Supermarket parking blunder risks £100 fine for UK drivers
UK drivers are being warned about a costly and easily avoidable error when using supermarket car parks that could see them hit with a hefty penalty charge, regardless of how long they stay.
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Motorway mistake could cost drivers £2,500 fine
Millions of UK drivers are making a simple motorway mistake that could result in a hefty £2,500 fine and penalty points. Experts reveal the common error and how to avoid it.
Drivers warned over £1,000 fine for popular car feature
Motorists are being warned that a common comfort feature found in most modern cars could lead to a £1,000 fine and penalty points if used incorrectly while driving.
Petrol Station Warning: Don't Touch Yellow Button - £100 Fine
Millions of UK drivers are being warned about a common petrol station mistake that could lead to hefty £100 fines. Experts reveal why you should never touch the 'yellow button' after refuelling.
Law student fined £12k for elaborate train fare dodging scheme
A University of Law student from Clapham Junction faces a staggering £12,000 court bill after being caught in a sophisticated fare evasion scheme. Discover how ticket inspectors uncovered this elaborate fraud.
Colchester's fly-tip crackdown: £400 fines for offenders
Colchester City Council launches a tough new campaign against fly-tipping, warning residents they will be fined up to £400 for dumping waste illegally. The 'no nonsense' approach targets offenders across the borough.
Man's £100 parking check reveals shocking £23,500 council debt
A motorist checking a £100 parking penalty was left reeling after uncovering a colossal £23,500 debt erroneously linked to his car. This astonishing administrative error by Westminster City Council highlights a dramatic system failure.
New UK number plate rule risks £1,000 fine
Millions of UK motorists are being warned about a hidden risk with the new '24' and '74' number plates. A simple mistake involving the new 'E' mark could see drivers fined up to £1,000. Here's what you need to know to stay legal and avoid penalties.
Network Rail fined £6.7m over Stonehaven derailment
Network Rail has been handed a £6.7 million fine for safety failures that led to the 2020 Stonehaven train derailment, which resulted in three fatalities. The sentencing at the High Court in Glasgow concludes a major legal case following the tragic accide
SNCF fined €1,000 after train noise distresses cat
France's state-owned railway company, SNCF, has been ordered to pay a €1,000 fine after a court ruled the noise from its trains in Brittany was unacceptable, following a unique complaint centred on a resident's distressed cat.
UK drivers face £1000 fines for car seat mistakes
Millions of UK motorists are at risk of hefty fines and penalty points for simple yet illegal errors related to car seats and child restraints. Are you making these costly mistakes?
British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows
A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.
UK Water Sommeliers Elevate H2O to a Gourmet Experience
Forget boring tap water. A new breed of UK water sommeliers is elevating H2O to a gourmet experience, pairing mineral waters with fine foods and rivalling wine for complexity and terroir.
Foreign Office's £10k cash warning for UK travellers
UK travellers face severe penalties, including unlimited fines and criminal charges, for not declaring cash amounts over £10,000. The FCDO's latest alert is a crucial reminder for all holidaymakers.
Couple find secret tunnel in 400-year-old pub's cellar
A couple's dream of owning a historic 17th-century English pub turned into a real-life mystery when they discovered a hidden, bricked-up tunnel beneath the cellar, sparking local legend and historical intrigue.
Welsh Water fined £40m for data misreporting
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by Ofwat for providing inaccurate sewage treatment and leakage data, in one of the largest fines ever issued to a UK water company.
Welsh Water fined £40m for misreporting performance data
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for seriously misrepresenting its performance data, affecting customers in Wales and Herefordshire.
Thames Water agrees £75m fine payment plan for sewage offences
Thames Water has struck a crucial deal with regulators to pay a £75m fine for sewage spills and illegal dividends through a multi-year payment plan, averting immediate financial crisis but facing intense scrutiny over its environmental record and financia
Made in Chelsea Star Jailed in £86m Art Fraud
Exclusive: Former Made in Chelsea star and art world prodigy Alexander 'Alex' Mytton has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a sophisticated £86 million forgery ring that duped elite collectors and shook the international art market to its core.
DVLA's urgent '75' number plate warning to avoid £1k fine
The DVLA has alerted motorists to a critical check for new '75' reg plates to avoid a costly £1,000 fine and failed MOTs this September. Here's what you need to know.
Turkish Minister fined for posting 140mph driving video
Turkey's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu faces hefty fine and public outrage after sharing social media video of himself driving at extreme speeds on public motorway.
Pensioners fined £250 for reserving pub table with cushions
A Dorset pub's strict 'no reservation' policy leads to a £250 fine for elderly patrons, sparking a national debate on fairness and discretion in hospitality rules.
Traffic Warden Violently Assaulted in Westminster Attack
Disturbing footage emerges of a violent attack on a parking enforcement officer in Central London, sparking outrage and calls for justice.
Notting Hill Clean-Up: War on Nitrous Oxide Litter
Kensington and Chelsea Council launches a major offensive to clear thousands of nitrous oxide canisters left by revellers, vowing to identify and fine the culprits.
Southeastern Railway passenger hit with £2,500 fine
A Southeastern Railway passenger received a staggering £2,500 fine in a controversial penalty case. Discover the full story behind this unprecedented fine and how to avoid similar travel penalties.
Tourists fined for dangerous car stunt in Majorca
Shocking footage captures reckless tourists dangling from moving vehicles on a Spanish holiday island. Local police crack down with hefty fines as authorities condemn the dangerous behaviour.
Medvedev fined after US Open umpire and photographer outburst
Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has been hit with a hefty fine following a spectacular meltdown during his US Open semi-final victory, where he launched a furious tirade at both the umpire and a courtside photographer.
Driver hit with £10,000 fine by council CCTV car
A motorist faces a staggering £10,000 penalty after a council's mobile CCTV car filmed him repeatedly. The controversial 'spy car' tactic in Westminster ignites a major debate on fair enforcement.
Use chalk on tyres to avoid £1,000 DVLA fine
UK drivers are being alerted to a simple chalk trick to avoid a £1,000 DVLA fine for having an untaxed car, even if it's parked on a private driveway.
UK drivers face £5,000 fines for loud car music
Millions of UK motorists risk hefty fines under new noise pollution laws targeting loud music and excessive engine revving. Here's what you need to know to avoid penalties.
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