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Fare Dodgers' Top Excuse: 'My Phone Was Dead'

Transport for London exposes the most outrageous excuses used by fare evaders, with the 'dead phone' defence topping the list. Discover how thousands are attempting to dodge fines and the new tactics deployed to stop them.

Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp

A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.

Brighton's Inclusive Rugby World Cup Sells Out

Brighton's Amex Stadium becomes the epicentre of inclusive sport as it hosts a triumphant, sold-out weekend for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting a new benchmark for diversity and accessibility in major sporting events.

EasyJet wheelchair mishap leaves disabled teen in tears

Exclusive: A 15-year-old boy with cerebral palsy was left stranded and distressed after his wheelchair was mishandled by EasyJet at London Gatwick, sparking outrage and calls for better airline disability protocols.

Wheelchair Basketball Apologises for Israeli Anthem Omission

British Wheelchair Basketball issues a formal apology after failing to play the Israeli national anthem before a World Cup qualifier in Cardiff, prompting a storm of criticism and accusations of a breach of international sporting protocols.

Wheelchair User Abandoned Outside Medical Centre

A disabled woman was allegedly abandoned in her wheelchair outside a US medical facility, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about patient care standards and disability rights.

UK Rail Fares Set for 5% Increase in 2025

Millions of UK train passengers face another significant fare increase in 2025, with prices set to rise in line with July's RPI inflation rate of 5%, adding hundreds of pounds to annual travel costs amidst ongoing service disruptions.

Shawn Bradley's shocking transformation after paralysis

Former NBA star Shawn Bradley makes a rare public appearance looking unrecognisable following a life-changing bicycle accident in 2021. The 7'6" giant, once a defensive powerhouse, now navigates life in a wheelchair.

Hewett analyses Wimbledon semi-final defeat

British wheelchair tennis star Alfie Hewett opens up about his Wimbledon semi-final defeat, sharing lessons learned and his determination to bounce back stronger.

Aaron Chalmers on son's wheelchair needs

Former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers shares emotional update on his son's health journey and the family's determination to provide the best care possible.

Model faked wheelchair use for NHS compensation

A 44-year-old model has been caught falsely claiming NHS compensation for wheelchair use after being spotted dancing at a body paint festival. The scandal has sparked outrage and calls for stricter fraud controls.

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