Council threatens to seize disabled girl's wheelchair
Hammersmith and Fulham Council threatened to remove Ruby Jennings' wheelchair from a communal walkway, citing fire risk. Family says no alternative storage exists, causing distress.
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Mayhew seeks homes for greyhound Hero and cat Comet
Mayhew animal charity is seeking adopters for Hero, a four-year-old retired racing greyhound, and Comet, a five-year-old cat with reduced vision, both in Hampstead and Highgate.
Dementia Patient's £9k Rings Stolen at Kent Care Home
A dementia patient's £9,000 diamond and gold rings were stolen from Holywell Park Care Home in Sevenoaks, Kent, and replaced with plastic copies, prompting a police investigation.
Croydon Council Proposes End to Discretionary Disabled Travel Scheme
Croydon Council plans to stop new applicants to its discretionary Disabled Persons Freedom Pass scheme, saving £140,000 but sparking fears of isolation for vulnerable residents.
Toddler killed in A1 crash named as Mohammad Islam
Mohammad Islam, 2, from London, died after a crash on the A1 near Stibbington, Peterborough, on December 20, 2025. An inquest opened on October 15, 2026.
Disabled man dragged himself across floor in Redbridge home
A paralysed man with one functional arm had to drag himself across the floor to use the toilet and shower in unsuitable Redbridge council accommodation, receiving a £20,000 settlement.
New SEN school opens in Clapham with community support
Octavia House Schools opens a new SEN site in Clapham for pupils with SEMH needs, offering therapy dogs and art therapy, with plans to expand from 10 to 40 pupils.
London dad crushed by coach after Lime bike collision survives
Victor Arotsky, 53, was pushed into a coach's path while jogging, suffered cardiac arrest, spent months in hospital, and is now partially blind and deaf. He reunited with paramedics who saved his life.
Marmoset kept in bird cage rescued from Greenwich property
A common marmoset was rescued from a Greenwich property after being found living alone in a bird cage without a licence, proper diet, or social companionship.
Teens arrested after machete attack in Uxbridge park
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, were arrested after a machete attack in Cowley Recreation Ground, Uxbridge, on September 25. A man in his 50s was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
Lewisham woman banned after dog's starvation death
Vanessa Anne Kentfield, of Manor Park, was banned from keeping animals after her bull breed dog Rubic died weighing less than half his healthy weight.
Girl, 16, dies in Highgate crash; man, 68, arrested
A 16-year-old girl died after being hit by a car in Highgate, North London, on Sept 24. A 68-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by careless driving. Road closures remain in place.
Bromley Council pays £500 over special needs school delay
Bromley Council has apologised and paid £500 to a family after failing to secure a new school placement for a child with special needs for 17 months.
Erith tops Southeastern station accessibility survey
Erith station tops a News Shopper survey of Southeastern stations needing accessibility improvements, with 50 readers citing step-free access gaps, steep footbridges, and platform gaps.
Disabled people blocked from travel in care postcode lottery
Disabled people across England are being barred from foreign holidays and work trips by care providers, with no national guidance, creating a postcode lottery.
Surbiton pensioner jailed 12 years for child abuse
William Raison, 75, of Surbiton, was jailed for 12 years at Guildford Crown Court for sexually abusing a girl under 13 and making indecent images.
Hounslow Council apologises after disabled person left sofa surfing
Hounslow Council left a disabled person and another homeless for over a year after closing their application without notice, prompting an Ombudsman ruling and £1,000 compensation.
Tribute to Lambeth Man, 39, Killed in Flat
Thomas Carey, 39, found dead with head injuries in Brixton Hill flat on Sept 4. Pub pays tribute. Two arrests made; one man charged with murder.
Disabled theatregoer's seven-year toilet battle continues
Michael Gannon, 75, with osteoarthritis, is furious that Kensington's Finborough Theatre still lacks an accessible toilet removed in 2019, despite council efforts.
Disabled man's family wins £2.5K payout after Hackney delays
Hackney Council pays £2,500 after Ombudsman finds delays and errors in moving a disabled man to supported living, causing family distress.
Georgia officer on leave after pet donkey shot dead
A Georgia police officer is on leave after shooting and killing a family's pet donkey, HeeHaw, during a search for a missing person. The owner says the officer felt threatened, but the family calls it unjustified.
Six fined in Enfield Blue Badge fraud crackdown
Enfield Council fined six people for Blue Badge misuse, including two who used badges of deceased individuals. Fines totaled over £2,000.
Fox attacks sleeping baby in Watford home
A fox entered a Watford home and bit a three-month-old baby's head, causing four puncture wounds. The mother says she feels unsafe.
Lime bikes dumped in Greenwich foot tunnel spark concerns
Dozens of Lime bikes have been dumped in the Greenwich Foot Tunnel, blocking lifts and raising safety concerns. Lime fines offenders, and Greenwich Council warns of action if issues persist.
Autistic comedian: I’m a traitor to Britain – I can’t stand pubs
Comedian Joe Wells, diagnosed autistic in his late 20s, explains why he hated pubs as a student and how pre-drinks became his accessible quiet space, costing him a house deposit.
Islington Council Abandons Blind Man with Dementia, Watchdog Finds
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman rebuked Islington Council for blocking a blind man with dementia's care account, ending his support with ten days' notice after his savings exceeded the £23,250 limit.
Wheelchair user removed from Virgin Australia flight over aid
Shane Hryhorec, a quadriplegic activist, was removed from a Virgin Australia flight after a dispute over storing his SmartDrive device, sparking a viral TikTok and an airline review.
Lesley Urbach Obituary: Actress Dies at 88
Lesley Urbach, a pioneering British actress known for her work in theatre and television, has died at the age of 88. She was celebrated for breaking barriers in the industry.
London maths teacher banned for life after assaulting girl under 13
A South London maths teacher, Daniel Ata-Baah, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being convicted of sexually assaulting a girl under 13.
Milburn Review: Internships Key for Youth Jobs
A new review says special needs internships could cut youth unemployment, urging government action to boost take-up.
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