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By Community Correspondent A Keynsham man has been reunited with the ambulance crew who helped save his life after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at home. Edd Pocock, 43, was at home with his wife Terrianne in the early hours of Monday, 23 March 2026, when she realised something
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Conrad’s Story Conrad is 37 years old and works as a Health Advisor for NHS 111. He has a degree in Health Science and lives with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. In his job, Conrad helps people who are worried or unwell. He enjoys
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By Community Correspondent A London Ambulance Service veteran who has spent half a century caring for Londoners has celebrated 50 years with the organisation. Noel Thomas, now 67, joined the Service as a 17-year-old cadet in 1976. Five decades later, he is still part of the team, working
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By Community Correspondent A Brazilian man who lost more than his wages in cash has been reunited with his money after a stranger who found it spent 12 days trying to track him down. Matheus Reginaldo Celestino, 24, lost the money on August 24 while working in Ibiraçu, in Brazil’
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By Lifestyle Correspondent Love Is Blind UK Series 3 star Yasmin Toseafa has spoken about her 20-year journey with vitiligo, revealing how seeing model Winnie Harlow embrace the condition helped her overcome years of low confidence. Yasmin first noticed white patches appearing on her skin when she was around
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Aidan Holmes is 21 years old and has been using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) since he was six years old. He has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair and relies on an AAC device to communicate every day. Aidan has a strong interest in
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent It was a real pleasure to speak at the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Annual Conference and share my journey with such an inspiring audience. In Year 10, I was fortunate to complete my work experience placement at my former primary school, an
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By Community Correspondent Leicester emergency medicine consultant Dr Ffion Davies has been recognised by the University of Leicester with an honorary doctorate for her voluntary work improving patient care around the world. Dr Davies, who graduated in Medicine from the University of Leicester in 1990, received an Honorary Doctorate of
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By Education Correspondent When John Adesoye joined Southmead Hospital as a healthcare assistant in 2014, becoming a registered nurse seemed a long way off. Twelve years later, the 64-year-old has graduated with a BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship and has started work as a registered nurse at
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By Education Correspondent A woman whose sister died from incurable breast cancer has graduated with a PhD after changing careers to help improve cancer diagnosis. Mel, from Malmesbury, decided to leave behind a successful career running a market intelligence agency after her sister Becca was diagnosed with incurable secondary breast
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By Health Correspondent The advice of a Leicester teenager who spent months in hospital is helping to train the next generation of NHS doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. Lexi Johnson, who was born with a rare immune deficiency, wrote what has become known as Lexi’s Letter after spending long
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By Community Correspondent Paralympic legend Hannah Cockroft CBE is among five inspiring figures set to receive honorary doctorates from Leeds Beckett University this summer. The university will celebrate achievements in sport, broadcasting, healthcare, law and public service during its graduation ceremonies at Leeds' First Direct Arena from 13 to
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent I had the absolute pleasure of delivering a whole-school assembly at Manor Court Primary School, and it was such a rewarding experience. It was great to meet so many enthusiastic pupils, who listened so well and asked some brilliant questions. Their curiosity, confidence
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By Community Correspondent A London Ambulance Service paramedic was given an emotional send-off as he retired after almost 40 years – joined by the woman whose life he saved seven years ago. Andy Goldfinch finished his final shift at Hillingdon Ambulance Station on Monday after 39 years on the frontline.
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By Education Correspondent Student volunteers support charities, celebrate culture and make a lasting difference across Bristol Hundreds of UWE Bristol students are helping to strengthen communities across Bristol through volunteering, using their skills, creativity and enthusiasm to support local charities and community organisations. From tackling food waste and supporting housing
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By Nature Correspondent A Yorkshire Dales artist has found herself running an unofficial wildlife rescue centre from her studio, where baby hedgehogs, owls and injured birds often end up alongside her paintings. For Penny Hunt, life in the studio near Horton in Ribblesdale rarely stays focused on art alone. Between