Drink-driving law: You can be charged without driving
A little-known drink-driving rule means you could be prosecuted just for being near your car with keys. As police patrols increase for Christmas, learn how to stay safe and avoid a charge.
A little-known drink-driving rule means you could be prosecuted just for being near your car with keys. As police patrols increase for Christmas, learn how to stay safe and avoid a charge.
Faced with long NHS waits, thousands are paying for private MRI, CT and X-ray scans via services like Scan.com for faster results and peace of mind. Discover the costs and patient experiences.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has launched a new automated parking system just in time for Christmas. Find out how the 'Drive In. Drive Out.' technology works.
Norton Group Holdings, parent of The Range, leads Devon's 150 largest private firms. The list reveals £7.7bn turnover and 48,000 jobs. Discover the county's economic powerhouses.
Investment groups NVM and eComplete back a £31m management buyout of Durham-based scent company Noted Aromas, marking a major step for the direct-to-consumer brand's international expansion plans.
Bullring shopping centre introduces automated 'Drive In. Drive Out' parking, but shoppers slam 'extortionate' fees. New system uses number plate recognition for easier exit.
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 Bank of England warns of heightened threats to financial stability from AI bubbles and private credit, even as it reduces capital requirements for UK lenders to 13%. Read the full analysis.
A man was hit with a £100 fine over a faulty ticket machine while buying slippers for his terminally ill father. He's now taking the car park firm to court.
Police in Bilston have issued fines to two drivers for blocking the pavement. A Fiat Doblo van and a Peugeot 207 were ticketed in Dale Street as part of a local crackdown.
A nationwide ban on pavement parking is likely to be introduced across England in 2026. The move aims to improve safety for vulnerable pedestrians but poses challenges for drivers in tight streets.
Essential guide for disabled drivers: Discover the 11 key locations where Blue Badge parking is prohibited to avoid fines this Christmas. Know your rights and restrictions.
New research reveals 1.3 million UK parking spaces may vanish to accommodate wider modern cars. Discover the impact on drivers and shopping centres.
Alum Rock Road is Birmingham's parking fine capital with over 10,000 penalties issued this year. Discover the city's top enforcement hotspots and why drivers keep breaking rules.
Bromford Walk in Great Barr is issuing £100 fines via an ANPR camera within moments of parking, even when drivers pay for a ticket. Local businesses report losing customers.
Council officials discovered a serial blue badge offender fined 34 times in Kingston upon Thames. Discover how authorities are tackling disabled parking space misuse across the UK.
Worcester councillors urge motorists to report and photograph pavement parking, highlighting risks to pedestrians. New research commissioned as 42% of drivers support a ban.
A Birmingham man was charged £100 after parking at Pizza Hut in Great Barr, despite his wife paying for a ticket. Discover how ANPR cameras are causing outrage for local customers.
Mobility scooter users across the UK risk fines for illegal parking. Expert reveals 5 prohibited locations and essential rules to stay safe and legal.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 'VED+' car tax could see some EV drivers paying 11p per mile. Get the full details on the proposed charges and industry reaction.
Lara Simpson, struck off for faking cancer and her own death, is reportedly still teaching children privately. Discover the shocking details of her elaborate deception.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, 1.4 million electric vehicle drivers could be hit with a new 3p-per-mile charge. Expert reveals how to prepare and mitigate the costs.
1.4 million electric vehicle owners driving over 8,900 miles yearly could pay £267 under new road tax plans. Learn how the proposed mileage-based charge affects you.
Karl Poxon, 50, has been charged with arson after three separate house fires in Ashby, Leicestershire. Three people were hospitalised. Read the latest updates.
Shoppers at Tesco, Asda and other major UK supermarkets are being warned about the strict age limit for parent and child parking bays. Learn the rules to avoid a £100 fine.
A brazen motorist in London has been hit with a £2,400 fine after breaking blue badge rules 34 times. Discover the shocking details of this persistent misuse and its impact on disabled drivers.
Keane Carter, 25, has been charged with firearm possession after a 'live and viable' shotgun was discovered during a police raid in Chelmsley Wood. A 24-year-old woman was bailed.
Drivers in Oxford now face paying over £10 to park for less than an hour due to a new £5 daily congestion charge. Discover how this impacts visitors and local businesses.
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.