Alex Batty: 'I spent years emotionally preparing for my escape'

Michael Owen has emotionally said that he and his wife Louise Bonsall "pray every night" for a cure to be discovered for their son James' rare genetic condition. James, who is soon to celebrate his 18th birthday, was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at just eight years old. It affects his eyesight, and he is now 'clinically blind', meaning he had to give up his dream of following in Liverpool FC legend Michael Owen's footsteps and becoming a footballer.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington has been in the spotlight recently, following a drama involving her dance partner Giovanni Pernice. Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley seems to be backing her as he made a loaded comment on the Wednesday, January 10 instalment of the breakfast show. Amanda and Giovanni have been the subject of much gossip after rumours of a feud surfaced, following Amanda's time on Strictly last year.

EXCLUSIVE: MindRiot Entertainment, the transatlantic indie behind Danielle Deadwyler’s Parallel and the upcoming OceanGate pic Salvaged has locked the rights to adapt former pro skater Josh Swindell’s memoir into a feature film. 

Kate Garraway has made a statement following the death of her husband Derek Draper, saying "I hope you can forgive me" as she opened up to Good Morning Britain viewers.

Kate Garraway issued an emotional statement on Good Morning Britain following the heartbreaking death of her husband Derek Draper, 56. Derek died on Friday 5 January following a lengthy battle with the complications of coronavirus. Over the festive season, Derek suffered a serious heart attack, with Kate announcing that she and their children Darcey, 17, and son William, 14, were by his side as he took his last breath.

Kate Garraway has shared a heartbreaking message with Good Morning Britain viewers after the tragic death of her husband Derek Draper, which she announced on Friday. In December, it was reported on GMB that he was in “a very serious condition” after suffering a heart attack and on Friday the TV presenter said her beloved husband had passed away at the age of 56.

Kate Garraway broke down in tears saying their children had ' 'effectively lost their father' Derek Draper almost three years before he died following complications from Covid-19. The Good Morning Britain presenter announced today that her husband had passed away at the age of 56 after a long fight against Covid. Derek needed round-the-clock care after he was placed in a medically induced coma and stayed in hospital for 13 months after catching the virus in 2020.

Joe Jonas and Stormi Bree were seen jetting out of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, together!

Susanna Reid has shared the real reason she quit drinking as she returned to Good Morning Britain. The presenter was back fronting the ITV news programme on Wednesday (January 3) alongside Richard Madeley when he asked if her decision to quit booze was the result of a New Year's resolution.

Chloe Madeley has shared what her dad Richard and mum Judy Finnigan said after she revealed her split from her husband James Haskell. The personal trainer has been opening up about the end of her marriage to the former rugby star months after sharing a statement confirming their split.

Green Day hit the stage for a performance on the 2024 Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on Sunday night (December 31)!

The mum of a little boy who vanished more than twenty years ago says the reappearance of Greater Manchester teenager Alex Batty has given her fresh hope of seeing her son again.

Victoria Beckham shared a photo on Instagram showing husband David looking pre-occupied and pensive as the England legend missed out on a knighthood once again.

GMB presenter Ranvir Signh revealed the real heartbreaking reason she dreads New Year's Eve every year as she opened up about her dad's tragic death that rocked her childhood. The TV star, 46, shared why she actually "hates" the New Year celebrations during Friday's episode of Good Morning Britain.

David Beckham is entering another New Year without an honour after it was revealed who the King will be recognising this year. Following his Coronation earlier this year, King Charles' second-ever New Year's Honours list has been confirmed.

Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh has spoken about why she dreads New Year and it's a very sad reason.

Ranvir Singh opened up on Good Morning Britain about her own family tragedy which she only realised a few years ago had been the reason she hates New Year's Eve. The presenter spoke about it on Friday's show (December 29) alongside co-host Richard Madeley.

Piers Morgan has had to deny yet again that he is the Pigeon Lady from the Home Alone films, as the festive classic once again returned to our screens for the holiday season. Every year, as fans re-watch Home Alone 2: Lost In New York to get into the Christmas spirit they have noticed a striking resemblance between Piers and Brenda Fricker, the actress who plays the Pigeon Lady in the film - and this year was no exception. As Christmas 2023 approached, Piers was flooded with comments online about the similarity between the pair and even tried to stop the rumours by sharing a picture of Brenda as the Pigeon Lady on Twitter, writing: "It's.

The grandmother of Alex Batty says her "chaotic" daughter tricked her into letting him go on holiday and said she didn't know if they were "alive or dead".

The grandmother of Alex Batty - the Oldham boy missing from home for six years - has said she thought she'd 'never see him again'... and feared he could have been dead. Susan Caruana, 68, was reunited with her 17-year-old grandson last weekend after he flew home from France.