Major DVSA driving test change to tackle 600k backlog
The government is banning third parties from booking driving tests to stop bots and touts exploiting learners. New rules aim to slash the huge waiting list.
The government is banning third parties from booking driving tests to stop bots and touts exploiting learners. New rules aim to slash the huge waiting list.
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
Millions of Nationwide members could get a £100 'Fairer Share' bonus in 2026. Learn the eligibility rules, key deadline, and when payments land. Check if you qualify.
Nationwide Building Society could pay £100 'Fairer Share' bonuses again in 2026. Learn the criteria for current accounts, savings, or mortgages to get the cash.
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.
Driving expert Liam Barnes reveals six costly DVLA rule breaches for winter, from clearing number plates to removing coats. Avoid fines up to £1000 and penalty points.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
Motoring expert warns UK drivers that festive habits like loud music and unsafe tree transport could lead to huge fines and penalty points this Christmas. Stay safe and legal on the roads.
Heart Musicals is counting down the Top 100 greatest showstoppers of all time in December. Cast your vote now for your favourite songs from shows like Wicked and Les Misérables. Voting closes 14th December.
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.
10,000 Nottingham households can apply for a £100 supermarket voucher from today to help with the cost of living. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply before the deadline.
Motoring expert Fuzz Townshend reveals how a 20p coin can check your tyre tread. Avoid a £2,500 fine and penalty points per tyre with this simple winter safety tip.
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.
New DVLA data reveals a 12% surge in driving offences, with motorists aged 35-44 most at risk of losing their licences. Learn how to avoid fines and disqualification.
Danielle Mitten sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting and killing student Lucy Atkins. Learn how this tragedy highlights the dangers of speeding.
The DVLA may order drivers on opioid painkillers, tranquillisers, or certain antidepressants to avoid driving due to drowsiness risks. Check your medication now.
Danny Francis consumed 11 pints of cider before a fatal crash that killed 17-year-old Benjamin Worrall. Read the full tragic story and court sentencing details.
Santander urges customers to keep £100 in their accounts by 30 November 2025 for a chance to win £100,000 in a Christmas prize draw. Learn how to enter and stay safe from scams.
Millions of Nationwide customers must act before March 2026 to qualify for £100 Fairer Share payments. Learn how to secure your bonus and avoid missing out.
New cameras are being installed at the M5 Junction 1 in West Bromwich to enforce yellow box junction rules, a move aimed at reducing congestion. Learn how to avoid fines.
Benjamin Worrall, 17, was killed by drunk driver Danny Francis who consumed 11 pints. Read the family's emotional tribute and the full court details.
Learn how Nationwide Building Society members could secure a £100 bonus payment in 2026 through the Fairer Share scheme. Discover eligibility criteria and key deadlines.
Nationwide Building Society members could get a £100 bonus payment in 2026. Find out the simple step you need to take by March to be eligible for the Fairer Share scheme.
Discover the three West Midlands restaurants, including Opheem and Lowe's, celebrated in OpenTable's 2025 Top 100 UK list. Explore the region's award-winning culinary scene now.
The Abbott Lyon Two Tone Pearl Link watch, now under £100 in the Black Friday sale, boasts a designer look that rivals a £300 Vivienne Westwood piece. Discover this celebrity-favourite timepiece.
Billyjoe Broad, 32, has been handed a three-year driving ban after failing to provide a breath specimen following an incident where a vehicle rolled into a Staffordshire pub. Read the full story.
A major DVSA rule change for UK driving tests starts today, affecting 3.7 million learners. New requirements focus on high-speed rural roads to improve safety.
Around four million Nationwide building society members could receive £100 Fairer Share bonus payments in 2026. Discover how to make yourself eligible for the potential cash boost.
Major DVSA driving test changes begin 24 November, requiring longer time on faster roads and fewer stops. Learn how this aims to improve road safety for new drivers.
Cambridgeshire drivers face new fines as a Public Spaces Protection Order is approved for Milton Park and Ride. The move follows strong public support to tackle speeding and noise.