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Baby on board!
And in the East a child was born – delivered by the driver on the 394 bus to Hackney
By Andrew Cornwall
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ed I was able to help a bit and that
for being so calm under pressure.
serves praise
on a typical visit to
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boarded the 394 se
the doctor. But when she
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thing turned out so well. It was a very
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new arrival.”
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a lift from he
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mother and baby, presenting them wi
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and Mothercare vouchers.
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Smooth delivery – Pauline with baby and mum on the 394 bus
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