London pensioners may lose free travel Freedom Pass
A review of London's Older Person's Freedom Pass could see 1.2 million pensioners lose free travel on Tube, buses and rail. A petition has been launched against the cuts. Read the full story.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learner drivers could face six-month test wait
The government proposes a mandatory 3-6 month learning period for new drivers in England and Wales to improve road safety. Find out how this could affect you.
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.
Uninsured drivers could see fines double to £600
UK government plans to double fines for uninsured drivers to £600 in a bid to improve road safety and reduce insurance premiums for law-abiding motorists.
UK's Over-60s Homelessness Rises 50% in Five Years
Charities warn of a sharp rise in older people facing homelessness due to high rents and a lack of social housing. Experts call for urgent government action to protect vulnerable pensioners.
Uber London fares to rise after tax scheme closure
Private hire firms like Uber can no longer use a VAT loophole, a move hailed by black cab drivers but set to increase passenger costs in London. Discover the impact.
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.
Greggs: The UK Bakery Older Than McDonald's
Greggs, the beloved UK bakery chain, was founded in 1939, a year before McDonald's. Discover how it grew from a delivery bike to over 2,450 shops with vegan rolls and gold jewellery.
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.
Brits Brawl on Tenerife Road in Tourist Hotspot
Two British tourists turned a scenic Tenerife mountain road into a boxing ring in a shocking road rage clash. Read the full details of the incident and the wider context of anti-tourism protests.
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.
TikTok OOTDs empower over-50 blogger after health battle
Parenting blogger Jen Walshaw shares how sharing daily outfits on TikTok helped her recover from a debilitating illness, building a supportive community and challenging fashion ageism. Discover her inspiring 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.
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