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MAKING BLACK HISTORY Normally celebrated in October, Black History Month is now so popular its events and exhibitions extend throughout the entire year. Nigel Graber looks at the history and growth of this celebrated movement.
BACK FROM THE EDGE Losing a limb is traumatic end of story, but rehabilitation comes in many forms. Mal Lee talks to Albert Thomson, the former soldier whose company Action Amps has helped him and many others turn a negative into a positive.
REACH FOR THE STARS Beating 13,000 other applicants, learning to speak fluent Russian and piloting a space rocket, were just some of the obstacles standing between Helen Sharman and her dream of becoming Britain’s very first astronaut. Dea Parkin investigates.
GOING, GOING, GONE! The irresistible growth of mankind seems to be at the expense of a diminishing natural world. These are the findings of the United Nations who will use this year’s World Environment Day to voice their growing concerns.
A PLAY ON WORDS To someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, the world makes little or no sense. Imagine therefore the challenges faced by nine such youngsters as they struggle with the complexities of performing a play. Julie Richards-Williams recounts their uplifting story.
YOU CAN’T KEEP A ‘GOODMAN’ DOWN
Brought in to head-up the judging panel of Strictly Come Dancing, Len Goodman went from relative obscurity to household name.
looks back at the enigmatic dance guru’s fascinating career.
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