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Epileptic swimmer Imogen Clark is world's fourth fastest
Imogen Clark, 19, has not let epilepsy stop her winning silver at the European Championships in 2018.
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Published: 24 October 2018
The art collective breaking barriers
Work by the Shadowlight Artists, whose members have learning disabilities, is going on display.
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Published: 24 October 2018
Is democracy having a mid-life crisis?
The anxieties of Western democracies are more like a mid-life crisis than a revolution, says politics professor.
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Published: 24 October 2018
Future of nurseries for children with SEND 'at risk', councils warn
<img alt="Future of nurseries for children with SEND &#39;at risk&#39;, councils warn" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/56f2658c-9fdf-4e05-b2cc-1d5028b9f89d/2/Schoolreadypreschoollearningalliance-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Council-run, maintained nurseries are required to have qualified teachers, unlike other early years settings, and often specialise in supporting children with SEND. Currently they receive £55m a year... </p>
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Published: 23 October 2018
Children affected by domestic abuse must be given 'protected' status, MPs urge
<img alt="Children affected by domestic abuse must be given &#39;protected&#39; status, MPs urge" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/b3937510-3f91-49a9-9e5f-f8595df8e2d3/3/DomesticviolenceDenizoAdobeStock-320x198.jpg" /> <p> A report by the home affairs select committee highlights concerns that the government's Domestic Abuse Bill fails to properly recognise the impact domestic abuse can have on children. According to latest... </p>
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Published: 23 October 2018
Universities: Is free speech under threat?
BBC Reality Check looks at whether universities have banned books, speakers or changed course content.
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Published: 23 October 2018
Spending plans must not ignore children, government told
The government is being urged to put the interests of children at the heart of its financial plans.
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Published: 23 October 2018
Lil Wayne necklace helps art student pay university fees
The art student was "freaking out" when she was asked to make the rapper a birthday present.
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Published: 22 October 2018
Does it matter what degree grade you get?
There might be twice as many first-class degrees - but how relevant is that to job-hunting students?
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Published: 22 October 2018