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19 April 2018

Alexia Putellas, a Spanish footballer wearing a red jersey, holding a golden trophy

Spain's Putellas on the magic of the Olympics

After World Cup glory, Spain's Alexia Putellas is hoping to dominate the Olympics too.

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Olivia Dean surprised with BBC Introducing Award

The singer was handed the Artist of the Year prize straight after her Radio 1 Live Lounge show.

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Rapper Aitch makes skydive from 15,000ft

The rapper made the jump in honour of his little sister Gracie, 13, who has Down's syndrome.

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'How testosterone is changing my singing voice'

Trans man Teddy is a musical theatre performer recording differences in his voice as he transitions.

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Helping others with autism after my late diagnosis

Claudia, who was 19 when diagnosed with autism, works with neurodivergent pupils on their schooling.

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1Xtra DJ gets special leaving surprise

Newsbeat gives Reece Parkinson the best goodbye gift a massive Fulham FC fan could wish for.

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Singer's drunken video message to Lewis Capaldi

Rachel Chinouriri has shared a drunken DM she sent Lewis Capaldi before she was invited on his tour.

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'I thought I'd be at university, not homeless'

Kaitlyn was kicked out of her home last year and feels there needs to be more support for under 25s.

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Big Zuu's budget cooking secrets

The TV chef and rapper shares his big three tips for making the most of your weekly food shop.

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Missing rugby player's last message to mum

Levi Davis' mum has shared the last video the missing rugby player sent her as he travelled to Spain.

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'Redefine ballet to include everyone’

Joe Powell-Main has been championing a new form of ballet for differently abled dancers like himself.

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'Lewis Hamilton loves watching our races'

Abbi Pulling is being helped on her way to achieving her racing dreams by the Alpine F1 team.

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'I feel like I'm living my life for Ava now'

Mia White has described the moment she found out her 12-year-old sister Ava had been fatally stabbed.

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Ukrainian medical trainees continue studies in UK

A partnership between Cambridge and Kharkiv universities means students can keep learning key skills.

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'I want Wrexham to be the first club in space'

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney star in a documentary about their first season as football club owners

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'Radio 1Xtra inspires young artists like me'

Young Manchester rapper Tays speaks to Newsbeat about the 20th anniversary of BBC Radio 1Xtra.

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'I was stopped from going in - but I was the DJ'

DJ D-LISH talks about the prejudice she's experienced as a female DJ in a male-dominated field.

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Bucket list grad ticks off magical night at Wembley

Laura Nuttall, 22, who has terminal brain cancer, saw the Lionesses win the Euro 2022 final.

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'Some girls can't identify with the Lionesses'

Euro 2022 has made the Lionesses household names - but some young want more diversity in the squad.

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'You've inspired us' - Lionesses surprise fan

Laura Nuttall, who has terminal brain cancer, got a message from England captain Leah Williamson.

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