48 h. ago I was fined twice by a parking firm despite having a Blue Badge

Music lovers Guy Falkenau, 80, and his wife Lucille, from Forest Hall, North Tyneside, received fines when parking at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead.

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4 d. ago Blue Badge holders can't park in these 11 places at any time

A Blue Badge holder travelling either as a driver or passenger, can park for free in disabled parking bays and may also be exempt from other parking restrictions

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5 d. ago People with a Blue Badge cannot park in these 11 places at any time of day or night

Full list of Blue Badge parking rules for people travelling in a vehicle as a driver or passenger.

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1 week ago Family fined £100 for parking over this white line to help disabled gran

Francesca Roberts decided to park over the line to allow grandmother-of-six Maureen to get her walker out and move around safely but the decision almost proved very costly

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1 week ago New Blue Badge update issued for drivers who must urgently claim or renew their permit

The UK Government has shared an update on the Blue Badge digital service, which allows motorists to apply for a Blue Badge online, as well as badge management

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2 w. ago New Blue Badge update for people making a new claim or due to renew

Local councils across Great Britain issue Blue Badges to people for up to three years.

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2 w. ago Full list of everyone who automatically qualifies for a free bus pass in the UK

Full list of those eligible for one of two types of bus passes that grants free travel

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2 w. ago Blue Badge holders could avoid new £195 car tax by making simple check

Drivers could avoid the new increases to vehicle tax by making one simple check. Here's everything Blue Badge holders need to know about the new rules

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2 w. ago Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks make Minecraft Movie lanterns on Blue Peter

The stars of the film were also awarded Blue Peter badges.

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2 w. ago Blue Badge eligibility criteria and application process detailed for UK residents

The Blue Badge scheme enables people with disabilities or certain health conditions to park closer to their destination. There are six eligibility criteria in total

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2 w. ago New DWP update for people with Blue Badge under proposed changes to PIP

The proposed welfare reforms will start in November 2026.

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3 w. ago Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment before summer

An important letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the move to Adult Disability Payment.

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3 w. ago DWP minister gives huge update on future of disabled parking Blue Badges

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) minister Sir Stephen Timms was asked in the Commons about welfare changes impacting on Blue Badges that allow disabled people to park for free

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3 w. ago DWP minister issues blue badges update after fears people will be 'locked out'

A DWP minister has responded to concerns that people no longer eligible for disability benefits due to recent changes to the welfare system may also not be able to access other assistance that they need - such as disabled parking permits

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3 w. ago People with a Blue Badge urged to claim £195 saving before cut

Blue Badge holders are exempt from paying Vehicle Tax, but a rule change next month could catch 15 people out.

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3 w. ago Blue Badge disabled parking full list of everyone who automatically qualifies

Blue Badges allow people with disabilities or health conditions to park closer to their destination. Here we explain who is eligible and how to apply.

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4 w. ago Check if you automatically qualify for disabled parking Blue Badge – full list

Blue Badges are a vital resource for people with disabilities or health conditions affecting mobility. Here is the list of all those who automatically qualify for one

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4 w. ago Full list of people who may automatically qualify for the Blue Badge scheme

If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.

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4 w. ago Check if you automatically qualify for disabled parking Blue Badge – see full list

Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination – and the rules have been expanded in recent years, with the full list of requirements available

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