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A wide view of Herne Bay railway station on a sunny day, with passengers standing on both platforms.

Herne Bay station gets £6m accessibility boost

Two new lifts, each capable of carrying 16 people, now provide step-free access to each platform.

A long boardwalk on a sandy beach goes in a straight line towards the sea, with some flags and a gazebo at the end.

Recycled beach boardwalk 'will improve access'

It has been made out hard-to-recycle of soft plastics like used crisp packets and bread bags.

Eliza Rain, a young person sitting in a wheelchair who has short blonde hair with light orange tips and is wearing a white shirt with an embroidered collar, a purple plastic shark necklace, and a rainbow-coloured striped bodywarmer, outside a row of beige-brick Victorian houses

'I've been threatened over my Please Offer Me A Seat badge'

TfL badge user Eliza Rain, 28, said one passenger "threatened to push me off the train".

A man in a green safety vest and a grey hoodie with glasses on his head. He is looking at a woman, on the right, sat on a bicycle. She is wearing a helmet, a blue top, a green lanyard with sunflowers and a bag. Behind them is a Wheels for You flag, a person in a green high vis safety vest

Project relaunched to improve access to cycling

Wheels for You is inviting the public to attend the relaunch event on 27 April.

A group of about 17 people who were part of a larger protest against the crossing closure. Three people at the front of the group are in wheelchairs.

Council cash keeps rail pedestrian crossing open

Dorset Council will continue paying to keep the pedestrian level crossing at Wareham station.

Lift out of service sign on electronic display board at a London Underground station as two passengers stand in front of a lift

Tube lifts closed almost twice as often in 2024

Calls are made to reduce the time it takes to fix lifts at Tube stations across London.

A long footpath lined with trees, with grass on either side. In the distance some buildings are visible.

Project aiming to improve park access launched

New research aims to find out how and why people use parks and green spaces in Leeds and Bradford.

Three people walking on a gravel footpath through the Forest of Dean. On either side of the path there are trees, buses, and flowers.

New maps to inspire accessible forest walks

The Forest of Dean maps have been designed for people who have difficulty walking.

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A formal mid-shot of Millie who is smiling to camera and has long black hair with two pink streaks down either side of her face, and bright pink eye makeup

Dragons' Den stars to help cosmetics entrepreneur

Millie Flemington-Clare received numerous offers of help after pitching her inclusive beauty range.