Sara Stacey is a 40‑year‑old woman with muscular dystrophy — specifically, Rigid Spine Syndrome, a progressive condition that weakens muscles, restricts breathing, and limits mobility. She is a full‑time powered wheelchair user. She has driven since she was 16, using adapted vehicles to maintain the independence that her condition tries to take from her. AndContinue reading “Disabled Essex Woman’s Life Is On Hold — And She’s Done Waiting”
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Marble Arch Motel: Check In With A Cardboard Box, Check Out With A Tourist’s Wallet
Once again, a group of migrants from Eastern Europe are accused of terrorising Mayfair through professional begging, stealing, and pickpocketing. At the intersection of Park Lane and Oxford Street – in the shadow of Marble Arch – a dozen people lounge on litter-strewn benches, surrounded by shopping trollies piled with bulging bin bags. Some smokeContinue reading “Marble Arch Motel: Check In With A Cardboard Box, Check Out With A Tourist’s Wallet”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 