Chris Witt, who lost part of his leg, was refused a blue badge for disabled parking in 2018.

Across England there were 2.8 million valid blue badges at the end of March – up from 2.6 million a year earlier, and the highest number on record dating back to 1996-97.

GOV.UK reminds people that "the Blue Badge is not a licence to park anywhere". Despite holding a valid badge, there are ...

Health workers at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro are piloting the tiny voice-activated badges, which weigh less than 2oz (57g). The badge allows instant communication between staff by simply ...

A council has changed its policy after an amputee was denied a blue badge for disabled parking. Chris Witt, who lost part of his leg due to diabetes, was refused a badge by Cornwall Council in ...

Image caption, Chris Witt says he needs a blue badge to park in spaces where he can open his car door fully A council has changed its policy after an amputee was denied a blue badge for disabled ...

A council has changed its policy after an amputee was denied a blue badge for disabled parking. Chris Witt, who lost part of his leg due to diabetes, was refused a badge by Cornwall Council in 2018.