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Motoring
I'm a car insurance expert and I've got a grim £338 warning for every driver
Black Country
Car insurance costs have shot up this year
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Police haven't revealed where new 'smart' speed cameras are located
Staffordshire Police
New cameras will feature cutting-edge technology designed to catch more speeding drivers
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'Every driver to save £440' as Government makes major roads announcement
Black Country
Huge investment to improve the condition of crumbling roads
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The three Midlands speed cameras in England's top 10 for catching drivers
West Midlands Police
Cameras which catch most speeding motorists across England revealed
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Vital new tool to catch speeding drivers as everyone warned 'you're being watched'
Crime
Use of technology could prove a gamechanger in punishing speeding motorists
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'Smarter' speed cameras set to be switched on in 'secret' Midlands locations
Staffordshire Police
Improved cameras will feature cutting-edge technology in boost for police
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Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe review: A big and bold break from the norm
Reach Review
Gareth Butterfield tests Skoda's all-electric SUV coupe and finds good things can often come in big packages
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I tried to renew my car insurance and was left fuming with what I was told
Black Country
Shopping around for a cheap deal didn't prove so easy this year
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Two Midlands areas home to some of the UK's 'most dangerous drivers'
Black Country
These areas have some of the highest numbers of motorists who have committed driving offences
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£200k supercar driver doing 137mph on M5 has smile wiped from face
Crime
It was the fastest speed recorded on our roads so far this year
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Owner of 'UK's dullest car' set to have last laugh with £10k auction estimate
Midlands traffic and travel
The bright orange model - a legacy of Birmingham's Motor City past - still sports a tax disc dating back to 1984
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Birmingham Clean Air Zone rules and charges and how it compares with London ULEZ
Clean Air Zone
Which vehicles are covered, which are exempt and how much you have to pay
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Black Country
£150 warning to all drivers over 'annoying' everyday habit
It's among indiscretions which winds up other drivers the most
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Simple Halloween mistakes drivers should avoid this spooky season - or risk huge fines
Halloween
Motorists could get a fright if they're hit with penalty points and potential driving bans
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Drivers warned they will face fines at these junctions over common mistakes as Midlands council issues update
Black Country
Council confirms it has submitted application to the Government for new powers
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UK motorists issued £11,500 warning over huge cash savings they could miss out on
Money saving tips
Vehicle experts say people can save thousands of pounds in the long run if switching to an electric car
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The truth about speed camera tolerances and how fast you can go over the limit
Black Country
Speed camera rules explained
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Car Reviews
Reach Review
DS 7 Review: A stylish and luxurious option for those who prefer individuality
Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the new DS 7
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Review: Hats off to Hyundai's hot hatch megastar, the i20N
Reach Review
Gareth Butterfield tests the thrilling hot hatch everyone's talking about
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Road test: Range Rover Sport P400 HST
Car Reviews
It utilises mild hybrid technology to achieve an impressive balance of performance and economy
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Road test: Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 FWD Inscription Pro
Toyota
Combining petrol and electric power the Recharge Plug-in Hybrid model is a recent addition to the range
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Road test: Skoda Kamiq SE 1.0 TSI 95ps
Apple
A scaled-down SUV that offers far more than a supermini
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Traffic & Travel
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers face having £5,000 taken from bank accounts due to little-known winter law
Drivers could face a huge fine and even receive penalty points for wearing their winter coats in the car - and motorists can also be hit with £5,000 fines if caught wearing winter boots while behind the wheel.
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'Always do this' advice issued to anyone who has a car parked in front of their drive
Midlands traffic and travel
There's no specific law against parking in someone's spot, but it could become an offence if the problem continues
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Up to 75% off National Express coach tickets for Black Friday with trips as little as £3.90
Black Friday
11,000 National Express coach tickets will be available at 75 per cent off to Amazon Prime members checking out with Amazon Pay
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Great Hampton Row live as police probe city 'stabbing'
Hockley
Great Hampton Row is currently closed in both directions
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'It's a myth' warning issued to one million drivers in the UK
Midlands traffic and travel
The Guardian newspaper has now reported the claims are nothing but a myth, and actually, the risk in an e-car is much lower than petrol or diesel motors, with as many as one million now on UK roads.
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Black Country
I'm a car insurance expert and I've got a grim £338 warning for every driver
Car insurance costs have shot up this year
Police haven't revealed where new 'smart' speed cameras are located
Staffordshire Police
New cameras will feature cutting-edge technology designed to catch more speeding drivers
'Every driver to save £440' as Government makes major roads announcement
Black Country
Huge investment to improve the condition of crumbling roads
The three Midlands speed cameras in England's top 10 for catching drivers
West Midlands Police
Cameras which catch most speeding motorists across England revealed
Vital new tool to catch speeding drivers as everyone warned 'you're being watched'
Crime
Use of technology could prove a gamechanger in punishing speeding motorists
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Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
DWP set to announce strict new bank account rules from Wednesday
DWP
The Telegraph reports the new law expected to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement next week, which Jeremy Hunt will deliver on Wednesday.
Shrewsbury
Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris were found dead in a car
Millions put on alert for DWP cold weather payments to enter bank accounts as temperatures to plummet
Universal Credit
Cold blast could trigger special winter payments
How Aston Villa and Wolves voted as major Premier League transfer rule change thrown out
Aston Villa FC
The latest Aston Villa and Wolves news as a vote of Premier League clubs took place with 14 clubs needing to agree for the rule to come into effect.
ITV I'm a Celeb fans react to 'weird' statement from Marvin Humes' chat with Sam Thompson
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The JLS singer opened up to fellow campmates Fred Sirieix and Sam Thompson
Strictly Come Dancing star announces he's engaged as dancers rush to say congrats
BBC
Tess Daly, Oti Mabuse & Neil Jones rush to say congrats