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Mum, 35, paralysed after rare CIDP diagnosis delay

Victoria Johnston, 35, was fit and healthy when she collapsed and was paralysed. Her 3-year battle for a CIDP diagnosis highlights UK treatment delays compared to the US. Read her story.

Pioneering jockey Diane Crump dies at 77

Diane Crump, who broke the gender barrier in US horse racing in 1969 and rode in the Kentucky Derby, has died. Read about her trailblazing legacy.

Pioneering female jockey Diane Crump dies aged 77

Diane Crump, who broke barriers as the first woman to ride as a professional jockey in the US and in the Kentucky Derby, has died peacefully after a battle with brain cancer. Read her inspiring story.

Teen sensation Loughnane wins 2025 jockey title

19-year-old Billy Loughnane has been crowned the 2025 Annual Flat Jockey Champion after a record-breaking season with 207 wins. Discover his incredible rise from just six wins in 2022.

Paralysed gardener loses £1m High Court claim

A professional gardener left paralysed after a devastating fall from a ladder while tree-cutting has lost his £1 million High Court claim in a heartbreaking legal ruling that highlights the dangers of gardening work.

Oisin Murphy gets 14-day whip ban at Newmarket

Three-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy has been handed a 14-day suspension and £1,000 fine for improper whip use during a dramatic finish at Newmarket, marking another setback in his comeback season.

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