A single woman, who was granted IVF funding on the NHS, finally has a baby after suffering three miscarriages. Claire Dodd, 41, from Manchester, was left infertile aged 21 after having her fallopian tubes and ovaries removed due to cysts. After years of IVF waiting lists and failed adoption attempts, Claire applied for a grant from Salford Primary Care Trust and won two fully funded IVF cycles as a single person. Now the new mum has just celebrated her daughter, Amberley’s first birthday after waiting 20 years to become a parent.
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .