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By Community Correspondent A High Wycombe war veteran who believes a last-minute decision to stop for a pint of Guinness saved his life has celebrated his 100th birthday. Ken Pusey marked the milestone with family, friends and staff at Royal Star & Garter in High Wycombe, where he has
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By Community Correspondent Young people from across North Somerset were recognised for their achievements, resilience and community spirit during a special awards ceremony at Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier. Hosted by Reset WSM at the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, the ceremony brought together finalists, families, community
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By Community Correspondent More than 15,000 knives and other dangerous weapons have been taken off the UK's streets through a national surrender scheme designed to help make communities safer. Figures released by the Home Office show that more than 14,500 weapons have been placed in anonymous
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By Community Correspondent A baby believed to be the youngest survivor ever born at University Hospital Coventry has gone home after spending the first months of his life in specialist neonatal care. Isaac was born in February at just 22 weeks and three days, weighing 555g (1.2lb) – about the
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By Health Correspondent Spending more time in bright daylight could help people get to sleep earlier and enjoy better-quality rest, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Manchester monitored 89 adults to find out how light affects sleep in everyday life rather than in a laboratory.
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By Health Correspondent A medical student is leading a project to replace disposable scrub caps with reusable versions for students, with the initiative already attracting attention in Parliament. Sophie Lawrence, from the University of Plymouth, began the project after noticing that hospital staff routinely wore reusable scrub caps in operating
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By Ethan Cooke, 18, Travel Correspondent If you had to spend an eight-hour layover anywhere, you'd want it to be at Singapore Airport. Home to incredible attractions, nature and Singaporean culinary masterpieces, the airport has a calm and peaceful atmosphere, perfect after long hours of travelling from
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By Community Correspondent A university graduate celebrated two major milestones in just a few hours after getting married and collecting her degree on the same day. Charnele "Nele" Washbourne, 33, from Bournemouth, married her partner of 10 years, Bradley Natt, at Liverpool Town Hall before heading across the
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By Health Correspondent Could the secret to living beyond 100 be hidden in your blood? Scientists in Switzerland have discovered that people who live past 100 may have blood that behaves more like someone decades younger. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Geneva and University of