England-Wide Pavement Parking Ban Set for 2026
A nationwide ban on pavement parking is likely to be introduced across England in 2026. The move aims to improve safety for vulnerable pedestrians but poses challenges for drivers in tight streets.
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11 Places Blue Badge Holders Cannot Park
Essential guide for disabled drivers: Discover the 11 key locations where Blue Badge parking is prohibited to avoid fines this Christmas. Know your rights and restrictions.
Driver fined 34 times for blue badge misuse
Council officials discovered a serial blue badge offender fined 34 times in Kingston upon Thames. Discover how authorities are tackling disabled parking space misuse across the UK.
HMRC: Parents of Disabled Children Can Claim £4000
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for Tax-Free Childcare. Families with a disabled child could save up to £4000 annually on approved childcare costs. Apply now.
Disabled families 'forgotten' in Budget, mum reveals
A mother of two autistic sons shares her anxiety after the Budget offered little for disabled families facing rising costs and potential benefit cuts. Read her story.
RAF Valley's 80-mile charity march for veterans
RAF Valley servicemen complete 80-mile fundraising trek through storms to Broughton House Veteran Care Village, raising £1,500+ for veterans during Remembrance Week.
Bristol home's 235,000 Christmas lights for veterans
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
DWP payment delays costing claimants their jobs
Severe DWP payment delays for the Access to Work scheme are causing disabled benefit claimants to lose their jobs. Read the full investigation and expert warnings.
Mum faces tearing down garden house for disabled daughter
A Worcester mother could be forced to demolish a £170,000 garden building made for her disabled daughter after council refused retrospective planning permission. Discover the full story.
DWP told to change PIP after claimants 'leave' work
New DWP figures reveal for every disabled person entering work, another leaves. Experts warn against benefit cuts and call for flexible work reforms. Read the full analysis.
Driver fined £2,400 for 34 blue badge offences
A brazen motorist in London has been hit with a £2,400 fine after breaking blue badge rules 34 times. Discover the shocking details of this persistent misuse and its impact on disabled drivers.
59 taxi firms condemn Labour's 20% VAT 'taxi tax'
A planned 20% VAT on private hire vehicles faces a major backlash, with warnings it will disproportionately impact elderly, disabled, and rural passengers. Read the united call to scrap the tax.
Wheelchair user's fall prompts pavement parking ban demand
A disabled Birmingham mother demands pavement parking ban after falling from wheelchair into road during school run. Join the campaign for safer streets.
WW2 Veterans Honour Remembrance with Spitfire Display
Second World War veterans enjoyed a special Spitfire display at North Weald Airfield, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends on Remembrance Sunday. Discover how to support their work.
Rochdale Remembrance Services Honour Local Heroes
Rochdale's Remembrance season honoured veterans and fallen heroes, including D-Day veteran Les Brown, with new government veterans' strategy announced.
Blue badge misuse surges, holders face fines
Blue badge holders are making an illegal mistake that could lead to fines. Discover how misuse is creating a crisis and what it means for disabled parking in the UK.
State Pensioners Could Use Disabled Parking Bays
MPs reveal state pensioners with mobility issues may use Blue Badge spaces without permits. Check your local council's rules and potential parking benefits now.
Stonehenge Sleep Out to Combat Veterans' Homelessness
Around 200 supporters, including Lt Col Andrew Tuggey, will sleep out at Stonehenge to raise £45,000 for ALABARÉ's vital work breaking the cycle of veterans' homelessness. Support the cause now.
£100k Grant for Middlesbrough Youth Music Project
Musinc receives major £100,000 Youth Music grant to support young musicians in Middlesbrough facing barriers. Discover how this funding will create inclusive music opportunities until 2028.
Free Bus Pass Eligibility Under Labour Revealed
Millions could claim a free bus pass under Labour government schemes. Check if you're eligible based on age or disability criteria. Contact your local council today.
Barnsley Veterans Pull 9-Tonne Truck for Charity
A team of veterans and civilians in Barnsley are pulling a 9-tonne truck 2.2 miles to raise funds for the Royal British Legion and Help 4 Homeless Veterans. Support their incredible challenge!
Motability Scheme Overhaul Sparks Disabled Drivers Fears
Proposed changes to the PIP Motability scheme could leave thousands of disabled drivers without adapted vehicles, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
Burton's Remembrance Parade Returns with Moving Tributes
The historic market town of Burton Upon Trent honoured its fallen heroes as the traditional Remembrance Parade returned to the streets, bringing together veterans, cadets, and residents in a moving ceremony.
Yeadon boy's 28-mile army walk raises thousands for veterans
An inspirational 11-year-old from Yeadon completes gruelling 28-mile walk in full army gear, raising over £2,800 for veterans and his air cadet squadron.
National Lottery backs Welsh veteran heritage project
A groundbreaking heritage project preserving the stories of armed forces veterans in Wales receives significant National Lottery Community Fund support, ensuring their experiences are remembered for generations.
Disabled vet nears end of 874-mile Poppy Appeal walk
Former RAF veteran Samantha Grundy, who uses a wheelchair, approaches the final miles of her extraordinary 874-mile journey across Britain to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal, inspiring communities nationwide.
Solihull veterans' HMO gets green light
A controversial plan to convert a five-bedroom Solihull property into accommodation for military veterans has been approved, overcoming significant local opposition and parking concerns.
Free Bus Pass Rule Change: What It Means
Major changes to England's concessionary bus pass scheme could see millions of older and disabled residents paying more for travel as local authorities consider new restrictions.
Blue Badge Recall Shock Hits Birmingham Drivers
Birmingham City Council admits administrative blunder affecting potentially thousands of Blue Badge holders who must now return their permits or face legal consequences.
Birmingham cracks down on Blue Badge fraudsters
Birmingham City Council launches major crackdown on drivers illegally using disabled parking badges, with enforcement officers patrolling city streets to catch fraudsters exploiting the system.
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