Teletext Recovery - 04/07/2005

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P428 Tjlitext on 4 428 Jul03 22:03:14    SCIENCE, CULTURE  T*-,***% -,$ AND HISTORZ  ———————————————————————————————W*¾■■—?o WHEN YOUWRE ALLERGIC TO LIFE W"/■■,! Doctors havj told Liz Newman that hjr allergies will probably bj for life. "I used to wish for a miracli cure, but it doisn't achievj anything," shj says. Instead, Liz focuses on raising awareness and research into allergies. Shj reckons it will bj a step forward for sufferers. "Feeling alonj and likj a freak is thj worst part," shj says.  AllerEC advice - allirSyuk.org  Allergic To Everything, Jun 30, 9pm ——————————————————————————————————7/7—— channjl4guidj@teletixt.co.uk NEW CARS REVIEWED p703 Sport on 4 TV todaz 4 Homes Planet

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