New Powers Let Councils Fine Pavement Parkers
Local authorities across the UK are set to gain enhanced powers to fine drivers for pavement parking, aiming to improve safety for pedestrians. Find out how this will work.
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Councils Get New Powers to Fine Pavement Parkers
Local authorities across England are set to receive new legal powers to issue fines for obstructive pavement parking, aiming to improve safety for pedestrians. Read the full details.
Girl, 13, breaks wrist on ungritted Oxford cycle path
A 13-year-old girl suffered two broken bones after slipping on an icy pavement in Oxford. Her family slams the council for failing to grit key school routes, raising urgent safety concerns.
Illegal parking space trick risks fine or jail
Homeowners and businesses using traffic cones to reserve parking spaces face prosecution under the Highways Act 1980. Learn the law and potential penalties.
Common parking cone trick is illegal, warns council
Homeowners using traffic cones to reserve roadside parking face prosecution under the Highways Act 1980. Fines can reach £1000, with a risk of imprisonment.
Judge resigns after immigrant arrest obstruction conviction
Judge Hannah Dugan resigns after being convicted of obstructing ICE agents. The case sparked a fierce debate over judicial independence and immigration enforcement. Read the full story.
Judge Resigns After Conviction for Obstructing ICE
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan resigns following her conviction for obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant in her courtroom. Read the full story on the political fallout.
US Judge Guilty of Harbouring Immigrant from ICE
A Wisconsin judge has been convicted for obstructing ICE agents attempting to arrest an undocumented immigrant at her home. Read the full details of this unprecedented legal case.
Judge Guilty of Obstruction for Helping Migrant Evade ICE
A Wisconsin judge has been convicted of obstruction for helping an undocumented Mexican immigrant escape ICE agents. The case highlights the fierce political battle over immigration enforcement in the US.
Judge's trial hears claims she made immigration arrest 'dangerous'
Federal officers testify that Judge Hannah Dugan's actions during an immigrant's escape made their job more hazardous. The high-profile trial continues in Milwaukee. Follow the latest.
Doctors find tape in mum's nose after 35 years
A mother-of-two discovers a ball of surgical tape lodged in her nose, likely since birth, after a lifetime of breathing difficulties. Her incredible story highlights the importance of investigating persistent symptoms.
Mobility Scooter Illegal Parking Warning Issued
An expert warns thousands may be parking mobility scooters illegally, risking fines or removal. Discover the unexpected locations where parking is forbidden, even with a Blue Badge.
Congress votes on Epstein files amid Trump U-turn
US Congress votes today on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files as Donald Trump performs dramatic U-turn. Victims lobby for transparency amid fears of obstruction loophole.
Purpose of UK's glass pavement tiles finally revealed
Discover the true purpose of the mysterious glass tiles on UK pavements. Are they for light, fire safety, or both? Find out the fascinating history behind these urban features.
20lb bowel obstruction death in group home lawsuit
James Stewart, 41, died from a 20-pound bowel obstruction after staff at an Ohio group home allegedly ignored his worsening condition for weeks. His family calls the death 'entirely avoidable'.
Pavement Vigilantes Threaten UK Social Etiquette
Guardian readers debate the erosion of friendly pavement encounters in London's West End, fearing a dystopian future of grim conformism. Share your views on UK social etiquette.
Rail staff prevent disaster after Huntingdon track sabotage
Quick-thinking railway workers prevented a catastrophic incident after discovering dangerous obstructions deliberately placed on tracks near Huntingdon, potentially saving countless lives.
Dog owner fined £150 for pavement fouling in Westminster
A Westminster resident faces a hefty penalty after council enforcement officers witnessed their dog fouling incident and discovered the owner wasn't carrying proper disposal bags.
E-bike rider kills great-grandfather in pavement crash
A 72-year-old great-grandfather was tragically killed when an e-bike rider mounted the pavement to avoid wheelie bins and crashed into him in a quiet residential street. The rider has been convicted of causing death by careless driving.
Cyclist flies over handlebars in shocking pavement crash
Dramatic footage captures the terrifying moment a helmetless cyclist is thrown over his handlebars after hitting a pedestrian on a Westminster pavement, sparking urgent safety warnings.
Teacher wins £7.5m after tripping on uneven pavement
A primary school teacher's routine walk turns catastrophic after tripping on cracked pavement, leading to a multi-million pound settlement and raising serious questions about pavement safety.
Barnaby Joyce's shocking pavement incident caught on camera
Explosive footage reveals former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce lying on a Canberra pavement in a late-night incident, sparking widespread concern and political fallout.
Criminal probe into Prince Andrew's bodyguard over Giuffre case
Scotland Yard has opened a criminal probe into allegations Prince Andrew's ex-protection officer obstructed justice during the Virginia Giuffre sexual assault investigation, marking a dramatic escalation in the royal scandal.
Comey: Prosecute Trump for Obstruction and Lying
Former FBI Director James Comey breaks silence, urging Department of Justice to prosecute Donald Trump for obstruction of justice and systematic deception in explosive new statements.
Media and Business Attack Australia's Climate Targets
An explosive investigation exposes how media and business interests are deploying a familiar obstruction playbook to undermine Australia's emissions reduction goals, mirroring tactics used in climate policy battles worldwide.
Driver blocks traffic to save parking spot for friend
A motorist in Westminster faces backlash after deliberately obstructing traffic to save a parking spot, capturing the intense battle for London parking spaces.
Trump Prosecuted Over Comey Firing in Obstruction Case
In an unprecedented legal move, the US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against former President Donald Trump for the 2017 firing of FBI Director James Comey, alleging obstruction of justice.
Government abandons pavement parking ban plans
The Department for Transport has quietly shelved plans for a nationwide pavement parking prohibition, leaving vulnerable pedestrians at risk across England.
Disabled Man Hit by Delivery Robot in Shocking Cambridge Incident
A disabled man's routine delivery turned into a nightmare when a Starship Technologies robot crashed into him on a Cambridge pavement. The shocking incident, captured on TikTok, raises urgent questions about the safety of autonomous delivery devices on UK
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