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Nurse passes maths GCSE 40 years after failing O-level

Joanne Mulholland, 56, says she re-sat her exams 40 years ago and failed three times.

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Joanne Mulholland, 56, says she re-sat her exams 40 years ago and failed three times.
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    Nurse passes maths GCSE 40 years after failing O-level

    Joanne Mulholland, 56, says she re-sat her exams 40 years ago and failed three times.

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    Nurse passes maths GCSE after 40-year wait

    Joanne Mulholland, 56, says she re-sat her exams 40 years ago and failed three times.

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