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Elliot Ball

Couple with Down's Syndrome share heartwarming story how they met over lockdown

A loved-up couple who met during the pandemic say their relationship transformed from strong friendship to a true lockdown love story.

The couple from Yorkshire both have Down's Syndrome and recently took time to discuss how their relationship blossomed. Emily and Luke spoke to WorkFit Employment Development Officer Becki Bateson, about how they communicated through lockdown, their socially distanced meetings, and all about their first date at KFC.

The pair say their relationship began on Christmas Eve, when Luke asked Emily to be his girlfriend. Emily says they first became friends in August 2020, at the height of lockdown, Yorkshire Live reports.

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