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DVSA Implements New Driving Test Booking Rules for Learners in England Friday, May 22, 2026 dvsa driving learner booking test regulations fraud backlog instructors uk The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has introduced a significant change to the process of booking and managing driving tests in England, effective from May 12. Under the new rules, only the learner driver … Read More
Long Queues on M5 in Somerset as Bank Holiday Drivers Head Home Monday, May 4, 2026 m5 somerset bankholiday traffic delays motorway driving congestion travel holiday Drivers face significant delays on the M5 motorway in Somerset this afternoon as thousands head home after the Bank Holiday weekend. Traffic is moving slowly, with long queues stretching along the route due to increased …
Reckless Driver Jailed for Speeding at 90mph in 30mph Zone with Child Onboard Saturday, May 2, 2026 reckless driving police chase child speeding dangerous court imprisonment disqualification Curtis Harrison, 27, of Fullers Way, Odd Down, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after leading police on a dangerous, high-speed chase through residential streets in Chippenham last September. On the evening of … Read More
Reckless Driver Jailed After Speeding at 90mph in 30mph Zone with Child Passenger Saturday, May 2, 2026 reckless driving police chase child speeding dangerous court imprisonment disqualification Curtis Harrison, 27, of Fullers Way, Odd Down, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after a reckless high-speed police chase in Chippenham last September. Driving a Ford Focus with no insurance and faulty number plates, … Read More
Heartfelt Tribute to NHS Worker Killed in Somerset Crash Tuesday, April 28, 2026 nhs tragedy roadsafety somerset tribute driving accident love justice blooddonation Ella Cook, a dedicated NHS worker, tragically lost her life in a car crash on the A46 in Claverton on April 15, 2023. In a poignant twist of fate, Ella received donated blood that she had helped collect earlier that same day. … Read More