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Mar 2023
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TV’s Sophie Morgan’s “rage” over Blue Ba...

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<p>TV presenter Sophie Morgan has been left frustrated and has lost that all-important passport to parking that disabled people cherish. We find out how digital badges are helping some drivers avoid this predicament. The latest Covid vaccine roll-out has been announced, but not everyone who expected to get it, will receive it. BBC News’ Ruth Clegg gives th ... Show More
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