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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.

Meta Whistleblowers Expose VR 'Psychological Torture'

Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.

Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data

Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.

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.

Spotify's New Feature Sparks User Fury and Cancellation Threats

Spotify users are in open revolt after the music streaming giant rolled out a controversial new feature that adds promotional cards and audiobook previews directly to the app's home screen, with many threatening to cancel their subscriptions.

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.

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.

Stacey Solomon adopts disabled dog Teddy

TV star Stacey Solomon opens up about adopting her beloved dog Teddy, who now uses a wheelchair after a devastating diagnosis. A touching tale of love and resilience.

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