11 h. ago Woman arrested and hit with £100 fine after 'feeding pigeons in park'

London Wildlife Protection said their member, who was feeding the birds in Wealdstone Square, in Harrow, London, was arrested by 11 Metropolitan Police officers

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12 h. ago Buendía deepens gloom for Frank and Spurs with victory for Aston Villa in FA Cup

This was Tottenham’s second defeat to Aston Villa this season and it is becoming increasingly hard to imagine Thomas Frank being in charge when the teams come together a third time in May. A performance that put an end to any realistic chance of a trophy this season, it fell well below the expectations of a furious crowd. That their opponents offer the diametric opposite of Spurs’ dysfunction can only have heightened the sting.Goals from Emi Buendía and Morgan Rogers put this tie to bed for Villa in the first half, Wilson Odobert’s strike after half-time bringing a closeness to the scoreline that was not reflected in the general play. A scuffle on the field at the final whistle involving Rogers, João Palhinha and a host of Tottenham players only added further sourness to the occasion. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Buendía deepens gloom for Frank and Spurs as Aston Villa progress in FA Cup

This was Tottenham’s second defeat to Aston Villa this season and it is becoming increasingly hard to imagine Thomas Frank being in charge when the teams come together a third time in May. A performance that put an end to any realistic chance of a trophy this season, it fell well below the expectations of a furious crowd. That their opponents offer the diametric opposite of Tottenham’s dysfunction can only have heightened the sting.Goals from Emi Buendía and Morgan Rogers put this tie to bed for Villa in the first half, Wilson Odobert’s strike after half-time bringing a closeness to the scoreline that was not reflected in the general play. A scuffle on the field at the final whistle involving Rogers, João Palhinha and a host of Tottenham players only added further sourness to the occasion. Continue reading...

Politics

35 h. ago Driver fined and given three points after failing to clear snow from car

The driver from Wales has been fined £100 and given three penalty points by police after snow from their car hit another vehicle - and experts warn it could happen to any motorist

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35 h. ago London council 'at risk of bankruptcy' to increase tax, fees and charges

The authority has admitted it will not be able to legally balance a budget without a bailout from the government

Economics

44 h. ago Councils to be given new powers to fine drivers parking on pavements

Drivers parking on the pavement could soon land themselves big fines

Politics

66 h. ago Fines for parking on the pavement are on the way as Labour gives councils new powers

It comes more than five years after the previous Tory Government launched a consultation into tackling pavement parking at a local and national level.

Politics

68 h. ago Pensioner handed £240 parking fines for parking at hospital to take his terminally

Roy Sanders, 73, was wrongly slapped with £240 worth of penalty notices after taking his wife Judy, 70, to appointments at Russells Hall Hospital, in Dudley West Midlands.

Economics

3 d. ago Labour set to hike fuel duty from September as Starmer faces pressure for U

LABOUR’S planned fuel duty rise is to be phased in over six months from September, it has emerged. But Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to perform a U-turn on the move — so he can honour his pledge to make voters feel better off this year. Fuel duty will rise for the first time...

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3 d. ago National Park goers could be fined if they attempt to cover Trump’s face on their passes

National Park staff will make a judgment call as to whether visitors with altered passes face fines

Politics

4 d. ago Firm fined £12,900 after workers badly hurt at Motherwell industrial park

The men, who'd been with their company for just three weeks, were replacing overhead lights when they were knocked to the ground.

Economics

4 d. ago Jockey fined for 'serious abuse' of car park attendant who told him 'we're full'

A jockey was fined by stewards at Tramore racecourse on New Year's Day after a car park attendant reported receiving abuse when he told him the car park was full

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4 d. ago Jockey fined for ‘serious verbal abuse’ of attendant after being told car park full

Liam Quinlan, who claimed he was ‘not really abusive’, was fined £216 for his alleged outburst before riding at Tramore on New Year’s Day

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5 d. ago Motorists risk being hit by huge fines if they make one snow and ice mistake

Snow and ice are set to sweep the UK this week and drivers must ensure they clear their vehicles properly before setting off or risk fines and putting lives in danger

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5 d. ago Some parking restriction lines have no power and you can't be fined

Neither the police nor local authorities will take action if you park on this roadside line

Politics

5 d. ago The common parking restriction you can ignore without risking a fine

Drivers are allowed to park even though there is a warning line at the side of the road

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6 d. ago Common parking space move could see you fined or even jailed

Homeowners and businesses use the 'harmless' method to ensure they are able to park

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7 d. ago Motorists hit by £782 MILLION in council parking fines as charges increase by £160 million in a year

Campaigners have accused councils of treating motorists as 'wallets on wheels' over the 26 per cent increase in fines collected by town halls.

Economics

9 d. ago London Congestion Charge changes today with new type of driver hit and price increase

London Congestion Charge changes today with new type of driver hit and price increase  My London

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1 week ago Enzo Maresca at risk of Chelsea sack if poor run persists with a dry January

‘Worst 48 hours’ comment and league form are problemsPalmer substitution and Bournemouth result were booedEnzo Maresca will be in danger of losing his job as Chelsea’s head coach if he cannot improve results before the end of January. The Italian, who was booed by home supporters during the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, is under mounting pressure after a poor run of form, and a series of self-inflicted wounds have raised doubts over his position.Chelsea have one win from their past seven league games and although Maresca is set to be in charge for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City his position is increasingly uncertain. Concern over the 45-year-old’s decisions during games and away from the pitch have grown in recent weeks and there can be no guarantee that Maresca will survive beyond the end of January if he proves incapable of reversing the slump. Continue reading...

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