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Families stormed Windsor Clive Primary School (right) in the Ely area of Cardiff, after devastated pupils were allegedly rebuked for their poor theatrical performances. Mothers and fathers also claim youngsters were warned they would be given only bread and water for their Christmas party if they did not behave. Such was the uproar at the school, that head Vicky Meadows (left) cancelled yesterday evening's second showing of the festive play. One furious mother has now urged fellow parents to write to the school’s governors, ranting on Facebook: ‘We want the best for our children and they don't deserve to be mistreated.’

Dashcam footage captured Ashley Merrett ploughing into the cyclist following an altercation on the road in Colchester. The 30-year-old admitted dangerous driving, causing actual bodily harm and common assault at Ipswich Crown Court this week and will be sentenced in February next year. Video shows Merrett braking heavily near the cyclist, who gestures at him. Merrett can then be seen swerving into the cyclist, who was taken to hospital for treatment.

EXCLUSIVE: Beckham's fashion designer wife Victoria posted a picture of the slate-roofed wooden structure to her 18million followers on Instagram this week (left). She showed the tree house decorated in Christmas lights, next to the message: 'Kisses from the country X'. But the application for the tree house is still deemed 'under consideration' by the council, who are waiting for locals to comment on an application over the reclaimed timber hut.

Arthur Collins (inset), the father of McCann's baby, was handed a 20-year sentence yesterday for one of Britain's worst ever acid attacks. He injured 22 clubbers, three of whom gave emotional testimony to court yesterday telling of the lasting impact of Collins' crime. McCann, who has previously been criticised by Collins' victims over her insensitivity since the attack, posted a video (right) on Instagram of her laughing with James Argent (left together), known as 'Arg', at her home in Brentwood on the eve of the court appearance.

Fearing they had found a possible bomb factory in a flat over a fish and chip shop (pictured top right and inset), counter-terrorism officers urgently evacuated dozens of neighbours from their homes. Police dragged a man from his bed and led him away wearing only his underwear. An Army bomb disposal unit from the Royal Logistics Corps was also sent to the property in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. At the same time armed officers stormed into three properties 15 miles away in Sheffield by blowing off the front doors (left) and throwing stun grenades. Security sources suggested that the plot may have been intending to target a Christmas market in or around the London area. Meanwhile intelligence chiefs were said to have believed 'one or two bombs' were being made. Yesterday, police raided a flat at the back of the Fatima Community Centre (bottom right), a building used as a mosque and for teaching Arabic to children. The mosque is run by the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB), which has previously been claimed to be an alleged Muslim Brotherhood front.

A converted four-bedroom home that started life as a Dutch shipping barge has gone on the market for £2.5million. The 108ft boat is moored on the Thames at the entrance to Cheyne Walk, known as London's billionaire's row. The street, in the heart of Chelsea, is home to a string of high-profile current and former residents, including billionaire ex-mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg. Flagship has been turned into a stylish four-bedroom home with all the latest mod cons and comes with a 50-year mooring licence at Cadogan Pier.

Reckless Liam Southeron, 20 crashed into the property in Bolton (left, smoke billows from the car seconds after the crash), while fleeing the police, but miraculously he has his three passengers managed to escape without a scratch. Such was the impact of the crash that part of the wall and gate (right and inset) from a neighbouring home shot through a window and ended up in the middle of victim’s living room. Thankfully, both residents were in bed at the time. Despite the horror smash, Southeron walked free after being handed a two-year suspended sentence at Bolton Crown Court.

The Prime Minister finally spoke on the phone last night, nearly a fortnight after Mrs May pledged to call him to voice opposition to his decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel 's capital. But although Mrs May did raise the Israel issue, no reference was apparently made to their extraordinary public spat over his retweets of anti-Muslim posts by the Britain First group. The delay in the call happening had sparked speculation that Mr Trump was snubbing Mrs May's attempts to make contact.

In a note found at the family home in Ballyjamesduff in Co Cavan, Ireland, Hawe wrote: 'I am sorry for my brutality but I had no other way,' adding that it was easier for his sons to die than deal with his suicide. Alan Hawe (pictured with his family), 40, slaughtered his three sons Liam, 13, Niall, 11, and Ryan, 6, by cutting their throats, an inquest found. He also murdered his wife Clodagh, 39, with an axe before he killed himself in August last year. But in a note found at the family home and published by the Irish Daily Star, Hawe wrote: 'I am sorry for how I murdered them all but I simply had no other way.' The note, which was addressed to his parents and siblings as well as his wife's mother and sister (inset left), also explained: 'I am sorry for my brutality but I had no other way.' Inset right: The hearse carrying the coffin of murdered Clodagh Hawe arriving for burial last year.

Pictures show Isabelle Lovelie Duterte (right), 17, the daughter of the Philippines President's first son Paulo, posing in a sparkling red ballgown (left) at the presidential palace in the capital, Manila. But the opulence of the event has sparked anger online amid claims it mirrored the activities of the wife of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. Imelda Marcos (inset) was known for amassing a vast collection of shoes. The photo session, which involved a host of make-up artists and stylists, was part of her 'debut' party ahead of her 18th birthday and the dress is said to have been made by top designers including Garimon Roferos Couture, based in Dubai.

Madison Napoli, 21, of California, filmed the moment her father, Joe, acted shocked and appalled when his wife, Marie, brought up the idea that they they would get an artificial Christmas tree this year. The Napolis take Christmas very seriously, Madison said, adding that her mother suggested an artificial tree to troll Joe because the family opts for a real one every year. Madison knew her mother was joking around and decided to film Joe’s hilarious reaction. In the end, the family did get a real Christmas tree.