8 h. ago Councils urged to act over huge number of double yellow line fines

Double yellow lines prohibit parking at all times – but 1.6 million fines for not following these rules were issued in 2024

Politics

20 h. ago Double yellow line parking fines soar as drivers blame lack of spaces in busy town centres

1.6 million Penalty Charge Notices were issued to drivers who parked on single or double yellow lines in 2024, but 52% of drivers say more parking spaces would prevent this.

Transport

21 h. ago Call for action on yellow line parking fines as huge number handed out

More than half a million fines were handed out in just 10 council areas

Politics

21 h. ago Call for ‘practical parking solutions’ as 1.6m yellow line fines issued in 2024

The AA, which obtained the figures, claimed drivers are willing to follow the rules but need ‘practical parking solutions’.

Politics

28 h. ago Bookies left reeling as 20,300/1 double at Ascot see punters net huge windfall

The bookies were left battered by two lucky punters who landed an incredible 20,300/1 double winner at Ascot on a crazy Champions Day

Politics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves urged to fix 'broken system' in Budget as councils stuck in bailout cycle

Council spending for this year has already put many local authorities under pressure

Politics

3 d. ago Chancellor urged to fix ‘broken system’ as council bailouts ‘normalised’

Overall, 42 councils have accessed more than £5 billion through exceptional support since its introduction in 2020/21.

Politics

5 d. ago Stirling Council urged to halt 'tourist tax' plans until Scottish Government clarifies law

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for Stirling Council to either drop its plans for a 5-per cent overnight accommodation charge or wait until the Scottish Government clarifies the law.

Politics

6 d. ago Major fashion retailer opens third Scottish store in popular shopping centre

The bohemian-inspired fashion retailer is located in a huge double unit on the ground floor of the outlet.

Economics

1 week ago Calls for phone masts to have 'robust emergency systems' after storm left Scots unable to dial 999

Residents in parts of rural Stirling lost the ability to dial 999 when the power went off last week and one councillor says the situation highlights an urgent need for better backup power supplies for phone masts.

Events

2 w. ago 'Stop fanning flames of hatred', urge Jewish Scotland leaders after Manchester synagogue attack

Political and community leaders across Scotland must act urgently to “stop fanning the flames of hatred”, Jewish council chiefs have said in the wake of the Manchester synagogue attack.

Politics

2 w. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot confirms huge double injury blow ahead of Chelsea clash

Liverpool lost two key players to injury in Champions League defeat

Events

3 w. ago Chelsea rocked by defensive injury crisis for huge week after double setback confirmed

Enzo Maresca searching for solutions ahead of matches against Brighton, Benfica and Liverpool

Events

3 w. ago Doug Ford to ban speed cameras in Ontario in populist appeal to suburban voters

Canada premier’s move prompts criticism from road safety activists and is likely to cue new showdown with TorontoDoug Ford has announced plans to ban speed cameras in Ontario, describing the devices as an out-of-control “tax grab” in his latest populist appeal to suburban voters.The move prompted criticism from road safety activists and is likely to cue another showdown with Toronto, after the mayor of Canada’s largest city urged councillors to keep the cameras in place, warning that “speed kills”. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Councillors urged to 'have the courage to stand up to racism'

An e-petition urged Pembrokeshire Council to reaffirm its commitment to fostering an inclusive and anti-racist Wales

Events