More than 70 years ago these five men each played their own vital role in the Normandy campaign that began with the D-Day landings. Two were just teenagers, another was a young sapper, one a rookie tank driver and the last was a veteran of jungle warfare. All ordinary young men doing their bit to help liberate France. Until now their exploits have escaped the attention of historians, but yesterday these veterans of World War Two stood proudly side by side after being awarded France’s highest decoration, the Legion d’Honneur. Courageous veterans are given France's highest honour for their vital role on D-Day in a ceremony at Yorkshire Air Museum, Left to Right: Gordon Collinson, Eric Gerald Briscoe, Thomas William Wright, Eric Gill, James Denwood and Catherine Rush who was accepting the Honour on behalf of her late husband Bernard Rush . Conducting the ceremony at the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, near York, the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann told the frail veterans: ‘I am here in recognition of your heroic accomplishments in the liberation of France and to honour your bravery and dedication.’ Aged between 90 and 99, they are among the first of 2,800 living veterans who will receive the Legion of Honour in the months to come. The decision was announced by French President Francois Hollande following last summer’s 70th anniversary celebrations and the ambassador said: ‘France will keep its promise.’ Although the memories are now fading, this group of humble soldiers - along with the widow of a veteran who died recently - couldn’t hide their pride as they received what will probably be the last medal of their extraordinary lives. Eric Gill (right), a veteran of the Burma campaign who landed on a beach in Normandy, pictured during the liberation of France . GERRY BRISCOE was a butcher when he joined up at 18, a year later he was putting his life on the line by storming a Normandy beach. It was his first ever action and a terrifying experience for a hardened veteran let alone a youngster. A sapper with the Royal Engineers, he owes his life to a stroke of luck. ‘On D-Day I should have been the last one in the boat to be the first one out because I was carrying a charge to blow up a pill box,’ he recalled. ‘I miscounted so I finished up the first one in the boat and so the last one out. The lad that got out the boat first drowned straight away because the boat went over him. There for the grace of God, I was saved.’. Battle was raging when Mr Briscoe reached shore and discovered the pill box had already been blown up by a shell, but there were chaotic scenes all around. ‘The Germans were still firing at us and there were shells firing all over the place and the rockets from the big main ships were going over to the Germans.’ He said: ‘You are frightened to death really, I remember it well.’ The teenager helped build a bridge in the

Summary: Group are the first living veterans of 2,800 to receive the Legion of Honour . Now in their nineties, two were just teens when they helped liberate France . Medal was in recognition of their 'heroic accomplishments' and 'bravery'


David Cameron this morning launched a furious attack on Labour MPs 'bleating' about poverty after it emerged more than a million people turned to food banks last year. The Prime Minister said Labour had left millions of people trapped on welfare in a system which 'punished the poor'. He accused Ed Miliband and Ed Balls of having 'some brass neck' by attacking the Tories for failing the poor, adding: 'Don't you dare lecture us on poverty.' Scroll down for video . The Prime Minister, delivering a major speech on the economy in Bedford today, said Labour had left millions of people trapped on welfare in a system which 'punished the poor' Mr Cameron, in a major speech on the economy this morning, said the Tories were overhauling the benefit system, increasing the minimum wage and providing more free child care to help parents get to work. He added: ‘True compassion isn’t giving people a benefits cheque – it’s giving them a chance.’ He said Labour had left a system where a single mum, working 15 hours and earning £87 a week, would have actually lost money if she had taken on any more work. Mr Cameron said families stuck on benefits were not ‘playing the system’ but were ‘victims of it’. He said they were ‘victims of a welfare trap laid by Labour, paid for by hardworking taxpayers’. The PM added: That destroyed aspiration. It created resentment. And it was never meant to be this way. Welfare was meant to be a safety net – not a web from which no-one could escape. ‘So when I hear Labour politicians bleating on about the same old Tories, not on the side of working people, I just think: some brass neck. ‘It was you who trapped the poor on welfare and widened inequality. Yes, you Ed Miliband and Ed Balls who designed these systems that punished the lowest paid. So don’t you dare lecture us on poverty. ‘And know this – the true party of working people in Britain today is us, the Conservative Party.’ Mr Cameron accused Ed Miliband and Ed Balls of having 'some brass neck' by attacking the Tories for failing the poor, adding: 'Don't you dare lecture us on poverty.' Mr Cameron promised extra free childcare for 600,000 children a year to counter spiralling costs and said the expense of nurseries and childminders has become a major barrier to employment. The Conservatives have pledged to reduce tax relief on pension contributions for people earning more than £150,000 to fund additional free childcare places. ‘For many second earners, work didn’t pay because the cost of childcare was so high. So we introduced 15 hours of free childcare a week for three- and four-year-olds and disadvantaged two-year-olds. ‘In the next Parliament we will double that for three- and four-year-olds. That’ s right – 30 hours of free childcare a week – worth £5,000 to working families. ‘That means over 600,000 extra free childcare places available for families every year – nine million extra hours of childcare a week and parents able to

Summary: Prime Minister said Labour had left millions of people trapped on welfare . He accused Ed Miliband of having 'some brass neck' by attacking Tories . Mr Cameron said he wanted to 'make hard work pay' unlike Labour . He said that work rather than benefits is the best way to avoid poverty . The Prime Minister announced 600,000 new childcare places today .


Just days before convicted drug smuggler Andrew Chan is set to face death by firing squad, reports have emerged that he has married his girlfriend of three years, Febyanti Herewila. According to a family friend of Chan's, the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday with immediate family present. This comes just months after the Bali Nine ringleader proposed to his girlfriend while he was still at Kerobokan Prison in February. Scroll down for video . Andrew Chan (left, pictured with Myuran Sukumaran) has married his fiance Febyanti Herewila at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island . Febyanti, known as Feby, is pictured here on Sunday before her visit to the island where Chan is being held . According to Chan's family the pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday . Febyanti (left) with Chan's brother Michael (right) accepted her now husband's marriage proposal in February . Febyanti immediately accepted his proposal, despite the fact that she knew he was condemned to death by Indonesian president Joko Widodo. Febyanti and Chan met each other in Kerobokan prison in 2012 after a friend introduced the pair. The Indonesian had been visiting the prison as part of her role as a pastor and Chan was carrying out theological studies in the hope of becoming a minister. Since then they have dreamed of his release, even talking about plans to have children together one day. Salvation Army minister and family friend David Soper officiated the wedding. Mr Soper has also been asked by Chan to be his religious adviser in his final hours and witness his execution. Fairfax Media report that when Attorney General H.M. Prasetyo first heard Chan's request to get married, he thought it was a joke. 'There was a wish from Andrew Chan, which I thought wasn't serious and wasn't the last wish, but it turned out to be serious. He wanted to be tied in matrimony with his girlfriend,' Mr Prasetyo told detik.com. 'He's been in isolation so I thought he wasn't serious.' On Sunday Chan's final wish to spend his last days at church with his family was granted. Indonesian lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis displays a self-portrait painting made by Australian drug convict and death row prisoner Myuran Sukumaran, entitled 'the second last day' Andrew Chan's mother Helen (centre) is seen here with the pair's Australian lawyer Julian McMahon (right) on Sunday . Michael Chan, brother to Andrew, arrives at the port authority office at Wijaya Pura port in Cilacap, Central Java on Monday . Sukumaran's sister Brintha (centre) also look distraught ahead of her journey to visit her brother for what could be one of the last times . This week Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were served their execution notices and are set to be executed at the stroke of midnight on Wednesday (3am AEST). Sukumaran has requested to spend his last days before his execution painting for as long as possible, and has vowed to stare down executioners when he's dragged into the jungle. He has painted

Summary: Bali Nine ringleader Andrew Chan has married fiance Febyanti Herewila . The pair wed at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday . Chan proposed to Febyanti in February while he was still at Kerobokan . He and Myuran Sukumaran are set to be executed on Wednesday morning .


The name Gary - once one of the most popular name in Britain - is now heading for extinction. Just 28 of 700,000 babies born in the UK in 2013 were given the name, data from the Office of National Statistics shows. That compares to 235 Garys being born in 1996, when the name was the 147th most popular in Britain. In 2013, it didn't even make the top 1,000. All in a name: Others suggest that Gary Lineker, left, or Take That singer Barlow might have put some off . Helped by the popularity of actor Gary Cooper, there was a surge in Garys born in the US in the early 1950s. There was even a trend of girls being given the name. The name peaked in Britain roughly decade later. In 1964, it was ranked 16th most popular. Since then, there has been a fall in the number of Garys. It is now among a number of once-common names that are close to dying-out completely. Fall from grace: Some blame shamed pop star Gary Glitter, pictured, for the name's declining popularity . There has been suggestion that football pundit Lineker, or Take That singer Barlow might have put some off the name. But others point to Britain's most notorious Gary, paedophile pop star Glitter, who was jailed for 16 years for a string of sex attacks on girls, as the reason behind the name's fall from grace. Speaking to the Sun, Gary Davis, from south London, said: 'Gary Glitter has obviously done us no favours.' Between 1996 and 2013, unusual names such as Dexter (there were 1,019 born in 2013), Jenson (1,055) and Harley (1,275) all climbed in popularity to break the top 100. Meanwhile, the country went from having no girls called Harper - the name given to David and Victoria Beckham's daughter - to hundreds. Nearly 200 were born in 2013. Other names inspired by famous faces including Rihanna (60 born in 2013), Hermione (77) and Paris (107) were also more popular than humble Gary. Data from last year shows a surge in Arabic names in the UK, with Omar, Ali and Ibrahim all entering the boys’ top 100 for the first time. For girls, Maryam has shot up 59 places to number 35, while Nur is a new entry in the girls’ top 100, jumping straight to number 29. And Muhammad has risen an astonishing 27 places compared to last year to claim the number-one spot for boys. Sophia was the top name for baby girls but the year’s biggest riser within the girls’ top 100 was Maryam, while the highest new entries were Nur, Emilia and Gracie. For baby boys, Teddy was the biggest climber within the top 100. The highest new entry was Kian. Popular: Between 1996 and 2013 country went from having no baby girls called Harper - the name given to David and Victoria Beckham's daughter - to hundreds. Above, Harper with her brothers and father last month . GIRLS . Alpha - Alpha may be the first letter in the Greek alphabet,

Summary: Gary fell from 147th most popular British name in 1996 to 1,001st in 2013 . Reached height of its popularity in 1964, when it was ranked 16th . Meanwhile, names including Dexter and Jenson are now in the top 100 .


A gay-friendly bar has shocked regular customers by coming out in favour of UKIP because of its policies on the pub industry. The Harewood Arms in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, has publicly revealed its support for the right-wing party, which is running a 'Save the Pub' campaign in the run up to the election. The pub, which is known for proudly flying the gay pride flag outside its premises, declared its support for Nigel Farage's party over the weekend. Scroll down for video . The Harewood Arms, a gay-friendly pub in Wakefield, West Yorkshire (pictured), has publicly revealed its support for Nigel Farage's UKIP, which is running a 'Save The Pub' campaign in the run up to the election . Announcing the decision to support UKIP, landlord Matt Eason wrote on Facebook: 'We believe in a lot of the policies UKIP stands for regarding the pub industry and would like to let you know we show our support' It has left regular customers stunned and provoked a 'Marmite' reaction of divided opinions. Announcing the decision to vocally-support UKIP, landlord Matt Eason wrote on Facebook: 'We believe in a lot of the policies UKIP stands for regarding the pub industry and would like to let you know we show our support. 'I had a lovely chat with Alan [Hazelhurst, UKIP candidate for Wakefield] this week and we will be organising a few things at the pub to help the campaign and will let you all know more when we know what's happening!' He added that the pub had received a 'Marmite love it or hate it of reception from some people' over the announcement - with gay regulars shocked at the pub's ignorance of the string of homophobic comments made by some UKIP candidates. One customer said: 'Drinking elsewhere now. F*** this UKIP.' While another responded: 'A gay pub that supports UKIP. This pub should be given a miss.' Mr Eason said the Harewood Arms was holding a 'rally style meet and greet evening' with Mr Farage's party. He added: 'Anyone offended by politics or the party in question will know about the event so if they choose not to visit the pub that night they can do just that. The pub said it had received a 'Marmite love it or hate it of reception from some people' over the declaration . Nigel Farage, who has been pictured many times drinking in pubs, wants to amend the smoking ban to enable clubs and pubs to make their own decision as to whether they enforce outside smoking or in a special room . 'We've said many times we won't be ramming our UKIP support in the face of customers you can still come in and have a normal drink in a normal pub, our view isn't to try and brainwash our customers into voting for someone they don't want to.' It is UKIP's 'Save the Pub' campaign which has swayed the Harewood Arms' support towards the right-wing party. The party believes 'not enough is being done to help the ailing pub trade' and claims to

Summary: Gay-friendly pub has come out in favour of Nigel Farage's UKIP party . The Harewood Arms in West Yorkshire says it agrees with party's policies . UKIP wants to amend the smoking ban to give pubs and clubs the choice . Also has launched 'Save the Pub' campaign to support ailing pub industry .


Australian Olympian Jana Pittman is believed to have given birth to her second child just days after a video surfaced of the elite athlete training while eight months pregnant. The two-time world champion hurdler has been congratulated by the official Australian Olympic team's Twitter, and Pittman's former agency PACE Sports Management has also offered congratulations on the new addition. Pittman's seven-year-old son Cornelis is now the big brother of a little girl named Emily, who was introduced to her mother's athletic ability while still in the womb. Australian Olympian Jana Pittman is believed to have given birth to her second child, a daughter named Emily . The two-time world champion hurdler has been congratulated by the official Australian Olympic team's Twitter . Footage of the heavily pregnant hurdler showed Pittman doing a training run on Sunday, just a day before going into labour, reported 9news. Emily was born at a healthy 3.1 kilograms on Monday, reported The Brisbane Times. The 32-year-old plans to compete in both the Beijing World Championships and the 2016 Rio Olympics, which means that she was chose to incorporate training into her pregnancy right up until the final trimester. Pittman continued to train while she was pregnant with Cornelis, and won her second world title for hurdles seven months after he was born in 2006. The athlete's coach, Mike Hurst, said that Pittman trained every second day and was careful to monitor her core temperature throughout her training program. The 32-year-old was filmed training for the 2016 Rio Olympics the day before she went into labour . The 32-year-old plans to compete in both the Beijing World Championships and the 2016 Rio Olympics . 'Jana said when she came to train that she wanted to go to Rio and she was trying to get pregnant. That was the plan from the outset and that was how she has managed it,' he told The Brisbane Times. 'Jana is a two-time world champion and she is doing third-year medicine and one of her interests is in obstetrics. She has been very careful in how she has managed her training.' 'She also knew her body and said some days she could not train,' Mr Hurst said. Pittman's new daughter was conceived with an IVF donor, and opened up about her second child to Woman's Day, telling the publication this week that she feels 'extraordinarily lucky.' 'I can't wait to meet my baby girl, she's my little miracle!' She turned to IVF to conceive her second child, falling pregnant with an anonymous sperm donor, before she met her current partner James Gurr. According to her website , Jana's 'success key' is her son Cornelis (right), who she says changed her life . New addition: Olympian Jana Pittman, pictured here with her son, has confirmed that she is four months pregnant with her second child . In her element: The 32-year-old used an anonymous sperm donor to help conceive her baby girl . According to her website, Jana's 'success key' is her son, who she says changed her life. '[He] gave me perspective

Summary: World champion hurdler Jana Pittman has given birth to her second child . Her daughter Emily was born on Monday, weighing in at 3.1 kilograms . Just a day before, Pittman was filmed in training for the 2016 Rio Olympics . She trained throughout her pregnancy with her first child, son Cornelis . Pittman aims to be back training in May and looks to compete at Beijing .


It's probable that Thiago Alcantara would never have signed for Manchester United even if David Moyes had wanted him. Once Pep Guardiola had made it clear he required the midfelder at Bayern Munich, it was pointless for United to continue their pursuit anyway, . But the fact that Moyes wasn't keen on the transfer - 'not his type' said a club source - was probably an early indication that he wasn't the right fit for United. Not that Moyes is a bad judge of a player; all managers get it wrong at some point. However, United's need for passing quality from deep midfield was apparent throughout Moyes' short time at the club. Indeed, it has continued to be a problem until Michael Carrick fully recovered from injury and Ander Herrera began to find his feet. The kind of passing display Thiago delivered in Bayern's 6-1 win over Porto on Wednesday has been precisely what United have been missing. Thiago (right) heads in Bayern Munich's first goal during their 6-1 win over Porto on Tuesday night . Thiago blows a kiss to the crowd as he celebrates his goal which started Bayern's remarkable comeback . Thiago is congratulated on his strike by Pep Guardiola, the man who took him from Barcelona to Bayern . Without quality in that area, few teams can compete at the elite level any more. It used to be the case that a requirement of playing holding midfield was height, strength and an ability to tackle. Given that most distribution emanates from deep, being among the best passers of the ball in that position is infinitely more important now. Moyes might quite reasonably been worried that Thiago was on the slight side to thrive in the rough and tumble of the Premier League. And his troubles with repeated knee ligaments injuries until his comeback this year add some weight to that theory - he was much missed by Spain at the World Cup after pulling out with a knee injury. But there are few players in the world who can pass like Thiago. Gary Neville has spoken about how Paul Scholes was once among that small group of players who could dictate a game simply with the tempo and the accuracy of their passing. Andrea Pirlo and Xavi are two more from Scholes' generation. Thiago is now elevating himself to their level. One experienced German journalist who has been watching Bayern for 35 years commented last night: 'Thiago might well be the most technically-gifted central midfielder who has ever played for Bayern.' Thiago dictated the pace of the game from deep for Bayern Munich as they crushed Porto . Thiago started his career at Barcelona but was overlooked for Cesc Fabregas (right) by boss Tito Vilanova . And no-one has invested more in Thiago than Guardiola, which is why United had no realistic chance of signing him once his offer had been made. It was Pep who promoted him to the first team at Barcelona in 2009 and made him an integral part of the squad. But when Pep

Summary: Thiago Alcantara scored Bayern Munich's first goal in 6-1 win over Porto . Spanish midfielder dictated the game with precise passing from deep . One commentator said: 'Thiago might well be the most technically-gifted central midfielder who has ever played for Bayern. Thiago followed Pep Guardiola from Barcelona to Bayern Munich . Manchester United made an ultimately fruitless effort to sign the midfielder .


The police officer accused of murdering Walter Scott will be banned from seeing his first-born child for several months, it was revealed today. Patrol officer Michael Slager will be refused the right to hold the baby which his wife Jamie is set to give birth to in a few weeks. He is only granted video access to his eight and a half month's pregnant wife and an officer stands outside the booth whenever he talks to his family. They are not allowed to spend any time together and contact is via video screens with headphones at the Charleston County jail. But the baby will not be able to enter the South Carolina prison. Before the fall: Patrolman Michael Slager, 33, with his wife Jamie before his arrest. Slager was charged with murder after shooting Walter Scott, 50, after stopping him over a broken tail light in North Charleston, South Carolina . Visit: Michael Slager received a visit at Charleston County Jail last Friday from his pregnant wife and mom . It is deemed unsafe for an infant to enter the prison so Slager will have to rely on photographs as cell phones and access to the internet is forbidden. He will be informed by a telephone call and have to wait to see photographs, which will be examined by officials before being presented to him. When Jamie attended the jail on Friday, she was made to turn through the prison's reception area and take a seat next to a video screen for a talk with him which lasted around two hours. The booths are protected by screens to prevent onlookers from seeing inmates, but appointments have to made in advance. Relatives of other prisoners queued to use the video booths after registering with prison officials behind thick glass security screens as Jamie and her accused husband talked with the aid of headphones. But their first child together will not be allowed to visit him in prison until jail chiefs decide that the baby's health would not be at risk from being there. Although there is no specific age limit, prison policy is not to allow babies in. No date has yet been set for his first court appearance and his full trial date could more than a year away. Major Eric Watson of the Charleston County Sheriff's Office told Daily Mail Online: 'He is treated just like any other prisoner, except for being in protective custody. 'His baby won't be coming to the prison and he will not be allowed to see the child. It could be several months before he does. 'His attorney can apply for the baby to be brought to the jail if he wants.' Walter Scott was stopped for allegedly having a faulty center stop light at the bottom of his rear windscreen. Family tell says the light was an accessory and both mandatory stop lamps were functioning . Slager, 33, already has two step children from his wife's previous marriage, but the new baby will be the first for him and Jamie. Major Watson said Slager had

Summary: Officer Michael Slager is being held at Charleston County jail accused of murdering Walter Scott, shooting him eight times in the back . Slager's wife Jamie is eight and a half months pregnant . 'He will not be allowed to see the child,' Major Eric Watson of the Charleston County Sheriff's Office tells Daily Mail Online . Prisoners are not allowed access to the internet or mobile phone videos . No date has yet been set for his first court appearance and his full trial date could more than a year away. Walter was stopped for allegedly having a faulty center stop light at the bottom of his rear windscreen . Family tell says the light was an accessory and both mandatory stop lamps were functioning .


During the 19th century Inuits in Greenland would have entertained polite company in their settlements while wearing a thong made of seal fur. Traditionally known as a 'naatsit', the underwear is adorned with beads and would have been sewn together by a woman using strips of seal pelt. It is currently on display at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen as part of its animal-skin clothing collection. Traditionally known as a 'naatsit', the underwear (pictured) is adorned with beads and would have been sewn together by a woman, for a woman, using strips of seal pelt. It is currently on display at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen as part of its animal-skin clothing collection . Peter Toft, the National Museum of Denmark's Greenlandic fur clothing expert, told Ella Morton at Atlas Obscura the underwear would have been worn inside the homes of the Inuit - even in front of guests or when visiting family members. It was obtained during an expedition to the Ammassalik settlement in Greenland in 1892 by Captain C. Ryder. When leaving the settlement, the female wearer would have worn it under trousers. The naatsit was the only undergarment the Inuit would have worn next to their bare skin and it was often decorated with beads of glass, with the seal fur turned outside. Example have also been decorated with small pieces of fur in different colours. It was obtained during an expedition to the Ammassalik settlement in Greenland in 1892 by Captain C. Ryder. When leaving a settlement, the female wearer would have worn this naastit (pictured) under trousers . Seals are found along the coast of East Greenland and are hunted by Inuits (stock image) for their meat and skin. Seal fur provides less insulation than caribou fur to prevents the wearer from sweating and causing the material to become damp, and later freeze in the cold . Cunera Buijs from the National Museum of Ethnology said: 'When weather conditions permitted, the naatsit was often the only garment worn, both in the home and outside in the settlement.' These homes would have been built to keep in the heat, with a low corridor entrance positioned in such a way to cause warm air to rise from beneath the structure into the home, and stay there. In addition to the naatsit, the National Museum of Denmark's collection also features a diaper made from reindeer fur (pictured) Many of these primitive buildings would have housed more than one family. 'There does seem to have been a taboo against walking around outside the home only in shorts,' continued Ms Buijs. 'As soon as the Inuit men left their own settlement, they put on a pair of long trousers made of seal or polar-bear fur.' Seals are found along the coast of East Greenland and are hunted for their meat and skin. Inuits across the region, and into North America and Siberia, would have also made garments from the skin and fur of reindeer and caribou. The severe conditions of the region means that clothes have to protect

Summary: Garment is part of an animal-skin display at National Museum of Denmark . It is known as a 'naatsit' and was worn during 19th century in Greenland . Depending on the weather, the naatsit was often the only garment worn . Other items include a diaper made from reindeer skin and fur .


Former Italy forward Antonio Di Natale has described Alexis Sanchez as the best strike partner he's ever had and insisted the Arsenal forward is better than Neymar. Di Natale, who won 42 caps for Italy between 2002 and 2012, spent five years playing alongside Sanchez at Udinese, who he still captains at the age of 37. Azzurri legends Francesco Totti and Alessandro Del Piero are just two of the names Di Natale has played alongside but he told Arsenal's official website that Sanchez tops the lot. Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has been hailed as the best strike partner Antonio Di Natale ever had . Sanchez has been in storming form with 20 goals in all competitions during his debut season with the Gunners . The Chilean played alongside Di Natale (left) for five years at Serie A side Udinese . He said: 'I know what you are going to ask. And the answer is: Yes he's the best partner I had in my life. 'Like you say, I've played with a lot of champions, but he is the best; and he' s proven it by performing for enormous clubs such as Barcelona and Arsenal. 'It' s quite easy to be a star in a little or medium team, where there is no pressure and where competition is far to be ferocious. 'But to confirm your individual qualities within the biggest teams is something only few can achieve.' Asked to compare Sanchez and Neymar, Di Natale added: 'If I had to choose one, I'd choose Alexis: because he's a little more concrete.' Di Natale claims his former team-mate is better than Neymar, who effectively replaced him at Barcelona . Former World Cup winners Francesco Totti (left) and Alessandro del Piero are among Di Natale's former strike partners with Italy . Di Natale has put his former team-mate's unbelievable work ethic as the secret behind his success. 'I was amazed by his technical skills: he did things with the ball that were more typical of a juggler than a footballer. But what really impressed me was the approach he had to the everyday work. 'In my career, I've seen a lot of talented players squandering their abilities with the wrong attitude, with a sort of indolence. Alexis was the contrary. 'I've never seen him distracted, he was always attentive and focused, he was always ready to work harder in order to improve, to add some new trick to his natural talent. 'This is probably his secret, and the thing that has allowed him to become one of the greatest players around today: he combines individual quality with a willingness for collective sacrifice.'

Summary: Antonio Di Natale played alongside Alexis Sanchez at Serie A side Udinese . Former Italy forward claims Chile star was his best ever strike partner, which have included Francesco Totti and Alessandro Del Piero . Di Natale claims Arsenal forward is better than Barcelona star Neymar .


Every second of the day you are subjected to radiation from compounds in soil, buildings and even your own body. But for people who fly frequently, cosmic radiation can increase this exposure significantly. Now there is an app that records your personal radiation to reveal how much you are exposed to from from medical examinations, changes in your location, and flights. The TrackYourDose app (pictured) was developed by Germany-based firm esooka and uses a mathematical model developed by scientists and meteorologists. The £1.49 ($1.99) iOS app keeps a record of a user's personal radiation including exposure from changes in a person's location and flights . The TrackYourDose app was developed by Germany-based esooka. It uses a mathematical model developed by scientists and meteorologists from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) in Germany and the University Oulu, Finland. Since 1997, PTB has studied the cosmic radiation at typical flight altitudes and used this to calculate radiation levels. To to do this, PTB's scientists developed a carry-on 'flight case'. Using the case, PTB's scientists measured more than 2,500 points at flight altitudes between 5 miles (8km) and 7.5 miles (12km) worldwide between 1997 and 2006. This covered geographical location, the flight altitude and solar activity. 6 µSv: Typical radiation from a dentist's X-ray . 10 μSv: Average daily natural radiation . 40 μSv: Radiation from flying from New York to Los Angeles . 100 µSv: Radiation from a 10-hour flight across the North Atlantic . 2,100 µSv: Annual radiation of a typical person in Europe . 3,000 μSv: Radiation from a mammogram . 3,600 μSv: Average annual radiation of a US citizen . 50,000 μSv: Maximum allowable yearly occupational dose in the US . 100,000 μSv: Lowest yearly dose linked to increased risk of cancer . 2,000,000 μSv: Severe and potentially fatal . It can measure all the relevant types of radiation, in particular neutron radiation produced in the atmosphere. Using the TrackYourDose app, users enter the details of the airports they are flying from and to and the date they are travelling. The current solar activity for the flight is then inputted, using a neutron monitor of the University of Oulu in Finland. In addition to tracking cosmic radiation from air travel, the app accounts for gamma radiation and cosmic radiation on the ground and medical examinations with ionizing radiation such as X-rays or CT scans lead to radiation exposure. The measurement is called the 'ambient dose equivalent' and is recorded in microsieverts (µSv). In the US, this is often measured in a unit called rem and one sievert is equivalent to 100 rem. A ten-hour flight across the North Atlantic, for instance, results in a radiation exposure of between 50 µSv to 100 µSv. By comparison, an X-ray at a dentist exposes patients to 6 µSv, depending on the type of X-ray. In 2012, the total annual radiation exposure of a typical person in Europe, through naturally occurring radiation, came to about 2,100 µSv. The same year a radiation monitor tracked 131µSv per hour at the site of the Fukushima power plant. While the

Summary: The TrackYourDose app was developed by Germany-based firm esooka . It uses a mathematical model developed by scientists and meteorologists . The £1.49 ($1.99) iOS app keeps a record of a user's 'personal radiation' This includes exposure from medical examinations, changes in a person's location and flights .


Winston Reid says West Ham no longer suffer from the fear factor that came with facing Manchester City as they prepare to visit the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. City had won their last five games against West Ham – by an aggregate score of 14-1 – before falling to just their second league defeat of the season at Upton Park in October. And after a recent run of form that has seen the Barclays Premier League champions lose six of their last eight games, Hammers defender Reid says he and his team-mates no longer dread facing Manuel Pellegrini’s side. Winston Reid says West Ham no longer suffer from a fear of facing Manchester City after beating them at last . West Ham celebrate after inflicting City's second league defeat of the season at Upton Park in October . City had won their last five games against West Ham - by an aggregate score of 14-1 - in dominant style . ‘Yeah,’ Reid said when asked whether the fear of facing City had gone. ‘When we beat them, we were having a good period ourselves and we need to get back to that. ‘I think of the last of those games last season where they tore us apart. The boys obviously said to themselves “we’ve got to do a bit more”. ‘We have to be at our best.’ While City are missing Wilfried Bony, Stevan Jovetic and James Milner through injury, principal threat Sergio Aguero is back in form after scoring twice last Sunday. But Reid – who kept the Argentine relatively quiet in October’s win – says he has the experience to know what to do against the Premier League’s joint-top goalscorer. ‘We’ve got to work hard, he’s pretty tough to play against,’ the New Zealand captain said. ‘We’ll see how we do. Reid battles with Marko Arnautovic during West Ham's clash with Stoke City last month . West Ham United players Diafra Sakho, Winston Reid and Mark Noble pose for photographers outside the Olympic Stadium the club are set to move into, with next season being their last at Upton Park . ‘He’s too quick for me, but you’ve just got to be in the right position. We’ve played against him a lot of times, so you just have to be in the right position and make sure you’re defending properly.’ Reid hopes to reach the peak of English football after signing a new six-year contract at West Ham. To start, and to take anything from the Etihad, the Hammers must remedy their late-goal curse which was topped by Marko Arnautovic’s 95th-minute equaliser for Stoke last week. Sergio Aguero will be City's principal threat and Reid says he has the experience to cope with his pace . Reid signed a new six-year deal with West Ham this year and is looking forward to staying with the Hammers . ‘The last games haven’t been the best but we believe in ourselves. We can go up there and do something,’ Reid said. ‘It’s something that we have to change.’ Manager Sam Allardyce agrees.

Summary: West Ham no longer fear facing Manchester City, says Winston Reid . Reid was in side that beat City this season after five-game losing streak . Premier League champions have lost six of their last eight games . West Ham travel to the Etihad hoping to replicate October's victory . New Zealand defender Reid has experience to stop Sergio Aguero .


A trucker has been caught on camera launching an extraordinary foul-mouthed tirade at another motorist after a crash along the M6. In footage shot from a dashboard camera on Sunday, the trucker lets rip after a car towing a caravan moves into his lane and the two vehicles collide. Eventually the car towing the caravan jackknifes, coming to rest across the front of the van, blocking the slip road - believed to be junction 8 with the M5, near Birmingham. This is the moment a van driver unleashes a foul-mouthed tirade at another motorist (pictured) after the man moves into his lane and the two vehicles collide, ending with the car stopped across the lorry's bonnet . As the footage begins it shows the car indicating to turn into the slip road, before moving across, despite there being little or no space between the van and the car in front . The footage was posted on Shropshire-based Facebook user Mark Hazell's account and was viewed around 2million times in less than 48 hours before being removed. As the car driver got out to survey the scene, the trucker ranted: 'F****** w*****. What the f*** are you doing coming over on me? 'What are you doing, you f******* idiot, you come over on me? You had no.....cos you indicate, you had no f****** gap? Where were you? Were you in front of me? You d*******.' With his turn-off rapidly approaching, the car driver makes a dive for the inside lane, moving across the path of the van before the two vehicles collide with one another . The car momentarily disappears from view before a loud crunching noise is heard, and the car spins around to stop up against the van's bonnet (pictured) After the accident, blocked the slip road, the car driver (pictured here wearing the striped top) jumps out to argue, with the van driver sending a torrent of abuse back . The heated swearing tirade continued before the trucker told the driver: 'I've got it all on camera. Good. The f****** idiot, absolute f****** idiot.' The crash happened on a stretch of the M6 hit by speed restrictions and lane closures because of roadworks. Responding to comments left on Facebook, Mr Hazell said he had two more videos of the crash which he would hand over to police.

Summary: Crash happened as van driver was moving along M6 slip road at junction 8 . Car towing caravan tries to move into lane but two vehicles collide . As the car driver climbs out van driver unleashes his foul-mouthed tirade .


Doctors at a scandal-hit hospital covered up a series of horrendous mistakes that led to the death of a twin baby boy, a coroner has ruled. Thor Dalhaug died an hour after birth following a difficult delivery during which he suffered fatal brain damage due to a doctor’s errors, ruled Stuart Fisher, senior coroner for Central Lincolnshire. In a damning report, he said an unsupervised junior surgeon tried to deliver the baby using forceps in an ‘unorthodox and unacceptable’ way. The coroner also concluded that senior managers at Lincoln County Hospital had tried to remove the fact that forceps had been used from an account of the birth. Doctors at the Lincoln County Hospital covered up a series of horrendous mistakes that led to the death of a twin baby boy (pictured above with his mother Michelle), a coroner has ruled . The report will come as a blow to the hospital, which has just been taken out of ‘special measures’. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust was put on a turnaround regime almost two years ago because of concerns over high death rates. It is meant to have made a host of improvements. But Thor’s parents said the report revealed that staff had behaved ‘appallingly’ over their son’s death in September 2013. Rolf and Michelle Dalhaug were delighted when they found out they were expecting twins after seven years of trying for a baby. She was taken for a caesarean as doctors found Thor was distressed. But after the baby’s head became stuck, junior surgeon Dr Deniz Al-Hirmizy tried to free him with her hands, before resorting to forceps. The baby was born alive but limp. Doctors resuscitated him but he died an hour later. Mr Fisher ruled that Thor died of brain damage as a result of attempts to free the baby’s head. He also wrote that the ‘use of forceps in these circumstances was unorthodox and unacceptable’. While Dr Al-Hirmizy stated she had ‘experience of caesareans’, she claimed she had been ‘unsupervised’, wrote Mr Fisher. Surgeons ‘neglected to make a full note of the circumstances’, he found. ‘In particular’, he wrote, a doctor ‘was advised to amend the caesarean pro forma, to include the fact that forceps were used’. But this doctor was ‘dissuaded from doing so by senior management as a result of concerns as to how this would be perceived’. Mr Fisher ruled that Thor died of brain damage as a result of attempts to free the baby’s head during delivery at the hospital (above) Mr Dalhaug, 39, said: ‘The Trust have acted appallingly, causing our family great hardship. We accept that accidents can, do and will happen. What we do not accept is their failure to be honest, their failure to learn and their failure to act.’ Dr Suneil Kapadia, the Trust’s medical director, apologised to the Dalhaug family and said it would pay them compensation. He went on to say that the Care Quality Commission had recently rated the hospital’s maternity services as good. But Suzanne White, a partner at law firm Leigh Day, said the

Summary: Thor Dalhaug died at Lincoln County Hospital in September 2013 . Unsupervised surgeon used forceps in an 'unacceptable' way, report said . Senior managers then tried to remove the fact forceps had been used .


It has been almost 20 years since a 21-year-old Tiger Woods stormed the course at Augusta en route to his first victory at the Masters in 1997, and now there is a new American star on the block in the form of 2015 Masters champion Jordan Spieth. Spieth shattered record after record on the way to his triumph at Augusta on Sunday. The 21-year-old held a a four-shot lead heading into the final day of action and never looked back as he became the first man ever to reach 19 under par in the Masters. Having finished joint-second, along with Jonas Blixt, to Bubba Watson at last year's tournament, Spieth stormed to a final round of 70 to cap off an incredible few days on the Georgia course. Spieth reacts after saving par on the 16th hole before going on to claim the 79th Masters title at Augusta . Spieth reacts after sinking his final putt win the 2015 Masters . The 21-year-old is mobbed by his family following his four-stroke victory at the 18th hole . Last year's champion Bubba Watson presents Spieth with the coveted green jacket . Spieth kisses his girlfriend Annie Verret following his record-breaking title win on Sunday . Born in Dallas, Texas - Spieth grew up the oldest of three siblings to Shawn and Chris Spieth. Spieth began gaining attention in the golf world when he was just a teenager, becoming the only American besides Woods to claim two US Junior Amateur titles after winning in 2009 and 2011. As a result of his accomplishments in junior play, he even gained entry into a PGA event, becoming the sixth youngest player to ever make the cut when at just 17 years of age he began the third round in the PGA Tour's HP Byron Nelson Championship, ultimately finishing in an impressive tie for 16th place. Soon after he decided to attend the University of Texas, leading them to the NCAA Championship in his first year and getting to play in the US Open in 2012, where he finished as a low amateur. Spieth went into the final round of the 2014 showpiece tied with Watson but failed at the final hurdle . Watson embraces Spieth following his triumph at Augusta in 2014 . Spieth's game was honed during years and years of practice as a youngster . Spieth proudly stands with yet another golf trophy during his younger years . He left however during his second year, and by the end of the 2013 season found himself 10th on the PGA Tour money list, winning the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, an honor also won by Woods. This after he became the fourth youngest winner in PGA history after taking the John Deere Classic when he was just 19-years-old and was selected by golfing great Fred Couples to play in the 2013 Presidents Cup. His Masters debut and subsequent second-placed finish to Watson followed in 2014. Spieth will no longer have to dwell on that disappointment, however, after his Augusta heroics on Sunday. Things are

Summary: Jordan Spieth won the 2015 US Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club . Spieth won the first major of his career having led all week . The 21-year-old hit a final round of 70 to finish on 18 under par . Spieth became the first man ever to reach 19 under par in the Masters . The American finished second to Bubba Watson at the 2014 Masters . Spieth: Winning the Masters has been the most incredible week of my life .


Adding a gritty edge to Tuesday at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, Phoenix Keating, Alice McCall, Zhivago and Khim Hangall embraced a raw, punk style on the catwalk. Punk fashion took to the runway at Sydney's Carriageworks, with stocking caps, fishnets, tattoos and leather harnesses reigning the catwalk. Khim Hang, 22, displayed a bold collection with brooding models donning stocking caps and attire that could be likened to that of war soldiers. Scroll down for video . Karate Kids: Models go oriental with loose metallic pants, skorts and tied kimono blazers at Khim Hang . Eighties revival: Fishnets were brought back into fashion in the new Phoenix Keating collection . Tatts are back: Models were seen to have a colourful display of tattoos on show at the Alice McCall show . Spice up your life: Model is seen wearing nineties Spice Girls bun hair style on runway at Phoenix Keating . The collection, which adopted its own punk-look, showed a strong oriental influence - an obvious nod to his cultural background (his parents are originally from Cambodia). The line featured oriental influenced prints, rigid soldier tailoring as seen in the kimono jackets, waist ties, loose pants and eyebrow raising stocking shoes and caps that could overall look be described as a modern fusion of war soldier meets lay monk. This year also marks a record for Hang who has been said to be the youngest designer to show at MBFWA. Green with envy: Metallic shades of olive green and emerald dominated on the Zhivago runway . Killer geishas: Models mimic geishas in with white asymmetrical dresses and gold shoes at Zhivago . At 22, the Brisbane designer already has over 30 international stockists - despite it only being his third year as a designer. Fashion Bloggers star Margaret Zhang teamed up with the designer to style the runway show. In a striking contrast to Hang's conservative punk adoption, dark eyes, wet hair a sexy attitude ruled at Phoenix Keating runway. Prom night: Model wears Barbie pink prom inspired dress at Alice McCall but loses a sleeve along the way . Sydney-based designer, Phoenix Keating, who has previously wowed the likes of Lady Gaga, brought a dark, glam punk showcase with fish netted models taking to the runway with bronzed skin, smoky eyes and wet look hair. The collection featured black satin and emerald crepe fabrics amongst the fishnet overlays and captured the on-trend netting style seen in sport luxe looks, but adding a sophisticated, edge to the smouldering models. Satin show stopper: Black satin was used in conjunction with fishnet fabric to add sexy, edge to Keating show . Oversized office attire: Models wore lose black and white pants and men style shirts in the Khim Hang show . The Alice McCall show also grabbed the audience's attention in a clearly visual punk representation, with colourful, tattoos displayed across the back of a catwalk model. The model wore a open backed top, which clearly highlighted the punk-rock tattoos, a obvious statement rebelling against the fashion norm, in what follows throughout the gritty

Summary: Punk-glam stars at Fashion Week on Tuesday bringing an edge to the show . Phoenix Keating, Zhivago, Khim Hang and Alice McCall rocked punk glam . While others like Maticevski, Ginger and Smart and Brunsdon play safe . Collections featured metallics, jewel tones, rigid lines and new textures .


Philippe Coutinho fired Liverpool into the FA Cup semi-finals and made it a night to remember for Jordan Henderson. Liverpool’s captain provided the 70th-minute assist for Coutinho to break Blackburn Rovers’ resistance and secure a 1-0 win that sets up a Wembley date against Aston Villa a week on Sunday. It has been a dramatic 24 hours for Henderson, as his partner Beccy gave birth to their second daughter, Alba. The 25-year-old had not slept the night before the game. Philippe Coutinho hit the only goal of the game as Liverpool advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals . Kolo Toure (left) embraces new father Jordan Henderson on a day to remember for the Liverpool captain . The Brazilian playmaker put in a real all-action display for his team. As well as scoring the winner, he had the most shots, most touches, the highest duel success, highest dribble completion, and the most tackles. Henderson said: ‘Philippe has a great football brain. It’s the easy bit giving it to him. Another bit of brilliance wins the game and gives everyone a lift.’ Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers revealed Henderson told him there was no chance he was missing the fixture once the baby had arrived. Rodgers explained: 'His wife had a second child during the night so he had to go away, hadn't slept so much, travelled all the way back again and put in the performance he did tonight. It was a real captain's performance. 'He said to me, "Boss, as soon as the baby's out, I'll be coming back".' Brendan Rodgers (right) looks on as his side navigated their way through a tricky tie at Ewood Park . Liverpool celebrate a much-needed victory which sets up a Wembley date with Aston Villa on Sunday week . Coutinho has popped up with some important goals this season — five of his six strikes have earned Liverpool results (four wins and a draw). Rodgers thought the much-publicised review meeting he held with Liverpool's players on Sunday paved the way for them to get back to winning ways in the FA Cup. The Reds boss had denied a report that an internal meeting following the 4-1 defeat to Arsenal had descended into crisis talks and his players responded on the pitch by booking their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley with a hard-fought 1-0 replay victory over Blackburn. 'There was a lot made of that,' he said. 'I'm a coach who speaks openly to players. Part of the coaching philosophy for me is about reviewing and reflecting performance. 'It's something that we've done all year when we were winning games. That provides us the lever to move forward - how can we be better, how can we improve? 'Because we lost a couple of games, there's a lot been made of that meeting but that review was very, very important in how we want to work. If you don't review and analyse your performance how can you get better?'

Summary: Coutinho hit the only goal of the game as Liverpool beat Blackburn . They will meet Aston Villa in the semi-finals a week on Sunday . Liverpool skipper Henderson had not slept the night before the game as his wife gave birth to his second daughter . Boss Brendan Rodgers revealed Henderson had no thoughts about missing the match . 'He said to me, "Boss, as soon as the baby's out, I'll be coming back",' Rodgers explained .


Authorities have said an underground electrical fire is blamed for a explosion that sent a manhole cover flying more than 200 feet above a Buffalo street in a blast that was captured by a television news photographer. The fire began around 11:30 a.m. Sunday on Tupper Street in downtown Buffalo, WGRZ reported. Police evacuated two buildings as smoke came out of manholes, according to the television station. Interview: This man was speaking to a local news station when the second of three explosions sent a manhole cover flying more than 200 feet above a Buffalo street . Close encounter: The cover flew high into the air as the man yelled 'Heads-up!' several times . A Buffalo Fire Department official told WGRZ the second of three explosions sent one of the manhole covers 200 to 300 feet into the air. A WGRZ photojournalist was interviewing a man on the street when the second blast occurred about a half-block behind him - and a manhole soon went up toward the sky. 'We were uh, had pretty much evacuated the building,' the man said on camera. 'We were waiting for the children to finish evacuating -' The video then shows the cover flying high into the air as the man yells 'Heads-up!' several times. The cover landed near a firefighter and a utility truck. There were no injuries, WGRZ reported. The man soon continued his interview with the NBC affiliate, saying 'That fire's traveling, cause the first manhole actually was a little bit up the street on Tupper. Danger: A Buffalo Fire Department official has said the second of three explosions sent one of the manhole covers 200 to 300 feet into the air . Back on the ground: The cover landed near a firefighter and a utility truck . 'That second one was right here at the corner, so the fire seems to be coming down the street towards this way, and pretty much what you just seen right there is what we heard a moment ago when the first explosion took place.' The man told WGRZ 'It's definitely startling.' A third explosion took place around 2pm Sunday, the Buffalo Fire Department told the news station. The fire department's Capt. Keith Burke told WIVB 'Apparently the wires in the manholes were burning and there were some small explosions happening so National Grid arrived on location.' National Grid told local media it was figuring out what was behind the fire. Incident: Firefighters were spotted on the scene in downtown Buffalo on Sunday . Threat: Smoke is seen emanating. Police reportedly evacuated two buildings Sunday . Response: Both fire and police vehicles swarmed the Buffalo street on Sunday .

Summary: Authorities have said an underground electrical fire is blamed for an explosion that sent a manhole cover flying more than 200 feet . The fire began around 11:30 a.m. Sunday on Tupper Street in downtown Buffalo, New York . Police evacuated two buildings as smoke came out of manholes . A photojournalist was interviewing a man on the street when the second blast occurred about a half-block behind him and the manhole flew up .


Long distance relatives, small budgets and short time frames are all aspects that can make planning a wedding stressful. As unlikely as it sounds, IKEA has promised to eliminate all of these worries, with their new virtual service, Wedding Online. They may be better known for their ready-to-assemble furniture, but the Swedish company's new service could revolutionise the way that couples tie the knot. Scroll down for video . IKEA's new service, Wedding Online, allows couples to get virtually hitched and have guests attending from all over the world . IKEA may be better known for their home furnishings (left), but now, the company also hosts legally-binding weddings . Wedding Online allows couples to wed via a process that resembles a mass group Skype, and without the usual expense and complications that a physical ceremony presents. Even better, guests from all around the world can view the proceedings, as long as they have a webcam handy. Couples need Facebook accounts and working webcams. Once they log in, they can set a virtual date and invite the Facebook contacts they want as guests. The pair can then choose from a range of several ceremonies depending on their style. One wedding is their more high society offering, which is located on a city rooftop. One setting is located in the forest and involves cloth streamers in a fairy tale set-up . The beach wedding setting offers a laid-back atmosphere with white billowing drapes . The high society wedding is set on the rooftop of a city building with romantic lanterns . A more bohemian wedding is set in a wheat field, complete with quirky bunting . Another is a classic wedding, which includes a white layout and balloons. Another wedding is a bohemian setting of a field, complete with kitsch bunting and floor pillows for the guests to sit on. They also have a fairy tale wedding, set in the forest, with a more homemade feel and with cloth streamers. And - of course - the respective wedding settings are all decked out in IKEA's most fitting furnishings and decorations, all of which can be purchased at a click of a mouse. Guests are invited via Facebook, and once they log in their webcam streams are pasted onto a virtual body . Once the date is set, the couple are allowed a six hour session which is live streamed for guests' eyes only. IKEA monitors each of the 'ceremonies' for any inappropriate behaviour. Each of the guests fire up their webcams, and their faces will appear on virtual bodies sat in the guest area. Ikea underlines on the website that the online service can be used simply as a way of spending time with your far-away loved ones. But if a couple really does want to tie the knot they can make it a legally-binding ceremony, providing the couple, a marriage officiator, and two witnesses are all in the same room, to fill out the appropriate and relevant paperwork. That's romance.com. The service allows couples to share their ceremonies with relatives from all over

Summary: Swedish home furnishings company have launched 'Wedding Online' Guests need webcams and their faces are pasted on to virtual bodies . Couples choose wedding themes including fairy tale, beach, high society .


Ryan Wray, 26, was formally charged with second-degree felony forcible sexual abuse on Friday . A former Utah State University fraternity president who was arrested in March on suspicion of sexual assault was officially charged in First District Court on Friday. Ryan Wray, 26, was charged with second-degree felony forcible sexual abuse in relation to a series of alleged assaults that occurred between last October and his March 24 arrest. Wray, who served as the 2013 and 2014 Pi Kappa Alpha president, was tasked with keeping safe women who 'could no longer take care of themselves' at parties at the off-campus frat house, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. A woman who went to a party at the 'Pike House' told police she awoke to find Wray 'touching her inappropriately without her approval' according to KSL. The woman, who said she was drunk at the time, discussed the incident with other women who then reported having similar experiences. When Wray was brought in by the Logan City Police Department for questioning, he confessed to groping the victim while she was passed out, the Herald Journal reported. He also admitted to groping two other women. So far only the first alleged victim filed a statement with police. All of the women were under 21. Wray was released on $10,000 bail after his arrest. Wray posted this picture on Facebook and wrote: 'Feel like being the new pres requires at least 1 frat selfie' A woman who went to a party at the 'Pike House' said she awoke to find Wray 'touching her inappropriately' The Pi Kappa Alpha chapter at USU decided to suspend Wray after his arrest and then also ceased operations . The Pi Kappa Alpha chapter at USU decided to suspend Wray after his arrest and then 'voluntarily ceased operations, other than general meetings'. The chapter said it 'will continue to cooperate with local authorities and their investigation'. Justin A. Buck, the frat's executive vice president, said: 'I am extremely disappointed to learn of Mr Wray's unacceptable and illegal behavior. 'I am proud of the young men of Gamma Epsilon who took decisive action to hold Mr Wray accountable for his actions.' Wray faces up to 15 years in prison if he is convicted. The USU Student Association website still lists Wray as the president of the school's Pi Kappa Alpha chapter . Wray faces up to 15 years in prison if he is convicted and is supposed to appear First District Court on May 4 . USU could also discipline, suspend or expel him. University spokesman Tim Vitale said: 'Obviously these are extremely serious allegations and we respond immediately to any complaints of student sexual assault. 'The safety of our students is always first and foremost in our mind and we will take immediate and appropriate action to protect them.' The USU Student Association website still lists Wray as the president of the school's Pi Kappa Alpha chapter. He is supposed to appear in court on May 4.

Summary: Ryan Wray, 26, charged with second-degree felony forcible sexual abuse . USU Pi Kappa Alpha chapter suspended operations after Wray's arrest . The 2013-14 president was suspended by fraternity after allegations . Wray faces up to 15 years in prison and could be disciplined by school . Incidents allegedly occurred between last October and Wray's March arrest .


Kevin Pietersen suffered an early-season setback after he was taken off the field during Surrey's match against Oxford University with a minor injury. Pietersen was taken off as a precaution at The Parks after being hit on the hand whilst fielding close-in during Oxford's second innings. The Surrey batsman stayed down momentarily before moving gingerly and leaving the field. He did not return after tea. Kevin Pietersen has been injured in the field while playing for Surrey against Oxford MCCU . The former England star is hoping to win back his Test place with a return to red ball cricket . Pietersen was fielding at leg slip off the bowling of Gareth Batty. Oxford batsman Steve Leach swept the ball, it fired up off a top edge and struck Pietersen. Physio Alex Tysoe treated Pietersen and later reported that he is fine, but the controversial batsman was advised to miss the last session. Pietersen emphasised his early absence was not an enforced one, tweeting: "I DO NOT have an injury! It's not news! Thank you Oxford for a great couple days...lovely people & even nicer lunches & teas! X" The former England star has returned to Surrey to play championship cricket for the first time in two years, as he attempts to win back his England Test place. Pietersen scored 170 in the first innings, his first in red ball cricket since last year's Ashes debacle 15 months ago. Surrey are playing the match against Oxford, which does not have First Class status, ahead of their championship opener against Glamorgan next week. Pietersen did not bat in the second innings as Surrey established a huge lead of 531 against their student counterparts. Pietersen smashed a blistering 170 in his first red-ball innings since the Ashes disaster in Australia . The batsman looked cold as he fielded for Surrey against the student outfit during the second day .

Summary: England star taken off as a precaution after being hit on the hand . Kevin Pietersen was fielding for Surrey at leg slip against Oxford MCCU . A sweep off Gareth Batty's bowling caught the top edge and struck KP . Pietersen has returned to Surrey to fight for his England place .


Bayern Munich central defender Medhi Benatia could miss both legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Porto due to a muscle injury. The 27-year-old was taken off in the first half of their victory on penalties over Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup last eight on Wednesday. The Morocco international said on his Twitter account that a medical examination suggested he would be out for between 'two and four weeks'. Bayern Munich defender Medhi Benatia (right) suffered a muscle injury against Bayer Leverkusen . Benatia, pictured challenging Leverkusen's Stefan Kiessling, will miss between two and four weeks . 'Disappointed but it's an occupational hazard,' he added. The was no official comment on the injury from Bayern, who travel to Porto next week before the return leg in Munich later this month. Benatia joins a long injury list at Bayern that includes Bastian Schweinsteiger, David Alaba, Javi Martinez and reserve keeper Tom Starke. Benatia could miss both legs of Bayern Munich's Champions League quarter-final against Porto . Bayern boss Pep Guardiola has a long injury list to contend with as he aims for domestic and European glory . Franck Ribery, who has been out for weeks with an ankle injury, returned to training on Wednesday while Thiago Alcantara has only just returned to action after a year out injured. Bayern, 10 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, are still in the hunt for three titles.

Summary: Medhi Benatia was taken off against Bayern Leverkusen on Wednesday . The Bayern Munich defender will be out for between two and four weeks . Bayern face Porto in the Champions League on April 15 and April 21 . Benatia described his injury as an 'occupational hazard' on Twitter .


One of Britain's biggest babies has been born - to a mum who asked for NO pain relief. Brave Danielle Davies gave birth to Harley at nearly 12lb following an eight hour labour without any drugs. Danielle had insisted on a natural birth - not realising she was about to deliver a massive baby. Scroll down for video . Daniel Goldstone, Danielle Davies and their son Harley, who weighed 11lb 5oz at birth . Shocked midwives were so surprised they had to weigh him twice. Newborn Harley from Morecambe, Lancs, weighs 11lb 5oz, and already fits into clothes designed for babies aged three to six months. New mum Danielle, 21, said: 'All the midwives couldn't believe how big he was, he was the talk of the hospital. 'They had to put him on the scales a number of times, they said he was difficult to weigh because it was off their official charts.' Harley caused quite a stir at the hospital as he was thought to be too large for the scales int he maternity ward . She continued: 'We have ended up having to throw a lot of the new born stuff away and he is already in size two nappies.' Danielle's pregnancy bump was larger than with her first child . Danielle's pregnancy was induced following a health scare after doctors found she had a blood clot on her brain just one month before, she started to suffer severe headaches. She said: 'It just felt like a normal headache but it was quite scary really. 'It is common to get blood clots but it is unusual to get one on the brain. 'They didn't know if I was going to be able to push with the pressure on my brain, but I did.' Danielle, who already has a 19-month-old daughter Layla, stunned staff during the eight hour natural birth, which she managed to endure without any pain relief despite pushing for two hours. She said: 'I lost quite a lot of blood because of his weight but I tried not to show the fact that I was in so much pain. 'I just cant believe I did it on gas and air, I keep wondering how I managed.' Baby Harley was born at 1.13am on April 10. Dad Daniel Goldstone, 23, who works as a security guard, said: 'I was nervous because Danielle was in so much pain and it shocked me but I wasn't expecting my son to be so big. 'I'm proud of her and all the staff were brilliant.' Daniel, Danielle and Harley with the couple's daughter Layla . Danielle is now on clexane injections to thin out her blood and doctors are keeping an eye on her progress. She added: 'A few of my friends have seen him and they all think he is huge. 'Some have said he doesn't look like a newborn he looks about three months old. 'My bump was very big and now I know why.' Former community midwife Jean Anderson, who has delivered babies weighing up to 13lbs during her career,

Summary: Danielle Davies, 21, from Lancashire, gave birth to son Harley last Friday . He weighed 11lb 5oz and nurses said he was too heavy for hospital scales . Danielle has had to throw many of Harley's newborn clothes away already .


Detectives have released a CCTV image of a woman (pictured) they want to trace after £60 was stolen from an epileptic woman's handbag . A 'despicable' thief who stole £60 from an epileptic woman's handbag after she collapsed and suffered a violent fit is being hunted by police. Detectives have released a CCTV image of a woman they want to trace after the money was stolen in Ryemarket Shopping Centre, Stourbridge, West Midlands. The female victim collapsed and started violently fitting in a seizure that lasted 20 minutes, leaving her in 'great distress'. Passers-by rushed to comfort her but police believe one person took advantage of the drama, reaching into the woman's handbag and stealing £60 cash. Officers said the CCTV showed a woman moving the victim's shopping trolley before leaving the market on the afternoon of April 7, West Midlands Police said. She has been described as a white woman in her 30s or 40s, around 5ft 5in tall and with long dark hair which was tied back in a ponytail. Detective Inspector Nigel Smith said: 'It's a truly despicable crime. 'The lady is clearly in great distress on the floor and, while most people's immediate concern is for her well-being, one person sees it as an opportunity to steal from her.' The victim made a full recovery and only realised her money had gone after the incident. Mr Smith added: 'We've secured a CCTV image of a woman we need to speak to about the theft. 'She is one of around 12 people who were stood near the lady but is seen to quickly leave having put her hand on the shopping trolley. 'We'd urge anyone who believes they recognise the person in the CCTV to contact us.' Anyone with information about the incident, which happened on the afternoon of April 7, is urged to call police on 101. The female victim collapsed and started violently fitting in a seizure at Ryemarket Shopping Centre, Stourbridge .

Summary: Police are hunting a woman who stole £60 from epileptic woman's handbag . Victim collapsed and suffered a violent seizure that lasted 20 minutes . Passers-by rushed to help but police believe one person took advantage . Police have released CCTV footage of a woman they want to speak to .


Forget oysters and Champagne, it seems the go-to food for the best lovers is the humble cheese toastie. According to a new survey of 4,600 people, almost three quarters (73 per cent) of toasted cheese sandwich eaters have sex at least once a month, compared with 63 per cent who steer clear of the comfort food. And as if bedroom prowess isn't enough, fans of grilled cheese are also more charitable and are more likely to travel than those who steer clear of the snack. A survey by social networking and dating site Skout revealed that grilled cheese lovers have more sex . The type of cheese you put in your sandwich could also reveal a lot about you, the survey by US dating site Skout found. If you like the simplicity of American cheese, maybe you’re easy going. But making the sandwich with gourmet ingredients such as a 15-year aged cheddar, indicates a more high maintenance personality. In fact, 32 per cent of lovers of grilled cheese have sex at least six times a month. For those who don't like cheese toasties, only 27 per cent have sex with the same frequency. The survey also discovered that 81 per cent of its participants who love grilled cheese - the US version of the snack, in which a cheese sandwich made with bread buttered on the outside, is fried until hot and crisp on the outside and gooey in the middle - say they have donated time, money or food to those in need. And although the sandwich might be the ultimate safe, warming comfort food, those who eat it are adventurous types. It's all in the filling! Turn up the heat in the bedroom by eating more grilled cheese sandwiches . Some 84 per cent of grilled cheese fans love to travel, compared with 78 per cent of those who aren’t keen on the sandwich. The survey also examined the kinds of cheese respondents preferred and whether they made their sandwiches with the crusts on or off. 1. American - 41% . 2. Cheddar - 33% . 3. Mozzarella - 10% . 4. Swiss cheese - 8% . 5. Provolone -6% . 6. Brie - 2% . The most popular filling is American cheese, picked by 41 per cent, followed by cheddar (31 per cent) and, controversially, mozzarella (ten per cent). Continental varieties were at the bottom of the league table with only eight per cent picking Swiss cheese, six per cent opted for provolone and brie was the least popular and only chosen by two per cent. A picky ten per cent of participants say they would remove the crust from their sandwich but almost half (47 per cent) say they like to add extras such as pesto and tomato. But the majority of toasted cheese sandwich lovers are purists, with 53 per cent preferring to make those with only cheese in the filling. The choice of bread is also a point for debate although 51 per cent pick white bread; a third (29 per cent) like wholemeal but only

Summary: Dating website Skout's survey reveals cheese lovers more active in bed . The most popular cheese is American followed by cheddar and mozzarella . Those who like their cheese sarnies grilled are also more charitable .


Pensioners are being offered mortgages that will only be paid off when they are 105. Nationwide Building Society is giving anyone up to the age of 70 the chance to take out a 35-year loan – stoking fears of a buy-to-let boom. The offer comes as pension reforms give over-55s access to billions of pounds from today to withdraw from their pension pots and spend as they like. Tens of thousands of savers are being tempted to put their money into property – and this surge of ‘silver landlords’ is likely to push up house prices. Nationwide Building Society is giving anyone up to the age of 70 the chance to take out a 35-year loan, meaning some pensioners are being offered mortgages that will only be paid off when they are 105 (file picture, posed) Traditionally, banks have been reluctant to allow borrowing beyond retirement, but now other lenders are considering raising their age limits too. Savers who want to put their money towards buy-to-let properties are unlikely to be able to afford to purchase a house outright, with the average price standing at £273,000. The option of taking out a mortgage to cover the shortfall has previously been unavailable as banks prefer people to repay before turning 70 or 75. But unlike residential mortgages, funded by income likely to fall away in retirement, a buy-to-let mortgage is funded by rental income, which does not cease when the owner retires. Economists say the increase in silver landlords competing to buy properties is boosting house prices, which are increasing at 8.4 per cent a year. Three in four of Britain’s 2million landlords regard their property as their pension, according to research from financial consultancy BDRC. About one in five homes in Britain are owned by private landlords, and this is expected to rise to one in three by 2032, Government figures suggest. But there are perils too. The buy-to-let boom expected to follow today’s changes could have painful tax consequences for some, experts warn. Withdrawing large sums from a pension pot will trigger a hefty income tax bill – for example, taking out £150,000 will produce a £40,000 demand from HMRC. Buy-to-let homes also attract tax on rental income and capital gains tax if the property is later sold. And for ageing landlords, there is inheritance tax to consider too. Tens of thousands of savers who have had their pension released under today's new reforms are being tempted to put their money into property – and this surge of ‘silver landlords’ is likely to push up house prices . Jane Vass of Age UK said: ‘Although Age UK believes affordability not age should determine whether someone is given a loan, using your pension fund to pay the deposit could have significant tax and financial consequences and if there is a downturn in the rental market you could find your own financial security is jeopardised.’ Nationwide decided soon after the pension reforms were announced in 2014 that it would consider applicants aged up to 70 for a 35-year loan. The firm said it

Summary: Pensioners are being offered mortgages that will be paid off at age of 105 . Nationwide is giving anyone up to 70 the chance to take out a 35-year loan . Tempting for over-55s with pensions released under reforms to buy houses .


When emergency crews received a call saying 'someone' had been knocked down by a car in Essex, they immediately sent two ambulances to the rescue. But the vehicles returned to base just moments later when the caller revealed the 'victim' was actually a squirrel that had been run over in Epping Forest. The report forms just part of a long list released by East of England ambulance service detailing their most bizarre, and irritating, call outs. Two ambulances were sent to Epping Forest after a caller told crews 'someone' had been run down, only for the 'victim' to turn out to be a squirrel. Another man said he had dropped his burger and it was 'bleeding' Another came from reveller in Basildon, Essex, who said 'I've dropped my burger and it is bleeding', while a third woman in Chelmsford, dialled 999 to report 'I've eaten too much takeaway food.' The service said it receives around 2,500 calls per day, and in the last two years has had to deal with 1,248 that did not need emergency help. Front-line crews have attended almost half of the phoney calls, believing them to be genuine emergencies. Also on the list is a woman from Shoeburyness who called to say she was locked out of the house, while a man in Peterborough called to say his feet hurt after wearing shoes that were too small. In Hitchin, Hertfordshire, a man told 999 staff: 'I have been dieting and feel lethargic.' Gary Morgan, Regional Head of Emergency Operations Centres, asked people to use common-sense when calling, adding that misguided or hoax calls could cost lives. East on England ambulance revealed the bizarre calls as part of a list of 1,248 inappropriate call outs, saying that crew attended half of them, potentially putting lives at risk (file image) He said: 'We're an emergency service and our front-line staff are trained to save lives. 'However, sadly, some of the calls we receive are not even medically related and we will refer hoax calls to the police. 'We prioritise all life-threatening calls to get the quickest possible response. 'However, that response can be affected if our call handlers and front-line staff are dealing with inappropriate 999 calls. 'We would strongly urge people who think it is funny to make a prank call to stop and think about the potential consequences.' In another strange call one woman phoned to say she felt ill after eating too much takeaway, while a man reported that his feet were hurting after wearing shoes that were too tight .

Summary: Woman reported 'someone' had been run over, but victim was a squirrel . Another man dialled 999 to say he dropped a burger which was 'bleeding' East of England ambulance service warned hoax calls can cost lives .


Stunned researchers have found one of the UK's most important manuscripts is full of ghosts. Dating from 1250, The Black Book of Carmarthen is the earliest surviving medieval manuscript written solely in Welsh, and contains some of the earliest references to Arthur and Merlin. Now, researchers have found a series of hidden faces and message in it. The Black Book of Carmarthen is the earliest surviving medieval manuscript written solely in Welsh, and contains some of the earliest references to Arthur and Merlin. Using a combination of ultraviolet light and photo editing software, the images were recovered. Dating from 1250, The Black Book of Carmarthen is the earliest surviving medieval manuscript written solely in Welsh, and contains some of the earliest references to Arthur and Merlin. The book is a collection of 9th-12th century poetry along both religious and secular lines, and draws on the traditions of the Welsh folk-heroes and legends of the Dark Ages. 'It's easy to think we know all we can know about a manuscript like the Black Book but to see these ghosts from the past brought back to life in front of our eyes has been incredibly exciting,' said Myriah Williams of Cambridge's Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic. The book is a collection of 9th-12th century poetry along both religious and secular lines, and draws on the traditions of the Welsh folk-heroes and legends of the Dark Ages. Williams and Professor Paul Russell from Cambridge's Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic (ASNC), believe that a 16th century owner of the book, probably a man named Jaspar Gryffyth, erased centuries' worth of additional verse, doodles and marginalia which had been added to the manuscript as it changed hands throughout the years. Using a combination of ultraviolet light and photo editing software, the 16th century owner's penchant for erasure has been partly reversed to reveal snatches of poetry. Currently, the texts are very fragmentary and in need of much more analysis, although they researchers say they seem to be the continuation of a poem on the preceding page with a new poem added at the foot of the page. 'The drawings and verse that we're in the process of recovering demonstrate the value of giving these books another look,' Williams said. 'The margins of manuscripts often contain medieval and early modern reactions to the text, and these can cast light on what our ancestors thought about what they were reading. 'The Black Book was particularly heavily annotated before the end of the 16th century, and the recovery of erasure has much to tell us about what was already there and can change our understanding of it.' The faces are only visible under UV light - and are invisible to the naked eye . Williams and Russell will present a lecture at The National Library of Wales today, part of a larger exhibition on the life and work of Sir John Price, one-time owner of the Black Book. There, they will detail some of their findings, stressing the importance of continued research on the manuscript. 'What we have

Summary: Black Book of Carmarthen is the earliest surviving Welsh manuscript . It contains some of the earliest references to Arthur and Merlin . Believed 'ghost' images were in the original, but erased by a 16th century owner of the book, probably a man named Jaspar Gryffyth .


Tiger Woods declared himself ready to compete for a fifth Masters title after completing 11 holes of practice at Augusta National on Monday. Woods has started just two events in 2015, shooting a career-worst score of 82 to miss the cut in the first of them and withdrawing through injury after just 11 holes of the second on February 5. That led to the 14-time major winner taking a break from competition to work on his game, during which time he dropped outside the world's top 100 for the first time since September 1996, a slide which continued on Monday as he fell from 104th to 111th. Tiger Woods returned to action as he warmed up at Augusta National Golf Club ahead of The Masters . The 39-year-old is returning from a self-imposed break from golf to recover from injuries and a dip in form . Woods was given a warm welcome by the crowd and stopped to sign several autographs at Augusta . Woods has not won a major since the 2008 US Open and the last of his four Masters wins was a decade ago, with the 39-year-old only confirming on Friday that he would compete at Augusta. However, after showing no sign of the chipping 'yips' which blighted his performance in Phoenix on the range, Woods produced some vintage shots as he completed the front nine alongside long-time friend Mark O'Meara before playing the 10th and 18th alone. 'I felt good. It was nice to get out here,' said Woods, who was two under after four holes despite a wayward drive on the first and three-putting the par-five second for a par. 'Chipping is fine. I wanted to test out some wedges out here. That was why I was chipping a little bit more. It came down to a couple of different bounce settings because it's different from Florida. We figured the right one out. 'It's been a process. But I'm on the good side now. It's progression. I felt like I had to get my game into a spot where I could compete to win a golf tournament and it's finally there.' Woods has not won a major since the US Open in 2008 and will be looking to get back to his best . Woods stopped to chat to Europe's Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke (right) at Augusta on Monday . O'Meara, who won the Masters and Open in 1998, said: 'The thing about the kid is that you can never underestimate Tiger Woods. I'm a huge fan, a friend and I care about him. 'It was good to be out there with him. I saw some good signs. His pitching looks a lot better. 'There's a lot of pressure on him but there is no reason why he should not have a good week this week. 'There are not many people that have played the game of golf like he has. The game of golf is better because of Tiger Woods. 'He is in a good place and I think he is fired up about it.

Summary: Tiger Woods has made his first public appearance for 60 days . He had been on hiatus to recover from injury and a dip in form . Woods warmed up at the Augusta course ahead of the 2015 Masters . The 39-year-old was given a warm welcome back by the crowd .


Tamara Pacskowska, who posed as a wealthy pensioner to try and sell a £1million Bayswater mews house from under the owner's nose . A Polish conwoman who posed as a wealthy pensioner to try and sell a £1million house from under the owner's nose wept as she avoided jail today. Tamara Pacskowska pretended to be 76-year-old Georgina Bagnall-Oakley at meetings with estate agents and solicitors in November last year over sale of the home in Bayswater, West London. The 56-year-old, from Croydon, South London, could not speak English and took her daughter-in-law Monika Brzezinska, 34, along with her on the visits to help her translate. The fraudsters were eventually caught out in a solicitors office while they were on the cusp of completing the sale of the house to fellow conman, 26-year-old Benjamin Khoury, . Today at Southwark Crown Court, Pacskowska sobbed as she was given a community order and made to pay costs after previously admitting fraud. Mother-of-three Brzezinska, who also wept throughout the hearing, and Khoury, were also spared jail after they too admitted a fraud charge. Brzezinska thanked the judge after the sentence was passed while Khoury grinned in the dock. Pacskowska used a fake driving licence and passport bearing her photograph and Mrs Bagnall-Oakeley’s name and details in the scam. She claims she was offered £3,000 to pose as the owner of the property by a woman allegedly named Amisha Singh. Khoury, of German-Israeli heritage who lives in Hackney, east London, charged prospective buyers £50 to show them around the house and also had paperwork relating to the property in his bedroom. Mrs Bagnall-Oakley bought the property in Clarendon Mews in 1982 with her husband Hugo and it was transferred solely to her name in 2014. She was renting it out at the time. The victim said she was left feeling ‘vulnerable, apprehensive and anxious’ after she discovered someone had tried to steal her identity. In a statement to the court, she said: ‘My initial reaction upon learning about the fraud was that of shock that this could so nearly have succeeded. ‘My identity had been stolen and left me feeling vulnerable, apprehensive and anxious. ‘I would not wish this on anyone in the future.’ Monkia Brzezinska, Pacskowska's daughter-in-law, left, and Bejamin Khoury, who also admitted fraud, also escaped jail . Prosecutor Peter Zinner described the scam as an ‘audacious and sophisticated’ attempt to steal the property, valued at about £950,000. He said: 'In so adopting the sole owner’s identity, purported to be the vendor of the property and instructed solicitors to sell the property for that sum and it was only the subsequent intervention of the police just before completion of the sale that prevented the property from being sold from under the owner’s feet.' All three defendants were sentenced to two years imprisonment suspended for two years, ordered to carry out unpaid work and pay £250 each towards prosecution costs. Judge Michael Grieve QC added: ‘It’s not easy to establish your roles in these offences. ‘One is left to wonder how there could ever have been

Summary: Tamara Pacskowska pretended to be 76-year-old Georgina Bagnall-Oakley . Tried to sell her £1million Bayswater mews home from under her nose . Recruited daughter-in-law Monika Brzezinska to translate agent meetings . They planned to sell the home to fellow conman Benjamin Khoury, aged 26 .


Proud and unabashed, Aston Villa supporting talkSPORT commentator Stan Collymore showed his true colours when he watched his boyhood club claw back a vital point against Premier League relegation rivals QPR. Sporting a claret and blue scarf in the press box at Villa Park, the former striker could not contain himself as Christian Benteke fired home to make it 2-1 to the home side and was pictured leaping out of his seat. That lead wouldn't last though, as goals from QPR's Clint Hill and Charlie Austin turned the game on its head and made it 3-2 in the visitors' favour. Boyhood Aston Villa fan Stan Collymore covers the game against QPR on Tuesday night at Villa Park . Collymore cannot hide his delight when Christian Benteke scores to make it 2-1 to the home side against QPR . Sporting a claret and blue scarf, the former striker holds his hands aloft as Villa take a 2-1 lead on Tuesday . But luckily for Collymore and indeed for Villa, Benteke managed to draw the two sides level with a stunning free-kick on 83 minutes. Collymore himself played for Villa between 1997 and 2000, having grown up idolosing the likes of Gary Shaw and Peter Withe. He has been a talkSPORT commentator since 2008. Following Tuesday night's result, Villa are 16th in the Premier League table. Benteke scores his and his side's second goal to make the score 2-1 against QPR at Villa Park on Tuesday . Benteke seals his hat-trick to rescue a point for Villa against their Premier League relegation rivals . Benteke has now scored 11 goals this season as Villa set their sights on Premier League survival this term .

Summary: TalkSPORT commentator Stan Collymore grew up supporting Aston Villa . Covering Villa's 3-3 draw with QPR on Tuesday, he could not hide his delight when Christian Benteke scored . He was pictured leaping from his seat in the Villa Park press box .


George Galloway has accused the Labour candidate running against him in the Bradford West constituency of lying about being forced to marry when she was 15 years old. Naz Shah, a mother-of-three from Bradford, has previously claimed that she was coerced into marrying her cousin in Pakistan before being sexually and physically abused. However, Mr Galloway's Respect Party now claims to have obtained a copy of her 'nikah', or marriage certificate, showing that she actually married when she was 16 and a half in 1990. Naz Shah, the Labor party candidate standing against George Galloway in Bradford West, has previously told how she was forced into marriage age 15 - but Mr Galloway's party claims to have evidence this is untrue . At a hustings on Wednesday night (pictured) Mr Galloway produced a nikah, or Pakistani marriage certificate, which he claims shows that Ms Shah was in fact married in 1990, when she was 16 and a half . At a hustings in Bradford on Wednesday night, Mr Galloway, who is defending a 10,000-vote majority, produced the document, saying Ms Shah has 'only a passing acquaintance with the truth.' To applause, he also accused her of playing into negative stereotypes about Pakistan, and accused her of slandering the British Pakistani community. But Ms Shah has now hit back, saying there are two copies of her Nikah. One dated 1990, which Mr Galloway has, and another earlier version dated 1988, which has been supplied to MailOnline. A spokesman for the Labour Party said that Ms Shah was forced into marriage aged 15, but that her husband wanted to come to the UK on a spouse visa. Because the British authorities do not recognise marriages to people under the age of 16, a second document was drawn up and dated 1990. They say this is the document Mr Galloway's party has. A Labour spokesman said: 'George Galloway is an absentee MP who has failed to stand up for, and has nothing positive to offer to, the people of Bradford West. 'He is instead resorting to desperate untruths about Labour’s candidate. We have written to him to warn him that we believe his conduct to be a breach of election law. 'While George Galloway spends his time seeking to divide our community, Naz Shah and Labour will continue to show people that she will be a strong voice for Bradford West.' Labour also accused Mr Galloway of obtaining the nikah by sending a man to the registry office in Mirpur posing as Ms Shah's father, who died several years ago. A Respect Party spokesman responded, saying the allegations were 'totally and utterly untrue', insisting that their contact had simply requested the certificate and paid a five rupee sum before it was handed over. Speaking to MailOnline, he said: 'We were given a copy of the nikah by a close family member in this country so we decided to check whether this was genuine. However, Labour have said there are two copies of the nikah, the original being dated in 1988, when Ms Shah would have

Summary: Naz Shah claimed to have been forced into abusive marriage aged 15 . But Mr Galloway says he has marriage certificate showing she was 16 . Accused her of playing into stereotypes and demonizing Pakistanis . Labour hit back, saying there are two marriage certificates, and they have the original from 1988 showing Ms Shah was in fact 15 . Party say they wrote to election watchdog over Mr Galloway's allegation .