London pensioners may lose free travel Freedom Pass
A review of London's Older Person's Freedom Pass could see 1.2 million pensioners lose free travel on Tube, buses and rail. A petition has been launched against the cuts. Read the full story.
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Family Campaigns for Stricter Driver Eyesight Tests
A son demands urgent reform of UK driving licence laws after his mother was killed by a driver with severe eyesight issues. His 'Sight Safe' campaign calls for mandatory eye tests.
Driver jailed for killing 'larger-than-life' Croydon barber
David Haggard sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after fatal collision on Croydon Lane in March 2023. Read the full story.
New Road Safety Plans 'Not Enough' Say Bereaved Families
Bereaved families and the AA criticise the government's new road safety strategy as insufficient, calling for Graduated Driving Licences to protect young drivers.
Woman dies in A10 layby crash, Porsche driver arrested
A woman in her 60s died after being struck by a car on the A10 near Broxbourne. A Porsche driver has been arrested. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
New road safety plan criticised by AA and bereaved families
The government's new road safety strategy proposes longer learning periods and lower drink-drive limits, but campaigners say it fails to protect young drivers. Read the full analysis.
New UK Road Safety Strategy: Lower Drink-Drive Limit
The UK government unveils its first major road safety plan in 20 years, lowering the drink-drive limit and proposing a 6-month minimum learning period. Critics say it fails to protect young drivers.
Drink-drive limit cut in new UK road safety plan
The UK government plans to lower the drink-drive limit and introduce alcohol locks in a bid to cut road deaths. New rules for learner and older drivers are also proposed.
New UK Road Safety Strategy Targets 65% Cut in Deaths
The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.
Forklift driver moves parked car blocking lorry in Birmingham
A forklift driver in Birmingham took matters into his own hands to move a badly parked Volkswagen Tiguan. The incident mirrors a 2022 case where a farmer was cleared for similar actions. Read the full story.
Eye Tests for Over-70s Drivers Proposed in Safety Plan
UK government consults on mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Mandatory Eye Tests Proposed for Over-70s Drivers
The UK government's new road safety strategy, to be published Wednesday, proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and higher fines for uninsured motorists. Aim: cut road deaths 65% by 2035.
Government Plans New Road Rules for Over-70s Drivers
UK government to unveil road safety strategy with mandatory eye tests for over-70s and higher fines for uninsured drivers. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
Over-70s could face driving ban without eye tests
UK government plans mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
UK's Over-60s Homelessness Rises 50% in Five Years
Charities warn of a sharp rise in older people facing homelessness due to high rents and a lack of social housing. Experts call for urgent government action to protect vulnerable pensioners.
Driver charged over crash that killed two, injured Joshua
The driver of Anthony Joshua's car has been formally charged following a fatal crash in Nigeria that killed two of the boxer's close friends. Read the latest on the case.
Driver charged over fatal crash involving Anthony Joshua
The driver involved in the Nigerian car crash that killed two friends of boxer Anthony Joshua and left the fighter injured has been formally charged. Read the latest on the case.
AJ's driver charged after fatal crash kills two friends
The driver in Anthony Joshua's fatal car crash has been charged. Two of the boxer's close team members died in the Nigeria accident. Read the latest details and tributes.
Uber rewrites driver contracts to avoid new VAT rules
Uber has restructured its UK contracts to sidestep a new 20% VAT charge on fares outside London, a move that could impact millions in Treasury revenue. Discover the full story.
London NYE fireworks review: 'Pointless night' & £20 burgers
A Londoner's review of the Mayor's New Year's Eve fireworks reveals overcrowding, a £20 burger price, and a TV-centric spectacle. Was it worth £45? Read the verdict.
Harlan Coben's new Netflix thriller 'Run Away' drops
Harlan Coben's latest Netflix series, 'Run Away', is now streaming. Starring James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver, the twist-filled thriller has critics hooked. Discover if it's your next binge-watch.
Run Away Review: Nesbitt Stars in Coben's Netflix Thriller
James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver lead a stellar cast in Harlan Coben's latest Netflix thriller, 'Run Away'. A father's desperate search for his missing daughter delivers comfort TV at its finest. Stream all eight episodes now.
London's New Year's Eve Through the Decades in Photos
Fascinating archive photos reveal how Londoners have celebrated New Year's Eve for nearly a century, from 1930s casino parties to the iconic fireworks displays. See the capital's biggest party through the years.
Greggs: The UK Bakery Older Than McDonald's
Greggs, the beloved UK bakery chain, was founded in 1939, a year before McDonald's. Discover how it grew from a delivery bike to over 2,450 shops with vegan rolls and gold jewellery.
Asda payout after delivery driver's 'disabled' remark
A man with fibromyalgia and autism was awarded compensation after an Asda delivery driver questioned his disability. Read the full story of the incident and settlement.
New Year's Eve 1999: A Night of Hope and Dodgems at Dawn
Recalling the spontaneous joy of London's 1999 New Year's Eve, from the London Eye launch to dawn on the Dodgems. A nostalgic look back at the optimism that defined the turn of the millennium. Read the full story.
KT Tunstall's Candid Music Confessions Revealed
Scottish singer KT Tunstall shares her ultimate playlist, from the 80s icons that shaped her to the song she'd play at her funeral. Dive into her surprising musical journey.
TikTok OOTDs empower over-50 blogger after health battle
Parenting blogger Jen Walshaw shares how sharing daily outfits on TikTok helped her recover from a debilitating illness, building a supportive community and challenging fashion ageism. Discover her inspiring journey.
Swiss Photographer's Intimate 1950s Honeymoon Pictures Caused Scandal
René Groebli's tender, erotic photographs of his wife in a Paris hotel room scandalised the 1950s. Now 98, he reflects on the work that redefined intimate photography.
Heathrow taxi driver fined £658 for illegal parking
A Heathrow taxi driver has been ordered to pay £658 for parking in a residential street near the airport, as Hillingdon Council cracks down on anti-social behaviour. Read the full story.
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