Lando Norris Wins F1 World Championship in Abu Dhabi
McLaren's Lando Norris becomes the 11th British F1 world champion after securing the title with a podium finish in Abu Dhabi. Read the full race report and analysis.
McLaren's Lando Norris becomes the 11th British F1 world champion after securing the title with a podium finish in Abu Dhabi. Read the full race report and analysis.
A determined learner driver has spent nearly £3,000 on 128 failed theory tests, while another passed on the 75th attempt. Discover the shocking statistics and expert advice for passing your driving tests.
Three years after a major Highway Code update, drivers are warned they're dangerously misunderstanding new pedestrian priority rules at junctions and crossings. Learn the key changes.
The DVSA issues a stark warning to all drivers after MOT testers discover perilous defects, including seatbelts repaired with tape. It's every motorist's duty to ensure vehicle safety.
Aden Wright has been sentenced to 14 years for causing the death of Ryan Griffiths in a hit-and-run. Discover the details of the crime and the family's tribute.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
Three men convicted for violent disorder at a Derby Kabaddi tournament, an event that sparked the subsequent murder of DPD driver Aurman Singh. Read the full court details.
West Midlands Police arrested a disqualified driver and another man for immigration offences after seizing 16 uninsured vehicles in a major operation. Read the full details.
Hamzah Albar intervened as Ian Hudson attacked a woman. The hero passerby has been formally commended by a judge. Read the full story of courage in Sunderland.
A mother shares a powerful Christmas warning after her daughter suffered a brain injury in a drink-drive crash. 'One bad choice can change everything,' she says.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget excludes private hire from a VAT scheme, adding 20% to fares from January 2026. Experts warn of a 'taxi tax' hitting young and rural users hardest.
The DVLA's latest medical report warns drivers with diabetes they must cease driving if dependent on glucose monitor alarms. New guidance outlines strict rules for insulin-treated bus and lorry drivers. Read the full update.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a pensioner died in a collision on the A44 in Evesham. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Sainsbury's is testing dual-facing cameras in grocery delivery vehicles, raising staff surveillance concerns. The trial focuses on safety, but drivers feel spied on. Read the full story.
Stephen Bates has been jailed for life for murdering Martin O'Donovan with his car hours after meeting him at a family birthday party in Liverpool. Read the full court details.
Sharuyan Sasikumar, 23, sentenced to eight years for causing death by dangerous and drink-driving in Knutton. His passenger, Shejuti Pasha, 32, died in the collision.
The UK government announces new national minimum standards for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing to strengthen passenger safety. Learn how this crackdown affects you.
Police are investigating a violent road rage incident near Alcester where a VW Caddy driver allegedly ripped open an Audi's window and punched the motorist. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Over 50% of UK motorists report issues with blinding headlights, prompting safety calls. Experts urge drivers to get eye tests and demand government action on vehicle regulations.
Sharuyan Sasikumar, 23, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving after a horrific crash in Knutton. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget introduces a 20% VAT on private hire vehicles, dubbed the 'taxi tax'. Firms warn it will increase fares by 15%, impacting Uber and Bolt users. Read the full story.
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
A motorist drove over 6km the wrong way on the M6, coming 'inches from a head-on collision'. Staffordshire Police closed the motorway following over 30 emergency calls. Read the full story.
Shocking footage shows a delivery driver casually riding an e-bike down the M6 near Birmingham, forcing lorries to slow down. West Midlands Police are now aware of the illegal incident.
A planned 20% VAT on private hire vehicles faces a major backlash, with warnings it will disproportionately impact elderly, disabled, and rural passengers. Read the united call to scrap the tax.
West Midlands Police are appealing for two key witnesses, a BMW driver and a pedestrian, after a woman in her 70s suffered serious injuries in a Solihull crash. Contact police with information.
Mohammed Chowdhury, 27, has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after crashing a Volvo while fleeing police in Wolverhampton. Read the full story of the dramatic chase and its outcome.
Second World War veterans enjoyed a special Spitfire display at North Weald Airfield, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends on Remembrance Sunday. Discover how to support their work.
The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the UK. Drivers are urged to carry six essential items for safety. Stay informed and prepared.
A 74-year-old man from Rugby has been sentenced to prison after a crash caused by a medical episode killed one woman and seriously injured another. He had ignored doctors' orders to stop driving. Read the full story.