Michelle Freeman first faced tragedy when her youngest child was diagnosed with cancer at just two, now she's in an almost 10-year double cancer battle of her own - and is running out of options

Mum Michelle Freeman, 51, has been given the devastating news that she has just 13 months left to live after being diagnosed with cancer almost 10 years ago

Bella Mildon, 16, who would only eat crisps and french fries, had been have been suffering from a little-known but potentially dangerous eating disorder called avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, known as AFRID.

She watched in despair as Alzheimer's robbed her beloved mother Mamie of her mental faculties.

Two best friends got to experience one of life’s most meaningful experiences together — becoming mothers — and it was caught on camera. See the heartwarming video!

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Susan Dolan thought she just had the beginnings of a stye - but when she visited her optician, she was ordered to go straight to hospital

Susan Dolan said she could have lost an eye were it not for the discovery.

ECHO political editor Liam Thorp reflects on why Crown Street hospital holds such a special place in this city with a major shake-up now planned

Rosalind Heather Whiting always believed "life is short and life is precious".

Tommy Paul Quinn started to take unwell following a family holiday back in January this year, with his mum and dad noticing the bouts were brought on after eating certain foods

His mum said she was going to be sick after hearing the diagnosis

Tommy Paul Quinn, from Bishopbriggs near Glasgow, felt unwell after returning from a family holiday in January. His mum Nicole quickly realised it was something more serious

Erin was diagnosed with breast cancer aged only 26 - less than two years after getting married. But now her, and husband Aaron, are looking forward to welcoming their second child.

While watching the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix with her dad last year, a moment early on in the race made Gabrielle Lowe, a local teen fighting cancer, become obsessed with the sport.