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Martin Compston: From school corridor to stardom
The Scot made his acting debut in Ken Loach's gritty drama Sweet Sixteen, released 20 years ago.
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'Living on the street is often better than this'
Two former support workers tell the BBC drugs and crime are rife in exempt housing.
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'I chose to have my leg amputated after years of pain'
Musician Shona chose to have her leg amputated after years of pain - now she's a Paralympian.
![Mary Whitehouse](https://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220315203809/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/13245/production/_123450487_0bc222a1-dff6-4835-8c58-7c509c1305fd.jpg)
Was moral activist Mary Whitehouse ahead of her time?
Samira Ahmed assesses the legacy of decency campaigner, whose name became a byword for prudery and censorship.
![Palak Kohli](https://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220315203809/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/7117/production/_123415982_kohli_rex.jpg)
The new wave of Indian Para-athletes making people look again
A new wave of Indian female Para-athletes are enjoying international success and forcing a change in attitudes in their home country.
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'She was a master at living to the max'
Bibian Mentel-Spee died aged 48 in March 2021. Her achievements mean she will be remembered for many years to come.
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'We were split up from our siblings in care'
Readers share their experiences of being separated from siblings in the care system
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'Living on the street is often better than this'
Two former support workers tell the BBC drugs and crime are rife in exempt housing.
![A headshot of Shona Brownlee in her blue ParalympicsGB jacket](https://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220315203809/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/BA74/production/_123623774_976_mediaitem-123579998.jpg)
'I chose to have my leg amputated after years of pain'
Musician Shona chose to have her leg amputated after years of pain - now she's a Paralympian.
![Mary Whitehouse](https://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220315203809/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/13245/production/_123450487_0bc222a1-dff6-4835-8c58-7c509c1305fd.jpg)
Was moral activist Mary Whitehouse ahead of her time?
Samira Ahmed assesses the legacy of decency campaigner, whose name became a byword for prudery and censorship.