Woman fined £150 when wind blows cardboard from full bin
A London woman was hit with a £150 penalty when a piece of cardboard escaped from an overfilled council bin during windy weather, sparking outrage over council enforcement practices.
A London woman was hit with a £150 penalty when a piece of cardboard escaped from an overfilled council bin during windy weather, sparking outrage over council enforcement practices.
A motorist successfully challenged a £600 parking penalty after a council worker admitted the ticket was issued in error. The case highlights ongoing issues with parking enforcement across UK councils.
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