Tributes to brave Hayley who's died at 17

The funeral of Progeria campaigner Hayley Okines - who died last week - has taken place near her home in Bexhill. Hayley was 17 when she died - her condition meant she aged 8 times faster than normal.

Her life might have been short but while she was alive Hayley touched so many people with her inspirational courage and infectious personality. Malcolm Shaw joined mourners - as they came together to remember her and celebrate this special young lady.

Police in Winchester are releasing an image of two men that they would like to speak to after an 81 year-old woman had nearly £3,000 stolen from her bank account.

At around 11am on Friday, April 10 the victim went to Barclays on Jewry Street to withdraw cash. She used the cash machone outside and reported that her cash card was swapped by somebody while she was distracted.

The card was then used to withdraw £2,200 from two cash machines at the bank. A transaction of £634 was then made at the nearby Jack Wills store. A further transaction at Moss Bros was declined.

Police have released an image of two men they would like to speak to, who were seen in the bank at the time,

The first man is described as:

• Aged in his late 30's or early 40's.
• He was tall and slim and was wearing thick framed glasses.
• He was wearing a grey suit with a light blue shirt with no tie.
• He was carrying a tan leather briefcase.

The second man is being described as:

• Aged in his late 30's or early 40's.
• He was tall and slim.
• He was wearing a navy jacket, dark trousers, and white trainers.

The two men were seen in the area around the bank with another man of a similar age who was carrying a black rucksack, and a woman who had dark hair pulled into a ponytail.

Anyome with information should contact PC Dominic Doyle on 101 by quoting 44150119985.

Family, friends and supporters, have gathered in East Sussex to say farewell to Hayley Okines who suffered from a rare genetic disease.

The seventeen-year-old was born with Progeria which sees patients' bodies age eight times faster than the normal rate. She dedicated her life to raising awareness of the condition.

Father Michael Bailey, Victor of All Saints Church remembers Hayley's "remarkable" achievements

A teenager from East Sussex who suffered from an extremely rare genetic disease will be laid to rest today. Hayley Okines was born with Progeria which sees patients' bodies age eight times faster than the normal rate. Hayley died earlier this month at the age of 17. Her funeral will take place this afternoon in Bexhill.

"I can't imagine life without her.........." The words of the heartbroken mother of teenager Hayley Okines who died earlier this month.

The seventeen year old from Sussex was born with the rare congenital condition Progeria which sees patients' bodies age eight times faster than the normal rate.

She dedicated her short life to raising awareness of the condition - always hoping for a cure.

Today Hayley's mother said her daughter was an inspiration to others. Malcolm Shaw reports.

Hayley Okines' mum has added to hundreds of tributes been paid to her daughter who died on Thursday.

Hayley, who's 17, had the rare genetic condition 'Progeria' - meaning that she aged about 8 times faster than usual for a human being.

A video released celebrating Hayley's life has been published on Facebook here.

Hundreds of tributes have been paid online to Hayley Okines, a 17-year-old girl from Bexhill in East Sussex, who died on Thursday. Hayley had the rare genetic condition 'Progeria' - meaning that she aged about 8 times faster than usual for a human being.

Hayley and her family shared their lives with the media as they fundraised for her medical treatment and campaigned to raise awareness of progeria. She even published an autobiography at the age of 14 called 'Old Before My Time'.

The USA-based Progeria Research Foundation paid tribute to Hayley on its Facebook page saying: