Free winter car fixes to prevent breakdowns
Gareth Butterfield reveals five simple, no-cost checks to keep your car running in freezing conditions and avoid a winter breakdown. Essential reading for UK drivers.
Gareth Butterfield reveals five simple, no-cost checks to keep your car running in freezing conditions and avoid a winter breakdown. Essential reading for UK drivers.
Car-sharing giant Zipcar is set to halt its UK service, suspending new bookings from 31 December 2025. Get the latest details on the consultation and what it means for members.
London faces a soaking start to December with heavy rain forecast. The Met Office warns of 'significant' rain hazards and potential flooding in South Wales. Get the full weekly weather outlook.
Real bodycam footage from the Met Police shows an officer's terrifying encounter in a dark basement, leading to the arrest of a convicted drug dealer. Watch the viral video.
Tributes paid to Amie Pearson, 26, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, killed in Pleasley collision. Nine-year-old boy suffers life-changing injuries. 18-year-old arrested.
Two women in their 20s have died and a nine-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries in a Derbyshire car crash. An 18-year-old man has been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Tributes pour in for PC Mathew Parker, an Essex Police officer killed while responding to an emergency on the A12. A beloved family man remembered for his dedication and passion.
A man was arrested after a police chase through South London following an armed robbery report in Clapham. The incident resulted in two crashes and road closures. Read the full update.
Met Police officers were spat at and assaulted while detaining a suspected burglar armed with a knife on a London bus. The 31-year-old man was Tasered after a chase. Read the full details.
Police arrested six people following a reported robbery on Clapham Common where a victim was located. The investigation is ongoing. Get the latest London crime updates.
A man in his 20s has died following a serious collision on Main Road, Sidcup. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. Call 101 with information.
Disturbing footage reveals final moments before fatal Sea World helicopter collision that killed four people on Gold Coast. Watch the investigation unfold.
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.
Discover the 6 essential car maintenance skills most drivers possessed in the 60s and 70s that are now largely forgotten. How many do you know?
A Met Police officer has been dismissed without notice after using unreasonable force against a pensioner in south London. PC Dan Loft pushed the OAP over a wall during a confrontation outside a Royal Mail depot.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick used his uniform to commit horrific sex crimes over 30 years. Discover how he evaded justice for decades.
Former Met Police officer Oscar Yustos-Morales threatened to rape a colleague's partner in a torrent of abuse. He would have been sacked had he not already resigned. Read the full details.
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed for sending 'wholly inappropriate' messages to a vulnerable 17-year-old cadet. Discover the full details of the misconduct hearing.
Discover the 7 warning signs your garage is overcharging and learn practical steps to dispute unfair bills. Protect yourself from mechanic anxiety with expert advice.
A self-employed tradesman faced a 169-day battle with Autonet Insurance after a motorway crash. Delayed claims, mounting storage fees and poor communication caused immense stress. Read this consumer warning.
Tragedy strikes as five people in their early twenties die in a two-vehicle collision in County Louth. Three others injured in what police describe as 'shocking and devastating' crash.
Tragic car crash near Dundalk claims five young lives, leaving three injured. Gardaí appeal for witnesses as nation mourns devastating road traffic incident.
Three men and two women in their 20s died in a two-vehicle collision in Gibstown, Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues.
Thirteen people were injured, two critically, after a speedway car ploughed into a grandstand at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally in New South Wales. Read the latest on this developing story.
Treasury confirms review of vehicle excise duty as new rules hit classic cars. Failure to tax your vehicle could result in fines or clamping. Read the latest updates.
A bus has hit a bus stop in central Stockholm, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Police are investigating the incident as involuntary manslaughter. Follow for live updates.
A Pennsylvania man was hospitalised after his dog accidentally discharged a shotgun while jumping on a bed. Police are investigating the bizarre incident and reminding gun owners about safety protocols.
The police watchdog is investigating a Met officer after he allegedly struck a man on the head with handcuffs during an arrest in North West London. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Two young men died in a high-speed crash on the Isle of Wight while in a modified Honda Civic that had its airbags removed. The coroner described the scene as 'horrifying'.
Exclusive look at Metropolitan Police riot squad training in Gravesend. See how officers prepare for London protests with petrol bombs and crowd control tactics. Read the full story.