Thousands of Blue Badge holders in Scotland may be unaware of the additional benefits attached to the parking permit.

The bus interchange has been comprehensively remodelled to include four principal bus stops, enabling passengers to board and alight safely via high-access kerbs.

If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.

The pair of massive electricity transformers weaved through the village on their way to the upgrade works.

The new route replaces a dangerous stretch of the B8020 with a safe, accessible off-road connection to the wider Winchburgh path network.

Donald Stavert of Bathgate Community Council said the reissue of the petition and community survey would “ hope to influence” a final decision.

A councillor advised a recent meeting of the local authority that there were areas with cars parked on the pavement making it harder for people with a pushchair or wheelchair to navigate.

People across Scotland, England and Wales could still qualify for a Blue Badge even if they are not in receipt of the mobility component of a disability benefit.

Older people receiving the State Pension may also qualify for extra financial support, discounts and help with everyday living costs.

Blue Badge holders risk fines or even losing their permit if they break little-known parking rules, including where the badge can and cannot be used.

Blue Badge users could access parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, extended parking durations, or exemptions from parking fees.

Blue Badge holders risk fines or even losing their permit if they break little-known parking rules, including where the badge can and cannot be used.

Local councils across Great Britain typically issue Blue Badges to people for up to three years.

Older people, disabled people and under-22s may qualify for free bus travel through Scotland’s National Entitlement Card scheme.

People recovering from surgery, serious injury or other substantial mobility problems lasting at least 12 months could qualify under lesser-known rules.

If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.

Strict eligibility rules mean not everyone who applies will qualify, with councils assessing mobility, medical evidence and daily living needs before making a decision.

Thousands of Blue Badge holders in Scotland may be unaware of the additional benefits attached to the parking permit.

Drivers risk fines, confiscation or prosecution if strict Blue Badge rules are broken - including some mistakes many people think are allowed

Renewal forms are no longer being sent to disabled card holders with a National Entitlement Card due to expire.

Local councils across Great Britain issue Blue Badges to people for up to three years.

If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.

Full list of Blue Badge parking rules for people travelling in a vehicle as a driver or passenger.

Some concession card holders will be able to take a companion on train journeys for free after the Scottish Government confirmed a pilot scheme will become permanent.

The announced programme of changes on the road have been supported by local representatives - including the parent council of nearby Kincardine in Menteith Primary School.

A Met Office 'danger to life' warning has been issued for the Easter weekend, when millions of people will take to the roads.

The stretch of the A84 near Blairdrummond has been the subject of a community campaign to improve safety, with roadworks set for this month for improvements to be made.

Eagle-eyed social media users noticed that the road had bright green crash barriers and a green bus - sights which are not familiar in the Highlands.

But concerns about the impact of the Station Hotel situation on the town centre were also raised.

Renewal forms are no longer being sent to disabled card holders with a National Entitlement Card due to expire.