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this live from london. this is bbc news. the uks deputy prime minister resigns following an inquiry into bullying allegations. over 400 now killed in fighting between rival military factions in sudan — as the international community pushes again for a ceasefire. allies meet in germany to discuss further backing for ukraine. two months on from the deadly earthquakes in turkey and syria, our correspondent visits survivors. and why you do not need to be fit to climb everest. now we can ...

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the misery of homelessness, the ban on some blood donations, and the cost of...

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More story first. for those of you who have wanted to climb mount everest, good news, you do not have to be super fit to trek to base camp and age does not have to be a barrier either. people in their 70s have made the hike but nevertheless it is not something to be undertaken lightly. we can talk to somebody who has just done it. we have kenton cool, a mountaineer in nepal, and jane slade, a journalist and trekking enthusiast in london. jane, first of all, as 60th birthdays go, why did you deci...

Jane Slade spent three weeks trekking through the Himalayas to celebrate her 60th birthday. Along the way, she visited clifftop monasteries and hung out with a legendary Sherpa.

The Big Day by those who made it happen: From the harpist and the photographer to the cake-maker and choirboy soloist...charming memories (and a few secrets!) Kate Middleton, her family and friends enjoyed a party at The Goring the night before the royal wedding Those involved in the special occasion including the wedding day reflected on their fondest memories  Dean of Westminster, Dr John Hall, revealed they had a lawyer ready for any potential problems  He adds the Duke and Duchess of Camb...