46. HEARD THE ONE ABOUT THE 44-YEAR-OLD DEAF HOODIE?

Comedian Steve Day could hardly believe his luck when police mistook him for a window-smashing thug and searched him in a city street. Now, he hopes to have the last laugh by making Leicestershire Constabulary the butt of his jokes at the prestigiou...

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47. Deaf awareness event

AN event to raise awareness of people living with a hearing impairment in Blaenau Gwent was organised by Social Services. Blaenau Gwent's Social Services Sensory Team hosted a Deaf British Sign Language event with exhibitions and presentations a...

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48. Text scheme will help deaf people contact police

A text messaging service which allows residents who are deaf or have speech impediments to contact police was launched last week. The system, which has so far proved successful around the country, aims to improve access to police services and has se...

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49. Mobile clinic will benefit the deaf

Norfolk's deaf and hard of hearing are to benefit from a new mobile clinic designed to improve services and bring them to rural areas across the county. The Norfolk Deaf Association (NDA) launched the Listen Here! facility as part of the Deaf Aw...

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50. Deaf urged to use services as sign language course begins

Richmond Council has used a week highlighting the problems of deaf residents to promote an introductory sign language course and services available for people who cannot hear perfectly. Deaf Awareness Week ends on Sunday, May 11, and Richmond Counci...

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