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Suzy Lamplugh1986: Parents appeal for missing agent

The parents of missing London estate agent Suzy Lamplugh make an emotional appeal for her safe return.


Captain Bobby Moore raises the Jules Rimet trophy for England1966: Football glory for England
England win football's World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930.

Thalidomide drug1973: Final deal for thalidomide victims
An 11-year legal battle ends with more than �20 million compensation for victims of thalidomide.

Photograph of the elected President of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios1974: Peace deal for Cyprus
Greek, Turkish and UK foreign ministers sign a peace agreement for Cyprus.

Photograph of a delighted Pavarotti1991: Pavarotti sings in the British rain
Italian tenor Pavorotti celebrates 30 years in opera with a huge, free concert in Hyde Park.

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