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Mom’s hug led to daughter’s breast cancer diagnosis

Mom’s hug led to daughter’s breast cancer diagnosis

By Isobel Williams A woman says a hug from her mom saved her life after it pushed her to get a second opinion — which revealed she had breast cancer. Selina Moss-Davies, now 43, says she discovered a large lump on her breast in March 2011 — but her doctor assured

46-year-old dad flies to Africa to become pro boxer

46-year-old dad flies to Africa to become pro boxer

By Isobel Williams A dad flew to Africa to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional boxer after being told he was "too old" to fight in Britain. Ben Caunter, 46, says he was advised he was unlikely to get a license for a bout at home due

Margaret Thatcher’s model ship sells over $150,00 at auction

Margaret Thatcher’s model ship sells over $150,00 at auction

By Isobel Williams Margaret Thatcher's personal model of Britain's most famous naval ship, HMS Victory, has sold for double its estimate at auction — a huge £116,380 (more than $150,000). The boxwood model of Horatio Nelson's flagship, dating back to around 1800, was

Siblings break record for fastest 5K park run

Siblings break record for fastest 5K park run

By Isobel Williams A pair of speedy siblings are causing a sensation on the London parkrun circuit after BOTH breaking 5K records—aged just 10 and 9. Older brother Daniyal Janmohamed and sister Lily clocked sub-20-minute times in Battersea, southwest London. For men, the average time it takes

British officer on vacation ‘saves life’ of Nashville cop

British officer on vacation ‘saves life’ of Nashville cop

By Isobel Williams A British police officer has been hailed as a hero after helping to save the life of an off-duty American officer while on vacation in Nashville. Off-duty Sgt. Taylor Johanson, 34, had just arrived in the Tennessee city when he saw local officer Peter Kinsey

Water reservoir converted into four-bedroom home for sale

Water reservoir converted into four-bedroom home for sale

By Isobel Williams This unique four-bed home — a converted subterranean water reservoir — could be yours for less than the price of a London flat. The stunning property in Barnstaple, Devon, is being auctioned with a guide price of between £400,000 (more than $500,000) and £450,000 (more

Can matchmaking save dormice from extinction?

Can matchmaking save dormice from extinction?

By Isobel Williams Conservationists have set up a dating agency for dormice to try and help the vulnerable species survive. The U.K.-based Wildwood Trust is gearing up to send 37 of the rodents back into the wild after a successful breeding season. Conservation officer Suzanne Kynaston says she