£30m bank robbers paid parking charge after heist
Thieves behind one of Germany's biggest bank robberies, stealing £30m, showed bizarre courtesy by paying for parking. Get the full story on the audacious Gelsenkirchen heist.
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Havering car parks close for 40 new homes
Two underused car parks in Hornchurch will be replaced by 40 new homes. A new £1 two-hour parking rate is being trialled to support local traders. Read the latest.
70mai 4K Omni Dash Cam Review: A Clever Rotating Guardian
Our review of the 70mai 4K Omni dash cam finds a smart, rotating 4K camera with superb night vision and 360-degree parking surveillance, making it a top-tier, if pricey, choice for UK drivers.
Council offers free parking to keep Zipcar in London
Southwark Council offers Zipcar free parking permits until 2027 in a bid to stop the car-sharing service leaving London. The move aims to protect a vital service for residents and the climate.
Heathrow taxi driver fined £658 for illegal parking
A Heathrow taxi driver has been ordered to pay £658 for parking in a residential street near the airport, as Hillingdon Council cracks down on anti-social behaviour. Read the full story.
London parking space hits market for £295,000
A single parking space in Notting Hill is on sale for £295,000, exceeding the UK's average house price. A rare investment in prime London property.
Somerset traders oppose new parking charges on Hill Road
Independent businesses in Clevedon's Hill Road warn new parking fees proposed by North Somerset Council could drive customers away, threatening the town's vibrant retail scene. Read why they're fighting back.
Cars Underwater After Parking Near Thames at High Tide
Drivers in Twickenham and Richmond faced devastation as seasonal high tides on the River Thames engulfed parked vehicles. See the warnings and full story.
Greenwich Council scraps most controlled parking zones
Greenwich Council has abandoned plans for controversial Controlled Parking Zones in four areas following fierce public opposition. Only Woolwich will see the 'Sustainable Streets' scheme proceed.
Thousands of school run parking fines could be void
A tribunal victory for a driver over inadequate signage threatens to invalidate over 25,000 fines worth £678,690 issued under Medway Council's School Streets scheme. Discover if your fine could be challenged.
Man earns £2K a year renting out his London driveway
A savvy homeowner in East London nets over £4,300 by renting his driveway to commuters and event-goers for £10 a day, while using a cheap resident's permit to park on the road. Discover how this passive income side hustle works.
Avoid Gatwick's new £10 drop-off charge with this loophole
Gatwick Airport's drop-off fee is soaring to £10, but a free alternative exists. Discover the simple hack using long-stay car parks and shuttle buses to save money.
Landowner sends Lime £8k bill over dumped e-bikes
A London property firm has invoiced Lime nearly £8,000 for removing e-bikes from its private land, escalating the capital's battle with dockless bike clutter. Read the full story.
Christmas Parking Warning: £1,000 Fine for Pavement Parking
Motorists across the UK are being warned they could face a £1,000 penalty for parking on the pavement outside their homes this festive season. Learn the rules to avoid a costly fine.
Croydon market traders plead for free parking to boost trade
Traders at Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market say £60 parking fines are driving customers away. They are petitioning the council for 30 minutes of free parking to revitalise the struggling town centre.
Croydon Mayor refuses apology over disabled bay blunder
Croydon's Mayor faces backlash for his 'disgraceful' response after a resident's car was trapped by a new disabled bay and wrongly fined. Read the full story of the parking fiasco.
Heathrow's 2026 drop-off charge rises to £7
From 1 January 2026, Heathrow Airport's drop-off fee increases by £1 to £7 per visit. Drivers get just 10 minutes and must pay online or by phone. Learn how to avoid the £80 fine.
Bianca Censori fined for parking in disabled bay
Bianca Censori, Kanye West's wife, was issued a parking ticket for using a disabled bay in Beverly Hills. The incident follows reports of strict lifestyle rules imposed by the rapper. Read the full story.
Driver fined after council paints disabled bay around his car
A Croydon man received two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi. The council has apologised and cancelled the charges.
Disabled bay painted around parked car, driver fined
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
Heathrow's new £7 drop-off fee and 10-minute limit for 2026
Heathrow Airport is introducing a strict 10-minute time limit and a £7 charge for terminal drop-offs from January 2026. Here's what drivers need to know to avoid fines.
Heathrow's £7 drop-off charge labelled 'unfair' moneymaker
Heathrow Airport faces criticism for hiking its terminal drop-off charge to £7 and imposing a strict 10-minute limit. Drivers and campaigners slam the move as an unfair cost passed to passengers.
Heathrow's 2026 drop-off charges rise to £7
Heathrow Airport is increasing its drop-off charge to £7 and slashing the time limit to 10 minutes from New Year's Day 2026. Discover the new rules, how to pay, and the free alternatives available.
Elderly left in cold by faulty energy meter and poor service
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
£100 parking fine after machine error during dad's cancer
Matt Browne shares his distressing battle with a parking firm after a ticket machine error led to a £100 fine while buying slippers for his dying father. Read his full story.
West London Indian music centre 'under threat'
The Bhavan centre in West Kensington fears new 7-day parking restrictions will threaten its future after a last-ditch legal challenge fails. Discover the impact on London's cultural scene.
Second Hounslow councillor in disabled parking row
Labour Councillor Hina Mir's car spotted in disabled bay days after colleague's scandal. Investigation launched as public outcry grows over double standards.
London Christmas market parking costs over £56
New study reveals parking near Leicester Square Christmas market costs £56.55 for 8 hours, making it the UK's most expensive. Save money and take the tube!
Hidden small print leads to £140 clamp fee in Nottingham
Motorist slapped with £140 clamp fee at Nottingham Tram Park & Ride despite using tram service. Hidden small print requirement revealed only by enforcement officer.
Councillor parks £200k Lamborghini in disabled bay
Hounslow Labour councillor Farhaan Rehman apologises after parking his Lamborghini in a disabled bay twice. He resigns as committee chair and donates £160 to charity.
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