3 h. ago Drivers unaware of car lights rule risk £1,000 fine after law change

Since 2011 all new cars in the UK are legally required to have 'daytime running lights', or DRLs, that come on automatically when the engine is started

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4 h. ago 'Dutch Reach' warning as drivers do not know Highway Code rule

The Highway Code serves as a comprehensive guide containing rules and advice for everyone using Britain's roads and it is important to keep up to date with the latest changes

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4 h. ago Drivers issued urgent Highway Code reminder to avoid £100 fine

The Highway Code was updated in 2022 and drivers could face a hefty fine if they break the rules

Economics

17 h. ago Drivers face £100 fine over Highway Code change they thought was false

Did you know that 3 in 10 drivers admit they have not looked at the Highway Code since they passed their test?

Economics

32 h. ago Drivers warned over Highway Code rule on playing music in car that could see them fined £5k

Belting out tunes while driving is a common practice drivers could be breaching a little-known rule and risking a hefty penalty

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36 h. ago Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature“A seal just swam right by me,” squeals Odin Rawlinson, 14, as he awkwardly clambers back on to the dive boat in his flippers. He had hoped to see a megalodon or a kraken (a mythical sea creature) on his first ever snorkelling trip. But to his surprise, he finds the marine life that actually frequents the waters off Lundy in the Bristol Channel just as enchanting.Odin Rawlinson on the trip to Lundy – the 14-year-old looks after his mother who has kidney failure and has to have regular dialysis sessions in hospital. Continue reading...

Politics

51 h. ago Wildfires break out at east London park for second day in a row amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

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59 h. ago Highway Code rule that drivers break every day can lead to prison

The Highway Code is clear but many drivers ignore the rule every day

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4 d. ago Drivers warned over Blue Badge rule change this week that could cost them £3,750

Disabled drivers may be unable to take advantage of major electric car discounts due to affordability criteria, according to experts.

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4 d. ago The chic guide to Margate: How to spend 24 hours in the Kent seaside town

Thought ‘Shoreditch-on-sea’ was overdone? After visiting on a hot summer’s day, Jes Salter is reminded why it’s the perfect mini break for foodies and culture-lovers alike

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5 d. ago DVLA issues warning to all older drivers who risk losing licence under rule

The DVLA has issued an important warning to all older drivers who could be at risk of losing their licence if they don't adhere to the new rules put in place by the government agency

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8 d. ago Motorists who park on their own driveway are likely breaking this Highway Code rule

Drivers who park on their driveway might not know that the Highway Code has rules around best practice for parking their vehicle

Transport

8 d. ago Revealed: Full list of London police station front desks being shut

In a list published overnight, Scotland Yard confirms it will break its pledge to have one accessible 24 hours a day in each of the capital’s 32 boroughs

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8 d. ago Interactive map reveals where half of London’s police station front desks will shut as Met releases bombshell list

In a list published overnight, Scotland Yard confirms it will break its pledge to have one accessible 24 hours a day in each of the capital’s 32 boroughs

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8 d. ago Mum and kids stranded at airport for 15 hours after Jet2 'deny boarding'

Megan Patrick says she was 'in sheer panic' when she and her children were denied boarding on a Jet2 flight from Palma Airport back to Newcastle after a four-day break in Majorca

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8 d. ago Mum and kids left stranded at airport for 15 hours after Jet2 'deny boarding'

Megan Patrick says she was 'in sheer panic' when she and her children were denied boarding on a Jet2 flight from Palma Airport back to Newcastle after a four-day break in Majorca

Politics

9 d. ago Motorists warned 'be aware of age limit' for parking in Aldi, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda

Not adhering to this common rule can leave drivers out of pocket

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9 d. ago Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons 'age limit' rule for drivers

Parent and child bays are fitted in most supermarket car parks, but many don't display clear signs explaining who can and cannot use the prime spaces, and experts have issued a warning

Politics

9 d. ago Family stranded in airport for 15 hours after being refused boarding on Jet2 flight

Megan Patrick, from Newcastle, had been on a four day break to Majorca with her two children, a friend and her son when they were stopped from boarding their flight

Society

9 d. ago Mum and young kids 'traumatised' after Jet2 staff refuse to let them on flight home

Megan Patrick, 35, was returning from a four-day break in Santa Ponsa, Majorca, with her two children and a friend

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