A father-of-three faces a four-month wait for a new driving test after his 285-mile journey was wasted. The test was cancelled because of 'a few raindrops' on the passenger seat. Read his full story.
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait after his 285-mile trip for a driving test was cancelled due to a damp passenger seat. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Jacob Carroll's driving test was cancelled before he even started because of raindrops on the passenger seat. He had driven 285 miles to Scarborough for the test. Read his story.
Jacob Carroll's 285-mile trip to take his driving test ended before it began when the examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Discover the full story and the DVSA's response.
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted after an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted when an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Hundreds of New Year's revellers were lured to a non-existent fireworks display in Birmingham city centre by false online adverts. West Midlands Police had issued warnings. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Birmingham revellers were left disappointed after gathering for a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display for the second year running. West Midlands Police had issued warnings.
Hundreds of Birmingham revellers were left disappointed after gathering for a second year for a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display, following false online claims. West Midlands Police had issued warnings.
For the second year running, AI-generated misinformation led thousands to a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display in Birmingham. Read how the hoax unfolded and the police warnings issued.
Hundreds of revellers braved freezing temperatures in Birmingham for a non-existent NYE fireworks display, fooled for a second year by AI-generated online adverts. Learn how to spot misinformation.
The village of Miskin in Glamorgan is being swamped by learner drivers from across the UK, drawn by its test route reputation. Locals describe 'hell' as roads become congested. Read the full story.
UK learner drivers face a 22-week average wait for tests, with a backlog of 638,000. Many are travelling hundreds of miles to secure a slot. Read the DVSA's plan to fix the crisis.
Wealden District Council faces backlash for spending £450,000 on Winnie-the-Pooh's centenary while residents demand CCTV restoration. Thousands protest nearby asylum seeker plans. Read the full story.
The Indian city of Ahmedabad has been chosen to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, beating Abuja. This marks the event's 100th anniversary. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad, India, has been selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games centenary, beating Abuja. Discover the implications for the future of the Games.
Cricket Australia will host England's oldest surviving players from the 1977 Centenary Test as special guests for the 150th anniversary match in Melbourne. Join the celebration of cricket history.
Travis Head's explosive batting ends Adelaide Test in just two days, leaving Cricket Australia facing massive revenue losses from abandoned days. Analysis of financial impact.
Major changes to the UK driving test begin November 24, 2025. Learn how fewer stops, reduced emergency stops and flexible independent driving affect your test.
A new BBC documentary, Richard Burton: Wild Genius, celebrates the legendary Welsh actor's centenary with stories from Claire Bloom, Sian Phillips, and archive clips. Discover the man behind the myth.
Discover how over 130,000 Sikh soldiers fought alongside British forces during the First World War, forming a crucial yet overlooked chapter in military history.
Discover why the viral 'Bio Age' test is taking TikTok by storm and what longevity experts really think about this quick knee-jump assessment claiming to measure your biological age.
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.
Discover how a simple visual test involving four animals can uncover your deepest personality traits and provide surprising insights into your character in just seconds.
Criminal gangs are exploiting Britain's driving test backlog crisis, charging desperate learners hundreds of pounds for phantom test slots and fake cancellations.
The UK government launches emergency measures to create 50,000 additional driving test appointments monthly, aiming to clear the growing backlog of learner drivers waiting for their practical exams.
Massive driving test backlog leaves thousands of learners stranded as waiting times hit unprecedented levels across Britain, with some areas seeing delays of over six months.
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.
Beloved entertainment icon Dick Van Dyke marks his extraordinary centenary, reflecting on a legendary career spanning eight decades in show business and sharing his secrets to longevity.
Global superstar Justin Bieber trades microphone for golf clubs during luxurious Scottish retreat at the prestigious Gleneagles Hotel, enjoying the championship courses and five-star amenities.