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Crackdown on illegal 'ghost' number plates launched

New government plans target 'ghost' number plates invisible to cameras. Offenders face penalty points and vehicle seizure as part of a major road safety strategy aiming to cut deaths by 65%.

NHS dental patients forced to pay £69 fee to register

A BBC investigation reveals patients queued for hours at a Bristol dental centre were given an 'ultimatum' to pay for a private hygienist appointment to secure NHS registration, contravening guidelines.

Retired teacher wrongly fined for littering from France

A retired teacher was fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham while he was actually in France. Nottingham City Council apologised after a mix-up, but the case highlights concerns over automated enforcement.

Teacher fined for Nottingham littering while in France

A 76-year-old retired teacher was wrongly fined for throwing a cigarette from his car in Nottingham while he was actually eating breakfast in Normandy, France. Read the full story of the administrative error and cloned plates.

100,000 Brave Freezing London for 2026 Fireworks

Around 100,000 people defied near-zero temperatures to watch London's spectacular New Year fireworks display over the Thames, celebrating 2025's highlights. Read the full story.

10 Unusual New Year's Eve Superstitions for 2026

Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.

New 2026 US Laws: Red IDs, Tourism Tax, State Insulin

A wave of pioneering state laws takes effect in the US for 2026, featuring a climate tourism tax in Hawaii, red-stripe IDs for drink-drivers in Utah, and state-branded insulin in California. Explore the key changes.

Ghost Plates Epidemic Costs UK £1bn, Evades Police

A dangerous loophole allows 'ghost' number plates, invisible to ANPR cameras, to flood UK roads. Used by criminals and speeding drivers, they undermine road safety and cost authorities over £1 billion annually. MPs demand urgent reform.

Ghost Plates Undermine Police ANPR Network, DVLA Fails to Act

A Daily Mail investigation reveals how rogue 'ghost plates', invisible to police cameras, are undermining UK road safety and crime-fighting. An estimated 1 in 15 plates are now modified. Read the full report and our call for urgent action.

Most diners at vegan Michelin star spot aren't vegan

London's Plates, Britain's first plant-based Michelin-starred restaurant, reveals 95% of its clientele are not vegan. Chef Kirk Haworth focuses on flavour, not labels, in a fine dining revolution.

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