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I had a realisation that I wanted to be in a role where I could really help people
Student nurse Edie shares her experience of her placement at Saint Francis Hospice
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Founder of The Wolfpack Project in Nottingham to receive prestigious People's Honour
Damien established the charity to combat the substantial, growing issue of youth loneliness
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Former nurse overcomes thyroid cancer to find her voice again and ‘sing like a bird’
Dinny Hinds, 76, underwent 'smile surgery' which cut her from ear to ear to remove the deadly mass from her throat
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Mum's elation as son learns to walk again after being hit by tube train - 'where there’s life, there’s hope'
Jovel Jenkins suffered a severe brain injury after being hit by a tube, but his mum was in sheer 'disbelief' that the tragedy occurred, reports Eleanor Fleming, PA
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Recreated ship cabin takes Mary back to her 1950s love story
In 1952 Mary followed her soon-to-be husband around the world when the Navy posted him in Hong Kong
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Grandad diagnosed with breast cancer encourages men to ‘swallow pride pill’ and seek help
Mike Burrows was diagnosed with breast cancer at 68 after discovering a lump, and he is glad that he ‘had the common sense to do something about it’
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Fearless Vicar celebrates 80th birthday with a wing walk for Mercy Ships
The intrepid octogenarian was secured to the rig of a Boeing Stearman
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Former teacher feels 'happier than ever' after becoming a full-time mermaid
Moss Green made the switch after seeing a 'magical merman' on her local beach but has 'no regrets', writes Molly Powell, PA
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Woman in remission for bipolar disorder says art ‘saved’ her life
Sarah Graham, 45, had her first episode in September 2005, a year after her father died
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Deafblind girl who felt isolated at school says world made her resilient and she can ‘do more than people think’
Emma was born with a visual impairment and later lost her hearing but has reminded people that she's capable of more than they realise, writes Eleanor Fleming, PA
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Blind mum set to fulfil dream and represent Team GB at international archery contest
Trish Gracesmith lost her sight after a series of strokes and took up the archery to keep herself mentally and physically active
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Mum who thought she looked 'horrific' loses incredible 13 stone after ditching fried chicken
Emma struggled with food her entire life but will now celebrate her weight loss by going on a zipline, writes Nisha Mal