Viewers are rushing to stream the 'brilliant' detective drama 'Patience' on Channel 4 before its second season arrives on January 7, 2026. The show, praised for its authentic autism portrayal, boasts high Rotten Tomatoes scores.
Drag performer Amrou Al-Kadhi shares their journey from being typecast as a terrorist to celebrating their Iraqi-Egyptian roots through performance. Discover how a pivotal encounter at the Edinburgh Fringe changed everything.
The National Autistic Society shares crucial advice for creating a calmer, more manageable festive season for autistic people and their families. Learn key strategies.
Comedian Rosie Jones confirms a new romance, opening up about past struggles with self-worth and the lack of disabled representation in love stories. Read her heartfelt announcement.
The new UK film 'Pillion' explores a leather BDSM relationship, prompting authentic reactions from the kink community on representation, consent, and queer loneliness.
Artificial intelligence tools are now guiding individuals through the UK small claims system, helping to draft claims, organise evidence, and meet deadlines. Discover how AI supports self-representation.
Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd reveals she's undergone her second below-knee amputation after years of chronic pain. The 29-year-old shares her journey and positive outlook.
Metro readers passionately debate whether Labour's next leader must be diverse. Join the conversation about representation, competence and political leadership standards.
Timothy Garton Ash reveals essential democratic safeguards against populist threats, from public broadcasting to electoral reform. Learn how to protect your freedoms before it's too late.
Croydon Council failed to provide legally required support to an autistic child, leaving them without education for nine months. The Ombudsman ordered compensation and systemic changes.
Rosie Slater faces 11 fraud counts over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. As ministers plan to ban profiteering resales, discover the details of this pivotal case.
The new Wicked film casts a disabled actor, Marissa Bode, as Nessarose, challenging industry norms. Discover why authentic representation matters now more than ever.
Southwark Council paid a £125,000 settlement after unlawfully imprisoning an autistic man in his flat for eight years. His mother says she was 'ignored, dismissed, and gaslit'.
Wandsworth Council has rejected a request to delay the closure of Bradstow School, a residential school for autistic children. The school, facing a £1m deficit, will shut on December 31.
K-Pop Demon Hunters star Arden Cho reveals she hated her Asian appearance growing up in Texas. The Netflix sensation discusses representation and becoming the role model she never had.
Emmerdale's Bradley Riches reveals he almost played a different character and discusses his pride in portraying an autistic role, aiming to challenge misconceptions.
Disney faces backlash as the Moana live-action trailer shows the lead character with straighter hair, sparking whitewashing accusations from fans. Read the full story.
Marissa Bode, the first disabled actor to play Nessarose in Wicked, calls for an end to 'cripping up' and better disability representation in Hollywood. Discover her journey.
The 2024 UK general election produced the most disproportionate result in British history, sparking urgent calls for Proportional Representation. Discover why Labour faces a pivotal choice.
Queensland government replaces union representatives with conservative figures on curriculum board as teacher pay negotiations break down. Learn about the implications for education.
Singer-songwriter Cat Burns opens up about her deafness in a powerful moment on Celebrity Traitors UK, creating one of television's most authentic disability awareness moments.
New York State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani announces groundbreaking all-female transition team at Queens press conference, marking significant step for gender representation in politics.
Vicky McClure reveals the profound personal significance behind her character Lana Washington's sobriety journey in ITV's explosive drama Trigger Point, discussing how it reflects real-life addiction battles.
From Frankenstein's creature to modern horror villains, cinema has long used physical difference as shorthand for evil. Discover why the genre's new monsters still fail the disability community.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes announces departure from broadcasting career to dedicate more time to his son's care and development.