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 young mum-to-be who was told she would never fall pregnant due to a rare condition has decided to keep her miracle baby even though his birth could leave her paralysed and in pain forever .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .
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Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
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A woman has spent over £11k to get the perfect body after a 9st weight loss left her with excess skin .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .