A taxi driver and two other men have been ordered to pay a combined total of over £1,700 after being caught dropping rubbish in Walsall.

The Fife Council regulations and licensing committee reached a unanimous decision to reject Thomas Duncan’s application following a formal intervention by Police Scotland.

The incident, which occurred on Whitwick Road near Markfield, was filmed by the young passenger and sparked a joint investigation by local authorities.

Under new measures backed by the States Assembly, islanders caught running unauthorised cab services risk being hit with fines of up to £1,000, a year in prison, and the loss of their driving licences.

A charge of 50p may be applied for every £5 of the indicated metered fare, or part thereof, during periods when fuel prices are between £1.90 and £2.24 per litre.

Corkys Cars, based in Cannock, shared the news over the Easter weekend, identifying the two men as Jumbo and Darren Russell, who was affectionately known to friends and colleagues as "Jack."

Rashid Boachie, 44, was caught after CCTV footage showed him approaching a woman during a night out in August last year.

Drivers believe they are being singled out by thieves who mistakenly think there is cash left in the vehicles overnight or while they are away from their cars.