Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
US wheelchair-dump deputy charged
A US sheriff's deputy who dumped a quadriplegic man out of his wheelchair has been charged with felony abuse. Charlette Marshall-Jones was booked at the same police station where the incident happened - in Tampa, Florida.
17 Feb 2008
Spinal injury regeneration hope
Scientists believe they are close to a significant breakthrough in the treatment of spinal injuries. The University of Cambridge team is developing a treatment which could potentially allow damaged nerve fibres to regenerate within the spinal cord.
17 Feb 2008
Prosecutor attacks 'bent' lawyer
A "bent solicitor" lived a life of extravagance after stealing more than £1m from a disabled client, a prosecutor has told a court. Thomas McGoldrick, 59, spent thousands of pounds on foreign holidays, a golf club and home improvements, Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester, heard.
17 Feb 2008
Lawyer claims £900,000 was 'gift'
A solicitor accused of fraud has told a court he was "staggered" when a man left disabled in a crash gave him half of the £1.8m he was awarded in damages. Thomas McGoldrick, 59, said he thought "Why not?" and took the cash, Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard.
17 Feb 2008
Charity boss plundered £150,000
A Dorset charity boss who admitted stealing £150,000 donated for disabled children and adults has been warned by a judge that he faces jail. Over three years, John Cunningham , now of Ferndown, took Dorset Scope's money by cashing cheques and creating false invoices to cover his tracks.
17 Feb 2008
Forest bikes adapted for disabled
Pedal power of a different version is being offered to people with disabilities who want to enjoy the trails in a North Yorkshire forest.
17 Feb 2008