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A FOOD addict met her partner while both in Turkey for surgery, but despite her 10st weight loss, trolls still say he’ll ‘leave her’.Grace Dudley, 33, a TikTok content creator, nearly “ate herself to an early grave” by scoffing takeaways all day due to grief. 10Grace Dudley, 33, realised she needed to do something about her weight when it became difficult to walk. She weighed 27stCredit: Kennedy News and Media10She has lost 10st in six months for the sake of her eight-year-old son, VinnieCredit: Kennedy News and Media10The mum-of-one went to Turkey for gastric band surgeryCredit: Kennedy News and MediaThe stay-at-home…

PAUL Alexander – the man who lived in an iron lung for 70 years – has died at the age of 78.Widely known as Polio Paul, he was left paralysed after suffering polio in 1952 when he was six years old.5Polio Paul has died at the age of 78Credit: YouTube/SBSK5Paul pictured inside his iron lung as a childCredit: Paul Alexander5He was able to come out of the device for short periods, and wore a suit in a wheelchair when in courtCredit: Paul AlexanderAfter coming back from playing outside with a fever and headache that summer, the deadly virus took hold within…

IMAGINE being stuck in a highly sophisticated, ‘sterile and cold’ tin can in Earth’s orbit, 248 miles above home. That’s the reality of the astronauts that embark on missions to the International Space Station (ISS), often for at least six months at a time. 4It is the first time a virtual reality headset has been sent to space and tested for its effectiveness at treating the mental health strains put on astronautsCredit: European Space Agency4The headset comes pre-loaded with at least four natural scenes, including a sunset, the beach, mountain path and a riverCredit: XRHealth4The nifty gadget flew to the…

COLEEN Nolan has urged smokers to follow in her footsteps after she kicked the habit after 40 years of smoking.The singer and presenter, 58, opened up about how she thought she was “going to die” when she was struggling to breathe because of an acute chest infection.2Coleen Nolan has urged smokers to quit after a terrifying health scareCredit: Rex2The Loose Women presenter kicked the habit after 40 years of smokingCredit: AlamyShe gave up cigarettes after the health scare and has not smoked for more than three months.The Loose Women presenter, who rose to fame as a child singing with her…

RAMADAN is the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, where worshipers fast for a month.Here, we look at why they fast and what it represents.1Ramadan is considered a time for spiritual reflection, fasting, and prayersCredit: GettyWhy do Muslims fast during Ramadan?During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are obliged to abstain from eating or drinking during daylight hours.Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and is expected that Muslims observe this period once they have reached puberty.There are some exceptions, however, such as women who are menstruating or pregnant and those suffering from illness.As well as fasting, Muslims…

NETFLIX users have been concerned about a new hike in price and have taken to social media to express their frustration.In a new piece for Forbes Australia, contributor Paul Tassi writes that Netflix might soon raise its fees again.1Netflix users have been concerned about a new hike in priceCredit: GettyTassi notes that despite Netflix rolling out unpopular changes, it continues to see large subscriber growth. These changes include cracking down on virtual private network (VPN) usage and kicking people out of using each other’s accounts. “Netflix is essentially saying here that it will keep increasing prices because it can,” Tassi writes.”The…

A NEWBORN baby died from an infection after his mum was sent home from hospital and told she had wet herself when her waters broke. Rebecca Walker was 26 weeks into her pregnancy with Charlie-Jay when alarm bells had started to ring and she began to lose water.4Rebecca Walker lost her baby after she was sent home from hospital when her waters had brokenCredit: SWNS4Baby Charlie Jay died from an infectionCredit: SWNSThe 46-year-old attended Royal Stoke University Hospital, Staffs on June 12, 2019.Despite fearing she was in labour Rachel was scanned and told to come back for a repeat scan…

A RIPPED bodybuilder who claims to never set foot in the gym said his job alone helps him get stacked.Freddy Bautista, from San Luis Potosí, Mexico, even claims people call him Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson because of his similarity in physique to the WWE superstar.6Freddy Bautista claims to never set foot in the gym despite his ripped physiqueCredit: Jam Press6The builder, from Mexico, claims his physical job helps him get stackedCredit: Jam Press6Bautista said he has received comparisons to The Rock for his buildCredit: Jam PressA frequent poster on TikTok, Bautista often shows how he uses his work tools to…

A SCHOOLBOY died after inhaling toxic fumes in a suspected TikTok challenge while at a sleepover.Tommie-lee Gracie Billington, 11, was unresponsive at his pal’s house in Lancaster last Saturday.3Tommie-lee Gracie Billington passed away last SaturdayHe was rushed to hospital but tragically couldn’t be saved and was declared dead shortly after.Preston Coroner’s Court heard today how Tommie-lee’s friend told his mum the youngster had been “inhaling toxic substances”.Area coroner Kate Bissett confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the schoolboy’s death.Police have said the tragedy was being treated as unexplained and whether Tommie-lee had inhaled substances was one line of inquiry.The…

THIS baffling brainteaser has left even the most avid of puzzle fanatics scratching their heads in confusion.Everyone can see the climbers, but only the top one per cent can see the eagle hiding somewhere in this image.8Can you see the sneaky eagle in this image?Credit: Jagran JoshYes, there really is an eagle in there.For those puzzle-heads among you, there’s an added catch: you have to try and find the eagle within six seconds.So, grab a timer, set it to six seconds, and prove your puzzle-solving abilities.Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat and 99 per…