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Motoring
Drivers only just realising what 'recirculation' button in car actually does
DVLA
Motorists have been left stunned after realising what a common button in most vehicles on UK roads
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Little known Highway Code which means drivers could be fined £5,000 in hot weather
DVLA
Drivers have been warned about a little-known Highway Code rule that could cost them a fine of up to £5,000 this summer.
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Drivers risk £130 fines for little-known mistake many make
DVLA
A new survey has revealed that a large portion of UK drivers are confused about the rules of box junctions - and failing to comply could result in fines of up to £130
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Key detail about speed cameras every driver wants to know kept secret by police
West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police refused to answer the question on how speed cameras operate
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UK motorists issued £5,500 warning over hidden extra costs of buying a car
Your Money
These simple checks can make sure you're not hit with any unexpected costs further down the line.
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The truth about parking fines and secrets every driver must know to avoid paying
Black Country
Data shows motorists stand a fairly good chance of beating parking fines if they launch an appeal
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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert issues £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers and says 'check'
Cost Of Living
Experts say many motorists might be unaware they are breaking this rule
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I took the hardest Highway Code test and answered questions drivers get wrong
Motoring
The Highway Code questions most drivers get wrong have been revealed - but how much do you know about the rules of the road?
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Number plate warning issued to every driver as they are told 'never do it'
Crime
Alert comes amid fears of a rise in criminality targeting motorists
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Fed-up drivers lose six days a year in traffic in these congested cities
UK News
Commuters and parents face gridlock on a daily basis in the busiest spots
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Major DVLA change would force millions of drivers to take urgent action
UK News
There are suggestions the DVLA could shake up the rules around driving licences
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85% of drivers don't know this key DVLA rule which risks £1,000 fine
DVLA
Motorists were quizzed on sections of the Highway Code to see how much they knew about the rules of the road
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Motoring News
People who drive used cars warned to expect 'scary' bill
A new poll has found that millions of motorists are buying second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles without conducting basic checks
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Government told to name date for major parking rule change on every street
Black Country
Campaigners call for clarity on major driving rule amid uncertainty over what will happen in future
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Birmingham's worst streets for parking fines mapped including place where wardens issue 18 every day
Birmingham City Centre
Traffic wardens are seen patrolling these streets on a daily basis as crafty motorists warned they are unlikely to get away with breaking the rules
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Selfish drivers 'should get points on their licence for unforgivable parking act'
UK News
Calls for tougher penalties for motorists who ignore the rules around parking
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Update on DVLA changes which will 'impact every driver'
UK News
Changes have been made around the ways motorists access certain DVLA services
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Car Reviews
Reach Review
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
Reach Review
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
Reach Review
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
Motoring News
People who drive used cars warned to expect 'scary' bill
A new poll has found that millions of motorists are buying second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles without conducting basic checks
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I'm a traffic officer - these are 7 things drivers always do and 'they really shouldn't'
Midlands traffic and travel
Traffic officers see some blatant disregard for the rules, from driving in the fast lane with a trailer to throwing bottles of urine at emergency workers
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Harrowing last words of pilot as plane carrying 228 people plummeted into Atlantic Ocean
Midlands traffic and travel
Cockpit recordings were retrieved following a 10,000sqkm search for the aircraft and it revealed the pilot's harrowing last nine words before the Airbus A330 crash
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Drivers who use parking ticket machines warned to 'protect yourself'
Midlands traffic and travel
Scams involving fake QR codes, websites and parking ticket emails were flagged amid the ongoing Cost of Living crisis across the country.
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Drivers face 'mandatory' refresher course over little-known Highway Code rule
Midlands traffic and travel
Experts have said motorists and drivers should be reminded of the "hierarchy" of road users amid a supposed lack of awareness.
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DVLA
Drivers risk £130 fines for little-known mistake many make
A new survey has revealed that a large portion of UK drivers are confused about the rules of box junctions - and failing to comply could result in fines of up to £130
Drivers only just realising what 'recirculation' button in car actually does
DVLA
Motorists have been left stunned after realising what a common button in most vehicles on UK roads
Little known Highway Code which means drivers could be fined £5,000 in hot weather
DVLA
Drivers have been warned about a little-known Highway Code rule that could cost them a fine of up to £5,000 this summer.
Motoring News
People who drive used cars warned to expect 'scary' bill
A new poll has found that millions of motorists are buying second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles without conducting basic checks
Drivers only just realising what 'recirculation' button in car actually does
DVLA
Motorists have been left stunned after realising what a common button in most vehicles on UK roads
Little known Highway Code which means drivers could be fined £5,000 in hot weather
DVLA
Drivers have been warned about a little-known Highway Code rule that could cost them a fine of up to £5,000 this summer.
Drivers risk £130 fines for little-known mistake many make
DVLA
A new survey has revealed that a large portion of UK drivers are confused about the rules of box junctions - and failing to comply could result in fines of up to £130
Key detail about speed cameras every driver wants to know kept secret by police
West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police refused to answer the question on how speed cameras operate
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UK tourists in Portugal told to 'avoid' and locals warn them to make visit brief
Holidaymakers have been told to stay away from three places in the holiday destination.
UK tourists in Tunisia warned 'situation is changing fast'
Holidays
Travellers and tourists heading to Tunisia have been warned by the UK Foreign Office that the situation is changing "fast".
Drivers urged to 'check mileage' before £1,000 is taken from bank account
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists taking out a new policy in the coming months have been warned they could see premiums hit a staggering four-figure sum amid the Cost of Living crisis.
The Birmingham community where you have to follow strict rules to live there
Edgbaston
Every homeowner on the leafy Calthorpe Estate is issued with a 32-page residents handbook to abide by which includes when you can't hang out washing and where you park your car
UK set to sizzle in Iberian heat with five parts of England hottest
Birmingham weather
WX Charts for 29 April, the end of the fourth month of the year, show warm weather has been forecast for the country as we head towards May.
Motoring News
People who drive used cars warned to expect 'scary' bill
A new poll has found that millions of motorists are buying second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles without conducting basic checks
Where Birmingham Airport ranks on UK list of most expensive for parking
Birmingham Airport
Holidaymakers jetting off abroad this summer could be in for a shock as airports are charging passengers up to £257 to park for a week
Met Office say 'put sunglasses on standby' and speak out over UK heatwave
Midlands weather
The Met Office has said that Saturday will be the warmest day of the weekend, with highs of 13C
UK tourists warned of mobile phone rule in airports or Foreign Office says 'won't be allowed'
Foreign Office
Passengers who don't stick to airport rules can be told to leave their electronic device behind
Trevor Francis leaves £1.9m in will but not a penny to two estranged sons
Birmingham City FC
The ex-England striker took his feud with his children to the grave as he left strict instructions they are not to benefit from his cash pile