Teacher fined for UK littering while in France
A retired teacher was wrongly fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham. He was 250 miles away in France at the time, exposing a council error.
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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.
Cornish farmer fined over dangerous cow attacks
A Cornish farmer has been ordered to pay over £11,000 after a series of cow attacks on a public footpath left a man hospitalised. Read the full story.
Farmer fined £12k after cows attack dog walker in Cornwall
A 75-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries, including a severed artery, after being trampled by cows on a coastal path in Cornwall. The farmer has been prosecuted. Read the full story.
Woman wakes in mortuary after being declared dead
An inquest hears how Olive Martin was mistakenly taken to a hospital mortuary where staff found her alive. The coroner examines if her death could have been avoided.
Brits fined £500 for Thailand holiday drinking
Two British tourists face hefty fines after being caught drinking alcohol during Thailand's sacred Buddhist holiday, highlighting strict local laws travellers often overlook.
Police hunt prisoner wrongly freed in London
Metropolitan Police launch urgent London-wide search for convicted criminal accidentally freed from custody. Public warned not to approach the dangerous offender.
Widow fined for donating late husband's clothes to charity
A widow faces heartbreaking penalty after donating her deceased husband's belongings to The Salvation Army while navigating cancer treatment and bereavement.
Shell fined £176k for six-day flaring incident
Shell's Stanlow plant faces substantial penalty after continuous flaring created deafening noise and black smoke plumes, sparking hundreds of resident complaints and environmental concerns.
491 companies fined for minimum wage violations
Exclusive investigation reveals 491 businesses fined for failing to pay minimum wage, with high street names and major retailers among the worst offenders.
West Ham star fined after XL Bully dog attack
West Ham United footballer Said Benrahma has been fined after his American XL Bully dog attacked a woman in a London street, leaving her with significant injuries to her hand and leg.
Cardinals Coach Gannon Fined by NFL for Conduct
NFL imposes significant financial penalty on Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon following investigation into inappropriate sideline behaviour during preseason game.
Girl dies of cancer after doctors wrongly blame parents
Ava Macfarlane's aggressive cancer was missed by medics who blamed her parents for the lump on her face. Her heartbroken family shares their story to prevent future tragedies.
Water companies fined £500k for customer service failures
UK water regulators have slapped two major suppliers with hefty fines totalling over half a million pounds for severe customer service and complaints handling failures, impacting vulnerable households across England.
Forensic Watchdog Failing Wrongly Convicted, Experts Warn
A damning report reveals the Forensic Science Regulator lacks the expertise to properly assess miscarriages of justice, leaving innocent people trapped in prison. Experts demand urgent reform.
Magician Fined for Performing with Unlicensed Rabbit
A professional magician from Westminster has been slapped with a fine and a criminal record for performing with his rabbit, Houdini, without an animal training licence. Discover the baffling case that has the magic community hopping mad.
Vintage Ferrari Driver Fined & Faces Ban for Reckless Driving
A classic car enthusiast and filmmaker has been slapped with a hefty fine and could lose his licence after being caught driving his vintage Ferrari recklessly on a public road. Full details of the court case.
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.
Sydney mum fined for breastfeeding while driving
A Sydney mother has sparked debate after being fined for breastfeeding while driving. Critics argue the penalty is excessive, while authorities defend road safety rules.
Teen fined £150 for dropping crisp packet
A teenager in Westminster was slapped with a hefty £150 fine for dropping a single crisp packet, sparking debate over council enforcement tactics.
London mum fined £100 for hugging daughter on CCTV
A London mother was fined £100 after CCTV footage showed her hugging her daughter outside a school, sparking outrage over excessive policing.
Russian landlord fined £75k for squalid HMO
A Russian landlord has been hit with a £75,000 fine after converting a Westminster flat into an overcrowded and unsafe house in multiple occupation (HMO), sparking outrage from local authorities.
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