Motoring

Launch day, featuring Mountbatten staff, business owners and supporters

Community van launched to extend hospice services

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

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What is the pay-per-mile scheme? Chancellor urged to impose plans on drivers

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

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Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine - how you can avoid it

Senior engineer Ian Stanfield with the rear engine crankcase

Senior engineer Ian Stanfield with the rear engine crankcase

Cultural attractions

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Milestone reached in £300k project to restore famous car

Council workers have come under fire after painting double yellow lines through the centre of potholes

Council workers have come under fire after painting double yellow lines through the centre of potholes

Local government

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'Absolute madness': Double yellow lines painted across potholes

Roads across Southampton roads are set to close for pothole repairs and other work

Roads across Southampton roads are set to close for pothole repairs and other work

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Roads set to close for pothole repairs and other work

Redbridge Causeway will be closed westbound this weekend

Redbridge Causeway will be closed westbound this weekend

Local government

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Delays this weekend as A35 Redbridge Causeway closes again

Campaigners are calling for safety railing to be reinstated at the spot were several HGVs have overturned

Campaigners are calling for safety railing to be reinstated at the spot were several HGVs have overturned

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Anger over removal of safety railings at accident blackspot

William Bailey-Hobbs, Mike Hutchins, Stuart Wyatt, Jazz Bray and Mark Austin are part of the team at the new Polestar branch

William Bailey-Hobbs, Mike Hutchins, Stuart Wyatt, Jazz Bray and Mark Austin are part of the team at the new Polestar branch

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New car dealership opens in Southampton creating twelve jobs

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

The 'little-known' petrol trick you should really know (you could save £500)

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Drivers over 70 at risk of £1,000 fines or losing their licence, DVLA warns

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

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Warning to drivers as many caught speeding 100 metres after speed cameras

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

The reason why your car alarm keeps going off (and what you can do about it)

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth

Some drivers might wonder if they could get away with slowing down right before a speed camera

Some drivers might wonder if they could get away with slowing down right before a speed camera

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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence.

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence.

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Do police cars have speed cameras? Motoring expert reveals the answer

A fan greets The Wombles at a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the monorail opening at the National Motor Museum

A fan greets The Wombles at a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the monorail opening at the National Motor Museum

This is why the Wombles were spotted in the New Forest

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Businessman heralds 'victory for common man' after overturning parking fine

Have you been caught speeding recently?

Have you been caught speeding recently?

What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work

Police officers conduct speed checks

Police officers conduct speed checks

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Do speeding tickets affect the cost of my car insurance? Motor experts explain

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

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Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

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Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained

David Lewis has been gifted his dream car

David Lewis has been gifted his dream car

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Builder wins £100k dream car on same day his work van 'blows up' on motorway

Redbridge Causeway westbound

Redbridge Causeway westbound

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More closures planned for Redbridge Causeway

Ed Fisher from Woolston

Ed Fisher from Woolston

Local government

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'I've been told I can't park on my driveway - or I'll be breaking the law'

There are lots of issues surrounding where exactly you are allowed to park your car (PA)

There are lots of issues surrounding where exactly you are allowed to park your car (PA)

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What are the rules about someone parking in front of your house and is it illegal?

A speed camera in Maybray King Way

A speed camera in Maybray King Way

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Do speed cameras have to be painted yellow and must they be visible?

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

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Warning to blue badge holders who face £1,000 fine if they do not act

Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence

Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence

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One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns

There is a current 12-week wait for applications to be processed.

There is a current 12-week wait for applications to be processed.

Warning for Blue Badge users 'as driver or passengers' given 10-week notice

The new cameras can

The new cameras can

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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

Car insurance costs increase by more than £132, drivers warned

The UK's roads are home to around 7,000 speed cameras – the fourth highest amount in the world

The UK's roads are home to around 7,000 speed cameras – the fourth highest amount in the world

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New 'ultra speed camera' that doesn't flash can see inside driver's vehicles

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence

How much is a speeding ticket in the UK and how many points will I get?

President of the Gordon-Keeble Owners Club and Editor of the Owners’ Club Magazine, Roy Dowding

President of the Gordon-Keeble Owners Club and Editor of the Owners’ Club Magazine, Roy Dowding

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Retro car owners mark 60 years since the supercar's production in Southampton

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence

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How much is a speeding ticket in the UK and how many points will I get?

This is why classic Gordon-Keeble cars will be driving through Hampshire this weekend

This is why classic Gordon-Keeble cars will be driving through Hampshire this weekend

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This is why scores of classic supercars will drive through Hampshire this weekend

More than 300 people have signed a petition opposing plans to reopen the northern end of Junction Road in Totton

More than 300 people have signed a petition opposing plans to reopen the northern end of Junction Road in Totton

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Hundreds sign petition as £1.7m road plan branded 'crazy waste of money'

Thousands have turned up for a ‘good day out’ at the first year of Eastleigh’s Motofest

Thousands have turned up for a ‘good day out’ at the first year of Eastleigh’s Motofest

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Eastleigh's brand new car show Motofest gets off to a flying start

62-year-old Ian Wallace

62-year-old Ian Wallace

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Dad slams Asda after being 'embarrassed' on petrol station forecourt

MotoFest ’24 - a new motoring extravaganza event launches in Hampshire

MotoFest ’24 - a new motoring extravaganza event launches in Hampshire

Snows to showcase cars at MotoFest '24 this weekend

National Motor Museum engineers work on the gearbox

National Motor Museum engineers work on the gearbox

Gearbox from historic car which broke land speed record restored at museum

The Solent Sky Museum in Southampton is hosting a historic tram celebration on June 8-9, 2024

The Solent Sky Museum in Southampton is hosting a historic tram celebration on June 8-9, 2024

Historic tram celebration at Solent Sky Museum

The warning comes as it was revealed car insurance premiums had risen by around £157 year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024

The warning comes as it was revealed car insurance premiums had risen by around £157 year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024

Drivers warned of 'big no no's' that could invalidate their no claims discount

A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s

A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s

Asda named most expensive supermarket fuel retailer

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

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Drivers warned over common summer mistake that could land them £1,000 fine

The newly announced fuel rates for company cars cover electric, diesel, hybrid, petrol and LPG vehicles

The newly announced fuel rates for company cars cover electric, diesel, hybrid, petrol and LPG vehicles

HMRC reveals major change for drivers from this weekend

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

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Warning to drivers as many caught speeding 100 metres after speed cameras

Jon Windeatt, 86

Jon Windeatt, 86

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Man slapped with Tesco parking fine vows he 'will not pay'

Car insurance can be expensive - these are the cheapest and most expensive cars to insure

Car insurance can be expensive - these are the cheapest and most expensive cars to insure

Top 10 cheapest and most expensive cars to insure in 2024

How to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads

How to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads

Pothole damage: Can I claim for damage on my car insurance?

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply