Blue Badge holders face £1,000 fines over DVLA rules
Disabled Blue Badge holders could be hit with a £1,000 fine and a driving ban for failing to declare certain medical conditions to the DVLA. Learn the rules to stay legal.
Disabled Blue Badge holders could be hit with a £1,000 fine and a driving ban for failing to declare certain medical conditions to the DVLA. Learn the rules to stay legal.
Former NHS, care, Armed Forces and emergency service pensioners are urged to check eligibility for a Blue Light Card to combat rising winter costs. New research shows 83% are concerned about expenses.
UK motorists are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine for illegally parking in disabled bays. Councils have launched a major crackdown after 20,000 investigations in five years. Read the full details.
Aston Villa's proposed 2026/27 home kit, reportedly dropping the iconic sky-blue sleeves, was discussed at the Fan Advisory Board meeting. The club reassures fans on heritage.
UK councils launch a zero-tolerance crackdown on drivers misusing disabled parking bays during Christmas shopping. Fines of up to £1,000 are being issued to protect essential access.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
Blue Wilson, hiking the UK coastline, returns to Cornwall's coast path over Christmas to complete a missed section. She's raised £7k for marine charities. Follow her journey.
Vulnerable households could receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment this month. Find out if you're eligible, how the DWP scheme works, and how to check your postcode.
A blue plaque now commemorates Charles Dickens' first public reading of 'A Christmas Carol' at Birmingham Town Hall in 1853. Discover the historic event and its modern celebration.
A new blue plaque at Birmingham Town Hall commemorates where Charles Dickens first read 'A Christmas Carol' to 2,000 people in 1853. Discover this remarkable literary moment.
New data reveals Birmingham streets with the most fines for Blue Badge misuse. Over 20,000 penalties issued since 2022, impacting disabled parking access. Read the full report.
Nestle has changed the recipes of Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband, reducing cocoa content so they can no longer be legally called chocolate in the UK due to rising costs.
Nearly a million pensioner households are failing to claim an average of £4,300 each year in Pension Credit. The DWP urges eligible over-65s to check their entitlement now.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is now landing in bank accounts. Find out if you qualify, the full list of eligible benefits, and what to do if you don't get paid.
Thousands may be missing out on up to £5,740 a year in DWP Attendance Allowance. Discover the 48 qualifying health conditions and see if you or a loved one is eligible.
A major crackdown on Blue Badge fraud is underway across the UK. With misuse at crisis levels, councils are taking action, with 82% of investigations leading to fines or prosecution. Learn the rules to avoid a £1,000 penalty.
New data reveals a major council crackdown on blue badge fraud, with over 14,000 fines issued. Discover the risks of misusing disabled bays and the growing enforcement crisis.
The DWP warns carers about a crucial 35-hour weekly rule for Carer's Allowance eligibility. Learn about the qualifying benefits and how to claim up to £333.20 monthly.
Millions of Nationwide members could get a £100 'Fairer Share' bonus in 2026. Learn the eligibility rules, key deadline, and when payments land. Check if you qualify.
Discover the wide range of conditions that can qualify you for a Blue Badge parking permit, even if you don't claim DWP benefits. Learn the criteria and how to apply.
The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.
Millions in the UK will receive a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus from the DWP this December. Find out if you're eligible and when the payment arrives automatically.
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.
Millions on Universal Credit must report 17 key changes or face penalties, court action and payment reductions. Learn the crucial rules to protect your benefits.
UK parents could receive £173 or more monthly from HMRC Child Benefit. Check your eligibility for children under 16 or in approved education. Claim what you're owed today.
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.
Dean Saunders scored twice on his Aston Villa home debut against Liverpool in 1992, but the match is remembered for Ronnie Rosenthal's incredible open-goal miss that hit the crossbar.
Crystal Academy: Aerial Arts and Dance CIC crowned Walsall's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business support tools to help them thrive.
CC Balloons Wedding and Occasions, a family-run business from Rubery, has been crowned West Bromwich Albion's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business software.
Staffordshire Police release CCTV of two men in Peaky Blinders-style caps after a Tamworth house burglary where cash and jewellery were stolen. A blue BMW was seen acting suspiciously.