DWP responds to Motability wheelchair user concerns
The DWP has assured wheelchair users that tax changes will not impact substantially adapted vehicles. Concerns arose after premium brands were axed from the Motability scheme. Read the full update.
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Best Phones for Ageing Eyes in 2025
Discover the best smartphones for ageing eyes in 2025. We review top models with superior displays, accessibility features, and easy-to-use tech for enhanced comfort and clarity.
Autism-friendly family holiday success in Fuerteventura
Travel writer Mari Ellis Dunning reveals how her family navigated a holiday to Fuerteventura with her three-year-old son who has autism and mobility needs. Discover their top tips for stress-free travel.
Wheelchair Adventurer Visits 55 Countries Across Continents
Cory Lee, diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at age 2, has travelled to 55 countries and all seven continents despite using a power wheelchair. Discover how he overcomes accessibility challenges.
Twyning: Countryside Walks & Modern Shopping Outlet
Discover Twyning, a beautiful Gloucestershire village with 52 footpaths, a 19th-century pub, and a new designer outlet just 10 minutes away. Plan your perfect countryside escape today!
The Perfect Show: Comedy by Learning-Disabled Artists
Discover The Perfect Show, a revolutionary theatre comedy created by learning-disabled performers. Opening November 2025 at Sheffield Theatres. Don't miss this landmark production!
Marine veteran sues Delta over prosthetic leg removal
Marine veteran Matias Ferreira forced from plane exit row despite qualifications. Delta apologises as lawsuit highlights disability rights in air travel. Read the full story.
Theatre's Invisible Barrier: Disabled Audiences Excluded
An alarming new report reveals UK theatres are failing disabled patrons, with inaccessible venues, poor communication, and systemic exclusion creating 'cultural segregation'.
Social media foraging frenzy damaging UK countryside
Middle-class foragers inspired by Instagram and TikTok are causing ecological damage and risking poisoning as they strip Britain's countryside of mushrooms and berries in dangerous new trend.
Royal Ballet collaborates with blind artist
The Royal Ballet announces an unprecedented collaboration with blind artist Sean Dilley, creating a multi-sensory performance that redefines accessibility in classical dance.
My Right Foot: Dublin theatre's powerful MND story
A groundbreaking new theatre production in Dublin challenges perceptions of disability and motor neurone disease through innovative staging and powerful performances at Axis Ballymun.
Cotswolds Accessibility: Wheelchair-Friendly Guide
Discover how the Cotswolds is transforming into an inclusive destination with our comprehensive accessibility guide featuring wheelchair-friendly attractions, accommodation, and transport tips.
Welsh hiker discovers abandoned farmhouse frozen in time
An urban explorer's chilling find in the Welsh countryside reveals a perfectly preserved abandoned home, with personal belongings left exactly as they were decades ago.
Roy: The Norfolk village owned by one family for generations
Discover the remarkable story of Roy in Norfolk, a miniature village entirely owned by the same family for decades, where traditional English life continues unchanged.
Nicki Chapman's Magical Shropshire Mystery Home on BBC
Join TV presenter Nicki Chapman as she explores a breathtaking Shropshire property that promises the ultimate countryside escape in this enchanting BBC programme.
Derbyshire quarry's stunning transformation into wildlife haven
Discover the breathtaking transformation of a former limestone quarry in Derbyshire into a haven for wildlife, where industrial history meets natural beauty in an unexpected symphony of light and life.
UK's Easiest Scenic Walk: Wildlife & Breathtaking Views
Looking for a stunning yet accessible UK walk? This gentle coastal path in Northumberland offers incredible wildlife spotting and panoramic sea views perfect for all abilities.
Zara Tindall's Quintessential British Countryside Style
Zara Tindall showcases her authentic British country chic in Gloucestershire, effortlessly blending practical waxed jackets and trusty wellies with timeless style, far from royal formality.
Countryside Code updated with new rules for visitors
The iconic Countryside Code for England and Wales has been updated for the first time in a decade, introducing new guidance on nighttime fishing, interacting with livestock, and 'leave no trace' principles for the modern visitor.
Death Cap Mushrooms: The Forager's Deadly Gamble
A chilling warning from a 1975 Country Diary resounds today: the lethal Death Cap mushroom, often mistaken for edible varieties, poses a severe and often fatal threat to foragers across Britain.
I Found England's Secret Fairytale Village: Bibury
A journalist's captivating journey through Bibury in the Cotswolds, exploring its iconic Arlington Row, tranquil River Coln, and the enduring magic that makes it one of England's most beautiful villages.
UK Councils Outlaw Shouting at Ponies as Antisocial Behaviour
New Public Space Protection Orders across rural Britain outlaw shouting, aggressive pony-stroking, and other activities deemed antisocial, sparking a debate on civil liberties and local authority powers.
Top 10 UK Pub Walks: Scenic Hikes & Great Pubs
Embark on a quintessential British adventure with our guide to the UK's finest pub walks. From coastal paths in Cornwall to Peak District trails, find the perfect blend of breathtaking scenery and a rewarding local ale.
Tech tycoon in bizarre 'deer execution' feud at RAF base
Millionaire tech pioneer Mike Lynch, awaiting US extradition, accuses local estate of a 'deer execution' on his disused RAF base property. The bizarre dispute unveils a high-stakes countryside conflict.
Outrage as historic castle moat is filled with soil
Residents of Faringdon are up in arms as the iconic moat surrounding a 12th-century castle is filled with soil, erasing a centuries-old piece of British history and landscape.
Stephen Collins' autumn cartoon: conkers meet fighter jets
Acorns, conkers and the roar of fighter jets - Stephen Collins' latest cartoon for The Guardian captures the surreal juxtaposition of tranquil autumn traditions and modern military might in the British countryside.
Country Diary: Swallows Gather and Hedges Burst with Berries
A vivid account of the subtle yet dramatic shift from summer to autumn in the British countryside, marked by migrating swallows and a bountiful hedgerow harvest.
Dog Walker Killed in Derbyshire Cow Trampling Tragedy
A 66-year-old dog walker has tragically died after being trampled by a herd of cows in the Derbyshire countryside, raising urgent questions about the safety of public rights of way.
UK's Castle Combe named World's Most Beautiful Village
The tiny, picture-perfect village of Castle Combe in the Cotswolds has been officially named the most beautiful in the world, beating global favourites to claim the stunning title.
Farmers Paid to Host Lynx and Beavers in Rewilding Scheme
Exclusive: Landowners could receive public money to reintroduce apex predators and ecosystem engineers like lynx and beavers to English countryside under government-backed rewilding proposals aimed at biodiversity boost.
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