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Motoring
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 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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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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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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DVLA
£500 fine warning to parents driving with unruly children
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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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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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
Midlands traffic and travel
Campervan and motorhome owners in England risk a £10,000 for driving this summer
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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A38 from Birmingham closed live updates after 'serious' crash
Midlands traffic and travel
The A38 is closed northbound between A5148 and A5192
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UK speed limit rule 'unpopular' with drivers could be axed after 'urgent review'
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists and drivers up and down Wales could soon find changes to the widespread 20mph zones in the country, it has been revealed.
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UK tourists in Spain face £171 for not following 'super silly' city rule
Spain travel
Dani Moves has spoken out in a viral YouTube video as more and more Brits quit the UK for the European Union.
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Petrol and diesel drivers could be 'pressured' to 'ditch' cars after rule change
Midlands traffic and travel
The AA is now arguing that electric vehicles should have lower tax thresholds than petrol and diesel cars to help incentivise drivers to make the switch.
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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?
Black Country
The truth about parking fines and secrets every driver must know to avoid paying
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
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
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ITV
Kate Garraway interrupts ITV Good Morning Britain to deliver worrying 'breaking news'
Kate halted the show, which aired from 6am til 9am on ITV and also on ITVX, to deliver "breaking news" to the thousands of viewers who were tuned in.
Young midwife found dead after night out following 'heat of moment' decision
Staffordshire
Emily Hockenhull's partner found her dead after smashing his way into their property
Tenerife told to clear out UK tourists in 'flip flops' as tensions rise
Holidays
A famous opera singer from the holiday hotspot has spoken out as Tenerife and Lanzarote locals launch protests against UK holidaymakers amid growing tensions.
Martin Lewis says drivers face £1,000 fine from DVLA due to 'annoying' £14 rule
Martin Lewis
DVLA found more than 3.6 million people currently have an expired driving licence, which if caught, could see drivers slapped with a £1,000 fine
A38 from Birmingham closed live updates after 'serious' crash
Midlands traffic and travel
The A38 is closed northbound between A5148 and A5192
Aston Villa FC
Emiliano Martinez hit with UEFA ban for Aston Villa's Europa Conference League semi-final
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero in their Europa Conference League quarter-final shootout win over Lille, but he will miss the semi-final first leg
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".
John O'Shea reveals Tony Mowbray chat and his Birmingham City gripe
Birmingham City FC
John O'Shea left Birmingham City in January, shortly after Wayne Rooney had been sacked and despite being encouraged to stay by Tony Mowbray
Foreign Office warns UK tourists 'do not stay' and says 'you face years in prison'
Holidays
The Israeli strike was in retaliation for an Iranian aerial attack involving about 300 missiles and drones on Sunday morning, which in turn was a reprisal for the bombing of an Iranian consular building in Damascus, Syria on 1 April.
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.