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17 May 2019

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Fishmonger

First woman made master fishmonger

Elaine Lorys is the 13th person in the UK to receive the highest accolade in fishmongering.

Margaret Thatcher in 1970

Thatcher as prime minister: That's ridiculous

How the grocer's daughter confounded her Conservative colleagues and worked her way to the top.

Elaine Lorys

Meet the first female master fishmonger

Elaine Lorys is the 13th person in the UK to receive the highest accolade in fishmongering.

Woman talking to her doctor

What is the menopause and what are the main signs?

What happens to the body during menopause, and what treatments are available?

Huawei welcome desk

Where is Huawei 5G being blocked?

Huawei is facing opposition to its 5G expansion from the US - but which other countries allow it to operate?

A three-part composite shows Rudy Giuliani, Paul Manafort, and Joe Biden

Why Ukraine has become ensnared in US collusion claims

A Kiev prosecutor revives allegations that Ukraine worked with Democrats to damage the Trump campaign.

Canal crusaders

Canal crusaders clean up waterways

Barrie and Dave, in their 80s, are the last volunteers on a Leicestershire waterway.

John Lundvik of Sweden, Rylan Clark and Kate Miller-Heidke from Australia

Who makes Rylan's Eurovision top five?

As the Eurovision Song Contest final nears, BBC Four's semi-final co-commentator tips who'll triumph.

Aerial shot of Toronto with the waterfront land in front

The Google city that has angered Toronto

Canada is not Google's lab rat, say those protesting against plans to build a smart city in Toronto.

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