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Drivers have been warned of new traffic rules coming into effect today, which will see thousands slapped with £100 penalties for parking offences. Aberdeenshire Council has started enforcing pavement parking today (Tuesday, November 11) for the first time, following other Scottish regions which have been increasingly cracking down on the inconsiderate driving practice.The county council, which announced the ban on July 1, 2024, alongside Aberdeen City Council, had previously issued warnings to drivers, but from today, rule-breakers will be fined.During the initial period, the council issued more than 1,845 warnings to drivers to encourage them to change their parking habits…
Jonathan GeddesGlasgow and west reporterGetty ImagesOne report warns of the challenges facing NHS Ayshire and ArranOne Scottish health board faces “unprecedented” financial challenges and another must redesign its health and social care system to balance the books, auditors have said.Auditor General Stephen Boyle said there was “no evidence that NHS Ayrshire and Arran can achieve financial sustainability” after it needed a £51.4m loan in 2024/25 to break even.His report said the health board was facing a deficit of £33.1m this year and does not have a clear plan for achieving financial sustainability.A separate report on NHS Grampian warned that a…
Captain Ben Stokes has extended his England central contract through to the end of the next home Ashes series in 2027.Stokes, whose previous deal was due to expire at the end of next summer, is one of 14 players to sign on for two years.They include pace bowler Jofra Archer, who has signed an extended contract following his return to Test cricket.England said the contracts reward performances in the past year, while also looking ahead to the upcoming schedule. The home Ashes in 2027 is followed by a 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.All of the 16…
Back-up quarterback Jacoby Brissett is involved in all three touchdowns for the Arizona Cardinals as they end their five-game losing streak by beating the Dallas Cowboys 27-17.READ MORE: Brissett stars as Cardinals beat CowboysAvailable to UK users only.
Riders of certain vehicles have been warned of new enforcement coming into effect this month, which will see offenders slapped with on-the-spot £100 fines.Labour-run Westminster City Council revealed it will begin issuing immediate £100 penalties to pedicab operators who breach new regulations from Tuesday, November 18. It follows the recent Public Spaces Protection Order, which grants enforcement powers to police officers, council inspectors and Transport for London officials to tackle problematic pedicab behaviour across the borough. The order, which will be in place for three years, targets multiple infractions that have plagued central London’s tourist areas. Under the new rules,…
The Chancellor should take responsibility for her “bad choices” rather than blaming others for the state of the country’s finances, Helen Whately has said.Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary hit out at Rachel Reeves for laying blame on former Prime Minister Liz Truss, stating that Labour’s 2024 Budget “made everything worse in the economy”.Delivering a speech today ahead of her fiscal statement, the Chancellor said she will “make the choices necessary” to deliver strong foundations for our economy for “years to come.”She said: “My opponents will tell you that they could do more. Reform promised savings…
David Beckham has received a knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle today.The former England captain marked the occasion in a bespoke morning suit created by his wife, Victoria Beckham.The 50-year-old football icon has been recognised for his contributions to sport and charitable work during the investiture ceremony.Victoria, 51, who received her OBE in 2017, attended the ceremony alongside Beckham’s mother, Sandra and father Ted.David Beckham has received a knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle today. | PABeckham’s parents, accompanying him to Windsor, marked their first attendance at such a royal ceremony.When the footballer received his OBE in 2003,…
The pound plummeted to a nearly seven month low and £22billion has been wiped out from the Ftse’s market cap in response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s pre-Budget address on the state of the UK economy.Earlier this morning, the Chancellor sidestepped questions over whether tax rises will be included in this year’s Autumn Budgetear’s Autumn Budget in a major speech earlier this morning.In response, sterling slipped by as much as 0.4 per cent against the dollar $1.3086, which is the lowest the currency has reached since April 2025.Notably, the Ftse 100 dropped one per cent while the domestically focused Ftse 250…
Dara O’Briain, the Irish comedian best known as the face of the BBC’s Mock the Week, has faced a barrage of complaints – including from GB News’ own Patrick Christys – following comments made about migrants and child sex abuse cases.The comic took to X on Monday night to react to remarks made by Elon Musk on the Joe Rogan Experience in which the Tesla boss claimed quaint British towns and villages were in the midst of a crisis involving “thousands of people showing up and raping the kids”. Discussing the influx of migrants into small UK and Irish cities,…
John Lewis has unveiled its 2025 Christmas advert, bringing together a touching father-son narrative with Alison Limerick’s beloved 90s anthem ‘Where Love Lives’ in a fresh interpretation by Labrinth.The campaign introduces a new approach with its message: “If you can’t find the words, find the gift.”It explores how meaningful presents can express emotions we struggle to voice, whether that’s an unspoken “I couldn’t have got through this year without you or a gentle “I’m here for you.”The advert centres on a teenage boy who turns to music to communicate feelings he can’t articulate to his father.The story unfolds on Christmas…