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Blind ex-Paralympian and self-professed ‘daredevil’ learns to water-ski in her 40s, ski at 50, and goes zip lining at 60

A retired blind Paralympic swimmer and self-professed “daredevil” who loves “anything that involves speed” has learned to water-ski in her 40s, to ski at 50, and gone zip lining at 60. Janice Burton MBE, 66, who lives with her 70-year-old husband ...

30 Sept 2024 at 18:20

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Visually impaired woman excluded from sport at school now one step away from Paralympics after swapping Crufts for judo

A visually impaired woman who was excluded from sport at school is now just one step away from the Paralympics after swapping Crufts for judo, and has shared a warning for the opponent who stands between her and Paris: “You’re in my way.” ...

13 May 2024 at 06:30

Scotland

Partially-sighted man to travel across UK to raise funds for Fife charity

A partially-sighted man will travel the length of Britain to mark the 160th anniversary of a Fife-based sight loss charity. Kris Baillie has been supported by Seescape for 10 years, and to repay the favour he is travelling from Shetland ...

12 May 2025 at 08:02

Health

Mum of one-year-old twins born with rare eye condition causing vision loss says diagnosis was ‘a big shock’

The parents of one-year-old twin boys born with a rare eye disorder that causes sensitivity to light and impaired vision say they hope they live “full, decent lives” despite the condition. Sam and Tommy Lunn, who live with their ...

30 Dec 2025 at 06:30

Health

Man told aged six he would ‘never run again’ after stroke during brain tumour op becomes para-athlete and record holder

A man who was told aged six he would “never run or be active again” after suffering a stroke during brain tumour surgery has consistently defied the odds, becoming a para-athlete and breaking Guinness World Records. Anthony ...

13 Mar 2026 at 06:30

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