after being abused as a baby by his biological parents. legislation known as tony s law came into effect injune. paula says she was amazed to be included in the list. totally overwhelmed and it has topped off the year. it s been a really tough year for family. with my diagnosis of bowel cancer in february, two major surgeries and six months of chemo. it actually really has made the end of the year so much more memorable. it sjust, yeah, amazing. an afternoon of prayer for elle edwards, who was fatally shot in a pub on christmas eve, will be held in wallasey today. yesterday, herfather described his daughter, who was not thought to have been the target of the attack, as the most beautiful and bright star . our reporter andy gill is at the scene for us this morning.