A San Diego man who operated a 'revenge porn' website and then charged victims to remove nude images and their personal information was sentenced Friday to 18 years in state prison, the attorney general's office said. Kevin Bollaert, 28, was convicted in February of 21 counts of identity theft and six counts of extortion in San Diego Superior Court for running a pair of websites that capitalized on the internet as a forum for public shaming. The landmark case was the first time a person had been tried for a running revenge porn ring in the United States. Jilted lovers and hackers could anonymously post nude photos of people without their consent, along with personal information about them, at a website Bollaert created and moderated, called ugotposted.com. More than 10,000 images, mainly of women, were posted between December 2012 and September 2013. Crying in court: Kevin Bollaert, 28, broke down in tears at his sentencing hearing in San Diego on Friday. He was facing a maximum of 20 years but was given 18, with the judge saying the sentence accurately reflected the amount of victims he hurt . Shameful: In a first-of-its-kind ruling, Bollaert was sentenced t 18 years for running a 'revenge porn' site, publishing nude and embarassing photos of women sent in anonymously by people wanting to hurt them . People who sought to have the explicit images taken down were directed to changemyreputation.com and charged $250 to $350 to remove the racy content. Victims included teachers, wives and professionals. The compromising photos cost people jobs, damaged relationships and led to one attempted suicide. Bollaert earned about $900 a month in website ad revenue and collected about $30,000 from victims. Bollaert's lawyer had claimed at trial that the business was gross and offensive, but he didn't break the law by allowing others to post the explicit material. 'It's gross, it's offensive, but it's not illegal,' Emily Rose-Weber said. Ruined: In spite of the thousands of emails he got begging to have photos taken down, Bollaert told investigators it was his life that had been ruined by the site . Terrorized: Some of the victims appeared in court, anonymously, to read victim impact statements. Many said their lives had been irrevocably ruined by Bollaert and his site . But the prosecution said Bollaert terrorized women and enjoyed doing it. Not only would he the photos, but the names, addresses and social media details of the people in them. Many victims were inundated with harassing messages from strangers. Investigators found that Bollaert received thousands of distressed emails from victims, one who said she was 'scared for my life' and another who said she'd been 'getting nonstop harassing messages.' The criminal complaint named more than two dozen people as victims, one of whom claimed she was thrown out of her home after her family found out nude photos had been posted of her. 'It ruined my life and I'm still going through it,' she testified. 'I lost my family. They think that I brought shame on them. My reputation is ruined.' Some of

Summary: Kevin Bollaert was found guilty of 27 counts of identity theft and extortion . He operated ugotposted.com, where anonymous users posted nudes without the subject's consent . He then earned tens of thousands from running changemyreputation.com, where victims would pay fees of $300 to $350 to have their photos removed . Also published their names, addresses and social media details . He was sentenced to 18 years Friday . Judge said the sentence reflected the amount of victims . Prosecutors said he took pleasure in hurting women .


They were the heartbreaking scenes of a family being torn apart: four young sisters being dragged kicking and screaming from their mother's home in the middle of the night. The story was that the girls had been taken from their abusive father back in Italy to hide out in Australia and now they were being sent back to the 'monster' against their will. The scenes of the girl's forced return caused widespread outcry, particularly as the girls' mother portrayed the cruelty of the Dad, and the girls - then aged nine to 14 years old - frightened and distraught. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Flashback to 2012: These were the heartbreaking scenes of a family being torn apart when four young sisters were dragged kicking and screaming from their mother's Sunshine Coast home in the middle of the night and forced onto a plan back to their father in Italy . The four Vincenti sisters, including the two older girls Emil and Claire, had a 'monster' of a father who abused them and their mother,or so the story went after the girls were removed from their home in dramatic circumstances and return to Italy . What had led up to the removal of the four sistersin Australia and their return to Italy was the fact that their mother had taken them from their home in Italy on a 'vacation' and never returned, claiming the girls' father Tomaso was an abuser . Laura Garrett (pictured) has consistently maintained that she was removing her daughters from Italy back to Australia for their own safety . That was in 2012 and it seemed unbelievable to many Australians who watched the scenes play out that the girls were legally being returned to their Italian father as approved under Italian law. What had been lost in the drama was the fact that the four sisters had earlier been taken by their mother from Italy without the knowledge or permission of that father, Tomaso Vincenti, and that the girls had been born in Italy and spent the greater part of their young lives there. Now 60 Minutes has returned to the village near Florence where the girls have been living with their Italian Dad and interview the two elder girls, Emily and Claire Vincenti and talked to them about their lives and the dramatic circumstances in which they were apparently wrenched from their mother, Laura Garrett. This scene of one of the Tomaso girls in apparent distress outside her father's villa in Florence after the four sisters were taken back from Australia to Italy . Emily and Claire Vincenti (pictured) are now aged 16 and 17 and are living in Italy with their father . Emily and Claire talked about their parents and were filmed going out with their Italian boyfriends in Florence . The four Vinceni girls miss Australia and their mother, but appear happy and calm in contrast to the dramatic and hysterical scenes in which they were removed from Australian in late 2012 . The girls are living positive and fruitful lives, attending school six

Summary: Four sisters were at centre of an international custody dispute . The girls were sent back to live with their father in Italy in 2012 . They were dragged kicking and screaming from their Sunshine Coast home . The distressing scenes shown on TV caused hysteria and concern . 60 Minutes has exclusively interviewed the girls at their home near Florence . Their mother has not visited them in Italy until now . This edition of 60 Minutes will screen nationally on Channel 9 at 8.30pm this Sunday, April 12 .


Police have discovered a body they believe to be a young Indiana woman who was reported missing with her newborn daughter weeks ago in a city 180 miles away from their home. Samantha Fleming and her newborn daughter Serenity were last seen in Anderson on April 5, when they left with a woman who said she was from Indiana's Department of Child Services, according to police. The three-week-old infant was discovered unharmed at a home in Gary on Friday and will be returned to relatives. Police have discovered a body they believe to be Indiana woman Samantha Fleming (left), who was reported missing with her newborn daughter Serenity (right) weeks ago in a city 180 miles away . In the same home, police found a body doused with bleach, wrapped in plastic and stuffed in a plastic storage bin, according to Lt. Thomas Pawlak. Police were led to Gary after Fleming's cell phone signal was picked up in the city, where the young mother's wallet was also found. Fleming was reported missing by her boyfriend. According to police, Fleming left the home they shared with her daughter Serenity after the woman who claimed to be from Child Protective Services told the new mother she had to appear at a hearing. Police said the woman told Fleming the hearing was at Lake Superior Court in Hammond, which is 13 miles from the home where the body was discovered. The infant was handed over to police by a woman who is believed to be the alleged kidnapper's sister, according to the Chicago Tribune. Police have not released the name of the woman. Pawlak said the woman had arrived at the house of the alleged kidnapper, who was not there, to pick up items for the baby. The house had a nursery. 'It appears that she had been planning this,' Pawlak said. 'There was everything you would buy for a new baby. A crib, changing table, diaper bag, carrier, new clothes.' According to police, the alleged kidnapper had asked her sister to care for the baby she was passing off as her own. That is the same story one neighbor of the woman said she was also told. The body was found on Friday in the 1900 block of Cleveland Street in Gary, Indiana. Police found a nursery inside the home and a neighbor said the owner of the house had said she was pregnant with twins . The neighbor told Chicago Tribune she was friends with the alleged kidnapper, who had told her she was pregnant with twins. The 36-year-old woman then told her neighbor around Easter that one of the twins had died after she had given birth, and that the other child was in the hospital with jaundice. When the neighbor eventually saw the woman with the child, she said she found the baby to be 'lighter-skinned' than she expected. The woman also had a bandage on her hand. The alleged kidnapper asked her neighbor to watch her house because she was going out of town. Just days before the woman left,

Summary: Samantha Fleming and daughter Serenity were last seen in Anderson, Indiana on April 5 . The three-week-old infant was discovered unharmed in the Gary, Indiana home where the body of a young woman was discovered . The alleged kidnapper was not at the home, which had a nursery . Alleged kidnapper's neighbor said the woman had told her she was pregnant with twins but that one had died during birth . The child was in the care of the alleged kidnapper's sister when police arrived after Fleming's wallet was found nearby .


Real Madrid are desperate to land Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, but they are prepared to wait until next summer if Louis van Gaal won't negotiate, according to reports in Spain. De Gea has been in fantastic form this season, while Real's legendary stopper Iker Casillas has long been seen as unreliable. Although the European champions would like to sign De Gea this June, they are looking at the possibility of picking up Chelsea's Petr Cech to fill the gap in between, while the Spaniard runs down his contract at Old Trafford, which expires next year. Real Madrid's attempt to nab David De Gea is the big story in AS, while Marca focus on James Rodriguez . In a move that Spanish paper AS calls 'Operation De Gea', the paper claims Real are only prepared to pay for the keeper if United 'fix a reasonable price' - otherwise they will nab him for free in a year. De Gea's contract is up at Old Trafford in the summer of 2016, and he is yet to sign a new deal, with United still uncertain of Champions League football for next season. Cech, meanwhile, looks certain to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with the Czech keeper likely to command a fee of around £10million. Elsewhere in Spain the focus is on Lionel Messi's injury, which is still causing him some problems ahead of Barcelona's trip to Celta Vigo on Sunday. Sport say 'Messi is OK', with the news that 'all tests were positive' on his injured foot, and Marca add that the Barca star has 'overcome the pain'. Lionel Messi's injury dominates in Sport, while in Italy there is more news on Palermo's Paulo Dybala . However, the Madrid-based paper also report that 'he still can’t put his boot on' because of the injury to his metatarsal. There is better news for James Rodriguez, who is also set to return from injury, with Marca reporting that he will start for Real Madrid on Sunday, his first game for 59 days. In Italy there are reports that Palermo striker Paulo Dybala, who has been linked with Arsenal, could join up with former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini at Inter Milan. Corriere dello Sport reports that Inter are ready to offer £22million for the Argetinian youngster.

Summary: David De Gea is yet to extend his contract beyond 2016 . Real Madrid want the Spanish goalkeeper to replace Iker Casillas . AS claim Real will wait for contract to run down if they can't sign him . Carlo Ancelotti wants Petr Cech as a stop-gap if he has to wait until 2016 .


The surviving daughters of a mother who has been imprisoned for strangling six of her children to death moments after they were born are standing by their murderous mom. Megan Huntsman, 40, is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to killing the six newborns, then stashing their bodies in the garage of her home in Pleasant Grove, Utah. A judge today handed Huntsman six sentences of five years to life - but family members rallied round her even as her 'cold and calculated' crimes were recounted to the court. Scroll down for video . Prison: Megan Huntsman, 40, was today given six terms of five years to life in prison after admitting the murders. Three will run consecutively, which means she will spend at least 15 years in prison - and likely much longer. She is pictured today in court . Grisly: Investigators are shown above searching Huntsman's garage, where a total of seven baby corpses were found in cardboard boxes. One of the children was stillborn - Huntsman strangled the rest . Huntsman, a meth addict, told police that she started killing off her children when she got pregnant because her drug problem meant she couldn't care for them. Local reports from the courtroom told how Hunstman's attorney took to the stand and read out letters from two of her daughters, who were born before her addiction began. The letters drew a stark contrast between the loving mother they say they knew, and the type of woman who would kill her own flesh and blood on six different occasions. Her mother, Joyce Huntsman, was reportedly in court - and took the stand to tearfully defend her daughter despite the heinous crimes. Discovery: Hunstman, left, was arrested after her estranged husband Darren West, right, found the bodies in her garage. West, who previously served time in prison, is not considered a suspect in their deaths . Scene: Her estranged husband found one of the babies' bodies while cleaning out the garage at her Pleasent Grove, Utah home, pictured, in April last year . She told the court that the woman who committed the crimes was 'not my Megan'. According to the KSL local news station, a detective recounted Huntsman's cold and deliberate method of execution. Unwitting: West, pictured after the sentencing, is thought not have known nothing about the murders . The officer said Huntsman told she would take the babies in her hands when they were just minutes old. Then, he said, she would press on their necks with her thumbs until they choked to death. She would then put their tiny bodies in . Ultimately the corpses of seven babies were found - one of which was determined to have been stillborn. The crimes were uncovered by Huntsman's husband Darren West - now estranged - who called police when he found the first body. The births and murders are said to have taken place from 1996 to 2006. According to stunned neighbors when she was arrested, Huntsman was 'perpetually slim' and they would never have suspected she was pregnant.

Summary: Megan Huntsman, 40, pleaded guilty to the six murders in February . Police said children, born between 1996 and 2006, were alive just minutes . She would strangle newborns with her thumbs and hide them in garage . Two of her old daughters spoke up for their mom in letters read in court . Huntsman, from Pleasant Grove, Utah, was sentenced for her crimes today . Given six sentences of five years to life, three of which are consecutive . Means she will spend at least 15 years behind bars, and likely much longer .


Rain, wind and a bone-chilling cold confronted all the runners of Monday's Boston Marathon. But after 20 grueling hours on the course, Maickel Melamed overcame another obstacle - a rare form of muscular dystrophy that makes it hard for him to just walk or move - to finally cross the finish line. Melamed, 39, may have come in last place in the 26.2-mile race, but his story touched a city now famous for its own iron-clad will after the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013. Scroll down for video . Maickel Melamed, 39, crossed the Boston Marathon finish line after 20 grueling hours in the rain and cold . Melamed has a rare form of muscular dystrophy that makes it hard just to move or walk, but he didn't let that stop him from finishing his fifth marathon at 5am Tuesday morning . 'After 20 hours of rain, wind and cold, Boston is still strong,' the Venezuelan athlete said on Tuesday as he was honored at City Hall. 'The whole city has been so helpful and loving. The message here is that love is so much stronger than death. It was an honor to run the streets of this city.' Melamed walked the race with Vamos, a volunteer team from Caracas, as well as his physical trainers and dozens of friends and supporters who were there to watch him finish the race at 5am Tuesday morning. The athlete, who has completed four other marathons, said Boston's hilly track became especially tough around mile 24, but his physical trainers found a way to keep him going. 'I'd rest 10 seconds, then take four to six steps,' Melamed said. 'It was a real exciting way to finish.' When Melamed needed to rest, collapsing into his group's arms, they would push him back up and count his every step, according to CBS Boston. The athlete, who has completed four other marathons, said Boston's hilly track became especially tough around mile 24, but his physical trainers found a way to keep him going . Boston Mayor Marty Walsh presented a medal to Melamed and called his story 'truly one of inspiration' And as the inspirational athlete inched closer and closer to the finish line, his supporters were cheering him on and yelling 'Si se puede, si se puede!', which is Spanish for 'yes, we can!' It was Melamed's desire to prove to others that they could achieve their dreams that kept him going. 'You have to know why you're doing it, because in the last mile, the marathon will ask you if you have a reason, and if you don't have it, you will quit,' he told MassLive.com. 'Raise the bar of your own expectations for yourself. Human power is infinite.' There was a special reason why Melamed, who has completed races in Chicago, New York, Berlin and Tokyo, decided Boston would be the location of his last marathon. It was at Boston Children's Hospital that Melamed, who was only given seven days to live when he was born, had a life-saving operation. Now the athlete, who

Summary: Maickel Melamed, 39, finished the race at 5am on Tuesday morning . The Venezuelan athlete was supported and cheered on by dozens of friends as well as his physical trainers and volunteer team . Melamed's condition makes it hard to just walk or move but this week he completed his fifth marathon . He chose Boston to be his final marathon because he received a life-saving procedure in the city when he was child .


A Perth couple who have been trying for over seven years to have a child may finally get that chance thanks to a crowdsourced egg donor. Sharon and Nick Chalwell put out a desperate call earlier this month after nine failed rounds of IVF and one failed egg donor attempt. After sharing their story with a Perth radio station the couple were inundated with women willing to help them realise their dream of starting a family. Thanks to Shannon Mann, 22, who said she has wanted to be an egg donor for many years, that dream could soon be a reality. Scroll down for video . Perth couple Sharon (left) and Nick Chalwell (right) turned to crowdsourcing to find an egg donor . During their search they were put in touch with Shannon Mann (pictured) who has a two-year-old son, Lucas . Mrs Chalwell, 38, told Daily Mail Australia she and Nick have been trying to conceive since they were married, but found it to be a much rougher road than they imagined. 'There were no ifs or buts about it: we wanted kids, that was just a natural progression but that didn't quite happen,' Mrs Chalwell said. 'I've got a couple of challenges, I've got low ovarian reserves so I haven’t had a cycle for 16 months... I've also got an aggressive immune system in my uterus,' she added. 'Its an understatement to say it’s been an adjustment,' Mr Chalwell told Daily Mail Australia. 'You sort of get married and think right we’ll start a family and it’s just a matter of doing what you’re doing and nine months later a kid comes out.' he said. After first attempting artificial insemination, then turning to IVF in 2009 and attempting to conceive via an egg donor last year, the couple felt as though they were coming to the end of the road. Mrs Chalwell, 38, told Daily Mail Australia she and Nick have been trying to conceive since they were married . 'Its an understatement to say it’s been an adjustment,' Mr Chalwell told Daily Mail Australia . A call-out on their local radio station put the Chalwells in touch with Shannon Mann, who they asked to be their donor . But a call-out on their local radio station put them in touch with Shannon Mann, who already has a two-year-old son. Ms Mann, 22, told Daily Mail Australia egg donation was something she'd always wanted to do, and after the birth of her son she wanted to give someone else the opportunity to experience the same 'sacred' bond. 'I conceived my son while on Implanon (a contraceptive implant), from there my partner and I decided we weren't in a position to bring a child into the world,' she said. Ms Mann revealed that she and her partner at the time made the difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy, but that didn't go to plan either. 'We had the needle to terminate and everything that was supposed to happen happened,' she said. But three months later the then 20-year-old was told the

Summary: Nick and Sharon Chalwell have been trying to start a family for seven years . The Perth couple have gone through nine rounds of IVF treatment . Turned to crowdsourcing to find an egg donor due to long waiting lists . Found a mother-of-one called Shannon willing to help them conceive .


Nottingham Forest will make a renewed move for Blackburn's £10million-rated striker Jordan Rhodes this summer. Forest manager Dougie Freedman failed in a bid to sign the 25-year-old on loan with view to a permanent deal in March as Blackburn rebuffed interest from Forest, Derby, Norwich and Middlesbrough. Freedman though now hopes the offer of straight cash can tempt Rovers into parting with a forward who has scored 70 goals in the last three seasons. Nottingham Forest are keen on signing Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes, but it could cost them £10m . Rhodes has scored 70 goals in the last three seasons, and Blackburn have so far resisted all bids for him . Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer expects further interest in Rhodes' strike partner Rudy Gestede too after seeing the Benin international boost his season’s tally to 19 goals against Forest on Saturday. Hull, Crystal Palace, West Brom and Southampton have all watched French-born Gestede and Bowyer said: 'I know there’s going to be interest in him.'

Summary: Jordan Rhodes has scored 70 goals in the last three seasons . Dougie Freeedman tried to sign the striker in March, but was turned down . Rhodes and partner Rudy Gestede also attracting Premier League attention .


Steve Bruce has revealed that Hull players will have their salaries slashed by up to 50 per cent if they are relegated. The Tigers are fourth-bottom of the Premier League with one of the toughest run-ins facing them, and Hull manager Bruce said all players' contracts have been set up to protect the club financially in the event of relegation. Hull have the third-lowest total wage bill in the Premier League, £43.3million in 2013/14 according to figures filed in Companies House, with only Leicester and Burnley paying less overall. Tigers boss Steve Bruce has revealed that players will have their salaries cut if they don't beat the drop . Hull City currently lie in 17th place but have a daunting run-in to survive in the Premier League . Bruce, speaking ahead of Hull's trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday, said: 'We are a newly-promoted club who have been in the Premier League about 20 months so we always knew we were going to be up against it. 'Everybody concerned takes a huge reduction in salary. The club has had a really, really stringent policy so that if we do get relegated the club doesn't fall into drastic times which a lot of clubs do. 'Most players take a 40 and 50 per cent reduction in their salary which is key throughout it all. So we are all realistic to know that yes we want to avoid going into the Championship but we have made sensible provisions, our budget is pretty stringent, so that the club doesn't leak into the realms it was before and I think that is very important for a club like ours.' Bruce hopes Mo Diame (centre) will recover from a training knock to face Crystal Palace at the weekend . Bruce said battling to avoid such a huge drop in salary should act as a big incentive for his players. He added: 'Absolutely - I think they need reminding of that! For a club like ours it's the right provision. 'If you get relegated it's a major overhaul and you basically start over again on your journey, but you want to remain positive and make sure the club doesn't go through the horrendous times of four or five years ago before the current owners took over.' Hull have not won for two months, their last win being a 2-1 victory over QPR, and desperately need to end the run with matches against Liverpool and Arsenal to come. Bruce's hopes of Mo Diame providing a welcome boost on return from a lengthy knee injury have yet to be realised however, and the Senegal midfielder again complained of pain in his knee in training this week. 'He has been out for five months and he is still not 100 per cent,' said Bruce. 'And we know that if you are not 100 per cent you cannot perform in this league. 'It's a crying shame as we have missed him.' Bruce has praised the job done by Alan Pardew, and before him Tony Pulis (right), at Selhurst Park . Bruce hopes

Summary: Hull are currently 17th in the Premier League table with a difficult run-in . Steve Bruce revealed that relegation would see players' salaries cut . The Tigers face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday .


Ricky Hatton knows that Manny Pacquiao has the style to beat Floyd Mayweather in the Fight of the Century. The Hitman also considers that having Freddie Roach in his corner gives the PacMan a massive advantage over the Money Man, who is trained by his father, Floyd Snr. Still, when it comes to the half-billion-dollar crunch on May 2 in Las Vegas, Hatton expects Mayweather will 'find a way to win.' Manny Pacquiao works up a sweat shadow boxing during preparations for his clash with Floyd Mayweather . With his eyes closed and grimacing with effort, Pacquiao ramps up his shadow boxing routine . Yet he warns Floyd Jnr that if does beat Pacquiao and wants to go on to eclipse Rocky Marciano's historic record of retiring as undefeated world champion after 49 straight wins, then he should 'stay away from our own Amir Khan.' Hatton, who talks from the painful inside knowledge of having been knocked out by the men currently considered to be the two best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, says: 'We all know Mayweather has this brilliant defence but one of his greatest strengths is his ability to adapt in the ring. It is that boxing brain which is Pacquiao's big problem. 'Manny has the style to beat Floyd. The speed. The quick hands and feet. He's a fast southpaw, which is what gives Mayweather trouble. 'Roach won't tell him to go charging at him down the pipe. He'll want him to throw a lot more punches than Floyd, who picks his shots. But he'll tell him to do it by nipping in and out so he doesn't get caught by Floyd's counters.' Ricky Hatton, pictured at his gym earlier this year, says Pacquiao has the style to beat Mayweather . It was a vicious left hand from Pacquiao that left Hatton on the canvas in Vegas in 2009 . Pacquiao takes on Mayweather six years to the day after knocking Hatton out at the same venue . Hatton also says having trainer Freddie Roach (right) in his corner gives Pacquiao a huge advantage . Mayweather Snr trained Hatton for his fight with Pacquiao and the Hitman says: 'I don't want to knock him but I was shocked that he couldn't do southpaw pads. That's a big disadvantage for Floyd. 'And in Freddie, Manny has one of the greatest trainers in the world. He'll make a huge difference. 'But I still go back to my initial feeling that Floyd will work out how to beat him, somehow. He's so clever. Win or lose he will still go down as one of the best of all time. If he wins I'm sure he will want to go on to beat Marciano's record. He'll be on 48-0 and he'll probably be due any easy fight to get him level with Marciano.' And that means staying well clear of Khan. Mayweather has also been posting pictures and video of his preparation for the May 2 showdown . Mayweather works on the bag as he prepares for the Fight of the Century

Summary: Ricky Hatton was KO'd by both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquaio . Hatton says Pacquiao has an advantage over Mayweather because he has Freddie Roach in his corner . But he still expects Mayweather to win May 2 mega-fight . Hatton believes Amir Khan could trouble Mayweather more than Pacquiao .


When leaving a place of work, most people will usually avoid burning bridges. Engineering an amicable exit is common protocol, even when the employee can't wait to get the hell out of there. But one disgruntled staff member at an anonymous firm decided to skip the pleasantries and pen an incredibly sarcastic resignation letter announcing their impending departure to bosses. A Reddit user wrote an incredibly sarcastic resignation letter to their boss . A Reddit user decided that it was a good idea to write a biting leaving note to their boss.It's not known exactly where the letter is from, but the writer is believed to be America since the American spelling of ‘apologize’ is used and the date is 4/24/15 which is the U.S. way of writing it. In the note, the Reddit user passive-aggressively vents their frustration and discontent with the company policies as well as the lack of emopion shown during recent events. Throughout the letter, the Reddit user repeatedly apologises for a number of unfortunate incidents - all of which seem to be out of their control. They apologise for the death of a step-mother, sickness and subsequent doctor's appointments. The letter reads: 'I am sorry that my step-mother died so suddenly from cancer. I am sorry that I am not a robot and was emotionally affected by her passing and had to miss work. 'I am sorry that I got sick and had to miss work so that I didn't get anyone else sick. 'I am sorry I work 47.5 hours per week (without getting paid the overtime that I am legally owed) for the last 7 months, and thus have little choice but to schedule necessary doctor's appointments during school hours.' 'Clearly I am a terrible employee, and for that I apologize. I know you hate people telling you how to do your job, but I suggest you start looking for my replacement. Immediately.' Although posted with the caption 'two weeks notice', the defiant ending of the letter hints at a rather more immediate departure.

Summary: A Reddit user handed in their notice by writing sarcastic letter . Apologises for step-mother dying, sickness and doctor's appointments . Clearly disgruntled staff member says 'sorry' for working unpaid overtime .


Baltimore police who said a 25-year-old they arrested was taken into custody 'without incident' are facing questions about what happened to lead to his death from a severed spine. Freddie Gray died Sunday after he 'had his spine 80 per cent severed at his neck' following his arrest by three bicycle officers for a violation that's been kept 'secret' until today. Official police documents filed Monday said that the man was arrested by Officer Garrett Miller for having a switchblade knife after being stopped because he 'fled unprovoked after noticing police presence'. Gray, who was screaming in pain as he was taken to a police van, then lapsed into a coma and was taken to a University of Maryland trauma center where he struggled to stay alive for seven days before his death. Police still have no answers about exactly what happened that led to the neck injury though Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said, 'Whatever happened happened in the back of the van'. Six officers have been suspended, but investigators say they still don’t know how it happened. Scroll down for video . Freddie Gray died Sunday after he 'had his spine 80 percent severed at his neck' during an arrest in Baltimore last Sunday . Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (right, with Police Commissioner Anthony Batts) said that she is frustrated by the lack of answers given in the police report . Rawlings-Blake, Police Commissioner Anthony Batts and Deputy Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez held a press conference on Monday pledging a thorough investigation of the incident. The mayor had vowed in the aftermath of the death to ensure the city held 'the right people accountable' after his early-morning death at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. She expressed frustration on Monday as authorities could not figure out the exact circumstances that led to Gray's neck injury and said that the description of events given in a police report may not have shown probable cause in his arrest. 'When Mr. Gray was put in that van, he could talk, he was upset. And he was taken out of that van, he could not talk and he could not breathe,' Rodriguez said . “We are not in the business of hiding facts.' Six officers were involved in the arrest and transportation of Gray after he was taken into custody. Their races are not known. They have all been suspended from the department, though Batts said that they would be paid, as per state law. The recent disclosure marks the first time authorities have given a reason for Gray's interaction with police. Though his arrest was for the switchblade, officers said that his arrest in a 'hot spot' area of Baltimore known for narcotics was because he was running away after seeing police. In a video of the arrest, it appears the officers dragged Gray to a police van while he screamed out in pain . Gray was placed in restraints in the van and then an ambulance was called to the police station 30 minutes later . Video shows Gray screaming out in pain

Summary: Freddie Gray, 25, died Sunday a week after his arrest in Baltimore . Four officers arrested him for a violation now revealed to be switchblade . He was dragged during the arrest and witness said his legs 'looked broke' Gray was loaded into a transport van and put in restraints on way to station . Gray lapsed into coma and underwent extensive surgery at trauma center . Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake promised thorough investigation . 'Whatever happened happened in the back of the van,' she said .


As he kept two young women locked up as sex slaves in his basement, Ariel Castro was looking for a wife, a new book about the Cleveland kidnapper has revealed. A 39-year-old woman named Lillian Roldan came forward to author John Glatt to say she dated Castro from 2000 to 2003, a three-year period during which Castro kidnapped and imprisoned Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry in his Ohio home. Roldan describes Castro in Glatt's book The Lost Girls as nothing short of a gentleman, who was 'completely normal' in the bedroom, and even romantic. Scroll down for video . Blinded by love: Lillian Roldan (left) says she dated Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro (right) from 2000 to 2003. She says she visited his house often and never knew about the young women he was keeping prisoner . However, she says he did keep his basement padlocked, which she found peculiar. When she asked about the need to lock the door, Castro allegedly told Roldan that he kept his money stored down there and 'didn't want his kids to steal it'. In the book set to be published later this month, Roldan recalls meeting 16-years-older Castro on a blind date set up by friends in May 2000. He allegedly invited her to watch him play music one night and it was 'love at first sight'. Under her nose: During the three years she was with Castro, he would kidnap 21-year-old Michelle Knight and 17-year-old Amanda Berry. A few months after breaking up, he kidnapped his third victim Gina DeJuses. Roldan pictured above with another man in a picture posted to Facebook . Seemingly normal: Roldan detailed her 'romantic' relationship with Castro in the new book The Lost Girls by John Glatt . Roldan visited Castro at his house often, and sometimes ran into his ex-wife Grimilda Figueroa. Castro abused Figuero during their marriage, but he acted so kind around Roldan that she thought the beatings were just a rumor. As for their sex life, Roldan says Castro was 'completely normal' and 'considerate'. She says at one point during their relationship, Castro popped the question but Roldan declined since she didn't believe in marriage. After the proposal, Castro remained dedicated to Roldan and even bought her a ruby ring. After buying the flashy piece of jewelry, Castro took Roldan along to one of his music gigs where he had yet another romantic gesture in store. Free women: Amanda Berry (left), Gina DeJesus (center) and Michelle Knight (right), were held captive in Castro's home for years. They found freedom in May 2013, when Berry's 6-year-old child helped the trio escape . Stolen youth: Castro kidnapped Michelle Knight (right) in 2002 when she was 21, eight months later he kidnapped then 17-year-old Amanda Berry (left). A year later, he captured 14-year-old Gina DeJesus (center) Mid-way through the performance, he took the microphone and told the audience: 'Today, I gave my girlfriend Lillian a ring.' 'So everyone clapped,' Lillian recalls. 'And he told the group that he wanted to sing "La Bamba" for me. It was so romantic

Summary: Lillian Roldan says she dated Ariel Castro from 2000 to 2003 according to a new book about the Cleveland house of horrors by John Glatt . Roldan says she met Castro on a blind date and that during their three-year relationship, he was nothing but a gentleman . Two years into their relationship, Castro kidnapped his first two victims, Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry, and locked them in his basement . Roldan says she never knew Castro was hiding the women, but that he did keep a padlock on his basement door . Castro broke up with Roldan with a letter in October 2003, and a few months later went on to kidnap his third victim Gina DeJesus . The three women were kept captive in the house for another nine years, until they made a dramatic escape in May 2013 .


A second Utah student has filed a lawsuit against the Davis County School District for hiring an English teacher who then allegedly went on to have sex with him and two other boys. Disgraced Davis High School educator Brianne Altice, 35, was ordered last month to stand trial on 14 felony charges, including rape, sodomy, sexual abuse and sex with a minor, in connection to her suspected affairs with three students. In mid-March, one of the alleged victims brought a $647,000 lawsuit against the Utah school district accusing officials of negligence for failing to fire the 'flirtatious' teacher before she started a sexual relationship with him. More legal trouble: Two students have now filed lawsuits against the Davis County School District in Utah accusing officials of failing to fire English teacher Brianne Altice, pictured in court in January, who is accused of having six with three boys . The latest lawsuit, filed last week, describes how Altice began flirting with the student, then 16, and other boys in her class, reported The Salt Lake Tribune. Court documents detail how at times, the students skipped other classes and spent entire days with Altice, sent her text messages and made explicit comments to her. On her part, the 35-year-old Altice confided in her teenage admirers about her martial problems. According to the complaint, the relationship between the woman and the boys in her class eventually turned physical. Court documents state that Altice's dalliances were an open secret at Davis High, where the running joke among students was: 'Who is Ms Altice sleeping with now?' Similarly to the first lawsuit, the new complaint alleges that the school district was aware of Brianne Altice's inappropriate behavior but failed to take action against her. She allegedly had sex with the third student while she was out on bail for charges relating to the first two students. Her bail was then revoked and she remains behind bars. Not happy: Altice is pictured in court in February after her motion to drop one of the charges against her was denied . The student who brought the initial lawsuit in March accused the district of being negligent when it hired Altice and says it is responsible for the damage she inflicted on him. He claimed they started a relationship in early 2013 after they flirted during class and texted and ultimately started kissing and having sex. He stated that the school district had reprimanded Altice after seeing photos of her having inappropriate contact with students but she was not fired, the Tribune reported. School district spokesman Chris Williams said at the time he was unaware of the lawsuit. Despite the claims against her, one of her alleged victims has previously testified that the charges against Altice are 'ridiculous' and 'she doesn't deserve to be here'. In trouble: Altice, pictured at a hearing in February 2014, allegedly had sex with the boys from early 2013 . He told the court he had sex with Altice once prior to October 2013 - when she was initially arrested - and then three more

Summary: Former English teacher Brianne Altice, 35, 'had sex with three students' She 'had sex with the third student while she was out on bail and a judge ordered for her bail to be revoked' One of the students, who was 16 when they allegedly had sex, has now sued the Davis County School District . Another alleged victim filed $647,000 lawsuit last month accusing district of negligence .


Julie McKenzie thought scoliosis was the cause of her bad back . Julie McKenzie was assured by her GP that her nagging back pain was down to a mild curvature of the spine. She'd gone to see him three months after suddenly developing back problems and had been referred for X-rays. These revealed that her spine was slightly curved, a condition known as scoliosis. 'My GP said that as far as he was concerned, my pain was the result of the scoliosis and that I should try Pilates to build up my muscle strength'. But Julie, 53, felt there was more to it - she'd always been strong and active until the pain began in the spring of 2013. As she explains: 'I'd been doing a lot of gardening, and noticed my lower back ached afterwards,' she says. 'At first a hot bath would sort it out, but as the months passed I found the aching was bad after strenuous activity, such as DIY, and didn't go away after a bath any more.' Painkillers were of little help. 'If I made a sudden movement, I'd experience a sharp, pinching pain in my lower spine that would take my breath away and force me to stop whatever I was doing.' A month after seeing her GP, and feeling increasingly desperate, Julie, an administrator, who is divorced with two grown-up children, and lives in Bushey, Herts, used her private medical cover to see a spinal surgeon, Robert Lee. The consultant ordered an MRI scan, which showed that she did have some scoliosis and her discs had signs of wear and tear, suggesting arthritis. But crucially the radiographer spotted that Julie's coccyx - the bone at the tail of the spine - was slightly enlarged. It contained a tumour. Cases like Julie's are why some experts feel that too often back pain is written off as something that is to be endured, rather than investigated. 'Eighty per cent of people will experience an episode of severe back pain in their lifetime - but only 8 per cent of these go on to suffer chronic pain,' says Peter Hamlyn, a neurosurgeon at University College Hospital London and the Spine Surgery London. 'Many of these chronic sufferers are simply dismissed as having 'non-specific low back pain'. 'That term needs to be abandoned and early referral for investigation and diagnosis-based treatment should instead become the norm.' Back pain is 'very often under-investigated', adds surgeon Robert Lee, of the Spire Hospital in Bushey. 'This means that treatable conditions such as disc prolapses, osteoporotic fractures, deformity, infection and tumours can be missed.' She sought a second opinion from a private surgeon, who sent her for an MRI scan . He adds: 'Most back pain is the result of muscular strains, and is short-lived.'As long as there are no 'red flag' symptoms - such as numbness around the groin and difficulties passing urine or with your bowels - then painkillers and physiotherapy are good approaches. 'However, an MRI should be offered when back pain goes on for eight weeks or more

Summary: Julie McKenzie, 53, from Bushy, Herts, had a nagging back pain . Her GP assured her it as down to a mild curvature of the spine . But she'd always been strong and active until the pain began in 2013 . She used her private medical cover to see a spinal surgeon, Robert Lee . MRI scan revealed her coccyx contained a tumour .


A second ice cream company has recalled all of its products after health officials found listeria in a sample of its frozen treats. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams of Ohio said on its website on Thursday that it is recalling its frozen products after the listeria discovery. In an online statement, Jeni's said it is taking the voluntary precautionary measure in order to ensure complete consumer safety. The company is recalling its ice creams, frozen yogurts, sorbets, and ice cream sandwiches and closing retail stores until its products are 'ensured to be 100 per cent safe'. Scroll down for video . Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams of Ohio announced on Thursday that it has initiated a voluntary recall of all of its ice creams, frozen yogurts, sorbets and ice cream sandwiches . In an online statement on their website, the company wrote it is ceasing all sales and closing all scoop shops until all products are ensured to be 100 per cent safe . Half of Jeni's shops are in Columbus, others are listed in Atlanta; Chicago; Charleston, South Carolina; Cleveland; Los Angeles; and Nashville, Tennessee. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture found the listeria in a sample of Jeni's ice cream it had randomly collected at a Whole Foods in Lincoln, Nebraska. 'We will be working with our suppliers to determine if the bacteria was introduced by one of the ingredients we use,' John Lowe, the company's CEO said in a statement. 'We will not reopen the kitchen until we can ensure the safety of our customers.' Jeni's said the recalled ice cream was distributed in the United States to retail outlets, including food service and grocery stores, as well as online at jenis.com. On Facebook, the company wrote that they are taking this precautionary measure in order to ensure complete consumer safety . The recall includes all products bearing the brand name 'Jeni's.' The action follows a similar recall by Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries on Monday night. Blue Bell's ice cream was linked to ten listeria illnesses in four states, including three deaths, and listeria was found in several of the company's products. The company is the third largest ice cream manufacturer in the US and sells its products in 23 states. It said it 'can't say with certainty' how the bacteria was introduced to the manufacturing line, Blue Bell's chief executive Paul Kruse said in a statement. 'We're committed to doing the 100 percent right thing, and the best way to do that is to take all of our products off the market until we can be confident that they are all safe,' Kruse said. On Monday, Texas-based Blue Bell creameries issued a voluntary recall for all of its products on the market on Monday night after two samples of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream tested positive for listeriosis . Just last month the family-owned creamery issued its first recall in its 108-year history after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked ice cream contaminated with listeriosis to three deaths at a Kansas hospital. Five others in Kansas and

Summary: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams of Ohio said in an online statement on Thursday that it has initiated voluntary recall of all of its products . Company's ice creams, frozen yogurts, sorbets and ice cream sandwiches are being recalled and retail stores are closed until products are 100pc safe . Nebraska Department of Agriculture found listeria in a sample of Jeni's ice cream it randomly collected at a Whole Foods in Lincoln, Nebraska . Jeni's wrote in statement that it was taking precautionary measure in order to ensure complete consumer safety . On Monday, Blue Bell Creameries issued a voluntary recall of its products . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there are no known illnesses linked to Jeni's products .


Celtic could win the Scottish Premiership title against closest rivals Aberdeen on May 10 – if both teams win all their games beforehand. The Parkhead side face Kilmarnockat Parkhead on Wednesday night with the chance to go eight points clear. And winning their subsequent games – with Aberdeen doing likewise – could see Ronny Deila’s team win their fourth successive championship in the north east. Celtic will not play a Saturday league tie after the Scottish Professional Football League's announcement . The possibility emerged after the SPFL unveiled their post-split fixtures this morning. The Parkhead side have two Friday night fixtures against Dundee and St Johnstone – and won’t play another game on Saturday at 3pm this season. If Celtic wrap up the league flag they will be presented with the trophy before their final home game against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on May 24, the final day of the season. Aberdeen will play St Johnstone in their final game, with the top six completed by a Dundee derby. The Scottish Premiership leaders face nearest rivals Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday, May 10 . The final round of bottom six ties could be held on the night of Friday May 22. The team which finishes eleventh will be consigned to a two-leg play-off against the winners of the Championship play-off. With St Mirren 10 points adrift at the foot of the table with just 15 points left to play for Motherwell will begin their quest to leapfrog Ross County out of the play-off spot with a local Friday night derby against Hamilton. The Fir Park side face Partick Thistle on the final day of the season, while St Mirren face Hamilton.

Summary: The SPFL have announced their post-split fixtures . Celtic will not play another Saturday league fixture this season . They face nearest rivals Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday, May 10 .


Britain has been ranked only the 27th best country in the world for health and wellness in an international league table looking at a range of living standards. Obesity levels were the main factor pushing the UK down the health rankings. With figures showing that almost one in four of the population is obese, Britain was 111th out of 133 countries on that specific measure. Overall, the UK came 11th in the table of countries with the highest standards of prosperity, health and tolerance, putting us outside the top ten most civilised and best-off people in the world. Britain has been ranked only the 27th best country in the world for health and wellness in an international league table, put together by a Harvard Business School academic, looking at a range of living standards . Overall, the UK came 11th in the table of countries with the highest standards of prosperity, health and tolerance, putting Britain outside the top ten most civilised and best-off people in the world . Despite national earnings that make us the world’s fifth richest country, living standards are driven down by poor health and fitness, particularly obesity. We also got low placings for lack of religious tolerance, crime rates that are only middling by world standards and for the speed at which we soak up water resources and destroy natural habitats. The findings recorded by US analysts in a ‘social progress index’ suggest that the fast economic recovery from the recession has done little to ease longstanding problems that blight the lives of millions. The analysts, led by a Harvard Business School academic, based their research on the idea that financial records do not tell the whole truth about a country. The same thinking has driven David Cameron to order Whitehall to start collecting measurements of happiness and well-being. The social progress league table has been drawn up on the basis of ratings of essential medical care and everyday nutrition; on housing and energy standards; crime; education; health and fitness; political and conscience rights and freedoms, and levels of tolerance. It broadly reflects the concerns of liberal and Left-wing thinkers – for example countries are marked up if girls do not marry young, if contraception is universally available, and for low greenhouse gas emissions, but there are no rankings that take into account factors such as family break-up or single parenthood. Index chief Michael Green said: ‘Overall, within Europe the UK’s ranking is middle of the road: it is more socially advanced than the US, Belgium, France, Ireland or Spain, but loses out to all the Nordic countries, Canada and Australia. Despite national earnings making the UK the world’s fifth richest country, living standards are driven down by poor health and fitness, particularly obesity, as well as a lack of religious tolerance and crime (file picture) ‘The UK is let down by its disappointing score on health and wellness, and like many rich countries the UK’s lowest score is on ecosystem sustainability.’ The table – which says Norway followed by Sweden and Switzerland are the best-off countries

Summary: Britain ranks as just 27th best country in the world for health and wellness . Obesity levels were the main factor pushing Britain down in health ranking . Study shows UK came 11th in countries with high standards of prosperity .


A husband sot dead his eight-year-old son and wife before killing himself at a gas station in Georgia last night. Christopher Whitmore, 36, pulled up behind to where his wife was parked with their son Grayden in the backseat and killed his child before turning the gun on Melissa Ball, 27, and then himself. Police said Ball and Whitmore had a history of domestic issues and were separated - but at this stage it is unclear what motivated the horrific shooting in Varnell. Killed his family: Christopher Whitmore murdered his wife Melissa Ball (left), 27, and their eight-year-old son Grayden (pictured together, right) before turning the gun on himself at a gas station in Georgia last night . Ball was seen pulling into the joint Shell station and McDonald's in her Ford Focus at around 7pm, when her husband drove up behind her in his 2010 Dodge. Both had got out of their cars when Whitmore drew a handgun and started shooting. A Tennessee man named Jeff Holmes, who said Ball was his niece, wrote on Facebook: 'Please pray for our family. My beautiful neice Melissa Ball and her son Grayden were taken from us tonight in Varnell Georgia. We are in total shock.' According to her Facebook page, Ball worked at a pediatrician's office in Dalton. Police say all of the victims lived in Beaverdale, around ten miles east of Varnell, New York Daily News reports. Horrific shooting: A gas station in Varnell, Georgia was seen cordoned off last night after Christopher Whitmore shot his son, wife and then himself . A recent picture of her has attracted a flood of comments from bereaved friends, with one writing 'such an angel' and another posting 'miss you so much already dear friend'. Sheriff Scott Chitwood told The Dalton Daily Citizen the couple had 'domestic issues'. Police received the call at 6:49pm that people had been shot in the parking lot of a convenience center at 3896 Cleveland Highway. Chitwood added: 'Investigators have determined Ms Ball pulled up to a gas pump at the Shell station in her 2013 Ford Focus and immediately after she pulled up Christopher Eric Whitmore drove up and parked directly behind her. Investigation underway: Police said Ball and Whitmore had a history of domestic issues and were separated . 'They both exited their cars and both walked to the back door (passenger side) of the 2010 Dodge Mr Whitmore was driving. 'Investigators determined at that time Christopher Eric Whitmore pulled out a handgun and shot their son while he was sitting in the back seat of the Dodge. 'Whitmore then immediately pointed the gun at Ms. Ball and shot her, and then shot himself.'

Summary: Melissa Ball was parked at gas station with son Grayden in the backseat . Christopher Whitmore pulled up beside car, shooting his son and then wife . Couple had history of domestic issues but motivation for killing not known .


The saviour of English football turns out to be a long-haired Argentinian who tripped Michael Owen to give away the penalty that David Beckham converted in the 2002 World Cup finals. Mauricio Pochettino, 43, who has long since lost the flowing locks in favour of something a little more in keeping with his managerial status, has gathered a considerable reputation since arriving in England just over two years ago. It is not just his coaching which is admired. He is also becoming the manager for whom young Englishmen wish to play, as exclusive research by The Mail on Sunday proves. Mauricio Pochettino could be the saviour of English football thanks to his faith in homegrown talent . The Argentine has gathered a considerable reputation since arriving in England just over two years ago . Andros Townsend (second left) celebrates his goal for England alongside his young Tottenham team-mates . In the week in which four of his young Tottenham players — Harry Kane, Andros Townsend, Ryan Mason and Kyle Walker — all played for England, Mason has paid tribute to the impact the Argentine has had on the English game. A year ago an England debut was the last thing on Mason’s mind. After spending the previous season on loan at Swindon and unused by Tottenham, he feared he would have to leave the club. ‘I was in the last two years of my contract and getting to that age when if it didn’t happen this season, I probably would look to leave,’ said Mason. But, when Tim Sherwood was replaced by Pochettino, 23-year-old Mason had reasons to be cheerful. ‘At the start of the season I was looking forward to it because of what the gaffer did at Southampton and his record of bringing young players through,’ he said. (Left-right) Ryan Mason, Kyle Walker, Townsend and Harry Kane celebrate in the game against Italy . Mason made his debut for England against Italy in midweek after breaking into the Spurs team this season . Which managers have the most faith in young, English talent? The Mail on Sunday looked at Premier League clubs in the past three years (since the start of the 2012-13 season) to see where homegrown talent was getting the most opportunities to play. After counting the amount of League starts handed out by each manager to English players aged under 23, the percentage of each manager’s total starting selections shows that Mauricio Pochettino (below), of active bosses, backs young talent most. This table shows the top 10 and bottom six managers (out of 42), showing their total player selections and games, and the percentage of all starters who fit our ‘young and English’ criteria. And three Chelsea managers make up the bottom three. Pochettino’s record of sticking by English players such as Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez, and backing youngsters such as Luke Shaw, Calum Chambers and James Ward-Prowse in the Southampton first team, struck a chord with Mason and his peers. The Argentine is a godsend for FA chairman Greg Dyke, whose commission is

Summary: Mauricio Pochettino has gathered a considerable reputation in England . Tottenham boss brought through the likes of Harry Kane and Ryan Mason . The Argentine manager is a godsend to FA chairman Greg Dyke . Sportsmail reveal which managers have most faith in young, English talent .


Leo Bernal, 8, is lucky to be alive after an intruder shot him in the head as he lay in bed at his home in Culver City, California, over the weekend. On Friday, five days after the shooting, the 8-year-old was released from the hospital with nearly two dozen medical staples holding his scalp together. 'My head kinda hurts right now, but I'm OK with it,' the brave boy said as he sat on a bench outside Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Scroll down for video . Miracle boy: Leo Bernal, 8, was released from the hospital Friday, five days after he was shot in the head by an armed home intruder in California . Scarred: Doctors had to open the child's skull to extract the bullet, leaving him with a partially shaved scalp and 23 staples . Terror in the night: Bullets pierced the wall of the bedroom where the 8-year-old and his 17-year-old brother were in bed at her home in Culver City . His head was partially shaved and marred by two long, stapled incisions. Speaking to NBC Los Angeles, Leo said he looks forward to playing sports again. 'They had to open up his skull and take it out, and now he has 23 staples,' said his mother, Teresa Bernal. Police have asked the public's help in finding the gunman who opened fire at around 11.55pm Sunday inside the boy' home in the Del Rey neighborhood near Venice Beach. Traumatized: Teresa Bernal, Leo's mother, said her son was scared to go back home . The boy had just been put to bed when his father heard the unlocked security door and front door open and thought it was his 20-year-old son returning, police said. Instead, a stranger wearing a hooded sweatshirt entered, exchanged a few words and then began shooting at and chasing the father, according to the family's account. Bullets pierced the wall of the bedroom where the 8-year-old and his 17-year-old brother were in bed. The father told police he ran into the boy's bedroom and tried to shield him as the gunman followed, still firing. 'It was a matter of seconds, just bam! Bam! Bam!,' Leo's mother told the NBC station. 'Fourteen shots, all pointed into my kid's room.' The boy's brother, parents and grandmother escaped unharmed. Detectives are seeking a motive for the attack. Meanwhile, Leo's mother said Leo is scared to go home. 'Who wants to go back to that? It's like the nightmare,' she said. 'My son [has been] crying about going home. He doesn't want to go home. He's horrified.' The hospital offered the family a few free nights at a hotel and a pamphlet for social services, KNBC-TV reported. The family have set up a GoFundMe account to raise $50,000 towards Leo's medical costs.

Summary: Leo Bernal, 8, suffered gunshot wound to the head as he lay in bed in Culver City, California . Doctors had to open his skull to save his life, leaving him with 23 staples . Bernal's mother say her son is not afraid to return home .


Texas was hit with more than two inches of rain and tennis ball-sized hail stones in just 15 minutes. Hundreds were evacuated from a circus big top after the weather system tore through the sides during an acrobatics show in Angleton on Friday night. More than 1000 homes lost power between Houston and Dallas on Saturday. Scroll down for video . Swamped: Texas was reportedly hit with two inches of rain water in 15 minutes over the weekend . And cars were left floating in Harris County in half a foot of rain water. The storm is expected to move up toward Chicago in the next few days - while the North East enjoys balmy spring weather. One tornado blew through Granbury at 7pm on Saturday night, and winds of up to 80mph were reported in Hood County and Parker County, WFAA reported. Originally, WFAA notes, the storm was not expected to strike Dallas. Cars floated in Harris County as the state struggled to cope with the extreme weather system . Hundreds were evacuated from this Big Top circus in Angleton after rain ripped through the sides . However, by 1am on Sunday, the city was also hit. Later on Sunday the rain subsided in east Dallas as sunny skies moved in. However, storm warnings remain for the west side of the city, the west side of Texas and Oklahoma.

Summary: Hundreds were evacuated from a Big Top circus after rain tore through it . More than 1000 homes lost power between Houston and Dallas . Cars floated across Harris County in half a foot of rain on Saturday .


Mother-of-two Anna Tilley survived after spending four days in intensive care with blood poisoning, pictured with her son Harry . Patients’ lives are at risk from blood poisoning because hospitals are not implementing a standard treatment that can double their chances of survival, experts have warned. Sepsis, previously known as septicaemia, affects more than 100,000 Britons a year and kills 37,000 – more than breast, bowel and prostate cancer combined. Now a snapshot NHS study reveals that on one surgical ward at a leading teaching hospital, 90 per cent of patients failed to get the correct treatment, involving a simple set of lifesaving measures known as Sepsis Six. After high-profile campaigns in 2013 which exposed the shocking death rates, the method was officially recommended by NHS England. Yet an audit, revealed at the annual president’s meeting of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in March, showed that vital steps in the process are being missed, meaning the condition was more likely to take hold with fatal consequences. The College is now calling for nationwide tracking of the protocol to weed out hospitals that are failing to tackle the problem. Sepsis Six involves blood tests to check for infection; testing the level of lactate, a chemical produced when cells are starved of oxygen; giving oxygen and IV fluids to protect organs and raise dangerously low blood pressure; checking urine hourly to monitor fluid levels and kidney function; and administering antibiotics to clear any underlying infection. The study of 23 patients with sepsis at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary revealed just one in ten had their lactate levels tested. Only 40 per cent were given oxygen, and staff failed to measure urine output in nearly a third of cases. Dr Ron Daniels, chief executive of the UK Sepsis Trust who helped devise Sepsis Six, warns that, despite being a small sample, the finding of the study was far from unusual. ‘Sadly this and other studies show patients are not getting access to a treatment that saves lives. Every one of the six steps is vitally important, and nothing should be missed out.’ Some 90 per cent of patients were not given correct treatment to prevent blood poisoning on a surgical ward at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, an NHS study revealed . Sepsis occurs when the immune system overreacts to an infection, causing multiple organ failure if not treated quickly. It can be triggered by an infection in any part of the body, most commonly the lungs, urinary tract, abdomen and pelvis. It is often a problem that develops while in hospital, after surgery. Those with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or cancer are at increased risk. Symptoms include slurred speech, muscle pain, mottled or discoloured skin, poor urine output and severe breathlessness. ‘Delays in the identification and treatment of sepsis can have serious consequences for patients,’ says Dr Seng Wong, who carried out the Edinburgh audit. His research also found Sepsis Six awareness improved after a three-month staff training and a poster campaign. More than half of subsequent patients had their lactate measured, 60 per cent

Summary: Experts have warned hospitals not using standard treatment for sepsis . Blood poisoning affects more than 100,000 Britons a year and kills 37,000 . 10% of patients at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary ward given correct treatment . Sepsis Six involves blood tests to check for infection and monitoring urine .


Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Andrew Cole went out for dinner just hours after their former side's 1-0 defeat by Chelsea. Ex-Manchester United striker Cole took to Twitter to upload an image of himself alongside four of his former colleagues and their respective partners at a restaurant table. Cole wrote to his 185,000-plus followers: 'Saturday night .. Great company great team mates. #MUFC'. Andrew Cole (right) took to Twitter to reveal he went out for dinner with former Manchester United team-mates Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt on Saturday night . Former Manchester United striker Cole said he was in 'great company' with 'great team-mates' on Saturday . Red Devils assistant manager Giggs appeared to be in buoyant mood as he posed for a picture shortly after witnessing his side fall to a frustrating loss at the hands of the Barclays Premier League leaders. Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the 38th minute to put the Blues 10 points clear at the top of the table. Giggs, Neville, Scholes, Butt and Cole all represented United during Sir Alex Ferguson's greatest season at Old Trafford, with the quintet playing a major role in the club's treble-winning 1998-99 campaign. Cole, like Giggs and Under 21 coach Butt, stills holds strong links to United as he is employed as a club ambassador. Cole, Giggs, Neville and Butt started for Manchester United in their 1998-99 Champions League final win . Manchester United assistant manager Giggs, pictured with Louis van Gaal, saw his side fall to 1-0 defeat .

Summary: Andrew Cole revealed he went out for dinner on Saturday with four of his former Manchester United team-mates . Cole was joined by Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Nicky Butt . Manchester United fell to a 1-0 defeat by Premier League leaders Chelsea .


A debate between two Oklahoma roommates about whether an iPhone is better than an Android ended in a violent brawl with a stabbing and assault using beer bottles. Jiaro Mendez and Elias Acevedo were both found to be 'highly intoxicated' by Tulsa police following the fight that broke out in the parking lot of their shared apartment on April 14 around 1am. The men were arguing over which phone was better, police said. The pair, covered in blood, were taken to hospital where they were treated for lacerations to their body, and Acevedo, 21, has since been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, according to the police report. Scroll down for video . Oklahoma roommates Jiaro Mendez and Elias Acevedo were both found to be 'highly intoxicated' by Tulsa police following the fight that broke out in the parking lot of their shared apartment (in both frames Acevedo pictured) Acevedo (above), 21, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon following the incident . It was not revealed in the report which of the men was a fan of the iPhone or the Android. 'It was a petty argument over their cell phones which one was better than the other. There was alcohol involved and it turned violent and there were some assaults that occurred,' Tulsa Police Cpl. Dave Young told Newson6. Police said they responded to a report of a stabbing and found the men covered in blood who were taken to hospital where they were treated for lacerations to their body (above scenes following the fight) When officers arrived at the scene, they said they found a couple of beer bottles on the ground (above scenes from the incident as police arrest Acevedo) Mendez told police that Acevedo hit him in back of the head with a beer bottle (above scenes following the incident outside of Evergreen Apartments) Mendez told police, who responded to a report of a stabbing, that Acevedo had allegedly hit him in the back of the head with a beer bottle following the debate and then stole his car. When officers arrived at Evergreen Apartments, there were a couple of broken beer bottles on the ground as Mendez was found covered in blood and had lacerations to his head and body. He was then taken to hospital as officers then went to the apartment where they found Acevedo, also covered in blood with lacerations on his body following the brawl. While investigators did not reveal which man was a fan of which smartphone, it would appear Acevedo was the iPhone user (above a picture of a new iPhone purchase he posted onto Facebook) Both men were treated for non-life threatening injuries. The car was found a short distance from the scene parked at the apartments with a significant amount of blood spatter on the rear of it, according to authorities. Police said a third man was reportedly drinking with the men but he had left the scene before they arrived. Jail records showed that Acevedo is being held without bond and an

Summary: Jiaro Mendez and Elias Acevedo got into fight on April 14 just before 1am . Police said the men were taken to hospital with lacerations on their bodies . The pair were found to be 'highly intoxicated' as officers arrived at scene . Mendez said Acevedo hit him in the head with beer bottle and stole his car . Acevedo, 21, was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon .


Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits he feels sorry for Adam Federici, insisting the Reading stopper was 'the best player on the pitch' despite his costly error in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final. Federici allowed Alexis Sanchez's driven shot to slip through his body in extra-time as Arsenal ran out 2-1 winners at Wembley to reach their second consecutive final, having beaten Hull to lift the trophy last year. The mistake overshadowed a number of strong saves Federici had made to keep his side in the game and Szczesny had only kind words for his opposite number. Wojciech Szczesny (left) says he feels sorry for Adam Federici after his mistake in the FA Cup semi-final . 'He can be very proud. It only went to extra-time because the goalkeeper was magnificent,' Szczesny told Arsenal's official website. 'We're very happy to go through but personally I do feel for the goalkeeper. 'It's a difficult moment for him. He was the best player on the pitch and in his dreams last night he was probably hoping he would get them through to the final. 'He did everything to do so but got very unlucky in extra-time. The Australian let an Alexis Sanchez effort slip through his hands and sneak over the line in extra-time . 'It was a really good performance from him and he's shown what a good keeper he is.' Arsenal looked like they might enjoy a comfortable afternoon when Sanchez opened the scoring in the first half, but Garath McCleary's equaliser galvanised the Championship outfit. 'You know what to expect when you play Championship sides,' Szczesny said. Federici was inconsolable at the final whistle despite his team-mates and staff trying to help . 'They're very solid defensively, they're not scared to put their foot or head in and they defend very well. 'Today they did that with a great performance by their goalkeeper. It was a difficult game but we just got over the line.' Arsenal are now just one win away from defending the crown they secured last year, with either Liverpool or Aston Villa lying in wait in the final. Szczesny was also at fault for the Reading goal when he let Gareth McCleary's shot find a way into the net . Victory would also see the Gunners become the most successful FA Cup team of all time as they currently sit level on 11 titles with Manchester United. 'We want to win for the fans,' Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla added. 'It's always special to play at Wembley and we have a good opportunity to get the title. 'Now we have to wait for the other team - Liverpool or Aston Villa.'

Summary: Wojciech Szczesny feels sorry for Adam Federici after his FA Cup error . The goalkeeper let an Alexis Sanchez shot squirm into the net in extra-time . Szczesny insists Federici 'was the best player on the pitch' at Wembley . Arsenal went onto win the semi-final 2-1 after the goalkeeper's error . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Young job seekers are filling in application forms using 'txt spk' - text speak - instead of proper words, prompting one of Britain's biggest companies to hit out at falling standards. Insurance giant Admiral said many youngsters addicted to their mobile phones lose out at the very beginning of looking for work - because they failed to string a normal sentence together. Forms saying: 'U r a gr8 company 2 work 4' and 'Btw am out of work atm' are examples hitting their job chances. Young job seekers fill forms with text speak such as 'U r a gr8 company 2 work 4' and 'Btw am out of work atm' The Cardiff-based insurer with more than 5,000 staff voiced their fears in evidence to the Welsh Assembly's Enterprise and Business Committee that many youngsters failed at the application form stage. An Admiral spokesperson said: 'We do not ask for any formal qualifications, but we expect the spelling and grammar on the application form to be of a certain standard. 'A lot of it is like text-speak, there is no punctuation or upper case. So, that is the first impression that you get.' The committee called on the experience of Admiral, one of the UK's biggest car insurance providers employing more than 5,000 people. Its report concluded too many young people were confused about how to grab hold of job opportunities. It also said youngsters are leaving school without English and Maths skills - and that their inability to manage money led to many of them overestimating the costs involved in taking a job. William Graham (left), Conservative Welsh Assembley member, said young people were facing a number of factors as they enter the workforce. Cardiff-based car insurer admiral (left) employs over 5,000 people . Monmouthshire Youth service, which also offered its findings, said able students were leaving education with very little idea of how to construct a CV or how to deal with potential employers, WalesOnline reported. The committee’s final report concluded too many school and college leavers were confused about finding and then applying for appropriate jobs on offer. The drift from personal, face to face careers advice to online-based information was also a barrier for some young job seekers the Welsh Assembly committee noted. The report concluded too many young people were confused about how to grab hold of job opportunities . The body also found after consulting with local councils, charities, employers and training providers that academic study was often misdirected given the employment opportunities on offer. In 2014 just 0.3 percent of school leavers in Cardiff went on to vocational training as opposed to 87 percent going on to further education. Where young people were leaving school without essential numeracy and literacy skills, this was leading to a lack of confidence after education, the committee found. William Graham, Conservative AM for South Wales East, said: 'There are a number of factors that young people face as they try to enter the workforce, such as a lack of confidence, lack of qualifications and lack of experience.' The Welsh National

Summary: Admiral insurance has complained about use of text speak in applications . 'U r a gr8 company 2 work 4' just one example of the poorly worded forms . Welsh Assembly asked companies to say why school leavers out of work .


A Tory councillor with a history of odd behaviour was told to put down his knife and fork after being caught tucking into a roast duck dinner during a council meeting. Jonny Bucknell, 58, was enjoying his meal in the council chamber when a Labour rival, Theo Blackwell, spotted him and alerted other councillors. He was forced to put down his cutlery when the mayor, Lazzaro Pietragnoli, interrupted the proceedings to tell him off. Taking a stand: Jonny Bucknell is no stranger to odd behaviour. In 2013 he slept in his car at the Tory party conference. He now says he wants a rule change so he can eat a roast dinner at council meetings . The mayor, who was chairing the meeting of Camden Council in north London, reminded the hungry councillor that eating was banned in the chamber. But the angry diner claims he was unaware eating there was forbidden and said he now aims to campaign for a rule change. The rumpus comes a month after Liberal Democrat councillor Martin Elengorn was caught playing Scrabble during a Richmond Council budget meeting in south-west London. Telling off: Mayor of Camden Council, Lazzaro Pietragnoli, had to tell Mr Bucknell to stop eating . When he first noticed him eating, Mr Blackwell told his fellow councillors: 'It appears that one of our Tory colleagues is consuming a full Sunday roast dinner in the council chamber. 'Could I ask the borough solicitor to give us advice on eating a full roast dinner in the council chamber? It's a little bit more than a cheeky Snickers.' The diner was forced to curtail his meal. Mr Bucknell, who has been a councillor for more than ten years and represents Belsize, Hampstead, told the Evening Standard: 'I never knew there was a ban on eating in the chamber. 'They should definitely repeal it. There is nothing wrong with nibbling from a lunch box if you are being discreet. 'It is not as if a cold meal is going to waft around like a McDonald's. 'I will be campaigning for the repealing of the law that says you can't nibble from a lunch box in the council chamber.' The Conservative councillor said the meal, in a plastic box, had travelled home with him after a French snowboarding holiday. 'The chalet always brought out too much food and I can't stand wasting food,' he said. He previously found fame when he slept in his Volvo car to save on hotel bills during the Conservative party conference in September 2013. Mr Bucknell said at the time it was to make a stand against what he called 'ridiculous prices'. He said the economy would improve if more people were thrifty like him. After the council meeting mayor Lazzaro Pietragnoli said: 'I understand councillors do a difficult job and sometimes don't get time to eat dinner. 'I also tend to be quite flexible, but having a big meal in front of him - that was a bit too much.' A Camden Council spokesman said: 'It is as the mayor said, standing

Summary: Labour rival alerted colleagues after spotting councillor tucking into roast . It is not the first time Jonny Bucknell, 58, has demonstrated odd behaviour . In 2013 he slept in his car to make a point while attending Tory conference . Mr Bucknell said he will campaign for rule change about eating at meetings .


It might look like something plucked straight from the future, but Chevrolet’s latest innovation is actually their vision of tomorrow’s self-driving electric vehicle. Called the Chevrolet-FNR, it boasts a futuristic capsule design among other interesting features. The car is only a concept for now, but offers a glimpse and what some manufacturers are planning for the upcoming self-driving car era. General Motors has unveiled the Chevrolet-FNR car (shown). It has 'dragonfly' swing doors that open upwards and 'crystal laser headlights' The car was unveiled at the Shanghai General Motors Gala Night this week. It was developed in Shanghai by GM’s Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centre (PATAC) joint venture. Chevrolet said the car offered a ‘glimpse at mobility of the future.’ The ‘aim was to create a unique, intelligent vehicle for tomorrow’s younger consumers by utilizing innovative car networking technology,’ said GM. It has crystal laser headlights and taillights and ‘dragonfly’ dual swing doors that open upwards. The car also has magnetic hubless electric wheel motors and a wireless autocharging system. Sensors and roof-mounted radar are used to map the environment nearby for self-driving mode, and you can even turn on the car with your eyes, thanks to its iris recognition start. The car is self-driving, electric, and the front chairs can swivel round (shown). And using iris recognition software you can start it using only your eyes . The car was unveiled at the Shanghai General Motors Gala Night this week (shown) Chevrolet said the car offered a ‘glimpse at mobility of the future' The ‘aim was to create a unique, intelligent vehicle for tomorrow’s younger consumers by utilizing innovative car networking technology,’ said the company . While in self-driving mode, the front seats of the vehicle swivel 180 degrees to face the rear seats, so the driver can talk to their passengers. Using a gesture control feature, though, the driver can switch to manual control mode whenever they want. Chevrolet notes that the car is just a concept, so there is no release date or planned production date yet. ‘The FNR concept reaffirms Chevrolet’s commitment to offer electric vehicles that meet customer’s lifestyles and are within their reach,’ said Alan Batey, head of global Chevrolet. At the event Chevrolet also unveiled a new car in its Malibu range, the Bolt EV Concept vehicle and the 2015 Captiva. Self-driving cars may be a way to take your eyes off the road and relax a little, but they can also increase travel sickness, research has found. The research was carried out by Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. They asked more than 3,200 adults across the US, India, China, Japan, Great Britain and Australia what kinds of activities they would do instead of driving in a fully self-driving vehicle. More than a third of Americans said they would do things that increase the likelihood and severity of motion sickness, including reading, texting, watching movies or television, playing games or working. More than half of Indians, 40 per cent of Chinese and up to 30 per cent

Summary: General Motors unveiled their concept car at an event in Shanghai . Chevrolet-FNR has 'dragonfly' swing doors and 'crystal laser headlights' It is self-driving, electric, and the front chairs can swivel round . And using iris recognition software you can start it using just your eyes .


Manchester United legend Gary Neville has slammed their performance against Everton as 'toothless' following their 3-0 defeat on Sunday. Goals from James McCarthy, John Stones and Kevin Mirallas condemned United to their third successive Premier League loss at Goodison Park as well putting their hopes of a top-four finish at risk. After the match, Red Devils manager Louis van Gaal accused his players of lacking desire. Gary Neville has slammed Manchester United's performance against Everton as 'toothless' on Sunday . Kevin Mirallas scored Everton's final goal in their 3-0 triumph over United at Goodison Park . West Brom (home) - May 2 . Crystal Palace (away) - May 9 . Arsenal (home) - May 16 . Hull (away) - May 24 . Van Gaal admitted he was worried after watching United go through their pre-match warm-up - and those fears were shared by his assistants, Ryan Giggs and Albert Stuivenberg. And speaking on his podcast, Neville concurs with Van Gaal's assessment - adding that it was the Old Trafford outfit's worst performance in the last five or six weeks. 'It was a strange game, and you would have thought that both teams had nothing to play for in some ways,' the 40-year-old said in The Gary Neville Podcast. 'United were toothless, and that is being kind. I didn't really see them try and dribble past a player, make any forward runs. Ashley Young, pictured battling Aaron Lennon, had been in fine form for United - like many of his team-mates - but Neville branded the Red Devils' display against Everton as their worst for five or six weeks . 'At times they were not getting enough men in the box and the final pass was poor. It is the worst I have seen United play for five or six weeks. 'They have been playing so well. Even in defeat at Stamford Bridge last week they played really well. 'Today [Sunday] it wasn't there. It was Everton who had the cutting edge. It was through [Aaron] Lennon, [Romelu] Lukaku and Mirallas when he came on who looked the ones most dangerous to break through either defence. After the match United boss Louis van Gaal said that his players could not match Everton's motivation .

Summary: Manchester United lost 3-0 at Everton in the Premier League on Sunday . Man United sit fourth in the Premier League table with four games left . They are seven points clear of Liverpool - who have a game in hand . Chris Smalling: Manchester United must improve . Van Gaal: I could tell the players' attitude was not right during the warm-up .


Eight-year-old schoolboy Christopher Furniss-Roe, who hanged himself in a 'tragic accident' An eight-year-old schoolboy hanged himself in a 'tragic accident' after being sent to bed early for breaking his younger sister's beach bucket, an inquest heard. Christopher Furniss-Roe from Pontypool, South Wales, was found in his bedroom by his father just 15 minutes after the 'childish' argument with his younger sister. His father Jason desperately tried to save his son's life but he died the next day in hospital. A coroner ruled it was a tragic accident - saying the eight-year-old was probably looking for 'sympathy and forgiveness' after the row. The hearing was told Christopher was happy after being placed in a series of races at his school's sports day. But after coming home from school that afternoon, Christopher has a 'childish' row with his sister which culminated in her bucket being broken and her suffering a cut lip. Their father told his son to go to bed as a minor punishment, but after 15 minutes he found him hanging in his room. Mr Furniss-Roe cut his son down and performed first aid. But Christopher was taken to hospital and had his life support machine switched off the following day. Gwent coroner David Bowen said: 'Christopher had been naughty and as a result he had been sent to his room. 'It was far more probable that he was pretending to hang himself to get sympathy and forgiveness. 'But it all went tragically wrong. 'A heart-wrenching decision was made to turn that [life support] machine off the following day.' Dr Stephen Leadbeatter, a consultant pathologist at the University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff, concluded that the youngster had died as a result of hanging after a post-mortem. The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death. His father Jason desperately tried to save his son's life (pictured together) but he died the next day in hospital .

Summary: Christopher Furniss-Roe, 8, found hanged in his bedroom in South Wales . He had been sent to bed early for breaking younger sister's beach bucket . His father tried to save his life, but he died in hospital the following day . Coroner ruled it was a 'tragic accident' and recorded the cause as hanging . For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here.


A terminally-ill landlord whose dying wish was to marry his partner of 26 years saw their special day descend into farce after a series of blunders. Geoff Haigh, 61, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, wanted to marry his long-term partner Heather after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and the pair settled on a venue close to their home. But, instead of having the magical day they had planned, the couple were left reeling after a number of bungles thwarted the ceremony from running smoothly. Guests were forced to listen to the wedding song 10 times while it played over and over, and the couple were left with three marriage certificates after officials got crucial details wrong on the first two. Geoff Haigh, 61, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, wanted to marry his long-term partner Heather, 54, after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer but the couple's special day (pictured) was full of blunders . Guests at the couple's (pictured) wedding were forced to listen to the song 'Wonderful Life' 10 times in a row due to a blunder and their marriage certificate was recorded with the wrong date on, rendering it invalid . Mr Haigh, who died weeks after the ceremony in November last year, was left so devastated by the day that he told his wife that he felt like he'd let her down. In fact, the day was so full of blunders that all 11 guests wrote a separate letter of complaint to Manchester Register Office, which is based at Heron House in the city centre, where the pair said their vows. Mrs Haigh, 54, said: 'Geoff was heartbroken by it all. He kept apologising to me and saying he'd wished we'd got married years earlier and done it properly. 'He was devastated, as the way he saw it, this was his final gesture for me and it had been ruined by their thoughtlessness.' The couple had initially dreamed of getting married abroad once Mr Haigh discovered his advanced pancreatic cancer was terminal. However, the landlord of The Ram's Head pub, in Oldham, was distraught to discover that his tumour was too large for him to fly safely. The pair then settled upon the Manchester venue as it was not too far from their home. It took three people two hours to get Mr Haigh ready for his big day and, determined to make the day perfect for his bride-to-be, he battled through pain to make it to the venue. Mrs Haigh, 54, said every guest at the ceremony - held in November last year in Manchester - wrote a letter of complaint. She has three marriage certificates (pictured) as the first two were riddled with errors . The couple had an examiner testing the registrar doing their ceremony (pictured) and were given an invalid marriage certificate as it featured the wrong date. An amended version posted later was full spelling errors . However, it was upon their arrival at the venue that the catalogue of errors began. They said they found the register office dirty and claimed they were forced

Summary: Geoff Haigh, 61, wanted to marry partner Heather after cancer diagnosis . Couple married at Manchester register office but day was full of blunders . Guests forced to listen to wedding song 10 times in a row and venue dirty . Marriage certificate had spelling errors and wrong date and names .


Scientists have revealed a sophisticated new dating . technique shows that Little Foot, an important fossil of an . early human forerunner unearthed in the 1990s in South Africa, . is roughly 3.7 million years old. 'The age of Little Foot has been highly debated,' said . geologist Darryl Granger of Purdue University in Indiana, whose . research appears in the journal Nature. The study found Little Foot, a member of the species . Australopithecus prometheus, lived at roughly the same time as . Australopithecus afarensis, the species whose most famous . fossil, known as Lucy, comes from Ethiopia. Scroll down for video . The researchers analyzed 11 rock samples from around the nearly complete Little Foot fossil skeleton from theSterkfontein Caves to gauge its age . The researchers analyzed 11 rock samples from around the nearly complete Little Foot fossil skeleton from the Sterkfontein Caves to gauge its age. The species was much bigger and taller than Lucy's, with gorilla-like facial features but fully upright and very strong with powerful hands for climbing. Like Lucy, Little Foot was female. Its hands were proportioned like ours, with a long thumb and . relatively short fingers and palm, unlike the elongated hands of . modern apes. Its legs were slightly longer than its arms, unlike . modern apes. Both species blended ape-like and human-like traits but with different features. The researchers analyzed 11 rock samples from around the . nearly complete Little Foot fossil skeleton from the . Sterkfontein Caves to gauge its age. The findings may have important implications about the . evolutionary relationships among humankind's ancient relatives. Our species, Homo sapiens, appeared roughly 200,000 years . ago. Earlier members of the human genus, Homo, date back more . than 2 million years. Our genus was predated by other species on . the human family tree including various representatives of the . genus Australopithecus. Members of Lucy's species were contemporaries of Little . Foot, although Lucy herself lived about 500,000 years later. Like Lucy, Little Foot was female. The species was much . bigger and taller than Lucy's, with gorilla-like facial features . but fully upright and very strong with powerful hands for . climbing, according to paleoanthropologists Ron Clarke and Kathy . Kuman of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. The face of Little Foot, which has now been accurately dated for the first time. Its hands were proportioned like ours, with a long thumb and . relatively short fingers and palm, unlike the elongated hands of . modern apes. Its legs were slightly longer than its arms, unlike . modern apes. Clarke and Kuman noted similarities in facial structure and . some teeth between Little Foot and the later human relative . Paranthropus, indicating Little Foot's species may have been . ancestral to Paranthropus or a close cousin. The new date for Little Foot indicates Lucy's species was . not the only one that could have given rise to later members of . the human family tree, Clarke and Kuman said. 'The fact, therefore, that we have at least

Summary: Little Foot was unearthed in the 1990s in South Africa . New dating of fossil shows it is is roughly 3.7 million years old . Lived at roughly the same time as Australopithecus afarensis, the species whose most famous fossil, known as Lucy, comes from Ethiopia . Raises the question of how many other species there may have been .