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.
A Guardian Blind Date in London saw financial analyst Karyshma, 27, meet radiographer Arun, 36, for tapas. Despite a contact lens mishap, they rated the evening highly and exchanged numbers. Read their full review.
Financial analyst Karyshma, 27, and radiographer Arun, 36, enjoyed a promising blind date at Parrillan in London, scoring it 8/10. They've exchanged numbers and are open to meeting again. Read their full story.
A rigorous blind taste test of supermarket champagnes has revealed a £35 bottle from Co-op that rivals premium labels. Discover the perfect fizz for your New Year's Eve celebrations.
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.
Aaron, 28, and Tara, 30, share their honest review of a Guardian blind date at Los Mochis in London. Find out why they rated it 6/10 and 8/10, and how to apply for your own.
Our experts blind-tasted supermarket mulled wines. Waitrose's £6 bottle was the winner, praised for its festive spices and drinkability. Discover the full ranking.
A blind taste test of supermarket champagnes has crowned a £35 Co-op bottle as the winner, with experts saying it rivals bottles costing double. Discover the top festive fizz.
Amanda, 56, and Paul, 53, found a genuine connection over dinner at Caravelli in Loughborough. Discover their honest review and see if sparks flew on this week's Guardian Blind Date. Fancy your own adventure? Apply now.
Sarah and Russell's blind date after a 15-year gap was a whirlwind of chat, tapas, and a potential friendship built on visiting east coast puffins. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
Hareem and Jonesti, both blind, face criticism for becoming parents but develop their own successful methods to care for their baby, proving doubters wrong.
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.
Netflix is launching a dramatic Love Is Blind UK spin-off, reuniting couples and fan favourites from the hit reality show. Get the exclusive details on returning cast members and air dates.
The Love Is Blind Season 9 reunion delivered shocking revelations as one couple announced they'd secretly welcomed a baby, creating the most dramatic moment in the show's 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.
In a dramatic festive blind tasting, struggling supermarket Morrisons emerges as dark horse contender, securing second place overall and beating premium rivals with award-winning mince pies.
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.
Discover which instant coffee brands triumphed over expensive ground coffee in a surprising blind taste test that's changing how Brits view their morning brew.