DVLA has launched a new advertising campaign in Sheffield targeting drivers who haven’t taxed their vehicles. The message is clear to motorists – if you don’t tax your vehicle on time, DVLA will take action: Tax it or lose it.DVLA’s campaign is targeting areas in the country where evasion is highest. In 2018, motorists in the S postcode area received 29,278 enforcement actions, from fines to clamping and removal of a vehicle. In addition to the adverts, DVLA will be in the area enforcing against vehicles that are untaxed. The campaign will focus on the consequences of not taxing your vehicle – from financial penalties to court action to clamping and ultimately the loss of a car. DVLA Head of Enforcement Tim Burton said: “This campaign has a clear message for anyone who flouts the law in this way – tax it or lose it.www.gov.uk/dvla/taxyourvehicle. ‘I am trying to do whatever … [Read more...] about New DVLA campaign highlights consequences for drivers in Sheffield who evade vehicle tax
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Sick dad films boy pouring ‘urine’ all over wheel clamp to get back at the DVLA
A YOUNG boy has been filmed pouring "urine" over a wheel clamp attached to a car in an apparent act of revenge against the DVLA, in a shocking video. The man behind the camera can be heard goading on the boy into pouring the liquid from a wine bottle on to the clamp which is attached to a silver Mercedes. The boy gestures enthusiastically to the soaked wheel and wishes a “Happy Christmas, with wee under the cover”. The man filming responds “And a happy new year” before laughing. The clip was uploaded to the “Sesh Gremlin” Facebook group page on December 28, with the cation: “DVLA Clamps Dads Car so we did this.” It is not known where the clip was filmed. The clip begins with the man approaching the silver Mercedes M Class with the boy, and filming round the car. He says to the boy, “Oi”, and “Go on then, all over the lock, all over the lock,” before the boy proceeds to pour what is believed to be … [Read more...] about Sick dad films boy pouring ‘urine’ all over wheel clamp to get back at the DVLA
Pro-Brexit number plate among hundreds banned by DVLA
A pro-Brexit number plate is one of hundreds that have been vetoed by the DVLA, as new ‘68’ registrations cause headaches for authorities. More than 400 letter and number combinations have fallen foul of the DVLA’s guidelines which ban registrations it feels “may cause offence, embarrassment or are in poor taste." The number plate: ‘EU68 BAD’ will not be seen on the streets of Britain, or indeed continental Europe, after it was decided not to be made available for circulation. With more than five million personalised number plates sold by the DVLA in the last 30 years, motorists often get creative when trying to spell out words or phrases. The Shakespeare-inspired number plates ‘2 BE and ‘Not 2B’ were last seen on an Aston Martin and Range Rover parked in a driveway in Chelsea. They are believed to be owned by a property developer and his wife. Businessman Afzal Kahn bought the number plate F1 a record breaking … [Read more...] about Pro-Brexit number plate among hundreds banned by DVLA
GP Taylor: Windrush scandal shows folly of refusal to accept ID cards
0 Have your say IN the wake of the Windrush crisis, there has to be some protection given in law to the people who came to our island at a crucial time in history and brought with them their great talents. Their contribution to our country must be honoured and their right to stay guaranteed. None of this should ever have happened. Anyone with a valid claim to come to this country should be helped in any way we can. They contribute more to our way of life than the costs incurred. Legal, controlled immigration is a very important thing.Sadly, in this day and age, far too many people come here without the right to reside. I cannot understand why politicians such as Diane Abbott can never give a clear answer to the question of what to do with illegal immigrants. There is no shame with saying that anyone who comes here illegally should be automatically sent back. There is no shame in saying that we should return as many illegal immigrants as we possibly can. It is not racist or … [Read more...] about GP Taylor: Windrush scandal shows folly of refusal to accept ID cards
The male ‘pioneers’ transforming their lives with Slimming World
PUBLISHED: 12:14 24 April 2018 | UPDATED: 16:40 24 April 2018 Sheena Grant Before and after: Roger Dunnett. Picture: Slimming World Archant Between them, Roger Dunnett, Ian Lower and Ian Knights have lost an incredible 14st. Before and after: Ian Lower. Picture: Slimming World The weight loss has transformed their health and their lives but what they have achieved, and the way they achieved it, puts them among a group of men who could be thought of as pioneers. Weight worries may be more often associated with women than men but, according to weight loss organisation Slimming World, the latest data shows around one in four men are classed as obese. But despite being more likely to be overweight and more likely to carry dangerous excess fat around the waist, men make up only one in 10 patients attending commercial weight management programmes through NHS referral. That’s a situation Slimming World’s Sarah Pearsons is keen to change. Before and after: Ian Knights. … [Read more...] about The male ‘pioneers’ transforming their lives with Slimming World