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BBC News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Man makes 'quackers' name-change after losing bet
A rubber duck racer has legally changed his name to something "quackers" after losing a fundraising bet with Caldwell was dared by his friend and fellow charity race organiser Curtis Lunt, in a bid to raise as much money as possible for Derian House Children's in order to spur them on, if the racers hit their £3,000 target Mr Caldwell pledged to legally change his name to Daniel "Rubber Duck" Caldwell by Deed 31-year-old, from Brinscall in Lancashire, said it had been costly to change the details on his driving licence and passport "but it's worth it". "The paperwork's all gone off, so I hope they don't say it can't be done, because if that's the case, we'll have to think of another name for me - and I know Curtis has got a few names that he does call me," Mr Caldwell told BBC Radio Lancashire. Their duck race at a stream between two bridges in the village is becoming an annual event each year they had 890 ducks taking part. The ducks are stamped with a number, dropped into Brinscall Goit, and the winner gets £250. The pair came up with the idea for a duck race after holding one with their daughters and realising it would be a great idea to raise money."We pulled together a team of friends, who we are calling Duck HQ, and got to work," Mr Caldwell year was the first year they did it, with Mr Caldwell betting Mr Lunt that if they raised more than £2,000 he would have to get a rubber duck tattoo – and so he did."I couldn't let the duck tattoo go by without some revenge," Mr Lunt the pair are already dreaming up ideas for next year's Caldwell said: "You never know what can happen. I've already got a few things up my sleeve." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
CTV News
28-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Driver arrested after 2 cyclists struck in hit-and-run in Rigaud
Julie Gagnon and her husband, Mario Rocha, were both injured after being struck by a vehicle while cycling in Rigaud, Que., on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Submitted photo) A 54-year-old man has been arrested after two cyclists were the victims of a hit-and-run in Rigaud, west of the Island of Montreal, on Saturday. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) confirmed on Wednesday that it arrested a man after he contacted police and presented himself at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges East MRC police station. 'He was questioned by investigators,' said the force. 'He remains in custody for his scheduled appearance by videoconference at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse.' Police say they also located a vehicle suspected to be involved in the collision in Vankleek Hill, Ont., with the assistance of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The vehicle was seized and is expected to undergo examination by forensic technicians. Julie Gagnon and her husband, Mario Da Rocha, were taking part in the Flatland à Annie charity race, also known as the Donkey Ride, to raise money for the Primrose Donkey Sanctuary when they were struck on Haut-de-la-Chute Road. Gagnon was released from the hospital on Sunday after suffering upper and lower body injuries. Her husband, 61-year-old Mario Da Rocha, remains in the ICU in a medically induced coma.
BBC News
10-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Student with muscular dystrophy to start Oxford's charity 10k race
A student who last year took part in a charity race through Oxford will start it for the thousands of people competing in it on Boedts, 28, has limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), which causes muscles to weaken over time, but has taken on intrepid adventures, including hiking to Mount Everest's Base PhD student, who is studying behavioural science at Warwick University, will start the Bidwells Oxford race is held in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK, which seeks to help the 110,000 people in the UK living with one of more than 60 muscle-wasting and weakening conditions. The first was held in 1982, inspired by a local boy, Daniel Cleaver, who had muscular dystrophy."I like to push myself, academically, personally and physically," Mr Boedts student said he want to show that people with LGMD and other types of muscle-wasting conditions "just want to live normal lives". "Normality is often robbed from us, not because of our condition but because society isn't built to accommodate us," he said."Imagine trying to travel by train without using stairs or doing food shopping in a wheelchair. That's why supporting charities like Muscular Dystrophy UK is so important."Not only are they helping to fund research into new treatments but they also advocate for the community when it comes to issues like accessibility."He said living with his LGMD was difficult and that his condition would deteriorate over time."I feel lucky to be able to walk in events like this. Lots of people with LGMD, or other types of muscle wasting condition, are not able to do so," Mr Boedts said."I have friends who have the same condition but are not able to walk anymore. I know they would love to do something like this but they can't. "However, they still show such resilience and strength. I will be thinking of them on Sunday." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
