6 h. ago Warning to Lake District visitors as tourists face up to £1,000 in fines amid new camping rules

Around 18million people visit the Lake District each year, with a large percentage of people camping. But the sheer number of visitors in recent years has had negative consequences.

Events

44 h. ago Skiers warned stopping to take selfies on the slopes could result in a €500 fine

As the ski season continues, plenty of holidaymakers will be setting off for their winter break. But there are some rules to follow that are often unknown - and could see you hit with fines.

Events

3 d. ago Royal fans delighted by Princess Anne's 'mischievous' response to Mike Tindall complimenting her driving skills

In a special episode of Mike Tindall's podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby recorded in September 2023, the Princess Royal sat alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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4 d. ago Moment woman is handcuffed by police and fined £100 'for feeding pigeons' in London

Video footage captured by a passerby showed a woman being detained by a group of officers and council enforcement workers in Harrow on Wednesday.

Economics

4 d. ago Wildfires rage out of control in Patagonia as thousands of tourists evacuated

Wildfires have raged through Patagonia, forcing the evacuation of at least 3,000 tourists.

Events

7 d. ago Warning after boy, 13, fell through ice on frozen lake and had to be rescued

Four fire engines and paramedics were scrambled to Tunstall Park yesterday where the 13-year-old had ended up in the freezing water.

Events

7 d. ago Free parking! Traffic wardens go on strike for four days in London borough over pay row

Traffic wardens will go on strike for four days in Bromley, London over a pay row - meaning no fines or penalties will be issued.

Events

8 d. ago Have you been defrosting your car all wrong? Here's how to do it without damaging your vehicle

With the cold snap set in motorists are needing to defrost their cars on the daily. So, here are our tips for safely, legally and effectively defrosting your car windows to avoid being fined.

Politics

8 d. ago How to defrost your car to avoid fines and damaging your vehicle

With the cold snap set in motorists are needing to defrost their cars on the daily. So, here are our tips for safely, legally and effectively defrosting your car windows to avoid being fined.

Politics

9 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

1 week ago Stunning European country with few tourists in sight where meals out cost £3.50

Nestled between Ukraine and Romania, Moldova is a land-locked nation that goes 'unnoticed by tourists' with fewer than 150,000 visitors a year, but the scenery there is stunning

Economics

1 week ago Retired teacher who has never smoked fined for dropping cigarette in Nottingham

Ray Weatherburn, 76, was eating breakfast in Normandy, France, when he was accused by Nottingham city council of littering from his silver Vauxhall Corsa.

Events

1 week ago Thousands of New Year revellers wrap up to party in the streets of Edinburgh despite cold and soggy conditions

THOUSANDS of revellers celebrated the New Year with street celebrations, ceilidhs and house parties. Edinburgh city centre was packed with around 55,000 excited locals and tourists soaking up the famous Hogmanay extravaganza with fireworks from the iconic castle. The Street Party was axed last year after torrential rain and gale force winds battered the country...

Politics

2 w. ago Are cyclists REALLY ignoring the speed limit... or are dog walkers telling porkies? Speedometer reveals whether riders have turned Tooting Common into a 'motorway' by breaking 12mph limit

One cyclist has already been issued a £50 speeding fine for going at 16mph in the park by Wandsworth Council but this was rescinded after he complained.

Sport

2 w. ago Doctor is told to prove he saved woman's life or pay a £50 parking fine

Dr Nick Lagattolia was returning to his car after visiting a bank in Dorchester, Dorset, when he spotted a woman having a cardiac arrest in the street on September 15.

Economics

2 w. ago California braces for flooding and avalanche risk during strong storms

Mudslides, big waves and atmospheric rivers slam state after LA’s wettest Christmas season in 54 yearsA strong storm system that has brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease on Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada.Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25ft (7.6 meters) on Friday, parts of southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned. Residents were told to be ready to evacuate the mountain town of Wrightwood about 80 miles (130km) north-east of Los Angeles because of mudslides. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Landlords face £40,000 fines if they break confusing new rules coming in next year. This is what you MUST know to avoid getting caught out

Landlords will face fines of up to £40,000 if they fall foul of new complicated rules - and experts warn even those who slip up unintentionally could face steep costs.

Economics

3 w. ago Prolific fare dodger who owes £30,000 in fines told he will be jailed if he rides another train

Charles Brohiri, 28, who promotes himself online as rapper Rvre Dean, has been told not to enter any property 'owned, leased or managed' by Govia Thameslink Railway.

Economics

4 w. ago Airbnb hit with HUGE £56m fine for advertising unlicensed properties

The fine issued to the property rental giant is equivalent to six times the amount it made from the illegal listings.

Society

4 w. ago Drivers wrongly fined in speed camera scandal: Tens of thousands have tickets scrapped after it's revealed 40% of cameras on motorways and A

In a scandal which could cost the Government millions in compensation, a glitch has existed within the camera system on all smart motorways and some A-roads for four years.

Transport