Her parents were told she would never walk, now she's going down mountains at 80mph

Manchester Evening News - Nov 15, 2026

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Racquel was told to consider ending her pregnancy. Now her three-month-old faces a $1.5million treatment journey on the other side of the world

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Her parents were told she would never walk, now she's going down mountains at 80mph

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Her parents were told she would never walk, now she's going down mountains at 80mph

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Police step in and explain what you can do if noisy workmen are outside your home early in the morning

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PM Modi's Philippines visit to deepen strategic, defence and economic ties: Indian envoy

Racquel was told to consider ending her pregnancy. Now her three-month-old faces a $1.5million treatment journey on the other side of the world

'I was sexually humiliated by David Walliams': 'Deeply uncomfortable' TV star Jeremy Edwards says he's suffered years of shame after 'predatory' comic pulled down his pants and mounted him on stage in degrading game of hide the sausage

Ravaged by neglect and crime, a magnificent renaissance is on the horizon for old 'Pru'

Her parents were told she would never walk, now she's going down mountains at 80mph

The Lazy Sunday Quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 10 questions - November 15, 2026

'I applied for 500 jobs and got nowhere': The young people trying to find their way into work in Greater Manchester

Bev Craig's first 100 days as mayor - and the big plans ahead

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