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arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England from northern France
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Lowenna North from Launceston swims the English Channel. RUTH NORTH VIA SWNS. “> A 17-year-old nicknamed the ‘Ginger Swimmer’ has swum the English Channel – powered by Jelly Babies. Lowenna North trained for four years…
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