"There was probably 16 emergency response vehicles."

Fellow Dragons Touker Suleyman and Peter Jones also offered to help, while Deborah Meaden said it could be the "best deal" she had ever seen in the den."You've given away none of your business and you've got loads of help," she said.

Ms Flemington-Clare said: "Being in the den was a challenging, but a pinch me, moment."I have been watching the show since I was seven years old and to be on there representing the disabled community and advocating for the change I never saw, is a lifelong achievement."This is a turning point for me. I can't do it on my own and now's the time that I need to ask for support and get people on board to be able to make my vision become a reality."

The former drummer of The Vapors says it is "brilliant" to be voted in as the mayor of Guildford.Howard Smith, who grew up in the Surrey town, will hold the role until May 2026 after taking over from Sallie Barker.

The Labour councillor's first responsibilities in the role have been attending VE Day events in the town on Wednesday.

He said: "It's a real thrill to be mayor of your home town."Labour also gained Broxtowe from the Conservatives, as Juliet Campbell claimed 15,579 votes (47.4%).

Conservative Darren Henry, husband of the former Nottinghamshire police and crime commissioner Caroline Henry, has lost his seat after receiving 11,158 votes (23.3%).Lilian Greenwood has retained her seat in Nottingham South, with 15,579 votes (47.4%).

"We've waited 14 years for this, so you'll have to excuse me if I can't stop smiling," she said.Tory candidate Zarmeena Quraishi finished second, with 5,285 votes (16.1%).