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Peter Andre reveals two baby names in the running for his newborn daughter
Marks & Spencer
Peter Andre has been struggling to agree on a name for his newborn daughter with wife Emily MacDonagh - but has now revealed two monikers in the running
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Drivers fined for parking on their own driveway due to 'over-zealous' traffic officers
Traffic & Travel
A total of 159 tickets have been issued since the Co-op Live arena opened on April 20 in Manchester, with residents living nearby saying they have been "incorrectly given parking tickets"
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Drivers 'face £120 fine' if they forget one thing when in Europe
Motoring
Rules differ from country to country, but some apply across Europe
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New 'five minutes' update from DVLA to all UK drivers
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a new update for all UK drivers
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Traffic officer says there are 7 things drivers always do 'they really shouldn't'
Motoring
Simon Wardle, a traffic officer of seven years, has shared some of the things he sees drivers do on the motorway each day - and some of them are illegal
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Insurance experts explain four things to do if you hit a pothole
Motoring
After a wet winter the UK's roads are littered with potholes
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£10,000 warning to travellers going to Europe in a motorhome this year
European Union
Those heading abroad have been urged to check their insurance cover
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Drivers given warning 'often ignored' car part could fail MOT
Motoring
A motoring expert has also outlined some other easy-to-sort things that can cause MOT problems
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Little known Highway Code rule that could see drivers fined £5,000 in hot weather
Traffic & Travel
With the cost of living soaring, many motorists are opting not to use their car's air conditioning in an attempt to save on fuel costs
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Expert says your driving 'can show hidden stress and anxiety'
Motoring
Grip force is a relatively new measure that shows promising results in measuring stress during psychomotor tasks
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Should you learn to drive in an automatic? Experts list the pros and cons
Motoring
Many car manufacturers are favouring automatic gearboxes nowadays, while electric cars don't have a gearbox at all
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Drivers only just discovering what grab handles above car doors are really for
Traffic & Travel
There are a number of features and signals in your car that you may not have known about - including the true purpose of the grab handle above each door
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RAC makes 'bring it back' plea over smart motorways
Motoring
There have been long-standing safety concerns after fatal incidents in which vehicles stopped in live lanes were hit from behind
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UK drivers could be forced to 'retrofit' cars with speed limiters from July
European Union
The European Union previously decreed speed limiters are mandatory for all new cars manufactured across the continent since back in 2022 - and the UK is set to follow suit
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UK Drivers over certain age could face 'mandatory' fitness test after DVLA update
Traffic & Travel
The DVLA recorded over 40 million people with a licence in the UK last year, according to figures.
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Car finance probe update as thousands could get compensation
Motoring
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has said car finance mis-selling has the potential to be the 'second-biggest reclaim payout in UK history' after the PPI scandal
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Little-used button in your car 'gets rid of bad smells'
Motoring
It's not used that often, but can make a difference
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Some drivers 'particularly hard-hit' by car tax changes this week
Motoring
The annual increase in Vehicle Excise Duty came in on April 1
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New pavement parking law could see drivers fined £100 and have their car towed
Traffic & Travel
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for the government to give councils the power to ban pavement parking, with a consultation on the issue currently ongoing
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Equipment and documents you need to drive abroad this year
Motoring
Heading to a different country is very exciting, but there may be new things to be mindful of when behind the wheel
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Investigation into car headlights that dazzle other drivers after hundreds of crashes
Traffic & Travel
The RAC has been campaigning about this issue and said the study offers a "golden opportunity" to "get to the bottom of the problem".
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Review launched after drivers report being 'dazzled' by headlights
United Nations
Drivers have reported that newer cars have headlights that seem brighter than older ones
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Drivers warned eye mistakes could cost them a £2,500 fine or disqualification
Motoring
There are some severe penalties for breaking various vision-related rules
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Motorists told to do 20p check that could save them a big fine and points
Motoring
Not checking before you set off could cost you dear
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Ben Shephard halts ITV This Morning as 'distressing' news breaks with 'shocking' pictures
Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley were joined by Vanessa Feltz and Tom Strawbridge in the This Morning studio on Wednesday, as the ITV show was interrupted by breaking news
A60 Huntingdon Street crash caused delays in Nottingham city centre during rush hour
Traffic & Travel
Emergency services were at the scene
The Chase: 'Skinny Beast' Mark Labbett praised for weight loss transformation
ITV
The Chase star Mark Labbett, who is also known as The Beast, shared a snap of his 'healthy' dinner while dining out at a restaurant
Burton Joyce pub The Nelson introduces pay and display parking - and customers are all for it
Pubs and bars in Nottingham
Families and dog walkers visiting a nearby park are taking up the spaces
Beeston Tesco Extra car park changes described as 'nuisance' by shoppers
Tesco
The supermarket is severely limiting the amount of time vehicles can be parked in the late evening and overnight
Nottinghamshire Police
Caroline Henry says she 'didn't hurt anybody' when caught speeding five times
The current Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner is standing for the role again on May 2
Sainsbury’s online orders cancelled after supermarket reports another technical glitch
Sainsbury's
A similar incident took place in March
Playgrounds 'no-go areas' as third of children have been injured
Cost Of Living
Parents say it is no longer safe to let children play in parks
Shoplifting rises to highest level since records began
UK & World News
There were more than 430,000 cases of shoplifting in England and Wales last year
Parents issue heartfelt plea in month-long search for 'kind and loving' son Jacob Crompton
Retford
Land and river searches continue to find the young man
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ITV
Ben Shephard halts ITV This Morning as 'distressing' news breaks with 'shocking' pictures
Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley were joined by Vanessa Feltz and Tom Strawbridge in the This Morning studio on Wednesday, as the ITV show was interrupted by breaking news
A60 Huntingdon Street crash caused delays in Nottingham city centre during rush hour
Traffic & Travel
Emergency services were at the scene
The Chase: 'Skinny Beast' Mark Labbett praised for weight loss transformation
ITV
The Chase star Mark Labbett, who is also known as The Beast, shared a snap of his 'healthy' dinner while dining out at a restaurant
Burton Joyce pub The Nelson introduces pay and display parking - and customers are all for it
Pubs and bars in Nottingham
Families and dog walkers visiting a nearby park are taking up the spaces
Stuart Attwell caught up in new controversy days on from Nottingham Forest VAR drama
Nottingham Forest FC
Having waved away three penalty shouts for Nottingham Forest on Sunday, referee Stuart Attwell was given two more major decisions in his latest fixture
Shopping
Amazon shoppers ditch Dyson and Shark for £70 cordless vacuum cleaner
The Akitas 3in1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a number one best-seller on Amazon and has received rave reviews from shoppers who have ditched Dyson and Shark for the vacuum
Skittles promise 'an experience like no other' with launch of new variety
Food & Drink
Skittles have created a new version of the popular sweet which they say takes it to 'the next level' and leaves fans saying 'yesssss'
Caroline Henry says she 'didn't hurt anybody' when caught speeding five times
Nottinghamshire Police
The current Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner is standing for the role again on May 2
Sainsbury’s online orders cancelled after supermarket reports another technical glitch
Sainsbury's
A similar incident took place in March
Shoppers praise M&S floaty dress with puffy sleeves for being their 'favourite summer dress'
Marks & Spencer
The midi green dress has a flattering tie around the waist