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After losing his beloved collie-cross, Cabbage, in January 2022, whose daily walks had eased his Parkinson’s symptoms, former BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones and his wife Diane discover a Romanian rescue ‘looking for her forever home’. Mark Ogier chats with Rory about Sophie’s arrival, his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the future of technology...
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Students and astronomy enthusiasts had the opportunity recently to go where few have boldly gone before and hear from Helen Sharman – the first British person to visit space. Dr Sharman spoke about her experience at the Sixth Form Centre for students from various island schools and other invited guests – including the Lt-Governor Sir Richard Cripwell – to celebrate both International Women’s Day and British Science week. Olivia Thompson found out more about her journey into space...
