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Putting lives back on track

Putting lives back on track

AFTER a freak accident that almost cost Wendy Edge her sight, she explains why she has spent the last decade helping others who have been devastated through brain and spinal injuries.

 

Salute our Land Girls

Salute our Land Girls

THEY helped to keep the nation fed throughout the Second World War. But only now – over 60 years on – are the Land Girls being welcomed into 10 Downing Street to see their wartime contribution recognised, discovers Paul Taylor.
Natural clean-up

Natural clean-up

THE increased strength of detergents we use to kill germs is raising health concerns as more and more of us complain of sensitivity to chemicals.

 

Tracey's sporting chance for kids

Tracey's sporting chance for kids

NETBALLER Tracey Neville and soccer ace brothers Gary and Phil have all represented their country. Now Tracey wants to help kids excel at sport.
Go on! It's great outdoors

Go on! It's great outdoors

LISA Salmon looks at a new campaign aimed at our stay-at-home youngsters.

 

 

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