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Motoring
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 the questions other 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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Drivers warned sat navs may be lying to them and could land them with huge fines
Midlands News
Experts have warned motorists not to rely solely on their sat nav for important information
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'Worst road' in Midlands named as fuming drivers report two potholes every day
Black Country
Motorists left raging about the state of some of the worst roads in the region
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UK News
Selfish drivers 'should get points on their licence for unforgivable parking act'
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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£500 fine warning to parents driving with unruly children
DVLA
Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers, especially those under 14, are using seatbelts
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Birmingham City Council issues update on new traffic offence cameras after a year of silence
Birmingham City Council
Cameras will eventually go live at six key locations across Birmingham, under plans
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Midlands councils issue update on law changes around pavement parking
Black Country
The Government has been considering whether to ban pavement parking but the issue has gone quiet, leading to uncertainty over future measures
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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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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 Honda's latest mid-sized SUV
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Traffic & Travel
Midlands traffic and travel
Harrowing last words of pilot as plane carrying 228 people plummeted into Atlantic Ocean
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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Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's drivers warned 'remove roof rack' before arriving
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists have been told to remove roof racks from vehicles ahead of buying fuel.
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Campervan and motorhome owners in England risk a £10,000 for driving this summer
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorhome owners and campervan owners need to ensure their vehicle has significant insurance cover to allow them to drive in the European Union.
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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
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
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
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.
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
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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After a balmy weekend last weekend which saw 21.5C highs at times, the Met Office has forecast rising temperatures once again as the midweek dreariness is banished.
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".
ITV Emmerdale star fired for second time after gross misconduct error
Emmerdale
Emmerdale's Victoria Sugden was left devastated tonight as she was sacked from her job after a tough few months following her split from Jacob Gallagher
UK tourists in Portugal told to 'avoid' and locals warn them to make visit brief
Holidays
Holidaymakers have been told to stay away from three places in the holiday destination.
Holidays
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Ofcom has outlined crucial changes coming this October, as demand for SIMs with inclusive roaming soar
The 'quiet and peaceful' beach sheltered by grassy dunes a few hours from Birmingham
Holidays
Talacre Beach is near Rhyl but way more 'quiet and peaceful'
Simple method can 'dry out' and kill English ivy growing up fences and walls
Gardening
Ivy can be a feature on some homes all year round and can create cracks in the structure of the building which can allow damp to leak through
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Things To Do In Birmingham
She recommends heading to Waseley Hills Country Park for a picnic with spectacular views and a large adventure play area