A 71-year-old amputee was denied a Blue Badge renewal after Norfolk County Council demanded further medical evidence, stating that his permanent condition alone does not automatically guarantee eligibility under national mobility guidelines. Nigel Ward assumed that providing photographs of his amputated leg would be sufficient proof for a Blue Badge renewal, but Norfolk County CouncilContinue reading “From Amputee To Athlete: The Marathon Myth”
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Blackout Britain: The Cost-Cutting Dark Ages
While local councils have the legal power to provide street lighting under UK law, they are not legally mandated to keep streets lit at night, leaving them free to turn off or dim lights to cut costs. Norfolk is celebrated for its exceptionally dark skies and designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites, which offer prime conditionsContinue reading “Blackout Britain: The Cost-Cutting Dark Ages”
