An 'out of control' rat epidemic is causing widespread damage to vehicles across England, with insurers reporting a 28% surge in incidents and repair bills reaching up to £7,000 for wiring damage.
High Standard Contracting Ltd has applied to use a Nazeing yard as an operating centre for three goods vehicles, with public representations invited within 21 days on traffic, noise, and environmental concerns.
A47 Heartlands Parkway in Birmingham will be fully closed for two weeks from February 22 to March 7, 2026, to support HS2 construction, including Saltley Viaduct rebuilding, with diversions in place.
Ford introduces Matrix LED headlights to combat the UK's dazzling headlight crisis, as research shows over half of night drivers are affected, with many quitting driving altogether.
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A significant winter weather system is set to impact parts of the UK from Wednesday, but 29 counties across England will be spared from snow flurries this week according to meteorological forecasts.
Road safety consultations, including mandatory eyesight tests every three years for older drivers, have been extended until mid-May 2026 by the Labour government.
Holdens Grab Ltd has applied to use Stub Pond Fisheries in Felbridge as an operating centre for three vehicles and one trailer. The public can submit representations within 21 days.
British Summer Time begins March 29, 2026, with Birmingham experiencing its first sunset after 8pm on April 12. The Met Office forecasts frosty conditions before spring's arrival.
Millions of drivers face a £5 vehicle tax increase to £200 from April 2026, with DVLA letters arriving soon. Electric vehicle owners lose exemption, paying the new rate.
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Motoring experts advise drivers to fill up their tanks and ensure number plates are clean ahead of forecast snow this week, with fines up to £1,000 for obscured plates.
Two teenage boys suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on the M6 in Lancashire. Police are urgently searching for an HGV driver who fled the scene, appealing for dashcam footage.
The DVLA has prohibited more than 400 potentially offensive number plate combinations from being issued with the new '26' series launching on March 1, 2026, to prevent inappropriate registrations from appearing on UK roads.
A major road in Birmingham will be shut for six weeks, impacting Ford drivers and other motorists. The closure is part of essential utility works, with diversions in place.
Motorists must check their V5C logbooks by April 1, 2026, as Vehicle Excise Duty increases will affect petrol, diesel, and electric cars, with high-emission vehicles facing the biggest hikes.
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Motorists facing increased Vehicle Excise Duty from April 2026 can avoid higher fees by utilizing historic vehicle status for cars over 40 years old, though strict off-road requirements apply.
A man was stabbed on a coach on the M6 Toll near Cannock, rushed to hospital in stable condition, and a 41-year-old suspect arrested for attempted murder.
Labour ministers have outlined how the new pay-per-mile vehicle tax will operate, confirming no trackers will be installed in cars. The tax targets electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles starting in 2028.
New government rules will require drivers over 70 to pass mandatory eyesight tests to keep their licenses, aiming to improve road safety amid concerns about older motorists.
Planned roadworks on the A38 Lancaster Circus Flyover have caused severe delays and closures on key routes into Birmingham, with heavy traffic reported on the A38(M) Aston Expressway and surrounding roads.
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A new pay-per-mile car tax system, initially for electric vehicles, is set to expand to all drivers in the UK, including petrol and diesel vehicles, as part of a structural shift in motoring taxation.
The DVLA warns drivers of £1,000 fines for failing to tax vehicles, with penalties escalating from £80 to court action. Learn how to tax online or at Post Offices to avoid fines and vehicle seizure.
The AA has issued a crucial reminder to all drivers aged 70 and above, highlighting the legal requirement to renew their driving licence every three years. The process involves no fee or retest but requires medical and eyesight declarations.
A fresh weather system is set to bring significant snowfall across the UK from Wednesday, with blizzard conditions expected in Scotland and northern England by Thursday evening.
Motorists renewing licenses at age 70 risk losing C1 category rights to drive motorhomes unless they complete specific medical forms, warns the Older Drivers Forum.
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The Labour government launches consultation on reforming inadequate eyesight regulations for older drivers, aiming to reduce road deaths and serious injuries through mandatory checks.
Petrol and diesel cars manufactured after 2017 face the harshest increases under Labour's Vehicle Excise Duty reforms, with top bands reaching £790 annually from April 2026.
The Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure is considering increasing maximum penalties for causing death by dangerous driving to life imprisonment, aligning with UK legislation.
Lincolnshire County Council has approved plans to reduce the national speed limit from 60mph to 50mph at a high-risk junction near Spalding following 11 crashes in five years.
The Labour Party government plans to introduce new national guidance on road safety education based on the Highway Code, aiming to reduce injuries and fatalities for all road users.
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From April 2026, the maximum first-year VED charge for high-emission new cars will soar to £5,690, sparking outrage among drivers who call it a 'war on motorists'.
