Government Lowers Drink-Drive Limit in Safety Strategy
The UK government announces a new road safety strategy, lowering the drink-drive limit in England and Wales and introducing eye tests for over-70s. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
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New Road Safety Plans 'Not Enough' Say Bereaved Families
Bereaved families and the AA criticise the government's new road safety strategy as insufficient, calling for Graduated Driving Licences to protect young drivers.
UK Plans Lower Drink-Drive Limit to Cut Road Deaths
The UK government unveils a new road safety plan aiming to cut deaths by 65% by 2035, including a controversial proposal to lower England and Wales's drink-drive limit. Read the full details.
New Road Safety Plan 'Misses Opportunity' to Protect Youth
The government's new road safety strategy promises eye tests for over-70s and a lower drink-drive limit, but bereaved families and the AA say it fails to protect young motorists. Read why campaigners demand more.
UK & France pledge troops for Ukraine ceasefire
Britain and France promise ground troops if Ukraine ceasefire is reached. Plus, Trump's reported Greenland ambition and new UK road safety laws. Get the day's top stories in 10 minutes.
New road safety plan criticised by AA and bereaved families
The government's new road safety strategy proposes longer learning periods and lower drink-drive limits, but campaigners say it fails to protect young drivers. Read the full analysis.
New UK Road Safety Strategy: Lower Drink-Drive Limit
The UK government unveils its first major road safety plan in 20 years, lowering the drink-drive limit and proposing a 6-month minimum learning period. Critics say it fails to protect young drivers.
Drink-drive limit cut in new UK road safety plan
The UK government plans to lower the drink-drive limit and introduce alcohol locks in a bid to cut road deaths. New rules for learner and older drivers are also proposed.
New UK Road Safety Strategy Targets 65% Cut in Deaths
The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.
Driver needs 8 attempts at breathalyser, 4x over limit
Vincent Lime, 36, was so intoxicated he struggled to provide a roadside sample. He was banned for 30 months after pleading guilty at Swindon Magistrates' Court.
Diet Cherry Coke Returns Permanently After 7 Years
Diet Coke confirms the permanent return of its beloved Cherry flavour to UK shops after a seven-year absence. Fans hail the comeback as 'life-changing'.
Sega Co-Founder David Rosen Dies Aged 95
David Rosen, the visionary co-founder of Sega who shaped arcade and home gaming, has died at 95. Discover the story of the man behind the Mega Drive.
Sega co-founder David Rosen dies aged 95
David Rosen, the Sega co-founder who pioneered Japan's arcade scene, has died peacefully at 95. We look back at the life of the gaming industry titan.
Piña Colada Makes Ultimate Comeback in 2026
The Piña Colada, a nostalgic 70s cocktail, is surging back into popularity in the UK for 2026. Experts link its revival to a desire for escapism from bleak winters and modern twists on the classic recipe. Discover its history and how to make it.
Rewatching 'I May Destroy You' Spurs Action on Spiking
A woman recounts how Michaela Coel's 2020 drama 'I May Destroy You' became a catalyst for her to revisit a five-year-old spiking case. Read her powerful story of confronting sexual violence and seeking closure.
Beetroot Sumac Shrub Mocktail Recipe from Kirkstyle Inn
Discover the vibrant Beetroot & Sumac Shrub mocktail from the Kirkstyle Inn. This non-alcoholic recipe offers a complex, tangy flavour perfect for Dry January or any occasion. Learn how to make it at home.
Murder charge after New Year's Eve death in Bury
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old in Bury on New Year's Eve. Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Croydon crash: Two in hospital, two arrested, road closed
A serious two-car collision on London Road, Thornton Heath, has left two men in hospital and two in police custody. The road remains closed for investigation. Read the latest updates.
Officer punched in throat by driver fleeing crash scene
A West Midlands policewoman was punched in the throat by a man fleeing a crash in a Range Rover. Two suspects were later arrested in South Staffordshire.
Man fights for life after Sheffield shooting on Christmas
A 20-year-old man is critically injured after a shooting in Sheffield. Four men are in custody on suspicion of attempted murder. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Patiala Peg: The Whisky Cocktail That Won a Cricket Match
Discover the story behind the Patiala Peg, a Punjabi-inspired old fashioned said to have secured a cricket victory in 1920. Get the exclusive recipe from London's Ambassadors Clubhouse.
Experts debunk dangerous 'two-pint' driving rule
An alcohol coach dismantles the risky 'two-pint rule' for drivers. Discover why factors like body weight and beer strength make it an unreliable guide to staying legal.
Man dies in McDonald's drive-thru 'freak accident'
A 69-year-old man was killed after becoming trapped between his car and a McDonald's drive-thru counter in a tragic incident in Nebraska. Police confirm it was a 'freak accident'.
Driver jailed for drinking Stella before crash
John Doocey, 30, sentenced to three years after video showed him opening a can of Stella Artois moments before a high-speed crash that seriously injured two passengers on the A133 in Essex.
Citizen launches virtual reality watch try-on tool
Citizen launches a free virtual reality tool to try on watches like the £400 Red Arrows Promaster Air Navihawk online. See how it works and explore the new collection.
No verdict in trial over 2018 gang shooting of teen
A jury has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts in the trial of Michael Clarke, accused of murdering 17-year-old Tanesha Melbourne-Blake in a 2018 Tottenham drive-by shooting. The case will be retried.
FCA lifts £100 contactless card payment limit
The UK's financial regulator will allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, removing the £100 cap. Consumers may also set personal limits.
£100 Contactless Card Limit Scrapped in UK
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit will be removed next year, allowing banks to set their own maximums. Find out what this means for your spending and security.
Personal breathalysers: The essential festive driving gadget
As drink-drive limits tighten, a personal breathalyser like the AlcoSense Excel removes dangerous guesswork. Discover how this award-winning device works and why it might be crucial for UK motorists.
FCA Scraps £100 Contactless Cap, Banks Set Own Limits
The UK's financial watchdog will let banks set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, scrapping the £100 cap. Find out how this could boost high street spending.
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