A mother from Stoke-on-Trent has been slapped with a court fine after her child was taken out of primary school for a term-time holiday. The parent, who cannot be identified due to legal reasons,...
Getty ImagesAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent55 minutes ago244 CommentsMcLaren's Oscar Piastri took a controlled, dominant victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix to close on team-mate Lando Norris in the...
I think most of us can agree that we got a lot wrong during the Covid lockdown. As in, y’know, kind of all of it. In fact, the more time passes the more it looks like lockdown was one of the...
Getty ImagesPhil McNultyChief football writer11 April 2025, 08:31 BST195 CommentsUpdated 2 hours agoMohamed Salah's new contract is the perfect outcome for all involved with Liverpool and delivers...
The family of an 89-year-old disabled grandmother were handed a £100 fine for enabling her to safely climb out of a vehicle on a shopping trip. Maureen Roberts, who has lost the ability to walk or...
It’s not China’s Xi Jinping, although as head of the world’s secondary superpower, he’s certainly catching up.Nor is it the EU, IMF or the Pope. It’s something quieter, more calculating –...
British tourists could face fines of more than £500 for wearing bikinis and speedos in certain areas of a popular European holiday island. Many popular tourist destinations have introduced rules to...
A man claiming asylum has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for posting pro-Islamic State videos online. Hakan Barac, 28, arrived illegally in the UK in April 2023 and was in the process of...
Drivers across the country may be fined £1,000 by making a simple number plate mistake, an expert has warned. As over 30 million cars are on UK roads, many drivers likely don’t think twice about...
A social media influencer who hit back at trolls mocking her appearance by saying Jesus should get a haircut has been jailed for almost three years. The TikTok personality was condemned for breaching...
A new London tunnel that is due to open next week will be a “game changer” for the capital’s traffic. The Silvertown Tunnel will link North Greenwich with Canning Town and the Royal Docks and...
Iran has sparked nuclear weapon fears after issuing Donald Trump a stark warning. The Middle Eastern country will develop nuclear weapons if the US President launches military strikes against it, a...
Luigi Mangione, charged with the shocking killing of a US health insurance CEO in broad daylight, could be given the death penalty, following an intervention from the Trump White House.US Attorney...
US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione13 minutes agoBrandon DrenonBBC News, Washington DCBBCUS prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing...
Brits planning French getaways are being warned to read up on the rules about taking their luggage on public transport, due to the potential for getting hit with fines. Scores of UK...
Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right10 hours agoHugh SchofieldParis correspondentGetty Images"Incredible." That was the single word uttered under her breath by Marine Le Pen as she stormed out...
When it comes to laws, there are always some that come as a shocker, but in this specific country, there might be quite a few that will completely take people aback. Travel vlogger Ben Morris flew...
Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right20 minutes agoHugh SchofieldParis correspondentReuters"Incredible." That was the single word uttered under her breath by Marine Le Pen as she stormed out...
French police could start intercepting Channel migrant boats at the end of May, insiders believe.Keir Starmer has claimed joint efforts with the French to stop small boat crossings have never been...
A couple have been left horrified after bailiffs repossessed their £22,000 car as punishment - for failing to pay a £35 bus gate fine while they were abroad.Ravi Oak, 55, and Anu Apte, 53,...