[Because if we do this, the weather will improve]: Nottingham becomes first to impose parking tax

The Government has given approval for Nottingham City Council to impose tax on companies based on the number of parking places they provide. Under the scheme, any firm with more than 10 staff parking spaces will be charged £180 a year for each. Employers are free to pass the cost on to their staff if they wish.
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The Association of British Drivers’ (ABD) Chairman Brian Gregory commented:”Britain’s 33 million drivers are sick of these endless attempts by the government to impose further taxes on hard working drivers which clearly fly in the face of democratic opinion, they are looking forward to the next general election when they can remind all political parties who think these taxes are a good idea that democracy bites back.”

[At least no one got kidney stones]: Beach attempt to break world record for bikini-clad beauties fails as 'only 42' turn up - Telegraph

A bid to set a new world record for the number of women being photographed wearing bikinis in one place failed, after only 42 of the required 1,924 turned up.
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A poor weather forecast in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, was blamed for the disappointing turnout.

History : Weather Underground - Southend-on-Sea, Essex - Yesterday

Max Temperature 69 °F