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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
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By Community Correspondent A paramedic who followed his father into a career with the London Ambulance Service says seeing the difference his dad made to patients inspired him to join the frontline. Kyle Fisher has worked for the service for eight years, while his father Pete has spent the past
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By Community Correspondent An outdoor sensory space used by people with physical and learning disabilities has been improved at Swansea Vale Resource Centre following a community volunteering day. Volunteers worked at the centre in Swansea Vale, which supports around 30 people each week through activities, wellbeing sessions and social opportunities.
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By Community Correspondent RAF veteran Harry Hitch has celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and fellow residents at a High Wycombe care home. Harry, who served as an engineer in the RAF after the Second World War, enjoyed two birthday parties at Royal Star & Garter. A family gathering
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By Charities Correspondent A Doncaster woman who dyed her hair blue and even got a tattoo to support a charity says its assistance dogs have helped her maintain her independence for nearly 20 years. Angela Cooke, from Wheatley, has relied on specially trained assistance dogs from Support Dogs since 2010
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By Community Correspondent At 81 years old, Weston-super-Mare resident Arthur Bosley reckons he knows a good fish and chips when he tastes one — and after decades of enjoying the British favourite, he says the Grand Pier now tops the lot. Arthur, who has lived in Weston for the
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By Community Correspondent A former Royal Air Force pilot was given a surprise trip down memory lane when he was reunited with an aircraft he flew more than 60 years ago as part of his 90th birthday celebrations. Tony Davies, from North Dorset, came face-to-face once again with
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By Community Correspondent A rail safeguarding lead has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours for his work to improve safety across the railway network. Steve O’Callaghan, from Sheffield and Safeguarding and Prevention Lead at TransPennine Express, has spent more than 20 years working
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Supporting someone with cerebral palsy means understanding that everyone is different. Cerebral palsy affects movement, balance and muscle control, but it does not affect every person in the same way. Some people may need a lot of support, while others may only need help