AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis. Deirdre McDonnell, 34, from Drogheda, County Louth, can now stand tall for the first time after undergoing the pioneering MAGEC rod operation. The operation, also known as the magnetic expansion control system, involves the insertion of a magnetic rod that is screwed onto the spine and controlled externally in order to correct the curvature caused by scoliosis. Up until now, the £15K procedure has only been performed on children, as it was thought only to be effective for early onset scoliosis - typically diagnosed before the age of ten.
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
