A schoolgirl who suffers from a rare condition which means she could die at any time has written a heart-breaking bucket list. Harlee-Jae Procter, from Bacup, Lancashire, told her mother Sasha she wants to ride an elephant, ice-skate with her favourite Frozen character and be a zoo keeper. The four-year-old has spent much of her short life in hospital due to a rare condition which means that part of a chromosome has been lost or deleted. Brave: Harlee-Jae Procter, who has a condition which means she could die at any moment, has come up with a bucket list of things she would love to do . As a result the tot has been diagnosed with biliary atresia which causes inflammation of the bile ducts, polycystic kidneys and nephrocalcinosis, a build up of calcium in the kidneys which can lead to fatal renal failure. 'Harlee-Jae is such a character and people who meet her don't think there is anything wrong with her,' said the mother-of-two. 'After we were told that she could have renal failure at any time, we decided to come up with a list of things she wants to do. 'And I think she realised she could take advantage of it a bit - so there are things on her list that are possible and some things that will never happen. 'It's really scary thinking that the worst could happen to her at any minute so we just want to make as many memories as we can. But I don't let her conditions define her or how she is treated.' And the youngster - who still wears age 12-months clothes because her growth has been stunted - has already started to tick items off. Pilot Procter: Harlee-Jae Procter (left) and sister Codiee-Lee (right) has already started to tick things off her bucket list like being a pilot . List: Harlee-Jae Procter (right) who has a serious healt condition, pictured with sister Codiee-Lee. The pair spent a day as police officers as part of the four-year-old's bucket list . She has already flown in an airplane cockpit, met Elmo, and spent the day as a police officer at Rossendale police station where they organised for her to go on a police car ride, a tour of the police station, and take part in fingerprinting and handcuffing. Sasha said: 'She came up with the bucket list after we were taken to PortAventura in Spain in August by the Make a Wish Foundation to meet Elmo from Sesame Street. 'She had a great time and even got to go in the cockpit of the plane on the flight over. 'Her list is full of things - some are achievable but some will never happen. She wants to ride an elephant, ice skate with Elsa from Frozen, be a zoo keeper and meet Danny Ings. Poorly: Harlee-Jae Procter was diagnosed with biliary atresia at just four-weeks-old after she was born severely jaundiced . Little fighter: Baby Harlee-Jae Procter in hospital. She has extremely rare diagnosis of microdeletion 17 q12 syndrome which means that genetic information has been lost or deleted . 'It's about making memories. I don't want to just sit here crying and let her condition define our lives.' The brave youngster was diagnosed with biliary atresia at just four-weeks-old after she was born severely jaundice. She was transferred to Leeds General Infirmary for a Kasai procedure which drains bile from the liver to the gut. The operation improved her liver function but Harlee will still need a liver transplant before she reaches adulthood. Frozen: One of Harlee-Jae Procter's wishes is to ice-skate with her favourite Disney character Princess Elsa . Fun loving: Harlee-Jae Procter, four, doesn't let her potentially fatal condition stop her from doing what she wants. She has come up with a bucket list of things she would like to do . The reception pupil was then diagnosed with polycystic kidneys at six-months, followed by an extremely rare diagnosis of microdeletion 17 q12 syndrome which means that genetic information has been lost or deleted. And more recently Harlee-Jae was found to have nephrocalcinosis which has to be monitored at monthly hospital visits, and could prove fatal. The brave girl has to take 15 different types of medication every day - and her condition has also made it difficult to potty train leaving her embarrassed at school. Sasha, who is also mother to six-year-old Codiee-Lee, said: 'All of this has been going on since she was born and Harlee deals with it really well. 'She doesn't think there is anything wrong with her and thinks I am lying when I tell her - she tells people the scar from her op is from falling off her bike.'

Summary:
'Riding an elephant' and 'ice-skating with Elsa from Frozen' on tragic list .
She has rare condition where part of a chromosome is lost or deleted .
Condition causes  calcium build up which can lead to kidney failure .


(CNN)A quick descent. No distress call. The pilot's actions. It will be months, or longer, before the causes behind Tuesday's crash of Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 are known, but there are initial clues that aviation experts say will be the most important to investigators. Speculation comes in the wake of any tragedy such as this, but experts say certain facts can be significant for those who want to know what happened. The most useful clues so far: . One of the plane's "black boxes" has been recovered, the French interior minister said. The data recorder will be the most useful in determining the cause of the crash. Its contents are still unknown, but it is a good sign that it was found just hours after the crash. France's aviation accident investigation bureau will examine the device immediately, the interior minister said. Real-time flight data available to the public tells a key part of the story. According to online flight trackers, the Germanwings plane had been flying at 38,000 feet when, about 30 minutes into the trip, it started descending. Six minutes later, it was recorded at 24,000 feet -- a drop of 14,000 feet. It continued to descend after that -- it's last recorded altitude was 11,400 feet. The rate of descent indicates that the pilot was still controlling the plane to some extent, CNN aviation analyst Mary Schiavo said. If the engines had stalled, the plane would have crashed in less time, she said. Departure: Barcelona, Spain, at 10:01 a.m. (26 minutes late) Destination: Scheduled to land in Dusseldorf, Germany, at 11:39 a.m. Passengers: 150 (144 passengers, six crew members) Airplane: Airbus A320 (twin-jet) Airline: Germanwings (budget airline owned by Lufthansa) Flight distance: 726 miles . Last known tracking data: 10:38 a.m. Last known speed: 480 mph . Last known altitude: 11,400 feet . Last known location: Near Digne-les-Bains, France, in the Alps . Sources: CNN and flightaware.com . The initial data about the plane's descent means that the pilot could have been trying to make an emergency landing, or that the plane was gliding with the pilot's guidance, Schiavo said. A scenario where the plane was gliding is potentially more dangerous because wide fields for landing would be hard to come by in the mountains, she said. Another aviation analyst, David Soucie, said the quickness of the descent shows something went wrong, but also that the plane was not out of control. The plane was descending "faster than an elevator at that point. You're feeling it down. It's pulling you down, and you can sense that," Soucie said. A telling piece of data is that the plane maintained speed as it descended, he said. It could show that the pilot was aware that something was wrong and was controlling the speed as the plane went down. "It was a controlled descent, and there was something that had gone wrong that he had no control over or he would have controlled it," Soucie said. The data on air traffic accidents are clear: A majority of accidents happen upon takeoff or landing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, even though 83% of a plane's flight time is taken up with the climb, cruise and descent phases, less than 16% of accidents happen during this period. Soucie described the timing of the crash as an "anomalous thing that happened." It is "incredibly rare to happen in the middle of the flight," he said, meaning the pilot would have to act fast. Contrary to some early reports, the French Civil Aviation Authority told CNN that the crew of the Germanwings plane did not issue a distress call. It was air traffic controllers who sent out a distress call after radio contact with the plane was lost. The lack of an emergency call can raise a red flag to a nonpilot. Why would a pilot not alert someone that there is an emergency? Does it hint to an incursion in the cockpit or a pilot's motives? It might sound counterintuitive, but calling for help is not the first thing on a pilot's checklist when things go wrong. Soucie said the principle that a pilot follows during an emergency is this: Aviate, navigate and communicate. In other words, before turning on a distress call or transponder, the pilot's first concern is to fly the plane, and secondly, to find the safest option for a crash landing, if it comes to that. The Germanwings pilot "was definitely aviating and navigating from what we can tell," Soucie said. The pilot was conceivably looking for a place to try to land, he said. A distress call -- had it happened -- could have signaled a different story. Schiavo explained that there are codes that pilots have -- certain words that if uttered by the pilot indicate to air traffic controllers that there is a hijacking. The initial reports are that there was no hijack code transmitted from the plane. A big part of determining the cause of the crash will be whether such a code was sent or not. "I don't think you'd rule anything out at this point," CNN aviation analyst Miles O'Brien said. "It's not like it appears as if it was an in-flight breakup. So what was going on in the cockpit is what we're going to be talking about in the coming days." O'Brien pointed out the known details of the crash -- a rapid descent, no radio call and a flight that continues into the mountains -- are not part of a "typical emergency scenario." There were no reported weather issues during the plane's flight, but that does not mean you can rule these out as a possible cause, pilot and CNN aviation analyst Les Abend said. One thing Abend was looking at was a cold front progressing in the area where the plane was. It indicated some precipitation at lower altitudes. So there may not have been bad weather at the cruising altitude, but "at lower altitudes, as they were beginning the descent, their visibility may have been obscured," Abend said. Reduced visibility in and of itself is not a huge issue, but the weather may have deteriorated as the plane descended and be a possible factor in the crash, he said.

Summary:
CNN aviation analyst says this is not a typical emergency incident, but all possibilities are part of probe .
The cause behind the crash of the Germanwings plane is unknown .
There are early clues, however, that will be key to investigators .


Hampshire have signed former West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards for the latter half of this summer. Edwards will be registered as a Kolpak player and will arrive at the Ageas Bowl in late July. He will be available for all formats. The 33-year-old from Barbados has played 55 Tests, 50 one-day internationals and 20 Twenty20 games for the Windies, taking 241 wickets across all formats with a Test best of seven for 87 against New Zealand in 2008. Fidel Edwards, the former West Indies fast bowler, has joined Hampshire for the end of the summer . Edwards has taken three international five-wicket hauls in England, his last coming in 2009 at Lords . He has taken three five-wicket international hauls in English conditions - five for 112 at Chester-le-Street in 2007 and six for 92 at Lord's in 2009 in Tests, and five for 45 in an ODI at Lord's in 2007. Edwards said: 'I'm delighted to have signed for such an ambitious club as Hampshire. I hope I can play a part in helping to bring success to the Ageas Bowl this year. 'I'm very much looking forward to my first taste of county cricket. It's also an honour to follow other Bajans like Malcolm Marshall and Gordon Greenidge to Hampshire.' Director of cricket Giles White added: 'Fidel is a good option for us - he arrives ahead of the Royal London One Day Cup and should give our attack variety which we feel is key in the 50-over format.' The 33-year-old pace bowler will arrive at the Ageas Bowl in time for the Royal London One Day Cup .

Summary:
Former West Indies Test star Fidel Edwards will join Hampshire in July .
Edwards has taken 241 international wickets and played 55 Tests .
He will arrive at the Ageas Bowl in time for Royal London One Day Cup .


Getting children to welcome a new baby into the home can sometimes prove difficult - especially when it wasn't the playmate they were hoping for. Indeed, one mother from Colorado filmed the moment she told her daughter she was expecting a boy. Footage shows the toddler's smile quickly turning to a frown and then a cry 'no' as she breaks down in tears. 'I want a baby sister!' the little girl dramatically sobs. Her mother calmly explains that it isn't possible and she'll be getting a baby brother. 'That's why it's blue,' she says referencing a baby shower cupcake at home. But the girl remains vehemently opposed to the idea. The clip ends with her exclaiming: 'I want a baby sister right now!' Hopefully she eventually came around to the idea of having a little brother. Caught on camera: One mother from America filmed the moment she told her daughter she was expecting a boy - the infant wasn't too impressed . Chain reaction: The toddler's smile quickly turns to a frown and then a cry 'no' as she breaks down in tears .

Summary:
A mother from America filmed the scene play out .
Her daughter immediately started crying when she found out she was going to get a brother .


(CNN)Ferguson's municipal judge has resigned and the city's court cases are getting moved after the U.S. Justice Department said the court discriminated against African-Americans. "To help restore public trust and confidence in the Ferguson municipal court division, the Supreme Court of Missouri today transferred Judge Roy L. Richter of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, to the St. Louis County Circuit Court, where he will be assigned to hear all of Ferguson's pending and future municipal division cases," the Supreme Court said in a statement Monday. "Extraordinary action is warranted in Ferguson, but the court also is examining reforms that are needed on a statewide basis," Chief Justice Mary R. Russell said in the statement. The announcement came the same day Municipal Court Judge Ronald Brockmeyer resigned as Ferguson's judge. "Mr. Brockmeyer recognizes that the Department of Justice report, as well as recent media reports, regardless of their accuracy or validity, have diminished the public's confidence in the Ferguson Municipal Court," his attorney Bert Fulk said in a statement. "Mr. Brockmeyer believes that it is paramount to begin immediately on promoting the public's confidence in the Ferguson Municipal Court. Promoting the public confidence in the Ferguson Municipal Court will help Ferguson begin its healing process." The Justice Department's report said Brockmeyer approved the creation of additional fees, "many of which are widely considered abusive and may be unlawful, including several that the City has repealed during the pendency of our investigation. These include a $50 fee charged each time a person has a pending municipal arrest warrant cleared." Just about every branch of Ferguson government -- police, Municipal Court, City Hall -- participated in "unlawful" targeting of African-American residents for tickets and fines, the Justice Department concluded. The millions of dollars in fines and fees paid by black residents served an ultimate goal of satisfying "revenue rather than public safety needs," the Justice Department found. Document: Justice report finds systematic discrimination by police in Ferguson . Its report detailed how Ferguson operated a vertically integrated system -- from street cop to court clerk to judge to city administration to city council -- to raise revenue for the city budget through increased ticketing and fining. The investigators also found evidence of racist jokes being sent around by Ferguson police and court officials. One November 2008 email said President Barack Obama wouldn't likely be President for long because "what black man holds a steady job for four years." Another email joked that African-American women should use abortion to control crime. "Our investigation has not revealed any indication that any officer or court clerk engaged in these communications was ever disciplined," the Justice Department's report said. The DOJ's probe came after public outcry over the death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown, who was shot by Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson in August. Wilson, who was not indicted on any charges, has resigned from the police department. CNN's Michael Martinez contributed to this report.

Summary:
Ronald Brockmeyer resigns as Ferguson's Municipal Court judge .
The city's court cases are being transferred to another judge .
'Extraordinary action is warranted in Ferguson,' the state's chief justice says .


Patients at a hospital A&E department are being forced to parade details of their conditions on laminated signs. They are assessed by staff when they arrive, then given a red card if their illness is serious or a green one for less urgent issues, with a two or three-word summary of their ailment. These are designed to speed up staff assessments as patients wait for treatment, but the trial scheme has been described as ‘insensitive’ and like ‘a police line-up’. Elizabeth Reid, 49, has criticised a hospital after she was forced to wear a sign detailing her condition while waiting for treatment . It means those with alcohol, mental health and gynaecological problems, and others who might prefer to keep their conditions private, could be at risk of losing patient confidentiality. Elizabeth Reid, 49, said she was appalled when she went to Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex, and was given a green card detailing her ankle injury after she was assessed by a nurse. ‘I didn’t mind much for me as I had hurt my ankle,’ she added. ‘But I thought it was disgusting that patients with alcohol problems or mental health issues had to carry cards that showed everyone what was wrong with them.’ The mother of five from Chelmsford has complained to hospital bosses about the scheme. She said for those ‘carrying signs saying they had alcohol problems, it just smacked of them being marked out – it was like a police line-up’. Mrs Reid added: ‘The poor man in front of me was looking after his teenage daughter, who had alcohol poisoning, and everyone could see what was wrong with her. ‘I could see why every single person in the queue was there – and we had to wait in a line that went past lots of people sitting down waiting, so they could all see what was wrong with us too. It’s really poor for patient confidentiality.’ Hospital bosses at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex, said it was designed to speed up staff assessments . She suggested it would be possible to obscure the details written on the cards, leaving the colour visible for staff, but said patients coming into A&E might be too distressed or distracted to think of doing this. ‘The people who come in are panicking or in pain,’ she added. ‘They could see anyone they know as it’s a local hospital, and they have to carry these cards showing what’s wrong with them.’ Another woman who visited the hospital said: ‘I had a laminated card and actually laughed at the insensitivity. I had a very negative experience, having just moved here from another county, and as a nurse myself was quite disheartened with the overall care I received at a sensitive time to myself and my family.’ The trust responsible for the hospital has defended the scheme, saying it will lead to quicker assessment times. The trial scheme has been described as ‘insensitive’ and like ‘a police line-up’ (picture posed by models) Dr Donald McGeachy, medical director of the Mid-Essex Clinical Commissioning Group, said: ‘We’d ask people to bear in mind that the new reception arrangements at Broomfield Hospital are part of a pilot scheme that is being developed and constantly refined. ‘We want to provide patients arriving at A&E with a rapid assessment so they can be seen by the right clinical service at the right time. At the moment, people arriving at Broomfield will be assessed by a nurse and either referred on for emergency medical help or redirected to see their own GP. ‘The new area that has been set up within the hospital entrance mirrors the main reception and pays the same regard to patient confidentiality. ‘The information patients are being asked to provide on arrival is the same as when they book into the A&E reception, with the difference that they are rapidly assessed and directed to the right service for them. ‘We are not aware of any complaints about the pilot scheme.’

Summary:
Patients at Broomfield Hospital  are given a card with summary of ailment .
The card is red if their illness is serious or green for less urgent issues .
Hospital bosses said it was designed to speed up staff assessments .
But trial scheme was described as ‘insensitive’ and like ‘a police line-up'


I’m starting to think Adam Lallana might actually become a better version of Steven Gerrard. He’s certainly got all the qualities that make him the perfect replacement for the Liverpool captain. I appreciate that Jordan Henderson is set to take over as skipper, but in terms of dynamism, energy and quality, Lallana looks like the perfect replacement for Gerrard the player. Have a look at Sunday’s victory over Manchester City: Lallana started the game as one of two No 10s behind Raheem Sterling (Brendan Rodgers’ innovative approach as a coach should not be underestimated). When Lazar Markovic went off, Lallana went over to the right wing, and then when Alberto Moreno was substituted, Lallana ended the game on the left wing. Adam Lallana (centre) gave an all-action display as Liverpool impressively beat Manchester City . Lallana chats with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard during training on Monday . He is truly two-footed – for that reason alone English football should treasure him. But he is also clearly capable of playing in different positions, and he can adapt midway through a game. Those qualities are not readily available in most players and it takes me back to the Champions League final of 2005 when Gerrard ended up at right back. The very best not only play different positions, they excel in those positions as well. Lallana still has to prove he can do it, as Gerrard did, in a major final, but he proved it in a massive game on Sunday. A simple five-minute chat about Lallana with Rodgers will have him purring. The Liverpool manager will be using words and phrases like 'balance', 'clever', 'worker', 'technical ability', 'awareness', 'great character', 'looks after the ball'. Bring up the subject of Lallana and you could be there all day with Rodgers. On Sunday all the talk was of Philippe Coutinho, and understandably so. The brilliance of his goals alone in recent weeks makes him the hot topic and it’s great to see him add consistency to the undoubted quality. But Lallana’s contribution should not go unnoticed. Philippe Coutinho (2nd right) curled home Liverpool's winner late on in the Premier League clash at Anfield . Vice-captain Jordan Henderson (right, front) also scored a screamer for the Reds on Sunday . One thing you might not know about Lallana is that in Rodgers’ words, he is 'no shrinking violet'. He has bags of personality and character off the pitch as well as on it, and good leadership qualities – let’s not forget he was captain of Southampton as they returned to re-establish themselves in the Premier League. For Liverpool’s system he is perfect. He has quality on the ball – did you see his Cruyff turn in the centre circle against City? Breathtaking stuff – he creates – he scores (probably could score more) – and he presses the ball. He was injured pre-season, so it was a slow start to his Liverpool career and some supporters were too quick to judge. Rodgers knew that opponents’ approach to Liverpool would be different this season, he knew he would need players to be clever on the ball, and Lallana has that football intelligence. Lallana - who played three positions against City - shows his defensive qualities challenging Sergio Aguero . He doesn’t get talked about too much, does he? Is that because he’s English? Probably. But Rodgers told me this about Lallana: 'He’s technically as good as any European player'. Some might disagree, but it rams home the point that we don’t value his qualities highly enough in this country. In the feverish pace of the Premier League, Lallana still makes time for himself on the ball, and has that football intelligence and ability to make an impact on a game. Yet somehow, if he is only on the bench for England later this month it won’t be a surprise. And that’s a shame in my opinion. Gerrard’s departure will still hurt Liverpool fans, but I expect Lallana to grow even more when the legend leaves. He’s one of the most underrated footballers in the Premier League. Lallana slides in to have an effort on the Manchester City goal that went narrowly wide of the target .

Summary:
Liverpool beat champions Manchester City 2-1 on Sunday .
England midfielder Adam Lallana excelled in three different positions .
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is leaving the club at end of the season .
Lallana looks the perfect replacement for Gerrard .
READ: Jordan Henderson confident Liverpool can finish above Man City .
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Following Sunday's El Clasico spectacle that hugely intensified the run-in for the La Liga title between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Rio Ferdinand gave his stance on the age-old debate of who is better: Cristano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Choosing to stay somewhat impartial to the discussion the former England international says we should stand back and appreciate the sheer brilliance we are witnessing in the presence of two of the world's greatest ever players. 'It's inevitable we do all this "who's better? Blah, blah, blah" but we should just be enjoying being around these two players and seeing it,' the QPR defender said. Rio Ferdinand (right) speaks to the camera alongside Queen's Park Rangers team-mate Bobby Zamora . Lionel Messi is La Liga's top scorer this season with 32 goals but Cristiano Ronaldo is not far behind . The Real Madrid striker's goal in El Clasico on Sunday took him to just one goal behind the Barcelona forward . 'When Ronaldo, the Brazilian one - who should have been the best if he weren't injured - was scoring 30 goals a season [everybody said]: "Oh he's a genius, he's the best ever."' Messi and Ronaldo are this season's top scorers in La Liga, with 32 and 31 goals respectively with 10 games to go. Speaking from his car, kitted out with an X-Box and television screen, the former Manchester United star posted an image on Instagram of himself and Hoops team-mate Bobby Zamora. The two were taking each other on in an in-car game of FIFA whilst travelling to training at the Imperial College Sports Ground, London. The 2008 Champions League winner wrote: 'En route to training.. Winning at FIFA #shock' after beating the former Fulham striker 2-1 with Paris Saint Germain. The former England international raises his finger in victory after beating Zamora in an in-car game of FIFA .

Summary:
Rio Ferdinand played FIFA 15 and talked Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo .
The QPR defender said we should appreciate the talents of the magical duo .
Ferdinand spoke from his car complete with an X-Box and multiple screens .


The Astana cycling team have denied reports they have been stripped of their WorldTour licence by the Independent Licence Commission. Last month the UCI requested that Astana's licence be revoked by the commission following an independent audit into the team of 2014 Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali, which came after a number of anti-doping infringements by Astana and their feeder team. On Monday, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that Astana would lose their WorldTour licence and would only be allowed to apply for a Continental licence, the third tier of professional cycling, saying the decision had been made on March 20. The Astana cycling team have denied reports they have been stripped of their WorldTour licence . The Licence Commission is due to meet with Astana on Thursday, and the team said they believed that meeting would mark the start of the decision-making process, with no verdict yet in place. An Astana statement said: 'Astana Pro Team has every reason to believe that our meeting on April 2 with the Independent Licence Commission will be a properly conducted legal meeting with due process and is not a foregone conclusion. 'We aim to present evidence that Astana Pro Team is in full compliance with the ethical codes in place and is taking pro-active measures to enhance our role in the global fight against drugs in cycling.' When Astana were awarded their 2015 licence in December, conditions were attached after five riders linked to the team failed doping tests in 2014, including brothers Maxim and Valentin Iglinskiy, trainee Ilya Davidenok and two members of Astana's continental development team - Artur Fedosseyev and Victor Okishev. On Monday, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that Astana would lose their WorldTour licence . Astana was made to submit to an audit from the Institute of Sport Sciences of the University of Lausanne as a condition of its licence. At the conclusion of that audit, the UCI asked for Astana's licence to be revoked, saying the reality of the team's policies and structures differed markedly from what Astana told the licence commission during a review last December. Kazakhstan-based Astana previously said they would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if their licence was revoked. There has been no suggestion of wrong-doing on the part of Tour winner Nibali. The UCI has not responded to requests for comment on Monday's report.

Summary:
Astana cycling team have denied reports they have lost WorldTour licence .
Last month the UCI requested that Astana's licence be revoked .
Request came after a number of anti-doping infringements by Astana .
Licence Commission is due to meet with Astana on Thursday for talks .


Fifty years after the bound body of a dairy farmer was pulled from a river, a new theory has emerged in the unsolved case of his death. Prosperous but unpopular dairy farmer Orville Gibson disappeared in the wee hours of New Year's Eve 1957 in Newbury, Vermont. Searchers pulled his bound body from the river nearly three months later. The case remains officially unsolved, but it's been widely accepted for decades that a small mob of drunken townspeople incensed by rumors that Gibson had beaten his elderly hired man kidnapped him, tied him up and threw him in a car trunk, where he suffocated. They threw his body into the river. Scroll down for video . The body of Orville Gibson (pictured) was pulled from a lake three months after he went missing. He had been bound at the ankles, and with his hands behind his knees. A new book claims that he staged an elaborate sucide . The crime was deemed a 'lynching' by editorial writers from Boston to Washington to the civil rights-era South. (All the players in Vermont were white, but white supremacists in the South used the story to cry they were being unfairly singled out for the mob killings of black men.) The story spread across the globe, even earning a feature in Life magazine. Orville Gibson was a successful dairy farmer who had many enemies in the community of Newbury . 'You can go anywhere, quite a ways off, and if you say you're from Newbury they'll bring it up,' said Eleanor Placey, 72, who was related to Gibson by marriage. Two men later went on trial but were both acquitted. So what really happened? Judge Stephen Martin, who as a new lawyer in 1960 helped represent one of the accused, recently published a book in which he argues Orville Gibson killed himself, with some ingenuity and difficulty, in a largely successful attempt to get revenge on his neighbors by pinning the blame on them. In Orville's Revenge: The Anatomy of a Suicide, Martin argues that Gibson, broken by the criminal charge he was facing in the hired man's beating and by the enmity he had created among his neighbors, staged evidence at his farm, walked over a bridge to New Hampshire, climbed out on a pier, tied himself up and rolled himself into the water. 'He was very proud, quick to hold a grudge, and his whole life was crashing down upon him,' Martin said in an interview. Martin has taken his conclusions to the Vermont attorney general's office, whose investigators plan to take another look. They could reclassify the case and remove it from the list of Vermont's unsolved homicides. Not everybody buys Martin's theory. 'I don't know why a supposedly intelligent man like Judge Martin would say that,' said Doris McClintock, 75, Gibson's niece, who still believes some of her neighbors know what happened to her uncle. McClintock and the Placeys offer-point-by-point rebuttals of why they believe Martin's book is inaccurate, getting basic facts wrong and ignoring others that don't fit his thesis. They speak of threats they believe were intended to keep people quiet, including one in which a note was stuck with a knife to a tree outside the home of a potential witness. Martin's theory isn't entirely new, but the book lays it out in detail. The idea that Gibson could have tied himself up was brought up during the second trial, but investigators didn't accept it. Gibson, 47 when he died, came to Newbury with his family as a child. He purchased the farm out of foreclosure several years before his death. Over the years, he built it up to be one of the richest properties in the fertile land along the river. But he never fit in. He and his wife weren't part of the partying crowd. He drew resentment for being the early bird at the courthouse to purchase his property, beating more established townspeople who wanted it. Orville Gibson's barn following his disappearance in 1957. Evidence of a crime, including depressions in a grain bag where it appeared two men had sat, drag marks on the floor and a crushed milk pail, was found . Widow Evalyn Gibson crying as she sees photo of husband Orville in the newspaper. His body, which had been bound at the feet and with his hands behind his knees, was pulled from the river three months after his disappearance on New Year's Eve 1957 . Judge Stephen Martin demonstrates how it would be possible for someone to tie themselves up and roll themselves into the water . And then came the last straw — the story about the beating of his hired man. Gibson was charged with a crime, though some argue the man's injuries were exaggerated by the town rumor mill. The day Gibson disappeared, he had planned to visit a lawyer. Eleanor Placey's husband, David, now 71, responded the day of the disappearance to a call from Gibson's wife when her husband didn't return from the morning milking. In the barn, he saw evidence of a crime, including depressions in a grain bag where he believed two men had sat, drag marks on the floor and a crushed milk pail. 'It was pretty plain that something happened there; there was not a question in your mind,' Placey said recently. Police dragged the river but found nothing until the end of March, when troopers discovered Gibson's body miles downstream. He was wearing his farm clothes, his ankles were bound and his hands were tied behind his knees. His body was in remarkable condition. The death certificate cites 'suffocation (means unknown)'. It wasn't until fall 1958 that a doctor told investigators he had driven by Gibson's barn the morning the farmer disappeared and saw a car he recognized and two men he knew. Those two men - Robert 'Ozzie' Welch and Frank Carpenter - went on trial separately. Welch was acquitted after the judge ruled there wasn't enough evidence to convict him. A jury cleared Carpenter, represented with help from Martin. Martin, who became a judge in 1970 and retired in 1998, argues investigators never allowed themselves to consider possibilities other than a vigilante killing. He is seeking the support of the Vidocq Society, a private organization of sleuths that specializes in solving old crimes. Video from RSM Distributors . The barn where Orville Gibson disappeared on the morning of New Year's Eve 1957 sits alongside on U.S. Route 5 in Newbury, Vermont (pictured last month). Almost 60 years after he disappeared and was later found dead, a retired Vermont judge is arguing in a new book that Gibson's death was a suicide. For decades many thought Gibson's death was vigilante revenge for his beating of a hired man . Society member Peter Stephenson said he believes Martin's explanation. If vigilantes had killed Gibson, his body would have been beaten to a pulp. And by killing himself, Gibson was able to take control of a life that was spiraling down, he said. 'If you look at Orville's behavior pre-crime, you'll find that a lot of people had tried to take control of his life,' Stephenson said. By now, most of the original players are dead. Gibson's wife died in 1973. Welch died two months after the trial. Carpenter died in 1972. Despite the ugly memories it dredges up, Gibson's niece said she thinks it's good people are talking about her uncle again. 'We would just like to know the answers,' McClintock said. 'I don't think there's any purpose of trying to arrest anyone. It's way past time for that.' A bridge crosses the Connecticut River from Newbury, Vermont, into Haverhill, New Hampshire. Orville Gibson, a prosperous but unpopular dairy farmer, disappeared in the wee hours of New Year's Eve 1957 .

Summary:
Prosperous but unpopular dairy farmer Orville Gibson disappeared in the wee hours of New Year's Eve 1957 - his body was later pulled from a river .
The case remains unsolved - but it's been  accepted a mob tied him up and threw him in a car trunk, where he suffocated, then threw body in the river .
Mob were allegedly incensed by rumors that Gibson had beaten his elderly hired man .
New theory claims he killed himself, with some ingenuity and difficulty, in an attempt to get revenge on his neighbors by pinning the blame on them .


Amazon is taking aim at Google and Roku with the launch of its Fire TV Stick in the UK. The £35 Stick is a smaller, more affordable version of Amazon's Fire TV box and can be plugged into any set with a HDMI port. It comes with apps including Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Amazon's Prime Instant Video and streams music from Spotify and YouTube among others. The £35 Fire TV Stick (pictured) is a smaller, more affordable version of Amazon's Fire TV box and can be plugged into any set with a HDMI port. It comes with apps including Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Amazon's Prime Instant Video and streams music from Spotify and YouTube among others. Amazon's Fire TV launched in the UK in October and costs more than double the price of the Stick, at £79. The Fire TV Stick isn't as powerful as the standard TV box, but many of its features are identical, including the apps available and its Fling function that lets people beam content from their phones to their TV. Inside the Stick is a dual-core processor, which Amazon said has six times the processing power of Roku Streaming Stick, and 8GB of storage. This is four times as much storage as the Chromecast and 32 times that of the Roku Stick. The Stick comes with a remote control but it can also be controlled using the free Fire TV Remote app for iOS and Android that includes voice search. Amazon's Fire TV (pictured) launched in the UK in October and costs more than double the price of the Stick, at £79. The Fire TV Stick isn't as powerful as the TV box, but many of its features are identical including the apps available and its Fling function that lets people beam content from their phones to their TV . Inside the Fire TV Stick (pictured) is a dual-core processor which Amazon said has six times the processing power of Roku Streaming Stick and 8GB of storage. This is four times as much storage as the Chromecast and 32 times that of the Roku Stick. Elsewhere it has 1GB of memory . Processor: Quad core with 'three times the processing power of Apple TV' Storage: 8GB . Weight: 281 grams . Operating system: Fire OS, based on Android . Memory:  2GB . Set-up: Box comes pre-registered and previously purchased Amazon content  will automatically be shown in a Watchlist. Voice activated: Users can say the name of a film, TV show, actor, director, genre, app or game into the remote and the results will appear in seconds. Games controller: Separate Bluetooth controller with dual analogue sticks. Games can also be beamed from Fire TV Remote app. Cost: £79 . Processor: Dual core with 'six times the processing power of the Roku Stick' Storage: 8GB . Weight: 25.1 grams . Operating system: Fire OS, based on Android . Memory: 1GB . Set-up: Box comes pre-registered and previously purchased Amazon content  will automatically be shown in a Watchlist. Voice activated: Users can say the name of a film, TV show, actor, director, genre, app or game into the remote and the results will appear in seconds. Games controller: Games can be beamed to the TV from the free Fire TV Remote app for iOS and Android. Cost: £35 . The Fire TV Stick is available to pre-order from Amazon for £35 and will ship from 15 April. After this date it will also be sold in John Lewis. And for the first two days Amazon Prime members get the Fire TV Stick for £19. 'When we launched Fire TV in the UK last September, it quickly became our fastest-selling Amazon device,' said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and boss. 'We're excited to introduce Fire TV Stick in the UK. Fire TV Stick is the most powerful streaming media stick available, with a dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, dual-band and dual-antenna Wi-Fi, included remote control, voice search with our free mobile app, and an open ecosystem. The Fire TV Stick (pictured) is available to pre-order from Amazon for £35 and will ship on 15 April. After this date it will also be sold in John Lewis, and for two days Amazon Prime members get the Fire TV Stick for £19 . 'The team has packed a huge amount of power and selection into an incredible price point - Fire TV Stick is just £35.' Other Fire TV Stick features include Whispersync that saves and synchronises  video and music libraries across devices. Google's Nexus Player is expected to go on sale in the UK on Thursday. A pre-order page appeared briefly on Amazon last week, but it has since been taken down. The device launched in the US last year and costs $99. It is likely to cost £80 in the UK. It has many of the same apps as Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV, plus a games controller from Asus that lets people play Android games on their TV. Users can additionally 'Fling' movies and TV shows from their Second Screen-enabled Fire tablet or Fire phone to Fire TV Stick. Once content has been 'flung', the phone or table can be used to control playback or volume. The Fire TV Stick will also mirror the phone or tablet display. A function called ASAP (Advanced Streaming and Prediction) will suggest films and TV shows that people will want to watch and buffers them for playback before a user hits play. And Amazon's X-Ray feature for for movies and TV shows lets people see information about cast and crew, the names of songs as they play, as well as a list of music in the movie or TV show, trivia items in context with the action on the screen, and character backstories. X-Ray is exclusive to Amazon and is powered by IMDb.

Summary:
Fire TV Stick is a smaller, more affordable version of Amazon Fire TV .
It is available for pre-order today and the £35 device will ship on 15 April .
Plugs into any HDMI port on a TV and connects wirelessly to the web .
Apps include Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Prime Instant Video, Spotify and more .
And content can be controlled using an app on iOS and Android .


Barcelona's first team stars looked like they had an extra spring in their step as they put the final touches on preparations for their crucial match against Real Madrid. Spirits appeared to be high as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Co were put through their paces by Luis Enrique, who sported a pair of black sunglasses during the training session. La Liga leaders Barcelona go into the top-of-the-table clash at the Nou Camp on the back of a 1-0 win against Manchester City. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi (right) shares a joke with his Barcelona team-mates during the training session at Joan Gamper . Luis Suarez (left), pictured with Messi (centre) and Gerard Pique (right), will be hoping to lead his side to victory against rivals Real Madrid . Barcelona boss Luis Enrique sported black sunglasses during the session as he put his players through their paces . Ivan Rakitic netted in the 31st minute to pile misery on the Barclays Premier League champions and ensure Barcelona booked a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Enrique's side would have won by a bigger scoreline if it wasn't for the outstanding Joe Hart. Messi heaped praise on Hart following his side's progression to the next round: 'He was phenomenal, he stopped everything. 'We have to congratulate him on a great game because he's a fantastic goalkeeper.' Jordi Alba was thrown in the air during the training session as he celebrated his 26th birthday on Saturday. Barcelona are just one point ahead of Real Madrid going into the second El Clasico of the season. Real defeated Barcelona 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu back in October when Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe and Karim Benzema scored after Neymar's fourth-minute opener. Brazil international Neymar jokes around with Barcelona team-mate Suarez ahead of the crunch match at the Nou Camp . Enrique (right) shares a word with Barcelona defender Martin Montoya (left), who is still suffering from a fractured cheekbone . Barcelona left back Jordi Alba (centre) was thrown in the air by his team-mates as he celebrated his 26th birthday on Saturday . Sergio Busquets will be hoping to feature against Real Madrid after missing his side's last three games with an ankle injury . Neymar, who is likely to start in a three-pronged attack alongside Suarez and Messi, was all smiles during the session . Brazilian duo Neymar (left) and Dani Alves (right) joke around before taking part in the session ahead of their upcoming La Liga clash .

Summary:
La Liga leaders Barcelona go into crunch clash at the Nou Camp with one-point advantage over Real Madrid .
Luis Enrique's side will be full of confidence following 1-0 Champions League win against Manchester City .
Barcelona will be hoping to exact revenge against Real Madrid following 3-1 loss at the Bernabeu in October .
READ: Lionel Messi proved he was the best around against Manchester City, insists Jamie Carragher .


A Portugal side missing Cristiano Ronaldo were shocked 2-0 by African islanders Cape Verde in Estoril. The Ballon d'Or winner was released from international duty ahead of this friendly meeting at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota and Portugal dearly missed his guile and killer instinct. Odair Fortes and Gege scored the Blue Sharks' goals before half-time and the dismissal of Portugal defender Andre Pinto on the hour mark made a comeback even more unlikely. It would not materialise. Cape Verde Islands defender Gege celebrates after scoring the second goal against Portugal on Tuesday . Fernando Santos (right) looks dejected as his Portuguese side were beaten 2-0 by the African nation . Jeffry Fortes competes with Adrien Silva during the international friendly in Estoril . PORTUGAL: Lopes, Cedric, Andre Pinto, Oliveira, Antunes, Adrien (Pizzi 65), Andre Gomes (A Almeida 79), Joao Mario (Ukra 46), Bernardo Silva (Danilo 61), Vieirinha, Almeida (Eder 64) Subs not used: Ventura, Marafona, Tiago Pinto, Andre Andre,  Cavaleiro, Lucas Joao, Rui Fonte . Booked: Oliveira . Sent off: Andre Pinto . CAPE VERDE ISLANDS: Vozinha, Jeffrey, Varela (Calu 71), Gege (Steven 56), Nivaldo, Nuno, Semedo, Julio (Ryan Mendes 81), Platini (Babancao 62), Odair Fortes (Garry 80), Heldon (Ricardo Gomes 81) Subs not used: Kevin, Carlitos . Booked: Semedo . Goals: Odair Fortes 38, Gege 43 . It was the first time since 1986 that Portugal had lost to an African nation, though it shouldn't come as too much a surprise with Cape Verde up at 37 in the FIFA world rankings, above the likes of Scotland and Sweden. Cape Verde made a lively start but the European side began to stamp their mark on proceedings soon after Vozinha was called into action on a number of occasions in goal, keeping out Vierinha and then Bernardo Silva. But the visitors were in front in the 38th minute, as  Fortes' cross-cum-shot looped over Lopes at the far post. Five minutes later they doubled their advantage after Heldon's free-kick fell kindly for Gege, who made his way up from defence and could hardly miss. Hugo Almeida spurned a golden chance in the second half as Fernando Santos' side tried to rally, but Portugal's hopes of mounting a comeback were dealt a major blow on the hour mark when Pinto was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Heldon. Pinto's sending off did not affect Portugal's attacking ambition, but their efforts ultimately proved fruitless on a famous night for Cape Verde. Cape Verde midfielder Platini vies with Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva in Estoril . Andre Pinto holds the ball up as Julio Tavares looks to get back possession for Portugal . Hugo Almeida heads the ball on under pressure from Cape Verde defender Jeffry Fortes .

Summary:
Portugal lose game to African nation for first time since 1986 .
Cape Verde Islands are ranked 37th in the world - above likes of Scotland .
Odair Fortes and Gege net quickfire double in first-half in Estoril .
Portugal defender Andre Pinto was sent off after reckless challenge .


Caracas (CNN)Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Saturday an unspecified number of Americans were arrested "a few days ago" for engaging in espionage and recruitment activities. The President said they included an American pilot of Latin American origin, arrested in the southwest border state of Táchira. He said the pilot was found in possession of "all kinds of documents" and was being interrogated by the authorities, though he did not identify him. The Venezuelan government has made many similar claims in recent years, without ever substantiating them. Maduro also announced Saturday a series of measures, including visa requirements for U.S. citizens and the downsizing of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, to counteract what he called U.S. "interference" in his country. Venezuela has in recent weeks accused the United States of being behind an alleged coup plot. Speaking at an "anti-imperialist" rally in the capital, Maduro said visas would now be required for all U.S. visitors and that the U.S. Embassy in Caracas would now need foreign ministry approval for any meetings. The Embassy, which he said had more than 100 staff, is to be reduced to a number closer to the 17 Venezuelan diplomats based in Washington. Moreover, a group of prominent U.S. officials, current and retired, will be banned from entering Venezuela because of what Maduro said was their involvement in "bombing Iraq, Syria and Vietnam" and other "terrorist" actions. The officials include George W. Bush, former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, former CIA Director George Tenet and several current members of Congress, including Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Bob Menendez and Mario Diaz-Balart. Following the Maduro's announcement Diaz-Balart reacted via Twitter, saying he has "always wanted to travel to a corrupt country that is not a free democracy. And now Castro's lap dog won't let me!" The move comes after the U.S. government last month approved a law under which Venezuelan officials allegedly involved in human rights violations are to have their visas revoked and their U.S. assets frozen. A relatively small, but noisy crowd, dressed mostly in revolutionary red, applauded and cheered the measures announced by the President from a platform outside the presidential palace in downtown Caracas. Four missionaries from Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Devils Lake, North Dakota  were released by Venezuelan authorities on Saturday, a church official said. Pastor Bruce Dick said the missionaries arrived in Venezuela on February 20 and were detained a few days ago. "We love the Venezuelan people and have served alongside them for over 12 years," Dick said. "We have been praying along with hundreds or thousands of others for their release and for those in Venezuela who also have been affected by this." It is unclear if the detention and release of these Americans is connected to Maduro's charges of espionage. Journalist Phil Gunson reported from Caracas. CNN's Juan Carlos Lopez, Florencia Trucco and Janet DiGiacomo contributed to this report.

Summary:
Four Americans missionaries were released Saturday after being detained a few days ago .
Not clear if this is related to detained Americans mentioned by Venezuelan President Maduro .
Maduro also banned George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, others from entering Venezuela .
Venezuela will now require Americans to get a visa to visit .


American Apparel is trying to nip their dirty reputation in the bud. The clothing company long been known for their racy ads featuring what critics have said are underage looking girls in barely-there outfits with their nipples and even pubic hair in full view. In an attempt to distance themselves from their ousted 'sex-obsessed' former CEO Dov Charney and their infamous adverts, the company this week has begun photoshopping out some of the models' exposed nipples and body hair making them look more like plastic mannequins. Animal reports that the changes can be seen on the company's lingerie page in the 'new' section and a brunette model in translucent lingerie who once had more showing on Thursday was edited to be much less exposed. Scroll down for video . No nipple!: This American Apparel model in a translucent black bodysuit has a belly button but as of Thursday her nipples have been air brushed off in  what may be the company's attempt to re-brand their image . Charney's replacement CEO Paula Schneider has said she is attempting to make the brand 'relevant to millennials' without it bordering on 'pornographic.' 'This is an edgy brand and it’s always going to be an edgy brand, and it’s about social commentary, it’s about gay rights, and it’s about immigration reform. It’s about the things millennials care about,' Schneider told The New York Times in January. While many may welcome the company's attempt to shave away their previous image, some activists think showing nipple is perfectly fine and empowers women in what otherwise may be a mannequin's world. Michelle Lytle, co-founder of the nipple printed bikini line TaTa Top thinks that by censoring women and making them look like mannequins or dolls, the company is actually taking power away from women who should not feel ashamed of their bodies. Lytle told Animal that American Apparel has tried to reach out to diverse audiences by coming out with t-shirts that say 'legalize gay' and 'legalize LA' but have very little to comment on women's equality. 'To see them taking a strong stance on those issues but not on women’s equality is disappointing,' said Lytle who runs the feminist clothing line with her partner Robyn. 'This is a company that is clearly trying to distance themselves from their founder,' she continued. Nip no nip: The model on the left in see through white lingerie once had her nipples and pubic hair in full display more like the model in the back lingerie on the right . 'It’s kind of laughable for them to think that removing nipples from their images of their sheer lingerie is the best way to do this considering their questionable ad choices in recent years. This is a step in the wrong direction and is contributing to the sexualisation of a woman’s body at a time where there is a large and growing movement for equality.' The clothing company has a tab on their website dedicated to political activism and they offer a stance on gay rights and immigration reform. 'As a company, we have certain resources that individual activists do not. We try to use that special ability to support political causes that need help. American Apparel regularly uses its billboards, advertisements, press contacts and even printed t-shirts to speak out about important issues. Our two biggest issues have been Immigration Reform and Gay Rights,' says their website. The company's female CEO has yet to comment on women's sexuality and empowerment and the company's choice to airbrush out nipples and pubic hair. It may be that the company needs to focus their opinion on the difference between what sexusualises women and what censors them if there is a difference at all. Will American Apparel decide to free the nipple along with their old image? Seeing change (but no nipples): This model is clearly wearing a transparent nightgown but her nipples have been airbrushed out of the advertisement . Fired: Former CEO Dov Charney was fired after he was accused of sexual harassment by former employees .

Summary:
American Apparel this week has begun photo-shopping out some of the models' exposed nipples and body hair making them look like mannequins .
Former CEO Dov Charney was fired after some employees claimed he had sexually harassed them .
Charney's replacement CEO Paula Schneider is attempting to make the brand 'relevant to millennials' without it bordering on 'pornographic'


Almost a year after a blaze gutted the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building, the architects who will lead the painstaking restoration of the library have been announced. Page\Park Architects have been chosen from a shortlist of five firms who bid for the role earlier this month - and the design team will now begin working on a detailed plan for the restoration of the  library. And these stark pictures show the mammoth task they face to restore the much-loved building, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, to its former glory. The Glasgow-based architects were chosen thanks to their extensive track record in both restoring and reinvigorating major historic buildings - as well their work on buildings designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Work is expected to begin in the spring of next year and it is hoped that students will have access to a fully-restored building from 2017 or 2018. Scroll down for video . The architects who will lead the painstaking restoration of the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building have been announced . The century-old library at the Glasgow School of Art designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh was gutted in May last year . Glasgow-based Page\Park Architects have been chosen from a shortlist of five firms who bid for the role earlier this month . Professor Tom Inns, Director of The Glasgow School of Art, said the firm was chosen because of its work on Mackintosh-designed buildings . Professor Tom Inns, Director of The Glasgow School of Art, said: 'This is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery. There will be many fascinating questions to be addressed as we undertake this complex restoration project. 'The team assembled by Page\Park Architects impressed us not only with their deep knowledge of the building, but of the wider work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. 'They also bring an understanding of the building's particular importance to Glasgow – its people and history - as well as of its status as an international design icon.' He added the firm has ongoing relationships with key crafts specialists and artists in Scotland and wider afield, and 'presented exciting proposals for expanding the legacy of the restoration by working with a new generation of creative talent'. Prof Toms added: 'We are looking forward to working in partnership with Page\Park Architects and the design team to explore how we can best meet the needs of the GSA in the 21st century whilst remaining true to Mackintosh's astonishing vision.' The blaze began on May 23 last year after flammable spray foam for a student artwork was sucked into projector fan and caught alight . The fire started in the basement, where undergraduate students were putting the finishing touches to their final year art show . Firefighters in breathing apparatus stood shoulder to shoulder to forming a human line between the inferno and the unaffected sections . Thousands of damaged pieces of building material have been marked in the hope that experts can put them back where they were before . David Page, Head of Architecture at Page\Park Architects, said: 'Page\Park Architects are delighted to have won the commission to lead a team to restore the world-renowned Charles Rennie Mackintosh Glasgow School of Art. 'We have, over many years, had the privilege to work on and in the context of the Mackintosh legacy, the highlight of which will now be the opportunity to bring The Glasgow School of Art into splendid re-use for its students and staff, the people of Glasgow and the huge audience beyond the city.' The company has worked across the spectrum of Mackintosh's designs from the domestic, including the School of Art itself and the former Glasgow Herald offices, which is now The Lighthouse. The Mackintosh Building was damaged last year after a blaze sparked when canned spray foam, which a student was using for an art project, drifted into a projector fan and caught alight. The building caught fire on May 23, starting in the basement, where undergraduate students were putting the finishing touches to their final year art show. Blackened stones from the library's walls have been numbered with chalk. The building is considered by critics as Mackintosh's finest work . Firefighters were able to save irreplaceable paintings and furniture by Mackintosh after curators showed them pictures and and told them where they could be found . A student had been using highly flammable canned spray foam to fill in the gaps in a piece which involved three large sheets of thick foam, which formed three 'walls' framing a fourth blank wall, onto which a digital projector was beaming images when the spraying took place. As the fumes from the spray foam spread around the room, they were sucked into the cooling fan of the projector and caught alight as they wafted over the heat of the circuit board. The fire engulfed the basement room and spread to destroy much of the iconic building's west wing. Witnesses described firefighters in breathing apparatus standing shoulder to shoulder, forming a human line between the inferno and the unaffected sections of the art school in a bid to prevent the blaze from spreading. Other firefighters then darted in and out of the building to remove irreplaceable paintings and furniture by Mackintosh after curators showed them pictures and and told them where they could be found. Despite being insured for £50million, art school chiefs will receive much less because the east wing was almost completely untouched . The art school is continuing its efforts to raise £20million to pay for the restoration of the building and its fire-damaged contents . No one was injured in the fire, but there was extensive damage to the Grade A-listed library, the equivalent of Grade I listed in England . No one was injured in the fire, but there was extensive damage to the Grade A-listed library, the equivalent of Grade I listed in England, which was described by critics as Glasgow-born architect Mackintosh's greatest work. Thousands of damaged pieces of building material, including blackened stones from the library walls, have been removed and numbered with chalk in the hope that experts can put them back exactly where they were before. After a six-month investigation, the incident was described as a tragic accident by the art school's leaders. Despite being insured for £50million, art school chiefs will receive nowhere near that amount, because the east wing was almost completely untouched by the fire. However, they have already received £5million from the Treasury in Whitehall, £1million from fundraisers and another £1million in match funding from the Scottish Government. And the school is continuing its efforts to raise £20million to pay for the restoration of the building and its fire-damaged contents. After a six-month investigation into the fire, the incident was described as a tragic accident by the art school's leaders .

Summary:
Century-old library at Glasgow School of Art designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh was gutted in May last year .
Blaze began after flammable spray foam for a student artwork was sucked into projector fan and caught alight .
Glasgow-based Page\Park Architects have been chosen from a shortlist of five firms who bid for the role .
Building work is expected to begin in spring 2016 and it is hoped students will have access from 2017/18 .


It is known for its famous residents, expensive shops and huge sprawling mansions. And now it appears getting a space to lay down your iPad in the posh London district of Mayfair will cost more than anywhere else in Britain. A survey of the 10 biggest cities in Britain revealed that owning less than a square foot of property in Mayfair is likely to cost you 10 times more than purchasing exactly the same size space in Birmingham. Scroll down for video . Mayfair in London is the most expensive place to own property space measuring the size of an iPad air while Birmingham is the cheapest, analysts found as they calculated how expensive property is in Britain's cities . The study took the size of an iPad Air, which measures 9.4ins by 6.7 ins, and worked out how much it would cost to own a space the size of the gadget. It found that in London's posh Mayfair this area would cost £1,430.61, while in Birmingham this is considerably cheaper at a price of £102.85. Property website OnTheMarket.com did the survey to determine where the most expensive property area in Britain is. They used an iPad, rather than the typical measures of a square foot, so that people could visualise the space. This map shows how much it costs to buy property measuring the size of an iPad in 10 cities in Britain . The analysis used the cost of two bedroom apartments in the cities to calculate the different cost of property space across the country, and found that a slice of space in Mayfair in London would cost more than £1,400 . Birmingham is the cheapest city to 'lay down your iPad', with the small space costing around £102.85 . The cost was worked out using the average price of a two bedroom apartment in each of the 10 cities to act as a control. London, Mayfair - £1,430.61 . Manchester - £195.93 . Bristol - £183.03 . Leeds - £123.48 . Sheffield - £144.61 . Newcastle - £143.41 . Liverpool - £133.21 . Glasgow - £122.60 . Nottingham - £115.84 . Birmingham -  £102.85 . Then analysts calculated how much a slice of the property - measuring the size of an iPad - would cost to give a figure. Helen Whiteley, Commercial Director at OnTheMarket.com, said: 'The point of this analysis was to provide a clear visual example of property values and by using the iPad we provide an immediate and easy reference point to visualise a space.' Mayfair was by far the most expensive area to own the area of an iPad. And even London overall topped the list at an average price of £340.16. Lewisham, seen as one of the more up and coming boroughs in the capital, came out with a price tag of £269.58 to own a slice of land, measuring less than a square foot. The next most costly area was Manchester, where an iPad sized plot would cost £195.93. This Grade II listed property in Mayfair that had an asking price of £45million was sold less than six months ago. The mansion, in Balfour Place, boasted a staggering 19 bedrooms, seven reception rooms, six kitchens, 17 bathrooms and a roof terrace. Spread over 13,000sq/ft, the property was around 15 times the size of the average newbuild in the UK. The Arts & Craft property, built in 1891, was snapped up by a wealthy millionaire. The mansion, in Balfour Place, boasted a staggering 19 bedrooms, seven reception rooms, six kitchens, 17 bathrooms and a roof terrace . The property was marketed by Wetherell and Savills estate agents, with the deal confirmed by Peter Wetherell. Due to a confidentiality agreement, Mr Wetherell would not confirm the final price paid or who had bought it. However, if it is anywhere near the £45 million asking price, it would have been among the biggest sales of 2014. The most expensive publicly listed deal of 2014 was £50 million for a flat in Knightsbridge. The property was designed by Eustace Balfour and has a five storey brick facade. It originally featured large entertaining rooms and eight family bedrooms while the fourth and fifth floors were for staff. Over the years it has had a number owners including several industrialists, a Dowager Countess and a City of London metal-trader magnate. Palatial: The mansion, in Balfour Place, Mayfair, was on the market for £45 million and sold at the end of last year .

Summary:
Property website did an analysis of the 10 biggest cities in Britain .
They aimed to show how expensive property is to buy in each of the cities .
Analysts used the size of an iPad Air to illustrate property prices .
Gadget measures 9.4ins by 6.7 ins - which is less than a square foot .
Mayfair is the most expensive place to own a piece of iPad-sized land .
Birmingham is ten times cheaper than Mayfair, followed by Nottingham .
OnTheMarket.com analysis used an iPad to help people visualise space .


An adorable video has surfaced of a koala stopping to pose for a little boy's photo before continuing to stroll down one of the main streets of a coastal town in Victoria. Chris Kerrigan was having coffee at a café in Portland, on the south-west coast of Victoria, on Monday when she noticed the tiny marsupial walking along the footpath. Ms Kerrigan posted a video of the koala on Facebook which has received more than 180,000 views. She said that a young boy who was with his mother at the same café jumped up to take a photo of the koala, and the koala seemed to oblige. An adorable video has surfaced of a koala stopping to pose for a little boy's photo in Portland, Victoria . Chris Kerrigan was having coffee at a café in Portland, on the south-west coast of Victoria, on Monday when she noticed the tiny marsupial walking along the footpath . 'The boy had a camera in his hand and wanted to take a photo,' Ms Kerrigan told Daily Mail Australia. 'He sat down as if to say "Righto hurry up and take your photo." 'It was really interesting he wasn't the least bit phased by people around him, he looked quite calm.' In the video the koala can be seen casually strolling past shops. He then stops in front of a small blonde boy who is holding a camera phone and waits for him to take a picture before continuing his walk. Ms Kerrigan said after she stopped filming the koala crossed the road  before climbing a tree. Ms Kerrigan, who has only recently moved to the area from South Australia, has heard that it was not uncommon to see koalas on the outskirts of the town. Ms Kerrigan said she had only recently moved to the area from South Australia, but she had since heard that it was not uncommon to see koalas on the outskirts of the town . Ms Kerrigan posted a video of the koala on Facebook which has received more than 180,000 views . 'There seems to be quite a large koala population because of the vegetation around Portland,' she said, . 'But it's not that common to see them walking down the footpath.' The cute video follows reports that hundreds of koalas have been killed in secret by wildlife officials in Victoria due to concerns over starvation. The Victorian government euthanised 686 koalas at Cape Otway, on the same stretch of coast but about 250km west of Portland, in 2013 and 2014 in response to overpopulation in manna gum woodlands in the area. The koalas were killed via lethal injection after being captured in trees. Animal activists are furious and have condemned the government for their 'cruel' treatment of koalas and questioned why the program was conducted in secret. Mr Kerrigan said the koala he wasn't the least bit phased by people around hi and looked 'quite calm' Ms Kerrigan said after she stopped filming the koala crossed the road by the foreshore with a group of people before climbing a tree .

Summary:
Adorable video  of a koala strolling down the street in Portland, Victoria .
The footage shows the marsupial stop to pose for a little boy's photo .
Chris Kerrigan posted a video of the koala on Facebook .
The video has received more than 180,000 views .


Former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney enjoyed a night out with friends at a gay police ball after receiving a standing ovation for her tearful speech at the Ukip conference. Wearing a gold lamé skirt, high-necked black top and forest-green shrug she was seen arriving at the 'Fabulous Thirties' themed event at the Great Danes Hotel in Maidstone  on Saturday. Just hours earlier she had read a moving poem about a transsexual who committed suicide during her address at the annual Ukip meeting in Margate, Kent. Hundreds danced the night away at the Kent Gay Police Association Charity Ball which raised money for transgender organisation TGPals and the Bluebells Children’s Short Break Centre. Former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney was seen arriving at Kent Gay Police Association Charity Ball on Saturday with two friends . Alan Pughsley, the new Chief Constable of Kent, showed his support by attending the event which saw a cabaret performance from Lola Lasagne as well as a disco. Ms Maloney completed her look for the evening with black heels, layered gold necklace, black handbag  and understated make-up. The twice-married 61-year-old, who underwent surgery in November last year to make her face appear more feminine, is almost two years  into her transition period to change gender. As a boxing promoter she helped Lennox Lewis to become world heavyweight champion. The longtime Ukip supporter was praised by Nigel Farage on Saturday as proof that his party was 'open to everyone'. Just hours earlier she had read a moving poem about a transsexual who committed suicide during her address at the annual Ukip meeting in Margate, Kent . Ms Maloney also said she hoped to help people understand more about transsexual issues and added 'we are human beings too'. She was given a standing ovation after reading a poem from two children to their transsexual parent who had committed suicide. 'This poem I am going to read is a really personal poem for me and my family,' she said. 'Both my daughters and I met this brother and sister and my daughters feared they might have to do this at my funeral but we pulled through all our dark moments.' The audience broke into applause to show their support when Ms Maloney's voice started to crack during the reading. Wearing a gold lamé skirt, high-necked black top and forest-green shrug she was seen arriving at the 'Fabulous Thirties' themed event with friends . Ms Maloney started her speech by apologising for homophobic comments she made while standing to become London Mayor in 2004.  At the time, the high-profile promoter said she would not campaign in Camden because there were 'too many gays'. Today, Ms Maloney said: 'I have learned to say sorry and apologise if I am wrong. 'I made a terrible mistake in 2004 when I made a derogatory remark about the gay community, and to them I apologise. 'I had to come to terms with myself and accept that I was a transsexual. It is something I hid and something I fought. 'I wanted to transition very quietly, but unfortunately my transition is probably one of the most public events of 2014.' Ms Maloney (right) was close to tears as she read a poem about a transsexual and was praised by leader Nigel Farage (left with Ms Maloney) as proof that the party was 'open to everyone' Ms Maloney was warmly received by Ukip members as she said she hoped to help people understand more about transsexual issues. Above, delegates holding party signs clap during the conference .

Summary:
Kellie Maloney seen arriving at Kent Gay Police Association Charity Ball .
She wore gold  skirt and high-necked black top for Fabulous Thirties event .
Former boxing promoter gave a moving speech at Ukip conference .
Audience clapped warmly as her voice started to crack during speech .
Praised by Ukip leader Nigel Farage as proof the party is 'open to everyone'


(CNN)He was proud of his son for making good grades. So Officer Robert Wilson III climbed out of his squad car in snow-bound north Philadelphia to get him a gift. While shopping for a game, he died in the line of duty. Wilson was standing at the counter across from employees at the GameStop store when two brothers, Carlton Hipps and Ramone Williams,  walked in carrying guns, police said. They allegedly stuck up the store with at least five patrons and two employees inside. "They said they thought it was going to be an easy target," said police spokesman Capt. James Clark. The store is in a quiet cul-de-sac. Williams and Hipps had not seen the police car outside, where Wilson's partner Damien Stevenson sat. Nor did they notice Wilson, who was in uniform. Wilson confronted them, and a firefight broke out, police said. The officer, an eight-year veteran, stepped away from others in the store to keep them out of the crossfire, police said after watching the store's security camera footage. He was a hero and a warrior, Clark said. "He fought until the very, very end, firing at both of them." Hipps and Williams ducked out of sight at times behind movie posters as they trained their fire on Wilson, Clark said. Within 30 to 40 seconds, 50 shots fell, he said. "Officer Wilson was shot multiple times in the body and once in the head. That is the shot that ultimately killed him," the captain said. With Wilson down, the two men ran out of the store, where Stevenson intercepted them. The officer wounded Hipps in the leg, and Williams ran back inside the store. He stood around, trying to act like he was just another customer when they arrested him, police said. He later gave them a confession. Both brothers have been charged with Wilson's murder and with attempted murder on Stevenson. The brothers told police that it was their first robbery attempt, but it wasn't their first run-in with the law. Williams, who is 26, has been arrested twice before, and Hipps, who is 30, six times, police said. He was released from jail in 2009, Clark said. In the brothers' home, police found an AK-47. The guns used in the robbery were bought on the street, police said. They want to find out who provided them. At the GameStop, residents have started a memorial, and it's growing, CNN affiliate KYW reported. At the 22nd police district, where Wilson worked, the flag hangs at half-staff. Actor Dan Aykryod, who was in town on a promotional tour, made a donation to Wilson's family and encouraged others to do the same. Wilson was 30 years old. In addition to his son, he leaves behind a  1-year-old daughter. His son turns 10 on Monday. The game was also going to be a birthday present. CNN's Jennifer Moore and Tina Burnside contributed to this report.

Summary:
Officer Robert Wilson III was at the counter when two men allegedly stuck up a GameStop store .
Police: He confronted them, and a firefight broke out .


He's the man who's reached the tops of Kilimanjaro, led treks to Mount Everest and completed The Kokoda Trail. Now Sydney-based Joe Bonington is training ordinary Aussies to do exactly the same and cross these expeditions off their adventure bucket list. The 47-year-old adventure trainer shares how his father, British mountaineering legend Sir Chris Bonington, helped turn his troubled life around and experience the unforgettable feeling of achieving what he once thought was impossible. Joe Bonington (right) and his father, British mountaineering legend Sir Chris Bonington (left), at Kala Patthar in the Himalayas in 2008, with Mount Everest seen in the background . The Sydney-based man is training ordinary Aussies conquer the world's toughest mountains and walking trails . Mr Bonington, who runs Joe's Basecamp in Brookvale on Sydney's Northern Beaches, says he saw the change in himself the moment he reached the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. 'I had quite a troubled childhood - my father was quite famous at the time,' Mr Bonington told Daily Mail Australia. 'I went off the rails a bit and got into a bit of trouble because I was sick of people asking me if I was going to follow in my father's footsteps. 'I guess when I was young, I kind of wanted to make my own mark and also couldn't really understand why my dad spent days away on these trips. 'I was always scared that he was going to get killed - like all his friends did. It was quite hard for a young kid to digest.' At the age of 24,  he embarked on his very first expedition with the help of his father. 'That year I decided to go on my first expedition and it absolutely changed my life,' Mr Bonington said. Joe Bonington pictured on a glacier while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 1992 . Mr Bonington pictured crossing a glacier on the mountain Danga II in Nepal in 2000 . Mr Bonington pictured walking across a snowfield high up on  Danga II in Nepal in 2000 . 'I remember being 500m from the top of Kilimanjaro and telling my dad I needed to go up there by myself. I remember seeing my dad crying his eyes out as I went off on my own. 'When I reached the top, I just burst into tears. I just stood there crying because I finally understood why my dad did what he does. 'I learnt that yes there are risks but what you get from these experiences just outweighs everything else. 'That first experience taught me that I need to get out of my comfort zone and I've been doing that ever since. I'm now teaching others to do the same.' Having completed The Kokoda Trail in 2004, climbed to Everest base camp in 2008 and 2010 - with plans to go again next year with his clients - Mr Bonington says his most memorable adventure was in 2000. Mr Bonington conducting training in the Blue Mountains for a group planning to walk to the Kokoda Trail . One of Joe's clients, Shivani Uppal (bottom right), on the Everest High Passes trek . 'That's when I went up an unclimbed peak with my dad in a remote part of Nepal,' he said. 'To stand at the top of a peak that nobody has ever stood before - and to be there with my dad - it was truly an emotional moment.' And while Mr Bonington is all about expanding people's horizons by training them for mountain climbing, desert marathons and long distance treks - he also hopes this helps others to 'get more out of life'. 'What we often forget is that we live in a stunning world and we need to get out there to see it,' he said. 'My clients are not professional athletes. They are ordinary people with extraordinary goals. Matt Crehan (right) who was trained by Joe Bonington in Sydney for The Kokoda Trail . Dr Gareth Andrews, who was trained by Joe, during his expedition in the North Pole . Tamzine Doherty and Nikki Gordon running the Safari New Zealand . 'They're bored with what they're doing every day and living controlled lives.' Mr Bonington says his clients, who vary in ages from 20 to 60, can train for three months up to two years. The personal trainer says witnessing how he can transform people's perspective on their lives is simply priceless. 'For me, I love seeing the look on people's faces when they come to understand what they're capable of achieving,' he said. 'Seeing people doing things that they never thought they could do and seeing their smile when they reach the end - it's really amazing. 'I know that from these adventures they're lives have been changed forever - like it changed mine.' The personal trainer says he trains his clients for mountain climbing, desert marathons and long distance treks . Mr Bonington says his clients, who vary in ages from 20 to 60, can train for three months up to two years .

Summary:
Joe Bonington, 47, has been training Aussies to complete expeditions .
He embarked on his first adventure - Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - in 1992 .
He climbed the mountain with his father and British mountaineering legend Sir Chris Bonington .
The personal trainer says this moment changed his life forever as he had previously had a trouble childhood .
He says he was able to understand why his father took these risks .
Now he's hoping to encourage others to 'get out of their comfort zone' and see the stunning world we live in .


A leading liberal clergyman has come under fire from traditionalist Anglicans after allowing a full Muslim prayer service in his church. Reverend Giles Goddard, vicar of St John’s in Waterloo, central London, joined in the event by reading a passage from the Bible at the ‘Inclusive Mosque’ event. He then asked the congregation to praise ‘the god that we love, Allah’, it was reported last night. Reverend Giles Goddard, vicar of St John’s in London, held an 'inclusive mosque' event during which a full Muslim service was hosted inside his church (pictured, painting a cross on the church for Ash Wednesday) It is thought to be the first time an entire Islamic service has been held by the Church of England and has sparked criticism from evangelical clerics. Orthodox clergyman said the event was against canon law, which prohibits any divergence from the official liturgy. They argued that it could be ‘offensive’ to Christians who are persecuted for their faith. Rev Goddard defended his decision to hold the event, describing it as a ‘very moving’ service. He said his intention was simply to offer people a ‘place to pray’. He told the Christian Today website that everything his church did was legal and within bishops’ guidelines. Mr Goddard said he was simply offering the Muslims a place to pray, adding that the religions share 'the same God' (pictured, St John's) He added: ‘It is very much about St John’s being a place of welcome. We understand God as a generous God, a God who celebrates love and celebrates life. ‘We try and make sure we live that out. In that sense we feel very properly Anglican.’ The ‘Inclusive Jummah’ was held in partnership with the Inclusive Mosque Initiative. It was organised to coincide with the run-up to International Women’s Day last weekend. The service was arranged by Dr Amina Wadud, a campaigner for gender justice in Islam. Rev Goddard said the service had not put off Christian churchgoers and his congregation is growing. He told the Daily Telegraph: ‘We are offering a place for people to pray so it made absolutely perfect sense. We should be offering [a place] to party, we are the Church of England. ‘They could have gone to a community centre, I suppose, but they loved being in a church, they were just really pleased and delighted to have the welcome and it was very moving, really. It is the same God, we share the same tradition.’ At the end of the service, the vicar read a section of Psalm 139 and said: ‘This is from the Hebrew scripture – we all share these great traditions, so let us celebrate our shared traditions, by giving thanks to the God that we love, Allah.’ Rev Stephen Kuhrt, vicar of Christ Church, New Malden, said: ‘I am appalled by islamophobia and when people whip up anti-Muslim frenzy, but the vicar of St John’s Waterloo has done something that is completely illegal, which is to allow an Islamic service to be held in his church, and then he has participated as well.’ Critics say Rev Goddard has overstepped his bounds by introducing other faiths. Rev Robin Weekes, the minister of Wimbledon’s Emmanuel Church, said: ‘The issue is not primarily that canon law has been broken, which it has, but that it is offensive to Christians who believe that there is only one God.’

Summary:
Giles Goddard, vicar of St John's, Waterloo, held 'inclusive mosque' event .
During service asked congregation to praise 'the God that we love, Allah'
Fellow clergymen call service 'offensive' and say it is against church law .


Pippa Middleton was positively glowing in a tailored plum dress at a Spectator party at Belgraves Hotel in London, on Tuesday night. The 31-year-old, who is a regular columnist for the weekly cultural and political magazine appeared relaxed and happy at the event. And just weeks away from the birth of a new niece or nephew, she looked demure in the purple number by with a coral belt and matching high heels, which served to showcase her slim physique. Scroll down for video . Plum dream: Pippa looked happy and relaxed in the purple dress at Spectator Life's third birthday party at Belgraves Hotel in London . Pippa's plum pencil dress . Click to shop Tabitha Webb's current collection! Visit site . We do love to see Kate and Pippa out and about. We've been treated this past week to many royal engagements, which means a lot of spying on Kate's maternity fashion. And now it's all been topped off with an appearance by Pippa at a party in London. We are so spoilt! Pippa stunned in a simple pencil dress by one of her favorite designers, Tabitha Webb. The cute plum number suited Pippa's tanned skin to a tee and she topped it all off with a studded clutch by Hoss Intropia, which brought out the color of both her ribbon waistband and pointed courts. Sadly, neither the dress or the bag are up for grabs, but if you click to the right, you'll head to Tabitha Webb's website where you can shop the current collection. The brand hasn't been around long. It launched its first bespoke collection in 2013 with its aim to make English elegance accessible. And it's a job well done as she's now gained a huge celebrity following. If you're loving Pippa's plum style, see our edit of exciting options in this rare hue below. Cameo Play with Fire Strapless Dress at NastyGal (Now $117.60) Visit site . KAMALIKULTURE by Norma Kamali Sleeveless Shirred Waist Dress . Visit site . Badgley Mischka Collection Neck-Twist Day Dress at Neiman Marcus (Now $198) Visit site . Halston Heritage Side-Twist Pleated Dress at Neiman Marcus (Now $225) Visit site . The flattering knee-length frock by Tabitha Webb had stylish cap sleeves and featured boxy pockets - and she kept her legs bare, all the better to show off her tan. She completed the sophisticated look with subtle accessories including a small embossed box clutch from Hoss Intropia, a gold watch, simple gold chain necklace and earrings. The brunette, who wore her hair in loose, glossy curls, even kept her make-up subtle. The Spectator was first launched in 1828, making it the oldest published magazine in the English language. Spectator Life is the lifestyle supplement from the main magazine and the Duchess of Cambridge's sister has contributed columns about food, truffle hunting and wine tasting since December 2012. Pippa joined other celebrity guests to celebrate the supplement's third birthday at the swanky Belgravia venue. The Duchess of Cambridge's sister (pictured right) was seen in company of Andrew Neil (pictured left) who is the Chairman of the Press Holdings Group - which owns The Spectator . Familiar faces at the bash included  Guy Pelly, an old school friend of Princes William and Harry, who is also godfather to her nephew Prince George. The nightclub owner was escorted by his wife Elizabeth, who teamed her crisp white shirt with an acid lemon skirt. Pippa talked and posed for pictures with Andrew Neil, the Chairman of the media group that owns The Spectator. The brunette matched her accessories accordingly with her belt and clutch bag all in a similar nude shade . Royal BFF: Guy Pelly (pictured right) is close friends with the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, and attended the party with wife, Elizabeth Pelly . This is only Pippa's second outing since returning from the US where she was in talks with the NBC network about a presenting role. A keen sportswoman, who's currently in training for the 50-mile London to Brighton Bike Ride, she recently stunned in an ice-blue floor length gown at the Disability SnowSport UK Ball. She met Heather Mills McCartney at the event and gave a speech in which she called for there to be more winter sports opportunities for disabled athletes. Windswept in plum! Pippa was all smiles as she entered Belgraves hotel for the party, wearing a mulberry wrap coat over her Tabitha Webb frock .

Summary:
The Duchess of Cambridge's sister attended the party at Belgraves Hotel .
She wore a Tabitha Webb dress and Hoss Intropia clutch .
The 31-year-old is a columnist for main magazine, The Spectator .
TOWIE's Lucy Mecklenburgh and royal chum Guy Pelly also attended .


Jordan Henderson has insisted the vast majority of England youngsters will want to play in the European Under-21 championship this summer – but that pressure from club managers can make it difficult. Henderson says that his time with the Under-21 was a huge learning curve, even though when he played in Under-21 Euro 2013 as captain, England lost all three games in a deeply disappointing tournament. Henderson also played in the 2011 European Under 21 championship, in which England also failed to win. England midfielder Jordan Henderson played in Under-21 Euro 2013 as captain . But with a club versus country row already developing over the availability of Harry Kane this summer, Henderson has urged the current generation to take their chance to play if they can . Henderson said: ‘I would tell any of those young lads to go out there and play in tournament football for their country at any level. ‘I thought I gained a lot of experience doing that. It wasn’t all good as I had two Under-21 tournaments and we didn’t do that well in either. We could have done a lot better with the team we had – but I learnt a lot from playing in those games. Club versus country row already developing over the availability of Harry Kane . ‘There was never any doubt for me. All I wanted to do was go and play. Obviously people get injuries, which you can't help, but if you're fit, I wanted to go. You've got to manage it with the club managers, who think about the best interest of the player. And you've got to understand that. But for me personally I want to play every game for club and country and if I'm fit I'll want to play at a tournament whatever the level. Henderson says that most of the players do want to play – but that pressure from clubs is the reason why sometimes are withdrawn from age-group squads. ‘I'm not sure it's players needing convincing,’ said Henderson. ‘If you asked all the lads they'd want to play. But managers of clubs have to manage the player the best they can and their best interest is the player. ‘If they feel the player is playing a lot of games and are afraid they'll burn out, that's an issue. But for me I just wanted to play as much football as I could, whenever for, and though the tournaments didn't turn out how we wanted, I gained a lot of experience.’

Summary:
Club managers could make it difficult for young players this summer .
Club versus country row already developing over striker Harry Kane .


A self-confessed makeup addict who spends thousands of pounds on beauty products every year has vowed to go bare-faced for 12 months to raise money for charity. Rebecca Mead, 25, says she never leaves the house without wearing foundation, powder, blusher, mascara, lipstick, eyeshadow and eyeliner - which takes her an hour every morning to apply. In her lifetime, Becca, who lives in Hadley, Suffolk, claims she has spent more than 5,000 hours applying makeup to her face - and is now going cold turkey  – to prove women do not need 'a mask' and to raise money for Special Effects, which helps disabled people. ecca with her new bare-faced look as she vows to go a year without wearing any makeup . Becca, pictured left as a brunette and, right, as a blonde, estimates she spends 5,000 hours a year applying makeup - but has vowed to quit to raise money for charity . Becca, who will also stop dyeing her hair every month and wearing fake nails, said: 'Considering I have worn a full face of makeup everyday for 16 years and refused to leave the house without a full layer of foundation it's quite scary.' So far, the beauty obsessive, who spends hundreds of pounds a year on beauty products, says people's reactions have been mixed. 'Some people have said nothing but other people said I looked tired, which isn't great,' she said. The supermarket worker started applying hair dye at 12 and wearing makeup at 14, spending hours before school carefully applying cosmetics to her face. Becca (pictured left and right with makeup) never left the house without makeup before taking on the challenge . Becca (pictured with makeup) spent at least an hour each morning layering on foundation, powder, blusher, mascara, lipstick, eyeshadow and eyeliner . She would spend at least an hour each morning layering on foundation, powder, blusher, mascara, lipstick, eyeshadow and eyeliner and even put on false eyelashes. 'I'd get up at least an hour earlier each morning so I looked my best,' Miss Mead admitted. 'I had special tricks like applying extra powder to my eyebrows to make them look thicker. 'I would carefully apply nail varnish and had boxes of cosmetics which I ordered off the internet. 'I spent a lot of money on makeup and loved it.' But Becca is now out to prove a point: 'I think women have become too reliant on makeup and I want to prove they don't need to be. Becca, pictures with makeup,  revealed that she will be going fresh-faced for a year to to raise money for a charity called Special Effects which helps disabled people . Becca admitted hair dye was one of her biggest problems, and she changes her colour every month . 'There was a time when I would change my hair colour every month – now I realise that was not necessary. 'I can't believe I used to be too scared to leave the house without makeup. I wouldn't even pop to the shops without applying slap which seems ridiculous.' 'I don't know what my natural hair colour is,' she admitted. 'Possibly brown. When it came to make up, Becca admits she used to would wear 'the whole shebang'. 'I even put power on my eyebrows to thicken them,' she said. 'This was to give them more shape. Becca also admitted hair dye was one of her biggest problems. 'I probably changed my hair colour every month,' she said. 'I became addicted - most colour I used was quite unnatural.' Becca who decided to quit her addiction earlier this month said she received great encouragement from friends. 'I asked a few of my friends what they thought and decided to go for it. 'I can't believe I've thrown the makeup out.' Donate at to Becca's on Just Giving .

Summary:
Rebecca Mead, 25, of Suffolk, never leaves the house without makeup .
Supermarket worker spends 5,000 hours a year applying products .
Now Becca is going cold turkey to prove women do not need 'a mask'
Also raising money for charity Special Effects, which helps disabled people .