Driving test backlog forces learners to travel 10 hours
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.
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12-year sentence for Bali cocaine in chocolate smuggling
An Australian man has been sentenced to 12 years in an Indonesian prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine hidden inside Lindt chocolate wrappers. Read the full details of the case.
Two-Day Test Costs Cricket Australia Millions
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.
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.
Joseph Parker denies cocaine use after positive test
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker pleads innocence after testing positive for cocaine. Get the latest on the VADA findings, potential ban, and his full statement.
Parker tests positive for cocaine, faces boxing ban
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine after his defeat to Fabio Wardley. The fighter protests his innocence as a potential two-year ban looms.
Joseph Parker's Positive Cocaine Test Shocks Boxing
Heavyweight Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine before Fabian Wardley fight, verified by UK manager. VADA findings could lead to a lengthy ban from the sport. Read the full story.
Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine after fight
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker tested positive for a cocaine metabolite on the day of his Fabio Wardley bout. The VADA finding could lead to a lengthy ban from the sport. Read the full details.
TikTok's Bio Age Test: Experts Reveal The Truth
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.
UK Driving Test Postcode Lottery Revealed
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.
15-Second Animal Personality Test Reveals Your Traits
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.
Brit tourist faces Thai jail after £68k cocaine hotel bust
A 25-year-old British tourist is facing severe prison time in Thailand after authorities discovered 1kg of high-purity cocaine worth over £68,000 in his luxury Bangkok hotel room during a dramatic police raid.
US Coast Guard seizes record 50 tons of cocaine
In a massive international operation, the US Coast Guard has intercepted over 50 tons of cocaine worth billions, marking one of the largest drug busts in maritime history.
Driving test delays fuel scam epidemic targeting learners
Criminal gangs are exploiting Britain's driving test backlog crisis, charging desperate learners hundreds of pounds for phantom test slots and fake cancellations.
UK creates 50,000 new driving test slots monthly to clear backlog
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.
UK Driving Test Backlog: Learners Face 6-Month Waits
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.
Driving test backlog hits 538,000 with 18-week waits
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.
Pensioners' cocaine use up 400% in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's pensioners are turning to cocaine in record numbers, with over-60s usage increasing by 400% in a decade amid loneliness and cost of living crises.
Australian pilot's cocaine crash in Brazil reveals drug network
Exclusive investigation uncovers the shocking truth behind an Australian pilot's fatal plane crash in Brazil, revealing connections to international drug smuggling networks and a pauper's burial 13,000km from home.
Driving Instructor's Top Tips for Passing First Time
A seasoned UK driving instructor reveals the most common test mistakes and expert techniques to help you pass your test with confidence. Learn the secrets to parallel parking, roundabout etiquette, and conquering test anxiety.
Darts star Rodriguez banned after failed drug test
Professional darts player Rusty-Jake Rodriguez has been handed a two-month ban after testing positive for cocaine. The PDC confirmed the suspension following a routine test at a UK tournament.
Aussie Pilot on Cocaine in Fatal Brazil Plane Crash
Exclusive investigation reveals an Australian pilot had cocaine in his system during a fatal cargo plane crash in Brazil, raising serious questions about aviation safety and international oversight.
School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup
A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.
Ex-Examiner Reveals Driving Test Myths That Fail Learners
A former DVSA driving examiner debunks common myths about the UK driving test, revealing the real reasons learners fail and sharing expert tips to pass first time.
How Ireland's Tiny Navy Fuels UK's Cocaine Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how South American cartels exploit Ireland's minimal naval presence, with just eight ships, to flood Britain with cocaine via a new 'Atlantic Route'.
Dealer's cocaine sandwich lands him in hospital and jail
A Nottingham drug dealer's audacious attempt to swallow a cocaine-filled sandwich as police closed in ended in a medical emergency and a prison sentence. Read the full story of the bungled escape plan.
US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust
In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.
Cocaine Driver Jailed for Killing Jogger Lawyer in France
A British lawyer's French holiday ends in tragedy after a driver high on cocaine mows her down. Her husband's desperate attempts to save her life failed. Read the heartbreaking tribute and the court's verdict.
Couple's drug empire crumbles over coded text messages
A drug-dealing couple from Northamptonshire faced justice after their incriminating 'nudge nudge' text messages about cocaine deals were uncovered by police, leading to their arrest and sentencing.
Trump: Use Navy to "Take Out" Drug Traffickers' Boats
In a radical speech, former President Donald Trump called for a military-style naval offensive against drug cartels, suggesting the US should 'go out and shoot' and 'take out the boats' in a controversial escalation of the war on drugs.
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