3 h. ago Avoid hitting your tyre into kerb with driving expert's easy two

Whether you've been driving for a few months or years, getting out of a parking spot isn't always an easy task. Now here's a simple trick to help you master it every time

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3 h. ago EV drivers warned over 5 summer habits that unknowingly drain your battery

Summer is the perfect season for enjoying your electric vehicle (EV), with cleaner air and lower costs — but an expert has opened up about certain battery-draining driving habits to avoid

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6 h. ago Drivers urged to keep one essential item in their car at night or face £1,000 fine

A small, inexpensive material could significantly improve night-time driving visibility and help road users avoid receiving points on their licence and hefty fines

Economics

16 h. ago Protesters confront federal officers as Trump tightens grip on DC policing

Democratic leader says ‘no fucking way’ as president signals he could declare emergency to keep control past 30 daysUS politics live – latest updatesProtesters heckled federal law enforcement officials as they reportedly stopped dozens of cars at a checkpoint along a busy street in Washington DC on Wednesday night, underscoring tensions after Donald Trump announced he was taking control of the city’s police department and deploying the national guard in the city.Around 20 law enforcement officers, some of whom appeared to be from the Department of Homeland Security, pulled over drivers for infractions such as broken taillights and not wearing seatbelts, according to the Washington Post. At least one woman was reportedly arrested as more than 100 protesters gathered and reportedly yelled things like “get off our streets”, according to NBC News. Some protesters began warning drivers to avoid the area, the outlet reported. Continue reading...

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18 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

20 h. ago UK households urged to avoid drying washing outside this weekend

It comes amid hot, dry weather spells this week

Politics

20 h. ago Creamfields 2025: essential travel information for drivers, including road closures and speed limits

The tickets to Creamfields 2025 were enough, so avoid paying more thanks to speeding fines with our advice for drivers.

Transport

38 h. ago UK households urged to avoid eating these three types of foods tonight

It can impact your quality of sleep, particularly during the heatwave

Society

40 h. ago Urgent reminder issued to millions of households on benefits set to get £150 off energy bills this winter

Millions of household on means-tested benefits will receive a discount on their energy bills this winter

Economics

47 h. ago Households in Wales urged to close curtains and blinds this week

You should also close your windows, say experts, as a heat alert has been issued

Politics

54 h. ago Government urges households to check if they can save £150 on energy bills

There are less than two weeks to ensure you will receive the discount, the government has warned

Economics

63 h. ago UK households urged not to sleep naked during heatwave this week

Scientists say that sleeping naked in the heat is 'one of the worst things you can do'

Society

69 h. ago UK householders urged to place a bowl of water by the window today

This clever hack can help to keep your home cooler this week

Politics

2 d. ago UK householders urged to remove all electrical devices from bedrooms

The advice comes as temperatures are set to soar across Scotland.

Politics

3 d. ago EV drivers branded 'entitled' after Brit spots common parking violation

While introducing fines or time limits for charging bay occupancy could dissuade drivers from occupying them unnecessarily, EV drivers should always avoid 'dock-blocking' at all costs

Politics

3 d. ago Drivers urged to avoid area after serious crash on busy stretch of A77

The A77 is closed in both directions between the Dutchhouse and Sandyford Toll roundabouts following an accident this afternoon.

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3 d. ago Five microwave mistakes we're all making that could ruin your food

The microwave is the kitchen appliance many of us rely on for quick and easy meal solutions - but it turns out we could be making some serious mistakes when using it

Politics

4 d. ago Households urged to sprinkle cinnamon in hoover to make entire home smell fresh

Sprinkling cinnamon powder in your hoover has two huge benefits according to cleaning experts.

Society

4 d. ago Driving examiners in Great Britain urged to offer ‘formal’ or ‘chatty’ tests

Report for DVSA proposes move to lessen ‘potential anxiety’ and boost pass rates of female candidatesHaving a mardy person sitting next to you in the car can be a distraction at the best of times, but it is all the worse when the grump is your driving examiner.In an effort to avoid additional “potential anxiety” during tests and increase pass rates among female candidates, a report commissioned by a government agency has suggested asking people taking a test whether they would like their examiner to be “chatty” or “formal”. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago UK households urged to check bird feeders as seeds could put them in danger

If you have bird feeders set up in your garden then an expert has recommended making sure you check one vital thing - otherwise you could risk making birds sick

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