A Wheelchair User’s Matchday Experience Transformed at St Andrew’s by Knighthead Thursday, May 28, 2026 accessibility wheelchair standrews matchday birminghamcity knighthead disability inclusion fanexperience stadium Since Knighthead took ownership of Birmingham City, the club has made significant strides to improve the matchday experience for all fans, especially those with disabilities. St Andrew’s has returned to full capacity, … Read More
DWP PIP and DLA Claimants Face New 25p Per Mile Charge on Motability Cars from July Monday, May 4, 2026 motability pip dla mileage lease charge wheelchair scheme disability costs From 1 July 2026, claimants on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) using the Motability Scheme will experience changes to their mileage allowances and face a new excess mileage charge. … Read More
Solihull Twin Embarks on 100-Mile Fundraising Challenge to Support Brother with Rare Condition Tuesday, March 24, 2026 solihull fundraising wheelchair disability family rarecondition challenge mobility support inspiration Henry Balthazor, a 20-year-old twin from Solihull, has defied early predictions that he might never eat or speak. Despite living with an undiagnosed condition and undergoing more than 70 operations since birth, Henry is now … Read More
Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer Ignites After Wheelchair Aerialist’s Stunning BGT Audition Saturday, February 21, 2026 britainsgottalent simoncowell paulnunnari goldenbuzzer aerialsilks paralympian wheelchair disability performance talentshow Before the final audition of Britain’s Got Talent’s first episode even began, the coveted golden buzzer was already pressed, sending shockwaves through the studio. Australian aerial silk performer Paul Nunnari earned this … Read More
‘Shaken’ Birmingham Woman Urges Pavement Parking Ban After Falling From Wheelchair on School Run Thursday, November 20, 2025 pavement parking disability wheelchair safety birmingham cerebralpalsy accessibility livingstreets advocacy Aideen Blackborough, a disabled mother from Birmingham living with cerebral palsy, has spoken out strongly for a ban on pavement parking following a frightening incident last year. While taking her child to school in Great … Read More