Vet Settles Debate: Which Dogs Need Winter Coats?
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Mandatory eye tests for over-70s drivers proposed
UK drivers over 70 may need vision checks every three years under new safety plans. The move sparks 'ageism' debate as experts warn of isolation risks. Read the full story.
UK Driving Overhaul: Eye Tests for Over-70s, Lower Drink Limit
A major new road safety strategy proposes mandatory eye tests for over-70s and lowering the drink-drive limit in England. Learn how these changes aim to cut fatalities.
New 2026 Driving Laws: Theory Test CPR & EV Charges
Major changes for UK drivers start today, Jan 1 2026, including new CPR theory test questions, rising congestion charges, and future licence eye tests. Stay informed.
Ghost Plates Epidemic Costs UK £1bn, Evades Police
A dangerous loophole allows 'ghost' number plates, invisible to ANPR cameras, to flood UK roads. Used by criminals and speeding drivers, they undermine road safety and cost authorities over £1 billion annually. MPs demand urgent reform.
Ghost Plates Undermine Police ANPR Network, DVLA Fails to Act
A Daily Mail investigation reveals how rogue 'ghost plates', invisible to police cameras, are undermining UK road safety and crime-fighting. An estimated 1 in 15 plates are now modified. Read the full report and our call for urgent action.
Ghost Plates Expose Critical Flaw in UK Number Plate System
A Daily Mail probe reveals how official suppliers sell 'ghost plates' invisible to road cameras, creating a national security risk. Urgent calls for a regulatory overhaul follow.
Private parking tickets hit record 15.9 million
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.
DVSA Warning: Don't Lose Your Theory Test Fee
The DVSA warns learner drivers their theory test will be cancelled without a valid provisional licence. Avoid losing your £23 fee with this essential checklist.
DVLA alert: Drivers risk fines from identity theft
The DVLA warns drivers to spot sophisticated scams after 20,000 fraud reports. Learn how to protect your licence and avoid unwarranted fines. Stay safe online.
Three sleep conditions risk £1000 DVLA fine
Drivers with specific sleep disorders like sleep apnoea or narcolepsy must inform the DVLA or face a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you are affected.
Tourette's Driving Video Sparks UK Road Safety Debate
An American influencer with Tourette's Syndrome has ignited a fierce debate after sharing a video of her driving with tics. Discover the UK's DVLA rules and the public's divided reaction.
Man jailed for fatal crash after ignoring driving ban
Alan Parish sentenced to four years and six months for causing death by dangerous driving after ignoring doctors' orders not to drive. Learn the full story.
Report 118 DVLA health conditions or face £1,000 fine
UK drivers must report 118 specific medical conditions to the DVLA or risk a £1,000 fine. Learn which ailments affect your licence and your legal obligations.
Cruz Beckham loses driving licence for speeding
Cruz Beckham has his licence revoked after two speeding tickets, including one in a 20mph zone. Discover the details and the national rise in such offences.
Urgent UK driving licence warning over eyesight checks
A police sergeant issues an urgent warning to all UK driving licence holders. Failing to declare vision issues could lead to licence revocation under Cassie's Law. Check your eyesight now.
DVLA scraps medical rule for drivers with common conditions
The DVLA has announced a major rule change that will simplify medical checks for drivers with common conditions like diabetes, sleep apnoea, and epilepsy.
Dear Vix: When Friendship Hides Secret Feelings
An agony aunt tackles the delicate situation of unrequited love between friends, offering practical advice for navigating emotional minefields while preserving precious friendships.
Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Vietnam Flooding: Essential Travel Advice for UK Tourists
UK travellers to Vietnam face significant disruptions as severe flooding hits central regions. Discover which popular destinations are affected, transport updates, and crucial safety advice for your Southeast Asian journey.
Secret court seizes cars over minor tax errors
Exclusive investigation reveals how drivers are losing their cars through a hidden court system for innocent administrative mistakes on vehicle tax payments.
DVLA warning: Personalised number plate scam risk
The DVLA issues urgent alert to drivers with private registrations about a growing scam that could see them lose their valuable plates forever. Essential reading for all personalised plate owners.
Citizens Advice CEO steps down amid charity crisis
Dame Clare Moriarty announces departure as CEO of Citizens Advice England and Wales while the charity faces unprecedented pressure from energy and cost-of-living crises.
AI advised woman to end 8-year relationship
A woman's life was turned upside down when artificial intelligence advised her to leave her long-term partner. Discover how ChatGPT relationship guidance sparked a real-life breakup crisis and what experts say about AI counselling.
DVLA Warning: Don't Ignore This Brown Envelope
Millions of UK drivers are being urged to watch for an important brown envelope from the DVLA that could save them from hefty fines and legal trouble when updating their photocard licence.
DVLA's urgent warning could save drivers £1,000
Drivers across the UK are being warned about crucial number plate changes coming in March 2024 that could see them facing hefty fines and failed MOT tests if ignored.
DVLA warning for drivers born before 1970
Millions of UK drivers with older-style paper licences must act now or risk fines up to £1,000. Our essential guide explains the critical September 2024 deadline.
Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
Blood type required on new UK driving licences
Millions of British drivers face significant changes as new driving licence applications will require blood type disclosure in groundbreaking medical safety initiative.
DVLA secretly opts drivers into NHS blood donor scheme
Millions of UK drivers are being automatically enrolled as potential NHS blood donors through their driving licence applications without explicit consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
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