Switzerland is the world's happiest nation thanks to healthy GDP figures, strong social bonds and an increasing life expectancy, a new study of global wellbeing has revealed. The list is dominated by European nations, particularly those in Scandinavia, and measures a country's population by factors contributing to its citizens' contentment, rather than wealth. Britons are happier now than they were two years ago, the study found, but still ranks in at a relatively lowly 21st place. And despite often mocking its northern neighbour as an inferior nation, the United States is a full 10 places below Canada, ranking at 10th and fifth respectively. Unsurprisingly the world's least happy countries are places ravaged by war and extreme poverty - with Syria, Burundi and Togo taking their place at the bottom of the 158-nation strong list. Celebration: Switzerland is the world's happiest nation thanks to healthy GDP figures, strong social bonds and an increasing life expectancy, a new study of global wellbeing has revealed . Spectacular: Icelandic citizens are now so happy that the country jumped from number nine in 2013 to number two this year, thanks in part to their well beautiful scenery (pictured) and cultural history . The 2015 World Happiness Report is the third of its kind and is edited by a team of renowned academics and analysts - among them American economist Jeffrey Sachs and head of the London School of Economics' 'wellbeing' programme, Richard Laynard. First published in 2012, the study uses a range of factors to determine how happy a nation is, ranging from purely domestic perspectives - such as GDP and life expectancy figures - to how its citizens view themselves and their country within the world at large. 1. Switzerland 6. Finland . 2. Iceland 7. Netherlands . 3. Denmark 8. Sweden . 4. Norway 9. New Zealand . 5. Canada 10. Australia . This year's study is the first to additionally break the statistics down by age and gender, however, with it possible for readers to find, for example, that a country ranking relatively highly overall, has a hidden population of deeply unhappy young women concerned about equal rights and pay. The top 10 on the list is dominated by nations from Scandinavia - which are unsurprisingly also among the wealthiest on the planet too. Equally unsurprising are the countries lower at the bottom of the list - almost all of which are in the midst by bloody civil war, political unrest or crushing poverty. One surprising anomaly, however, is Palestine, which came just below the midway point in the study at number 108, despite being ravaged by conflict. Happiness: The top 10 on the list is dominated by nations from Scandinavia. Citizens of these countries, such as Swedish nationals (pictured) are unsurprisingly also among the wealthiest on the planet too . Fierce rivalry: Despite often mocking their northern neighbour as an inferior nation, U.S. nationals (left) are a full 10 places below Canadians (right), ranking at 10th and fifth respectively . Low ranking: Unsurprisingly the world's least happy countries are places ravaged by war

Summary: List is dominated by European nations - particularly those in Scandinavia . Switzerland is now the happiest nation, with Iceland the most rapid riser . Reasons range from strong GDP to beautiful scenery and a vibrant culture . UK ranks at a lowly 21, although Brits are happier now than back in 2012 . World's least happy nations are unsurprisingly places ravaged by war and extreme poverty, such as Syria, Burundi and Togo .


While many tattoos hold a certain symbolism to their bearer, the design chosen by someone getting their first ink at the age of 80 must have an incredibly special meaning. ABC2's new show, Tattoo Tales, follows the journey of some of the customers of Bondi Ink, a busy tattoo parlour on Sydney's Eastern beaches, including Jan Bearman, who was prompted by the death of her beloved daughter to make a decision that took the rest of her family and friends by surprise. 'Before I lost my darling Shell I wouldn't have dreamed of having a tattoo. But when something like that happens you're left grasping at straws. There's a hole left in your life and all you can do is say your prayers,' Jan told Daily Mail Australia. For the past three years, Jan Bearman has had a new tattoo inked on her shoulder every birthday in memory of her daughter Shell, who died of complications from diabetes in . Jan's daughter Shelley died in 2011 at the age of 56 of complications from her diabetes . 'There were reminders of her all around me, and I decided to get a reminder of her on me,' Jan, now 83, said. When Shelley, who was fondly nicknamed Shell, died in 2011 at the age of 56 from complications of the diabetes she had lived with for nearly all her life, two of Jan's granddaughters and Shell's husband decided to get tattoos in memory of her. 'And then I just couldn't think of a reason to not get one,' Jan said. 'Shell was just such a gorgeous girl. It's a loss that leaves a hole in your heart that's never filled again. You do these things as a memorial, to carry [her] with you,' she said. Jan said that when she announced her decision to her family, they were quite surprised but supportive the unexpected move from the now 83-year-old. 'I think they were a bit surprised but they didn't say "don't do it", they said "go ahead if it will make you feel better",' she said. 'I tried to con my other daughter into getting one too but she wasn't having any of it.' Soon after the decision had been made, Jan was spending the day with one of Shell's daughters, when they passed Bondi Ink. 'Shell was just such a gorgeous girl,' said Jan (left) of her eldest daughter, with her other daughter Lisa (right) Jan getting her third tattoo, a shell, by tattoo artist Shaun 'Bones' from Bondi Ink . Jan said that her tattoos are a memorial and a way for her to carry her children with her . 'She popped in and asked if they had a spare moment to chat about getting a tattoo. They asked her "oh, are you thinking of getting one", and she said "no, it's for my grandmother",' Jan said. 'The man at the counter said "that's gold", and it went from there,' she said. For her 80th birthday, Jan had Shell's name inked on her upper arm near her shoulder, along with a

Summary: Jan Bearman surprised her family and decided to get her first tattoo at the age of 80 after her daughter Shelley died in 2011 . She has returned to the tattoo parlour twice on her birthday to have more tattoos inked in memory of her daughter and other children . ABC2's Tattoo Tales followed Jan as she went in for her third tattoo . Jan said that she feels as though her tattoos are a memorial, and she is able to carry her daughter with her .


Feline family ties proved essential at a zoo in Japan recently after a newly born white tiger cub fell in to a pool of water, and had to get his brothers to come to the rescue. Born on January 25 and almost three months old, the quadruplet male cubs were let out into their glass cages for the first time at the Tobu Zoo in Saitama prefecture, on the outskirts of Tokyo. Initially hesitant to go out in front of a crowd of zoo staff and visitors, the cubs were encouraged by their mother, Cara, aged nine, to walk out of their cage and into the outdoors living space. Curiosity soon got the better of the cubs, who began playing around the water area. Then trouble struck; one accidentally fell into the play pool. Noticing that he was in trouble, his brothers ran to the rescue. Grabbing him where they could, it took two kitties at least three attempts to finally manage to pull out their loudly complaining brother. 'We can hear it from beyond this glass wall, it must be screaming really loudly. I wonder if the parent will come to the rescue? Ah they made it!' someone can be heard on the video released by the zoo. To the rescue: Feline family ties proved essential at a zoo in Japan recently after a newly born white tiger cub fell in to a pool of water, and had to get his brothers to come to the rescue. Roaming around: Born on January 25 and almost three months old, the quadruplet male cubs were let out into their glass cages for the first time at the Tobu Zoo in Saitama prefecture, on the outskirts of Tokyo . Team effort: Grabbing him where they could, it took two kitties at least three attempts to finally manage to pull out their loudly complaining brother . Spokesman Naoteru Yamaguchi told Reuters over the phone that while he could not read a tiger's mind, he is convinced they had witnessed brotherly love. For the moment all four cubs have no names. The zoo will be accepting suggestions for the quadruplets' names from the public in May, according to Yamaguchi. Meanwhile, the cubs, who had only been trying out their glass cage, will be permanently based there from April 22 onwards. It was their mother's second time giving birth and brought the number of white tigers in Japan to approximately 35. Bedraggled: The tiger cub who fell into the pond seemed a little shaken up after the event . Voting time: The zoo will be accepting suggestions for the quadruplets' names from the public in May, according to Yamaguchi . Rare breed: In this April 16 photo, the newborn white tiger cubs look on together .

Summary: The quadruplet male cubs were let out into their glass cages for the first time recently at the Tobu Zoo in Tokyo . However, curiosity soon got the better of the cats and one accidentally fell into the play pool . His brothers quickly came to the rescue after noticing he was in trouble .


Kevin de Bruyne's agent has denied a deal in his place for his client to leave Wolfsburg in the summer but admitted that a number of clubs are keeping an eye on the Belgian star. De Bruyne has become one of the hottest prospects in European football after starring in the Bundesliga - being linked with Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Speaking to FOCUS Online, Patrick De Koster revealed that the midfielder is a wanted man but no deal for a move away is in place. Kevin de Bruyne (right) is wanted by a host of clubs but no transfer away from Wolfsburg has been agreed . He said: 'There are always interested teams and there has been some informal contact. 'People have asked me how Kevin is doing, how he has been developing superbly and putting in good performances. That is only normal in situations like this. There have not been any concrete offers, though. German champions Bayern, along with City and Manchester United are known to have watched De Bruyne but De Koster is keen to speak to Wolfsburg and show them the respect he feels they deserve. The Belgian is one of the hottest prospects in European football after starring for his side this season . 'I can assure you there have not been any talks with Bayern Munich. When you want to know whether Bayern are interested in signing Kevin, you should ask [sporting director] Matthias Sammer or [technical director] Michael Reschke. It is true that I have worked with Reschke before, but that does not mean anything now. 'We will sit down with Wolfsburg first, that is a matter of respect. They supported Kevin during a difficult period, when he was unhappy at Chelsea.' Since leaving Chelsea, De Bruyne has established himself as one of the best playmakers in the Bundesliga .

Summary: Kevin de Bruyne has been linked with a transfer away from Wolfsburg . His agent Patrick De Koster says that clubs are watching the Belgian but denies a deal is in place with any team to buy the talented playmaker . De Bruyne has starred for the German side this season in the Bundesliga .


Caykur Rizespor midfielder Ludovic Obraniak was taken to hospital with a suspected heart problem after being substituted during his side's match against Fenerbahce on Saturday. The Poland international had to be replaced after just 30 minutes before being taken for tests. Caykur Rizespor revealed on social media that Obraniak was not in any immediate danger following preliminary tests. Ludovic Obraniak (left) is currently on loan at Caykur Rizespor from German side Werder Bremen . Moussa Sow celebrates after scoring for Fenerbahce during their 5-1 win on Saturday . There were fears that the 30-year-old, who is on loan from Bundesliga club Werder Bremen had suffered a heart attack but he appears to have given the all-clear. Fenerbahce went on to win the game 5-1 tomove to the top of the Turkish Super Lig.

Summary: Caykur Rizespor lost to Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday . Rizespor midfielder Ludovic Obraniak was substituted after just 30 minutes . Obraniak was taken to hospital for tests on suspected heart problem . Former Lille player was reported to be in a stable condition .


A popular Virginia high school senior who passed away suddenly this week likely died from bacterial meningitis, it has emerged. Madison Small, from Ashburn, left school early on Mondayand, after she woke up in the night with a severe headache, she was rushed to hospital. By Tuesday afternoon, her father, Tim Small, had contacted the Broad Run High School to let staff know that his youngest daughter had passed away that morning. On Friday, the Loudoun County Health Department confirmed she died of meningococcal meningitis, which causes membranes covering the brain and spinal cord to swell, My Fox DC reported. Loss: Eighteen-year-old Madison Small, pictured, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning after feeling ill on Monday and it has now emerged she died of meningococcal meningitis . The bacteria causes membranes covering the brain and spinal cord to swell. It is the school system's first confirmed case in two years, the Washington Post reported. The last case in Loudoun was in January 2013. Public Health and school district officials said they do not have reason to believe her illness poses a risk to other students, particularly because last week was spring break. Loudoun County schools spokesman Wayde Byard told the Post that lockers at the school have been cleaned twice but there is no indication of an outbreak. 'It's a very tragic case... but there's no reason to panic,' he said. David Goodfriend, director of the Loudoun County Health Department, said a small number of people who had contact with Small would be watched for symptoms. Her close friend Devan Rook told the Washington Post that she had thought nothing of it when her friend went to the school nurse on Monday afternoon. Loved: Madison's family said she was otherwise healthy when her health suddenly declined on Monday . Family: Her father Tim Small, pictured center, spoke at a candle-lit vigil held for the teenager on Tuesday evening. Madison is pictured left with her older siblings and parents . Meningococcal meningitis causes membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed. It is caused by a bacterium that around 10 per cent of people naturally have in the back of their nose or throat with no issue - but sometimes it can invade the body. The bacteria is passed through direct contact with body fluids, such as through kissing or sharing eating utensils or drinks. Symptoms can include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and confusion. It is often diagnosed in infants, adolescents and young adults, and a vaccine is recommended for all children aged 11 to 18. The disease can be treated with effective antibiotics but it is important that treatment be started as soon as possible. Even with antibiotic treatment, people die in about 10 to 15 per cent of cases. And 11 to 19 per cent of survivors will have long-term disabilities, including loss of limbs, deafness, nervous system problems, or brain damage. 'Didn't think anything was wrong with her,' she said. 'In the middle of the night, she woke up complaining of headaches

Summary: Madison Small woke up feeling ill on Monday night so was rushed to hospital, but her organs began shutting down and she died on Tuesday . The health department confirmed on Friday that she died of meningococcal meningitis - the school district's first case in two years . The health department does not believe any one else is at risk but is monitoring people who came into close contact with her just in case .


Time to change: Business mogul Jack Welch has called for an end to the college hierarchy that has caused education to become cripplingly expensive . Business mogul Jack Welch has called for an end to the college hierarchy that has caused higher education to become cripplingly expensive. Speaking to DailyMail.com CEO Jon Steinberg, the former head of General Electric insisted that it's time to cut out expensive and needless middle management. He said: 'If you look at education today there are deans, there are associate deans, there are assistants to the associate deans. There's hierarchy beyond belief. 'Why should these lazy professors hang out getting fat on money while kids are going broke graduating? 'It's dumb, it's stupid, and it has to be broken.' Welch warned that this increase in middle management is driving up the cost of higher education, which is now failing to give students value for the amount of money they are forced to shell out. He told Steinberg that he is now dedicated to taking education in a new direction as executive of the Jack Welch Management Institute (JWMI), which currently has over 900 students and is growing. He said: 'At JWMI one thing is true - and this will be a big change for education - we think: 'Who is our customer?' The student is our customer. 'We have no tenure. We will remove faculty if the students call for it. 'They know when they're getting value and when they're not. They're great consumers and they give us voice' 'If we've got jerks that aren't giving them what they want, we''l have a chat with them once, and the second time they won't be there. They won't be in the next class.' The business mogul and his wife, business journalist and author Suzy Welch, were speaking at an Answers to Correspondents event at the New York's Core Club hosted by DailyMail.com and JWMI. During the intimate conversation, Welch claimed that JWMI could provide a model for what the future of graduate education can be. 'We're seeing lives change,' he said. 'It's amazing how we're changing lives with some very basic steps and an economically sound deal for us and for them.' Jack Welch (right) and his wife, business journalist and author Suzy Welch (center), were speaking with DilyMail.com CEO Jon Steinberg at an Answers to Correspondents event at the New York's Core Club . Following the release of their new book The Real-Life MBA: Your No-BS Guide to Winning the Game, Building a Team, and Growing Your Career, the couple discussed how real-world business scenarios should be used in education. Suzy Welch said: 'What's happening in business education in our school are these team-based projects that are more simulation of business troubles and business challenges, and that's better.' She pointed out that at many schools business education is being taught by academics, who lack real-world experience at a management level. 'Most of them haven't managed a thing,' she added. 'They're sitting there talking to you about leadership and they've not led a person. 'At our school, 90

Summary: The business mogul was speaking to DailyMail.com CEO Jon Steinberg . He insisted it's time that colleges cut out expensive middle management . With his wife Suzy Welch he is dedicated to changing business education .


A prosecutor is calling for an investigation into allegations the reserve deputy accused of shooting a suspect dead instead of reaching for his Taser received preferential treatment when he was recruited. A memo from an internal police inquiry which surfaced earlier this week revealed colleagues expressed concerns about Robert Bates, 73, when he arrived at the Tulsa Sheriff's Office. Documents suggested the department also violated training policies when they employed Bates. He has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in relation to the death of Eric Harris during a botched sting on April 2. Scroll down for video . A memo has revealed that Robert Bates,73, who has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Eric Harris, was given special treatment when he was admitted into the Deputy program. He is pictured leaving his arraignment in in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday . According to Tulsa World, District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler has begun contacting outside law enforcement agencies for further investigation after new information surfaced. He said on Friday: 'I am highly concerned about recent allegations that have surfaced and I have been in contact with independent law enforcement agencies regarding further investigation into these matters.' 'To protect the integrity of these investigations, I will not give details or comment further on any investigation that is underway,' he added. The memo concludes Bates didn't receive special treatment for admittance into the deputy program, but that he received special treatment once admitted. He was said to have used his personal car while on duty and made unauthorized vehicle stops. The inquiry came to the conclusion that high-ranking officers created an atmosphere where employees were intimidated about reporting violations of department policy. The report says it was prepared for former Undersheriff Brian Edwards, who says he doesn't remember its details. Dan Smolen, the attorney for Eric Harris, claimed that if the investigation's findings had been acted on in 2009 Harris might still be alive. He told CBS News: 'I think there are so many people who look on at so much corruption it's more than just a couple of people.' Sheriff's office spokesman Maj. Shannon Clark says he can't confirm the report but the department is preparing a statement. Bates appeared in Tulsa district court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of Harris, who was killed during a botched sting. Charged: Bates (left in his mug shot) shot Harris (pictured right) and faces four years in prison if convicted . Sheriff Stanley Glanz said this week he believes that Bates received his required training. Bates, a Tulsa County volunteer, shot Harris, 44, after the man was confronted during an undercover gun-sale operation and ran past him. Video of the incident shows Bates chasing after Harris. In an attempt to subdue him, Bates went to grab his Taser, but was unaware he had actually pulled out his gun instead. In the disturbing clip, which was released by the sheriff's office, Bates can be heard shouting 'Taser! Taser!' When the gunshot goes off, he says: 'I shot him! I'm sorry.'

Summary: Investigation shows colleagues expressed concerns about Robert Bates . Probe reveals he was not given special treatment during his application . However report in 2009 says he was once he was employed in Tulsa . Supervisors allegedly intimated colleagues to benefit Bates . He has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in relation to the death of Eric Harris in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 2 . District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler has begun contacting outside law enforcement agencies for further investigation .


With just 10 days to go until the general election, Ed Miliband has already won one political battle – as the nation's 'best looking' political leader. First it was the 'milifandom' – with thousands of teenage girls allegedly swooning for the Labour leader on Twitter. But now it seems he's gained another big fan in the form of The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright. The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright met Labour leader Ed Miliband as part of the 'useyourvoice' campaign encouraging young people to vote . The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid' The reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid'. Bright, who interviewed the Labour leader as part of a campaign to encourage youngsters to vote, said she would 'snog or marry Ed because he's the best-looking one out of them all'. She added: 'He had a really great dress sense and looked very dapper. He gets my fashion seal of approval.' It comes after a group of female fans left Westminster watchers baffled after taking to Twitter in droves to reveal their love for the Labour leader. Dubbing themselves the 'Milifans' the mostly teenage girls rallied support for the opposition leader using the Twitter hashtag #milifandom. Bright said she teased the Labour leader over his unlikely sex symbol status. The 24-year-old said: 'I had a bit of a joke with him as well and talked to him about his massive fan base and he seemed very humbled and a bit embarrassed by it. 'But he was also pretty cool about it all. He just really wants those fans tweeting about him to vote for him.' Ed Miliband - arriving at the Arc Arts Centre in Stockton-on-Tees in the North East this morning - has become an unlikely pin up . The Labour leader last week found that he had thousands of 'Milifans' on Twitter - mostly teenage girls - who were rallying support for him and praising his good looks . Bright interviewed the Labour leader as part of the 'useyourvoice' Twitter campaign which encourages young people to vote. She said: 'I wanted to talk to him about what Labour would do about the amount of parents who can't afford to look after their children because those children often end up in care. It's a shocking issue that's really personal to me. 'You'd think all the politicians would be quite posh and a bit pompous but he just seemed really friendly.' Bright's parents have been fostering children since she was 13 months old. Despite consistently voting, Bright admitted she is not a 'political whizz kid', but said she was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to chat to Mr Miliband. But she confessed she still hasn't decided how she will vote as she is determined to do more research and get a better understanding of each party's manifesto 'to get a really clear picture in

Summary: Reality TV star said Mr Miliband 'definitely' topped her list of politicians . She was asked who she would pick in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid' Bright said Mr Miliband was 'good looking' and had 'good dress sense' It comes after the Labour leader became an unlikely pin-up for teen girls . Thousands of teenagers took to Twitter claiming to be 'Milifans'


A 21-year-old student died after taking a lethal dose of diet pills she bought online, her mother has claimed. Eloise Parry, known as Ella, 'burned up from the inside' after swallowing the highly-toxic substance known as Dinitrophenol, or DNP. After accidentally taking the lethal dose on April 12, she began feeling unwell at around lunchtime - and drove herself to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Eloise Parry, known as Ella, died after swallowing the highly-toxic substance known as DNP . Doctors carried out a toxicity test and discovered she was in grave danger as there is no antidote to DNP, which is toxic. Her metabolism began to soar and she started to overheat. Despite doctors desperately trying to stabilise her, she died just three hours later. Her mother Fiona, 51, has now issued a stark warning about buying diet pills online. In a heart-wrenching statement issued on her behalf by West Mercia Police, she said: 'Sunday started out cool and clear. 'By lunchtime there was a brisk wind, blowing in strong gusts that suggested a storm might be coming. 'Overhead the skies were bright blue, almost cloudless and full of promise. 'I didn't know it at the time, but Ella had bought slimming tablets on the internet. The substance in the pills Ella took is unsuitable for human consumption because of its toxicity . 'A substance called DNP that is unsuitable for human consumption because of its toxicity. 'She had taken even more of these "slimming tablets" than recommended on the pack and had no idea just how dangerous they really were. 'How many of us have ever thought "If one tablet works, surely it won't hurt to take one or two more?"' She went on to explain that her daughter had driven herself to hospital and walked into A&E. As she was still completely lucid and seemed to be OK, she thought there was no danger. However, when the toxicity report came back it became clear how dire her situation was. Mrs Parry continued: 'The drug was in her system, there was no antidote, and she had taken a lethal dose. 'As Ella deteriorated, the staff in A&E did all they could to stabilise her. 'As the drug kicked in and started to make her metabolism soar, they attempted to cool her down, but they were fighting an uphill battle. 'She was literally burning up from within. When she stopped breathing, they put her on a ventilator and carried on fighting to save her. 'When her heart stopped they couldn't revive her.' She added that her daughter never intended to take her own life, she just didn't understand the danger of taking an overdose of the slimming tablets. Mrs Parry said: 'Most of us don't believe that a slimming tablet could possibly kill us. 'DNP is not a miracle slimming pill. It is a deadly toxin. It is similar to TNT in structure. 'TNT is an explosive. DNP causes your metabolism to run at an explosive level, with potentially fatal consequences.' The cause of Miss Parry's death will be confirmed by a

Summary: Ella Parry took the pills on April 12 and began to feel unwell hours later . Her metabolism began to soar, her body overheated and she died . Her mother has now issued a stark warning about buying diet pills online . Tablets contained highly-toxic substance known as Dinitrophenol, or DNP .


It looks like an ordinary forest, with moss climbing up the walls and brown leaves covering the floor. But if you look closely, you will see that this picture is not all it seems. For the peaceful scene actually features a carefully painted female model. The amazing illusion is the work of German body-painting artist Joerg Duesterwald, who spent hours painting his model so she would blend in with her surroundings. The stunning set of pictures was taken in a forest in Langenfeld, Germany, yesterday. Mr Duesterwald has been painting for more than 20 years. His shoots are complex and he works hard to ensure that the camera settings and location are perfect to get the best quality images. It looks like an ordinary forest, with moss climbing up the walls and brown leaves covering the floor - but, if you look closely, it is not as it seems . Readers must look carefully if they want to see the female model, who is crouched on a rock covered in green, grey and black paint . The stunning set of images was taken in a forest near Langenfeld, Germany, yesterday by body-painting artist Joerg Duesterwald . The female model, who even had her hair painted, is also captured standing in front of a flat wall of rock with a large mossy log to her left . Mr Duesterwald used different filters to achieve a range of effects including a light sepia edit, which makes the model even harder to view . He has been painting for more than 20 years. His shoots are complex and he works hard to ensure that the camera settings and location are perfect . The temperature was thought to be between 10 to 15 degrees during the shoot. Above, the model curls herself into the shade of the rockface .

Summary: The illusion is the work of German body-painting artist Joerg Duesterwald, who spent hours painting his model . Stunning set of pictures was taken in front of a rockface in a forest in Langenfeld, Germany, yesterday .


Sophie Wilson performed CPR on Bradley Wilson . A teenage girl has told how she saved the life of a childhood friend who attempted suicide after months of bullying. Sophie Wilson, 17, performed CPR on Bradley Parkes after she and a friend found him hanging from a tree in the woods near his home in Willenhall, in Coventry. The 16-year-old was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital in a coma but yesterday his mother Tiffany, 35, revealed he had made a 'miracle' recovery, as she thanked the girls. Sophie and Katie Alwill, 18, raised the alarm and summoned help after they stumbled across the teenager during a woodland walk . 'Someone burned the rope free from the tree using a lighter,' said Miss Wilson. 'He wasn't breathing and his pulse was very weak. 'I learned CPR at school and I started doing chest compressions and mouth to mouth. 'He started breathing again but it was more snorting than breathing. 'I'm in shock and it still hasn't hit me that this actually happened. It feels like it isn't real.' Miss Wilson revealed how Bradley had grown up in the house opposite her and they went to primary school together. 'He's a really nice lad and I've never heard a bad word said about him. I didn't know he was being bullied. I don't think he told anyone.' Ms Parkes, a mother-of-five, told yesterday how her son was making progress. 'I can't thank those girls enough, I dread to think what would have happened if they hadn't found him,' she reportedly told the Mirror. The mother of schoolboy Bradley Parkes, 16, shared this picture saying: 'Hope all you b******s are happy my son is fighting for his life' after his suicide attempt . 'I thought he was going to die.' The mother-of-five shared a picture of her son in hospital last week and said he had been tormented for months by a gang. She described how her son had been robbed at knife point several times and was even slashed in the face. 'It all started in about August last year and Bradley has even been held at knifepoint,' she told the Coventry Telegraph. 'One time he was walking from one friend's house to another and this gang robbed all three of them. 'They even cut his face with a knife and told him not to tell people. He's even had his hand broken. 'Every time they see him they just take everything off him. People know all about this gang and they are arrested for all sorts.' The Manchester United fan was found unconscious in Willenhall Woods on Thursday last week. He had just passed his first course at Ernesford Grange School and was planning to go to college. His mother previously said: 'He left a suicide note saying he was taking his own life as it was easier than what he was going through.' Ms Parkes said the bullying escalated after Bradley gave a statement to the police about the gang, who are aged between 14 and 18. 'He's been called a grass

Summary: Schoolboy Bradley Parkes, 16, discovered hanging in woods in Coventry . Sophie Wilson, 17, performed CPR on the teen after raising the alarm . Bradley's mother said he had been bullied and terrorised by gang . Says her son is now out of coma and thanked the girls who found him .


It's a sight Manchester United fans have been accustomed to for years but after a 16-month wait 'normality' for those on the red half of the city has only just been restored. For the first time since November 23, 2013 United sit above 'noisy neighbours' Manchester City in the Premier League after having played the same number of games. Following City's 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday night they now trail Louis van Gaal's side by a point ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Manchester United sit above Manchester City in the Premier League table for the first time in 16 months after having played the same amount of matches - following the latest round of results . City players look crestfallen during their 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday night . Jason Puncheon curls his free kick over the City wall and into the far corner to put Palace 2-0 ahead . City star striker Sergio Aguero's (left) recent toils in front of goal continued at Selhurst Park on Monday night . Wayne Rooney (centre) scored a stunning half-volley as United beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Saturday . City now trail United by a point, following Monday's defeat at Palace, with seven league games remaining . The last time this had happened United sat sixth on 20 points, one ahead of then ninth-placed City after 11 games during the 2013-14 campaign. This had occurred following City's 1-0 defeat at Sunderland on November 10, 2013 while a Robin van Persie header gave the Red Devils victory over Arsenal by the same scoreline going into the international break. However, the intervening 499-day period had been one dominated by Manuel Pellegrini's side as they won the league title and the Capital One Cup last season. In comparison, United slumped to seventh in the table - their lowest-ever finish in the Premier League era - with former manager David Moyes sacked as a consequence for their woeful results. United were last above City in the league after an equal amount of games on November 23, 2013 . This occurred after City's defeat at Sunderland, Robin van Persie's header gave United a 1-0 win vs Arsenal . United's fall from grace was in stark contrast to the 2012-13 term - when they won the title in Sir Alex Ferguson's last as Old Trafford boss. Yet post-Ferguson United had only managed to sit above City in the league twice after the same amount of games prior to Monday. Aside from November 23, 2013 the on other occasion occurred on August 26, 2013. Back then this was after the second game of last season as City's 3-2 defeat at Cardiff allowed United to move a point ahead of them following their 0-0 draw against Chelsea. With the Red Devils looking down on their bitter rivals once more, they'll look to extend their one point gap to four with victory in the derby on Sunday. United have only sat above City twice - in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era - having played the same

Summary: Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the Premier League on Saturday . Manchester City lost 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Monday night . Result means United sit one point ahead of City with seven games left . Two sides meet in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


While many designers, some modelling agencies, and even Vogue magazine have pledged in recent years not to work with models under the age of 16, plus-size model Ashley Graham, 27, says she's been working since well before that cut-off age - and in her underwear, no less. One of the stars of Lane Bryant's new I'm No Angel campaign, the size 16 bombshell recently revealed to Yahoo Style that she's been stripping down to her skivvies since she was 14. 'My first job ever was lingerie,' she says. 'My mom had to sign a petition that said they would airbrush my nipples out.' Scroll down for video . Model role models: Ashley Graham says that growing up, she was told to look up to curvy icons like Marilyn Monroe and Jennifer Lopez . Now in her late 20s, the Nebraska native has made a career of flaunting her voluptuous curves, becoming a regular in plus-size retailer Lane Bryant's ads and making history as the first plus-size model to appear in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue - but there are plenty of other descriptions she prefers over the term 'plus-size'. 'I like curvaceous, sexy, gorgeous hunk o' woman,' she says. AskMen readers seem to agree; the site ranked her number 11 on its list of Outstanding Women of 2015. Trailblazing curves: The star's ad in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition was the first of its kind - no other plus size model had ever appeared in the annual issue . Model figure: Ashley calls herself a 'body activist,' and she works to promote healthy body image . Ashley Graham Lace Underwire Bra and Boyshort Panty . Available at Addition Elle . Visit site . We have to give kudos to Ashley Graham for promoting a healthy body image and letting the world know that you don't have to be a size 2 to be sexy. The underwear model recently launched her own collection of intimates with Canadian company, Addition Elle, and she stars in the ad campaign. Here the self proclaimed body activist posed away in a lace bra and panty set from the new line, complete with flirty little bows and a boyshort silhouette. Add some sex appeal to your underwear drawer with the matching set by clicking right. Then cruise through the edit below for more provocative picks that will have you doing a double take the next time you look in the mirror. City Chic 'Amalia' Contour Lace Bra at Nordstrom . Visit site . Dita Von Teese Lace Full Fit Demi Bra at Nordstrom . Visit site . Lane Bryant Full Coverage Bra with Lace . Visit site . Lane Bryant Bold Lace Balconette Bra . Visit site . Style at any size: Her lingerie collection for Addition Elle includes bras that come in band sizes from 36 to 44 and cup sizes from DD to H . Ashley is glad she's breaking the mold - on Instagram she favors hashtags like #iamsizesexy and #beautybeyondsize, and in her real life she refuses to stick to extreme diets in order to

Summary: Ashley is now starring in Lane Bryant's I’m No Angel campaign . She also has her own line of plus-size lingerie . The 27-year-old admitted that her first ever professional job was as an underwear model .


Retiring 20-time jump jockey AP McCoy has fired a borrowed phrase from great Olympian Sir Steve Redgrave back at those who think he might perform a U-turn and reverse his plans to walk away from the sport. The 40-year-old rider, who has two final rides at Sandown on Saturday, said: 'To be fair to Steve Redgrave, you have to put your body through physical torture to try and win a fifth gold medal in boat. 'I can ride for pleasure and hopefully it will be less dangerous than it was when I was competing. 'No, that won't be happening (riding). I'm much too stubborn for that. I'll be watching like everyone else. 'Feel free to shoot me. I'd rather you shoot me than me give in to the fact that I have to ride again, from a mental perspective.' After winning a fourth Olympic Gold medal at Atlanta, Redgrave famously said: ‘Anyone who sees me in a boat has my permission to shoot me.’ The front cover of the Racing Post ahead of AP McCoy's retirement at Sandown Park racecourse on Saturday . Retiring jockey McCoy insists he will never return to professional racing after Sunday's Sandown farewell . Steve Redgrave famously returned to success despite retiring and vowing never to return to action . Those who doubt McCoy’s word will point out Redgrave came out of retirement to claim a fifth Olympic gold medal four years later in Sydney. But McCoy is adamant his rides on Mr Mole and finally the appropriately named Box Office will be the last in a career which has seen him ride in over 16,500 races and record 4,357 winners. Channel 4 have extended this afternoon’s broadcast so they can show how McCoy and Box Office perform in the 20-runner Bet365 Handicap Hurdle at 4.25. A sell-out crowd of 18,000 will be at Sandown, the biggest attendance at the Esher track since Derby winner Motivator won the 2005 Eclipse Stakes. Meanwhile, Arsenal fan McCoy will be allowed to keep the Champion Jockey trophy handed over to him by guest presenter Ian Wright. The trophy commissioned in 2007 has on it all the name of all the winners of the champion jockeys’ title going back to 1900. The 20-time Champion Jockey will ride his last two races at Sandown racecourse on Saturday . Arsenal fan and jockey McCoy will be handed his 20th Champion Jockey trophy by ex-Gunner Ian Wright .

Summary: Retiring jockey AP McCoy has vowed to never return to professional riding . The 40-year-old rider said: ‘Shoot me if I ride professionally again' Olympian Sir Steve Redgrave said similar phrase when he retired . But, Redgrave returned to claim Olympic gold four years later in Sydney .


Philip Garrod, 43, was caught by a speed camera doing 105mph on his powerful Suzuki motorbike . A lying paramedic was struck off for faking a 999 emergency call-out to try and get off a driving ban after being caught speeding at 105mph on his motorbike. Philip Garrod, 43, was on his way to start a shift with the Welsh Ambulance Service when he was caught by a police camera doing the the eye-watering speed in a 60mph zone on his powerful Suzuki motorbike. He pleaded guilty and was fined £650 with six points for speeding but then began weaving a web of lies after asking the judge to consider special circumstances to try and avoid a driving ban. At Dolgellau Magistrates Court, Garrod had claimed he was rushing to work after a colleague had contacted him before he set off and told him that a cyclist was injured on the A470 at Dolgellau in north Wales. But the judge ordered an adjournment to take various witness statements before making a decision on his driving ban. That's when bosses began their own investigations and discovered the extent of Garrod's lies and opened a special misconduct hearing. Yesterday, the disciplinary hearing was told Garrod filled in a 'patient clinical record' for the bogus call to back up his false story. Garrod - a paramedic for ten years - was caught out when ambulance chiefs checked to find no record of the 999 call on the day of his speeding ticket. The panel heard the ambulance trust had no records of any 999 alert on the A470 at Dolgellau, North Wales, on 25 April 2011 - the day he was caught speeding. A report from the Health and Care Professionals Council said: 'The conduct was deliberate and was designed to mitigate the fact that he had been caught speeding. 'His actions were pre-meditated as he went as far as falsifying documentation to support his story. 'This would be deemed to be dishonest by the ordinary standards of reasonable and honest people.' Garrod claimed he was rushing to work after a colleague had contacted him before he set off and told him that a cyclist was injured on the A470 at Dolgellau but was caught out when bosses checked 999 records . Father-of-two Garrod did not attend the disciplinary hearing in Cardiff but said in writing he had 'confused the dates'. Garrod denied five allegations relating to providing false statements, creating a false patient clinic record and dishonesty. But he was struck off after being found guilty of misconduct. The disciplinary hearing ruled: 'Such conduct by a health professional falls well below the standards expected of a registered health professional and consequently amounts to misconduct.'

Summary: Philip Garrod caught while on way to work with Welsh Ambulance Service . Pleaded guilty to offence but asked for special consideration to avoid ban . Claimed he was rushing to see injured cyclist after message from colleague . Falsified patient document for fake cyclist injury on the A470 at Dolgellau . Rumbled after bosses checked 999 calls and found none matching the claim .


A bookkeeper has been sacked after calling her boss 'a complete d***' in a text message - and then accidentally sending it to him. Louise Nesbitt was employed at Perth mining exploration company Dragon Mountain Gold. On January 12 last year, she mistakenly sent a text to her boss meant for her daughter's boyfriend who was engaged as a contact plumber for the firm. A Perth office bookkeeper was fired from her job after she called her boss 'a complete d***' in a text message . In the message, Ms Nesbitt wrote: 'Now remember ... [her employer] Rob is a complete d***... we know this already so please try your best not to tell him that regardless of how much you might feel the need.' Realising her mistake, she immediately texted her boss asking him to delete the message and ignore its contents. Ms Nesbitt sent a further message explaining the insult was a 'joke within our family'. 'I need to explain ... that message came across so wrong,' she said. 'That is not how I feel. My sense of humour is to exaggerate. It is not how I feel. 'Please forget it and just go on as normal. I am very very sorry.' Ms Nesbitt - who had employed at Dragon Mountain Gold since 2004 - was fired five days after the incident, with her employer saying it was due to 'gross misconduct'. She filed a unfair dismissal complaint with the Fair Work Commission. While she cross examined, Ms Nesbitt argued the text had been taken out of context. The commission also heard she had sent an email to her employer expressing the view she did not think he listened to her or took her counsel on board. This had been causing tension between the two before the January 12 incident. Commissioner DJ Cloghan ruled against Ms Nesbitt. 'On the evidence, I am not persuaded that when Ms Nesbitt referred to Mr Gardner as "a complete d***", it was her sense of humour to exaggerate or, that it was "light-hearted insult" or it should be read in the context of the person it was meant for,' Commissioner DJ Cloghan said. 'It was far from a "light-hearted insult", it was a hurtful and unpleasant appraisal of [her employer], for whom she earned $95,000 per annum.'

Summary: Louise Nesbitt was employed as an office bookkeeper at a Perth company . She mistakenly sent a text message to boss calling him 'a complete d***' It was sent on January 12 last year and she was fired for gross misconduct . The long-time employee claims it was meant to be a 'light-hearted insult' But the Fair Work Commission ruled against her, saying text was 'hurtful'


Dikembe Mutombo, an eight-times NBA All-Star who was famous for swatting away opponents' shots and wagging his finger at them, was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday. Mutombo, a shot-blocking Congolese centre whose legendary finger-wagging motion became one of the most recognized gestures in the game, was a four-times NBA Defensive Player of the Year and led the league in blocked shots for five straight seasons. Mutombo played in the NBA from 1991 until 2009, recording 11,729 points, 12,359 rebounds, and 3,289 blocks during 18 seasons spent mostly with Denver, Atlanta and Houston. Dikembe Mutombo (right) was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday . Mutombo was an NBA All-Star famous for swatting away shots and wagging his finger at the oppositition . Mutombo played in the NBA from 1991 until 2009, recording 11,729 points, 12,359 rebounds, and 3,289 blocks . Three-times College Coach of the Year John Calipari, longtime NBA referee Dick Bavetta, four-times NBA All-Star Spencer Haywood, seven-times NBA All-Star Jo Jo White and three-times WNBA most valuable player Lisa Leslie were also among the 11 members named to the Class of 2015. They joined the five directly elected members who were announced earlier this year. The Class of 2015 will be enshrined at the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 11.

Summary: Dikembe Mutombo was an eight-times NBA All-Star famous for swatting away opponents' shots and wagging his finger at them . He has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame . Mutombo played in the NBA from 1991 until 2009, and mostly spent his 18 seasons with Denver, Atlanta and Houston.


Bayern's shock 3-1 defeat by Porto may not have gone down well in Munich but in Manchester – the blue half at least – it will have been a different story. Pep Guardiola, whose side were outplayed in Portugal on Wednesday, remains Manchester City's first choice to replace under-fire Manuel Pellegrini. He has a year remaining on his contract in Germany but a quarter-final Champions League exit, which now seems like a real possibility, could help persuade his employers let him go this summer. Pep Guardiola saw his Bayern Munich side lose 3-1 against Porto on Wednesday night in Portugal . Guardiola is seen as a natural fit given his close relationship with two of Manchester City's executives . Guardiola, whose side were outplayed in Portugal, remains Manchester City's first choice to become manager . Manuel Pellegrini has been under pressure lately as his side fell out of the race for the Premier League title . As a player (defensive midfielder) 1990–1992: Barcelona B (59 apps, 5 goals) 1990–2001: Barcelona (263, 6) 2001–2002: Brescia (11, 2) 2002–2003: Roma (4, 0) 2003 Brescia (13, 1) 2003–2005: Al-Ahli (18, 2) 2005–2006: Dorados (10, 1) For the national team . 1991 Spain U21 (2 caps, 0 goals) 1991–1992: Spain U23 (12, 2) 1992–2001: Spain (47, 5) 1995–2005: Catalonia (7, 0) Teams managed . 2007–2008: Barcelona B . 2008–2012: Barcelona . 2013–NOW: Bayern Munich . That would work for City. While current manager Pellegrini has a year remaining on his own deal, he has come in for fierce criticism following the stunning collapse of City's Premier League title defence and appears to be waiting for the knockout punch to land. But is Guardiola the right man for the job? The boy from Barcelona is seen as a natural fit given his close relationship with City's executive pair Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain, with whom he worked during a glittering stint at the Nou Camp, and his desire to play attractive, attacking football. However, City's Abu Dhabi owners famously crave Champions League progression and, based on recent evidence, there may be some doubt as to whether Guardiola can deliver that. The 44-year-old's early record in the competition is stunning, lifting the trophy two times in three years - although he will not inherit a team featuring the likes of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi in Manchester. And a glimpse at his away record in the knockout stages of the competition might suggest all is not as it seems. In 17 matches on the road in Europe, Guardiola's teams have won just four times, drawing eight and losing five. He has never exited before the semi-final stage but has twice bowed out to teams deemed inferior. Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan in 2010 and Roberto Di Matteo's Chelsea in 2012 would both go on to win the tournament but both were rightly seen as no match for the Catalans before the ties kicked off. Guardiola has a year remaining on his contract but a quarter-final Champions League exit could be a problem . Pellegrini looks set to lose

Summary: Porto 3-1 Bayern Munich: Click here to read Ian Ladyman's match report . Pep Guardiola's side were beaten in the Champions League quarter-final . The Bayern manager remains first choice to replace Manuel Pellegrini . Jurgen Klopp confirms he will leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer .


One of the less celebrated aspects of Richie Benaud’s remarkable career were his regular appearances in that part of the press box which houses the written journalists. Benaud was first and foremost a television broadcaster, a man of unusually wry wit who once responded on air to colleague Chris Broad’s malapropism (‘Honestly, you run out of expletives when describing the fielding of Jonty Rhodes’) without skipping a beat: ‘Which particular one did you have in mind?’ But Benaud also penned a regular column for the News of the World, taking his place among the hacks – not all TV men take the trouble – to craft his copy whenever a Test match was going on. Richie Benaud, pictured in January 2013, has died at the age of 84 after a battle with skin cancer . Benaud was one of cricket's great personalities and will be remembered for his dry wit and knowledge . Tributes are seen at the statue of Benaud at the Sydney Cricket Ground after his passing . It was said he would regularly file 700 or 800 words, of which maybe 150 or 200 would see the light of day. But, a professional to his core, Benaud kept on filing. He loved cricket, and he loved conveying his love, by visual means or verbal. That much was evident during his playing days. He won 63 Test caps between January 1952 and February 1964, collecting 248 wickets with his leg-spin (at a very good average of 27) and scoring 2,201 runs at 24. But it was the style as much as the stats. It was often an understated era, typified by Jim Laker’s steadfast refusal to celebrate any of the 19 wickets he took against Australia at Old Trafford in 1956 (Benaud c Statham b Laker 0; Benaud b Laker 18). Benaud did his best to change all that. Sport was fun, emotional and human: if he got a wicket, he’d do more than hitch his trousers up, Laker-style. He’d whoop and skip and jump: take a look on YouTube at him enjoying Bob Simpson’s slip catch at Old Trafford in 1961, where his leg-breaks spirited Australia to a come-from-behind win. These days players go further than that. But Benaud was their spiritual forefather. He loved not just cricket, but cricketers too. Not everyone was enamoured by his involvement in Kerry Packer’s rebellious World Series Cricket in the late 1970s. But WSC eventually forced the Establishment’s hand. Cricketers were soon paid a living wage, not the honorariums they had previously endured. Benaud’s involvement and influence were central to that. It was as a TV commentator that Benaud came into his own. When Wisden asked him in 2003 to dispense some advice to aspiring broadcasters, he suggested: ‘Put your brain into gear before opening your mouth.’ That style – laconic, considered, dry – would become his hallmark, together with an unfailing greeting: ‘Good morning, everyone.’ When Benaud welcomed viewers, they were able to relax: the cricket was about to begin. There were times when you might have longed for him to

Summary: Richie Benaud has died at the age of 84 after a short battle with skin cancer . Benaud captained Australia as a player before going into broadcasting . His commentary style became globally synonymous with cricket . CLICK HERE for Benaud tributes as the cricket world mourns his death .


Standing in a public shower cubicle with my screaming 15-month-old son, I was starting to wonder whether I truly was a Keycamp type of person. My hazy memories of similar family holidays as a child were of slow days spent on pine-scented campsites, punctuated by trips to sun-soaked beaches. But here I was, a fully-fledged father, some quarter of a century later wondering what had gone wrong. Our journey to Argeles-sur-Mer on France’s Mediterranean coast went without a hitch, despite being in the minority of travellers flying, then hiring a car, rather than driving all the way. But the fatal decision was to try and wash the children, toddler Joe and five-year-old Anna, after arriving in a tired and tetchy state at Camping La Chapelle. Chris Greenwood stayed at Camping La Chappelle with his wife, Catherine, and children, Joe and Anna . Families congregated around the pools every afternoon for relief from the August heat . It was at this point I discovered that we didn’t have any hot water and the baby bath had a big hole in the bottom and no plug. With stubborn determination I slung the youngest over my shoulder, grabbed some towels and trudged off to the shower block. Minutes later he had showed me the error of my ways in the way that only toddlers can. And this was something I was left to chew over, as we quickly realised neither stubbornness nor determination have a place in this land of dappled sunlight, flip-flops and fresh baguettes. The children spent plenty of time in the pool, playing with the many new friends they made . Joe wears oversized sunglasses while relaxing by the pool at Camping La Chappelle in Argeles-sur-Mer . Instead over the next 10 days we threw ourselves at the mercy of campsite life, simply taking the path of least resistance. With hindsight, we should, of course, on that first night have just thrown the children into bed – dirt and all – and gone swimming first thing. Eurocamp (which has since absorbed Keycamp under its banner), and its stable of mobile home accommodation, provide everything you need to make a great success of simple pleasures like these. Things have come on a long way since I was a foot shorter and my family holidayed every year in tents across the south-west of France. The Greenwood family made several trips to the pleasant Argeles beach with its mountain backdrop . Multiple swimming pools, a kids club, swings and a bakery kept the Greenwoods busy during their stay . Lugging jerry cans of water back to our tent with its zip-up compartments and constant procession of ants had its charm, but so does double-glazing, a fully-fitted kitchen and air conditioning. We stayed in a Vista three-bedroom mobile home. It’s not huge, the bedrooms have the feel of a ship cabin, but it’s all there. The shower is decent with plenty of hot water – once the boiler has been sparked into life by a handy courier – and you’ve got your own loo and a

Summary: Chris Greenwood travelled with his family to Argeles-sur-Mer, France . It offers water slides and a heated pool with a retractable roof . Port of Collioure, located nearby, has a beach perfect for swimming .


Labour's plans to change rules allowing wealthy foreigners to lower their tax bills is causing London property deals to fall through and homeowners to sell up, estate agents have claimed. Ed Miliband initially suggested he would 'abolish' the non-domicile status on Wednesday should his party take power in the General Election on May 7, but it later emerged he is effectively proposing a time limit on it of between two and five years. Although Labour aides suggested this would raise as much as £1billion, it seems the announcement has already had a negative impact on the capital's property market. Scroll down for video . Rule change: Ed Miliband joined crowds in Warwick, where he announced his non-dom plans on Wednesday . Non-domicile status allows people living and working in Britain to only pay tax on their UK income, but not earnings from overseas. Ed Mead, executive director of London-based estate agents Douglas & Gordon, said there has been a huge increase in valuations because of Wednesday's announcement - 37 in a month compared to the usual figure of about six. Speaking to MailOnline, he said: 'These are people who are saying "we have finally had enough and we are going to value with a view to selling up and leaving". 'These people spend a lot of money in the economy. I do very much fear for the top end of the market.' It's claimed the announcement has already had a negative impact on the capital's property market . Mr Mead, who has been working in the London property market for 35 years, explained it's not just the top end that will be affected. He added: 'The London market is unique - it's pulled from the top up. 'If you cut strings that's holding the market up, everything else falls down.' Charles McDowell, an independent agent hired by rich families in the capital, told the Financial Times that two deals he was involved in had fallen through this week because of Ed Miliband's non-doms plan, while two families asked him to sell their homes. He told the paper: 'My clients feel under attack, they are not going to invest in London any more.' Non-doms must prove that they regard a foreign country as their real home, but Mr Miliband argues that the tests 'are not very rigorous' and can be granted to people who have a burial plot or property abroad. Newspaper reports suggested that non-dom rules would be scrapped by Labour altogether. But it emerged Labour would allow 'real temporary residents' to take advantage of the rules - with the time limit to be consulted on. Luxury property: Ed Mead, executive director of London-based estate agents Douglas & Gordon, said there has been a huge increase in valuations because of Wednesday's announcement . One Hyde Park: Mr Mead says he fears for the top end of the market but 'if you cut strings that's holding the market up, everything else falls down' In his speech, Mr Miliband said that everyone who has made Britain their permanent home should pay full UK tax

Summary: Labour plans to change rules that allow foreigners to lower their tax bills . Non-doms only pay tax on their UK income, not earnings from overseas . Estate agents claim non-doms are selling up and deals are falling through .


More than $440,000 has been raised for an Indiana pizzeria that said it would refuse to serve gay marriage ceremonies under new religious freedom laws after it was reportedly forced to close its doors. Kevin O’Connor, who owns Memories Pizza in the small town of Walkerton, told reporters he has temporarily shut the restaurant's doors after he received abusive phone calls and was trolled online. A contributor from Glenn Beck's The Blaze set up a fundraising page on GoFundMe for the pizzeria, with a goal of helping 'the family stave off the burdensome cost of having the media parked out front, activists tearing them down, and no customers coming in'. Scroll down for video . Shuttered: Memories Pizza in Indiana, whose owners Crystal and Kevin O'Connor (pictured) said they would refuse to cater a gay wedding, has closed its doors after being abused over the phone and online . Family business: The pizza joint had been in operation for nine years before closing today, according to TMZ, although the O'Connors say the move is only temporary while the dust settles . Controversy: The O'Connors made their comments a week after the Religious Freedom Restoration Act was passed, forbidding state or local government from 'substantially 'burdening' a person's right to their beliefs . The news comes a week after Indiana passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which critics say will allow businesses to openly discriminate against gays, and just two days after his daughter told a local news station they would refuse to serve a gay marriage ceremony. Speaking to ABC57 on Tuesday, Crystal O'Connor said: 'If a gay couple came in and wanted us to provide pizzas for their wedding, we would have to say no.’ The comments sparked fierce debate after they were published, and now TMZ is reporting that the pizzeria has closed its doors until the dust settles. According to the gossip site, O'Connor also tried to clarify his views, saying he would never refuse to serve gay customers, but as a Christian he disagrees with gay marriage, and so would refuse to serve a same-sex wedding. However, it is not all bad news for Memories, as supporters have hit back, raising more than $440,000 for the embattled owners via a fundraising page in just one day. Lawrence Jones, a contributor for the show Dana, hosted by Dana Loesch, organized the page to coincide with a Wednesday phone interview with Crystal O'Connor. The pizza joint has been in operation for nine years. The interior of the old-fashioned eatery is adorned with crosses and bible quotes. Just outside the pizzeria, a signs states that the staff begin each morning with a prayer. 'We are a Christian establishment,' Crystal O’Connor confirmed, but pointed out that their business practices are not biased. ‘We're not discriminating against anyone, that's just our belief and anyone has the right to believe in anything,’ insisted O'Connor. Two thumbs down: The pizzeria's Yelp page was targeted by those who disagreed with the O'Connors' statements, attracting hundreds of one star reviews . Several reviewers invoked Adolf Hitler and

Summary: Memories pizza, in Walkerton, Indiana, has reportedly closed its doors . Move comes days after owners said they would not cater gay weddings . Restaurant's webpage was attacked and owners received abusive calls . But supporters have donated $440,000 to the eatery via fundraising page .


Gareth Bale could miss out on Real Madrid's game with Rayo Vallecano after injuring his left foot during a training session on Tuesday morning. Carlo Ancelotti's side face their second La Liga game in four days when they travel to the Estadio de Vallecas on Wednesday evening to take on ninth-placed Rayo. But Bale, who scored Real's first goal in their 9-1 demolition of Granada on Sunday, is now a doubt according to his manager. Gareth Bale (right) appears to have picked up a foot injury during Real Madrid's training session on Tuesday . Real Madrid trio Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodriguez and Fabio Coentrao (L-R) enjoy a laugh during training . Carlo Ancelotti (left) watches on as he players prepare for their trip to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday . Ancelotti said: 'Bale has a bang to his left foot, we must weigh it up tomorrow, then pick the team.' The former Tottenham star was pictured taking part in training at the club's Valdebebas training ground on Tuesday but he appears to have been injured while preparing for Real's next match. Castilla players Martin Odegaard and Alfonso Herrero were also called up for the session with the senior squad, although both players are unlikely to be involved on Wednesday. Real Madrid stopper Iker Casillas (left) dives as he trains with fellow goalkeeper Keylor Navas (right) Norwegian youngster Martin Odegaard (second from left) challenges Toni Kroos for the ball . January signing Lucas Silva (left) takes a selfie with team-mates Navas, Marcelo and Rodriguez (L-R) Spain midfielder Isco - who is available again after suspension- is likely to replace Bale in Ancelotti's starting XI if the Welshman is deemed unable to play. The former Malaga man, who has been one of Real's star players in recent months, told the club's official website: 'Real Madrid have to fight for all of the titles each year and this season will be no different. 'We have plenty of life left in the league and we are going to do everything possible to bring the Champions League home.'

Summary: Carlo Ancelotti will make a decision on Gareth Bale's fitness . The Welshman injured his left foot during Real Madrid's training session . Los Blancos take on Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, kick-off at 9pm . Midfielder Isco is likely to replace Bale if he is unable to play .


With the coffee drinking scene continuing to grow in Britain, baristas and cafe owners are putting more thought into the cakes and pasties that accompany your beverage. And while coffee matching rules are not as hard and fast as wine pairing ones, there are still some things you should consider. So the next time you order a latte and reach for a slice of cake, you might want to want to rethink your choice of dessert and have a Chelsea bun instead. The next time you order your coffee give some thought to your choice of pastry . The classic English pastry has been identified as the perfect accompaniment to a creamy latte, as well as a cinnamon swirl and a pain au raisin. And espressos are best paired with chocolate truffles or a mini raspberry coulis. Flat whites are best accompanied by a blueberry muffin, and a plain black coffee is best drunk with a glazed ring doughnut. Will Corby, from online coffee subscription company Pact Coffee, told FEMAIL: ‘It is worth remembering that the coffee used to brew different types of coffee will all have different flavour profiles so the acidity/bitterness/sweetness balance of the coffee used is something to consider when pairing it with pudding. From lattes to espresso and Americano to cafe au lait, here are Will's picks for the best puddings and pastries to accompany your cup of java. A latte (left) which has a light espresso flavour is best complemented with a Chelsea bun (right) LATTE: Cinnamon swirl, Chelsea bun or pain au raisin . Something big and hearty has to go with the light texture and sweetness of a latte. Delicate spice and toasted pastry flavours should work best, allowing you to detect the light espresso flavour through the warm milk. ESPRESSO: Chocolate truffle or mini raspberry couli . Espresso is strong and short drink, your taste buds will be exposed to very intense tastes when you drink it and any accompaniment needs to either pack an equally intense punch or complement in an alternative and cleansing way. I would suggest the chocolate truffle be paired with a fruity espresso and the raspberry couli with a more chocolatey espresso. FLAT WHITE: Muffins . A light fluffy muffin (blueberry is my choice of sweet) should accompany your flat white really well but if you are prepared to take things a little further a ham and cheese sweet/savoury muffin works even better! IRISH COFFEE: Cheese and crackers . Definitely an end of meal, post-dessert drink this is best paired with cheese - perhaps a crumbly hard cheese like a Lancashire - and sweet crackers but maybe avoid the chutney. Glazed ring doughnuts (left) will bring out the flavour profile of a plain black coffee (right) CAPPUCCINO: Amaretti . Amaretti for dipping, avoid any extra milk or other intense flavours when it comes to this drink. BLACK COFFEE: Doughnuts . Black coffee (brewed filter or with a V60 dripper) with tends to have a more delicate flavour profile than coffee brewed in other ways. Drink it with a glazed

Summary: Head of Coffee at Pact Coffee Will Corby recommends the best pairings . Have a crumbly, hard cheese like Lancashire with your Irish coffee . A delicately spiced pastry will let you detect light espresso flavour in latte .


It’s one of the most striking style transformations in British politics. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has left her boxy jackets and severe suits in the past - and she proved her new style credentials with a stunning appearance yesterday morning. The 44-year-old looked particularly glamorous on her way to BBC’s Andrew Marr Show in a fuchsia column dress that flattered her slimmed-down physique. Scroll down for video . SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has left her boxy jackets (in 2012, left) and severe suits in the past - and she proved her new style credentials with a stunning appearance yesterday morning (right) Miss Sturgeon (pictured last year, right, and in 2009, left) is rumoured to have hired a personal shopper and employed a stylist in the run-up to the Scottish parliament election in 2007 . She looked svelte in the £179 knee-length 1940’s-style ‘Blitz’ dress by Edinburgh fashion label Totty Rocks, which was paired with a pair of raspberry stilettos. Miss Sturgeon has been praised recently for her sartorial choices. She now favours skirt suits that cinch in at the waist and skim the knee. She is rumoured to have hired a personal shopper and employed a stylist in the run-up to the Scottish parliament election in 2007. And her hair has been dyed lighter and cut it in a shorter, sleeker style. Miss Sturgeon’s new look is a world away from her appearance in 2010 when she modelled clothes made from blankets in a charity event (left) In earlier photographs, from the late 1990s (left), Miss Sturgeon’s dark hair, cut into a choppy style, made her look older than her years. Nicola Sturgeon as a schoolgirl, right . Although the SNP leader claims to be uninterested in splashing out on expensive clothes and bags in the past, she has admitted to a fondness for Kurt Geiger shoes. Miss Sturgeon’s new look is a world away from her appearance in 2010 when she modelled clothes made from blankets in a charity event. In a shapeless knee-length yellow shift dress, Miss Sturgeon looked less groomed and glamorous than she has in recent months. And in earlier photographs, from the late 1990s, Miss Sturgeon’s dark hair, cut into a choppy style, made her look older than her years.

Summary: SNP's Nicola Sturgeon looked glamorous as she arrived at BBC yesterday . Nationalist wore fuchsia dress that flattered her slimmed-down physique . Miss Sturgeon has left her boxy jackets and severe suits in the past . She is rumoured to have hired a personal shopper and a stylist in 2007 .


A man was allegedly bashed by a family with glass bottles and windscreen wipers at a McDonald's drive-through after he waved at them thinking they were his friends. Colin Mcinerney, 28, claims he was beaten and had his head stomped on by a man, two teenagers and a boy aged only about 10 on Friday night at the fast food restaurant in Coolalinga near Darwin. The man's 22-year-old girlfriend, Rachael Sheppard, told the NT News he had just gestured at the family by waving with his little pinky as people do in Darwin. Colin Mcinerney, 28, claims he was beaten and had his head stomped on by a man, two teenagers and a boy aged only about 10 on Friday night at the fast food restaurant in Coolalinga near Darwin . 'Then we arrived at Maccas and pulled up and the same car came through the drive through and the man got out and started yelling at us and asking what the hand gesture was all about and going right off his head,' Ms Sheppard said. Despite telling the family they thought they were someone different, the older man allegedly started bashing Mr Mcinerney. 'He even smashed a beer bottle over Col's head... it didn't look good,' Ms Sheppard said. 'I was yelling for him to stop and next thing you know three boys have jumped out of the back of their car and started bashing Col too.' Ms Sheppard said a woman behind the wheel of the car allegedly tried to ram her as Mr Mcinerney ran for cover at a nearby petrol station. '(They) caught up with Col and kept bashing and choking him,' she said. 'The younger boys were grabbing windscreen cleaners and water bottles and even had a windscreen wiper off their own car that they were using to attack Col with.' NT Police Duty Superintendent Louise Jorgensen says officers were called to the McDonalds about 7.15pm following reports of a 'violent disturbance'. NT Police Duty Superintendent Louise Jorgensen says officers were called to the McDonalds near Darwin about 7.15pm following reports of a 'violent disturbance' 'It was confirmed that two groups were travelling in their respective vehicles in the rural area when they pulled up beside each other at a set of traffic lights,' she said in a statement. 'One did a hand gesture to which another took offence. Both vehicles pulled over in McDonalds and a nasty altercation ensued.' Supt Jorgensen said most of the passengers in the vehicles became involved, including the girlfriends and children of both drivers. 'There were accusations of weapons being involved and one of the parties ramming the other's vehicle,' she said. Police arrived when the altercation had moved to the service station. Supt Jorgensen said Mr Mcinerney and the 35-year-old male drive and his 36-year-old female companion were arrested and later released without charge. The men were taken to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment. Witnesses are urged to contact Police on 131444 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Summary: Colin Mcinerney, 28, was allegedly beaten outside Darwin McDonald's . He says he gestured at family on Friday night thinking they were his friends . Colin pulled up at McDonald's drive-through before the other driver got out and allegedly started bashing him . Windscreen wipers and bottles were allegedly used to beat him . Police say the two vehicles pulled up at traffic lights and 35-year-old man took offence to Colin's gesture . Colin, the 35-year-old man and his 36-year-old female companion were all arrested over the incident but later released without charge .


Brendan Rodgers has insisted that Raheem Sterling will not be sold this summer, even if he fails to agree a new long-term contract at Anfield. But as we've seen in the past - with Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona a prime example - that sort of promise isn't always kept. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at five possible destinations for the England man. Raheem Sterling, pictured in training on Thursday, has attracted interest from a number of big clubs . ARSENAL . The Gunners have a genuine interest in the Liverpool wonderkid and believe they have the financial capabilities to pull off a mega-deal. But when push comes to shove, can they emerge victorious in what could turn out to be an auction? Sterling has rejected a contract worth £100,000-a-week and could look to force a move away from Liverpool . CHELSEA . The big question is how would Sterling fit into Jose Mourinho's plans given his wealth of attacking talent. But when the best players become available, the best clubs are always in the market. It is no different with the Blues. London will also be a major pull for Sterling. MANCHESTER CITY . City are always in the market for the best British talent as they try to keep up with homegrown quota regulations. Sterling will, perhaps, be the best available British player in the market this summer. Expect City to make their move early in the transfer window. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has insisted that the club will not sell Sterling this summer . MANCHESTER UNITED . Would Sterling do it? Would Liverpool sell to United? It would certainly a bold move should he join Liverpool's fiercest rivals. They certainly have the finances to make a deal happen. United are looking for superstars this summer. This would be a super transfer. BAYERN MUNICH . Pep Guardiola is understood to be a big fan of the 20-year-old. But would Sterling be up for playing abroad at such an early stage of his career? If he is, then expect Bayern to be in the running for his signature this summer. Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola is believed to be keen on Sterling and could make a move for him .

Summary: Raheem Sterling could leave Liverpool in the summer transfer window . Arsenal and Manchester City are both interested in signing him . Chelsea could make a big money move if Sterling becomes available . Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola is believed to be an admirer .


The Apple Watch is officially going on sale today - but none of its stores will have them in stock . Apple launches its first smartwatch today - but anyone turning up to buy one in the high street will be disappointed. For although the Apple Watch is officially going on sale, none of its stores will have them in stock. Instead, consumers willing to shell out between £299 to £13,500 - for the gold edition - have to pre-order the watches online and wait for their arrival until June. Usually, Apple launches generate long queues outside stores. But City analysts believe the company feared the queues might be embarrassingly small and so opted to launch the watch with more of a whisper than a bang. In fact, despite the high price and some skepticism that consumers are keen to adopt a new generation of wearable technology, pre-orders have far exceeded expectations. As a result, the company's initial production run is simply not large enough to ensure that watches will be available in stores from today. Analysts believe Apple is sitting on some two million pre-orders and that sales could top 20 million this year. The watch includes a host of personal trackers, including a heart rate monitor, and is being billed as a personal doctor that will help users to lose weight and improve their health. However, Apple also wants it to be seen as style statement and fashion accessory, with customers able to choose from any of 38 variants depending on the case and watch strap. As a result, limited supplies have been given to six designer outlets around the world, which will apparently be sold to a few select customers by appointment today. These include the exclusive Dover Street Market in London's Mayfair, which is understood to have 570 of the watches, although not the gold edition. The launch of the watch into stores is being handled by Apple retail chief, Angela Ahrendts, who is very familiar with the world of designer labels. She was head of the luxury British fashion label Burberry, where she was one of the UK's highest paid women executives, before joining the US company last May. Her recruitment was sweetened with a golden hello of shares worth around £40million. She told Apple staff via video message earlier this week that the decision to make the watch only available through online orders is because demand has exceeded supply. In it she said: 'We know that you have been bombarded with questions from customers. 'Luckily, the customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. We know they are excited about the Watch ...but there are a lot of questions about availability and timing etc. 'Last week we announced that due to the high global interest and the initial supply that we would only be taking orders online right now. 'This was not an easy decision, and I think it's really important to remind every single customer that this is not just a new product for us, this is an entirely new category.' The official Apple UK website states

Summary: Apple launches its first smartwatch today - but its stores will not stock it . Online consumers must shell out £300 and then wait for a June delivery . Analysts believe Apple feared queues may have been embarrassingly small . However, it is believed Apple is sitting on some two million pre-orders .


Conservative plans to raise billions of pounds from the 'grubby hands of scroungers' will not work, Nick Clegg warned today as he unveiled Lib Dem plans to balance the books. The Lib Dem leader promised to 'spread the burden' of deficit reduction, with cuts to welfare and Whitehall budgets along with tax rises aimed at the very wealthy. Car tax would rise by £25-a-year. But he scaled back his plans for a mansion tax, amid concern it could cost the party support in key seats in affluent parts of London. Scroll down for video . Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg today promised to 'spread the burden' of deficit reduction, with cuts to welfare and Whitehall budgets along with tax rises aimed at the very wealthy . Mr Clegg set out plans for £5billion in new tax rises, £7billion raised from a crackdown on tax avoidance, £12 billion in public spending reductions and a £3 billion cut from welfare. But he mocked George Osborne's insistence that another £12billion can be found from the welfare budget. Mr Clegg warned that it was 'quite simply impossible' to find savings on that scale without causing 'real pain to millions of families' and some of the most vulnerable people. The Lib Dems set out plans to cap rises in working age benefits at 1 per cent to two years. They would also make changes to the universal credit benefits system and take winter fuel payments and free TV licences away from wealthy pensioners – something the Tories have rejected. At a press conference in central London, Mr Clegg said: 'We are going to spread the burden of finishing the job of fixing the economy fairly across society. 'Yes that means more cuts, but it also means asking the wealthiest to pay their fare share too.' He added: 'Our plan means finding more than £3billion in savings from the welfare budget. Savings which ask wealthy pensioners to make a small sacrifice. 'Savings which involve fair adjustments to universal credit. Continued restraint on the rate of increase of benefits and a ground-breaking plan to reduce benefit fraud and error and get the most vulnerable off benefits and into work.' At a press conference with Lib Dem minister David Laws, Mr Clegg warned that it was 'quite simply impossible' to find £12billion savings from welfare without causing 'real pain to millions of families' and some of the most vulnerable people . Among the Lib Dem deficit-reduction plans confirmed by the party's leader are: . He warned that the Tories 'plan to veer away sharply from the sensible and balanced course we have set together in government'. He continued: 'If you listen to George Osborne you could be forgiven for believing that they intend to find all £12 billion from the grubby hands of scroungers and layabouts. They don't. They can't. 'Finding anything remotely close to that scale of savings is quite simply impossible without causing real pain to millions of families and some of the most vulnerable people in our society. 'With pensions rightly protected, there is simply no benefit

Summary: Lib Dem leader explains how his party would eradicate deficit by 2017-18 . Includes tax rises, limiting welfare rises and Whitehall spending cuts . But warns Osborne's plan to cut £12billion will cause 'real pain' Mansion tax scaled back by £700million but car tax to rise by £25-a-year .


Harry Kane's celebrations this season have always shown him to be an animated young man when he's on the pitch - but now he is being animated off it as well. The Tottenham sensation, who has broken through into the first team, and into Roy Hodgson's England side during a remarkable season, is nominated for both the PFA Player and Young Player of the Season. And now the Spurs striker features in a clever new animation, which features some of Kane's best goals, and celebrations from the season. Harry Kane celebrates yet another goal during what has been an incredible season for the young striker . Kane scores past Tim Krul for Spurs against Newcastle, his 20th Premier League goal of the season . The video, produced by Copa90, uses still photographs of the England forward placed one on top of the other to produce an animated effect. It features his long-range strike against Chelsea, a headed goal against Arsenal, and the moment he came on - and scored - on his England debut. The video is entitled 'Harry Kane - PFA Player of the Year?' and has been released ahead of the awards ceremony on Sunday, where Kane is up against the likes of Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez for the top prize. The Tottenham striker is nominated for both the PFA Player and Young Player of the Year awards .

Summary: Harry Kane has been in superb form for Tottenham this season . The 21-year-old has scored 30 goals in all competitions for Spurs . Kane also made his England debut, and scored within two minutes .


Tesla has confirmed it will unveil a revolutionary power pack for the home next week. The California firm said it will announce a 'home battery' and a 'very large utility scale battery' in a letter sent to investors. While products such as this already exist, founder Elon Musk thinks they 'suck', according to Tesla's investor relations director, Jeff Evanson. Scroll down for video . The California firm said it will announce a 'home battery' and a 'very large utility scale battery' in a letter sent to investors. The company already offers battery packs (pictured) for its SolarCity project, but it is unclear whether the latest product will build on this design . There are a number of home battery packs on the market. Most work by powering up overnight when electricity rates are cheaper. Users can then switch them on during the day to use the home during the day. They can be used as back up power in the case of an emergency, or be used to hold power from renewable energy sources. Home battery packs could disrupt the utility market. In 2013, the Edison Electric Institute, the trade group for investor-owned electric companies, issued a report warning about disruption. 'One can imagine a day when battery storage technology or micro turbines could allow customers to be electric grid independent,' the report said . Musk announced the event last month in a cryptic tweet that said there will be a launch of a 'major' new line of products that is 'not a car'. The event will be held at Tesla's Hawthorne, California, Design Studio on April 30 at 8pm. PT. '[At the event] we will explain the advantages of our solutions and why past battery options were not compelling,' the company said. Home batteries power up overnight when electricity rates are cheaper. Users can then switch them on during the day to use the home during the day. In February, Musk said their version of a home battery would be ready for a public debut within months and that it should start going into production by the summer. It is likely to build on the power packs used in Tesla's range of electric cars such as the Model S. 'We are going to unveil the Tesla home battery, the consumer battery that would be for use in people's houses or businesses fairly soon,' Mr Musk told analysts earlier this year. 'We have the design done, and it should start going into production in about six months or so.' He didn't reveal what a home battery would be used for, but it could act as a generator during a power cut, for example. While products such as these already exist, founder Elon Musk (left) thinks they 'suck', according to Tesla's investor relations director, Jeff Evanson. On the right is an image of a Tesla residential battery being installed . Tesla's billionaire founder last month fuelled speculation by saying it 'not a car' and added the product will be revealed at the company's California, Design Studio on April 30 at 8 p.m. PT

Summary: Event will be held at Tesla's California Studio on April 30 at 8pm PT . Battery is likely to build on the packs used in Tesla’s electric cars . While similar products already exist, Elon Musk has said they 'suck' Toyota already uses a fuel cell in its Mirai car that can power a home .


When most think of Ford, its ubiquitous Fiesta and Focus spring to mind. But in a bid to shed its image as the home of the mundane run-around, the company has launched its very own supercar. With the first models already shipped to China, the GT, will be unrolled across Europe next year. While Ford has refused to officially confirm its price, bosses have indicated it will run alongside the £260,000 Lamborghini Aventador. To herald its launch, the company's design team have created a stunning light sculpture which showcases how they came about creating the prototype. Ford showcased its £260,000 GT in a stunning light installation in the heart of Milan as the first models are shipped to China . The light sculpture was unveiled in the Piazza de Fidele on Tuesday as part of Milan Design Week . Planted in Milan's Piazza de Fidele, it walked through the steps of rendering to give insight into the car's conception. In the heart of one of the world's most design-savvy cities, many were surprised to learn the piece had been produced by car designers and engineers, said bosses. '(Having an artwork) is something new for us but really it combined everything that we do everyday,' said Moray Callum, Ford's Vice President of design. 'The model making, the technology - all of that was done in house so it's just taking what we do and presenting it in a different way.' 'We, generally, are a car company that talks to car guys but we wanted to reach a wider audience. 'We've had people approaching the installation and asking "this is Ford?!" which is just great. 'People were shocked that we were doing this and that's what we wanted to hear.' Alongside the modern artwork, Ford has released some of the first impressions of what the GTs interior will look like. The artwork was composed by Ford designers who worked on the concept for the £260,000 GT . The interactive installation was placed in Milan's Piazza de Fidele where it remained throughout design week . With its exterior a combination of aluminium and carbon-fibre, the compact two-seater has all the hallmarks of its ultra-sleek competitors. And earmarked at around the same price as the Lamborghini Aventador, the GT is a far cry from the much-loved models which keeps the company afloat. But despite a drive towards luxury, bosses insist the company is not trying to breakaway from its most reliable consumer. 'As long as I'm around, the mum on the school run will remain important - but design is important for her too,' added Mr Callum. Speaking at Milan's Salone de Mobile - an annual showcase of the world's leading furniture and light designers - he continued: 'Generally we are a car company that talks to car guys but we want to reach a wider audience. 'Design has always been important but we're finding you need to expand your audience.' The model was showcased for the first time at the International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year (above) The car has up-swinging doors and

Summary: Ford unveiled its GT earlier this year to the surprise of industry experts . The supercar has 600 horsepower, up-swinging doors and a rear engine . Its design was showcased in a light installation at Milan's Piazza de Fidele . It comes as bosses say autonomous car is '10 per cent' from complete .


New York State Senator Jeffrey Klein has apologized after a search for 'hot' pictures of a political strategist was shared with the world on his Twitter account. Klein said that a staffer 'accidentally tweeted a link from her personal phone' with a link to Google Image results for 'Susan Del Percio Hot'. The Democratic state senator, who broke away from his party and caucuses with Republicans, said 'mistakes like this happen' before apologizing to Del Percio, a Republican strategist. New York state senator Jeffrey Klein has apologized to Republican political strategist Susan Del Percio (pictured) after a tweet showed a search for 'hot' pictures of her . The tweet included a series of seemingly random characters followed by a Google search for images of the strategist, who has previously worked with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani . He also said that the incident was being 'taken seriously'. Del Percio, a member of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's administration who recently quit working with Governor Andrew Cuomo, said that the post was a 'silly mistake'. She said that members of Klein's office do not need to reach out and apologize to her, according to the New York Daily News. The tweet, which featured a series of random characters before the link, was deleted quickly after being posted. Klein, (foreground) a Democrat who caucuses with the New York Republicans, said that the tweets was sent by a recently hired female communications staffer (file photo) Klein, said that the communications staffer responsible for the post was a recent hire and female, according to Business Insider. It is unclear how the message and link were accidentally sent. The first three automatic Google results after typing in 'Susan Del Percio' are 'education', 'married' and 'bio'.

Summary: Jeffrey Klein apologizes for tweet with search for Susan Del Percio . State senator said that newly hired female staffer accidentally sent it . Experienced strategist Del Percio said that incident was 'silly mistake'