Cold splash raises lots of cash
A 10-year-old boy from Devon raised £1,000 for charity by braving the elements with a Christmas morning swim.
27 Dec 2007
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Community cash funds footballers
A new football team for people with disabilities has received funding from the Cheltenham Strategic Partnership.
27 Dec 2007
Asthma risk 'rises in menopause'
Women who are going through the menopause have a higher risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma, researchers say. In a study of more than 1,200 women, those who had not had a period in the past six months had worse lung function and more respiratory symptoms.
27 Dec 2007
Gene find boosts allergy research
Gene-targeting therapies could one day offer relief from allergies such as hayfever, say UK and Swiss scientists. A gene called "GATA-3" can stop the body's immune system from working properly when it meets potential allergens, they say.
27 Dec 2007
Protest at disabled care charges
Scores of disabled people have been demonstrating against higher charges being introduced for care services.
20 Dec 2007
Green light for disabled ID cards
People whose disabilities are not obvious are to be offered identity cards to help give them access to disabled facilities in Nottinghamshire. The idea came after Terry Gallagher, a Nottinghamshire resident, became fed up with having to explain why he needed to use a disabled toilet.
20 Dec 2007