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Published 16 May 2014 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The parents of a four-year-old girl found out she had a rare eye cancer after a photograph was posted on Facebook. Gracie Hyland, from Northampton, was two when a friend saw the image and noticed a glow in her left eye. It was discovered Gracie had eye cancer, or retinoblastoma, and had to have the eye removed in 2011. Parents Jodine and Russell Hyland want to raise awareness of the condition and the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT). Mrs Hyland said the loss of Gracie's eye was "heartbreaking". "It's a special bond between you and your daughter - looking into their eyes," she said. "So for me it was a massive loss." The family were supported by CHECT, one of the only charities that helps children with eye cancer and their families. 'Early diagnosis' "It's quite a fast-growing cancer, so … [Read more...] about Facebook photo revealed two-year-old’s eye cancer

The teenager who is accused of murdering 12-year-old Ava White in Liverpool has told a jury he was "scared" she would "jump" him. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been giving evidence via videolink at Liverpool Crown Court and said: "I promise, I didn't mean to hit her". He claims that he stabbed Ava in self-defence after an altercation in the city centre on 25 November 2021. He had been out with three friends when he filmed a Snapchat video of Ava and her friends "messing on the floor", he said. The jury heard that Ava approached him to say "delete the video" and then went to get more friends before returning, adding that he heard one of the group tell his friend "delete the f****** video now or I'm going to stab you". Advertisement He said his friend later told him the boy had a knife and that he heard Ava say to friends: "Shall we jump him now cause I feel like it?" He said he and his friends walked away but Ava and … [Read more...] about Ava White death: Boy, 14, accused of murdering 12-year-old girl tells court he just wanted to ‘frighten her away’

A 28-year-old mother has been charged with child endangerment after a gun in her son's backpack accidentally went off at school and injured a seven-year-old. Tatanina Kelly appeared in court on three misdemeanour child endangerment counts and was released from Cook County Jail on $1,000 (£800) bail. Prosecutors alleged Kelly's eight-year-old son found the gun underneath her bed and took it to Walt Disney Magnet School in Chicago. The mother has a valid firearm owners identification card. Police said the backpack was in the boy's classroom when the gun discharged just before 10am on Tuesday. Advertisement The bullet bounced off the floor and grazed the stomach of a seven-year-old pupil. According to the police, the child was taken to hospital in good condition. More on Usa Florida: Veteran shoots terminally ill wife and step-daughter then takes his own life in double murder-suicide Rout for US stocks becomes a global sell-off as … [Read more...] about Chicago mother charged after gun in her son’s backpack went off at school and injured a seven-year-old

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a 14-year-old boy who has last seen eight days ago as police become extremely concerned. Nasim Sweeting, from Preston, was last spotted at 2.40pm on 3 May in Ashton-on-Ribble. The teenager is described as being 6ft 3ins tall with an afro hairstyle. He was last seen wearing a black Nike Airforce tracksuit, a beige t-shirt with a tiger print on the front, grey Nike Air 90s trainers, a grey North face beanie hat and carrying a white JD Sports string bag. He is believed to have links to Avon and Somerset. Lancashire Constabulary said: “We are extremely concerned about him and would urge anybody who has seen him, or knows where he may be, to get in touch. "We would also urge Nasim himself, if he sees this appeal, to contact us to let us know he is safe.” Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting log 0893 of 3 May. Read More Read More … [Read more...] about Urgent appeal launched to find 14-year-old boy missing for eight days

An adorable three-year-old is delighting OAPs across the north of England, by dressing up as Her Majesty ahead of the Platinum Jubilee . Isla Bates has been visiting care homes dressed as Queen Elizabeth II – in the run-up to the celebration. The pint-sized ‘royal’ wears a pink coat and hat, a pearl necklace and matching shoes on her visits. If that wasn’t enough, she even has a grey wig to ensure the look is as authentic as possible. Plus, a little toy Corgi to accompany her. Some of her engagements involve planting trees at each of the care homes – as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative – and showing off her regal wave to residents. Speaking about her ‘royal tour,’ Isla said: ‘I have loved being a mini Queen and helping to plant all of the trees. I like waving and making the residents smile.’ And it’s safe to say her visits have gone down a treat with everyone. Rowena Bolton, a home manager at Cheadle Manor, said: ‘The residents were thrilled to … [Read more...] about A three-year-old is touring care homes dressed as a ‘mini Queen’ ahead of the Jubilee

Those facing the highest levels of deprivation will suffer most, it was suggested (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Cancer Research UK found that if trends continue, more than 42 million will be overweight by 2040 - seven in 10 people. The total includes 21 million who are expected to be obese - a rise from 28 percent in 2019 to 36 percent of the population - in 18 years. The proportion of people in the healthy range is projected to fall from 34 percent in 2019 to 30 percent. Related articles High cholesterol; Three smelly symptoms associated with high levels Dementia: The red fruit shown to boost memory to reduce risk The charity warned this … [Read more...] about Most Britons will have lost obesity battle in 20 years

One English 20-year-old is set for a summer of fun after building his own bowling alley in his family's backyard, using old pallets. Having your own bowling alley might sound like a scene from Richie Rich , but Luke Philpott managed to make the project on a budget, using primarily recycled materials. Philpott described the bowling alley as "working brilliantly" and "perfectly," fit with a ball recall system and a skittle reset system. Since uploading the process to TikTok, Philpott gained over 17 million views and 900,000 likes on his DIY project, which he admitted to misjudging just how long it would take him. The video can be seen here . At its core structure, the bowling alley is made from reused pallets and wooden planks, Philpott explained in a video: "I started off by laying down eight euro pallets, as you can see in a row and hen screwed them all together and made sure they were all level and then went through and put the boards down, that are going to be used as … [Read more...] about Man uses old pallets to build impressive bowling alley in backyard

ITV mistakenly caption Martin Clunes as Damian Lewis Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Iconic ITV drama The Bill first aired in 1983 until it was cancelled by the broadcaster in 2010. However, fans of the longest-running police procedural drama will be thrilled with reports that UKTV are developing a second reboot following reports that three of the original cast members were looking to revive the series. Related articles Sally Dexter partner: Is Emmerdale's Faith Dingle star married? Coronation Street theory: Debbie Webster reports Abi in revenge twist A TV insider said: “In the minds of many producers and execs, The … [Read more...] about The Bill to return ‘next year’ 12 years after axe as two spin-offs ‘confirmed’

JOSH Duggar’s prosecutors have ripped his wife Anna and mom Michelle for their “baffling” support of the disgraced star, as they have slammed his request for just five years in prison. Josh , 34, was found guilty of possessing and receiving child pornography on December 9 and will be sentenced for the crimes on May 25. The oldest Duggar son is requesting just five years in prison, while prosecution is demanding he receive the maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars. Josh’s wife and mother, along with other family members and friends, helped support his lenient request by writing letters to judge Timothy L. Brooks . The Sun can exclusively reveal that prosecution has responded to the request by slamming his loved ones’ support of the fallen son. In court papers obtained by The Sun read: “To support his argument, Duggar relies on claims from his wife, his mother, and others that he is ‘deeply devoted’ to his faith and family. Read more on Josh Duggar … [Read more...] about Josh Duggar’s prosecutors rip Anna & Michelle’s ‘BAFFLING’ support for him & slam his request for just 5 years in prison

By Simon Fraser Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The Taliban have ordered female Afghan TV presenters to cover their faces while on air. Media outlets were told of the decree on Wednesday, a religious police spokesman told BBC Pashto. The ruling comes two weeks after all women were ordered to wear a face veil in public , or face punishment. Restrictions on women are being tightened - they are banned from travelling without male relatives and secondary schools are shut for girls. The new decree is being widely criticised on Twitter, with many calling it another step by the Taliban to promote extremism. "The world deploys masks to protect people from Covid. The Taliban deploys masks to protect people from seeing the faces of women journalists. For the Taliban, women are a disease," one activist tweeted. The private Shamshad news … [Read more...] about Afghanistan’s female TV presenters must cover their faces, say Taliban