Somerset Council has seen the income it generates from parking fines double over the past five years. Known as penalty charge notices (PCNs), these fines are issued to motorists for various parking violations, ranging from …
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a crucial warning to motorists about an important change in vehicle tax regulations affecting electric car owners. From April 1, 2025, electric vehicles (EVs) priced …
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a crucial warning for electric vehicle buyers to carefully consider the official list price of their cars to avoid unexpected tax charges. Starting April 1, 2025, …
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a timely warning to motorists about a significant change in electric vehicle (EV) tax regulations that could lead to unexpectedly high annual costs. From April 1, …
Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare is at risk of structural failure if too many electric vehicles (EVs) occupy its currently closed upper levels. North Somerset Council, tied into a lease until 2058, refers to the …
The Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare, leased by North Somerset Council, is facing severe structural risks and financial losses, prompting concerns over its future viability. The upper levels of the multi-storey …
The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is intensifying its investigation into electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, responding to a rising number of incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. Incidents involving EV fires …
The fire service is undertaking a comprehensive review of incidents involving electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, as concerns over the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries continue to grow. This initiative reflects a …
A significant lorry fire on the M5 motorway in Devon has resulted in major traffic disruption, with motorists facing severe delays on diversion routes. The incident began shortly after 6:30 a.m. when a car transporter …
The M5 motorway has been completely closed in both directions between junctions 28 (Cullompton) and 29 (Exeter) following a fire involving a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles. The incident has caused major …
A major disruption unfolded on the M5 in Devon early Wednesday morning after a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles caught fire. The blaze erupted just before 7 a.m. between Cullompton and Exeter, leading to a …
Montacute House, a stunning historic property over 400 years old, is leading the way in merging heritage with green technology. The National Trust has installed eight electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in the car park, …
Montacute House, a stunning historic property over 400 years old, is stepping boldly into the future by integrating modern electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. As part of the National Trust’s ongoing commitment to …
A recent report reveals that the air quality on Wiltshire’s most polluted roads has finally improved to safe, legally compliant levels. For the first time since the Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) were declared, all …
North Somerset Council is enduring an annual loss of approximately £250,000 due to the underperforming Carlton Street Car Park in Weston-super-Mare. Although the council owns the freehold of the land, it is obligated to pay …