Notes From Poland Oct 01
Polish airline LOT apologises to disabled BBC journalist forced to crawl to toilet
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Quick Glance: LOT Airlines Apologizes to Disabled BBC Journalist
- Poland's national airline, LOT, apologized to a BBC journalist who had to crawl on the floor during a flight due to the absence of onboard wheelchairs.
- Frank Gardner, who has used a wheelchair since a 2004 shooting, highlighted the discriminatory nature of the airline's policy on social media.
- LOT stated that while wheelchairs are available on long-haul flights, they are currently not on short-haul flights and are working on solutions.
- The airline expressed regret for the discomfort caused and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring accessibility for all passengers.
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BBC's Frank Gardner forced to crawl to toilet on plane: The BBC's Frank Gardner says the "humiliating" experience he had on board is unacceptable in 2024.
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BBC’s Frank Gardner criticises airline after crawling to toilet on flight: Journalist says experience on LOT Polish Airlines flight that had no aisle chair was ...
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Disabled war journo crawls to airplane toilet as Polish airline bans wheelchair : A disabled BBC war correspondent recently shared an ordeal he underwent during ...
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BBC star forced to 'crawl along floor' to toilet as plane had no wheelchair: A disabled BBC reporter was forced to crawl along the floor of a plane to get to the ...
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BBC's Frank Gardner forced to crawl to toilet on LOT flight as plane had no wheelchair
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Airline forces disabled war correspondent to crawl to bathroom on plane because it bans wheelchairs
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BBC news correspondent hits out after 'degrading' incident on plane: He said the incident was “degrading” and “physically deeply uncomfortable”.
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BBC's Frank Gardner 'forced to crawl on floor of plane to use toilet': BBC journalist Frank Gardner was seen crawling along the floor of a LOT airline flight ...
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Disabled BBC star forced to crawl to toilet as airline doesn't have wheelchairs: BBC journalist Frank Gardner has used a wheelchair since he was seriously ...
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BBC journalist Frank Gardner accuses LOT of discrimination over lack of onboard wheelchair
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BBC journalist Frank Gardner forced to crawl to lavatory on plane: The security correspondent calls for LOT Polish Airlines to be banned from British airports as ...
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BBC's Frank Gardner forced to crawl to toilet on plane: The BBC's Frank Gardner says the "humiliating" experience he had on board is unacceptable in 2024.
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BBC’s Frank Gardner criticises airline after crawling to toilet on flight: Journalist says experience on LOT Polish Airlines flight that had no aisle chair was ...
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Disabled war journo crawls to airplane toilet as Polish airline bans wheelchair : A disabled BBC war correspondent recently shared an ordeal he underwent during ...
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BBC star forced to 'crawl along floor' to toilet as plane had no wheelchair: A disabled BBC reporter was forced to crawl along the floor of a plane to get to the ...
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BBC's Frank Gardner forced to crawl to toilet on LOT flight as plane had no wheelchair
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Airline forces disabled war correspondent to crawl to bathroom on plane because it bans wheelchairs
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BBC news correspondent hits out after 'degrading' incident on plane: He said the incident was “degrading” and “physically deeply uncomfortable”.
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BBC's Frank Gardner 'forced to crawl on floor of plane to use toilet': BBC journalist Frank Gardner was seen crawling along the floor of a LOT airline flight ...
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Disabled BBC star forced to crawl to toilet as airline doesn't have wheelchairs: BBC journalist Frank Gardner has used a wheelchair since he was seriously ...
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Notes From Poland Oct 01
Polish airline LOT apologises to disabled BBC journalist forced to crawl to toilet
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- Poland's national airline, LOT, apologized to a BBC journalist who had to crawl on the floor during a flight due to the absence of onboard wheelchairs.
- Frank Gardner, who has used a wheelchair since a 2004 shooting, highlighted the discriminatory nature of the airline's policy on social media.
- LOT stated that while wheelchairs are available on long-haul flights, they are currently not on short-haul flights and are working on solutions.
- The airline expressed regret for the discomfort caused and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring accessibility for all passengers.
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Quick Glance: Shocking Allegations Against Garth Brooks
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- A group of lawyers has filed a petition against the police for infringing on the rights of the protesters, who are demanding their immediate release under the hashtag #FreeTheCitizens.
- Illegal gold mining has led to the shutdown of water treatment plants, highlighting the urgency of addressing the issue.
Strictly’s Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara announce 2025 tour including London Palladium date
standard.co.uk/showbiz/strictly-come-dancing-aljaz-skorjanec-janette-manrara-bbc-bbc-two-tickets-b1186243.html
Phillip Schofield makes brutal dig at 'fake' This Morning colleagues: Phillip Schofield will be seen on screen in Channel 5's Phillip Schofield
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/phillip-schofield-makes-brutal-dig-33774554
Quick Glance: Schofield Discusses Betrayal and Life Beyond TV
- Phillip Schofield expresses that the "utter betrayal" by colleagues has deterred him from being a daytime presenter.
- His first TV appearance since leaving ITV in May 2023 is in Channel 5's "Phillip Schofield: Cast Away."
- He reflects on negative experiences in television and the insincerity of some friendships.
- Schofield highlights how being a gay man shaped the perception of his affair, emphasizing the lessons learned from his struggles.
Paul Pogba: Juventus and France midfielder has doping ban reduced to 18 months: Paul Pogba's four-year ban for a doping offence has been reduced to 18 months ...
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cevy8xve9r8o
Quick Glance: Pogba's Doping Ban Reduced to 18 Months
- Paul Pogba's original four-year doping ban has been reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- The Juventus midfielder tested positive for the banned substance dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) following a match in August 2023.
- He is set to resume training with Juventus in January 2025 and return to competitive play in March.
- Pogba expressed his intention to return to football through a social media post featuring his football boots and personalized socks.
John Barrowman vomits as he quits Celebrity SAS after just 32 minutes: John Barrowman quits Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 32 minutes after he arrived at base ...
metro.co.uk/2024/09/22/john-barrowman-vomits-quits-celebrity-sas-just-32-minutes-21650218/
Rory Cellan-Jones: ‘I helped my rescue dog with Prozac’: At the Cheltenham Literature Festival the former BBC correspondent spoke of feeling shame about ...
thetimes.com/uk/society/article/cheltenham-literature-festival-rory-cellan-jones-sophie-from-romania-6x0572pwx
Paid articlePaywall No evidence of shots fired at BBC star Ian Hislop’s taxi, police say: The incident could have been caused by a 'mechanical fault' that caused the taxi ...
inews.co.uk/news/ian-hislop-taxi-shot-stuck-traffic-3304316
Strictly in new 'fix' row after judges predict who will win Glitterball Trophy: Strictly Come Dancing is embroiled in another 'fix' row after ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/strictly-new-fix-row-after-33830669
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Ukraine war: loss of territory in the Donbass - | is there a plan behind it?: Despite major losses of territory, Ukraine seems to be pursuing a clear strategy in ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100504658/ukraine-krieg-gebietsverluste-im-donbass-steckt-ein-plan-dahinter-.html
'Totally unique' 00s comedy coming to iPlayer after almost 19 years: The BBC sitcom Ideal is set to return to iPlayer after almost 19 years ...
metro.co.uk/2024/10/05/totally-unique-00s-comedy-coming-iplayer-almost-19-years-21741027/
Married at First Sight UK producers want applicants for new BBC dating show: The show is from the company behind Married At First Sight UK and Love is Blind
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/married-first-sight-uk-producers-9609374
Failing Gaza: Pro-Israel bias uncovered behind the lens of Western media: Journalists at CNN and the BBC expose the inner workings of their newsrooms ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/5/failing-gaza-pro-israel-bias-uncovered-behind-the-lens-of-western-media
David Dimbleby, 85, makes rare public appearance after Question Time exit: Legendary broadcaster and former Question Time host David Dimbleby has made a very ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-david-dimbleby-85-makes-33803749
‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf: The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from ...
bbc.com/news/videos/c8rdmrm7p72o
Gavin and Stacey fans claim 'Nessa knew the truth' about Mohamed Al-Fayed: Gavin and Stacey fans have been left baffled after a resurfaced clip from the BBC ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/gavin-stacey-fans-claim-nessa-33726284
Quick Glance: Fulham Shielded Players from Al Fayed's Misconduct
- Former Fulham FC manager Gaute Haugenes revealed that extra measures were implemented to protect the women's team from late owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
- Five women have accused Al Fayed of rape, with others alleging inappropriate conduct.
- A barrister noted a systematic failure of corporate responsibility at Harrods concerning Al Fayed's actions, with numerous women coming forward for support.
- Harrods has acknowledged its liability in light of the allegations and is addressing compensation claims.
David Wicks twist, character returns and Kat's horror on EastEnders next week: EastEnders fans can expect all kinds of drama on the BBC soap next week starting ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eastenders-spoilers-next-week-david-33812707
Manchester Airport: Man who got on 'wrong plane' arrested: A flight was delayed at Manchester Airport after a man "incorrectly" boarded it, EasyJet says.
bbc.com/news/articles/c981p4vz5vdo
Russian Journalist Used Fake BBC Identity to Set Up Interviews with Exiled Opposition Figures
kyivpost.com/post/40023
Britain faces 700-mile wide 'Arctic attack' as temperatures 'plummet to -5C': England could see its first snowfall of the season as the four-day chill blows in.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/britain-facing-700-mile-wide-30084307
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Anton du Beke defends Shayne Ward from backlash: Shayne Ward previously received backlash following reaction to his first dance with ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-strictly-shayne-ward-backlash-33777186
Israel-Hezbollah: Lebanon capital Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes: A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cpqzyvv2g4vo
Family's pet XL bully dog accidentally put down by police: Police admitted that it was due to an admin error
mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/familys-pet-xl-bully-dog-30081115
Hurricane Helene: 'Everywhere I look, devastation' - Floridians reel from storm: "Everyone was screaming," says Briana Gagnier, who describes rescuing elderly ...
bbc.com/news/articles/crm2k04m2gxo
Quick Glance: Helene Causes Devastating Flooding in Southeast
- Hurricane Helene has led to devastating flooding and power outages across several southeastern states.
- The death toll is estimated at least 22, as rescue teams continue to search for survivors.
- The National Weather Service warns of ongoing hazards from floodwaters and downed power lines as cleanup efforts commence.
- Regions are experiencing historic rainfall amounts, resulting in catastrophic flooding and landslides.
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