31 h. ago Double yellow line parking fines soar as drivers blame lack of spaces in busy town centres

1.6 million Penalty Charge Notices were issued to drivers who parked on single or double yellow lines in 2024, but 52% of drivers say more parking spaces would prevent this.

Transport

67 h. ago Parking space on homeowners drive next to the wheelie bins is for sale for £22,500

A parking space on a homeowner's driveway next to their wheelie bins is being sold for £22,500 in Wimbledon, southwest London. .

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioners without a Blue Badge may be able to use disabled parking spaces

Pension age disability benefits do not include a mobility element which can act as a passport to the Blue Badge or Motability schemes.

Politics

5 d. ago You can't park there! Boeing 737 Max dramatically collides with two other jets as hapless airport ground staff misjudge space on the tarmac

A Boeing 737 Max clipped the wings of two other jets as it parked at the Toronto Pearson Airport. But the space was not big enough for the plane's wings, and they collided with the stationary aircraft.

Events

6 d. ago Restaurant owners apologise for chopping down 80 trees after backlash

The owners of The Osprey in East Kilbride said it cut down trees to make space for a possible larger car park

Politics

7 d. ago Moment Brit tourists drunkenly fight over Thai 'Sin City' Pattaya parking spot

Footage shows two British tourists, who appeared to be drunk, exchanging blows in an ugly fight over a parking space in the holiday hotspot of Pattaya in Thailand

Politics

8 d. ago UK’s most stressful places to park MAPPED where drivers spend hours looking for empty space – and worst is NOT London

THE UK’s most challenging cities for parking have been unveiled, based on insights from a survey of over 2,000 residents. Compiled by the UK Parking Index, the study looked at parking conditions in 17 major cities, highlighting the best and worst places for motorists across the country. The findings, based on factors like cost, availability,...

Politics

1 week ago South Lanarkshire Council breaks ground on 19 properties in Larkhall

More than half of the homes (11 in total) will take into account specific care need, with wheelchair accessibility, structural hoist capacity, space for carers and dedicated accessible parking spaces.

Politics

1 week ago UK's 'most expensive car park' where it costs £50 for just one hour

Residents at the new-build estate have voted to bring in the new tariffs to stop outsiders from taking their parking spaces

Economics

1 week ago Truck driver sues Mark Sanchez and Fox after violent fight over parking space

A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez and Fox Corporation following a bloody fight police say was started by Sanchez

Transport

2 w. ago According to Manchester City Council, this is not a disabled parking space

Belinda Lehane thought she was abiding by the rules when she parked up at the Arndale Centre

Politics

3 w. ago Dismay at plan to build homes on car park and 'designated open space'

Dismay at plan to build homes on car park and 'designated open space'  HamHigh

Politics

3 w. ago New activity and community space brings the fun to Ferguslie Park

Local school pupils got the chance to test out the new sunken games area which has transformed a long-term vacant area into a welcoming hub

Politics

3 w. ago Government announces £5bn to revive high streets, parks and public spaces

The investment includes £2 million every year for a decade for 169 more areas and a one-off cash injection of £1.5 million for 95 areas.

Politics

3 w. ago Volunteer litter pickers being asked to 'pay for privilege' of cleaning parks and public spaces

The request to fork out for public liability insurance has been been blasted as 'ludicrous' and a 'terrible decision' by a leading councillor

Politics