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Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.

DJ Screw: Remembering The Hip-Hop Pioneer

The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.

Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86

Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.

Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer

New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.

Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79

Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.

Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91

Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.

Hollywood star secretly invented Wi-Fi technology

The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.

Pioneering TV producer Joanna Clarke-Jones dies at 86

Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Joanna Clarke-Jones, the pioneering BBC and ITV producer whose groundbreaking work on 'The Sky at Night' and 'Tomorrow’s World' captivated millions and transformed science broadcasting.

Tributes for NHS Nursing Pioneer Dame Damaris Le Grand

The UK mourns the loss of Dame Damaris Le Grand DBE, a revolutionary nurse and healthcare leader whose decades of service transformed patient care and nursing education. Remembering her immense legacy.

Toomey-Orr wins 7th CrossFit Games title

Australian athlete Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr makes history with her seventh consecutive CrossFit Games victory, cementing her legacy as the world's fittest woman. Discover her training secrets, diet, and how she overcame adversity.

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