Family Campaigns for Stricter Driver Eyesight Tests
A son demands urgent reform of UK driving licence laws after his mother was killed by a driver with severe eyesight issues. His 'Sight Safe' campaign calls for mandatory eye tests.
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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.
Bethell's century keeps England alive in final Ashes Test
Jacob Bethell's elegant maiden Test century of 142* gave England hope on day four in Sydney, leading by 119 runs. Read the full Ashes match report.
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.
Eye Tests for Over-70s Drivers Proposed in Safety Plan
UK government consults on mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Mandatory Eye Tests Proposed for Over-70s Drivers
The UK government's new road safety strategy, to be published Wednesday, proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and higher fines for uninsured motorists. Aim: cut road deaths 65% by 2035.
Government Plans New Road Rules for Over-70s Drivers
UK government to unveil road safety strategy with mandatory eye tests for over-70s and higher fines for uninsured drivers. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
Over-70s could face driving ban without eye tests
UK government plans mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Reform UK: Mandatory life terms for child rapists
Reform UK's policy chief announces plans for mandatory whole-life sentences for child rapists, targeting grooming gangs. Read the party's tough new stance on historic abuse.
London NYE fireworks review: 'Pointless night' & £20 burgers
A Londoner's review of the Mayor's New Year's Eve fireworks reveals overcrowding, a £20 burger price, and a TV-centric spectacle. Was it worth £45? Read the verdict.
Usman Khawaja Announces International Cricket Retirement
Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja confirms his retirement from international cricket. The fifth Ashes Test in Sydney will be his final match. Read the full story on his career and legacy.
Usman Khawaja Announces International Cricket Retirement
Usman Khawaja announces his retirement from international cricket at the SCG. His heartfelt press conference reveals his journey, battles with stereotypes, and how faith shaped his career. Read his full story.
Usman Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja confirms his retirement after the fifth Ashes Test. Read about his remarkable career and inspiring journey from Pakistan to the Baggy Green.
London's New Year's Eve Through the Decades in Photos
Fascinating archive photos reveal how Londoners have celebrated New Year's Eve for nearly a century, from 1930s casino parties to the iconic fireworks displays. See the capital's biggest party through the years.
New Year's Eve 1999: A Night of Hope and Dodgems at Dawn
Recalling the spontaneous joy of London's 1999 New Year's Eve, from the London Eye launch to dawn on the Dodgems. A nostalgic look back at the optimism that defined the turn of the millennium. Read the full story.
England's Melbourne Triumph Breaks 15-Year Ashes Drought
England secured a thrilling victory in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, ending a 15-year wait for a Test win in Australia. Listen to the Full Story podcast analysis.
KT Tunstall's Candid Music Confessions Revealed
Scottish singer KT Tunstall shares her ultimate playlist, from the 80s icons that shaped her to the song she'd play at her funeral. Dive into her surprising musical journey.
Swiss Photographer's Intimate 1950s Honeymoon Pictures Caused Scandal
René Groebli's tender, erotic photographs of his wife in a Paris hotel room scandalised the 1950s. Now 98, he reflects on the work that redefined intimate photography.
Record Boxing Day Test Crowd at MCG Underlines Festival Status
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
Todd Murphy Recalled for Fourth Ashes Test at MCG
Spinner Todd Murphy replaces the injured Nathan Lyon in Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Captain Pat Cummins is rested. Get the full team news and analysis.
London boy with rare eye condition backs sight loss appeal
Avi Krishnan, 13, from Pinner, lives with achromatopsia and sees in shades of grey. He and his family are championing Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal for vital research funding.
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.
Lost Tennessee Williams radio play found, to air in 2026
A forgotten radio play by Tennessee Williams has been unearthed in a US archive. The 1953 work, 'The Eye That Saw Death,' will receive its world premiere broadcast by the BBC in 2026. Discover the story behind this remarkable literary find.
Christmas Leave: Should It Be Compulsory?
Two UK professionals debate forced festive shutdowns. Does mandatory leave boost productivity or infringe on personal choice? Discover the arguments for and against.
The UK citizenship test is a 'bad pub quiz'
A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.
Victoria Beckham Concealer 'Doesn't Settle' in Lines, Shoppers Rave
Shoppers are raving about Victoria Beckham's 'easy to blend' Concealer Pen with TFC8, which promises not to settle into fine lines. Discover the reviews and top alternatives.
England on the Brink in Brisbane Test Match
England are staring down the barrel of defeat in the second Test against Australia in Brisbane. Resuming 43 runs behind with just four wickets left, their hopes now rest on Ben Stokes. Can he produce a miracle?
DVSA Christmas and New Year test centre opening times
The DVSA has confirmed changes to driving and theory test centre hours over the festive period. Check the full list of dates to see if your test is affected.
Eben Etzebeth gets 12-match ban for eye-gouging
South Africa's Eben Etzebeth receives a 12-match suspension for eye-gouging Wales flanker Alex Mann. Read the full details of the ban and its implications for the Sharks.
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