25 h. ago ‘Appalling’ driver who killed pensioner on crossing was inhaling nitrous oxide, court told

Witnesses said Cain Byrne, who has never held a driving licence, made no attempt to stop at the crossing

Events

33 h. ago Drivers told to urgently remove six items from the car before Sunday

Brits are being urged to check for six items commonly found in cars that could wind up putting you, your vehicle and other road users in danger if they're not removed this weekend

Transport

42 h. ago Family of woman killed and dismembered by a psychotic taxi driver because 'God told him to' say they are 'terrified' as parole board allows open prison move

Martin Bell, 55, killed Gemma Simpson, then 23, with a hammer and a knife in 2000 before sawing her legs off and burying her at a beauty spot near Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

Events

45 h. ago Injured student tells of horror and confusion after 19 hurt as bus crashes into Hampshire river

Witness says the driver told them the bus suffered mechanical failure and the brakes stopped working

Events

46 h. ago Five taken to hospital after bus crashes into river in ‘scene like movie Speed’

An eyewitness said the driver told her the ‘brakes failed and accelerator jammed’ before crash in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

Events

7 d. ago People put common car item in house to keep them cool in heatwave

A savvy Brit has shared their tried-and-tested method to keeping their house cooler using an item usually reserved for cars, and people can't believe they didn't think of it sooner

Society

7 d. ago Common item found in car can help keep homes cool during heatwave

Brits have been told they can use an item commonly found in their cars to cool their houses as temperatures in parts of the UK soar past 30C, and some can't believe they didn't think of it sooner

Society

7 d. ago The everyday item you should NEVER store in your car during a heatwave

With temperatures soaring in recent days and set to hit 34C in parts of the country on Saturday, motorists need to ensure this one product is not in their cars.

Politics

7 d. ago Drivers of two popular models told 'stop driving' after serious fault found

The French firm has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a woman sustained fatal injuries

Culture

7 d. ago Drivers of two Citroen models told 'stop driving' after serious fault found

The French firm has issued a ‘Stop-Drive’ order

Politics

8 d. ago Driver being followed by police before fatal crash told passengers ‘to run’

Muhammad Qasim, 29, died in hospital after his car crashed into a tree in Birmingham while it was being followed by police, an inquest heard.

Events

9 d. ago BREAKING: A55 closed UPDATES: Smoke billows from tunnel as drivers told 'stay in your cars'

The A55 in Wales has been shuttered in both directions this afternoon following a vehicle fire in the Conwy Tunnel which is now coughing smoke into the path of traffic

Events

9 d. ago A55 closed UPDATES: Smoke billows from tunnel as drivers told 'stay in your cars'

The A55 in Wales has been shuttered in both directions this afternoon following a vehicle fire in the Conwy Tunnel which is now coughing smoke into the path of traffic

Events

1 week ago Urgent warning to drivers as scientists reveal essential car item is RIDDLED with germs

This common car item, an essential part of the driving experience, has been overlooked when it comes to fighting the spread of bacteria, experts warn.

Events

2 w. ago Drivers warned over 3 documents they must have in glovebox or face £640 fine

Motorists must also have three crucial items in their car when driving abroad

Events

2 w. ago 'Quickest F1 driver' Lando Norris told 'silly mistakes' harming his Oscar Piastri chase

Lando Norris has been told he is the quickest F1 driver but his ‘silly mistakes’ are damaging his World Championship bid as he trails McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri

Transport

2 w. ago Drivers told to fill up their car's fuel tank before hot weather arrives

The warning comes as 24C temperatures are set to arrive on Wednesday

Events

2 w. ago UK drivers told to prepare for new 'blanket' speed limit that could see fines spike

Transport Scotland has revealed that road fatalities across the country increased to 160 in 2024. The transport secretary has warned that she would take action to prevent this from happening again

Politics

2 w. ago Woman caught up in A1 crash was on first date with driver who told cops 'nah' before smash

Courtney Redfern, 26, was on a first date with Mazyar Azarbonyad, 20, when he sped away from police after being stopped shortly before the crash

Events

2 w. ago Drivers urged to remove 10 items from the car before Wednesday

UK motorists up and down the nation are being urged to never leave these 10 common items in their car for long periods of time, ahead of the mini heatwave slated to hit the UK next week

Transport