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British Deaf News makes top 10 blog list

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British Deaf News is now ranking as one of the Top 50 Deaf blogs online!

30th June 2017

Signs of hope in court

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How robust are procedures for Deaf people in British courts? Jessica Moore explores BSL legal interpreting

18th September 2015

Young campaigners

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We are not afraid to stand up and ask for what we have right to. Meet the sisters who didn’t take NO for an answer

18th September 2015

Toy Like Me

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The story of a campaign that helped produce the UK’s first ever Deaf doll. Melissa Mostyn reports

18th September 2015

Ruth Montgomery

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She’s been deaf from birth, but with her analogue hearing aids she has forged a career as a professional musician, teacher, visual artist and creative powerhouse

18th September 2015

Genevieve Barr

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The actress caused a sensation at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in her role as Alice in The Solid Life of Sugar Water. Praised by audiences and critics, it has garnered stellar reviews. Here, the BAFTA award winner and International EMMY nominated actress talks to BDN about why we need more Deaf talent

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