Charlie Bird thankful to get to celebrate another Christmas 

Charlie Bird said he did not expect to see Christmas this year. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins 

Broadcaster and journalist Charlie Bird, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021, has expressed gratitude for the blessing of being closer to celebrating a Christmas, which he admits he did not expect to see this time last year.

Posting on X, Mr Bird acknowledged changes in his health while thanking the public for all of the love and kindness shown towards him.