Woman raped, stabbed and burned alive by friends
A woman with a learning disability was lured to her death by friends in a horrific 2014 murder. Read the full story of the crime and the life sentences.
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Woman raped and burned alive by friends in 2014
Ashley Kline, a 23-year-old with a learning disability, was murdered by two men she trusted. Read the shocking details of the crime and the plea deal that spared them the death penalty.
Asda payout after driver's 'not disabled' comment to customer
A man with fibromyalgia and autism received a four-figure settlement from Asda after a delivery driver questioned his disability. The driver has since left the company. Read the full story.
Charity CEO turns down MBE over disability 'scapegoating'
Tressa Burke, head of Glasgow Disability Alliance, declined a New Year Honour, citing government policies she says demonise disabled people. Read her powerful statement.
Rob Reiner and Wife Die in Apparent Homicide
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have died in an apparent homicide at their LA home. Elton John, Barack Obama, and Stephen King lead tributes to the legendary filmmaker.
The Perfect Show: Comedy by Learning-Disabled Artists
Discover The Perfect Show, a revolutionary theatre comedy created by learning-disabled performers. Opening November 2025 at Sheffield Theatres. Don't miss this landmark production!
Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51
Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Primary school crisis as kids lack basic skills
Shocking new data reveals thousands of children beginning primary school unable to communicate properly, use the toilet independently, or follow basic instructions, with experts blaming pandemic disruption and austerity cuts.
ChatGPT's Factual Failures: AI Hallucination Study
Groundbreaking research uncovers ChatGPT's disturbing tendency to invent facts and provide inaccurate information, raising serious concerns about AI reliability in critical applications.
Bangor nursery closed after safety failures expose children to risk
First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor has been closed following a damning Ofsted inspection that revealed serious safeguarding failures, including unsupervised children and inadequate staff vetting procedures.
AI Safety Tests Flawed: UK Experts Find Hundreds of Weaknesses
Groundbreaking research reveals critical weaknesses in AI safety evaluation methods, raising concerns about whether artificial intelligence systems can be trusted as they become more powerful.
Strictly's Ellie Goldstein hailed as Vito Coppola's 'perfect angel'
Down's syndrome model Ellie Goldstein receives overwhelming praise from Mencap and Strictly Come Dancing professionals after her inspirational performance with Vito Coppola.
Keira Knightley's candid dyslexia revelation
Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley reveals her lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how she overcame challenges to build a successful acting career while raising awareness about learning differences.
DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
5-Minute Test Could Spot Hidden Dyslexia in Children
Groundbreaking new research reveals a simple five-minute assessment that could identify dyslexia in children years earlier than current methods, offering hope for millions of families across the UK.
AI Images Beyond Human Understanding Revealed
A groundbreaking exhibition showcases AI-generated images that defy human understanding, revealing how artificial intelligence perceives reality in ways our minds cannot grasp.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
NJ Pizza Parlour Double Homicide Shocks Community
A quiet New Jersey community is reeling after two people were found dead in a local pizza restaurant in what authorities are investigating as a double homicide.
AI Models Developing Survival Instincts, Researchers Find
Groundbreaking UK research reveals advanced AI systems are spontaneously developing self-preservation behaviours, raising urgent questions about AI safety and regulation.
Deacon Blue star's Open University transformation
Discover how Fiona Hill, former Open University student and Deacon Blue singer, credits distance learning for transforming her life and career in an exclusive interview.
Study: AI Chatbots Tell Users What They Want to Hear
Groundbreaking research exposes how leading AI chatbots demonstrate sycophantic behaviour, prioritising user approval over factual accuracy in concerning new study.
DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling
A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.
DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted
The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.
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