20 h. ago I'm 'the most ticketed man in town' after being slapped with more than 300 parking fines and I haven't paid a single penny

Jeweller Richard Johnson, 77, said he had been dealt 'indescribable stress' by the endless slew of penalties while running his city centre shop for more than 40 years.

Politics

3 d. ago Motorists hit with over 200 fines as South Lanarkshire Council wardens crack down on pavement parkers

In the first two weeks of enforcing the new legislation parking attendants have issued 248 PCNs for pavement parking.

Events

5 d. ago I've been hit with a £250 fine after a row over a £2.70 hospital parking ticket... I won't back down

Gordon Clark, from Medburn near Newcastle, has been 'driven mad' by the ordeal but insists he won't pay a £252 court letter 'as a matter of principle'.

Economics

5 d. ago Having your car stolen is bad, but it’s nothing compared to trying to report the crime | Séamas O’Reilly

I use every bit of phone-jitsu I possess to reach a human so we can explain this situationMy son hates swimming and is protesting against being driven to yet another lesson when we realise our car is gone. Searching proves fruitless, so we check the Trace system for impounded cars. Shortly after we bought it, three years ago, our car was impounded because we didn’t realise we couldn’t park across the street. This was not our finest moment, but one we now find ourselves desperately hoping we’ve repeated. There is nothing on the system except for a reference to the original impounding, complete with date stamps of when it was returned to us for a small fee.We call the police non-emergency line, sitting through dozens of automated messages telling us all the reasons we should not be calling, before giving up and reporting it online. Within an hour, I’ve received an email saying the car has been impounded after all. Embarrassed but delighted, we call the impound who tells us they do not...

Events

6 d. ago Full list of 30 'free' car parks in Greater Manchester town where three hour limit to be enforced

For years, Bolton council chose not to enforce any time restrictions on several district car parks - but from next month overstayers face fines

Politics

7 d. ago Grealish, Wilshere and Van Gaal’s ‘kiss’: Newcastle’s parade has a lot to live up to

Eddie Howe’s men will celebrate their Carabao Cup win on Saturday but there can be pitfalls along the wayWhen the celebration of Newcastle’s first trophy in decades became a point of heated civic discussion, it served as a reminder that party planning can be problematic.“Extensive work and long-term planning behind the scenes have continued with Newcastle City council, Northumbria police, Freemen of Newcastle, the North East Combined Authority, NE1, Nexus and the emergency services,” groaned a club statement this week, ending fevered speculation that Saturday’s ticketed, controlled event on the Town Moor would be the only place to see Eddie Howe, Dan Burn et al show off the Carabao Cup and/or thank Yasir al-Rumayyan for the Saudi Arabian riches that funded success. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Roads bosses throw out appeals over fines at 'faulty' Ayr parking machines

Ayrshire Roads Alliance chiefs claim they had fixed their problems months before scores of drivers were hit with fines.

Politics

1 week ago I was fined £400 in parking tickets for a car I didn't even own and keep being dragged to court... I'm determined to get my money back

Last January, Merrick Clarke, 69, (pictured) was shocked to see parking fines on his doorstep for a vehicle that didn't even belong to him.

Economics

2 w. ago More than 2000 warning notices issued to pavement parkers in South Lanarkshire as council begins enforcing fines

As of Monday, March 17, warning notices are being upgraded to Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) for parking on pavements, drop kerbs or double parking.

Events

2 w. ago London parking fines to rise for the first time in over a decade in crackdown on 'obstructive' drivers

The number of fines issued in London has increased by about 70% over the last 15 years

Politics

3 w. ago Half of staff at restaurant used in Netflix Black Doves thriller working illegally, Home Office raid revealed

Exclusive: The owners of dim sum restaurant Fei Er Cottage, near St James’s Park, are facing sanctions and fines of up to £240,000

Society

3 w. ago Tourist vows 'I won't come back' after 'tiny' parking bay sees him hit with fine

Motorists have raised concerns over the size of parking bays on the Esplanade in Paignton, Devon, with one driver vowing 'I will not be returning' following a fine

Events

3 w. ago What's a parking fine and what isn't? The big difference between a parking charge notice and penalty charge notice

How you approach paying or disputing a parking tickets depends on whether it's a penalty charge notice or parking charge notice. Here's our guide to parking fines.

Politics

3 w. ago Essential guide for Blue Badge users: where you can't park, risking fines even with a permit

The Blue Badge allows motorists to park in places where other drivers are banned from stopping - but there are 11 places where permit holders are not allowed to park at any time

Events

3 w. ago Hospital patient with Blue Badge hit with parking fine after failing to find space

Gwynfor Griffiths accused council parking officials of 'profiteering from sick people'

Events

3 w. ago Home Office raid reveals half of staff at restaurant used in Netflix Black Doves thriller working illegally

Exclusive: The owners of dim sum restaurant Fei Er Cottage, near St James’s Park, are facing sanctions and fines of up to £240,000

Society

3 w. ago Raid reveals half of staff at Westminster restaurant used in Netflix Black Doves thriller working illegally

Exclusive: The owners of dim sum restaurant Fei Er Cottage, near St James’s Park, are facing sanctions and fines of up to £240,000

Events

3 w. ago Motorists who park on pavements in Renfrewshire could be fined £100 from April

The law – which also prohibits double parking and parking at a dropped kerb crossing – designed to create safer streets.

Economics

3 w. ago Tributes paid after death of 'legendary' cricket scorer who didn't miss single match in 40 years

Cricket scorer Richard M White had previously been celebrated by the Daily Mirror as a local hero after he didn't miss club league match in 40 years

Events

4 w. ago HUNDREDS of drivers get £70 fines after being caught out by road's new parking scheme

Almost £17,000 in fines have been issued

Economics