Most couples will admit to assisting each other with the odd bit of behind-closed-doors grooming, but it usually goes as far as squeezing a hard-to-reach pimple. But Sharon and Mike Tierney have taken their mutual upkeep to a whole new level, believing that 'the couple that waxes together, stays together.' The Sydney-based duo set aside an evening once a month to tend to all their beauty maintenance needs. Sharon, 45, trims her 40-year-old husband's eyebrows, wax his nostrils and even grooms his pubic hair. Scroll down for video . High maintenance: Sydney couple Mike and Sharon Tierney set aside one evening per month for mutual grooming . You wax my back, I'll wax yours: Sharon trims her husband's eyebrows, waxes his nostrils and trims his pubic hairs, while he returns the favours with waxing, spray tans and eyelash tints . For his part, Mike has been well trained in the art of waxing, and waxes her underarms, legs, upper lip and chin, and can even perform a Brazilian wax. The British ex-pat can also tint eyelashes and give Sharon a spray tan. Sharon admits while some women are horrified about their man seeing their lady parts in all their hairy glory, she says there's no limitations to their marriage. 'He’s seen everything, there’s nothing I wouldn't not let him see,' she told Daily Mail Australia. Being a well-groomed gentleman can be a dangerous undertaking though. Regime: While most couples may admit to assisting each other with squeezing the odd hard-to-reach pimple, but Sharon and Mike take it to a whole new level . Close cut: One hair incident involved Sharon attempting to give her husband a 'number one', and ended up cutting his scrotum . 'He says it’s for neatness,' Sharon said of her husband's preference for a 'number one' in the pubic region, 'but I think it’s to gain that precious “optical inch”.' One evening during their usual pluck, wax and clipping session, things got a little bit hairy. 'I thought we should stretch the optical illusion to its limits, so I removed the clipper guard to get the closest possible trim. We were coasting along brilliantly until we hit the scrotum and its soft, sagging, sensitive skin,' she said. The worst happened, and a poor, screaming Mike was left with a bleeding cut in the most sensitive of body parts. 'I was just trying to make his penis look bigger,' said Sharon. 'Not that it’s not big, but that’s what men want isn’t it?”' The trimmed twosome began their mutual grooming regime together 13 years ago. The couple met in London at a Pop Idol party when Sharon was on a holiday to the UK. Their fling turned into a relationship, with Sharon moving to London. During her time their, she struggled to find a decent waxing therapist. Upon returning to Australia, Sharon spent six months training in beauty therapy to open her own salon, and turned to her husband to play guinea pig. Guinea pig: Mike was enlisted when Sharon was training to become a professional waxer and needed

Summary: Mike and Sharon Tierney set aside one night a month for grooming regime . Sydney couple tint, trim spray tan and wax each other . Sharon's attempt to give husband 'optical extra inch' had horrifying results . Grooming began when Sharon needed guinea pig for beauty training .


Singer-songwriter Don McLean's original manuscript and notes to 'American Pie' have been sold at auction for $1.2 million. McLean offered the wistful anthem that asks 'Do you recall what was revealed the day the music died?' at Christie's on Tuesday. The name of the buyer was not released. The 16 pages include the original working manuscript and typed drafts of the song, including tantalizing new details about the famous anthem. In an interview published by Christie's auction house New York, where the manuscript was auctioned, McLean says American Pie is about 'heading in the wrong direction'. Scroll down for video . Original song: Christie's curator Tom Lecky holds the 16-page notes and manuscript for singer Don McLean's American Pie at Christie's auction house in New York where it was sold for $1.2million to an unidentified bidder on Tuesday . 'It is becoming less idyllic. I don't know whether you consider that wrong or right but it is a morality song in a sense.' It has long been known that the song about 'the day the music died' refers to February 3, 1959, when rock n' roll icon Buddy Holly and fellow singers Ritchie Valens and J.P. 'Big Bopper' Richardson died in a plane crash. The eight-minute-long song was released in 1971 and was a No. 1 U.S. hit for four weeks in 1972. McLean, 69, a longtime Maine resident, says writing the song was 'a mystical trip into his past.' Legendary singer: The original manuscript also reveals a deleted verse, which was crossed out and never recorded, where McLean, now 69, writes about music being 'reborn'. Loss: American Pie mourns the death of late-50s rock n' roll icon Buddy Holly, who died in a plane crash on February 3 1959, aged just 22, which is what McLean refers to as 'the day music died' Tragedy: J.P. 'Big Bopper' Richardson and Ritchie Valens also died in the crash alongside Buddy Holly . The original manuscript also reveals a deleted verse, which was crossed out and never recorded, about music being 'reborn'. It includes the lines 'I dropped to my knees and there I prayed and I promised him everything I could give. 'If only he would make the music live,' according to the Telegraph. American Pie had a revival in 2000 when Madonna covered the song to promote the soundtrack to her flop film The Next Best Thing. Despite the Queen of Pop describing the cover as 'something a certain record company executive twisted my arm into doing' in 2001, her version of American Pie became a global chart hit. Christie's New York is estimating that the American Pie manuscript will sell for $1million to $1.5million.

Summary: Original lyrics to U.S. pop anthem American Pie up for auction Tuesday . Unidentified bidder won the 16-page document for $1.2million . The manuscript includes a deleted verse about music being 'reborn'.


Across the globe, more than 42 million children under the age of five are overweight or obese. And the rising tide of obesity extends into adulthood with 1.9 billion adults worldwide overweight, 600 million of which are classified as obese. But with experts desperately trying to find the answer, a poignant debate rages. Should fast food and sugary drink companies be allowed to advertise their junk food to children? Should TV ads promoting unhealthy food and drink be banned until the watershed, or wiped out altogether to save adults' waistlines too? A recent survey by the British Heart Foundation showed two fifths of parents are badgered by their children each week to buy food after seeing it advertised on TV, prompting the charity to deliver a 30,000 strong petition asking the Government to ban junk food adverts being shown before the 9pm watershed . A recent British Heart Foundation survey quizzed more than 2,000 parents with children under the age of 16. It showed two fifths of them are badgered by their children each week to buy food after seeing it advertised on TV, and feel that TV junk food adverts make it difficult to help their children eat a healthy diet. If you are a parent like me, you are probably nodding knowingly about now. There is plenty of scientific evidence to back up our frustrations too – showing that food commercials aimed at children focus on products high in fat, salt and sugar, and that youngsters develop positive attitudes towards the foods they see advertised. Despite regulation, children in the UK are still being exposed to more TV advertising for unhealthy than healthy food items, even at peak children's viewing times. What's more, regulation doesn't prevent the advertising of unhealthy products during programmes in the 'family entertainment' bracket, which include some of the most popular television programmes watched by children such as X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent. Seven in ten parents said they would like stricter regulation on the food industry's use of advertising. Good on them. The BHF has therefore just delivered a 30,000 strong petition, asking Government to ban junk food adverts from being shown before the 9pm watershed, to help protect our children from making unhealthy choices. Do you think the big food and drink manufacturers are unduly worried about this? Not when they can use one of our national icons to act as a giant advertising hoarding instead. Dr Sally Norton criticised Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the London Eye, noting it gives the company the chance to advertise to almost four million visitors a year . As someone at the forefront of managing obesity, I am furious that we are allowing blatant advertising to influence our children in other ways. Take Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the London Eye. With London Eye staff apparently wearing Coca-Cola branded uniforms to match the promotional material displayed around this family attraction, the company gets the chance to advertise to 3.75 million direct visitors a year. What's more, we will do plenty of advertising for them as we promote the 'Coca-Cola' London Eye,

Summary: Worldwide, 42 million children under the age of 5 are overweight or obese . British Heart Foundation survey shows two thirds of parents feel badgered by their children each week to buy junk food after seeing it advertised . Weight loss expert Dr Sally Norton backed calls for ban on TV ads . And criticised Coca Cola's sponsorship of the London Eye attraction .


Looking after elderly parents can be difficult at the best of times. But this man takes caring for his Alzheimer's-suffering mother to another level. A security guard from China has touched hearts across the country because he takes his 84-year-old mother with him to work on the back of his motorbike every single day, reported the People's Daily Online. Lu Xincai, who lives in Zhejiang province in eastern China, says that he is scared his mother will get lost if he leaves her at home by herself because she suffers from the degenerative disease. Devoted: Lu Xincai takes his 84-year-old mother to work with him on the back of his motorbike every day. He ties a sash around both of their waists to make sure she doesn't fall off . She would often go up to the mountains to collect firewood and there were a few occasions when she got lost after dark. When Mr Lu's father passed away earlier this year, he decided to take his mother with him to work because there was no one else who could look after her. His wife works in a different city and his son is still in school. After helping his mother to get up at 5am every morning, he puts her on the back seat of his motorbike and ties a sash around both of their waists to ensure that she does not fall off. Mr Lu said that he rides the four kilometres to work slowly to make sure his mother feels safe and so that they can chat along the way. The whole journey takes an hour. Even when at work he checks up on his mother, who has been given her own room by his employers, a bank, to make sure that she has not wandered off somewhere. He said that his mother devoted her life to caring for her children, and now he feels like he has a duty to care for her in return. Vulnerable: His elderly mother suffers from Alzheimer's and used to get lost when she was left alone . He said: 'I was an apple in my mum's eye, and now she's my apple.' 'Our mother carried us on her back to the fields when she went to work on the farm and collect firewood when we were young.' He added: 'Only if I see her will I feel relaxed. Otherwise I would be afraid is she had wandered away.'

Summary: Lu Xincai says no one else can look after his 84-year-old mother . She used to get lost after dark when she went to collect firewood . Now she goes with him to work on the backseat of his motorbike . He ties her to him with a sash to make sure she does not fall off . She's now been given her own room at the bank where he works .


A city's communications boss has been fired after she allegedly stopped a tourism photo shoot with a black and an Asian model and told the photographer they were 'not the image I want for the city'. Rosemary Taylor, communications director of the City of Brookhaven in Georgia, made the 'racist' remark to hired photographer Nelson Jones at the local Cherry Blossom Festival two weeks ago . After witnessing Mr Jones capture a test shot of models Dominique Jackson, 18, and 19-year-old Khamlee Vongvone at the event, she apparently went over to him and referenced the two girls. She reportedly told him: 'This is not the image I want for the city of Brookhaven'. The girls' mouths 'dropped' and, moments later, they and Mr Jones were asked to leave the festival by a city official. Scroll down for video . Models: Rosemary Taylor has been fired after she allegedly stopped a tourism photo shoot with Dominique Jackson (right), 18, and Khamlee Vongvone (left), 19, and said they were 'not the image I want for the city' Sacked: Taylor (pictured) communications director of the City of Brookhaven in Georgia, made the 'racist' remark at Cherry Blossom Festival, which photographer Nelson Jones had been hired to take pictures of . Now, Ms Taylor, who had been in the high-profile position for less than a month, according to her LinkedIn page, has been fired by officials for exhibiting 'conduct unbecoming of a city employee'. In a statement, Brookhaven’s leadership told WSB-TV: 'Rosemary Taylor was relieved of her duties as the city's communications director after she exhibited conduct unbecoming of a city employee.' However, Ms Taylor has released her own statement, in which she claims she was wrongly accused in the incident, which occurred between March 27 and 29, and says Mr Jones was 'unprofessional'. In the release, seen by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the sacked employee writes: 'Racism had absolutely nothing to do with my interactions with the photographer and his hired models.' She adds: 'It had all to do with a lack of professionalism on behalf of the photographer, a conflict of interest, misuse of city funds and money spent unnecessarily. Ms Taylor says she had already decided to hire another photographer after deciding that Mr Jones's work was 'simply not acceptable' - and had not discussed hiring models as part of the festival job. Day of the incident: Dominique (left) and Khamlee (right) are pictured in a test shot just minutes before Taylor approached them and Mr Jones. The trio were then asked to leave the event by a city official, it is reported . Communications director: Taylor (pictured in her LinkedIn photo) had been in the high-profile job for the City of Brookhaven for less than a month when she was fired for exhibiting 'conduct unbecoming of a city employee' 'When I questioned [Mr Jones] about the models and why he was posing them in the VIP tent, against the festival's branding, as if it was a photo shoot, he got agitated and defensive,' she writes. 'My mistake was getting agitated back, as

Summary: Rosemary Taylor approached photographer Nelson Jones at a city festival . Jones was taking pictures of a black and an Asian model for tourism shoot . Taylor apparently told photographer: 'This is not the image I want for city' Moments later, models and Jones were asked to leave event by city official . Taylor sacked by City of Brookhaven in Georgia for 'unbecoming conduct' She has defended herself, saying she was wrongly accused in the incident .


Hanging on one 93-year-old man's wall at a Kentucky nursing home was a photo collage of him and his wife. It was titled 'Lill & Bill, together forever'. That sentiment came true this week when, after 73 years of marriage, William 'Wild Bill' Wilson and his wife Lillian Karr Wilson died just two minutes apart from each other. Both Lillian, 89, and Bill were Alzheimer's patients and for the last couple of years had to live in separate nursing homes. Lillian resided at Richmond Place in Lexington, while Bill stayed at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore. After 73 years of marriage, high school sweethearts Doug Wilson, 93, and Lillian Kerr Wilson, 89, passed away just two minutes apart from each other this week . But on Tuesday their connection proved strong as ever when one of their sons, Doug, received a phone call at 3.52am to inform him that his father had passed away. Just five minutes later the phone rang again. Doug said it was his mother's nursing home, calling with the same sad news. 'We all look at it as a blessing,' Doug told the Lexington-Herald Leader, 'because we're going to have one funeral for both of them.' Doug, 66, believes it will also make it easier for the family to grieve. 'We’re looking at it as a celebration of life because they had a great life,' he told the Washington Post. The couple first met in Corbin, where they were both athletes and high school sweethearts. Doug told the Lexington-Herald Leader that his parents ran off to get married and that he doesn't believe 'either one of them had the blessings of their parents.' But that didn't stop the couple, who survived a war and a number of relocations through their long marriage. Bill enlisted in the Army when World War II began. After returning from Germany, he worked and managed various department and retail stores. Doug told the Washington Post that his mother, who he said 'had great taste', could be found working alongside her husband as she designed the showroom windows. The family, which also included Doug's brothers Mike and Terry, hopped around the state and country. There were setbacks along the way. The couple unsuccessfully tried to open a shopping center in Atlanta and then one of Bill's department stores burned down and couldn't reopen after they moved back to Kentucky. The couple first met in Corbin, Kentucky and, according to their son Doug, ran off and got married without either of their parents' blessing. They spent their lives supporting and working alongside each other . But Doug said his parents had a 'driving force' to make sure their three sons received the college education they never got to have. 'They stressed college so much,' Doug said. 'And they were so proud that they had three sons who had college degrees.' And there were successes. After managing a number of stores, Bill decided to open his own realty firm. It grew from an $800 investment into a $1million-dollar company. He would also flip foreclosures, remodeling

Summary: William 'Wild Bill' Wilson, 93, and Lillian Karr Wilson, 89, were both Alzheimer's patients and had to live in separate nursing homes . But their son Doug often drove Lillian to see Bill and said he believes they were able to 'read each other' even when they had trouble communicating . The couple didn't have their parents' blessings when they ran off to wed . But they survived a war and many moves and job changes during marriage . Their shared funeral service will be a 'celebration of life'


Don't be fooled, Arsene. Don’t be caught out by this impressive run of form and think everything is in place for a crack at the title next year. It is not uncommon to see Arsenal finish a season with a string of good results. Usually they rattle out a sequence of wins just in time to preserve their place in the top four but too late to affect the destiny of the Barclays Premier League. The same thing has happened this year. Chelsea were relentless from the first whistle and have had the title race firmly under control since before Christmas. Arsenal players celebrate after their extra-time winner against Reading in the FA Cup semi-finals last week . Alexis Sanchez jumps in the air and celebrates wildly after his second goal for Arsenal at Wembley . With a 10-point advantage, even if Jose Mourinho loses to Arsene Wenger for the first time on Sunday it won’t stop his side becoming champions. Next year, though, Chelsea won’t have it all their own way and no team is better placed than Arsenal to dislodge them. There is a different feel to their form and performances this time around and Wenger said recently he could ‘smell’ something happening. You just hope, however, Wenger and Arsenal’s board don’t get fooled into thinking they have got all the tools they need at their disposal. This is not the time to be complacent. This is the summer when Arsenal must go for it and make the big additions that will stop them being nearly-men. That is exactly what Chelsea did 12 months ago. After finishing behind Manchester City and Liverpool, Mourinho didn’t mess around. In came Diego Costa, who had spearheaded Atletico Madrid’s La Liga success, and a World Cup winner in Cesc Fabregas. They meant business. The money was big but the quality was proven and, after they were unveiled, everyone began tipping Chelsea for the title. We might be doing the same with Arsenal come August if Wenger, who has been criticised for spending Arsenal’s money like it’s his own, is similarly ambitious. Arsenal, it should be stressed, are not in need of major surgery and the spine of their team is now much stronger than at any point last season, when they only just held off Everton’s challenge to finish fourth. But there is still room for improvement. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger talks to his players ahead of extra time at Wembley last Saturday . Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho looks in fine form during a press conference on Friday . Results have been impressive since David Ospina replaced Wojciech Szczesny, who had failed to show the required consistency. Ospina has played 12 Premier League games; Arsenal have won 11 and he has kept six clean sheets, but Wenger still needs to buy a new No 1 if they are to be title challengers. Petr Cech would be an ideal candidate to come in. Laurent Koscielny has steadied things in defence, with Arsenal winning 15 of the 18 games he’s played since January 1 but, to

Summary: It is not unusual to see Arsenal finish the season with good results . Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday . An Arsenal win will not stop Chelsea from becoming champions . Chelsea will not have it all their own way in the Premier League next year . No team is better placed than Arsenal to dislodge Jose Mourinho's side . Arsenal must go for it this summer and make the big additions . Fabian Delph has been Aston Villa's best player for the last 18 months . Other Premier League clubs missed their chance to sign Delph for free .


A Turkish Airlines flight from Milan to Istanbul made an emergency landing at Ataturk Airport today after its engine caught fire. It's the latest in a series of such incidents that have forced the carrier to divert or recall flights. Television images showed firefighters approaching the plane at the airport and putting out the fire, and the Airbus A320 aircraft's passengers were evacuated safely. The Turkish Airlines plane lands a second time with the right engine on fire after earlier aborting a first attempt . One passenger took a photo of the severely damaged wing from their seat, and right, as the plane circled above Istanbul Ataturk Airport flames could be seen coming from the engine . Turkish Airlines spokesperson Dr. Ali Genc told MailOnline Travel: 'Turkish Airlines TK 1878 Milan-Istanbul flight has landed safely after its first attempt to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. The plane slid off the runway after its landing by its declaration of emergency landing. 'The evacuation has been safely and promptly completed. Our 97 passengers on board have been safely taken to terminal. Currently, there is no injuries or no health problem on any of our passengers reported. 'The necessary investigation has been started to clarify the causes of the incident.' Airlive.net are reporting that while attempting the first landing, the right side landing gear collapsed forcing the pilot to abort. It is believed the right landing gear was damaged on a first landing, that led to the right-hand side fire . The plane was quickly evacuated on landing, and there are no reported injuries from the 97 on board . Passengers were safely led from the stricken plane that ended up on the grass after the emergency landing . The moment of impact once the plane landed at Ataturk Airport saw more flames from the aircraft . People took to social networks to praise the captain's safe landing of the Turkish Airlines flight . As the plane circled in the sky, flames could clearly be seen from the damaged area. The photos began to be circulated on social networks, and people expressed their relief at news the passengers escaped the plane unhurt. On Twitter Flyingpilot79 wrote that he was glad the flight had landed, and 'that everyone is ok', while Nicholas Guerts added: 'Well done to the #TK1878 crew for getting that aircraft on to the ground safely!' A photo released from inside the plane shows the oxygen masks deployed for the emergency landing . Emergency vehicles queued up on the Ataturk runway to greet the landing of the on-fire plane . The fire was extinguished on landing, and the plane was evacuated of 97 passengers . On March 30, a Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing after a note with the word 'bomb' was reportedly found in the toilet. The flight from Istanbul scheduled for Sao Paulo, Brazil touched down in Casablanca, Morocco after declaring an emergency over North Africa. The airline confirmed the Boeing 777 with the flight number TK15 was carrying 256 people and made a diversion due to a 'bomb threat'. It

Summary: Turkish Airlines flight landed at Istanbul Ataturk from Milan, Italy . Believed there were 97 passengers on board, all who escaped injury . Pilot had aborted a first landing as flames engulfed right engine .


Gary Caldwell admitted his first taste of management was 'crazy' following Wigan's battling 2-2 draw against Fulham. The Latics may be heading for relegation but they proved they are ready to go down fighting after twice coming from behind to snatch a point at Craven Cottage. Caldwell, at 32 the youngest boss in the league, only replaced the axed Malky Mackay on Wednesday and must have feared the worst when his side conceded after just three minutes to Ross McCormack's strike. Gary Caldwell admitted his first taste of management was 'crazy' following Wigan's battling 2-2 draw . Wigan's Jason Pearce (right) is congratulated by Pennant (left) as he scores the second equaliser for his side . A stylish Jermaine Pennant free-kick hauled Wigan level, only for a stunning long-range effort from Matt Smith put Fulham back in front. But Jason Pearce's 69th-minute effort, when he tucked in a corner at the far post, earned the Latics a point. 'I have just said to the players that I feel very proud of them considering we only had two days to work,' said former Latics skipper Caldwell. 'It's crazy, absolutely crazy. An all-consuming job. But I loved every minute of it and can't wait for the next one. I've had a lot of managers texting me saying 'welcome to the madhouse' and I can see what they mean.' A point lifted Wigan above Millwall, who they face on Tuesday, on goal difference but both teams are seven points adrift of safety. Matt Smith scores Fulham's second goal to restore their lead against Wigan at Carven Cottage on Friday . Smith slides to his knees as he celebrates putting the home side back in front in the Championship match . Caldwell has not been put in charge to perform a miracle, but he still insists there is plenty to play for. 'We'll try to win every game,' he added. 'There's 12 points to play for and we'll try to win every one and see what happens. 'It's going to be a long process to get the club to where we want it to be. But tonight was the way we want to play, that's how this club got success.' Fulham should now be safe, having edged nine points clear of the drop zone, but they were booed off by sections of the home support. Boss Kit Symons' honeymoon period seems to be over, as his decision to take off goalscorer Smith after an hour was met with a chorus of 'you don't know what you're doing'. Fulham captain Scott Parker (right) is hassled for the ball by Wigan's Gaetan Bong (left) at Craven Cottage . The ever industrious Parker (left) dribbles away from the challenge of Wigan's Kim Bo-Kyung (right) 'Matt was shattered,' he explained. 'He's had a lot of football recently and we needed some fresh legs.' Symons has the air of a manager who cannot wait for the season to come to an end. 'It's glass half full, glass half empty,' he added. 'We're a point closer to safety and come the end

Summary: Fulham 2-2 Wigan Athletic: CLICK HERE to read the match report . Latics came from behind twice to stun the Cottagers . Gary Caldwell admitted his first taste of management was 'crazy'


It is a source of music, information and entertainment for millions of listeners around the world yet vast numbers of people are being denied the chance to enjoy FM radio. Many of the smartphones on sale today - including Apple’s iPhones, Samsung’s Galaxy phones and LG phones - come with built-in FM chips. However, nearly two thirds of smartphones do not have the feature activated. Now the radio industry, faced with the rise of digital radio, are calling for this to change. Many smartphones on sale today - including Apple’s iPhones, Samsung’s Galaxy phones and LG phones - come with built-in FM chips. However, nearly two thirds of these devices don't have the feature activated. Now the radio industry, faced with the rise of digital radio, are calling for this to change . Broadcasters, including the BBC, are pushing for the mobile industry to activate the FM chips within smartphones to allow users to access their free radio feature. It is thought many mobile phone network providers are reluctant to allow this because it would reduce demand for data used by streaming internet broadcasts. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in the US, which has been one of the loudest campaigners on the issue, also warns that FM radio on mobile phones could prove vital in an emergency. It said that FM radio is the most reliable way of broadcasting emergency information during times of national crisis and by allowing access to it on smartphones would mean such messages could reach almost everyone, no matter where they are. Norway has announced that it will be the first country in the world to switch off its FM radio signal. The Norwegian Government said it will turn off its FM transmitters on January 11 2017. With the ever expanding number of digital radio services and growing numbers of people choosing to listen to internet radio, it seems likely other countries will follow Norway's example. The UK had planned to switch off its own FM service by 2018 but the plans were later shelved following objections from commercial radio stations. It is now not expected to happen until sometime after 2020 when digital listeners are expected to outstrip those using analogue stations. In the US, around 85 per cent of American adults still listen to AM/FM stations. The NAB claims that the top 10 phones on the market already include radio chips that are not activated and would have little impact on battery life. Jeff Smulyan, spokesman for the NAB on the campaign, told NPR that giving users FM radio would allow them to avoid expensive data charges and save battery life. He said: ‘Listening to streaming drains your battery three to five times faster than listening to the exact same content on the FM chip. ‘When the power grid is out, the only lifeline for the American public is having an FM tuner.’ In the UK, many cheaper mobile phones come with FM radio activated. Smartphones produced by HTC and Motorola also come with the ability to listen to FM radio. Around 21 per

Summary: Many smartphones - including Apple's iPhone - come with an FM chip installed but many are not switched on by the manufacturers . BBC and other broadcasters are pushing to have radio capability turned on . They say it would allow users to listen to broadcasts without data charges . It could also prove a vital way of getting information during emergencies .


A married couple were killed in a light aircraft crash as they made a surprise visit to see family during the holiday weekend. David and Margaret-Ann Rous were on an Easter getaway when their private plane crashed into hills during bad weather in the Scottish highlands. The pair had arranged a secret visit using Mr Rous’s light aircraft to see his wife’s mother and sister on an island in the Inner Hebrides on Saturday. Newlyweds: Dr Margaret-Ann and David Rous died when their light aircraft crashed into a Scottish hillside while flying from their home in Dundee to make a surprise to see family on the the Hebridean isle of Tiree . Tragedy: The couple – who had been married for less than a year – were found in the wreckage of the aircraft . But when the couple failed to turn up at the island’s airstrip and radar contact could not be made with the plane, a search party was scrambled. The wreckage of the plane and the couple’s bodies were found in hills in Argyll six hours later as aviation experts said the flight may have encountered poor visibility. Shocked residents on the island of Tiree paid tribute to the ‘wonderful’ Dr Rous, 37, who had been married to the 28-year-old structural engineer for three years. The couple, who are understood to have been planning a family and to move into a larger property, can be seen revelling in married life in photographs posted online. Alongside images of their honeymoon in Venice, one poignant photograph, posted only months before the crash, shows the smiling couple wearing headsets in a plane cockpit. Dr Rous’s sister Johann yesterday described the GP as her ‘absolute rock’, and said learning about the crash led to ‘the hardest day of my life’. Dr Rous met her husband when he visited Tiree, where she grew up, several years ago. Lives cut short: It is understood the couple were moving to a larger house and were planning to start a family . The couple lived in a £260,000 semi-detached house in Newport-on-Tay, just across the river from Dundee where Dr Rous worked as a family doctor. Neighbours said that despite Mr Rous often working away from home, the couple frequently held parties for them to make friends. Dr John Holliday, Tiree’s local doctor for almost 30 years, said: ‘I had known Margaret-Ann since the 1980s. She captivated everyone that knew her. She was absolutely gorgeous in every way. She became a much-loved GP in Dundee and I have no doubt that she was a wonderful doctor with her charm and great empathy. Surprise visit to see family: The couple were flying in Mr Rous's Piper Cherokee from Dundee, where they lived, to Tiree, where Dr Rous grew up, to spend the weekend with her mother and sister . Scouring the landscape: A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter, a Royal Navy helicopter from HMS Gannet and an air ambulance were all scrambled to make a search after radar contact with the plane was lost . ‘She immediately touched

Summary: Dr Margaret-Ann Rous and her husband David were flying to Tiree to see her mother and sister . Their bodies were found inside wreckage after the plane dropped off radar . Couple married last July and were believed to be planning to start family . Dr Rous's sister Johann has paid emotional tribute to her 'absolute rock'


Those who wore it risked being called a 'mushroom head' by the less fashion forward at school but that hasn't prevented the bowl cut from making an unlikely comeback. The statement Nineties chop, made famous by Jim Carrey’s Lloyd Christmas in Dumb And Dumber, has graced the heads of celebrities far and wide in recent years - from Rihanna and Robert Pattinson to Lena Dunham and Miley Cyrus - and is spreading like wildfire among hipsters. One chain of British barber shops has reported a whopping 200 per cent surge in requests for the almost universally unflattering cut, with men queuing around the corner for their turn to get the snip. The statement 90s chop, made famous by by Jim Carrey’s Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumber (right), has graced the heads of celebrities far and wide in recent years, including Robert Pattinson (left) 'We have been really surprised by the popularity of the bowl cut,' admits Headcase director Martin Nobbs. 'We’ve even had women coming into the barbers asking for the traditionally male style. It’s fast becoming the 2015 hipster trend.' The craze may have been fuelled in part by the release of Dumb And Dumber To, the recent sequel to the 1994 cult hit, in which Jim Carrey hung on to his character's trademark chop. Indeed, Twilight heartthrob Rob Pattinson surprised everyone last November when he adopted the bowl cut, the same month the film came out. Members of the public take the plunge and opt for a bowl haircut . Headcase Barbers (pictured) has tipped the style as a must-have look for summer 2015 . Girls star Lena Dunham drew a similar gasp from commentators last year when she unveiled her own platinum blonde version on Instagram, stating: 'Change is good.' Miley Cyrus has also enjoyed a brief flirtation with the bowl cut, hers being eerily similar in nature to the one sported by Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter back in the Nineties, when Miley was just a child. And who could forget Justin Bieber, who burst onto the scene in 2007 with a sweepy bowl cut so beloved by his fans that he broke hearts around the world when he later chopped it off. Other brave stars to have tried the style on for size over the years include Rihanna, Kelis, Jessie J, Agnes Deyn and Kelly Osbourne. What's more, says Mr Nobbs, another Nineties style is also becoming increasingly popular, although 'the classic curtains style' still has some way to go before it hits the heights of the bowl cut. 'We've seen a bit of a resurgence from that Nineties style as well,' he explains. 'The classic curtains have been spotted recently on the likes of Liam Hemsworth, Zayn Malik and Johnny Depp as well.' Lena Dunham surprised her fans last year when she unveiled her own platinum blonde version on Instagram, stating, 'Change is good' Agyness Deyn was famed for her raven version in 2010 . Rihanna added a dash of dark to her blonde bowl cut in 2010 . Jessie J went for a very blunt

Summary: The statement chop was made famous by Jim Carrey in Dumb and Dumber . One British barber has seen a 200% surge in demand for the style . Stars from Miley Cyrus to Lena Dunham have all taken it on . Dumb and Dumber To is out now on Blu-Ray and DVD .


'You're getting the hang of this commentary lark,' cooed Martin Tyler during Sky Sports coverage of the Manchester derby. Tyler was, of course, one half of the commentary team that was once seen as being the best of the bunch. That other half back then being his old partner Andy Gray. Nowadays, the man in the gantry alongside him is Gary Neville. And it was his zinger after United's fourth goal – 'Smalling has scored. It's a mauling for City' – that got the veteran lip mic man reaching for the platitudes. And perhaps cementing the new best partnership in the process? I'm not sure if Neville actually carries his recently won Royal Television Society Pundit of the Year award around with him? He could probably just about squeeze the perspex trophy into his inside jacket pocket if he really fancied it, but I doubt he would because I think one thing you could never accuse Neville of being is one of the extroverts among the current batch of experts. Gary Neville in the Sky Sports studio after co-commentating with Martin Tyler for the Manchester derby . Chris Smalling is pictured scoring for Manchester United as City goalkeeper Joe Hart sees it go in . United defender Smalling was an unlikely goalscorer against City and Neville had a zinger to match it . Co-commentator Neville analysed the goal by saying: 'Smalling has scored. It's a mauling for City' Nevertheless, on his return to his old stamping ground with that new title attached, it was good to see him to turn it on even just a bit. And put in a performance that fitted both his newly anointed status and the magnitude of the occasion. Neville was all over this thrilling derby right from the get go. 'We've got a proper game of football here,' he extolled early on, almost licking his lips at the prospect. He was also quick to point out what he saw as the 'graveyard' of City's right-hand side as United punished them time and time again along the hosts' attacking left. The razor-edged corner of tongue was saved not exclusively, but certainly frequently for Yaya Toure's performance. Time and time again Gary found himself talking about the various patches of grass in which he felt Yaya should be but very rarely was. And when co-commentator Tyler did observe that he could see Toure finally picking up his man, Neville snorted his retort. 'That's nice of him.' He was in equally abrupt mood after the game when he joined Niall Quinn and Graeme Souness for what was a really sharp, incisive and no-holds-barred post-match discussion. Time and time again Neville found himself analysing Yaya Toure's poor performance for City . Toure could do little for City as they suffered a 4-2 defeat by their great rivals United at Old Trafford . Neville (right)and Sportsmail's Jamie Carragher form a dynamic Monday Night Football duo . Here Toure carried on getting it from Gary - who referred to the 'dereliction of duty' in his performance before adding that Yaya's recent form

Summary: Manchester United beat their rivals City 4-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday . Gary Neville was co-commentator with Martin Tyler for the derby . 'Smalling has scored. It's a mauling for City,' said Neville at one point . The former United defender's commentary was fit for the occasion .


Most people, when scooping a massive win on the pools or national lottery, might follow the advice of a grey-suited financial adviser and buy a good-sized house, a reasonably flash car, take a couple of nice holidays and then live off the income from what’s left. But the story of Viv Nicholson — who died on Saturday aged 79 — is an exuberant lesson in what happens when you ignore all the advice and just blow the lot. When Viv, a cake-factory worker from Castleford in Yorkshire, and her coal miner husband Keith won £152,319, 18 shillings and 8d on the Littlewoods Pools in 1961 — the equivalent of around £3 million today — she announced that her life from now on would emphatically be neither sensible nor boring. Scroll down for video . In the money: Viv and husbandKeith receiving their chequefrom Bruce Forsyth in 1961 . Throwing her arms wide open towards the assembled Press in the plush surroundings of the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, the petite 25-year-old blonde charmed the world with an unapologetic joie de vivre, declaring that the money would indeed change her life. ‘Just imagine,’ grinned Nicholson. ‘I am going to buy masses of dresses and suits and coats. Brigitte Bardot won’t stand an earthly once I get cracking. There’ll be new clothes, too, and presents — dozens of them — for our three children.’ And then — in a phrase that decades later became the title of a hit musical starring Barbara Dickson — she famously announced that she was going to ‘spend, spend, spend’. Unbeknown to the media, Viv was so poor that she couldn’t even afford a pair of tights for the press conference, and had to borrow her sister’s. She was earning just £7 a week at the factory, and her husband the same amount in night shifts. When the couple got the train to London to collect their cheque, she was astonished to see so many people at King’s Cross rushing towards her compartment. ‘I thought: “Oh, I didn’t realise there were so many people who wanted to catch a train,”’ she said later. ‘That is how naive I was. They were reporters.’ The story of Viv Nicholson — who died on Saturday aged 79 — is an exuberant lesson in what happens when you ignore all the advice and just blow the lot . After the cheque presentation ceremony at the Grosvenor House, she collapsed into the arms of the man who had handed the couple their massive winnings — Bruce Forsyth. The following morning her ecstatic face and the headline ‘Spend, Spend, Spend’ were plastered over nearly every newspaper in the land. Soon after breakfast, Viv was good to her word — she went out and started on her mission. For her new wardrobe, there was only one place to go — across Hyde Park to Harrods. And of course, in the style of every pools and lottery winner, Viv bought the car of her dreams. In her case, the motor was as ostentatious as her bumptious personality

Summary: Viv won £152,319, 18 shillings and 8d on the Littlewoods Pools in 1961 . Afterwards announced her life would no longer be sensible or boring . Said she would 'spend, spend spend' in phrase that prase that became the title of a hit musical .


Raffaele Sollecito has been pictured going on a lingerie shopping spree - two weeks after he was cleared of killing British student Meredith Kercher. The Italian, who spent four years in prison after previously being found guilty of the murder of Surrey-born Meredith, 21, in 2007, is said to be looking at compensation. The 31-year-old was spotted out and about with a blonde companion this week looking through the lingerie section of a shop in Rome, Italy - days after he was seen looking at a £105,000 BMW at a car dealership in the city. Scroll down for video . Raffaele Sollecito was seen shopping for lingerie two weeks after he was cleared of killing British student Meredith Kercher . The 31-year-old (left) was out about in the Italian capital Rome with a blonde companion browsing through the underwear section of a shop . Mr Sollecito and his former lover, American Amanda Knox were both acquitted in late March ending a legal process which lasted more than seven years and saw them both serve four years in prison. He later described the ruling as an 'end to the nightmare' telling a press conference that he needed 'time to heal' and 'time to breathe this fresh air'. Both Knox and Sollecito are reportedly planning to seek compensation for time wrongly spent in prison. Mr Sollecito (pictured) and his former lover, American Amanda Knox were both acquitted in late March ending a legal process which lasted more than seven years . Out and about: Raffaele Sollecito's shopping trip comes a week after he was seen looking at a £100,000 BMW at a dealership in Rome . Both Knox and Sollecito (right) are reportedly planning to seek compensation for time wrongly spent in prison . While no figures have been revealed, compensation for such cases regularly run into seven figure sums. Sollecito's lawyer Giulia Bongiorno revealed her client would wait for Italy's top court to give the reasoning behind the acquittal, expected later this year, before taking a decision. Knox's lawyer, confirmed Miss Knox will 'be seeking compensation for wrongful imprisonment,' according to The Telegraph. Arline Kercher, Meredith's mother, described the acquittal ruling as 'odd'. Raffaele Sollecito (pictured left with a blonde companion) described his acquittal last month as an 'end to the nightmare' The 31-year-old told a press conference last month that he needed 'time to heal' and 'time to breathe this fresh air' Raffaele Sollecito is pictured with a companion leaving a clothes shop in the Italian capital, Rome . She said: '(I am) a bit surprised, and very shocked, but that is about it at the moment. They have been convicted twice so it's a bit odd that it should change now.' Her daughter, who was 21 and from Coulsdon, Surrey, was sexually assaulted and stabbed to death in her bedroom in 2007 while studying in Perugia, Italy. Seattle-born Miss Knox, 27, who was Ms Kercher's flat-mate, and Mr Sollecito, spent four years in jail for the murder but were acquitted on appeal in 2011. But Italy's highest court last month overturned

Summary: Raffaele Sollecito pictured shopping for lingerie in a clothes shop in Rome . Cleared in March of killing the British student Meredith Kercher, 21, in 2007 . Italian, 31, and American Amanda Knox, 27, both acquitted two weeks ago . Knox and Sollecito reportedly planning to seek compensation for time wrongly spent in prison .


A married couple who each follow different religions came up with an unusual approach to raising their children - bringing up each of them in a separate faith. Diane Greenberg, a devout Catholic, and her husband Bob, who is Jewish, decided to split their family down the middle when it came to religion. Diane took charge of her daughter, Katie, 24; while Bob took the reins teaching Steven, 21, as they grew up in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Unusual set-up: Steven and Katie Greenberg, above, were raised in separate faiths - Steven Jewish and Katie Catholic . Katie had a confirmation, attended weekly Catholic instruction and remains a committed Christian to this day. Meanwhile Steven was circumcised when he was eight days old, and was given religious lessons in an Orthodox Hebrew school, NBC's Today Show reported. While Katie remains Christian today, Steven is now agnostic. Because his mother was not Jewish, his father was also unable to arrange a bar mitzvah for him, and admits he was less strict keeping up his religious education than Diane was with Katie. Diane revealed that their approach baffled many close to them. She said: 'I know people have looked at us like we were nuts. Together: Diane and Bob Greenberg, above with their children in a 2010 photograph, made the decision even though it baffles many . 'I didn’t really want to tell either one of our families for a long time what we were planning. We kept mum about it to most people but if we did tell friends, they all said we were crazy.' Nonetheless, the Greenberg clan think their unorthodox arrangement has its advantages. Katie said: 'I don’t know anybody else who did what my parents specifically did, but it was just never strange for me. '...We’d go to the Jewish side of my family [on Jewish holidays] and I definitely find comfort in Jewish traditions because I grew up with them, but there’s always been a “that’s not my religion" thing.' She concluded: 'For me, this was just normal. It wasn’t something that ever struck me as odd. And my parents were very good about it. There was never any pressure from them. It was really just normal for us. I think it made sense for them so we went with it.'

Summary: Diane Greenberg is a Catholic and her husband, Bob, is Jewish . Pair from New Hope, Pennsylvania, decided to raise kids in different faiths . Katie, now 24, received Catholic religious instruction and was confirmed . Steven, 21, had Jewish teaching - but was ultimately not given a bar mitzvah . Family say many find arrangement baffling - but have defended it .


Last week Qatar's Constellation Group sensationally snapped up a majority stake in the company that owns Claridge's, the Connaught and the Berkeley Hotel. The eye-catching purchase was just the latest made by the Qatari ruling family, who for the past eight years have been quietly buying up prestigious properties – including the Shard – in an attempt to win a place in the British Establishment. They now boast a property portfolio worth an estimated £740 million, and have spent £11.6 billion collecting trophy assets in the UK. Just last week their sovereign wealth fund snapped up Canary Wharf for £2.6 billion. Last year, the oil-rich country became the first commercial sponsor of Royal Ascot. And the £100 million restoration of Dudley House, the UK's most expensive house, was completed this year. The Gulf State may have been accused of helping to fund Islamic extremists and bribing officials to host the 2022 World Cup – both charges denied, of course. But as this investigation shows, London is rapidly becoming Qataropolis… . Cornwall Terrace, Marylebone . Current estimated value - £200 million . One Cornwall Terrace was snapped up in 2011 by a company registered in the British Virgin Islands. The two adjoining Cornwall Terrace properties were purchased two years later by an offshore firm in the Isle of Man. The properties have now been knocked into one mega-mansion, and belong to Her Royal Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, the wife of the former Emir. One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge . Current estimated value – £150 million . Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani purchased three apartments at One Hyde Park – including the luxury penthouse – for an estimated £120 million back in 2008. Known as 'HBJ', Sheikh Hamad was the prime minister of Qatar between 2007 and 2013, and the country's foreign minister for 11 years before that. The Gulf state's rulers converted three prime properties on Cornwall Terrace in London's Regent's Park into a huge mansion worth £200million . Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani purchased three apartments at One Hyde Park – including the luxury penthouse – for an estimated £120 million back in 2008 . Park Street, Mayfair . Current estimated value - £13 million . This property, which was snapped up for £11.6 million last year, is somewhat confusingly registered under multiple names. Several of the listed owners are women, including Aisha Ahmad Jabor Al Ahmad Al Thani, Alanoud Ahmad Jabor Ahmed Al Thani, and Dada Ahmad Jabor Al Ahmad Al Thaniqa. They are believed to be relatives of Sheikh Ahmad Jabor Al Ahmad Al Thani. Davies Street, Mayfair . Current estimated value – £12 million . His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Fahed Al Thani bought this mansion in June 2014 for £9,450,000. A director of Qatar Airways, the Sheikh graduated from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in 1976 and was appointed chief of military police in 1977, before going on to found the country's special forces units. He has since held several prominent positions in the Qatari government. This property, which

Summary: The Qatari ruling family boasts a prestigious property portfolio in Britain worth an estimated £740 million . They have been quietly buying up trophy properties – including the Shard in London – over the past eight years . Qatar's Constellation Group bought a majority stake in company that owns Claridge's and the Connaught last week . Family have spent £11.6 billion buying empire and sovereign wealth fund snapped up Canary Wharf for £2.6 billion .


If you're in your early 40s, own a flash car and have started listening to Taylor Swift and One Direction, you are likely to be having a midlife crisis. Streaming music service Spotify believes it has identified the average age of midlife crises at 42. Staff analysed data and found users aged around 42 drop their usual playlists – which usually contain hits from their youth – in favour of today's chart toppers from the likes of Rihanna and Sam Smith. Streaming music service Spotify believes it has identified the average age of midlife crises at 42 (file picture) Spotify and its rivals in the streaming music world are working hard to understand the tastes of their listeners, so they can make better recommendations for them (file picture) 'During the teenage years, we embrace music at the top of the charts more than at any other time in our lives. As we grow older, our taste in music diverges sharply from the mainstream up to age 25, and a bit less sharply after that,' explained the company on its Insights blog. 'We're starting to listen to "our" music, not "the" music. Music taste reaches maturity at age 35. 'Around age 42, music taste briefly curves back to the popular charts — a musical midlife crisis and attempt to harken back to our youth, perhaps?' The findings come from a study conducted by Ajay Kalia, who oversees Spotify's 'taste profiles' product, which tries to understand people's tastes based on their listening habits. Spotify and its rivals in the streaming music world are working hard to understand the tastes of their listeners, so they can make better recommendations for them.

Summary: Spotify believes it has identified the average age of midlife crises at 42 . Staff analysed data and found users aged 42 drop their usual playlists . Start listening to today's chart toppers, such as Rihanna and Sam Smith .


Dutch darts duo Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld's current form couldn't be further apart as they head into Premier League Darts' ninth leg in Manchester on Thursday. World No 1 Van Gerwen, 25, beat countryman Van Barneveld, 47, 7-2 last week to remain undefeated and leave the veteran four-time World Championship winner on the brink of elimination. With one aiming to keep his feet on the ground while flying high and the other searching for a way back to former glory, there could be few better sources of inspiration than Old Trafford, where the pair posed with compatriots Manchester United stars Daley Blind and Robin van Persie on Wednesday. Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld (centre) pose with compatriots Daley Blind (left) and Robin van Persie (right) at Old Trafford on Wednesday . Dutch darts duo Van Barneveld and Van Gerwen with point to Robin van Persie's shirt at Old Trafford . Van Barneveld (left) and Van Gerwen pose in front of the No 17 shirt worn by another countryman, Daley Blind . 'Bullseye! Dutch darts legends Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen enjoyed a tour of Old Trafford today,' posted the club's official Instagram as they hosted the darts icons. Van Gerwen was sensational in Dublin last Thursday averaging over 108 and hitting seven 180s, as well as narrowly missing a nine-darter, but with the 10-man field being cut by two after Thursday's matches his compatriot could be leaving the tournament early. Both players showed immense respect for each other after the game, taking to Twitter to pay tribute to their opponent. Van Persie tweeted this picture of him Blind, Van Gerwen and Van Barneveld at a dinner table . Blind claimed to have been on the winning team in his post on Instagram . World No 1 Van Gerwen beat Van Barneveld 7-2 last week to stay undfeated in Premier League Darts . Defeat by Gary Anderson on Thursday could spell elimination for Van Barneveld . 'I gave it my all. It was not enough, back to the practise board. Happy with my game, tonight 'Van Gerwen) was too good, congrats!' he wrote to his BarneyArmy supporters. Van Gerwen was gracious in victory: 'Always special to win against a great player in (Van Barneveld). So happy to get the points and stay unbeaten. Dublin you were fantastic.' The eight who remain will go on to Sheffield, Aberdeen, Cardiff, Birmingham, Newcastle and Brightton before the play-offs at The O2 in London on May 21. Van Barneveld faces Gary Anderson and defeat will end the defending champion's campaign but he's not letting the occasion get to him. 'I don't feel any pressure,' he told Sky Sports. 'I'm aware that I'm the defending champion and I'm aware that I'm among the nine best players in the world.' The two Vans connected with more Dutchman, and a fellow Van, with pictures taken in front of shirts bearing the names of Robin van Persie and Daley Blind. Louis van Gaal was nowhere to be seen but he has a fan in

Summary: Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld are in Manchester . They will contest the ninth leg of the Premier League Darts tournament . Van Gerwen is undefeated, Van Barneveld could be eliminated on Thursday . The Dutch duo visited Manchester United's Old Trafford on Wednesday .


A travel-inspired jewelry company is targeting those commoners who dream of becoming the next Kate Middleton by marrying into the British Royal family, with a playful necklace designed to help anglophiles map out their fantasy marriages. Jet Set Candy, which offers a collection of destination-specific charms aimed at helping people to choose where they should head on their travels, enables you to take your pick of Britain’s Royals with the Marry British Royalty Spinner Charm, giving users eight possibilities for a 'future husband' - including 'King-to-be George'. 'Fancy your chances with Prince Harry? Got eyes for a Duke? Tie the knot with a British Royal and go from commoner to Queen. Your palace awaits!' reads the description of the fanciful charm, which comes in 14K gold vermeil or sterling silver for $198 and $148, respectively. Here's hoping: Jewelry brand Jet Set Candy's Marry British Royalty Spinner Charm comes in 14K gold vermeil (L) and sterling silver (R) and retails for $198 and $148, respectively . Eligible bachelor: Prince Harry is one of the eight 'future husbands' listed on the charm's playful spinner wheel . The charm has a double-sided Wheel of Fortune-style spinner, allowing wearers to predict their fate with one quick spin. While the front lists one-year-old Prince George and 30-year-old Prince Harry, as well as other more generic options such as ‘Duke’, ‘Marquess’, ‘Earl’, ‘Viscount’, ‘Baron’ and ‘Commoner’, as the options for your future husband, the flip side offers eight 'future homes', allocating you anything from a palace, castle or estate to an abbey, manor, house, cottage – or even foreclosure. Meanwhile, the charm silently acknowledges that 32-year-old Prince William, who is awaiting the birth of his second child with Kate, is already taken - by not mentioning him at all. The jewelry brand, which is perfect for anyone who has the travel bug, also sells similar spinner charms for other cities, as well as various destination pendants, luggage tag charms, link bracelets, engraved bangles and more. Jet Set Candy's founder and designer Nicole Parker King launched the collection in 2014 after traveling on six different continents and nearly 50 countries . Dream life: Prince George, pictured with his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, is listed as one of the options for a future Royal husband . Same concept: The Caribbean Sailing Spinner (L) and the NYC Planner Spinner (R) are variations of the unique charm. Both pieces come in 14K gold vermeil and sterling silver . The sixth generation New Yorker recently moved back to Manhattan after living in New Delhi for nearly four years with her husband Chris, who was posted their as an Australian diplomat. But despite all of her travels, Nicole never came across her version of the perfect souvenir, so she took it upon herself to create it. Despite all of her travels, Nicole was never able to find the perfect souvenir to take home from her trips, so decided to make them on her own. And her dedication to reinventing travel keepsakes that are both cheeky and classic has paid off. Model-of-the-moment

Summary: Jet Set Candy's Marry British Royalty Spinner Charm comes in 14K gold vermeil and sterling silver and retails for $198 and $148, respectively .


Humans may have been lighting fires since we lived in caves and dined on woolly mammoth, but now there’s 21st century way to create a flame. A new lighter uses electricity to ignite, and it’s claimed to be the first flameless gadget of its kind. The device, called the Illume ArcLighter, creates a ‘super high-intensity’ electrical arc and contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery so users will never run out of fuel at a tricky moment again. A bright idea: A new lighter (pictured) uses electricity to ignite candles and paper for example, and it’s claimed to be the first flameless gadget of its kind . Its inventors, based in Edmonton, Canada, are raising money to put the lighter into production on Kickstarter and have almost doubled their goal. Instead of using a spark and fuel mechanism like traditional lighters, the Illume ArcLighter creates a ‘super high-intensity’ electrical arc between two ceramic electrodes. Flameless: Instead of using a spark and fuel mechanism like traditional lighters, the Illume ArcLighter creates a ‘super high-intensity’ electrical arc between two ceramic electrodes. Its inventors say it lights in any direction and is rechargeable, among other qualities shown above . Safer? Instead of using a spark and fuel mechanism like traditional lighters, the Illume ArcLighter creates a ‘super high-intensity’ electrical arc between two ceramic electrodes. This means there is no flare ups (pictured) like with matches or conventional lighters that can easily burn fingers . Illume ArcLighter replaces a traditional flame with a high intensity electric arc that focuses its energy at the tip. It doesn’t need to be refilled with fuel but is instead powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery. 'Simply place the Illume ArcLighter on its dedicated USB powered charging dock and it will be ready for the next moment you need it,’ the company says. ‘When electricity jumps between the two conducting electrodes at the tip of the lighter, it produces what is known as an electric arc. ‘The air between these electrodes becomes ionised, creating the brilliant visual arc which produces the high heat.' ‘When electricity jumps between the two conducting electrodes at the tip of the lighter, it produces what is known as an electric arc,' the company explains. ‘The air between these electrodes becomes ionised, creating the brilliant visual arc which produces the high heat.’ While the arc may be smaller than an open flame, it is much hotter, so it lights wicks more quickly and can be used from any angle. The company says: ‘Unlike a regular lighter, there is no flame that can flare-up when positioned upside down. ‘You can freely use the Illume ArcLighter in any direction. Even completely vertically.' The lighter has flame-proof ceramic tips with a zinc alloy cover and a plastic body. It focuses its heat at the tip so it won’t leave sooty marks behind. Convenient: The device (pictured) has a built-in lithium ion battery and comes with a USB-powered dock (also shown) so it can be easily recharged. The lighter has flame-proof ceramic tips with a zinc alloy cover and a plastic body

Summary: Illume ArcLighter creates a ‘super high-intensity’ electrical arc . It uses electricity stored in a lithium ion battery instead of standard fuel . Arc is smaller than an open flame, but is much hotter and doesn't flare up . Device is available to pre-order via Kickstarter for CAD$40 (£21 or US$32)


Shops are full of red dresses this year, so should you be tempted to trade in your LBD for an LRD? It’s a colour that radiates energy and sexiness, but that can all be wrecked if the style doesn’t suit you. We asked Kate Battersby to try six looks to see which work — and which absolutely don’t. Scroll down for video . I LOOK SO OLD IN THIS! Dress, £270, Gina Bacconi at johnlewis.com . Shoes, £485, biondacastana.com . Lace may be back in fashion, but to me it’s unfailingly ageing. The unattractive shade of orangey-red is made worse by the colour of the underslip — a queasy pale peach. Its weight suggests that it’s reinforced concrete and while thick fabric can smooth problem areas, here it bulges at the waist. The shallow V-neck doesn’t enhance my bust, the sash creates matronliness and the asymmetric lace around the neckline looks torn. 0/5 . IT COULD BE DESIGNER . Dress, £150, Adrianna Papell at johnlewis.com . Sandals, £255, lucychoilondon.com . The lipstick red shade complements pale and deeper skin tones. The ruched style is reminiscent of Herve Leger’s famous bandage dresses, insofar as the fabric stretches to flatter just where it’s needed. My 36DD bust means that a bateau neckline usually creates a gigantic shelf of bosom, but the sheer panel on this stylish dress is an ingenious solution. 4/5 . FIGURE-HUGGING FAILSAFE . Dress, £89, divacatwalk.com . Sandals, £395, carlopazolini.com . Several celebs turn to this British brand’s curve-hugging designs, with Nigella Lawson a devotee. This dress looks great on the hanger and I can’t wait to try it on. The fit is divine and the dress feels marvellous. The hourglass silhouette has me embracing my inner Joan Holloway from Mad Men. 4/5 . TOTAL KNOCKOUT . Dress, £265, thefoldlondon.com . Shoes, £575, biondacastana.com . It is difficult to overstate how utterly horrible this looks on the hanger — a drearily shapeless, nondescript sack. Imagine my amazement at the transformation once it’s on. The fit is great, with a length that does wonders for your legs, and the cowl neck provides just enough detail to prevent my bust from creating a vista of bare chest. 4/5 . ONE-SHOULDER SUPERSTAR . Dress, £189, gorgeouscouture.com . A floor-length gown is not top of my must-haves. But it’s always good to have a dress in the wardrobe that makes you feel a knockout. One-shoulder designs create glamour, and in this case the broader band of fabric at the shoulder flatters the exposed arm. Draping and ruching will flatter any figure, and the dress is helped by a body- hugging underslip. ‘Very Michelle Obama,’ said an onlooker. 5/5 . CRIMSON NIGHTMARE . Dress, £48, asos.com . Heels, £195, lkbennett.com . First the good news: this crimson colour scores highly for drama, no matter what your skin tone or hair colour. Next, the fit, which is fabulous over my hips and waist, but less so in the bodice. In my case another reason to fear the ultra-plunge neckline is that sensitive skins can become blotchy in

Summary: The shops are full of red dresses in all shapes and shades this year . So, is it time to switch from our trusty LBDs to a LRD for the summer? Kate Battersby tried six red looks to see which work and which don't .


Celta Vigo forward Nolito has declared that Lionel Messi should hit the Spanish coast on Sunday instead of risking his foot injury during their La Liga clash. The Barcelona forward has been training following a minor problem, and is set to recover in time for the trip to Celta, but 28-year-old Nolito has urged the Argentine to stay away. 'I guess he'll come, but he can spend the day at the beach as far as I'm concerned,' Nolito told Marca. 'I'll give his dad a ring in a minute.' Lionel Messi should be fit to face Celta Vigo for Barcelona after recovering from a foot injury . Barcelona forward trains alongside team-mate Javier Mascherano (centre) on Thursday . Nolito played alongside Messi for a period at Barcelona, but struggled to impress at the Catalan club that are four points clear at the top of La Liga this season. Celta currently sit 10th in the table, although Nolito insists that his team-mates do not fear Messi and Co. 'The games have to be played,' Nolito added. 'You never know what's going to happen. 'Celta aren't scared of any opposition, regardless of whether they are the best team in the world. We've got nothing to lose.' Messi was forced to sit out both of Argentina's friendlies during the international break . Celta Vigo forward Nolito has declared that Messi should head to the beach rather than playing his team .

Summary: Barcelona set to travel to Celta Vigo for clash on Sunday . Lionel Messi set to return from foot injury for La Liga match . Celta forward Nolito urges former team-mate Messi not to play .


Green Party activists have been told to dress in 'mainstream' fashion while knocking on doors in a bid to win over sceptical voters. A manual for the party's supporters urges them to appear 'level headed' and 'agreeable' – and even encourages them to compliment people's homes. The advice, which has been distributed among Green campaigners in London, also provides stock answers to ease voters' concerns about their radical plans to dismantle the army, legalise drugs and pay everybody £72 a week no matter how rich they are. Scroll down for video . A Green campaigning manual urges activists to dress in 'mainstream' fashion - unlike the campaigners pictured with the party's only MP Caroline Lucas at a fracking protest at Balcombe, West Sussex (above) It comes amid growing scrutiny of the Green Party's manifesto commitments after its membership surged to more than 50,000, outnumbering the Liberal Democrats and Ukip. But the party's surge in support was hit by a series of disastrous media appearances from the party's leader Natalie Bennett in which she struggled to explain her key policies. In February she suffered what she called a 'brain fade' on LBC Radio when she forgot the details of her party's key housing policies. Ms Bennett endured another tough interview yesterday - and was forced to defend her proposal to give every adult in Britain a guaranteed weekly income. She admitted the so-called 'citizens income' – which critics say would cost £280billion – would take longer than five years to bring in, and could take even longer. Ms Bennett also admitted that another Green pledge – to dismantle the Armed Forces and use weapons factories to build wind turbines – was also a 'long-term aspiration'. The party also supports leaving Nato and abandoning nuclear weapons. The Green manual for volunteers aims to ease voters' concerns over the party's radical platform. The Green Party's surge in support has been hit by a series of disastrous media appearances from the party's leader Natalie Bennett in which she struggled to explain her key policies . Written by the party's candidate Alick Munro, who is standing in the London seat of Hayes and Harlington, the guide provides advice on responding to statements including 'You'll cause economic disaster', 'A Green vote is a wasted vote,' and 'You'll leave us defenceless.' In a section entitled 'presenting ourselves', the Green manual advises being 'open, friendly, confident, mainstream appearance, level headed, agreeable,' the Telegraph reported today. 'Bring a notebook to note down successful contacts. Stand back three feet from people's front doors so as not to appear threatening. 'Admire anything that you can reasonably admire. Take a friendly interest in people.' Canvassers are encouraged to visit car boot sales, supermarkets and sporting events, with potential Green voters identified particular among the young, the ill and public sector workers. If voters ask why they should consider voting Green, members are encouraged to say: 'We want a healthy world where people can live meaningful lives. 'We all need clean air, health food, a healthy local economy, education that brings out the best in

Summary: Green Party activists have been told to dress in 'mainstream' fashion . A manual for the party's supporters urges them to appear 'level headed' The advice has been distributed among Green campaigners in London . Provides stock answers to ease voters' concerns about their radical plans .


The familiar brown signs are set up to show tourists where to find an area’s finest attractions. So visitors to Dornoch’s golf course or the Sutherland town’s historic cathedral were surprised instead to be pointed in the direction of some toilets, the local GP... and an abattoir. And even if bewildered tourists did suddenly fancy a trip to the slaughterhouse, they would discover it is in the process of being demolished. On a visit to the Scottish town of Dornoch, tourists are pointed towards the local slaughterhouse . Visitors to Dornoch, pictured, have to move quickly if they wish to visit the abattoir - as its being demolished . The bizarre sign caused an online stir after it was posted on Twitter and retweeted by Scots crime writer Ian Rankin. The photo was originally put online by Jon Palmer from The Cheese House, Cromarty, who tweeted: ‘Market day tomorrow in the town that has all bases covered when it comes to tourist attractions.’ The tweet then quickly drew a series of facetious online comments. Stephen Foster asked: ‘Sweeney Todd lives anywhere nearby?’ Malcolm Ramsay said: ‘A trip to Dornoch? It’s kill or cure...’ Gavin Sutherland of Gavin’s Traditional Butchers, based in the nearby retail park in Dornoch, said yesterday of the abattoir: ‘It has been knocked to the ground. They are demolishing it as we speak. It’s been derelict for four or five years.’ Brown signs normally only point to attractions or sites of historic significance. A Highland Council spokesman said: ‘We are looking into the current status and accuracy of the sign in question.’

Summary: Dornoch in Scotland is pointing tourists towards the local abattoir . The attraction is listed beneath the toilet, doctor and the town's museum . Visitors hoping to experience the slaughterhouse face disappointment . The abattoir has been closed for several years and is being demolished .


Watching the first male skier to ever clinch four straight World Cup titles fly through snowcapped slopes is impressive enough. But talented Marcel Hirscher added a little extra flare to his downhill slalom run by bringing the pistes alive with a colourful display. The skier teamed up with The Red Bull Media House and Starelation to create the unusual stunt, using coloured powder packed into the poles he swerved around. Rainbow run! Marcel Hirscher performs during the project 'Marcel Hirscher Colours' at Reiteralm near Schladming . Blue eruption! The coloured powder was flung across the slopes as the talented skier went passed . 'It was a surreal experience – simply amazing!' said the four times World Champion skier, Marcel Hirscher . 'We wanted to bring a new, cool element into skiing,' Hirscher said on the Red Bull website' The process involved 11 cameras, a specially-enhanced slope, and three days to set up before creating the incredible video in one take with the 26-year-old Austrian. Marcel Hirscher slalomed in and out of poles filled to the brim with coloured, biodegradable powder, which erupted upon contact. Six GoPros, and a range of other cameras, including a hand held one by the skier captured the dazzling rainbow effect, which surrounded him at every turn. As the run required more ice than snow, a section of the Reiteralm slopes in Austria had to be watered, so that it could freeze over night in preparation. The team had to get up at 4am to set up the cameras to capture the rainbow run in one take from a number of angles, before the ice melted. The most difficult part of the incredible video as filming it from all angles, without getting another cameraman in the shot. 'We wanted to bring a new, cool element into skiing,' Hirscher said on the Red Bull website, 'and create unforgettable images. And I think we succeeded!' 'It was a surreal experience – simply amazing! I couldn't ski with the speed I normally do in races, even though the course was very steep in the first part, up to 75 percent incline,' he explains. 'At each gate I was blinded for a split second because I had to ski through a cloud of yellow and blue.' The team had to get up at 4am to set up the cameras to capture the rainbow run from a number of angles, before the ice melted during the day . The biodegradable powder was placed in slalom poles along the course, and multiple cameras were set up to capture the effect from different angles . Rainbow powder! After winning the overall World Cup title four years in a row, alpine skier Marcel Hirscher took a day off and had some fun at his local resort with his race skiis and some crazy colors, resulting in one of the most vibrant ski runs to date . Talented! This year the skier became the first men's skier ever to clinch a fourth straight World Cup overall title . Respect for the environment was a priority from the

Summary: The Austrian skier worked with the team at Red Bull to create the multi-coloured skiing video . Poles filled with biodegradable powder were positioned on an enhanced slope, which erupted as he went passed . It took six GoPros, two Phantom cameras and three RED Epic Dragon cameras to capture the event .


Thinking about vacating the White House probably isn't President Obama's favorite thing to do, but it isn't his impending departure that stresses him the most - it's the prospect of his eldest daughter leaving 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and heading off to college that really gets him down. Malia Obama, 16, is already visiting colleges in preparation for when she heads to school in the fall of 2016. She hasn't even finished high school, but President Obama said the thought of her heading off to college has him crying on a daily basis. Empty nester: President Obama said the thought of Malia, 16. heading to college has him crying on a daily basis . Can't let her go: The 11th grade student (left) is already visiting schools and will go to college in the fall of 2016 . So sad: President Obama said he's 'sad' and he 'starts tearing up in the middle of the day and I can't explain it' He said on Tuesday during the Easter Prayer Breakfast: 'I start tearing up in the middle of the day and I can't explain it, why am I so sad? 'They're leaving me.' The 11th grade student, who attends the private Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., has already visited at UC Berkeley, Stanford, NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Brown, Princeton, Yale and Wesleyan, the Washington Post reported. Malia's younger sister Sasha, 13, won't start thinking about college for a few years yet. Obama continued: 'I want to thank everybody here for their prayers, which means so much to me and Michelle, particularly at a time when my daughters are starting to grow up and starting to go on college visits. 'I need prayer.' Thankfully: Malia's (right) younger sister Sasha, 13 (center), won't start thinking about college for a few years yet . If Malia attends Columbia for an undergraduate degree, she will be following in her father's footsteps. However, based on comments he made in February when he addressed a cybersecurity summit on Stanford's campus in Palo Alto, California, President Obama might want his daughter to go there. President Obama said of Stanford: 'I've got to admit, like, I kind of want to go here. 'I was trying to figure out why it is that a really nice place like this is wasted on young people who don't fully appreciate what you got. 'It's really nice. And everybody here is so friendly and smart, and it's beautiful. And what's there not to like?' 'Let's face it, I like Stanford grads.' The last president to send a child straight from the White House to college, Bill Clinton, sent daughter Chelsea to Stanford in the fall of 1997 to begin her freshman year. When she graduated in 2001, Bill and wife Hillary Rodham Clinton were there blowing kisses. He's cried before: A gushing President Obama broke down in tears the day after winning re-election in 2012 .

Summary: Malia Obama is already visiting schools and will attend college in fall 2016 . 11th grader, 16, goes to private Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. She has already visited schools like Harvard, Stanford, Columbia and Yale . President Obama said he's 'sad' and he tears 'up in the middle of the day' Malia's younger sister Sasha, 13, has more time until she considers college .


Multi-million pound yachts, private jets and exclusive bolt-holes are not only the preserve of the super rich. If you know where to look, how to shop and when to book you can save thousands of pounds on exclusive travel deals. From private islands and Aston Martins to castles and 75ft yachts, TravelMail brings you an expert guide to holidaying like millionaire - no six-figure salary or Coutts bank account necessary. Scroll down for video . If you know where to look and when to book you can holiday like millionaire - no six-figure salary necessary . Private jets . If you think chartering a private jet is only possible for the likes of Beyonce, oligarchs and diplomats, you are in luck. Jetsuite.com lets those with a far smaller bank balance book private jets for vastly reduced rates. Look up the SuiteDeals section of their website, which has last minute group bookings where tickets within the US start at $536 (£369) each way (for the whole jet), or use their subscription service to be notified via text message if a route you are planning suddenly becomes available. The routes and times on offer are limited but, if you are flexible, it will more than pay off. Between a group of travellers, the price works out at not much more than a commercial flight. For European or international flights, try PrivateFly's Empty Legs option. ‘Empty legs’ are cut-price return trips made by private jets after dropping off someone who originally chartered the plane - but didn't need the journey back. Instead of sending the jet back empty, the company lists it for up to 75 per cent off for Joe Normal Blogs. If you fill it with eight of your friend it can work out cheaper than EasyJet. Current deals include London to New York on a Legacy 650, or Luxembourg to Singapore with a Legacy 600 Executive. For European or international flights, try PrivateFly's 'Empty Legs' option which will get you 75 per cent off . Private Islands and castles . Websites such as Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO have changed the way we holiday, and paved the way for exclusive rentals for next to nothing. Stay in a castle in the Lake District (£95 per night), a stately home in Wiltshire (£150 per night) and a private island in the Philippines (£234 per night - based on ten people staying in a two-storey house on the beach) through Airbnb. The company now spans an empire of more than 35,000 cities and 190 countries around the world. Castle Augill in the Lake District, England was built in 1841, sleeps 16 and can be rented for £95 per night . A dining room in Augill Castle in Kirkby Stephen. The property has 15 acres and can be rented via Airbnb . James McClure, Airbnb UK Country Manager says, ‘By opening up their homes and local experiences, hosts give guests insight that can easily rival any of the world's top concierges. 'And with a wide range of choices across every style and size imaginable, we offer

Summary: Charter a private jet in the US via Jetsuite.com for as little as £369 . Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO offer budget stays in castles and mansions . Getmyboat.com has luxury yachts from £125 per person all over the world . A specialist website lets car fans rent a Porsche Boxster S for £175 per day .


They are Barcelona's golden boys and the unstoppable trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez have reached yet another milestone. The three stars now have a century of goals between them for the season after Barca's 6-0 demolition of Getafe on Tuesday night, a result that took them five points clear in La Liga. Messi scored twice, including one from the penalty spot, Suarez claimed two and Neymar also netted in the Nou Camp rout to take their culmulative tally to 102 in all competitions. Barcelona trio Luis Suarez (left), Neymar (centre) and Lionel Messi have scored 102 goals this season . Messi curls home Barcelona sixth goal against Getafe at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night . Neymar controls the ball surrounded by Getafe defenders during Tuesday's match . Luis Suarez fires home Barcelona's second goal in their rout of Getafe . The breakdown of all goals scored by Messi, Neymar and Suarez this season. Stats courtesy of Opta . It means, Argentine wizard Messi now has 49 goals for the season, Brazilian hero Neymar has 32 and summer signing Suarez has 21. It is a testament to Barca's legendary ability to unlock defences that all but nine of the 102 goals scored by these three have come inside the box. Messi's ambidextrousness is shown by his 30 left-footed goals and 15 right-footed, plus four headers. His total include six penalties and two free-kicks. Messi and Neymar high-five during the six-goal demolition of Getafe . Luis Suarez, Neymar Jnr and Lionel Messi pose for a picture in the dressing room after dismantling Getafe . Barcelona's emphatic win, which boosts their Liga goal difference to an impressive +78, heaped the pressure on rivals Real Madrid ahead of their home match with Almeria on Wednesday. Messi does, however, require one more goal to match the total scored by his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo this season.

Summary: Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez have 102 goals this season . They reached the landmark in Barcelona's 6-0 win over Getafe . Messi and Suarez both scored twice at Nou Camp, Suarez once . READ: Barcelona pupils keen to teach Pep Guardiola a lesson . 6-0 win put Barcelona five points clear and piled pressure on Real Madrid .


British No 2 Aljaz Bedene was unable to sustain his strong run since switching allegiance from Slovenia, crashing out of the Grand Prix Hassan II in Casablanca in the last eight. The world No 99 had breezed past fellow-qualifier Arthur De Greef of Belgium in a 70-minute, straight-sets victory to set up his quarter-final clash - but was unable to dislodge Czech young gun Jiri Vesely on Friday. Vesely saw off Bedene 6-1 6-4 to reach the final four and tee up a clash with Spanish veteran Daniel Gimeno-Traver. Aljaz Bedene, who has switched from Slovenia to Great Britain, lost in Casablanca (not pictured) The 21-year-old rising Czech star put paid to Bedene's good start to life under the official British banner, after the London-based 25-year-old changed nationality last month. Vesely saw off Mikhail Youzhny on Thursday despite all his luggage being lost in transit from Rome and borrowing kit from doubles partner Frantisek Cermak. That victory ended a seven-match losing streak, and he continued his resurgence to sweep past Bedene without issue. Bedene's conqueror Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic will play Gimeno-Traver in the semi-finals . Vesely's next opponent Gimeno-Traver dropped just six points on his first serve in a 6-4 6-3 victory over Lamine Ouahab. Second seed Martin Klizan saw off Nicolas Almagro 6-4 7-6 (6/3), meanwhile, denying his Spanish opponent a 250th career win on clay. Klizan will face Damir Dzumhur next after the Bosnian eased past sixth seed Andreas Haider-Maurer 6-3 6-3.

Summary: Aljaz Bedene lost 6-1, 6-4 to Jiri Vesely at the Grand Prix Hassan II . The world No 99 switched allegiance from Slovenia to Great Britain . Second seed Martin Klizan saw off Nicolas Almagro 6-4 7-6 .


An Indian man rescued from Wellington Harbour by two brave girls teenage girls has died in New Zealand. Boobesh Palani, 26, passed away at Wellington Hospital with his friends by his side, police told the New Zealand Herald. Mr Palani’s identity was unknown at the time he was dragged from the harbour by two brave teenagers so police decided to post a picture of the him on news websites in the hopes the public could help identify him. Police released images of Mr Palani lying in his hospital bed in the hopes an appeal to the public would help identify the man . Mr Palani, a 26-year-old student from India, was known to a New Zealander travelling in Sri Lanka who saw his photo online and told the police of his name. His family and friends said they were grateful the police were able to identify Mr Palani so they had the chance to be with him in his last moments. ‘This is a tragedy but thanks to the public's help we were able to establish Mr Palani's identity which meant his friends were at his side for his final few days,’ police said. Mr Palani, who was studying in New Zealand, was rescued from shark infested waters at Burdan's Gate, Eastbourne, about 10.30pm on Monday by two teenage girls after they heard his screams for help. Without thinking, Cousins Kelly McKay, 15, and Payge Olds, 16 rushed 300m down the beach to the scene where Payge managed to undress the fastest and swim 70 metres out to sea to rescue the man. Cousins Kelly McKay, 15 (left), and Payge Olds, 16 (right) risked their own lives on Monday night when they attempted to save a drowning man in Wellington Harbour . Mr Palani was surrounded by his family and friends during his last days after a successful appeal to the public to help name him . 'We all thought it was a prank at first because this kind of thing doesn't really happen,' Payge, from Lower Hutt in Wellington told Daily Mail Australia. The man's cries for help were also heard by a fisherman, John Derek, who had been fishing earlier in the evening and returned as he realised that he had dropped his cell phone and went back to find it. He saw the man floating face down in the water unconscious. Mr Derek, who was unable to swim, alerted the group to the man in the water, with the hope that one of them would be a capable swimmer. 'I was the last one there and everyone else was undressed and ready to jump in the water but no one had jumped in yet because none of them are comfortable swimmers so I ended up just stripping off to my underwear and then jumping in,' Payge said. The two teenagers were helping their friend tow his car after it got stuck on the beach . The incident happened near Burdan's Gate in Eastbourne, Wellington Harbour, at 10:30pm on Monday night . Payge said she is not a confident swimmer

Summary: Two teenage girls risked their lives trying to save a drowning man . Police launched an urgent appeal to help identify him . A man in Sri Lanka recognised Boobesh Palani and notified the authorities . The 26-year-old student from India died in Wellington Hospital . Thanks to the appeal his family and friends were with him in his final days . Kelly McKay and Payge Olds pulled Mr Palani from Wellington Harbour . Payge, 16, swam 70 metres out to the man in the pitch black . Kelly, 15, performed CPR on the man until paramedics arrived .


Everyone knows the tortoise beat the hare, but this little fellow has gone one better and beaten two cheetahs. These pictures capture the amazing moment when one of the notoriously slow-moving reptiles escaped becoming big cat fast food by retreating into its shell before scuttling off across desert sands. The baffled cheetahs surrounded the tortoise and attempted to scare it out of its shell with snarls but the reptile kept well tucked up inside its tough exterior forcing the big cats to wander off in search of another snack. Hard target: The tortoise attempts a quick getaway under the watchful eye of one of the curious cheetahs . Confused: The two cheetahs exchange glances as they move in to size up their potential meal . The intriguing scene was captured by John Mullineux, a chemical engineer from Secunda, South Africa. He said: 'While driving on the sandy tracks of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa, I came across two cheetahs lying in the shade near the road. 'Shortly after I stopped, they got up and slowly headed to the dunes. 'Halfway up the red sandy dune the younger one stopped to inspect a tortoise, the older one also stopped and tried to bite the shell but couldn't manage it. Now you see me: The tortoise retreats into its shell as the big cats get too close for comfort . Snarl: One of the cheetahs gets up close and personal to the little reptile and tries to scare it out of its shell . 'By the time the older cheetah had made it to the top of the dune, the younger one decided to run off and follow rather than spend more time at the hard meal. 'The tortoise then casually moved on as if nothing unusual had happened. From a young age I have loved cheetahs for their elegance and speed - seeing two so close was dream but seeing them size up their lunch was unique. 'It was something that was both exciting and naturally beautiful at the same time.' Slow and steady: The tortoise continues his escape across the sands of the Kalahari desert in South Africa . John Mullineux, a chemical engineer from Secunda, South Africa,spotted the scene while driving along a desert track . One of the cheetahs appears to admit defeat and wander off throwing a last glance of its shoulder at the lucky tortoise .

Summary: Amazing scene captured on film in South Africa's Kalahari Desert . Two of the big cats approach the little reptile as it scuttled across the sands . But they were denied their meal and forced to wander off disappointed .


Most people give up chocolate for Lent but one businesswoman decided to use her 40 days to change the lives of others - after almost losing her own. Triathlete Charlotte Roach, 26, from London, who nearly died in a horror crash, gave up ordinary clothes for Lent to raise money for the charity that saved her life. Along with her business partner Rosemary Pringle, 28, the pair vowed to sport only fancy dress costumes for 40 days to fundraise for London's Air Ambulance. Charlotte Roach and her business partner Rosemary Pringle dressed up in different costumes for every day of lent to raise money for the Air Ambulance Service which saved Charlotte after she was involved in car accident in 2010 . The two women rated buskers in London's Trafalgar Square while dressed as Simon Cowell, rode the Tube as Baywatch lifeguards and even pitched to clients in their pyjamas. Charlotte, co-founder of fitness company Rabble, owes the charity her life after a crash in November 2010 left her with punctured lungs, 12 fractured vertebrae, broken ribs and a broken collarbone. The fitness fanatic had been out cycling near Melton in Leicestershire in a bid to make the 2012 Olympic triathlete team when her bike collided with a Land Rover. She said: 'When I went down, nobody on my team saw it, so they just assumed I'd taken a tumble and I'd be fine in a minute or two. 'Luckily, the car behind us was driven by a physio for Leicester Tigers' rugby team and she took a look at me. Charlotte continued: 'She could hear a gurgling sound when I spoke, which was the sound of blood seeping into my lungs. Charlotte and Rosemary dressed up as Simon Cowell one day and rated performers in Leicester Square . The two women larked about dressed as Reindeer in some shrubbery . 'Effectively, I was drowning and I was running out of time to live. Her quick thinking probably saved my life.' Charlotte was airlifted to Royal Derby Hospital, where medics battled to pull her back from the brink of death. She underwent emergency spinal surgery and extensive reconstructive work. Doctors warned she may never walk again, but determined Charlotte worked hard at her rehabilitation. She said: 'In my head I thought as soon as I got home, it would all be okay, but when I got home I couldn't really move. 'I still had holes in my chest that needed to be re-dressed and repacked by doctors every day. Charlotte (left) and Rosemary (right) wore a series of different costumes, here Rosemary is dressed as Harry Potter . Charlotte said that the pair had a lot of different reactions, from laughter to confusion . The former triathlete said that with some of the costumes it was hard for people to tell whether they were dressed up or not . 'One day, despite my mum's protests, I decided to walk to the doctors. My neighbour had to come round to tie my shoes as I couldn't bend down. 'I started walking but had

Summary: Charlotte Roach was nearly killed in a horrific car accident in 2010 . For lent she decided to dress in fancy dress to raise money for charity . Charlotte's business partner Rosemary Pringle did the challenge too . The pair wanted to raise money for the Air Ambulance Service .