All news by author: Cecilia Adamou

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Doctors fear two-tier GP plan as rise of 'helpers' may put patients at risk
The alert follows the death in 2022 of Emily Chesterton, 30, of Salford, from a pulmonary embolism after being misdiagnosed twice by a PA at a London GP practice
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Schools scrap World Book Day dress up to help parents in cost of living crisis
Families across the UK have had their budgets squeezed over the last few years and this year instead of shelling out for costumes some schools are asking pupils to wear just one colour or take part in T-shirt decorating sessions
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Cost-of-living crisis sees pet foodbanks open as owners struggle
The RSPCA has seen a rise in pet owners surrendering their pets due to financial difficulties. Shelagh Savage, cofounder of the Pet Food bank in London, said she saw the need for people to get help
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Thousands of couples could be separated under new Tory 'Cost of Loving' laws
Under a new Conservative policy due to take hold in the UK in the Spring, thousands of overseas workers could be separated from their families, friends and loved ones
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Michael Jackson's estate sells half his music to Sony 'in £475million deal'
Michael Jackson's 1982 album Thriller is still the best-selling record of all time and his songs Billie Jean and Beat It have each been played more than one billion times on Spotify alone
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Scotch egg created with sausage meat grown in lab using cells from cow
Posh retailer Fortnum & Mason first created the snack in 1738 and has now produced a lab grown meat version made from cells plucked from a sedated Aberdeen Angus cow
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New £40m train station in Tory stronghold is only missing one thing - passengers
Thanet Parkway, built with public money in a Conservative stronghold in Kent, was launched to a glittering fanfare six months ago, but is little used, according to official figures
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Met Office warns of 'big price' for temperatures rising as Storm Isha hits
A Met Office forecaster said that the UK will see rising temperatures after a brutally cold week but it will come at a "big price" as the country will now be battered by Storm Isha
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Rise of the robo hops as brewery makes ‘AI beer’ in ChatGPT experiment
Bosses of Nethergate Brewery got ChatGPT to experiment with hop combinations and malt profiles - and the result was golden session beer AiPA with citrus and floral notes
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Abuse of people with learning difficulties laid bare - including violence
Disability hate crime has increased by over 100% in the past 5 years as 1 in 5 people admit to mocking or laughing at disabled people, and others even resorting to violence, a new study reveals
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'Modelling agencies used to hang up the phone once I mentioned my wheelchair'
Brinston Tchana, 26, is now a successful model and actor but faced an uphill battle after an accident that killed three of his friends put an end to his dreams of becoming a footballer
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Disabled women bombarded with 'perverted and disrespectful' dating app messages
As a 26-year-old disabled woman, Alannah knew going back into dating would be different to before, but she never could have expected the kind of comments she received
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Wolves show anyone can enjoy the beautiful game by prioritising accessibility
Molineux caters for almost every disability, with 140 wheelchair spaces, 26 accessible toilets, sensory room for those with sensory conditions and audio-descriptive commentary
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UK's most influential disabled person slams 'stigma' costing workers thousands
Shani Dhanda, the most influential disabled person in Britain has spoken out against shocking new figures that show people with disabilities are both more likely to be unemployed and, when in work, earn less than able-bodied people.
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Award-winning activist named UK’s most influential disabled person - see list
Dr Shani Dhanda has been named the most influential person in the Disability Power 100 list for 2023 which recognises and celebrates people across the disabled community
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Big Brother icon Helen Adams' dramatic new look and very different career
Legendary Big Brother housemate Helen Adams looked totally unrecognisable from when she starred on the show 22 years ago
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Tragic and haunting last words of Apollo 1 astronauts before being torched alive
In 1967, the first ever Apollo spaced mission failed before it had even got off the ground when it burst into flames, torching everyone inside alive
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Ellie Leach's heartbreaking confession after boyfriend split and Corrie axe
Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach says appearing on Strictly Come Dancing is helping her become more confident after having struggled with low self-esteem all her life
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Strictly star Angela Scanlon's hidden past as professional dancer who won awards
Presenter Angela Scanlon left head Strictly judge Shirley Ballas "in awe" with her stunning jive moves on Saturday's show - but it seems this isn't the first time she has danced competitively
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Strictly star Jody Cundy makes heartbreaking confession after low scores
Paralympian Jody Cundy confessed that his time on Strictly Come Dancing has been difficult and 'taxing' so far.
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Strictly star Angela Scanlon's secret past as a professional dancer
Angela Scanlon burst onto the ballroom floor, dancing the Samba with partner Carlos on Strictly's first episode this weekend, but this is not the first time the TV presenter has competed in a dance competition.
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Strictly's Layton Williams has very impressive acting and theatre CV
The West End star has worked across TV and the big screen - with a number of different roles - as he wows the judges with his stunning ballroom moves
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Strictly's Krishnan Guru-Murthy's son is 'appalled' he's starring on the show
Channel 4 news veteran who stunned the judges with his first Strictly dance last weekend admitted that his son is not too keen on the idea of him getting his groove on.
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Zara McDermott's tearful row with Sam Thompson after cheating admission
Zara McDermott has her Strictly Come Dancing debut this Saturday with professional partner Graziano Di Prima, but it remembered by many for the cheating scandal scene which went viral online
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Blue Peter's Tim Vincent's very different life - unrecognisable and US stardom
Tim VIncent was one of the most iconic TV presenters before turning his hand to acting - but the British star then found fame on the other side of the Atlantic before returning home to the UK
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