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4 w. ago What is bare beating? The public transport trend infuriating commuters amid calls for £1,000 fines

The Lib Dems have called for a hefty penalty to be placed on those who play music out loud on public transport

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Politics

4 w. ago Bare beating: The public transport trend infuriating commuters amid calls for £1,000 fines

The Lib Dems have called for a hefty fine to be placed on those who play music out loud on public transport

Economics