Disabled Lanarkshire veteran gearing up for 12-hour charity cycle

Naman Ramachandran Netflix’s top U.K. content executives have underlined the streamer’s ongoing efforts in the fields of empowering diversity and disability, both on and off-screen.Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Monday, Anne Mensah, VP for original series, and Fiona Lamptey, director of U.K.

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iOS - Android His brother John picked up the car on his behalf as it was handed over at the Airdrie hospice by deputy head of fundraising Louise O’Donnell and Arnold Clark representatives Paul Gallagher and Taylor Jaconelli-Ford.

Scots pub toilet has been branded a ‘wee mink’ by furious punters. Staff at the Duchess of Kirkcaldy bar and restaurant noticed the unusual theft on Saturday afternoon sparking an appeal for the artwork’s return.

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mother of a profoundly disabled 13-year-old has said she “can’t make him bulletproof” but getting him vaccinated will let him “live and experience life”. Donna Quinn’s son Logan, who has had his first dose, has serious respiratory problems and a rare neurological condition.

Attitude Is Everything has found that 50 per cent of disabled music fans were eager to return to full capacity live shows after COVID restrictions were lifted.The disability-led charity, which has been working towards accessibility in the live industry for over 20 years, carried out an online survey that polled 289 people between July 19 and August 1.According to the findings, 74 per cent of participants – who all had a history of attending live events – require additional access including

iOS - Android So far more than 1.4m people and 4000 schools have taken part in games across the UK and beyond, with evidence showing the programme helps adults and children become more active.Since it was created by GP Dr William Bird, the game has been played in more than 120 locations in the UK and beyond.Children use a fob which will be provided by participating primary schools, and adults can pick up a free card from one of the distribution points listed on the www.beatthestreet.me/northlan

iOS - Android On most days Craig will do the challenge at his fitness studio in Lanark.However, he has also enjoyed a number of trips across the country and further afield to promote the challenge and the charity.He said: “It has been getting tougher. Usually if I’m feeling on top form I can do them in half an hour but it can take up to 45 minutes.“That’s why its good to get out, it’s almost been like a bucket list.“ I’ve been to Millport, Skye, Ben Nevis and Glencoe in Scotland.

The AbleGamers Charity, has successfully met its $1million (£721,000) goal.The announcement was made by AbleGamers COO Steven Spohn via his Twitter account.

Social Security Scotland next year that will replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for Scottish claimants. The new benefit will provide additional financial support to people of working age across Scotland with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition.

The Office producer Ash Atalla has said that Ricky Gervais’ jokes about his disability made him “a little bit uncomfortable”.Atalla, who has also worked as a producer on The IT Crowd and People Just Do Nothing, has used a wheelchair since contracting polio as a child.Gervais pointed out Atalla’s disability while accepting an award for The Office at the British Comedy Awards, calling him “my little wheelchair friend” and saying he was “just the same as Stephen Hawking, but without all the clever

iOS - Android Hodgkin's lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.Ashleigh knew she would have to fight the disease so she could see her new baby grow up. She told Lanarkshire Live : "I gave birth to Grace in the September and immediately knew something wasn't right, I kept finding lumps.

iOS - Android Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell told Lanarkshire Live: “The danger involved in illegal use of off-road motorcycles and quad bikes on public footpaths, parks and roads is something we are not willing to tolerate.“We will deploy the motorcycles in problematic areas and target those who are placing the community in danger, which in turn will address our commitment to tackling the issues local people are telling us about.“My message is clear – do not use motorcycles or quads

disabled mum has taken to social media to share her experience of able-bodied parents using facilities designed for those with a disability at a family attraction. The woman in question, who had visited an aquarium as a birthday day out for her child, was forced to wait before using the disabled toilet as it was occupied by a family.

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iOS - Android Locals also reported seeing a young bull on the loose in Greenhall Park.A farmer was also seen trying to round up the escapees and get them back to their field.However, police were eventually called to assist in moo-ving the animals along.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8.25pm on Tuesday, August 10, officers were called to a report of cows loose on Bardykes Road, Blantyre.

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