Plumber with £9 in Account Wins £11m Lottery – Then Life Takes a Tragic Turn Thursday, June 12, 2025 lottery addiction tragedy wealth drugabuse bullying disability crime mentalhealth plumbing In 2017, Joshua Winslet, a 22-year-old plumber, purchased a lottery ticket on a whim while having just $19 (£9) left in his bank account. To his astonishment, he became the sole winner of Australia’s Powerball $100 million … Read More
Dangerous Lane to College Sparks Road Rage and Accidents Thursday, June 12, 2025 education specialneeds traffic safety southgloucestershire carefarm animalcare roadconditions disability community Residents near Peopleton Brook Farm in South Gloucestershire have raised alarms about the safety risks on Mill Lane, a narrow country road leading to the animal care college. This lane’s limited width and lack of passing … Read More
Dad Suffers Severe Balcony Fall on Holiday, Now Stranded in Spain Friday, May 23, 2025 accident injury spain football community fundraiser recovery disability holiday emergency sport Matty Durbin, a 36-year-old father of two and dedicated football coach from Clutton in the Chew Valley, Somerset, is currently stranded in Spain after suffering a serious fall from a balcony during a holiday last week. The … Read More
Woman Who Lost Ability to Walk as Teenager Shatters UK Cycling World Record Tuesday, May 20, 2025 cycling endurance record inspiration disability triumph uk fundraising perseverance sport Sarah Ruggins, a 37-year-old Canadian wealth manager living in Gloucestershire, has achieved a remarkable feat by cycling 2,700 km (1,677 miles) from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back in just five days, 11 hours, and 14 … Read More
Mum’s Courageous 5K Challenge to Support Son Battling Dravet Syndrome Sunday, May 18, 2025 dravet epilepsy seizures disability charity challenge fitness awareness fundraising support Anne Seager, a devoted mother from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, is taking on an extraordinary challenge throughout May to raise awareness and funds for Dravet Syndrome, a rare and life-limiting form of epilepsy that … Read More
Award-Winning Coach Champions Inclusivity, Making Lawn Bowls Accessible to All Thursday, May 15, 2025 inclusion accessibility lawnbowls disability community sport grants equipment olveston coach At Olveston & District Bowling Club, the focus is not only on the game but also on making lawn bowls accessible to everyone. Thanks to the dedication of coach Alan Lambourne, recently honoured with the Diversity and … Read More