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  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: 12 week old Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with partner Tom and baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with partner Tom and baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
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    SCHICKSALE - Nach Meningitis amputierte Danielle Bailey ist Mutter geworden
    Caters News. (Pictured: Danielle Bailey, 23, with baby Teddy.) An amputee who feared she may never find love has become a mum..Danielle Bailey, 23, lost her legs and hands to meningitis when she was just four years old..Growing up she believed she may never find love due to her appearance. (SEE CATERS COPY) (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • Dem Tod entkommen: Lauren Widdowson erkrankte fünf mal an Meningitis
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    Dem Tod entkommen: Lauren Widdowson erkrankte fünf mal an Meningitis
    Lauren Widdowson ist glücklich am Leben zu sein nachdem sie fünf mal an der tötlichen Krankheit Meningitis erkrankt ist - hier mit ihrem Ehemann Alex / 180914

    [Brave Lauren Widdowson says she feels lucky to be alive after surviving being struck down with deadly meningitis FIVE times - by the age of 27 - Pictured with her husband Alex. See NTI story NTIBRAVE. The stepmum-of-three has never been able to work due to her continuing battle against the bug, which she was first diagnosed with when she was 19-years-old. Since then, she has fought the deadly infection, which inflames the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, nearly every other year. Yesterday (Thurs) Lauren, from Ruddington, Notts., said: "In a way, I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to still be here.¿] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)

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  • Dem Tod entkommen: Lauren Widdowson erkrankte fünf mal an Meningitis
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    Dem Tod entkommen: Lauren Widdowson erkrankte fünf mal an Meningitis
    Brave Lauren Widdowson says she feels lucky to be alive after surviving being struck down with deadly meningitis FIVE times - by the age of 27. See NTI story NTIBRAVE. The stepmum-of-three has never been able to work due to her continuing battle against the bug, which she was first diagnosed with when she was 19-years-old. Since then, she has fought the deadly infection, which inflames the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, nearly every other year. Yesterday (Thurs) Lauren, from Ruddington, Notts., said: "In a way, I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to still be here.¿Lauren Widdowson ist glücklich am Leben zu sein nachdem sie fünf mal an der tötlichen Krankheit Meningitis erkrankt ist / 180914

    [Brave Lauren Widdowson says she feels lucky to be alive after surviving being struck down with deadly meningitis FIVE times - by the age of 27 - Pictured with her husband Alex. See NTI story NTIBRAVE. The stepmum-of-three has never been able to work due to her continuing battle against the bug, which she was first diagnosed with when she was 19-years-old. Since then, she has fought the deadly infection, which inflames the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, nearly every other year. Yesterday (Thurs) Lauren, from Ruddington, Notts., said: "In a way, I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to still be here.¿]
    (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)

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  • Dem Tod entkommen: Lauren Widdowson erkrankte fünf mal an Meningitis
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    Dem Tod entkommen: Lauren Widdowson erkrankte fünf mal an Meningitis
    Lauren Widdowson ist glücklich am Leben zu sein nachdem sie fünf mal an der tötlichen Krankheit Meningitis erkrankt ist - hier mit ihrem Ehemann Alex / 180914

    [Brave Lauren Widdowson says she feels lucky to be alive after surviving being struck down with deadly meningitis FIVE times - by the age of 27 - Pictured with her husband Alex. See NTI story NTIBRAVE. The stepmum-of-three has never been able to work due to her continuing battle against the bug, which she was first diagnosed with when she was 19-years-old. Since then, she has fought the deadly infection, which inflames the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, nearly every other year. Yesterday (Thurs) Lauren, from Ruddington, Notts., said: "In a way, I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to still be here.¿] (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)

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  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344l )
    The Scene at the Top of Beachy Head

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Fea...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HWSBDH

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  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344h )
    The bodies are taken away

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HWSBDHKGB (F

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  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344d )
    A body is winched to the top of the cliffs

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ciaran McCrickard / ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HWSBDH

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  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344c )
    Police guard the area at the top of the cliffs where the bodies are being recovered from the base

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent s...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HWSBDH

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344b )
    A body is winched to the top of the cliffs

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ciaran McCrickard / ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HWSBDH

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344a )
    A body is winched to the top of the cliffs

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ciaran McCrickard / ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HWSBDH

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344i )
    A toy tractor hanging from the car belonging to Neil and Kazumi Puttick

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

    MUST CREDIT PH...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HWSBDH

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  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344k )
    Chief Inspector Dick Coates of Eastbourne Constabulary Talks to the Media

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344j )
    The car belonging to Neil and Kazumi Puttick is towed away

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

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  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344f )
    A body is winched to the top of the cliffs

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

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  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344g )
    A body is winched to the top of the cliffs

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

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  • Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features ( 937344e )
    A body is winched to the top of the cliffs

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

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    Bodies of Neil and Kazumi Puttick and their son Samuel recovered from cliffs at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, Britain - 01 Jun 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 937341a )
    Kazumi Puttick, Samuel Puttick and Neil Puttick

    GRIEVING PARENTS LEAP TO DEATH WITH BODY OF SON

    A grieving couple have committed suicide following the death their son.

    Neil Puttick, 34, and his wife Kazumi, 44, leapt to their deaths at Beachy Head in Eastbourne, while carrying the body of their five-year-old son Sam.

    The desperate act came just hours after the youngster, who had been paralysed from the neck down in a car crash as a baby, died from meningitis.

    The three bodies were found by coastguards around 400ft down the cliffside.

    Sam's body was found in a rucksack near to his parents. A second rucksack was found to contain children's toys.

    Chief Inspector Dick Coats of Sussex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

    Sam was left paralysed when he was 16 months old after his baby chair was thrown out of a car during a crash.

    Charity worker Neil and translator Kazumi - originally from Japan - gave up their jobs in order to care for their son.

    They went on to raise around GBP 30,000 in order to adapt their home - a cottage in Brokerswood, Wiltshire.

    However, tragedy struck when Sam contracted viral meningitis. After being told by doctors that there was no way to save him the Puttick's took him home to die, which he did on Friday (29 May).

    Less than 48 hours later, on Sunday (31 May), Neil and Kazumi drove to Beachy Head with the body of their son as part of a suicide pact.

    The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 600ft (180m) high and are a suicide black spot.

    According to Coastguard Stuart McNab, who recovered the three bodies, an average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year.

    The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team was set up in 2004 to patrol the area in an attempt to prevent suicides.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ciaran McCrickard / Rex Features

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  • Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
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    Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manchester Evening News / Rex Features ( 1229352h )

    Top Of The Class For Brave Meningitis Boy
    A little boy who lost all four limbs to meningitis is celebrating after enjoying his first days at school.

    Four-year-old Harley Lane's arms and legs had to be amputated after he was struck down by the deadly disease last year.

    The dramatic battle almost saw the youngster lose his life but he survived against all of the odds.

    Now the youngster is settling in at Hazel Grove Primary school in Stockport.

    Harley's dad Adam comments: "He's the most popular kid at school. All the kids think they are his best friend. They are great and ask lots of questions.

    "At first it was a bit overwhelming for him but he's settled straight in. He comes in every day telling us he's done this or that. He loves everything about it because it's new to him."

    Staff help Harley move around school using his specially-made prosthetic arms and legs and wheelchair.

    The school has also had a hygiene room fitted to help Harley stay infection-free and he is helped by a full-time teaching assistant.

    Headteacher Jean Burston said: "Harley is settling in really well - he's got many friends. Our motto is 'Give it all you've got' and that's what he does."

    Little Harley first fell ill in May last year, cheating death three times.

    However, when septicaemia set in doctors made the decision to amputate his arms and legs.

    He then faced a long, slow battle back to health at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

    Meanwhile, an appeal saw an incredible GBP 565,000 raised by the public and at Christmas last year Harley, dad Adam, mum Sam and brother Tyler, 2, moved into a specially-adapted house.

    Then this summer he was ring-bearer at his parents' wedding, which was postponed when he fell ill.

    Harley's latest challenge is learning to cope with his prosthetic limbs.
    ...
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  • Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
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    Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manchester Evening News / Rex Features ( 1229352g )

    Top Of The Class For Brave Meningitis Boy
    A little boy who lost all four limbs to meningitis is celebrating after enjoying his first days at school.

    Four-year-old Harley Lane's arms and legs had to be amputated after he was struck down by the deadly disease last year.

    The dramatic battle almost saw the youngster lose his life but he survived against all of the odds.

    Now the youngster is settling in at Hazel Grove Primary school in Stockport.

    Harley's dad Adam comments: "He's the most popular kid at school. All the kids think they are his best friend. They are great and ask lots of questions.

    "At first it was a bit overwhelming for him but he's settled straight in. He comes in every day telling us he's done this or that. He loves everything about it because it's new to him."

    Staff help Harley move around school using his specially-made prosthetic arms and legs and wheelchair.

    The school has also had a hygiene room fitted to help Harley stay infection-free and he is helped by a full-time teaching assistant.

    Headteacher Jean Burston said: "Harley is settling in really well - he's got many friends. Our motto is 'Give it all you've got' and that's what he does."

    Little Harley first fell ill in May last year, cheating death three times.

    However, when septicaemia set in doctors made the decision to amputate his arms and legs.

    He then faced a long, slow battle back to health at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

    Meanwhile, an appeal saw an incredible GBP 565,000 raised by the public and at Christmas last year Harley, dad Adam, mum Sam and brother Tyler, 2, moved into a specially-adapted house.

    Then this summer he was ring-bearer at his parents' wedding, which was postponed when he fell ill.

    Harley's latest challenge is learning to cope with his prosthetic limbs.
    ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EGFBCR

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  • Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
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    Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manchester Evening News / Rex Features ( 1229352f )

    Top Of The Class For Brave Meningitis Boy
    A little boy who lost all four limbs to meningitis is celebrating after enjoying his first days at school.

    Four-year-old Harley Lane's arms and legs had to be amputated after he was struck down by the deadly disease last year.

    The dramatic battle almost saw the youngster lose his life but he survived against all of the odds.

    Now the youngster is settling in at Hazel Grove Primary school in Stockport.

    Harley's dad Adam comments: "He's the most popular kid at school. All the kids think they are his best friend. They are great and ask lots of questions.

    "At first it was a bit overwhelming for him but he's settled straight in. He comes in every day telling us he's done this or that. He loves everything about it because it's new to him."

    Staff help Harley move around school using his specially-made prosthetic arms and legs and wheelchair.

    The school has also had a hygiene room fitted to help Harley stay infection-free and he is helped by a full-time teaching assistant.

    Headteacher Jean Burston said: "Harley is settling in really well - he's got many friends. Our motto is 'Give it all you've got' and that's what he does."

    Little Harley first fell ill in May last year, cheating death three times.

    However, when septicaemia set in doctors made the decision to amputate his arms and legs.

    He then faced a long, slow battle back to health at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

    Meanwhile, an appeal saw an incredible GBP 565,000 raised by the public and at Christmas last year Harley, dad Adam, mum Sam and brother Tyler, 2, moved into a specially-adapted house.

    Then this summer he was ring-bearer at his parents' wedding, which was postponed when he fell ill.

    Harley's latest challenge is learning to cope with his prosthetic limbs.
    ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EGFBCR

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  • Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
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    Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manchester Evening News / Rex Features ( 1229352e )

    Top Of The Class For Brave Meningitis Boy
    A little boy who lost all four limbs to meningitis is celebrating after enjoying his first days at school.

    Four-year-old Harley Lane's arms and legs had to be amputated after he was struck down by the deadly disease last year.

    The dramatic battle almost saw the youngster lose his life but he survived against all of the odds.

    Now the youngster is settling in at Hazel Grove Primary school in Stockport.

    Harley's dad Adam comments: "He's the most popular kid at school. All the kids think they are his best friend. They are great and ask lots of questions.

    "At first it was a bit overwhelming for him but he's settled straight in. He comes in every day telling us he's done this or that. He loves everything about it because it's new to him."

    Staff help Harley move around school using his specially-made prosthetic arms and legs and wheelchair.

    The school has also had a hygiene room fitted to help Harley stay infection-free and he is helped by a full-time teaching assistant.

    Headteacher Jean Burston said: "Harley is settling in really well - he's got many friends. Our motto is 'Give it all you've got' and that's what he does."

    Little Harley first fell ill in May last year, cheating death three times.

    However, when septicaemia set in doctors made the decision to amputate his arms and legs.

    He then faced a long, slow battle back to health at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

    Meanwhile, an appeal saw an incredible GBP 565,000 raised by the public and at Christmas last year Harley, dad Adam, mum Sam and brother Tyler, 2, moved into a specially-adapted house.

    Then this summer he was ring-bearer at his parents' wedding, which was postponed when he fell ill.

    Harley's latest challenge is learning to cope with his prosthetic limbs.
    ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EGFBCR

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    Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manchester Evening News / Rex Features ( 1229352d )

    Top Of The Class For Brave Meningitis Boy
    A little boy who lost all four limbs to meningitis is celebrating after enjoying his first days at school.

    Four-year-old Harley Lane's arms and legs had to be amputated after he was struck down by the deadly disease last year.

    The dramatic battle almost saw the youngster lose his life but he survived against all of the odds.

    Now the youngster is settling in at Hazel Grove Primary school in Stockport.

    Harley's dad Adam comments: "He's the most popular kid at school. All the kids think they are his best friend. They are great and ask lots of questions.

    "At first it was a bit overwhelming for him but he's settled straight in. He comes in every day telling us he's done this or that. He loves everything about it because it's new to him."

    Staff help Harley move around school using his specially-made prosthetic arms and legs and wheelchair.

    The school has also had a hygiene room fitted to help Harley stay infection-free and he is helped by a full-time teaching assistant.

    Headteacher Jean Burston said: "Harley is settling in really well - he's got many friends. Our motto is 'Give it all you've got' and that's what he does."

    Little Harley first fell ill in May last year, cheating death three times.

    However, when septicaemia set in doctors made the decision to amputate his arms and legs.

    He then faced a long, slow battle back to health at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

    Meanwhile, an appeal saw an incredible GBP 565,000 raised by the public and at Christmas last year Harley, dad Adam, mum Sam and brother Tyler, 2, moved into a specially-adapted house.

    Then this summer he was ring-bearer at his parents' wedding, which was postponed when he fell ill.

    Harley's latest challenge is learning to cope with his prosthetic limbs.
    ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EGFBCR

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  • Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
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    Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manchester Evening News / Rex Features ( 1229352c )

    Top Of The Class For Brave Meningitis Boy
    A little boy who lost all four limbs to meningitis is celebrating after enjoying his first days at school.

    Four-year-old Harley Lane's arms and legs had to be amputated after he was struck down by the deadly disease last year.

    The dramatic battle almost saw the youngster lose his life but he survived against all of the odds.

    Now the youngster is settling in at Hazel Grove Primary school in Stockport.

    Harley's dad Adam comments: "He's the most popular kid at school. All the kids think they are his best friend. They are great and ask lots of questions.

    "At first it was a bit overwhelming for him but he's settled straight in. He comes in every day telling us he's done this or that. He loves everything about it because it's new to him."

    Staff help Harley move around school using his specially-made prosthetic arms and legs and wheelchair.

    The school has also had a hygiene room fitted to help Harley stay infection-free and he is helped by a full-time teaching assistant.

    Headteacher Jean Burston said: "Harley is settling in really well - he's got many friends. Our motto is 'Give it all you've got' and that's what he does."

    Little Harley first fell ill in May last year, cheating death three times.

    However, when septicaemia set in doctors made the decision to amputate his arms and legs.

    He then faced a long, slow battle back to health at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

    Meanwhile, an appeal saw an incredible GBP 565,000 raised by the public and at Christmas last year Harley, dad Adam, mum Sam and brother Tyler, 2, moved into a specially-adapted house.

    Then this summer he was ring-bearer at his parents' wedding, which was postponed when he fell ill.

    Harley's latest challenge is learning to cope with his prosthetic limbs.
    ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EGFBCR

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  • Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
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    Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manchester Evening News / Rex Features ( 1229352b )

    Top Of The Class For Brave Meningitis Boy
    A little boy who lost all four limbs to meningitis is celebrating after enjoying his first days at school.

    Four-year-old Harley Lane's arms and legs had to be amputated after he was struck down by the deadly disease last year.

    The dramatic battle almost saw the youngster lose his life but he survived against all of the odds.

    Now the youngster is settling in at Hazel Grove Primary school in Stockport.

    Harley's dad Adam comments: "He's the most popular kid at school. All the kids think they are his best friend. They are great and ask lots of questions.

    "At first it was a bit overwhelming for him but he's settled straight in. He comes in every day telling us he's done this or that. He loves everything about it because it's new to him."

    Staff help Harley move around school using his specially-made prosthetic arms and legs and wheelchair.

    The school has also had a hygiene room fitted to help Harley stay infection-free and he is helped by a full-time teaching assistant.

    Headteacher Jean Burston said: "Harley is settling in really well - he's got many friends. Our motto is 'Give it all you've got' and that's what he does."

    Little Harley first fell ill in May last year, cheating death three times.

    However, when septicaemia set in doctors made the decision to amputate his arms and legs.

    He then faced a long, slow battle back to health at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

    Meanwhile, an appeal saw an incredible GBP 565,000 raised by the public and at Christmas last year Harley, dad Adam, mum Sam and brother Tyler, 2, moved into a specially-adapted house.

    Then this summer he was ring-bearer at his parents' wedding, which was postponed when he fell ill.

    Harley's latest challenge is learning to cope with his prosthetic limbs.
    ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EGFBCR

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  • Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
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    Four-year-old Harley Lane, who lost all four limbs to meningitis, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Britain - 28 Sep 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manchester Evening News / Rex Features ( 1229352a )

    Top Of The Class For Brave Meningitis Boy
    A little boy who lost all four limbs to meningitis is celebrating after enjoying his first days at school.

    Four-year-old Harley Lane's arms and legs had to be amputated after he was struck down by the deadly disease last year.

    The dramatic battle almost saw the youngster lose his life but he survived against all of the odds.

    Now the youngster is settling in at Hazel Grove Primary school in Stockport.

    Harley's dad Adam comments: "He's the most popular kid at school. All the kids think they are his best friend. They are great and ask lots of questions.

    "At first it was a bit overwhelming for him but he's settled straight in. He comes in every day telling us he's done this or that. He loves everything about it because it's new to him."

    Staff help Harley move around school using his specially-made prosthetic arms and legs and wheelchair.

    The school has also had a hygiene room fitted to help Harley stay infection-free and he is helped by a full-time teaching assistant.

    Headteacher Jean Burston said: "Harley is settling in really well - he's got many friends. Our motto is 'Give it all you've got' and that's what he does."

    Little Harley first fell ill in May last year, cheating death three times.

    However, when septicaemia set in doctors made the decision to amputate his arms and legs.

    He then faced a long, slow battle back to health at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

    Meanwhile, an appeal saw an incredible GBP 565,000 raised by the public and at Christmas last year Harley, dad Adam, mum Sam and brother Tyler, 2, moved into a specially-adapted house.

    Then this summer he was ring-bearer at his parents' wedding, which was postponed when he fell ill.

    Harley's latest challenge is learning to cope with his prosthetic limbs.
    ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EGFBCR

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  • Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
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    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alban Donohoe / Rex Features ( 990898i )

    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER SWINE FLU MISDIAGNOSIS

    A two-year-old girl has died of suspected meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, her parents have claimed.

    Georgia Keeling died in hospital in Norfolk last Tuesday (4 August) after paramedics first diagnosed her with swine flu and told her parents to keep her at home.

    Parents Tasha Keeling and Paul Sewell became concerned after Georgia developed a rash, bruising and a high fever.

    They rang the swine flu helpline and were told the toddler only had one symptom of the illness.

    However, an NHS Direct operator told the family to call 999 only if Georgia's temperature hit 40 (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
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    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alban Donohoe / Rex Features ( 990898e )

    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER SWINE FLU MISDIAGNOSIS

    A two-year-old girl has died of suspected meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, her parents have claimed.

    Georgia Keeling died in hospital in Norfolk last Tuesday (4 August) after paramedics first diagnosed her with swine flu and told her parents to keep her at home.

    Parents Tasha Keeling and Paul Sewell became concerned after Georgia developed a rash, bruising and a high fever.

    They rang the swine flu helpline and were told the toddler only had one symptom of the illness.

    However, an NHS Direct operator told the family to call 999 only if Georgia's temperature hit 40 (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
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    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alban Donohoe / Rex Features ( 990898g )

    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER SWINE FLU MISDIAGNOSIS

    A two-year-old girl has died of suspected meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, her parents have claimed.

    Georgia Keeling died in hospital in Norfolk last Tuesday (4 August) after paramedics first diagnosed her with swine flu and told her parents to keep her at home.

    Parents Tasha Keeling and Paul Sewell became concerned after Georgia developed a rash, bruising and a high fever.

    They rang the swine flu helpline and were told the toddler only had one symptom of the illness.

    However, an NHS Direct operator told the family to call 999 only if Georgia's temperature hit 40 (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
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    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alban Donohoe / Rex Features ( 990898f )

    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER SWINE FLU MISDIAGNOSIS

    A two-year-old girl has died of suspected meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, her parents have claimed.

    Georgia Keeling died in hospital in Norfolk last Tuesday (4 August) after paramedics first diagnosed her with swine flu and told her parents to keep her at home.

    Parents Tasha Keeling and Paul Sewell became concerned after Georgia developed a rash, bruising and a high fever.

    They rang the swine flu helpline and were told the toddler only had one symptom of the illness.

    However, an NHS Direct operator told the family to call 999 only if Georgia's temperature hit 40 (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
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    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alban Donohoe / Rex Features ( 990898c )

    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER SWINE FLU MISDIAGNOSIS

    A two-year-old girl has died of suspected meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, her parents have claimed.

    Georgia Keeling died in hospital in Norfolk last Tuesday (4 August) after paramedics first diagnosed her with swine flu and told her parents to keep her at home.

    Parents Tasha Keeling and Paul Sewell became concerned after Georgia developed a rash, bruising and a high fever.

    They rang the swine flu helpline and were told the toddler only had one symptom of the illness.

    However, an NHS Direct operator told the family to call 999 only if Georgia's temperature hit 40 (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
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    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alban Donohoe / Rex Features ( 990898d )

    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER SWINE FLU MISDIAGNOSIS

    A two-year-old girl has died of suspected meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, her parents have claimed.

    Georgia Keeling died in hospital in Norfolk last Tuesday (4 August) after paramedics first diagnosed her with swine flu and told her parents to keep her at home.

    Parents Tasha Keeling and Paul Sewell became concerned after Georgia developed a rash, bruising and a high fever.

    They rang the swine flu helpline and were told the toddler only had one symptom of the illness.

    However, an NHS Direct operator told the family to call 999 only if Georgia's temperature hit 40 (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
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    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alban Donohoe / Rex Features ( 990898b )

    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER SWINE FLU MISDIAGNOSIS

    A two-year-old girl has died of suspected meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, her parents have claimed.

    Georgia Keeling died in hospital in Norfolk last Tuesday (4 August) after paramedics first diagnosed her with swine flu and told her parents to keep her at home.

    Parents Tasha Keeling and Paul Sewell became concerned after Georgia developed a rash, bruising and a high fever.

    They rang the swine flu helpline and were told the toddler only had one symptom of the illness.

    However, an NHS Direct operator told the family to call 999 only if Georgia's temperature hit 40 (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
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    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alban Donohoe / Rex Features ( 990898a )

    Georgia Keeling, who died of meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, Norwich, Britain - 08 Aug 2009
    TWO-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER SWINE FLU MISDIAGNOSIS

    A two-year-old girl has died of suspected meningitis after twice being misdiagnosed with swine flu, her parents have claimed.

    Georgia Keeling died in hospital in Norfolk last Tuesday (4 August) after paramedics first diagnosed her with swine flu and told her parents to keep her at home.

    Parents Tasha Keeling and Paul Sewell became concerned after Georgia developed a rash, bruising and a high fever.

    They rang the swine flu helpline and were told the toddler only had one symptom of the illness.

    However, an NHS Direct operator told the family to call 999 only if Georgia's temperature hit 40 (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Victoria Adams Alias Posh Spice Pictured With Holy Pace Daughter Of Comedian Norman Pace. Victoria Was Launching The Miningitis Be Free Appeal At Itn Headquarters. Victoria Newly Installed As Patron Of The Meningitis Research Foundation Along With Fi
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    Victoria Adams Alias Posh Spice Pictured With Holy Pace Daughter Of Comedian Norman Pace. Victoria Was Launching The Miningitis Be Free Appeal At Itn Headquarters. Victoria Newly Installed As Patron Of The Meningitis Research Foundation Along With Fi
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    Victoria Adams Alias Posh Spice Pictured With Holy Pace Daughter Of Comedian Norman Pace. Victoria Was Launching The Miningitis Be Free Appeal At Itn Headquarters. Victoria Newly Installed As Patron Of The Meningitis Research Foundation Along With Fiance David Beckham Said Having Baby Brookyn Had Made Her Realise How Important Eradicating The Disease Was.
    Victoria Adams Alias Posh Spice Pictured With Holy Pace Daughter Of Comedian Norman Pace. Victoria Was Launching The Miningitis Be Free Appeal At Itn Headquarters. Victoria Newly Installed As Patron Of The Meningitis Research Foundation Along With Fi

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  • VICTORIA BECKHAM
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    VICTORIA BECKHAM

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