Greatest Sporting Moments

Maradona's Hand of God

Watch the footage of ten sporting events, spanning a period of 40 years, which stunned the world of sport and those watching at home.

Sport, to paraphrase the late, great Bill Shankly, is not a matter of life and death. It's much more important than that.

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Older People At Risk From Heatwave Advice

Heatwave risks

When temperatures rise, check that your older neighbours, friends and relatives are eating sufficient salt.

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Retro Games For The British Summer

The perfect solution for those rainy summer afternoons with the grandchildren.

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School Years

Jacqueline Bond, nee Denton, shares her school day memories.

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Dome From Dome: 1950s Britain

Basil Turner remembers the 1950s Festival of Britain and cycling around the UK.

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Share Your Childhood Memories

July 2008 is Childhood Memories Month, and you can share your own favourite reminiscences online.

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Prostate Cancer Shouldn't Be Left To Chance

A new campaign backed by Sir Geoff Hurst MBE reveals 7 out of 10 men with advanced prostate cancer do not receive chemotherapy despite being eligible for treatment.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars

The next chapter of the Star Wars story is a feature-length cartoon, to be released this summer, and you can watch the trailer here.

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Grow Sunflowers With The Grandchildren

DK Grow It Eat It - sunflowers

A simple gardening project and a delicious recipe for all ages.

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Real England: The Battle Against The Bland

Michael Wale talks with a writer fighting to preserve the Real England.

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