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People with a Blue Badge may be able to use it on holiday abroad
Blue Badge users could access parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, extended parking durations, or exemptions from parking fees.
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Edinburgh locals may get help applying for disability benefit as successful grants fall
Councillors agreed to explore whether the council could help residents apply for, and appeal rejections of, a disability benefit
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West Lothian opticians supports accessible matchday space at Linlithgow Rose FC
The Community Corner provides a welcoming, accessible area for all supporters to enjoy matchdays, and includes a covered area for wheelchair users.
Body of man pulled from canal after scene taped off by police
Emergency crews were seen parked up at the canal site while efforts to retrieve the man's body went on.
State Pension payments of over £1,200 in 10 European countries
The UK State Pension is now worth up to £241.30 each week, some £1, 045 a month.
Stockport man jailed for fake Tinder stalking after sending strangers to ex's home
Asad Hussain was unanimously convicted of stalking involving serious harm and distress, assault by beating, and failing to provide the password to his devices, and jailed for eight years at Chester Crown Court
Amen Teklay murder trial witness "saw blood coming from" schoolboy as he collapsed on pavement
David Miller's 999 call was played to the court in which he told the person at the other end of the line that he could "see blood".
Ayrshire Miss Great Britain winners announced at glittering final
Those crowned have made history and will now compete at the Miss Great Britain final.
East Lothian lifeboat crew rescues pair from stricken yacht tangled in fishing lines
The yacht was at risk of drifting onto nearby rocks.
Scots YouTuber fundraising for US visa after World Cup vlogs strikes chord with viewers
Shaun is trying desperately to set up a new life in the states after his World Cup adventure was such a hit.
Tampax announced as partner of Reading Festival 2026
Tampax is the official menstrual care partner of Pepsi MAX presents Reading Festival 2026, taking place from 27–30 August 2026.
It’s thyme to shine for South Lanarkshire College Horticulture students
NC Level 5 Horticulture students took part in the Scottish Garden Design Competition.
DWP expands one-to-one support for sick and disabled benefit claimants
Up to 40,000 people could be offered hour-long sessions covering employment, health, debt and housing as the scheme expands to 33 Jobcentres, including five in Scotland.
'Get rid of annoying flies' with 'unique' B&M item in new £8 deal
B&M has expanded its pest control range with the £8 Solar Buzzkill
Aldi to stock 'genius' portable £15 air-con as Scottish temperatures soar over 30C
The supermarket's middle aisle will have everything you need to keep cool this week.
Foreign Office alert as parents heading to European hotspot warned
Families heading abroad for the summer may need to be more vigilant
Tributes for 'rugby mad' 14-year-old who died from cancer after celebrating birthday
Louis Cramp was suffering from a primary bone cancer
West Lothian police officer awarded for work tackling domestic abuse
Scott McCulloch developed a powerful teaching programme to raise awareness of domestic abuse among senior school pupils
No Scotland No Party: Boston shuts World Cup fan zone early as Tartan Army head home
Boston has officially closed its fan zones despite still having more World Cup matches left to be played in the city.