Driver avoids jail for fatal crash after beauty salon rush
Laila Barnard-Wigley, 27, received a suspended sentence for causing a head-on crash that killed a couple. She was rushing to a salon in wet conditions. Read the full court report.
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Driver who killed couple rushing to salon avoids jail
Laila Barnard-Wigley, 27, received a suspended sentence for causing a fatal head-on collision while rushing to a beauty salon. Read the full court details and victim impact statements.
Driver escapes jail for fatal crash to beauty salon
Laila Barnard-Wigley received a suspended sentence for causing the deaths of Dean Yarrow and Faye Wardle in a head-on collision while hurrying to a salon. Read the full court details.
Driver Escapes Jail for Fatal Crash En Route to Salon
Laila Barnard-Wigley received a suspended sentence for causing the deaths of Dean Yarrow and Faye Wardle in a head-on collision. Read the full court details and victim impact statements.
Driver blames sensor after electric car kills boy, 5
A five-year-old boy died after an electric Volkswagen allegedly surged forward when he touched a sensor, a court hears. The driver denies causing death by careless driving.
Court Hears Electric Car in 'Perfect Working Order' Before Fatal Crash
A forensic expert told the Old Bailey an electric Volkswagen ID.4 that killed a five-year-old boy was fault-free. The driver denies causing death by careless driving. Read the latest from the trial.
Driving test cancelled over wet seat after 300-mile trip
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.
Driving test cancelled over 'few raindrops' on seat
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.
Driving test fails instantly over damp passenger seat
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.
Motorists warned against driving in snow by experts
Driving experts reveal the five biggest mistakes drivers make in snow and ice, including a common windscreen error. Stay safe this winter with these essential tips.
Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving in court
Former X Factor star Chico has pleaded not guilty to a drink-driving charge. The singer, accused of exceeding the legal limit in North London, will face trial on 9 April. Read the full details.
Winter driving laws to know as snowstorm hits UK
Motorists face fines up to £1,000 for breaking key winter driving rules as a massive blizzard is forecast to sweep across the UK in early January. Stay safe and legal.
UK drivers face £10k fines for wet weather errors
Motoring experts warn UK drivers of hefty fines up to £10,000 for rain-related offences like speeding and splashing pedestrians. Learn how to stay safe and avoid penalties this winter.
42 killed by drivers using mobile phones last year
Shocking new figures show a record 42 people died in accidents caused by drivers distracted by mobile phones. Campaigners demand it becomes 'culturally unacceptable'. Read the full report.
Lib Dems Demand Probe into Driving Test Touting Scandal
Ministers urged to investigate claims touts pay driving instructors for login details to block-book tests, exploiting learners and worsening the 642,000-strong backlog. Read the full story.
Lib Dems call for probe into driving test touting claims
MPs demand investigation into claims touts pay driving instructors for login details to block-book tests, worsening the 642,000-strong backlog. Read the full story.
Willoughby Sells Car After Causing Scooter Crash
TV presenter Holly Willoughby is selling the car she drove in a crash that broke a rider's neck. She pleaded guilty to careless driving and was fined.
Accountant Killed Cyclist, Said He Was Late for Nanny
Thomas Gibbs, 42, denies causing death by careless driving after hitting father-of-three Ben Jacobs on a Suffolk lane. The court heard he told witnesses he was late for his children's nanny.
Willoughby's perfume promo follows guilty plea for moped crash
TV presenter Holly Willoughby promoted her perfume brand a day after pleading guilty to a careless driving incident that left a moped rider with serious injuries. Brand experts call it an unfortunate scheduling clash.
Holly Willoughby Charged with Careless Driving
TV presenter Holly Willoughby is set to appear at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court over a careless driving charge. Discover the potential penalties and the context of her recent challenges.
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.
Woman killed couple while rushing to beauty salon
Laila Barnard-Wigley, 27, pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of Dean Yarrow and Faye Wardle in a horrific head-on collision. The couple's two-year-old child was orphaned. Read the full story.
Driver admits killing couple while hurrying to salon
Laila Barnard-Wigley, 27, pleads guilty to causing deaths of Dean Yarrow and Faye Wardle by careless driving. Read the full court details and sentencing information.
Police Officer Denies Causing Graduate's Death
PC Scott Thompson pleads not guilty to causing the death of 22-year-old Rachael Louise Moore by careless driving in Liverpool. Follow the latest court updates.
Charity boss resigns after careless driving conviction
Former BBC Children in Need chair Terry Duddy resigns from charity roles after receiving a suspended sentence for causing serious injury to a cyclist. Read the full story.
Officer charged after carer killed by police car
A Merseyside Police officer faces court after a patrol car responding to an emergency struck and killed 22-year-old carer Rachael Moore on Christmas Eve 2022. Read the full story.
Drivers with poor eyesight warned to never do this
An optometrist issues a stark warning to UK drivers with vision problems. New survey reveals shocking stats on driving with poor eyesight, especially in winter. Find out the one thing you must avoid.
Children in Need boss quits after cyclist crash
Terrence Duddy resigns as BBC Children in Need chair after being convicted for causing serious injury to a cyclist. Discover the full story and the charity's response.
UK Driving Test Changes Start November 24 2025
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.
BBC Charity Boss Quits After Cyclist Injury Conviction
Terry Duddy, the new BBC Children in Need chair, resigns after being convicted of causing serious injury to a cyclist in Buckinghamshire. Read the full story and the charity's response.
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