26 h. ago Couple's 'idyllic' log cabin turns to 'eyesore' after order to tear it down or face prison

Andrew and Debbie Melbourne were fined £3,500 and given 56 days to remove their cabin or face potential imprisonment.

Events

50 h. ago Couple who built illegal log cabin in a national park have a week to return it to nature... or face JAIL

Andrew and Debbie Melbourne pulled down (pictured) the £45,000 off-grid structure in June after they were slapped with a £3,500 fine and given 56 days to get rid of it or risk a custodial sentence.

Events

4 d. ago Drivers risk £2,500 fine for breaking one Highway Code rule during wet weather

It can be easy forgetting about any safety procedures during the wet weather, but breaking one common Highway Code rule behind the wheel could become costly for you

Economics

5 d. ago Daniil Medvedev is fined $42,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct and racket abuse for US Open outburst

Daniil Medvedev has been fined $42,500 by the U.S. Open for his meltdown during a first-round loss after a photographer wandered onto the court during the match

Events

7 d. ago Man fined £2,500 by Southeastern Railway after raking up 161 unpaid journeys

After months of back and forth with Southeastern railways, Michael Adjei was finally forced to fork over £2,500 for multiple counts of train bumping. But he didn't go down without a fight.

Economics

1 week ago Drivers urged to carry out checks or face £2,500 fine or driving ban

There are several things drivers need to keep in good working condition

Economics

1 week ago Drivers with children in their car alerted to £500 fine risk before September

With the summer holidays in full swing, parents have been warned that a straightforward mistake could see them slapped with a £500 penalty, potentially without even realising their error

Events

2 w. ago Southwark Labour forced to refund nearly £500,000 after illegal fines scandal

Southwark Labour forced to refund nearly £500,000 after illegal fines scandal  London Post

Economics

2 w. ago Motorists warned of £6,500 fine and fire risk by making one careless action

Motorists could be landing themselves hefty fines and posing serious fire risks if caught doing this careless mistake, fire safety experts warn why this is a major issue.

Events

2 w. ago Is David Lammy on the hook for a £2,500 fine? Blundering Foreign Secretary failed to get a rod licence before fishing with JD Vance (and he also didn't catch anything)

The Foreign Secretary has referred himself to the environment watchdog over the 'administrative oversight' when he cast away with Mr Vance last week.

Economics

2 w. ago UK beachgoers risk £2,500 fine for causing common problem during heatwave

Experts have issued a stark warning to beachgoers this summer, reminding them that they could be fined up to £2,500 for a common problem that many people overlook

Society

2 w. ago Texas attorney general seeks jail for O’Rourke as senate passes Republican

Ken Paxton asks judge to fine and jail ex-congressman for defying order to halt political fundraisingThe Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, has asked a local judge to consider jailing Beto O’Rourke, saying the former congressman was openly defying a judicial order blocking him and his political group from fundraising and paying the costs of Democrats who left the state to stop Republicans from passing a new congressional map.Tarrant county district judge Megan Fahey granted a request from Paxton last week halting O’Rourke and a group aligned with him, Powered by People, from fundraising. The order bars the group from using funds to pay the costs of Texas lawmakers during the special session or paying the $500 daily fines the lawmakers face for each time they are absent. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Texas redistricting battle live updates: Beto O’Rourke’s group reportedly supporting fleeing Democrats’ expenses

Texas Tribune reports that the former Texas congressman has been a top funder covering the costs of Texas lawmakers’ exodus as they face a $500-a-day fineIn a post on his Truth Social platform, the president said he would “federalize” the city if local authorities failed to address crime, specifically calling for minors as young as 14 to be prosecuted as adults.Trump’s threat could theoretically take several forms. The constitution grants Congress broad authority over the federal district, though completely suspending local governance would likely require congressional legislation. Trump could also deploy federal law enforcement or national guard troops under executive authority, as he did during 2020 protests when federal forces cleared Lafayette Square outside the White House over local officials’ objections.Politically embattled Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, wants the Republicans to pay, as EXTORTION, TWO BILLION DOLLARS in order for the Radical Left Democrats to approve the hun...

Politics

3 w. ago Strict Spain rule could see tourists forced to pay 500 euro fine

A campaign across parts of popular Spanish areas highlights penalties for breaches of "respect" with the signs across some streets issuing the warnings in English and Spanish

Politics