58 m. ago Everyone who can automatically get a disabled parking Blue Badge

People with a Blue Badge can usually park closer to their destination including on double yellow lines or disabled bays

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8 h. ago Full list of people who qualify for disabled Blue Badge parking

Blue Badges allow eligible people to park in disabled car park spaces, generally meaning a shorter walk to their destination

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26 h. ago Is this river alive? Robert Macfarlane on the lives, deaths and rights of our rivers

As pollution levels hit record highs and fresh water becomes ‘the new oil’, is it time to radically reimagine our relationship to the natural world?If you find it difficult to think of a river as alive, try picturing a dying or dead river. This is easier. We know what this looks like. We know how it feels. A dying river is one who does not reach the sea. A dying river’s fish float belly-up in stagnant pools. Swans on the upper Thames near Windsor now wear brown tidemarks on their snowy chest feathers, showing where they have sailed through sewage. I recently saw a Southern Water riverbank sign badged with a bright blue logo that read “Water for Life”. The sign instructed passersby to “avoid contact with the water. If you’ve had contact with the water, please wash your hands before eating.” In parts of this septic isle, fresh water has become first undrinkable, then unswimmable, then untouchable.How did it come to this – and where do we go from here? The crisis is one of imagination ...

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51 h. ago Putin names his most wanted Brits in new Kremlin list – see if you made the cut

Several British MPs and MPs have been placed on a new list of people Russian President Vladimir Putin hates, as he grows angry over how the country is perceived outside of his conclave

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52 h. ago Woman having twins receives brutal response after sharing list of baby names

People were left horrified at a list of potential monikers a woman was going to use for her boy and girl twins when they were born, admitting they were going to have the same name

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55 h. ago Blake Lively and Megyn Kelly at war in epic red carpet showdown at TIME100 gala

Blake Lively sparked a furious response from Megyn Kelly at the TIME100 all-star gala on Thursday in New York City, following her controversial inclusion on TIME's Most Influential People list.

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6 d. 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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9 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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9 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 British biologist joins Trump, PM and Hollywood stars on Time influence list

The list was introduced to spotlight the most influential people in the world to help readers understand ‘the forces shaping our lives’.

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2 w. ago Full list of people who can get free dental treatment worth up to £326.70

Unlike visiting a GP any dental check ups or treatment will cost you even if you have a NHS dentist

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2 w. ago Boris Johnson still fuming at 'treacherous' Michael Gove as he's sent to House of Lords

A total of 36 people have been included in Rishi “Biggles” Sunak’s resignation honours list as divisive Gove is slammed as one of most untrustworthy figures in politics

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2 w. ago Inside Youth Demand: The Gen Z protest group vowing to 'shut down' London

Youth Demand say they have 25,000 people on their mailing list and have seen interest surge since police raided a Quaker House meeting

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2 w. 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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3 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

Economics

3 w. ago DWP Carer's Allowance: Full list of people who can claim and how to apply

Carer's Allowance is a benefit designed to provide an income for someone who provides care for another while claiming certain benefits. Here's how you can claim it

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3 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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3 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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3 w. ago Raheem Sterling and Richarlison named among most influential black people in British football

The Football Black List shines a light on the most influential black people in the sport

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