The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) this week issued a reminder about a key validity rule, encouraging drivers to act before time runs out. The organisation took to social media platform X to share its alert. In a post yesterday, the DVLA said: “10 years can fly by when …
Read More »Drivers in Cornwall hit with years-old parking fines
A number of drivers in Cornwall have told of their shock in recent weeks after receiving notice of historic parking fines years after the date they were said to have been issued. One driver we spoke to said she has been “really worried” after being sent a notice by a …
Read More »Post Office returns to Leicestershire town after closure 10 months ago
A temporary sign is in place at the new premises(Image: Post Office) A Post Office has returned to a Leicestershire town, 10 months after closing its previous branch. The last store was forced to close following the postmaster’s resignation. The new Post Office store opened on Wednesday, October 29, in …
Read More »DVLA driving licence alert if you’ve been driving for over 10 years
Drivers are being reminded by the DVLA that it may be time to renew their driving licences. The agency warned in a post on social media platform X: “Due to renew your driving licence? Do it online. It’s easy, quick and secure to renew on gov.uk.” Under current rules, photocard …
Read More »IT failure at Dover causes thousands of drivers to be stuck in 45 minute delays
Drivers were forced to undergo manual passport checks as an ITV failure at Dover sparked delays Drivers at Dover are stuck in 45 minute queues(Image: PA) A massive IT failure has led to 45-minute delays for drivers accessing the Port of Dover today, as motorists were forced to go through …
Read More »‘Do not fill up’ alert for drivers as change coming at petrol stations
Drivers should see fuel prices fall from a six-month high because of a drop in wholesale costs, according to new analysis. The RAC said average pump prices will come down by at least 6p per litre for petrol and 3p per litre for diesel in the coming weeks if retailers …
Read More »Stellantis considers selling Maserati as orders go into reverse
Meanwhile the wider Stellantis group said profits have halved, sending shares in the world’s fourth-biggest carmaker down by 10pc. Sales fell heavily in the US and Europe and the company said it was considering cutting prices in order to boost demand. Mr Tavares called the figures “disappointing and humbling”, but …
Read More »Caught speeding last month? This strike loophole may get you off
Tens of thousands of drivers who were caught speeding during December could escape fines and points because of the impact of the postal strikes, a leading motoring lawyer has warned. Industrial action by Royal Mail workers last month caused major disruption to deliveries with some letters and Christmas cards taking …
Read More »Midlothian movie buff transforms old Volkswagen Beetle into Herbie replica
A Gorebridge postie has shared the amazing transformation that he carried out of an old school Volkswagen Beetle into a movie replica of Herbie The Love Bug. Ross Nicholson, 27, who works for the Royal Mail, says that he is a movie enthusiast and has always had a dream of …
Read More »UK electric van maker Arrival secures £85m from Kia and Hyundai | Business
The UK-based electric van maker Arrival has secured an £85m investment from South Korean car firms Hyundai and Kia – a cash injection which values the business at £3bn, defying the struggles of the British automotive industry. The money will be used by Arrival to fund the next stage of …
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