13 h. ago Pregnant 'drugs mule' Bella Culley will seek a presidential pardon in a desperate last bid to avoid jail after family paid £140,000 to reduce sentence to two years

Teesside teenager, Bella Culley, reached a plea bargain this morning which will see her handed a two-year sentence on Monday after her family paid an eye-watering £140,000 fine.

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17 h. ago Our fitness and wellbeing editor swears by this debloating supplement for ‘great results’

It uses a blend of natural ingredients to ease swelling and discomfort after meals

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27 h. ago Pregnant 'drugs mule' Bella Culley will have her baby behind bars after agreeing two

The Teesside teenager's parents were given three weeks to find £215,000 to secure her freedom at the start of this month.

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31 h. ago Food banks brace for surge as federal food aid pause looms amid government shutdown

Food banks and pantries are bracing for a surge in demand if federal food aid is paused this weekend amid the government shutdown

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40 h. ago Hosepipe ban still in force for millions of Brits despite weeks of rain

It's a case of 'no way, ho-se' still for much of the UK as residents are facing up to a whopping £1,000 fine if they decide to whip out the rubber garden snake and use it

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43 h. ago ‘The well has run dry’: Trump’s USDA could cut off food stamps for 42 million Americans as admin blames Democrats

Food banks brace for impact as states demand USDA tap into billions of dollars in emergency funding

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44 h. ago ‘The well has run dry’: 42 million Americans set to miss food stamps payments as Trump’s USDA blames Democrats

Food banks brace for impact as states demand USDA tap into billions of dollars in emergency funding

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49 h. ago Diabetic drivers could be at risk of £1,000 fine from the DVLA

Some motorists could be fined £1,000 just for having a medical condition that affects their driving

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4 d. ago Gardeners face hefty £5,000 fine this autumn if they make one easy mistake

As we begin clearing gardens for winter, many people don't realise that a simple green waste bag could land them with a hefty fine - and it's not just the council who can penalise you

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4 d. ago I made the most delicious banana bread of my life by adding 1 strange ingredient

Banana bread is a classic bake that's been popular for years, but if you want to take it to the next level, there's one unusual ingredient you need to try adding.

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4 d. ago DVLA urges anyone with personalised number plate to check now or risk £1,000 fine

The DVLA says drivers could be in for a £1,000 fine if they don't take immediate action

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4 d. ago Americans brace for food stamps to run out: ‘the greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression’

Nearly 42 million people in danger as federal government shutdown continues and Snap funding to end 1 NovemberUS politics – follow liveTwo decades ago, Sara Carlson, then a mother of three, was newly single because of a traumatic event, and the US’s food stamp program, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), helped her feed her children with free food supplies.“I wouldn’t have been able to afford to live,” said Carlson, 45, who lives in Rochester, Minnesota, and now works as an operations manager for a wealth-management firm and serves on the board of Channel One Regional Food Bank, which works to increase food access. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago NFL hands down $315k in fines over Giants’ concussion protocol violations

Giants fined $200k over concussion protocol breachDaboll docked $100k and Skattebo $15k for misconductLeague: violations created ‘perception’ of interferenceThe New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll and running back Cam Skattebo have been fined for violating the NFL’s concussion protocol during an evaluation of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the team’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the league and NFL Players Association announced Friday.The Giants were hit with a $200,000 fine for breaching the protocol, while Daboll was fined $100,000 and Skattebo $15,000 for conduct detrimental to the league. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Drivers at risk of £1,000 fine if they ignore this key letter

Motorists could be sent a Section 172 notice and a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) if it is believed they're vehicle was used to commit an offence, such as speeding or a red light camera offence

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5 d. ago Chess: Fide to ‘discipline’ Kramnik over Naroditsky cheating allegations

The Fide president, Arkady Dvorkovich, said that Kramnik, who is accused of unfounded allegations against Naroditsky, will be referred to its ethics disciplinary committeeFide has responded to the death of Daniel Naroditsky by promising to take faster action over allegations by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, which were made without significant evidence.The Fide president, Arkady Dvorkovich, announced on Wednesday that the case will be referred to its ethics and disciplinary committee, which has the power to ban players for life. The omens for that are not promising. A similar referral of the Magnus Carlsen v Hans Niemann episode at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup took more than a year, and produced just a €10,000 fine for Carlsen and no other penalties. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Major bargain chain is forced to shut superstore over ‘severe RAT infestation’

A POPULAR UK retailer has closed a city store following a 'severe rat infestation'. The brand, which has more than 200 UK stores altogether, received a £250,000 fine. Environmental health officers made the discovery at The Range in Enfield's Suez Road store. There was reportedly strong smell of urine and faeces in the shop, along...

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6 d. ago California National Guard to support food banks due to expected food assistance delays

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will deploy the National Guard to support food banks because of expected delays to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown

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6 d. ago Trump news live: Newsom deploys state National Guard to help food banks during government shutdown

Nearly 42 million Americans rely on the food assistance program

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6 d. ago Avoid packing 'absolute no' foods when flying which could see you fined £5,000

A viral video showing a woman freezing her açaí bowl to get it past security has sparked a warning from experts, who say the hack could lead to a £5,000 fine for UK travellers

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8 d. ago DVLA warning as these drivers 'must' act or face £1,000 fine

It is also important to make sure you meet the legal requirements

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