20 h. ago Damien Martyn declares ‘I’m back!’ after leaving hospital following meningitis

In a social media post, the former Australia batter revealed he had been given a ‘50/50 chance of surviving’ and thanked medical staff and well-wishers Damien Martyn has declared he is back after overcoming a meningitis scare, which he said took his life out of his hands.In a heartfelt post on his social media accounts, the former Australia batter said he was given a 50% chance to live after battling the disease, which causes an infection and swelling of fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. The 54-year-old was put into an induced coma on 27 December and was fighting for his life in a Gold Coast intensive care unit until he woke eight days later. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago ‘I’m back’: Damien Martyn out of hospital after surviving meningitis

Former Australia batter given a ‘50/50 chance of surviving’Spent eight days in induced comaDamien Martyn has said he is back after overcoming a meningitis scare, which he said took his life out of his hands.In a heartfelt post on his social media accounts, the former Australia batter said he was given a 50% chance to live after battling the disease, which causes an infection and swelling of fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. The 54-year-old was put into an induced coma on 27 December and was fighting for his life in a Gold Coast intensive care unit until he woke eight days later. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Critical NHS incidents declared at four hospital trusts as increase of flu & norovirus surges leaves no beds free

FOUR NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents as surges in flu and norovirus cases strain already stretched services. The recent freezing weather has exacerbated the need for hospital beds as many frail, vulnerable and elderly people have been admitted with cold related illnesses. Staff sickness is also heightened at this time of year, putting...

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5 d. ago Ladies of London's Sophie Stanbury is engaged! Reality star shares glimpse of multi

Ladies of London's Sophie Stanbury is engaged! Reality star shares glimpse of multi-millionaire Mark Wilson's sweet proposal as her ex's famous sister rushes to congratulate  Daily Mail

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5 d. ago US reality TV star who claimed she had a fling with Prince Harry is arrested after 'leaving Majorca hotel without paying the bill'

Catherine Ommanney, 53, was held on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of fraud after a hotel manager reported her to police in the morning.

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9 d. ago 'Unbelievable' Millionaire Hot Seat star called 'luckiest' in history 

The Millionaire Hot Seat contestant left Jeremy Clarkson in disbelief on the game show.

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2 w. ago ‘Hardest question I’ve ever seen’ – Tennis question on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire leaves fans totally stumped

MANY fans were left stumped by a tennis question on the most recent episode of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. As part of a festive special, former England rugby star Joe Marler took part in the programme. Celebrity Traitors finalist Marler, 35, raced to the £125,000 question. And as a former sportsman himself, the...

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3 w. ago Who Wants To Be A Millionaire star says 'I want to leave' after tricky question

Rugby union star Joe Marler appeared on the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Christmas special

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3 w. ago Who Wants To Be A Millionaire star declares 'I want to leave immediately'

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was back on Boxing Day with a celebrity Christmas Special

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3 w. ago Joe Marler’s wife fumed at Who Wants To Be A Millionaire star after grim comment

Former England rugby star Joe Marler's wife Daisy branded him an 'idiot' and 'moron' after he was suspended for some unsavoury sledging

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3 w. ago Joe Marler pleaded with TV channel after hearing rival beat him to job

Traitors and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire star Joe Marler lobbied for a chance of a reunion with his rival

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3 w. ago Joe Marler pleaed with ITV about Eddie Jones before being tapped up by same TV channel

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire star Joe Marler requested a reunion with Eddie Jones through ITV

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3 w. ago Major incident declared after canal ‘sinkhole’ leaves boats stranded

Emergency services said the Shropshire Union Canal had suffered a ‘significant breach’.

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3 w. ago The humble life of Susan Boyle: Why millionaire BGT star would rather chat to her army of VERY protective neighbours than Timothée Chalamet

Unlike her A-list admirer, the Susan Boyle would much rather swap the red carpet for a cup of tea at her local cafe.

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