UK May Heatwave: 24C Expected Across 35 Counties
Weather maps show a potential May heatwave with temperatures up to 24C in southern England from May 21-24, with 35 counties expected to reach 20C or above.
Weather maps show a potential May heatwave with temperatures up to 24C in southern England from May 21-24, with 35 counties expected to reach 20C or above.
Drivers warned that parking on a shared driveway may be illegal under the Highways Act 1980, with potential fines for obstructing a highway.
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Which? warns drivers about QR code scams in car parks. Learn how to spot fake codes and avoid theft of personal data and money.
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RecommendedThe English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act grants councils new powers to ban pavement parking, enhancing safety for pedestrians after decades of campaigning.
Former police officer Keith Butlin was fined £100 at Newhall Walk car park in Sutton Coldfield after a mercy dash to visit his dying brother-in-law, despite spending £27 at B&M which entitles free parking.
Drivers face up to £8 daily parking charges at 129 Forestry England car parks in the New Forest, sparking criticism over affordability for vulnerable groups.
A driver in Bedford received 102 parking fines worth £7,140 in a zero-tolerance crackdown by Bedford Borough Council, part of the National Persistent Evader Database.
Tourists parking at Llanddwyn and Newborough National Nature Reserve face £70 season tickets, while locals pay £35 or park free, with fines up to £100.
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RecommendedAdministrators set a deadline for bids to save 145 NCP car parks, including sites in Birmingham, as financial struggles and shifting commuting patterns threaten closures.
Motoring experts warn that sunny weather forecast for the West Midlands could cause significant damage to vehicle paintwork, urging drivers to adopt protective parking habits.
New data reveals private parking firms issued 13.1 million tickets in nine months, a 19% increase, costing motorists up to £4.8 million daily amid calls for regulatory reform.
Saltburn's Marine Parade will enforce new parking rules for motorhomes and campervans from June, limiting free parking to four hours between 9am and 5pm on weekdays.
New data reveals 48,000 drivers receive parking fines daily from private firms, with fines reaching £100. Experts call for urgent regulatory reform to protect motorists amid cost-of-living pressures.
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RecommendedPrivate parking companies are issuing nearly 48,000 penalty notices daily, costing drivers up to £4.8 million. Critics cite confusing signage and aggressive tactics as major issues.
Birmingham City Council will increase parking enforcement patrols in Aston after a bitter dispute between two businesses over illegal parking near Villa Park, with each accusing the other of blocking the road.
Hampshire County Council implements an 18-month temporary waiting ban on up to 116 roads in the New Forest, citing safety concerns and new car park charges.
A Birmingham family disputes a £100 fine from Euro Parking Services, arguing the firm lacks jurisdiction on council-owned pavement land in Handsworth.
Waitrose customers in Romsey are being issued £100 parking fines after the supermarket switched to ANPR systems and external wardens, sparking outrage among long-term shoppers.
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RecommendedTesco is rolling out Park & Pause parking bays at 10 UK stores, offering drivers a free hot drink and biscuit to take a break from long journeys. Available for one day only.
A Handsworth family disputes a £100 penalty from Euro Parking Services, arguing the pavement is council-owned land where private firms lack enforcement power. The council confirms the land is public highway.
Birmingham City Council's Mobile Enforcement Vehicle has issued over 3,100 penalty notices since February, targeting illegal parking on red routes, bus stops, and outside schools to improve road safety.
The Labour government is implementing a nationwide National Parking Platform to simplify parking payments across England, aiming to reduce the need for multiple apps and cut down on unexpected fines.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle has issued 936 penalty charge notices in its first week, targeting parking violations on red routes and outside schools.
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RecommendedThe UK government is urging all local authorities in England to adopt the National Parking Platform to standardize payments and reduce unfair fines for drivers.
Moray Council has announced a new pilot scheme allowing overnight stays for self-contained campervans and motorhomes at Station Road car park in Burghead from April 1 to November 30, 2026.
Motorists are being warned about a sharp increase in fraudulent text messages claiming unpaid parking fines, with scammers using urgency to trick victims into clicking malicious links.
NCP has confirmed the immediate closure of 22 car parks across England and Wales following the company's collapse into administration earlier this month.
National Car Parks (NCP) will shut 22 locations across the United Kingdom on March 27, 2026, citing commercial unviability. Administrators confirm shifting commuting patterns and inflexible leases led to ongoing losses.
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RecommendedNational Car Parks (NCP) is permanently closing 22 sites across the UK, including one in Birmingham city centre, due to financial insolvency and changing work patterns.