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.
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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.
GPS-tracker gunman jailed for 32-year sentence
Leon Haughton, from Wolverhampton, has been sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after tracking his victim with a GPS device and shooting him at point-blank range. Discover the full investigation details.
Man jailed for 9 years over bottle attacks and arson
Kyle Purcell, 21, has been sentenced to nine years for attacking two women with bottles and setting fire to his flat in Burton-on-Trent. Read the full court details.
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.
Prisoner's mobile phone plot adds years to sentence
A Birmingham prisoner who thought he could outsmart the system by having a mobile phone smuggled into his cell has been handed significant additional jail time in a landmark ruling.
Alfie Steele's killer denied appeal freedom
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
Wetherspoons introduces 15p drink charge in pricing shake-up
JD Wetherspoons is rolling out a major pricing overhaul across its 809 UK pubs, introducing a flat 15p charge for certain drinks while reducing prices on others in a bold hospitality move.
Rowley Regis alcohol thief jailed after Tesco spree
A persistent thief from Rowley Regis has been sentenced to prison after repeatedly stealing alcohol from a local Tesco supermarket, with his final crime captured on dramatic CCTV footage.
62p item that could cost drivers £1,000 and void insurance
Drivers are being warned about a common 62p purchase that could lead to massive fines and invalidate insurance policies. Discover this hidden motoring danger and how to avoid costly penalties.
AA Reveals Best Way To Demist Your Car Windscreen
The AA settles the age-old winter driving debate with expert advice on quickly clearing your windscreen and staying safe on icy roads.
Teen's organ failure from energy drinks shocks Shropshire
A 17-year-old from Shropshire suffered multiple organ failure after consuming energy drinks daily. Doctors issue urgent warning to parents about the hidden dangers.
Birmingham pub rises from ashes with exciting revival
The Red Lion and Sun in Sutton Coldfield announces triumphant reopening after devastating fire, promising enhanced dining experience while preserving cherished community spirit.
West Midlands Driving Test Pass Rates Revealed
Exclusive data reveals shocking disparities in driving test success rates across West Midlands test centres, with some locations seeing fewer than one in three learners pass their practical exam.
10M UK drivers would fail driving test today
Shocking new research reveals millions of British motorists lack confidence in basic driving skills during challenging conditions like night driving and motorways.
Train attacker's sentence increased to 11 years
Lewis Brown's prison term increased after vicious attack left victim with life-altering injuries on Thameslink service between St Neots and Huntingdon
DVLA Warning: Drivers Risk £1000 Fine Over Licence Expiry
Critical alert for drivers born between certain months as photocard licences automatically expire after 10 years - check your licence now to avoid penalties.
October driving rule change catches out thousands
Motorists across Britain are being caught out by a little-known October rule change that's leading to thousands of pounds in fines. Discover what's changing and how to protect your licence.
Hundreds fined for phone use at traffic lights
Shocking new data reveals hundreds of Midlands drivers have been penalised for using mobile phones while stationary at traffic lights, as police enforce tough new regulations.
Urgent licence warning for millions of UK drivers
Critical alert for British motorists as photocard driving licences approach expiration - millions could be driving illegally without realising. Essential check for anyone born between 1970-1999.
Police Launch Night-Time Driving Safety Crackdown
Police forces across the UK are launching an intensive crackdown on dangerous night-time driving, targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, and mobile phone use during high-risk hours.
Britain's Top 100 Pubs for 2025 Revealed
Discover which British pubs have been crowned the nation's best for 2025 in the prestigious Top 100 Gastropub Awards, celebrating exceptional food, drink and atmosphere.
Birmingham drug dealer jailed again after failed lesson
A persistent Birmingham drug dealer is back behind bars after continuing his criminal operations just months after being released from prison, with police uncovering his new enterprise following a dramatic car chase through the city.
Racist robber jailed for Birmingham shop attack
A violent robber who racially abused a Birmingham shop worker and hurled vodka bottles during a terrifying robbery has been sentenced to prison.
Wolverhampton drug dealer jailed after police operation
A Wolverhampton drug dealer has been sentenced to prison after a major police investigation uncovered his sophisticated drug supply network operating across the West Midlands.
Fireworks Driving Warning: Avoid £5,000 Fines
Motorists across the UK are being warned about unexpected driving offences during fireworks season that could result in massive fines and penalty points.
Jealous husband stabbed wife 22 times in Solihull
A Solihull husband's horrific attack on his wife driven by jealousy and paranoia has been revealed in court as he receives a life sentence for murder.
Kirsty Gallacher: My drink-driving shame
Ex-Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher opens up about the devastating consequences of her drink-driving conviction and her journey to redemption after being caught over the limit.
Weekend driving warning: MOT and insurance alert
Millions of British drivers face severe consequences this weekend as experts reveal how expired MOTs and invalid insurance could lead to massive fines and legal nightmares.
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