Category: Motoring

Article 4 min read

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February 15, 2026

Why did I get a £100 parking fine when charging my electric car?

I charged my electric car at the 24-hour Mer EV charging station in my local B&Q car park. I then

Airline industry 7 min read

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December 27, 2025

Anna Tims’ dishonours list: the not-so good, the bad and the ugly customer service awards 2025

When the year began, I was a listening ear to Your Problems, my column for the Observer. Now I’m a