Government abandons pavement parking ban plans
The Department for Transport has quietly shelved plans for a nationwide pavement parking prohibition, leaving vulnerable pedestrians at risk across England.
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Free Energy Bill Help for Disabled Households
Thousands of disabled households could claim free energy efficiency upgrades worth up to £2,000 through government schemes. Discover if you qualify for boiler replacements, insulation and more.
Free Energy Bills for Disabled Households
Thousands of disabled households could claim FREE energy bills this winter through government schemes. Discover if you qualify for crucial financial support.
Blue Badge mum faces £3k school run parking fines
A disabled mother reveals how she accumulated £3,000 in parking fines during school runs, despite displaying her Blue Badge, exposing a shocking failure in council enforcement systems.
Cowboy builder jailed for £36k scam on disabled children's family
A fraudulent builder who preyed on a vulnerable family, leaving them with a leaking roof and vanishing with £36,000, has been sentenced to prison after splurging their money on nightclubs.
TikTok star stranded at Dublin Airport after Meta account wipe
Kerry O'Sullivan, a popular Irish TikTok creator, was left stranded at Dublin Airport after a catastrophic Meta account failure deleted her identity and flight documents, sparking outrage over digital dependency.
Disabled Man Hit by Delivery Robot in Shocking Cambridge Incident
A disabled man's routine delivery turned into a nightmare when a Starship Technologies robot crashed into him on a Cambridge pavement. The shocking incident, captured on TikTok, raises urgent questions about the safety of autonomous delivery devices on UK
Man orders 50 books on state-funded blind reading scheme
A California man has sparked outrage after exploiting a government programme for the blind and disabled, ordering 50 expensive books on politics and history at taxpayers' expense.
Disabled Peer: Assisted Dying Bill Puts 'Price on Our Heads'
Baroness Jane Campbell delivers a powerful emotional plea against legalising assisted suicide, warning it would place a 'price on the heads' of disabled people and create a 'duty to die' culture in the UK.
NDIS cuts funding for Geelong boy's lifesaving care
A Victorian family is fighting for their severely disabled son's future after the NDIS abruptly cut funding for his 24/7 specialist care, leaving them in a desperate situation.
Jimmy Kimmel sparks outrage with joke about disabled son
TV host Jimmy Kimmel sparks fury after making a controversial joke about his son's past heart condition on his late-night show, leading to accusations of ableism and calls for an apology.
Blue Badge Rules: 10 Laws You're Probably Breaking
Millions of UK drivers risk fines by misunderstanding Blue Badge rules. Our essential guide reveals the hidden laws, enforcement changes, and common mistakes that could cost you £1,000.
WSL Disabled Fan Access Scandal Exposed
Exclusive investigation by Moving the Goalposts reveals a mounting crisis for disabled supporters in the Women's Super League, with clubs failing basic accessibility standards and leaving fans stranded.
Eurostar error strands wheelchair user in Rotterdam
A British wheelchair user's journey from Brussels to London descends into chaos as a Eurostar train error leaves him stranded 100km away in Rotterdam, sparking outrage over disabled travel rights.
Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
Christopher Robin's lifelong resentment of Winnie-the-Pooh revealed
Exclusive insight into how A.A. Milne's literary triumph created a fractured family legacy, with son Christopher Robin despising the fame and fortune that overshadowed his disabled daughter's needs.
Ian Rankin's Stirling Castle Blue Badge Ordeal
Celebrated crime writer Sir Ian Rankin was left stranded outside historic Stirling Castle after his disabled parking permit was challenged by an overzealous attendant, sparking outrage and highlighting accessibility issues at Scotland's premier heritage s
Mum's fury as Aldi 'fails' her disabled son in accessibility row
A mother from Broxburn condemns Aldi after staff allegedly refuse to help her 6-year-old disabled son, sparking a debate on supermarket accessibility policies.
Mother charged with murder of disabled daughter in neglect case
Liza Lindsay, an Indiana mother, faces murder charges after her severely disabled daughter, Caleigh, was found dead in squalid conditions. A tragic story of alleged neglect and systemic failure.
Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp
A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.
NRL's Payne Haas reveals disabled brother's 24/7 care needs
Exclusive: Brisbane Broncos prop Payne Haas opens up about his disabled brother's 24-hour care needs and the immense family trauma of his mother's legal battles and father's imprisonment.
Blue Badge Renewal: The £10 Secret Every Driver Must Know
Drivers are being urged to check their Blue Badge expiry dates as a little-known renewal tip could save them from hefty fines and a lengthy application process. Discover the crucial step thousands are missing.
Robin Millar: UK's Disability Barriers Are a National Failing
Music legend and disability rights campaigner Sir Robin Millar speaks out on the persistent physical and societal barriers facing disabled people in Britain today, urging for radical change.
EastEnders Star Sacked After Disabled Slur Scandal
EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick has been sacked by the BBC after using a disabled slur in a since-deleted social media video. The Jay Brown star issues grovelling apology.
Mum's £18k eviction threat over disabled son's decking
A mother in Westminster faces a staggering £18,000 bill and potential eviction after the council ordered the removal of decking she built for her disabled son, igniting a fierce debate over tenant rights and disability provisions.
Fire chief sacked over disabled YouTuber's destroyed equipment
A London fire chief has been dismissed after crews, during a home safety check, threw a disabled content creator's vital equipment into a skip. The incident, described as 'appalling,' caused significant distress and has prompted a formal apology from the
DWP's New Disability Scheme Sparks Fury and Fear
The UK government's new 'Chance to Work' scheme for disabled benefits claimants is facing fierce criticism from charities and opposition MPs, who warn it will force vulnerable people into unsuitable jobs under threat of losing their financial lifeline.
Urgent Blue Badge Warning For Disabled Drivers
Drivers with disabilities are being issued an urgent warning as councils crack down on Blue Badge misuse with new surveillance tech. Find out how these changes could affect you.
Over 80s Face New Test for Blue Badge Parking Permits
Major shake-up to the Blue Badge scheme means thousands of elderly drivers must now undergo assessments to prove eligibility, sparking fury among campaigners.
NHS Denies IVF If Partner Has Children From Previous Relationship
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS trusts are denying IVF access to women if their partner has children from a previous relationship, creating a devastating postcode lottery across England.
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