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9-year-old Eliza has coeliac disease, where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten.

It’s a chronic disorder but she wants to see it being taken as seriously as any allergy.

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Steve Rotheram says he "wants what's best" for his "bezzie mate" Andy Burnham, as his Greater Manchester mayoral counterpart runs for parliament in Makerfield.

Nurses have spoken of being on the receiving end of a "catastrophic rise in racism" in recent years.

The annual conference of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Liverpool heard from nurses who described patients refusing to be treated by black nurses, or to speak to those with foreign accents.

The union said calls to its helpline from staff seeking advice after facing discrimination had risen by 70% in recent years.

Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England, said racism against NHS staff "is totally unacceptable", and that all local organisations "must take a zero-tolerance approach... taking action including police involvement and criminal prosecution as appropriate".

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The darts world number 1 was honoured for his services to sports.👏

Liverpool fan and podcaster Josh believes some fans have struggled to connect with manager Arne Slot.

TV presenter Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe have been announced as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.

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An Everton fan told us they want to “retire number 23” as Seamus Coleman ends his playing career. 💙

Andrew Malkinson has told the BBC he felt relief but also anger after the man responsible for the rape he was wrongly jailed for was finally convicted.

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The founder of a rescue centre housing more than 100 birds of prey has said she fears the birds could be euthanised if she loses the sanctuary.

Carole Rose, 70, has being running the Wild Wings Birds of Prey rescue and conservation centre in Warrington with partner Ian Middleton for the last 17 years.

Carole said she had suffered “sleepless nights and a lot of worry” for herself and the centre’s team of volunteers after learning its lease would not be renewed in the long term.

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“It’s a snaky thing to do”🐍

Salah’s farewell party may be a bit awkward....😬

Salah ciricitses Slot on social media, bringing into question his place on Sunday’s squad😮

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What’s the future of weight loss drugs? BBC North West’s health correspondent Gill Dummigan explains.

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A young Beatles fan who’s amassed over 20,000 views covering the band will get to play at the Cavern Club. ❤️