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By Ellise Hollie-Haywood, Disabilities Editor Daisy is 14 years old and lives life with confidence, strength, and a cheeky smile that’s never far away. She’s outgoing, driven, and has always loved being in front of a camera—whether it’s for fashion, media, or just for fun. But
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By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent I was very honoured to be interviewed by Enable Magazine editor Melissa Holmes for the May/June 2025 issue. Enable Magazine is the UK’s leading disability and lifestyle magazine, sharing stories from people with disabilities and inspiring others. During the Easter holidays, I had
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By Jill Dando News Young people in the North Ayrshire town of Kilbirnie are improving the lives of adults with disabilities, while skilling up for a competitive jobs market as they prepare to leave school and enter the world of work. School pupils from Garnock Community Campus were selected by
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By Jill Dando News A new sensory garden for people with disabilities and their carers has been created at Bristol’s Hartcliffe Millennium Green. The calming and welcoming space will enable visitors to experience the wellbeing benefits of time in nature and enjoy the sight, sound, fragrance and texture of
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By Jill Dando News A four-year-old with cerebral palsy from Leicester, UK, is going from strength to strength in 2025 after winning a major award for fundraising – and welcoming a new baby brother! Leicester’s Lola James, four, has been winning hearts for several years now due to her determination
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By Jill Dando News Finalist Alexander spoke about his late brother who had a learning disability, driving a huge number of donations to Mencap from fans of the show So far, the charity has received around £30,000 from over 2,000 donations A finalist of The Traitors, Alexander Dragonetti,
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By Evie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Joseph is gearing up for the Bristol City Cerebral Palsy Football Festival in Oslo which is an annual celebration for the club, founded by Bob Young. BCCPFC (Bristol City Cerebral Palsy Football Club) and RWK Goodman hosted England’s largest Cerebral Palsy international
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By Jill Dando News Michael Beynon has achieved a Guinness World Records title by walking 100km in one week – inspiring people with a learning disability along the way. Michael Beynon, a 29-year-old marathon runner from Chirk, North Wales, who has Down Syndrome has achieved a Guinness World Records title. Michael
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Special Feature by Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent Callum Day is 27 years old and was born with a condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. This condition affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints all over his body. He has also been recently diagnosed as Severely Sight Impaired which
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By Jill Dando News Two veterans had an emotional reunion last month as they met by coincidence at our Llandudno rehabilitation centre, 70 years after serving together in the jungle during the Malayan Emergency. When blind veterans Arthur and Joe decided to book into our rehabilitation centre in North Wales
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By Ellise Hayward, Disabilities Editor, Jill Dando News In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, Louise, 39, the CEO and founder of West Street Nutrition, is turning her personal struggles into a beacon of hope for her community. Despite losing her leg over two decades ago, Louise has embarked
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By Ellise, Jill Dando News, Disabilities Correspondent Cutting Edge Theatre is one of Scotland's leading small theatre companies based in Edinburgh and helping hundreds of people. With over 28 years of history they aim to make a difference in the lives of people and communities. They give opportunities
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 21, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News (Ellise Hollie Hayward is the Disabilities Correspondent for Jill Dando News and the Good News Post. She started the role after giving yet another motivational talk - this time at Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, the school that paved