4 d. ago For every disabled parking bay there are 52 Blue Badge holders as oversubscribed scheme is rife with fraud and abuse

Demand for permits continues to rise with the rate of new applications increasing by 31% between 2022 and 2024. And instances of Blue Badge fraud are up 1,000% since 2016.

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4 d. ago New Blue Badge parking warning to over three million users across the UK

There are currently over 3.2 million Blue Badge holders in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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6 d. ago UK Blue Badge holders issued 'never assume' warning over parking in 7 places

Although the Blue Badge scheme does provide parking concessions to help disabled people get closer to their destinations, it doesn't permit them right to park anywhere

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8 d. ago The four precautions Blue Badge holders must take when parking to avoid £130 fine

Experts say that, contrary to popular belief, the blue badge scheme does not allow drivers to park anywhere

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2 w. ago Barry Island Pleasure Park LIVE: Emergency as air ambulance lands at fairground

A spokesperson for South Wales Police asked people to avoid Barry Island Pleasure Park following reports of an 'incident' at the popular leisure hotspot this evening

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2 w. ago Blue badge warning issued as common mistake could lead to £1,000 fine

Avoid getting slapped with a hefty fee by brushing up on the rules

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3 w. ago Elderly passengers lose vital Hamilton bus service because of Scottish Government ban on pavement parking

The 226 was re-routed from Brankholm Brae as buses can’t get past cars that are being parked on the street to avoid a £100 fine.

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3 w. ago Visitors to National Park warned to avoid open flames amid high risk of wildfires this weekend

Stirling is among the areas which have already seen damage from fires, many of them avoidable - with more high temperatures forecast this weekend.

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3 w. ago Blue Badge holders beware as these four alerts will get you into serious trouble

Blue Badge holders must abide by a certain number of rules or face major consequences, including a £1,000 fine

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4 w. ago Londoners issued urgent warning to avoid barbecuing in parks this weekend as hot weather hits capital

The warning has been issued by the London Fire Brigade as temperatures look set to hit 25C this weekend

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