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Drivers warned they face 'restrictions' after law change
Motoring News
A Graduated Driving Licence scheme would see new drivers go through stages before getting a full licence
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Drivers warned dash cam mistake could mean £1k fine, points and void insurance
Motoring News
The use of dash cams can fall foul of several rules of the Highway Code
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Drivers warned of 'last chance' as compensation scheme closes in weeks
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Time is running out for some owners of cars affected by the diesel emissions scandal
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RAC issues warning to all drivers filling up with petrol or diesel in May 2024
Fuel Prices
Margins on forecourts are at the highest level of the year - use our postcode checker to see where best to fill up in your area
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New Compare the Market research says electric cars now '£525 cheaper to run than petrol'
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Experts said the drop in the price of energy had widened the gap when compared to 2023
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Drivers of diesel cars warned they face paying £250 a year extra
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A motoring group branded diesel surcharges a 'cash grab' by councils, but environmental campaigners backed them as a tool to cut air pollution
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Seven changes you must tell DVLA or face £1,000 fine and licence points
Motoring News
There are severe consequences, including a £1,000 fine, six points on your licence or even prosecution if you're in an accident
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Experts say vaping while driving could cost you £5,000
Motoring News
While the act itself is not illegal, it could lead to drivers breaking the law
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Experts list five things that 'mean you need a new car'
Motoring News
While you might be dreaming of something newer, getting the timing right is the big decision
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Motoring expert says what to do if you put wrong fuel in your car
Motoring News
It's more common than you might think, with around 150,000 people doing it every year in the UK
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DVSA makes big MOT change affecting every driver in UK this week
Motoring News
The DVSA has made a change to the way drivers will receive their MOT test results, with the new system coming into effect
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Rotten eggs and burning - car smells you should 'never ignore'
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Experts have looked at the seven most-Googled smells and explained what they mean
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New private parking fine rules go live in 2024 - full list of changes
People getting fines will have clearer appeal guidance, new 10 minute period of grace and consistent signage will be enforced
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Drivers warned of major rule change that 'will affect all cars, including EVs'
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Euro 7 emissions rules will mean tighter restrictions on the amount of pollutant vehicles can produce
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Drivers warned of £120 fine if they forget one thing when in Europe
Motoring News
Rules differ from country to country, but some apply across Europe
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DVLA issues new 'five minutes' update to all UK drivers
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a new update for all UK drivers
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'I'm a traffic officer - 7 things drivers do that they really shouldn't'
Motoring News
Simon Wardle, a traffic officer of seven years, has shared some of the things he sees drivers do on the motorway each day - and some of them are illegal
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Car Reviews
Car Reviews
New Subaru Outback road test review
SUV-estate crossover is worthy but not class-leading
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First drive: Renault Megane Sport Tourer dCi 110
Car Reviews
Smooth and cheap to run as a 1.5-litre diesel, but uninspiring to drive
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First look: VW Beetle Cabriolet
Car Reviews
Volkswagen’s convertible has substance to go with the style
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2017 BMW 520d first drive
Car Reviews
This could well be the finest executive car on the market
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First drive: Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel
Car Reviews
Behind the wheel of the big diesel Porsche luxury car at last
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Traffic & Travel
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Traffic and Travel
Live updates as crash shuts major A4232 road out of Cardiff
Traffic is building
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The number of people caught breaking Wales' 20mph speed limit is rising - and they're driving faster
20mph speed limit
One person was caught doing 70mph in a 20mph zone
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New dog-friendly airline that allows pets anywhere on plane coming to UK
Traffic and Travel
Bark Air welcomes dogs of all sizes and breeds with calming treats, leashes, poop bags and more offered onboard
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Car in hedge after crash shut A4059 near Mountain Ash completely
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The stretch was closed for around two hours during rush hour
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Three car crash shut one lane on M4 westbound near Swansea
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One person sustained injuries
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The sickening group of men who made £300,000 cutting off testicles which were later served in salad
A penis was discovered in a drawer and testicles were found in a freezer with acts involved described as 'little short of human butchery'
Body of missing man found in river
Porth
Mark Bowden, 38, was last seen on March 28
Live updates as crash shuts major A4232 road out of Cardiff
Traffic and Travel
Traffic is building
Man jailed for at least two and a half years finally free after nearly 16 years behind bars
Courts
Leighton Williams was given an open-ended jail term in 2008. He wept on Thursday as he learned he would finally be freed
Property developer who made £320,000 from double life sprints away from questions
Courts
He has been ordered to pay back a fraction of the amount he made from crime
Cost Of Living
When will interest rates fall? Bank of England Governor explains what future holds
On Thursday the Bank of England held rates at the same level for the sixth time
Live updates as crash shuts major A4232 road out of Cardiff
Traffic and Travel
Traffic is building
Pals left in stitches as dog pulls one of them into river
UK News
The friends had a good laugh about it
'Shockingly awful' mobile phone signals in Swansea city centre are to be boosted
Technology
An agreement has been struck for new technology to be installed on street lighting to help boost network capacity at busy times. It comes after large numbers complained they could not always get a signal in the city centre
'Fast homeware' trend sees millions of usable items end up in landfill every year
UK News
A quarter of people feel that homeware trends are changing at an increasingly fast pace, with 62 per cent admitting to throwing away items in good enough condition to donate to charity
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UK News
The sickening group of men who made £300,000 cutting off testicles which were later served in salad
A penis was discovered in a drawer and testicles were found in a freezer with acts involved described as 'little short of human butchery'
Body of missing man found in river
Porth
Mark Bowden, 38, was last seen on March 28
Live updates as crash shuts major A4232 road out of Cardiff
Traffic and Travel
Traffic is building
Man jailed for at least two and a half years finally free after nearly 16 years behind bars
Courts
Leighton Williams was given an open-ended jail term in 2008. He wept on Thursday as he learned he would finally be freed
'Amazing' Louis Rees-Zammit moment sees him evade Kansas City Chiefs team-mates
Louis Rees-Zammit
"I feel like I'm playing rugby again" - Rees-Zammit
Cost Of Living
When will interest rates fall? Bank of England Governor explains what future holds
On Thursday the Bank of England held rates at the same level for the sixth time
Live updates as crash shuts major A4232 road out of Cardiff
Traffic and Travel
Traffic is building
Pals left in stitches as dog pulls one of them into river
UK News
The friends had a good laugh about it
Fifteen players leave Scarlets as another Lions star exits and off-field departures confirmed
Scarlets
Fresh from the news that Jonathan Davies was going, the Scarlets have announced the full list of leavers from the 2023/24 campaign
'Shockingly awful' mobile phone signals in Swansea city centre are to be boosted
Technology
An agreement has been struck for new technology to be installed on street lighting to help boost network capacity at busy times. It comes after large numbers complained they could not always get a signal in the city centre