12 h. ago All UK motorists urged to make 1 car check before driving this Christmas

UK motorists have been urged to make a quick check before driving their cars this Christmas. The advice comes from an expert who's warned about the dangers of failing to do so

Transport

14 h. ago UK motorists urged to make 1 check before driving cars in December

As the festive season approaches, millions of Brits will be hitting the roads, but car expert Tina Newman has urged motorists to make a simple check before they travel in December

Transport

53 h. ago Top 25 happiest Christmas songs scientifically chosen for your drive home

Music psychologist Dr Claire Renfrew has created a 25-track Christmas playlist using a scientific formula designed to boost mood and reduce stress

Politics

65 h. ago Festive flights from Scotland's biggest airports facing disruption over pay dispute

There are fears that flights in the run up to Christmas could be disrupted by a long running tanker drivers pay dispute with four days of strike action over the festive period. The drivers deliver vital aviation fuel supplies to Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports

Transport

3 d. ago Driver accused of mowing down five pedestrians in Christmas Day carnage on Shaftesbury Avenue 'tried to kill gay couple in a homophobic attack', court hears

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, is accused of ploughing his car into pedestrians in the early hours of December 25, 2024 - killing 25-year-old Aidan Chapman and seriously injuring four others.

Events

3 d. ago Drivers told to brace for an expensive Christmas at the pumps as petrol prices accelerate at fastest rate for 18 months

Petrol prices at the end of November reached 137.17p a litre - the highest since March - while diesel hit a 15-month peak of 146.57p, leaving drivers facing expensive Christmas getaways.

Politics

3 d. ago Woman and her dog die weeks before Christmas as driver goes wrong way on A48

A four-car collision left two people dead after a 90-year-old driver travelled more than 450m in the wrong direction on a busy dual carriageway, an inquest heard

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5 d. ago Pete Wicks For Dogs Sake Christmas special announced as adoptions surge

The TV star's series Pete Wicks: For Dogs' Sake has driven a dramatic rise in dog adoptions, with a Christmas special set to air this December

Politics

5 d. ago ‘I can’t hear Mariah Carey for the 1,000th time!’ Professional Santas on their most loved – and hated – Christmas hits

A flock of Father Christmases share the seasonal songs that capture the magic, merriment and occasional heartbreak that comes with donning the red suit My father was a Santa and my wife got me into doing it. It’s the best thing I ever did. I do schools, universities, supermarkets, Christmas lights switch-ons As soon as Santa comes along, everybody melts. One little girl brought her guinea pig, who leapt off her hand and dived straight into my Santa beard. The parents were in stitches while we tried to get him out. My favourite Christmas songs are Eartha Kitt’s sultry version of Santa Baby, because it gets all the adults in the mood to get up and have a boogie with Santa, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, because the lyrics are so pure. No Christmas songs drive me mad. It’s Christmas: they’re all great. Paul Fessi Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Needled! Christmas tree shoppers in Windsor forced to drive an extra MILE to avoid William and Kate's new mansion

Families hoping to get their Christmas trees at a shop close to the Prince and Princess of Wales' new Windsor mansion face being diverted around a new circular route.

Politics

7 d. ago AA urges motorists to place 1 everyday item on windscreen to stop frost

As the weather gets colder, frost and ice are appearing on cars and vehicles, but the AA says a simple household item may help prevent the problem and motorists have been urged to put it on their windscreens

Politics

7 d. ago Christmas drug driver crackdown warning after 60% spike of incidents in Scotland

Tomorrow Police Scotland launches its festive road safety campaign, which runs to January 4.

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8 d. ago RAC urges motorists to avoid 1 winter driving mistake or risk £1k fine

The RAC has issued important winter driving advice for UK motorists, warning them about a common mistake that could land them with a hefty fine and penalty points

Economics

9 d. ago Eczema sufferers urged to check car part over black mould discovery

A Manchester baker paid £300 for a private dermatologist to discover her eczema flare up was caused by airborne triggers

Politics

1 week ago Drivers warned of potential £50 fine for displaying Christmas decorations in their car

The RAC says that it is not illegal to decorate your car for the festive season, but you may risk a fine and penalties points if you do one of five things

Events

1 week ago AA warns motorists could land £5k fine for Christmas driving mistake

The AA has issued a warning to drivers, saying that they could land a hefty £5,000 fine this Christmas if they make a common mistake that a lot of drivers make over the festive season

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1 week ago Amazon delivery driver under investigation after throwing child's Christmas present on ground

This is the shocking moment an Amazon delivery driver throws a child's Christmas present straight into the ground.

Society

2 w. ago Drivers warned not to make common mistake in the rain or risk £5,000 fine

Motorists have been urged to take care when driving in wet conditions, as one common mistake could land you with a fine of up to £5,000 and points on your licence

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2 w. ago Motorists warned of urgent repairs needed on section of Hamilton road

South Lanarkshire Council’s Head of Roads, Fleet and Transportation Services, Colin Park, said: “We apologise in advance for any inconvenience."

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2 w. ago Driver with Christmas lights on car pulled over by police and faces fine

Police say the car breached road traffic regulations

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