Oxford Street car-free zone plans advance in London
A major vehicle ban on London's Oxford Street is progressing as Mayor Sadiq Khan's new development board holds its first meeting. Read the latest on the pedestrianisation plans.
A major vehicle ban on London's Oxford Street is progressing as Mayor Sadiq Khan's new development board holds its first meeting. Read the latest on the pedestrianisation plans.
Four Metropolitan Police officers sustained minor injuries and 14 people were arrested during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London on Friday. Read the full report.
David Clark, a 35-year-old father from Scunthorpe, was fatally struck by a police vehicle in Borough, London. The IOPC is investigating the incident. Read the latest updates.
Two major UK driving changes for 2026 are now active: a higher London Congestion Charge and a new electricity price cap affecting EV owners. Learn the new costs and rules.
Motorists can prevent frozen car doors this winter using a cheap water-resistant silicone lubricant. Experts reveal the simple trick to save time on icy mornings.
Car-sharing giant Zipcar confirms UK shutdown in February, impacting 650,000 members. Rival Turo steps in to attract users. Full details on the closure and alternatives.
Londoners face a £20 council tax increase to fund a major police crackdown on phone theft gangs. Mayor Sadiq Khan says the rise is a 'difficult decision' for safety. Read the full list of affected boroughs.
A pregnant woman, her unborn child, and a man in his 30s died in a two-car collision near Crumlin. Police appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Three men aged 19-23 were arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and drug supply after an armed police pursuit from Soho Road to City Road ended in a crash. Class A drugs were recovered.
A new report forecasts the 'Death of Diesel' as London filling stations plan to stop selling the fuel this decade. Discover the impact on nine million drivers and the shift to electric vehicles.
West Midlands Police are investigating after a Range Rover was stolen in broad daylight from a Morrisons car park in Bilston. Witnesses captured the incident on video. Call 101 with info.
Four people have died and five are in hospital after a Seat Leon and Citroen C4 Picasso collided on Wigan Road, Bolton. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A mother is fighting for life after gunmen fired seven shots into her Peckham home on Christmas Eve while her toddler played inside. Police appeal for witnesses.
TV star Rylan Clark shares before and after photos of his complete central London flat renovation, designed to mirror a suite at The Langham hotel. See the stunning transformation.
Discover free events in London this January, from art exhibitions and Dry January pints to quirky tube rides and fitness classes. Beat the cold without spending a penny.
Fast-growing chain Sandwich Sandwich is opening its first grab-and-go branch at 1 Broadgate, London, with plans to give away 1,000 free sandwiches on launch day. Discover the details.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving and failing to stop after a police pursuit in the early hours. The stolen vehicle was tracked from Great Barr to Handsworth.
A review could scrap or restrict the free transport Freedom Pass for Londoners over 66. Critics call it unfair and a 'ticking time bomb' for council budgets. Read the latest.
A reusable £9 gadget using silica beads can prevent fogged-up windscreens on cold mornings. Simply place it on your dashboard to absorb moisture, then recharge it in the microwave.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a car left Old Ferry Road in Iwade, Kent. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
London Councils installs automatic number plate recognition cameras to enforce lorry controls. Drivers risk £550 fines for non-compliance. Full details on the new enforcement scheme.
Police in Bilston warn motorists after finding six vehicles left running and unattended on a cold morning. Leaving your car could void insurance and invite thieves.
Amazon's 12V car heater, now just £18.99, quickly defrosts windscreens and warms up vehicles. Perfect for the cold snap hitting Birmingham. Get yours with Prime delivery.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after crashing into electrical equipment in Birmingham. Buses diverted and drivers told to avoid the area.
Electric vehicle drivers in central London must now pay the congestion charge as the 100% discount ends. Petrol and diesel car fees also rise to £18. Get the full details on the new charges and upcoming VED increases.
The Expensive Car Supplement threshold for zero-emission vehicles will increase to £50,000 from April 2026. Discover how this VED rule change affects thousands of UK drivers.
New data reveals over 426,000 family vehicles will face the 'luxury' car tax from 2026. Chancellor Rachel Reeves adjusts EV threshold to £50,000. Read the full analysis.
A man and woman were arrested in Staffordshire after a female officer was assaulted responding to a crash in Lower Gornal. Read the latest on this shocking incident.
A shocking new report reveals over 342,000 vehicles were stolen in the UK between 2022-2025, with a recovery rate of just 13%. Discover the high-risk areas and the 10 models thieves target most.
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan reveals she crashed her car on December 30, 2025, calling it 'hassle' as she opened up on feeling 'deflated'. Read her candid update.