43 m. ago BRIT Awards nominee Sam Fender makes historic record held by Harry Styles

Sam Fender has hit the number 1 spot following the release of latest album People Watching - putting him in a league with One Direction star Harry Styles thanks to the amount of sales

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4 h. ago People putting bins out in March face £1,000 fine over little

Kingdom Local Authority Support, who assist councils across the country in tackling littering and fly tipping, are telling those getting rid of rubbish to check if the people coming to collect have a Waste Transfer Note

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6 h. ago Uggs with shorts? Why not! Dressing for fake spring in the middle of winter

It’s open season on mismatched outfits as optimists make the most of some unexpected sunshineThe first nice day of the year hit the east coast this week like a bump of ecstasy. Workers took long lunches, sneaking outside to soak in vitamin D. (It didn’t hurt that this spring-in-February preview coincided with a widespread Slack outage, as if cosmic forces wanted to make sure America’s corporate class touched grass.) People were nicer, life slowed down.And then there were the haphazard outfits people put on to celebrate the unexpectedly beautiful weather no matter how bizarre they might have looked. Uggs with shorts? Why not! A puffer coat and a summer dress? Pull it from the back of your closet! Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Fire Stick warning as users risk £1,000 fine with one simple mistake this weekend

Fire TV Stick users could risk a huge fine this weekend 🚨

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14 h. ago People can pay £150 to have one put outside their homes, but with a catch

Early reaction to the scheme has been positive with one resident saying she feels 'safer and more able to remain independent'

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30 h. ago Lionesses find recipe for Euro 2025 success with ‘English’ performance | Tom Garry

One game does not fix everything but Leah Williamson and Millie Bright were delighted with team’s grit against SpainWhile Wembley was rejoicing at the sight of England putting the ball in Spain’s net, there were two people noticeably not joining in with the celebrations. Sarina Wiegman had reacted to the Lionesses’ goal by making her way urgently down to the touchline for a detailed conversation with her captain, Leah Williamson, clearly relaying some key tactical details.Such a sight is not uncommon in top-level sport, but on Wednesday night it felt particularly indicatory of England’s focus, determination and steadfast resolve to win. Their committed performance in the 1-0 Nations League triumph was one of a side fixated on nothing but victory, high levels of work rate, concentration and, perhaps above all, grit. The centre-back Millie Bright had another description for it: “Proper English.” Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Drivers issued 'extensive' list of medical conditions that could spark £1,000 fine

The DVLA has issued an "extensive" list of medical conditions which drivers need to be aware of, as not informing the agency could result in a fine of £1,000

Economics

59 h. ago What are ghost plates? Call for clampdown on illegal number plates

Labour MP calls for fine to be increased to £1,000

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3 d. ago Doctor gives verdict on health trend as young people turn to social media for help

An alarming number of people are entrusting their wellbeing to influencers and putting more faith in online advice over speaking to a doctor or nutritionist - with some even turning to AI for help

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3 d. ago Why Beth Upton and Sandie Peggie are victims of militant trans activists who harm own cause and help far

The scandalous failure to work out how to accommodate people with different views on the gender debate put trans woman Dr Beth Upton and nurse Sandie Peggie on an inevitable collision course

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3 d. ago Troops discharged from Putin's war kill and maim more than 750 Russian people

A total of 378 people were killed by returnee Putin fighters, while 376 suffered serious life-changing injuries from the outpouring of violence by the discharged soldiers

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3 d. ago Wiegman praises Jenni Hermoso’s ‘remarkable bravery’ over Luis Rubiales appeal

Manager says England stand in solidarity with SpainThe two countries play at Wembley on WednesdaySarina Wiegman has said Jenni Hermoso is showing “remarkable courage and bravery” with her decision to lodge an appeal following the conviction of Luis Rubiales for sexual assault but acquittal for coercion.Last week Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso without consent during the medal ceremony of the World Cup final in 2023, with the court ruling he pay a €10,000 (£8,290) fine. However, Rubiales and his three co-defendants were cleared of the charge of coercion, for having allegedly put pressure on Hermoso to say the kiss was consensual. Rubiales has said he too will be appealing. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto marketFull story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump tiesSeveral UK charities are warning that this morning’s rise in the energy price cap (which covers England, Wales and Scotland) will hurt struggling householdssThe Centre for Ageing Better is concerned that millions of older people already struggling on low incomes will be put into even greater difficulty with increasing energy costs, having already lost their winter fuel payments last year.“It is so dispiriting to learn that bill payers must brace for another substantial increase to energy prices from April. For those living on the breadline, desperately struggling to meet the basic costs of everyday living, this will be heartbreaking news.There are millions of older people who no longer qualify for winter fuel payments who live on paltry incomes that do not even cover the basics of a dignif...

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4 d. ago Learner drivers at risk of £1,000 fine but told there is one exception

Learner drivers are under strict restrictions when it comes to when and where they can drive

Economics

7 d. 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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7 d. ago Pet owner hit with £3,000 fine after ‘nightmare’ cockerel crows 76 times an hour

One neighbour described the unruly bird as a ‘nuisance, a nightmare’

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7 d. ago Dog walker £1,000 fine warning issued for bird nesting season

Richard Green, wildlife expert and head of production at Kennedy Pet Supplies, has warned dog walkers that they risk fines of up to £1,000

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8 d. ago Reeves says she wants ‘right balance’ on cash Isa deposit limits

The Chancellor is reportedly mulling over a reduction to the £20,000 annual limit that people can put into cash Isa savings accounts.

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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