Fines

Tvlicence

Understanding TV Licence Requirements for On-Demand Viewing

Many viewers are unaware that they might not need a TV Licence to watch certain on-demand content, potentially saving hundreds of pounds annually. Since April 1, 2026, the standard colour TV Licence costs £180 per year, while …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Tvlicence

Understanding TV Licence Rules for On-Demand Viewing

Many viewers are unaware that they might not require a TV licence, potentially saving a significant amount each year. As of April 1, 2026, a standard colour TV licence costs £180 annually, while a black-and-white licence is …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Bath

Bath’s New Bin Rules Lead to 41 Fines Amid Business Backlash

Since the introduction of new waste management rules in October, Bath’s central business district has seen 41 fines issued to establishments failing to comply. Bath and North East Somerset Council, led by the Liberal …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Bath

Bath’s New Bin Rules Spark 41 Fines Amid Business Backlash

Since the introduction of new bin regulations in October, Bath and North East Somerset Council has issued 41 fixed penalty notices to businesses in central Bath for breaching waste disposal rules. These regulations, …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Somerset

The 10 Somerset Streets Most Likely to Get You a Parking Fine

Somerset’s most ticket-prone streets have been revealed, highlighting where drivers are most likely to face parking fines. The local council generates revenue through penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued for offenses such as …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Somerset

The 10 Somerset Streets Where Parking Fines Are Most Common

The Somerset Council has identified the streets with the highest number of parking fines, revealing a sharp rise in revenue from these penalties in recent years. Parking fines, officially known as penalty charge notices …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Hunting

Huntsman Fined for Not Calling Off Dogs During Fox Hunt

Wayne Gregory, 48, has been fined for failing to call off his dogs while hunting a fox, in violation of the Hunting Act 2004. The offence was uncovered following a thorough six-month police investigation into an incident that …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Doglaw

Major Dog Law Change Now in Effect, Extended to Roads and Paths

Dog owners in England and Wales face a significant update to the law with the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, which took effect on March 18, 2026. This legislation represents one of the biggest changes to …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read