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A46 closed after lorry and bus collide - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
'Slow traffic' was been reported
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'I'm a motoring expert – you can master parallel parking in seconds with simple hack'
Motoring
A motoring expert shared an 'easy' way to reverse into a parking spot – and you'll never struggle with the manoeuvre again. Plus, you won't have to worry about hitting the car behind you
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Motorists face fines and court as police sit in HGVs to catch distracted drivers
Motoring
Under Operation Tramline, police officers are being stationed in HGV cabs with an elevated view of the road to see into other vehicles and check if they are following road rules
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Motorists warned against TikTok shop car accessories that could lead to accidents and fines
Motoring
A car insurance expert issued a word of caution to drivers
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Drivers warned they could lose licence if they don't complete new checks
Motoring
As part of a national police campaign to improve road safety, roadside eyesight tests have been made compulsory across the UK as the police 'make sure as many people as possible can prove they comply with the law'
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Driving instructor shows 'perfect' way to park - and it seems plenty of people have been doing it wrong
Motoring
A driving instructor has shared a tutorial on how to reverse bay park
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Drivers using Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's petrol stations warned 'don't fill up your tank full'
Motoring
FairFuel UK founder Howard Cox has urged drivers to realise that "achieving the best possible fuel consumption rests firmly in their hands" and warned Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda drivers not to fill up their tank full
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Driving expert's 'correct' method to defog car windscreen quickly as winter hits
Motoring
A driving expert on TikTok has shared the 'correct' method to defog your car windscreen quickly during cold and wet weather, and it's easier than you think
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Drivers warned they could be fined £1,000 for keeping phone in wrong place
Motoring
The AA has warned motorists that they could be fined up to £1,000 and given six penalty points
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Car tax changes for 2025 as some drivers to be left with bill of almost £5,500
Motoring
The Treasury said it would raise the standard Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates for cars, vans and motorcycles in line with inflation from April 1, 2025
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Half of drivers break the law on cold winter mornings and don't realise
Motoring
Drivers face a fine and the risk of having their car stolen if they commit this common offence on cold winter mornings - with around half of motorists admitting to it
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Take a journey back through time as the M1 turns 65
M1
The 193-mile network has come a long way from its original format
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Mechanic shares simple 30-second check drivers should make to avoid £700 repair bill
Motoring
Scotty Kilmer says there are some vital steps drivers need to be aware of
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Driving expert's five simple checks to avoid scams when buying second-hand cars
Motoring
A woman, who is a driving expert on TikTok, shared a viral video revealing the five simple steps to make sure you're not being scammed when buying a second-hand car
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Multi-vehicle collision blocks busy Leicestershire route
Traffic and Travel
'Slow traffic' was reported this afternoon
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Leicestershire crash causes M1 delays near East Midlands Airport - as it happened
M1
'Slow traffic' was reported in the area
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Older drivers warned over new test they may face as 'whole generation' could lose licence
Motoring
Sheriff Principal Nigel Ross has warned that the current practice of making motorists renew their licence when they turn 70 years old is ineffective
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'I'm a driving expert – fix expensive car problem for free using simple hack'
Motoring
A driving expert with over 1.2million followers on TikTok shared a simple hack which can save you a lot of money down the line. It's important to have in good working order to pass your MOT
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Drivers could land £5,000 fine for getting behind the wheel on Halloween
Motoring
Drivers have been warned about a Halloween prank that could land them a hefty fine on October 31, as a little-known rule could see them slapped with a £5,000 fine
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Simple parking mistake could ruin your credit score and cost you £238
Motoring
Vivien was left flummoxed when her credit score dropped from 800 to 576 in March, and she was even more surprised when she discovered why
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Drivers told to remove items from their cars this week to save money
Motoring
Motorists are being warned as the government is expected to announce a hike in fuel duty
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'Points on licence' say readers for parents who flout parking outside school rules
Traffic and Travel
New cameras to deter problem parking is being introduced outside two Leicester schools
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Leicestershire road closed after 'incident' - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Drivers were urged to find different routes
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New UK speed limits for drivers after significant drop in number of crashes
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The Welsh Government is planning to introduce a targeted approach to 20mph speed limits across Wales after the reduced speed limits were introduced last year
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Emmerdale
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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
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Emmerdale
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Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
Coronation Street
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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
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Coronation Street
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Death in Paradise
Ardal O'Hanlon played DI Jack Mooney on Death in Paradise and fans have been quick to hail him as the best detective on the show to date
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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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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