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Green Pre-bookable EV charging arrives in the UK

Pre-bookable EV charging arrives in the UK

The new scheme is currently being trialled in Bicester.
By Dominik Wilde 13 November 2020
General Driveway renting booms as office workers choose to drive again

Driveway renting booms as office workers choose to drive again

A decrease in public transport is leading to an increase in parkig demand.
By Dominik Wilde 16 September 2020
General Schools reopening ‘paves’ the way for parking bust-ups

Schools reopening ‘paves’ the way for parking bust-ups

Pavement parking could anger parents this September.
By Dominik Wilde 27 August 2020
General Over 100 UK churches are cashing in on empty parking spaces

Over 100 UK churches are cashing in on empty parking spaces

Places of worship have found 'alter-native' ways to make money.
By Dominik Wilde 11 August 2020
Government Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

But most would support no punishment.
By Dominik Wilde 23 June 2020
General Brits now want to ban pavement parking, study suggests

Brits now want to ban pavement parking, study suggests

Despite the small sample size, the commissioning company says the results are "significant".
By James Fossdyke 22 April 2020
General One in six UK drivers would defy pavement parking ban

One in six UK drivers would defy pavement parking ban

The government recently announced it was considering giving councils powers to ban parking on the kerb.
By James Fossdyke 01 April 2020
Government Government offers NHS and social care staff free parking

Government offers NHS and social care staff free parking

Councils and NHS trusts are getting in on the act
By James Fossdyke 27 March 2020
General NHS workers offered free parking at more than 900 car parks

NHS workers offered free parking at more than 900 car parks

These include car parks near major hospitals.
By James Fossdyke 25 March 2020
Green Homes with charging points can make more money renting out their parking spaces

Homes with charging points can make more money renting out their parking spaces

Parking spaces with EV charging points can make around 12 percent more than those without went renting out their spaces.
By Dominik Wilde 26 February 2020
Lifestyle Most still choose to drive to the shops despite push to leave the car at home

Most still choose to drive to the shops despite push to leave the car at home

And many want more parking spaces, too.
By Dominik Wilde 20 November 2019
General Top earning cities for renting out parking spaces revealed

Top earning cities for renting out parking spaces revealed

People are earning lots by renting out their driveways as parking spaces.
By Dominik Wilde 31 May 2019
General UK's most irritating parking habits uncovered in new survey

UK's most irritating parking habits uncovered in new survey

Parking in blue badge bays without a disability is the UK's biggest parking pet peeve.
By Dominik Wilde 15 May 2019
General One in seven drivers would 'hit and run' another car

One in seven drivers would 'hit and run' another car

One in 10 drivers says they have damaged another car in a parking shunt.
By James Fossdyke 20 March 2019
Millions could be forced to alter parking habits if rules change

Millions could be forced to alter parking habits if rules change

Pavement parking ban could stop more than six million people regularly mounting the kerb.
By James Fossdyke 04 December 2018
General Homeowners could recoup No-Deal Brexit losses by renting out driveways

Homeowners could recoup No-Deal Brexit losses by renting out driveways

Some could generate more than £1,000 a year.
By Dominik Wilde 13 September 2018
General Motorists want tough penalties for pavement parkers

Motorists want tough penalties for pavement parkers

Right now it's only illegal in London.
By Dominik Wilde 04 September 2018
General Most Brits too polite to confront disabled parking spot offenders

Most Brits too polite to confront disabled parking spot offenders

Only a third will stand up for disabled parking rights.
By Dominik Wilde 08 August 2018
General Motorists not keen on pavement parking ban

Motorists not keen on pavement parking ban

It's only illegal on London, but that could be extended.
By Dominik Wilde 04 July 2018
General Over 2.5 million able-bodied Brits have parked in disabled bays

Over 2.5 million able-bodied Brits have parked in disabled bays

Excuses include believing disabled people 'shouldn't have' special bays...
By James Fossdyke 07 April 2018
General Parking problems causing stress levels to rise

Parking problems causing stress levels to rise

A quarter of UK motorists have been involved in parking disputes.
By Dominik Wilde 30 October 2017
Government New £1 Coin Could Lead To Parking Chaos

New £1 Coin Could Lead To Parking Chaos

Ticket machines are spitting out the new 12-sided pound coins.
By Andrew Brady 28 March 2017
Going to a gig? Save money by renting a parking space

Going to a gig? Save money by renting a parking space

Online service aims to match gig-goers with homeowners in battle of the parking spaces
By Andrew Brady 14 February 2017
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