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Nathan Borg: deaf soap star who plays Curtis Perkins in Neighbours

We speak to deaf actor Nathan Borg who plays Curtis Perkins in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, in which he…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

From London 2012 to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft MBE in the spotlight

We speak to World, European and Paralympic wheelchair racing champion Hannah Cockroft about her career in athletics and her preparations…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic javelin champion Hollie Arnold MBE in the spotlight

We speak to Paralympic javelin champion Hollie Arnold MBE ahead of Tokyo 2020.

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Entertainment & Culture

EastEnders actor Rose Ayling-Ellis becomes first deaf contestant to join Strictly Come Dancing

EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis - best known for playing Frankie Lewis - is set to become the first deaf contestant…

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Entertainment & Culture

10 disabled contestants on TV reality and talent shows

We roundup ten disabled contestants that have taken part and competed in TV reality and talent shows in the UK.

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Entertainment & Culture

Coronation Street highlights the challenges faced by disabled people working from home during the pandemic

Coronation Street is set to broadcast a storyline next week that highlights the challenges disabled people have faced trying to…

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News

ITV’s announcement of first disabled contestant on Love Island sparks mixed opinions

Love Island's announcement of its first contestant with a disability has sparked mixed opinions among the disability community.

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Entertainment & Culture

9 influential disabled LGBTQ+ activists to follow this Pride Month

To mark pride month, our writer Emma Purcell lists 9 influential disabled people from the LGBTQ+ community who you should…

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Entertainment & Culture

BBC and UK arts councils celebrate the work of disabled artists with brand new commissions

BBC and UK arts councils celebrate the work of disabled artists with new film and audio commissions.

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Entertainment & Culture

BBC make-up show Glow Up celebrating disability and diversity

BBC make-up show Glow Up celebrates disability and diversity by including two autistic contestants and a young girl with a…

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