27 h. ago DVLA driving licence rule 'a risk to two million drivers' as fines can hit £1,000

A simple oversight could leave motorists vulnerable to fines of up to £1,000 and potential disqualification

Economics

31 h. ago Mum and dad whose daughter, 4, was killed share urgent request to parents

Becky and Glenn Youens' daughter, Violet-Grace Youens, 4, was killed in 2017 by a hit-and-run driver in a stolen car going 80mph in a 30mph zone in St Helens, Merseyside

Events

47 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga and Charlie make heartbreaking announcement minutes into programme

Charlie and Naga opened the programme with some sad news.

Politics

49 h. ago M6 drivers hit by huge traffic delays with lanes shut after lorry fire

Drivers are being warned of five mile queues on the M6

Events

50 h. ago UK drivers can be hit with £100 fine for breaking 'two minute' rule 'even briefly'

One driver was slapped with a £100 fine after briefly parking outside a clothing store to visit a nearby shop. The motorist was outraged after receiving the parking charge notices (PCNs)

Economics

3 d. ago Brit tourist fighting for life in Madrid after he's mowed down by drug driver

The 35-year-old British holidaymaker is fighting for his life after being hit by a drug driver in Madrid - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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5 d. ago Stock markets drop after US credit rating downgraded by Moody’s – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS credit rating downgrade could add to pressure on government debtEuropean stock markets have opened a little lower, despite reports of a last-minute breakthrough in talks between the UK and EU over a significant reset to post-Brexit relations.In London, the FTSE 100 share index has dropped by 38 points, or 0.45%, at 8646 points. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Drivers who wear Crocs behind the wheel could be hit with a £5,000 fine

As the weather warms up, many people choose to wear comfortable footwear such as Crocs - however experts are warning that drivers who wear the shoes could face a hefty fine

Economics

8 d. ago Elderly passengers lose vital Hamilton bus service because of Scottish Government ban on pavement parking

The 226 was re-routed from Brankholm Brae as buses can’t get past cars that are being parked on the street to avoid a £100 fine.

Politics

1 week ago Teen best friends died holding hands in their prom dresses after speeding driver hit tree

Anthony McGinn, 61, was driving best mates Kiea McCann, 17, and Dlava Mohamed, 16 to a school ball when he crashed into a tree - the incident was caught in horror dash cam footage

Events

1 week ago I hit a deer and it did £15,000 of damage: Drivers warned of spring risk

In late spring deer move around with new fawns seeking fresh locations to forage for food - leading to an increased number near roads.

Events

1 week ago Ignoring traffic sign could see drivers hit with £1,000 fine and a ban

Drivers need to be familiar with road sign meaning as they could face legal issues, fines, and even a driving ban if they ignore a traffic sign or road marking

Economics

1 week ago Woman left seriously injured after being hit by 'driver who fled scene'

Police and paramedics were called to the collision on Buxton Road

Events

1 week ago Premier League issue explanation as Chelsea star sent off after elbowing Newcastle man

Chelsea went behind early on against Newcastle United and the Blues' task became even tougher around 10 minutes before the break as they went down to 10 men after a VAR check

Politics

1 week ago Celtic surge 20 points clear at top after comeback to beat in

Celtic came from behind to beat Hibernian 3-1 as the champions extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 20 points. Martin Boyle gave the visitors the lead but Celtic turned the game around with two goals in four minutes just before the break from Nicolas Kühn and Adam Idah.Reo Hatate scored his 11th goal of the season in the second half as Celtic inflicted just a second defeat in 20 league matches on David Gray’s team, who remain three points above Aberdeen in the race for third place.This story will be updated after Sunday’s game between Rangers and Aberdeen (noon BST) Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Girl, 14, was hit and killed as she crossed road by speeding driver who had taken cocaine and cannabis, inquest hears

Olivia Kolek was crossing Station Road in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, when she was struck by a silver Mercedes near the railway station on New Year's Eve in 2021.

Events

2 w. ago Nottingham survivors speak of horrific Valdo Calocane attacks for the first time

Fork-lift driver Wayne Birkett was so badly injured in the hit-and-run he had to learn to read and write again and struggles to remember his life before the incident

Events

2 w. ago BBC Breakfast viewers fume 'that's it I'm switching over' minutes into programme

BBC Breakfast viewers were left unimpressed as the show was presented from Buckingham Palace ahead of the VE Day event

Politics

2 w. ago New UK speed camera scheme to hit major county as drivers warned

With an alarming increase in road deaths primarily from speeding, this county has finalised a deal which will see the implementation of new speed cameras

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3 w. ago Locals in one of Britain's prettiest villages mourn as two of their best

On Wednesday at around 5:30pm, a pair of geese lost their lives when a driver hit them as they attempted to cross a busy road in Bourton-on-the-Water.

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