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Dipped Headlights Risk in Heavy Rain Revealed

New research reveals how using dipped headlights in heavy rain could be dangerously reducing your visibility. Experts explain when you should switch to front fog lights for safer driving.

Pregnant British teen may give birth in Georgian prison

A 19-year-old British woman, heavily pregnant and detained in Georgia on drug charges, may be forced to give birth behind bars after accepting a plea bargain that could see her imprisoned for up to eight years.

UK Driving Test Postcode Lottery Revealed

Exclusive DVSA data uncovers shocking regional disparities in driving test pass rates across Britain, with some test centres seeing nearly 70% failure rates while others boast 60% success.

Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions

Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.

Van driver jailed for fatal email crash on M25

A van driver who caused a fatal motorway collision while checking work emails has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving in a tragic case highlighting the dangers of mobile phone use at the wheel.

Tesla driver's 'I'm driving' text exposes phone use

Shocking footage reveals a Tesla driver caught using their phone while behind the wheel, with their vehicle's automated 'I'm driving' response exposing the dangerous behaviour that could lead to prosecution.

AI Traffic Cameras Target Phone-Using Drivers

Groundbreaking AI-powered cameras are being deployed across British roads to automatically detect drivers illegally using mobile phones, with offenders facing £200 fines and six penalty points.

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

Drug-driving deaths overtake drink-driving in UK

Shocking new data reveals drug-driving has overtaken drink-driving as Britain's deadliest road menace, with families demanding urgent government action amid rising cannabis and cocaine-related fatalities.

Major UK Driving Test Changes Confirmed by DVSA

The DVSA has announced revolutionary changes to driving tests across Britain, including extended practice periods and new supervision requirements that could transform how new drivers learn.

British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad

Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.

Driving test backlog hits 538,000 with 18-week waits

New data reveals the UK's driving test crisis is worsening, with average waits hitting 18 weeks and over half a million learners stuck in the queue. Discover which test centres face the worst delays.

Driving lesson costs accelerate by 30% in UK

Aspiring drivers across Britain face a financial roadblock as driving lesson prices surge by nearly a third in just two years, with average costs now reaching £35 per hour amid intense demand and instructor shortages.

Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb

Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.

Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins

The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.

British teen faces 15 years in Bali prison over drugs

Nelson James, a 19-year-old from Essex, confronts devastating drug charges in Bali after police discover cannabis and magic mushrooms in his villa. The shocking case serves as a stark warning to British travellers about Indonesia's severe narcotics laws.

Town centre destroyed in drug-fuelled driving rampage

Shocking court case reveals how drink and drug-addled drivers transformed a peaceful town centre into a scene of destruction, leaving businesses shattered and residents terrified during a night of chaos.

Automatic Driving Lessons Surge as Manual Gearshifts Decline

A seismic shift is transforming UK driving tuition. New data reveals automatic cars are now the vehicle of choice for learners, signalling the end of the road for manual transmission dominance. Discover why instructors are adapting to this electric future

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