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Monday, July 14, 2025 hosepipe drought water thameswater ban heatwave conservation environmentagency restrictions summer2025

As England grapples with persistent drought and record heat, a growing number of water companies have imposed hosepipe bans to conserve dwindling water supplies. Thames Water has joined Yorkshire Water and South East Water in … Read More

Thursday, June 26, 2025 davidcottin cheltenham francegalop suspension horseracing trainer ban nonsporting equestrian doping sport

David Cottin, a former Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer, has been suspended from horse racing for three months due to non-sporting offences. The suspension was imposed by France Galop following an investigation prompted by … Read More

Monday, June 2, 2025 nhs vaping ban disposable withdrawal nicotine quit health addiction regulation

A new ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the UK, prohibiting the sale and supply of all single-use vaping products both in shops and online. Retailers caught breaking the law in England face a minimum fine of … Read More

Sunday, May 4, 2025 smacking ban children professionals england nspcc legislation physical punishment child protection law

A recent poll has revealed that the majority of professionals working with children believe that smacking should be outlawed in England, echoing legislation in Wales and Scotland. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools … Read More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 bristol number plate dvla football bristol rovers ban garden offense controversy display

A couple from Bristol, Jackie and John Cooke, are in the spotlight after the DVLA banned their cherished number plate ‘N14GAS’, purchased in 1997 to express their allegiance to football team Bristol Rovers. The … Read More