Exeter Named UK's Best Motorway Services
Exeter services crowned the UK's best pit stop, boasting 56 EV chargers and 13 food outlets. Discover the top 10 service stations for your festive travels.
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New 'default yes' planning rule for station homes
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes near transport hubs. Discover how this impacts local councils and green belt areas.
Reed's 'default yes' for homes near stations
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces a 'default yes' for developments near transport hubs to boost UK housebuilding. Will this plan deliver 1.5 million homes?
Labour's Plan for Multi-Day Voting in UK Elections
Labour plans to modernise UK elections with multi-day in-person voting and polling stations in schools. Discover how these reforms could change the way Britain votes.
Contactless travel expands to 50 UK stations & airports
Major boost for UK rail passengers as contactless pay-as-you-go expands to Stansted, Southend airports and 50 more stations from December 14. Tap and travel!
Hidden car switch saves thousands on fuel
Leading motoring experts reveal how a simple dashboard switch, cruise control, can slash fuel consumption by 14%, saving drivers up to £1.65 per hour on motorways.
Petrol station inferno: Smoker's match ignites fuel
Shocking CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment a discarded match at a UK petrol station nearly caused catastrophe, as friends narrowly escape a fiery explosion in hair-raising close call.
EV Boom Creates £13B Treasury Black Hole
As petrol and diesel cars disappear from UK roads, the Treasury faces a massive fuel duty shortfall that could force difficult tax decisions. Discover how the switch to EVs is reshaping Britain's fiscal landscape.
World's Most Beautiful Railway Stations 2025 Revealed
Discover the architectural marvels and breathtaking designs that have been crowned the world's most beautiful railway stations in the prestigious 2025 rankings.
Fuel Duty Freeze End Fears: New War on Motorists?
Exclusive: Treasury documents reveal plans to end fuel duty freeze, sparking fears of soaring petrol prices and fresh conflict with Britain's drivers amid cost of living crisis.
AA Warning: Never Let Your Fuel Tank Get This Low
The AA has issued an urgent warning to British motorists about a common refuelling habit that could be silently destroying their engines and costing thousands in repairs.
Airport Security for UK Trains After Manchester Stabbing
Major security overhaul planned for Britain's railways as Transport Secretary announces new screening measures following Manchester Victoria station stabbing incident.
Metal detectors at Cambs stations after stabbings
Enhanced security measures including walk-through metal detectors are being implemented at railway stations across Cambridgeshire after multiple knife crime incidents, sparking debate over public safety versus civil liberties.
OPEC pauses oil output hikes as prices surge
Global oil markets face turbulence as OPEC+ unexpectedly pauses planned output increases, sending prices soaring while UK manufacturing activity contracts sharply.
Electric Cars Produce More CO2 Than Petrol - Shock Study
Groundbreaking research challenges the green credentials of electric vehicles, showing some models generate higher lifetime emissions than traditional petrol cars, raising questions about Britain's net-zero strategy.
7 Reasons You Don't Need an Electric Car Yet
Thinking of switching to electric? Hold that thought! Our expert analysis reveals why sticking with petrol might be smarter for now. Discover the hidden costs and practical limitations of EVs in today's market.
Serial shoplifter's 100+ petrol station crime spree exposed
Notorious thief Christopher O'Kane's staggering shoplifting campaign across London petrol stations has finally been halted after accumulating over 100 offences. Discover how this prolific criminal operated and his ultimate sentencing.
Teen's miracle survival after petrol station inferno
16-year-old Jacob Thompson suffers severe burns in terrifying Coonabarabran petrol station explosion while heroically attempting to save others from the blaze.
Early voting surge in New York and New Jersey
Voters in New York and New Jersey are turning out in unprecedented numbers for early voting in the 2024 presidential election, with polling stations reporting queues and high engagement.
China's Illegal Police Outposts Spark European Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals China operating illegal police stations in major European cities, prompting formal protests from France and Belgium over sovereignty violations.
Young man set on fire in Sydney family feud attack
Shocking details emerge as a 20-year-old Australian man fights for life after being allegedly doused in petrol and set on fire in what police describe as a targeted attack linked to an ongoing family dispute in Sydney's western suburbs.
Ukraine drones hit Russian oil refineries amid sanctions crisis
In a dramatic escalation, Ukrainian drones have pounded Russian oil refineries just hours after Trump imposed crushing sanctions on Moscow's energy giants, sparking fuel queues and nationwide power cuts across Russia.
UK inflation holds at 6.7% as prices remain stubborn
September's inflation rate holds at 6.7% despite predictions of a fall, as rising petrol costs and persistent food prices squeeze British households.
Westminster pushes nuclear power for Scotland
In a bold move challenging Holyrood's long-standing opposition, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is spearheading efforts to bring new nuclear power generation to Scotland, arguing it's essential for energy security and net zero ambitions.
UK Blackout Protection: Best Backup Power Solutions
As power cuts become more frequent, discover the best backup power sources to keep your home running during outages. From portable power stations to solar generators, we reveal the top options for UK households.
London railway stations face capacity crisis as numbers soar
Major London terminals including King's Cross and St Pancras are operating beyond their designed capacity, sparking urgent calls for infrastructure investment to prevent travel chaos.
McClean: Petrol bombs over poppy protest
Shocking details emerge as Republic of Ireland international James McClean reveals he and his family received petrol bombs and death threats over his refusal to wear the remembrance poppy, with police investigations ongoing.
EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.
Sydney petrol station worker stabbed in customer argument
Shocking violence erupts at a Sydney petrol station as a worker is brutally stabbed following a heated argument with a customer. Police launch urgent manhunt for the attacker.
London gets two 24-hour police counters
Scotland Yard launches permanent 24-hour public counters in Westminster and Walworth as Mayor Sadiq Khan faces criticism over police accessibility and rising crime concerns.
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