16 essential items for your car in UK snow
The RAC issues vital winter driving advice as snow and ice sweep the UK. Discover the 16 essential items to keep in your car and crucial safety tips for treacherous roads.
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Amsterdam Schiphol cancels 700 flights in icy chaos
Amsterdam Schiphol airport cancels over 700 flights due to snow and ice, stranding 1000+ passengers overnight. Severe weather causes widespread travel disruption across Europe.
Labour's drink-drive limit cut alarms rural pubs
Labour plans to slash the drink-drive limit, potentially making a single pint illegal for drivers. Critics warn it could 'kill off' rural pubs reliant on car travel. Read the full debate.
Labour's Drink-Drive Limit Cut Alarms Rural Pubs
Labour plans to slash the drink-driving limit, potentially making a single pint illegal for drivers. Critics warn it could kill off rural pubs reliant on car travel. Read the full debate.
Girl falls from ambulance on M6, motorway closed
A teenage girl was rushed to hospital after reportedly falling from an ambulance on the M6, forcing a major closure. Get the latest traffic updates and details here.
Girl Falls From Ambulance on M6, Motorway Closed
A teenage girl was hospitalised after reportedly falling from an ambulance on the M6, forcing a major closure. Emergency services responded to the shocking incident near junction 32. Read the latest updates.
World's Most Punctual Airlines 2025 Revealed
Cirium's 2025 On-Time Performance Review crowns Aeromexico as the world's most punctual airline for a second year. Discover which carriers made the top 10 and see the full rankings.
Aeromexico named world's most punctual airline for 2025
Cirium's 2025 On-Time Performance Review crowns Aeromexico as the world's most punctual airline for a second year. Discover the top 10 global carriers and see which airlines showed the most improvement.
Mum demands graduated licences after daughter's fatal crash
A mother whose daughter died in a 2017 car crash tells BBC Breakfast new road safety plans don't go far enough. She campaigns for graduated driving licences to protect young passengers.
Mum's GDL plea on BBC Breakfast after daughter's death
Sharon Huddleston told BBC Breakfast her daughter would be alive with graduated driving licences. As the government launches a new road safety strategy, campaigners demand tougher rules for new drivers.
Govt plans first drink-drive limit cut since 1967
Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood defends plans to lower the legal alcohol limit for drivers, aiming to prevent deaths despite pub sector backlash. Read the full story.
Drink-drive limit to be cut in England and Wales
The UK government plans to slash the drink-drive limit in England and Wales, bringing it in line with Scotland. The move aims to cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
Drivers face £1,000 fines for incorrect car defrosting
Highway experts warn that incorrectly defrosting your car on a public road could lead to a £1,000 fine. Learn the legal and safe methods to avoid penalties and stay safe this winter.
Drink-drive limit to be slashed in England and Wales
The government plans to cut the drink-drive limit and introduce alcolocks in a new strategy aiming to reduce road deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
One Pint Could Be Illegal Under Labour's Drink-Drive Plan
Labour proposes slashing England and Wales' drink-drive limit to 22μg, making one pint risky. New road safety strategy includes alcolocks and eye tests for older drivers.
Pilot Sues Boeing After Emergency Landing Scapegoat Claims
Hero pilot Brandon Fisher takes legal action against Boeing, alleging the manufacturer tried to blame him for the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout. Read the full story.
Crackdown on illegal 'ghost' number plates launched
New government plans target 'ghost' number plates invisible to cameras. Offenders face penalty points and vehicle seizure as part of a major road safety strategy aiming to cut deaths by 65%.
Sinkhole Opens at Park Near £20bn Tunnel Works
A large sinkhole has appeared at a Melbourne sports oval, with experts linking it to nearby tunnelling. Discover the causes and why such events are becoming more common globally.
Airport staff snowball fight as flights cancelled for 5 days
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport staff built a snowman and had a snowball fight as severe winter weather caused mass flight cancellations for a fifth consecutive day. See the full story.
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 over raindrops after 285-mile trip
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.
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.
Helicopter crash: Slackline warning issued before fatal incident
Federal investigators probe a deadly helicopter crash in Arizona after it struck a slackline. A NOTAM warning was issued a week prior. Read the full safety analysis.
Forklift moves parked car blocking lorry in Birmingham
A forklift driver in Birmingham took matters into his own hands, moving an SUV parked in a no-parking zone that was blocking a delivery lorry. See the footage and the potential fines involved.
Forklift driver moves SUV blocking delivery lorry
A forklift driver in Birmingham took matters into his own hands, moving a parked Volkswagen Tiguan that was blocking a delivery lorry. See the footage and learn about the parking fines involved.
Most Reliable Airlines of 2025 Revealed
Aeromexico leads global punctuality rankings for second year. Virgin Atlantic named most improved airline. See the full list of top performers for 2025.
Bus crashes into historic pillar in Liverpool park
An Arriva bus slid on an icy road in Liverpool, hitting a marble pillar near Sefton Park. No injuries were reported. Read more on the UK's ongoing Arctic blast.
Hawaiian Airlines to launch premium economy in 2028
Hawaiian Airlines announces a major $600 million investment, introducing its first premium economy cabin in 2028 alongside airport upgrades and free Starlink Wi-Fi. Discover the new travel experience.
Unexploded Bomb Found in Birmingham, Halts Trains
An unexploded wartime bomb discovered near a Birmingham railway line caused major train cancellations and a 100m exclusion zone. Bomb disposal teams made the device safe. Read the full story on the disruption.
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