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Warning to blue badge holders of 11 places they can never park in England
Motoring
The Department for Transport is also clear that people cannot use the blue badge to do tasks like collect shopping for the holder - or risk £1,000 fines
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M4 slip-road crash causes long tailbacks
Traffic & Travel
Long queues are forming following a collision at junction 19 of the M4 where it meets the M32.
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DVLA issues eight-day warning to drivers ahead of April rule change
Motoring
The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers ahead of a rule change that will come into effect in April. Motorists have been told to "plan accordingly" ahead of the change
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M5 holiday traffic causes long delays
M5
There are major delays and miles of traffic on the M5 southbound this afternoon, Friday, March 22, as people head south for the weekend
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Third of drivers don't know CAZ rules with changes coming soon
Motoring
One in five drivers are not sure if their car is CAZ-compliant
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Serious police incident closes M49
Traffic & Travel
National Highways warned drivers of delays as diversions are implemented for southbound traffic on the M49.
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Honda CRV review: Piling on the practicality in a bigger, better version of the classic formula
Motoring
Motoring Editor Gareth Butterfield's family members are long-term CR-V fans - can the new version match up to the familiar favourites?
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Range Rover Sport review 2024: Why I think this might be peak Range Rover
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield falls for the charms of the latest version of the Range Rover Sport
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Honda Civic Type R review: I go off in search of the perfect road trip - in the perfect car
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield heads off to stunning Snowdonia in search of the UK's best driving road
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M5 repairs causing four miles of congestion
Motoring
There are delays of 45 minutes
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More than half of UK drivers admit they haven't looked at the Highway Code since passing their test
Motoring
The 18-to-24-year-old age group was particularly guilty, with three quarters admitting to having not looked at it since passing
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Robot dog to survey M5 and major roads across the West Country
Motoring
The autonomous robot dog, named Spot, has been fully trained at National Highways' development centre in the Cotswolds.
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MG4 EV X Power review: Straight-line silliness from one of the best EVs on the market
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in MG's bonkers hatchback - but is more power really such a good thing?
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Motorbike crash blocks key A-road during rush hour
Traffic & Travel
The incident happened on the A4172 near Ledbury
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Live: Lorry careers off road and forces A429 closure near Kemble
Traffic & Travel
The road is closed in both directions and traffic is being diverted. It is expected to be closed for hours.
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Honda ZR-V review: A practical performer, but pretty pricey
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Honda's latest mid-sized SUV
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I test an electric car that doesn't have to be plugged in
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield has spent a week in Nissan's clever new Qashqai e-Power
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Vauxhall Mokka Electric review: A world apart from its uninspiring predecessor
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield tests the stylish new all-electric Vauxhall Mokka
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Main road blocked in both directions after crash
Gloucestershire
A main road through a Gloucestershire village was partially blocked in both directions this evening following a collision. The crash happened on the B4079 between the Ashchurch turn off, near Aston On Carrant, and Kinsham Lane. It is unclear at the present if there have been any injuries sustained in the collision which was first reported this afternoon. Google Maps was reporting slow-moving traffic north of Aston Cross. The crash had been cleared by 7pm. Inrix reports: "The B4079 in both directions partially blocked, slow traffic due to accident between the Ashchurch turn off (Aston On Carrant) and Kinsham Lane (Kinsham)." This is a live blog. We will bring you the latest on this incident below.
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Kia EV6 GT review: Supercar speed for a performance car price
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends tests Kia's most powerful car to date - the 577bhp EV6 GT
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Honda HR-V review: A comfy crossover with plenty of panache
Motoring
Mirror Motoring's Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Honda's stylish small SUV
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M4 closure live as Prince of Wales Bridge is shut in both directions due to police incident
Traffic & Travel
The bridge was closed in both directions from around 8.45pm this evening
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Live updates as wind wreaks havoc on M48 Severn Bridge as multi-vehicle crash affects M4 Prince of Wales Bridge
Traffic & Travel
There have been a number of wind-related incidents across Gloucestershire so far today
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M5 crash causes tailbacks in Gloucestershire
M5
There was slow traffic heading northbound through the county today (Thursday, December 14)
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'Victorian' health condition on the rise among younger people
Health experts are concerned about the increasing number of cases of gout, a condition commonly associated with Victorian Britain, in younger people
Dr Michael Mosley says 'tuck your trousers into your socks'
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The health expert has explained the symptoms you should be looking for
Nutrition expert Professor Tim Spector says 'I've stopped drinking milk and telling my patients to'
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Healthy eating expert says new research shows extra calcium, particularly in the form of calcium supplements, increases risk of heart disease
Michael Mosley says Finnish trick cuts risk of heart attack or stroke
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It was also found to reduce the risk of dementia and improve mental health
Cheltenham train passengers face hours of disruption as line blocked
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A list of services were cancelled this morning in the Cheltenham area
Transport
Cheltenham train passengers face hours of disruption as line blocked
A list of services were cancelled this morning in the Cheltenham area
First look at hotel's new restaurant after £300K refurbishment project
Cotswolds
Stratton House Hotel offers exclusive look at revamped Garden Restaurant
'Inexperienced' civic chief chosen to lead council as previous leader steps down less than a year after getting top job
Politics
Green Party councillor Adrian Birch who was elected to Forest of Dean District Council last May hopes to "confound his critics"
Dad of three diagnosed with leukaemia after feeling light-headed and breathless
Health
'They walked into the ward, and this was when life changed in an instant'
'Absolutely disgusting' pile of rubbish bags in Gloucester home's back garden spark health safety fears for dog owners
Gloucester
'We’ve got rats in our garden and they are burrowing under our conservatory. I can’t leave my windows open nor the back door open because of the flies'
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Health
'Victorian' health condition on the rise among younger people
Health experts are concerned about the increasing number of cases of gout, a condition commonly associated with Victorian Britain, in younger people
Dr Michael Mosley says 'tuck your trousers into your socks'
Health
The health expert has explained the symptoms you should be looking for
Nutrition expert Professor Tim Spector says 'I've stopped drinking milk and telling my patients to'
Health
Healthy eating expert says new research shows extra calcium, particularly in the form of calcium supplements, increases risk of heart disease
Michael Mosley says Finnish trick cuts risk of heart attack or stroke
Health
It was also found to reduce the risk of dementia and improve mental health
Garden decking rule could see homeowners face an unlimited fine
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A similar rule applies to garden fences
Transport
Cheltenham train passengers face hours of disruption as line blocked
A list of services were cancelled this morning in the Cheltenham area
First look at hotel's new restaurant after £300K refurbishment project
Cotswolds
Stratton House Hotel offers exclusive look at revamped Garden Restaurant
'Inexperienced' civic chief chosen to lead council as previous leader steps down less than a year after getting top job
Politics
Green Party councillor Adrian Birch who was elected to Forest of Dean District Council last May hopes to "confound his critics"
Dad of three diagnosed with leukaemia after feeling light-headed and breathless
Health
'They walked into the ward, and this was when life changed in an instant'
'Absolutely disgusting' pile of rubbish bags in Gloucester home's back garden spark health safety fears for dog owners
Gloucester
'We’ve got rats in our garden and they are burrowing under our conservatory. I can’t leave my windows open nor the back door open because of the flies'