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Harley says that putting on the gloves for six one-minute rounds is "a bucket list tick", adding "this has never been done before, a council leader boxing for charity at the age of 60". His opponent Shaz Saleem, a former…
Read moreThen, in 2016, came the devastating news that her older sister Becca's breast cancer had not only returned but was incurable. It proved to be life-changing for both siblings, motivating Mel to start a journey in health…
Read more"It was like a lottery of whether your house was going to survive or not." Nineteen homes across five streets in the town were completely destroyed by the fire last week, with eight households left able to view the…
Read moreFocus on what gives return, not on what drains you. Someone close has been challenging your choices, but clear boundaries today bring respect rather than conflict. Set boundaries that suit you from today. Taurus (April…
Read moreThere were some lovely efforts at the World Cup (not least by the co-hosts the USA ), and others more tedious than a 0-0 draw. It's a mixed bag once again. Manchester City have gone with an ombre design , which feels –…
Read moreFor people growing their own fruit and vegetables, it has been a challenging and sometimes surprising season. The Guardian spoke to growers across England about how they are adapting to a hotter, drier climate. 'It's…
Read moreJules and Bob Rogers had both represented Labour as councillors for the Abersychan and Cwmavon ward on Pontypool Community Council. But the local authority has had to declare two vacancies as the couple had not been…
Read moreMy husband Mark wouldn’t dream of booking childcare if he was working: he’d tell me what he was doing and know I’d fit my work around his. Which, of course, I would. I watered those seeds by reminding myself of how…
Read moreWith the dandified Poirot or the seemingly innocent Miss Marple at the helm, her stories have a veneer of bucolic English life, temporarily derailed by nefarious deeds. But Christie was never cosy. Her novels contain…
Read moreIt’s something I think about a lot at this time of year, when thousands of young people across the country are eagerly awaiting their results and wondering what comes next. And for anyone who is feeling disappointed or…
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