Dramatic transformation of 'morbidly obese' dad who nearly died after nine-week Covid hospital stint

direct to your inboxA gang of knife-wielding thugs went on a mini-crime spree across Trafford.Four men – one carrying a baseball bat and a sledgehammer – were first spotted on Park Road in Stretford at around 10.30pm last night.The group, described as being white and aged between 19 and 23, were seen getting into a silver Renault Megane and headed in the direction of Trafford Park.Around 30 minutes later a balaclava-clad gang of three males, all of whom were wielding knives, broke into a property on Repton Avenue in Flixton.They attacked a man inside the home before attempting to steal car keys.Police say they then fled the scene just after 11pm in a silver Renault Megane.The victim was left with minor injuries and did not require hospital

Many of us have been eating chocolate for as long as we can remember, but have never actually seen what a cocoa pod looks like.

Fernando Hidalgo, a Cuban-born actor, TV host and comedian, died Tuesday in a Miami hospital of complications from COVID-19. He was 78.

Proud of her post-baby body! Jodie Turner-Smith posed in a crop top nearly one year after giving birth to her first child.

Prince Philip and the Queen have managed to keep the inscription a mystery for over 70 years.Only the Queen, the engraver and the Duke himself know what the secret message says.Royal expert Ingrid Seward discussed the ring in her new book ‘Prince Philip: Revealed’.She wrote: “At least Philip didn't have the expense of a wedding ring, as the people of Wales supplied a nugget of Welsh gold from which the ring is made.“She never takes it off and inside the ring is an inscription.“No one knows what it says, other than the engraver, the Queen and her husband.”The couple tied the knot in 1947 following an almost two-year engagement. They've enjoyed a long and happy marriage, and have four children together.

Britney Spears’ conservatorship has been all over the news in recent days following the release of a new US documentary called Framing Britney, and it’s only ignited fans and followers of the Free Britney movement even more.Convinced the 39-year-old pop singer is imprisoned within her own life and desperate to liberate her from her father Jamie Spears’ control, more fans and celebrities continue to show their support for the beloved child-hood Disney star.Now a new interview from Britney’s former make-up artist and friend Billy "B" Brasfield claims that the Crossroads actress is "sure" she is on the way to finally being able to make her own personal and career decisions once more.According to the industry professional, the blonde beauty is

Mirror, she’s been left feeling more distressed as the trip has been cancelled and she’s yet to be refunded.On Facebook, Iris said: “I have tried in vain to get a refund of £500 plus ever since (August).“All I have been met with is a blank wall.“I have written and emailed and phoned them, all to not avail.“What a lousy way to treat customers. Such incompetence beggars belief!”The gran hasn’t confirmed if the holiday was to see her young husband or not.We do know Iris is really missing Mohamed though.Previously, she revealed time apart was causing her “headaches and stress”.The pensioner told Metro: “I get days when I’m all right and other days when I’m just crying all the time.“I’m separated from someone I love, it’s so hard.

It’s official: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry won’t return to their royal roles, Queen Elizabeth II confirmed on Friday, February 19.

Sarah Ferguson is thrilled to be a grandmother.

As the Prime Minister is set to unveil his roadmap out of lockdown on Monday - and whether schools will open on March 8 - concerns are rising over how that might happen.

Arbroath in what is understood to have been an accidental overdose.The young man had moved to the Angus town just months earlier.Pals and well-wishers have come together to pay tributes to Adam.On Facebook, Jack Caird paid a touching tribute to the man 'who had time for anyone'.He wrote: "May you rest in peace up there Adam Jones. ALWAYS the life of the party, the guy with the best advice and the most time for any of us."You were a massive part of us all growing up and those memories will be there forever.

direct to your inbox A 13-year-old with no underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for coronavirus, NHS England said on Friday.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has seen enough from Arsenal's recent performances to believe they can soon challenge for the Premier League title.Manchester City head to the Emirates nine places and 22 points ahead of the Gunners, who languish in 10th in the table after a fast start to the campaign under Mikel Arteta quickly tailed off.Guardiola knows the value of Arteta as a coach more than most, having enjoyed three years together in Manchester where the former Everton and Arsenal midfielder played a key role in City winning back-to-back titles.

Isaac Corrie confirmed that a body discovered in woodland near Twynholm, Dumfries and Galloway at 4.05am on Friday morning was the missing 20-year-old. He had last been seen in Manse Road, Kirkcudbright around 4pm on Thursday, 18 February.There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.His family has been informed.

Drew Barrymore is getting the ultimate surprise from David Letterman! On Monday's episode of , Letterman shows up to surprise Barrymore in honor of her 46th birthday.The sweet moment happens when an excited Barrymore believes she's on a Zoom call with Letterman, only to have the TV personality walk out onto the set of her show.«I'm so grateful that you're here,» Barrymore tells Letterman through tears in the clip, which aired exclusively on Entertainment Tonight.«Let me tell you, something. That Zoomer thing, that was my idea,» Letterman quips in response.Barrymore and Letterman are longtime friends, with the actress appearing on Letterman's 20 times.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentWide has acquired international sales rights to Joe Duca’s road movie “Her Name Was Jo” in the run up to the European Film Market. North American rights are being handled by Gravitas Ventures for cable, VOD, SVOD and all digital platforms.Duca’s sophomore feature stars newcomer Mary Cate Williams as Jo, a 10-year-old girl who spends her days along the Shenandoah River in Virginia with her best friend Selma.

Christopher Jullien faces another "six to nine months" on the sidelines.The French defender was injured in the club's final match of 2020 while clearing a shot off the line in a home game against Dundee United.Jullien was initially thought to be facing around three to four months out, with slight hopes he could return before the end of the season.The Parkhead boss said at the time: "He's a very important player.

Twitter to express her confusion after an English colleague informed her that he'd never heard of the word 'squint'.The Homes Under The Hammer presenter was utterly dumbfounded to discover that her cameraman didn't use the word as an adjective to describe something that was slightly crooked or askew.It wasn't long before other words started cropping up in the conversation that were blowing her and her fellow Scots' minds due to the fact they weren't used outwith Scotland.Here are 10 of our favourite examples of words that will often draw a blank expression from any non-Scot.Our favourite 'covert Scotticism', outwith is widely used in Scotland and means 'outside, out of, or beyond'.However, there isn't really an English equivalent leaving us

Georgia Harrison has opened up on her "scary" hospital dash over Christmas, revealing she feared she may never have children.The Love Island star, who recently addressed romance rumours with new dad Theo Campbell, was taken to hospital on Christmas Eve after a cyst ruptured during her sunshine break in Dubai.The 26 year old was left in an enormous amount of pain as it infected her organs. Now, the brunette beauty has spoken out on the ordeal.

Maura Higgins has left fans stunned after stripping off for a tantalising new snap.

missing Scots man with vulnerabilities after his 'out of character' disappearance.The family of 38-year-old Joshua Robert Holland - known as Robert - are growing 'increasingly concerned' after he vanished from his home in Ardrossan on Tuesday.He was last seen on Glasgow Street in the Ayrshire town at around 1pm on Tuesday.Friends and family have not heard from him since.He is described as 5' 6'' in height, average build with short dark hair.Robert was last seen wearing a black hooded top, black jacket, dark coloured trousers and a grey woollen hat.Extensive enquiries are ongoing.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed