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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…

A BABY boy died at just 14 hours old after “total and complete failure” in his basic hospital care, an inquest has heard. Zachary Taylor-Smith developed breathing problems and died at the Royal Derby Hospital in November 2022 after he was “failed by the very people who should have protected him”, his parents have said.4Zachary Taylor-Smith died just 14 hours after his was born from Strep BCredit: JMW Solicitors LLP4The Royal Derby Hospital where he was born has been accused of total and complete failure” in his careCredit: JMW Solicitors LLPThe inquest, which concluded on Tuesday, heard neglect by the hospital contributed…

AVIATION giant Boeing has found itself plunged into crisis after a series of dangerous jet failures and the death of a company whistleblower.The death of John Barnett from an apparent “self-inflicted” gunshot wound comes after a window panel on a Boeing 737 was ripped from one plane mid-flight – and a wheel dropped from the bottom of another jet during takeoff.10Boeing has made headlines in recent months for having a number of serious issues with its planesCredit: Getty10The fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX, which was forced to make an emergency landing with a gap…

WAKING up to the sound of your child screaming is every parent’s worst nightmare. But for Holly and Paul Mckie, their ordeal was about to get even worse when, moments later, they found their daughter having a seizure and unable to speak. 3Sophia (pictured) was diagnosed with a brains-swelling condition called encephalitisCredit: www.rmhc.org.uk3The little girl was left with brain damage (pictured: Alyssa, Holly and Sophia)Credit: www.rmhc.org.ukSophia, who was just three at the time, had recently been unwell with Covid and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) when she suddenly deteriorated. On the night of December 3, 2021, the little girl was rushed…