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Blind tennis world number one sheds light on hidden barriers faced by sport
London-based Naqi Rizvi has risen to the top of the world rankings for blind tennis after only discovering the sport for the first time in 2015 and has called for greater support
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From mountain treks to socks in a box: 5 heartwarming fundraising stories
To celebrate 25 years of Pride of Britain, we asked readers to nominate 25 brilliant fundraisers to receive a donation from us. Here are the first five winners….
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YouTuber finds £8.50 trainers in charity shop which could be worth fortune
CharlieVlogs, who describes himself as the "connoisseur" of charity shops, landed himself a designer hat and a few smaller purchases when he went shopping in the capital
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'My brave friend went viral after death with a powerful message - she's a hero'
Roisin Pelan reflects on her friend Kate Rackham's incredible impact on the world, as her charity fundraiser surpasses £17,000. Breast cancer activist Kate announced her own death online in a heartbreaking message that touched millions of people
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Fearless great-grandad celebrates turning 90 - with 460-mile charity bike ride
Tony Newton is riding from Chorley, Lancashire, to the Isle of Skye in Scotland -and he has already surpassed his £7,500 fundraising target for a youth centre in his home town.
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Ryan Moore tips his best chances with every winner earning £5,000 for charity
Moore, the leading jockey at the last two royal meetings, has welcomed the pledge from Ascot to donate to Retraining of Racehorses, the charity for retired racehorses
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Euros prompt heartfelt anti-violence plea by survivors of domestic abuse
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Domestic abuse survivors have bravely opened up to The Mirror about the lasting impact that abuse can leave - it comes as a spike in incidents is expected around the Euros
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Woman whose dad was killed in plane crash faces her fears in poignant tribute
Pip Nix's dad Gerry Davitt, 42, and her grandad Larry Davitt, 67, died after their aircraft burst into flames and crashed into a field in 1999. Pip has now faced her fears in their memory
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Sam Thompson says 'I just don't do enough' as he makes charity admission
Soccer Aid debutant Sam Thompson admits the charity match has given him a new perspective on his own life - and he knows he 'needs to do more'
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Mystery donor posts £1,000 in £20 notes to third charity in just three months
Bristol Autism Support is the latest charity to receive an anonymous donation of £1,000 in old £20 notes - with three such contributions being made in the area in just three months
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Couple's 'pure joy' at giving birth to miracle baby after six miscarriages
Charlie and Lynette Bathgate, both 42, had spent ten heartbreaking years trying to bring a child into the world without success - but now they have welcomed their 'miracle' daughter
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UK landmarks turn orange in dramatic light show for rare genetic condition
The 'Glow Orange' campaign was organised by Lottoland in support of its charity partner, PWSA UK and the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research UK
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Devastated parents of baby unable to speak grieve firsts she'll never have
Lily Sloan, 21 months, was diagnosed with rare Rett syndrome in December 2023 - the genetic condition affects just one in 10,000 children and causes severe physical and mental disability
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Charity beauty box includes £145 worth of brands like Charlotte Tilbury for £50
The Perfume Shop has just launched its latest beauty box that gets you £145 worth of big name beauty brands for £50 whilst also helping the charity Look Good Feel Better
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Mum's 20-week baby scan gave warning - then both parents end up donating kidney
Life-altering drama began for the Balestrini family began when William was born and immediately experienced problems with his kidneys - parents James and Nancy sacrificed their own organs to keep their boy alive.
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'Rude' mum sparks fury by brutally asking for refund in charity shop
A woman sparked fury after asking for a refund in a charity shop, with many wondering why you wouldn't just 'take the hit' - but others defended her decision saying sometimes things don't come cheap
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Were you interested in following Harry and Meghan's Nigeria tour - have your say
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's three-day Nigeria tour reportedly went "exceptionally well" as the Sussexes return for a brief stop-over in the UK - and we want to hear YOUR thoughts
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'My daughter almost died from dust – then the same thing happened to me'
Mum-of-five Kim Tennant didn't think she would see her family again when she suffered an asthma attack that saw her hospitalised - just six years after her daughter almost didn't make it in similar circumstances
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Hainault sword attack hero who protected girl, 4, thanks NHS for saving his life
IT engineer Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, suffered a deep wound to his hand during the attack and is still in hospital recovering in the wake of the incident in Hainault, east London, on Tuesday
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Divorced mum's 'dark times of shame' after falling into debt and poor hygiene
Caroline Gandy-Brown, 54, from Wigan, was forced to reuse sanitary products and brush her teeth without toothpaste to ensure her two daughters could have essentials
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Captain Tom's daughter boasts of veteran's garden laps as she flogs home for £2m
Hannah Ingram-Moore appears to be cashing in on the beloved war veteran by using Captain Tom's pandemic fundraising efforts in their property listing to push the £2.25million sale
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Romesh Ranganathan on suicidal thoughts as he runs London Marathon for CALM
Comedian and TV host Romesh Ranganathan has struggled with his mental health in the past but took on the 2024 London Marathon to raise funds for the CALM charity
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London Marathon 2024's 79 world record attempts from fridge carrying to NHS hero
Guinness World Records will have judges at the finish line to ratify attempts that include a critical care paramedic in full kit and the first woman to carry a fridge on her back for 26.2 miles
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Full list of 20 MPs running London Marathon from Jeremy Hunt to Matt Hancock
The chancellor Jeremy Hunt and former health secretary Matt Hancock are among record number of Westminster figures taking to start line on Sunday - but they will all be miles behind the MP record set 39 years ago
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Meghan’s lifestyle brand name 'hijacked' by UK stunt sharing food bank
The Duchess of Sussex has had her new lifestyle brand 'hijacked' by a UK stunt calling for support for a foodbank charity and care for the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton