9 h. ago UK holidaymakers warned of hefty £1,000 fine for collecting certain souvenirs

Experts advise against taking home a pebble, seashell, or even a handful of sand from a UK beach.

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10 h. ago Drivers warned by DVLA that basic error could lead to £1,000 fine

The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists across the UK over driving licences

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11 h. ago Brits with artificial grass in garden given warning during scorching heatwave

As the UK is set to bask in another bout of hot weather this week with temperatures reaching 33C, a gardening expert issues a warning to UK households with artificial grass

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13 h. ago Traffic light warning as motorists risk £200 fine and 6 points

If you're taken to court you could even get a fine of £1,000

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18 h. ago Common traffic jam habit could land drivers £200 fine and 6 points

If taken to court you could actually be fined as much as £1,000

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19 h. ago DVLA eye condition warning as it says 'you can be fined up to £1,000'

Drivers have been told to stop and check the latest rules, as you may need to declare some information

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19 h. ago Bad habit of drivers in traffic jams could lead to fine of up to £1,000

This risky rule break could also result in six points on your licence

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28 h. ago Driver faces $110,000 fine for speeding on Swiss street... but he can afford it

The millionaire motorist, and repeat offender, was caught on camera hurtling along a Lausanne street at 48mph in a 31mph zone.

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31 h. ago Why a driver faces a huge $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street

The driver can afford it

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32 h. ago A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it

A wealthy driver caught for going way too fast on a Swiss city street is facing a fine of more than $110,000

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34 h. ago Drivers resting arm on window could be fined £5,000 in major crackdown

Hanging an arm out of a car's open window might be an enjoyable experience for many drivers, but they could be hauled before the courts and landed with a fine of up to £5,000

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37 h. ago Drivers face up to £1,000 fine if they don't report these health conditions

Certain drivers are required by law to report 'notifiable medical conditions' to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

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39 h. ago Minister urges council not to revoke licence of Indian restaurant facing closure after hiring illegal workers

Sir Stephen Timms issued a letter in support of Udaya, which received a £180,000 Home Office fine for employing four illegal workers

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44 h. ago ‘It’s a brigade of old gits!’ Miriam Margolyes, Andy Linden and the older performers storming Edinburgh

At a festival so often dominated by bold young talent, it’s veteran performers stealing the spotlight this year. We meet them – from household names to octogenarian newcomersMiriam Margolyes is ensconced in the garden room of a fancy Edinburgh hotel, framed by tasteful greenery and smiling for a fan who wants a selfie. Apple-cheeked and foul-mouthed, she is gracious with the passing stranger, though she warns me later: “If somebody pisses me off, I’ll say: ‘Now listen to me, I’m 84!’” She pauses. “But I don’t see why they should!” she adds with a laugh.Margolyes is returning to Edinburgh for the second year running with an upgraded version of her acclaimed showcase based on the characters of Charles Dickens, her favourite author. “Same old cunt, even older,” reads the flyer. “It could be the last time, but don’t bank on it!” Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Minister urges London council not to revoke licence of Indian restaurant facing closure after hiring illegal workers

Sir Stephen Timms issued a letter in support of Udaya, which received a £180,000 Home Office fine for employing four illegal workers

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59 h. ago Best vacuum cleaner deals for August 2025: Cordless, handheld, robot cleaners and more

Tidy deals on vacuum cleaners to bag right now

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61 h. ago Motorists risk being fined £1,000 for common friendly gesture

Drivers might think they are being polite but it could give them a stiffer penalty than if they were caught speeding

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67 h. ago Households warned to take this one item out of garden or risk huge fine

Be careful which items you leave out in your garden - experts warn that a common item left outdoors for too long can actually result in serious fines and legal action

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3 d. ago Brits warned that doing one thing on Spanish beaches could land you €2,000 fine

Travellers to Spain are warned to be vigilant when it comes to local beach regulations, as one common habit could see them blindsided with a fine ranging from €30 to €2,000

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3 d. ago UK households told to burn egg cartons in gardens this summer

One expert has shared a rather unusual hack to keep mosquitoes away

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