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Susan Gurnham has raised concerns about her new home

Elderly residents left in tears after move from Weston-super-Mare tower block

Mr Aldridge has welcomed the announcement which will see time restrictions lifted on concessionary bus passes for disabled passengers across England

Mr Aldridge has welcomed the announcement which will see time restrictions lifted on concessionary bus passes for disabled passengers across England

Weston MP welcomes government-backed free bus travel for disabled people

Beach access mats are being trialled on Weston-super-Mare beach

Beach access mats are being trialled on Weston-super-Mare beach

'A long time coming' - Council trials new feature on Weston-super-Mare beach

A father complained his disabled son was left feeling scared during an evacuation

A father complained his disabled son was left feeling scared during an evacuation

'Urgent review' at Weston cinema after 'distressing and frightening' incident

A father has raised concerns following a fire evacuation at Cineworld in Weston-super-Mare

A father has raised concerns following a fire evacuation at Cineworld in Weston-super-Mare

Father says Weston-super-Mare cinema 'abandoned' disabled son during evacuation

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

Ellise Hollie Hayward, who has cerebral palsy, is in the running for the Positive Role Model Award for Disability at the National Diversity Awards 2026.

Ellise Hollie Hayward, who has cerebral palsy, is in the running for the Positive Role Model Award for Disability at the National Diversity Awards 2026.

Somerset woman with cerebral palsy nominated for national diversity award

The survey aims to gather responses from 10,000 people to help develop the first 'Unfair Index'

The survey aims to gather responses from 10,000 people to help develop the first 'Unfair Index'

New national survey invites disabled people to share experiences

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

My child has a disability - where can they go to play?

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

Do you get a free car because you are disabled? The Motability Scheme explained

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

Demonstrators gathered outside the Grand Pier, which hosted the performance.

Demonstrators gathered outside the Grand Pier, which hosted the performance.

Demonstrators oppose Katie Hopkins Weston show

The “peaceful vigil” will be held near the entrance to the pier on April 30, the date of the event.

The “peaceful vigil” will be held near the entrance to the pier on April 30, the date of the event.

Protest against Katie Hopkins show to be held in Weston-super-Mare

Leighton Smith, father of disabled girl

Leighton Smith, father of disabled girl

Father calls for Katie Hopkins Weston show to be cancelled