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Lady Mounass

The Senegalese pop star who dared to sing about rape

After rape in Senegal was finally made a serious crime, a pop star dared to tell her own story.

  • 29 May 202229th May 2022
  • Africa
Star Hobson

In 30 years, I've seen too many cases like Star Hobson

A review says links between child protection agencies must improve, but we've been here before - writes Alison Holt.

  • 28 May 202228th May 2022
  • UK
Ellen Ann Willmott

Was this woman really the ‘bad girl’ of gardening?

History has portrayed horticulturalist Ellen Willmott as a rude saboteur - but new evidence suggests otherwise.

  • 28 May 202228th May 2022
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Joe and Liz Kimber in front of some flowers

'I want to escape a burning building not sit and wait'

Disabled residents on the fear of being trapped in high-rise flats as evacuation plans are turned down

  • 27 May 202227th May 2022
  • Disability
Maggie Grout
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The 22-year-old 3D-printing schools

Maggie Grout has started an NGO that will 3D-print schools where access to education is not guaranteed.

  • 26 May 202226th May 2022
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Mark Billington's last school photo

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Mark Billington disappeared after going to fly a kite - almost 38 years on, his family want the truth.

  • 19 May 202219th May 2022
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Capt Kidane Cousland, or Danny to his comrades

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Capt Kidane Cousland is helping ensure Rastafarians can express their faith while serving in the military.

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In 30 years, I've seen too many cases like Star Hobson

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