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Olympic star Oscar Pistorius has broken down in tears as he appeared in court charged with murdering his girlfriend. He stood before magistrate Desmond Nair with his head bowed as the charge was read out. Prosecutors say they intend to prove that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder. Read More »

A month-old piglet from Florida, born without the use of its back legs, is now sporting a custom-built wheelchair to get around. Chris P. Bacon has become an internet sensation after vet, Len Lucero, took pity on the creature’s plight and built the contraption from a toy building kit. Read More »

Reports that South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius shot dead his model girlfriend have shocked fans and led to an outpouring of grief for the victim. That Reeva Steenkamp was killed on Valentine’s Day added poignancy to the news. Just the day before, she had gone on Twitter to write: Read More »

He made history in London last year when he became the first double-amputee track athlete to compete in the Olympic Games. He is known as the “blade runner” because of the carbon fibre prosthetic blades he races in. He was born without a fibula in both legs and had his legs amputated below the knee before his first birthday. Read More »

Appeal judges have rejected a bid to overturn a damages award made to an autistic teenager restrained by police after jumping into a swimming pool. Last year a judge said Metropolitan Police officers had falsely imprisoned and discriminated against the boy, and awarded him £28,250. Read More »

The largest free exhibition in Cumbria, north east and the borders dedicated to those with disabilities and/or additional needs, their families and the proffesionals who work with and support them. Taking place Friday 8th March at the Rheged Centre, Penrith – 10am til 2.30pm. Read More »

South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder after his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead at his home in Pretoria.  Police said Mr Pistorius was at a local police station, adding that a friend of his was killed at his home. Read More »

PARALYMPIC star Oscar Pistorius has been arrested after reportedly shooting his girlfriend dead having mistakenly thought she was a burglar.  The woman was shot in the head and arm at his home in Pretoria, South Africa, at 4am today, according to local media.  Pistorius, 26, is believed to have been dating former FHM model Reeva Steenkamp, 30.  The circumstances surrounding ... Read More »

South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been arrested over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria, local media say.  Police confirmed to local media that a woman – who died at the scene – was shot in the head and arm.  The precise circumstances surrounding Read More »

The wheelchair belonging to a teenager who carried the Olympic torch in Newcastle has been stolen.  William Hardy’s chair was taken from outside a house at Holly Avenue in Jesmond between 20:00 GMT on Saturday and 14:00 GMT on Sunday, police said. Read More »

Disability benefit tests can continue on the sixth floor of a Luton office despite concerns about accessibility, the government has ruled.  The assessment centre in Cresta House, Alma Street, is run by Atos Healthcare for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and served by a lift.  However, there is no emergency exit other than the stairs. Read More »

On 20th April 2013, a group of 5 disabled riders will attempt to scale Cadair Idris, one of the tallest mountains in Snowdonia, using specially designed mountain bikes. The bikes, which are pedalled by hand rather than by foot, have especially low gears which will be essential on the steep and rocky upper slopes of the mountain. Read More »