DVSA's 'Scariest' MOT Test Warnings Revealed
The DVSA has issued its most alarming MOT test warnings after discovering dangerous DIY repairs including duct-taped seatbelts and fuel tanks held by fuse wire. Learn how to keep your vehicle safe.
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Widow's plea after phone driver kills husband
A heartbroken widow calls for lifetime driving bans after her husband was killed by a driver using her phone. Discover the campaign for road safety reform in Birmingham.
800 Dangerous Products Found on UK Online Marketplaces
Consumer champion Which? identifies nearly 800 unsafe products still sold on Amazon, eBay and Shein despite safety alerts. 8.8 million consumers may have experienced harm.
EVs to pay London congestion charge from 2026
Electric vehicle owners will lose their London congestion charge exemption from January 2026, paying £13.50 daily. Standard charge rises to £18. Read the full details.
DVSA Driving Test Changes Start 24 November
The DVSA is making permanent changes to the UK driving test from 24 November 2025. The updates aim to create safer, more competent drivers by making the test more reflective of real-world driving.
Half of Birmingham feels unsafe on roads
New research reveals 50% of Birmingham residents feel unsafe on local roads, with dangerous driving and poor conditions cited as major concerns. Discover the findings and what needs to change.
Drivers warned over drowsiness from car heating
Motorists face unlimited fines for drowsy driving caused by excessive car heater use in cold weather. Experts reveal how to stay safe on icy roads.
Birmingham hospital car park road rage incident
A mother was knocked down in a Birmingham hospital car park during a road rage incident. Aprile Rogan received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Couple trapped by £7,500 flat service charge
A Surrey couple say a soaring service charge has left them trapped, unable to sell their flat and expand their family. Discover their story and the management's response.
Unfit driver jailed after fatal crash kills woman
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.
Banned teen driver jailed after dangerous police chase
An 18-year-old disqualified driver led police on a dangerous chase through Cambridgeshire before crashing into a house. Read the full shocking story of the pursuit.
Drivers warned they 'must' have sunglasses in cars
Motorists face £1000 fines for driving without sunglasses in low winter sun. Experts warn dazzling glare makes driving 'more challenging' and advise keeping dedicated shades handy.
Driver passes theory test on 75th try, spends £1,725
A determined learner driver finally passed the UK theory test on their 75th attempt, spending £1,725 in fees. Discover the extreme cases and expert advice for passing your driving test.
Van with dangerous faults stopped by police
Police discovered a van with serious brake and steering faults and no handbrake during a stop in Stoke. The driver was reported and vehicle prevented from moving.
Birmingham's most dangerous areas ranked for 2025
New crime data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous neighbourhoods for violent and sexual offences. Lozells and East Handsworth top the list with over 2,200 incidents each.
Drivers caught at 150mph on Midlands roads face bans
Dangerous motorists were recorded at speeds over 150mph on West Midlands roads, potentially facing automatic driving bans. Discover the full extent of reckless driving in the region.
500,000 drivers fined after London toll change
Nearly half a million penalty tickets issued for unpaid Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges since April. Discover the impact and political fallout.
Birmingham Dog Attack: Woman Needs Surgery, Police Appeal
A woman needed surgery after a dog bite on Pershore Road. West Midlands Police issue a CCTV appeal to trace a man in connection with the October 14th incident.
Driving examiners offered £5,000 to stay in role
The DVSA is offering £5,000 retention payments to driving examiners and banning bots from bookings in a major shake-up to clear the record driving test backlog.
20-year minimum sentence proposed for dangerous driving
A new petition demands mandatory 20-year sentences for fatal drug-driving offences and permanent licence bans. The government must respond if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
Harborne hit-and-run: Woman in 70s critical
A woman in her 70s is in a critical condition after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road, Harborne. Police have arrested a 39-year-old man. Contact police with information.
New driving test rules to cut 6-month waiting lists
New UK driving test rules aim to slash average 21.8-week waiting times by stopping bot bookings and deploying military examiners. Learn how these changes affect learner drivers.
EU Green Lights New Digital Driving Licence Rules
The EU has approved new driving licence rules, including digital licences and stricter penalties, aiming for zero road deaths by 2050. Discover the changes.
DVSA Warning: Don't Let Your Theory Test Be Cancelled
The DVSA warns learner drivers their theory test will be cancelled without a valid provisional licence. New data reveals a surge in automatic tests as the 2030 EV deadline nears.
Sexual predator jailed for 40-minute Glasgow rape
Mihae-Nicolae Patran, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for a depraved rape and other sexual offences. The judge described him as a 'real danger to women'.
XL Bully puppies seized in police raid before ban
West Midlands Police have confiscated nine XL Bully puppies from a Birmingham property just 48 hours before new breeding restrictions become law, sparking urgent warnings to owners.
UK drivers face £59 daily clean air charges
Millions of motorists could be hit with daily fees up to £59 as multiple councils roll out Clean Air Zones targeting older vehicles in city centres. Find out if your vehicle is affected.
Drivers face £1,000 fines over hidden number plate rule
UK motorists face hefty £1,000 penalties for obscured number plates during autumn months. Essential reading for every driver to avoid unexpected fines.
M6 driver's wrong lane blunder sparks police chase
A reckless driver caused major disruption on the M6 after using the wrong lane to overtake police cars, leading to a dramatic chase and hours of traffic chaos in the West Midlands.
Police video shows fatal Sparkhill crash moments
Distressing footage released by West Midlands Police shows the dangerous driving that led to a catastrophic collision in Birmingham, claiming the life of 28-year-old Haroon Ahmed and leaving his family devastated.
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