From left, Kat Cordiner, Charlotte Irving and Abby Johnston preparing to take part in the the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge (Cancer Research UK/PA)

Woman with incurable cancer part of trio aiming for record row across Atlantic

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Escaped cow halts motorway traffic

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Teenage pilot takes off in bid to become youngest woman to fly around world solo

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Celebrity-designed lion sculptures go on display in cities across the globe

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Emily Campbell’s father ‘over the moon’ at daughter’s weightlifting silver medal

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Tom Daley praised for ‘inspiring words of pride as gay man’

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Ornament returned to family after 35 years with help from celebrity vicar

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Beatles-linked art deco cinema saved from demolition

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