themselves a real chance of staying up — something only two sides have managed after being bottom at Christmas. It’s not just Leicester, though. The other promoted clubs — QPR and Burnley — have shown fantastic spirit. I have been in relegation battles and seen teams with less fight in them than these three. QPR earned a fantastic win at West Brom, were unlucky to draw at Aston Villa and battled manfully against Chelsea. Burnley might be on a poor run but you know Sean Dyche’s side will battle until the bitter end. So how does a manager create a positive attitude when things look so bad? What you can’t afford to do is let players sit and study the fixtures and start looking at how many points they need. If they are too busy working out the permutations, they’re not concentrating on their game. Leicester face a crunch clash with fellow relegation battlers Burnley on Saturday . If a player is not being pushed it’s easy for them to shift responsibility and hope somebody else gets them over the line. The best thing to do is keep them busy. If you’re working hard on the training ground looking at team shape, developing players and preparing for games, you are making much better use of your time. I’ve been in that situation as a player and the worst thing you can do is to wrap them in cotton wool. There is a tendency to try to protect people in case things go wrong. Training eases up because of injury fears and managers try to keep their players fresh. Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has managed to create a positive attitude in his squad . But that leaves you sitting around with your thoughts and that can be dangerous. There needs to be mental stimulation — you can’t sit around and wallow in self-pity. At this stage of the season a week can be a long time between games. Pearson and his players will be absolutely buzzing in training and it’s important to take that energy and intensity into games. It annoys me when managers say it’s all about results. The only way to win is to make

Summary: Leicester can move out of the drop zone by beating Burnley on Saturday . Nigel Pearson's side were bottom of the table on Christmas Day . The Foxes have won last three league games on the bounce .


When you're a Barbie girl in an Instagram world, life in plastic isn't just fantastic - it also gets you more than 730,000 followers. Since Barbie's style Instagram account launched last August, swarms of fashion lovers have become fans of her 'official style feed', watching as the Mattel icon models an impressive collection of Barbie clothes that even includes pieces by top designers. Racked recently got the behind-the-scenes scoop on all the outfit changes, international trips, and VIP invites that go into producing the doll's hugely popular page. Pretty popular: Barbie's style-centric Instagram account, @BarbieStyle, is painstakingly planned - and now has three quarters of a million followers . Wow-worthy wardrobe: Barbie has 'thousands' of pieces, most of which are one-of-a-kind and made especially for her Instagram account by the brand's director of design . The idea for Barbie's fashion-focused Instagram page came to be when Barbie's vice president of design, Kim Culmone, realized that in addition to the official @Barbie account - which promotes the brand's products - the doll could also be presented in a more editorial way, taking inspiration from fashion magazines. The page for @BarbieStyle, she told Racked, tells the story of Barbie's role in pop culture today as a 'contemporary girl with an aspirational lifestyle'. Unlike the main Barbie account that targets children and parents, @BarbieStyle aims to attract trendy twentysomethings - so instead of mermaid and princess costumes, followers get fashion-forward outfits 'firmly rooted in reality'. Along with Barbie director of design Robert Best and Zlatan Zukanovic, the account's creative and photography lead, Ms. Culmone soon grew @BarbieStyle to have even more fans than the original @Barbie page, which has 434,000 followers. Chic at Coachella: Barbie travels to buzzed-about events like Coachella, pictured here, with friends, Ken, and sometimes even her dog . Fashion week regular: The @BarbieStyle account captioned this photo in front of the London Eye: 'Just landed in London...the best way to cure jet lag? Hit the city for the sights and fresh air!' Total jetsetter: The account's creators really pose Barbie in front of famous landmarks - not pictures or green screens - including Notre-Dame, left, and La Belle Epoque restaurant, right, in Paris . But @BarbieStyle doesn't just have more followers than @Barbie - this doll also has a much more glamorous life, juggling trips to Paris with shopping sprees rather than multiple careers as an astronaut, pastry chef, and lifeguard. She also has an entourage to take her wherever she goes. Some combination of Ms. Culmone, Mr. Best, and Mr. Zukanovic travel to each location that Barbie visits, including London, Paris, and New York for Fashion week, California for Coachella, and Miami, Florida for Art Basel. Once she arrives, Barbie gets the star treatment: Mr. Best creates almost every one-of-a-kind piece Barbie wears and uses a professional camera, not a smartphone, to take the shots. 'She travels with an entire wardrobe,' Ms. Culmone said. 'Thousands of accessories! Ken and her friends and her puppy come too - she does have an entourage.' Mr. Best added: 'We pretend she’s a little

Summary: The account's creators have made 'thousands' of one-of-a-kind pieces for the iconic doll . She actually travels to New York, Paris, London, and Miami to be photographed in beautiful outfits . Famous designers like Moschino and Rachel Zoe have styled her .


Floyd Mayweather has claimed he is a better fighter than Muhammad Ali. Mayweather, who takes on Manny Pacquiao in their $300 million mega-fight on May 2, is widely considered to be the current pound-for-pound No 1. But he believes there has never been a better boxer in the history of the sport. Floyd Mayweather trains ahead of his fight against Manny Pacquiao next weekend . In an interview ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, Mayweather said: 'No one can ever brainwash me to make me believe that Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali was better than me. No one could ever brainwash me and tell me that. 'But one thing I will do, I'm going to take my hat off to them and respect those guys because those are the guys that paved the way for me to be where I'm at today.' When asked if he truly believed he was better than Ali, Mayweather recalled the heavyweight losing his world titles to Leon Spinks in 1978. Muhammad Ali suffered a shock defeat to Leon Spinks who had only fought seven times previously . The inexperienced Spinks celebrates his surprise 15 round split decision victory over Ali . 'Leon Spinks only had seven fights,' he said. 'Never put a fighter in there with Floyd Mayweather with seven fights.' Mayweather also criticised the 'rope-a-dope' tactics adopted by Ali against George Foreman in their Rumble in the Jungle. 'Are you going to tell me its cool to lay on the ropes and take punishment and let a man tire himself out from beating you,' he said. 'He's basically fatigued - you hit him with a few punches and he goes down and quits. You want to be glorified for that? Absolutely not, not me.' Ali adopted his famous 'rope-a-dope' tactics before stopping George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle .

Summary: Floyd Mayweather is widely considered the best boxer in the world . But he believes he is better than heavyweight legend Muhammad Ali . Mayweather did admit that he respects both Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson . He takes on Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in their $300m mega-fight . Mayweather-Pacquiao weigh-in will be first ever with paid-for tickets .


Defender Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal have become a stronger unit from their FA Cup success of last season, but cannot allow themselves any sense of complacency against Reading at Wembley in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final. The Gunners head into the tie on the back of a superb run of form, which has seen them win 16 from 18 matches in all competitions and up into second place in the Barclays Premier League. The atmosphere around the club is certainly a world way from the tense finale to the 2013/14 campaign, when Arsenal were under extreme pressure in the quest to finally end a near decade wait for silverware as well as finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League once again, not to mention the uncertainty around the future of manager Arsene Wenger. Per Mertesacker will not allow Arsenal to become complacent in FA Cup semi-final against Reading . Mertesacker pictured during a training session with his Arsenal team-mates on Friday ahead of the clash . Alexis Sanchez looked in good spirits as he cheered on his team-mates during their training session . Calum Chambers reacts as Danny Welbeck laughs during training as they prepare to defend their FA Cup win . Those ambitions were within eight minutes of being shattered when trailing 1-0 to Wigan in their semi-final 12 months ago, before Mertesacker made amends for giving away an earlier penalty when heading home a late equaliser to force extra-time and a nerve-shredding penalty shoot-out victory that in turn set up a final against Hull, which itself proved just as dramatic as Arsenal came from 2-0 down to lift the trophy. 'It is a good warning to all of us. You need to be focused 100 per cent Reading, so it is going to be a tough one for us,' said the German, who will again lead the team out at Wembley with captain Mikel Arteta still not fit. We suffered a bit last season on that occasion with that pressure, but it was a great experience and hopefully we can manage that a bit better. 'We are on a good level of confidence, but there will be pressure on us because we are super favourites and can we handle that during the game?' Mertesacker added: 'It is going to be Reading's biggest game of the season, so to mentally prepare for that is going to be difficult, not just to match their physicality and mental strength, but to do more, to be on the ball from the start, to show them respect, but no fear for the pressure. 'The winning streak helps us a bit, but this competition is completely different. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger pictured during training as he prepares to face Championship club Reading . Arsenal's stars were put through their paces ahead of the short trip from north London to Wembley Stadium . Mesut Ozil and Mathieu Flamini acknowledge each other during the Arsenal training session on Friday . 'It is the best competition I have ever played in because so many big teams struggle,

Summary: Arsenal face Reading at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday . The Gunners won the FA Cup last season and are defending the trophy . Per Mertesacker feels they have become stronger since winning last year . The German defender will not allow complacency to creep in however .


Eden Hazard and Harry Kane appear set to contest the PFA Player of the Year award after the six-man shortlist was unveiled. Hazard is hot favourite thanks to his consistently brilliant form for Chelsea, runaway leaders at the top of the Barclays Premier League, but Kane is the homespun hero after a fabulous breakthrough season at Tottenham. The 21-year-old Spurs striker has 29 goals in all competitions to date and forced his way into Roy Hodgson’s squad, scoring within 79 seconds of his England debut against Lithuania last month. Harry Kane's prolific form for Tottenham has seen him nominated for PFA Player of the Year . Eden Hazard (left) has propelled Chelsea to the top of the Premier League with his brilliant displays . Diego Costa (right) scores for Chelsea in the Capital One Cup final victory over Tottenham at Wembley . Alexis Sanchez has had no trouble adapting to the Premier League, scoring 20 times for Arsenal so far . Eden Hazard - Chelsea . Diego Costa - Chelsea . Harry Kane - Tottenham Hotspur . Alexis Sanchez - Arsenal . David de Gea - Manchester United . Philippe Coutinho - Liverpool . Kane, the only English player up for the main award, has scored 19 in the Premier League, the same number as Diego Costa, who is also on the shortlist, along with Alexis Sanchez, Philippe Coutinho and David de Gea. Manchester City’s miserable demise is perhaps summed up by the fact none of their players made the cut, including Sergio Aguero who also has 19 Premier League goals and is locked together with Kane and Costa in the race for the Golden Boot. Hazard, 24, is heavily odds-on with the bookmakers after leading Chelsea’s charge for a first title in five years and 17 goals in all competitions. Goalkeeper David de Gea (left) has been Manchester United's most impressive player of the season . Philippe Coutinho (left) has enjoyed his best season yet for Liverpool and is also up for Player of the Year . The PFA Young Player of the Year nominations are: . Eden Hazard - Chelsea . Harry Kane - Tottenham Hotspur . Philippe Coutinho - Liverpool . Raheem Sterling - Liverpool . David de Gea - Manchester United . Thibaut Courtois - Chelsea . Arsene Wenger plumped for Hazard when asked to name his winner, without voting for anyone from his Arsenal squad. Sanchez made an explosive start to the campaign but his form has faded during the spring, when the votes are cast. The same could be said for Costa, who scored 13 of his 19 Chelsea goals before the turn of the year. De Gea’s early-season form was strong, too, keeping Manchester United in contention for the top four as Louis van Gaal struggled to find the right formula. Hazard (left) poses with former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez (right) after last year's award ceremony . John Terry voted for Coutinho but the Brazilian is an outsider because Liverpool have been unable to match last season’s success. Four of the six - all but

Summary: Harry Kane nominated for PFA Player of the Year after prolific season . Eden Hazard and Diego Costa from Chelsea also in contention . Philippe Coutinho, David de Gea and Alexis Sanchez also up for the award .


The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) are warning the public that scammers are making calls falsely claiming to fundraise, abusing people’s goodwill as NSW is ravaged by wild weather. The public have been alerted to the heartless scheme via an important notice issued on the NSW SES Facebook page. ‘The NSW SES does NOT request donations from the public,’ NSW SES assure the public. ‘We will never call and ask for money. ‘If you are receiving calls of this nature, please be advised it is a scam.’ The public have been alerted to the heartless scheme via an important notice issued on the NSW SES Facebook page . NSW SES have received more than 6500 requests for help since the storms began on Monday, with flash flooding, trees down and power outages across the Sydney, Newcastle and Hunter regions . A small white hatchback was crushed by a fallen tree in Redfern in Sydney's inner city overnight . NSW SES have received more than 6500 requests for help since the storms began on Monday, with flash flooding, trees down and power outages across the Sydney, Newcastle and Hunter regions. People have reacted with disgust to the attempt to con people out of their money, condemning those responsible for trying to benefit from a crisis. ‘We had a call today! Thought it was weird they had to call in the middle of the craziness!’ wrote Melissa Bateup. ‘Some idiot tried to do a door knock at mine (this afternoon) saying they were SES but with no docket book or collection tin,’ claimed Colin Small. It's not often you see a car parked up a tree, but this was the case in Newcastle during the storm . Winds of at least 100km/h lashed parts of the east coast, causing this tree to fall on a car in East Gosford on NSW's Central Coast on Monday with a driver and passenger inside. They were treated for only minor injuries . ‘His mate was hiding behind a tree. Needless to say I didn’t give them anything and told them to get off my property.’ ‘It did seem odd that they would call so late and want me to use my credit card. Thank you for the warning,’ commented Deanne Overall. ‘I got a call today and the girl wasn’t even near being professional about it and kept laughing nervously. It didn’t feel right,’ agreed Nicole Amber. ‘Oh my god! Who are these absolute mongrels that take advantage of these sorts of situations!’ wrote Belinda Weston. Buses and other traffic were stopped after a tree fell across a main road in Surry Hills in Sydney's inner city . A contingent of 22 ACT SES volunteers will travel to NSW on Wednesday morning to assist with the severe weather effort. Manly Dam is dangerously close to full capacity as heavy rain continues to hammer down. A flood warning has been issued and NSW SES have warned that residents may be evacuated in some areas of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, particularly near Manly Lagoon. An evacuation centre for Manly residents

Summary: NSW SES warns scammers are phoning people claiming to fundraise . The State Emergency Service say they never call and ask for money . People have responded with disgust at the heartless . Con artists are taking advantage of people's goodwill as NSW is facing severe weather conditions . NSW SES have received more than 6500 requests for help since Monday .


An Australian kangaroo has hopped to it's freedom, shocking onlookers in West Germany. Police in Rhein Erft, received a bizarre phone call explaining that a large kangaroo was spotted 'happily' hopping through a field. They immediately assumed it was a April Fools prank and dismissed the strange call. Scroll down for video . Police in Rhein Erft, Germany initially dismissed reports that a kangaroo was found hopping in a field nearby . They discovered that the call was in fact serious and later found the Australian marsupial in a field in Bruhl . It wasn't until the caller was questioned in detail and provided 'very believable' answers, that the police realised that they were telling the truth. They were shocked to find a large, Australian kangaroo 'happily' hopping through a field in the town of Bruhl, 20 kilometres south of the city centre of Cologne. They attempted to capture the beast with the help of the local fire department, to no avail reported Deutsche Welle news. Police instead began to work on finding out who the marsupial belonged to. The owners later came forward and it is believed that the animal's fencing was damaged due to severe storms . They contacted a travelling circus who had recently passed through the area but they could account for all of their kangaroos. The owners later contacted police after their kangaroo had returned to it's enclosure. It is suspected that the animal's fencing was damaged after the severe storm names 'Niklas' by German meteorologists battered through Europe. The super storm had gusts of up to 192 kilometres per hour and was one of the most powerful storms in recent years.

Summary: A kangaroo has been found hopping through a field in Bruhl, Germany . German police initially believed the report was an April Fools day prank . After realising the caller was serious they found the beast in a nearby field . The owners later called police when the animal returned to it's enclosure . It is suspected that the it's fencing was damaged after severe storms .


George Osborne said he wanted to see half a million first time buyers get on the housing ladder every year . Half a million first time buyers will be helped onto the housing ladder every year by 2020, George Osborne pledged today. The Chancellor said he wanted a 1980s-style property 'revolution' after years of declining home ownership. He pledged to double the number of people buying their first home using government help-to-by schemes. Since 2010 there have been 1.2 million first-time purchases and Mr Osborne wants at least 2.4 million more over the next five years. Mr Osborne said he wanted to reverse the 'steady' decline in first-time buyers getting a home. He told Sky News: 'I'm a great believer in a home-owning nation; a home-owning democracy where families can get on the housing ladder. 'And the truth is that the number of first-time buyers has fallen steadily over recent years, and I want to reverse that, and I want to help families get on that housing ladder.' David Cameron added: 'We have acted on every front, we’ll continue to do so. We have reformed the planning system so that we can build houses. 'We have help to buy, which has helped thousands of young people onto the housing ladder. 'With the help to buy ISA, a new scheme that will help people save for a deposit. 'So we’re building the homes, we’re helping young people, we are creating an economy with jobs, we want to see a doubling in the number of first-time buyers. I believe Britain should be a home-owning democracy, that’s the goal.' It came after Mr Osborne told the Sunday Telegraph that he wanted a 'massive increase in the number of people who can own their own home'. He said: 'Home ownership is an absolutely core Conservative belief and aspiration that we support. 'In the next parliament I would like to see over a million more people helped into home ownership by a Conservative government. 'I would like to see us double the number of first-time buyers up to half a million. That is the kind of level we saw in the 1980s. 'There is no reason why our country can't achieve that again. That's a goal we set ourselves today.' The Chancellor of the Exchequer was campaigning with the Tory candidate for Brentford and Isleworth, Mary Macleod, at the Wyevale Garden Centre in west London today . David Cameron last week made a general election campaign visit to a housing development for first time buyers . Labour's Shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds said: 'More warm words on housing from the Chancellor will be cold comfort to the record number of young people and families priced out of home ownership over the past five years. 'Under this Tory-led government we've seen the lowest levels of housebuilding in peacetime since the 1920s and home ownership has fallen to a 30-year low. 'Labour's Better Plan will ensure Britain builds the homes working people need. 'Labour will get at least 200,000 homes built a year by 2020, backed by a comprehensive

Summary: Chancellor pledged to double the number of people buying their first home . Since 2010 there have been 1.2 million first-time buyers getting first homes . Mr Osborne wants at least 2.4 million more over the next five years .


It is a remarkable, eye-popping portrait of Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. Entitled 'Naughty Nicola', the painting depicts her as a dominatrix in a short red dress, black suspenders on display and whip in hand. But instead of being offended, Ms Sturgeon is 'tickled' by the image, so much so it is believed to grace the wall of her suburban Glasgow home after she was given it as a birthday gift by her husband, Peter Murrell. He is the man credited with transforming the nationalist leader from surly apparatchik to national stateswoman – on the brink of holding the balance of power. Eye-popping: The painting allegedly hanging in the home of SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon shows her as a dominatrix (pictured) Couple: The image is said to grace the wall of Sturgeon's (left) suburban Glasgow home after she was given it as a birthday gift by her husband, Peter Murrell (right) Softly spoken, bespectacled and almost unknown outside the Scottish political village, he can walk the busiest streets in Scotland without being recognised. SNP colleagues reveal that within the party, Murrell is affectionately nicknamed Penfold, after Danger Mouse's loyal hamster sidekick in the 1980s cartoon series. Meek, myopic and chubby, Penfold dutifully shouts 'Coming chief', whenever his superior summons him in the cartoons. Some say the similarity extends further. Sturgeon doesn't drive and her husband frequently acts as chauffeur. He also carries out the lion's share of the domestic chores. When Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid remarked on the immaculate condition of the couple's detached house last month, Sturgeon, 44, said: 'That's because I had my husband up most of last night cleaning.' Scotland's most powerful politician also leaves the cooking to her spouse, stating: 'I don't cook. I have had lots of disasters and now I prefer not to try, but Peter is a good cook and enjoys it.' However, anyone assuming that Murrell's only role is that of dutiful house-husband would be sorely mistaken. As chief executive of the SNP, he has transformed its fortunes, creating a formidable electoral machine. Transition: Murrell (right) is the man credited with transforming the nationalist leader (left) from surly apparatchik to national stateswoman – on the brink of holding the balance of power . Portrait: Instead of being offended, Ms Sturgeon (pictured) is 'tickled' by the image depicting her as a dominatrix . In 2001, when he took on the role, the party had a paltry 6,000 members; today the SNP is the third-biggest party in the UK, with a membership of 110,000. Murrell, who earns about £120,000 a year, and his wife first met when Ms Sturgeon – an 18-year-old firebrand Left-winger – attended an SNP gathering which he helped to organise. They were married in 2010 with a wedding cake created by the Scottish confectionery dynasty Tunnock's. So was Glasgow-based French artist Laetitia Guilbaud making her own comment on the Sturgeon-Murrell relationship when she dreamt up Naughty Nicola in 2009? 'No, not at all,' Ms Guilbaud, 35 told The Mail on Sunday. 'At the time she was very prominent, but I knew

Summary: It depicts Sturgeon as a dominatrix in a short red dress with a whip in hand . Her husband Peter Murrell gave SNP leader the painting as a birthday gift . He is credited with 'transforming' her into the national stateswoman she is . Murrell is nicknamed Penfold after Danger Mouse's loyal hamster sidekick .


An assistant school principal in Texas has received a lenient sentence after admitting to sneaking off with an 18-year-old student during a prom event in 2012 and having sex with the girl in his office. Light sentence: Mark West, 32, will serve four months prison and eight years probation for having sex with a student in 2012 . Mark Steven West, 32, who is married with a child, was sentenced Tuesday to four months in jail followed by eight years probation after pleading guilty to the improper relationship while working at Spring High School in Spring, Texas. He had previously said the girl instigated the moment, seducing him by saying she was 'feeling horny'. The girl admitted as such to police also, telling them she encouraged West to have sex. But despite the light punishment, the judge was scathing in handing down her punishment, saying that just three weeks after the incident the girl graduated, which would have made their encounter legal. 'You did it because you enjoyed the attention of young girls,' State District Judge Catherine Evans said, according to The Chron. 'We're talking about a razor thin margin of three weeks between what separates a felony crime from a poor decision to have an inappropriate extramarital affair.' State law prohibits educators having sex with students. West apologized to the court, saying he made 'bad decisions made on impulses' and was being 'selfish'. School officials were first tipped off to the allegations after hearing rumors and seeing inappropriate interactions between West and certain students at the school on separate occasions, according to court documents. He tickled one girl, lifted up another, and was accused of making inappropriate comments to two others. West was interviewed by a senior staff member at Spring High School in Texas in December 2012 after administrators heard that he made a sexual remark about one female student and possibly had sex with another. He was also investigated in the 2011-2012 school year for inappropriately touching a female student on her lower back. No charges were filed due to lack of evidence but he was ordered not to have any contact with female students. One staff member said she was extremely uncomfortable by the number of lengthy 'closed door meetings' West was having with female students. The staff member said she observed students leaving his office, smiling and laughing, with their clothes and hair disheveled. Scene: West has resigned from his post as assistant principal at Spring High School, Texas, after the incident became public. He eventually pleaded guilty and no longer works as a teacher . She also saw West 'body slam' a female student, in a playful manner, on a couch in the lobby office. Students told investigators about rumors that West had sex with a student at the 2012 Project Prom event. The woman, who is now at college, told investigators she seduced West. She told investigators that she came on to West first and that he initially refused her advances, according to court documents. She said she started to flirt and talk with West,

Summary: Mark West, 32, was sentenced Tuesday to four months jail and eight years probation for having sex once with a student, 18, during 2012 prom event . Judge said West made 'a poor decision to have an inappropriate extramarital affair' and that the girl was graduating just three weeks later . The girl admitted to police she seduced West and met him in the office . West is married with a son and resigned from Spring High School in Spring, Texas, following his arrest . Staff reported other 'inappropriate' behavior with female students . West apologized, saying it was a 'selfish, impulsive decision'