'One day my wrist hurt, the next I couldn't walk': Inspiring journey of dad who turned adversity into success

Two friends missed a graduation party after their easyJet flight back to Manchester was cancelled - and their rebooked flight was hit by further delays.

A man has claimed that his fatal cancer was missed repeatedly when a GP refused to order him a blood test, telling him that "tests cost the NHS money".

Vanessa Hudgens almost auditioned for American Idol before landing a role in musical movie High School Musical.The 33-year-old actress achieved massive success and fame thanks to her role as Gabriella Montez in the Disney film franchise which kicked off in 2006.But before got her big break she considered trying her luck on the singing show after being inspired by Kelly Clarkson winning the very first season back in 2002. Looking back:Vanessa Hudgens almost auditioned for American Idol before landing a role in musical movie High School Musical.Speaking to Kelly, 39, on her talk show, Vanessa revealed: 'I grew up doing theatre, and this has always been a passion of mine, and you were on American Idol, and you won, and I was like, "That's it, I'm going on American Idol."'I was like, "I'm doing it" and you were the catalyst,' she added.

Jennifer Lopez, 52, has never let her workout routine slide and the results are astonishing as she has managed to keep her figure in top shape making her body look more twentysomething than middle aged.On Thursday the girlfriend of Ben Affleck proved once again that she has a youthful look as she showed off her tummy in a crop top for new Mother's Day Coach campaign.In the caption the Marry Me actress pushed the Mother's Day angle as she said: 'I got it for (and from) my mama.' Jenny Lo at work:Jennifer Lopez, 52, has never let her workout routine slide and the results are astonishing as she has managed to keep her figure in top shape making her body look more 20something than middle aged. On Thursday the girlfriend of Ben Affleck proved once again that she has a youthful look as she showed off her flat tummy in a crop top for new Mother's Day Coach campaignShe was seen in a white crop top that read Coach in black letters across the chest.And the Jenny From The Block singer added pink men's style boxer shirts under worn in blue denim jeans that were baggy and low waisted for a masculine feel.

Denise Welch's stalker has been sentenced to seven years and seven months after he admitted to a number of charges against him. Toraq Wyngard pleaded guilty to stalking, possessing a knife, criminal damage and arson at a trial at Chester Crown Court in September 2021.

A whole new world. Kim Kardashian revealed Pete Davidson’s Valentine’s Day gift for her on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live on April 7, 2022. The gift was part of a special memory for the couple, who have been together since October 2021.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have been one of the most enduring and beloved couples in the entertainment industry, and it's not hard to see why.MORE: Goldie Hawn's ex-husband Bill Hudson makes very rare appearance on son Oliver Hudson's social mediaWith their generally positive and upbeat outlooks and harmonious family life, Goldie's recent revelation about the secret to their relationship is not what you'd expect.VIDEO: Goldie Hawn dances on the streets with her sonIn an interview with E! News with her daughter Kate Hudson, the two answered rapid fire questions that spanned from their fashion and style choices to their relationship with each other.When asked about the secret to her enduring romance, she simply responded: "The secret to my romance is separate bathrooms."MORE: Goldie Hawn's son Wyatt Russell makes rare social media appearance in candid new photoGoldie even talked about her approach towards seeing her daughter as a mother, saying: "The best piece of parenting advice I gave Kate was: Learn from the mistakes I made," also naming her granddaughters Rio and Rani Rose as her style icons. Goldie and Kurt began dating on Valentine's Day in 1983Kate and her Oscar-winning mother appeared together in a campaign for Stuart Weitzman shoes, marking a heartfelt moment for the close pair.The Private Benjamin star shared a picture of the two modeling a pair of heels as she wrote: "A dream mother-daughter moment with @stuartweitzman! MORE: Goldie Hawn shares intimate love note for Kurt Russell – son Oliver Hudson reactsMORE: Goldie Hawn reveals real reason she hasn't married Kurt Russell as couple mark dating milestone"Love you my baby @katehudson and yes being a shoe lover is genetic.

She’s the loud, proud and larger-than-life Essex girl who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, and former The Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins did just that on Tuesday as she slammed her critics who said she only got a part in the UK tour of Chicago: The Musical because of who she is - ‘the GC’. Gemma, 41, is due to make her debut as Mama Morton in Chicago: The Musical, which kicks off in Sunderland on May 31 and will head to Cardiff, Blackpool, Sheffield and Norwich, before ending in Oxford on July 23.

Alan Halsall was ever the proud parent as he took his daughter out for a special, Disney-inspired, night out in Manchester. The actor, who is best known for playing Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, hit the red carpet with Sienna and his actress girlfriend.

Local elections will take place on May 5 this year - and votes will be cast in all four regions of the UK. More than a third of local authorities will be holding contests for new councillors, while some areas will also be electing regional mayors.

Tickets went on sale yesterday for Disney/Marvel’s highly anticipated Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Fandango reports it’s their best so far this year for a pic’s initial 24-hour period of sales, beating Warner Bros.’ The Batman. The movie which takes place following the events of Disney+/Marvel’s WandaVision, and Spider-Man: No Way Home, fires up summer on May 6.

' tell-all special. After Kim walked out of part one of the tell-all when she found out that Usman contacted his ex-girlfriend, Zara, after she returned home to San Diego, California, Usman is uncharacteristically desperate to tell Kim his side of the story.Kim broke down in tears when the clip of Usman reaching out to Zara and talking about potentially getting back together was replayed during the tell-all and she said she had no idea he did that. Usman insisted that he would «never cheat,» but Kim dabbed away her tears and ignored him.

It was another soapy night in Manchester as the stars of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale hit the red carpet for a magical night in the city.

Zack Sharf Jimmy Kimmel fired back at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on social media over her claim that she reported one of his jokes to Capitol Police. Greene took issue with a joke Kimmel made on the April 5 episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” During his monologue, Kimmel evoked Will Smith in joking about wanting someone to slap Greene over her thoughts on the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Ketanji Brown Jackson.“This woman, Klan mom, is especially upset with the three Republican senators who said they’ll vote yes on Ketanji Brown Jackson, who’s nominated for the Supreme Court,” Kimmel said, referring to Greene.

EXCLUSIVE: The Last Out, the Cuban baseball documentary from Oscar-nominated St. Louis Superman director Sami Khan and Michael Gassert, has been acquired by PBS’ POV. Both the English- and Spanish-language versions of the feature-length film will premiere as part of POV‘s 35th season in October timed to Hispanic Heritage Month and the start of the MLB postseason.

Porridge Radio have shared their new single ‘The Rip’, which has been inspired by both Charli XCX and Deftones.The track is taken from Porridge Radio’s upcoming third album ‘Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder To The Sky’ and follows on from ‘Back To The Radio’, which was released in February.Speaking about the song, vocalist Dana Margolin said: “We wanted it to sound like massive pop, like Charli XCX, but with the instrumentation of bands like Slothrust or Deftones.”Check the song out below, alongside a video directed by Margolin’s sister, Ella.“‘The Rip’ was the last song to be finished for the album, and we finished it about a week before we went into the studio to record it in March 2021,” explained Dana. “It took the longest a song has ever taken me to write lyrics for, and they took form over a few years.

Olivia Attwood says she has not been single since she was 15 years old due to her "deep-rooted fear of being alone." The 30 year old admitted she has "jumped from relationship to relationship" so that she didn't stay single in between romances. Opening up about her fears during an Instagram Q&A session, the former Love Island star said: "I haven't been single since I was 15.

husband Lincoln Townley was particularly impressed, writing: ‘I’m having that WIG @denise_welch IMMEDIATELY.’Get in line, Lincoln! Fans couldn’t believe it either, with one writing: ‘Doesn’t even look like u!!! Wow

Sir Rod Stewart and wife Penny Lancaster look to have had a delightful evening out on Wednesday night as they were pictured laughing and kissing in the back of their car home.The 77-year-old rocker and his 51-year-old model wife, who were spotted snuggling up together at the Cheltenham Festival last month, hit swanky London club Oswald’s in Mayfair and were in excellent spirits as they left the venue.Maggie May singer Sir Rod looked dapper as ever in a cream jacket, grey trousers, crisp white shirt and polka dot tie.He finished off his ensemble with a pair of fetching two-tone grey and white brogues.Meanwhile volunteer policewoman Penny, who serves as a Special Constable with the City of London Police, wore a chic back suit and playful animal print blouse.She had her long blonde hair loose and beamed as the pair left the club, accessorising her look with gold earrings and a black handbag.Once in the car, she leaned over to plant a smacker on the lips of her slightly bemused husband as the pair radiated happiness.Penny has previously revealed that she dresses up as ‘Lady Christmas’ while wrapping Yuletide presents to lift her husband’s festive spirits.Making the revelation on Loose Women, she explained that her husband ‘doesn’t love Christmas’ so she makes an extra effort until ‘he’s got his house back to normal’.She told her fellow panellists: ‘And just to lift his mood, I put a little Father-y, Lady Christmas outfit on – like I wore on Loose Women once! Lady Christmas, yeah! Puts a big smile on his face!’We have no doubt.Meanwhile, an encounter with Sir Rod remains lurking in McFly star Tom Fletcher’s mind many years later, after the music legend accidentally insulted him within hearing.In an exclusive interview with Me

Naman Ramachandran Netflix has revealed several images and a trailer for “365 Days: This Day,” the sequel to “365 Days,” which was a smash hit for the service. The sequel will stream from Apr.

Bruce Willis‘ family revealed that he was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects the ability to communicate. Because of this, he has made the decision to retire from acting.