The possession police are out in force, and Jose Mourinho is the Premier League’s Most Wanted. The football purists are foaming at the mouth – how can this Portuguese pretender dare to win games without wanting the football? Is this the most negative side to ever win the title? Is this the most terrible team to lift the Champions’ crown? Woah there, just hang on a moment. Jose Mourinho has come under fire for Chelsea's lack of possession during their 1-0 win over Man United . Mourinho and his staff and players celebrate the crucial win over United on Saturday at Stamford Bridge . I’m no fan of the kind of football Chelsea played on Saturday to beat Manchester United. But at the end of the season, they are getting the job done, it’s as simple as that. And who can blame Mourinho for being so cautious? Last season they were seven points clear at the top of the table but fell away after losing at Aston Villa and Crystal Palace – both in the bottom half of the table at the time, and were beaten at home by Sunderland, who were six points adrift in 20th place. And then needing a win to go top of the Premier League with just two games to go, Mourinho watched his side draw 0-0 at home to Norwich, who were about to be relegated. The title that had been in their grasp, was lost. Chelsea’s most impressive result during that run-in was a 2-0 win at Liverpool, a game made famous by Steven Gerrard’s slip. It ended Liverpool’s 16-match unbeaten run and checked their charge to the title. That day Chelsea let Liverpool have 73 per cent possession over the 90 minutes. Chelsea found a way to win without the ball. And Mourinho did the same on Saturday to an in-form Manchester United, who had 70 per cent possession at Stamford Bridge. It’s not my kind of football – I like to see what talented professional players can do with the ball. And so does Louis van Gaal. Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal was left frustrated after his side were defeated 1-0 by Chelsea . Steven Gerrard slips against Chelsea at Anfield last season - a game Chelsea won with only 17% possession . Ba scores as Chelsea go on to win at Anfield and effectively end Liverpool's title push last season . The Dutch master might just wonder to himself if things could have been different if he had certain individuals fit. All clubs have injuries, but for that massive game on Saturday, United needed key players in the team. It would have been fascinating to see if Van Gaal’s possession philosophy would have won the day, over the Jose way. Chelsea won the game, and they did it in typical Mourinho fashion – by not wanting possession of the football. Jose has learned a lot from his mistakes of last season. I understand his pragmatism given that Chelsea are so close to sealing the title. But he fell into this negativity

Summary: Jose Mourinho under fire after Chelsea only have 30 per cent possession in Saturday's 1-0 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge . Chelsea's football this season has been pragmatic but ultimately effective . Mourinho has learnt from the mistakes of last season to lead a title charge . READ: Mourinho warns his young players he cannot play them all . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed are officially married. The Vampire Diaries actor and his Twilight actress fiancée tied the knot on Sunday in a romantic ceremony in the Santa Monica mountains. Nikki, 26 - who was previously married to singer-songwriter Paul McDonald - wore a stunning white lace long-sleeved custom gown by Claire Pettibone, while Ian, 36, donned a white suit and shirt. Scroll down for video . They do: Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder embrace in a passionate kiss as they tie the knot in romantic ceremony after nine-month whirlwind relationship on Sunday . True gent: The handsome chap carried his bride down a muddy slope to ensure her dress didn't get dirty . With her hair worn to one side and in flowing curls, she pinned her locks in place with an exquisite diamond slide as she carried an elegant floral bouquet. At one point Ian carried his bride down a muddy slope so that her dress didn't get dirty, before they shared a sweet kiss among their gathered friends and relatives. He was seen carefully picking up the train of her dress to protect it from the floor as the couple held hands - at one point, he dutifully tucked her hair behind her ear as they had their photos taken. Style sensations: Nikki looked elegant in white lace, while her man wore a cream suit with a cornflower blue tie for the occasion . Taking in the moment: One wedding photographer art directed the couple as he captured them at their most beautiful . A little assistance: The 26-year-old held onto her man as she navigated her way down a gravelly slope . Fairytale ending: Nikki kissed her man's face as he carried her in his arms . Something to remember: The photographer captured every single moment as Ian showed off his manly prowess . Clearly enamoured with his new wife, the handsome star crouched down in the grass to snap selfies on his mobile phone as they enjoyed a moment to themselves. He was caught gazing at her as he drank in their surroundings, savouring every moment of their special day together. The former Lost actor - who previously dated his co-star Nina Dobrev - confirmed the wedding had taken place on Twitter, where he gushed about the big day. Special time: The couple are said to be 'soulmates' and certainly seemed to be very much in love as they stepped out into the sunshine . Happiest day of her life: Nikki could barely keep the smile from her face as her man carefully tucked a piece of hair from her face . Saving the memory: The actress was pictured giggling away while a photographer captured the beautiful moment . Lingering: Ian and Nikki couldn't stop kissing as he took care not to step on the train of her dress . He wrote: 'Most beautiful morning ever... (sic).' Ian also revealed that he and Nikki had been working out in preparation for the special occasion after posting a picture of them both lifting weights on Instagram last

Summary: Started dating in July 2014, two months after her split from ex-husband . Second wedding for Nikki following previous marriage to Paul McDonald . Tied the knot in romantic ceremony in Santa Monica mountains . Guests included Lea Michele and her boyfriend Matthew Paetz .


There's something about a city on a beach. Not a city on a river, but on a proper sandy holiday beach. Just knowing that for half the year you can take a dip in the Med after work, or sip rosé on the terrace of a seafront restaurant as the sun sets must be like living in a perpetual Mr Benn adventure, where you enter the fancy dress shop, trade your suit for a sundress, and walk through the magic door to a beach party. I've been to a handful of 'beach at the end of the street' cities in Australia and the US, but the only one I know where you walk through cobbled lanes and past Gothic palaces to get there is Barcelona. If you can't wangle living there full-time, then Barcelona must surely be a top contender for the best city break destination. An overview of Barcelona, the city of contrasting art and architecture with a handy beach alongside it . One moment visitors are marvelling at such landmarks as Gaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia Church... ... The next locals and tourists alike are strolling to the beach for an after swim or game of volleyball . First of all, there's the jaw dropping architecture. No other city in the world has as many buildings on the Unesco world heritage list as Barcelona, from Roman walls to the fantastical creations of Gaudi. Finally, after a number of false starts, Andrea Catherwood got to stay at the iconic Hotel Arts . There's enough art and culture to keep you busy for a decade of weekend breaks, plus cracking food, colourful markets and plenty of places to party all night long. We stayed at the Hotel Arts, a modern masterpiece of the city. It's a glittering 44-storey skyscraper of glass and steel, towering over the beaches and Port Olimpic as well as the nearby old fishermen's quarter of Barceloneta, where a warren of narrow streets are festooned with laundry from apartments above the tiny tapas bars. The contrast could jar, but in this eclectic city it works. At the foot of the hotel is Frank Gehry's huge futuristic sculpture of a golden fish, El Peix d'Or, installed to mark the 1992 Olympics. I've wanted to stay at the Hotel Arts since I read about it in Tatler in 1997, when it won its Best Hotel in the World award, but I've had a few false starts along the way. I first brushed shoulders with it on a hen weekend a year later, when there was still a sombrero-full of pesetas to the pound. I persuaded the girls to pack away the L-plates and head there for cocktails (it probably doubled the budget of the whole weekend) before we rushed back to the nightclubs of Las Ramblas. In 2012, I tried to book a stay there during Chelsea's clash with Barcelona in the semi-final of the Champions League, but there must have been an 'oligarchs-only' policy because it was fully booked. Just last year, I was chairing a conference in the city, where

Summary: Andrea Catherwood stayed at the modern masterpiece Hotel Arts . Dined in the hotel's two Michelin-starred flagship restaurant, Enoteca . Drank Miraval Rosé from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's estate in Provence . Of all the stunning buildings, the one I'm drawn to is Gaudi's Casa Batllo . A great city to get lost in with some of the best sights not in tourist guides .


Chelsea moved another step closer to securing the Premier League title, after Cesc Fabregas scored an 87 minute winner at Loftus Road, to condemn Queens Park Rangers to a devastating defeat. Jose Mourinho's side struggled to get into their rhythm and had Thibaut Courtois to thank, following a series of impressive saves to deny Charlie Austin and Matt Phillips. Here's how Sportsmail rated each player... Queens Park Rangers . Rob Green - His dreadful kick led to Chelsea's late winner. Not a moment he'll want to remember in hurry. 5.5 . Mauricio Isla - Tasked with taming the interchanging Hazard and Willian and kept at his task admirably. 6.5 . Steven Caulker - Alongside Onuoha, the defender dealt with Drogba's threat excellently. 7 . Nedum Onuoha - Strong display from the versatile defender, who now looks at home at centre-back. 7 . Nedum Onuoha (15) performed well at the back for QPR and kept Didier Drogba quiet throughout . Clint Hill - Showed tremendous desire at left-back and did well to combat both Willian and Hazard. 7 . Matt Phillips - Has shone in recent weeks for Rangers and caused Chelsea problems with his pace. 6.5 . Joey Barton - Hurried and hassled Chelsea's midfield. Typical energy from the controversial midfielder. 6.5 . Joey Barton (centre) put in a good shift for the home side and made life difficult for Chelsea's midfield . Matt Phillips (right) came close to scoring for QPR but his shot was brilliantly saved by Courtois . Sandro - Put a real shift in for Rangers and showed moments of quality, too. Denied a goal by Courtois' brilliance. 6.5 . Karl Henry - His defensive instincts were vital as QPR tried to stem Chelsea's attacking flow. 6.5 . Bobby Zamora - No wondergoal this week, but his experience was just as important in this west London derby. 6.5 . Charlie Austin - Caused Chelsea problems with his clever movement and went close on a couple of occasions. 6.5 . Subs . Niko Kranjcar 6 (for Sandro 81) Junior Hoilett 5.5 (for Zamora 83); Richard Dunne (for Isla 90) Chris Ramsey - 6.5 . Charlie Austin (left) nearly scored a spectacular effort in the first half but the Chelsea keeper denied him . Chelsea . Thibaut Courtois - The busier of the two keepers; produced a brilliant save in the second to deny Phillips. 7.5 . Branislav Ivanovic - Looked comfortable for much of the afternoon as opponent Henry showed little attacking intent. 6.5 . Gary Cahill - Stood up to the physical battle with Austin and Zamora with minimal fuss. 6.5 . The Belgian goalkeeper was Chelsea's stand-out performer with a number of crucial saves . John Terry - An unpopular figure at Loftus Road, but stood firm under hostilities from the home crowd. 7 . Cesar Azpilicueta - The left-back was kept busy by Phillips down QPR's right, but emerged with plenty credit. 7 . Ramires - Had little impact in midfield and was hauled off by Mourinho early in the second half. 5 . Nemanja Matic

Summary: Thibaut Courtois was superb in Chelsea's goal with a number of key saves . Cesar Azpilicueta and John Terry impressed at the back for QPR . Charlie Austin caused problems and was brilliantly denied by Courtois .


A sting set up by police between Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and the woman who claims he groped her has revealed he did not deny touching the model, it has been reported. Italian model Ambra Battilana, 22, has claimed the 63-year-old Hollywood producer asked her for a kiss and groped her during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca office in Manhattan on Friday night. But while Weinstein has spoken to police and denied the accusations, a recorded conversation between him and Battilana shows he did not deny the incident, it has been claimed. 'He didn't deny doing what she said he did to her,' the source told the New York Daily News. 'The content of the phone call, there's no question about what he did.' See below for video . Out and about: Harvey Weinstein is pictured leaving his New York townhouse on Thursday, nearly a week after he allegedly groped a model. He voluntarily spoke with authorities and is cooperating with their investigation . Accusations: Italian model Ambra Battilana, 22, told police that the Hollywood producer groped her and put his hand up her skirt during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca office in Manhattan on Friday night . DailyMail.com has reached out to his representatives for comment. She also convinced him to meet him a restaurant and the NYPD were also there to watch that meeting, according to the newspaper. It is not clear if he knew he was being monitored but following the call and the meeting at the restaurant at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, Weinstein voluntarily went to speak with police on Saturday. He requested a lawyer and has promised full cooperation with the probe. The alleged incident unfolded at Weinstein's Tribeca office after he invited her there for a business meeting on Friday night, hours after meeting her at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night. When she arrived at the office, the married father-of-five allegedly asked if her breasts were real before touching them and putting his hand up her skirt, she told police. He also asked her for a kiss, she claimed. She clearly rejected him and he backed off, the New York Daily News reported, and she fled from the building. Security footage shows the model speaking on the phone as she quickly left the building half an hour after arriving, the newspaper reported. Model: Battilana (pictured) claims he assaulted her at his office on Friday after meeting him at a red carpet event on Thursday night. Afterwards, she called police and they monitored a phone conversation with him . Beauty queen: Battilana is pictured left during the Miss Italia contest in Rome in 2011 and right in 2010 . Under surveillance: Following the alleged incident, she arranged to meet with him at the restaurant of the Tribeca Grand Hotel (pictured) and the meeting was monitored by police, according to reports . The model's lawyer said his client was 'creeped out' by her alleged encounter with Weinstein, who is behind hit movies including Pulp Fiction, The King's Speech and Gangs Of New York. 'When

Summary: A sting set up by the NYPD shows Weinstein didn't deny touching Italian model Ambra Battilana, it has been claimed . She alleges he asked her for a kiss and then groped her during a 'business meeting' at his Manhattan office on Friday night . A source claimed during the recorded conversation set up under the watch of the NYPD, he did not deny touching her . The Hollywood producer has denied the allegations and has spoken to police, who have not filed charges .


There’s nothing better than a succulent steak, sizzling from the hot plate, charred to perfection on the outside, bursting with juices within. People often get it wrong when cooking this cut of meat and end up with an overdone dish that’s bone dry, grey-hued and distinctly unappetising. So what is the best way to cook the perfect steak? Do you season before or after? Oil the pan or the meat? And what are the best cuts? Scroll down for video . Speak to your butcher when you're shopping for a perfect steak and pay a little bit extra for the best meat . Allow your meat to come to room temperature before you start cooking, Mr McCarroll advised . According to Jared McCarroll head chef at M Restaurant and Grill, the first step to a perfect steak starts when you are shopping; when buying steaks purchase the best meat you can afford. He told Femail: ‘It’s best to speak to your local butcher and pay a little bit extra and reap the rewards when eating it.’ And while we all stress about the cooking times for steak, he advises in checking the temperature of the meat before you start preparing your meal. 'One of the most important steps in cooking the perfect steak that is often forgotten or never thought about, is to allow your meat to come to room temperature first. 'This will shorten the cooking time and help to prevent grey rings from happening,' Mr McCarroll continued. Your steak should have a fine texture, be well marbled (veins of fat running through the meat) and firm to the touch. The shape and thickness of the steak is also important; the best steaks are one to 1.5-inches thick as a thinner cut is likely to get dry quicker. ‘The texture will depend on the quality of the beef and the cut; fillet has the best texture but the least flavour, whereas ribeye has more flavour and more fat, less texture but more flavour,' the chef said. ‘When it comes to the shape of the steak, try and keep it flat and a decent thickness. ‘Too thin a steak will be easy to overcook. Also try to keep the shape the same throughout the whole steak as this will help to keep the cooking consistent. A rib-eye (pictured) has more fat and more flavour but less texture . Some people like theirs blue while others don’t want to see any pink in their meat. But what are the perfect timings to cook steak the way you like it? If you are unsure, it's best to speak to your butcher as they will be able to give you the best advice based on the thickness and cut of meat. The cooking times below are for a 2cm thick sirloin steak . Blue: 1 minute each side. The steak should be just warm and fell spongy under your fingertips. Meat should still be dark in colour . Rare: 1.5 minutes per side. Dark red with some juice. There will be some resistance when you

Summary: Jared McCarroll head chef at M Restaurant and Grill shares his expertise . The more fat your steak contains the more juicy it will be after cooking . Look for thickness rather than weight when choosing which steak to buy .


A Florida couple locked two of their children in a closet for days on end, forced them to eat from a bucket and never enrolled them in school, according to authorities. Quincy Hazel and Sabrina Golden-Hazel, both 44 from Riviera Beach, also allegedly never took either of the children, a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl, to a doctor or dentist. A 26-year-old relative told police that the family has 11 children but that the 17- and 12-year-old were the only two subjected to the cruel treatment, the Sun Sentinel reported. The conditions emerged when the older child ran away from home last month and started living on the street. Arrested: Sabrina Golden-Hazel, left, and Quincy Hazel, right, have been charged with child neglect after two of their children told investigators they had been locked in a closet and forced to sleep on the floor . When a 19-year-old woman took him in, he told her he was too scared to go home, she told authorities. Speaking to investigators, the teenager said that the couple started locking him and the girl in the closet when they were young and they would spend days on end trapped inside. They were never sure how much time had passed because they could not see sunlight from inside the closet, the boy said. After the girl pretended to be dead a few years ago, Golden-Hazel allowed them to sleep on the floor of a bedroom rather than in the closet, the 26-year-old relative told authorities. When they were let out, the boy was so hungry that he would eat trash, which sometimes made him sick, and he had to endure beatings at the hands of Hazel, he told investigators. Scene: The children, who lived at this home, picked food out of the trash to eat, they told investigators . Locked up: The couple had other children but allegedly only subjected the two children to the treatment . Investigators noticed that he had teeth missing and he said he would often cry at night because of the pain in his mouth - but that he was never once taken to a dentist. Hazel told detectives that he never noticed the children had any health problems, while Golden-Hazel said she hadn't taken them to the dentists or doctors because they had refused to go. She also accused the children of making up the stories and told investigators she home schooled the children - but police did not find any books in the house. They couple have each been charged with two counts of child neglect with great bodily harm and are now locked up the Palm Beach County Jail on $100,000 bail.

Summary: Florida couple Quincy Hazel and Sabrina Golden-Hazel 'locked up the 12-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy in a closet for days on end' They 'were eventually allowed to sleep on the floor of a bedroom but were fed from a bucket or found food to eat in the trash' Their conditions emerged when the boy ran away from home last month and confided in a friend, who spoke to authorities . Golden-Hazel claimed she home schooled the children but there were no books in the home .


It's all Pep Guardiola's fault; him and the good folk of Scotland or, at least, St Andrews. It is a simplification, of course, but perhaps a useful way of understanding why, as we survey the Champions League quarter finals, there are no Premier League clubs troubling the scorers. Bayern Munich take on Porto on Wednesday night and even though they are contending with an injury crisis which leaves them without Bastian Schweinsteiger, Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben among others you might anticipate a sixth Champions League semi-final for Guardiola in his six years of management. Of course Guardiola isn't alone responsible for the decline of the Premier League in Europe; nor is it really down to St Andrews, though the iconic town with its genteel ambience played its part in continental Europe overhauling the English clubs. Pep Guardiola prepares his side for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Porto . The Bayern boss gives instructions to his goalkeeper Manuel Neuer at a training session on Tuesday . Something happened back in 2008 when Guardiola took over at Barcelona and it wasn't that the Barcelona team changed. Frank Rijkaard had virtually the same players but Guardiola managed to find an extra 25 per cent of performance in them. What happened was a tactical change which had at its roots in St Andrews, where the Barcelona team spent their first pre season under Guardiola. There Messi was a distracted individual, sometimes sneering at Guardiola's insistence on organisation and pressing, according to Guillem Balague's account in his biographies of Messi and Guardiola. But a breakthrough came when Guardiola stuck up for Messi in his battle with the club to play for Argentina in the Beijing Olympics. The new manager took the young Argentinian under his wing, sidling up to him after training, putting his arm round him to assure him of his support. Guardiola is bidding to reach his sixth Champions League semi-final in his six years as a manager . Guardiola got Messi on side in 2008 after standing up for him in battle to represent Argentina at the Beijing Olympics . Messi, the precocious star, suddenly felt he had an ally in Guardiola. And, as a result, he began to buy into Guardiola's idea of relentless pressing to supplement the tiki taka football, which was already a template at Barcelona. For tiki taka is not what made Guardiola’s team great. 'I loathe all that passing for the sake of it, all that tiki-taka. It's rubbish and has no purpose.' It sounds like Sam Allardyce, but those are the words of the great high priest of possession football as reported by Marti Perarnau in his book Pep Confidential. What Guardiola added to Barcelona’s game was the intensity, drive and sheer energy which had wilted under Rijkaard and then moulded it with overwhelming possession. Sometimes, when assessing the English problem in Europe, it helps to reverse the question. So, rather than ask 'Why are we so bad now?' it useful to identify why were we so good between 2005-2009?' Guardiola led Barcelona to Champions

Summary: Bayern Munich take on Porto in the Champions League quarter-final . Pep Guardiola bidding to reach sixth semi-final in sixth year as a manager . From 2005-2009 England had 12 out of 20 Champions League semi-finalists . In last five years only three semi-finalists have been from Premier League . Guardiola changed Barcelona tactically, introducing relentless pressing . Lionel Messi brought into it when Guardiola supported him against the club . Premier League clubs have struggled to cope with that intensity in Europe .


A 'greedy' cashier who stole £15,000 from a currency exchange and blew it on living a high-flying lifestyle was told by a judge it was time to 'get her hands dirty'. Fashion conscious Shanice Farier, 22, from Derby, earned a 'decent salary' and received handouts from her father but that wasn't enough for her expensive taste, the court heard. She helped herself to money from Kanoo Travel in Derby and spent it staying in hotels and living 'an opulent lifestyle', said Judge John Burgess. Farier appeared at Derby Crown Court highly made up, wearing a figure-hugging dress and clutching an expensive-looking handbag, and even posed for pictures outside court. Shanice Farier (pictured) appeared at Derby Crown Court highly made up, wearing a figure-hugging dress and clutching an expensive-looking handbag . 'Greedy' cashier Shanice Farier, 22, poses at the top of the steps outside court were she was found guilty of stealing £15,000 from her employer, Kanoo Travel in Derby . The Judge ordered Farier (pictured) to 240 hours of unpaid work, adding: 'I hope she ends up doing work that gets her hands dirty' Judge Burgess chastised her for her greed before ordering her to do 240 hours of unpaid work, adding that he hopes she will 'get her hands dirty'. The judge said: 'She's got all the advantages in life. She's not a person who needs help with a gambling, drug or drink problem. She's just greedy.' He then turned to her and added: 'Unpaid work for the community is not intended to be humiliating, but I hope for every hour you are doing it, you remember why you are there.' She was involved in handling different currencies for the firm but on 12 separate occasions she took money for herself before entering the remainder into the company's books. Farier admitted stealing of £15,336 from her employer between October 2012 and February 2013 and converting criminal property between January 2013 and February 2014. Stuart Lody, prosecuting, said said she hadn't worked for Kanoo long before she started stealing and they soon noticed 'an unusual pattern of discrepancy emanating from the Derby office'. Farier was questioned but denied any wrongdoing and even tried to point the finger at other employees. But her dishonesty was exposed and she was subject to an internal disciplinary procedure and dismissed. Farier was questioned but denied any wrongdoing and even tried to point the finger at other employees . Judge John Burgess said Farier (pictured) had told the probation service that she thought 'it was too easy' Mr Lody said: 'She began working for the company in March 2012 and it wasn't long before she started stealing from her employer. Perhaps she didn't realise how tightly financial systems are controlled.' Stuart Newsam, for Farier, said: 'This offending is out of character. She didn't consider the consequences of her actions and thoroughly regrets now what she did.' Judge John Burgess said Farier had told the probation service that she thought 'it was too easy'. The judge handed her a 10-month jail sentence suspended for 18 months, with 240

Summary: Shanice Farier, 22, stole £15,336 between October 2012 and February 2013 . Court heard she was paid a decent salary and got handouts from her father . Farier told her probation officers that taking the money was 'just too easy' Judge ordered her to do 240 hours of unpaid work in the Derby community .


Ben Stokes starred with the ball on the first day of England's warm-up match in St Kitts, but it was the runs of Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott that pleased him most. England dominated against a modest St Kitts & Nevis XI, dismissing them for a paltry 59 inside 27 overs and then compiling 181 for one in reply. The quality of the home batsmen made the first innings seem like little more than a glorified net session, though Stokes still impressed with a lively spell that yielded three wickets for 10. Alastair Cook plays behind square on his way to an unbeaten 95 in the tour match against a St Kitts' XI . Cook and teammate Jonathan Trott talk in between overs during the St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI game . More important for England's Test prospects, though, was the stand of 158 between Cook (95 not out) and Trott (72). Both men needed the comfort of big runs, Cook having been axed from the one-day side on the eve of the World Cup and Trott on his first England appearance since November 2013 - a period that has seen him battle a case of situational anxiety. He now has the chance to nail down the role of Cook's opening partner and made a solid start in admittedly favourable circumstances. 'Trotty and Cooky gave them nothing and it will stand us in good stead for the Test matches,' said Stokes. Ben Stokes spoke strongly about his team-mates after the two batsmen looked assured at the crease . Stokes had earlier taken three for 10 in an impressive spell with the ball, as England dominated the day . 'The biggest thing for a batsman is time out in the middle. You can do all the training in the nets you want but nothing quite compares to a game and they both did that well today. Trotty has been great, it is almost like he hasn't left. To see him go out and score some runs, the way he has been known to for England over the last five years, was really good to see.' Stokes arguably went over the top in his assessment of Cook's knock, but with the captain having come under pressure for his lack of major scores, it could yet prove an important effort. Stokes described his captain Cook as one of the best players in the world after his return to form . 'It was fantastic for Cooky too,' said Stokes. 'He's been out of the game for a while so to come in and look like the one of the best batsmen in the world, like he once was, was great. The tempo he played at was fantastic and any bad ball he managed to put it away, which was good to see.' For his part, Stokes looks a certainty to return to the Test side in the Caribbean. Having announced himself as an all-rounder of unusual promise in the 2013-14 Ashes, he saw his glittering rise checked by struggles for form and fitness for long

Summary: Ben Stokes took three wickets for 10 runs as England bowled St Kitts & Nevis XI out for just 59 in tour match . Alastair Cook (95*) and Jonathan Trott (72) made big opening stand . Stokes praised batsmen, particularly 'one of the best in the world' Cook .


Israel is developing a system to accurately detect tunnelling activity, it has been revealed. The 'first of its kind' equipment, developed by Elbit Systems working with the Israeli Ministry of Defense, will be able to detect activity at a distance using a series of sensors. These sensors were so precise there would be 'no false alarms'. The decision comes after the Israeli army considered more than 700 proposals aimed at combating a tunnel threat. Israel is developing a system to accurately detect tunnelling activity, it has been revealed. Above, an Israeli soldier inspects a tunnel in August 2014 . It is thought the system will cost around £2.3million ($3.5m) per mile to install. A proposed area to introduce it is along the land border between Gaza and Israel, officials said. Alon Shuster, head of Sha’ar Hanegev regional council, told The Times of Israel the move would be welcomed by residents. He said: 'This advancement provides an additional layer of security.' The exact time-frame of the project has not been made clear, although it has been reported it will take around a year to install. It comes after years of fighting between Israel and Gaza. It is thought the system will cost around £2.3million ($3.5m) per mile to install. Above, Palestinian men look at what used to be a tunnel . Israeli military spokesmen have previously said the aim of some of their attacks was to destroy cross-border tunnels, which are usually around one metre wide and 2.5 metres tall. Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated the concern about tunnels in August 2014 and said soldiers were completing 'neutralisation' of the underground network. The new system has successfully passed initial tests. More results will be available in the next few months, officials added.

Summary: Elbit Systems are working with the Israeli Ministry of Defense . Sensors are so precise there will be 'no false alarms' Israeli army considered more than 700 proposals for the project .


Russia have been awarded a 3-0 walkover victory while Montenegro have been hit with a stadium ban following the abandonment of a fraught Euro 2016 qualifier in Podgorica. UEFA has ordered Montenegro to play its next two qualifying games behind closed doors - with one of those matches suspended for two years - while fining the nation £36,280. During the game, which took place on March 27, Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was struck by a lit flare. Players from both sides were involved in a brawl before referee decided to abandon the game . Fans holding flares cut intimidating figures from the roof of Montenegro's stadium in Podgorica . Russia head coach Fabio Capello scratches his head as players leave the pitch after the match is abandoned . Play resumed but trouble erupted between the players in the second half and, with further objects coming from the stands, both teams left the field and German referee Deniz Aytekin called the goalless game off after 67 minutes. A statement from European football's governing body read: 'The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) met today and announced the following decision in relation to various incidents that occurred during the European Qualifiers Group G match between Montenegro and Russia, which was played in Podgorica on 27 March. 'The CEDB has decided to declare the above-mentioned match as forfeited. As a consequence, the Football Association of Montenegro (FSCG) is deemed to have lost the game 3-0. A flare, hurled from the stands, hit the Russian keeper on the head in the opening seconds of the game . Igor Akinfeev is carried off the pitch on a stretcher, which led to an 30 minute delay before play resumed . The keeper was carried off the field to hospital for tests before eventually making a full recovery . 'In addition, the FSCG has been ordered to play its next two UEFA competition matches as host association behind closed doors. The second match to be played behind closed doors is deferred for a probationary period of two years. Finally, the association has been fined 50,000 euros.' Russia did not escape unpunished for their players' actions and were issued with a 25,000 euro (£18,143) fine. The head of the Football Association of Montenegro (FSCG) had branded fans who forced the abandonment as 'barbarians'. Montenegro fans light flares from the stands during the Euro 2016 qualifier on March 27 . Russian fans voice their displeasure after the game is eventually called off . In a statement published on the FSGC's website the day after the game, the association's secretary general Momir Durdevac said: 'The match from the first minute was on the verge of interruption. 'You saw how many people were involved in the organisation, how many times we asked the crowd to refrain from everything. 'But it seems that we do not deserve, neither the country nor the national team, a place in the big competition. Riot police clash with Montenegrin fans after the game is abandoned following a pitch brawl . 'They are here to disrupt, they are

Summary: Russia's Euro 2016 qualifier with Montenegro on March 27 was abandoned . Russia No 1 Igor Akinfeev was hit by a flare in the opening minute . Game was later called off following a player brawl and more crowd trouble .


Scott Sinclair has confirmed he wants to sign permanently for Aston Villa at the end of the season. The winger is on loan from Manchester City but can be bought for £2.5million in the summer. The 26-year-old, who has scored three goals in 10 games for Villa, said: 'I feel at home at Villa, it's a great club, I'm sure at the end of the season we can sit down and I can sign. Definitely.' Winger Scott Sinclair is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester City and has been in fine form . Sinclair has scored three goals in 10 games for Villa and wants to make his loan move permanent soon . Sinclair scores Villa's second goal during the FA Cup fifth-round win over Leicester City in February . Villa midfielder Joe Cole is backing the club to defy the odds and beat Arsenal in the FA Cup final in May . Meanwhile, Joe Cole believes Villa can beat Arsenal in the FA Cup final on May 30 if they repeat their performance from the semi-final against Liverpool. 'It's a tough game. They've been brilliant, a top side,' he said. 'Arsene Wenger's really turned it round for them. They'll want to put another bit of silverware on the table, but if we play like we did against Liverpool and Tottenham, we'll be alright.' Villa are enjoying a new lease of life under manager Tim Sherwood and are currently on course to avoid relegation. Sherwood, who took over at the club in February after Paul Lambert was sacked, has steered Villa to 15th in the league table and their first cup final for five years. Tim Sherwood has worked wonders at Villa since taking over from the sacked Paul Lambert in February .

Summary: Scott Sinclair is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester City . The 26-year-old winger has impressed for the club since his January move . Villa could make the switch permanent in the summer for a £2.5million fee . Meanwhile, Joe Cole has backed Villa to beat Arsenal and win the FA Cup .


A women's rights group has slammed a popular eatery for their latest advertising campaign which they claim objectifies women's bodies to sell beer. The Lowenbrau Keller, in Sydney's The Rocks, has released a social media and bus campaign featuring the slogan 'Wunderbra' underneath a photograph of a woman in a low-cut lederhosen holding a tray of beer steins. The same campaign also features an image of two women in a similar state of dress with the caption 'Make Mein A Dubbel', sparking outrage from Collective Shout, who claim the advertisements reinforces sexual objectification. Scroll down for video . Campaign group Collective Shout has slammed Sydney restaurant Lowenbrau Keller for an advertising campaign they claim sexually objectifies women . The Lowenbrau Keller campaign is being used on both social media and public transport platforms . 'Through this advertising Lowenbrau reinforces sexist attitudes and invites patrons to view female staff as sexual objects, exposing them to sexual harassment,' Melinda Liszewski, spokesperson for grassroots campaign movement Collective Shout, told Daily Mail Australia. '[The company's slogan] “Live it Large” and “Wunderbra” sends the message to an audience of all ages that women are to be valued for their body parts,' Ms Liszewski said. Ms Liszewski said that the 'Make Mein A Dubbel' advertisement also suggests that the two women shown are 'part of the menu'. Dan Hopkirk, Marketing Director for Urban Purveyor Groups who owns the Lowenbrau Keller, said that the advertisements were meant as 'fun play-on words' that people would be familiar with. '[The campaign was] designed as a portrayal of the typical Bavarian cultural experience enjoyed by millions during Oktoberfest in Munich every year, synonymous with this venue,' Mr Hopkirk said. 'The advertising slogans coupled with the imagery that has been used across the campaign, are popular anglicised German phrases which are fun play-on words,' he said. 'The Löwenbräu Keller campaign aims to embody the traditions of Oktoberfest which is about a celebratory occasion and enjoyable time spent with friends.' Ms Liszewski said that the Lowenbrau Keller, along with other establishments which the Urban Purveyor Group owns, including the Bavarian Bier Cafe, has a history of creating sexist and objectifying advertisements. 'A number of Lowenbrau advertisements make a direct comparison between the serving size of food and beverages and the size of women’s breasts,' she said. Ms Liszewski said that the advertisement also suggests that the two women shown are 'part of the menu' This images was tweeted from the restaurant's official Twitter account and posted to their Facebook page with the caption 'Is anybody suddenly thirsty?' The advertisements have garnered criticism from social media users who expressed their outrage over the allegedly objectifying images . 'This is explicitly spelt out via an ad on social media “Bigger is better - don’t you agree? We’ve got big biers, big meals and big…fun. #beer” and reinforced by outdoor advertisements.' The image, which shows a woman's chest next to steins of beer, was tweeted from the restaurant's official Twitter account, and was also posted to their Facebook page with the caption 'Is anyone else suddenly thirsty

Summary: Sydney cafe Lowenbrau Keller has released an advertising campaign which features the slogans 'Wunderbra', 'Make Mein a Dubbel' and 'Haus Party' The campaign has been slammed by activist group Collective Shout as objectifying women and opening staff to sexual harassment . Lowenbrau Keller's parent body said that the ads use 'fun play-on words' to portray of the typical Bavarian cultural experience of Oktoberfest . The eatery has further been slammed for directly comparing the serving size of food and drinks and the size of women’s breasts . The same group withdrew a campaign last year comparing women to meat using the slogan 'We've got the best racks'


Having presumably grown used to being in the company of one famous Ronaldo, Real Madrid's teen sensation Martin Odegaard on Wednesday appeared to be left starstruck by another. The 16-year-old was pictured with former Brazil international Ronaldo as he paid a visit to the club he spent five years at during his illustrious playing career. Norway international Odegaard took to social media to share the picture of the pair at Real's Valdebebas training complex. Martin Odegaard poses with former Brazil international Ronaldo at the Real Madrid training ground . Odegaard celebrates after scoring for Real Madrid Castilla against Barakaldo in February . Zinedine Zidane (with Odegaard behind him, right) dropped the Norwegian from the Castilla side this month . The young midfielder was clearly in awe of the former World Cup winning striker and simply wrote 'legend' alongside the picture on Instagram. Ronaldo, who scored more than 100 goals for Real and netted an impressive 62 international goals, was visiting his old club ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Odegaard opted to join Real Madrid after courting interest from a host of top clubs in Europe, including Manchester United and Liverpool, and signed a long-term £40,000 a week contract with the Champions League winners in January. The former Stromgodset playmaker has trained with Carlo Ancelotti's first team regularly since his arrival, rubbing shoulder's with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. Odegaard is said to be on a different wave length to his Castilla team-mates because he rarely trains with them . The 16-year-old joined Real Madrid for £2.3million in January signing a long-term £40,000 a week contract . But the Norwegian wonderkid has found life tough at the Spanish giants in recent weeks. First team coach in waiting Zinedine Zidane dropped Odegaard from his Castilla side earlier this month after a dramatic downturn in results since his arrival. There have been suggestions that his presence in the side has riled team-mates that feel Odegaard training with the first team three times a week means he lacks cohesion in the B team. Real Madrid are desperate for the Castilla side to win promotion to the second tier of Spanish football and Zidane has to decide whether that goal is more attainable without the young talent.

Summary: Brazilian Ronaldo paid a visit to former club Real Madrid on Wednesday . Teen sensation Martin Odegaard posed for a picture with the former striker . The 16-year-old shared the snap on Instagram with the caption 'legend'


No need to tell Padraig Harrington what a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago he stood on the same spot on the same practice ground at the same tournament, the Houston Open, looking as crestfallen as I have ever seen him. Now look at him. There’s an obvious contentment as he hits a few shots and breaks off to chat with his long-time caddie, Ronan Flood. He’s taking in the surroundings with the grateful bearing of a man handed an unlikely lifeline. In short, here’s a three-time major champion who’s got his mojo back. Three time major winner Padraig Harrington has rediscovered his form ahead of the Masters . The Irishman practices during the pro-am before the start of the Houston Open in Texas . The small miracles that occur in this game. A month ago Harrington had fallen outside the world’s top 300 when he accepted an invitation to play in the Honda Classic in Florida. He ended up winning his first tournament in America since the 2008 USPGA Championship. How on earth does that happen? First, let’s return to the depths of despair. ‘Last year? Yeah I was devastated, there’s no other word for it,’ he admits. ‘I thought all along I’d do something that would get me to the Masters. A year earlier I’d been in contention to win and now I wasn’t good enough even to start. It was a huge shock.’ It was the first major championship this century for which he’d failed to qualify and he ended up watching it sulking on the sofa at home. ‘It was very tough,’ he says. ‘I watched it all and it wasn’t nice. Even though I was out of form, you always think you have a chance at any major, so I was gutted to miss out.’ Harrington had falled out of the world's top 300 before accepting an invitation to the Honda Classic . The 43-year-old ended up winning the tournament after a play-off victory against Daniel Berger . He looked for all the world like he would miss out this year as well until that dramatic play-off victory in the Sunshine State. The spoils of success included an invitation to Augusta. Ask him about next week and he sounds like a kid who’s just discovered chocolate. ‘I feel like I’m going to play in the Masters for the first time, I’m that excited,’ he said. ‘It’s funny, all my family are going this year, while in other years it was, like:“Ah, not to worry, we’ll wait and go another year.” Now that I’ve missed one they’re fearing this will be the last time they will have the chance. ‘As a player, a bit of that creeps in as well. When you’re playing great you think you’re never going to miss these events. But hopefully I shall play well for a while now. That’s been my thing over the years. It’s always been about peaks and troughs and keeping the peaks for as long as you can. My wins tend to come together so hopefully I’ll win

Summary: Padraig Harrington had fallen out of top 300 before winning Honda Classic . Irishman returns to the Masters after failing to qualify last year . The three times major winner tips Dustin Johnson to challenge Rory McIlroy at Augusta .


Israel marked its annual day of remembrance for fallen troops and slain civilians on Wednesday, with the country standing to attention for two minutes while sirens wailed. Yom Hazikaron - or Memorial Day - is held the day before Israel's independence day, linking the sacrifice of soldiers with the creation and protection of the state. Under law all places of entertainment, including cinemas, theatres and nightclubs are closed during the sombre day, and many Israelis attend memorial services for relatives and friends who have died in conflict. An woman places a red rose at a commemorative plaque honouring fallen soldiers during a Memorial Day ceremony in Latrun, on April 22 . Soldier salute and visitors stand still at the Mount Herzel military cemetery in Jerusalem during a nationwide two-minute silence at 11am . Traffic stopped and Israelis stood still by their cars in Tel Aviv when a siren marking a two-minute silence for Memorial Day is sounded . A sombre driver pulls over to pay his respects (left) while an Israeli child carrying a red rose passes a tank on his way to the Armored Corps Memorial. Across the country Israelis remember the 23,320 people who died 'fighting for the national cause' since 1860 . Shoppers stand to attention and service stops during the two-minute silence in Jerusalem on Yom Hazikaron, held on Wednesday this year . A soldier stands still in the middle of a shopping street. Theatres and cinemas are closed by law on the memorial day across Israel . The sirens marking the start of two-minute silences are sounded twice - once at 8pm on the eve of Yom Harikaron, and a second at 11am . Nurit, the sister of IDF Sergeant Albert Dahan, is pictured visiting his grave in the Mount Herzi Military Cemetery in Jerusalem . An Israeli soldier looks at the wall of names of fallen soldiers, at the Armored Corps memorial. Civilians killed in conflict are also remembered . By the Armoured Corps memorial in Latrun, near Jerusalem, Israeli soldiers remember their comrades in arms who have lost their lives in war . Wreaths are laid at the war memorial. Remembrance ceremonies started at sunset on Tuesday and last until nightfall on Wednesday . Schoolchildren from Belgium sit on a tank as an Israeli soldier gives a brief history of the country's wars, near the Armored Corps memorial . In recent years the remembrance day has been expanded beyond commemorating those soldiers killed defending Israel, but also security personnel who died protecting the state from terrorist attacks. According to the Israeli ministry of defence, 116 security force personnel have been killed in the line of duty, over the past year alone. In total, Israel remembers 23,320 fallen since 1860 in fighting for the national cause. On television, one of the state channels screens the names of all the deceased in chronological order over the course of the day. That year, 1860, is when Israel considers to be the start of the conflict with the Palestinians when Jews founded the first neighbourhood outside the walls of

Summary: Yom Hazikaron, held this year on April 22, is Israel's official Memorial Day traditionally dedicated to fallen soldiers . Sirens blasted across the country at 11am marking a two-minute silence for people to pray and pay their respects . Shoppers, drivers, classrooms and workplaces all come to standstill during emotional remembrance day .


A notorious brothel at the centre of Australia's first ever sex slavery case has gone on sale in a trendy Melbourne suburb. The Edwardian-style building and shopfront on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy was once owned by Wei Tang who was convicted in 2006 of keeping five Thai women as sex slaves. The brothel, formerly known as Club 417, has six bedrooms each with its own shower or spa, as well as a large lounge with a bar and a sitting room. The Edwardian-style building and shopfront on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy was once owned by Wei Tang who was convicted in 2006 of keeping five Thai women as sex slaves . It has been listed for sale through Barry Plant Real Estate and is being marketed on its potential for a range of uses including a 'business, bar, restaurant, student accommodation and any number of other options'. The property even comes with a brothel licence, according to the advertisement. The brothel, which was also known as Fair Lady Studio massage parlour, is currently between a t-shirt shop and television repair company, Fairfax Media reports. In 2008, the brothel's owner Tang became the first person to be found guilty under Australia's sexual servitude laws for forcing the Thai women to work at Club 417. The brothel, formerly known as Club 417, has six bedrooms each with its own shower or spa, as well as a large lounge with a bar and a sitting room . In 2008, the brothel's owner Tang became the first person to be found guilty under Australia's sexual servitude laws for forcing the Thai women to work at Club 417 . She was convicted two years before for holding the five women as slaves, but it took the court some time to define exactly what constituted a sex slave. Tang was sentenced to 10 years behind bars. The women, who worked six days a week, were brought out from Thailand and were forced to work to pay off the debts incurred by bringing them to Melbourne. It's listed for sale through Barry Plant Real Estate and is being marketed on its potential for a range of uses . The property stopped operating as a brothel in December 2013 and been vacant ever since. Selling agent Jim Dimitropoulos from Barry Plant Preston has indicated the price guide for the shopfront property is $1.3 million. The property at 417 Bruswick Street, Fitzroy will go under the hammer on May 1. The brothel comes with plenty of rear access from its former role . The building and shopfront of the building on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, which was was once owned by Wei Tang, who was convicted in 2006 of keeping five Thai women as sex slaves . .

Summary: Six-bedroom brothel in Melbourne's Fitzroy will go up for auction on May 1 . Edwardian-style shopfront was owned by Wei Tang who was jailed for keeping five Thai women as sex slaves . Property, formerly known as Club 417, comes with a brothel licence . Tang was convicted in 2006 for forcing women to work off debts incurred by bringing them from Thailand to Australia . It stopped operating as a brothel in 2013 and has been vacant ever since .


TV insiders say Lily James (pictured), who stars in the new Disney cinema hit Cinderella, would be ideal as Mary in the new TV adaptation . They were left broken-hearted when writer Julian Fellowes announced that the next series of Downton Abbey would be the last. But at least the hit show's millions of fans can now look forward to more fun from the Oscar winner. He plans another heady TV mix of romance, class struggle and social snobbery, this time based on the work of Anthony Trollope, one of Britain's greatest novelists. Lord Fellowes, 65, has revealed he is to turn Trollope's 1858 novel Doctor Thorne into a new three-part historical drama for ITV. He said: 'Doctor Thorne is one of my favourite novels. It is romantic and funny and I am absolutely delighted to be doing it. I said yes to it straight away.' He added: 'It is rooted in darkness and starts with a murder, which spreads its shadow over many of the principal characters.' The novel tells the story of Doctor Thomas Thorne, who lives in the village of Greshamsbury in Barsetshire with his beautiful niece, Mary, a girl blessed with every gift except money. Mary has grown up alongside the Gresham sisters – Augusta, Beatrice and Alexandrina – and their handsome brother Frank, whose home is the great house and estate at Greshamsbury Park. When the terrifying Lady Arabella Gresham discovers that her son Frank has fallen in love with Doctor Thorne's penniless niece, she is horrified. And the situation is made all the more fraught because Doctor Thorne is harbouring a secret about Mary's parentage which threatens to bring everyone's world crashing down. Trollope's tale is considered one of his best works and Fellowes's track record in both television and film is likely to attract an A-list cast. TV insiders say Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Grantham in Downton, and Lily James, who plays Lady Rose in the show and who stars in the new Disney cinema hit Cinderella, would be ideal as Thomas Thorne and Mary. But one source last night said that ITV would be keen to ensure that the cast of the new drama was not filled with faces from Downton. TV critics want Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Grantham in Downton, to appear in the new television show . The tale is considered one of Trollope's best works . Several actresses, including Anna Chancellor, who made a guest appearance in the last series of Downton Abbey, Juliet Stevenson and Janet McTeer could all be likely contenders for the role of the snobbish Lady Arabella. The project is the realisation of a life- long ambition for Fellowes, a huge admirer of Trollope's work. He revealed plans for the new drama at a dinner held at The Athenaeum Club in London on Friday night to celebrate the bicentenary of Trollope's birth. Fellowes was a speaker at the event. He told The Mail on Sunday that there was a snobbishness towards Trollope in certain quarters and he hoped the adaptation would lead to a flood

Summary: Lord Fellowes, 65, has revealed he is to turn Trollope's 1858 novel Doctor Thorne into a new three-part historical drama for ITV . Tale considered one of his best works and is likely to attract an A-list cast . TV insiders say Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Grantham in Downton and Lily James would be ideal as Thomas Thorne and Mary .


Charged: This picture shows Zachary Davis in 2012 when he was arrested aged 15 for the murder of his mother and attempted murder of his brother . A Tennessee teenager on trial for murder says he killed his mother with a sledgehammer because she knew he had been raped by his older brother and did nothing about it. Zachary Davis was fifteen when he bludgeoned his mother's skull 12 times as she slept and then set his family home ablaze in an effort to also kill his elder sibling Josh. On Tuesday, a court in Hendersonville heard how Davis, now 17, laughed as he killed his mother Melanie Davis in August 2012, leaving her bloodied and unrecognizable before fleeing. Davis is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson and the court was shown gruesome images of the crime scene as his trial began on Monday. According to prosecutors, Davis, his mother and brother went to see the comedy movie, The Campaign on August 10 and then returned home. Melanie Davis went to sleep at 9pm, 'not knowing that her younger son was planning something sinister, something unspeakable.' In testimony given to the court by Major Don Linzy, Chief of Detectives at the Sumner County Sheriff's Office, Davis confessed after he was apprehended at a convenience store eight miles away, having fled the scene. 'Yes, sir, I killed my mom in her sleep with a sledgehammer,' Linzy told the court on Tuesday according to the Tennessean. Linzy said that during his interview Davis was asked why he killed his mother with a sledgehammer and replied, 'I was worried that I'd miss,' and that using that type of weapon gave him the 'highest chance of killing her.' Battered: The teen's single mother Melanie Davis, 46, was killed with a sledgehammer while she was sleeping in her bed . Shockingly, Davis told Linzy during his confession that he he laughed out loud for no reason he could remember during his frenzied attack. He also said he only had one regret from that night, 'I would probably kill Josh with a sledgehammer too.' However, during his interrogation, Davis did tell police why he brutally killed his mother and tried to kill his brother by burning down the house. Linzy told the court on Tuesday that Davis alleged his brother, Josh raped him and that he told his mom, 'who didn't do anything about it.' Josh Davis vehemently denies ever sexually abusing his family and Linzy told the court law enforcement came to the same conclusion. 'We started a child protective team to see if it happened,' he said according to the Tennessean. 'We did not have anything to corroborate Zach's statement.' Mental illness: Zachary Davis legal team admit that their client burned his own house down and killed his mother but was suffering delusions at the time . Indeed, Josh Davis, 19, spoke in court on Tuesday and saw his brother for the first time in two years. He told the prosecution that he and Zach were close and said that until the

Summary: Zachary Davis, 17, is on trial for the murder of his mother and attempted murder of his brother . Brutally bludgeoned Melanie Davis to death in her own bed in August 2012 . Then set fire to the family home in an attempt to kill his older brother Josh . The teen confessed to the arson and murder but alleged sexual abuse . Police have found no evidence of rape and Josh Davis, 19, has denied it .


Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk insists their season will still be a success if they clinch the Scottish Premiership title. Manager Ronny Deila had targeted the treble in his first season but that dream ended in controversial fashion with a 3-2 William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Inverness on Sunday. Deila started with a disastrous Champions League qualifying campaign when Celtic were knocked out by both Legia Warsaw and Maribor, but went on to impress in the Europa League and domestic scene with the League Cup already in the trophy cabinet following an absence of six years. Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates with his team-mates after scoring in the Scottish Cup semi-final . Van Dijk, who scored Celtic's opener against Inverness, wants his side to bounce back and win the SPL title . And Van Dijk is now looking to wrap up the title in style to get over his Hampden disappointment. Celtic can reopen an eight-point lead over Aberdeen by winning at Dundee on Wednesday night ahead of the post-split fixtures. 'If we win the league we still improve from last year,' Van Dijk said. 'We want to win it as soon as possible and that starts on Wednesday. 'The disappointment is very high, everybody is down but we are professionals and we need to focus on Dundee. 'We need to move on. Wednesday night at Dundee is a big game, so we need to be ready for that.' Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths accused the match officials of robbing them a cup final appearance after they failed to spot his goal-bound header being stopped by the hand of Inverness defender Josh Meekings when the Hoops were leading 1-0. But Van Dijk refused to dwell on the blunder by referee Steven McLean and additional assistant Alan Muir, who was five yards away. When asked about the penalty claim, the Dutch defender said: 'It didn't happen so we can't talk about it. Hoops striker Leigh Griffiths sees his headed effort strike the outstretched arm of Inverness' Josh Meekings . Celtic captain Scott Brown appeals to referee Steven McLean, but no penalty is awarded for the handball . Celtic's Adam Matthews (right) slides in with a strong challenge on Nick Ross during the match on Sunday . 'We look at our own performance and we lost and we are not on for the treble anymore. 'It should have been a key moment but it didn't happen so there is nothing to talk about. We lost and we are very disappointed.' Van Dijk opened the scoring at Hampden when he curled a free-kick in off the post but he and Jason Denayer were given a tough afternoon by the pacy Marley Watkins and powerful Edward Ofere, who scored Caley Thistle's second goal. 'We gave everything,' he said. 'With 10 men we kept on fighting. We had quality to score a goal but unfortunately it wasn't enough.' Griffiths tries his luck with an acrobatic overhead kick on goal during the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday .

Summary: Celtic missed out on the chance to secure a domestic treble after crashing out of the Scottish Cup semi-final 3-2 to Inverness on Sunday . The Hoops were controversially denied a penalty after a blatant handball by Inverness' Josh Meekings in the area . Still, with the League Cup already won in March, Celtic have the opportunity to win two trophies if they can clinch the SPL title . Defender Virgil van Dijk wants to wrap up the league as soon as possible .


Brian O’Driscoll believes Roman Abramovich style investment is needed to turn English clubs back into a European force but admits that scrapping the salary cap would be dangerous. With the French league becoming a honeypot for billionaire financiers – comic book tycoon Mourad Boudjellal has used his chequebook to turn Toulon into double European champions – the gulf between clubs from the Aviva Premiership and the Top 14 is bigger than ever. Saracens are the only English team featuring in this weekend’s Champions Cup semi-finals and, with the west London side being major underdogs against Clermont Auvergne, Ireland legend O’Driscoll believes the domestic game needs to readdress the balance. Brian O’Driscoll believes huge investment is needed to turn English clubs back into a European force . O'Driscoll says it's a money issue for English sides and they need Roman Abramovich style investment . ‘When you walk about French dominance, the teams are coming from France but the players aren’t,’ said O’Driscoll. ‘It’s a money issue – players are not just moving to France for a tan. The English utopia is that each club gets a Roman Abramovich, who makes it their little pet. ‘Then they are able to extend salary caps and attract better players. That married with the best of the English academy players coming through – of course they’d then be competitive again. But certain English clubs are being squeezed and the cap is there to save them. Not many clubs are profitable and you have to be careful because the long-term picture could be trouble.’ While Toulon have flexed their financial muscles by recruiting international stars such as Brian Habana, Matt Giteau and Leigh Halfpenny, English clubs have found themselves priced out of the market for southern hemisphere superstars. The trend looks set to continue after the World Cup, with All Black trio Dan Carter, Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith among those already signed up by Top 14 clubs. Clermont, who face Saracens in Saint Etienne on Saturday, have an impressive raft of imports including Jonathan Davies, Zac Guildford and Napolioni Nalaga. The Massif Central outfit, according to O’Driscoll, are the best club to never have been crowned European champions and should be the favourites for the title. New Zealand's Dan Carter has already signed with Racing Metro for after this year's World Cup . Saracens (pictured training this week) are the only English team left in the Champions Cup . Among those expats is full-back Nick Abendanon, who shone in the quarter-final victory over Northampton. O’Driscoll believes that, along with Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage, the Englishman should feature in this year’s World Cup - calling for the RFU to activate the ‘exceptional circumstance’ clause geared towards overseas players. ‘From a player point of view: yes they should both be be picked,’ said BT Pundit O’Driscoll. ‘They are the players playing the best at the moment and you pick on form. But when you set out your stall early and you then have to backtrack a bit, I don’t know if you lose a bit of face. You create

Summary: Brian O'Driscoll laments lack of money in the English game . The French league has become a honeypot for billionaires . Saracens are the only English team left in the Champions Cup .


These are the amazing scenes as high school girls in China are put through their paces with military-style dagger drills. Each of the girls shout the words 'kill, stab, slash and jab' as they perform each of the eight set movements involved in the high-intensity knife-fighting session. According to the People's Daily Online, the girls of the 27th March Huizhou Integrated High School are being trained by former special forces solider Inspector Tan. The 68 girls involved in the training are all aged between 16 and 18, however in a concession to safety, the knives are not real. School official Huang Anruo said: 'The daggers are fake. The school purchased them in bulk and they pose no danger to students.' Every female student undergoes some form of self-defence training. According to Instructor Tan: 'If faced with real danger our female students can use any sharp object to hand to handle the attacker. Chopsticks and forks for instance.' The girls aged between 16 and 18 are receiving intensive instruction in how to use a knife form a former special forces solider . The knives each have retractable blades to prevent injury, but the girls are being taught techniques which could save their lives . The first 68 of the girls underwent their five-day training session with Instructor Tan at the 27th March Huizhou Integrated High School . Every female student at the school will undergo some form of self-defence training to assist them in identifying dangerous situations . Instructor Tan said the girls, once trained, will be able to use any sharp implement to defend themselves in future including chopsticks . The school has purchased 250 of the knives, which have a plastic retractable blade and according to officials are entirely safe . The girls are all shown a series of eight moves which will enable them to defend themselves against a determined attacker . The girls are all encourage to shout 'kill, stab, slash and jab' while they work their way through the various self-defence movements . The training, which takes five days, is proving incredibly popular with the girls who learn the latest self-defence techniques .

Summary: The school girls, aged between 16 and 18, undergo a five-day intensive knife-fighting course to learn self defence . The students are being trained by a former special forces soldier called Inspector Tan who supervises the drills . The 27th March Huizhou Integrated High School purchased 250 knives - with plastic retractable blades for safety . However, Instructor Tan said following his course the girls will be able to defend themselves even with chopsticks .


Badou Jack outpointed Anthony Dirrell on Friday night at the UIC Pavilion to take the WBC super-middleweight title, setting up a fight with mandatory challenger George Groves. Jack (19-1-1) received winning of 116-112 and 115-113, and the third had it even at 114-114. Jack, the Las Vegas-based Swede who fights under the banner of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s promotion company, connected with a big one-two combination in the ninth round and forced the fight inside on a tiring Dirrell (27-1-1). Badou Jack (left) connects with Anthony Dirrell during the WBC world super-middleweight title fight . Jack holds his belt after beating Dirrell on Friday night at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois . George Groves will fight Jack for the WBC world super-middleweight title as he is mandatory challenger . 'I was in great shape and I believed in myself,' Jack said. 'All that talk don't matter. I knew they couldn't rob me. I thought I clearly won. It was a tough start to my career, but now I'm a world champ.' The 31-year-old Jack has won three straight fights after being stopped in the first round by Derek Edwards in 2014. The 30-year-old Dirrell, from Flint, Michigan, won the title in August with a tough decision over veteran Sakio Bika. Dirrell was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma and sidelined for 20 months. He also previously broke his leg and wrist in a motorcycle accident. On the undercard, Danny Jacobs, four years removed from a fight with cancer, stopped Caleb Truax in the 12th round to successfully defend his WBA middleweight title. With a comfortable lead heading into the final round, the 27-year-old Jacobs dropped Truax with a left-right combination and finished him off with a blistering array of punches against the ropes. Jack connects with previously unbeaten Dirrell during the world super-middleweight fight on Friday night . Jack narrowly claimed the WBC super-middleweight title on points against American boxer Dirrell . Jacobs, from New York, improved to 29-1 with his 26th knockout. The 31-year-old Truax, from Osseo, Minnesota, dropped to 25-2-2. 'My corner let me know he was hurt and I took advantage,' Jacobs said. 'I was ready for all 12 rounds. I knew he had more experience.' Jacobs was coming off first professional loss in 2011 when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of cancer afflicting his spine. He had surgery to remove the tumor and was out of the ring for 18 months.

Summary: Badou Jack beat Anthony Dirrell on points at the UIC Pavilion . It saw Jack narrowly claim the WBC super-middleweight title . George Groves is the mandatory challenger for the title .


The overbearing and interfering mother-in-law is often jokingly portrayed as most people’s least favourite family member. And now a new poll on modern families reveals this is a reality for almost a quarter of Britons – who said their pet dog was more important to them than their in-laws. Of the 2,071 people surveyed, 22 per cent cited their pets as a close family member, above in-laws (21 per cent) but below grandparents at 26 per cent. Scroll down for video . A new poll on modern families reveals almost a quarter of Brits prefer their pets to their in-laws . The research commissioned by Matalan for its Made for Modern Families campaign also found that the ‘Brady Bunch’ or ‘blended’ household where children had multi-parental figures was also on the rise. More than one in 10 British families now live in ‘blended’ families as more people with children divorce, remarry other parents and their households merge. As a result a fifth of all children – more than the entire population of Birmingham and London combined - have participated in their own parents’ wedding, the poll found. Spending quality time together as a family is still important with 65 per cent saying eating together at a table was one of their favourite family activities and 30 per cent claiming to enjoy playing board games and doing arts and crafts together. Over a third (35 per cent) said that their family’s happiness was their top priority, compared to just 6 per cent who cited money as most important. Mark Earls, a leading behavioural expert and fellow of the Marketing Society, said: ‘Contrary to those who have bemoaned the decline of the family as a key pillar of our society, family is alive and well – it just comes in many more different shapes and sizes than it used to including the “blended’ or “Brady Bunch” family, which consists of one or more adults with their own children and those from previous relationships. The interfering mother-in-law is often jokingly portrayed as most people’s least favourite family member, as in 2004 film Monster-in-Law starring Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lopez . ‘More than one in ten British families have this kind of arrangement. Such a scenario can create a situation in which the age gap between the youngest and eldest child/step-child can be more than a decade, as our survey found. ‘Ultimately, what we want for our families is what we’ve always wanted for those we love - health and happiness. However much the shape and the structures and the participants shift, it seems these same old truths abide. The family is here to stay.’ While the Beckhams were seen by 20 per cent of people questioned as the best representation of the modern family, 16 per cent thought it was Jamie Oliver’s brood, followed by the Jolie-Pitts at 7 per cent. Next in line from the list were Will Smith’s family (4 per cent) and Elton John and David Furnish (3 per cent). The research saw data compiled by YouGov reviewed by Mr Earls for

Summary: Mother-in-law is often jokingly portrayed as least favourite family member . Poll on modern families reveals this is a reality for almost a quarter of Brits . They said their pet dog was more important to them than their in-laws . Research found households where children had multi-parental figures was also on the rise .


Jonathan Trott prepared for his first Test appearance since leaving the Ashes tour in turmoil 18 months ago with back-to-back failures in St Kitts. Trott, who looks sure to open with Alastair Cook in the first Test against West Indies in Antigua on Monday, fell for just two, top-edging an attempted pull against a St Kitts side bolstered by England bowlers Liam Plunkett and Mark Wood. It follows his third-ball duck at the hands of his England team-mate Jimmy Anderson but Trott at least made 72 on the first of what became four practice days instead of proper matches in St Kitts ahead of the main business next week. Jonathan Trott failed twice with the bat during England's warm-up for the first Test in Basseterre . Trott is dismissed by his England team-mate James Anderson in St Kitts . Trott’s only rival for the opener slot, Yorkshire’s Adam Lyth, was dropped twice before falling to a poor shot outside off-stump for 23 but Alastair Cook and Ian Bell looked in much more fluent form before retiring in this practice match. England gave what appeared to be a sneak preview of their side for the first Test as their low-key warm-up week meandered to a close. Their four days of cricket have been desperately short of competitive edge and they at least ensured each of their likely team saw some batting action. Trott looks set to open the batting with Alastair Cook in Antigua in the first Test next week . England completed four days of low-key, uncompetitive warm-up action in Basseterre on Thursday . Alastair Cook . Jonathan Trott . Gary Ballance . Ian Bell . Joe Root . Ben Stokes . Jos Buttler . Chris Jordan . Stuart Broad . James Tredwell . Jimmy Anderson . The decision to linger in the middle after two rain delays in order to allow Chris Jordan and James Tredwell to face some admittedly low-quality bowling, suggested those two would claim the disputed places in the team. Barring a raging turner in Antigua next week there will be only one spinning place and Tredwell, already a likelier pick than Yorkshire's Adil Rashid, was sent in ahead of his counterpart for a late hit. His dismissal gave Rashid a chance of his own but Tredwell was given priority and can now start preparing for a second Test cap. Jordan, meanwhile, was afforded a decent stint at the crease in the final session, when England pressed for an extra half-hour's play following rain delays. That suggests he has done enough to remain ahead of Mark Wood and Liam Plunkett, who both bowled for the hosts without doing anything compelling to push their case. Captain Cook made 22 runs in the morning session before retiring on Thursday . Ian Bell looked in fluent touch as he was unbeaten on 43 when he retired . England will leave St Kitts and head to Antigua for the first Test against the West Indies on Monday . Those decisions aside the second in a pair of two-day fixtures has been little

Summary: Jonathan Trott out cheaply twice in Basseterre . The England batsman preparing for his first Test since Ashes turmoil . England's low-key warm-up week in St Kitts drew to a close . Ian Bell retired on 43 and Alastair Cook after making 22 .


Although once known as one of Hollywood's most infamous bad boys, becoming a father has turned Colin Farrell into a dedicated family man who puts family before chasing women. Having been linked with a string of the world's most famous beauties - Angelina Jolie, Demi Moore, Britney Spears, Elizabeth Taylor - the actor says he's now hung up his prowling boots. In fact, the 38-year-old has confessed in an interview with The Sunday Times that not only is he too busy, but he's not even interested in the chase any longer. Scroll down for video . Colin Farrell has claimed that he's no longer the womaniser we once knew, and hasn't dated in four years . The 38-year-old actor says that he's now focusing on resurrecting his acting career (pictured here in the upcoming second series of True Detective) and being a good father to his two sons James and Henry . What's occupying so much time for the man who was once nicknamed the 'Lusty Leprechaun'? The Irish actor is about to experience something of a comeback with a role in the much-anticipated second series of HBO's True Detective. He's also the face of the new Dolce & Gabbana fragrance Intenso. However he insists that his time now is dedicated to clean living and seeing his two sons James Padraig, 11, and Henry Tadeusz, five. It's a far more wholesome lifestyle for Colin who confesses he's glad that his drink and drug-fuelled days are behind him. He's now branded his arrival in Hollywood circa 2002 as 'too much' to handle in his early 20s, and he's now not only completely sober - he even enjoys a spot of yoga. Britney Spears accompanied Colin Farrell to the premiere of film The Recruit during the height of his party-hard lifestyle. The pair both denied any romance however, claiming they were 'just mates' And his love life is firmly on the backburner. Asked if he had any women his life, he replied: 'There is not one - zilch, nada.' Even more surprising however, is that after years of being labelled a womaniser, his now celibate - and happy with his unattached status. 'I have not dated for, ooh, four years now. It's just not happening, what with the work, the kids and my life. 'I know it's not what people expect to hear, but that's the honest truth.' The actor is now a devoted dad and although they live with their mothers (James with model Kim Bordenave and Henry with ex-wife Alicja Bachleda-Curus) he sees the boys every weekend. He told the Sunday Times's Style magazine: 'It's not all about you any more, which is a relief. It's about a bigger world, and helping them find their place in it. 'It's not about "me, me, me, the loudmouth" any more - and that takes the pressure off me to live up to those old expectations'. He is especially protective of James, who has a developmental disorder called Angelman syndrome, which causes intellectual and physical disability. On the set of film Alexander, Colin Farrell was

Summary: Colin Farrell is infamous for dating high-profile actresses and models . His early career has been overshadowed by his party-hard lifestyle . The 38-year-old now says he's dedicated to being a father to his two sons .


Moeen Ali says he is ready to take on Australia’s two left-arm Mitchells in the Ashes – and has overcome the problems he had against the short ball during his introduction to Test cricket last summer. Moeen is planning to join up with the England squad ahead of the second Test in the Caribbean, starting in Grenada on April 21 – having recovered more quickly from a rib injury than anyone expected. And he intends to put to good use the experience gained during the World Cup, where he averaged 38 with a strike-rate of 105 – one of the few glimmers of light in an otherwise benighted tournament for England. Moeen Ali will join up with England ahead of their second West Indies Test after recovering quicker than expected form a rib injury . Moeen's performance in the World Cup was a glimmer of light in a disappointing tournament for England . When the Ashes get going on July 8 Australia will undoubtedly bombard Moeen with bouncers after he found a variety of ways to get out to the short ball against Sri Lanka and India last year – with Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc ready to unleash merry hell. But Moeen, who was recently named one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year, said: ‘It was something I was working on at the World Cup in Australia. And now I’ve tasted a bit of Johnson and Starc and these guys, I feel I’m much more ready than I was last year. It was good for me to see that I can handle that kind of bowling. ‘I probably thought about the short ball too much in the end, and forgot about the rest of my batting. So I’ve learned from that now, and hopefully I won’t ever do that again.’ Moeen struggled with the short delivery against Sri Lanka and India (pictured) last year . And for those who have not yet erased from their memories Johnson’s demolition job on England’s batsmen during the 5-0 Ashes whitewash in 2013-14, Moeen has some cautionary words. ‘I think Starc is quicker than Johnson,’ he said. ‘I think he’ll be more dangerous than him because of the swing. But let’s see what happens. I’ve only faced Johnson once, and that was his first game back, so maybe he’s a bit quicker now.’ Moeen, who hopes to play for Worcestershire against Yorkshire on Sunday in the opening round of County Championship matches, wants to establish himself as the Test team’s No 1 spinner. Moeen says that he worked on facing short deliveries during the World Cup earlier this year . Nineteen wickets at 23 against India last summer was a good start. And he has been working on his doosra, which was briefly unveiled against Sri Lanka at Headingley a year ago, but has remained under wraps during the ICC’s recent purge against dodgy bowling actions. ‘I feel like I’m bowling it quite well,’ he said. ‘It wasn’t right at the time, but now that I feel like I’ve got it right. But a

Summary: Moeen Ali will join up with England ahead of second West Indies Test . Moeen recovered more quickly from a rib injury than anyone expected . England batsman suffered when facing short balls in last summer's Ashes . Moeen says he has rectified problem and is ready to take on the Mitchells .


Aljaz Bedene has won his first match since becoming a British citizen after the Slovenian-born player won in the opening round of qualifying for the Casablanca Open. Bedene, the 25-year-old who has lived in the United Kingdom for seven years and is now a citizen, claimed a 6-3 6-2 victory over Maxime Chazal of France on the clay in Morocco. Ranked 83rd in the world, Bedene is now the British number two behind Andy Murray, and described his first match as a British player as 'awesome'. Aljaz Bedene has won his first match since becoming a British citizen in Casablanca Open qualifying . 'It's taken a while to get to this, but it's awesome to see,' he said on Twitter. 'Happy to get the first match out of the way. Was solid to be fair and more to come which is always good. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks for all the support and love guys, I feel really lucky.' Bedene will now face either Michael Linzer of Austria or France's Maxime Texeira in the next round.

Summary: Aljaz Bedene wins first round of qualifying for Casablanca Open . Beats Frenchman Maxime Chazal in straight sets 6-3 6-2 in Morocco . Bedene is now British No 2 behind Andy Murray after switch .


A man who was arrested at Luton Airport having landed on a flight from Istanbul has been charged with terror offences. Yahya Rashid, 19, of Willesden, north west London, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today, Scotland Yard said. Officers from the MPS Counter Terrorism Command arrested Rashid at Luton Airport yesterday on suspicion of preparation of acts of terrorism under section five of the Terrorism Act 2006. A 19-year-old who was arrested at Luton Airport has been charged with terror offences. File photo . He was arrested as he entered the UK having landed on a flight from Istanbul. Rashid was taken to a central London police station where he was charged today. A Met Police statement said: 'Yahya Rashid has been charged with: (i) Between 1 November 2014 and 31 March 2015 with the intention of committing act of terrorism, you engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to that intention, Contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 . 'And (ii) Between 1 November 2014 and 31 March 2015 you engaged in conduct with intention of assisting others to commits acts of terrorism you engaged in conduct in preparation to give effect that intention. Contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. 'He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.' Yahya Rashid was due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court (pictured) today . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: 19-year-old from north west of the capital arrested at airport today . He had just landed in Britain on a flight from Istanbul in Turkey . Teenager is accused of committing and assisting acts of terrorism . Charged at police station and due to appear before magistrates today .


Furious parents have launched a campaign to overturn a primary school headteacher's decision to ban all drinks except water during the school day. Headteacher Linda Shute has banned children from consuming drinks - including tea, coffee, fruit juice and soft drinks - in a bid to protect the long-term health of pupils at Rowdown Primary School in New Addington, south London. But some parents believe the water-only rule is too strict, claiming many children go all day without a drink because they do not like water. Scroll down for video . A headteacher is forcing primary school pupils to only drink water during the school day after banning all other drinks, including fruit juice . Samantha Moore, who launched the petition, said: 'As a mother, I have the right to choose what my son drinks.' Another campaigner, Anela, from Croydon, added: 'They should be able to drink whatever they want and not just water because some kids don't like water.' Mrs Shute, who announced her aims by enforcing the rule in a school newsletter last month, said: 'The water-only policy is being very well supported by parents and children. 'Thank you for this and know in your hearts, if you have any doubts, this policy is for the long-term health of all your children.' But her move provoked a backlash from some, who branded it a 'joke'. Alan Fay said: 'It's about time that schools started looking after the kids again and stop just doing what is told by the powers above.' Gemma Irwin, from New Addington, added : 'I believe that it should be up to the parent what their child drinks. 'If teachers are allowed tea and coffee, why can't a child have a bottle of juice or flavoured water?' But the school has defended its decision. The rule has been enforced to protect the long-term health of pupils at Rowdown Primary School (pictured) in New Addington, south London . It follows a similar ban which sparked anger at Valence Primary School in Dagenham, east London, when it was introduced in January last year. Headteacher Elizabeth Chaplin brought in the new rule as part of a 'health drive' and drinks other than water were poured down the sink. In June last year, children at Carlton Central Infants' School in Nottingham, were barred from drinking fruit squash - a measure opposed by some parents. Tam Fry, chairman of the Child Growth Foundation and spokesman for the National Obesity Forum, is among campaigners who have pushed for healthy drink options in schools. He has praised schools that clamp down on sugar-filled juices, which he believes should be limited to one small glass a week. Mr Fry said: 'Fruit juice is known to be really laden with sugar, and it needs to be a treat - not an everyday occurrence. The preference in schools should be water, which is hugely beneficial.'

Summary: Headteacher Linda Shute has banned tea, coffee, fruit juice and soft drinks . Pupils at Rowdown Primary School in New Addington can only drink water . But outraged parents have launched a campaign to overturn the decision . They claim children are going all day without a drink because they don't like water .


Dawn Milosky has been charged with driving while intoxicated and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle . A New Jersey woman is lucky to be alive after being rescued from her overturned vehicle just as it started to catch fire. Dashcam footage shows police in the borough of Kinnelon race to the incident just after 6 p.m. on Thursday following a tip-off about someone driving erratically in the local area. When officers Mark Ehrenberg and Ricky Ferriola arrived on scene, smoke was already coming out of the woman's white 2006 Toyota Solara convertible, which had been turned upside down. The vehicle's horn was honking but when one of the officers ran over and shouted at the driver, it was apparant that she has been knocked out in the crash. With smoke already coming from the vehicle the officers had to act fast to get the injured woman free. It took two minutes for the cops to cut the woman from her seat belt and pull her limp body from the wreckage. About 30 seconds later the flames are visible, and one of the officers can be heard trying to revive the woman, who is now safely on the other side of the road. Dashcam footage shows police in the borough of Kinnelon race to the incident just after 6 p.m. on Thursday following a tip-off about someone driving erratically in the local area . Just 2 minutes and 30 seconds after the officers had removed the woman from the wreckage the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The woman pulled from the wreck had to be hooked up to a defibrillator at the scene and CPR was administered, reports WPIX. She has been identified as Dawn Milosky, 45, of Beachwood, N.J. Milosky has been charged with driving while intoxicated, having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle, reckless driving and for failure to stay in the right lane. She was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center, but police say she is now doing okay. The woman they pulled from the wreck has been identified as Dawn Milosky, 45, of Beachwood, New Jersey . Just 2 minutes and 30 seconds after the officers had removed the woman from the wreckage the vehicle became engulfed in flames .

Summary: Police in Kinnelon, New Jersey, rushed to the crash scene after a tip-off about someone driving erratically in the local area . With smoke already coming from the vehicle the officers had to act fast to get the injured woman free . Just 2 minutes and 30 seconds after the officers had removed the woman from the wreckage the vehicle became engulfed in flames . Dawn Milosky, 45, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle .


New England Patriots fans probably had their hearts in their mouths if they'd forgotten it was April 1. Quarterback Tom Brady updated his Facebook page on Wednesday with a picture of himself lying in a hospital bed in a full body cast. He had shared a video on Saturday of himself jumping off a cliff into a river during his vacation. But according to the caption, it wasn't the cliff jump that got him but Michael Jordan, who was spotted playing some pick-up ball with the football player several days ago. Brady wrote: 'Jordan's crossover no joke!' Scroll down for videos . All banged up: Tom Brady pranked the New England Patriots and his fans with this April Fool's Facebook post that showed him in a hospital in plaster casts from head to toe after his ill-advised cliff dive while on vacation earlier this week . Tom Brady posted a video of himself going cliff diving while he was vacationing during the NFL offseason last week . Michael Jordan and Tom Brady later joined forces in a basketball game in the Bahamas. On his April 1 prank bodycast pic on Wednesday, he wrote: 'Jordan's crossover no joke!' Getting in on the act: The search engine revealed a mirror-image version of its homepage, which can be accessed by typing in com.google and shows search results flipped around . Trend: Miz Mooz said it was introducing 'selfie shoes' to cash in on the narcissistic fashion and advertised it with two women posing in front of the New York skyline . Brady had fans, and likely his management, worried on Saturday after he shared a video of himself jumping off a cliff into a river during his vacation. The NFL star was not the only one in the mood for pranks on April 1. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos, who was co-hosting for Michael Strahan, pulled off a brilliant April Fool as they co-hosted Live! With Kelly And Michael on Wednesday morning. Kelly, 44, told the studio audience that she wanted to address the latest rumors swirling in the media that she's expecting her fourth child. She picked up what looked like a press release and began reading it, confirming that she and Mark were indeed expecting another baby due in early 2016. The couple are already parents to a daughter Lola and sons Michael and Joaquin. Kelly said they'd been trying to keep the news quiet because it's so early in the pregnancy and because she's so old and after she confirmed the pregnancy, the audience broke out in loud applause and cheers. Then the show's executive producer Michael Gelman threw a large piece of cardboard at the TV host which she caught and turned it around to reveal the words: 'April Fools,' prompting groans of disappointment and laughter from the fans. Samsung Galaxy Blade Edge - combining the smartphone and kitchen appliance, brought to consumers just in time for April 1 . Pet project? PetCo apparently have come up with the selfie stick for your dog - just don't expect to see

Summary: The Patriots QB posted a picture of himself in a hospital bed on Facebook and wrote: 'Jordan's crossover no joke' Brady and Michael Jordan spotted playing some pick-up ball few days ago . Google had a few bizarre treats for users along with Domino's Pizza which apparently introduced the 'Domi-No-Driver'