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30 h. ago Rubiales verdict is a huge step forward – but leaves a bitter aftertaste | Suzanne Wrack

The conviction of the former Spanish FA president for sexual assault sends a powerful message not just about consent, but about how seriously women are takenThe verdict delivered to the disgraced former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales is a victory, but one that leaves a bitter aftertaste.The 47-year-old was found guilty of sexual assault on Thursday for a non-consensual kiss planted on the Spain forward Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 World Cup final medal ceremony. The result is a fine of more than €10,000, a ban from going within 200 metres of Hermoso or communicating with her and €3,000 in compensation to the striker. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Dog walker £1,000 fine warning issued for bird nesting season

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55 h. ago Motorists risk £5,000 fine if they're caught vaping behind the wheel

Drivers are being warned that vaping whilst driving could have serious consequences.

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57 h. ago Luis Rubiales found guilty of kissing Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso without consent at World Cup

Luis Rubiales was ordered to pay a fine worth more than 10,000 euros, a fifth of what the prosecutor asked for.

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58 h. ago Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso

Former president of Spanish football federation kissed player after team won women’s World Cup in 2023Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting the footballer Jenni Hermoso by kissing her on the lips after Spain’s women’s team won the World Cup.Rubiales, who was acquitted of coercion, was ordered to pay a fine of more than €10,000. He was also ordered not to go within 200 metres of Hermoso for a year, and to refrain from contacting her for 12 months. Rubiales can appeal against the sentence before the same court. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago UK drivers who wear glasses warned over £1,000 fine for making simple mistake

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3 d. ago Drivers are being warned of spike in ‘vehicle hostage’ scams. The red flags you should know

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3 d. ago Car expert warns drivers to avoid any model fitted with this troublesome engine

Grant from the YouTube channel Scottish Car Clan advised owners to avoid the car.

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3 d. ago DVLA cautions motorists to do one thing or risk hefty £1,000 penalty

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4 d. ago Sneaky drivers 'face £1,000 fine' and their car seized for filthy offence

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4 d. ago Drivers warned could get £1,000 fine or higher penalties for this offence

The Government was asked about its plans to change the penalties available to the courts

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4 d. ago Drivers blast tiny 20mph signs and say the miniscule road warnings are why speeding fines have jumped by 6,000 per cent

The speed limit on St John's Lane in Bristol was dropped from 30mph to 20mph in October 2024 with new signs put up on the road causing a dramatic rise in fines.

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4 d. ago UK drivers wearing glasses issued £1,000 fine warning over common mistake

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4 d. ago Men could be hit with £8,000 fine for ejaculating 'without intent to conceive'

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4 d. ago Martin Lewis MSE warning to electric car drivers facing £195 bill in April 2025

Major road tax changes will come into effect on April 1 and it's bad news for Brits driving around in an an electric car (EV)

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