Grandma Seriously Injured After Mobility Scooter Nosedives into Pothole Tuesday, March 31, 2026 mobility injury pothole scooter accident safety council roadworks elderly recovery Warning: This story contains graphic images. An 88-year-old widow, Pat Lowe, was seriously injured when her mobility scooter plunged into a deep, water-filled pothole during a routine dog walk in Viney Hill. The incident left … Read More
Grandma Seriously Injured After Mobility Scooter Crashes Into Deep Pothole Tuesday, March 31, 2026 potholes mobility scooter injury roadmaintenance gloucestershire elderly accident health safety An 88-year-old widow, Pat Lowe, endured a painful and frightening ordeal when her mobility scooter plunged into a deep, water-filled pothole during a dog walk in Viney Hill, Gloucestershire. The scooter flipped over, pinning … Read More
Stroud Boy Pioneers UK Trial of Revolutionary Exoskeleton to Aid Walking Tuesday, March 17, 2026 cerebralpalsy bionics exoskeleton mobility technology disability stroud fundraising healthcare recovery Asger Marsh, a 7-year-old boy from Stroud living with cerebral palsy, has become the first person in the UK to trial the innovative Agilik bionic exoskeleton—a device designed to enhance mobility and improve walking ability. … Read More
Everyday Aches and Pains 'Cured' by Changing Your Walk, Expert Says Wednesday, March 11, 2026 walking technique posture footplacement rhythm health wellbeing painrelief mobility habits Many of us have been walking the wrong way without realizing it, which could be contributing to common aches, pains, and stiffness. Joanna Hall, a sports scientist and creator of the WalkActive app, explains that adjusting … Read More
Over 50 Blue Badges Seized in Gloucestershire Amid Rising Fraud Prosecutions Thursday, January 15, 2026 bluebadges fraud gloucestershire mobility parking enforcement prosecution council accessibility misuse Gloucestershire County Council has confiscated more than 50 blue badges in the past three months as part of a concerted effort to combat fraudulent misuse. The blue badge scheme, which grants parking privileges to those with … Read More
Doctor's Alert on Knuckle Cracking: It’s Not Bones Grinding Thursday, November 20, 2025 knuckles arthritis joints pain stemcells inflammation rehabilitation mobility exercise health Knuckle cracking is a common habit for about 54% of people, often done multiple times a day. Whether it’s out of boredom, stress relief, or simply for the satisfying pop, many believe myths that knuckle cracking causes … Read More