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A rebellious and accomplished figure on the British art scene, Emin, who has been affected by illness, has returned to live ...

Political comedian, podcaster and impressionist featured on Spitting Image Matt Forde brings his latest show, Defying Calamity, to the Isle of Wight next month, telling the story of his cancer journey ...

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Persistence has paid off for a campaigner after a large retail chain backed his call for more stoma-friendly toilets. Tony ...

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