Mary Rand - the Olympic champion who blazed a trail for female athletes
Mary Rand, the first British woman to win athletics gold at the Olympics, was described as "Marilyn Monroe on spikes".
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Drug warnings review after some patients 'misled' over impulsive behaviour side effects
Warnings for dopamine agonist drugs are to be reviewed after BBC identified an error in patient leaflets.
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New EU border checks delayed again over tech issues
The new system was due to be fully implemented at the Eurotunnel and Port of Dover on 10 April.
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Left-wing parties would block a Reform government in Wales, says Drakeford
Polls suggest Reform UK is competing with Plaid Cymru to win the Welsh Parliament election in May.
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Teen convicted of manslaughter after cigarette butt DNA matched to his inhaler
A 19-year-old has been convicted over a fatal stabbing after police matched DNA on a cigarette found at the scene to that on his asthma inhaler.
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Arrest after major fire tears through historic mill
The former silk mill has been derelict since 2007 and has attracted anti-social behaviour.
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Pregnant women and cancer patients at risk from ultrasound delays
Pregnant women and cancer patients could face “life-threatening” delays because of a worsening shortage of sonographers, experts warn.
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Huge fire rips through historic Big Mill in Staffordshire
A fire broke out at a Grade II-listed building, which is more than 165 years old, in Staffordshire.
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Why quick KOs are not enough for heavyweight Itauma
Speaking to BBC Sport, Moses Itauma discusses his 13-fight pro career, family sacrifices and why Jermaine Franklin represents his toughest test to date.
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Breast cancer patient died due to trust's failings
County Durham and Darlington Trust is reviewing the records of 1,500 patients dating back to 2023.
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Gaming's Glastonbury arrives in Birmingham
DreamHack brings 50,000 fans to Birmingham's NEC for the gaming festival's first ever UK edition.
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Alan Carr bought a Scottish castle. Could you?
The comedian has bought Ayton Castle in the Borders - how much might it cost to follow in his footsteps?
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First Paisley Arts Festival celebrates late designer Pam Hogg
Pam Hogg was known for her eccentric designs, which have been worn by stars including Rihanna, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga.
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No new meningitis cases in a week - but the threat might not be over
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.
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Major fire tears through town's historic mill
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service says crews are still on scene at The Big Mill in Leek.
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Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say
Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.
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How much screen time is too much for under fives?
The BBC's Vanessa Clarke talks through the government's new advice for children using screens.
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'All we want is justice for Amy': Thousands gather at vigil for mother after man charged with murder
Thousands have gathered for a vigil to honour a mother of two who was killed last week.
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'He would have been horrified' - error in drug warnings 'misled' families
Warnings for dopamine agonist drugs are to be reviewed after BBC identified an error in patient leaflets.
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'Our daughters got on a school bus and never came home'
Two families whose daughters were hit by a car after getting off a school bystander tell their stories.
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