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Motoring
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 daily 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 to anyone using smart motorways as drivers told safety 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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DVSA warns hundreds of drivers over speed limit changes
DVSA
The DVSA has warned drivers to ensure they stick to the correct speed limits when towing
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Expert says UK drivers should stick to buying these eight car brands
Midlands traffic and travel
Some used cars hold their value better than others and one expert says finding a model that combines quality build, brand strength and a strong resale demand is a must
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Highway Code changes could lead to 'mandatory refresher courses'
Motoring News
The Highway Code was updated in 2022 to make roads safer, but an expert has warned that many drivers are still unaware of the changes
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Drivers warned over parking ticket scams causing 'distress'
Motoring News
Parking scams involving fake QR codes, apps and false websites surged last year
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DVLA
Drivers could be fined £1,000 for not using 'Dutch Reach'
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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Mechanic says switching one thing off in your car can 'double life'
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Scotty Kilmer, who has been in the motors business for five decades, suggested that a convenient feature common in modern cars could actually be hurting their performance
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People who drive used cars warned to expect 'scary' bill
Motoring News
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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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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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
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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
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
Midlands traffic and travel
950,000 people told they can apply for Blue Badge due to lesser-known rule
Experts have shared advice on how people with dementia and Alzheimer's in the UK can obtain a Blue Badge for parking as they battle the cognitive condition.
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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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SUV drivers in England can ditch cars and get £1,787 back in bank account
Midlands traffic and travel
Moving to an electric vehicle could help motorists save as much as £1,800 a year as petrol and diesel costs continue to soar amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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Drivers in England told to pay 35p to save £1,000 being wiped from bank account
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers are only just realising they can fix major damage with a simple 35p hack amid the ongoing Cost of Living crisis.
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UK car dealership set to close 16 sites and cut hundreds of jobs
Midlands traffic and travel
US firm Lithia confirmed four remaining CarStore sites will be kept open and refranchised, while seven CarStore pods will become Evans Halshaw Direct sites.
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Midlands traffic and travel
Expert says UK drivers should stick to buying these eight car brands
Some used cars hold their value better than others and one expert says finding a model that combines quality build, brand strength and a strong resale demand is a must
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
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
Mechanic says switching one thing off in your car can 'double life'
YouTube
Scotty Kilmer, who has been in the motors business for five decades, suggested that a convenient feature common in modern cars could actually be hurting their performance
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
Midlands traffic and travel
UK motorists alerted to two-second rule as pothole damage goes up by a third
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
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
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
I drive on 'controversial' smart motorways and pray daily that I never break down
M6
Smart motorways have proved hugely controversial because they involve the removal of the hard shoulder
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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Crime
Ammanford school stabbing live as Teenage girl arrested after two teachers and pupil injured
Three people have been injured in an incident at the school and two air ambulances have landed at the scene
HMRC targeting 'two million' married couples in new tax raid
HMRC
Two million married couples and civil partners who claim Marriage Allowance as a tax benefit could now find themselves targeted by HMRC.
School horror as 'two staff members stabbed and pupils locked in classrooms'
Crime
A 'code red' situation has reportedly been called at Amman Valley School
BT issues message to millions of households as traditional landline phones to be 'switched off'
Black Country
Biggest changes being made to phone line system in decades as landline as we know it to end next year
Moment Kings Heath resident confronted by raging driver after 'LTN bollard taken from street'
Kings Heath and Stirchley
Locals say their roads have been made unsafe by 'vandals' removing bollards
BBC
BBC Escape to the Country star Jules Hudson shares 'life-affirming' three month break
Escape to the Country presenter Jules Hudson has left fans in awe as he shared his latest skill, with many saying he is a "man of many talents"
950,000 people told they can apply for Blue Badge due to lesser-known rule
Midlands traffic and travel
Experts have shared advice on how people with dementia and Alzheimer's in the UK can obtain a Blue Badge for parking as they battle the cognitive condition.
TUI issues 'three hours' warning to anyone flying from Birmingham Airport before June
Birmingham Airport
UK tourists flying out of Birmingham Airport have been urged to arrive at the airport with 'sufficient time' to get through security
Met Office breaks silence over reports heatwave will hit the UK 'next week'
Midlands weather
The Met Office has spoken out and confirmed a heatwave is not expected to hit the country as April approaches its end and May is ushered in.
Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig poses topless after split as he shares fitness journey
Gogglebox
Daniel has revealed he is working with a personal trainer after announcing his divorce from former Channel 4 co-star Stephen Webb, who shared his own body transformation last year