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Pensioner withholds council tax over damaging speed humps

A defiant 73-year-old is withholding his council tax in protest against dangerous speed humps that he claims are destroying vehicles and making his street a 'nightmare' for residents. Discover why this pensioner is taking a stand against local authorities

4 Car Checks That Could Save You Thousands

Motorists are being warned about four critical vehicle checks that could prevent costly repairs and dangerous breakdowns. Discover the simple maintenance tasks that keep you safe on UK roads.

Slow drivers killed 19 in decade - shock data

Exclusive investigation uncovers how excessively slow driving has caused more fatalities than speeding on UK roads, with 19 deaths and hundreds injured over ten years.

M5 Crash Causes 7-Mile Queues and Hour-Long Delays

Severe disruption on M5 southbound after multi-vehicle collision between J16 and J17 causes 7-mile queues, hour-long delays, and emergency service scramble during Tuesday morning rush hour.

Two Lamborghinis wrecked in London crashes days apart

Exclusive: A pair of luxury Lamborghini supercars have been reduced to wreckage in separate high-profile crashes across London, causing tens of thousands in damage and leaving emergency services dealing with the expensive aftermath.

Miracle escape as car crushed by jackknifed lorry

Shocking CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a car is completely crushed by an out-of-control jackknifed lorry on a UK motorway, in what police are calling an 'absolute miracle' survival story.

Yellow box junctions earn councils £35m in driver fines

Motorists across Britain are being hit with staggering fines as yellow box junctions generate millions in revenue for local authorities. Discover which councils are profiting most from these controversial traffic traps.

M4 Emergency Closure Causes 10-Mile Queues

Severe disruption hits the M4 near Reading as emergency repairs force complete closure between junctions 10 and 11, causing massive tailbacks and diversion chaos for Thursday commuters.

Daughter killed weeks after starting dream job

Heartbroken father shares devastating moment his daughter was killed in a horrific road accident mere weeks after beginning her dream career, as family pays tribute to 'beautiful soul'.

Somerset's Laser Show Transforms Historic Landmarks

Discover how Somerset's groundbreaking Illuminated River project is using cutting-edge laser technology to create mesmerising light displays across the region's most iconic locations, from Glastonbury Tor to Cheddar Gorge.

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.

Baffled drivers rage over Wotsits-style road markings

Confused motorists across Britain are outraged as new giant yellow road markings resembling popular Wotsits snacks appear on highways, sparking safety concerns and widespread bewilderment among drivers.

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.

Coroner's warning after unfit driver kills couple

A coroner has demanded immediate action on medically unfit drivers after a couple returning from church bell-ringing were killed by a motorist with multiple health conditions. Discover the full story behind this preventable tragedy.

Driving Britain's Deadliest Coastal Road

Discover what it's really like to navigate the A39 Atlantic Highway - a breathtaking yet perilous journey along Cornwall's stunning coastline that demands skill, courage and perfect timing.

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.

Three dead in devastating Dumfries A75 crash

Emergency services rushed to fatal three-vehicle collision on A75 near Dumfries as police launch major investigation into devastating road tragedy that left community in mourning.

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