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Driving Examiner Shortage Causes 22-Week Test Waits

A mass exodus of DVSA driving examiners and a flawed booking system have created a national crisis, with average test waits hitting 22 weeks. Discover why the government's 7-week target is now delayed until 2027.

Norris Wins F1 Championship in Abu Dhabi Decider

Lando Norris is crowned Formula 1 World Champion after a dramatic season finale in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first British winner since Lewis Hamilton in 2020. Read the full story.

95-year-old bus driver sets world record in Texas

Raymond Hager, 95, becomes world's oldest bus driver in Wichita Falls. The inspiring driver says he has 'no desire to quit' and was honoured by the mayor. Read his remarkable story.

French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure

French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.

Uber sued over AI pay system for drivers

Uber confronts legal demands to halt its AI-driven pay systems accused of slashing driver earnings. Worker Info Exchange alleges GDPR breaches in collective action.

Driving Theory Test Changes Coming in 2026

Learn how new CPR and defibrillator questions in the 2026 driving theory test aim to boost cardiac arrest survival rates across the UK. Get prepared now.

East West Rail delayed to 2026 in guards row

The launch of East West Rail services between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces delays until at least 2026 amid a dispute over driver-only operated trains. Learn how this impacts the region's transport plans.

G'aim'e Time Crisis Lightgun Review: Arcade Revival

Hands-on review of the G'aim'e Time Crisis lightgun console bringing Namco classics to modern TVs. Discover how this Kickstarter project recreates arcade magic with authentic hardware and gameplay.

Driver wins £1.3m home, takes cash instead

A Birmingham takeaway driver struggling with debt has won a £1.3 million dream home in a prize draw but opted for the £1 million cash alternative to secure his family's future.

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