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Traffic on M1 halted following vehicle fire - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Motorists were asked to avoid the area
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Work to tackle Leicestershire's 'most bashed' bridge could start next year
Traffic and Travel
Its claimed that each incident costs the economy up to £20 million
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M1 traffic held after crash - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Delays were reported
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Car lovers can now eat and entertain next to 'Fort Knox' luxury garage
Motoring
Rich petrolheads wanting to spend quality time near their beloved cars stashed in a 'Fort Knox' bunker can now lounge, cook dinner and even host meetings just a 'stone's throw' away from their wheels. Birch Gatwick can hold up to 590 cars and is kitted out with advanced storage security and tech to keep the vehicles safe at all times, including fingerprint recognition.
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Incident shuts lanes on M1 in Leicestershire - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Motorists faced delays
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Stark difference in in driving test pass rates across Leicestershire revealed
Transport
In one area the success rate is just over 35 per cent
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Drivers must declare 110 medical conditions to DVLA or face £1,000 fine
Motoring
According to experts, there are a number of medical conditions that drivers have to tell the DVLA about or risk facing a hefty fine
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Motorists issued £1,000 warning over driving through speed cameras and doing one thing
Motoring
The common good Samaritan act could actually land drivers with a hefty fine from the authorities
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Common speed camera 'myths' drivers believe can evade fines are dismissed
Traffic and Travel
These commonly believed myths are far from the truth
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How simple car modifications like roof racks and tow bars can risk your insurance coverage
Motoring
Drivers who are thinking about taking a winter road trip have been warned that even minor changes to their cars could void their insurance if not reported to their provider
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A5 crash leaves two people in hospital - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Drivers were urged to find alternative routes
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Pedestrian dies after M1 crash in Leicestershire
M1
The incident led to the closure of part of the M1 for hours
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Older car owners face new 2025 vehicle tax rise that will affect petrol and diesel drivers
Motoring
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates are set to increase for almost all petrol and diesel drivers from spring with certain models registered between 1984 and 2001 also affected by the changes
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How much the cars from Christmas classics are worth now
Motoring
These iconic cars are no strangers to our screens during the holiday season
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UK speed limits for cars could be reduced under new proposals - but HGVs could drive faster
Motoring
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on major changes to speed limits in the country, with cars set to be forced to slow down while lorries could drive faster on the nation's roads
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Martin Lewis says drivers could be owed £1,100 compensation in major update
Your Money
A stark warning has been issued by the Money Saving Expert
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Leicestershire bridge fourth most hit in Britain
Traffic and Travel
Network Rail has revealed the scale of incidents in the past year
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Drivers warned over common mistake in snow that could result in £1,000 fine
Motoring
The UK is braced for some cold temperatures and icy conditions over the coming days - and it's vital that motorists stay safe on the roads, or they could face a hefty fine
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Leicestershire drivers caught using phone while driving increases almost five-fold
Motoring
Since 2022, drivers caught holding and using a device for any reason now receive a penalty
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Five 'emergency' items drivers told to have in car before cold spell and snow arrives
Motoring
Drivers have been told to place five "emergency" items in their cars
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'I never win anything' says man, 85, who scoops £159,000 Porsche in BOTB competition
Real Life
George Beale was surprised with the car at his home in Leicestershire
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'I'm a driving expert – people must avoid one mistake when travelling in the rain'
Motoring
A motoring expert over on TikTok revealed the crucial steps you must take when driving in the rain – and it's not just about turning on your windscreen wipers each time
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DVLA tells millions of UK drivers 'don't miss out'
Motoring
Motorists are being urged to act by DVLA
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Sir Rod Stewart forced to sell luxury cars over nightmare issue near home
Entertainment
The singer took to social media to issue a message to trolls
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Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before
Emmerdale
Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
Emmerdale
Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body
Emmerdale
Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.
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Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021
Coronation Street fans 'work out' horror kidnap twist as Rob Donovan victim 'sealed'
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans are convinced that one resident will have a huge part to play in the upcoming armed siege, as it was confirmed that Rob Donovan would make his grand return.
Coronation StreetCoronation Street first look sees double death 'confirmed' as legend says 'I will die today'Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance
Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before
Emmerdale
Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
Emmerdale
Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body
Emmerdale
Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.
EmmerdaleEmmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 yearsA Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent
Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out
Shopping
Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside
Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021