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Hidden code could help prevent your car from breaking down this winter
UK & World News
Knowing the code might help prevent your car from breaking down this winter and save you money on calling a mechanic
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Honda Civic eHEV review: Why don't all hybrid cars work as well as this?
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the new version of Honda's long-running Civic and finds there's much to like
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Seven household items to help de-ice your car in seconds
UK & World News
You can easily de-ice your car without the need for a scraper or chemical sprays thanks to these household items
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Popular M5 services to be expanded and revamped
M5
At least 13 new jobs will be created
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MAPPED - The areas with the worst drivers including Avonmouth
Traffic & Travel
New data shows which postcodes have drivers with the highest number of penalty points on their licence
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Severe injuries in M4 crash as motorway closed for hours
M4 motorway
A section of the M4 between the Prince of Wales Bridge and Awkley was closed following a two-vehicle crash in the early hours of this morning
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Take our Driving Theory Test quiz and see if you've got the knowledge to pass
Motoring
The exam is notoriously tough - so have a go with our quiz to see if you need to do some extra revision
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Young male drivers 'more dangerous' than young women behind the wheel - it's official
Traffic & Travel
Avon Fire and Rescue Service have issued a winter warning for drivers.
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I try living with a brand new car I could drive away for just £166 per month
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the Dacia Sandero, one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK, to see if it's cheap and cheerful, or cheap and nasty
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Key north Bristol road to close for three weeks from today
Traffic & Travel
Part of Westbury Road will be closed from Tuesday, November 21 until Monday, December 11
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M5 delay warning after HGV spills 150 litres of diesel on road
M5 motorway
The closure has been in place for much of today (November 20) after a huge fuel spillage across the busy motorway. Drivers are being advised to plan their journeys and allow extra time.
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Tesco lorry gets stuck fast in narrow West Country lane
Traffic & Travel
A crash had forced the driver to find an alternative route and it didn't end well as the articulated lorry tried to manoeuvre though a little village in Devon.
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Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe review: A big and bold break from the norm
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield tests Skoda's all-electric SUV coupe and finds good things can often come in big packages
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M5 crash causing delays heading away from Bristol
M5 motorway
A collisions on the northbound stretch of the M5 from Bristol heading towards Gloucestershire is causing delays for motorists this morning.
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Exact date to buy car insurance to get best deal, Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert explains
Martin Lewis
Car insurance can cost a small fortune so it is best to take a look around - but the time you do this can make a massive difference on what you pay
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Drivers given £1,000 fine warning now clocks have gone back
Motoring
Low sunlight can cause strong glare across a car’s windscreen, which can distort a driver's view of the road
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Drivers given £200 fuel warning as prices on forecourts keep soaring
Fuel Prices
Motorists are told key hypermiling tips which expert says can save more than £600 in a year just by being more careful
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M5 reopens after serious crash near Bristol
Traffic & Travel
There were severe delays near Bristol this afternoon (October 27)
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Live: Lorry gets wedged in narrow street in West Country town
West Country
A delivery lorry has caused traffic chaos in a pretty town in Cornwall after getting stuck between buildings in a narrow lane. The one-way system in Fowey is reportedly gridlocked.
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Drivers given big money-saving tip that could cut diesel and petrol bills by hundreds of pounds
Your Money
The basic advice could help your miles per gallon increase and mean you do not have to fill the tank up as often. One expert said it could save motorists £200.
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Drivers should 'rub potato on windscreen' to prevent frost and fog build-up
Weather
The advice may come in handy this winter - or even this week as the temperatures plummet
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The UK driving test centres with highest first-time pass rate - and those with lowest chance
UK & World News
One UK country takes eight out of the top 10 positions for getting through the often dreaded test with a single attempt
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M32 reopens in Bristol after flooding sparked chaos during rush hour
Easton
Traffic was held for more than three hours as contractors worked hard to remove the water
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Cyclist seriously injured after bike and car collide in south Bristol
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
The cyclist has been taken to hospital following the crash. Officers are investigating the incident and the road has been closed.
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Black FridayMartin Lewis issues warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovensThe Money Saving Expert has been asked about the kitchen appliance switch a number of times, particularly as many have invested in Ninja and Tower air fryers during the Black Friday sales
DWP to change PIP assessments in crackdown on benefit cheats
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to change the way people are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a bid to root out benefit cheats
A432 named as Bristol’s most traffic-clogged major road
Traffic & Travel
This was followed by the A38 and A37
How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many
Deer return to National Trust park for first time in years after cull
Animals
The previous herd had to be culled due to high levels of bovine tuberculosis back in 2021, as the disease was severely impacting the health and welfare of the animals
UK & World NewsNew Canary Islands possible rules for Brits after 'overtourism' protests and anti-visitor graffiti The Canary Islands have been a popular holiday destination for Brits for decades, but a recent anti-tourist movement has been gaining momentum
Expert has three grim health reasons never to go barefoot around pool on holiday
Health
He has warned about viruses, infections and more
Some teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, Department for Education announces
Education
The government announced the bonus for some working in core subjects like maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education
Morrisons issues important message to shop and café users
Morrisons
The supermarket chain is offering shoppers the chance to earn 100 More Cards points when they dine at one of its 396 cafes and 19 Brew Bars
Doctor issues weight loss hair and skin 'seek help' warning
Health
Weight loss can have effects on the body that some might not consider
Black FridayMartin Lewis issues warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovensThe Money Saving Expert has been asked about the kitchen appliance switch a number of times, particularly as many have invested in Ninja and Tower air fryers during the Black Friday sales
A432 named as Bristol’s most traffic-clogged major road
Traffic & Travel
This was followed by the A38 and A37
DWP to change PIP assessments in crackdown on benefit cheats
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to change the way people are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a bid to root out benefit cheats
How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many
Deer return to National Trust park for first time in years after cull
Animals
The previous herd had to be culled due to high levels of bovine tuberculosis back in 2021, as the disease was severely impacting the health and welfare of the animals
UK & World NewsNew Canary Islands possible rules for Brits after 'overtourism' protests and anti-visitor graffiti The Canary Islands have been a popular holiday destination for Brits for decades, but a recent anti-tourist movement has been gaining momentum
Expert has three grim health reasons never to go barefoot around pool on holiday
Health
He has warned about viruses, infections and more
Former footballer opens cupping salon in Easton
Easton
He quit his job seven months ago to open the shop on Stapleton Road
I tested Shark, Lakeland and Russell Hobbs steam mops - the best is now £50 off
Reach Review
Writer Narin Flanders compares three top spec steam mops and chooses her favourite features from each- one wins by far and a one off deal couldn't be more perfectly timed
Some teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, Department for Education announces
Education
The government announced the bonus for some working in core subjects like maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education