10 h. ago Driverless cars are coming to the UK – but the road to autonomy has bumps ahead

Waymo plans London robotaxis as early as 2026, but the history shows hype, hesitation and a few missed turnsThe age-old question from the back of the car feels just as pertinent as a new era of autonomy threatens to dawn: are we nearly there yet? For Britons, long-promised fully driverless cars, the answer is as ever – yes, nearly. But not quite.A landmark moment on the journey to autonomous driving is, again, just around the corner. This week, Waymo, which successfully runs robotaxis in San Francisco and four other US cities, announced it was bringing its cars to London. Continue reading...

Transport

3 d. ago Look, no hands! Waymo’s driverless cars set to hit London roads within weeks

Look, no hands! Waymo’s driverless cars set to hit London roads within weeks  ianVisits

Transport

3 d. ago England icon and Strictly winner avoids driving ban for speeding after charity work claim

England cricket legend Mark Ramprakash has avoided a road ban after the Strictly Come Dancing winner explained why he needs to be able to drive his car

Politics

4 d. ago Ayrshire motorists braced for A77 road closures as works come to an end

Closures will take place on the A77 at Kennedy's Pass next week as work to replace roadside barriers comes to an end.

Transport

9 d. ago Daniel Dubois’s road back to a world title after making bold call for comeback fight

Daniel Dubois has been given a direct route back to the top following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in the summer

Politics

1 week ago WSL clockwatch: Spurs v Brighton, London City Lionesses v Liverpool and more – as it happened

London City Lionesses snatched a late winner against Liverpool, while in the Championship, Ipswich beat Norwich for the first time in 16 yearsThere were some pretty unhappy scenes in the EFL yesterday, namely at Hillsborough where play was stopped for five minutes due to the latest fan protest against Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri. It was a miserable afternoon for Owls fans as their side was shellacked 5-0 by visitors Coventry. Steve Bruce also had a bad day. Blackpool’s poor start to the season continued with a 2-0 home defeat against AFC Wimbledon and afterwards Bruce was dismissed from his position at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool fans, who do you want to see come in? Still plenty of time to turn the season around. Wednesday fans, I’m sorry, you have my deepest sympathies.On the subject of doing the opposite, how are Ipswich fans feeling about today? Will the Old Farm hoodoo finally be broken? Get in touch via the link above or below the line the comment section. Contin...

Politics

1 week ago WSL clockwatch: Spurs v Brighton, London City Lionesses v Liverpool and more – live

⚽ Latest news from the WSL and the East Anglia derby⚽ Jonathan Wilson on Palace’s flight | And email us hereThere were some pretty unhappy scenes in the EFL yesterday, namely at Hillsborough where play was stopped for five minutes due to the latest fan protest against Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri. It was a miserable afternoon for Owls fans as their side was shellacked 5-0 by visitors Coventry. Steve Bruce also had a bad day. Blackpool’s poor start to the season continued with a 2-0 home defeat against AFC Wimbledon and afterwards Bruce was dismissed from his position at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool fans, who do you want to see come in? Still plenty of time to turn the season around. Wednesday fans, I’m sorry, you have my deepest sympathies.On the subject of doing the opposite, how are Ipswich fans feeling about today? Will the Old Farm hoodoo finally be broken? Get in touch via the link above or below the line the comment section. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago WSL updates from four games, plus Ipswich v Norwich in Championship – clockwatch live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before Sunday’s action⚽ Jonathan Wilson on Palace’s flight | And email us hereThere were some pretty unhappy scenes in the EFL yesterday, namely at Hillsborough where play was stopped for five minutes due to the latest fan protest against Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri. It was a miserable afternoon for Owls fans as their side was shellacked 5-0 by visitors Coventry. Steve Bruce also had a bad day. Blackpool’s poor start to the season continued with a 2-0 home defeat against AFC Wimbledon and afterwards Bruce was dismissed from his position at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool fans, who do you want to see come in? Still plenty of time to turn the season around. Wednesday fans, I’m sorry, you have my deepest sympathies.On the subject of doing the opposite, how are Ipswich fans feeling about today? Will the Old Farm hoodoo finally be broken? Get in touch via the link above or below the line the comment section. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Jason Manford shares ‘scary’ clip of plane’s failed attempt to land during Storm Amy

‘Waterloo Road’ star and comedian shared updates as his plane was re-routed due to high winds while attempting to land in Belfast

Events

2 w. ago Waterloo Road star rumoured to be on Strictly Come Dancing says 'who knows' after Amber Davies signed last

Tillie Amartey was tipped to replace Dani Dyer after the former Love Island winner was forced to withdraw from the BBC dance show

Politics

2 w. ago California police stumped after trying to ticket driverless car for illegal U

San Bruno officers pull over Waymo but say a ticket wasn’t issued, as ‘our citation books don’t have a box for “robot”’If a driver makes an illegal U-turn, but no one is behind the wheel, does the car still get a ticket? A police department in California grappled with this existential question last week.During a DUI enforcement operation, officers in San Bruno pulled over a car without anyone behind the wheel after the autonomous vehicle made an illegal U-turn at a light. A post by the San Bruno police department on Saturday shows an officer looking into a Waymo – the leading autonomous ride-hailing vehicle in the San Francisco Bay Area – after stopping the signature white car. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Jones Road fans 'thrilled' with £30 lipstick that comes in 'cosy' autumn shades

The Classic Lip comes in an impressive 12 shades from neutral to bold

Economics

3 w. ago Watch the shock Waterloo Road legend make a surprise comeback – as original show star is AXED for good

NEWS is bubbling surrounding the cast of the latest series of Waterloo Road as the end of the most recent episode revealed two shifts in the existing line-up. The show returned for its sixteenth series on Tuesday of this week, and with it it's brought a shift in the main line up. Counsellor Jack Rimmer,...

Events

3 w. ago Dani Dyer to be replaced on Strictly Come Dancing by Waterloo Road actress

Dani Dyer was forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing following a nasty injury and it looks like a certain actress is already being lined up to take her place.

Culture

3 w. ago Dani Dyer's BBC Strictly Come Dancing replacement set to be Waterloo Road star

A replacement is already being lined up after Dani Dyer revealed she had been forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining a nasty injury

Politics

3 w. ago Waterloo Road fans say the same thing as comedian Jon Richardson joins BBC drama

Fans of Waterloo Road, which is approaching its 20th anniversary, all issued the same complaint as the first episode of the sixteenth series aired on Tuesday evening

Events

4 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison in scary road incident before show launch

Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has been busy rehearsing for the upcoming BBC dance competition, but revealed that she was involved in a scary road incident

Culture

4 w. ago Vicky Pattison suffers 'intense' road incident after awkward encounter before Strictly Come Dancing debut

She's set to take to the Strictly floor, but things aren't so sparkly in her personal life

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