38 h. ago Major Scots council to increase controlled parking zones by 50% amid crackdown

Major recruitment drive sees local authority hire 100 extra parking attendants

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3 d. ago How space exploration can improve life on Earth | Leigh Phillips

There is a cynical, ‘anti-space’ ideology emerging, especially on some parts of the left. But this is misguidedJohn F Kennedy once called space-faring “the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which Man has ever embarked”. We go to space because, he said – like George Mallory said of his reason to conquer Everest – “it is there.”While it is truer to say that the race for space between Washington and Moscow was driven as much by cold war competition as by humanity’s pioneering spirit and the imperatives of scientific exploration, billions of ordinary people around the world recognized as much at the time and still were able to marvel at our species’ accomplishments in the heavens regardless of the flag under which they were achieved, from Sputnik to the moon landing. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago M4 warning for drivers as Prince of Wales Bridge to close for motorists

Urgent repair work is set to last weeks, impacting drivers on a number of days

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5 d. ago Motorists warned over wearing common accessory while driving

Wearing a smart watch, which is often linked to your phone, has raised concerns about distractions for drivers.

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5 d. ago Warning to motorists over 'family and friends' rule that could be invalidate their car insurance

Motorists are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine, penalty points, and even a driving ban if they borrow a car without proper insurance.

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7 d. ago UK drivers issued urgent £1,000 warning to anyone wearing wrist item

Motorists are warned they could face a £1,000 fine or a complete driving ban for wearing this common electronic device on their wrist

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9 d. ago Martin Lewis slams absurd car insurance rule that makes drivers pay double

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has warned motorists about a common car insurance rule that could see them paying far more than they need to for their cover

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1 week ago UK motorists warned 'don't switch it off' over feature found in most modern cars

This habit could be costing you in the long run

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1 week ago UK motorists warned they could face £100 fine if they ignore common motorway sign

If you've ever been driving along a motorway, you'll more than likely have seen this sign

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1 week ago Yellow weather warning shuts M48 Severn Bridge and motorists warned of poor driving conditions

Heavy downpours have caused flooding on roads including the M4 and A470 overnight

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2 w. ago UK motorists warned of 'declining feature' in cars as they are told it's 'no longer a luxury'

The UK’s top manufacturers have all been turning their attention away from this feature

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2 w. ago Motorists warned of Easter mistake that could cost them £2,500

Punishments can include three penalty points or a fine of up to £2,500

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2 w. ago Katy Perry reveals reason she brought a daisy on Blue Origin space mission

Pop star was seen kissing a daisy flower as she exited the spacecraft

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2 w. ago Top designer Bella Freud reveals how she nearly crashed her father Lucian's Bentley at just eight years

She was only eight years old when she decided to 'go for a drive' in the artist's parked car.

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to motorists to check their driving licence and avoid a hefty £1,000 fine

The money saving expert, 52, has warned drivers across the UK that they could be in for an unpleasant shock if they are discovered driving with an out of date licence.

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2 w. ago DVLA tax hike urgent warning as motorists consider selling cars after April 1 change

The DVLA has increased road tax for millions of drivers, with the standard rate up and the tax exemption for electric vehicles scrapped – but the changes could see motorists selling their cars

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2 w. ago Motorists warned of disruption on A737 between Kilwinning and Dalry as roadworks planned

An overnight closure will be in place on the A737 between Dalry and Kilwinning on Tuesday, April 22.

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2 w. ago Urgent DVLA tax hike warning as some motorists consider selling cars

Drivers are being hit with higher road tax bills after new rules and rates took effect on April 1

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3 w. ago Warning to UK drivers as wearing one popular style of hat could land you a £5k fine

UK motorists have been warned to double check what hat they've put on their heads before getting behind the wheel. One popular accessory has been deemed a risk by experts

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3 w. ago Warning to motorists as M62 to fully shut with traffic diversions in place

Diversions will be in place

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