-
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 …
-
BBC sparks backlash after Duchess of Edinburgh blunder during Strictly final
21 Dec 2025 08:57 GMT
The BBC committed an on-screen blunder during Saturday evening's Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Final when it incorrectly identified the Duchess of Edinburgh using an outdated title.
As Prince Edward's wife appeared in a surprise video segment, the …
-
Strictly star Ellie Goldstein's mum recalls awful comment a nurse made after her daughter's Down's syndrome diagnosis and difficult birth
25 Nov 2025 16:44 GMT
Ellie Goldstein's mum has recalled the awful comment a nurse made to her when doctor's diagnosed her daughter with Down's syndrome shortly after birth.
The model, 23, who was the first contestant with the genetic condition to appear on …
-
'Proud pedophile' doctor who raped boy with Down's syndrome in shower sentenced
22 Nov 2025 13:53 GMT
08:00 ET, 22 Nov 2025
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 …
-
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 …
-
Trisomie 21 charity celebrates 25th anniversary: Helping people with Down's Syndrome 'integrate into society'
06 Nov 2025 15:06 GMT
-
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 - …
-
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 …
-
I'm A Celebrity's Aitch keeps sweet jungle promise to sister in first post after stint
19 Dec 2025 13:53 GMT
I'm A Celeb's Aitch keeps sweet promise with sister Gracie(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
I'm A Celeb star Aitch delighted fans by revealing how he kept a promise he made his sister Gracie while in the jungle. The Manchester based rapper has a …
-
Horse rider with Down's syndrome helps save club
09 Oct 2025 06:08 GMT
Carys NallyWest of England
ShareSave
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 …
About
© 1995-2025