Widespread Abuse of Disabled Parking Spaces in Herefordshire Exposed Sunday, July 13, 2025 herefordshire bluebadge parking disability enforcement violations fines accessibility hereford abuse New data reveals that disabled parking regulations in Herefordshire have been violated more than 6,000 times between 2019 and 2024. A Freedom of Information request submitted to Herefordshire Council showed that 5,374 fines … Read More
'Dumped' E-Scooters Raise Safety Concerns for Vulnerable Residents in Cheltenham Friday, July 11, 2025 e-scooters cheltenham safety mobility accessibility parking hazard voi disability trial The mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor David Willingham, has voiced serious concerns about the dangers posed by improperly parked electric scooters in the town. Reports have surfaced of Voi e-scooters being abandoned in public … Read More
Vandal Damages Disabled Person’s Wheelchair in Tewkesbury Pub Wednesday, July 9, 2025 vandalism wheelchair disability tewkesbury gloucestershire police cctv pub assault justice A vulnerable disabled individual was left stranded after their electric wheelchair was deliberately damaged inside a pub on Barton Street in Tewkesbury. The incident, which occurred between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, 25 … Read More
Teen Shares Experience of Caring for Disabled Mother While Studying for GCSEs Saturday, June 14, 2025 youngcarer me chronicfatigue disability caregiving gcse family awareness support carersweek A 15-year-old from Gloucestershire has opened up about the challenges of caring for their disabled mother while juggling the demands of GCSE studies. Ace Parry from Quedgeley has been supporting their mother, Chantelle Parry, … Read More
Plumber with £9 in Account Wins £11m Lottery – Then Life Takes a Tragic Turn Thursday, June 12, 2025 lottery addiction tragedy wealth drugabuse bullying disability crime mentalhealth plumbing In 2017, Joshua Winslet, a 22-year-old plumber, purchased a lottery ticket on a whim while having just $19 (£9) left in his bank account. To his astonishment, he became the sole winner of Australia’s Powerball $100 million … Read More
Dangerous Lane to College Sparks Road Rage and Accidents Thursday, June 12, 2025 education specialneeds traffic safety southgloucestershire carefarm animalcare roadconditions disability community Residents near Peopleton Brook Farm in South Gloucestershire have raised alarms about the safety risks on Mill Lane, a narrow country road leading to the animal care college. This lane’s limited width and lack of passing … Read More