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Motoring
Millions of drivers urged to be ready for new £190 tax bill
Motoring
These car owners are currently exempt from paying road tax but all that is set to change
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New parking rules to be introduced within months in major crackdown on drivers
DVSA
The new Code of Practice will bring in a range of new rules promising to raise standards and improve consistency for motorists across the country
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Drivers warned about deadline for new emissions rules which could see car tax soar
Motoring
Experts have warned drivers to be aware of changes around emissions rules
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£1,000 fine warning for anyone flying St George's Cross
Motoring News
The St George's Cross can often be found stuck to cars, especially on game days across the nation
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UK motorists alerted to two-second rule as pothole damage goes up by a third
Midlands traffic and travel
The RAC says bad road surfaces are one of the leading causes of car breakdowns after it attended nearly 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns last year
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Every driver told the time of day they should never get petrol as fuel prices soar
Fuel Prices
Prices have been creeping up at the forecourts over the last couple of weeks
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Every driver issued with £250 warning as experts say 'worst it has ever been'
Your Money
Thousands more vehicles damaged by nightmare potholes as roads get worse
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I drive on 'controversial' smart motorways and pray that I never break down
M6
Smart motorways have proved hugely controversial because they involve the removal of the hard shoulder
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Drivers say new AI motorway cameras 'invade their privacy'
Motoring News
It can detect whether road users are using their phones behind the wheel or travelling without a seatbelt
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Warning smart motorways users as drivers told feature 'regularly stops working'
M6
Data shows vital smart motorway safety technology has stopped working hundreds of times
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Driving licence changes aimed at new drivers could 'reduce accidents'
Midlands traffic and travel
Calls have been made to introduce a graduated driving licence system that would put new restrictions on newly-qualified road users
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Drivers warned over common car item that slashes fuel efficiency as prices soar
Fuel Prices
The average price of unleaded petrol now at 149.71p per litre, while diesel is rapidly approaching the £1.60 mark
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Motoring News
Drivers warned over parking ticket scams causing 'distress'
Parking scams involving fake QR codes, apps and false websites surged last year
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Drivers urged to check 'ignored' car part or risk failing their MOT
Midlands traffic and travel
Car expert says a red flag when filling up can mean something is wrong with this 'overlooked' part
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Drivers warned they could be fined £1k at drive-thrus
McDonald's
Motorists could be hit with a £200 fine and six penalty points on their licence if they are caught using their phone while waiting in a drive-thrus - including Tim Hortons, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and more
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Common error parents make driving with kids could risk £5,000 fine
Motoring News
Many new parents put up a 'baby on board' sticker in the back of their car to alert other drivers
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Drivers could be fined £1,000 for not using 'Dutch Reach'
DVLA
The Dutch Reach technique is designed to protect cyclists and other vulnerable road users, and drivers who fail to use it could be hit with a hefty fine
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Car Reviews
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Honda CRV review: Piling on the practicality in a bigger, better version of the classic formula
Motoring Editor Gareth Butterfield's family members are long-term CR-V fans - can the new version match up to the familiar favourites?
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Range Rover Sport review 2024: Why I think this might be peak Range Rover
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield falls for the charms of the latest version of the Range Rover Sport
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Honda Civic Type R review: I go off in search of the perfect road trip - in the perfect car
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield heads off to stunning Snowdonia in search of the UK's best driving road
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MG4 EV X Power review: Straight-line silliness from one of the best EVs on the market
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in MG's bonkers hatchback - but is more power really such a good thing?
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Honda ZR-V review: A practical performer, but pretty pricey
Reach Review
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Honda's latest mid-sized SUV
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Traffic & Travel
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers risk £1,000 fine due to little-known 'summer tyre' rule
Tyres need to have a 1.6mm tread depth and in the summer months drivers and motorists need less grip
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Learner drivers could be forced to take another test before getting licence
Midlands traffic and travel
Learner motorists are being told they may have to take a life-saving CPR test before they pass - because nine out of 10 people who have a cardiac arrest out of hospital die within a month.
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UK drivers told to follow different speed limit until 'it becomes official'
Midlands traffic and travel
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) is warning that until plans are formalised, motorists should still obey the 20mph limit as nothing is official yet.
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New UK parking laws 'to make streets safer' with £130 fines for drivers
Midlands traffic and travel
Car Insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have warned motorists a law could soon be introduced making it illegal to park on the pavement.
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Heathrow Airport issues warning to passengers and says 'Monday to Thursday'
Midlands traffic and travel
London Heathrow Airport has shared a warning with passengers so they can prepare for their trip accordingly.
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£1,000 fine warning for anyone flying St George's Cross
The St George's Cross can often be found stuck to cars, especially on game days across the nation
Drivers say new AI motorway cameras 'invade their privacy'
Motoring News
It can detect whether road users are using their phones behind the wheel or travelling without a seatbelt
Drivers warned about deadline for new emissions rules which could see car tax soar
Motoring
Experts have warned drivers to be aware of changes around emissions rules
UK motorists alerted to two-second rule as pothole damage goes up by a third
Midlands traffic and travel
The RAC says bad road surfaces are one of the leading causes of car breakdowns after it attended nearly 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns last year
New parking rules to be introduced within months in major crackdown on drivers
DVSA
The new Code of Practice will bring in a range of new rules promising to raise standards and improve consistency for motorists across the country
Motoring
Millions of drivers urged to be ready for new £190 tax bill
These car owners are currently exempt from paying road tax but all that is set to change
New parking rules to be introduced within months in major crackdown on drivers
DVSA
The new Code of Practice will bring in a range of new rules promising to raise standards and improve consistency for motorists across the country
Drivers warned about deadline for new emissions rules which could see car tax soar
Motoring
Experts have warned drivers to be aware of changes around emissions rules
£1,000 fine warning for anyone flying St George's Cross
Motoring News
The St George's Cross can often be found stuck to cars, especially on game days across the nation
UK motorists alerted to two-second rule as pothole damage goes up by a third
Midlands traffic and travel
The RAC says bad road surfaces are one of the leading causes of car breakdowns after it attended nearly 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns last year
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Thousands of NatWest, Halifax, Santander customers rush to 'ditch' accounts
The three made the biggest gains through customers using the Current Account Switch Service (Cass) in the final quarter of 2023, industry figures indicate.
Prince Harry says 'final goodbye' to UK after 'last straw' with royal family
Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex lives in America with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children
UK faces next heatwave sooner than expected with three areas hottest
Birmingham weather
After the Met Office warned snowfall could fall in higher areas and on elevated ground this week, parts of the north are now braced for rising mercury levels.
Zoe Ball shares mum's final moments with sweet tribute to her son Woody
BBC
The BBC Radio 2 DJ was by her mum's bedside just hours before she announced she had died after a battle with pancreatic cancer
'Half' of British Gas, OVO, Octopus, EDF customers told to 'review' bill immediately
Energy
Only 54 per cent of UK residents - who are typically customers with any of the big energy firms like British Gas, OVO, EDF, Eon Next, Octopus and more - out of their way to regularly carry out this important check.
Aston Villa FC
Cole Palmer Chelsea return update ahead of Aston Villa
Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery's side prepare to face Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea in the Premier League
Virgin Media giving free Nintendo Switch or £200 with TV and broadband deal - but time running out
Tech
Virgin Media is giving away a free Nintendo Switch or £200 in bill credit to anyone who upgrades their TV and broadband package - but you'll need to be quick
Millions of drivers urged to be ready for new £190 tax bill
Motoring
These car owners are currently exempt from paying road tax but all that is set to change
Unai Emery fires warning to Aston Villa squad after contract extension
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery sends message to the dressing room after extending his contract with the club
BBC Strictly winner Kelvin Fletcher shares careers update and says 'beaming with pride'
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The former Emmerdale star played Andy Sugden for 20 years