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Record £17.5m in parking fines as crackdown stalls

Private parking firms in the UK have issued a record-breaking £17.5 million in fines last year, as Labour delays a promised crackdown on rogue operators. Drivers are facing aggressive tactics and soaring charges.

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.

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

Neighbour's fury over 'unacceptably parked' car

A UK driver was left stunned after an anonymous neighbour demanded they move their 'unacceptably parked' car in a bizarre handwritten note. The petty dispute has gone viral, dividing opinion on parking etiquette.

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.

Entitled Dad Blocks Private Drive For Son's Party

A furious homeowner in a UK village tells of the shocking moment a stranger blocked his private driveway to host a children's party, leading to a jaw-dropping confrontation over parking rights and parental entitlement.

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.

Perth Council Backtracks on Beach Parking Charges After Fury

Perth's Cambridge Council faces a local revolt after abruptly scrapping its new paid parking scheme at City Beach and Floreat Beach, just one day after implementation. The sudden reversal follows a massive public outcry and threats of a formal protest, le

Neighbour's driveway parking stunt sparks fury

A furious homeowner is at war with his neighbour after the resident began using his driveway for free parking while he's at work. The shocking act has ignited a debate on property rights and neighbourly etiquette.

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