Army veteran who went blind overnight has forged a new life thanks to guide dog Violet

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FEW people expected a blind man to become one of the breakout stars of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. But as another week passes on the BBC Saturday night show, comedian Chris McCausland keeps putting his best foot forward with partner Dianne Buswell.

It’s not just viewers and judges who have been impressed with his irrepressible, can-do attitude either. Michael Laidlaw is not a Strictly fan, but he knows how important it is to put one foot in front of the other and keep going when your world turns dark.

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