All news by author: Rachel Tompkins

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Brit with rare condition first in the world to trial new drug to stop cancer
Abbi and her family were diagnosed with a rare condition that raises the risk of developing cancer, but now she is on a trial to see if a diabetes drug can prevent the disease
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Meet the festive fanatics on a mission to spread joy and start prep in August
Rachel Tompkins speaks to three festive fanatics about why they go above and beyond to spread Yuletide cheer in their local community
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Mum spreads teen son's ashes across the globe to fulfil his dream of travelling
Jack Williams tragically died at the age of 16. His mum and her friends are now scattering his ashes around the globe, fulfilling the teen's dream of travelling
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Pandemic mums three years on - how life is for women who gave birth during Covid
We spoke to mums across the country about the joy and drama of pregnancy and birth during the pandemic. Today, we catch up with them for an update
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Miniature pony named Harry wins hearts wherever he goes with his big personality
Harry, a 14-year-old miniature Shetland pony, has donned a variety of fabulous fancy dress costumes, once paraded to Buckingham Palace and regularly visits care homes, even riding up and down the lift