Punters at the 'disgraceful' $500 NYE Above The Harbour celebrations in Sydney have slammed the 'ridiculously unapologetic' statement from organisers, branding the $100 refund offer 'another slap in the face'. Angry ticket holders, who were promised spectacular views of the fireworks, claimed they spent three hours waiting (centre) for food and could not get drinks. Many attendees threatened legal action after claiming the event was a 'rip-off', prompting a formal apology from organisers who argued there were 'no walkouts'. Event caterers conceded that they were not able to keep up with demand and organisers offered a $100 compensation per ticket, pictured (left and right) are photos of the 'disgusting' meals that customer received. Revellers have vent their frustration at the 'bulls***' offer, saying organisers should own up to the 'disaster' and give everyone a full refund.
The story that will terrify every parent: Teen reveals how he 'almost died' at New Year's by 'smashing 15 drinks in just two hours' and 'was left frothing at the mouth in prison'
The parents of an 18-year-old man who consumed 15 standard drinks in only two hours said he looked like a 'corpse' when they collected him from the floor of a police cell on New Years Eve. Ryan, from Portland, south-west of Melbourne, said doctors warned him that he could have gone into total organ failure after smashing a six pack of beer and half a bottle of straight whiskey as he ushered in the New Year with friends at a carnival in Portland's CBD on Thursday night. His parents received a call from police at around 12:30am informing them that their son was passed out on the floor of a cell where he was 'spewing his guts up'.
EXCLUSIVE: From 'the worst nightclub in Australia' to a stunning New Year's Eve ceremony! Inside the spectacular wedding of mummy blogger Annie Nolan and her AFL star husband
Liam Picken and Annie Nolan got married in front of 200 of their closest family and friends on New Years Eve. The Western Bulldogs AFL star and his wife have three children, Malachy, 4, and twins Cheska and Delphine, 2, who were a big part of the traditional Catholic ceremony at at St Patrick's Cathedral in Ballarat.
Howzat! Cricketer David Warner and wife Candice put sprawling Sydney pad on the market with price tag of $7million... after snapping up ramshackle beachside pile
Early last month it was reported that cricketer David Warner, 29, and wife Candice, 30, snapped up an oceanfront knock-down in Sydney's Maroubra for just under $4 million. It left questions as to what they cashed-up couple would do with their sprawling South Coogee mansion, but the couple are now selling the lush home. As reported by The Sunday Telegraph, the home is listed on realestate.com.au and is set to go under the hammer in March, and according to The Property Observer has an asking price of $7 million plus.
Sex worker reveals terrifying moment a stranger sat on the end of her bed and demanded sex... but SHE was the only one in danger of being arrested
A sex worker who had a customer attempt to sexually blackmail her in Melbourne has recounted the terrifying experience and says that violence against sex workers is unacceptable. Ryan Cole (pictured, centre) was in a hotel room when a man, who had booked her services, began demanding sex. If he did not get it, he would call the police and have her arrested, because she was not legally allowed to provide sex in her own hotel room in Victoria. She warns if sex work laws change in NSW they could result in more cases of blackmail against sex workers. (stock image)
Black woman's story about how she got revenge on white co-worker who refused to learn her name because 'all hood black girl names sound the same' takes Twitter by storm
Tora Shae tweeted that a co-worker called Evan pointed at the name plaque on her desk and said: 'What the f*** does this say?' When she spelled her name out for Evan, she claims he responded by faking confusing and asking if her name was Laquisha. He then is said to have added that 'hood black girl names' sound the same. Tora plotted her revenge and started calling him different 'white boi' names every day. Eventually the whole office was in on the joke and he apologized after six months.
Turbulence for the Hayne Plane! NRL convert set to be squeezed out of San Francisco 49ers team for final game of the season - just one week after his best performance in the NFL
There's a chance Jarryd Hayne (left and inset) can miss out on playing in the San Francisco 49ers' season finale against the St Louis Rams after they activated running back, Mike Davis (centre), from the injured reserve list. The latest move gives the team four running back options when they usually only take three into each game. This comes as news circulated that Hayne had been given a game plan for a touchdown but he failed.
The devastating downward spiral of an Olympian: How Nathan Baggaley went off the rails in the dingy world of drug dealing... and never recovered
In his prime Nathan Baggaley was a kayak world champion and two-time Olympic silver medallist (left). But he went off the rails and descended into the murky world of drug dealing - leaving him now facing his second stint in jail. The disgraced athlete has opened up about his decline, saying his 'life changed' the day he and his brother Dru were jailed for their part in an ecstasy ring around the Gold Coast and Byron Bay in 2009. He was released in 2011, but it was less than two years before the fallen star was put behind bars for a second time for producing party drugs, pictured (right) in 2015.
Meet the adorable twins born minutes apart in different YEARS (and dad already expects they'll demand separate birthday parties)
Jaelyn Valencia was born at 11.59pm on New Year's Eve in San Diego. Her brother Luis Valencia Jr followed at 12.01am on January 1, 2016. Luis Valencia said his wife Maribel wanted them to have the same birthday to avoid confrontations, but the parents are just happy to have two healthy newborns. Maribel had to deliver earlier then scheduled because Luis was breeched.
How a 16-year-old white boy rose to become a Chinese mafia boss: White Devil was a down-and-out orphan in Boston... until the Ping On mob took him in and gave him the life - and woman - of his dreams
NEW Down on his luck and without a dollar top his name, John Willis (left and inset), 16, was taken in by Boston's Chinese mafia and proved his worth until he became their number two. He learned two different dialects of Chinese, and Vietnamese, as he rose through the ranks, starting out as a debt collector but eventually becoming the right-hand man to boss of the Chinese mob. The FBI say he is the only white man to make it to the helm of the Chinese mafia, who gave him the name Bac Guai John - or White Devil. Willis met his Vietnamese-American girlfriend Anh Nguyen (right) in 2005 and started to settle down, but was arrested in 2011 for trafficking $4million in oxycodone and jailed for 20 years two years later.
Heartbreaking cries of abandoned dog that had been abused for so long it did not know how to react when it was shown affection for the first time
A video of a terrified dog crying as it gets stroked for the first time is sure to pluck at the heart-strings of even the most reluctant animal lover. In a moving two-minute clip the once-abused pup issues heartbreaking cries as it gets given some rare but much needed affection, at a kennels in Romania. At first the small whimpering dog, named Priscilla, seems genuinely in distress as she tries to comprehend whether her handler means her any harm.
Mystery of the man who didn't exist: 'Paul Lachlan' lived under the radar in a luxurious waterfront apartment, paid for everything by cash, didn't have a job, and wasn't even officially in the country - until he died
The mystery surrounding a British man found dead in Australia has deepened further after police said he is not the man they thought he was. The man - who officers initially believed was called Paul Lachlan - was discovered dead in his Manly apartment, in Sydney, in November 2014. His body was found with a medicare card and gym membership in the name of Lachlan, but police have now said they understand this to have been a fake alias. Investigators said they could find no trace of a Lachlan having ever entered Australia from England in the 1990s or any evidence to support the story he told friends that he migrated to the country from Manchester 20 years ago. They have now concluded no-one by the name of Paul Lachlan ever existed and the dead man had gone to extreme lengths to cover-up his true identity.
Chris Brown accused of punching Brazil's Kim Kardashian look-alike in the face after 'she took his photo during party in his Vegas hotel suite' - as spaced-out rapper posts video calling her 'old and dusty'
Chris Brown (right) has been accused of punching a woman in the face during a party in his hotel suite. The singer allegedly hit the woman, who has asked to be publicly identified as Liziane Gutierrez (left), after he caught her taking his photo at the early morning bash on Saturday at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, reports TMZ. A picture published by the website showed her with what appears to be a black eye (center). Gutierrez, who is known as a Kardashian look-alike, is a Brazilian model. A representative for Brown says her claim is a 'complete fabrication'. The R&B; singer posted a video to his Instagram account labeling her as 'ugly' and denied her claims against him. The video has since been deleted from his account.
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- I worry that I won't get to see George and Charlotte grow up, says Prince William as he admits he's become more emotional since having children
- That's quite a send-off! Model Catherine McNeil strips off to climb tree in just a G-string before it is cut down in cheeky Instagram snap Not afraid to show off
- Chris Brown accused of punching Brazil's Kim Kardashian look-alike in the face after 'she took his photo during party in his Vegas hotel suite'
- Sexy and svelte! Rachael Finch shows off impressive abs and slim figure in Aztec print bikini... as she enjoys beach day with daughter Violet
- 'I love you guys!' Khloe Kardashian beams gratefully as she boasts she's got '39 million followers' on Instagram Kim Kardashian is one popular lady
- Bikini model Natasha Oakley jokes about strangling her younger sister who she complains is 'driving her crazy' during Hawaiian family getaway
- Shaking it off! Leggy Taylor Swift hits the gym after partying with boyfriend Calvin Harris on New Year's Eve She spent all New Year's Eve night partying
- Howzat! Cricketer David Warner and wife Candice put sprawling Sydney pad on market with price of $7million... after snapping up beachside home
- The Dark Knight returns! Christian Bale and elegant wife Sibi dazzle in matching black outfits at the Palm Springs Film Festival
- His number one fans! Model Nicole Trunfio and son Zion touch down in Sydney with fiancé Gary Clark Jr ahead of his show at the Opera House
- Where's Axel? New mother Michelle Bridges shares loved-up snap with Steve 'Commando' Willis and their dog but leaves newborn son out of sight
- Daddy duties! Roger Federer pushes a stroller as he takes his TWO sets of twins out for the day in Brisbane The 34-year-old cut a low-key figure
- Patriotic and picture perfect! Cate Blanchett steps out at Palm Springs Festival in blue gown embellished with floral design resembling national Australian plant
- Exclusive: Inside the stunning wedding of mummy blogger Annie Nolan and her AFL star husband Liam Picken They've come a long way from a dingy nightclub!
- That old black magic! Rooney Mara looks alluring in a black lace-detailed dress at the Palms Springs International Film Festival
- Reality stars unite! Bachelorette's David Witko attends New Year's party with three Bachelor cast-offs, two Real Housewives and one Big Brother beauty
- Amber Heard and Johnny Depp epitomize Hollywood glamour as they steal the show at star-studded Palm Springs Film Festival
- Heating up! Bikini-clad Rumer Willis relaxes with sister Scout and friends in the natural hot springs of wintry Idaho Rumer shared a snap of her and her friends
- GIRL ABOUT TOWN: Is Tom Cohen dating ANOTHER Geldof? Peaches' husband snapped in series of intriguing pictures while holidaying in Miami
- 'My kind of breakfast for the new year': DJ Mel Greig munches on morning salad of pickled carrot, cabbage and leaves after vowing to slim down to 68kg
- 'Waiting to be discovered': Sunrise's Samantha Armytage poses beneath famous Hollywood sign in Los Angeles and jokes about finding fame in the U.S.
- Lauren Brant urges fans to work together to 'create magic' as she draws line under 2015 which saw her embark on alleged fling with footballer Beau Ryan
- 'I tend to land on my feet thank God': Chrissie Swan says she is 'looking forward to' 2016 after turning around her career as she prepares for Nova FM gig
- Beach babe! Renee Bargh displays toned pins and cleavage as she reclines in plunging black swimsuit on holiday Down Under Taking time in Australia
- Charlotte Crosby goes COMPLETELY naked in bathtime selfie as she celebrates newly-toned curves with most scandalous post yet She blasted trolls
- 'Top of the world!' Nina Dobrev skydives into 2016 before displaying her sexy handstand pose on the beach in Hawaii
- 'No one is more disappointed': Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin admits Winds Of Winter novel won't be finished before season six airs
- Still on the market! Megan Gale's Palm Beach property still hasn't sold despite expectations it would fetch more than $3.5 million
- Australian Survivor to be filmed on Malaysian island... as Bachelor's Zilda Williams awaits to hear if she will star on show after record 6,500 wannabes register
- 'I don't like hurting it but I am hungry': Lindsay Lohan flaunts her bikini-clad figure while fishing for her supper in Costa Rica
- 'I felt fine again': Teen Mom's Catelynn Lowell reveals she beat postpartum depression after daughter she gave away finally met her baby sister
- Baroness Bra-less! But at least lingerie tycoon gets support from golfer boyfriend on Barbados holiday Michelle Mone is the co-founder of Ultimo
- 'Best brothers to ever live': Luke Hemsworth gushes over his actor siblings Chris and Liam as they party at Falls Festival Posing IN Byron Bay
- Emma Watson backs Hermione Granger actress Noma Dumezweni as she silences Harry Potter casting critics with supportive Tweet
- 'Special time with my lil sis': Devoted Brooklyn Beckham walks hand-in-hand with Harper in heart-warming family holiday snap They're a close family
- 'I am so grateful!': Selena Gomez shows off her toned physique in a blue bikini while vacationing with friends The 23-year-old wowed in a blue bikini
- GIRL ABOUT TOWN: Prince Harry's ex Cressida Bonas spends New Year's Day in arms of a dashing young man Lucky chap sandwiched between two women
- Gigi Hadid teases fans with shirtless snap of chiselled boyfriend Zayn Malik... but cuts out tattoo tribute to ex-fiancée Perrie Edwards
- Kate... and the riddle of the missing ring: Highlight of new souvenir jewellery collection 'banned from sale' at Royal gift shop Did Kate herself ban it?
- Fancy seeing you here! Tallia Storm nails beach chic in cute turquoise bikini as she runs into Empire star Bryshere Gray during sun-soaked Barbados getaway
- 'The most annoying part of pregnancy': Chrissy Teigen gripes of people comparing her bump to fruits and vegetables
- Busting out! Former Big Brother star Skye Wheatley flaunts full pout and enhanced chest in a plunging crop top as she cuddles up to beau Cameron McCristal
- 'I'm so happy': Shahs Of Sunset star Mercedes 'MJ' Javid flashes HUGE diamond ring as she shares engagement news
- That's what brothers are for! Justin Bieber helps little sister Jazmyn with her kickboxing practice on a boat Enjoyed his New Year's
- 'He asked, I said yes!' Anna Camp reveals she's engaged to Pitch Perfect co-star Skylar Astin with joyful snap of the ring
- She learnt from the best! Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber shows off her airport style as the pair jet off together Enjoyed a family holiday
- 'To 2015!' Kim Kardashian shares selfies after spending NYE playing board games with Caitlyn Jenner and Kourtney The queen of selfies
- Keira Knightley rocks favoured grunge style in tough leather jacket and heavy boots as she braces against NYC chill ahead of final Thérèse Raquin performance
- No wonder Jen loves him! Justin Theroux shows off his toned abs in shirtless posters for The Leftovers Showed just how he charmed Jennifer
- Channel Nine insists Ricky Martin left The Voice to focus on 'music commitments' as it is announced he will be replaced by Ronan Keating next season
- Glowing new mum Kyly Clarke cuddles up to husband Michael as the loved-up couple spend quality time together without their newborn daughter Kelsey Lee
- Holy moley! Caitlin Stasey poses naked in white robe and protects her modesty with Jesus-themed sticker... as she wishes fans a happy New Year
- Lucy Watson shows off her holiday glow in a sexy tiger print bikini selfie... as she goes for a romantic horse ride along the beach with beau James Dunmore
- GIRL ABOUT TOWN: Is Kate Moss missing out on her top holiday spot because her boyfriend's old flame Cara Delevingne is there?
- New year, new look! MKR star Ash Pollard swaps wild curls for a sleek chignon as she shows off slim figure in lacy white dress during weekend in the country
- 'It's been mixed': Sally Obermeder reflects on a 'heartbreaking' year after suffering a miscarriage and grieving loss of husband Marcus' mother
- 'We are tying the knot...#blessed': Designer Tory Burch announces engagement to boyfriend Pierre-Yves Roussel with sweet Instagram post
- 'Whispered the album name to my mum in the car': Lorde sends fans into social media frenzy as she teases next music project and hints she has found title for it
- Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield weds high school sweetheart Mardi Harwood in a romantic ceremony at Port Phillip Bay
- Hailey Baldwin nuzzles Justin Bieber's neck to recreate selfie he took with ex Selena Gomez... as new couple are 'spotted kissing at party' Have left fans guessing
- 'Was it a secret?' Arrow star Colton Haynes replies to fan's question about 'a secret gay past' and urges all to 'just enjoy life and have no regrets'
- 'Jumping into 2016!' Rebecca Romijn shows off her incredible bikini bod on family holiday with Jerry O'Connell and their twins Flaunted her bikini bod
- 'Happy belated New Year!' Hayden Panettiere sports wide smile as she celebrates with friends The 26-year-old grinned in a Twitter selfie
- Bored, Kylie? Jenner licks her lips, puckers her mouth and mimics shooting a gun in bizarre series of Snapchat videos Posted several videos
- Beachy keen! Naomi Watts puts her trim physique on display in black one-piece swimsuit... as she soaks up the Australian sun with her family
- Caroline Flack suffers a nip-slip as she peels off her string bikini top at the poolside during sizzling Miami break Unwittingly flashed her nipple
- 'Forever on vacation': Alessandra Ambrosio cuts an enviable silhouette in a tropical bikini as she pokes fun at latest envy-inducing Brazil break
- Robin Thicke, 38, bonds with son Julian as girlfriend April Love Geary, 20, shows off model figure in skimpy black bikini during St Barts holiday
- Buddy Franklin cuts a casual figure to join pals for a cruise around Sydney Harbour... as he continues to overcome mental health issues
- Big hair, don't care! Jess Glynne allows her red curls to run wild as she shows off porcelain skin in tiny monochrome bikini during Miami trip with gal pals
- Fab at phwoarty! Abi Titmuss proves she's still got it as she exhibits her famous curves in a halterneck bikini in Malibu... one month before turning 40
- 'Underwear out!' Lena Dunham plays dead with her derriere on show as she slumps on glittered floor after ringing in the new year Never shy on camera
- Hilary Duff flashes some cleavage in bandeau bikini as she lounges on beach during girls' getaway to Hawaii Star shared selfies from her festive getaway
- Ryan Phillippe's fiancée Paulina Slagter shows off diamond engagement ring at NYE party in Miami Reportedly became engaged over Christmas
- Jimmy Page, 71, counts a wad of cash as he steps out in London with 26-year-old actress girlfriend Scarlett Sabet Has a significantly younger girlfriend
- 'Feeling blessed!' Coco Austin shows off post-baby body in daring dress as she and Ice T mark their 15th anniversary Amazing post-baby body
- 'She's desperate to be taken seriously as an actress': Beyonce penning movie on tragic life of 'bum woman' Saartjie Baartman in bid for Oscar glory
- 'I want to be naked every day!' Newly-slender Lauren Goodger admits she would love to strip off for Playboy following sensational 25kg weight loss
- Peaches Geldof's widower Thomas Cohen cuts a cool figure in retro-inspired beach wear as he kicks back on star-studded Miami getaway
- 'Girlfriend loves a bargain!' Laverne Cox shows off her figure in a $15 Amazon swimsuit as she poses poolside Discount hunters will share her excitement
- Standout style! Serena Williams shows off her sculptured body in figure-hugging mustard gown at exclusive tennis bash She was hard to miss
- Looking ace! Maria Sharapova showcases her toned legs in semi sheer black dress as she joins Roger Federer at Summer Nights party in Brisbane
- 'Just for fun!' Celine Dion wows crowd as she belts out surprise cover of Adele's hit Hello at Vegas show Gave audiences at Ceaser's Palace a treat
- 'May the hydration be with you': Demi Lovato nurses headache after New Year's Eve show... and she didn't even have a drink She 'had a headache'
- It must be serious: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner are joined by both of their mum on St Barts vacation as they continue extremely flirtatious display
- Sizzling Kendall Jenner is a sight for sore eyes... as she tries to make guests Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi feel cosy on St Barts love-in with Harry Styles
- Arrow babes Katie Cassidy and Emily Bett Rickards flaunt their impressive bikini bodies in Miami Actresses were pictured enjoying a chilly dip
- Two dresses, a romantic garden setting and star-studded guest list: Gary Ablett Jr weds blushing bride Jordan Papalia in style with New Year's Day ceremony
- The Italian beauty who stole Gary Ablett Jr's heart: As they wed in a New Year's Day ceremony, a look back at star's romance with stylist Jordan Papalia
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- At least it wasn't a bowl cut! Bowler Shane Warne pokes fun at his former 'mullet' hairstyle... as he shares nostalgic flashback photo from his first test
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How Australian couple who plunged to their deaths off one of New Zealand's highest mountains failed to listen to advice THEY gave inexperienced climbers on Facebook
A month ago climbing guide Stuart Jason Halloway(right) was giving advice to inexperienced mountain climbers on social media, eerily warning them that 'there are no style points for being dead'. On New Years Day his body was found alongside his wife Dale Amanda Thistlethwaite(left) after the safety conscious couple fell a 'considerable distance' from a steep face on Mt Silberhorn, west of Christchurch, on New Zealand's South Island.
Nervous flyers, look away now! Terrifying video shows how this winter's strong winds have led to some VERY bumpy landings for planes coming in to British airport
An array of propeller planes were captured on video trying to land in extremely poor weather conditions at Birmingham Airport in the West Midlands, with winds topping 50mph. And as the footage shows, the task was a terrifying - and life-threatening - one. In one clip, a plane is seen swerving left in the strong winds (top left), before its right wheel slams on to the runway (top right). And in another, an Aer Lingus jet attempts to touch down but is thrust upward by a gust (bottom left). It soars back into the air as if it is about to take off again, before heading back down and successfully landing (bottom right). bounce back upward.
Watch the moment a bizarre new weapon against crime is called into action in New Zealand - as a shopkeeper activates a FOG CANNON to protect himself from robbers
Footage has surfaced of a pair of would-be robbers smashing the door of a service station in Auckland (left) before thick white clouds of mist start billowing towards them (right), sending them fleeing into the night (inset.) The alarm-triggered cannons - which fill the room with smoke in a matter of seconds - come in response to a spate of smash-and-grab robberies across the New Zealand, and they're proving to be highly effective in thwarting burglaries.
Still on the market! Megan Gale's stunning Palm Beach property hasn't sold months after it was listed - despite expectations it would fetch more than $3.5million
She listed her extravagant Sydney beach side property on the market back in October 2015. But three months later, Australian model Megan Gale has struggled to sell the five-bedroom house, which initially was expected to sell for more than $3.5 million. Up for sale by Century 21 in the prized address of Palm Beach of Sydney's Northern Beaches - which is also famously known for being 'Summer Bay' for television show Home and Away - the home is still on the market, with the real-estate agency confirming to Daily Mail Australia that interested buyers are being shown the property via private appointment.
Now that's a miracle: The baby born to hero soldier who was too injured to be a dad after being blown up by the Taliban
When Fusilier Shaun Stocker was blown up by a Taliban bomb in Afghanistan, there seemed little chance that he would survive, let alone ever become a father. The soldier, then aged 19, was blinded and lost both legs and his reproductive organs in the blast in Helmand province. But now - thanks to the brilliance of pioneering British scientists - he is beaming with joy as the proud father of his first child, born on Christmas Day. Shaun (pictured right when on duty in Afghanistan), now 25, was at the side of his fiancee, Persia Haghighi, throughout her 32-hour labour as she gave birth to 8lb 7oz Theo - a baby the couple have dubbed their 'Christmas miracle' (pictured left).
Mark Zuckerberg rings in the new year as he shares sweet family photo and sends wishes for a 'happy and healthy 2016'
Mark Zuckerberg posted a family photo to Facebook on Friday showing the doting dad smiling down at his daughter Maxima as he holds her in his arms while his wife, Priscilla Chan, adoringly looks on. 'I hope your 2016 is happy, healthy and productive,' the 31-year-old Facebook founder and CEO wrote in a post alongside the sweet snap. 'As the world faces new challenges and opportunities, may we all find the courage to keep making progress and making all our days count.'
Bond Bird in a biplane! She's flown over Scaramanga's lair, 23 countries, 21,000km and for 93 days - all in an open cockpit. Next stop Sydney... and mission accomplished
Tracey Curtis-Taylor (right inset) is attempting a solo-flight from Britain to Australia to recreate the journey travelled by Amy Johnson 85 years ago. She's flown over Scaramanga's lair (circled), made famous by James Bond movie The Man With The Golden Gun (left inset) and has already travelled 13,000 miles.
Dramatic moment woman was rescued from sinking into deep mud after sliding down a cliff as she chased her runaway dog
A holidaymaker who became stuck in deep mud after chasing her dog down a cliff was 'extremely lucky' to be alive according to the coastguard officers who saved her life. The middle-aged woman was rescued from a muddy tomb after a walker heard her desperate shouts from down the cliff, on the north Norfolk coast. A coastguard helicopter crew was scrambled and they expertly winched her to safety, however she was so covered in mud that the officers initially on the scene had trouble finding her.
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- Nicole Trunfio cradles son Zion as she showcases her slender legs in crochet mini dress at Fall Festival in Byron Bay Ensured she stood out
- Ryan Phillippe's fiancée Paulina Slagter shows off diamond engagement ring at NYE party in Miami She flashed a ring amid engagement talk
- 'I'm so excited': Sam Frost's BFF Sarah-Mae Amey reveals plans to bring Dave Billsborrow home to meet her family after two months of dating
- Serena Williams shows off her toned frame in casual ensemble and sports black-rimmed glasses... as she lands at Perth ahead of tennis cup
- Olivia Palermo's chic beach look is ruined when her floaty dress is whipped up in the waves to reveal her tiny bikini as she hits St Barts with model husband
- Eddie Redmayne is treated to a strip show by co-star Alicia Vikander as he tries her underwear on for size in The Danish Girl
- Davina McCall shows off her incredible washboard abs in skimpy bikini as she spends the day paddle boarding in Australia Works hard in the gym
- 'I hope your food is better than your attitude': The Miners clash with fellow contestant Jessica during promo clip for the new series of MKR
- The new generation of wives and girlfriends: As Rebecca Judd, Kyly Clarke and Jodi Anasta relinquish their crowns, meet the gorgeous new WAGs of 2016
- Toni Garrn showcases her incredible figure in skimpy blue bikini as she admires her lithe legs while basking on Miami beach
- Louise Redknapp works ripped jeans and quirky motif bomber jacket as she lands in Barbados with husband Jamie and their two sons
- Feel so close to you right now! Taylor Swift stays by Calvin Harris' side in the DJ booth as she shows off her moves at his New Year show in Las Vegas
- Portia de Rossi is chic in a dreamy tiered dress as she and Ellen DeGeneres explore St Barts hand-in-hand following yacht lunch with Kendall and Harry
- 'Today is the day!' DWTS Witney Carson ties the knot with high school sweetheart Carson McAllister 'Can't believe today is the day!!!', she wrote
- Princess Mary stuns in an elegant velvet gown as the Danish royal family bring in the New Year at the palace's annual banquet Princess stunned in blue
- 'He wants nothing to do with the world': Rob Kardashian 'returns to seclusion' and 'not responding to texts' after health scare Even more withdrawn
- Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs quash split rumours as they lock hands on way out of restaurant following romantic dinner date Put on a loving display
- Philadelphia's Mummers Parade causes outrage with skit showing Bruce Jenner transforming into Caitlyn while singing 'Dude Looks Like A Lady'
- Keeping up with the tempo! Khloe Kardashian tries her hand at drumming as she jams with nephew Mason Disick
- Newly single Jessica Michibata shares smiling New Year's selfie with her pet dog as she spends holidays with her family following split from Jenson Button
- Watch the throne: Kanye West 'has sights set on aristocratic lifestyle as he and Kim Kardashian plan to buy a plot in the English countryside'
- 'I love playing women who kick a*s!': Game of Thrones' Gwendoline Christie on why she embraced role as menacing Captain Phasma in Star Wars
- Best friends! Lucy Liu's baby Rockwell proves he's a born animal lover as he pets the family Labrador Apple She's always been an advocate for animals.
- 'My sweet Stella': Tori Spelling shares a tender moment with her daughter by the lake during family ski vacation On a snowy ski trip
- No First Class for Sasha? Sam Frost larks around in luxury as she flies to L.A. with Rove McManus...but sits next to her producer instead of Bachelorette beau
- Yummy new mummy! Nadia Bartel shows off stunning post pregnancy figure in plunging jumpsuit as she and husband Jimmy attend Gary Ablett's wedding
- 'Tension is palpable': Rove McManus and Sam Frost appear in cringe-worthy promotional video for their show after losing listeners in latest ratings
- Beach babe Samara Weaving highlights her toned stomach in a vibrant bikini as she rings in the new year Enjoying the holidays Down Under
- Well, she is Kyle Sandilands' girlfriend! Imogen Anthony reflects on her social media use after controversial posts featuring nipple pasties, balaclavas and 'guns'
- 'Hangovers suck': Braith Anasta shares shirtless snap after a big night as he wishes fans a happy new year following shock split with wife Jodi
- Reddit user uploaded photo of grandparents who eerily resemble Hugh Hefner and Taylor Swift Is this what Taylor meant by 'Never Grow Up'?
- Hilaria Baldwin smooches husband Alec as she pledges to make people's lives 'a little brighter' in 2016 amid troubling times
- Hit me baby! Britney Spears begs fans 'don't mind the little bruise on my forehead' after running into a pole The 34-year-old singer posted a selfie
- Post holiday blues? Justin Bieber and leggy Hailey Baldwin look glum as they depart St. Barts after teasing romance rumors Enjoying a vacation
- Uma Thurman wraps up warm in chic coat and head scarf as she has a smoke during New York stroll...after Quentin Tarantino hints they could team up again
- Bringing down the house! Ruby Rose shows off her DJ'ing prowess at Las Vegas nightclub... before partying with Taylor Swift for New Year's Eve
- 'Keeping myself motivated': Mel Greig boxes up her 'skinny clothes' as she vows to trim down ahead of her radio return
- Teresa Palmer's drops hint she may be expecting baby number two as she admits she's going through an 'unexpected and beautiful challenge'
- A parent's life! Kim Kardashian rings in the new year at home with sister Kourtney as they don sparkly 2016 crowns and blow paper trumpets
- How Sophie Wessex has risen to become the Queen's favourite in-law...leading to chilly relations with Kate Sophie is under inevitable scrutiny
- Hugging it out! Alexa Chung and Alexander Skarsgard get affectionate as they enjoy an evening with friends in Miami Beach Celebrating New Year
- Are they real? Game Of Thrones heartthrob Kit Harington show off his incredibly toned physique... but a pal can't resist a closer inspection
- Any day now! Kelly Cartwright shows off her very large baby bump at 40 weeks and three days as she tries to induce labour by eating pineapple
- Jennifer Hawkins cosies up to husband Jake Wall for a bleary-eyed New Year's Eve kiss as the pair join fellow revellers for a beach rave
- Ripe in orange! Model Claudia Jordan parades her firm figure in a racy bikini on Miami Beach to celebrate New Year's Day
- Lindsay Lohan teases fans with a very raunchy topless Instagram post... as she rings in the New Year in Costa Rica Enjoyed teasing her fans with the steamy snap
- Imogen Anthony says she became 'a proper human being' two years into her romance with Kyle Sandilands... as she reflects on forging own identity via social media
- Julia Morris celebrates 10th wedding anniversary with newly remodelled engagement ring valued at $20,000... after her original one broke
- Think Ronnie Wood's crazy to have twins at 68? It's just latest twist in the astonishing saga of lovers and offspring in the Stones' every-expanding family tree
- 'Happy F...in' New Years!': James Franco parties in 2016 with pals Bella Thorne and Taylor Lautner at epic Hollywood bash It was the place to be
- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley displays taut tummy while Jason Statham unveils rock-hard abs as couple put on a sweet display during Thailand love-in
- Danielle Armstong shows off her tanned curves in hot pink bikini as she joins a leggy Jessica Wright for lazy beach day after partying in Miami for NYE
- 'Our little cowgirl': Tamara Ecclestone proudly watches daughter Sophia ride a pony on the beach as husband Jay Rutland shares snaps
- 'Starting off smiling and make-up free': Lauren Goodger shows off tummy in gym gear for NY selfie as she reveals she's confident enough to go 'natural'
- EXCLUSIVE: 'I couldn't even look at myself in the mirror': Newly-confident Kym Marsh blames years of body battles on pop boss
- They just keep getting better! Goldie Hawn, 70, and age-defying friend Melanie Griffith, 58, wrap up warm for a stroll in Aspen
- 'She really hopes to make a breakthrough': Rowan Atkinson 'funding' daughter Lily's dream of becoming a singer... and he has 'already pay for video'
- Amber Rose displays her ample cleavage in a stunning sparkling minidress for Diddy's New Year's Eve party A pro when it comes to stealing the limelight
- Lamar Odom is pictured for the first time since hospitalisation as his son posts touching 'Christmas with pops' family selfie
- 'I had scratches and bruises everywhere': Jennifer Lopez reveals how TEN wardrobe changes at the AMAs left her black and blue Serious battle wounds!
- 'The snuggle is real': Miranda Lambert 'confirms' new romance with Anderson East by sharing VERY cosy photo
- Irina Shayk flaunts her toned midriff in a crop top... before Bradley Cooper arrives on his motorcycle Arrived solo to meet up with beau Cooper
- All aboard the love boat: Kendall Jenner shares a kiss with former love interest Harry Styles as they cosy up while holidaying together on yacht
- Beyonce and Jay Z join hundreds of revelers at beach dance party in the Dominican Republic to see in New Year The stars were spotted ringing in the New Year
- 'I've grown so much this year!' Khloe Kardashian reflects on how she's 'evolved' in 2015 January is a time for reflection
- Kickstart my cart! Tommy Lee is rescued by roadies after his drum roller coaster breaks down in midair at Motley Crue's final gig
- Pixie Geldof shows off her curves in a high-waisted black bikini as she gleefully frolics in the surf during Miami beach break She looked radiant
- Weight-bearing workout! Sara Gilbert straps baby Rhodes to her chest as she and wife Linda Perry go for New Year's Day stroll
- Jet set! Mariah Carey, beau James Packer and the singer's twins Roc and Roe fly into Sydney on a private plane They rang in the New Year in Melbourne
- 'I am crying because I am happy!' Karlie Kloss reveals the emotional moment she learned she was going to be a student at NYU in video recapping 'epic' 2015
- It's all about the dress! Gigi Hadid shows off her incredible model figure as she obscures her face in mirror selfie Posed for a mirror selfie in a white dress
- Singing legend and nine-time Grammy winner Natalie Cole dies aged 65 after suffering congestive heart failure This Will Be and Unforgettable singer
- EXCLUSIVE: 'I love you all.' Natalie Cole's last words to younger twin sisters who were by her side in her last days and reveal 'we're suffering but she's at peace'
- 'Bring it on 2016!': Teresa Giudice celebrates NYE with sister-in-law Melissa Gorga and friends Their relationship has been strained in the past
- Wonder where she got that from! Gigi Hadid shows her support for beau Zayn Malik's beloved Bradford City football team as she slips into his club shirt
- Alice Cooper and Steven Tyler rock in 2016 as they headline celebrity New Year's Eve bash in Hawaii Annual party held at the Wailea Beach Marriott
- 'I am so ready to let 2015 go!' Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's son Chet looks forward to a clean 2016 after battling cocaine addiction Rapper's resolution
- Pregnant Chrissy Teigen sports sheer top as she jets into LAX with husband John Legend after trip to Morocco They are a genetically blessed couple
- 'Wishing everyone love!' Sofia Vergara cozies up to Joe Manganiello for their first New Year's Eve as a married couple Showed off her husband
- 'I shed a few tears!' Kristin Cavallari enjoys rare night out after brother's death as she reflects on year of 'extremes' It's been a tough year
- Still together then? Khloe Kardashian and James Harden enjoy an intimate kiss as they ring in the New Year together Packing on the PDA
- Laverne Cox flashes her cleavage and impressive abs in revealing bodycon dress at Diddy's New Year's Eve party A star-studded affair
- 'Morning scuba in paradise!' Bikini-clad Phoebe Burgess showcases her trim figure as she emerges from luxury pool during honeymoon with Sam
- She's watching you! Jonathan Cheban sports Kris Jenner T-shirt... as Kim Kardashian reportedly slaps him with gagging order ahead of CBB UK
- Amanda Byram gleefully announces engagement to TV producer Julian Okines following romantic New Year's proposal She looked stunning
- Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry flaunts her derrière in sheer gown as she is caught in clinch with co-star Marty McKenna... despite signing up to Tinder
- Leggy Naomie Harris nails laid-back chic in thigh-skimming denim hot-pants as she continues to enjoy idyllic Barbados getaway Looked laid-back
- PICTURED: Disgraced Glee star Mark Salling on the set of his latest movie dressed as a sci-fi villain in scenes after his child pornography arrest
- 'My new year's kiss': Kourtney Kardashian embraces son Reign in a touching photo The reality star is looking forward to a fresh start in 2016
- Pippa and James Middleton jet into St Barts from Antigua for a winter sun getaway on the paradise island loved by the A-list They arrived on Antigua
- Rochelle and Marvin Humes see in the new year with passionate kiss as she posts idyllic bikini-clad snapshots of Antigua It was a perfect setting
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Australia's Ruby Rose mucks around with Taylor Swift on New Year's Eve
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Trailer for 'The Danish Girl' starring Eddie Redmayne who plays a lady role
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Rowan Atkinson's daughter Lily performs at The Pheasantry
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Khloe Kardashian rocks out with nephew Mason Disick on New Year's Day
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Artist draws a stunning picture of three Mediterranean cities from MEMORY... a month after he saw them on a cruise
Stephen Wiltshire MBE, from London, spent less than an hour in total scanning the coastlines of Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Marseille while onboard Royal Caribbean International's Harmony Of The Seas - a cruise ship that will be the largest of its kind in the world when it launches in May. He committed the breathtaking scenes to memory - but only merged them into one wide-angle montage in his studio a month later. And despite the weeks-long gap, the results were astoundingly accurate. Pictured: Mr Wiltshire poses with his panorama (inset), which features landmarks and other buildings from the three European cities (main).
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- Six more people are detained over a plot to strike Brussels during New Year's Eve celebrations as Belgian police arrest a tenth suspect in connection with the Paris terror attacks
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- Inside America's biggest death row: Rare look inside California's San Quentin jail where 700 condemned men wait decades to die
- Bare-knuckle boxing 'ritual' of Peru where men - and women - fight one another to settle disputes and avenge loved ones
- Woman travels the world for free by getting men she meets online to fund dates in exotic locations (but insists there's no pressure to have sex)
- One less city lives under the rule of ISIS fanatics: Iraqi forces raise their flag over government building as Islamists are driven from Ramadi
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- Baby girl born in the bathroom of a moving Indian train slips down the toilet but SURVIVES after she is recovered from the tracks
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Return of the 'Zombie Cat': Feline Bart who was hit by a car and buried, only to emerge from his grave now has full coat of fur
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: It's the return of the 'Zombie Cat.' Feline Bart appeared in a New Year's Twitter message, with his eyes shut and wearing a tiny hat in the image the Humane Society of Tampa Bay uploaded Thursday. Bart was an online sensation last year, when he looked drastically different. A car struck the moggie in January 2015, and Bart was put in a grave - only to 'come back from the other side' five days later. The cat was alive - with numerous face wounds and a broken jaw. Surgery and a feeding tube were part of Bart's medical care.
From a hard-drinking duck Marine to a Nazi pig who turned his back on Hitler to save the Allies' bacon: The unsung animal heroes who risked their lives on the battlefield
While the human heroes of our conflicts were decorated with medals and showered with due tribute, the animals who went to war with them have remained quietly unsung. From Private Jackie, the chacma baboon attached to the 3rd South African Infantry in the First World War, who lost a leg as he tried to build a protective fortress for he and his comrades, to Tirptiz, the German pig who defected, changing his allegiance to the British cause, MailOnline remembers some of the animals who sacrificed all in the field of human conflict.
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