BBC News Long Reads

James Armour has become the first person to swim, run and cycle the length of the Outer Hebrides.

Dancer Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg was labelled "stupid" at school. Now she has returned to education - as a lecturer.

When Ena Miller had a baby, she was unprepared for the constant comments about her daughter's skin tone.

A four-day ultramarathon covering 120 miles on the west coast of Scotland will cost £15,499 to enter.

The 'baby' of Beijing became a father, a husband and an LGBTQ+ spokesperson. And now Tom Daley is an Olympic gold medallist. This is his story.

Scientists are excavating one of the most important Jurassic sites ever discovered in the UK.

The influence of narcos has caused many women to undergo cosmetic surgery in Mexico's Sinaloa state.

The 'baby' of Beijing has become a father, a husband and an LGBTQ+ spokesperson. Tom Daley has perhaps one final shot at Olympic gold.

The partner of missing hiker Esther Dingley explains why he won't give up searching for her.

As Darren Campbell emerged as a talented teenage sprinter, he was leading a double life as a gang member. A twist of fate broke him free.

An Indian sex coach says parents turn to her for advice as sex education is not available in schools.

At the Atlanta Olympics of 1996, Iraqi weightlifter Raed Ahmed took a huge gamble - inspired by one look from President Clinton.

Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman died in a senseless attack. But they should not be remembered as victims.

Ishleen Kaur was passionate about yoga movement Sivananda, until she found allegations of sexual abuse.

The new US president vows to bring a new spirit of unity - does Alaska provide hope or bad omens?

Malcolm Brown developed a rare autoimmune disease after suffering food poisoning while on a self-catering trip.

Gary Allen's conviction for the murders of two women brings a 20-year quest for justice to an end.

David Flucker volunteers in a charity shop four days a week - and has no plans to give it up any time soon.

How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster.