[David9694]

A new catch-all Tea Shop thread for those miscellaneous new stories that don’t quite fit with parking, crashing into buildings or trapped/prisoners in their homes. 

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[HLaB]

https://www.cambridge-news.co
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/temporary-speed-limit-more-150-29161022#google_vignette

The poor folk who were going above the previous limit are now going a over the temporary limit that’s been ignored by them for 3 years :-/

[stonojnr]

Some of the comments on
Some of the comments on Facebook are comedy gold “you can’t see a thing from a car until you are right up to the give way line!”

[stonojnr]

Residents dismay at parking
Residents dismay at parking permit plans. One resident going so far as to claim being able to park where you want for free actually improves road safety

ttps://www.eadt.co.uk/news/24330266.residents-dismay-parking-permit-plans-framlingham/

[brooksby]

How about the other news

How about the other news article on the sidebar of that page:

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24327058.parking-fears-flats-plan-former-co-op-car-park/

A block of 14 flats could be built on an unused car park in St John’s.

But neighbours have criticised the plans, saying developers have not included enough parking space for future residents.

[Hirsute]

I can’t work out this comment

I can’t work out this comment – genuine or sarcasm ?

“Demolish the lot and build a car park as the King Street one is regularly too full these days. . All those old buildings are never up to modern code. Death traps waiting to happen”

[brooksby]

stonojnr wrote:

stonojnr wrote:

Long grass causing concern https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24325384.concerns-long-grass-kesgrave-junction-dodds-lane/%5B/quote%5D

[quote=Suffolk Highways]

“We ask road users to take caution and drive to the conditions of the highway.”

Grrr – don’t you be comin’ on ‘ere acting like you’re an ‘expert’! 

[stonojnr]

Long grass causing concern
Long grass causing concern
https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24325384.concerns-long-grass-kesgrave-junction-dodds-lane/

[David9694]

but, but 

but, but 

Plea to pedestrianise Friar Street to help cost of living

Suggestions on how to revive the historic street, dubbed ‘the prettiest in Worcester’ by proud shop owners, include pedestrianising the road and encouraging a greater variety of traditional and unique trades to take up residence there.

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24328931.plea-pedestrianise-friar-street-help-cost-living/#comments-anchor

[David9694]

I think he’s a good example

I think he’s a good example of why the parkcos have become so widespread among landowners operating car parks. I don’t much care for the way in which they operate, but you can understand why they are brought in if he is what you’re faced with.

What was the conversation with the CEO going to be? 

[essexian]

David9694 wrote:

Pensioner’s fury after being stung with £100 parking charge at West Country holiday spot

I feel the comment by the parking company is most telling: ““Our evidence confirms that the vehicle overstayed the period paid for, and the Grace Period was exceeded; therefore, the Parking Charge was issued correctly.“

So, he stayed longer than he paid for…got a few minutes additional free and then still wants more free. Twat. Pay for what you need and don’t be expecting freebies. 

I dislike people like him quite a lot!

[David9694]

second home owner gets £60

second home owner gets £60 parking penalty in Cornwall 

Pensioner’s fury after being stung with £100 parking charge at West Country holiday spot

David Lester said he ‘feels sorry’ for people who have to pay the standard, and increasingly high, charges let alone additional parking charge notices (PCNs)

https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/pensioners-fury-after-being-stung-9290766?int_source=nba

[David9694]

As drivers have been making

As drivers have been making it harder for people to breath for 75 years or so, complaining of maybe bring fined for it seems pretty rich.

[brooksby]

David9694 wrote:

New parking rules in England (that would be nice, but it’s Sheffield) from Monday and drivers fear ‘being fined for breathing’

The new rules will come into effect across Sheffield from Monday, May 20, with £70 fines for drivers – reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-parking-rules-england-monday-29181845?int_source=nba

Birmingham Mail wrote:

Under the new rules, motorists could be issued a penalty charge if they park across dropped kerbs, in cycle lanes, or if they park too far from the kerb, it has been confirmed. The council said new enforcement rules had been introduced following a recent consultation.

In what way is this unreasonable?

(and note only that they COULD be issued a penalty charge)

[David9694]

UK drivers warned over £87

UK drivers warned over £87 charge (???)  when they turn up to petrol forecourts in May

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, BP, Texaco, Esso and Shell drivers have been warned to expect a rising cost at the pump as petrol and diesel prices soar.

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Drivers are once again having to dig deep? just to go about their daily lives. Our data shows petrol and diesel have now gone up 10p a litre so far this year on the back of further increases in April of 3p and 2p respectively.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/uk-drivers-warned-over-87-29133071?int_source=nba

[David9694]

New parking rules in England

New parking rules in England (that would be nice, but it’s Sheffield) from Monday and drivers fear ‘being fined for breathing’

The new rules will come into effect across Sheffield from Monday, May 20, with £70 fines for drivers – reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-parking-rules-england-monday-29181845?int_source=nba

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