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Girl, 10, lost her foot after being savaged by pet Staffordshire bull terrier
Jan 16th, 2013
A mum has described the agonising moment she was forced to give doctors permission to cut her...
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My champion son Jonnie Peacock: Mum Linda reveals his amazing journey from childhood...

When Jonnie Peacock stepped onto the podium to accept his gold medal at the 2012 Paralympics, the...
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Mum's leg swelled to size of an elephant's after she had her first child
Sep 21st, 2012
It started as a small swelling after she had her first child, but then it never stopped growing.
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Tragic mum determined to raise money for charity
Sep 14th, 2012
Joanne Blinman lost two children in a devastating house fire. Following a double amputation due to...
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Going for gold: Teenager born with one arm to compete in javelin throwing 2012 Paralympics

Hollie Arnold was born without a right arm. The teenager is now hoping to compete in the 2012...
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Family buys brand new legs for brave Cieran
Apr 12th, 2012
Footy fan Cieran Kelso is able to kick a ball for the first time – after his family bought him NEW...
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One-legged 10-year-old girl not disabled enough for benefits
Mar 25th, 2011
A 10-year-old schoolgirl amputee has been told she is not disabled enough to receive benefits. ...
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Children compensated for Maclaren buggy injuries
May 7th, 2010
More than 40 UK children whose fingers were injured by Maclaren buggies are being compensated by the ...
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