Fresh crackdown on blue badge misuse as fines soar
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.
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.
A father of three was fined nearly £300 after being 13 minutes late to his car. He lost his keys in a play centre ball pit and couldn't extend his parking stay. He's now calling for a change in the rules.
London's ULEZ scrappage scheme was altered without public notice, the Ombudsman finds. Discover how changes affected thousands of drivers and what TfL must do now.
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams shares a frightening warning after two men tried to rob him in central London. Read his full story and safety advice.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has launched a new automated parking system just in time for Christmas. Find out how the 'Drive In. Drive Out.' technology works.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
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Bullring shopping centre introduces automated 'Drive In. Drive Out' parking, but shoppers slam 'extortionate' fees. New system uses number plate recognition for easier exit.
A man was hit with a £100 fine over a faulty ticket machine while buying slippers for his terminally ill father. He's now taking the car park firm to court.
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Police in Bilston have issued fines to two drivers for blocking the pavement. A Fiat Doblo van and a Peugeot 207 were ticketed in Dale Street as part of a local crackdown.
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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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.
New research reveals 1.3 million UK parking spaces may vanish to accommodate wider modern cars. Discover the impact on drivers and shopping centres.
Alum Rock Road is Birmingham's parking fine capital with over 10,000 penalties issued this year. Discover the city's top enforcement hotspots and why drivers keep breaking rules.
Bromford Walk in Great Barr is issuing £100 fines via an ANPR camera within moments of parking, even when drivers pay for a ticket. Local businesses report losing customers.
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.
Worcester councillors urge motorists to report and photograph pavement parking, highlighting risks to pedestrians. New research commissioned as 42% of drivers support a ban.
A Birmingham man was charged £100 after parking at Pizza Hut in Great Barr, despite his wife paying for a ticket. Discover how ANPR cameras are causing outrage for local customers.
Mobility scooter users across the UK risk fines for illegal parking. Expert reveals 5 prohibited locations and essential rules to stay safe and legal.
Join the University of East London's Winter Festival & Community Health Day on November 26. Enjoy creative workshops, live performances, and free health checks at the Stratford Campus.
Dubai's acclaimed GOAT burger chain has opened its first international branch in London's Knightsbridge. Queues formed for its premium wagyu smash burgers and Nashville chicken.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces a permanent, three-year Road Victim Support Service following a successful pilot. The initiative provides emotional and practical aid to those affected by traffic collisions.
Shoppers at Tesco, Asda and other major UK supermarkets are being warned about the strict age limit for parent and child parking bays. Learn the rules to avoid a £100 fine.
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.
Drivers in Oxford now face paying over £10 to park for less than an hour due to a new £5 daily congestion charge. Discover how this impacts visitors and local businesses.
A motorist faces over £11,000 in ULEZ fines after his auto pay account was suspended. Discover how to avoid similar penalty charge notice blunders.
Over 140,000 fines have been issued to petrol and diesel drivers for parking in electric vehicle charging spaces without permission. Discover the councils cracking down and how to avoid a £70 penalty.
Electric vehicle owners will lose their London congestion charge exemption from January 2026, paying £13.50 daily. Standard charge rises to £18. Read the full details.