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Blind pilot aims at world record

A blind aviator is aiming to fly halfway around the world to raise £1m to help prevent blindness. Miles Hilton-Barber, 58, from Derbyshire is hoping to become the first blind aviator in history to fly from the UK to Sydney. His departure on Monday was delayed by bad weather - and he is now unlikely to leave for at least several days.

5 Mar 2007
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Suffering in silence over bowels

Fiona McCrea has had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) since she was 12. Trips and holidays take meticulous planning because she needs to know where toilets are positioned en route. She admits this has left her wary of venturing to new places and curtailed her social life.

5 Mar 2007
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