Two mums flew to Ibiza for 10 hours after bagging return flights for £37 - and say it was cheaper than a day trip to London.
Biker masked torment 'behind a smile' after horror crash changed everything
17.06.2023 - 19:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gary Dawson was just 19 when he suffered the road accident that would change his life forever. Enduring injuries that left him 'screaming with his eyes', the fallout from the crash would see him sink into addiction, isolation and depression. A routine visit to his GP would completely turn things around for him. Twenty years on from the accident, he has a job, plays sport, has travelled the world - and is able to drive - despite being paralysed from the chest down. Here, Gary gives hope to people struggling with the emotional toll of life changing injury by telling the story of his 20 year recovery journey.
Lying in a hospital bed, Gary Dawson looked up at the fluorescent lights through the cracks between his eyelids. His brain was foggy. He felt extremely confused.
As he went to move his body, Gary realised he was no longer dreaming. He was paralysed from the chest down and would never walk again.
Unable to speak due to an oxygen tube in his windpipe, Gary was left to deal with the inconceivable ordeal alone in his head. “All I could do was scream at people with my eyes,” he said. “I was saying kill me, I can’t do this.”
READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community
Then 19, the electrician’s apprentice, from Oldham, had enjoyed clubbing and riding sports bikes before that fateful day.
But everything changed in the blink of an eye when he came off his Suzuki 650s as he was slowing down at a set of traffic lights in May 2003.
The bike fell and followed Gary along the road before crushing him against a car, changing the course of his life in an instant.
The A&E team at Trafford General Hospital stabilised Gary before transferring him to Salford Royal, but the damage had already been done.
Wh
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
dailyrecord.co.uk
06.07.2023 / 00:37
Medical reason behind King Charles' 'sausage fingers' and NHS advice for swollen hands
King Charles will visit Scotland today as he marks his ascension to the throne with a series of events for a 'second Coronation' celebration.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
03.07.2023 / 19:43
22-year-old wakes up from coma after buggy overturns in horror crash in Ayia Napa
A 22-year-old has reportedly woken up from a coma after a buggy overturned in a horrific crash in Ayia Napa. Ellie Horrocks, from Westhoughton, was rushed to hospital after the incident in the popular resort on Monday (June 26).
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.07.2023 / 10:31
Family's desperate plea to help bring home 22-year-old in coma after Cyprus buggy crash
The family of an 'amazing' and 'creative' 22-year-old from Bolton who is in hospital after a road accident in Cyprus have spoken of their anguish.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
28.06.2023 / 06:01
Horror as boy, 11, dies in 'tragic accident' after mum finds him in bathroom
The shock death of a 'happy, healthy and loved' 11-year-old boy found unresponsive at his family home was a 'tragic accident', a coroner has ruled.
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.06.2023 / 21:13
Model left looking like 'shark in horror movie' after getting Turkey teeth
A model has issued a warning to those thinking about getting 'Turkey teeth' after his treatment went horribly wrong. Jack James travelled to Istanbul in September to have a fake pair of veneers fitted so he could "look better on camera."
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.06.2023 / 13:35
Human remains found by electrical workers behind city centre pub
Human remains have been found by workers behind a pub in the middle of a city centre.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
19.06.2023 / 04:17
Luke Shaw details reason behind Manchester United rise as Bruno Fernandes concern addressed
Here are your Monday morning Manchester United headlines.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.06.2023 / 18:59
Luke Shaw points out biggest factor behind his Manchester United rise
Luke Shaw insists Erik ten Hag's demanding style has helped the defender enjoy one of his best seasons at Manchester United.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.06.2023 / 13:13
"I have a little girl, it's terrifying...": Horror for neighbours as road swarmed by police after man attacked
Detectives are investigating an assault in Swinton in which a young man was taken to hospital - as neighbours reacted with horror.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
16.06.2023 / 03:29
Bolton motorcyclist dies after crash as roads remain closed through town
A 27-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash in Bolton. Police were called to Moss Bank Way following an incident on Tuesday, June 14.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
14.06.2023 / 01:12
Horror as Uber driver left stranded after car chased down by knifeman - and cops fail to show up
A terrified Uber driver was left stranded for two hours after his car was struck by a knifeman while police failed to turn up. Arbab Shahzad was returning to Manchester Airport after dropping passengers off in the city centre when he accepted another job along the way.
dailyrecord.co.uk
12.06.2023 / 09:13
Pregnant mum lost everything in horror fire caused by single tealight
A pregnant mum who lost everything in a horror house fire has warned people to be vigilant when using candles after discovering a single tealight caused a devastating blaze in her home.
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.06.2023 / 09:41
Mum who felt like she was in 'horror film' after being stalked by ex issues warning
A mum who felt like she was in a 'horror film' after being stalked by her ex-boyfriend has issued a warning.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.06.2023 / 07:27
The small shop that Premier League stars love - and what it's like to work behind the till
Ederson. Fernandinho. Gabriel Jesus. Firmino. Alex Telles. Fred.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
09.06.2023 / 10:55
Four arrested after horror Manchester street shooting as terrified children flee indoors
Four people have been arrested after a suspected shooting in a street where children were playing in the sunshine. The incident happened around 11.30am yesterday in Darras Road, Gorton.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
08.06.2023 / 22:17
Person rescued from flipped car after it crashed into bollard
A person was rescued after a car was driven into a bollard and flipped onto its roof in a crash on Thursday evening (June 8).
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.06.2023 / 17:17
Levenshulme Market to ‘take a break from trading’ after 10 years over cost of living, fly tipping and ‘left behind cars’
The organisers of the hugely popular Levenshulme Market have said that they will be ‘taking a break from trading’ this summer, after blows from the cost of living crisis, problems with fly tipping on its site, and people leaving cars in the car park where it takes place.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.06.2023 / 10:21
'There are no superstars' - Kevin De Bruyne explains secret behind Man City's success this season
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne insisted not much has changed this season for the Blues as they attempt to make history on Saturday in the Champions League final.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.06.2023 / 08:43
Josie Gibson throws support behind Holly Willoughby after This Morning viewers spot another Ruth Langsford 'snub'
Josie Gibson has thrown her support behind Holly Willoughby after supporting the star during her emotional return to This Morning. The presenter has been co-hosting the ITV daytime programme with Holly this week following Phillip Schofield's shock exit.