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Airport parking: £100 fines in Bristol ‘could be unenforceable’

Eagle-eyed reader and consumer solicitor say local bylaws are key to question of enforcement

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2024

Airport parking: ‘I was charged £170 for stopping at a traffic light’

Drivers say they are ‘incredulous’ after receiving ‘absurd’ charges for picking up or dropping off passengers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024

How a school principal’s ‘speak in English’ directive led to an FIR in MP’s Guna

Most wouldn’t call it a crime to ask a student at an English-medium school to speak in English.

Newslaundry · Jul 23, 2024

Uber driver fuming as he's fined £100 for stopping to speak to parking attendant

Gerald said he had only pulled over to speak to the worker as airport bosses ask for fine to be waived

Liverpool Echo · Mar 2, 2023

How Venture Capital Made the Future

Sebastian Mallaby's The Power Law explores how venture capital and public policy helped shape modern technology.

Reason · Dec 31, 2022

How will UK and London travel be affected by the Queen’s funeral?

British Airways has cancelled Heathrow 100 flights, while road and station closures are affecting travel within London

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2022

Woman slapped with £100 airport fine for pulling car over during panic attack

Annie Amos, 68, pulled over in a no-stopping zone at Bristol Airport when she experienced heart palpitations - her husband Steve says she didn't see the signs because it was during Storm Franklin and her view was obstructed.

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022

Bristol Airport couple hit with £100 parking fine after pulling over during 'panic attack'

Bristol Airport said: "As road safety was compromised we are unable to assist further"

Bristol Post · May 10, 2022