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27 August 2018

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News imageNorth West Campus

Sliding door injury school reopens

Safety checks have been carried out at the £28m campus which was closed after a pupil was hurt.

News imageMaría Teresa Jimenez holds up photographs of her children

The families split by Venezuela's crisis

Venezuela's economic crisis is forcing millions of people to flee. But what about those left behind?

News imageTaylor McTaggart

'People don't expect me to be able to draw'

A teenager who lost her hands and feet to meningitis as a baby is now heading to art college.

News imageMan collecting flowers in a greenhouse

May's mission to woo Africa after Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May starts a three-nation tour of Africa where she will promote trade ties.

News imageHugo Lloris

Lloris backed after drink-driving charge

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he "never considered" stripping keeper Hugo Lloris of the captaincy after he was charged with drink driving.

News imageHomeless person outside John Lewis in Cambridge

Beg, get arrested, go to court, repeat...

Luke has been arrested 17 times for begging, and jailed twice. He returns to the streets each time - and before long he's arrested again.

News imageSomeone painting their toenails on the train

Is it OK to paint your nails on a train?

Readers share their stories of the most irritating etiquette they have witnessed on public transport.

News imageChild

Children ‘attempting suicide’ at Greek refugee camp

Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos suffers from overcrowding and violence.

News imageLucy serves drinks at the wedding

Bridesmaid spends 15 hours escaping wedding

Lucy was a friend's bridesmaid in a remote part of Scotland but agoraphobia meant she had to plan her exit.

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