8 h. ago Police helicopter footage shows burglar drive stolen car on wrong side of road

'It is by sheer luck only that nobody was injured.. by his utterly reckless and dangerous driving'

Transport

38 h. ago Motorists urged to take note of Highway Code rule that affects pet owners

Motorists who drive with their pets in their car are being told to be aware of this important Highway Code rule, as it's important for both their safety and yours

Transport

66 h. ago Man convicted of attempted murder threatened to drive car off bridge with ex

Rhys Lewis, 36, also threatened to drive his car into her mother's home with the seats soaked with petrol, and threw a paving stone through her window

Events

4 d. ago F1: Japanese Grand Prix – Verstappen regains lead from Norris and Piastri after 38 laps

Updates from the Formula One race at Suzuka CircuitLights out at 2pm local/6am BST/3pm AESTAny thoughts? Email or tweet @joeylynchyPole is always important, of course, but it could prove especially so for Verstappen today.The Dutchman has gone coast-to-coast from the front of the grid in the last three races in Suzuka and while he hasn’t had to deal with the kind of gap between himself and a rival’s car like experiencing this season with the McLarens, his drive to secure pole yesterday shows you right him off at your peril. Continue reading...

Sport

4 d. ago Grandparents helping to fund grandchildren to get behind the wheel – survey

The average spend by grandparents helping their relatives to drive a car is £140, according to insurer Veygo.

Society

4 d. ago F1: Japanese Grand Prix – Verstappen on pole for Suzuka circuit showdown

Updates from the Formula One race at Suzuka CircuitLights out at 2pm local/6am BST/3pm AESTAny thoughts? Email or tweet @joeylynchyPole is always important, of course, but it could prove especially so for Verstappen today.The Dutchman has gone coast-to-coast from the front of the grid in the last three races in Suzuka and while he hasn’t had to deal with the kind of gap between himself and a rival’s car like experiencing this season with the McLarens, his drive to secure pole yesterday shows you right him off at your peril. Continue reading...

Sport

5 d. ago ‘Special one’: Max Verstappen pips Lando Norris to F1 Japanese GP pole

Red Bull driver’s ‘great little surprise’ in unpredictable carMcLaren’s Norris beaten by one hundredth of a secondMax Verstappen delivered a salutary lesson to anyone who might consider his Formula One world championship defence a forlorn hope with one of the best qualifying performances of his career in claiming pole for the Japanese Grand Prix.In a car that is a handful to drive, at a circuit where precision and total commitment go hand in hand, Verstappen wrestled the beast through what was no less than a champion’s drive. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Men buy car and drive to London for £150 less than two train tickets

Rob and Tyler bought the car, taxed, inspired and filled it with petrol because it was cheaper than getting on the train

Economics

8 d. ago London primary school consults on closure after 150 years amid dwindling birthrates and financial struggles

St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church of England Primary School sent out a letter to parents to announce the ‘sad’ news

Politics

8 d. ago Pérez in talks with teams about F1 return as Lawson reflects on demotion

Former Red Bull driver was replaced two years earlyNew Zealander says he didn’t see own demotion comingThe former Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez says he is in talks with Formula One teams about a return to the grid after having his contract ended two years early. The 35-year-old Mexican, who won six races during his 14 years in F1, was replaced at Red Bull this season by Liam Lawson, who also struggled and was quickly demoted after two races. “Especially last year, I didn’t get to show what I’m able to do as a driver,” Pérez told the F1 website. “Now, all of a sudden, people realise how difficult the car is to drive.”Pérez said he had been “approached by a few teams since Abu Dhabi”, a reference to his final race last December as teammate to the eventual champion, Max Verstappen. “There are a few very interesting projects out there. It’s good to be in this position knowing that people are keen on you as a drive,” he said. “People have short memories in F1. People realise that my posit...

Politics

1 week ago Kyah Barton: Teenage drink driver who killed man after 'three drinks' is jailed for horror crash

Kyah Barton told his friends he was fit to drive them home, but when he lost control of his car and hit a tree his back seat passenger suffered fatal injuries

Events

1 week ago Just the ticket: Europe’s 10 best train station hotels for a first

Travelling by rail? Treat yourself to a proper arrival at these extra-special hotels, just minutes from the platformYou might think the location is the best thing about this hotel – slap bang next to María Zambrano station – the ideal starting point for a tour of Andalucía’s trio of spectacular cities: Seville, Córdoba and Granada. But the roof terrace is an unexpected win, too, with a sleek outdoor pool, alfresco sofas and loungers for a post-sightseeing snooze, and a nice menu of cocktails and light bites. The real gem, though, is the totally unexpected slide that swooshes down from the first to the ground floor, giving the lobby a lovely sense of fun. Breakfasts are also excellent.Doubles from £144 room-only, barcelo.com Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago London leaver: 'we would have paid another £150,000 to buy something like this in London'

After a lifetime spent living on the south eastern fringes of London Caroline and Richard FitzGerald began to question whether they were staying put simply out of habit.

Economics

1 week ago Here is the exact day and time to book your train for the cheapest tickets

There are always people suggesting ways I could save cash on my train travel. Some say book months in advance, others say leave it until the last minute to grab a cheap deal.

Politics

2 w. ago Train conductor labelled a hero for making 'special' tickets for children

Michael Stevens (pictured), 30, told MailOnline he has been making and handing out these wholesome creations for a year, to bring joy to young passengers.

Politics

2 w. ago Tube tickets shock: Passengers who use cash pay three times more in fares for the same journey

Single Tube journey in Zones 1-6 costs £7 cash but £2.80 with Contactless

Economics

2 w. ago Sophie Habboo says husband Jamie Laing is her 'hero' in gushing tribute after completing gruelling Ultra Marathon challenge

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, undertook the whopping 150-mile, five-day run from London and raised £2,053,835 for the charity.

Politics

2 w. ago Jaime Laing is supported by leggy wife Sophie Habboo as 'struggles to walk' after completing gruelling Ultra Marathon challenge and raising over £2M for Comic Relief

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, undertook the whopping 150-mile, five-day run from London and raised a whopping £2,053,835 for the charity.

Economics

2 w. ago Exhausted Jamie Laing breaks down in tears and is comforted by wife Sophie Habboo as he COMPLETES gruelling 150

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, undertook the whopping 150-mile, five-day run from London to Salford and couldn't contain his emotions as he reached the finish line.

Politics

2 w. ago Jamie Laing cries 'I'm a broken man' as he throws up and is comforted by wife Sophie Habboo

BBC Radio 1 host Jamie Laing finished day four of his gruelling five-day, 150-mile run from London to Salford yesterday

Politics