A Gary Barlow superfan has lost an incredible 11st after a selfie with the pop star left her horrified by her 22st 9lb figure. Hellen Ellis, 40, from Rowley Regis, West Midlands, once ate 14 packets of cheese and onion crisps per day, but says she never realised how big she was until she took a photograph with the former Take That singer at his ‘Since I saw You Last’ tour in April 2014. Shocked into action by the unflattering selfie, the size 30 supermarket sales assistant underwent a gastric bypass and has dropped an astonishing nine dress sizes to a size 12.
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .