Most common MOT failure reason revealed
Lighting and signalling issues are the most common reason for MOT failure. Learn simple weekly checks to ensure your car passes its annual roadworthiness exam.
Lighting and signalling issues are the most common reason for MOT failure. Learn simple weekly checks to ensure your car passes its annual roadworthiness exam.
Watchdog report reveals HMP Leicester has highest assault rate among comparable prisons with 29% positive drug tests. Urgent action needed on violence and substance abuse.
Second-hand electric car values plummet up to 37.5%, creating bargains for buyers but a major financial hit for current EV owners. Explore the market shift.
A homeless man, Sajmir Beca, 30, died after being crushed in a bin lorry in Northampton. The inquest has been opened. Our thoughts are with his family.
Sam Cox, 27, sentenced to 31 months for drug dealing. Police seized cocaine, cannabis and £4,599 cash during raid on his grandmother's Ashby home. Read the full story.
Leicester Bach Choir celebrates its 98th season with Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols featuring harpist Jean Kelly and organist Simon Hogan. Join the celebration on November 29.
Two Loughborough Schools Foundation staff ran the Run Leicester Half Marathon, raising over £1,000 for disability charity Menphys. Discover how they smashed their fundraising goals.
Mohammed Maneer Khan, 38, faces murder charges for the deaths of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali in a Wolverhampton shooting. Police continue to appeal for information.
Discover the winners of the 2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards, celebrating the best construction projects and a rising star architect in the region. Find out which projects took top honours.
Police make a significant arrest in the Leicester Street double shooting that killed two men. A 38-year-old is held on suspicion of murder. Call 101 with information.
UK motorists urged to check under bonnets weekly as mice and rats cause expensive damage. RAC reports 11% claims increase with average cost now £2,253.
Four adventurers, including a Leicester man, swap Christmas for a 3000-mile Atlantic row to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities. Support their epic challenge.
The Technaxx TX-100 plug-in alarm offers affordable vehicle security with motion detection and 110dB siren. Currently 25% off at £29.99. Protect your car today!
Amazon shoppers praise WIN.MAX windscreen cover that prevents ice formation for under £20. Save time on frosty mornings with this 4.5-star rated winter essential.
Drivers are warned never to leave cars unattended with engines running to defrost windscreens. Opportunist thieves can steal vehicles in seconds, invalidating insurance.
One in four UK drivers misuse hazard lights, often to say thanks, risking fines up to £5,000. Expert advice on correct light usage and winter car checks to stay safe and legal.
A motorist's car was severely damaged in a Tesco car wash, with a £750 repair bill. Tesco refused the complaint, citing a maintenance report. Read the full story.
Police statistics reveal 97 crimes reported in a single Wolverhampton postcode in September, with violence and sexual offences the most common. A £20,000 reward is offered after a double fatal shooting.
Drivers heading to the Nürburgring beware: standard UK car insurance is invalidated. Learn why and how to protect yourself before hitting the track.
Motorists report vehicles held hostage by repair shops over unrelated commercial debts. Learn how to protect yourself from similar situations and what rights you have.
YouTube mechanic Scotty Kilmer warns drivers to never buy a used car without a professional inspection first. This simple check could save you from costly repairs and dangerous breakdowns.
Glen Powell leads the new adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the dystopian thriller in cinemas now.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes details from The Running Man reveal Glen Powell's intense performance. Plus, all the latest entertainment news from Capital.
New pay-per-mile car tax charges could cost drivers up to £340 a year. Experts warn of a 'wicked problem' as public EV charging costs become a major barrier to adoption.
Join Leicester's festive toy swap on December 13! Exchange unwanted toys for free, reduce plastic pollution & save money. Hosted by Parents for Future at LCB Depot.
UK drivers face a rodent crisis as rats chew car wiring and seatbelts, with claims soaring 28%. One driver faced a £24,000 bill. Be vigilant this winter.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a car tax shake-up targeting 697,000 classic vehicle owners. Learn how this potential 'tax grab' could impact Britain's motoring heritage.
UK motorists urged to avoid parking near trees for three weeks as falling autumn leaves can cause serious vehicle damage. Learn how to protect your car.
Motoring experts reveal the common towel mistake drivers make when cleaning windscreens and why washing your engine bay could damage electronics.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major Vehicle Excise Duty reforms targeting luxury cars and gas-guzzlers while offering relief for ordinary drivers in Labour's first budget.