BBQ smoke could land you with £1000 fine
Planning a summer barbecue? Beware of smoke nuisance complaints that could see you facing hefty penalties under environmental protection laws.
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Richmond Council's £150 coffee fine sparks outrage
A London council faces backlash after issuing a £150 penalty to a commuter who briefly left his car to buy coffee, raising questions about parking enforcement fairness.
UK passengers face £1,000 fine for seatbelt mistake
A legal loophole means backseat passengers in the UK could be hit with a £1,000 fine for not wearing a seatbelt, even if the driver is unaware. Experts warn millions are at risk.
Salon fines customer £5,000 for negative Google review
A Nottingham hair salon's controversial 'no bad reviews' policy sparks online fury after charging a client thousands for a negative Google rating. The beauty industry debate over reputation management vs. consumer rights intensifies.
Indian woman fined £2,000 at UK airport over customs breach
An Indian woman's dream trip to the UK turned into a financial nightmare after a simple airport oversight led to a staggering £2,000 fine. Discover the crucial rule every international traveller must know.
Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
UK's Best Fine Art Universities 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Fine Art. Discover which institutions lead in creativity, teaching excellence, and graduate prospects in our comprehensive analysis.
DVLA's £1000 fine warning to drivers over licence rule
Millions of UK drivers risk a £1,000 fine for not updating their photocard driving licence. The DVLA warns that a simple administrative oversight could prove costly.
School fines mum £120 for son's Egypt term-time holiday
A mother from Bury is outraged after her son's school issued a £120 fine for a family holiday to Egypt during term time. The school's 'zero tolerance' policy on absences has sparked a fierce debate on parental rights and educational authority.
Florida's Iconic Jenkins BBQ Closes After 70 Years
Jenkins Quality Barbecue, a legendary Florida institution serving its famous 'ribs & rice' for over seven decades, has suddenly closed all locations, leaving a community in mourning and a family legacy at a crossroads.
Driver fined £1,000 for fake Blue Badge use
A motorist in Greater Manchester has been hit with a massive £1,000 penalty after falsely claiming to be a Blue Badge holder. Discover how council enforcers uncovered the deceit.
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.
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.
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.
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Fined for Illegal Parking in London
An Ethiopian Orthodox church in Central London has been slapped with a parking fine after a vehicle was left illegally outside its Westminster chapel, sparking a debate over religious exemptions and council enforcement.
Mother faces £116k bill for felling protected tree
A Solihull mother faces a staggering £116,000 court bill after illegally chopping down a protected, historic tree in her garden, a case described by the council as 'one of the worst' examples of its kind.
Homeowner's £116k Driveway Fine Nightmare in Barnet
A homeowner in Barnet was hit with a staggering £116,000 fine by the local council for a dropped kerb they claim they never knew existed. Discover how a simple driveway led to a five-year legal battle.
Southern-Fried Shakespeare: A BBQ Hamlet Review
Theatre critic Patrick Marmion reviews a radical, raucous reimagining of Hamlet set in a Deep South BBQ joint, complete with karaoke, bourbon, and a foul-mouthed Prince of Denmark.
Parking car in garage could lead to £1,000 fine
Motorists are being warned of a costly and little-known driving law that could see them fined for parking a car in their own garage. Experts reveal the common mistake that invalidates insurance.
David Lammy avoids fine for fishing without licence
Labour's David Lammy avoids a £50 fine for fishing without a licence after Environment Agency officials issue only a written warning. The incident occurred on the River Lea in London.
Lammy avoids fine after fishing licence oversight with Vance
Foreign Secretary David Lammy escapes penalty after being caught fishing without a valid licence during high-profile meeting with Republican Senator JD Vance on the River Tyne.
Lammy and US Senator fined for illegal fishing at Chevening
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Senator JD Vance were issued fines for an illegal fishing expedition at the government's Chevening estate, raising questions about diplomatic protocols.
Inigo Philbrick: The £86m Art World Swindle Exposed
Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.
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