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Motoring
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 towns and 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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Five driving actions you might not know are illegal - and might have done
Midlands News
The Highway Code contains many little-known rules about what drivers shouldn't do
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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
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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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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Black Country
Midlands councils issue update on law changes around pavement parking
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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The 'secret' seatbelt button that makes driving easier
Motoring News
A TikTok user has shared a 'mind-blowing' fact about the seatbelt buckle - and it's safe to say that people are pretty shocked by the revelation
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Drivers given £130 warning over new parking rules which could impact every street
UK News
Huge changes being considered by the Government could result in thousands of motorists being caught out
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Hidden car button that could save your life in emergency leaves drivers gobsmacked
Motoring News
A TikTok user has shared a video of a hidden button in cars that could save your life in an emergency - and people are stunned as they had no idea what it was for
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Drivers warned of hidden cost on every journey - tips to save money
Motoring News
MoneySavingExpert, founded by Martin Lewis, the money-saving guru, has offered some handy tips to help drivers
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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
Birmingham Airport
Emirates suspends check-in at Dubai Airport affecting Birmingham passengers after torrential rain
Two Emirates flights bound for Birmingham Airport were meant to leave today - but all check-ins at Dubai Airport have been suspended until midnight
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Drivers demand u-turn over 'total ban' and say 'we have right to choose'
Midlands traffic and travel
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) explained that as the EV market slows down, the public should still have the choice between petrol, diesel and electric.
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Diesel drivers could be banned 'as quickly as possible' under new crackdown
Midlands traffic and travel
Vehicles using diesel should be banned earlier than 2035 after sales plunged dramatically amid the government's push towards net-zero
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Over two million UK drivers told to 'act soon' over their driveways
Midlands traffic and travel
The number of used cars sold in 2023 was up some 350,000 on the year before, according to new analysis - and car buyers could be saving over £1k on some models which are widely seen on UK roads.
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Drivers who've paid for car insurance policy warned to 'check' their credit score
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists have been warned of insurer tactics used to raise prices amid the ongoing Cost of Living crisis, with the cost of car insurance skyrocketing.
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I took the hardest Highway Code test and answered the questions other drivers get wrong
The Highway Code questions most drivers get wrong have been revealed - but how much do you know about the rules of the road?
Cost Of Living
Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert issues £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers and says 'check'
Experts say many motorists might be unaware they are breaking this rule
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?
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
Fed-up drivers lose six days a year in traffic in these congested towns and cities
UK News
Commuters and parents face gridlock on a daily basis in the busiest spots
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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ITV
Warwick Davis' wife Samantha dies aged 53 as he issues statement
Warwick - who hosts ITV Tenable - described his late wife as his "most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career"
DWP cost of living payments update as claimant reports £950 sent into account
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is sending out just over £950 to one claimant who is among those receiving cash they missed out on the first time around
Prince William and Kate Middleton 'won't meet' Harry after 'conscious' agreement
Prince William
Kate, who is battling cancer, won't meet with the Duke of Sussex - and neither will husband Prince William - it has been claimed.
UK speed limit rule could be axed for millions of drivers next week
Midlands traffic and travel
Natasha Asghar MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister said Labour's stance on motorists was having a a major impact on residents.
Met Office share when first heatwave of 2024 will hit with 28C temperatures
UK weather
It comes following a spate of wind and rain
DWP
DWP must 'come forward' with plan for WASPI compensation 'at earliest opportunity'
The MP is urging people to write to their MPs to demand action on the issue as she insists that many in Parliament "want to listen".
UK to sizzle in first 25C heatwave of 2024 within days and it could get even hotter
Birmingham weather
The UK could bask in temperatures in the high 20s "at the very least" into early May as the fifth month of the year sees the country braced with stifling highs.
UK Foreign Office warns Brits in Dubai to make immediate 'check'
Emirates
The UK Foreign Office has warned: "Airports in the UAE, including Dubai, are facing severe disruption following extreme weather. Check with your airline before travelling."
DWP tells woman, 92, with advanced dementia to repay £7,000 after mistake
DWP
Rose Chitseko says her mother was too unwell to inform department of change in circumstance.
DWP warns carers could face harsher penalties if they appeal against fines
DWP
Officials at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been accused of "threatening and cruel" tactics over repayment orders.