WW2 Veteran Doug Baldwin Dies at Age 100
Tributes are paid to Doug Baldwin, a Normandy veteran and former POW who has died aged 100. We remember his courage and remarkable life story. Read more.
Tributes are paid to Doug Baldwin, a Normandy veteran and former POW who has died aged 100. We remember his courage and remarkable life story. Read more.
Heathrow Airport introduces a £7 drop-off fee and strict 10-minute limit from January 1, 2026. Drivers face an £80 fine for non-payment. Learn the new rules and how to pay.
Hillingdon Council fines thousands of taxi drivers for illegal parking near Heathrow. MP warns of 'rogue driver' anti-social behaviour. Read the full enforcement details.
Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons risk fines for misusing parent and child parking bays. A study reveals 25% misuse, with one mother fined £260. Know the rules to avoid penalties.
A group of British military veterans enjoyed a memorable flight in a historic Douglas Dakota, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends. Discover how this special day was created.
Over 1,600 motorists fined in 39 days on Kent's A299 Thanet Way due to urgent safety measures for damaged road surfaces. Police urge drivers to respect the limit.
UK drivers offering lifts for petrol money this December could face £2,500 fines and invalid insurance. Experts urge caution over 'simple acts of generosity'.
A damning report warns London's iconic black taxis could vanish by 2045. Despite a 68.6% rise in trainee drivers, Mayor Sadiq Khan is urged to act to protect the trade. Read the full story.
Robbie Hall, a 102-year-old Bomber Command veteran, fulfilled a lifelong dream with a glider flight over Cambridge, organised by the Taxi Charity. Read her inspiring story.
New data reveals Birmingham streets with the most fines for Blue Badge misuse. Over 20,000 penalties issued since 2022, impacting disabled parking access. Read the full report.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces VAT changes for private hire vehicles from January 2026, levelling the playing field but potentially raising fares. Find out how this affects you.
National Highways apologises as a technical fault causes 2,650 incorrect speed camera activations since 2021. Fines to be refunded and points removed. Full details.
A technical fault with variable speed cameras on England's motorways has led to wrongful fines. National Highways apologises as drivers are set for refunds.
A robbery attempt at Heathrow Terminal 3 car park led to a pepper spray assault, injuring 21 people including a child. Police have arrested a 31-year-old man. Read the latest details.
A three-year-old girl was among 21 people injured in a pepper spray assault at Heathrow's Terminal 3 car park. Police have arrested a 31-year-old man. Get the latest updates.
A group assault with pepper spray at Heathrow's Terminal 3 car park left 21 needing treatment. Police confirm it's not terrorism. Read the latest updates.
A major crackdown on Blue Badge fraud is underway across the UK. With misuse at crisis levels, councils are taking action, with 82% of investigations leading to fines or prosecution. Learn the rules to avoid a £1,000 penalty.
New data reveals a major council crackdown on blue badge fraud, with over 14,000 fines issued. Discover the risks of misusing disabled bays and the growing enforcement crisis.
Dozens of motorists in the West Midlands have been fined for speeding in 20mph zones, with 59 offences recorded this year. Discover the facts and upcoming city-wide speed limit changes.
Nearly 20,000 motorists were caught speeding on two major Birmingham roads in 2025. Discover the hotspots and new 30mph limits coming to the city.
New data reveals Birmingham's worst roads for speeding fines, with average speed cameras catching thousands. Discover the city's top traffic offence hotspots and new safety plans.
Nearly 30,000 drivers have been caught by variable speed cameras on the M6 in the West Midlands this year. Discover the hotspots and how to avoid a ticket.
Drivers in Birmingham face new 30mph limits on 27 major routes. Learn the full list of roads and how to avoid fines as enforcement cameras are installed.
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.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
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.
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.
West Midlands Police reveal 48 locations for mobile speed cameras across Birmingham this December. See the full list to stay safe and avoid fines.
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.