Blue Badge Crackdown: Thousands Lose Disabled Parking Permits
Exclusive investigation reveals how councils across Britain are stripping disabled parking permits from vulnerable residents amid government crackdown on Blue Badge scheme misuse.
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Driver blocks traffic to save parking spot for friend
A motorist in Westminster faces backlash after deliberately obstructing traffic to save a parking spot, capturing the intense battle for London parking spaces.
Council threatens fines for parking on your own driveway
Outraged residents in Medway face penalties for parking on their own driveways as council enforces controversial new parking rules. Homeowners speak out against what they call 'unfair targeting'.
Wife's petty parking revenge on neighbour goes viral
Fed-up husband reveals his wife's brilliantly petty response to a neighbour who repeatedly blocked their driveway, creating a viral story of suburban warfare that's dividing opinion.
LA Sheriff Dept Faces Federal Corruption Probe Over Gun Licences
The US Justice Department has launched a major corruption investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following allegations deputies sold concealed gun licenses for cash and sexual favours.
Takeaway customers block driveway daily in parking nightmare
Furious resident reveals how constant stream of food delivery customers blocking his driveway has turned his life into a daily parking battle in quiet neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Toy Car Triggers Real Parking War in Bondi Junction
A Bondi Junction resident's ingenious use of a child's toy car to reserve a parking space has sparked a heated neighbourhood dispute and raised questions about apartment parking etiquette in one of Sydney's most congested suburbs.
Bali freezes hotel permits after flooding crisis
Indonesian authorities hit pause on new hotel and restaurant permits in Bali's most popular districts as rapid, unregulated development exacerbates severe flooding problems on the island paradise.
Ministers tell Environment Agency to wave through planning apps
Exclusive: Ministers have instructed the Environment Agency to fast-track planning applications, bypassing key pollution and wildlife safeguards, internal documents reveal.
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.
Driveway parking trap backfires on UK homeowner
A homeowner's clever plan to stop strangers parking on their driveway in a quiet UK town backfires, leading to a parking nightmare that trapped their own car for days. Discover the full story of this motoring mishap.
Neighbour's Parking Nightmare Blocks UK Homeowner's Driveway
A UK homeowner's dream property turns into a parking nightmare as a neighbour repeatedly blocks their driveway. Discover the frustrating standoff and the legal grey area leaving residents trapped.
Traffic Warden Reveals He Pays Hundreds in Parking Fines
A seasoned traffic warden reveals the shocking reality of Britain's predatory parking enforcement as he admits to accumulating hundreds of pounds in fines himself, exposing a system that's 'impossible to beat'.
Parents warned of £80 fines for school run parking mistake
UK drivers are being warned over a little-known Highway Code rule that could land parents with hefty fines and penalty points during the school run. Here's what you need to know to avoid penalties.
UK's Most Expensive Parking Fines Revealed - £1.4M Collected
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK's parking fine blackspots, with one London borough raking in over £1.4 million. Is your city on the list?
Common parking mistake could land UK drivers a £1,000 fine
Motoring experts are warning UK drivers about a common parking manoeuvre that is actually illegal and a breach of the Highway Code, risking a hefty fine and penalty points.
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.
UK Drivers Risk £100 Fines Over Little-Known Parking Rule
Millions of UK motorists are unknowingly risking hefty penalties due to a common parking oversight. Discover the simple mistake that could see you fined and how to avoid it.
Private parking tickets surge 24% hitting UK drivers
British motorists are facing a record onslaught of private parking tickets, with a shocking 24% annual surge in charges. Discover the data behind the £100M industry and how to fight back.
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.
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.
UK Housebuilding Plummets to Post-War Low, Councils Warn
New data reveals a catastrophic decline in UK housebuilding, with construction starts falling to levels not seen since the 1940s. Councils warn of a deepening housing crisis as government targets are missed by a staggering margin.
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.
Suburban parking war erupts into violent street brawls
Exclusive: Residents of a quiet Buckinghamshire close descend into chaos as parking feud turns physical, with punches thrown and vehicles blocked in dramatic neighbourhood dispute caught on camera.
US permits capture of endangered manta rays in Florida
US wildlife authorities have granted permits allowing the capture of endangered giant manta rays from Florida's coastal waters for public aquarium display, sparking fierce debate among conservationists.
Driver fined as flash flood submerges her car in Charleston
A Charleston woman faces hefty parking fines after her car was caught in a devastating flash flood, raising questions over the council's enforcement during extreme weather emergencies.
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.
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