A mum-of-two has revealed how her childhood friend of 20 years attacked her with a cosh and broke her nose in a vicious attack. Stephanie Ayre-McManus, 32, from South Tyneside, was left with a permanent scar on her nose and now suffers seizures and migraines as a result of Robert Averre’s mindless actions. Last month, the 33-year-old pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon, and received an 18 -month suspended sentence. Now, Stephanie is speaking out to raise awareness of senseless violence and the devastating impact it leaves on victims.
A former takeaway addict, who once weighed 20st, has lost over 8st in a bid to ditch her ‘fat sister’ tag .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
An adorable baby girl was born with a heart-shaped birthmark on her forehead - after being conceived on Valentine's Day .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
THE TOWERING Irish cliffs of Moher stand tall over the rippling Atlantic Ocean .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .