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Strictly final suffers BBC blunder as Duchess Sophie praises Ellie Goldstein - the first person to appear on the show with Down's syndrome - in sweet video
21 Dec 2025 01:37 GMT
The BBC faced criticism during the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final after making an on-air mistake involving Duchess Sophie.
Viewers watching the live show spotted the error when Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, appeared in a surprise video message …
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He told Art Rooney about the Immaculate Reception and was first to interview Franco Harris about it
23 Dec 2025 13:17 GMT
To call the Immaculate Reception “immortal” would be to call the view from Mt. Washington “pretty.”
In terms of Pittsburgh permanency, the Duquesne and Mon have nothing on the fateful play that took place on Dec. 23, 1972.
With seconds left in the 1972 AFC …
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Atlanta's first Santa with Down syndrome brings inclusive holiday magic
23 Dec 2025 12:34 GMT
For many families, Christmas isn't complete without a visit to Santa, but one Santa is helping children with special needs see themselves in the red suit — and in the magic of the season.
Bradley Carlisle, known as "Santa Bradley," is Atlanta …
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'Proud pedophile' doctor who raped boy with Down's syndrome in shower sentenced
22 Nov 2025 13:53 GMT
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All charges were aggravated due to his esteemed position as a medic, which prosecutors argued allowed him to avoid punishment for such a long period
A 74 year old retired GP from Liège, Belgium, has been sentenced to five years in …
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Down's syndrome charity 'helps me feel less alone'
14 Nov 2025 07:20 GMT
A mum from Cheshire said she felt less isolated thanks to support from a Down's syndrome charity.
Rebecca Goodier, whose 18-year-old son Jamie has the genetic condition, said sharing experiences with other parents was incredibly important for her …
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Trisomie 21 charity celebrates 25th anniversary: Helping people with Down's Syndrome 'integrate into society'
06 Nov 2025 15:06 GMT
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Retired GP who raped young boy with Down's syndrome jailed for five years
29 Oct 2025 09:31 GMT
The doctor worked in the city of Liege (pictured)(Image: Getty)
An elderly former doctor has been jailed for five years in Belgium for raping a young boy with Down's syndrome.
The 74-year-old, who has not been named, received a sentence of five years - …
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Retired doctor who raped young boy with Down's syndrome jailed for five years
28 Oct 2025 21:05 GMT
The abuse took place in March and May 2021 in Liège, Belgium (file)(Image: Getty Images)
A 74-year-old man in Belgium has been jailed for five years for raping a young boy with Down's syndrome.
The retired GP, who worked in the city of Liège, was …
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This Christmas, I finally get to go clubbing like everyone else
21 Dec 2025 22:51 GMT
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Dylan Hughes. 23, had his first night out in this inclusive night club in Treforest
On a dance floor under disco lights, Dylan Hughes is letting loose to Olly Murs, JLS and One Direction.
He's in his element when he dances – and his mother …
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Horse rider with Down's syndrome helps save club
09 Oct 2025 06:08 GMT
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Rebecca Iles on her favourite horse, Bonnie, and her mum Sarah Iles
A horse rider with Down's syndrome has helped to raise enough money to keep the riding club she has been attending for 22 years open for the next …