Labour to modernise 40-year-old mobility device laws
The Labour government launches a consultation to update laws on electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters, aiming to boost independence for over 10 million people with mobility impairments.
The Labour government launches a consultation to update laws on electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters, aiming to boost independence for over 10 million people with mobility impairments.
West Mercia Police are investigating after a walking stick, trolley and clothing were found 'covered in frost' near Pershore Leisure Centre. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
New research reveals UK pedestrian crossings are too fast for older adults, posing a safety risk and barrier to independence. Experts call for urgent rule changes.
Katie Price surprises her mother Amy with a mobility scooter for Christmas, promising a 'new lease of life' for 2026. The family enjoyed a calm festive break on the Isle of Wight.
Seven years after Brian Egg's dismembered remains were found in a chemical-filled fish tank in his San Francisco home, his killer remains at large. Police face criticism over the unsolved case.
Disabled drivers face a £400 average cost increase after Labour's budget removed a key VAT exemption on Motability scheme advance payments. Read the full impact.
Thousands of UK state pensioners may be owed a £308 back payment due to a DWP legal error on PIP mobility awards. Check eligibility and how to claim now.
Toyota has resurrected its discontinued Scion brand, unveiling a new concept focused on non-traditional mobility. Discover what this means for the future of transport.
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property on Ridgway Road, Stoke-on-Trent. The death is being treated as unexplained.
Police searching for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20, have recovered a body from the River Soar. Formal identification is pending.
Human remains found in a Leicester woodland have been identified as Malgorzata Wnuczek, missing since 2006. A suspect has been identified, with international prosecution pending. Read the latest.
The DWP has ruled out expanding the Motability Scheme to include Attendance Allowance, stating it lacks a mobility component. Find out what this means for claimants.
Australian police confirm the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 was inspired by Islamic State. IEDs and homemade flags found. Latest updates and official response.
Police made a chilling discovery of drugs, knives and a baton inside a stolen van stopped at a motorway service station. Five occupants were arrested.
The body of a woman, believed to be missing pensioner Jill Grint, 79, was discovered in the River Yare in Norfolk. Police have informed her family. The death is not treated as suspicious.
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.
A murder investigation is underway in Birmingham after a man's body was discovered in a Perry Barr HMO. Three people have been arrested. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A carer from Retford who fraudulently used a friend's mobility car for 41,800 miles and stole over £5,000 has received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Leicestershire Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in Maris Play Park, Leicester. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
David Brown sentenced to four-and-a-half years for stubbing a cigarette in a disabled man's eye in a Hucknall pub beer garden. Learn about the shocking unprovoked assault and its lasting impact.
Mobility scooter users across the UK risk fines for illegal parking. Expert reveals 5 prohibited locations and essential rules to stay safe and legal.
A police investigation is underway after a man's body was discovered on the grounds of Barwell Infant School in Leicestershire. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
A driver caused a trail of destruction on Birmingham Road, hitting a mobility scooter and multiple cars. Miraculously, no one was injured. Read the full eyewitness account.
A police investigation is underway after a man's body was discovered on the grounds of Barwell Infant School in Leicestershire. Forensic teams are at the scene.
The DWP has ruled out changes to PIP mobility component eligibility for the Motability Scheme until an Autumn 2026 review. Read the latest government update.
Dunelm's £10 electric can opener is transforming kitchens, offering vital help for those with arthritis and mobility issues. Discover this 3-in-1 kitchen saviour.
The DWP confirms PIP mobility element changes are on hold pending the Timms Review, which will be co-produced with disabled people. Get the latest updates.
MPs reveal state pensioners with mobility issues may use Blue Badge spaces without permits. Check your local council's rules and potential parking benefits now.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 19-year-old woman was discovered dead at a property in Kingstanding. A man has been arrested and remains in custody as detectives continue their enquiries.
A revolutionary new programme in the West Midlands is set to transform university access for underprivileged students through comprehensive support and financial assistance.