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.
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.
A Mirror journalist goes behind the scenes at the recording of Jools Holland's legendary BBC New Year's Eve Hootenanny, revealing how the magic is made weeks before broadcast. Discover the free bar, star-studded line-up, and the secret to its authentic pa
The Melbourne Cricket Club faces major financial losses after a poor pitch caused a two-day Test. Discover the fallout and ICC sanctions. Read the full report.
The Melbourne Cricket Club braces for major financial losses after the ICC penalised the MCG for its 'unsatisfactory' pitch, leading to a two-day Test. Discover the fallout for broadcasters and Cricket Australia.
England secure a thrilling two-day Test victory at the MCG, ending a 15-year winless streak in Australia. Read the full match report and analysis here.
England are 77-2 chasing 175 for a first Test win in Australia for 15 years after a manic second day at the MCG. Follow the thrilling Ashes run-chase live.
The beloved BBC drama returns with a festive double bill. Discover the full cast list, guest stars, and a dramatic Hong Kong storyline for the 2025 Christmas specials.
Comedian Lucy Porter banks a 'rare' £10,000 in the cash builder round, leaving host Bradley Walsh gobsmacked in The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special, airing Christmas Eve on ITV.
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.
The BBC's Beyond Paradise Christmas Special airs 21 December 2025. Kris Marshall returns as DI Humphrey Goodman in a deeply personal festive mystery. Full cast list and guest stars revealed.
EastEnders' Christmas Day schedule is revealed with two explosive episodes. Iconic characters Pat Butcher and Barry Evans return in a dramatic festive special. Full spoilers inside.
Chinese player Pang Renlong receives a 12-year suspension and a $110,000 fine for fixing matches. The ITIA confirms five corrupted matches and multiple approaches to other players.
Ex-England cricketer Alex Hartley apologised to BBC Test Match Special listeners after citing her period for a 'grumpy' on-air mood during the Ashes. Discover the full story and its fallout.
The BBC's festive Repair Shop special saw emotional restorations turn to playful mayhem as children launched a snowball fight. Watch the chaos unfold on iPlayer.
Veteran Australian cricket commentator Jim Maxwell apologised on BBC's Test Match Special after branding England's 'Bazball' approach 'Baz Bollocks' live on air. Read the full story and fan reaction here.
England's Mark Wood sends a rallying cry after the heavy first Ashes Test defeat. Read his confident plan to bounce back in the crucial pink-ball Gabba Test.
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.
The Ashes series is underway in Australia. Get the full schedule, TV and radio details, and start times to follow England's historic bid to reclaim the urn.
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.
Ricky Gervais reveals his fourth Netflix stand-up special, Mortality, premiering December 30. Filmed at the London Palladium, it tackles life and death with his signature dark humour.
Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has been dropped as a commentator by host broadcaster ABC for the 2025/26 Ashes series due to his partnership with a betting company. Discover the details and implications.
The BBC unveils the star-studded cast for the Death in Paradise Christmas special, featuring a huge familiar face return. Don't miss the festive mystery!
Marnus Labuschagne vows to 'bat properly' after a young fan's plea to reunite his parents. Get the full story on the cricketer's Ashes comeback.
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi makes history as he earns his 100th test cap against France in Marseille, cementing his legendary status in rugby folklore.