'I couldn't read or write but now I'm saving lives'

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A man who couldn't read or write until he was in his 20s has spoken of his pride after becoming a paramedic.

Richard Henton, from Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire, who has dyslexia, had always dreamed of wearing the green uniform but some teachers told him he was not working hard enough at school."I know I'm not. I've earned my place."

 

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