Meet the UK’s first blind, black, female barrister – who wants to change people’s perceptions of what lawyers look like | UK News

Meet the UK’s first blind, black, female barrister – who wants to change people’s perceptions of what lawyers look like | UK News

As she begins to think towards the future, Britain’s first blind, black, female barrister says her achievement “hasn’t quite sunk in yet”. After five years at university, Jessikah Inabah, 24, qualified earlier... Read more »
UK’s first blind, black barrister passed exams in Braille

UK’s first blind, black barrister passed exams in Braille

A “remarkable” woman has smashed through the “triple-glazed glass ceiling” to become Britain’s first blind and black barrister. Jessikah Inaba, 23, qualified last week after studying for five years at university in... Read more »
‘Truly remarkable’ woman, 23, becomes the UK’s first blind Black barrister

‘Truly remarkable’ woman, 23, becomes the UK’s first blind Black barrister

A woman has smashed through the ‘triple-glazed glass ceiling’ to become Britain’s first blind and Black barrister, in an achievement that has been described as ‘truly remarkable. Jessikah Inaba, 23, qualified last... Read more »
Blind Londoners in danger over ‘floating bus stops’ – South London News

Blind Londoners in danger over ‘floating bus stops’ – South London News

By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter A blind Londoner can’t get to hospital for her eye appointments as she has to cross a cycle lane to get on the bus. Hyacinth Malcolm... Read more »
Man left partially blind after aggravated burglary in Highams Park

Man left partially blind after aggravated burglary in Highams Park

Police say two men are “terrified” to return home after burglars broke in and attacked them – leaving one partially blind. A gang wearing balaclavas forced their way into the property in Selwyn... Read more »
Blind man hits out after security guard at M&S asked him to take his guide dog out of store

Blind man hits out after security guard at M&S asked him to take his guide dog out of store

‘I felt humiliated’: Blind man hits out after security guard at M&S asked him to take his guide dog out of store Dave Kent, 62, said a security guard told him to... Read more »
Blind doctor’s panic as London Underground passenger harasses his guide dog

Blind doctor’s panic as London Underground passenger harasses his guide dog

A blind London doctor was left feeling shaken after an impatient commuter harassed him and his guide dog on a London Underground escalator. A viral video shows Dr Amit Patel standing on... Read more »
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‘No one is listening to me’: Severely blind mum, 25, forced to learn how to use cane on YouTube after council ignores pleas for help

A severely blind woman has been left angry and desperate after Hounslow Council ignored her pleas for a proper cane and training. Paige Coe, 25, was diagnosed as legally blind in November... Read more »
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Hero Wetherspoons staff branded ‘legend’ for touching way he helped blind customers

A Wetherspoons customer left their Hammersmith local with their heart full after witnessing an amazing act of kindness by a member of staff towards a blind couple. Posting on Reddit, the user... Read more »
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Blind date: ‘When I asked if we could meet at a different restaurant, he joked that I was a diva’ | Life and style

Will on Kate What were you hoping for?A fun evening with someone who didn’t take themselves too seriously and a good story to share with my friends. First impressions?Kate seemed far more... Read more »