44 h. ago UK drivers can be hit with £100 fine for breaking 'two minute' rule 'even briefly'

One driver was slapped with a £100 fine after briefly parking outside a clothing store to visit a nearby shop. The motorist was outraged after receiving the parking charge notices (PCNs)

Economics

3 d. ago Mother of three US citizens hit with $1.8m ICE fine over her failure to leave the country

Lawyer brands $500 per day fine issued to Honduran woman for ignorning deportation order two decades ago ‘absolutely nuts’ and promises appeal

Events

6 d. ago Widower is forced to spend £25k demolishing his home after council rules 'objectionable' extension is THREE INCHES over limit

Warren Benton, 73, was hit with a £16k fine over the third storey add-on, after council officials ruled the build did not match the exact specifications of approved plans.

Economics

7 d. ago Drivers who wear Crocs behind the wheel could be hit with a £5,000 fine

As the weather warms up, many people choose to wear comfortable footwear such as Crocs - however experts are warning that drivers who wear the shoes could face a hefty fine

Economics

1 week ago Ignoring traffic sign could see drivers hit with £1,000 fine and a ban

Drivers need to be familiar with road sign meaning as they could face legal issues, fines, and even a driving ban if they ignore a traffic sign or road marking

Economics

2 w. ago Amsterdam: sound of children playing not a valid reason for complaint, say experts

Sports advisory group says outdoor activity is vital for health and calls for bylaws to be changed to silence moaning neighboursResidents in one of Europe’s most densely populated cities who complain about the noise of children playing should be ignored, according to a sports advisory group which says outdoor activity is vital for their health.In new outdoor play advice, Sportraad Amsterdam (Sports Council Amsterdam) says local bylaws should be changed so that the sound of children playing is no longer a valid reason for complaint by vexed neighbours. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway farmer fined for illegally altering river without permission

W R Wilson and Sons were hit with a £600 fine after SEPA ruled they carried out unauthorised works on the banks of the River Dee.

Events

2 w. ago Stalking mayor, 72, who bombarded wrong woman with love letters after becoming infatuated by barmaid is hit with £294 fine and restraining order

Graham Roberts, 72, became infatuated with Kate Blacklock, 26, during twice-weekly visits to the Sunny Hill pub in Whitehaven, Cumbria where he was serving as mayor.

Events

2 w. ago Moment killjoy neighbours complain about music at David Beckham's 50th birthday bash at top Notting Hill restaurant

This is the moment a killjoy neighbour complained about the volume of the music blaring from David Beckham 's 50th birthday bash at a top restaurant in Notting Hill.

Events

3 w. ago TikTok hit with £450MILLION fine after Ireland finds social media giant illegally sent user data to China

European Union privacy watchdogs fined TikTok £450million (530 million euros) on Friday after a four-year investigation found that the company illegally transferred data to China

Economics

3 w. ago Cockerel owner hit with fine after neighbours complain about noisy bird

Brutus the cockerel reportedly started crowing as early as 5am

Events

3 w. ago Cockerel owner ordered to pay almost £4,000 for disturbing neighbours' sleep with '5am crowing'

The man received complaints from 20 different households over the space of two years

Economics

3 w. ago Woman with 'eyesore' tip in front garden says 'I don't understand' after neighbours complain

Sharon Cochrane, 66, has spoken out after neighbours complained about the build-up of junk on her drive, and local council officials have issued her with an order to remove it

Politics

4 w. ago Chris Eubank Jr FAILS to make weight for Conor Benn fight and is hit with huge $500,000 fine

Chris Eubank Jr has narrowly missed the middleweight limit ahead of his grudge match with Conor Benn, tipping the scales just half an ounce over the 160lb threshold during Friday's weigh-in.

Events

4 w. ago Chris Eubank Jr hit with massive fine for missing weight ahead of Conor Benn clash

Benn comfortably made weight, before his rival barely exceeded the limit for Saturday’s grudge match

Events

4 w. ago Chris Eubank Jr hit with mega fine for Conor Benn fight after cancellation agreement

Chris Eubank Jr has failed to make weight for his fight with Conor Benn - and will be fined £375,000 as a result. The fight will still go ahead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Events

4 w. ago Chris Eubank Jr MISSES weight and hit with massive fine ahead of Conor Benn showdown

Eubank Jr failed two attempts to come in under 160lbs limit

Events

4 w. ago Chris Eubank Jr to be fined after missing weight for Conor Benn fight

Chris Eubank Jr MISSED weight this afternoon and has been hit with a hefty fine - but his fight with Conor Benn will still go ahead tomorrow night

Events

last month Calls for 'headphone dodgers' who blare music on trains and buses to be hit with a £1,000 FINE

The Liberal Democrats have called for stricter measures to be put into place when it comes to 'headphone dodgers', as they believe most passengers are too frightened to speak out.

Economics