One-in-five drivers (20%) under the age of 44 have driven illegally by not putting their car through the MOT or replacing tyres when needed to save money in the cost-of-living crisis, new data from the RAC reveals.* Among drivers of all ages, one-in-10 (10%) admit they’ve failed to replace worn-out tyres or skipped the MOT, […]
Police are appealing for information following an assault at a nightclub in Birmingham city centre that left two men injured. The incident took place at Popworld on Broad Street at around 1.45am on 9 June. According to the police, two men were attacked, with one man in his 40s being temporarily knocked unconscious and sustaining […]
Four men have been jailed for their part in an organised crime spree of robberies and ram raids across the Midlands, many of which happened during coronavirus lockdown. Shops were destroyed in ram raids and staff were terrorised as the gang struck during the first half of 2020. But now they are beginning sentences of […]
Lidl GB has announced that it is increasing pay for hourly-paid colleagues to a minimum of £12.40 across the country, up from £12. In London, colleagues will see entry level pay rise to £13.65, up from £13.55. The new base rates equal the best hourly pay in the sector and will ensure that the discounter […]
A taxi driver who raped two children in Rotherham two decades ago has been convicted, following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Ali, 43, used his car to drive vulnerable young girls to various locations where he assaulted them. Ali, known as Razwan Razaq at the time of his offending, carried out his attacks between […]
More than 16m drivers are expected to hit the roads for the first bank holiday weekend in May with traffic well above pre-COVID levels, research from the RAC and transport analytics specialists, INRIX shows.* The study suggests getaway traffic will start building on Friday 3 May with 2.7m trips before peaking on Saturday 4 at […]
In recent news, numerous iPhone users have reported that their alarms are failing to go off, potentially causing some to miss their morning meetings and leading to unexpected late starts to their days.” According to BBC: The issue first came to light during discussions on NBC’s “Today Show,” where several early risers voiced their frustrations. Apple […]
Government to Address Growing Concerns Over Headlight Glare with Independent Study In response to mounting public concern and advocacy from organizations such as the RAC and the College of Optometrists, the government has announced plans to launch an independent study on the escalating issue of headlight glare. Recent research has revealed that an alarming eight […]
Lidl GB has announced its latest investment into pay, which will see its 26,000 hourly-paid colleagues receive the highest rates of pay in the sector. From 1st March, the discounter’s entry level rates will increase from £11.40 to £12.00 outside of the M25, rising to £13.00 with length of service. Meanwhile, those working within the […]