'Everything feels different' for Tyneside woman after ending lifelong struggle with weightFor as long as she could remember, Danielle Foley had struggled with her weight - now she has lost more than four stonesView 2 Images For as long as she could remember, Danielle Foley had struggled with her weight (Image: Slimming World)Self-conscious, uncomfortable and insecure. ‌It's a battle Danielle Foley has fought for as long as she can remember, including during her time at school. Over the years, I must have joined Slimming World at least ten times, usually alongside my mam. Before long, I’d drift away from the plan, only to repeat the cycle again and again. Fast forward to October 2024, Danielle decided to give Slimming World another go for what "felt like the 1000th time".

Anderson, IN (46016)TodayOvercast skies and windy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Winds S at 25 to 35 mph..TonightThunderstorms and gusty winds this evening will give way to steady rain overnight. Winds SW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

Formula One has officially cancelled two major races in the Middle East as the ongoing conflict in the region continues to escalate. On Sunday morning [AEDT], F1 confirmed that the Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April, will not take place as planned. In a statement confirming the move, Formula One said:'After careful evaluations, due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April. It also leaves a significant gap in the schedule, with no races currently planned between the Japanese Grand Prix on March 29 and the Miami Grand Prix on May 4. The championship is currently scheduled to return to the Middle East for the Qatar Grand Prix in late November, before the traditional season-ending ccGrand Prix in December.

Doctors told DiMeo and his parents that he shouldn't have even been alive due to a high risk of fevers and infections. 'It took me a while to really understand the damages to my body,' DiMeo, now 27, told the Daily Mail. Staring in the reflection, DiMeo told the Daily Mail he saw not the self-sufficient 'gym rat' he'd always been, but a stranger resembling Freddy Krueger of Nightmare on Elm Street. As for daily life, he hopes to get back to weightlifting using custom wrist guards his mother made. DiMeo told the Daily Mail that closure about his accident may help with these feelings.

Ireland 43 Scotland 21Ireland captain Caelan Doris and teammates lifts the Triple Crown trophy after his side's victory in the Six Nations win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileThe more things change, the more they stay the same. Ireland are Triple Crown winners for the 15th time thanks to a 12th consecutive win over Scotland, whose long search for success in Dublin will stretch into its 18th year before they get another chance to end their dismal record.

Razan Ibraheem: I am no stranger to war, but I was shaken to the bone as the Dubai sky turned into a battlefieldAs my flights back to Dublin were cancelled again and again, I wondered if I would ever get homeRazan Ibraheem waits for her flight at Dubai AirportRazan Ibraheem Yesterday at 16:15I popped over to Dubai for two days, just two days. A quick visit to be with my Syrian family who now live there, to breathe the same air and, of course, catch up on the latest gossip.

Photograph: Enda O'DowdMenarry hauls in lobster pot aboard Charlie Boy 2. Photograph: Enda O'DowdMenarry kicks a buoy off his boat. Photograph: Enda O'DowdMenarry casts a line out to take lobster pots from his boat off the Donegal coast. Photograph: Enda O'DowdMenarry hauls in a lobster pot. Photograph: Enda O'Dowd

Ireland players, from left, Ciarán Frawley, Caelan Doris and Michael Milne celebrate with Triple Crown trophy after the Six Nations win over and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileThis was a better performance than the one Ireland produced for their record win at Twickenham and that is saying something. That Scotland team took some beating, they’ll leave Dublin with regrets but deep down they’ll know that they were once again simply beaten by the better team.

Tánaiste and finance minister Simon Harris will begin his second St Patrick’s Day trip of the season in London on Sunday. As part of the London leg of his trip, the Tánaiste will participate in a number of community events, including the London St Patrick’s Day parade today as well as meetings with a wide range of Irish community leaders. Tanaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris during a St. Patrick's Day political reception at the Embassy of Ireland in Paris, during his visit to France. “Across Britain, hundreds of thousands of people claim Irish heritage,” Mr Harris said. “The St Patrick’s Day festival provides an opportunity to connect and celebrate a shared heritage.

Formula One bosses have officially called off next month's grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia owing to conflict in the Middle East. While several alternatives were considered, it was decided that no substitution will be made in April. 'The decision has been taken in full consultation with Formula One Group, local promoters and member clubs in the region.' Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said prior to the decision: 'I know Stefano will do what is right for us and the sport. 'Those races are a long way off,' said one source within Formula One Management.

Staffordshire fraudster jailed after £900k racket bustedDavid Grundy has been locked upView Image York Crown CourtA man who made fake education and professional certificates has been jailed for three years. ‌But the 61-year-old - of Coton Avenue, Stafford - was busted by the National Trading Standards eCrime Team. ‌In 2021 a Trading Standards investigation began and in December of that year a warrant was executed at Grundy’s home. When individuals can pass fake certificates off as genuine, it puts the public at risk. Fake certificates undermine that effort and today’s outcome reflects how serious and unacceptable this activity is.”Get even more North Staffordshire exclusives - and it is freeArticle continues below

Sandro Tonali's agent namechecks Arsenal and Man City in transfer 'goal' admissionThe agent of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has again made headlines after suggesting his client could be on the move at the end of the seasonView 2 Images Sandro Tonali has been repeatedly linked with a move away from NewcastleNewcastle United officials are believed to be frustrated after Sandro Tonali's agent made more public comments about his client's future. Despite Arsenal sources confirming Tonali is not on the Gunners' radar, Manchester City and Manchester United continue to be linked with the midfielder. ‌When questioned about his transfer to Newcastle, Riso said: "The deal came about because a club like Newcastle with unlimited financial resources had decided to invest in Sandro. Discussing the likelihood of Tonali being in high demand following the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, Riso said: "If he shines at the World Cup, will City or Arsenal be hot on his heels? Everyone is waiting for the World Cup; then a thousand scenarios will unfold, but it all kicks off after the World Cup."

Mr Swinney said there “could be no clearer sign” that “Westminster’s time is up”. Mr Swinney said his party now “need to do the same again”. It came as Mr Swinney set out to win the votes of working parents with a “transformational” extension of free childcare. This help would be available to parents 52 weeks a year, Mr Swinney pledged, and would be “backed by over £0.5 billion of new investment”. “Our new approach will mean families benefit from between £1,400 up to over £11,000 dependent on need,” Mr Swinney said.

Their visit Down Under comes just weeks after Harry and Meghan completed another overseas trip with their whirlwind two-day visit to Jordan. ‌With the international visit just weeks away, a PR expert believes the trip could be new hope for Harry to build bridges with his estranged brother Prince William, and could even be a path back into the royal fold. Harry will be speaking on a panel in Melbourne about mental health, while Meghan will be the guest of honour for a ‘girl’s weekend’ retreat in Sydney. Despite only being announced within the last week, many royal commentators and fans alike have shared their thoughts on the Sussexes visit, with the press surrounding the trip no doubt reaching the palace and the Royal Family. The brothers have had an incredibly strained relationship, which has shown no signs of relenting as Harry has continued with his public jabs against the Firm.

Oscar Piastri may have been robbed of a crucial position during the China Grand Prix weekend - and new footage appears to back up the Australian's case. Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve was among those who blasted the decision, arguing Antonelli had forfeited his right to the position. 'Antonelli went off the track, so at that point, you've given up the right to stay ahead,' he said. Despite the drama, Piastri ultimately finished sixth in the sprint race after being told by McLaren to relinquish the position. While McLaren remains clearly the third-fastest team in the field, the gap to Mercedes – and even Ferrari – remains significant.