Teen Shares Experience of Caring for Disabled Mother While Studying for GCSEs Saturday, June 14, 2025 youngcarer me chronicfatigue disability caregiving gcse family awareness support carersweek A 15-year-old from Gloucestershire has opened up about the challenges of caring for their disabled mother while juggling the demands of GCSE studies. Ace Parry from Quedgeley has been supporting their mother, Chantelle Parry, … Read More
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